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RNS Number : 5431W OPG Power Ventures plc 13 December 2023
13 December 2023
OPG Power Ventures plc
("OPG", the "Group" or the "Company")
Unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2023
Key Points
· H1 FY24 revenue increased by 158 per cent to £69.9 million due to
increased operations (H1 FY23: £27.0 million).
· Electricity generation (including deemed) at the Chennai plant in H1
FY24 was 1.16 billion units, an increase of 139 per cent, as compared to 0.48
billion units in H1 FY23.
· Reduction in coal prices has led to increased power generation at
Chennai plant.
· Plant Load Factor ("PLF") for H1 FY24 was 63.9 per cent as compared
to 42.1 per cent for FY23.
· H1 FY24 adjusted EBITDA increased by 30 per cent to £7.8 million (H1
FY23: £6.9 million).
· The Company repaid £19.6 million (INR 2 billion) Non Convertible
Debentures (NCDs) in H1 FY24 by part refinancing of debt.
· Net cash as at 30 September 2023 was £14.37 million against net debt
of £16.2 million as at 31 March 2023, owing to prompt payment from the
consumers for supply of electricity through Energy Exchange.
· Revenue for FY24 expected to be higher than that of FY23 and the
Company expects to deliver strong operational and financial performance.
Summary financial information (including historic financial data)
six months ended six months ended Year ended
30 Sep 23 30 Sep 22 31 Mar 23
(£ million) (£ million) (£ million)
Revenue 69.9 27.0 58.7
EBITDA 7.8 6.9 16.1
Profit before Tax 4.1 0.7 10.4
Profit after Tax 2.4 (1.2) 7.3
Net debt/(cash) (14.4) 4.2 16.2
Mr. N. Kumar, OPG's Non-Executive Chairman, commented:
"OPG's business model is robust and designed to capitalise on opportunities in
the Indian Power sector. The Company has weathered a tough period of Covid
followed by increased coal prices and the change in customer mix is a
testimony to the resilience of the model. With the market correction in coal
prices, generation at the Chennai plant and revenue have significantly
increased."
The Company will hold an Investor Meet Company presentation on 15 December at
10.00 a.m. GMT. Investors and potential investors wishing to attend the
webinar should register using the following link:
https://www.investormeetcompany.com/opg-power-ventures-plc/register-investor
(https://www.investormeetcompany.com/opg-power-ventures-plc/register-investor)
The presentation is open to all. Investors who already follow OPG on the
Investor Meet Company platform will automatically be invited. Questions can
be submitted pre-event via the Investor Meet Company dashboard up until 09.00
a.m. GMT the day before the meeting or at any time during the event.
For further information, please visit www.opgpower.com or contact:
OPG Power Ventures PLC Via Tavistock below
Ajit Pratap Singh
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated Adviser & Broker) +44 (0) 20 7220 0500
Stephen Keys/Katy Birkin
Tavistock (Financial PR) +44 (0) 20 7920 3150
Simon Hudson / Nick Elwes
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the UK version of the EU
Market Abuse Regulation (2014/596) which is part of UK law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended and supplemented from time to
time.
Chairman's Statement
It gives me pride to say that India today has emerged as a bright spot in the
world that is economically fragile and geopolitically fractured. In this
process, we have begun a transformational journey towards being a
technologically advanced, industrially self-reliant, economically prosperous
and a geopolitically developed nation. This development has been across the
board including economy, trade, digitisation and the Company has been a part
of this transformation by contributing to a key driver of growth - continuous
power for all.
H1 FY24 was a very exciting period for the Company. Post-pandemic, industrial
activity grew and the Company undertook several initiatives and transactions
to strengthen its balance sheet while at the same time building a stronger
platform for future growth. During the period, the Company undertook
initiatives to raise generation volumes, optimise sales mix and benefit from
the changing coal price environment. The Company has benefitted from the fall
in coal prices in H1 FY24 and the Board's strategy to conserve cash and focus
on profitable operations has proved to be the correct course of action.
Operations Summary
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 Sep 23 30 Sep 22 31 Mar 23
Generation (including deemed*) MUe 1,162.9 487.0 1,528.3
Reported Average PLF (per cent) 63.96 26.8 42.1
Average Tariff Realised (per kWh) 7.20 p 9.56p 8.6p
*Deemed generation includes generation during which the power station was
available and was capable to generate but could not generate due to lower
schedule from the consumer. However, the consumer is contracted to pay fixed
charges for this deemed generation.
Electricity generation (including deemed) at the Chennai plant in H1 FY24 was
1.16 billion units, an increase of 139 per cent, as compared to 0.48 billion
units in H1 FY23 corresponding to reductions in coal prices stimulating
further demand.
Due to settlement periods of specific energy supply contracts entered into by
the Company, OPG reports a net cash position of £14.4 million as at 30
September 2023. However, payments for the associated coal consumption are
scheduled to be made subsequent to that date.
With the planned opening up of new coal mines in India, OPG continues to
explore various options of sourcing coal to optimise the cost of generation
and to improve profit margin.
The Indian Economy and the power sector
UBS estimates that the Indian economy will grow at ~6.7 per cent in FY24.
S&P Global projects India to be the third largest economy by FY30 with
annual growth rates ranging between 6 to 7 per cent for the period.
India's per capita power consumption in FY23 was 1,327 kWh, which is
substantially lower than the global average per capita power consumption.
Electricity demand in the country is expected to continue to grow strongly
considering ongoing electrification, urbanisation, and growth in the Indian
manufacturing sector and recovery in economic activities, and thermal power
generation will continue to remain a significant source of electricity.
Electricity consumption in India in FY23 increased by 9.5 per cent which
outpaced the growth in the Indian economy of 7.2 per cent. Electricity
consumption in the current year grew by more than 9 per cent. To avert outages
due to a record rise in power demand, India aims to add 17 gigawatts of
coal-based power generation capacity in the next 16 months. The Government of
India (GoI) expects by 2030 that India would further require additional new
thermal capacity of 23 gigawatts, to meet the country's increasing energy
requirements. The GoI expects the cost for these new coal fired thermal power
plants to be approximately £795,000 per MW, based on which the Company
estimates the replacement value for its Chennai plants to be £329 million.
Outlook
Both policy support and rising energy needs aid OPG in its aim to play a
meaningful role in India's energy sector. Having managed to build a strong
position as a leading power generator, the Company will continue to work
towards enhancing efficiency and reducing coal consumption through innovation
and increased productivity levels.
With the flexibility to use various origin and grades of coal and with the
planned opening up of new coal mines in India, OPG continues to explore
various options of sourcing coal to optimise the cost of generation and to
improve profit margin.
During H1 FY24, the Company signed a contract to supply electricity to a state
electricity utility. Accordingly, the Company expects to deliver strong
revenue growth and operational and financial performance as management seeks
to deliver on its long term, profitable and sustainable business model. OPG
also intends to continue to focus upon advancing its ESG agenda.
As at 30 September 2023, the Company had a net cash position, which is
retained and to be used to pay the current liabilities for coal procurement
due to an increased level of operations. The Company's receivables cycle will
change in H2 FY24 due to change in supplies from prompt payment through Energy
Exchange in H1 FY24 to longer contracted payment periods with State utilities
in H2 FY24.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our stakeholders for their
continued support.
Mr. N. Kumar
Non-Executive Chairman
Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Half Year ended 30 September 2023
(All amount in £, unless otherwise stated)
Period Ended Period Ended Year ended
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Notes
Revenue 7 69,868,090 27,049,374 58,683,036
Cost of revenue 8(a) (59,193,925) (19,779,729) (42,263,205)
Gross profit 10,674,165 7,269,645 16,419,831
Other Operating income 9(a) 670,743 114,817 1,455,039
Other income 9(b) 305,275 2,844,556 5,530,988
Distribution cost (853,886) (679,819) (1,225,949)
General and administrative expenses (3,019,573) (2,680,663) (6,040,826)
Depreciation and amortisation (2,724,795) (2,908,457) (5,696,860)
Operating profit 5,051,929 3,960,079 10,442,223
Finance costs 10 (2,892,251) (4,177,521) (5,925,076)
Finance income 11 721,914 942,774 1,599,860
Share of net profit from associates 1,182,689 0 1,355,413
Reversal of FV Impairment of associates made in 21-22 0 0 2,950,958
Profit before tax 4,064,281 725,332 10,423,378
Tax expense 12 (1,693,302) (1,984,036) (3,163,596)
Profit for the year from continued operations 2,370,979 (1,258,704) 7,259,782
Gain/(Loss) from discontinued operations, including Non-Controlling Interest 93,004 0
Profit for the year 2,370,979 (1,165,700) 7,259,782
Profit for the year attributable to:
Owners of the Company 2,369,433 (1,135,478) 7,252,763
Non - controlling interests 1,546 (30,222) 7,019
2,370,979 (1,165,700) 7,259,782
Earnings per share from continued operations
Basic earnings per share (in pence) 23 0.59 (0.31) 1.80
Diluted earnings per share (in pence) 0.59 (0.31) 1.80
Earnings/(Loss) per share from discontinued operations
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (in pence) 23 - 0.03 -
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (in pence) - 0.03 -
Earnings per share
-Basic (in pence) 23 0.59 (0.28) 1.80
-Diluted (in pence) 0.59 (0.28) 1.80
Other comprehensive (loss) / income
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations (923,970) 12,529,017 (5,689,558)
Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified
Items that will be not reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, relating to 1,132 11,728 (4,140)
non-controlling interests
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income (922,838) 12,540,745 (5,693,698)
Total comprehensive income 1,448,141 11,375,045 1,566,084
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the Company 1,445,463 11,393,539 1,563,205
Non-controlling interest 2,678 (18,494) 2,879
1,448,141 11,375,045 1,566,084
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the board of directors
on 12 December 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
N Kumar Ajit Pratap Singh
Non-Executive Chairman Chief Financial Officer
Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 30 September 2023
(All amount in £, unless otherwise stated)
As at As at As at
Notes 30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 13 13,773 11,544 13,401
Property, plant and equipment 14 162,967,904 184,767,266 165,607,650
Right-of-use assets 0 35,599 0
Investments 18,225,852 2,113,307 15,245,563
Other long-term assets 15B 9,734 6,907 9,734
Restricted cash 15B 804,242 14,556 8,379,292
182,021,505 186,949,179 189,255,640
Current assets
Inventories 17 4,704,591 13,978,471 7,719,396
Trade and other receivables 16 26,710,529 14,395,765 31,914,606
Other short-term assets 15A 24,396,041 27,310,761 13,637,196
Current tax assets (net) 624,753 1,330,939 1,147,062
Restricted cash 18(b) 5,973,889 16,023,839 6,786,497
Cash and cash equivalents 18(a) 17,957,803 7,689,179 3,319,148
Assets held for sale - 13,590,031 -
80,367,606 94,318,985 64,523,905
Total assets 262,389,111 281,268,164 253,779,545
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 19 58,909 58,909 58,909
Share premium 131,451,482 131,451,482 131,451,482
Other components of equity (16,834,776) 2,307,769 (15,910,806)
Debenture redemption reserve 0
Retained earnings 57,526,644 46,768,970 55,157,211
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 172,202,259 180,587,130 170,756,796
Non-controlling interests 878,219 854,169 875,541
Total equity 173,080,478 181,441,299 171,632,337
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 21 7,438,586 5,494,074 7,098,242
Non-Convertible Debentures 21 10,579,191 20,919,366 0
Trade and other payables 22 685,886 707,978 306,402
Other liabilities 33,083 39,153 37,720
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 12 20,311,143 20,381,491 19,188,361
39,047,889 47,542,062 26,630,725
Current liabilities
Borrowings 21 7,055,402 13,916,260 25,498,900
Trade and other payables 22 42,909,826 37,715,768 29,514,723
Other liabilities 295,516 652,775 502,860
50,260,744 52,284,803 55,516,483
Total liabilities 89,308,633 99,826,865 82,147,208
Total equity and liabilities 262,389,111 281,268,164 253,779,545
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the Year ended 30 September 2023
(All amount in £, unless otherwise stated) Period ended Period ended Year ended
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income tax including discontinued operations and income from 4,064,281 818,336 10,423,378
associates
Adjustments for:
(Profit) / Loss from discontinued operations, net / Reversal of Impairment (93,004) (2,950,958)
(Profit) / Loss from associate companies (1,182,689) (1,355,413)
Unrealised foreign exchange (gain)/loss 0 1,056,629 (121,677)
Provisions created during the year
Financial costs 10 2,892,251 3,120,881 5,925,076
Financial income (including Profit on sale of Financial Instruments) 11 (721,914) (942,774) (1,599,860)
Depreciation and amortisation 2,724,795 2,908,456 5,696,860
Changes in working capital
Trade and other receivables 5,204,077 (4,795,753) (23,306,671)
Inventories 3,014,805 (2,565,482) 2,746,424
Other assets (10,159,435) (975,119) (924,487)
Trade and other payables 13,774,587 9,258,618 4,750,443
Other liabilities 910,801 (63,036) (64,847)
Cash generated from continuing operations 20,521,559 7,727,752 (781,732)
Taxes paid (77,101) 0 (436,692)
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 20,444,458 7,727,752 (1,218,424)
Cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Net cash provided by operating activities 20,444,458 7,727,752 (1,218,424)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (including capital advances) (166,238) (402,293) (1,112,976)
Proceeds from Disposal of property, plant and equipment 0 0 1,072
Interest received 721,914 942,774 1,218,405
Movement in restricted cash 8,387,658 (2,099,722) (2,345,838)
Purchase of investments (5,478,609) 0 (68,534,422)
Sale of Investments 0 1,861,443 81,471,026
Redemption of Investments 1,315,631 0 2,673,310
Cash from / (used in) investing activities of continuing operations 4,780,356 302,202 13,370,577
Cash from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 0
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 4,780,356 302,202 13,370,577
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings (net of costs) 15,278,221 0 6,842,271
Proceeds/(Investments) from equity 0 0 (91)
Repayment of borrowings (22,802,184) (6,204,342) (17,530,906)
Finance costs paid (2,892,251) (2,432,146) (5,925,076)
Cash used in financing activities of continuing operations (10,416,214) (8,636,488) (16,613,802)
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations - -
Net cash used in financing activities (10,416,214) (8,636,488) (16,613,802)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 14,808,600 (606,534) (4,461,649)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations - - -
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 14,808,600 (606,534) (4,461,649)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 3,319,148 7,691,392 7,691,392
Cash and cash equivalents on deconsolidation - - -
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents (169,946) 604,321 89,405
Cash and cash equivalents of the discontinued operations - - -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 17,957,803 7,689,179 3,319,148
Disclosure of Changes in financing liabilities:
Analysis of changes in Net debt - OPG PG Pvt Ltd 1 April 2023 Net Cash flows Forex rate impact 30 September 2023
Working Capital loan 1,951,831 (1,338,096) (30,610) 583,125
Secured loan due within one year 23,496,705 (17,853,210) (417,979) 5,225,516
Borrowings grouped under Current liabilities 25,448,536 (19,191,305) (448,590) 5,808,641
Secured loan due after one year 7,030,298 10,347,537 234,183 17,612,018
Borrowings grouped under Non-current liabilities 7,030,298 10,347,537 234,183 17,612,018
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the Year ended 30 September 2023
(All amount in £, unless otherwise stated)
Issued capital (No. of shares) Ordinary shares Share premium Debenture Redemption reserve Other reserves Foreign currency translation reserve Revaluation Reserve Retained earnings Total attributable to owners of parent Non-controlling interests Total equity
At 1 April 2022 400,733,511 58,909 131,451,482 - 8,216,152 (18,437,400) - 47,904,448 169,193,591 872,663 170,066,254
Employee Share based payment LTIP (Note 20)
Transaction with owners - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
Net Additions for the year - - - - - - - 7,252,763 7,252,763 7,019 7,259,782
Other comprehensive income - - - - - (5,689,558) - - (5,689,558) (4,141) (5,693,699)
Total comprehensive income - - - - - (5,689,558) - 7,252,763 1,563,205 2,878 1,566,083
At 31 March 2023 400,733,511 58,909 131,451,482 0 8,216,152 (24,126,958) - 55,157,211 170,756,796 875,541 171,632,337
At 1 April 2023 400,733,511 58,909 131,451,482 0 8,216,152 (24,126,958) - 55,157,211 170,756,796 875,541 171,632,337
Employee Share based payment LTIP (Note 20) - - - - - - - - - - -
Transaction with owners - - - - - - - - - - -
Net Additions for the year - - - - - - - 2,369,433 2,369,433 1,546 2,370,979
Other comprehensive income - - - - - (923,970) 0 (923,970) 1,132 (922,838)
Total comprehensive income - - - - - (923,970) - 2,369,433 1,445,463 2,678 1,448,141
At 30 September 2023 400,733,511 58,909 131,451,482 - 8,216,152 (25,050,928) - 57,526,644 172,202,259 878,219 173,080,478
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
(All amounts are in £, unless otherwise stated)
1. Nature of operations
OPG Power Ventures Plc ('the Company' or 'OPGPV'), and its subsidiaries
(collectively referred to as 'the Group') are primarily engaged in the
development, owning, operation and maintenance of private sector power
projects in India. The electricity generated from the Group's plants is sold
principally to public sector undertakings and heavy industrial companies in
India or in the short term market. The business objective of the group is to
focus on the power generation business within India and thereby provide
reliable, cost effective power to the industrial consumers and other users
under the 'open access' provisions mandated by the Government of India.
2. Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - as issued
by the International Accounting Standards Board and the provisions of the Isle
of Man, Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.
3. General information
OPG Power Ventures Plc, a limited liability corporation, is the Group's
ultimate parent Company and is incorporated and domiciled in the Isle of
Man. The address of the Company's registered Office, which is also the
principal place of business, is 55 Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1LA.
The Company's equity shares are listed on the AIM of the London Stock
Exchange.
4. Recent accounting pronouncements
a) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that
are not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Group.
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, certain new
standards, and amendments to existing standards have been published by the
IASB that are not yet effective, and have not been adopted early by the Group.
Information on those expected to be relevant to the Group's financial
statements is provided below.
Management anticipates that all relevant pronouncements will be adopted in the
Group's accounting policies for the first period beginning after the effective
date of the pronouncement. New standards, interpretations and amendments not
either adopted or listed below are not expected to have a material impact on
the Group's financial statements.
b) Changes in accounting Standards
The following standards and amendments to IFRSs became effective for the
period beginning on 1 January 2022 and did not have a material impact on the
consolidated financial statements:
· IFRS 1, 'First time adoption of IFRS' has been amended for a
subsidiary that becomes a first-time adopter after its parent. The subsidiary
may elect to measure cumulative translation differences for foreign operations
using the amounts reported by the parent at the date of the parent's
transition to IFRS."
· IFRS 9, 'Financial Instruments' has been amended to include only
those costs or fees paid between the borrower and the lender in the
calculation of "the 10% test" for derecognition of a financial liability. Fees
paid to third parties are excluded from this calculation."
· IFRS 16, 'Leases', amendment to the Illustrative Example 13 that
accompanies IFRS 16 to remove the illustration of payments from the lessor
relating to leasehold improvements. The amendment intends to remove any
potential confusion about the treatment of lease incentives.
i. Amendments to IFRS 16, Covid 19 "related rent concessions"
"The amendments permit lessees, as a practical expedient, not to assess
whether particular rent concessions occurring as a direct consequence of the
Covid-1 pandemic are lease modifications and instead, to account for those
rent concessions as they were not in lease modifications. Initially, these
amendments were to apply until June 30, 2021."
ii. Amendments to IFRS 16, Covid 19 "related rent concessions beyond
30 June 2021"
In light of the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic is continuing, the LASB
extended the application period of the practical expenditure with respect to
accounting for Covid-19-related rent concessions through June 30, 2022
iii. Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4, and IFRS 16 "Interest
rate benchmark reform (phase 2)"
IFRS9. IAS 39, IFRS 7, The amendments provide temporary relief to adopters
regarding the financial reporting impact that will result from replacing
Interbank Offered Rates (IBOR) with alternative risk-free rates (RFRS). The
amendments provide for the following practical expedients:
Treatment of contract modifications or changes in contractual cash flows due
directly to the Reform-such as fluctuations in a market interest rate-as
changes in a floating rate,
Allow changes to the designation and documentation of a hedging relationship
required by IBOR reform without discontinuing hedge accounting.
Temporary relief from having to meet the separately identifiable requirement
when an RFR instrument is designated as a hedge of a risk comes in connection
with the IBOR Reform.
iv. Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7, "Interest Rate Benchmark
Reform"
In September 2019, the IASB published amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7,
"Interest Rate Benchmark Reform." The Phase 1 amendments of the IASB's
Interest Rate Benchmark Reform project (IBOR reform) provide for temporary
exemption from applying specific hedge accounting requirements to hedging
relationships that are directly affected by IBOR reform. The exemptions have
the effect that IBOR reform should not generally cause hedge relationships to
be terminated due to uncertainty about when and how reference interest rates
will be replaced. However, any hedge ineffectiveness should continue to be
recorded in the income statement under both IAS 39 and IFRS 9. Furthermore,
the amendments set out triggers for when the exemptions will end, which
include the uncertainty arising from IBOR reform. The amendments have no
impact on Group's Consolidated Financial Statements.
v. Amendments to IFRS 4, "Extension of the temporary exemption from IFRS
9"
"Deferral of initial application of IFRS 9 for insurers
c) Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Applicable
The IASB and the IFRS IC have issued the following additional standards and
interpretations. Group does not apply these rules because their application is
not yet mandatory. Currently, however, these adjustments are not expected to
have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group:
i. Amendments to IAS 16-proceeds before intended use
The amendments prohibit a company from deducting from the cost of property,
plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while the
Company is preparing the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will
recognize such sales proceeds and related cost in profit or loss.
ii. Amendments to IAS 37-Onerous contracts-cost of Fulfilling a
contract
"Clarification that all costs directly attributable to a contract must be
considered when determining the cost of fulfilling the contract. "
iii. Amendments to IFRS 3-Reference to the Conceptual Framework
Reference to the revised 2018 IFRS Conceptual Framework. Priority application
of LAS 37 or IFRIC 21 by the acquirer to identify acquired liabilities. No
recognition of contingent assets acquired allowed.
iv. Annual Improvements Project-Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2018-2020
Cycle
Minor amendments to IFRS 1, IFRS 9, IFRS 16 and IAS 41.
v. IFRS 17 "Insurance contracts including Amendments to IFRS 17"
The new IFRS 17 standard governs the accounting for insurance contracts and
supersedes IFRS 4.
vi. Amendment to IFRS 17-Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS
9-Comparative Information
The amendment concerns the transitional provisions for the initial joint
application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9.
vii. Amendments to IAS 1-Classification of Liabilities as Current or
Non-current Amendments to IAS 1-Classification of Liabilities as Current or
Non-current-Deferral of Effective Date
Clarification that the classification of liabilities as current or non-current
is based on the rights the entity has at the end of the reporting period.
viii. Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2-Disclosure of
Accounting Policies.
"Clarification that an entity must disclose all material (formerly
""significant"") accounting policies. The main characteristic of these items
is that, together with other information included in the financial statements,
they can influence the decisions of primary users of the financial statements.
ix. Amendments to IAS 8-Definition of Accounting Estimates
Clarification with regard to the distinction between changes in accounting
policies (retrospective application) and changes in accounting estimates
(prospective application).
x. Amendments to IAS 12-Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities
arising from a Single transaction.
Clarification that the initial recognition exemption of IAS 12 does not apply
to leases and decommissioning obligations. Deferred tax is recognized on the
initial recognition of assets and liabilities arising from such transactions.
5. Summary of significant accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared on a
historical cost basis, except for financial assets and liabilities at fair
value through profit or loss and financial assets measured at FVPL.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with IAS 1
Presentation of Financial Statements and have been presented in Great Britain
Pounds ('₤'), the functional and presentation currency of the Company.
During the current year, the profits for the purpose of consolidation
generated by the Solar entities Aavanti Solar Energy Private Limited, Mayfair
Renewable Energy (I) Private Limited, Aavanti Renewable Energy Private Limited
and Brics Renewable Energy Private Limited were considered in the books for
finalizing the group level financials. These Assets could not be continued to
be held for sale as the process of sale could not get completed within a
reasonable time frame. The Effect of Impairment provided during the earlier
years when these were categorised as Assets held for sale were reversed and
the current year's profits / loss together with earlier years carried forward
reserves were recognized as Share of Profits to the extent of 31%
shareholding, from the Associate Entities.
Going Concern
As at 30 September 2023 the Group had £17.95 Mn in cash and cumulative net
current assets of £31.25 Mn. The Group has performed sensitivity analysis
on the assumptions used for business projections and based on current
estimates expects the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered and no
material impact on the financial results inter-alia including the carrying
value of various current and non-current assets are expected to arise for the
year ended 31 March 2024. The Group will continue to closely monitor any
variation due to the changes in situation and these changes will be taken into
consideration, if necessary, as and when they crystalise.
The Coal Prices stabilised during the half year under review Apr - Sep 2023.
The demand for electricity in India continued to increase during the period.
The current half year's performance was robust with 1024 Mn units generated
between Apr to Sep 23 which in turn resulted in revenue surge to £70.54 Mn.
Further, the company contracted supply under Short Term Open Access to Andhra
Pradesh government for supply of 280MW of power each month from September 2023
till March 2024. These factors helped the company achieve significant
improvement in operating profits as compared to the previous year.
The power demand in India continues to be met mainly through thermal
generation. The Government of India decided to reduce dependency on imported
coal and increased domestic production as well as initiated allotment of coal
mines to private sector for commercial mining. Over the later half of the year
22-23 and the recent downward trend in coal prices have stabilised the
operations of the Company. The Group continues to take commercial and
technical measures to reduce the impact of any adverse development including
blending comparatively cheaper coal, modifications to boilers to facilitate
different quality coal firing and continues to explore supply of electricity
under short term, supply through exchanges and captive supplies to improve the
tariff realsisation.
b) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and
results of the operation of the Company and all of its subsidiaries as of 30
September 2023. All subsidiaries have a reporting date of 31 March.
A subsidiary is defined as an entity controlled by the Company. The parent
controls a subsidiary if it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns
from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to affect those
returns through its power over the subsidiary. Subsidiaries are fully
consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which effective
control is acquired by the Group, and continue to be consolidated until the
date that such control ceases.
All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on
consolidation, including unrealised gains and losses on transactions between
Group companies. Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are
reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment
from a group perspective. Amounts reported in the financial statements of
subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the
accounting policies adopted by the Group.
Non-controlling interest represents the portion of profit or loss and net
assets that is not held by the Group and is presented separately in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income and within equity in the
consolidated statement of financial position, separately from parent
shareholders' equity. Acquisitions of additional stake or dilution of stake
from/ to non-controlling interests/ other venturer in the Group where there is
no loss of control are accounted for as an equity transaction, whereby, the
difference between the consideration paid to or received from and the book
value of the share of the net assets is recognised in 'other reserve' within
statement of changes in equity.
c) Investments in associates and joint ventures
Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the
equity method. The carrying amount of the investment in associates and joint
ventures is increased or decreased to recognise the Group's share of the
profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associate and joint
venture, adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting
policies of the Group.
Unrealised gains and losses on transactions between the Group and its
associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group's
interest in those entities. Where unrealised losses are eliminated, the
underlying asset is also tested for impairment.
d) List of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates
Details of the Group's subsidiaries and joint ventures, which are consolidated
into the Group's consolidated financial statements, are as follows:
xi. Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries Immediate parent Country of incorporation % Voting Right % Economic interest
September 2023 March 2023 September 2023 March 2023
Caromia Holdings limited ('CHL') OPGPV Cyprus 100 100 100 100
Gita Power and Infrastructure Private Limited, ('GPIPL') CHL India 97.73 97.73 97.73 97.73
Saan Renewable Private Limited Private Limited OPGPG India 100 100 100 100
Saman Renewable Private Limited OPGPG India 100 100 100 100
Mark Renewables Private Limited OPGPG India 100 100 100 100
Mark Solar Private Limited OPGPG India 100 100 100 100
Saman Solar Private Limited OPGPG India 100 100 100 100
OPG Power Generation Private Limited ('OPGPG') GPIPL India 84.08 81.42 99.92 99.92
Samriddhi Surya Vidyut Private Limited OPGPG India 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Powergen Resources Pte Ltd OPGPV Singapore 95.00 95.00 95 95
xii. Investments in Joint ventures
Joint ventures Venturer Country of incorporation % Voting Right % Economic interest
September 2023 September 2022 March 2023 September 2023 September 2022 March 2023
Padma Shipping Limited ("PSL") OPGPV / OPGPG Hong Kong - 50 50 - 50 50
The company has been deregistered and notice to the effect has been issued by
the Companies Registry, Hong Kong on 14-07-2023.
xiii. Investments in Associates
Associates Country of incorporation % Voting right % Economic interest
September 2023 September 2022 March 2023 September 2023 September 2022 March 2023
Aavanti Solar Energy Private Limited India 31 31 31 31 31 31
Mayfair Renewable Energy (I) Private Limited India 31 31 31 31 31 31
Aavanti Renewable Energy Private Limited India 31 31 31 31 31 31
Brics Renewable Energy Private Limited India 31 31 31 31 31 31
e) Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of the Company is the Great Britain Pound Sterling
(£). The Cyprus entity is an extension of the parent and pass through
investment entity. Accordingly the functional currency of the subsidiary in
Cyprus is the Great Britain Pound Sterling. The functional currency of the
Company's subsidiaries operating in India, determined based on evaluation of
the individual and collective economic factors is Indian Rupees ('₹' or
'INR'). The presentation currency of the Group is the Great Britain Pound (£)
as submitted to the AIM counter of the London Stock Exchange where the shares
of the Company are listed.
At the reporting date the assets and liabilities of the Group are translated
into the presentation currency at the rate of exchange prevailing at the
reporting date and the income and expense for each statement of profit or loss
are translated at the average exchange rate (unless this average rate is not a
reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on
the transaction dates, in which case income and expense are translated at the
rate on the date of the transactions). Exchange differences are charged/
credited to other comprehensive income and recognized in the currency
translation reserve in equity.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate
prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies at the Statement of financial position date
are translated into functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling at
that date. Aggregate gains and losses resulting from foreign currencies are
included in finance income or costs within the profit or loss.
INR exchange rates used to translate the INR financial information into the
presentation currency of Great Britain Pound (£) are the closing rate as at
Sep 30, 2023 is 101.45 (31 March 2023: 101.44) and the average rate for the
period ended Sep 30, 2023 is 103.76 (31 March 2023: 96.79)
f) Revenue recognition
In accordance with IFRS 15 - Revenue from contracts with customers, the group
recognises revenue to the extent that it reflects the expected consideration
for goods or services provided to the customer under contract, over the
performance obligations they are being provided. For each separable
performance obligation identified, the Group determines whether it is
satisfied at a "point in time" or "over time" based upon an evaluation of the
receipt and consumption of benefits, control of assets and enforceable payment
rights associated with that obligation. If the criteria required for "over
time" recognition are not met, the performance obligation is deemed to be
satisfied at a "point in time". Revenue principally arises as a result of the
Group's activities in electricity generation and distribution. Supply of power
and billing satisfies performance obligations. The supply of power is invoiced
in arrears on a monthly basis and generally the payment terms within the Group
are 10 to 45 days.
Revenue
Revenue from providing electricity to captive power shareholders and sales to
other customers is recognised on the basis of billing cycle under the
contractual arrangement with the captive power shareholders & customers
respectively and reflects the value of units of power supplied and the
applicable tariff after deductions or discounts. Revenue is earned at a point
in time of joint meter reading by both buyer and seller for each billing
month.
For STOA, revenue is earned at a point in time of joint meter reading by both
buyer and seller for each billing month.
For IEX, revenue is earned on daily basis of supply based on the bid and
allotted quantum which gets reconciled at a point in time of meter reading for
each billing month.
Interest and dividend
Revenue from interest is recognised as interest accrued (using the effective
interest rate method). Revenue from dividends is recognised when the right to
receive the payment is established.
g) Operating expenses
Operating expenses are recognised in the statement of profit or loss upon
utilisation of the service or as incurred.
h) Taxes
Tax expense recognised in profit or loss comprises the sum of deferred tax and
current tax not recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in
equity.
Current income tax assets and/or liabilities comprise those obligations to, or
claims from, taxation authorities relating to the current or prior reporting
periods, that are unpaid at the reporting date. Current tax is payable on
taxable profit, which differs from profit or loss in the financial statements.
Calculation of current tax is based on tax rates and tax laws that have been
enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method on temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their
tax bases. However, deferred tax is not provided on the initial recognition of
goodwill, nor on the initial recognition of an asset or liability unless the
related transaction is a business combination or affects tax or accounting
profit. Deferred tax on temporary differences associated with investments in
subsidiaries is not provided if reversal of these temporary differences can be
controlled by the Group and it is probable that reversal will not occur in the
foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated, without discounting, at
tax rates that are expected to apply to their respective period of
realisation, provided they are enacted or substantively enacted by the end of
the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are always provided for in
full.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they
will be able to be utilised against future taxable income. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are offset only when the Group has a right and the intention
to set off current tax assets and liabilities from the same taxation
authority. Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a
component of tax income or expense in profit or loss, except where they relate
to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in
equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognised in other
comprehensive income or equity, respectively.
i) Financial assets
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments contains regulations on measurement categories
for financial assets and financial liabilities. It also contains regulations
on impairments, which are based on expected losses.
Financial assets are classified as financial assets measured at amortized
cost, financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVOCI) and financial assets measured at fair value through profit and
loss (FVPL) based on the business model and the characteristics of the cash
flows. If a financial asset is held for the purpose of collecting contractual
cash flows and the cash flows of the financial asset represent exclusively
interest and principal payments, then the financial asset is measured at
amortized cost. A financial asset is measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income (FVOCI) if it is used both to collect contractual cash
flows and for sales purposes and the cash flows of the financial asset consist
exclusively of interest and principal payments. Unrealized gains and losses
from financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVOCI), net of related deferred taxes, are reported as a component of
equity (other comprehensive income) until realized. Realized gains and losses
are determined by analyzing each transaction individually. Debt instruments
that do not exclusively serve to collect contractual cash flows or to both
generate contractual cash flows and sales revenue, or whose cash flows do not
exclusively consist of interest and principal payments are measured at fair
value through profit and loss (FVPL). For equity instruments that are held for
trading purposes the group has uniformly exercised the option of recognizing
changes in fair value through profit or loss (FVPL). Refer to note 30""Summary
of financial assets and liabilities by category and their fair values".
Impairments of financial assets are both recognized for losses already
incurred and for expected future credit defaults. The amount of the impairment
loss calculated in the determination of expected credit losses is recognized
on the income statement. Impairment provisions for current and non-current
trade receivables are recognised based on the simplified approach within IFRS
9 using a provision matrix in the determination of the lifetime expected
credit losses. During this process the probability of the non-payment of the
trade receivables is assessed. This probability is then multiplied by the
amount of the expected loss arising from default to determine the lifetime
expected credit loss for the trade receivables. On confirmation that the trade
receivable will not be collectable, the gross carrying value of the asset is
written off against the associated provision.
j) Financial liabilities
The Group's financial liabilities include borrowings and trade and other
payables. Financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised cost
using the effective interest method. All interest-related charges and, if
applicable, changes in an instrument's fair value that are reported in profit
or loss are included within 'finance costs' or 'finance income'.
k) Fair value of financial instruments
The fair value of financial instruments that are actively traded in organised
financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market prices at the
close of business on the Statement of financial position date. For financial
instruments where there is no active market, fair value is determined using
valuation techniques. Such techniques may include using recent arm's length
market transactions; reference to the current fair value of another instrument
that is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis or other
valuation models.
l) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost, less accumulated
depreciation and any impairment in value. Historical cost includes expenditure
that is directly attributable to property plant & equipment such as
employee cost, borrowing costs for long-term construction projects etc., if
recognition criteria are met. Likewise, when a major inspection is
performed, its costs are recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and
equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All
other repairs and maintenance costs are recognised in the profit or loss as
incurred.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on all other assets is computed on
straight-line basis over the useful life of the asset based on management's
estimate as follows:
Nature of asset Useful life (years)
Buildings 40
Power stations 40
Other plant and equipment 3-10
Vehicles 5-11
Assets in the course of construction are stated at cost and not depreciated
until commissioned.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when
no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or
loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is
included in the profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognized.
The assets residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of the
assets are reviewed at each financial year end, and adjusted prospectively if
appropriate.
m) Intangible assets
Acquired software
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs
incurred to acquire and install the specific software.
Subsequent measurement
All intangible assets, including software are accounted for using the cost
model whereby capitalised costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over
their estimated useful lives, as these assets are considered finite. Residual
values and useful lives are reviewed at each reporting date. The useful life
of software is estimated as 4 years.
n) Leases
All leases are accounted for by recognising a right-of-use asset and a lease
liability except for:
· Leases of low value assets; and
· Leases with a duration of 12 months or less.
Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the contractual
payments due to the lessor over the lease term, with the discount rate
determined by reference to the rate inherent in the lease unless (as is
typically the case) this is not readily determinable, in which case the
group's incremental borrowing rate on commencement of the lease is used.
Variable lease payments are only included in the measurement of the lease
liability if they depend on an index or rate. In such cases, the initial
measurement of the lease liability assumes the variable element will remain
unchanged throughout the lease term. Other variable lease payments are
expensed in the period to which they relate. On initial recognition, the
carrying value of the lease liability also includes:
· amounts expected to be payable under any residual value guarantee;
· the exercise price of any purchase option granted in favour of the
group if it is reasonable certain to assess that option;
· any penalties payable for terminating the lease, if the term of the
lease has been estimated in the basis of termination option being exercised.
Right of use assets are initially measured at the amount of the lease
liability, reduced for any lease incentives received, and increased for:
· lease payments made at or before commencement of the lease;
· initial direct costs incurred; and
· the amount of any provision recognised where the group is
contractually required to dismantle, remove or restore the leased asset
(typically leasehold dilapidations)"
Subsequent to initial measurement lease liabilities increase as a result of
interest charged at a constant rate on the balance outstanding and are reduced
for lease payments made. Right-of-use assets are amortised on a straight-line
basis over the remaining term of the lease or over the remaining economic life
of the asset if, rarely, this is judged to be shorter than the lease term.
When the group revises its estimate of the term of any lease (because, for
example, it re-assesses the probability of a lessee extension or termination
option being exercised), it adjusts the carrying amount of the lease liability
to reflect the payments to make over the revised term, which are discounted
using a revised discount rate. The carrying value of lease liabilities is
similarly revised when the variable element of future lease payments dependent
on a rate or index is revised, except the discount rate remains unchanged. In
both cases an equivalent adjustment is made to the carrying value of the
right-of-use asset, with the revised carrying amount being amortised over the
remaining (revised) lease term. If the carrying amount of the right-of-use
asset is adjusted to zero, any further reduction is recognised in profit or
loss.
o) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of qualifying assets, that necessarily take a substantial period of
time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of
those assets. Interest income earned on the temporary investment of specific
borrowing pending its expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the
costs of these assets.
Gains and losses on extinguishment of liability, including those arising from
substantial modification from terms of loans are not treated as borrowing
costs and are charged to profit or loss.
All other borrowing costs including transaction costs are recognized in the
statement of profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred, the
amount being determined using the effective interest rate method.
p) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that
an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual
impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group estimates the asset's
recoverable amount. An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's
or cash-generating unit's (CGU) fair value less costs to sell and its value in
use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not
generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets
or Groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its
recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to
its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash
flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, an
appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by
valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or
other available fair value indicators.
For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as
to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment
losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists,
the Group estimates the asset's or cash-generating unit's recoverable amount.
A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a
change in the assumptions used to determine the asset's recoverable amount
since the last impairment loss was recognised. The reversal is limited so that
the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of
depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior
years. Such reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
q) Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
Non-current assets and any corresponding liabilities held for sale and any
directly attributable liabilities are recognized separately from other assets
and liabilities in the balance sheet in the line items "Assets held for sale"
and "Liabilities associated with assets held for sale" if they can be disposed
of in their current condition and if there is sufficient probability of their
disposal actually taking place. Discontinued operations are components of an
entity that are either held for sale or have already been sold and can be
clearly distinguished from other corporate operations, both operationally and
for financial reporting purposes. Additionally, the component classified as a
discontinued operation must represent a major business line or a specific
geographic business segment of the Group. Non-current assets that are held for
sale either individually or collectively as part of a disposal group, or that
belong to a discontinued operation, are no longer depreciated. They are
instead accounted for at the lower of the carrying amount and the fair value
less any remaining costs to sell. If this value is less than the carrying
amount, an impairment loss is recognized. The income and losses resulting from
the measurement of components held for sale as well as the gains and losses
arising from the disposal of discontinued operations, are reported separately
on the face of the income statement under income/loss from discontinued
operations, net, as is the income from the ordinary operating activities of
these divisions. Prior-year income statement figures are adjusted
accordingly. However, there is no reclassification of prior-year balance
sheet line items attributable to discontinued operations.
In case of reclassification, previously recognised impairment loss is reversed
only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the
investment's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.
The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the investment does not
exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have
been determined, had no impairment loss been recognised for the investments in
prior years. Such reversal is recognised in the profit or loss. Once the
Company ceases to classify a component as assets held for sale, the results of
that component previously presented in discontinued operations will be
reclassified and included in income from continuing operation for the period
presented.
r) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the Statement of financial position includes cash
in hand and at bank and short-term deposits with original maturity period of 3
months or less.
For the purpose of the consolidated cash flow statement, cash and cash
equivalents consist of cash in hand and at bank and short-term deposits.
Restricted cash represents deposits which are subject to a fixed charge and
held as security for specific borrowings and are not included in cash and cash
equivalents.
s) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs
incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition is
accounted based on weighted average price. Net realisable value is the
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated
selling expenses.
t) Earnings per share
The earnings considered in ascertaining the Group's earnings per share (EPS)
comprise the net profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders
of the parent. The number of shares used for computing the basic EPS is the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. For the purpose
of calculating diluted earnings per share the net profit or loss for the
period attributable to equity share holders and the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all
dilutive potential equity share.
u) Other provisions and contingent liabilities
Provisions are recognised when present obligations as a result of a past event
will probably lead to an outflow of economic resources from the Group and
amounts can be estimated reliably. Timing or amount of the outflow may still
be uncertain. A present obligation arises from the presence of a legal or
constructive obligation that has resulted from past events. Restructuring
provisions are recognised only if a detailed formal plan for the restructuring
has been developed and implemented, or management has at least announced the
plan's main features to those affected by it. Provisions are not recognised
for future operating losses.
Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure required to settle the
present obligation, based on the most reliable evidence available at the
reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the
present obligation. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the
likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by
considering the class of obligations as a whole. Provisions are discounted to
their present values, where the time value of money is material.
Any reimbursement that the Group can be virtually certain to collect from a
third party with respect to the obligation is recognised as a separate asset.
However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision. All
provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the
current best estimate.
In those cases where the possible outflow of economic resources as a result of
present obligations is considered improbable or remote, no liability is
recognised, unless it was assumed in the course of a business combination. In
a business combination, contingent liabilities are recognised on the
acquisition date when there is a present obligation that arises from past
events and the fair value can be measured reliably, even if the outflow of
economic resources is not probable. They are subsequently measured at the
higher amount of a comparable provision as described above and the amount
recognised on the acquisition date, less any amortization.
v) Share based payments
The Group operates equity-settled share-based remuneration plans for its
employees. None of the Group's plans feature any options for a cash
settlement.
All goods and services received in exchange for the grant of any share-based
payment are measured at their fair values. Where employees are rewarded using
share-based payments, the fair values of employees' services is determined
indirectly by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted.
This fair value is appraised at the grant date and excludes the impact of
non-market vesting conditions (for example profitability and sales growth
targets and performance conditions).
All share-based remuneration is ultimately recognised as an expense in profit
or loss with a corresponding credit to 'Other Reserves'.
If vesting periods or other vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated
over the vesting period, based on the best available estimate of the number of
share options expected to vest. Non-market vesting conditions are included in
assumptions about the number of options that are expected to become
exercisable. Estimates are subsequently revised if there is any indication
that the number of share options expected to vest differs from previous
estimates. Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is recognised in the
current period. No adjustment is made to any expense recognised in prior
periods if share options ultimately exercised are different to that estimated
on vesting.
Upon exercise of share options, the proceeds received net of any directly
attributable transaction costs up to the nominal value of the shares issued
are allocated to share capital with any excess being recorded as share
premium.
w) Employee benefits
Gratuity
In accordance with applicable Indian laws, the Group provides for gratuity, a
defined benefit retirement plan ("the Gratuity Plan") covering eligible
employees. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees
at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an
amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment.
Liabilities with regard to the gratuity plan are determined by actuarial
valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each Statement of financial
position date using the projected unit credit method.
The Group recognises the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its
statement of financial position as an asset or liability, respectively in
accordance with IAS 19, Employee benefits. The discount rate is based on the
Government securities yield. Actuarial gains and losses arising from
experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or
credited to profit or loss in the statement of comprehensive income in the
period in which they arise.
Employees Benefit Trust
The Group has established an Employees Benefit Trust (hereinafter 'the EBT')
for investments in the Company's shares for employee benefit schemes. IOMA
Fiduciary in the Isle of Man have been appointed as Trustees of the EBT with
full discretion invested in the Trustee, independent of the company, in the
matter of share purchases. As at present, no investments have been made by the
Trustee nor any funds advanced by the Company to the EBT. The Company is yet
to formulate any employee benefit schemes or to make awards thereunder.
x) Business combinations
Business combinations arising from transfers of interests in entities that are
under the control of the shareholder that controls the Group are accounted for
as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the earliest
comparative period presented or, if later, at the date that common control was
established using pooling of interest method. The assets and liabilities
acquired are recognised at the carrying amounts recognised previously in the
Group controlling shareholder's consolidated financial statements. The
components of equity of the acquired entities are added to the same components
within Group equity. Any excess consideration paid is directly recognised in
equity.
y) Segment reporting
The Group has adopted the "management approach" in identifying the operating
segments as outlined in IFRS 8 - Operating segments. Segments are reported in
a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief
operating decision maker. The Board of Directors being the chief operating
decision maker evaluate the Group's performance and allocates resources based
on an analysis of various performance indicators at operating segment level.
During the year 2021 the Group has deconsolidated solar entities and are
classified as associates (note 7(b)). Accordingly, there is only one operating
segment thermal power. There are no geographical segments as all revenues
arise from India. All the non current assets are located in India.
6. Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires
management to make certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Group in the consolidated
financial statements are as set out above. The application of a number of
these policies requires the Group to use a variety of estimation techniques
and apply judgment to best reflect the substance of underlying transactions.
The Group has determined that a number of its accounting policies can be
considered significant, in terms of the management judgment that has been
required to determine the various assumptions underpinning their application
in the consolidated financial statements presented which, under different
conditions, could lead to material differences in these statements. The actual
results may differ from the judgments, estimates and assumptions made by the
management and will seldom equal the estimated results.
a) Judgements
The following are significant management judgments in applying the accounting
policies of the Group that have the most significant effect on the financial
statements.
Investments in Associates
During the current year, the profits for the purpose of consolidation
generated by the Solar entities Aavanti Solar Energy Private Limited, Mayfair
Renewable Energy (I) Private Limited, Aavanti Renewable Energy Private Limited
and Brics Renewable Energy Private Limited were considered in the books for
finalizing the group level financials. The Assets could not be continued to be
held for sale as the process of sale could not get completed within a
reasonable time frame. Consequently, the effect of Impairment provided during
the earlier years when these were categorised as Assets held for sale were
reversed and the current years profits together with earlier years carried
forward reserves were recognised as Share of Profits to the extent of 31%
shareholding, from the
Associate Entities
The decision to reversal of impairment was undertaken based on the impairment
workings carried out for solar assets using the Discounted Cash Flow method
(refer Note 15 & 16).
Recoverability of deferred tax assets
The recognition of deferred tax assets requires assessment of future taxable
profit (see note 5(h)). Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that
it is probable that they will be able to be utilised against future taxable
income.
b) Estimates and uncertainties:
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation
uncertainty at the Statement of financial position date, that have a
significant risk of causing material adjustments to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:
i. Estimation of fair value of financial assets and financial
liabilities: While preparing the financial statements the Group makes
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of financial assets
and financial liabilities.
Trade Receivables
The group ascertains the expected credit losses (ECL) for all receivables and
adequate impairment provision are made. At the end of each reporting period a
review of the allowance for impairment of trade receivables is performed.
Trade receivables do not contain a significant financing element, and
therefore expected credit losses are measured using the simplified approach
permitted by IFRS 9, which requires lifetime expected credit losses to be
recognised on initial recognition. A provision matrix is utilised to estimate
the lifetime expected credit losses based on the age, status and risk of each
class of receivable, which is periodically updated to include changes to both
forward-looking and historical inputs.
Financial assets measured at FVPL
Management applies valuation techniques to determine the fair value of
financial assets measured at FVPL where active market quotes are not
available. This requires management to develop estimates and assumptions based
on market inputs, using observable data that market participants would use in
pricing the asset. Where such data is not observable, management uses its best
estimate. Estimated fair values of the asset may vary from the actual prices
that would be achieved in an arm's length transaction at the reporting date.
ii. Impairment tests: In assessing impairment, management estimates
the recoverable amount of each asset or cash-generating units based on
expected future cash flows and use an interest rate for discounting them.
Estimation uncertainty relates to assumptions about future operating results
including fuel prices, foreign currency exchange rates etc. and the
determination of a suitable discount rate. The management considers impairment
upon there being evidence that there might be an impairment, such as a lower
market capitalization of the group or a downturn in results.
iii. Useful life of depreciable assets: Management reviews its estimate
of the useful lives of depreciable assets at each reporting date, based on the
expected utility of the assets.
7. Segment Reporting
The Group has adopted the "management approach" in identifying the operating
segments as outlined in IFRS 8 - Operating segments. Segments are reported in
a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief
operating decision maker. The Board of Directors being the chief operating
decision maker evaluate the Group's performance and allocates resources based
on an analysis of various performance indicators at operating segment level.
During FY23 there is only one operating segment thermal power. The solar power
business has been considered as an Associate Entity which was earlier
classified as held for sale. There are no geographical segments as all
revenues arise from India. All the non current assets are located in India.
Revenue on account of sale of power during the period Apr to Sep 2023 to
customer exceeding 10% of total sales revenue amounts to £31,108,913 from
TANGEDCO & £38,101,150 from IEX (FY 2023: £51,247,620).
Segmental information disclosure
Continuing operations Discontinued operations
Thermal Solar
Segment Revenue Six months ended 30 September 2023 Six months ended 30 September 2022 FY23 Six months ended Six months ended FY23
30 September 2023
30 September 2022
Sales 69,868,090 27,049,374 58,683,036
Total 69,868,090 27,049,374 58,683,036
Other Operating income 670,743 114,817 1,455,039
Depreciation, impairment (2,724,795) (2,908,457) (5,696,860)
Profit from operation 6,201,933 3,960,079 10,442,223
Finance Income 721,914 942,774 1,599,860
Finance Cost (2,892,251) (4,177,521) (5,925,076)
Tax expenses (1,693,302) (1,984,036) (3,163,596)
Reversal of FV Impairment of associates 2,950,958
Share of Profit, (Loss) on fair value of investments, in Solar entities 1,182,689 1,355,413 93,004
Profit / (loss) for the year 3,520,983 (1,258,704) 7,259,782 93,004
Assets 263,539,115 267,678,133 253,779,545 13,590,031
Liabilities 89,308,633 99,826,865 82,147,208
8. Costs of inventories and employee benefit expenses included in the
consolidated statements of comprehensive income
a) Cost of fuel
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Included in cost of revenue:
Cost of fuel consumed 56,643,019 17,542,123 39,021,545
Depreciation
Other direct costs 2,550,915 2,237,606 3,241,660
Total 59,193,934 19,779,729 42,263,205
b) Employee benefit expenses forming part of general and administrative
expenses are as follows:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Salaries and wages 1,144,108 1,227,829 2,651,267
Employee benefit costs 81,403 114,829 186,396
Long Tern Incentive Plan (Note 22)
Total 1,225,510 1,342,658 2,837,663
c) Foreign exchange movements (realised and unrealised) included in the
Finance costs is as follows:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Foreign exchange realised - loss / (gain) 16,322 552,436 1,278,303
Foreign exchange unrealised- loss / (gain) 0 1,056,627 (121,677)
Total 16,322 1,609,063 1,156,626
9. Other operating income and expenses
a) Other operating income
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Surcharge TANGEDCO 670,743 1,455,039
Contractual claims payments 114,817
Total 670,743 114,817 1,455,039
Other operating income represents contractual claims payments from company's
customers under the power purchase agreements which were accumulated over
several periods.
b) Other income
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Provisions no longer required written back
Sale of coal 100,297 1,233,780 2,240,486
Sale of fly ash 69,290 87,543 117,399
Power trading commission and other services 12,765
Others* 135,688 1,510,468 3,173,104
Total 305,275 2,844,556 5,530,988
10. Finance costs
Finance costs are comprised of:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Interest expenses on borrowings 2,463,467 1,836,199 4,242,700
Net foreign exchange loss (Note 9) (8,228) 1,609,063 1,156,626
Other finance costs 437,012 732,259 525,750
Total 2,892,251 4,177,521 5,925,076
Other finance costs include charges and cost related to LC's for import of
coal and other charges levied by bank on transactions
11. Finance income
Finance income is comprised of:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Interest income on bank deposits and advances 306,203 644,269 1,218,405
Profit on disposal of financial instruments* 415,711 298,505 381,455
Total 721,914 942,774 1,599,860
*Financial instruments represent the mutual funds held during the period.
12. Tax expenses
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Current tax 593,307 85,037 539,716
Deferred tax 1,099,995 1,898,999 2,623,880
Total tax expenses on income from continued operations 1,693,302 1,984,036 3,163,596
Tax reported in the statement of comprehensive income 1,693,302 1,984,036 3,163,596
The Company is subject to Isle of Man corporate tax at the standard rate of
zero percent. As such, the Company's tax liability is zero. Additionally, Isle
of Man does not levy tax on capital gains. However, considering that the
group's operations are primarily based in India, the effective tax rate of the
Group has been computed based on the current tax rates prevailing in India.
Further, a portion of the profits of the Group's India operations are exempt
from Indian income taxes being profits attributable to generation of power in
India. Under the tax holiday the taxpayer can utilize an exemption from income
taxes for a period of any ten consecutive years out of a total of fifteen
consecutive years from the date of commencement of the operations. However,
the entities in India are still liable for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) which
is calculated on the book profits of the respective entities currently at a
rate of 17.47% (30 September 2023: 17.47%).
The Group has carried forward credit in respect of MAT tax liability paid to
the extent it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against
which such tax credit can be utilized.
Deferred income tax for the group at 30 September 2023, 31 March 2023 & 30
September 2022 relates to the following:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Deferred income tax assets
Unused tax losses brought forward and carried forward
MAT credit entitlement 11,739,768 11,985,655 11,741,110
11,739,768 11,985,655 11,741,110
Deferred income tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment 32,050,911 32,367,146 30,929,471
Mark to market on available-for-sale financial assets
32,050,911 32,367,146 30,929,471
Deferred income tax liabilities, net 20,311,143 20,381,491 19,188,361
Movement in temporary differences during the year
Particulars As at 01 April 2023 Deferred tax asset / (liability) for the year Classified as (Asset) / Liability held for sale Translation adjustment As at 30 September 2023
Property, plant and equipment (30,929,471) (1,099,995) (21,445) (32,050,911)
Unused tax losses brought forward and carried forward
MAT credit entitlement 11,741,110 (1,342) 11,739,768
Mark to market gain / (loss) on financial assets measured at FVPL
Deferred income tax (liabilities) / assets, net (19,188,361) (1,099,995) (22,787) (20,311,143)
Particulars As at 01 April 2022 Deferred tax asset / (liability) for the year Classified as (Asset) / Liability held for sale Translation adjustment As at 31 Mar 2023
Property, plant and equipment (29,015,582) (2,505,899) 592,011 (30,929,471)
Unused tax losses brought forward and carried forward
MAT credit entitlement 11,985,655 (244,545) 11,741,110
Mark to market gain / (loss) on financial assets measured at FVPL
Deferred income tax (liabilities) / assets, net (17,029,927) (2,505,899) 347,466 (19,188,361)
In assessing the recoverability of deferred income tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred income tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of
deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable
income during the periods in which the temporary differences become
deductible. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered
realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future
taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced.
Shareholders resident outside the Isle of Man will not suffer any income tax
in the Isle of Man on any income distributions to them. However, dividends are
taxable in India in the hands of the recipient.
There is no unrecognised deferred tax assets and liabilities. As at 30
September 2023 there was no recognised deferred tax liability for taxes that
would be payable on the unremitted earnings of certain of the Group's
subsidiaries, as the Group has determined that undistributed profits of its
subsidiaries will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.
13. Intangible assets
Acquired software licences
Cost
At 31 March 2022 786,502
Additions 5,174
Exchange adjustments (14,577)
At 31 March 2023 777,099
At 31 March 2023 777,099
Additions 0
Exchange adjustments 1,310
At 30 September 2023 778,408
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
At 31 March 2022 774,692
Charge for the year 3,255
Exchange adjustments (14,250)
At 31 March 2023 763,697
At 31 March 2023 763,697
Charge for the year 2,226
Exchange adjustments (1,287)
At 30 September 2023 764,635
Net book value
At 30 September 2023 13,772
At 31 March 2023 13,402
14. Property, plant and equipment
The property, plant and equipment comprises of:
Land & Buildings Power stations Other plant & equipment Vehicles Right-of-use Asset under construction Total
Cost
At 1st April 2022 8,522,338 205,217,517 1,855,448 730,306 43,843 1,767,219 218,136,670
Additions 31,818 385,220 14,028 676,736 1,107,803
Transfers on capitalisation 1,148,303 (1,148,303)
Sale / Disposals (42,436) (60,645) (103,081)
Exchange adjustments (157,956) (3,803,566) (34,389) (13,536) (813) (32,755) (4,043,015)
At 31 March 2023 8,396,199 202,905,038 1,835,087 656,125 43,030 1,262,898 215,098,377
At 1st April 2023 8,396,199 202,905,038 1,835,087 656,125 43,030 1,262,898 215,098,377
Additions 124,482 15,856 483 25,416 166,238
Transfers on capitalisation
Sale / Disposals
Exchange adjustments (1,282) (30,981) (280) (100) (193) (32,837)
At 30 Sep 2023 8,394,918 202,998,539 1,850,663 656,507 43,030 1,288,120 215,231,778
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2022 73,553 42,722,787 1,340,816 586,541 7,295 44,730,992
Charge for the year 13,813 5,361,890 281,236 36,666 0 5,693,605
Sale / Disposals (15,949) (60,645) (7,157) (83,751)
Exchange adjustments (1,393) (812,100) (25,385) (11,104) (138) (850,120)
At 31 March 2023 85,973 47,256,629 1,596,667 551,458 49,490,727
At 1st April 2023 85,973 47,256,629 1,596,667 551,458 49,490,727
Charge for the year 6,443 2,572,442 127,238 16,446 2,722,569
Sale / Disposals 43,030 43,030
Exchange adjustments 13 7,208 244 84 7,549
At 30 Sep 2023 92,429 49,836,277 1,724,149 567,989 43,030 52,263,874
Net book value
At 30 September 2023 8,302,489 153,162,261 126,514 88,518 1,288,120 162,967,904
At 31 March 2023 8,310,226 155,648,410 238,420 104,666 43,030 1,262,898 165,607,650
The net book value of land and buildings block comprises of:
30 September 2023 31 March
2023
Freehold land 7,904,853 7,904,853
Buildings 397,636 405,372
Total 8,302,489 8,310,226
15. Other Assets
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March
2023
A. Short-term
Capital advances
Financial instruments measured at fair value through P&L 20,682,354 17,808,329 4,792,732
Advances and other receivables 3,713,686 9,502,432 8,844,464
Total 24,396,041 27,310,761 13,637,196
B. Long-term
Advances to related parties
Classified as asset held for sale (note 7(a))
Lease deposits
Bank deposits 9,734 9,734
Other advances 6,907
Restricted Cash 804,242 8,379,292
Total 813,976 6,907 8,389,026
The financial instruments represent investments in mutual funds and bonds.
Their fair value is determined by reference to published data.
16. Trade and other receivables
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March
2023
Current
Trade receivables 26,710,529 14,395,765 31,914,606
Other receivables 0 0 0
Total 26,710,529 14,395,765 31,914,606
The Group's trade receivables are classified at amortised cost unless stated
otherwise and are measured after allowances for future expected credit losses,
see "Credit risk analysis" in note 30 "Financial risk management objectives
and policies" for more information on credit risk. The carrying amounts of
trade and other receivables, which are measured at amortised cost, approximate
their fair value and are predominantly non-interest bearing.
17. Inventories
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March
2023
Coal and fuel 3,551,651 12,876,693 6,706,467
Stores and spares 1,152,940 1,101,778 1,012,929
Total 4,704,591 13,978,471 7,719,396
The entire amount of above inventories has been pledged as security for
borrowings (refer note 22)
18. Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash
a) Cash and short term deposits comprise of the following:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Cash at banks and on hand 17,957,803 7,689,179 3,319,148
Short-term deposits
Total 17,957,803 7,689,179 3,319,148
Short-term deposits are placed for varying periods, depending on the immediate
cash requirements of the Group. They are recoverable on demand.
The Company has net cash position as on 30 September 2023, which is retained
and to be used to pay the current liabilities for coal procurement due to
increased level of operations. The Company's receivables cycle will change in
H2 FY24 due to change in supplies from prompt payment through energy exchange
in H1 FY24 to longer contracted payment periods with State utilities in H2
FY24.
b) Restricted cash
Current restricted cash represents deposits and mutual funds with the maturity
up to twelve months as at 30 September 2023 amounting to £5,973,889 (FY
2023 - £6,786,497) which have been lien marked by the Group in order to
establish Letters of Credits, Bank Guarantees from the bankers and debenture
redemption fund.
19. Issued share capital
Share Capital
The Company presently has only one class of ordinary shares. For all matters
submitted to vote in the shareholders meeting, every holder of ordinary
shares, as reflected in the records of the Group on the date of the
shareholders' meeting, has one vote in respect of each share held. All shares
are equally eligible to receive dividends and the repayment of capital in the
event of liquidation of the Group.
As at 30 September 2023, the Company has an authorised and issued share
capital of 400,733,511 (2023: 400,733,511) equity shares at par value of £
0.000147 (2023: £ 0.000147) per share amounting to £58,909 (2023: £58,909)
in total.
Reserves
Share premium represents the amount received by the Group over and above the
par value of shares issued. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing
of shares are deducted from share premium, net of any related income tax
benefits.
Foreign currency translation reserve is used to record the exchange
differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of the
foreign subsidiaries.
Other reserve represents the difference between the consideration paid and the
adjustment to net assets on change of controlling interest, without change in
control, other reserves also includes any costs related with share options
granted and gain/losses on re-measurement of financial assets measured at fair
value through other comprehensive income.
Retained earnings include all current and prior period results as disclosed in
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income less dividend distribution.
20. Share based payments
Long Term Incentive Plan
In April 2019, the Board of Directors has approved the introduction of Long
Term Incentive Plan (""LTIP""). The key terms of the LTIP are:-
The number of performance-related awards is 14 million ordinary shares (the
"LTIP Shares") (representing approximately 3.6 per cent of the Company's
issued share capital). The grant date is 24 April 2019.
The LTIP Shares were awarded to certain members of the senior management team
as Nominal Cost Shares and will vest in three tranches subject to continued
service with Group until vesting and meeting the following share price
performance targets, plant load factor ("PLF") and term loan repayments of the
Chennai thermal plant.
¾ 20% of the LTIP Shares shall vest upon meeting the target share price of
25.16p before the first anniversary for the first tranche, i.e. 24 April 2020,
achievement of PLF during the period April 2019 to March 2020 of at least 70%
at the Chennai thermal plant and repayment of all scheduled term loans.
¾ 40% of the LTIP Shares shall vest upon meeting the target share price of
30.07p before the second anniversary for the second tranche, i.e. 24 April
2021, achievement of PLF during the period April 2020 to March 2021 of at
least 70% at the Chennai thermal plant and repayment of all scheduled term
loans.
¾ 40% of the LTIP Shares shall vest upon meeting the target share price of
35.00p before the third anniversary for the third tranche, i.e. 24 April 2022,
achievement of PLF of at least 70% at the Chennai thermal plant during the
period April 2021 to March 2022 and repayment of all scheduled term loans.
The nominal cost of performance share, i.e. upon the exercise of awards,
individuals will be required to pay up 0.0147p per share to exercise their
awards.
The share price performance metric will be deemed achieved if the average
share price over a fifteen day period exceeds the applicable target price. In
the event that the share price or other performance targets do not meet the
applicable target, the number of vesting shares would be reduced pro-rata, for
that particular year. However, no LTIP Shares will vest if actual performance
is less than 80 per cent of any of the performance targets in any particular
year. The terms of the LTIP provide that the Company may elect to pay a cash
award of an equivalent value of the vesting LTIP Shares.
None of the LTIP Shares, once vested, can be sold until the third anniversary
of the award, unless required to meet personal taxation obligations in
relation to the LTIP award. No changes/revisions were made to LTIP during the
FY23 and no shares were issued during FY 23. The Carry forward shares under
LTIP reserves will be issued in the year 23-24. The shares have not been
issued because that was the time of COVID lock downs and related disruptions
including Administrative and Logistics issues, thus delaying the process of
allocation of shares to the Executives over the three year period from 2020.
Movements during the period Expired/ Latest vesting
LTIP as at LTIP Outstanding
LTIP granted 1-Apr-23 Granted Cancelled Exercised 30-Sep-23 date
Arvind Gupta 24-Apr-19 1,185,185 Nil 0 Nil 1,185,185 24-Apr-20
Dmitri Tsvetkov 24-Apr-19 568,889 Nil 0 Nil 568,889 24-Apr-20
Avantika Gupta 24-Apr-19 284,445 Nil 0 Nil 284,445 24-Apr-20
21. Borrowings
The borrowings comprise of the following:
Interest rate (range %) Final maturity 30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Borrowings at amortised cost 9.9-10.85(1) June 2024 14,493,988 19,410,334 10,416,543
Non-Convertible Debentures at amortised cost 9.85-12.75 August 2026 10,579,191 20,919,366 22,180,599
Total 25,073,179 40,329,700 32,597,142
(1) Interest rate range for Project term loans and Working Capital
The term loans, working capital loans and non-convertible debentures taken by
the Group are fully secured by the property, plant, assets under construction
and other current assets of subsidiaries which have availed such loans.
Term loans contain certain covenants stipulated by the facility providers and
primarily require the Group to maintain specified levels of certain financial
metrics and operating results. As of 30 September 2023, the Group has met all
the relevant covenants.
The fair value of borrowings at 30 September 2023 was £25,073,179 (FY 2023:
£32,597,142). The fair values have been calculated by discounting cash flows
at prevailing interest rates.
The borrowings are reconciled to the statement of financial position as
follows:
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Current liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year 5,290,522 34,835,626 25,498,900
Non-current liabilities
Amounts falling due after 1 year but not more than 5 years 19,782,657 5,494,074 7,098,242
Total 25,073,179 40,329,700 32,597,142
22. Trade and other payables
30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March
2023
Current
Trade payables 42,909,826 32,367,022 29,251,178
Creditors for capital goods 128,777 263,545
Bank Overdraft
Other payables 583,125 1,951,831
Total 43,492,951 32,495,799 31,466,554
Non-current
Other payables 685,886 607,702 306,402
Total 685,886 607,702 306,402
Trade payables include credit availed from banks under letters of credit for
payments in USD to suppliers for coal purchased by the Group. Other trade
payables are normally settled on 45 days terms credit. The arrangements are
interest bearing and are payable within one year. With the exception of
certain other trade payables, all amounts are short term. Creditors for
capital goods are non-interest bearing and are usually settled within a
year. Other payables include accruals for gratuity and other accruals for
expenses.
23. Earnings per share
Both the basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated using the
profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company as the numerator (no
adjustments to profit were necessary for the current period.
The company has issued LTIP over ordinary shares which could potentially
dilute basic earnings per share in the future.
The weighted average number of shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per
share can be reconciled to the weighted average number of ordinary shares used
in the calculation of basic earnings per share (for the Group and the Company)
as follows:
Particulars 30 September 2023 30 September 2022 31 March 2023
Weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share 402,924,030 400,733,511 402,924,030
Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of share based 0 2,190,519 0
payments
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share 402,924,030 402,924,030 402,924,030
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