2023-07-11
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued this master circular to consolidate all applicable circulars regarding the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, effective until June 30, 2023. It rescinds previous individual circulars while preserving the validity of past actions and liabilities, and mandates stock exchanges and depositories to implement necessary monitoring systems. The document establishes a comprehensive chapter-wise framework covering uniform listing agreements, periodic non-financial and financial disclosures, annual reporting, event-based disclosures, and penalties for non-compliance.
Page 1 of 230 MASTER CIRCULAR SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120 July 11, 2023 To All listed entities1 All Recognized Stock Exchanges All the Depositories Other Stakeholders2 Madam / Sir, Sub: Master circular for compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 by listed entities
1 Unless otherwise specifically mentioned in this circular, the provisions of this master circular are applicable to those entities that have listed their specified securities. 2 Other Stakeholders for the purpose of applicability of this master circular includes Statutory Auditors, Depository Participants, Registrar and Transfer Agents, Material Subsidiaries of listed entities, e-voting service providers etc. to whom specific provisions of this Circular are applicable.
Page 2 of 230 circulars, any penalty, incurred in respect of any violation committed against the rescinded circulars or any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty as aforesaid, shall remain unaffected as if the rescinded circulars have never been rescinded. 4. The Recognized Stock Exchanges and Depositories are directed to a) bring the contents of this circular to the notice of the all the stakeholders; b) put in place necessary systems and infrastructure for monitoring and implementation of this circular. 5. This circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 11(1) and 11A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and regulation 101 of the LODR Regulations.
Page 3 of 230 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Section Subject Page No. I UNIFORM LISTING AGREEMENT I-A Uniform Listing Agreement 7 II PERIODIC DISCLOSURES (NON-FINANCIAL) II-A Holding of specified securities and shareholding pattern 8-11 II-B Report on compliance with the Corporate Governance provisions specified in the LODR Regulations 12 II-C Disclosure norms for Indian Depository Receipts 13 III FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES III-A Disclosure of financial results, statement on impact of audit qualifications and the procedure and formats for limited review / audit reports submitted by listed entities 14-17 III-B Disclosures and other obligations of listed entities in relation to Related Party Transactions 18-20 III-C Statement of Deviation or Variation for proceeds of public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, Qualified Institutions Placement etc. 21 IV ANNUAL DISCLOSURES IV-A Annual secretarial audit report and annual secretarial compliance report for listed entities and their material subsidiaries 22 IV-B Business responsibility and sustainability reporting by listed entities 23 V EVENT-BASED DISCLOSURES V-A Disclosure of material events / information by listed entities under regulation 30 of the LODR Regulations 24 V-B Disclosures by listed entities of defaults on payment of interest/ repayment of principal amount on loans from banks / financial institutions and unlisted debt securities 25-27 V-C Disclosure of divergence in the asset classification and provisioning by banks 28 V-D Resignation of statutory auditors from listed entities and their material subsidiaries 29-31 VI OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS VI-A Manner of achieving minimum public shareholding 32-34 VI-B Format for submission of voting results 35 VI-C e-voting facility provided by listed entities 36-37 VI-D Guidance Note on Board Evaluation by listed entities 38 VI-E Disclosures regarding commodity risks by listed entities 39 VI-F Standard Operating Procedures for dispute resolution available under the stock exchange arbitration mechanism for disputes between a listed entity and its shareholder(s)/investor(s) 40
Page 4 of 230 Chapter Section Subject Page No. VI-G Grievance resolution between listed entities and proxy advisors 41 VI-H Implementation of certain recommendations of the Committee on Corporate Governance headed by Mr. Uday Kotak 42 VI-I Applicability of regulation 40(1) of LODR Regulations to buybacks and delisting of securities of listed entities 43 VI-J Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the LODR Regulations 44 VII PENAL ACTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE VII-A Non-compliance with certain provisions of the LODR Regulations and the Standard Operating Procedure for suspension and revocation of trading of specified securities 45-53 VII-B Non–compliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding requirements 54-56 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 5-6 ANNEXURES 57-224 APPENDIX 225-230
Page 5 of 230 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ADR American Depository Receipt AGM Annual General Meeting AS Accounting Standards BIFR Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction Board Securities and Exchange Board of India BRR Business Responsibility Report BRSR Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting CEO Chief Executive Officer CFO Chief Financial Officer CFS Consolidated Financial Statements CIN Corporate Identification Number CSR Corporate Social Responsibility DIN Director Identification Number DR Depository Receipt ESG Environmental, Social and Governance ESOS Employee Stock Option Scheme ESP E-Voting Service Provider ETF Exchange Traded Fund FCCB Foreign Currency Convertible Bond GDR Global Depository Receipt GRI Global Reporting Initiative ICAI Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ICDR Regulations SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 ICSI Institute of Company Secretaries of India IDR Indian Depository Receipts IGP Innovators Growth Platform Ind-AS Indian Accounting Standards IRDAI Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ISIN International Securities Identification Number KMP Key Managerial Personnel LODR Regulations / SEBI LODR / LODR SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 MPS Minimum Public Shareholding NBFC Non-Banking Financial Company NCD Non-Convertible Debentures NCRPS Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares NFRA National Financial Reporting Authority NGRBC National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct NPA Non-Performing Asset NRC Nomination and Remuneration Committee OFS Offer for Sale OTC Over-the-Counter PAN Permanent Account Number PCS Practising Company Secretary
Page 6 of 230 QIP Qualified Institutions Placement RPT Related Party Transaction RTA Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agent SA Standards on Auditing SASB Sustainability Accounting Standards Board SBO Significant Beneficial Owner SCRR Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India SIA Social Impact Assessment SME Small and Medium Enterprises SOP Standard Operating Procedure SRC Stakeholders Relationship Committee SRE Standard on Review Engagements TCFD Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures UDIN Unique Document Identification Number
Page 7 of 230 CHAPTER I: UNIFORM LISTING AGREEMENT Section I-A: Uniform Listing Agreement3
3 CIR/CFD/CMD/6/2015 dated October 13, 2015. The LODR Regulations was notified on September 2, 2015 and came into effect from December 1, 2015, except for regulations 23(4) and 31A which were immediately effective.
Page 8 of 230 CHAPTER II: PERIODIC DISCLOSURES (NON-FINANCIAL) Section II-A: Holding of specified securities and shareholding pattern4
4 CIR/CFD/CMD/13/2015 dated November 30, 2015; SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/128 dated December 19, 2017; SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2018/0000000149 dated December 7, 2018; SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2019/36 dated March 12, 2019; SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2021/616 dated August 13, 2021 and SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-1/P/CIR/2022/92 dated June 30, 2022.
Page 9 of 230 by persons other than Promoter and Promoter Group and satisfying the above conditions would be classified under the category ‘Public Shareholding’. 2.5.3 The underlying shares, against which depository receipts have been issued, of a listed entity not satisfying the conditions at paragraph 2.5.1 above which are held by Public Shareholders shall be classified under the category ‘Non-Public Non-Promoter shareholding’. 2.6 The listed entity shall ensure that shareholding of employee trusts and schemes are shown separately in relevant categories in terms of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. 3. Manner of calculation of shareholding 3.1 The categories as defined at paragraph 2.1 above: a) Promoter and Promoter Group (A) b) Public (including shares underlying DRs which fulfill the conditions laid down in Rule 2(e) of Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957) (B) c) Non-Promoter Non-Public (C) i. Shares held by DR Holders (which don’t fulfill the conditions laid down in Rule 2(e) of Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957) (C1) ii. Shares held by Employee Benefit Trust under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (C2) 3.2 Total Shareholding for the purpose of calculating the public shareholding shall be calculated as (A+B+C2) in line with requirements of Depository Receipts Scheme, 2014, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. 3.3 Percentage of promoter Shareholding shall be calculated as A/(A+B+C2) * 100. 3.4 Percentage of public Shareholding shall be calculated as B/(A+B+C2) * 100. 4. Formats: The format5 for disclosure of shareholding pattern of a listed entity is placed at Annexure 2. The format contains six separate disclosures, the details of which are given below: 4.1 Summary statement showing holding of specified securities of the listed entity as per Table-I. 4.2 Statement showing holding of specified securities by the Promoter and Promoter Group as per Table-II.
5 The initial circular dated November 30, 2015 contained Tables I, II, III and IV which were effective from December 1, 2015. Table V was made effective from the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Table VI was made effective from the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Table II was modified vide circular dated August 13, 2021. Table III and IV were modified vide circular dated June 30, 2022 and the revised Table III and IV were effective from the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Page 10 of 230 4.3 Statement showing holding of specified securities by the public shareholders as per TableIII. 4.4 Statement showing holding of specified securities by the Non-Promoter Non-Public shareholders as per Table-IV. 4.5 Statement showing details of significant beneficial owners as per Table V (see paragraph 5 below). 4.6 Statement showing foreign ownership limits as per Table VI (see paragraph 6 below). 5. The details pertaining to significant beneficial owners shall be displayed in the format specified in Table V of Annexure 2 by listed entities that are reporting companies as per Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018, as amended from time to time. The terms used in this paragraph and in Table V shall have the same meaning as assigned in Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018, as amended from time to time. 6. All listed entities shall also disclose details pertaining to foreign ownership limits indicating the board approved limits and utilization in the format prescribed in Table VI of Annexure 2 to this circular. 7. Holding of specified securities in dematerialized form: 7.1 Regulation 31(2) of the LODR Regulations mandates the listed entities to ensure that 100% of shareholding of promoter(s) and promoter group is in dematerialized form and the same is maintained on a continuous basis in the manner specified by the Board. The listed entity shall take into consideration the following exemptions while arriving at compliance with 100% promoter(s) holding in dematerialized form:- a) promoter(s) shares which were sold in physical mode and have not been lodged for transfer with the listed entity; b) matters that are sub-judice before any Court/Tribunal, concerning shareholding of promoters/promoter group either in part or in entirety; or c) shares that cannot be converted into dematerialized form due to death of any promoter(s); 7.2 For availing the exemption under paragraph 7.1(a) to (c) above, the listed entity shall approach Stock Exchange(s) along with necessary documentary evidence. 7.3 In case any such exemption has been granted to the listed entity the same must be stated in summary statement and given separately and information should be given separately in the Annexure. 7.4 Further, at least 50% of non-promoter holding shall be held in dematerialized form. The listed entity shall take necessary steps for achieving the same. 7.5 While computing the requirement of minimum 50% shareholding of non-promoters in dematerialized form in a company, the government holding in non-promoter category may be excluded.
Page 11 of 230 8. Display of holding of specified securities on website of Stock Exchange(s) 8.1 If the listed entity confirms that any particular instrument is not issued or there are no encumbered/ pledged shares and locked-in shares, respective columns will not be displayed by the Stock Exchange(s) on their website. The declaration given by the listed entity in this regard would be displayed by Stock Exchange(s). 8.2 The Stock Exchange(s) shall also ensure that PAN numbers so disclosed in different tables are not displayed on the website of Stock Exchange(s). 8.3 The Depositories shall provide the shareholding data to listed entities in the requisite categorization as specified in this Section. 9. Listed entities shall disclose the shareholding pattern in the formats specified above for the purpose of compliance with regulation 31(1) of the LODR Regulations.
Page 12 of 230 Section II-B: Report on compliance with the Corporate Governance provisions specified in the LODR Regulations6
6 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/567 dated May 31, 2021. The initial format for compliance report on corporate governance was specified vide circular dated September 24, 2015 which was subsequently revised (after implementation of the Kotak Committee recommendations) vide circular dated July 16, 2019 and effective from the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The circular dated May 31, 2021 introduced a new annexure (Annexure 6 of this master circular) on disclosure of loans / guarantees / securities provided by the listed entity to promoter / promoter group / directors / KMPs or entities controlled by them. The format was effective from the first half year of the financial year 2021-22.
Page 13 of 230 Section II-C: Disclosure norms for Indian Depository Receipts7
7 CIR/CFD/CMD/9/2015 dated November 4, 2015, effective from December 1, 2015.
Page 14 of 230 CHAPTER III: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES Section III-A: Disclosure of financial results, statement on impact of audit qualifications and the procedure and formats for limited review / audit reports submitted by listed entities
8 CIR/CFD/CMD/15/2015 dated November 30, 2015; CIR/CFD/FAC/62/2016 dated July 5, 2016; CIR/CFD/DIL/115/2016 dated October 24, 2016. The circular dated November 30, 2015 had prescribed the formats for submission of financial results which were discontinued after the period ended December 31, 2016 (circular dated July 5, 2016). From the quarter / half-year / year ended March 31, 2017, the formats were linked to the Companies Act, 2013 or as prescribed by the sectoral regulators. The format for publication of financial results in the newspaper was modified by the July 5, 2016 circular. The October 24, 2016 circular dealt with disclosures by listed insurance companies.
Page 15 of 230 However, the annual audited financial results may not include columns and figures related to the previous quarter, year to date results and corresponding three months in the previous year. 6. The quarterly / annual segment information published in compliance with the requirements as specified under Accounting Standard 17 / Indian Accounting Standard 108 shall contain the following minimum information: a) Segment revenue (including inter-segment revenue); b) Segment results; c) Segment Assets; d) Segment Liabilities. Unallocated items, wherever applicable, shall be shown separately in respect of the above information. Aggregate inter-segment revenue shall be shown as a deduction from the segment revenue. 7. The applicable Accounting Standards for the financial results are those standards mandated under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the relevant rules issued thereunder / issued by ICAI, as applicable. The classification / disclosure of items in the financial results shall be in accordance with the Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 or its equivalent formats in other statutes, as applicable. 8. The financial results published in the newspapers in terms of regulation 47(1)(b) of the LODR Regulations shall be in the format as specified in Annexure 9 to this circular. The banking and insurance companies may include additional disclosures, if any, specified by the sectoral regulators. (B) Disclosure of reasons for delay in submission of financial results9 9. In terms of regulation 33(3) of the LODR Regulations, the quarterly (audited / unaudited) and the annual (audited) financial results have to be submitted within a period of 45 days and 60 days, respectively, from the end of the quarter / financial year. 10. As mentioned above, timely, adequate and accurate disclosure of financial results is critical to enable investors to make well-informed investment decisions. Though stock exchange(s) levy penalty on listed entities for non-submission of financial results within the stipulated time, investors need to know the reasons for such delay as it may have an impact on their investment decision. 11. Therefore, if a listed entity does not submit its financial results in accordance with the timelines specified in regulation 33(3) of the LODR, the listed entity shall disclose detailed reasons for such delay to the stock exchanges within one working day of the due date of submission for the results as required under the regulations. However, if the decision to delay the results was taken by the listed entity prior to the due date, the listed entity shall disclose detailed reasons for such delay to the stock exchanges within one working day of such decision.
9 CIR/CFD/CMD-1/142/2018 dated November 19, 2018
Page 16 of 230 (C) Procedure and formats for limited review / audit report of the listed entity and those entities whose accounts10 12. In terms of regulation 33(8) of the LODR Regulations, the statutory auditor of a listed entity shall undertake a limited review of the audit of all the entities / companies whose accounts are to be consolidated with the listed entity as per the relevant accounting standard (AS 21 / Ind-AS 110) in accordance with guidelines issued by the Board on this matter. 13. Therefore, all listed entities whose equity shares and convertible securities are listed on a recognised stock exchange, all statutory auditors of such entities, all entities whose accounts are to be consolidated with the listed entity and the statutory auditors of entities whose accounts are to be consolidated with the listed entity (referred to as 'parties to the limited review' for easy reference in the Annexure 10) shall follow the procedure, as applicable, given at Annexure 10 to this circular. 14. The formats for limited review / audit report to be provided by the statutory auditor is given at Annexure 11. A summary of the formats, as per applicability, is placed below for easy reference. Sl. No. Format No. Audited/ Unaudited Periodicity Standalone/ Consolidated results Brief description of For listed the formats entities other than banks and insurance companies (C formats) For Banks (B formats)
10 CIR/CFD/CMD1/44/2019 dated March 29, 2019 and CIR/CFD/CMD1/ 80 /2019 dated July 19, 2019. The formats for limited review and audit reports were prescribed vide the circular CIR/CFD/CMD/15/2015 dated November 30, 2015 and revised vide circular dated March 29, 2019 (effective April 1, 2019) after implementation of the Kotak Committee recommendations. The formats were further revised vide circular dated July 19, 2019 (except C3 and B3) due to revision in the Standards on Auditing and the revised formats were effective for the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 and thereafter.
Page 17 of 230 4. C4 B4 Audited Quarterly Consolidated When an Unmodified Opinion is expressed on consolidated audited quarterly and year to date financial results 5. C5 B5 Audited Annual Consolidated When an Unmodified Opinion is expressed on consolidated audited annual financial results 15. The listed insurance companies shall follow formats as prescribed by IRDAI. 16. The aforesaid provisions shall be in addition to and not affect the norms and procedures with respect to limited review specified under regulation 33(3)(c) of the LODR Regulations. (D) Disclosure of the Impact of Audit Qualifications by listed entities11: 17. In terms of regulation 33(3)(d) and Schedule IV of the LODR Regulations, audit report with modified opinion shall be accompanied by a Statement on Impact of Audit qualifications. Further, in terms of regulation 33(4), the Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications for audit report with modified opinion shall be in the manner as specified by the Board. 18. Therefore, every listed entity shall submit the Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications, for audit report with modified opinion, in the format specified at Annexure 12 to this circular. The management of the listed entity shall have the option to explain its views on the audit qualifications. The recognized stock exchange(s) shall review the aforesaid statement in terms of regulation 95 of the LODR Regulations and monitor it as part of its regular monitoring as specified in regulation 97 of the LODR Regulations. 19. For audit reports with unmodified opinion, the listed entity shall furnish a declaration to that effect to the stock exchange(s) while submitting the audited financial results.
11 CIR/CFD/CMD/56/2016 dated May 27, 2016. The format prescribed in circular CIR/CFD/CMD/15/2015 dated November 30, 2015 was revised vide the circular dated May 27, 2016 and was made applicable for the financial results submitted for the period ended on or after March 31, 2016.
Page 18 of 230 Section III-B: Disclosure and other obligations of listed entities in relation to Related Party Transactions12
12 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2021/662 dated November 22, 2021 (effective from April 1, 2022; the submission from the half year ended March 31, 2022 or thereafter was in the new format); SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2022/40 dated March 30, 2022 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2022/47 dated April 8, 2022.
Page 19 of 230 g. Justification as to why the RPT is in the interest of the listed entity; h. A copy of the valuation or other external party report, if any such report has been relied upon; i. Percentage of the counter-party’s annual consolidated turnover that is represented by the value of the proposed RPT on a voluntary basis; j. Any other information that may be relevant. 5. The audit committee shall also review the status of long-term (more than one year) or recurring RPTs on an annual basis. Further, an RPT for which the audit committee has granted omnibus approval shall continue to be placed before the shareholders if it is material in terms of regulation 23(1) of the LODR Regulations. (B) Information to be provided to shareholders for consideration of RPTs 6. The notice being sent to the shareholders seeking approval for any proposed RPT shall, in addition to the requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, include the following information as a part of the explanatory statement: a. A summary of the information provided by the management of the listed entity to the audit committee as specified in paragraph 4 of this Section; b. Justification for why the proposed transaction is in the interest of the listed entity; c. Where the transaction relates to any loans, inter-corporate deposits, advances or investments made or given by the listed entity or its subsidiary, the details specified under para 4(f) above; (The requirement of disclosing source of funds and cost of funds shall not be applicable to listed banks/NBFCs.) d. A statement that the valuation or other external report, if any, relied upon by the listed entity in relation to the proposed transaction will be made available through the registered email address of the shareholders; e. Percentage of the counter-party’s annual consolidated turnover that is represented by the value of the proposed RPT, on a voluntary basis; f. Any other information that may be relevant. 7. The explanatory statement contained in the notice sent to the shareholders for seeking approval for an RPT shall provide relevant information so as to enable the shareholders to take a view whether the terms and conditions of the proposed RPT are not unfavourable to the listed entity, compared to the terms and conditions, had similar transaction been entered into between two unrelated parties. The information so provided shall include but not be limited to the information specified above. 8. Transparency, accountability and shareholder empowerment are the bedrock of robust corporate governance, therefore listed entities shall ensure compliance with the spirit of the law and endeavour to provide relevant and detailed information to the shareholders in order to enable and empower the latter for taking an informed decision.
Page 20 of 230 (C) Validity of omnibus approval for RPTs granted by shareholders 9. Regulation 23(3)(e) of the LODR Regulations specifies that omnibus approval granted by the audit committee shall be valid for a period not exceeding one year and shall require fresh approvals after expiry of one year. Regulation 23(4) of the LODR Regulations requires shareholder approval for material RPTs. 10. Section 96(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 specifies that the time gap between two Annual General Meetings (AGMs) cannot be more than fifteen months. 11. In order to facilitate listed entities to align their processes to conduct AGMs and obtain omnibus shareholders’ approval for material RPTs, it has been decided to specify that the shareholders’ approval of omnibus RPTs approved in an AGM shall be valid upto the date of the next AGM for a period not exceeding fifteen months. In case of omnibus approvals for material RPTs, obtained from shareholders in general meetings other than AGMs, the validity of such omnibus approvals shall not exceed one year.
Page 21 of 230 Section III-C: Statement of Deviation or Variation for proceeds of public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, Qualified Institutions Placement etc.13
13 CIR/CFD/CMD1/162/2019 dated December 24, 2019. The submissions began from the quarter ended December 31, 2019.
Page 22 of 230 CHAPTER IV: ANNUAL DISCLOSURES Section IV-A: Annual secretarial audit report and annual secretarial compliance report for listed entities and their material subsidiaries14
14 CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated February 8, 2019, effective from the financial year ended March 31, 2019.
Page 23 of 230 Section IV-B: Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting by listed entities15
15 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated May 10, 2021. The BRSR was voluntary for FY 2021-22 and mandatory from FY 2022-23 for top-1000 listed entities. The requirement to submit BRR was discontinued after FY 2021-22.
Page 24 of 230 CHAPTER V: EVENT-BASED DISCLOSURES Section V-A: Disclosure of material events / information by listed entities under regulation 30 of the LODR Regulations16
16 CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015 dated September 9, 2015, effective from December 1, 2015.
Page 25 of 230 Section V-B: Disclosures by listed entities of defaults on payment of interest/ repayment of principal amount on loans from banks / financial institutions and unlisted debt securities17
17 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2019/140 dated November 21, 2019, effective from January 1, 2020, including the quarterly disclosures.
Page 26 of 230 5. Disclosure formats: 5.1. The following details shall be disclosed by listed entities for each instance of default, as specified in Paragraph 4 above: a. For loans including revolving facilities like cash credit from banks / financial institutions: Sr. No Type of disclosure Details
Page 27 of 230 S. No. Particulars in INR crore
Page 28 of 230 Section V-C: Disclosure of divergence in the asset classification and provisioning by banks. 18
18 CIR/CFD/CMD1/120/2019 dated October 31, 2019.
Page 29 of 230 Section V-D: Resignation of statutory auditors from listed entities and their material subsidiaries19
19 CIR/CFD/CMD1/114/2019 dated October 18, 2019.
Page 30 of 230 6.2. Other conditions relating to resignation shall include: 6.2.1. Reporting of concerns with respect to the listed entity/its material subsidiary to the Audit Committee: 6.2.1.1. In case of any concern with the management of the listed entity/material subsidiary such as non-availability of information / non-cooperation by the management which may hamper the audit process, the auditor shall approach the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the listed entity and the Audit Committee shall receive such concern directly and immediately without specifically waiting for the quarterly Audit Committee meetings. 6.2.1.2. In case the auditor proposes to resign, all concerns with respect to the proposed resignation, along with relevant documents shall be brought to the notice of the Audit Committee. In cases where the proposed resignation is due to non-receipt of information / explanation from the company, the auditor shall inform the Audit Committee of the details of information / explanation sought and not provided by the management, as applicable. 6.2.1.3. On receipt of such information from the auditor relating to the proposal to resign as mentioned above, the Audit Committee / board of directors, as the case may be, shall deliberate on the matter and communicate its views to the management and the auditor. 6.2.2. Disclaimer in case of non-receipt of information: In case the listed entity/ its material subsidiary does not provide information required by the auditor, to that extent, the auditor shall provide an appropriate disclaimer in the audit report, which may be in accordance with the Standards of Auditing as specified by ICAI / NFRA. 7. The listed entity/ material subsidiary shall ensure that the conditions as mentioned in paragraph 6.1 and 6.2 above are included in the terms of appointment of the statutory auditor at the time of appointing/re-appointing the auditor. In case the auditor has already been appointed, the terms of appointment shall be suitably modified to give effect to paragraph 6.1 and 6.2 above. 8. The Practicing Company Secretary shall certify compliance by a listed entity with paragraph 6.1 and 6.2 above in the annual secretarial compliance report issued in terms of section IV-A of chapter IV of this circular. 9. Obligations of the listed entity and its material subsidiary: 9.1. Format of information to be obtained from the statutory auditor upon resignation: 9.1.1. Upon resignation, the listed entity / its material subsidiary shall obtain information from the Auditor in the format as specified in Annexure 21 to this circular. The listed entity
Page 31 of 230 shall ensure disclosure of the same under clause (7A) of Para A in Part A of Schedule III under Regulation 30(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations. 9.2. Co-operation by listed entity and its material subsidiary: 9.2.1. During the period from when the auditor proposes to resign till the auditor submits the report for such quarter / financial year as specified above, the listed entity and its material subsidiaries shall continue to provide all such documents/information as may be necessary for the audit / limited review. 9.3. Disclosure of Audit Committee’s views to the Stock Exchanges: 9.3.1. Upon resignation of the auditor, the Audit Committee shall deliberate upon all the concerns raised by the auditor with respect to its resignation as soon as possible, but not later than the date of the next Audit Committee meeting and communicate its views to the management. The listed entity shall ensure the disclosure of the Audit Committee’s views to the stock exchanges as soon as possible but not later than twenty-four hours after the date of such Audit Committee meeting. 10. In case an entity is not mandated to have an Audit Committee, then the board of directors of the entity shall ensure compliance of the provisions of this section of the master circular. 11. In case the auditor is rendered disqualified due to operation of any condition mentioned in Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, then the aforesaid provisions shall not apply. 12. The aforesaid provisions with respect to resignation of auditors shall be in additions to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Page 32 of 230 CHAPTER VI: OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Section VI-A: Manner of achieving Minimum Public Shareholding20
20 SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/P/CIR/2023/18 dated February 03, 2023. The circular introduced two additional methods viz., Sl. No. 8 and 9, to the methods prescribed by circular dated February 22, 2018 and modified the method on open market sale by promoter / promoter group.
Page 33 of 230 No. Method Specific conditions, if any, applicable i. Promoter(s) / Promoter group can sell up to 2% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the listed entity, subject to five times’ average monthly trading volume of the shares of the listed entity, every financial year till the due date for MPS compliance as per the SCRR (or) ii. Promoter(s) / Promoter group can sell upto a maximum of 5% of the paid-up capital of the listed entity during a financial year subject to the condition that the public holding in the listed entity shall become 25% after completion of such sale. The sale can be a single tranche or in multiple tranches not exceeding a period of 12 months and the amount of shares to be sold shall not exceed the trading volume of the shares of the listed entity during the preceding 12 months from the date of announcement. ii. The listed entity shall, at least one trading day prior to every such proposed sale, announce the following details to the stock exchange(s) where its shares are listed: a) the intention of the promoter(s) / promoter group to sell and the purpose of sale; b) the details of promoter(s)/promoter group, who propose to divest their shareholding; c) total number of shares and percentage of shareholding in the listed entity that is proposed to be divested; and d) the period within which the entire divestment process will be completed. iii. The listed entity shall also give an undertaking to the recognized stock exchange(s) obtained from the persons belonging to the promoter and promoter group that they shall not buy any shares in the open market on the dates on which the shares are being sold by promoter(s)/promoter group as stated above. iv. The listed entity, its promoter(s) and promoter group shall ensure compliance with all applicable legal provisions including that of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. 8. Increase in public holding pursuant to exercise of options and allotment of shares under an employee stock option scheme, subject to a maximum of 2% of the paid-up equity share capital of the listed entity. The ESOS scheme shall be in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and the promoter(s) / promoter group shall not be allotted any shares. 9. Transfer of shares held by promoter(s) / promoter group to an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) managed by a SEBI-registered mutual fund, subject to a maximum of 5% of The listed entity shall, at least one trading day prior to such proposed transfer, announce the following details to the stock exchange(s) where its shares are listed:
Page 34 of 230 No. Method Specific conditions, if any, applicable the paid-up equity share capital of the listed entity. i. the intention of the promoter(s) /promoter group to transfer shares and the purpose of such transfer; ii. the details of promoter(s)/promoter group who propose to transfer their shares in the listed entity; iii. total number of shares and percentage of shareholding proposed to be transferred; and iv. Details of the ETF to which shares are proposed to be transferred by the promoter / promoter group. The listed entity shall also give an undertaking to the recognized stock exchange(s) obtained from the persons belonging to the promoter and promoter group that they shall not subscribe to the units of such ETF to which shares have been transferred by promoter(s) / promoter group entities for the purpose of MPS compliance. 10. Any other method as may be approved by the Board on a case to case basis. The listed entity shall approach the Board with an application containing relevant details to obtain prior permission. The Board would endeavour to communicate its decision within 30 days from the date of receipt of the proposal or the date of receipt of additional information as sought from the listed entity. 3. The Stock Exchange(s) shall monitor the methods adopted by listed entities to increase their public holding and comply with MPS requirements in terms of this Section. Non-compliance, if any, observed by the Stock Exchange(s) with respect to the method(s) and / or conditions prescribed herein, shall be reported to SEBI on a quarterly basis.
Page 35 of 230 Section VI-B: Format for submission of voting results21
21 CIR/CFD/CMD/8/2015 dated November 4, 2015, effective from December 1, 2015.
Page 36 of 230 Section VI-C: e-voting facility provided by listed entities22
22 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/242 dated December 9, 2020 and the implementation was in phases.
Page 37 of 230 5. The listed entity shall provide the details of the upcoming AGMs requiring voting to the Depository. The depository shall send SMS/email alerts in this regard, to the demat account holders, atleast 2 days prior to the date of the commencement of e-voting. 6. Depository may advise the demat account holders to update their mobile number and email ID in order to access the e-voting facility. 7. Depositories shall establish a dedicated helpline to resolve technical difficulties faced by shareholders relating to the e-voting facility. Further, the listed company shall ensure that the ESPs engaged by them also provide a dedicated helpline in this regard. 8. In order to enable better deliberation and decision making by the shareholders while casting their votes, ESP Portals shall provide specific weblinks to the following: a) disclosures by the company on the websites of the stock exchanges b) report on the websites of the proxy advisors. 9. The aforementioned facilities shall be available to all individual shareholders holding the securities in demat mode. ESPs may continue to provide the facility of e-voting as per the existing process to all physical shareholders and shareholders other than individuals’ viz. institutions/ corporate shareholders. 10. All listed companies are advised to notify the above process available to demat account holders for e-voting in the notice sent to the shareholders. 11. The aforesaid provisions shall be in addition to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.
Page 38 of 230 Section VI-D: Guidance Note on Board Evaluation by listed entities23
23 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/004 dated January 5, 2017
Page 39 of 230 Section VI-E: Disclosures regarding commodity risks by listed entities24
24 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2018/141 dated November 15, 2018
Page 40 of 230 Section VI-F: Standard Operating Procedures for dispute resolution available under the stock exchange arbitration mechanism for disputes between a listed entity and its shareholder(s)/investor(s)25
25 SEBI/HO/CFD/SSEP/CIR/P/2022/48 dated April 8, 2022
Page 41 of 230 Section VI-G: Grievance resolution between listed entities and proxy advisors26
26 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/119 dated August 4, 2020 and SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/159 dated August 27, 2020; made effective from January 1, 2021.
Page 42 of 230 Section VI-H: Implementation of certain recommendations of the Committee on Corporate Governance headed by Mr. Uday Kotak 27
27 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2018/79 dated May 10, 2018
Page 43 of 230 Section VI-I: Applicability of regulation 40(1) of LODR Regulations to buybacks and delisting of securities of listed entities 28
28 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2020/144 dated July 31, 2020
Page 44 of 230 Section VI-J: Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the LODR Regulations29
29 SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/4 dated January 5, 2023
Page 45 of 230 CHAPTER VII: PENAL ACTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE Section VII-A: Non-compliance with certain provisions of the LODR Regulations and the Standard Operating Procedure for suspension and revocation of trading of specified securities30
30 SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/12 dated January 22, 2020, effective for the compliance periods ended on or after June 30, 2020. The SoP circular dated May 3, 2018 was in force till such time.
Page 46 of 230 6. The recognized stock exchanges shall take action for non-compliance with the provisions of the LODR Regulations and circulars / guidelines by a listed entity as under: 6.1. Fines to be imposed for non-compliance: Sl. No. Regulation Fine payable and/or other action to be taken for non- compliance in respect of listed entity
Page 47 of 230 7. Regulation 17(2) Non-compliance with the requirements pertaining to number of Board meetings. Rs. 10,000 per instance 8. Regulation 17(2A) Non-compliance with the requirements pertaining to quorum of Board meetings. Rs. 10,000 per instance 9. Regulation 18(1) Non-compliance with the constitution of audit committee Rs. 2,000 per day 10. Regulation 19(1)/ 19(2) Non-compliance with the constitution of nomination and remuneration committee Rs. 2,000 per day 11. Regulation 20(2) / (2A) Non-compliance with the constitution of stakeholder relationship committee Rs. 2,000 per day 12. Regulation 21(2) Non-compliance with the constitution of risk management committee Rs. 2,000 per day 13. Regulation 23(9) Non-compliance with the requirement to disclose related party transactions in the format as specified and within the prescribed timeline. Rs. 5,000 per day 14. Regulation 24A(2) Non-compliance with submission of secretarial compliance report Rs. 2,000 per day 15. Regulation 27(2) Non-submission of the Corporate governance compliance report within the period provided under this regulation Rs. 2,000 per day 16. Regulation 28(1) Non-compliance with obtaining in-principle approval of stock exchange(s) before issuance of securities. Rs. 50,000 per instance
Page 48 of 230 17. Regulation 29(2)/29(3) Delay in furnishing prior intimation about the meeting of the board of directors Rs. 10,000 per instance of noncompliance per item 18. Regulation 31(1) Non-submission of shareholding pattern within the period specified Rs. 2,000 per day 19. Regulation 31A(3)(a) Non-compliance pertaining to delay in submission of reclassification application to stock exchanges Rs. 5,000 per day 20. Regulation 32(1) Non-submission of deviations/ variations in utilization of issue proceeds Rs. 1,000 per day 21. Regulation 33 Non-submission of the financial results within the period specified under this regulation (Levy of fine is in addition to the requirement of providing reasons for non-submission of the financial result as per chapter III of this circular) Rs. 5,000 per day 22. Regulation 34 Non-submission of the Annual Report within the period specified under this regulation Rs. 2,000 per day 23. Regulation 42(2)/42(3)/ 42(4)/ 42(5) Delay in/ non-disclosure of record date/ dividend declaration or non- compliance with ensuring the specified time gap between two record dates/ book closure dates Rs. 10,000 per instance of noncompliance per item 24. Regulation 43A Non-disclosure of Dividend Distribution Policy in the Annual Report and on the website of the entity. Rs. 25,000 per instance 25. Regulation 44(3) Non-submission of the voting results within the period provided under this regulation Rs. 10,000 per instance of noncompliance
Page 49 of 230 26. Regulation 44(5) Non-convening of annual general meeting within a period of five months from the close of financial year. Rs. 25,000 per instance of noncompliance 27. Regulation 46 Non-compliance with norms pertaining to functional website Advisory/warning letter per instance of non-compliance per item Rs. 10,000 per instance for every additional advisory/warning letter exceeding the four advisory/ warning letters in a financial year 6.2. Concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall display on their website non-compliance by the listed entity and details of fine levied/ action taken. 6.3. The amount of fine realized as per the above structure shall be credited to the "Investor Protection Fund" of the concerned recognized stock exchange. 6.4. The fines specified above shall continue to accrue till the time of rectification of the noncompliance to the satisfaction of the concerned recognized stock exchange or till the scrip of the listed entity is suspended from trading for non-compliance with aforesaid provisions31 . Such accrual shall be irrespective of any other disciplinary/enforcement action(s) initiated by recognized stock exchange(s)/SEBI. 6.5. Every recognized stock exchange shall review the compliance status of the listed entities and shall issue notices to the non-compliant listed entities within 30 days from the due date of submission of information. Non-compliant listed entity shall ensure compliance with the requirement(s) and pay fines as per this Section within 15 days from the date of such notice. If the non-compliant listed entity fails to comply with the aforesaid requirement(s) and/or pay fine levied within the stipulated period as per the notice stated above, the concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall, upon expiry of the period indicated in the notice, shall issue notices to the promoter(s) of such non-compliant entities, to ensure compliance with the requirement(s) and pay fines within 10 days from the date of such notice. While issuing the aforementioned notices, the recognized stock exchange shall also send intimation to other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the non-compliant entity are listed. 6.6. The concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall, upon expiry of the stipulated periods indicated in the aforementioned notices, forthwith intimate the depositories to freeze the entire shareholding of the promoter(s) in such entity as well as all other securities held in the demat accounts, if the non-compliant listed entity fails to comply with the aforesaid requirement(s) and/or pay fine levied. The depository(ies) shall immediately freeze such demat accounts and also intimate the promoter(s) about the details of non-compliances resulting in freezing of their demat accounts. 6.7. If the non-compliant listed entity subsequently complies with the respective requirement(s) and pays the fine levied, in terms of this Section, the concerned recognized stock
31 Fines would be imposed even during suspension period for non-compliance of regulation 13(1)
Page 50 of 230 exchange(s) shall display on their website details of compliance and fines paid by the listed entity. Simultaneously, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall intimate the depositories to unfreeze the entire shareholding of the promoter(s) in such entity as well as all other securities held in the demat account of the promoter(s), immediately from the date of compliance. 6.8. If any non-compliant listed entity fails to pay the fine despite receipt of the notice as stated above, the recognized stock exchange(s) may also initiate appropriate enforcement action. 6.9. The recognised stock exchange(s) shall also advise the non-compliant listed entity to ensure that the subject matter of non-compliance which has been identified and indicated by the recognised stock exchange(s) and any subsequent action taken by the recognised stock exchange(s) in this regard shall be placed before the Board of Directors of the company in its next meeting. Comments made by the board shall be duly informed to the recognised stock exchange(s) for dissemination. 7. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): The standard operating procedure is as given below: 7.1. If a listed entity is non-compliant with the provisions of the LODR Regulations as specified under paragraph 7.4 below, the concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall: 7.1.1. move the scrip of the listed entity to "Z" category wherein trades shall take place on 'Trade for Trade' basis by following procedure specified at paragraph 8 below and 7.1.2. suspend trading in the shares of such listed entity by following procedure specified at paragraph 9 below. 7.2. If a listed entity rectifies non-compliance with the provisions of the LODR Regulations, the stock exchanges shall neither move the listed entity to “Z” category nor suspend trading in the shares of such listed entity. However, the entire shareholding of the promoter(s) in the non-compliant listed entity as well as all other securities held in the demat account(s) of the promoter(s) shall remain frozen till the non-compliant listed entity complies with respective requirement(s) and pays the applicable fines. 7.3. In cases, where the non-compliant listed entity complies with the respective requirement(s) and pays the applicable fine, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall intimate the depositories to unfreeze the entire shareholding of the promoter(s) in such entity as well as all other securities held in the demat account of the promoter(s), immediately from the date of compliance. 7.4. Criteria for suspension of the trading in the shares of the listed entities: 7.4.1. Failure to comply with regulation 17(1) with respect to board composition including appointment of woman director for two consecutive quarters; 7.4.2. Failure to comply with regulation 18(1) with respect to constitution of audit committee for two consecutive quarters; 7.4.3. failure to comply with regulation 27(2) with respect to submission of corporate governance compliance report for two consecutive quarters; 7.4.4. failure to comply with regulation 31(1) with respect to submission of shareholding pattern for two consecutive quarters;
Page 51 of 230 7.4.5. failure to comply with regulation 33 with respect to submission of financial results for two consecutive quarters; 7.4.6. failure to comply with regulation 34 with respect to submission of Annual Report for two consecutive financial years; 7.4.7. failure to submit information on the reconciliation of shares and capital audit report, for two consecutive quarters; 7.4.8. receipt of the notice of suspension of trading of that entity by any other recognized stock exchange on any or all of the above grounds. 7.5. For the purpose of paragraph 7.4 above, it is clarified that non-compliance for two consecutive quarters of regulations 17(1) and 18(1) refers to two complete consecutive quarters (180 days) of non-compliance. 7.6. If the non-compliant listed entity complies with the aforesaid requirement(s) after the date of suspension and pays the applicable fine, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall revoke the suspension of trading of its shares by following the procedure specified at paragraph 10 below. 7.7. If the non-compliant listed entity fails to comply with the aforesaid requirement(s) or fails to pay the applicable fine within 6 months from the date of suspension, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall initiate the process of compulsory delisting of the non-compliant listed entity in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021 as amended from time to time. 8. Standard operating procedure for moving the scrip to "Z" Category 8.1. If a listed entity defaults in complying with the provisions of the LODR Regulations as specified under paragraph 7.4 above, in terms of this section, the concerned recognised stock exchange(s) shall, in addition to imposing fine under paragraph 6 above, move the scrip of the listed entity to "Z" category wherein trades shall take place on 'Trade for Trade' basis. However, before moving the scrip to “Z” category, the concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall send written intimation to the non-compliant listed entity calling upon it to comply with respective requirement(s) within 7 days of the date of the intimation. 8.2. Simultaneously, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall give 10 days prior public notice to investors before moving the scrip to "Z" category or while moving the scrip out of "Z" category. While issuing the notice, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall intimate the other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the non-compliant entity are listed. 8.3. If the non-compliant listed entity complies with respective requirement(s) two working days before the proposed date of movement of the scrip to “Z” category, the scrip shall not be moved to “Z” category and the concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall give a public notice on its website informing compliance by the listed entity. While issuing the said notice, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall send intimation of notice to other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the entity are listed 8.4. The recognised stock exchange(s) shall move back the scrip of the listed entity from "Z" category to the normal trading category (if not suspended as specified in paragraph 9 below),
Page 52 of 230 provided it complies with respective provisions of the LODR Regulations and pays the fine imposed as stated above. While moving the scrip back to normal trading category the recognized stock exchange(s) shall intimate the other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the non-compliant entity are listed. 9. Standard operating procedure for suspending the trading 9.1. If a listed entity complies with respective provisions of the LODR Regulations, no suspension proceedings would be initiated. However, before suspending the trading of a scrip, the concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall send written intimation to the non-compliant listed entity calling upon it to comply with respective requirement(s) and pay the applicable fine within 21 days of the date of the intimation. While issuing the said intimation, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall also inform other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the non-compliant entity are listed to ensure that the date of suspension is uniform across all the recognised stock exchange(s). Simultaneously, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall give a public notice on its website proposing possible suspension of trading in the shares of the non-compliant listed entity 30 days prior to date of suspension. 9.2. If the non-compliant listed entity complies with respective requirement(s) two working days before the proposed date of suspension, the trading in its shares shall not be suspended and the concerned recognized stock exchange(s) shall give a public notice on its website informing compliance by the listed entity. While issuing the said notice, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall send intimation of notice to other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the entity are listed. 9.3. In case of failure to comply with respective requirement(s), the recognized stock exchange(s) shall suspend the trading in the shares of a non-compliant listed entity. The entire shareholding of the promoter(s) in the non-compliant listed entity as well as all other securities held in the demat account(s) of the promoter(s) shall remain frozen during the period of suspension. 9.4. While suspending trading in the shares of the non-compliant entity, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall send intimation of suspension to other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the non-compliant entity are listed to ensure that the date of suspension is uniform across all the recognised stock exchange(s). 9.5. After 15 days of suspension, trading in the shares of non-compliant entity may be allowed on 'Trade for Trade' basis, on the first trading day of every week for 6 months from the date of suspension. In this regard, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall give instruction to its trading members to obtain confirmation from clients before accepting an order for purchase of shares of the non-compliant listed entity on 'Trade for Trade' basis. 9.6. The recognized stock exchange(s) shall put in place a system to publish a caution message on its trading terminals, as follows: "Trading in shares of the <Name of the Listed Entity> is presently under 'suspension and trade to trade basis' and trading shall stop completely and compulsory delisting may be initiated if <Name of the Listed Entity> does not become compliant by <Date> ".
Page 53 of 230 10. Standard operating procedure for revocation of suspension of trading. 10.1.If the non-compliant listed entity complies with the aforesaid requirement(s) after trading is suspended in the shares of the non-compliant entity, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall, on the date of compliance, give a public notice on its website informing compliance by the listed entity. The recognized stock exchange(s) shall revoke the suspension of trading of its shares after a period of 7 days from the date of such notice. While issuing the said notice, the recognized stock exchange(s) shall send intimation of the notice to other recognized stock exchange(s) where the shares of the entity are listed. After revocation of suspension, the trading of shares shall be permitted only in 'Trade for Trade' basis for a period of 7 days from the date of revocation and thereafter, trading in the shares of the entity shall be shifted back to the normal trading category. 11. The above provisions of this Section are without prejudice to the power of SEBI to take appropriate action(s) under the securities laws.
Page 54 of 230 Section VII-B: Non-compliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding requirements32
32 CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/115 dated October 10, 2017.
Page 55 of 230 4.3. In cases where the listed entity continues to be non-compliant for a period more than one year: 4.3.1. The recognized stock exchange shall impose an increased fine of ₹10,000/- per day of non-compliance on the listed entity and such fine shall continue to be imposed till the date of compliance by such listed entity. 4.3.2. The recognized stock exchange shall intimate the depositories to freeze all the securities held in the Demat account of the promoter and promoter group till the date of compliance by such entity. The above restriction shall not be an impediment for the entity with respect to compliance with the minimum public shareholding norms through the methods specified/approved by SEBI. 4.3.3. Direction as per paragraph 4.2.3 above shall continue till the date of compliance by such entity. 5. The recognized stock exchange may also consider compulsory delisting of the non-compliant listed entity in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021 as amended from time to time. 6. The recognized stock exchanges may keep in abeyance the action or withdraw the action in specific cases where specific exemption from compliance with MPS requirements under the LODR Regulations/ moratorium on enforcement proceedings has been provided under any Act, Court/Tribunal Orders etc. 7. In case it is observed that the listed entity has adopted a method for complying with MPS requirements which is not specified by SEBI under section VI-A of chapter VI of this circular and approval for the same has not been obtained from SEBI in terms of the said chapter, the recognized stock exchanges shall refer such cases to SEBI. 8. With respect to the fines as stated above: 8.1. The amount of fine realized as per the above structure shall be credited to the "Investor Protection Fund" of the concerned recognized stock exchange. 8.2. If any non-compliant listed entity fails to pay the fine despite receipt of the notice as stated above, the recognized stock exchange may initiate appropriate action. 9. Upon intimation of compliance by the listed entity with the MPS requirements, the concerned recognized stock exchange shall, on being satisfied of such compliance: 9.1. intimate the depositories to unfreeze the shares and other securities of the promoter and promoter group of the listed entity. 9.2. intimate the listed entity that directions imposed in terms of para 4.2.3 above shall not continue and the listed entity shall subsequently intimate the same to its promoters, promoter group and directors. 9.3. disseminate the information in its website regarding the compliance achieved by the listed entity.
Page 56 of 230 10. The recognized stock exchanges shall disclose the following on their website on a quarterly basis – 10.1. Names of non-compliant entities, amount of fine imposed, freezing of shares held by the promoters and promoter group and other actions taken against the entity; 10.2. Status of compliance including details regarding fine paid by the entity. 11. The recognized stock exchanges may, having regard to the interests of investors and the securities market, take appropriate action in line with the principles and procedures laid down in this section. Any deviation, therefore, should not dilute the spirit of the policy contained herein and may be made on reasonable grounds to be recorded in writing. 12. In order to ensure effective enforcement of the LODR Regulations, the depositories, on receipt of intimation from concerned recognized stock exchange shall immediately freeze or unfreeze the shareholding of the promoter and promoter group in such entity and the other securities held by them, as applicable. 13. The actions specified in this Section are without prejudice to the power of SEBI to take action under the securities laws for violation of the MPS requirements.
Page 57 of 230 LIST OF ANNEXURES TO THE SEBI MASTER CIRCULAR DATED JULY 11, 2023 Annexure No. Subject Page Number
Page 58 of 230 ANNEXURE 1 Format of Uniform Listing Agreement This Agreement is made on this ................... day of ................... ................... by ................... a Company / any other entity duly formed and registered under the relevant Indian Act / statutory enactment of appropriate jurisdiction, including overseas jurisdiction, wherever applicable, and having its registered office at ..................................... .......................................................(hereinafter called “the Issuer”) with the ................... (Name of the Stock Exchange) (Hereinafter called “the Exchange”). WHEREAS:- a. It is a requirement of the Exchange that the Issuer shall submit a listing agreement duly executed along with an application for admission and continued admission of the securities to dealings on the Exchange. b. *The Issuer is desirous of continuing the listing of its securities on the Exchange. (or) The issuer is desirous of listing its securities as mentioned in the application and made part hereof. c. The Issuer is desirous of executing this Agreement in compliance with the aforesaid requirement of the Exchange. NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the aforesaid, the Issuer hereby covenants and agrees with the Exchange as follows:
Page 59 of 230 6. * That the board of directors or a committee duly authorized by the board of directors of the issuer has passed a resolution for initial listing of the securities on the Exchange at its meeting held on the ................... day of ........................ 20.......... 7. * Both parties agree that earlier listing agreement stands rescinded and novation carried out in accordance with respective regulations shall not affect any right already accrued or liability incurred by either party nor effect any enquiry or investigation or any other action undertaken by the Exchange or SEBI. (* if applicable) This Agreement is duly executed on the day, month and year first mentioned above by the authorized signatories duly authorized by the board of directors or committee thereof in their ................... meeting held on ................... (date). SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the within named ) ........................ (Name of the Issuer) ) Through its Authorised Signatories ) Name(s): ) Designation(s): ) SIGNED by the authorized signatory of Stock Exchange ) Name: ) Designation: ) *Note: Stock Exchange may strike off whichever is not applicable
Page 60 of 230 Information about the Company and Securities Name of Issuer: CIN No. GST No. Registered office Address Corporate office Address Telephone No. Fax No. Website address e-mail id Name of the Company Secretary/ Compliance officer Telephone no. Fax No. e-mail id Securities applied for listing (Please tick (√ ) the appropriate boxes) Specified securities (Main Board) Specified securities (SME Exchange) Specified securities (Innovators Growth Platform) Non-convertible debt securities Non-convertible redeemable preference shares Perpetual debt instrument Perpetual non-cumulative preference shares Indian depository receipts Securitized debt instruments Units issued by Mutual Funds Others (Please specify)
Page 61 of 230 ANNEXURE 2 Format of disclosure of shareholding pattern of a listed entity
Page 62 of 230 Table I - Summary Statement showing holding of specified securities of the listed entity Catego ry (I) Category of shareholder (II) No. of shareh olders (III) No. of fully paid up equity shares held (IV) No. of Partly paid-up equity shares held (V) No. of shares underlying Depository Receipts (VI) Total nos. shares held (VII) = (IV)+(V)+ (VI) Shareholding as a % of total no. of shares (calculated as per SCRR, 1957) (VIII) As a % of (A+B+C2) Number of Voting Rights held in each class of securities (IX) No. of Shares Underlying Outstanding convertible securities (including Warrants) (X) Shareholding, as a % assuming full conversion of convertible securities (as a percentage of diluted share capital) (XI)= (VII)+(X) As a % of (A+B+C2) Number of Locked in shares (XII) Number of Shares pledged or otherwise encumbered (XIII) Number of equity shares held in dematerializ ed form (XIV) No. of Voting Rights Total as a % of (A+B+ C) No. (a) As a % of total Shar es held (b) No. (a) As a % of total Shar es held (b) Class eg: X Class eg:y Tot al (A) Promoter & Promoter Group (B) Public NA (C) Non PromoterNon Public NA (C1) Shares underlying DRs NA NA (C2) Shares held by Employee Trusts NA Total
Page 63 of 230 Table II - Statement showing holding of specified securities by the Promoter and Promoter Group Category & Name of the Shareholders (I) Entity type Promoter or Promoter group (Promoter group would exclude promoters) (II) PAN (III) No. of shareh olders (IV) No. of fully paid up equity share s held (V) Partly paid-up equity shares held (VI) No. of shares underlying Depository Receipts (VII) Total nos. shares held (VIII = V+VI+VII) Sharehol ding % calculate d as per SCRR, 1957 As a % of (A+B+C2) (IX) Number of Voting Rights held in each class of securities (X) No. of Shares Underlying Outstanding convertible securities (including Warrants) (XI) Shareholdin g, as a % assuming full conversion of convertible securities ( as a percentage of diluted share capital) (XII) = (VIII)+(XI) as a % of A+B+C2 Number of Locked in shares (XIII) Number of Shares pledged or otherwise encumbered (XIV) Number of equity shares held in dematerializ ed form (XV) No. of Voting Rights Total as a % of Total Voting rights No. (a) As a % of total Shar es held (b) No. (a) As a % of total share s held (b) Class X Class Y Tot al (1) Indian (a) Individuals/Hindu undivided Family Name (xyz…) (b) Central Government/ State Government(s) Name (xyz…) (c) Financial Institutions/ Banks Name (xyz…) (d) Any Other (specify) Name (xyz…) Sub-Total (A)(1) (2) Foreign (a) Individuals (NonResident Individuals/ Foreign
Page 64 of 230 Individuals) Name (xyz…) (b) Government Name (xyz…) (c) Institutions Name (xyz…) (d) Foreign Portfolio Investors Name (xyz…) (e) Any Other (specify) Name (xyz…) Sub-Total (A)(2) Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group (A)= (A)(1)+(A)(2) Details of Shares which remain unclaimed may be given here along with details such as number of shareholders, outstanding shares held in demat/unclaimed suspense account, voting rights which are frozen etc. Note: (1) PAN would not be displayed on website of Stock Exchange(s). (2) The term “Encumbrance” has the same meaning as assigned under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, as amended from time to time.
Page 65 of 230 Table III - Statement showing holding of specified securities by the Public shareholders Category & Name of the Shareholde rs (I) PAN (II) No. of sharehold er (III) No. of fully paid up equity share s held (IV) Partly paidup equity share s held (V) No. of shares underlyi ng Deposito ry Receipts (VI) Total no. shares held (VII = IV+V+V I) Shareholdi ng % calculated as per SCRR, 1957 As a % of (A+B+C2) (VIII) Number of Voting Rights held in each class of securities (IX) No. of Shares Underlyin g Outstandi ng convertibl e securities (including Warrants) (X) Total shareholdi ng, as a % assuming full conversion of convertible securities (as a percentage of diluted share capital) (XI) Number of Locked in shares (XII) Number of Shares pledged or otherwise encumbere d (XIII) Number of equity shares held in demateriali zed form (XIV) Sub-categorization of shares (XV) No of Voting Rights Total as a % of Total Votin g right s Shareholding (No. of shares) under Cla ss X Cla ss Y Tot al No. (a) As a % of total Share s held (b) No. (a) As a % of total share s held (b) Subcateg ory (i) Subcateg ory (ii) Subcateg ory (iii) (1) Institutions (Domestic) NA (a) Mutual Funds NA Name (Xyz) NA (b) Venture Capital Funds NA Name (Xyz) NA (c) Alternate Investment Funds NA Name (Xyz) NA (d) Banks NA Name (Xyz) NA (e) Insurance Companies NA Name (Xyz) NA (f) Provident / Pension Funds NA Name (Xyz) NA (g) Asset Reconstructi on Companies NA
Page 66 of 230 Name (Xyz) NA (h) Sovereign Wealth Funds NA Name (Xyz) NA (i) NBFCs registered with RBI NA Name (Xyz) NA (j) Other Financial Institutions NA Name (Xyz) NA (k) Any Other (specify) NA Name (Xyz) NA Sub -Total B(1) NA (2) Institutions (Foreign) NA (a) Foreign Direct Investment NA Name (Xyz) NA (b) Foreign Venture Capital Investors NA Name (Xyz) NA (c) Sovereign Wealth Funds NA Name (Xyz) NA (d) Foreign Portfolio Investors Category I NA Name (Xyz) NA (e) Foreign Portfolio Investors Category II NA Name (Xyz) NA
institutions NA (a) Associate companies / Subsidiaries NA
Page 68 of 230 Name (Xyz) NA (b) Directors and their relatives (excluding independent directors and nominee directors) NA Name (Xyz) NA (c) Key Managerial Personnel NA Name (Xyz) NA (d) Relatives of promoters (other than ‘immediate relatives’ of promoters disclosed under ‘Promoter and Promoter Group’ category) NA Name (Xyz) NA (e) Trusts where any person belonging to 'Promoter and Promoter Group' category is 'trustee', 'beneficiary', or 'author of the trust' NA Name (Xyz) NA (f) Investor Education NA
Page 69 of 230 and Protection Fund (IEPF) Name (Xyz) NA (g) Resident Individuals holding nominal share capital up to Rs. 2 lakhs NA Name (Xyz) NA (h) Resident Individuals holding nominal share capital in excess of Rs. 2 lakhs NA Name (Xyz) NA (i) Non Resident Indians (NRIs) NA Name (Xyz) NA (j) Foreign Nationals NA Name (Xyz) NA (k) Foreign Companies NA Name (Xyz) NA (l) Bodies Corporate NA Name (Xyz) NA (m) Any Other (specify) NA Name (Xyz) NA Sub -Total (B)(4) NA Total Public Shareholdi ng (B) = (B)(1) + NA
Page 70 of 230 (B)(2) + (B)(3) + B(4) Details of the shareholders acting as persons in Concert including their Shareholding (No. and %): Details of Shares which remain unclaimed may be given here along with details such as number of shareholders, outstanding shares held in demat/unclaimed suspense account, voting rights which are frozen etc. Note: (1) PAN would not be displayed on website of Stock Exchange(s). (2) The above format needs to be disclosed along with the names of the shareholders holding 1% or more than 1% of shares of the listed entity. Column no. (XIII) is not applicable in the above format. (3) W.r.t. the information pertaining to Depository Receipts, the same may be disclosed in the respective columns to the extent information available and the balance to be disclosed as held by custodian. (4) Categorization and disclosure of each shareholder category should be carried out in the order prescribed in the above format. If a shareholder is falling under more than one category, then the same shall be classified in the category falling first in the order prescribed in the above format. Shareholding under any of the categories shall be unique and will not be duplicated under multiple categories. (5) Sub-categorization of shares under column no. (XV) will be based on shareholding (no. of shares) under the following sub-categories: (i) Shareholders who are represented by a nominee Director on the board of the listed entity or have the right to nominate a representative (i.e. Director) on the board of the listed entity. (ii) Shareholders who have entered into shareholder agreement with the listed entity. (iii) Shareholders acting as persons in concert with promoters.
Page 71 of 230 Table IV - Statement showing holding of specified securities by the Non-Promoter Non-Public shareholders Category & Name of the Shareholders (I) PAN (II) No. of shareholde r (III) No. of fully paid up equity shares held (IV) Partly paidup equity shares held (V) No. of shares underlying Depository Receipts (VI) Total no. shares held (VII = IV+V+VI) Shareholdin g % calculate d as per SCRR, 1957 As a % of (A+B+C2) (VIII) Number of Voting Rights held in each class of securities (IX) No. of Shares Underlying Outstandin g convertible securities (including Warrants) (X) Total shareholding , as a % assuming full conversion of convertible securities (as a percentage of diluted share capital) (XI) Number of Locked in shares (XII) Number of Shares pledged or otherwise encumbered (XIII) Number of equity shares held in dematerialize d form (XIV) No of Voting Rights Total as a % of Total Voting rights Class X Class Y Total No. (a) As a % of total Shares held (b) No. (a) As a % of total shares held (b) (1) Custodian/D R Holder NA (a) Name of DR Holder (If available) NA (i) abc… NA (ii) efg… NA Sub-Total (C1) (2) Employee Benefit Trust / Employee Welfare Trust under SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 NA (a) Name (abc… NA Sub-Total (C2) Total Non Promoter - Non Public Shareholding NA
Page 72 of 230 (C) = (C1) + (C2) Note: (1) PAN would not be displayed on website of Stock Exchange(s). (2) The above format needs to be disclosed along with the names of the shareholders holding 1% or more than 1% of shares of the listed entity. Column no. (XIII) is not applicable in the above format. (3) W.r.t. the information pertaining to Depository Receipts, the same may be disclosed in the respective columns to the extent information available.
Page 73 of 230 Table V- Statement showing details of significant beneficial owners Sr. No Details of the SBO (I) Details of the registered owner (II) Details of holding/ exercise of right of the SBO in the reporting company, whether direct or indirect*: (III) Date of creation / acquisition of significant beneficial interest# (IV) Name PAN/ Passport No. in case of a foreign national$ Nationality Name PAN / Passport No. in case of a foreign national Nationality Whether by virtue of: (a) Shares % (b) Voting rights % (c) Rights on distributable dividend or any other distribution % (d) Exercise of control (e) Exercise of significant influence
$ PAN/ Passport number not to be disclosed on the website of the Stock Exchange(s).
Page 74 of 230 Table VI - Statement showing foreign ownership limits Board approved limits Limits utilized As on shareholding date As on the end of previous 1st quarter As on the end of previous 2nd quarter As on the end of previous 3rd quarter As on the end of previous 4th quarter
Page 75 of 230 ANNEXURE 3 Format for Compliance Report on Corporate Governance to be submitted by a listed entity on a quarterly basis
Page 76 of 230 II. Composition of Committees Name of Committee Whether Regular chairperson appointed Name of Committee members Category (Chairperson/Executive/NonExecutive/independent/ Nominee) & Date of Appointment Date of Cessation
Page 77 of 230 V. Related Party Transactions Subject Compliance status (Yes/No/NA)refer note below Whether prior approval of audit committee obtained Whether shareholder approval obtained for material RPTs Whether details of RPT entered into pursuant to omnibus approval have been reviewed by the Audit Committee Note 1 In the column “Compliance Status”, compliance or non-compliance may be indicated by Yes/No/N.A.. For example, if the Board has been composed in accordance with the requirements of LODR Regulations, "Yes" may be indicated. Similarly, in case the Listed Entity has no related party transactions, the words “N.A.” may be indicated. 2 If status is “No” details of non-compliance may be given here. VI. Affirmations
Page 78 of 230 ANNEXURE 4 Format for Compliance Report on Corporate Governance to be submitted by a listed entity at the end of the financial year (for the whole of financial year) I. Disclosure on website in terms of LODR Regulations Item Compliance status (Yes/No/NA)refer note below If Yes provide link to website. If No / NA provide reasons As per regulation 46(2) of the LODR: a) Details of business b) Terms and conditions of appointment of independent directors c) Composition of various committees of board of directors d) Code of conduct of board of directors and senior management personnel e) Details of establishment of vigil mechanism/ Whistle Blower policy f) Criteria of making payments to non-executive directors g) Policy on dealing with related party transactions h) Policy for determining ‘material’ subsidiaries i) Details of familiarization programmes imparted to independent directors j) email address for grievance redressal and other relevant details k) Contact information of the designated officials of the listed entity who are responsible for assisting and handling investor grievances l) Financial results m) Shareholding pattern n) Details of agreements entered into with the media companies and/or their associates o) Schedule of analyst or institutional investor meet and presentations made by the listed entity to analysts or institutional investors simultaneously with submission to stock exchange oa) audio or video recordings and transcripts of post earnings/quarterly calls p) New name and the old name of the listed entity q) Advertisements as per regulation 47(1) r) Credit rating or revision in credit rating obtained s) Separate audited financial statements of each subsidiary of the listed entity in respect of a relevant financial year
Page 79 of 230 t) Secretarial Compliance Report u) Materiality Policy as per Regulation 30(4) v) Disclosure of contact details of KMP who are authorized for the purpose of determining materiality as required under regulation 30(5) w) Disclosures under regulation 30(8) x) Statements of deviation(s) or variations(s) as specified in regulation 32 y) Dividend distribution policy as specified in regulation 43A(1) z) Annual return as provided under section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 Confirmation that the above disclosures are in a separate section as specified in regulation 46(2) Compliance with regulation 46(3) with respect to accuracy of disclosures on the website and timely updation II Annual Affirmations Particulars Regulation Number Compliance status (Yes/No/NA)refer note below Independent director(s) have been appointed in terms of specified criteria of ‘independence’ and/or ‘eligibility’ 16(1)(b) & 25(6) Board composition 17(1), 17(1A), 17(1C), 17(1D) & 17(1E) Meeting of Board of directors 17(2) Quorum of Board meeting 17(2A) Review of Compliance Reports 17(3) Plans for orderly succession for Appointments 17(4) Code of Conduct 17(5) Fees/compensation 17(6) Minimum Information 17(7) Compliance Certificate 17(8) Risk Assessment & Management 17(9) Performance Evaluation of Independent Directors 17(10) Recommendation of Board 17(11) Maximum number of directorships 17A Composition of Audit Committee 18(1) Meeting of Audit Committee 18(2) Role of Audit Committee and information to be reviewed by the audit committee 18(3)
Page 80 of 230 Composition of nomination & remuneration committee 19(1) & (2) Quorum of Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting 19(2A) Meeting of nomination & remuneration committee 19(3A) Role of Nomination and Remuneration Committee 19(4) Composition of Stakeholder Relationship Committee 20(1), 20(2)and 20(2A) Meeting of stakeholder relationship committee 20 (3A) Role of Stakeholders Relationship Committee 20(4) Composition and role of risk management committee 21(1),(2),(3),(4) Meeting of Risk Management Committee 21(3A) Quorum of Risk Management Committee meeting 21(3B) Gap between the meetings of the Risk Management Committee 21(3C) Vigil Mechanism 22 Policy for related party Transaction 23(1), (1A), (5) ,(6),& (8) Prior or Omnibus approval of Audit Committee for all related party transactions 23(2), (3) Approval for material related party transactions 23(4) Disclosure of related party transactions on consolidated basis 23(9) Composition of Board of Directors of unlisted material Subsidiary 24(1) Other Corporate Governance requirements with respect to subsidiary of listed entity 24(2),(3),(4),(5) & (6) Alternate Director to Independent Director 25(1) Maximum Tenure 25(2) Appointment, Re -appointment or removal of an Independent Director through special resolution or the alternate mechanism 25(2A) Meeting of independent directors 25(3) & (4) Familiarization of independent directors 25(7) Declaration from Independent Director 25(8) & (9) Directors and Officers insurance 25(10) Confirmation with respect to appointment of Independent Directors who resigned from the listed entity 25(11) Memberships in Committees 26(1) Affirmation with compliance to code of conduct from members of Board of Directors and Senior management Personnel 26(3) Policy with respect to Obligations of directors and senior management 26(2) & 26(5) Approval of the Board and shareholders for compensation or profit sharing in connection with dealings in the securities of the listed entity. 26(6)
Page 81 of 230 Vacancies in respect Key Managerial Personnel 26A(1) & 26A(2) Note
Page 82 of 230 ANNEXURE 5 Format for Compliance Report on Corporate Governance to be submitted by a listed entity at the end of 6 months after close of the financial year along-with second quarter report of the next financial year I Affirmations Regulation Number Compliance status (Yes/No/NA)refer note below Copy of the annual report including balance sheet, profit and loss account, directors report, corporate governance report, business responsibility report displayed on website 46(2) Presence of Chairperson of Audit Committee at the Annual General Meeting 18(1)(d) Presence of Chairperson of the nomination and remuneration committee at the annual general meeting 19(3) Presence of Chairperson of the Stakeholder Relationship committee at the annual general meeting 20(3) Disclosure of the Secretarial Audit Report of the listed entity and the material subsidiaries in the Annual Report 24A(1) Submission of Annual Secretarial Compliance Report 24A(2) Whether “Corporate Governance Report” disclosed in Annual Report 34(3) read with para C of Schedule V Note 1 In the column “Compliance Status”, compliance or non-compliance may be indicated by Yes/No/N.A.. For example, if the Board has been composed in accordance with the requirements of LODR Regulations, "Yes" may be indicated. Similarly, in case the Listed Entity has no related party transactions, the words “N.A.” may be indicated. 2 If status is “No” details of non-compliance may be given here. 3 If the Listed Entity would like to provide any other information the same may be indicated here. Name & Designation Company Secretary / Compliance Officer / Managing Director / CEO / CFO
Page 83 of 230 ANNEXURE 6 Format for disclosure of loans / guarantees / comfort letters / securities etc. to be submitted twice a year, on a half yearly basis, by the listed entity at the end of every 6 months of the financial year Half year ending - ……………… I. Disclosure of Loans / guarantees / comfort letters / securities etc.refer note below (A) Any loan or any other form of debt advanced by the listed entity directly or indirectly to: Entity Aggregate amount advanced during six months Balance outstanding at the end of six months Promoter or any other entity controlled by them Promoter Group or any other entity controlled by them Directors (including relatives) or any other entity controlled by them KMPs or any other entity controlled by them (B) Any guarantee/ comfort letter (by whatever name called) provided by the listed entity directly or indirectly, in connection with any loan(s) or any other form of debt availed by: Entity Type (guarantee, comfort letter etc.) Aggregate amount of issuance during six months Balance outstanding at the end of six months (taking into account any invocation) Promoter or any other entity controlled by them Promoter Group or any other entity controlled by them Directors (including relatives) or any other entity controlled by them KMPs or any other entity controlled by them (C) Any security provided by the listed entity directly or indirectly, in connection with any loan(s) or any other form of debt availed by: Entity Type of security (cash, shares etc.) Aggregate value of security provided during six months Balance outstanding at the end of six months Promoter or any other entity controlled by them
Page 84 of 230 Promoter Group or any other entity controlled by them Directors (including relatives) or any other entity controlled by them KMPs or any other entity controlled by them II. Affirmations: All loans (or other form of debt), guarantees, comfort letters (by whatever name called) or securities in connection with any loan(s) (or other form of debt) given directly or indirectly by the listed entity to promoter(s), promoter group, director(s) (including their relatives), key managerial personnel (including their relatives) or any entity controlled by them are in the economic interest of the company. Name & Designation CEO / CFO Note
Page 85 of 230 ANNEXURE 7 FORMAT FOR HOLDING PATTERN OF IDRs Distribution of IDR holding as on quarter ending [●] : Category of IDR holders No. of IDR holders No of IDRs held Percentage of IDRs Held Promoter's holding Promoters* Non-Promoters Holding Institutional Investors Mutual Funds Banks/ Financial Institutions/ Insurance Companies Sub-Total Others Private Corporate Bodies Persons resident outside India
Page 86 of 230 ANNEXURE 8 PROCEDURE FOR TWO-WAY FUNGIBILITY OF IDRs
Page 87 of 230 as notification to the stock exchanges giving the operating guidelines for redemption/ conversion of IDRs at least one month before the implementation. 10. The issuer shall exercise the option specified in para 11 below provided that the same is disclosed in accordance with para 20 below. 11. The mode of fungibility: The issuer shall provide the said fungibility to IDR holders in any of the following ways: (a) converting IDRs into underlying shares; or (b) converting IDRs into underlying shares and selling the underlying shares in the foreign market where the shares of the Issuer are listed and providing the sale proceeds to the IDR holders; or (c) both the above options may be provided to IDR holders. 12. The periodicity for IDR fungibility shall be at least once every quarter. The fungibility window shall remain open for the period of at least seven days. 13. Provided that the option once exercised and disclosed by the issuer to public cannot be changed without the specific approval of SEBI. However, the issuer may decide to exercise the option provided in para 21 below without specific approval from SEBI. 14. Total number of IDRs available for fungibility during one fungibility window shall be fixed before the opening of the window. Re-issuances of IDRs during the fungibility window, if any, shall be considered for computation of Headroom only at the time of next cycle of fungibility. Fungibility window for this purpose shall mean the time period during which IDR holders can apply for conversion of IDRs into underlying equity shares. 15. In case of requests for conversion in excess of the limit available, the manner of accepting IDRs for conversion/ redemption or shares for re-issuance shall be on proportionate basis. 16. A reservation of 20% of the IDRs made available for redemption/conversion into underlying equity shares in the fungibility window shall be provided to Retail Investors. Within this reserved window: (a) in case of higher demand for fungibility, the demand shall be satisfied on proportionate basis. Further, the excess unsatisfied demand from the retail investors shall be included in the unreserved portion. (b) in case of lower demand for fungibility from retail investors, the unallocated portion shall be added to the unreserved portion. 17. All the IDRs applied for fungibility shall be transferred to IDR redemption account at the time of application and in case of unsuccessful bids the balance IDRs shall be transferred back to the account of applicant. The issuer shall take necessary steps to provide underlying shares or cash as per the choice made under para 11 above. 18. The Issuer may receive requests from the holders of underlying shares and convert these into IDRs subject to the Headroom available with respect to the number of IDRs originally issued subject to the guidelines prescribed by RBI from time to time.
Page 88 of 230 19. In case of option of converting IDRs into underlying shares and providing the sale proceeds to the IDR holders, the issuer shall disclose the range of fixed/variable costs in percentage terms upfront and all the cost together shall not exceed 5% of the sale proceeds. 20. Available Headroom and significant conversion/ reconversion transactions shall be disclosed by the issuer on a continuous basis. 21. Existing issuers shall provide the option of redemption/ conversion within three months of notification of these guidelines. 22. The existing issuer of IDR may exercise the option of using the guidelines available for the new issuers as referred above from the anniversary of the date of listing of their IDRs after the issuance of this circular or from any of the subsequent quarters thereafter. For this purpose, the issuer shall disclose the exercising of the said option by giving advertisements in leading English and Hindi national daily newspapers with wide circulation as well as notification to the stock exchanges giving the operating guidelines for redemption/ conversion of IDRs at least one month before exercising the option. The said option, once exercised, cannot be reversed. 23. The issuer shall lay down the detailed procedures while taking into consideration the above broad guidelines in addition to other norms specified by SEBI and RBI, from time to time.
Page 89 of 230 ANNEXURE 9 FORMAT FOR FINANCIAL RESULTS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPERS (Standalone / Consolidated) (See regulation 47(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015) Sl. No. Particulars Quarter ending/Current Year ending Year to date Figures/ Previous Year ending Corresponding 3 months ended in the previous year
Net Profit / (Loss) for the period (before Tax, Exceptional and/ or Extraordinary items# ) 3. Net Profit / (Loss) for the period before tax (after Exceptional and/or Extraordinary items# ) 4. Net Profit / (Loss) for the period after tax (after Exceptional and/or Extraordinary items# ) 5. Total Comprehensive Income for the period [Comprising Profit / (Loss) for the period (after tax) and Other Comprehensive Income (after tax)] 6. Equity Share Capital 7. Reserves (excluding Revaluation Reserve) as shown in the Audited Balance Sheet of the previous year. 8. Earnings Per Share (of Rs. ___/- each) (for continuing and discontinued operations) -
Page 90 of 230 ANNEXURE 10 PROCEDURE FOR LIMITED REVIEW OF THE AUDIT OF ALL THE ENTITIES / COMPANIES WHOSE ACCOUNTS ARE TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE LISTED ENTITY
Page 91 of 230 (hereinafter referred to as SA 600) and the Guidance Note (GN) on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements (Revised 2016) (hereinafter referred to as GN CFS) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and other guidance/guidelines of the ICAI. The review of Consolidated Financial Statements / Results should be conducted in accordance with the Standard on Review Engagements (SRE) issued for the purpose by the ICAI, also to be read in conjunction with SA 600 and GN on CFS. b. Procedures under SA 600, SRE 2400/2410 and GN on CFS The Principal Auditor i.e. the auditor of the parent listed entity should plan and perform an audit to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to express an opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results. In an audit of Consolidated Financial Statements / Results, the principal auditor (as defined in SA 600) is required to perform various procedures in accordance with SA 600 and GN on CFS issued by the ICAI. The Principal Auditor should plan and perform the review to obtain moderate assurance as to whether the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results are free of material misstatement. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company personnel and analytical procedures, applied to financial data and thus provides less assurance than an audit. In an engagement to review Consolidated Financial Statements / Results also, the Principal Auditor should comply with the requirements of SA 600, SRE 2400/2410 and GN on CFS, as may be applicable. c. Procedure Pursuant to (a) and (b) above, the principal auditor (that is, the Parent Company's Auditor) shall, inter alia, consider the following procedures, as applicable, with respect to the audit / review of the Consolidated Financial Statements/Results: (Note: These procedures are not to be construed as being complete and comprehensive and are not a replacement or a substitute to the requirements detailed in the relevant Standards on Auditing / Standards on Review Engagements/Guidance Notes and must, therefore, not be read on a standalone basis) i. Obtain an understanding of the consolidation process followed by the Parent Company Management, including the instructions issued by the Parent Company Management to Components. ii. Discuss with the other auditor or Component Management those of the Component’s business activities that are significant to the group and identify Components that are likely to be Significant (See Explanatory Note below) and Non-significant and develop an overall Consolidated Financial Statements/ Results audit / review plan. (Explanatory Note: The principal auditor will determine Significant Components. Such determination should be made by the principal auditor based upon their understanding of the risks associated with the consolidated financial statements, materiality and exercise of professional judgment. However, as a minimum, Significant Components selected by the principal auditor would represent those Components which together with the Parent Company would in the aggregate represent at least eighty percent of each of the consolidated revenue, assets and profits.)
Page 92 of 230 iii. Determine the materiality for the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results as a whole when establishing the overall Consolidated Financial Statements / Results audit / review plan as well as determine whether the component's financial statements are material to the group to determine whether they should scope in additional components, and consider using the work of other auditors (that is, the Component Auditors), as applicable. iv. When planning to use the work of another auditor, the principal auditor shall consider the professional competence of the other auditor in the context of the specific assignment, if the other auditor is not a member of the ICAI –SA 600 Para 11. v. Determine the nature, timing and extent of the procedures to be performed by the principal auditor. The principal auditor shall also perform procedures to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence, that the work of the other auditor is adequate for the principal auditor's purposes, in the context of the specific assignment. vi. Design and perform audit / review procedures on the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results arising from the special considerations relating to the consolidation process. vii. When considered necessary by the principal auditor, he may require the other auditor to answer a detailed questionnaire regarding matters on which the principal auditor requires information for discharging his duties. The other auditor should respond to such questionnaire on a timely basis. viii. While the principal auditor should consider the significant findings of the other auditor, he may consider it appropriate to discuss with the other auditor and the management of the component, the audit findings or other matters affecting the financial information of the components. He may also decide that supplemental tests of the records or the financial statements of the component are necessary. Such tests may, depending upon the circumstances, be performed by the principal auditor or the other auditor. ix. When the principal auditor concludes that the financial information of a component is immaterial, the procedures outlined in SA 600 do not apply. When several components, immaterial in themselves, are together material in relation to the financial information of the entity as a whole, the procedures outlined in SA 600 should be considered. x. Obtain Management Representations including those relating to the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results. xi. Evaluate and consider all Reporting Considerations including those communicated by the other auditors, xii. Include in the audit / review documentation, the matters specified in SA 600 Para 18.
Page 93 of 230 d. Consolidated Financial Statements / Results Audit / Review Instructions The Consolidated Financial Statements / Results Audit / Review Instructions mentioned below may set out the work to be performed, the use to be made of that work, and the form and content of the other auditor communication with the principal auditor. The principal auditor shall communicate its requirements to the other auditor on a timely basis. This communication shall set out the work to be performed, the use to be made of that work, and the form and content of the other auditor communication with the principal auditor. The Parent Company Management is responsible to ensure that there is co-ordination between the principal and other auditor to comply with the requirements of SA 600. The key matters that may, inter alia, be included in the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results audit / review instructions include: i. A request that the other auditor, knowing the context in which the principal auditor will use the work of the other auditor, confirms that the other auditor will cooperate with the principal auditor ii. Dates of planned visits to the Components, where considered necessary, by the principal auditor and/or meetings with the other auditor, duly considering whether the other auditor is or is not a member of the ICAI iii. The principal auditor would inform the other auditor of matters such as areas requiring special consideration, including procedures for the identification of inter component transactions that may require disclosure. iv. The ethical and independence requirements that are relevant to the Consolidated Financial Statements/Results audit/review. v. The threshold above which misstatements, if any, in the Component’s financial Statements/results cannot be regarded as immaterial to the Consolidated Financial Statements/Results. vi. A list of Related Parties prepared by Parent Company Management and work to be performed on intra-group transactions and unrealized profits and intra-group account balances. vii. Significant Risks of Material Misstatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements/Results, due to Fraud or Error, identified by the principal auditor that are relevant to the work of the other auditor. viii. A description of the accounting policies, to ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the group.
Page 94 of 230 ix. A request that the other auditor communicates on a timely basis any Significant Risks of Material Misstatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results, due to Fraud or Error, identified in the Component and the other auditor’s response to such risks x. Subsequent Events Review requirements. xi. The timetable for completing the audit/review and for submission of deliverables (audited / reviewed financial statement/results, response to questionnaires, summary of significant findings, reports, etc.) xii. Information on instances of non-compliance with laws or regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements / Results. xiii. A list of uncorrected misstatements of the financial information of the Component. xiv. Indicators of possible management bias in making accounting estimates at the Component level. xv. Description of any identified significant deficiencies in internal control at the Component level. xvi. Other significant matters that the other auditor communicated or expects to communicate to those charged with governance of the Component, including fraud or suspected fraud involving Component Management, employees who have significant roles in internal control at the Component level or others where the fraud resulted in a material misstatement of the financial information of the Component. xvii. Any other matters that may be relevant to the audit/review of the Consolidated Financial Statements/Results, or that the other auditor wishes to draw to the attention of the principal auditor, including exceptions noted in the written representations that the other auditor requested from the Component Management. The list above is not exhaustive and other matters, as decided by the Principal Auditor may be included. However, if the principal auditor decides not to include any of the key matters mentioned above, he may do so with reasons recorded in writing. The other auditor should: (a) Initially, provide an acknowledgement to the principal auditor for the receipt of the instructions; and (b) Finally, provide a confirmation to the principal auditor regarding compliance with the instructions received, together with the applicable audit/review report. Note: Necessary guidance provided by the ICAI in relation to this procedure should be followed
Page 95 of 230 ANNEXURE 11 FORMATS FOR LIMITED REVIEW REPORTS / AUDIT REPORTS Exhibit C1: Format for the Limited Review Report for listed entities other than banks and insurance companies - unaudited standalone quarterly and year to date results Review report to.................... We have reviewed the accompanying statement of unaudited financial results of …………………………….. (Name of the Company) for the period ended…………. This statement is the responsibility of the Company’s Management and has been approved by the Board of Directors. Our responsibility is to issue a report on these financial statements based on our review. We conducted our review of the Statement in accordance with the Standard on Review Engagements (SRE) 2410 “Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity”, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. This standard requires that we plan and perform the review to obtain moderate assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data and thus provides less assurance than an audit. We have not performed an audit and accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. Based on our review conducted as above, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying statement of unaudited financial results prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and other recognized accounting practices and policies has not disclosed the information required to be disclosed in terms of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 including the manner in which it is to be disclosed, or that it contains any material misstatement. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]33 Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter. For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants Signature (Name of the member signing the review report) (Designation)34 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature Date
33 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement. 34 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be
Page 96 of 230 Exhibit C2: When an Unmodified Opinion is expressed on the Quarterly and year to date financial results for companies (other than banks and insurance companies) Illustrative format of Independent Auditor’s Report (Unmodified Opinion) on Audited standalone Quarterly Financial Results and Year to Date Results of the Company Pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF......................... Report on the audit of the Standalone Financial Results Opinion We have audited the accompanying standalone quarterly financial results of ……… (Name of the company) (the company) for the quarter ended ……(date of the quarter end) and the year to date results for the period from ………… to …………, attached herewith, being submitted by the company pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“LODR Regulations”). In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us these standalone financial results: i. are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations in this regard; and ii. give a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the applicable accounting standards and other accounting principles generally accepted in India of the net profit/loss35 and other comprehensive income and other financial information for the quarter ended ……(date of the quarter end) as well as the year to date results for the period from …to …… Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial results under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]36 Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
35 Whichever is applicable 36 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement.
Page 97 of 230 Management’s Responsibilities for the Standalone Financial Results These quarterly financial results as well as the year to date standalone financial results have been prepared on the basis of the interim financial statements. The Company’s Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation of these financial results that give a true and fair view of the net profit/loss and other comprehensive income and other financial information in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Indian Accounting Standard 34, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone financial results that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the standalone financial results, the Board of Directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Board of Directors are also responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Results Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial results. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw
Page 98 of 230 attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone financial results, including the disclosures, and whether the financial results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No.) Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)37 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature Date
37 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 99 of 230 Exhibit C3: Independent Auditor’s Review Report on Review of Consolidated Unaudited Quarterly and Year to date Financial Results for companies (other than banks and insurance companies) Independent Auditor’s Review Report on consolidated unaudited quarterly and year to date financial results of the Company Pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ...............................
38 Regulations includes relevant circulars issued by SEBI from time to time. 39 As applicable (for example, in the first financial year of a newly listed company, or when consolidated quarterly financial results are submitted for the first time pursuant to the mandatory requirement with effect from April 1, 2019, and no quarterly consolidated financial results were submitted in the previous year)
Page 100 of 230 5. Based on our review conducted and procedures performed as stated in paragraph 3 above and based on the consideration of the review reports of the branch auditors and other auditors referred to in paragraph 7 below, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying Statement, prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the aforesaid Indian Accounting Standard and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, has not disclosed the information required to be disclosed in terms of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, including the manner in which it is to be disclosed, or that it contains any material misstatement. 6. [Insert Emphasis of Matter paragraph]. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter. 7. We did not review the interim financial statements /financial information/ financial results of ________ branches and _______ joint operations included in the standalone unaudited/ audited interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of the entities included in the Group, whose results reflect total assets40 of Rs. ______ as at_______ and total revenues of Rs. and Rs._, total net profit / (loss) after tax of Rs.and Rs. and total comprehensive income/ loss of Rs.and Rs. for the quarter ended___ and for the period from_____ to______ respectively, and cash flows (net)41 of Rs. ____ for the period from_____ to__________42 , as considered in the respective standalone unaudited/ audited interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of the entities included in the Group. The interim financial statements/ financial information / financial results of these branches and joint operations have been reviewed by the branch auditors and other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us or other auditors, and our conclusion in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these branches and joint operations, is based solely on the report of such branch auditors and other auditors and the procedures performed by us as stated in paragraph 3 above. We did not review the interim financial statements / financial information / financial results of ______ subsidiaries included in the consolidated unaudited financial results, whose interim financial statements / financial information / financial results reflect total assets43 of Rs.as at_ and total revenues of Rs.44_______and Rs., total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs.____ and Rs.and total comprehensive income / loss of Rs. and Rs.__, for the quarter ended and for the period from to, respectively, and cash flows (net)45 of Rs. ____ for the period from_____ to___________, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results. The consolidated unaudited financial results also includes the Group’s share of net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs.__ and total comprehensive income / loss of Rs._____and Rs. for the quarter ended ________ and for the period from to ,respectively, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results, in respect of ____associates and ______joint ventures, whose interim financial statements / financial information/ financial results have not been reviewed by us. These interim financial statements / financial information / financial results have been reviewed by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us by the Management and our
40 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 41 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019 42 Where applicable 43 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 44 All amounts, whether audited by other auditors or unaudited to be presented before giving effect to the permanent and current period consolidation adjustments as specified by paragraph 50 of the Guidance Note on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements issued by the ICAI 45 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019.
Page 101 of 230 conclusion on the Statement, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors and the procedures performed by us as stated in paragraph 3 above. Our conclusion on the Statement is not modified in respect of the above matters.46 8. The consolidated unaudited financial results includes the interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of ______ subsidiaries which have not been reviewed/audited by their auditors, whose interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results reflect total assets47 of Rs.___as at and total revenue of Rs._and Rs., total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs.and Rs. and total comprehensive income / loss of Rs.and Rs.for the quarter ended _______ and for the period from to , respectively, and cash flows (net)48 of Rs. ____ for the period from to, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results. The consolidated unaudited financial results also includes the Group’s share of net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. and total comprehensive income / loss of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended __________ and for the period from to, respectively, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results, in respect of ____associates and _____ joint ventures , based on their interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results which have not been reviewed/audited by their auditors. According to the information and explanations given to us by the Management, these interim financial statements / financial information / financial results are not material to the Group. Our conclusion on the Statement is not modified in respect of the above matter49 . For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)50 (Membership Number) Place of signature Date
46 When component’s financial statements/ financial information/ financial results are not prepared under an accounting framework used by the parent or as per group accounting policies, para similar to that provided under Other Matters paragraph of Illustration 2 of Appendix I to the Guidance Note on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements issued by the ICAI may need to be reported as required by paragraph 52 of the said Guidance Note. 47 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 48 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019 49 Use this paragraph only when the unaudited financial statements / financial information / financial results of the subsidiaries / associates /joint ventures are not material to the Group 50 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be
Page 102 of 230 Exhibit C4: When an Unmodified Opinion is expressed on consolidated audited quarterly and year to date financial results for companies (other than banks and insurance companies) Illustrative Format of Independent Auditor’s Report (Unmodified Opinion) on consolidated audited quarterly and year to date financial results of the Company Pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF........................ Report on the audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Opinion We have audited the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Financial Results of.......... (“Holding company”) and its subsidiaries (holding company and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), its associates and jointly controlled entities for the quarter ended ________ and for the period from_____ to______ (“the Statement”), being submitted by the holding company pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“LODR Regulations”). Attention is drawn to the fact that the consolidated figures for the corresponding quarter ended ____ and the corresponding period from to, as reported in these financial results have been approved by the holding company’s Board of Directors, but have not been subjected to audit/review51 . In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, and based on the consideration of the reports of the other auditors on separate financial statements/ financial information of subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities, the Statement: a. includes the results of the following entities: (to indicate list of entities included in the consolidation); b. is presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations, as amended; and c. gives a true and fair view, in conformity with the applicable accounting standards, and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of consolidated total comprehensive income (comprising of net [profit/loss] and other comprehensive income/ loss) and other financial information of the Group for the quarter ended ________ and for the period from_____ to______ Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Group, its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together
51 As applicable (for example, when consolidated quarterly financial results are submitted for the first time pursuant to the mandatory requirement with effect from April 1, 2019, and no quarterly consolidated financial results were submitted in the previous year).
Page 103 of 230 with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us and other auditors in terms of their reports referred to in “Other Matter” paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]52 Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Management’s Responsibilities for the Consolidated Financial Results These quarterly financial results as well as the year to date consolidated financial results have been prepared on the basis of the interim financial statements. The Holding Company’s Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these consolidated financial results that give a true and fair view of the net profit/ loss and other comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group including its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Indian Accounting Standard 34, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial results that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, which have been used for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated financial results by the Directors of the Holding Company, as aforesaid. In preparing the consolidated financial results, the respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the respective Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is
52 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement.
Page 104 of 230 not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial results. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial results, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial results/financial information of the entities within the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to express an opinion on the consolidated Financial Results. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of financial information of such entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors. For the other entities included in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by other auditors, such other auditors remain responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audits carried out by them. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with governance of the Holding Company and such other entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
Page 105 of 230 We also performed procedures in accordance with the circular issued by the SEBI under Regulation 33(8) of the LODR Regulations, as amended, to the extent applicable. Other Matters The consolidated Financial Results include the audited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets53 of Rs. _____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs. ______ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter ended and for the period from____ to______ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by their respective independent auditors. The independent auditors’ reports on interim financial statements/Financial Results/financial information of these entities have been furnished to us and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these entities, is based solely on the report of such auditors and the procedures performed by us are as stated in paragraph above. The consolidated Financial Results include the unaudited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets54 of Rs._____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs.__ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter ended____ and for the period from_____ to______ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results. These unaudited interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information have been furnished to us by the Board of Directors and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities is based solely on such unaudited interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/financial information. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us by the Board of Directors, these interim Financial Statements/Financial Results / financial information are not material to the Group. Our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the reports of the other auditors and the Financial Results/financial information certified by the Board of Directors. For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No.) Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)55 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature Date
53 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 54 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 55 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 106 of 230 Exhibit C5: Illustrative format of independent auditor’s report (unmodified opinion) on the annual consolidated financial results pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 for companies (other than banks and insurance companies) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Board of Directors of ABC Company Limited (Holding Company) Report on the Audit of Consolidated Financial Results Opinion We have audited the accompanying consolidated annual financial results of ABC Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Holding Company”) and its subsidiaries (Holding Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), its associates and jointly controlled entities for the year ended_______, attached herewith, being submitted by the Holding Company pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (‘LODR Regulations’). In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and based on the consideration of reports of other auditors on separate audited financial statements /financial results/ financial information of the subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities, the aforesaid consolidated financial results: (i) include the annual financial results of the following entities (to indicate list of entities included in the consolidation) (ii) are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations in this regard; and (iii) give a true and fair view in conformity with the applicable accounting standards, and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of net profit/loss56 and other comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group for the year ended _______. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Group, its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us and other auditors in terms of their reports referred to in “Other Matter” paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]57 Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
56 As applicable. 57 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement.
Page 107 of 230 Board of Directors’ Responsibilities for the Consolidated Financial Results
These Consolidated financial results have been prepared on the basis of the consolidated annual financial statements. The Holding Company’s Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these consolidated financial results that give a true and fair view of the net profit/ loss and other comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group including its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial results that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, which have been used for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated financial results by the Directors of the Holding Company, as aforesaid. In preparing the consolidated financial results, the respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the respective Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial results. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Page 108 of 230 • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under Section 143(3) (i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial results, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial results/financial information of the entities within the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to express an opinion on the consolidated Financial Results. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of financial information of such entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors. For the other entities included in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by other auditors, such other auditors remain responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audits carried out by them. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with governance of the Holding Company and such other entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. We also performed procedures in accordance with the circular issued by the SEBI under Regulation 33(8) of the LODR Regulations, as amended, to the extent applicable. Other Matters58
The consolidated Financial Results include the audited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets59 of Rs. _____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. _and Rs. ______ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter ended and for the
58 Where applicable. 59 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements.
Page 109 of 230 period from_____ to______ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by their respective independent auditors. The independent auditors’ reports on financial statements/ Financial Results/financial information of these entities have been furnished to us and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these entities, is based solely on the report of such auditors and the procedures performed by us are as stated in paragraph above. The consolidated Financial Results include the unaudited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets60 of Rs._____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs.__ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter ended____ and for the period from_____ to______ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results. These unaudited interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information have been furnished to us by the Board of Directors and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities is based solely on such unaudited Financial Statements/Financial Results/financial information. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us by the Board of Directors, these Financial Statements/Financial Results / financial information are not material to the Group. Our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the reports of the other auditors and the Financial Results/financial information certified by the Board of Directors. The Financial Results include the results for the quarter ended ___________ being the balancing figure between the audited figures in respect of the full financial year and the published unaudited year to date figures up to the third quarter of the current financial year which were subject to limited review by us.61 . OR The Financial Results include the results for the quarter ended ___________ being the balancing figure between the audited figures in respect of the full financial year and the published audited year to date figures up to the third quarter of the current financial year62 . For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm's Registration No.) Signature (Name of the Member Signing the Audit Report) Designation63 (Membership No.) UDIN Place of signature: Date:
60 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 61 Use this paragraph where the quarters were subjected to a limited review. 62 Use this paragraph where the quarters were audited. 63 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 110 of 230 Exhibit B1: Format for the Limited Review Report for banks for unaudited standalone quarterly and year to date results Review report to.................... We have reviewed the accompanying statement of unaudited financial results of ____ (Name of the Bank) for the period ended __. This statement is the responsibility of the Bank’s Management and has been approved by the Board of Directors. Our responsibility is to issue a report on these financial statements based on our review. We conducted our review of the Statement in accordance with the Standard on Review Engagements (SRE) 2410 “Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity”, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. This standard requires that we plan and perform the review to obtain moderate assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data and thus provides less assurance than an audit. We have not performed an audit and accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. In the conduct of our Review we have relied on the review reports in respect of non-performing assets received from concurrent auditors of __ branches, inspection teams of the bank of ___ branches and other firms of auditors of __ branches specifically appointed for this purpose. These review reports cover percent of the advances portfolio of the bank. Apart from these review reports, in the conduct of our review, we have also relied upon various returns received from the branches of the bank. Based on our review conducted as above, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying statement of unaudited financial results prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and other recognized accounting practices and policies has not disclosed the information required to be disclosed in terms of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 including the manner in which it is to be disclosed, or that it contains any material misstatement or that it has not been prepared in accordance with the relevant prudential norms issued by the Reserve Bank of India in respect of income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]64 Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter. For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants Signature (Name of the member signing the review report) (Designation)65 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature Date
64 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement. 65 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 111 of 230 Exhibit B2: When an Unmodified Opinion is expressed on the Audited quarterly and year to date Financial Results (for Banks) Illustrative format of Independent Auditor’s Report (Unmodified Opinion) on Audited Standalone Quarterly Financial Results and Year to Date Results of the Bank Pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF......................... Report on the Audit of the Standalone Financial Results Opinion We have audited the accompanying standalone quarterly Financial Results of ……… (Name of the bank) (“the Bank”) for the quarter ended ………(date of the quarter end) and the year to date results for the period from ……to …… attached herewith, being submitted by the Bank pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“LODR Regulations”), except for the disclosures relating to Pillar 3 disclosure as at _________, including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Financial Results and have not been audited by us. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, these standalone Financial Results: i. are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations in this regard except for the disclosures relating to Pillar 3 disclosure as at _________, including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Financial Results and have not been audited by us; and ii. give a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the applicable accounting standards, RBI guidelines and other accounting principles generally accepted in India of the net profit/ loss66 and other financial information for the quarter ended …… (date of the quarter end) as well as the year to date results for the period from …to ……… Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. (“the Act”)/ issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India67. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Bank in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the standalone Financial Results, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
66 As applicable. 67 In the case of a Bank, which is not incorporated as a Company.
Page 112 of 230 [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]68 Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Board of Directors’ Responsibility for the Standalone Financial Results These standalone Financial Results have been compiled from the interim standalone financial statements. The Bank’s Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation of these standalone Financial Results that give a true and fair view of the net profit/loss69 and other financial information in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Accounting Standard 25 (AS 25)/ Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34) “Interim Financial Reporting” specified under section 133 of the Act/ issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India70, the relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the circulars, guidelines and directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from time to time (“RBI Guidelines”) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act/Banking Regulations Act, 194971 for safeguarding of the assets of the Bank and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone Financial Results that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the standalone Financial Results, the Board of Directors are responsible for assessing the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Bank or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Board of Directors are also responsible for overseeing the Bank’s financial reporting process. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Results Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone Financial Results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone Financial Results. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone Financial Results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
68 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement. 69 As applicable. 70 In the case of a Bank, which is not incorporated as a Company. 71 As applicable.
Page 113 of 230 • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Bank’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the standalone Financial Results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Bank to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone Financial Results, including the disclosures, and whether the standalone Financial Results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. Other Matter These standalone Financial Results incorporate the relevant returns of _________ (number) branches including _______ (number) foreign branches audited by the other auditors specially appointed for this purpose. These branches audited by other auditors cover ____% of advances, ___% of deposits and ___% of Non-performing assets as on __________ and ____%/ ____% of revenue for the quarter ended _______ /for the period ………… to ………… in conduct of our audit, we have taken note of the unaudited returns in respect of _________ (number) branches certified by the respective branch’s management. These unaudited branches cover ____% of advances, ___% of deposits and ___% of Non-performing assets as on __________ and ____% / % of revenue for the quarter ended _______/ for the period … to ……. Our opinion on the standalone financial results is not modified in respect of above matter. For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No.) Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)72 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature: Date:
72 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 114 of 230 Exhibit B3: Independent Auditor’s Review Report on Review of Consolidated Unaudited Quarterly and Year to date Financial Results (for banks as per AS) Independent Auditor’s Review Report On consolidated unaudited quarterly and year to date financial results of the Company Pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ......................
73 Regulations includes relevant circulars issued by SEBI from time to time. 74 As applicable (for example, in the first financial year of a newly listed company, or when consolidated quarterly financial results are submitted for the first time pursuant to the mandatory requirement with effect from April 1, 2019, and no quarterly consolidated financial results were submitted in the previous year). 75 In case of nationalised banks, the reference of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India be suitably specified in lieu of the reference of The Companies Act, 2013.
Page 115 of 230 5. Based on our review conducted and procedures performed as stated in paragraph 3 above and based on the consideration of the review reports of the branch auditors and other auditors referred to in paragraph 7 below, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying Statement, prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the aforesaid Accounting Standard, RBI Guidelines and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, has not disclosed the information required to be disclosed in terms of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, including the manner in which it is to be disclosed, except for the disclosures relating to consolidated Pillar 3 disclosure as at , including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Statement and have not been reviewed by us, or that it contains any material misstatement. 6. [Insert Emphasis of Matter paragraph]. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this matter. 7. We did not review the interim financial statements /financial information/ financial results of branches included in the standalone unaudited/ audited interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of the entities included in the Group, whose results reflect total assets76 of Rs. as at and total revenues of Rs. and Rs. and total net profit / (loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended and for the period from to respectively, and cash flows (net)77 of Rs. for the period from to 78, as considered in the respective standalone unaudited/ audited interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of the entities included in the Group. The interim financial statements/ financial information / financial results of these branches have been reviewed by the branch auditors and other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us or other auditors, and our conclusion in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these branches, is based solely on the report of such branch auditors and other auditors and the procedures performed by us as stated in paragraph 3 above. We did not review the interim financial statements / financial information / financial results of ______ subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities included in the consolidated unaudited financial results, whose interim financial statements / financial information / financial results reflect total assets79 of Rs.as at and total revenues of Rs.80_______and Rs.and total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended __________ and for the period from_____ to______, respectively, and cash flows (net)81 of Rs. ____ for the period from_____ to___________, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results. The consolidated unaudited financial results also includes the Group’s share of net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs.__ for the quarter ended ________ and for the period from______ to______ ,respectively, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results, in respect of ____associates , whose interim financial statements / financial information/ financial results have not been reviewed by us. These interim financial statements / financial information / financial results have been reviewed by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us by the Management and our conclusion on the Statement, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors and the procedures performed by us as stated in paragraph 3 above.
76 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 77 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019 78 Where applicable 79 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 80 All amounts, whether audited by other auditors or unaudited to be presented before giving effect to the permanent and current period consolidation adjustments as specified by paragraph 50 of the Guidance Note on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements issued by the ICAI 81 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019
Page 116 of 230 Our conclusion on the Statement is not modified in respect of the above matters82 . 8. The consolidated unaudited financial results includes the interim financial statements /financial information/ financial results which have not been reviewed/audited of________ branches included in the standalone unaudited/ audited interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of the entities included in the Group, whose results reflect total assets83 of Rs. as at and total revenues of Rs. and Rs. and total net profit / (loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended and for the period from to respectively, and cash flows (net)84 of Rs. for the period from to 85 , as considered in the respective standalone unaudited/ audited interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of the entities included in the Group. According to the information and explanations given to us by the Management, these interim financial statements / financial information / financial results are not material to the Group. The consolidated unaudited financial results includes the interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results of subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities which have not been reviewed/audited by their auditors, whose interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results reflect total assets86 of Rs. as at and total revenue of Rs. and Rs. and total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended and for the period from to ,respectively, and cash flows (net)87 of Rs. for the period from to , as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results. The consolidated unaudited financial results also includes the Group’s share of net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended and for the period from to , respectively, as considered in the consolidated unaudited financial results, in respect of associates, based on their interim financial statements/ financial information/ financial results which have not been reviewed/audited by their auditors. According to the information and explanations given to us by the Management, these interim financial statements / financial information / financial results are not material to the Group. Our conclusion on the Statement is not modified in respect of the above matter88 . For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)89 (Membership Number) Place of signature Date
82 When component’s financial statements/ financial information/ financial results are not prepared under an accounting framework used by the parent or as per group accounting policies, para similar to that provided under Other Matters paragraph of Illustration 2 of Appendix I to the Guidance Note on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements issued by the ICAI may need to be reported as required by paragraph 52 of the said Guidance Note 83 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements 84 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019 85 Where applicable 86 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 87 To be given on half yearly basis with effect from April 1, 2019 88 Use this paragraph only when the unaudited financial statements / financial information / financial results of the subsidiaries / jointly controlled entities / associates are not material to the Group. 89 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 117 of 230 Exhibit B4: When an Unmodified Opinion is expressed on consolidated audited quarterly and year to date Financial Results (for Banks) Illustrative Format of Independent Auditor’s Report (Unmodified Opinion) on consolidated audited quarterly and year to date Financial Results of the Bank Pursuant to the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF........................ Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Opinion We have audited the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Financial Results of .......... (Name of the bank) (“the Bank”/the parent) and its subsidiaries(the parent and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), its associates and jointly controlled entities for the quarter ended and for the period from to______ (“the Statement”), being submitted by the Bank pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“LODR Regulations”)90 except for the disclosures relating to consolidated Pillar 3 disclosure as at , including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Financial Results and have not been audited by us. Attention is drawn to the fact that the consolidated Financial Results/Financial information for the corresponding quarter ended ____ and the corresponding period from to___, as reported in these Financial Results have been approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors but have not been subjected to audit/review91 . In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, and based on the consideration of the reports of the other auditors on separate audited financial statements/financial results/financial information of, subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities, the aforesaid Financial Results: a. include the results of the following entities: (to indicate list of entities included in the consolidation); b. are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations except for the disclosures relating to consolidated Pillar 3 disclosure as at _________, including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Financial Results and have not been audited by us; and c. give a true and fair view, in conformity with the applicable accounting standards, RBI guidelines and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the consolidated net profit/loss92
90 Regulations includes relevant circulars issued by SEBI from time to time. 91 As applicable (for example, in the first financial year of a newly listed company, or when consolidated quarterly Financial Results are submitted for the first time pursuant to the mandatory requirement with effect from April 1, 2019, and no quarterly consolidated Financial Results were submitted in the previous year). 92 As applicable.
Page 118 of 230 and other financial information of the Group for the quarter ended ………and for the period from_____ to______. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. (“Act”) /issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India93. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Group, its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated Financial Results, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us and other auditors in terms of their reports referred to in “Other Matter” paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]94 Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Board of Directors’ Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Results These Consolidated Financial Results have been compiled from the audited consolidated interim financial statements/ financial information. The Bank’s Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these consolidated Financial Results that give a true and fair view of the net profit/ loss95 and other financial information of the Group including its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Accounting Standard 25 (AS 25) / Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34) “Interim Financial Reporting” specified under section 133 of the Act / issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India96, the relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the circulars, guidelines and directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from time to time (“RBI Guidelines”) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations. The respective Board of Directors of the entities included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act/Banking Regulations Act, 1949 for safeguarding of the assets of the Group and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated Financial Results that give a true and fair view and
93 In the case of a Bank, which is not incorporated as a Company. 94 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement. 95 As applicable. 96 In the case of a Bank, which is not incorporated as a Company.
Page 119 of 230 are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error which have been used for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated financial results by the Directors of the Bank, as aforesaid. In preparing the consolidated Financial Results, the respective Board of Directors of the entities included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The respective Board of Directors of the entities included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated Financial Results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated Financial Results. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated Financial Results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Bank’s internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated Financial Results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated Financial Results, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated Financial Results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Page 120 of 230 • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial results/financial information of the entities within the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to express an opinion on the consolidated Financial Results. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of financial information of such entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors. For the other entities included in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by other auditors, such other auditors remain responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audits carried out by them. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with governance of the Bank and such other entities included in the consolidated Financial Results of which we are the independent auditors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. We also performed procedures in accordance with the circular issued by the SEBI under Regulation 33(8) of the LODR Regulations, as amended, to the extent applicable. Other Matters The consolidated Financial Results include the audited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets97 of Rs. _____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs. ______ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. for the quarter ended and for the period from to__ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by their respective independent Auditors. The independent auditors’ reports on interim financial statements/Financial Results/financial information of these entities have been furnished to us and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these entities, is based solely on the report of such auditors and the procedures performed by us are as stated in paragraph above. The consolidated Financial Results include the unaudited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets98 of Rs._____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs.__ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter ended____ and for the period from_____ to______ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results. These unaudited interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information have been furnished to us by the Board of Directors and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities is based solely on such unaudited interim Financial Statements/Financial Results/financial information. In our opinion and
97 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 98 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements.
Page 121 of 230 according to the information and explanations given to us by the Board of Directors, these interim Financial Statements/Financial Results / financial information are not material to the Group. Our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the reports of the other auditors and the Financial Results/financial information certified by the Board of Directors. For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No.) Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)99 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature: Date:
99 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be
Page 122 of 230 Exhibit B5: Illustrative format of independent auditor’s report (unmodified opinion) on the annual consolidated Financial Results under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (for Banks) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ........................ Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Opinion We have audited the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Financial Results of .......... (Name of the bank) (“the Bank”/the parent) and its subsidiaries (the parent and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), its associates and jointly controlled entities, for the year ended ________ (“the Statement”), being submitted by the Bank pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“LODR Regulations”)100 except for the disclosures relating to consolidated Pillar 3 disclosure as at _________, including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Financial Results and have not been audited by us. Attention is drawn to the fact that the consolidated Financial Results/Financial information for the corresponding year ended ____ as reported in these Financial Results have been approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors but have not been subjected to audit/review101 . In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, and based on the consideration of the reports of the other auditors on separate audited financial statements/financial results/financial information of, subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities, the aforesaid Financial Results: a. include the financial results of the following entities: (to indicate list of entities included in the consolidation); b. are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations except for the disclosures relating to consolidated Pillar 3 disclosure as at _________, including leverage ratio and liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III Capital Regulations as have been disclosed on the Bank's website and in respect of which a link has been provided in the Financial Results and have not been audited by us; and c. give a true and fair view, in conformity with the applicable accounting standards, RBI guidelines and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the consolidated net profit/loss102 and other financial information of the Group for the year ended ________. Basis for Opinion
100 Regulations includes relevant circulars issued by SEBI from time to time. 101 As applicable (for example, in the first financial year of a newly listed company, or when consolidated quarterly Financial Results are submitted for the first time pursuant to the mandatory requirement with effect from April 1, 2019, and no quarterly consolidated Financial Results were submitted in the previous year). 102 As applicable.
Page 123 of 230 We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. (“Act”) /issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India103. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Group, its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated Financial Results, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us and other auditors in terms of their reports referred to in “Other Matter” paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. [Insert Emphasis of Matter Paragraph]104 Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Board of Directors’ Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Results These Consolidated Financial Results have been compiled from the consolidated Annual audited financial statements. The bank’s Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these consolidated Financial Results that give a true and fair view of the consolidated net profit/ loss105 and other financial information of the Group including its associates and jointly controlled entities in accordance with the Accounting Standards/ Indian Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Act / issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India106, the relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the circulars, guidelines and directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from time to time (“RBI Guidelines”) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the LODR Regulations. The respective Board of Directors of the entities included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act/Banking Regulations Act, 1949 for safeguarding of the assets of the Group and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated Financial Results that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error which have been used for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated financial results by the Directors of the Bank, as aforesaid. In preparing the consolidated Financial Results, the respective Board of Directors of the entities included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
103 In the case of a Bank, which is not incorporated as a Company. 104 If applicable, based on facts and circumstances of the engagement. 105 As applicable. 106 In the case of a Bank, which is not incorporated as a Company.
Page 124 of 230 The respective Board of Directors of the entities included in the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group and of its associates and jointly controlled entities. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Results Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated Financial Results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated Financial Results. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated Financial Results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Bank’s internal control. [OR] Under Section 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act 2013, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the bank has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors. • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated Financial Results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated Financial Results, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated Financial Results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial results/financial information of the entities within the Group and its associates and jointly controlled entities to express an opinion on the consolidated Financial Results. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of financial information of such entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors. For the other entities included in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by other auditors, such other auditors remain responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audits carried out by them. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
Page 125 of 230 We communicate with those charged with governance of the Bank and such other entities included in the consolidated Financial Results of which we are the independent auditors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. We also performed procedures in accordance with the circular issued by the SEBI under Regulation 33(8) of the LODR Regulations, as amended, to the extent applicable. Other Matters The consolidated Financial Results include the audited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets107 of Rs. _____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs. ______ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter and year ended respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results, which have been audited by their respective independent Auditors. The independent auditors’ reports on financial statements/financial results/financial information of these entities have been furnished to us and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these entities, is based solely on the report of such auditors and the procedures performed by us are as stated in paragraph above. The consolidated Financial Results include the unaudited Financial Results of ______ subsidiaries, ____ associates and _______ jointly controlled entities, whose Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information reflect Group’s share of total assets108 of Rs.____ as at ______ , Group’s share of total revenue of Rs. and Rs.__ and Group’s share of total net profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. and Rs. ______ for the quarter and year ended____ respectively, as considered in the consolidated Financial Results. These unaudited Financial Statements/Financial Results/ financial information have been furnished to us by the Board of Directors and our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities is based solely on such unaudited Financial Statements/Financial Results/financial information. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us by the Board of Directors, these Financial Statements/Financial Results / financial information are not material to the Group. Our opinion on the consolidated Financial Results is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the reports of the other auditors and the Financial Results/financial information certified by the Board of Directors. The Financial Results include the results for the quarter ended ___________ being the balancing figure between the audited figures in respect of the full financial year and the published unaudited
107 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements. 108 Figures for total assets to be reported when balance sheet is also presented with the income statements.
Page 126 of 230 year to date figures up to the third quarter of the current financial year which were subject to limited review by us.109 OR The Financial Results include the results for the quarter ended ___________ being the balancing figure between the audited figures in respect of the full financial year and the published audited year to date figures up to the third quarter of the current financial year110 . For XYZ & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No.) Signature (Name of the member signing the audit report) (Designation)111 (Membership Number) UDIN Place of signature: Date:
109 Use this paragraph where the quarters were subjected to a limited review. 110 Use this paragraph where the quarters were audited. 111 Partner or proprietor, as the case may be.
Page 127 of 230 ANNEXURE 12 STATEMENT ON IMPACT OF AUDIT QUALIFICATIONS (FOR AUDIT REPORT WITH MODIFIED OPINION) SUBMITTED ALONG-WITH ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS (Standalone and Consolidated separately) Statement on Impact of Audit Qualifications for the Financial Year ended March 31, ........ (See regulation 33 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015) I. Sl. No. Particulars Audited Figures (as reported before adjusting for qualifications) Adjusted Figures (audited figures after adjusting for qualifications)
II.
Audit Qualification (each audit qualification separately): a. Details of Audit Qualification: b. Type of Audit Qualification: Qualified Opinion / Disclaimer of Opinion / Adverse Opinion c. Frequency of qualification: Whether appeared first time / repetitive / since how long continuing d. For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is quantified by the auditor, Management's Views: e. For Audit Qualification(s) where the impact is not quantified by the auditor: (i) Management's estimation on the impact of audit qualification: (ii) If management is unable to estimate the impact, reasons for the same: (iii) Auditors' Comments on (i) or (ii) above:
Page 128 of 230 III. Signatories: • CEO/Managing Director • CFO • Audit Committee Chairman • Statutory Auditor Place: Date:
Page 129 of 230 ANNEXURE 13 FORMAT FOR DISCLOSURE OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Additional disclosure of related party transactions - applicable only in case the related party transaction relates to loans, inter-corporate deposits, advances or investments made or given by the listed entity/subsidiary. These details need to be disclosed only once, during the reporting period when such transaction was undertaken. S. No Details of the party (listed entity /subsidiary) entering into the transaction Details of the counterparty Type of related party transaction (see Note 5) Value of the related party transaction as approved by the audit committee (see Note 6a) Value of transaction during the reporting period (see Note 6b) In case monies are due to either party as a result of the transaction (see Note 1) In case any financial indebtedness is incurred to make or give loans, intercorporate deposits, advances or investments Details of the loans, inter-corporate deposits, advances or investments Name PAN Name PAN Relationship of the counterparty with the listed entity or its subsidiary Opening balance Closing balance Nature of indebtedness (loan/ issuance of debt/ any other etc.) Cost (see Note 7) Tenure Nature (loan/ advance/ intercorporate deposit/ investment Interest Rate (%) Tenure Secured/ unsecured Purpose for which the funds will be utilised by the ultimate recipient of funds (endusage) Total (of Note 6b) Notes:
Page 130 of 230 2. Where a transaction is undertaken between members of the consolidated entity (between the listed entity and its subsidiary or between subsidiaries), it may be reported once. 3. Listed banks shall not be required to provide the disclosures with respect to related party transactions involving loans, inter-corporate deposits, advances or investments made or given by the listed banks. 4. For companies with financial year ending March 31, this information has to be provided for six months ended September 30 and six months ended March 31. Companies with financial years ending in other months, the six months period shall apply accordingly. 5. Each type of related party transaction (for e.g. sale of goods/services, purchase of goods/services or whether it involves a loan, inter-corporate deposit, advance or investment) with a single party shall be disclosed separately and there should be no clubbing or netting of transactions of same type. However, transactions with the same counterparty of the same type may be aggregated for the reporting period. For instance, sale transactions with the same party may be aggregated for the reporting period and purchase transactions may also be disclosed in a similar manner. There should be no netting off for sale and purchase transactions. Similarly, loans advanced to and received from the same counterparty should be disclosed separately, without any netting off. 6. In case of a multi-year related party transaction: a. The aggregate value of such related party transaction as approved by the audit committee shall be disclosed in the column “Value of the related party transaction as approved by the audit committee”. b. The value of the related party transaction undertaken in the reporting period shall be reported in the column “Value of related party transaction during the reporting period”. 7. "Cost" refers to the cost of borrowed funds for the listed entity. 8. PAN will not be displayed on the website of the Stock Exchange(s). 9. Transactions such as acceptance of fixed deposits by banks/NBFCs, undertaken with related parties, at the terms uniformly applicable /offered to all shareholders/ public shall also be reported.
Page 131 of 230 ANNEXURE 14 STATEMENT ON DEVIATION OR VARIATION FOR PROCEEDS OF PUBLIC ISSUE, RIGHTS ISSUE, PREFERENTIAL ISSUE, QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONS PLACEMENT ETC. Statement on deviation / variation in utilisation of funds raised Name of listed entity
Mode of Fund Raising Public Issues / Rights Issues / Preferential Issues / QIP / Others Date of Raising Funds Amount Raised Report filed for Quarter ended Monitoring Agency applicable / not applicable Monitoring Agency Name, if applicable Is there a Deviation / Variation in use of funds raised Yes / No If yes, whether the same is pursuant to change in terms of a contract or objects, which was approved by the shareholders If Yes, Date of shareholder Approval Explanation for the Deviation / Variation Comments of the Audit Committee after review Comments of the auditors, if any
Page 132 of 230 Objects for which funds have been raised and where there has been a deviation, in the following table
Original Object Modified Object, if any Original Allocation Modified allocation, if any Funds Utilised Amount of Deviation/Variation for the quarter according to applicable object Remarks if any
Deviation or variation could mean: (a) Deviation in the objects or purposes for which the funds have been raised or (b) Deviation in the amount of funds actually utilized as against what was originally disclosed or (c) Change in terms of a contract referred to in the fund raising document i.e. prospectus, letter of offer, etc.
Name of Signatory Designation
Page 133 of 230 ANNEXURE 15 FORMAT FOR THE ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT (On the letter head of the Practicing Company Secretary) Secretarial compliance report of [●] [Name of the listed entity] for the year ended
I/We……………. have examined: (a) all the documents and records made available to us and explanation provided by [●] [Name of the listed entity] (“the listed entity”), (b) the filings/ submissions made by the listed entity to the stock exchanges, (c) website of the listed entity, (d) any other document/ filing, as may be relevant, which has been relied upon to make this certification, for the year ended [●] (“Review Period”) in respect of compliance with the provisions of : (a) the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (“SEBI Act”) and the Regulations, circulars, guidelines issued thereunder; and (b) the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (“SCRA”), rules made thereunder and the Regulations, circulars, guidelines issued thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”); The specific Regulations, whose provisions and the circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, have been examined, include:- (a) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015; (b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018; (c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011; (d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 2018; (e) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021; (f) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021; (g) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015; (h) …………(other regulations as applicable) and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder; (Note: The aforesaid list of Regulations is only illustrative. The list of all SEBI Regulations, as may be relevant and applicable to the listed entity for the review period, shall be added.)
Page 134 of 230 and based on the above examination, I/We hereby report that, during the Review Period: (a) The listed entity has complied with the provisions of the above Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, except in respect of matters specified below:- Sr. No. Compliance Requirement (Regulations/ circulars/ guidelines including specific clause) Regulation/ Circular No. Deviations Action Taken by Type of Action Details of Violation Fine Amount Observations/ Remarks of the Practicing Company Secretary Management Response Remarks Advisory/Clarification / Fine/Show Cause Notice/ Warning, etc. (b) The listed entity has taken the following actions to comply with the observations made in previous reports: Sr. No. Observations/ Remarks of the Practicing Company Secretary in the previous reports Observations made in the secretarial compliance report for the year ended ….. (the years are to be mentioned) Compliance Requirement (Regulations/circulars/ guidelines including specific clause) Details of violation / deviations and actions taken / penalty imposed, if any, on the listed entity Remedial actions, if any, taken by the listed entity Comments of the PCS on the actions taken by the listed entity (Note:
Page 135 of 230 Sr. No. Particulars Compliance status (Yes/No/NA) Observations/ Remarks by PCS*
Page 136 of 230 9. Disclosure of events or information: The listed entity has provided all the required disclosure(s) under Regulation 30 along with Schedule III of the LODR Regulations within the time limits prescribed thereunder. 10. Prohibition of Insider Trading: The listed entity is in compliance with Regulation 3(5) & 3(6) SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. 11. Actions taken by SEBI or Stock Exchange(s), if any: No actions taken against the listed entity/ its promoters/ directors/ subsidiaries either by SEBI or by Stock Exchanges (including under the Standard Operating Procedures issued by SEBI through various circulars) under SEBI Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder (or) The actions taken against the listed entity/ its promoters/ directors/ subsidiaries either by SEBI or by Stock Exchanges are specified in the last column. 12. Resignation of statutory auditors from the listed entity or its material subsidiaries In case of resignation of statutory auditor from the listed entity or any of its material subsidiaries during the financial year, the listed entity and / or its material subsidiary(ies) has / have complied with paragraph 6.1 and 6.2 of section V-D of chapter V of the Master Circular on compliance with the provisions of the LODR Regulations by listed entities. 13. No additional non-compliances observed: No additional non-compliance observed for any of the SEBI regulation/circular/guidance note etc. except as reported above. *Observations/Remarks by PCS are mandatory if the Compliance status is provided as ‘No’ or ‘NA’ Place: Signature: Date: Name of the Practicing Company Secretary ACS/ FCS No.: CP No.:
Page 137 of 230 ANNEXURE 16 FORMAT OF THE BRSR SECTION A: GENERAL DISCLOSURES I. Details of the listed entity
Page 138 of 230 III. Operations 16. Number of locations where plants and/or operations/offices of the entity are situated: Location Number of plants Number of offices Total National International 17. Markets served by the entity: a. Number of locations Locations Number National (No. of States) International (No. of Countries) b. What is the contribution of exports as a percentage of the total turnover of the entity? c. A brief on types of customers IV. Employees 18. Details as at the end of Financial Year: a. Employees and workers (including differently abled): S. No. Particulars Total (A) Male Female No. (B) % (B / A) No. (C) % (C / A) EMPLOYEES
Page 139 of 230 b. Differently abled Employees and workers: S. No Particulars Total (A) Male Female No. (B) % (B / A) No. (C) % (C / A) DIFFERENTLY ABLED EMPLOYEES
Page 140 of 230 V. Holding, Subsidiary and Associate Companies (including joint ventures) 21. (a) Names of holding / subsidiary / associate companies / joint ventures S. No. Name of the holding / subsidiary / associate companies / joint ventures (A) Indicate whether holding/ Subsidiary/ Associate/ Joint Venture % of shares held by listed entity Does the entity indicated at column A, participate in the Business Responsibility initiatives of the listed entity? (Yes/No) VI. CSR Details 22. (i) Whether CSR is applicable as per section 135 of Companies Act, 2013: (Yes/No) (ii) Turnover (in Rs.) (iii) Net worth (in Rs.) VII. Transparency and Disclosures Compliances 23. Complaints/Grievances on any of the principles (Principles 1 to 9) under the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct: Stakeholder group from whom complaint is received Grievance Redressal Mechanis m in Place (Yes/No) (If Yes, then provide web-link for grievance redress policy) FY Current Financial Year FY Previous Financial Year Number of complaint s filed during the year Number of complaint s pending resolution at close of the year Remark s Number of complaint s filed during the year Number of complaint s pending resolution at close of the year Remark s Communities Investors (other than shareholders )
Page 141 of 230 Stakeholder group from whom complaint is received Grievance Redressal Mechanis m in Place (Yes/No) (If Yes, then provide web-link for grievance redress policy) FY Current Financial Year FY Previous Financial Year Number of complaint s filed during the year Number of complaint s pending resolution at close of the year Remarks Number of complaint s filed during the year Number of complaint s pending resolution at close of the year Remarks Shareholders Employees and workers Customers Value Chain Partners Other (please specify) 24. Overview of the entity’s material responsible business conduct issues Please indicate material responsible business conduct and sustainability issues pertaining to environmental and social matters that present a risk or an opportunity to your business, rationale for identifying the same, approach to adapt or mitigate the risk along-with its financial implications, as per the following format S. No. Material issue identified Indicate whether risk or opportunity (R/O) Rationale for identifying the risk / opportunity In case of risk, approach to adapt or mitigate Financial implications of the risk or opportunity (Indicate positive or negative implications )
Page 142 of 230 SECTION B: MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS DISCLOSURES This section is aimed at helping businesses demonstrate the structures, policies and processes put in place towards adopting the NGRBC Principles and Core Elements. Disclosure Questions P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 P 9 Policy and management processes
Page 143 of 230 10. Details of Review of NGRBCs by the Company: Subject for Review Indicate whether review was undertaken by Director / Committee of the Board/ Any other Committee Frequency (Annually/ Half yearly/ Quarterly/ Any other – please specify) P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 P 9 P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 P 9 Performance against above policies and follow up action Compliance with statutory requirements of relevance to the principles, and, rectification of any non-compliances 11. Has the entity carried out independent assessment/ evaluation of the working of its policies by an external agency? (Yes/No). If yes, provide name of the agency. P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 P 9 12. If answer to question (1) above is “No” i.e. not all Principles are covered by a policy, reasons to be stated: Questions P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 P 9 The entity does not consider the Principles material to its business (Yes/No) The entity is not at a stage where it is in a position to formulate and implement the policies on specified principles (Yes/No) The entity does not have the financial or/human and technical resources available for the task (Yes/No) It is planned to be done in the next financial year (Yes/No) Any other reason (please specify)
Page 144 of 230 SECTION C: PRINCIPLE WISE PERFORMANCE DISCLOSURE This section is aimed at helping entities demonstrate their performance in integrating the Principles and Core Elements with key processes and decisions. The information sought is categorized as “Essential” and “Leadership”. While the essential indicators are expected to be disclosed by every entity that is mandated to file this report, the leadership indicators may be voluntarily disclosed by entities which aspire to progress to a higher level in their quest to be socially, environmentally and ethically responsible. PRINCIPLE 1 Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is Ethical, Transparent and Accountable. Essential Indicators
Page 145 of 230 Non-Monetary NGRBC Principle Name of the regulatory/ enforcement agencies/ judicial institutions Brief of the Case Has an appeal been preferred? (Yes/No) Imprisonment Punishment 3. Of the instances disclosed in Question 2 above, details of the Appeal/ Revision preferred in cases where monetary or non-monetary action has been appealed. Case Details Name of the regulatory/ enforcement agencies/ judicial institutions 4. Does the entity have an anti-corruption or anti-bribery policy? If yes, provide details in brief and if available, provide a web-link to the policy. 5. Number of Directors/KMPs/employees/workers against whom disciplinary action was taken by any law enforcement agency for the charges of bribery/ corruption: FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY _____ (Previous Financial Year) Directors KMPs Employees Workers 6. Details of complaints with regard to conflict of interest: FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY _____ (Previous Financial Year) Number Remarks Number Remarks Number of complaints received in relation to issues of Conflict of Interest of the Directors Number of complaints received in relation to issues of Conflict of Interest of the KMPs 7. Provide details of any corrective action taken or underway on issues related to fines / penalties / action taken by regulators/ law enforcement agencies/ judicial institutions, on cases of corruption and conflicts of interest.
Page 146 of 230 Leadership Indicators
Page 147 of 230 PRINCIPLE 2 Businesses should provide goods and services in a manner that is sustainable and safe Essential Indicators
Page 148 of 230 3. Percentage of recycled or reused input material to total material (by value) used in production (for manufacturing industry) or providing services (for service industry). Indicate input material Recycled or re-used input material to total material FY _____ Current Financial Year FY _____ Previous Financial Year 4. Of the products and packaging reclaimed at end of life of products, amount (in metric tonnes) reused, recycled, and safely disposed, as per the following format: FY _____ Current Financial Year FY _____ Previous Financial Year Re-Used Recycled Safely Disposed Re-Used Recycled Safely Disposed Plastics (including packaging) E-waste Hazardous waste Other waste 5. Reclaimed products and their packaging materials (as percentage of products sold) for each product category. Indicate product category Reclaimed products and their packaging materials as % of total products sold in respective category
Page 149 of 230 PRINCIPLE 3 Businesses should respect and promote the well-being of all employees, including those in their value chains Essential Indicators
Page 150 of 230 3. Accessibility of workplaces Are the premises / offices of the entity accessible to differently abled employees and workers, as per the requirements of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016? If not, whether any steps are being taken by the entity in this regard. 4. Does the entity have an equal opportunity policy as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016? If so, provide a web-link to the policy. 5. Return to work and Retention rates of permanent employees and workers that took parental leave. Permanent employees Permanent workers Gender Return to work rate Retention rate Return to work rate Retention rate Male Female Total 6. Is there a mechanism available to receive and redress grievances for the following categories of employees and worker? If yes, give details of the mechanism in brief. Yes/No (If Yes, then give details of the mechanism in brief) Permanent Workers Other than Permanent Workers Permanent Employees Other than Permanent Employees 7. Membership of employees and worker in association(s) or Unions recognised by the listed entity: Category FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY _____ (Previous Financial Year) Total employees / workers in respective category (A) No. of employees / workers in respective category, who are part of association(s) or Union (B) % (B / A) Total employees / workers in respective category (C) No. of employees / workers in respective category, who are part of association(s) or Union (D) % (D / C) Total Permanent Employees
Page 151 of 230 8. Details of training given to employees and workers: Category FY _____ Current Financial Year FY _____ Previous Financial Year Total (A) On Health and safety measures On Skill upgradation Total (D) On Health and safety measures On Skill upgradation No. (B) % (B / A) No. (C) % (C / A) No. (E) % (E / D) No. (F) % (F / D) Employees Male Female Total Workers Male Female Total 9. Details of performance and career development reviews of employees and worker: Category FY _____ Current Financial Year FY _____ Previous Financial Year Total (A) No. (B) % (B / A) Total (C) No. (D) % (D / C) Employees Male Female Total Workers Male Female Total 10. Health and safety management system: a. Whether an occupational health and safety management system has been implemented by the entity? (Yes/ No). If yes, the coverage such system? b. What are the processes used to identify work-related hazards and assess risks on a routine and non-routine basis by the entity? c. Whether you have processes for workers to report the work related hazards and to remove themselves from such risks. (Y/N) d. Do the employees/ worker of the entity have access to non-occupational medical and healthcare services? (Yes/ No) 11. Details of safety related incidents, in the following format: Safety Incident/Number Category FY _____ Current Financial Year FY _____ Previous Financial Year Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) (per one million-person hours worked) Employees Workers Total recordable work-related injuries Employees Workers No. of fatalities Employees Workers
Page 152 of 230 High consequence work-related injury or ill-health (excluding fatalities) Employees Workers 12. Describe the measures taken by the entity to ensure a safe and healthy work place. 13. Number of Complaints on the following made by employees and workers: FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY _____ (Previous Financial Year) Filed during the year Pending resolution at the end of year Remarks Filed during the year Pending resolution at the end of year Remarks Working Conditions Health & Safety 14. Assessments for the year: % of your plants and offices that were assessed (by entity or statutory authorities or third parties) Health and safety practices Working Conditions 15. Provide details of any corrective action taken or underway to address safety-related incidents (if any) and on significant risks / concerns arising from assessments of health & safety practices and working conditions. Leadership Indicators
Page 153 of 230 4. Does the entity provide transition assistance programs to facilitate continued employability and the management of career endings resulting from retirement or termination of employment? (Yes/ No) 5. Details on assessment of value chain partners: % of value chain partners (by value of business done with such partners) that were assessed Health and safety practices Working Conditions 6. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway to address significant risks / concerns arising from assessments of health and safety practices and working conditions of value chain partners.
Page 154 of 230 PRINCIPLE 4: Businesses should respect the interests of and be responsive to all its stakeholders Essential Indicators
Page 155 of 230 PRINCIPLE 5 Businesses should respect and promote human rights Essential Indicators
Page 156 of 230 Key Managerial Personnel Employees other than BoD and KMP Workers 4. Do you have a focal point (Individual/ Committee) responsible for addressing human rights impacts or issues caused or contributed to by the business? (Yes/No) 5. Describe the internal mechanisms in place to redress grievances related to human rights issues. 6. Number of Complaints on the following made by employees and workers: FY _____ Current Financial Year FY _____ Previous Financial Year Filed during the year Pending resolution at the end of year Remarks Filed during the year Pending resolution at the end of year Remarks Sexual Harassment Discrimination at workplace Child Labour Forced Labour/Involuntary Labour Wages Other human rights related issues 7. Mechanisms to prevent adverse consequences to the complainant in discrimination and harassment cases. 8. Do human rights requirements form part of your business agreements and contracts? (Yes/No) 9. Assessments for the year: % of your plants and offices that were assessed (by entity or statutory authorities or third parties) Child labour Forced/involuntary labour Sexual harassment Discrimination at workplace Wages Others – please specify 10. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway to address significant risks / concerns arising from the assessments at Question 9 above. Leadership Indicators
Page 157 of 230 3. Is the premise/office of the entity accessible to differently abled visitors, as per the requirements of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016? 4. Details on assessment of value chain partners: % of value chain partners (by value of business done with such partners) that were assessed Sexual Harassment Discrimination at workplace Child Labour Forced Labour/Involuntary Labour Wages Others – please specify 5. Provide details of any corrective actions taken or underway to address significant risks / concerns arising from the assessments at Question 4 above.
Page 158 of 230 PRINCIPLE 6: Businesses should respect and make efforts to protect and restore the environment Essential Indicators
Page 159 of 230 Water intensity per rupee of turnover (Water consumed / turnover) Water intensity (optional) – the relevant metric may be selected by the entity Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. 4. Has the entity implemented a mechanism for Zero Liquid Discharge? If yes, provide details of its coverage and implementation. 5. Please provide details of air emissions (other than GHG emissions) by the entity, in the following format: Parameter Please specify unit FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY ______ (Previous Financial Year) NOx SOx Particulate matter (PM) Persistent organic pollutants (POP) Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Hazardous air pollutants (HAP) Others – please specify Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. 6. Provide details of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) & its intensity, in the following format: Parameter Unit FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY ______ (Previous Financial Year) Total Scope 1 emissions (Break-up of the GHG into CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, if available) Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent Total Scope 2 emissions (Break-up of the GHG into CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, if available) Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per rupee of turnover Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity (optional) – the relevant metric may be selected by the entity
Page 160 of 230 Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. 7. Does the entity have any project related to reducing Green House Gas emission? If Yes, then provide details. 8. Provide details related to waste management by the entity, in the following format: Parameter FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY ______ (Previous Financial Year) Total Waste generated (in metric tonnes) Plastic waste (A) E-waste (B) Bio-medical waste (C) Construction and demolition waste (D) Battery waste (E) Radioactive waste (F) Other Hazardous waste. Please specify, if any. (G) Other Non-hazardous waste generated (H). Please specify, if any. (Break-up by composition i.e. by materials relevant to the sector) Total (A+B + C + D + E + F + G + H) For each category of waste generated, total waste recovered through recycling, re-using or other recovery operations (in metric tonnes) Category of waste (i) Recycled (ii) Re-used (iii) Other recovery operations Total For each category of waste generated, total waste disposed by nature of disposal method (in metric tonnes) Category of waste (i) Incineration (ii) Landfilling (iii) Other disposal operations Total Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. 9. Briefly describe the waste management practices adopted in your establishments. Describe the strategy adopted by your company to reduce usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals in your products and processes and the practices adopted to manage such wastes. 10. If the entity has operations/offices in/around ecologically sensitive areas (such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, wetlands, biodiversity hotspots, forests, coastal regulation zones etc.) where environmental approvals / clearances are required, please specify details in the following format:
Page 161 of 230 S. No. Location of operations/offices Type of operations Whether the conditions of environmental approval / clearance are being complied with? (Y/N) If no, the reasons thereof and corrective action taken, if any. 11. Details of environmental impact assessments of projects undertaken by the entity based on applicable laws, in the current financial year: Name and brief details of project EIA Notification No. Date Whether conducted by independent external agency (Yes / No) Results communicated in public domain (Yes / No) Relevant Web link 12. Is the entity compliant with the applicable environmental law/ regulations/ guidelines in India; such as the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Environment protection act and rules thereunder (Y/N). If not, provide details of all such noncompliances, in the following format: S. No. Specify the law / regulation / guidelines which was not complied with Provide details of the noncompliance Any fines / penalties / action taken by regulatory agencies such as pollution control boards or by courts Corrective action taken, if any Leadership Indicators
Page 162 of 230 Total fuel consumption (E) Energy consumption through other sources (F) Total energy consumed from non-renewable sources (D+E+F) Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. 2. Provide the following details related to water discharged: Parameter FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY ______ (Previous Financial Year) Water discharge by destination and level of treatment (in kilolitres) (i) To Surface water
Page 163 of 230 Parameter FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY ______ (Previous Financial Year) Water withdrawal by source (in kilolitres) (i) Surface water (ii) Groundwater (iii) Third party water (iv) Seawater / desalinated water (v) Others Total volume of water withdrawal (in kilolitres) Total volume of water consumption (in kilolitres) Water intensity per rupee of turnover (Water consumed / turnover) Water intensity (optional) – the relevant metric may be selected by the entity Water discharge by destination and level of treatment (in kilolitres) (i) Into Surface water
Page 164 of 230 Parameter Unit FY _____ (Current Financial Year) FY ______ (Previous Financial Year) Total Scope 3 emissions (Break-up of the GHG into CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, if available) Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent Total Scope 3 emissions per rupee of turnover Total Scope 3 emission intensity (optional) – the relevant metric may be selected by the entity Note: Indicate if any independent assessment/ evaluation/assurance has been carried out by an external agency? (Y/N) If yes, name of the external agency. 5. With respect to the ecologically sensitive areas reported at Question 10 of Essential Indicators above, provide details of significant direct & indirect impact of the entity on biodiversity in such areas along-with prevention and remediation activities. 6. If the entity has undertaken any specific initiatives or used innovative technology or solutions to improve resource efficiency, or reduce impact due to emissions / effluent discharge / waste generated, please provide details of the same as well as outcome of such initiatives, as per the following format: Sr. No Initiative undertaken Details of the initiative (Web-link, if any, may be provided along-with summary) Outcome of the initiative 7. Does the entity have a business continuity and disaster management plan? Give details in 100 words/ web link. 8. Disclose any significant adverse impact to the environment, arising from the value chain of the entity. What mitigation or adaptation measures have been taken by the entity in this regard. 9. Percentage of value chain partners (by value of business done with such partners) that were assessed for environmental impacts.
Page 165 of 230 PRINCIPLE 7 Businesses, when engaging in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a manner that is responsible and transparent Essential Indicators
Page 166 of 230 PRINCIPLE 8 Businesses should promote inclusive growth and equitable development Essential Indicators
Page 167 of 230 (c) What percentage of total procurement (by value) does it constitute? 4. Details of the benefits derived and shared from the intellectual properties owned or acquired by your entity (in the current financial year), based on traditional knowledge: S. No. Intellectual Property based on traditional knowledge Owned/ Acquired (Yes/No) Benefit shared (Yes / No) Basis of calculating benefit share 5. Details of corrective actions taken or underway, based on any adverse order in intellectual property related disputes wherein usage of traditional knowledge is involved. Name of authority Brief of the Case Corrective action taken 6. Details of beneficiaries of CSR Projects: S. No. CSR Project No. of persons benefitted from CSR Projects % of beneficiaries from vulnerable and marginalized groups
Page 168 of 230 PRINCIPLE 9 Businesses should engage with and provide value to their consumers in a responsible manner Essential Indicators
Page 169 of 230 2. Steps taken to inform and educate consumers about safe and responsible usage of products and/or services. 3. Mechanisms in place to inform consumers of any risk of disruption/discontinuation of essential services. 4. Does the entity display product information on the product over and above what is mandated as per local laws? (Yes/No/Not Applicable) If yes, provide details in brief. Did your entity carry out any survey with regard to consumer satisfaction relating to the major products / services of the entity, significant locations of operation of the entity or the entity as a whole? (Yes/No) 5. Provide the following information relating to data breaches: a. Number of instances of data breaches along-with impact b. Percentage of data breaches involving personally identifiable information of customers
Page 170 of 230 ANNEXURE 17 GUIDANCE NOTE FOR BRSR GENERAL GUIDANCE
Page 171 of 230 II. SECTION A: GENERAL DISCLOSURES Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 14 Details of business activities The details of business activities shall be in line those given in Form MGT7 prescribed by MCA. 15 Products sold / services offered by the entity
Page 172 of 230 (iii) who is employed mainly in a managerial or administrative capacity; or (iv) who is employed in a supervisory capacity drawing wages exceeding eighteen thousand rupees per month or an amount as may be notified by the Central Government from time to time. Ref.- http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222118.pdf 4. The term “permanent employee or “permanent worker” refers to an employee or worker, employed for full-time or part-time work, for an indeterminate period. The term “other than permanent employee” or “other than permanent worker” refers to employees or workers who are employed for a fixed term that ends when a specific time period expires, or on completion of a specific task or an event such as the end of a project or return of a replaced employee. “Other than permanent” employees or workers could be employed directly by the entity or through third party contractors. 5. Differently abled employees / workers may be identified on the basis of the definition of “persons with disabilities” in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules made thereunder. 6. The entity should provide details as at the end of the reporting period; however, in case there is any significant change in number of employees / workers from the beginning to the end of the reporting period, the reasons for the same should be indicated. 19 Participation / inclusion / representation of women (including differently abled)
Page 173 of 230 Further, persons leaving the employment of the entity shall include those who leave the entity voluntarily or due to dismissal, termination, retirement or death in service. 21 Holding / subsidiary / associate companies / joint ventures
Page 174 of 230 2. Grievance Redressal Mechanism refers to a mechanism for any stakeholder individually or collectively to raise and resolve reasonable concerns affecting them without impeding access to other judicial or administrative remedies. The mechanism should be: Transparent and unbiased governance structures Accessible Based on dialogue and mediation 3. An organization’s value chain encompasses the full range of an organization’s upstream and downstream activities that convert input into output by adding value. It includes entities with which the organization has a direct or indirect business relationship and which either (a) supply products or services that contribute to the organization’s own products or services, or (b) receive products or services from the organization. 24 Overview of the entity’s material responsible business conduct and sustainability issues
Page 175 of 230 I. SECTION B: MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS DISCLOSURES Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 5, 6 Specific commitments, goals and targets set by the entity along-with performance, if any
Page 176 of 230 oversight of the Business Responsibility policy (ies) and highest authority responsible for oversight. Such authority could be a director of the board, committee of the board, senior management personnel or a committee of employees. 2. In case a committee is the highest authority, then the composition of the committee shall be disclosed, including the following: name of individuals, designation and in case of director, DIN and category (Chair / ED / NED / ID). 3. In case an individual is the highest authority, the name, designation and in case of director, DIN and category (Chair / ED / NED / ID) shall be disclosed. 4. In case, different authorities are responsible for the implementation of different policies, the same may be indicated. 9 Does the entity have a specified Committee of the Board/ Director responsible for decision making on sustainability related issues? (Yes / No)
Page 177 of 230 II. SECTION C: PRINCIPLE WISE PERFORMANCE DISCLOSURE PRINCIPLE 1 Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is Ethical, Transparent and Accountable. Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 2 Details of fines / penalties /punishment/ award/ compounding fees/ settlement amount Under this field, the entity shall make disclosures on the basis of materiality as specified in Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Obligations) Regulations, 2015 and as disclosed on the entity’s website. 4 Details of anti-corruption or antibribery policy The disclosure on the anti-corruption or antibribery policy may include the following: Risk assessment procedures and internal controls Mechanism to deal with complaints on bribery / corruption Coverage of trainings on anti-corruption issues Leadership Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 2 Processes to avoid/ manage conflict of interests involving members of the Board/ KMPs
Page 178 of 230 PRINCIPLE 2 Businesses should provide goods and services in a manner that is sustainable and safe Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 2. Sustainable sourcing
Page 179 of 230 In the case of services, it refers to all activities and processes from the design to delivery. 2. Life cycle assessment is an analytical procedure that involves assessment of the potential environment or social impacts of a product or service, throughout its life cycle. 3. Boundary of LCA refers to the scope for which the assessment was conducted. For example, in the case of products, the boundary of LCA could be the following: Cradle-to-grave is the full Life Cycle Assessment from resource extraction ('cradle') to use phase and disposal phase ('grave'). Cradle-to-cradle is a specific kind of cradle-to-grave assessment, where the end-of-life disposal step for the product is a recycling process. Cradle-to-gate is an assessment of a partial product life cycle from resource extraction (cradle) to the factory gate (i.e., before it is transported to the consumer). 4. Recycled or reused input material as percentage of total input material For each category of input material, the percentage of re-used and recycled input material may be calculated as ((total recycled + re-used input material used)*100) divided by (total input material used to manufacture the entity’s products or to provide services). The entity may use the total weight or the total volume of materials, for calculating this field. 6. Reclaimed products and their packaging materials (as percentage of products sold) for each product category. The entity shall calculate the percentage of reclaimed products and their packaging materials for each product category using the following formula: Percentage of reclaimed products and their packaging materials = (Products and their packaging materials reclaimed within the reporting period) / (Products sold within the reporting period)
Page 180 of 230 PRINCIPLE 3 Businesses should respect and promote the well-being of all employees, including those in their value chains Essential Indicators Q.N o. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 1 Measures for well-being of employees and workers In case the entity desires to disclose any benefits other than those specified in this field, additional columns may be added for such disclosures. 3 Accessibility of workplaces Accessibility refers to physical accessibility such as wheelchair ramps, braille signage and accessible restrooms, and digital accessibility, where information and communication technology is accessible to all and/or compatible with assistive technology devices. 5 Return to work and Retention rates of permanent employees / workers that took parental leave
Page 181 of 230 refer to a source or situation with the potential to cause injury or ill health. 11 Details of safety related incidents
Page 182 of 230 PRINCIPLE 4: Businesses should respect the interests of and be responsive to all its stakeholders Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 1 Process for identification of key stakeholders Under this field, the entity shall disclose the basis for determining stakeholders and determining the groups with whom to engage or not to engage. 2 Key stakeholder groups 1. The listed entity shall specify the channels of through which stakeholders can access relevant information and if applicable, whether such information is available in regional / local languages. 2. Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups refers to group of individuals who are unable to realize their rights or enjoy opportunities due to adverse physical, mental, social, economic, cultural, political, geographic or health circumstances. These groups in India can be identified on the basis, inter alia, of the following: Gender and transgender (women, girls et al.) Age (children, elderly et al.) Descent/identity/ethnicity (caste, religion, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, et al.) Occupation (displaced, landless small / marginal farmers, migrant workers, et al.) Persons with disability Political or religious beliefs (Reference: National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct, available at the following link: https://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/NationalGuildelin e_15032019.pdf) Leadership Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 2 Using stakeholder consultation to support the identification and management of environmental, and social topics. The entity can indicate if stakeholder engagement is used to support the identification and management of environmental, and social topics. If so, the entity can disclose the key concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement and how the organization has responded to this concern, including through changes or modifications in its policies or in its activities. For each concern, the entity should mention the stakeholder group that raised the concern. 3 Details of instances of engagement with and actions taken to address the concerns of vulnerable/marginalized groups. The entity can disclose the key concerns that have been raised through engagement with vulnerable/marginalized groups and how the organization has responded to this concern, including through changes or modifications in its policies or in its activities.
Page 183 of 230 PRINCIPLE 5 Businesses should respect and promote human rights Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 1 Training on human rights issues and policies Training programs on human rights issues and policies for employees and workers could include aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the applicability of the human rights policies or procedures to the work done by employees / workers. 3 Details of remuneration/ salary/ wages (including differently abled)
Page 184 of 230 i. basic pay ii. dearness allowance iii. retaining allowance, if any, but does not include a. any bonus payable under any law for the time being in force, which does not form part of the remuneration payable under the terms of employment b. the value of any house-accommodation, or of the supply of light, water, medical attendance or other amenity or of any service excluded from the computation of wages by a general or special order of the appropriate Government c. any contribution paid by the employer to any pension or provident fund, and the interest which may have accrued thereon d. any conveyance allowance or the value of any travelling concession e. any sum paid to the employed person to defray special expenses entailed on him by the nature of his employment f. house rent allowance g. remuneration payable under any award or settlement between the parties or order of a court or Tribunal h. any overtime allowances i. any commission payable to the employee j. any gratuity payable on the termination of employment k. any retrenchment compensation or other retirement benefit payable to the employee or any ex gratia payment made to him on the termination of employment Provided that, for calculating the wages under this clause, if payments made by the employer to the employee under clauses (a) to (i) exceeds one-half, or such other per cent. as may be notified by the Central Government, of the all remuneration calculated under this clause, the amount which exceeds such one-half, or the per cent. so notified, shall be deemed as remuneration and shall be accordingly added in wages under this clause Provided further that for the purpose of equal wages to all genders and for the purpose of payment of wages, the emoluments specified in clauses (d), (f), (g) and (h) shall be taken for computation of wage. Explanation: Where an employee is given in lieu of the whole or part of the wages payable to him, any remuneration in kind by his employer, the value of such remuneration in kind which does not exceed fifteen per cent. of the total wages payable to him,
Page 185 of 230 shall be deemed to form part of the wages of such employee Refhttps://labour.gov.in/sites/default/files/THE%20CO DE%20ON%20WAGES%2C%202019%20No.%20 29%20of%202019.pdf 6 Disclosure of complaints made by employees and workers on sexual harassment, discrimination at workplace, Child Labour, Forced Labour/Involuntary Labour, Wages or other human rights related issues
Page 186 of 230 PRINCIPLE 6 Businesses should respect and make efforts to protect and restore the environment Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance
Page 187 of 230 Ground water – refers to water that is being held in, and that can be recovered from, an underground formation Third party water – refers to municipal water and other private suppliers of water Sea-water / desalinated water – refers to water in a sea or ocean Other sources - Entities may specify the other sources, in case the same are significant. 2. The entity shall report the total water consumption. Total water consumption is a measure of water used by an organization, that it is no longer available for use by the ecosystem or local community, such as water that has been withdrawn and incorporated into products or has evaporated or is polluted to the point of being unusable by other users, and is therefore not released back to surface water, groundwater, seawater, or a third party. It also includes water that has been stored during the reporting period for use or discharge in a subsequent reporting period. If the entity cannot directly measure its water consumption, it may calculate this using the following formula: Total water consumption = Total water withdrawal – total water discharge. 3. Water intensity per rupee of turnover shall be calculated as the total water consumed divided by the total turnover in rupees. 4. Apart from turnover, entities may on a voluntary basis, provide water intensity ratio, based on other metrics, such as: • units of product; • production volume (such as metric tons, litres, or MWh); • size (such as m2 floor space); • number of full-time employees 5. Entities should also disclose any contextual information necessary to understand how the data has been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used. 4. Zero Liquid Discharge policy A zero liquid discharge system involves using advanced wastewater treatment technologies to recycle, recover and then reuse the treated waste-water; towards ensuring that there is not discharge of the waste-water to the environment. 5. Disclosure of air emissions Entities should disclose any contextual information necessary to understand how the data has been compiled, such as any standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used.
Page 188 of 230 6. Details of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and GHG intensity
Page 189 of 230 2. For each respective category of waste generated (plastic, e-waste, bio-medical waste, construction and demolition waste, battery waste, radio-active waste, other hazardous and other non-hazardous waste), the entity shall report the waste that is recovered through recycling, preparing for reuse or through other recovery operations. Guidance on these terms is given below: Waste may be recovered through any operation wherein products, components of products, or materials that have become waste are prepared to fulfill a purpose in place of new products, components, or materials that would otherwise have been used for that purpose. Preparation for re-use and recycling are examples of recovery operations. Preparation for re-use means checking, cleaning, or repairing operations, by which products or components of products that have become waste are prepared to be put to use for the same purpose for which they were conceived. Recycling refers to reprocessing of products or components of products that have become waste, to make new materials. 3. For each respective category of waste generated (plastic, e-waste, bio-medical waste, construction and demolition waste, battery waste, radio-active waste, other hazardous and other non-hazardous waste), the entity shall disclose the waste that is disposed with the break-up of the disposal method, as follows: Waste that is incinerated – incinerations refers to controlled burning of waste at high temperatures Waste that is sent to a landfill - landfilling refers to depositing of waste in sanitary landfills, and excludes uncontrolled waste disposal such as open burning and dumping Other disposal operations: Entities may specify the other disposal operations used, in case the same are significant. 4. Entities should disclose any contextual information necessary to understand the data, such as any standards, methodologies, assumptions and/or calculation tools used. 9. Description of waste management practices
Page 190 of 230 determine whether the third party manages the waste in line with contractual or legislative obligations. 11 Details of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) This disclosure shall be made, if the entity has undertaken EIA in compliance with applicable environmental laws. Leadership Indicators
Page 191 of 230 3. Details of water withdrawn, consumed and discharged in areas of water stress
Page 192 of 230 5. Impact on bio-diversity 1. Under this field, for the ecologically sensitive areas reported by the entity at Question 10 of Essential indicators under Principle 6, the entity can report any impact of its operations that could adversely affect the integrity of such an area, either directly or indirectly, by substantially changing its ecological features, structures, and functions across its whole area, and over the long term, so that habitat, its population levels, and the particular species that make the habitat important cannot be sustained.
Page 193 of 230 PRINCIPLE 7 Businesses, when engaging in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a manner that is responsible and transparent Leadership Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 1 Details of public policy positions advocated by the entity
Page 194 of 230 PRINCIPLE 8 Businesses should promote inclusive growth and equitable development Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 1 Details of Social Impact Assessments (SIA) This disclosure shall be made, if the entity has undertaken SIA in compliance with laws such as the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. 3 Describe the mechanisms to receive grievances of the local community Local communities are defined as persons or groups of persons living and/or working in any areas that are economically, socially or environmentally impacted (positively or negatively) by an organization’s operations. The local community can range from persons living adjacent to an organization's operations, to those living at a distance who are still likely to be impacted by these operations. 4 Percentage of inputs directly sourced from MSMEs / small producers
Page 195 of 230 based on traditional knowledge shared case may be whether benefit arising out of such IPRs are shared on the lines of Access to Biological Resources and Associated Knowledge and Benefits Sharing Regulations, 2014. Intellectual Properties Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: such as inventions, literary, musical and artistic works, and symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce, for which the IP owners are granted certain exclusive rights under the corresponding national IP laws. Common types of IP include patents (inventions), copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, software, geographic indications and trade secrets, etc. Traditional Knowledge refers to any indigenous, technical, ecological, scientific, medical or cultural knowledge which is not necessarily documented but is in use by or generally known to communities. Typical examples include antiseptic properties of neem, turmeric, etc. Briefly outline the basis for calculating the benefits shared by the company with the “owners” of such traditional knowledge. 6 Details of beneficiaries of CSR Projects For each CSR Project undertaken by the company, enter: (a) total number of beneficiaries, (b) percentage of such beneficiaries belonging to vulnerable and marginalised groups
Page 196 of 230 PRINCIPLE 9 Businesses should engage with and provide value to their consumers in a responsible manner Essential Indicators Q. No. Field Name Instruction/Guidance 4 Details of instances of product recalls on account of safety issues A product recall is the process of retrieving defective and/or potentially unsafe goods from consumers. In this regard, mention the number of instances and reasons for voluntary or forced recall of products of the entity. Leadership Indicators 1 Channels / platforms where information on goods and services of the business can be accessed. Describe the Channels / platforms where information on goods and services of the business can be accessed. For Example, websites of the company, Mobile Apps, Help Desks, Call Centres, etc. Also, provide the link of the document containing such information if available in the public domain.
Page 197 of 230 ANNEXURE 18 DETAILS TO BE PROVIDED WHILE DISCLOSING EVENTS GIVEN IN PART A OF SCHEDULE III OF THE LODR REGULATIONS A. Details which a listed entity needs to disclose for the events that are deemed to be material as specified in Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the LODR Regulations
Page 198 of 230 1.3. De-merger: a) brief details of the division(s) to be demerged; b) turnover of the demerged division and as percentage to the total turnover of the listed entity in the immediately preceding financial year / based on financials of the last financial year; c) rationale for demerger; d) brief details of change in shareholding pattern (if any)of all entities; e) in case of cash consideration – amount or otherwise share exchange ratio; f) whether listing would be sought for the resulting entity. 1.4. Sale or disposal of unit(s) or division(s) or subsidiary of the listed entity: a) the amount and percentage of the turnover or revenue or income and net worth contributed by such unit or division of the listed entity during the last financial year; b) date on which the agreement for sale has been entered into; c) the expected date of completion of sale/disposal; d) consideration received from such sale/disposal; e) brief details of buyers and whether any of the buyers belong to the promoter/ promoter group/group companies. If yes, details thereof; f) whether the transaction would fall within related party transactions? If yes, whether the same is done at “arms length”; g) additionally, in case of a slump sale, indicative disclosures provided for amalgamation/merger, shall be disclosed by the listed entity with respect to such slump sale. For the purpose of this sub-clause, "slump sale" shall mean the transfer of one or more undertakings, as a result of the sale for a lump sum consideration, without values being assigned to the individual assets and liabilities in such sales. 1.5. Other Restructuring: a) details and reasons for restructuring; b) quantitative and/ or qualitative effect of restructuring; c) details of benefit, if any, to the promoter/promoter group/group companies from such proposed restructuring; d) brief details of change in shareholding pattern (if any) of all entities. 2. Issuance or forfeiture of securities, split or consolidation of shares, buyback of securities, any restriction on transferability of securities or alteration in terms or structure of existing securities including forfeiture, reissue of forfeited securities, alteration of calls, redemption of securities etc. 2.1. Issuance of securities:
a) type of securities proposed to be issued (viz. equity shares, convertibles etc.);
Page 199 of 230 b) type of issuance (further public offering, rights issue, depository receipts (ADR/GDR), qualified institutions placement, preferential allotment etc.); c) total number of securities proposed to be issued or the total amount for which the securities will be issued (approximately); d) in case of preferential issue the listed entity shall disclose the following additional details to the stock exchange(s): i. names of the investors; ii. post allotment of securities - outcome of the subscription, issue price / allotted price (in case of convertibles), number of investors; iii. in case of convertibles - intimation on conversion of securities or on lapse of the tenure of the instrument; e) in case of bonus issue the listed entity shall disclose the following additional details to the stock exchange(s): i. whether bonus is out of free reserves created out of profits or share premium account; ii. bonus ratio; iii. details of share capital - pre and post bonus issue; iv. free reserves and/ or share premium required for implementing the bonus issue; v. free reserves and/ or share premium available for capitalization and the date as on which such balance is available; vi. whether the aforesaid figures are audited; vii. estimated date by which such bonus shares would be credited/dispatched; f) in case of issuance of depository receipts (ADR/GDR) or FCCB the listed entity shall disclose following additional details to the stock exchange(s): i. name of the stock exchange(s) where ADR/GDR/FCCBs are listed (opening – closing status) / proposed to be listed; ii. proposed no. of equity shares underlying the ADR/GDR or on conversion of FCCBs; iii. proposed date of allotment, tenure, date of maturity and coupon offered, if any of FCCB’s; iv. issue price of ADR/GDR/FCCBs (in terms of USD and in INR after considering conversion rate); v. change in terms of FCCBs, if any; vi. details of defaults, if any, by the listed entity in payment of coupon on FCCBs & subsequent updates in relation to the default, including the details of the corrective measures undertaken (if any); g) in case of issuance of debt securities or other non convertible securities the listed entity shall disclose following additional details to the stock exchange(s): i. size of the issue; ii. whether proposed to be listed? If yes, name of the stock exchange(s); iii. tenure of the instrument - date of allotment and date of maturity; iv. coupon/interest offered, schedule of payment of coupon/interest and principal; v. charge/security, if any, created over the assets; vi. special right/interest/privileges attached to the instrument and changes thereof; vii. delay in payment of interest / principal amount for a period of more than three months from the due date or default in payment of interest / principal;
Page 200 of 230 viii. details of any letter or comments regarding payment/non-payment of interest, principal on due dates, or any other matter concerning the security and /or the assets along with its comments thereon, if any; ix. details of redemption of preference shares indicating the manner of redemption (whether out of profits or out of fresh issue) and debentures; h) any cancellation or termination of proposal for issuance of securities including reasons thereof. 2.2. Split/consolidation of shares: a) split/consolidation ratio; b) rationale behind the split/consolidation; c) pre and post share capital – authorized, paid-up and subscribed; d) expected time of completion; e) class of shares which are consolidated or subdivided; f) number of shares of each class pre and post split or consolidation; g) number of shareholders who did not get any shares in consolidation and their preconsolidation shareholding. 2.3. Buy back of securities: a) number of securities proposed for buyback; b) number of securities proposed for buyback as a percentage of existing paid up capital; c) buyback price; d) actual securities in number and percentage of existing paid up capital bought back; e) pre & post shareholding pattern. 2.4. Any restriction on transferability of securities: a) authority issuing attachment or prohibitory orders; b) brief details and reasons for attachment or prohibitory orders; c) name of registered holders against whom restriction on transferability has been placed; d) total number of securities so affected; e) distinctive numbers of such securities if applicable; f) period for which order would be applicable (if stated). 2.5. Any action, which will result in alteration of the terms or structure of any existing securities, including, but not limited to: a) forfeiture of shares; b) reissue of forfeited shares or securities, or the issue of shares or securities held in reserve for future issue or the creation in any form or manner of new shares or securities or any other rights, privileges or benefits to subscribe to; c) proposal to issue any class of securities; d) alterations of capital, including calls; e) change in the terms regarding redemption/cancellation/retirement in whole or in part of any securities issued by the listed entity.
Page 201 of 230 3. Revision in Rating(s) The listed entity shall notify the stock exchange(s), the details of any new rating or revision in rating assigned from a credit rating agency to any debt instrument of the listed entity or to any fixed deposit programme or to any scheme or proposal of the listed entity involving mobilization of funds whether in India or abroad. In case of a downward revision in ratings, the listed entity shall also intimate the reasons provided by the rating agency for such downward revision. 4. Outcome of meetings of the board of directors: The listed entity shall intimate to the Exchange(s), within 30 minutes of the closure of the meeting, held to consider or decide the following: 4.1. dividends and/or cash bonuses recommended or declared or the decision to pass any dividend and the date on which dividend shall be paid/dispatched; 4.2. any cancellation of dividend with reasons thereof; 4.3. the decision on buyback of securities; 4.4. the decision with respect to fund raising proposed to be undertaken; 4.5. increase in capital by issue of bonus shares through capitalization including the date on which such bonus shares would be credited/dispatched; 4.6. reissue of forfeited shares or securities, or the issue of shares or securities held in reserve for future issue or the creation in any form or manner of new shares or securities or any other rights, privileges or benefits to subscribe to; 4.7. short particulars of any other alterations of capital, including calls; 4.8. financial results; 4.9. decision on voluntary delisting by the listed entity from stock exchange(s); The intimation of outcome of meeting of the board of directors shall also contain the time of commencement and conclusion of the meeting. 5. Agreements (viz. shareholder agreement(s), joint venture agreement(s), family settlement agreement(s) (to the extent that it impacts management and control of the listed entity), agreement(s)/treaty(ies)/contract(s) with media companies) which are binding and not in normal course of business, revision(s) or amendment(s) and termination(s) thereof: 5.1. name(s) of parties with whom the agreement is entered; 5.2. purpose of entering into the agreement; 5.3. shareholding, if any, in the entity with whom the agreement is executed; 5.4. significant terms of the agreement (in brief) special rights like right to appoint directors, first right to share subscription in case of issuance of shares, right to restrict any change in capital structure etc.; 5.5. whether, the said parties are related to promoter/promoter group/ group companies in any manner. If yes, nature of relationship; 5.6. whether the transaction would fall within related party transactions? If yes, whether the same is done at “arms length”; 5.7. in case of issuance of shares to the parties, details of issue price, class of shares issued;
Page 202 of 230 5.8. any other disclosures related to such agreements, viz., details of nominee on the board of directors of the listed entity, potential conflict of interest arising out of such agreements, etc; 5.9. in case of termination or amendment of agreement, listed entity shall disclose additional details to the stock exchange(s): a) name of parties to the agreement; b) nature of the agreement; c) date of execution of the agreement; d) details of amendment and impact thereof or reasons of termination and impact thereof. 6. Fraud/ Defaults by promoter or key managerial personnel or by the listed entity or arrest of key managerial personnel or promoter: 6.1. At the time of unearthing of fraud or occurrence of the default / arrest: a) nature of fraud/default/arrest; b) estimated impact on the listed entity; c) time of occurrence; d) person(s) involved; e) estimated amount involved (if any); f) whether such fraud/default/arrest has been reported to appropriate authorities. 6.2. Subsequently intimate the stock exchange(s) further details regarding the fraud/default/arrest including: a) actual amount involved in the fraud /default (if any); b) actual impact of such fraud /default on the listed entity and its financials; and c) corrective measures taken by the listed entity on account of such fraud/default. 7. Change in directors, key managerial personnel (Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary etc.), Auditor and Compliance Officer: 7.1. reason for change viz. appointment, resignation, removal, death or otherwise; 7.2. date of appointment/cessation (as applicable) & term of appointment; 7.3. brief profile (in case of appointment); 7.4. disclosure of relationships between directors (in case of appointment of a director). 8. Appointment or discontinuation of share transfer agent: 8.1. reason for appointment or discontinuation; 8.2. date on which above would become effective. 9. Corporate debt restructuring (“CDR”): 9.1. whether CDR is voluntary and reasons for opting or referred by lenders/creditors; 9.2. details of the loan to be subjected to restructuring under CDR; 9.3. brief details of the CDR proposal (if any); 9.4. the following updates to be provided at the time of the execution and at various stages of the implementation of the CDR scheme;
Page 203 of 230 a) upon execution of any agreement in relation to the CDR proposal, disclose details such as date of execution, parties to the agreement and principal terms; b) details of final CDR package as approved by RBI and the lenders; c) lenders involved; d) brief summary of the CDR scheme including details of the securities, interest payment, repayment schedule, negative and other restrictive covenants. 10. One time settlement (OTS) with a Bank: 10.1. reasons for opting for OTS; 10.2. brief summary of the OTS. 11. Reference to BIFR and winding-up petition filed by any party / creditors: 11.1. reasons for such a reference/petition; 11.2. impact of such reference/petition on listed entity. 12. Issuance of notices, call letters, resolutions and circulars sent to shareholders, debenture holders or creditors or any class of them or advertised in the media by the listed entity and the following: 12.1. date of notice/call letters/resolutions etc.; 12.2. brief details viz. agenda (if any) proposed to be taken up, resolution to be passed, manner of approval proposed etc. 13. Proceedings of annual and extraordinary general meetings of the listed entity and the following details in brief: 13.1. date of the meeting; 13.2. brief details of items deliberated and results thereof; 13.3. manner of approval proposed for certain items (e-voting etc.). 14. Amendments to memorandum and articles of association of listed entity, in brief. 15. Schedule of analyst or institutional investor meet and presentations on financial results made by the listed entity to analysts or institutional investors. B. Details which a listed entity need to disclose for events on which the listed entity may apply materiality in terms of Para B of Part A of Schedule III of LODR Regulations of LODR Regulations
Page 204 of 230 2. Change in the general character or nature of business brought about by: 2.1. Arrangements for strategic, technical, manufacturing, or marketing tie-up: a) Agreement / joint venture (JV) with companies: i. name of the entity(ies) with whom agreement/ JV is signed; ii. area of agreement/JV; iii. domestic/international; iv. share exchange ratio / JV ratio; v. scope of business operation of agreement / JV; vi. details of consideration paid / received in agreement / JV; vii. significant terms and conditions of agreement / JV in brief; viii. whether the acquisition would fall within related party transactions and whether the promoter/ promoter group/ group companies have any interest in the entity being acquired? If yes, nature of interest and details thereof and whether the same is done at “arms length”; ix. size of the entity(ies); x. rationale and benefit expected. b) In the event that any such arrangement is called off for any reason, the same shall be disclosed along with the reasons for calling off the proposal. 2.2. Adoption of new line(s) of business: a) industry or area to which the new line of business belongs to; b) expected benefits; c) estimated amount to be invested. 2.3. Closure of operations of any unit/division - (entirety or piecemeal): a) date of such binding agreement, if any, entered for sale of such unit/division, if any; b) amount & percentage of turnover or revenue or income and net worth of the listed entity contributed by such unit or division during the last financial year; c) date of closure or estimated time of closure; d) reasons for closure. 3. Capacity addition or product launch 3.1. Capacity addition: a) existing capacity; b) existing capacity utilization; c) proposed capacity addition; d) period within which the proposed capacity is to be added; e) investment required; f) mode of financing; g) rationale.
Page 205 of 230 3.2. Product launch: a) name of the product; b) date of launch; c) category of the product; d) whether caters to domestic/ international market; e) name of the countries in which the product is launched (in case of international). 4. Awarding, bagging/ receiving, amendment or termination of awarded/bagged orders/contracts, not in the normal course of business: 4.1. Awarding of order(s)/contract(s): Only important terms and conditions which may be as under needs to be disclosed: a) name of the entity to which order(s)/contract(s) is awarded; b) whether order(s) / contract(s) is awarded to domestic/ international entity c) significant terms and conditions of order(s)/contract(s) awarded, in brief; d) time period, if any, associated with the order(s)/contract(s); e) broad commercial consideration or size of the order(s)/contract(s); f) whether the promoter/ promoter group/group companies have any interest in that entity to whom the order(s)/contract(s) is awarded? If Yes, nature of interest and details thereof; g) whether the same would fall within related party transactions? If yes, whether the same is done at “arms length”. 4.2. Bagging/Receiving of orders/contracts: Only important terms and conditions which may be as under needs to be disclosed: a) name of the entity awarding the order(s)/contract(s); b) significant terms and conditions of order(s)/contract(s) awarded in brief; c) whether order(s) / contract(s) have been awarded by domestic/ international entity; d) nature of order(s) / contract(s); e) whether domestic or international; f) time period by which the order(s)/contract(s) is to be executed; g) broad consideration or size of the order(s)/contract(s); h) whether the promoter/ promoter group / group companies have any interest in the entity that awarded the order(s)/contract(s)? If yes, nature of interest and details thereof; i) whether the order(s)/contract(s) would fall within related party transactions? If yes, whether the same is done at “arms length”. 4.3. Amendment or termination of orders/contracts: a) name of parties to the order(s)/contract(s); b) nature of the order(s)/contract(s); c) date of execution of the order(s)/contract(s) d) details of amendment or reasons for terminations and impact thereof (to the extent possible);
Page 206 of 230 5. Agreements (viz. loan agreement(s) (as a borrower) or any other agreement(s) which are binding and not in normal course of business, revision(s) or amendment(s) and termination(s) thereof: Only important terms and conditions which may be as under needs to be disclosed: a) name(s) of parties with whom the agreement is entered; b) purpose of entering into the agreement; c) size of agreement; d) shareholding, if any, in the entity with whom the agreement is executed; e) significant terms of the agreement (in brief) special rights like right to appoint directors, first right to share subscription in case of issuance of shares, right to restrict any change in capital structure etc.; f) whether, the said parties are related to promoter/promoter group/ group companies in any manner. If yes, nature of relationship; g) whether the transaction would fall within related party transactions? If yes, whether the same is done at “arms length”; h) in case of issuance of shares to the parties, details of issue price, class of shares issued; i) in case of loan agreements, details of lender, nature of the loan, total amount of loan granted, total amount outstanding, date of execution of the loan agreement/sanction letter, details of the security provided to the lenders for such loan; j) any other disclosures related to such agreements, viz., details of nominee on the board of directors of the listed entity, potential conflict of interest arising out of such agreements, etc; k) in case of termination or amendment of agreement, listed entity shall disclose additional details to the stock exchange(s): i. name of parties to the agreement ; ii. nature of the agreement; iii. date of execution of the agreement; iv. details of amendment and impact thereof or reasons of termination and impact thereof. 6. Disruption of operations of any one or more units or division of the listed entity due to natural calamity (earthquake, flood, fire etc.), force majeure or events such as strikes, lockouts etc.: 6.1. At the time of occurrence: a) expected quantum of loss/damage caused; b) whether loss/damage covered by insurance or not including amount; c) estimated impact on the production/operations in case of strikes/lock outs; d) factory/unit where the strike/lock out takes place including reasons for such strike. 6.2. Regularly, till complete normalcy is restored: a) insurance amount claimed and realized by the listed entity for the loss/damage; b) the actual amount of damage caused due to the natural calamity or other force majeure events; c) details of steps taken to restore normalcy and the impact of the natural calamity/other force majeure events on production or service, financials of the entity.
Page 207 of 230 7. Effect(s) arising out of change in the regulatory framework applicable to the listed entity. 8. Litigation(s) / dispute(s) / regulatory action(s) with impact: The listed entity shall notify the stock exchange(s) upon it or its key management personnel or its promoter or ultimate person in control becoming party to any litigation, assessment, adjudication, arbitration or dispute in conciliation proceedings or upon institution of any litigation, assessment, adjudication, arbitration or dispute including any ad-interim or interim orders passed against or in favour of the listed entity, the outcome of which can reasonably be expected to have an impact. 8.1. At the time of becoming the party: a) brief details of litigation viz. name(s) of the opposing party, court/ tribunal/agency where litigation is filed, brief details of dispute/litigation; b) expected financial implications, if any, due to compensation, penalty etc; c) quantum of claims, if any; 8.2. Regularly till the litigation is concluded or dispute is resolved: a) the details of any change in the status and / or any development in relation to such proceedings; b) in the case of litigation against key management personnel or its promoter or ultimate person in control, regularly provide details of any change in the status and / or any development in relation to such proceedings; c) in the event of settlement of the proceedings, details of such settlement including - terms of the settlement, compensation/penalty paid (if any) and impact of such settlement on the financial position of the listed entity. 9. Frauds/ defaults by directors (other than key managerial personnel) or employees of the listed entity: 9.1. At the time of unearthing of fraud or occurrence of the default/arrest: a) nature of fraud/default/arrest; b) estimated impact on the listed entity; c) time of occurrence; d) person(s) involved; e) estimated amount involved (if any); f) whether such fraud has been reported to appropriate authorities. 9.2. Subsequently intimate the stock exchange(s) further details regarding the fraud/default including: a) actual amount involved in the fraud /default (if any); b) actual impact of such fraud /default on the listed entity and its financials; c) corrective measures taken by the listed entity on account of such fraud/default. 10. Options to purchase securities (including any Share Based Employee Benefit (SBEB) Scheme) at the time of instituting the scheme and vesting or exercise of options: a) brief details of options granted;
Page 208 of 230 b) whether the scheme is in terms of SEBI (SBEB) Regulations, 2021 (if applicable); c) total number of shares covered by these options; d) pricing formula; e) options vested; f) time within which option may be exercised; g) options exercised; h) money realized by exercise of options; i) the total number of shares arising as a result of exercise of option; j) options lapsed; k) variation of terms of options; l) brief details of significant terms; m) subsequent changes or cancellation or exercise of such options; n) diluted earnings per share pursuant to issue of equity shares on exercise of options. 11. Giving of guarantees or indemnity or becoming a surety for any third party: a) name of party for which such guarantees or indemnity or surety was given; b) whether the promoter/ promoter group/ group companies have any interest in this transaction? If yes, nature of interest and details thereof and whether the same is done at “arms length”; c) brief details of such guarantee or indemnity or becoming a surety viz. brief details of agreement entered (if any) including significant terms and conditions, including amount of guarantee; d) impact of such guarantees or indemnity or surety on listed entity. 12. Granting, withdrawal, surrender, cancellation or suspension of key licenses or regulatory approvals: a) name of the regulatory or licensing authority; b) brief details of the approval/license obtained/ withdrawn/ surrendered; c) impact/relevance of such approval/license to the listed entity; d) withdrawal/cancellation or suspension of licence/approval by the regulatory or licensing authority, with reasons for such action, estimated impact (monetary or otherwise) on the listed entity and penalty, if any; e) period for which such approval/license is/was valid; f) Subsequently, the listed entity shall inform the stock exchange(s), the actual impact (monetary or otherwise) along with corrective actions taken by the listed entity pursuant to the withdrawal, cancellation or suspension of the key license/ approval.
Page 209 of 230 ANNEXURE 19 GUIDANCE ON WHEN AN EVENT / INFORMATION CAN BE SAID TO HAVE OCCURRED FOR DISCLOSURES UNDER REGULATION 30 OF THE LODR REGULATIONS
Page 210 of 230 ANNEXURE 20 FORMAT FOR DISCLOSURE OF DIVERGENCE IN ASSET CLASSIFICATION AND PROVISIONING FOR NPAS Sr. No. Particulars Amount (in ₹ Crore)
Adjusted (notional) Net Profit after Tax (PAT) for the year ended March 31, 20XX after considering the divergence in provisioning
Page 211 of 230 ANNEXURE 21 FORMAT FOR INFORMATION TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE STATUTORY AUDITOR UPON RESIGNATION
Page 212 of 230 ANNEXURE 22 FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF VOTING RESULTS Date of the AGM/EGM Total number of shareholders on record date No. of shareholders present in the meeting either in person or through proxy: Promoters and Promoter Group: Public: No. of Shareholders attended the meeting through Video Conferencing Promoters and Promoter Group: Public: Agenda- wise disclosure (to be disclosed separately for each agenda item) Resolution required: (Ordinary/ Special) Whether promoter/ promoter group are interested in the agenda/resolution?
Page 213 of 230 Category Mode of Voting No. of shares held (1) No. of votes polled (2) % of votes Polled on outstanding shares (3)=[(2)/(1)]* 100 No. of Votes – in favour (4) No. of Votes – against (5) % of Votes in favour on votes polled (6)=[(4)/(2)]*100 % of Votes against on votes polled (7)=[(5)/(2)]*100 Promoter and Promoter Group E-Voting Poll Postal Ballot (if applicable) Total PublicInstitutions E-Voting Poll Postal Ballot (if applicable) Total PublicNon Institutions E-Voting Poll Postal Ballot (if applicable) Total Total
Page 214 of 230 ANNEXURE 23 GUIDANCE NOTE ON BOARD EVALUATION A. Background of Board Evaluation in India
The Companies Act, 2013 and the LODR Regulations provide for several mandatory provisions for Board Evaluation on who is to be evaluated, who is to evaluate such persons, disclosure requirements, etc. The main provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and the LODR Regulations on Board Evaluation as applicable to listed entities is summarized as under:
Page 215 of 230 B. Subject of Evaluation As required under the LODR Regulations and Companies Act, the evaluation of the Board involves multiple levels:
Page 216 of 230 iii. Mix of qualifications: Whether Board as a whole has directors with a proper mix of qualifications to conduct its affairs effectively. iv. Diversity in Board under various parameters: Gender/background/ competence/experience, etc. – Whether there is sufficient diversity in the Board on the aforesaid parameters. v. Appointment to the Board: Whether the process of appointment to the board of directors is clear and transparent and includes provisions to consider diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective and gender in the board of directors. b. Meetings of the Board: i. Regularity of meetings: Whether meetings are being held on a regular basis ii. Frequency:
Page 217 of 230 5. Whether all members actively participate in the discussions 6. Whether overall, the Board functions constructively as a team vi. Recording of minutes:
Page 218 of 230 5. Whether the Board evaluates and analyses the compliance certificate from the auditors / practicing company secretaries regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance. iv. Evaluation of Risks:
Page 219 of 230 of directors and also a member of a committee of board of directors and any criticism by such directors is taken constructively. d. Board and management: i. Evaluation of performance of the management and feedback:
Page 220 of 230 B. Committees of the Board a. Mandate and composition: Whether the mandate, composition and working procedures of committees of the board of directors is clearly defined and disclosed. b. Effectiveness of the Committee: Whether the Committee has fulfilled its functions as assigned by the Board and laws as may be applicable (For different Committees, different functions may be laid out as sub-criteria for evaluation) c. Structure of the Committee and meetings: i. Whether the Committees have been structure properly and regular meetings are being held ii. In terms of discussions, agenda, etc. of the meetings, similar criteria may be laid down as specified above for the entire Board d. Independence of the Committee from the Board: Whether adequate independence of the Committee is ensured from the Board e. Contribution to decisions of the Board: Whether the Committee’s recommendations contribute effectively to decisions of the Board. C. Individual Directors and Chairperson (including Chairperson, CEO, Independent Directors, Non-independent directors, etc.) General a. Qualifications: Details of professional qualifications of the member b. Experience: Details of prior experience of the member, especially the experience relevant to the entity c. Knowledge and Competency: i. How the person fares across different competencies as identified for effective functioning of the entity and the Board(The entity may list various competencies and mark all directors against every such competency) ii. Whether the person has sufficient understanding and knowledge of the entity and the sector in which it operates d. Fulfillment of functions: Whether the person understands and fulfills the functions to him/her as assigned by the Board and the law (E.g. Law imposes certain obligations on independent directors) e. Ability to function as a team: Whether the person is able to function as an effective team- member f. Initiative: Whether the person actively takes initiative with respect to various areas g. Availability and attendance: Whether the person is available for meetings of the Board and attends the meeting regularly and timely, without delay. h. Commitment: Whether the person is adequately committed to the Board and the entity i. Contribution: Whether the person contributed effectively to the entity and in the
Page 221 of 230 Board meetings j. Integrity: Whether the person demonstrates highest level of integrity (including conflict of interest disclosures, maintenance of confidentiality, etc.) Additional criteria for Independent director: a. Independence: Whether person is independent from the entity and the other directors and there if no conflict of interest b. Independent views and judgement: Whether the person exercises his/ her own judgement and voices opinion freely Additional criteria for Chairperson: a. Effectiveness of leadership and ability to steer the meetings: Whether the Chairperson displays efficient leadership, is open-minded, decisive, courteous, displays professionalism, able to coordinate the discussion, etc. and is overall able to steer the meeting effectively b. Impartiality: Whether the Chairperson is impartial in conducting discussions, seeking views and dealing with dissent, etc. c. Commitment: Whether the Chairperson is sufficiently committed to the Board and its meetings. d. Ability to keep shareholders’ interests in mind: Whether the Chairperson is able to keep shareholders’ interest in mind during discussions and decisions. Different criteria may be assigned different weights depending on the organisation’s requirements, circumstances, outcome of previous assessments, stage of Board’s maturity, etc. Instead of the questionnaire in a simple yes/no format, it is desirable that it provides scope for grading, additional comments, suggestions, etc. 3. Method of evaluation: As a global best practice, the method of evaluation is generally in 2 ways: a. Internal assessment b. Assessment by external experts Internal assessment: Internal assessment of the Board is crucial. Who should evaluate whom is provided in the Companies Act and SEBI LODR as specified above. The internal assessment may be done by following methods: a. A detailed Questionnaire to be circulated to individual directors, Committees, Board, etc. b. Oral assessments provided by the person on interviews If deemed fit, the questionnaire may enable written answers to be submitted on a confidential basis. If due to various reasons, members are not willing to provide written inputs, the Chairperson or any other person may take initiative and obtain views of such members on a confidential basis.
Page 222 of 230 Assessment by external experts: Use of external experts imparts an independence to the evaluation process and therefore is used by many entities globally. However, care must be taken to ensure that the external assessor is not a related party or conflicted due to closeness of the Board to ensure impartiality. Such external assessment may be done based on questionnaires/interviews or a combination of the two and done on a regular basis. Such external assessment complements the internal assessment and adds an objective aspect to the evaluation process. Effective use of Information Technology through use of board evaluation software, applications, etc. can also play a facilitating role. D. Feedback Providing feedback to the individual directors, the Board and the Committees is crucial for success of Board Evaluation. On collation of all the responses, the feedback may be provided in one or more of the following ways: a. Orally given by Chairman/ external assessor or any other suitable person to i. Each Member separately ii. To the entire Board iii. To the Committees b. A written assessment to every member, Board and Committee The active role of the Chairperson is desirable in providing feedback to the members. If members are not comfortable to open individual assessments, provision for confidentiality may be made where possible. For effectiveness of the evaluation, it is essential that the feedback be given honestly and without bias. E. Action Plan Based on the analysis of the responses, the Board may prepare an action plan on: • Areas of improvement including training, skill building, etc. as may be required for Board members • List of actions required detailing: o Nature of actions o Timeline o Person responsible for implementation o Resources required, etc. • Review of the actions within a specific time period The action plan may be prepared by the Board in a comprehensive manner. Suggestions under the external assessment, individual member feedback, etc. may be taken into account while drafting the action plan.
Page 223 of 230 F. Disclosure requirements The LODR Regulations and Companies Act requires disclosure of manner of formal annual evaluation of the Board, its committees and individual directors and of performance evaluation criteria for independent directors to the shareholders on an annual basis. In addition, for more transparency, many entities worldwide voluntarily provide additional disclosures including the results of the Board evaluation, action taken on the basis of the evaluation, current status, etc. to various stakeholders. G. Frequency of Board Evaluation As per SEBI LODR and Companies Act, the Board Evaluation is required to be done once a year. The entity, if it so desires, may also conduct such evaluation more frequently. Since Board evaluation is a continuous process, it is felt that feedback provided to the members during meetings and otherwise, whether oral or written, is more effective for continuous improvement and ideally complements the annual evaluation process. Many entities globally also complement the internal assessment with external assessment at regular intervals to impart objectivity to the process. H. Responsibility The responsibility of Board evaluation lies on different persons depending on the subject of evaluation as per Companies Act and SEBI LODR. However, it is found that on a global basis, generally the primary role of steering the whole process of Board evaluation and of ensuring its effectiveness in improving the Board efficiency lies on the Chairperson. Therefore, to achieve maximum benefit of the process, the role and function of Chairperson in Board Evaluation needs to be laid out clearly in advance. I. Review Board evaluation is not a static process and requires periodical review for improvement. The responsibility of such review of the evaluation process lies with the Board of Directors in accordance with SEBI LODR. Such review may involve the following: a. Whether objectives and criteria for evaluation are adequate or needs to be changed/ updated b. Whether the process/method of evaluation is appropriate for individual members, Committees and the Board c. Whether the actions based on the Board evaluation is being followed up on a timely basis d. Whether the Board evaluation has enhanced effectiveness of the Board e. Whether the review of the process is being done on a regular basis f. Whether feedback of the members to improve the process is being taken into account Such review may be done based on feedback from management, Board members, Chairperson, external assessors, various stakeholders, etc.
Page 224 of 230 ANNEXURE 24 FORMAT FOR DISCLOSURE OF COMMODITY RISKS BY LISTED ENTITIES
Page 225 of 230 APPENDIX LIST OF CIRCULARS RESCINDED THROUGH SEBI MASTER CIRCULAR DATED JULY 11, 2023 Sl. No . Circular Number Subject Date
Page 226 of 230 Sl. No . Circular Number Subject Date 14. CIR/CFD/DIL/115/201 6 Disclosures in case of listed insurance companies October 24, 2016 15. SEBI/HO/CFD/CIR/P/ 2016/116 Freezing of Promoter and Promoter group Demat accounts for Non-compliance with certain provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 October 26, 2016 16. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2017/004 Guidance Note on Board Evaluation January 05, 2017 17. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2017/10 Integrated Reporting by Listed Entities February 6, 2017 18. CIR/CFD/CMD/80/201 7 Disclosure of divergence in the asset classification and provisioning by banks July 18, 2017 19. CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017 /115 Non – compliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements October 10, 2017 20. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2017/128 Disclosure of holding of specified securities and Holding of specified securities in dematerialized form December 19, 2017 21. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/43/2018 Manner of achieving Minimum Public Shareholding February 22, 2018 22. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2018/77 Non-compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Standard Operating Procedure for suspension and revocation of trading of specified securities May 3, 2018 23. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2018/79 Circular for implementation of certain recommendations of the Committee on Corporate Governance under the Chairmanship of Shri Uday Kotak May 10, 2018 24. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2018/141 Disclosures regarding commodity risks by listed entities November 15, 2018 25. CIR/CFD/CMD1/142/2018 Disclosure of reasons for delay in submission of financial results by listed entities November 19, 2018 26. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2018/00000001 49 Disclosure of significant beneficial ownership in the shareholding pattern December 7, 2018 27. CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/20 19 Format for annual secretarial audit report and annual secretarial compliance report for listed entities and their material subsidiaries February 08, 2019 28. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2019/36 Modification of circular dated December 7, 2018 on ‘Disclosure of significant beneficial ownership in the shareholding pattern’ March 12, 2019
Page 227 of 230 Sl. No . Circular Number Subject Date 29. CIR/CFD/CMD1/44/20 19 Procedure and formats for limited review / audit report of the listed entity and those entities whose accounts are to be consolidated with the listed entity March 29, 2019 30. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2019/78 Modification of circular dated September 24, 2015 on ‘Format for compliance report on Corporate Governance to be submitted to Stock Exchange (s) by Listed Entities’ July 16, 2019 31. CIR/CFD/CMD1/79/20 19 Modification of circular dated July 18, 2017 on ‘Disclosure of divergence in the asset classification and provisioning by banks’ July 17, 2019 32. CIR/CFD/CMD1/ 80 /2019 Procedure and formats for limited review / audit report of the listed entity and those entities whose accounts are to be consolidated with the listed entity July 19, 2019 33. CIR/CFD/CMD1/114/2 019 Resignation of statutory auditors from listed entities and their material subsidiaries October 18, 2019 34. CIR/CFD/CMD1/120/2 019 Disclosure of divergence in the asset classification and provisioning by banks October 31, 2019 35. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2019/140 Disclosures by listed entities of defaults on payment of interest/ repayment of principal amount on loans from banks / financial institutions and unlisted debt securities November 21, 2019 36. CIR/CFD/CMD1/162/2 019 Format on Statement of Deviation or Variation for proceeds of public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) etc December 24, 2019 37. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2020/12 Non-compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Standard Operating Procedure for suspension and revocation of trading of specified securities January 22, 2020 38. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/38 Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic March 19, 2020 39. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/48 Further relaxations from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR) and the SEBI circular dated January 22, 2020 relating to Standard Operating Procedure due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic March 26, 2020
Page 228 of 230 Sl. No . Circular Number Subject Date 40. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/63 Additional relaxations / clarifications in relation to compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’) due to the COVID –19 pandemic April 17, 2020 41. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/71 Relaxation in relation to Regulation 44(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’) on holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) by top 100 listed entities by market capitalization, due to the COVID –19 pandemic April 23, 2020 42. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/79 Additional relaxation in relation to compliance with certain provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 –Covid-19 pandemic May 12, 2020 43. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/81 Relaxation from the applicability of SEBI Circular dated October 10, 2017 on noncompliance with the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements May 14, 2020 44. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/84 Advisory on disclosure of material impact of COVID-19 pandemic on listed entities under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 May 20, 2020 45. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/106 Further extension of time for submission of financial results for the quarter/half year/financial year ending 31stMarch 2020 due to the continuing impact of the CoVID-19 pandemic June 24, 2020 46. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/109 Further extension of time for submission of Annual Secretarial Compliance Report by listed entities due to the continuing impact of the CoVID19 pandemic June 25, 2020 47. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/110 Relaxation of time gap between two board/ Audit Committee meetings of listed entities owing to the CoVID-19 pandemic June 26, 2020 48. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/140 Extension of time for submission of financial results for the quarter/half year/ financial year ended 30th June 2020 July 29, 2020 49. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/144 Clarification on applicability of regulation 40(1) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to open offers, buybacks and delisting of securities of listed entities July 31, 2020
Page 229 of 230 Sl. No . Circular Number Subject Date 50. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/145 Use of digital signature certifications for authentication / certification of filings / submissions made to Stock Exchanges July 31, 2020 51. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/119 Grievance resolution between listed entities and proxy advisors August 4, 2020 52. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2020/159 Grievance Resolution between listed entities and proxy advisers’ –Extension of timeline for implementation August 27, 2020 53. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/C IR/P/2020/242 e-Voting Facility Provided by Listed Entities December 9, 2020 54. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/ CIR/P/2021/11 Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 due to the CoVID -19 pandemic January 15, 2021 55. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ P/CIR/2021/556 Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 due to the CoVID-19 pandemic April 29, 2021 56. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/P/CIR/2021/562 Business responsibility and sustainability reporting by listed entities May 10, 2021 57. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/P/CIR/2021/567 Format of compliance report on Corporate Governance by Listed Entities May 31, 2021 58. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ P/CIR/2021/602 Holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) by top 100 listed entities by market capitalization July 23, 2021 59. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/ CIR/P/2021/616 Disclosure of shareholding pattern of promoter(s) and promoter group entities August 13, 2021 60. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2021/662 Disclosure obligations of listed entities in relation to Related Party Transaction November 22, 2021 61. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2022/40 Clarification on applicability of Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 in relation to Related Party Transactions March 30, 2022 62. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2022/47 Clarification on applicability of Regulation 23(4) read with Regulation 23(3)(e) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 in relation to Related Party Transactions April 8, 2022
Page 230 of 230 Sl. No . Circular Number Subject Date 63. SEBI/HO/CFD/SSEP/ CIR/P/2022/48 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for dispute resolution available under the stock exchange arbitration mechanism for disputes between a listed company and its shareholder(s)/investor(s) April 8, 2022 64. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/ CIR/P/2022/62 Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 May 13, 2022 65. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD1/P/CIR/2022/92 Disclosure of holding of specified securities and Holding of specified securities in dematerialized form June 30, 2022 66. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/P/CIR/2023/4 Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 January 5, 2023 67. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/P /CIR/2023/18 Manner of achieving minimum public shareholding February 3, 2023