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Infosys Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jan 13, 2021
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TO ALL STOCK EXCHANGES
BSE LIMITED NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
January 13, 2021
Dear Sir, Madam,
Sub: Outcome of Board meeting
This has reference to our letter dated December 15, 2020, regarding the captioned subject. The Board, at their meeting held on January 12-13, 2021 transacted the following items of business:
Financial Results
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Took on record the audited consolidated financial results of the Company and its subsidiaries as per Indian Accounting Standards (INDAS) for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2020;
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Took on record the audited standalone financial results of the Company as per INDAS for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2020;
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Took on record the audited financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as per INDAS and IFRS for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2020.
Other matters
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Approved a definitive agreement to purchase assets and onboard employees of Carter Digital, one of Australia’s leading and award-winning experience design agencies. A press release in this regard is enclosed.
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Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the following stock incentive grants -
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a. Grant of annual Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) having a value of ₹3.25 crore to Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, in accordance with the terms of his appointment as approved by the shareholders. The RSUs are issued under 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan ("the 2015 Plan"). The grant date for these RSUs is February 1, 2021. The RSUs would vest over a period of three years and the exercise price of RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares. Value of each RSU will be the closing trading price of the share on National Stock Exchange as of the grant date.
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b. Grant of annual Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) having a value of ₹1.75 crore to one KMP, in accordance with the terms of his appointment. The RSUs are issued under the 2015 Plan. The grant date for these RSUs is February 1, 2021. The RSUs would vest over a period of four years and the exercise price of RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares. Value of each RSU will be the closing trading price of the share on National Stock Exchange as of the grant date.
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c. Grant of 99,750 RSUs to eligible employees under the 2015 Plan. The grant date for these RSUs is February 1, 2021. The RSUs would vest over a period of two to four years and the exercise price of RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares.
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Approved the allotment of 1,699 equity shares under the 2015 Plan to eligible employees of the Company pursuant to the exercise of Restricted Stock Units. Consequently, on January 13, 2021, the Issued and Subscribed Share Capital of the Company stands increased to ₹ 21,29,79,47,660/divided into 4,25,95,89,532 Equity Shares of ₹5/- each.
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Took note that, on October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys had authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The Company entered into a BTA to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of ₹171 crore and ₹66 crore respectively on securing the requisite regulatory approvals. The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary and therefore was accounted for at carrying values and did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statement. Subsequently, the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity.
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Approved amendments to the ‘Infosys code on fair disclosures and investor relations’ effective January 13, 2021.
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Took on record the retirement of Dr. Punita Kumar – Sinha, Independent Director (DIN 05229262) effective January 13, 2021 (close of business hours) upon completion of her tenure. Her term of appointment was from January 14, 2016 till January 13, 2021. Consequent to her retirement, the composition of the Board and its Committees has been revised and will continue to be in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws.
We are enclosing herewith the financial results, the Infosys code on fair disclosures and investor relations and press release for your information and records. These will also be made available on the Company’s website www.infosys.com.
Yours sincerely, For Infosys Limited
Digitally signed by MANIKANTHA MANIKANTHA AGS AGS Date: 2021.01.13 16:04:15 +05'30'
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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$7.13bn 31.3% YoY 6.6% YoY 25.4% Large deal signings Digital CC growth CC growth Operating margin
16.5% YoY Increase in EPS (` terms)
Revenue Growth- Q3 21
| Reported | CC | |
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| QoQ growth(%) | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| YoYgrowth(%) | 8.4 | 6.6 |
Revenues by Offering
| Quarter ended($ mn) | Quarter ended($ mn) | Quarter ended($ mn) | YoY Growth(%) | YoY Growth(%) | |
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| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Reported | CC | |
| Digital | 1,761 | 1,568 | 1,318 | 33.6 | 31.3 |
| Core | 1,755 | 1,744 | 1,925 | (8.8) | (10.3) |
| Total | 3,516 | 3,312 | 3,243 | 8.4 | 6.6 |
| Digital Revenues as % of Total Revenues | 50.1 | 47.3 | 40.6 |
Revenues by Business Segments
| Revenues by Business Segments | |||||
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| (in %) | |||||
| Quarter ended | YoY Growth | ||||
| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Reported | CC | |
| Financial services | 33.1 | 32.0 | 31.5 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Retail | 14.7 | 14.9 | 15.3 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Communication | 12.4 | 12.6 | 13.0 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| Energy,Utilities,Resources & Services | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.8 | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| Manufacturing | 9.3 | 9.1 | 10.3 | (1.9) | (4.1) |
| Hi-Tech | 8.2 | 9.1 | 7.6 | 17.6 | 17.4 |
| Life Sciences | 7.1 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 13.2 | 11.0 |
| Others | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8.4 | 6.6 |
Revenues by Client Geography
| Revenues by Client Geography | |||||
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| Quarter ended | YoY Growth | ||||
| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Reported | CC | |
| North America | 61.6 | 60.7 | 61.3 | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Europe | 24.0 | 24.3 | 24.4 | 6.8 | 1.3 |
| Rest of the world | 11.8 | 12.0 | 11.5 | 10.7 | 6.1 |
| India | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8.4 | 6.6 |
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Client Data
| Quarter ended | Quarter ended | ||
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| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Number of Clients | |||
| Active | 1,562 | 1,487 | 1,384 |
| Added duringtheperiod(gross) | 139 | 96 | 84 |
| Number of million dollar clients* | |||
| 1 Million dollar + | 761 | 745 | 705 |
| 10 Million dollar + | 246 | 242 | 232 |
| 50 Million dollar + | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| 100 Million dollar + | 29 | 30 | 28 |
| Client contribution to revenues | |||
| Top5 clients | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Top10 clients | 18.5% | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Top25 clients | 34.6% | 34.2% | 34.2% |
| Repeat business | 95.1% | 98.0% | 97.2% |
| Days Sales Outstanding* | 73 | 69 | 73 |
*Based on LTM (Last twelve months) Revenues
Effort and Utilization - Consolidated IT Services
| Effort and Utilization - Consolidated IT Services | |||
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| (in %) Dec 31, 2019 27.7 72.3 80.4 84.4 |
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| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
| Effort | |||
| Onsite | 25.2 | 26.1 | |
| Offshore | 74.8 | 73.9 | |
| Utilization | |||
| Includingtrainees | 82.3 | 80.6 | |
| Excludingtrainees | 86.3 | 83.6 |
Employee Metrics
| Employee Metrics | |||
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| (Nos.) | |||
| Quarter ended | |||
| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Total employees | 2,49,312 | 2,40,208 | 2,43,454 |
| S/Wprofessionals | 2,34,829 | 2,26,067 | 2,29,658 |
| Sales & Support | 14,483 | 14,141 | 13,796 |
| VoluntaryAttrition %(Annualized - IT Services) | 10.0% | 7.8% | 15.8% |
| % of Women Employees | 38.3% | 37.9% | 37.8% |
| Revenueper Employee - Consolidated(In US $ K) | 54.3 | 53.5 | 54.4 |
Cash Flow
| Cash Flow | |||
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| In US$million | |||
| Quarter ended | |||
| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Free cash flow(1) | 772 | 674 | 671 |
| Consolidated cash and investments(2) | 4,538 | 4,555 | 3,423 |
| In`crore | |||
| Quarter ended | |||
| Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Free cash flow(1) | 5,683 | 4,989 | 4,759 |
| Consolidated cash and investments(2) | 33,157 | 33,601 | 24,434 |
(1) Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditure as per the consolidated statement of cash flows prepared under IFRS (Non-IFRS measure)
(2) Consolidated cash and investments comprise of cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current investments excluding investments in unquoted equity and preference shares and others (Non-IFRS measure)
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Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income for three months ended,
| (Extracted from IFRS Financial Statement) | In US $ million, except per equity share data | In US $ million, except per equity share data | In US $ million, except per equity share data | ||
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| Particulars | Dec 31, 2020 |
Dec 31, 2019 |
Growth % Q3 21 over Q3 20 |
Sep 30, 2020 |
Growth % Q3 21 over Q2 21 |
| Revenues | 3,516 | 3,243 | 8.4 | 3,312 | 6.2 |
| Cost of sales | 2,275 | 2,159 | 5.4 | 2,125 | 7.1 |
| Gross Profit | 1,241 | 1,084 | 14.5 | 1,187 | 4.5 |
| OperatingExpenses: | |||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 156 | 169 | (7.7) | 153 | 2.0 |
| Administrative expenses | 192 | 204 | (5.9) | 194 | (1.0) |
| Total Operating Expenses | 348 | 373 | (6.7) | 347 | 0.3 |
| Operating Profit | 893 | 711 | 25.6 | 840 | 6.4 |
| Operating Margin % | 25.4 | 21.9 | 3.5 | 25.4 | 0.1 |
| Other Income,net(1) | 77 | 110 | (30.0) | 70 | 10.0 |
| Profit before income taxes | 970 | 821 | 18.1 | 910 | 6.6 |
| Income tax expense | 263 | 194 | 35.6 | 255 | 3.1 |
| Net Profit(before minority interest) | 707 | 627 | 12.7 | 655 | 7.9 |
| Net Profit(after minority interest) | 705 | 626 | 12.6 | 653 | 7.9 |
| Basic EPS ($) | 0.17 | 0.15 | 12.5 | 0.15 | 7.9 |
| Diluted EPS($) | 0.17 | 0.15 | 12.4 | 0.15 | 7.8 |
| Dividend Per Share ($) | - | - |
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0.16 | - |
Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income for nine months ended,
| (Extracted from IFRS Financial Statement) | In US $ million, except per equity share data | In US $ million, except per equity share data | |
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| Particulars | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Growth % |
| Revenues | 9,948 | 9,583 | 3.8 |
| Cost of sales | 6,471 | 6,420 | 0.8 |
| Gross Profit | 3,477 | 3,163 | 9.9 |
| OperatingExpenses: | |||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 459 | 502 | (8.6) |
| Administrative expenses | 577 | 612 | (5.7) |
| Total Operating Expenses | 1,036 | 1,114 | (7.0) |
| Operating Profit | 2,441 | 2,049 | 19.1 |
| Operating Margin % | 24.5 | 21.4 | 3.1 |
| Other Income,net(1) | 203 | 294 | (31.0) |
| Profit before income taxes | 2,644 | 2,343 | 12.8 |
| Income tax expense | 718 | 597 | 20.3 |
| Net Profit(before minority interest) | 1,926 | 1,746 | 10.3 |
| Net Profit(after minority interest) | 1,916 | 1,741 | 10.1 |
| Basic EPS($) | 0.45 | 0.41 | 10.6 |
| Diluted EPS($) | 0.45 | 0.41 | 10.6 |
| Dividend Per Share($) | 0.16 | 0.11 | 44.1 |
(1) Other income includes Finance Cost
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Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income for three months ended,
| (Extracted from IFRS Financial Statement) | In`cr | ore, except per equity share data | ore, except per equity share data | ||
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| Particulars | Dec 31, 2020 |
Dec 31, 2019 |
Growth % Q3 21 over Q3 20 |
Sep 30, 2020 |
Growth % Q3 21 over Q2 21 |
| Revenues | 25,927 | 23,092 | 12.3 | 24,570 | 5.5 |
| Cost of sales | 16,777 | 15,373 | 9.1 | 15,771 | 6.4 |
| Gross Profit | 9,150 | 7,719 | 18.5 | 8,799 | 4.0 |
| OperatingExpenses: | |||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 1,145 | 1,204 | (4.9) | 1,136 | 0.8 |
| Administrative expenses | 1,416 | 1,451 | (2.4) | 1,435 | (1.3) |
| Total Operating Expenses | 2,561 | 2,655 | (3.5) | 2,571 | (0.4) |
| Operating Profit | 6,589 | 5,064 | 30.1 | 6,228 | 5.8 |
| Operating Margin % | 25.4 | 21.9 | 3.5 | 25.3 | 0.1 |
| Other Income,net(1) | 562 | 785 | (28.4) | 522 | 7.7 |
| Profit before income taxes | 7,151 | 5,849 | 22.3 | 6,750 | 5.9 |
| Income tax expense | 1,936 | 1,383 | 40.0 | 1,892 | 2.3 |
| Net Profit(before minority interest) | 5,215 | 4,466 | 16.8 | 4,858 | 7.3 |
| Net Profit(after minority interest) | 5,197 | 4,457 | 16.6 | 4,845 | 7.3 |
| Basic EPS (`) | 12.25 | 10.51 | 16.5 | 11.42 | 7.3 |
| Diluted EPS(`) | 12.23 | 10.50 | 16.5 | 11.40 | 7.2 |
| Dividend Per Share(`) | - | - |
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12.00 | - |
Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income for nine months ended,
|(Extracted from IFRS Financial Statement)||In_crore, except per equity share data_|_In_crore, except per equity share data|
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|Particulars|Dec 31, 2020|Dec 31, 2019|Growth %|
|Revenues|74,161|67,524|9.8|
|Cost of sales|48,250|45,231|6.7|
|Gross Profit|25,911|22,293|16.2|
|OperatingExpenses:||||
|Selling and marketing expenses|3,427|3,539|(3.2)|
|Administrative expenses|4,302|4,307|(0.1)|
|Total Operating Expenses|7,729|7,846|(1.5)|
|Operating Profit|18,182|14,447|25.9|
|Operating Margin %|24.5|21.4|3.1|
|Other Income, net(1)|1,512|2,064|(26.7)|
|Profit before income taxes|19,694|16,511|19.3|
|Income tax expense|5,349|4,207|27.1|
|Net Profit(before minority interest)|14,345|12,304|16.6|
|Net Profit(after minority interest)|14,275|12,273|16.3|
|Basic EPS(**)**|**33.65**|**28.79**|**16.9**|
|**Diluted EPS(**)|33.59|28.74|16.9|
|Dividend Per Share(`)|12.00|8.00|50.0|
(1) Other income includes Finance Cost
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Chartered Accountants Indiabulls Finance Centre, 27th-32nd Floor, Tower 3, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra, India.
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Phone: +91 22 6185 4000 Fax: +91 22 6185 4001
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Financial Results of INFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as the “Group”) for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020, (the “Statement”) being submitted by the Company pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (the “Listing Regulations”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the Statement:
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(i) includes the results of the entities as given in the Annexure to this report;
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(ii) is presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations; and
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(iii) gives a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the Indian Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“Ind AS 34”) prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India of the consolidated net profit and consolidated total comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (“SAs”) specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in Auditor’s Responsibilities for audit of the consolidated financial results section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial results under the provisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ICAI’s Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Management’s Responsibilities for the Consolidated Financial Results
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This Statement, which is the responsibility of the Company’s Management and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, has been compiled from the audited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020. The Company’s Board
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of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these consolidated financial results that give a true and fair view of the consolidated net profit and consolidated other comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the Ind AS 34, 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 Listing Regulations.
The respective Boards of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for maintenance of the adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding 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 the 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 respective 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 Company, as aforesaid.
In preparing the consolidated financial results, the respective Boards of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for assessing the ability of the respective 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 their respective entities or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
The respective Boards of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for 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 scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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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.
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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 such controls.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors.
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Evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of disclosures made by the Board of Directors in terms of the requirements specified under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations.
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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 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 to cease to continue as a going concern.
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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.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the Financial Information of the entities within the Group 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.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the consolidated financial results that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the consolidated financial results may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the consolidated financial results.
We communicate with those charged with governance of the 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.
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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 DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
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Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner (Membership No.039826) UDIN:
Place: Mumbai Date: January 13, 2021
Annexure to Auditors’ Report
List of Entities:
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Infosys Technologies (China) Co. Limited
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Infosys Technologies S. de R. L. de C. V.
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Infosys Technologies (Sweden) AB.
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Infosys Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited
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Infosys Tecnologia DO Brasil LTDA. (effective October 01, 2019, merged into Infosys Consulting Ltda.)
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Infosys Nova Holdings LLC.
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EdgeVerve Systems Limited
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Infosys Austria GmbH
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Skava Systems Pvt. Ltd.
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Kallidus Inc.
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Infosys Chile SpA
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Infosys Arabia Limited
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Infosys Consulting Ltda.
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Infosys CIS LLC
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Infosys Luxembourg SARL
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Infosys Americas Inc.
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Infosys Public Services, Inc.
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Infosys Canada Public Services Inc.
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Infosys BPM Limited
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Infosys (Czech Republic) Limited s.r.o.
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Infosys Poland Sp Z.o.o
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Infosys McCamish Systems LLC
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Portland Group Pty Ltd
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Infosys BPO Americas LLC.
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Infosys Consulting Holding AG
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Infosys Management Consulting Pty Limited
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Infosys Consulting AG
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Infosys Consulting GmbH
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Infosys Consulting S.R.L, Romania
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Infosys Consulting SAS
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Infosys Consulting s.r.o.
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Infosys Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.(formerly Lodestone Management Consultants Co., Ltd)
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Infy Consulting Company Limited
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Infy Consulting B.V.
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Infosys Consulting Sp. Z.o.o (merged with Infosys Poland Sp Z.o.o effective October 21, 2020)
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Lodestone Management Consultants Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda.(liquidated effective November 19, 2020)
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Infosys Consulting S.R.L, Argentina
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Infosys Consulting (Belgium) NV
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Panaya Inc.
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Annexure to Auditors’ Report
List of Entities:
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Panaya GmbH
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Panaya Limited.
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Panaya Japan Co. Ltd (liquidated effective October 31, 2019)
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Brilliant Basics Holdings Limited
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Brilliant Basics Limited
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Brilliant Basics (MENA) DMCC (liquidated effective July 17, 2020)
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Infosys Consulting Pte Ltd.
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Infosys Middle East FZ LLC
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Fluido Oy
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Fluido Sweden AB (Extero)
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Fluido Norway A/S
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Fluido Denmark A/S
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Fluido Slovakia s.r.o
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Fluido Newco AB (merged with Fluido Sweden AB effective December 18, 2020)
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Infosys Compaz PTE. Ltd
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Infosys South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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WongDoody Holding Company Inc.
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WDW Communications, Inc.
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WongDoody, Inc
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HIPUS (Acquired on April 01, 2019)
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Stater N.V. (Acquired on May 23, 2019)
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Stater Nederland B.V. (acquired on May 23, 2019)
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Stater Duitsland B.V. (acquired on May 23, 2019) (merged with Stater N.V effective December 23, 2020)
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Stater XXL B.V. (acquired on May 23, 2019)
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HypoCasso B.V. (acquired on May 23, 2019)
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Stater Participations B.V. (acquired on May 23, 2019)
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Stater Deutschland Verwaltungs-GmbH (acquired on May 23, 2019) (merged with Stater Duitsland effective December 18, 2020)
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Stater Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG (acquired on May 23, 2019) (merged with Stater Duitsland effective December 18, 2020)
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Stater Belgium N.V./S.A. (Acquired on May 23, 2019)
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Outbox systems Inc. dba Simplus (US) (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus North America Inc. (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus ANZ Pty Ltd. (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus Australia Pty Ltd (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Sqware Peg Digital Pty Ltd (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus Philippines, Inc. (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus Europe, Ltd. (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus U.K., Ltd. (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Simplus Ireland, Ltd. (acquired on March 13, 2020)
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Infosys Limited Bulgaria EOOD (incorporated effective September 11, 2020)
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Annexure to Auditors’ Report
List of Entities:
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Infosys BPM UK Limited (incorporated effective December 09, 2020)
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Blue Acorn LLC (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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Beringer Commerce Inc (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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Mediotype LLC (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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Beringer Commerce Holdings LLC (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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SureSource LLC (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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Simply Commerce LLC (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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iCiDIGITAL LLC (acquired on October 27, 2020)
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Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc; (acquired on October 09, 2020)
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Kaleidoscope Prototyping LLC; (acquired on October 09, 2020)
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GuideVision s.r.o (acquired on October 01, 2020)
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GuideVision Deutschland GmbH (acquired on October 01, 2020)
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GuideVision Suomi Oy (acquired on October 01, 2020)
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GuideVision Magyarorszag Kft (acquired on October 01, 2020)
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GuideVision Polska SP Z.O.O (acquired on October 01, 2020)
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GuideVision UK Ltd (acquired on October 01, 2020)
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Infosys Turkey Bilgi Teknolojikeri Sirketi (incorporated effective December 30, 2020)
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Infosys Employees Welfare Trust
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Infosys Employee Benefits Trust
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Infosys Science Foundation
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Chartered Accountants Indiabulls Finance Centre, 27th-32nd Floor, Tower 3, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra, India.
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Phone: +91 22 6185 4000 Fax: +91 22 6185 4001
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying Statement of Standalone Financial Results of INFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”), for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020, (the “Statement”), being submitted by the Company pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (the “Listing Regulations”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the Statement:
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a. is presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulation; and
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b. gives a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the Indian Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (Ind AS 34) prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India of the net profit and total comprehensive income and other financial information of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the Statement in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (“SA”s) specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in 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 (“ICAI”) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the Standalone Financial Results under the provisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ICAI’s Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Management’s Responsibilities for the Standalone Financial Results
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This Statement, which is the responsibility of the Company’s Management and approved by the Board of Directors, has been compiled from the related audited interim condensed standalone financial statements for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020. The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the standalone financial results that give a true and fair view of the net profit and other comprehensive income and other financial information in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Ind AS 34, prescribed under
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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 Listing Regulations. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding 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 the 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 is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the standalone financial results, the Board of Directors is 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 is also responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Company.
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 is 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 scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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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.
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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.
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Evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of disclosures made by the Board of Directors in terms of the requirements specified under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations.
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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 Company 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 Statement 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.
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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.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the standalone financial results of the Company to express an opinion on the standalone financial results.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the standalone financial results that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the standalone financial results may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the standalone financial results.
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 DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP
Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
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Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner (Membership No.039826) UDIN:
Place: Mumbai Date: January 13, 2021
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| Particulars | Quarter ended December 31, |
Quarter ended September 30, |
Quarter ended December 31, |
Nine months ended December 31, |
Year ended March 31, |
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| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | |
| Revenue from operations | 25,927 | 24,570 | 23,092 | 74,161 | 67,524 | 90,791 |
Other income, net |
611 | 570 | 827 | 1,657 | 2,189 | 2,803 |
| Total Income | 26,538 | 25,140 | 23,919 | 75,818 | 69,713 | 93,594 |
| Expenses | ||||||
| Employee benefit expenses | 14,097 | 13,400 | 12,994 | 41,101 | 37,971 | 50,887 |
Cost of technical sub-contractors |
1,839 | 1,634 | 1,721 | 5,099 | 5,010 | 6,714 |
| Travel expenses | 126 | 151 | 617 | 393 | 2,043 | 2,710 |
Cost of software packages and others |
1,150 | 1,108 | 651 | 3,151 | 1,947 | 2,703 |
| Communication expenses | 163 | 162 | 132 | 488 | 389 | 528 |
Consultancy and professional charges |
319 | 286 | 362 | 866 | 996 | 1,326 |
| Depreciation and amortisation expenses | 826 | 855 | 737 | 2,436 | 2,144 | 2,893 |
Finance cost |
49 | 48 | 42 | 145 | 125 | 170 |
| Other expenses | 818 | 746 | 814 | 2,445 | 2,577 | 3,656 |
Total expenses |
19,387 | 18,390 | 18,070 | 56,124 | 53,202 | 71,587 |
| Profit before tax | 7,151 | 6,750 | 5,849 | 19,694 | 16,511 | 22,007 |
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| Current tax | 1,927 | 1,763 | 1,492 | 5,011 | 4,440 | 5,775 |
| Deferred tax | 9 | 129 | (109) | 338 | (233) | (407) |
| Profit for the period | 5,215 | 4,858 | 4,466 | 14,345 | 12,304 | 16,639 |
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Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset, net |
126 | 7 | (120) | 280 | (159) | (180) |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net | 116 | (5) | (36) | 110 | (31) | (33) |
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Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net |
(22) | 27 | (29) | (1) | (36) | (36) |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 211 | 21 | 151 | 396 | 141 | 378 |
Fair value changes on investments, net |
26 | (45) | (11) | 35 | 7 | 22 |
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 457 | 5 | (45) | 820 | **(78) ** | 151 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 5,672 | 4,863 | 4,421 | 15,165 | 12,226 | 16,790 |
| Profit attributable to: | ||||||
| Owners of the company | 5,197 | 4,845 | 4,457 | 14,275 | 12,273 | 16,594 |
| Non-controlling interest | 18 | 13 | 9 | 70 | 31 | 45 |
| 5,215 | 4,858 | 4,466 | 14,345 | 12,304 | 16,639 | |
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| Owners of the company | 5,647 | 4,847 | 4,406 | 15,081 | 12,187 | 16,732 |
Non-controlling interest |
25 | 16 | 15 | 84 | 39 | 58 |
| 5,672 | 4,863 | 4,421 | 15,165 | 12,226 | 16,790 | |
| Paid up share capital (par value ₹5/- each, fully paid) | 2,123 | 2,123 | 2,122 | 2,123 | 2,122 | 2,122 |
Other equity *# |
63,328 | 63,328 | 62,778 | 63,328 | 62,778 | 63,328 |
| Earnings per equity share (par value ₹5/- each)** | ||||||
| Basic (₹) | 12.25 | 11.42 | 10.51 | 33.65 | 28.79 | 38.97 |
Diluted(₹) |
12.23 | 11.40 | 10.50 | 33.59 | 28.74 | 38.91 |
* Balances for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and quarter ended September 30, 2020 represent balances as per the audited Balance Sheet for the year ended March 31, 2020 and balances for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2019 represent balances as per the audited Balance Sheet for the year ended March 31, 2019 as required by SEBI (Listing and Other Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
** EPS is not annualized for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020, quarter ended September 30, 2020 and quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2019. # Excludes non-controlling interest
1. Notes pertaining to the current quarter
a) The audited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 have been taken on record by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on January 13, 2021. The statutory auditors, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP have expressed an unmodified audit opinion. The information presented above is extracted from the audited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules thereafter.
b) Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 ( COVID-19):
The Group has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements including the recoverability of carrying amounts of financial and non financial assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Group has, at the date of approval of these condensed financial statements, used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information and economic forecasts and expects that the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Group's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
c) Retirement of Independent Director
The Board took on record the retirement of Dr. Punita Kumar – Sinha, Independent Director (DIN: 05229262) effective January 13, 2021 (close of business hours) upon completion of her tenure. Her term of appointment was from January 14, 2016 till January 13, 2021. Consequent to her retirement, the composition of the Board and its Committees have been revised and will continue to be in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws.
d) Acquisitions
GuideVision, s.r.o
On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o , a ServiceNow Elite Partner in Europe for a total consideration of upto Euro 31 million (approximately ₹266 crore), comprising cash consideration of Euro 21 million (approximately ₹180 crore), contingent consideration upto Euro 4 million (approximately ₹36 crore) and retention payouts upto Euro 6 million (approximately ₹50 crore), to the employees of GuideVision s.r.o over the next three years, subject to their continued employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. GuideVision is an enterprise service management consultancy specialized in offering strategic advisory, consulting, implementations, training and support on the ServiceNow platform. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill amounting to ₹102 crore.
Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc.
On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. a US based product design and development services focused primarily on medical devices, for a total consideration of upto $43 million (approximately ₹320 crore), comprising cash consideration of $30 million (approximately ₹224 crore), contingent consideration upto $12 million (approximately ₹91 crore) and retention payouts upto $1 million (approximately ₹5 crore), to the employees of Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc over the next three years, subject to their continued employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Infosys digital offerings at the intersection of new software technologies, consumer products and medical devices. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill amounting to ₹164 crore.
Blue Acorn iCi Group (through acquisition of Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc and Beringer Commerce Inc) :
On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Beringer Commerce Inc. and Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc., collectively known as Blue Acorn iCi, an Adobe Platinum partner in the US, and a leader in digital customer experience, commerce and analytics for a cash consideration of $121 million (approximately ₹899 crore) , adjusted for closing cash and customary closing adjustments and retention bonus upto $9 million (approximately ₹67 crore) payable to the employees of Blue Acorn iCi over the next two to three years, subject to their continued employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. Blue Acorn iCi brings to Infosys, crosstechnology capabilities through the convergence of customer experience, digital commerce, analytics, and experience driven commerce services. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill amounting to ₹490 crore.
e) Business transfer - Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited
On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The company entered into a business transfer agreement to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of ₹171 crore and ₹66 crore respectively on securing the requisite regulatory approvals. The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary and therefore was accounted for at carrying values and did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statement. Subsequently, the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity.
f) Update on employee stock grants
i. The Board, on January 13, 2021, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the annual time-based stock incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to Salil Parekh, CEO & MD having a market value of ₹3.25 crore as on the date of grant under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (2015 Plan) in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. The RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement. The RSUs will be granted w.e.f February 1, 2021 and the number of RSUs will be calculated based on the market price at the close of trading on February 1, 2021.
ii. Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board, on January 13, 2021 under the 2015 Plan, approved an annual time-based RSU having a market value of ₹1.75 crore to a KMP, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. The RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement. The RSUs will be granted w.e.f February 1, 2021 and the number of RSUs will be calculated based on the market price at the close of trading on February 1, 2021.
iii. Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board in its meeting held on January 13, 2021 approved the grant of 99,750 RSUs to eligible employees under the 2015 Plan. The grant date for these RSUs is February 1, 2021. The RSUs would vest over a period of two to four years.
- g) On the matters pertaining to the whistle blower allegations, previously disclosed by the Company on October 22, 2019, the Company has responded to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities. The Company submitted its last response on May 15, 2020.
h) The Code on Social Security, 2020 (‘Code’) relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period when the Code becomes effective.
2. Information on dividends for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020
The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹12/- (par value of ₹5/- each) per equity share on October 14, 2020 and the same was paid on November 11, 2020. The interim dividend declared in the previous year was ₹8/- per equity share.
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| Interim dividend | - | 12.00 | - |
12.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Final dividend | - | - | - | - | - | 9.50 |
3. Segment reporting (Consolidated - Audited)
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| Financial Services(1) | 8,578 | 7,871 | 7,274 | 23,905 | 21,344 | 28,625 |
| Retail(2) |
3,801 | 3,651 | 3,530 | 10,844 | 10,413 | 14,035 |
| Communication(3) | 3,215 | 3,093 | 3,002 | 9,472 | 8,966 | 11,984 |
| Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services | 3,251 | 3,027 | 2,948 | 9,306 | 8,744 | 11,736 |
| Manufacturing | 2,416 | 2,241 | 2,378 | 6,913 | 6,768 | 9,131 |
| Hi-Tech |
2,130 | 2,244 | 1,749 | 6,436 | 5,141 | 6,972 |
| Life Sciences(4) | 1,827 | 1,672 | 1,559 | 5,074 | 4,353 | 5,837 |
| All other segments(5) | 709 | 771 | 652 | 2,211 | 1,795 | 2,471 |
| Total | 25,927 | 24,570 | 23,092 | 74,161 | 67,524 | 90,791 |
| Less:Inter-segment revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net revenue from operations | 25,927 | 24,570 | 23,092 | 74,161 | 67,524 | 90,791 |
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| Financial Services(1) | 2,346 | 2,360 | 1,863 | 6,706 | 5,444 | 7,306 |
| Retail(2) |
1,384 | 1,300 | 1,084 | 3,733 | 3,154 | 4,212 |
| Communication(3) | 803 | 663 | 618 | 2,085 | 1,863 | 2,424 |
| Energy, Utilities , Resources and Services | 943 | 825 | 818 | 2,620 | 2,360 | 3,216 |
| Manufacturing | 696 | 655 | 581 | 1,856 | 1,503 | 2,059 |
| Hi-Tech |
629 | 669 | 411 | 1,896 | 1,172 | 1,604 |
| Life Sciences(4) | 568 | 565 | 417 | 1,609 | 1,087 | 1,431 |
| All other segments(5) | 46 | 46 | 15 | 113 | 27 | 64 |
| Total | 7,415 | 7,083 | 5,807 | 20,618 | 16,610 | 22,316 |
| Less:Other Unallocable expenditure | 826 | 855 | 743 | 2,436 | 2,163 | 2,942 |
| Add:Unallocable other income | 611 | 570 | 827 | 1,657 | 2,189 | 2,803 |
| Less:Finance cost | 49 | 48 | 42 | 145 | 125 | 170 |
| Profit before tax and non-controlling interests | 7,151 | 6,750 | 5,849 | 19,694 | 16,511 | 22,007 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
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(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
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(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
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Notes on segment information
Business segments
Based on the "management approach" as defined in Ind-AS 108 - Operating Segments, the Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the Group's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Accordingly, information has been presented along these business segments. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments.
Segmental capital employed
Assets and liabilities used in the Group's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments. The Management believes that it is not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.
4. Audited financial results of Infosys Limited (Standalone Information)
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| Revenue from operations | 22,043 | 21,046 | 20,064 | 63,415 | 58,860 | 79,047 |
| Profit before tax | 6,894 | 6,163 | 5,405 | 18,436 | 15,348 | 20,477 |
| Profit for the period | 5,083 | 4,497 | 4,076 | 13,588 | 11,474 | 15,543 |
The audited results of Infosys Limited for the above mentioned periods are available on our website, www.infosys.com and on the Stock Exchange website www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com. The information above has been extracted from the audited interim standalone condensed financial statements as stated.
By order of the Board for Infosys Limited PRAVIN RAO UB Digitally signed by PRAVIN RAO UB Date: 2021.01.13 15:50:21 +05'30' Bengaluru, India U.B. Pravin Rao January 13, 2021 Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director The Board has also taken on record the condensed consolidated results of Infosys Limited and its subsidiaries for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020, prepared as per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and reported in US dollars. A summary of the financial statements is as follows:
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| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | |
| Revenues | 3,516 | 3,312 | 3,243 | 9,948 | 9,583 | 12,780 |
| Cost of sales | 2,275 | 2,125 | 2,159 | 6,471 | 6,420 | 8,552 |
| Gross profit | 1,241 |
1,187 |
1,084 |
3,477 |
3,163 |
4,228 |
| Operating expenses | 348 | 347 | 373 | 1,036 | 1,114 | 1,504 |
| Operating profit | 893 | 840 | 711 | 2,441 | 2,049 | 2,724 |
| Other income, net | 83 | 76 | 116 | 222 | 312 | 395 |
Finance cost |
6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 24 |
| Profit before income taxes | 970 | 910 | 821 | 2,644 | 2,343 | 3,095 |
| Income tax expense | 263 |
255 |
194 |
718 |
597 |
757 |
| Net profit | 707 | 655 | 627 | 1,926 | 1,746 | 2,338 |
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| Basic | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.55 |
| Diluted | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.55 |
| Total assets | 13,869 | 13,363 | 12,110 | 13,869 | 12,110 | 12,260 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and current investments | 3,476 |
3,526 |
2,853 |
3,476 |
2,853 |
3,080 |
* EPS is not annualized for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020, quarter ended September 30, 2020 and quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2019.
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, financial expectations and plans for navigating the COVID-19 impact on our employees, clients and stakeholders are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding COVID-19 and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, risks related to an economic downturn or recession in India, the United States and other countries around the world, changes in political, business, and economic conditions, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry and the outcome of pending litigation and government investigation. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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| Infosys Limited CIN: L85110KA1981PLC013115 Regd. Office: Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 100, India. Website: www.infosys.com; Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 91 80 2852 0261; Fax: 91 80 2852 0362 |
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| Statement of Audited results of Infosys Limited for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 prepared in compliance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) (in ₹ crore, except per equity share data) |
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| Particulars | Quarter ended December 31, |
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| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | Audited | |
| Revenue from operations | 22,043 | 21,046 | 20,064 | 63,415 | 58,860 | 79,047 |
| Other income, net | 903 | 582 | 798 | 1,963 | 2,115 | 2,700 |
| Total income | 22,946 | 21,628 | 20,862 | 65,378 | 60,975 | 81,747 |
| Expenses | ||||||
| Employee benefit expenses | 11,371 | 11,053 | 10,783 | 33,647 | 31,768 | 42,434 |
Cost of technical sub-contractors |
2,516 | 2,125 | 2,189 | 6,736 | 6,279 | 8,447 |
| Travel expenses | 113 | 136 | 494 | 341 | 1,677 | 2,241 |
Cost of software packages and others |
479 | 548 | 427 | 1,508 | 1,199 | 1,656 |
| Communication expenses | 123 | 121 | 95 | 358 | 282 | 381 |
Consultancy and professional charges |
243 | 225 | 296 | 661 | 782 | 1,066 |
| Depreciation and amortisation expense | 589 | 608 | 544 | 1,743 | 1,596 | 2,144 |
Finance cost |
32 | 31 | 28 | 93 | 83 | 114 |
| Other expenses | 586 | 618 | 601 | 1,855 | 1,961 | 2,787 |
Total expenses |
16,052 | 15,465 | 15,457 | 46,942 | 45,627 | 61,270 |
| Profit before tax | 6,894 | 6,163 | 5,405 | 18,436 | 15,348 | 20,477 |
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| Current tax | 1,750 | 1,526 | 1,408 | 4,502 | 4,040 | 5,235 |
| Deferred tax | 61 | 140 | (79) | 346 | (166) | (301) |
| Profit for the period | 5,083 | 4,497 | 4,076 | 13,588 | 11,474 | 15,543 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||||
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability / asset, net |
130 | 6 | (124) | 292 | (159) | (184) |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net | 117 | (5) | (30) | 112 | (28) | (31) |
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||||
Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net |
(22) | 27 | (29) | (1) | (36) | (36) |
| Fair value changes on investments, net | 28 | (45) | (12) | 32 | 4 | 17 |
| Total other comprehensive income/ (loss), net of tax | 253 | **(17) ** | (195) | 435 | **(219) ** | (234) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 5,336 | 4,480 | 3,881 | 14,023 | 11,255 | 15,309 |
| Paid-up share capital (par value ₹5/- each fully paid) | 2,129 | 2,129 | 2,129 | 2,129 | 2,129 | 2,129 |
Other Equity* |
60,105 | 60,105 | 60,533 | 60,105 | 60,533 | 60,105 |
| Earnings per equity share ( par value ₹5 /- each)** | ||||||
Basic (₹) |
11.93 | 10.56 |
9.57 | 31.90 | 26.79 | 36.34 |
| Diluted (₹) | 11.93 | 10.55 |
9.57 | 31.88 | 26.77 | 36.32 |
* Balances for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and quarter ended September 30, 2020 represent balances as per the audited Balance Sheet for the year ended March 31, 2020 and balances for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2019 represent balances as per the audited Balance Sheet for the year ended March 31, 2019 as required by SEBI (Listing and Other Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
** EPS is not annualized for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020, quarter ended September 30, 2020 and quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2019.
1. Notes pertaining to the current quarter
a) The audited interim condensed standalone financial statements for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 have been taken on record by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on January 13, 2021. The statutory auditors, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP have expressed an unmodified audit opinion. The information presented above is extracted from the audited interim condensed standalone financial statements. These interim condensed standalone financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules thereafter.
b) Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 ( COVID-19):
The Company has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 in the preparation of these interim condensed standalone financial statements including the recoverability of carrying amounts of financial and non financial assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Company has, at the date of approval of these condensed financial statements, used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information and economic forecasts and expects that the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Company's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these interim condensed standalone financial statements.
c) Retirement of Independent Director
The Board took on record the retirement of Dr. Punita Kumar – Sinha, Independent Director (DIN: 05229262) effective January 13, 2021 (close of business hours) upon completion of her tenure. Her term of appointment was from January 14, 2016 till January 13, 2021. Consequent to her retirement, the composition of the Board and its Committees have been revised and will continue to be in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws.
d) Business transfer - Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited:
On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The company entered into a business transfer agreement to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of ₹171 crore and ₹66 crore respectively on securing the requisite regulatory approvals. The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary and the resultant impact of ₹176 crore on account of business transfer was recorded in "Business transfer adjustment reserve" in the standalone financial statements. Subsequently the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity.
e) Update on employee stock grants
i. The Board, on January 13, 2021, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the annual time-based stock incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to Salil Parekh, CEO & MD having a market value of ₹3.25 crore as on the date of grant under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (2015 Plan) in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. The RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement. The RSUs will be granted w.e.f February 1, 2021 and the number of RSUs will be calculated based on the market price at the close of trading on February 1, 2021.
ii. Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board, on January 13, 2021 under the 2015 Plan, approved an annual time-based RSU having a market value of ₹1.75 crore to a KMP, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. The RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement. The RSUs will be granted w.e.f February 1, 2021 and the number of RSUs will be calculated based on the market price at the close of trading on February 1, 2021.
iii. Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board in its meeting held on January 13, 2021 approved the grant of 99,750 RSUs to eligible employees under the 2015 Plan. The grant date for these RSUs is February 1, 2021. The RSUs would vest over a period of two to four years.
f) On the matters pertaining to the whistle blower allegations, previously disclosed by the Company on October 22, 2019, the Company has responded to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities. The Company submitted its last response on May 15, 2020.
g) The Code on Social Security, 2020 (‘Code’) relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period when the Code becomes effective.
2. Information on dividends for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020
The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹12/- (par value of ₹5/- each) per equity share on October 14, 2020 and the same was paid on November 11, 2020. The interim dividend declared in the previous year was ₹8/- per equity share.
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| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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| Interim dividend | - | 12.00 | - |
12.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Final dividend | - | - | - | - | - | 9.50 |
3. Segment Reporting
The Company publishes standalone financial statements along with the consolidated financial statements. In accordance with Ind AS 108, Operating Segments, the Company has disclosed the segment information in the audited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the segment information is given in the audited consolidated financial results of Infosys Limited and its subsidiaries for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, financial expectations and plans for navigating the COVID-19 impact on our employees, clients and stakeholders are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding COVID-19 and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, risks related to an economic downturn or recession in India, the United States and other countries around the world, changes in political, business, and economic conditions, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry and the outcome of pending litigation and government investigation. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
By order of the Board for Infosys Limited
Bengaluru, India January 13, 2021
Digitally signed by PRAVIN RAO UB Date: 2021.01.13 15:50:42 +05'30'
PRAVIN RAO UB
U.B. Pravin Rao
Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
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Transformational approach to client partnerships drive record large deals of $7.13bn in Q3 Breakthrough year of performance continues with 6.6% YoY CC growth in Q3 Digital crosses 50% of revenues
Bengaluru, India – January 13, 2021 : Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered its highest Q3 sequential growth of 5.3% in 8 years in constant currency. On a year on year basis, revenues grew by 6.6%, digital revenues grew by 31.3% and overall digital revenue crossed more than half of total revenues. Large deal TCV was at all time high of $7.13bn with 73% being net new. Strong and steady operating margin at 25.4%. Revenue and margin guidance band increased to 4.5%-5.0% and 24.0%-24.5% respectively on the back of continued strong performance.
“The Infosys team has delivered another quarter of excellent results. Execution of client relevant strategy focused on digital transformation continues to drive superior growth, well ahead of the industry. The scale of new client partnerships with leading global companies such as Vanguard, Daimler and Rolls-Royce demonstrate the depth of digital and cloud capabilities of Infosys. The commitment and skills of our employees to support and drive the digital journey of clients are matters of great pride for me”, said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD. “With the intense focus on client needs and the comprehensive foundation built on differentiated capabilities, I remain confident about the future.”
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Q3 revenues grew year-on-year by 8.4% in USD; grew by 6.6% in constant currency
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Digital revenues cross 50% of total revenue, year-on-year growth of 31.3% in constant currency
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Q3 operating margin at 25.4%, year-on-year increase of 350 bps
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Robust Q3 net profit at $705 million, year-on-year growth of 12.6%
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Continued strong Q3 free cash flow at $772 million, year-on-year growth of 15.1%; FCF conversion at 109.0% of net profit
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Year-to-date revenues grew by 3.5% in constant currency
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In Q3, Infosys further enhanced its digital investments in Infosys Cobalt - the cloud services, platforms and solutions portfolio launched last quarter. The company expanded the Infosys Cobalt portfolio by unveiling Infosys Modernization Suite to help enterprises modernize their legacy systems and Infosys Live Enterprise Application Management Platform to deliver cloud-powered, managed services for IT operations. Infosys Applied AI converges the power of AI, analytics and cloud to deliver new business solutions and perceptive experiences.
Infosys also reached a significant milestone in its ESG journey by becoming carbon neutral in 2020, thirty years ahead of 2050, the timeline set by the Paris Agreement. Infosys reiterated its commitment to Environment, Social and Governance causes by announcing its ESG 2030 vision and ambitions.
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1. Financial Highlights – Consolidated results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
For the quarter ended December 31, 2020
Revenues were $3,516 million, growth of 8.4% YoY and 6.2% QoQ
Operating profit was $893 million, growth of 25.6% YoY and 6.4% QoQ
Basic EPS was $0.17, growth of 12.5% YoY and 7.9% QoQ
For nine months ended December 31, 2020
Revenues were $9,948 million, growth of 3.8% YoY
Operating profit was $2,441 million, growth of 19.1% YoY
Basic EPS was $0.45, growth of 10.6% YoY
“The resilience of Infosys has been severely tested over the past several quarters and I am delighted with our response marked by strong revenue performance, large deal wins, healthy operating metrics and continued low attrition”, said Pravin Rao, COO . “This outstanding performance has been made possible by reimagining Infosys, over the last three years, as a live enterprise with fully transformed digital infrastructure – Infosys Lex for learning, InfyMe for employee engagement, Infosys Meridian for collaboration, and Infosys DevSecOps platform to empower application teams to rapidly build and deploy new features. These highly differentiated systems and processes, redesigned for a digital-first world, are built on a strong foundation of robust connectivity to customer networks and fully secured personal devices. Not only does this give us an advantage in these times of distributed working but also a distinct long-term lead into the future.”
“Navigating your next strategy coupled with razor sharp focus on our operating model and efficiencies continues to deliver superior shareholder value creation”, said Nilanjan Roy, CFO . “I am also delighted with the announcement of Infosys ESG vision 2030 simultaneously with our climate neutrality achievement, a journey we had embarked on ten years ago. As a responsible corporate citizen, Infosys is committed to its vision of shaping and sharing solutions that serve the development of businesses and communities.”
2. Client wins & Testimonials
The unstinting support extended to Infosys by clients motivates our teams to bring greater benefits of digital transformation and the best of Infosys to their business.
- Infosys formed a strategic partnership with Daimler AG , one of the world’s most successful automotive companies, to support a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. Jan Brecht, Chief Information Officer, Daimler and Mercedes-Benz , said, “Software becomes modular and IT infrastructure becomes big. Daimler will take three steps at once to transform its IT infrastructure: consolidation, scaling and modernization. We need to think infrastructure beyond the size of our company. With Infosys we found a partner to scale, to innovate and to speed up. Moreover, this is a strategic partnership for Daimler’s IT capabilities and Infosys’ automotive expertise. Infosys wants to grow with us in the automotive industry, which gives career opportunities for our employees. With this partnership, Daimler also strengthens its overall technology investment and partnership strategy.”
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Infosys was selected by El Paso Water , a municipal utility in El Paso, Texas, to transform its legacy customer information systems (CIS) with Oracle Utilities Customer to Meter (C2M). Marcela Navarrete, Vice President at EPWater, said, “This is an ambitious undertaking with multiple system upgrades simultaneously, but it’s a necessary project to help us make a leap forward to improve both efficiency and customer satisfaction.”
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Infosys partnered with Rolls-Royce , one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence technology companies, for sourcing engineering and R&D Services for Rolls-Royce’s Civil Aerospace business. Kishore Jayaraman, President, Rolls-Royce India & South Asia, said, “India has grown to become a key contributor to the Rolls-Royce global engineering ecosystem, delivering high levels of technical capability to support a broad range of complex business demands. Our vision is to continue this high capability engineering work in India, in partnership with Infosys. Infosys has been a valued partner to Rolls-Royce for many years, and we now look forward to building on this strategic partnership to secure the full range of our engineering capabilities here, while ensuring future growth potential for our engineering talent. We are committed to India and remain positive about the long-term prospects in this market.”
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Resimac , a leading non-bank lender in Australia and New Zealand, selected Infosys Finacle’s Digital Banking SaaS to achieve end-to-end digital modernization for providing enhanced customer experience across all its brands in Australia and New Zealand. Scott McWilliam, Chief Executive Officer, Resimac, said, “At Resimac, we are engineering for the future. Our ‘customer first’ digital strategy recognizes that lending in the future will look fundamentally different from today. Our partnership with Infosys Finacle will enable us to seamlessly adapt to the dynamic and complex lending landscape, while serving our customers’ financial needs in a secure manner. We are confident that Finacle’s solutions delivered on the cloud will accelerate our transformation into a digital-first lender and help deliver a range of multi-accessible, flexible and innovative financial solutions.”
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Mobile Health AG , a Switzerland-based Health Tech startup, selected Infosys to enhance the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for its electronically patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) platform, Consilium Care™. Frank Gulitz, CIO, Mobile Health AG, said, “After a rigorous selection process we selected Infosys as strategic partner for our Cloud Provider Due Diligence, the global setup of Microsoft Azure, as well as partner for the Infrastructure Operation and Platform Application Managed Service. Infosys was leading against competitors by their well-established Cloud Management Services combined with strong Security Consulting Offerings and Health Industry Insight. We are looking forward to commonly develop new markets for Consilium Care™, our award winning CE-marked platform.”
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“We embarked on our finance transformation journey in 2018 with an aspiration to save and automate one million hours of manual work. We have now achieved this goal with the help of Infosys BPM in enabling digital transformation. This is among the largest and most complex automation programs undertaken, and the collaborative efforts between the Philips and Infosys BPM teams was key for the success of the program. Infosys BPM defined and implemented the automation program, with formal design principles to standardize and automate the selected use cases. The AssistEdge RPA platform (EdgeVerve) from Infosys was leveraged to enable digital workers deployed globally with bots concurrently managing finance processes, including complex record-to-report month-end reconciliations” - Abhijit Bhattacharya, Chief Financial Officer, Member of the Executive Committee, Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology .
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Awards & Recognitions
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Ranked as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Multicloud Managed Services Providers, Q4 2020
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Rated as a leader in Everest - System Integrator (SI) Capabilities on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 NEW
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Positioned as a leader in Everest - System Integrator (SI) Capabilities on Microsoft Azure Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021
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Rated as a leader in Everest - System Integrator (SI) Capabilities on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Compendium 2021
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Positioned as a leader in NelsonHall - Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage, Orchestration & Management 2020
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Ranked as a leader in Everest - ServiceNow Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2021
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Ranked as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Salesforce Implementation Services 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Professional Services Firms for Mining Operational Process Optimisation 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Ranked as a leader in HFS Research Top 10 Healthcare Sector Service Providers
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Positioned as a leader in Everest - Next-generation Application Management Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021
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Ranked as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services, Worldwide
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Ranked as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Commerce Platform Service Providers 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Headless Digital Commerce Applications 2020-2021 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Service Life-Cycle Management Systems Integrators/Business Process Outsourcing 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Oracle Cloud Implementation Services
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Positioned as a leader in Everest - Application and Digital Services in Capital Markets PEAK Matrix 2020
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Won 1st Runner up for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in SHRM HR Excellence Awards
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Infosys Finacle was awarded ‘Best Use of IT in Corporate Banking with Bank of the West BNP Paribas’
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Infosys Finacle received the award for ‘Most Impactful Project in the use of Blockchain in Banking: Infosys Finacle and Royal Bank of Scotland’
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Infosys achieved over 1,000 Mulesoft certifications. As a strategic MuleSoft partner, Infosys is committed to helping mutual customers accomplish cloud-first outcomes in transforming legacy apps, modernizing integration on cloud, developing digital apps, and building API-led ecosystems
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About Infosys
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Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 46 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With nearly four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AIpowered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
Safe Harbor
“Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, financial expectations and plans for navigating the COVID-19 impact on our employees, clients and stakeholders are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forwardlooking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding COVID-19 and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, risks related to an economic downturn or recession in India, the United States and other countries around the world, changes in political, business, and economic conditions, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry and the outcome of pending litigation and government investigation. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.”.
Contact Investor Sandeep Mahindroo Relations +91 80 3980 1018
Media Relations Rishi Basu Chiku Somaiya +91 80 4156 3998 +1 71367 06752 [email protected] [email protected]
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Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet under IFRS as at:
(Dollars in millions)
| December 31, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,022 | 2,465 |
| Current investments | 454 | 615 |
| Trade receivables | 2,629 | 2,443 |
| Unbilled revenue | 1,050 | 941 |
| Other Current assets | 832 | 748 |
| Total current assets | 7,987 | 7,212 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets | 2,483 | 2,361 |
| Goodwill and other Intangible assets | 1,155 | 950 |
| Non-current investments | 1,094 | 547 |
| Other non-current assets | 1,150 | 1,190 |
| Total non-current assets | 5,882 | 5,048 |
| Total assets | 13,869 | 12,260 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 339 | 377 |
| Unearned revenue | 544 | 395 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 278 | 242 |
| Other current liabilities and provisions | 1,905 | 1,743 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,066 | 2,757 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Lease liabilities | 600 | 530 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 342 | 272 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 942 | 802 |
| Total liabilities | 4,008 | 3,559 |
| Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company | 9,800 | 8,646 |
| Non-controlling interests | 61 | 55 |
| Total equity | 9,861 | 8,701 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 13,869 | 12,260 |
Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income under IFRS for:
| (Dollars in millions except per equity share data | (Dollars in millions except per equity share data | (Dollars in millions except per equity share data | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ended December 31, 2020 |
3 months ended December 31, 2019 |
9 months ended December 31, 2020 |
9 months ended December 31, 2019 |
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| Revenues | 3,516 | 3,243 | 9,948 | 9,583 |
| Cost of sales | 2,275 | 2,159 |
6,471 |
6,420 |
| Gross profit | 1,241 | 1,084 |
3,477 |
3,163 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Selling andmarketing expenses | 156 | 169 | 459 | 502 |
| Administrative expenses | 192 | 204 |
577 |
612 |
| Totaloperating expenses | 348 | 373 | 1,036 | 1,114 |
| Operating profit | 893 | 711 |
2,441 |
2,049 |
| Other income,net(3) | 77 | 110 | 203 | 294 |
| Profit before income taxes | 970 | 821 |
2,644 |
2,343 |
| Income taxexpense | 263 | 194 | 718 |
597 |
| Netprofit(before minority interest) | 707 | 627 |
1,926 |
1,746 |
| Net profit (after minority interest) | 705 | 626 | 1,916 | 1,741 |
| Basic EPS($) | 0.17 | 0.15 |
0.45 |
0.41 |
| Diluted EPS ($) | 0.17 | 0.15 |
0.45 | 0.41 |
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NOTES:
1. The above information is extracted from the audited condensed consolidated Balance sheet and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 which have been taken on record at the Board meeting held on January 13, 2021.
2. A Fact Sheet providing the operating metrics of the Company can be downloaded from www.infosys.com.
3. Other Income includes Finance Cost.
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Transformational approach to client partnerships drive record large deals of $7.13bn in Q3 Breakthrough year of performance continues with 6.6% YoY CC growth in Q3 Digital crosses 50% of revenues
Bengaluru, India – January 13, 2021 : Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered its highest Q3 sequential growth of 5.3% in 8 years in constant currency. On a year on year basis, revenues grew by 6.6%, digital revenues grew by 31.3% and overall digital revenue crossed more than half of total revenues. Large deal TCV was at all time high of $7.13bn with 73% being net new. Strong and steady operating margin at 25.4%. Revenue and margin guidance band increased to 4.5%-5.0% and 24.0%-24.5% respectively on the back of continued strong performance.
“The Infosys team has delivered another quarter of excellent results. Execution of client relevant strategy focused on digital transformation continues to drive superior growth, well ahead of the industry. The scale of new client partnerships with leading global companies such as Vanguard, Daimler and Rolls-Royce demonstrate the depth of digital and cloud capabilities of Infosys. The commitment and skills of our employees to support and drive the digital journey of clients are matters of great pride for me”, said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD. “With the intense focus on client needs and the comprehensive foundation built on differentiated capabilities, I remain confident about the future.”
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Q3 revenues grew year-on-year by 12.3% in INR; grew by 6.6% in constant currency
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Digital revenues cross 50% of total revenue, year-on-year growth of 31.3% in constant currency
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Q3 operating margin at 25.4%, year-on-year increase of 350 bps
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Robust Q3 net profit at `5,197 crore, year-on-year growth of 16.6%
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Continued strong Q3 free cash flow at `5,683 crore; year-on-year growth of 19.4%; FCF conversion at 109.0% of net profit
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Q3 voluntary attrition for IT services declined to 10.0% from 15.8% in Q3 20
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Year-to-date revenues grew by 3.5% in constant currency
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Year-to-date operating margin at 24.5%, an expansion of 310 bps
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FY 21 revenue growth guidance increases to 4.5%-5.0% in constant currency
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• FY 21 operating margin guidance increases to 24.0%-24.5%
In Q3, Infosys further enhanced its digital investments in Infosys Cobalt - the cloud services, platforms and solutions portfolio launched last quarter. The company expanded the Infosys Cobalt portfolio by unveiling Infosys Modernization Suite to help enterprises modernize their legacy systems and Infosys Live Enterprise Application Management Platform to deliver cloud-powered, managed services for IT operations. Infosys Applied AI converges the power of AI, analytics and cloud to deliver new business solutions and perceptive experiences.
Infosys also reached a significant milestone in its ESG journey by becoming carbon neutral in 2020, thirty years ahead of 2050, the timeline set by the Paris Agreement. Infosys reiterated its commitment to Environment, Social and Governance causes by announcing its ESG 2030 vision and ambitions.
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1. Financial Highlights – Consolidated results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
For the quarter ended December 31, 2020
Revenues were `25,927 crore, growth of 12.3% YoY and 5.5% QoQ
Operating profit was `6,589 crore, growth of 30.1% YoY and 5.8% QoQ
Basic EPS was `12.25, growth of 16.5% YoY and 7.3% QoQ
For nine months ended December 31, 2020
Revenues were `74,161 crore, growth of 9.8% YoY
Operating profit was `18,182 crore, growth of 25.9% YoY
Basic EPS was `33.65, growth of 16.9% YoY
“The resilience of Infosys has been severely tested over the past several quarters and I am delighted with our response marked by strong revenue performance, large deal wins, healthy operating metrics and continued low attrition”, said Pravin Rao, COO . “This outstanding performance has been made possible by reimagining Infosys, over the last three years, as a live enterprise with fully transformed digital infrastructure – Infosys Lex for learning, InfyMe for employee engagement, Infosys Meridian for collaboration, and Infosys DevSecOps platform to empower application teams to rapidly build and deploy new features. These highly differentiated systems and processes, redesigned for a digital-first world, are built on a strong foundation of robust connectivity to customer networks and fully secured personal devices. Not only does this give us an advantage in these times of distributed working but also a distinct long-term lead into the future.”
“Navigating your next strategy coupled with razor sharp focus on our operating model and efficiencies continues to deliver superior shareholder value creation”, said Nilanjan Roy, CFO . “I am also delighted with the announcement of Infosys ESG vision 2030 simultaneously with our climate neutrality achievement, a journey we had embarked on ten years ago. As a responsible corporate citizen, Infosys is committed to its vision of shaping and sharing solutions that serve the development of businesses and communities.”
2. Client wins & Testimonials
The unstinting support extended to Infosys by clients motivates our teams to bring greater benefits of digital transformation and the best of Infosys to their business.
- Infosys formed a strategic partnership with Daimler AG , one of the world’s most successful automotive companies, to support a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. Jan Brecht, Chief Information Officer, Daimler and Mercedes-Benz , said, “Software becomes modular and IT infrastructure becomes big. Daimler will take three steps at once to transform its IT infrastructure: consolidation, scaling and modernization. We need to think infrastructure beyond the size of our company. With Infosys we found a partner to scale, to innovate and to speed up. Moreover, this is a strategic partnership for Daimler’s IT capabilities and Infosys’ automotive expertise. Infosys wants to grow with us in the automotive industry, which gives career opportunities for our employees. With this partnership, Daimler also strengthens its overall technology investment and partnership strategy.”
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Infosys was selected by El Paso Water , a municipal utility in El Paso, Texas, to transform its legacy customer information systems (CIS) with Oracle Utilities Customer to Meter (C2M). Marcela Navarrete, Vice President at EPWater, said, “This is an ambitious undertaking with multiple system upgrades simultaneously, but it’s a necessary project to help us make a leap forward to improve both efficiency and customer satisfaction.”
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Infosys partnered with Rolls-Royce , one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence technology companies, for sourcing engineering and R&D Services for Rolls-Royce’s Civil Aerospace business. Kishore Jayaraman, President, Rolls-Royce India & South Asia, said, “India has grown to become a key contributor to the Rolls-Royce global engineering ecosystem, delivering high levels of technical capability to support a broad range of complex business demands. Our vision is to continue this high capability engineering work in India, in partnership with Infosys. Infosys has been a valued partner to Rolls-Royce for many years, and we now look forward to building on this strategic partnership to secure the full range of our engineering capabilities here, while ensuring future growth potential for our engineering talent. We are committed to India and remain positive about the long-term prospects in this market.”
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Resimac , a leading non-bank lender in Australia and New Zealand, selected Infosys Finacle’s Digital Banking SaaS to achieve end-to-end digital modernization for providing enhanced customer experience across all its brands in Australia and New Zealand. Scott McWilliam, Chief Executive Officer, Resimac, said, “At Resimac, we are engineering for the future. Our ‘customer first’ digital strategy recognizes that lending in the future will look fundamentally different from today. Our partnership with Infosys Finacle will enable us to seamlessly adapt to the dynamic and complex lending landscape, while serving our customers’ financial needs in a secure manner. We are confident that Finacle’s solutions delivered on the cloud will accelerate our transformation into a digital-first lender and help deliver a range of multi-accessible, flexible and innovative financial solutions.”
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Mobile Health AG , a Switzerland-based Health Tech startup, selected Infosys to enhance the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for its electronically patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) platform, Consilium Care™. Frank Gulitz, CIO, Mobile Health AG, said, “After a rigorous selection process we selected Infosys as strategic partner for our Cloud Provider Due Diligence, the global setup of Microsoft Azure, as well as partner for the Infrastructure Operation and Platform Application Managed Service. Infosys was leading against competitors by their well-established Cloud Management Services combined with strong Security Consulting Offerings and Health Industry Insight. We are looking forward to commonly develop new markets for Consilium Care™, our award winning CE-marked platform.”
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“We embarked on our finance transformation journey in 2018 with an aspiration to save and automate one million hours of manual work. We have now achieved this goal with the help of Infosys BPM in enabling digital transformation. This is among the largest and most complex automation programs undertaken, and the collaborative efforts between the Philips and Infosys BPM teams was key for the success of the program. Infosys BPM defined and implemented the automation program, with formal design principles to standardize and automate the selected use cases. The AssistEdge RPA platform (EdgeVerve) from Infosys was leveraged to enable digital workers deployed globally with bots concurrently managing finance processes, including complex record-to-report month-end reconciliations” - Abhijit Bhattacharya, Chief Financial Officer, Member of the Executive Committee, Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology .
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Awards & Recognitions
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Ranked as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Multicloud Managed Services Providers, Q4 2020
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Rated as a leader in Everest - System Integrator (SI) Capabilities on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 NEW
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Positioned as a leader in Everest - System Integrator (SI) Capabilities on Microsoft Azure Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021
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Rated as a leader in Everest - System Integrator (SI) Capabilities on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Compendium 2021
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Positioned as a leader in NelsonHall - Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage, Orchestration & Management 2020
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Ranked as a leader in Everest - ServiceNow Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2021
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Ranked as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Salesforce Implementation Services 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Professional Services Firms for Mining Operational Process Optimisation 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Ranked as a leader in HFS Research Top 10 Healthcare Sector Service Providers
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Positioned as a leader in Everest - Next-generation Application Management Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021
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Ranked as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services, Worldwide
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Ranked as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Commerce Platform Service Providers 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Headless Digital Commerce Applications 2020-2021 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Service Life-Cycle Management Systems Integrators/Business Process Outsourcing 2020 Vendor Assessment
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Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Oracle Cloud Implementation Services
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Positioned as a leader in Everest - Application and Digital Services in Capital Markets PEAK Matrix 2020
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Won 1st Runner up for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in SHRM HR Excellence Awards
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Infosys Finacle was awarded ‘Best Use of IT in Corporate Banking with Bank of the West BNP Paribas’
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Infosys Finacle received the award for ‘Most Impactful Project in the use of Blockchain in Banking: Infosys Finacle and Royal Bank of Scotland’
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Infosys achieved over 1,000 Mulesoft certifications. As a strategic MuleSoft partner, Infosys is committed to helping mutual customers accomplish cloud-first outcomes in transforming legacy apps, modernizing integration on cloud, developing digital apps, and building API-led ecosystems
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About Infosys
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Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 46 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With nearly four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AIpowered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
Safe Harbor
“Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, financial expectations and plans for navigating the COVID-19 impact on our employees, clients and stakeholders are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forwardlooking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding COVID-19 and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, risks related to an economic downturn or recession in India, the United States and other countries around the world, changes in political, business, and economic conditions, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry and the outcome of pending litigation and government investigation. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.”
Contact Investor Sandeep Mahindroo Relations +91 80 3980 1018 [email protected] Media Relations Rishi Basu Chiku Somaiya +91 80 4156 3998 +1 71367 06752 [email protected] [email protected]
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Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet under IFRS as at:
(in ` crore)
| December 31, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 22,079 | 18,649 |
| Current investments | 3,318 | 4,655 |
| Trade receivables | 19,213 | 18,487 |
| Unbilled revenue | 7,669 | 7,121 |
| Other Current assets | 6,083 | 5,664 |
| Total current assets | 58,362 | 54,576 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets | 18,145 | 17,867 |
| Goodwill and other Intangible assets | 8,442 | 7,186 |
| Non-current investments | 7,995 | 4,137 |
| Other non-current assets | 8,399 | 9,002 |
| Total non-current assets | 42,981 | 38,192 |
| Total assets | 101,343 | 92,768 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 2,479 | 2,852 |
| Unearned revenue | 3,978 | 2,990 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 2,028 | 1,832 |
| Other current liabilities and provisions | 13,921 | 13,182 |
| Total current liabilities | 22,406 | 20,856 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Lease liabilities | 4,386 | 4,014 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 2,499 | 2,054 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 6,885 | 6,068 |
| Total liabilities | 29,291 | 26,924 |
| Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company | 71,615 | 65,450 |
| Non-controlling interests | 437 | 394 |
| Total equity | 72,052 | 65,844 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 101,343 | 92,768 |
Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income under IFRS for:
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December 31,
2020|3 months ended
December 31,
2019|9 months ended
December 31,
2020|9 months ended
December 31,
2019|
|Revenues|25,927|23,092 |74,161 |67,524|
|Cost of sales|16,777|15,373|48,250|45,231|
|Gross profit|9,150|7,719|25,911|22,293|
|Operating expenses:|||||
|Selling andmarketing expenses|1,145|1,204|3,427|3,539|
|Administrative expenses|1,416|1,451|4,302|4,307|
|Totaloperating expenses|2,561|2,655|7,729|7,846|
|Operating profit|6,589|5,064|18,182|14,447|
|Other income,net(3)|562|785|1,512|2,064|
|Profit before income taxes|7,151|5,849|19,694|16,511|
|Income taxexpense|1,936|1,383|5,349|4,207|
|Netprofit(before minority interest)|5,215|4,466|14,345|12,304|
|Net profit (after minority interest)|5,197 |4,457 |14,275|12,273|
|Basic EPS(**)**|12.25|10.51|33.65|28.79|
|**Diluted EPS(**)|12.23|10.50|33.59|28.74|
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NOTES:
1. The above information is extracted from the audited condensed consolidated Balance sheet and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2020 which have been taken on record at the Board meeting held on January 13, 2021.
2. A Fact Sheet providing the operating metrics of the Company can be downloaded from www.infosys.com.
3. Other Income includes Finance Cost.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Report on the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying Interim condensed consolidated financial statements of INFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as the “Group”), which comprise the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2020, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for three months and nine months ended, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended on that date, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as the “interim condensed consolidated financial statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid interim condensed consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), of the consolidated state of affairs of the Group as at December 31, 2020, the consolidated profit and consolidated total comprehensive income for three months and nine months ended on that date, consolidated changes in equity and its consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (“SA”s) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the ICAI and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Management’s Responsibilities for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position, consolidated financial performance, consolidated total comprehensive income, consolidated changes in equity and consolidated cash flows of the Group in accordance with IAS 34 as issued by the IASB. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records for safeguarding assets of the Group and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and
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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 respective interim financial statements 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements by the Directors of the Company, as aforesaid.
In preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for assessing ability of the respective 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 their respective entities 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 are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, 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.
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Obtain an understanding of internal financial controls 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 effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s 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 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the
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date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the interim condensed consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities within the Group to express an opinion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of the financial statements of such entities included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of which we are independent auditors.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governance of the Company and such other entities included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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.
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
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Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner (Membership No.039826) UDIN:
Place: Mumbai Date: January 13, 2021
Infosys Limited and Subsidiaries
INFOSYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in US Dollars for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020
Index Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income .............................................................................................................. 3 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ........................................................................................................................ 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ................................................................................................................................. 6 Overview and Notes to the financial statements ........................................................................................................................................ 8 1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.1 Company overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements .................................................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Basis of consolidation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.4 Use of estimates and judgments ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.5 Critical accounting estimates and judgements ................................................................................................................................. 9 1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements .............................................................................................................................................. 10 2. Notes to the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ................................................................................................... 12 2.1 Cash and cash equivalents ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 2.2 Investments .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.3 Financial instruments ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 2.4 Prepayments and other assets ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 2.5 Other liabilities .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22 2.6 Provisions and other contingencies ............................................................................................................................................... 23 2.7 Property, plant and equipment ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 2.8 Leases ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 27 2.9 Goodwill ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 2.10 Business combination .................................................................................................................................................................. 31 2.11 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP) ...................................................................................................................................... 35 2.12 Income taxes ................................................................................................................................................................................ 38 2.13 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share....................................................................... 40 2.14 Related party transactions ............................................................................................................................................................ 41 2.15 Segment Reporting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 43 2.16 Revenue from Operations ............................................................................................................................................................ 46 2.17 Unbilled revenue ......................................................................................................................................................................... 50 2.18 Break-up of expenses and other income, net ............................................................................................................................... 51 2.19 Equity .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions except equity share data) | |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as at Note |
December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
| ASSETS | |
| Current assets | |
| Cash and cash equivalents 2.1 |
3,022 2,465 |
| Current investments 2.2 |
454 615 |
| Trade receivables | 2,629 2,443 |
| Unbilled revenue 2.17 |
1,050 941 |
| Prepayments and other current assets 2.4 |
809 739 |
| Income tax assets 2.12 |
- 1 |
| Derivative financial instruments 2.3 |
23 8 |
| Total current assets | 7,987 7,212 |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment 2.7 |
1,866 1,810 |
Right-of-use assets 2.8 |
617 551 |
| Goodwill 2.9 |
848 699 |
| Intangible assets | 307 251 |
| Non-current investments 2.2 |
1,094 547 |
| Deferred income tax assets 2.12 |
169 231 |
| Income tax assets 2.12 |
746 711 |
| Other non-current assets 2.4 |
235 248 |
| Total Non-current assets | 5,882 5,048 |
| Total assets | 13,869 12,260 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |
Current liabilities |
|
| Trade payables | 339 377 |
Lease Liabilities 2.8 |
92 82 |
| Derivative financial instruments 2.3 |
5 65 |
| Current income tax liabilities 2.12 |
210 197 |
| Client deposits | - 2 |
Unearned revenue |
544 395 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 278 242 |
Provisions 2.6 |
102 76 |
| Other current liabilities 2.5 |
1,496 1,321 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,066 2,757 |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Lease liabilities 2.8 |
600 530 |
| Deferred income tax liabilities 2.12 |
115 128 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 9 5 |
| Other non-current liabilities 2.5 |
218 139 |
| Total liabilities | 4,008 3,559 |
| Equity | |
Share capital - ₹5 ($0.16) par value 4,800,000,000 (4,800,000,000) equity shares authorized, issued and outstanding 4,243,291,429 (4,240,753,210) equity shares fully paid up, net of 16,296,404 (18,239,356) treasury shares as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 2.19 |
|
| 332 332 |
|
| Share premium | 337 305 |
Retained earnings |
11,469 11,014 |
| Cash flow hedge reserve | (2) (2) |
Other reserves |
829 594 |
| Capital redemption reserve | 17 17 |
Other components of equity |
(3,182) (3,614) |
| Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company | 9,800 8,646 |
Non-controlling interests |
61 55 |
| Total equity | 9,861 8,701 |
Total liabilities and equity |
13,869 12,260 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. As per our report of even date attached.
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Mumbai January 13, 2021
D. Sundaram Director
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions except equity share and per equity share data) | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Note |
Three months ended Nine months ended |
| December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 |
|
| Revenues 2.16 |
3,516 3,243 9,948 9,583 |
| Cost of sales 2.18 |
2,275 2,159 6,471 6,420 |
| Gross profit | 1,241 1,084 3,477 3,163 |
| Operating expenses: | |
| Selling and marketing expenses 2.18 |
156 169 459 502 |
| Administrative expenses 2.18 |
192 204 577 612 |
| Total operating expenses | 348 373 1,036 1,114 |
| Operating profit | 893 711 2,441 2,049 |
| Other income, net 2.18 |
83 116 222 312 |
| Finance cost 2.8 |
6 6 19 18 |
| Profit before income taxes | 970 821 2,644 2,343 |
| Income tax expense 2.12 |
263 194 718 597 |
| Net profit | 707 627 1,926 1,746 |
| Other comprehensive income | |
| Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |
| Re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/asset, net | 17 (16) 37 (22) |
| Equityinstrument throughothercomprehensiveincome,net | 16 (6) 15 (5) |
| 33 (22) 52 (27) |
|
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |
| Fair valuation of investments, net | 4 (1) 5 1 |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net | (3) (4) - (5) |
| Foreign currency translation | 121 (40) 377 (247) |
| 122 (45) 382 (251) |
|
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 155 (67) 434 (278) |
| Total comprehensive income | 862 560 2,360 1,468 |
| Profit attributable to: | |
| Owners of the company | 705 626 1,916 1,741 |
| Non-controllinginterests | 2 1 10 5 |
| 707 627 1,926 1,746 |
|
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |
| Owners of the company | 860 559 2,348 1,465 |
| Non-controllinginterests | 2 1 12 3 |
| 862 560 2,360 1,468 |
|
| Earnings per equity share | |
| Basic ($) | 0.17 0.15 0.45 0.41 |
| Diluted ($) | 0.17 0.15 0.45 0.41 |
| Weighted average equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share 2.13 |
|
| Basic | 4,242,867,494 4,23,96,07,543 4,241,962,125 4,26,35,69,478 |
| Diluted | 4,250,606,654 4,24,57,16,437 4,249,697,808 4,27,05,09,294 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. As per our report of even date attached.
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Mumbai January 13, 2021
D. Sundaram Director
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
| (Dollars in millions except equity share data) | |
|---|---|
| Shares(1) Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Other reserves(2) Capital redemption reserve Cash flow hedge reserve Other components of equity Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company Non- controlling interest Total equity |
|
| Balance as at April 1, 2019 | 4,335,954,462 339 277 11,248 384 10 3 (2,870) 9,391 9 9,400 |
| Impact on account of adoption of IFRS 16* | - - - (6) - - - - (6) - (6) |
| 4,335,954,462 339 277 11,242 384 10 3 (2,870) 9,385 9 9,394 |
|
| Changes in equity for nine months ended December 31, 2019 | |
| Net profit | - - - 1,741 - - - - 1,741 5 1,746 |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | - - - - - - - (22) (22) - (22) |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | - - - - - - - (5) (5) - (5) |
| Fair value changes on investments, net* | - - - - - - - 1 1 - 1 |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* | - - - - - - (5) - (5) - (5) |
| Foreign currency translation | - - - - - - - (245) (245) (2) (247) |
| Total comprehensive income for theperiod | - - - 1,741 - - (5) (271) 1,465 3 1,468 |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options (Refer note 2.11) | 1,679,240 - 1 - - - - - 1 - 1 |
| Buyback of equity shares | (97,867,266) (7) - (895) - - - - (902) - (902) |
| Transaction cost relating to buyback * | - - - (1) - - - - (1) - (1) |
| Amount transferred to capital redemption reserve upon buyback | - - - (7) - 7 - - - - - |
| Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary | - - - - - - - - - 46 46 |
| Transfer to other reserves | - - - (291) 291 - - - - - - |
| Transfer from other reserves on utilization | - - - 115 (115) - - - - - - |
| Financial liability under option arrangements | - - - (86) - - - - (86) - (86) |
| Employee stock compensation expense (Refer note 2.11) | - - 26 - - - - - 26 - 26 |
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - - 1 - - - - - 1 - 1 |
| Effect of modification of equity settled share based payment awards to cash settled awards |
|
| - - (5) (1) - - - - (6) - (6) |
|
| Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary | - - - - - - - - - (5) (5) |
| Dividends(includingdividend distribution tax) | - - - (1,359) - - - - (1,359) - (1,359) |
| Balance as at December 31, 2019 | 4,239,766,436 332 300 10,458 560 17 (2) (3,141) 8,524 53 8,577 |
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| (Dollars in millions except equity share data) Shares(1) Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Other reserves(2) Capital redemption reserve Cash flow hedge reserve Other components of equity Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company Non- controlling interest Total equity 4,240,753,210 332 305 11,014 594 17 (2) (3,614) 8,646 55 8,701 - - - 1,916 - - - - 1,916 10 1,926 - - - - - - - 37 37 - 37 - - - - - - - 15 15 - 15 - - - - - - - 5 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 375 375 2 377 - - - 1,916 - - - 432 2,348 12 2,360 2,538,219 - 2 - - - - - 2 - 2 - - 1 - - - - - 1 - 1 - - - 91 (91) - - - - - - - - - (326) 326 - - - - - - - - 27 - - - - - 27 - 27 - - 2 - - - - - 2 - 2 - - - (4) - - - - (4) (3) (7) - - - - - - - - - (3) (3) - - - (1,222) - - - - (1,222) - (1,222) 4,243,291,429 332 337 11,469 829 17 (2) (3,182) 9,800 61 9,861 |
|
|---|---|
| Balance as at April 1, 2020 | |
| Changes in equity for nine months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| Net profit | |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | |
| Fair value changes on investments, net* | |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* | |
| Foreign currency translation | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options (Refer note 2.11) | |
| Effect of modification of share based payment awards | |
| Transfer from other reserves on utilization | |
| Transfer to other reserves | |
| Employee stock compensation expense (Refer note 2.11) | |
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | |
| Payment towards acquisition of minority interest | |
| Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary | |
| Dividends | |
| Balance as at December 31, 2020 |
* net of tax
(1) excludes treasury shares of 16,296,404 as at December 31, 2020 18,239,356 as at April 1, 2020, 18,781,564 as at December 31, 2019 and 20,324,982 as at April 1, 2019, held by consolidated trust. (2) Represents the Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA(1)(ii) of Income Tax Act,1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Group for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No.039826
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
D. Sundaram Director
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Accounting Policy
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Group are segregated. The Group considers all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash to be cash equivalents.
| (Dollars in millions) Nine months ended December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 1,926 1,746 327 304 (54) (55) 19 18 718 597 2 15 24 13 35 26 (9) (23) (176) (403) 4 15 (55) (189) 127 42 190 242 3,078 2,348 (673) (421) 2,405 1,927 (231) (374) (18) (8) 58 43 (164) (72) (21) - - 37 (3,168) (3,778) (945) (335) - (6) (1) (3) 477 442 8 - 154 360 - 72 3,172 3,842 3 2 (5) - 5 5 (676) 227 |
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|---|---|
| Particulars Note |
|
| Operating activities: | |
| Net Profit | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
| Depreciation and amortization 2.18 |
|
| Interest and dividend income | |
| Finance Cost 2.8 |
|
| Income tax expense 2.12 |
|
| Effect of exchange rate changes on assets and liabilities | |
| Impairment loss under expected credit loss model | |
| Stock compensation expense 2.11 |
|
| Other adjustments | |
| Changes in working capital | |
| Trade receivables and unbilled revenue | |
| Prepayments and other assets | |
| Trade payables | |
| Unearned revenue | |
| Other liabilities and provisions | |
| Cash generated from operations | |
| Income taxes paid | |
| Net cashprovided by operating activities | |
| Investing activities: | |
| Expenditure on property, plant and equipment and intangibles | |
| Deposits placed with corporation | |
| Interest and dividend received | |
| Payment towards acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | |
| Payment of contingent consideration pertaining to acquisition of business | |
| Redemption of escrow pertaining to Buyback | |
| Payments to acquire Investments | |
| Liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | |
| Quoted debt securities | |
| Equity and preference securities | |
| Other Investments | |
| Proceeds on sale of Investments | |
| Quoted debt securities | |
| Equity and preference securities | |
| Certificate of deposits | |
| Commercial papers | |
| Liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | |
| Other Investments | |
| Other payments | |
| Other receipts | |
| Net cash (used)/generated in investing activities |
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| Financing activities: | |
|---|---|
| Payment of Lease Liabilities 2.8 |
(72) (62) |
| Payment of dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | (1,226) (1,359) |
| Payment of dividend to non controlling interests of subsidiary | (3) (5) |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 2 1 |
| Payment towards purchase of minority interest | (7) - |
| Other receipts | 11 - |
| Buyback of equityshares includingtransaction costs 2.19.1 |
- (1,070) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (1,295) (2,495) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 123 (66) |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 434 (341) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginningof theperiod 2.1 |
2,465 2,829 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 2.1 |
3,022 2,422 |
| Supplementary information: | |
| Restricted cash balance 2.1 |
60 51 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No.039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director and Whole-time Director
Mumbai January 13, 2021
D. Sundaram Director
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
Nilanjan Roy A.G.S. Manikantha Chief Financial officer Company Secretary
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Overview and Notes to the financial statements
1. Overview
1.1 Company overview
Infosys Limited ('the Company' or Infosys) provides consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation digital services, to enable clients to execute strategies for their digital transformation.
Infosys together with its subsidiaries and controlled trusts is herein after referred to as the "Group".
The company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The company has its primary listings on the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in India. The company’s American Depositary Shares (ADS) representing equity shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements are authorized for issue by the company's Board of Directors on January 13, 2021.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as issued by International Accounting Standards Board, under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which have been measured at fair values. Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of financial statements. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2020. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
As the quarter and year-to-date figures are taken from the source and rounded to the nearest digits, the quarter figures in this statement added up to the figures reported for the previous quarters might not always add up to the year-to-date figures reported in this statement.
1.3 Basis of consolidation
Infosys consolidates entities which it owns or controls. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the company, its controlled trusts and its subsidiaries. Control exists when the parent has power over the entity, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns by using its power over the entity. Power is demonstrated through existing rights that give the ability to direct relevant activities, those which significantly affect the entity's returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control commences until the date control ceases.
The financial statements of the Group companies are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and intra-group balances and transactions including unrealized gain / loss from such transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. The financial statements are prepared by applying uniform accounting policies in use at the Group. Non-controlling interests which represent part of the net profit or loss and net assets of subsidiaries that are not, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by the company, are excluded.
1.4 Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgments and the use of assumptions in these financial statements have been disclosed in Note 1.5. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 (COVID-19):
The Group has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements including the recoverability of carrying amounts of financial and non financial assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Group has, at the date of approval of these condensed financial statements, used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information and economic forecasts and expects that the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Group's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
1.5 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
a. Revenue recognition
The Group’s contracts with customers include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved, in writing, by the parties to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. Identification of distinct performance obligations to determine the deliverables and the ability of the customer to benefit independently from such deliverables, and allocation of transaction price to these distinct performance obligations involves significant judgement.
Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period. Revenue from fixed price maintenance contract is recognized ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of the contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. The use of method to recognize the maintenance revenues requires judgment and is based on the promises in the contract and nature of the deliverables.
The Group uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for other fixed-price contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Group to determine the actual efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the estimated total efforts or costs to be incurred. Efforts or costs expended are used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. The estimation of total efforts or costs involves significant judgement and is assessed throughout the period of the contract to reflect any changes based on the latest available information.
Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
b. Income taxes
The company's two major tax jurisdictions are India and the U.S., though the company also files tax returns in other overseas jurisdictions.
Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/recovered for uncertain tax positions.
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the group will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced (also refer to note 2.12).
c. Business combinations and intangible assets
Business combinations are accounted for using IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations. IFRS 3 requires us to fair value identifiable intangible assets and contingent consideration to ascertain the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. Estimates are required to be made in determining the value of contingent consideration, value of option arrangements and intangible assets. These valuations are conducted by external valuation experts. These measurements are based on information available at the acquisition date and are based on expectations and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management.
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d. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment represent a significant proportion of the asset base of the Group. The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset’s expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of Group's assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology (Refer to note 2.7).
e. Impairment of Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGUs) is less than it’s carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition and which represent the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.
The recoverable amount of CGUs is determined based on higher of value-in-use and fair value less cost to sell. Key assumptions in the cash flow projections are prepared based on current economic conditions and comprises estimated long term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimated operating margins.
f. Leases
IFRS 16 requires lessees to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Group makes an assessment on the expected lease term on a lease-by-lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. In evaluating the lease term, the Company considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of the lease and the importance of the underlying asset to Infosys’s operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances. After considering current and future economic conditions, the Group has concluded that no material changes are required to lease period relating to the existing lease contracts (Refer note 2.8).
g. Allowance for credit losses on receivables and unbilled revenue
The Group determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The group considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Group deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Group has also considered credit reports and other related credit information for its customers to estimate the probability of default in future and has taken into account estimates of possible effect from the pandemic relating to COVID-19.
1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements
New and revised IFRS Standards in issue but not yet effective:
Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment Proceeds before Intended Use Amendments to IAS 37 Onerous Contracts Cost of Fulfilling a Contract Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform—Phase 2
Amendments to IAS 16
On May 14, 2020 International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendment to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment — Proceeds before Intended Use (Amendments to IAS 16) which amends the standard to prohibit deducting from the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment any proceeds from selling items produced while bringing that asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Instead, an entity recognises the proceeds from selling such items, and the cost of producing those items, in profit or loss.
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, although early adoption is permitted. The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the amendment.
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Amendments to IAS 37
On May 14, 2020 IASB has issued Onerous Contracts — Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (Amendments to IAS 37) which specify that the ‘cost of fulfilling’ a contract comprises the ‘costs that relate directly to the contract’. Costs that relate directly to a contract can either be incremental costs of fulfilling that contract (examples would be direct labour, materials) or an allocation of other costs that relate directly to fulfilling contracts (an example would be the allocation of the depreciation charge for an item of property, plant and equipment used in fulfilling the contract).
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, although early adoption is permitted. The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the amendment.
Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Phase 2)
The International Accounting Standards Board (Board) has finalized its response to the ongoing reform of inter-bank offered rates (IBOR) and other interest rate benchmarks by issuing a package of amendments to IFRS Standards in August 2020. The amendments complement those issued in 2019 and focus on the effects on financial statements when a company replaces the old interest rate benchmark with an alternative benchmark rate as a result of the reform. The amendments in this final phase relate to practical expedient for particular changes in contractual cash flows, relief from specific hedge accounting requirements and certain disclosure requirement.
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, although early adoption is permitted.
The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the amendment.
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2. Notes to the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
2.1 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
| Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following: | |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions) As at December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 2,226 1,624 796 841 3,022 2,465 |
|
| Particulars | |
| Cash and bank deposits | |
Deposits with financial institutions |
|
Total Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 include restricted cash and bank balances of $60 million and $52 million, respectively. The restrictions are primarily on account of bank balances held by irrevocable trusts controlled by the company and bank balances held as margin money deposits against guarantees.
The deposits maintained by the Group with banks and financial institutions comprise of time deposits, which can be withdrawn by the Group at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
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2.2 Investments
The carrying value of investments are as follows:
| The carrying value of investments are as follows: | |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| (i) Current | |
| Fair value through profit or loss | |
Liquid Mutual funds |
358 278 |
Fixed maturity plan securities |
- 65 |
| Fair Value through Other comprehensive income |
|
| Quoted debt securities | 96 123 |
| Certificate of deposits | - 149 |
Total current investments |
454 615 |
| (ii) Non-current | |
| Amortized cost | |
| Quoted debt securities | 295 244 |
| Fair value through Other comprehensive income |
|
| Quoted debt securities | 767 281 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities | 21 14 |
| Fair value through profit or loss Unquoted Preference securities |
. 1 1 |
Others(1) |
10 7 |
| Total Non-current investments | 1,094 547 |
| Total investments | 1,548 1,162 |
| Investment carried at amortized cost Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income Investments carried at fair value through profit or loss |
295 244 884 567 369 351 |
(1)Uncalled capital commitments outstanding as on December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 was $7 million and $8 million, respectively.
Refer note 2.3 for accounting policies on financial instruments.
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| Method of fair valuation: | (Dollars in millions) |
|---|---|
| Class of investment Method |
Fair value |
| As at December 31, 2020 As at March 31, 2020 |
|
| Liquid mutual fund units Quoted price |
358 278 |
Fixed maturity plan securities Market observable inputs |
- 65 |
Quoted debt securities- carried at amortized cost Quoted price and market observable inputs |
348 284 |
| Quoted debt securities- carried at Fair value through other comprehensive income Quoted price and market observable inputs |
863 404 |
| Certificate of deposits Market observable inputs |
- 149 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities at fair value through other comprehensive income Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model, etc. |
21 14 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through profit or loss Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model, etc. |
|
| 1 1 |
|
| Others Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model, etc. |
10 7 |
| 1,601 1,202 |
Certain quoted investments are classified as Level 2 in the absence of active market for such investments.
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2.3 Financial instruments
Accounting Policy
2.3.1 Initial recognition
The group recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.
2.3.2 Subsequent measurement
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
(i) Financial assets carried at amortized cost
A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Group has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories is subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration and financial liability under option arrangements recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
b. Derivative financial instruments
The group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.
(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.
This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.
Although the group believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated as hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per IFRS 9, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability at fair value through profit or loss.
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Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the balance sheet date.
(ii) Cash flow hedge
The group designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transaction. .
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income.
2.3.3 Derecognition of financial instruments
The group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under IFRS 9. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the group's balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
2.3.4 Fair value of financial instruments
In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the group uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Refer to table ‘Financial instruments by category’ below for the disclosure on carrying value and fair value of financial assets and liabilities. For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
2.3.5 Impairment
The Group recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets and unbilled revenue which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized is recognized as an impairment gain or loss in consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
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Financial instruments by category
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at December 31, 2020 were as follows:
| (Dollars in millions) Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI Total carrying value Total fair value Designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition Mandatory - - - - 3,022 3,022 - 358 - - 358 358 - - - 863 1,158 1,211 (1) - 1 21 - 22 22 - 10 - - 10 10 - - - - 2,629 2,629 - - - - 476 476 - - - - 517 508 (2) - 22 - 1 23 23 - 391 21 864 8,215 8,259 - - - - 339 339 - - - 692 692 - 2 - 3 5 5 - 96 - - 96 96 - 23 - - 1,149 1,149 - 121 - 3 2,281 2,281 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Amortized cost |
|
| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer note 2.1) |
3,022 | |
Investments (Refer to Note 2.2) |
||
| Liquid mutual fund units | - | |
Quoted debt securities |
295 | |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities: |
- | |
| Unquoted investment others | - | |
| Trade receivables | 2,629 | |
| Unbilled revenues (Refer note 2.17)(3) | ||
| 476 | ||
| Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4) |
517 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | |
| Total | 6,939 | |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables | 339 | |
Lease liabilities |
692 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | |
| Financial liability under option arrangements |
||
| - | ||
| Other liabilities including contingent consideration (Refer to note 2.5) |
1,126 | |
| Total | 2,157 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of $9 million.
(3) Excludes unbilled revenue for contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
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The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at March 31, 2020 were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
| Particulars | Amortized cost |
Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI Total carrying value Total fair value Designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition Mandatory - - - - 2,465 2,465 - 278 - - 278 278 - 65 - - 65 65 - - - 404 648 688 (1) - - - 149 149 149 - 1 14 - 15 15 - 7 - - 7 7 - - - - 2,443 2,443 - - - - 369 369 - - - - 476 465 (2) - 7 - 1 8 8 - 358 14 554 6,923 6,952 - - - - 377 377 - - - - 612 612 - 62 - 3 65 65 - 82 - - 82 82 - 45 - - 1,099 1,099 - 189 - 3 2,235 2,235 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1) |
||
| 2,465 | ||
| Investments (Refer note 2.2) | ||
Liquid mutual fund units |
- | |
| Fixed maturity plan securities | - | |
Quoted debt securities |
244 | |
| Certificate of deposits | - | |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities |
||
| - | ||
| Unquoted investment others | - | |
| Trade receivables | ||
| 2,443 | ||
| Unbilled revenues(Refer note 2.17)(3) | 369 | |
| Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4) |
||
| 476 | ||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | |
| Total | 5,997 | |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables | 377 | |
| Lease liabilities | 612 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | |
| Financial liability under option arrangements |
- | |
| Other liabilities including contingent consideration (Refer to note 2.5) |
||
| 1,054 | ||
| Total | 2,043 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of $11 million.
(3) Excludes unbilled revenue for contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
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Fair value hierarchy
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2020
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at December 31, 2020 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using |
| Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
|
| Assets | |
| Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer to Note 2.2) | 358 358 - - |
Investments in quoted debt securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
1,211 988 223 - |
| Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 22 - - 22 |
Investments in unquoted investments others (Refer to Note 2.2) |
10 - - 10 |
| Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
23 - 23 - |
| Liabilities | |
| Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
5 - 5 - |
Financial liability under option arrangements |
96 - - 96 |
| Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer to note 2.5)* | 23 - - 23 |
*Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14% |
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, quoted debt securities of $23 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of $216 million were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
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The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at March 31, 2020 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using |
| Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
|
| Assets | |
| Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer to Note 2.2) | 278 278 - - |
| Investments in fixed maturity plan securities (Refer to Note 2.2) | 65 - 65 - |
Investments in quoted debt securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
688 618 70 - |
| Investments in certificate of deposit (Refer to Note 2.2) | 149 - 149 - |
Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
15 - - 15 |
| Investments in unquoted investments others (Refer to Note 2.2) | 7 - - 7 |
| Derivative financial instruments- gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
|
| 8 - 8 - |
|
| Liabilities | |
| Derivative financial instruments- loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
|
| 65 - 65 - |
|
Financial liability under option arrangements |
82 - - 82 |
| Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5)* | 45 - - 45 |
*Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14%
During the year ended March 31, 2020 quoted debt securities of $87 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of $7 million were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
A one percentage point change in the unobservable inputs used in fair valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities does not have a significant impact in its value.
Majority of investments of the Group are fair valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. These investments primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, fixed maturity plan securities, certificates of deposit, commercial papers, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi-government organizations and non-convertible debentures. The Group invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Credit Rating, Profitability, NPA levels and Deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per its risk management program.
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2.4 Prepayments and other assets
Prepayments and other assets consist of the following:
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Rental deposits | 4 4 |
| Security deposits | 1 1 |
| Loans to employees | 19 32 |
| Prepaid expenses(1) | 147 128 |
Interest accrued and not due |
81 62 |
| Withholding taxes and others(1) | 232 209 |
Advance payments to vendors for supply of goods(1) |
5 19 |
Deposit with corporations* |
267 237 |
| Deferred contract cost(1) | 8 4 |
| Net investment in sublease of right of use asset | 5 5 |
| Other non financial assets(1) | 1 4 |
| Other financial assets | 39 34 |
| Total Currentprepayment and other assets | 809 739 |
| Non-current | |
| Loans to employees | 4 3 |
| Security deposits | 7 7 |
| Deposit with corporations * | 5 7 |
| Defined benefit plan assets(1) | 5 20 |
Prepaid expenses(1) |
6 11 |
| Deferred contract cost(1) | 14 13 |
| Withholding taxes and others(1) | 107 103 |
Net investment in sublease of right of use asset |
49 53 |
| Rental Deposits | 29 29 |
| Other non financial assets | 2 - |
| Other financial assets | 7 2 |
| Total Non- current prepayment and other assets | 235 248 |
| Totalprepayment and other assets | 1,044 987 |
| Financial assets inprepayments and other assets | 517 476 |
(1) Non financial assets
As at December 31, 2020, Cenvat recoverable includes $51 million which are pending adjudication. The Group expects these amounts to be sustainable on adjudication and recoverable on final resolution.
*Deposit with corporation represents amounts deposited to settle certain employee-related obligations as and when they arise during the normal course of business.
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2.5 Other liabilities
Other liabilities comprise the following:
| Other liabilities comprise the following: | |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Accrued compensation to employees | 429 391 |
| Accrued defined benefit plan liability(1) | - 9 |
| Accrued expenses | 607 518 |
| Withholding taxes and others(1) | 372 232 |
Retention money |
2 10 |
| Liabilities of controlled trusts | 27 25 |
| Deferred income - government grants(1) | 2 - |
| Liability towards contingent consideration | 11 29 |
| Capital creditors | 27 37 |
| Others non financial liabilities(1) | 1 1 |
| Other financial liabilities | 18 69 |
| Total Current other liabilities | 1,496 1,321 |
| Non-Current | |
| Liability towards contingent consideration | 12 16 |
| Accrued compensation to employees | 6 3 |
| Accrued defined benefit plan liability(1) | 34 28 |
Deferred income - government grants(1) |
6 6 |
| Deferred income(1) | 3 3 |
| Financial liability under option arrangements | 96 82 |
| Withholding taxes and others(1) | 51 - |
Other financial liabilities |
10 1 |
| Total Non-current other liabilities | 218 139 |
| Total other liabilities | 1,714 1,460 |
| Financial liabilities included in other liabilities | 1,245 1,181 |
| Financial liability towards contingent consideration on an undiscounted basis | 26 48 |
(1) Non financial liabilities
Accrued expenses primarily relate to cost of technical sub-contractors, telecommunication charges, legal and professional charges, brand building expenses, overseas travel expenses and office maintenance.
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2.6 Provisions and other contingencies
Accounting Policy
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that is reasonably estimable, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
Contingent liability is a possible obligation arising from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
Post sales client support
The Group provides its clients with a fixed-period post sales support for its fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts. Costs associated with such support services are accrued at the time related revenues are recorded and included in cost of sales. The Group estimates such costs based on historical experience and estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis for any material changes in assumptions and likelihood of occurrence.
Onerous contracts
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established the Group recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
Provisions comprise the following:
| (Dollars in millions) As at December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 102 76 102 76 |
|
|---|---|
| Particulars | |
| Provision for post sales client support and other provisions | |
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions represents costs associated with providing sales support services which are accrued at the time of recognition of revenues and are expected to be utilized over a period of 1 year.
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions is included in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
As at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, claims against the Group, not acknowledged as debts, (excluding demands from income tax authorities- Refer to Note 2.12) amounted to $79 million (₹578 crore) and $30 million (₹230 crore), respectively.
Legal Proceedings
On the matters pertaining to the whistle blower allegations, previously disclosed by the Company on October 22, 2019, the Company has responded to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities.
The Group is subject to legal proceedings and claims, which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Group’s management reasonably expects that these legal actions, when ultimately concluded and determined, will not have a material and adverse effect on the Group’s results of operations or financial condition.
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2.7 Property, plant and equipment
Accounting Policy
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by management. The group depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows: Building 22-25 years
Plant and machinery[(1)] 5 years Computer equipment 3-5 years Furniture and fixtures 5 years Vehicles 5 years Leasehold improvements Lower of useful life of the asset or lease term (1) includes solar plant with a useful life of 20 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each balance sheet date and the cost of assets not put to use before such date are disclosed under ‘Capital work-in-progress’. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortization or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for three months ended December 31, 2020:
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings Plant machinery |
and Computer equipment |
Furniture fixtures |
and | Vehicles | Total | ||
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 188 | 1,367 | 648 | 989 | 402 | 6 | 3,600 | ||
| Additions | 1 | 30 | 8 | 24 | 5 | - | 68 | ||
| Additions- Business Combinations (Refer Note 2.10) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | ||
| Deletions | - | - | (1) | (13) | (1) | - | (15) | ||
| Translation difference | 1 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 3 | - | 37 | ||
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 190 | 1,414 | 661 | 1,011 | 409 | 6 | 3,691 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2020 | - | (472) | (459) | (720) | (274) | (4) | (1,929) | ||
| Depreciation | - | (13) | (16) | (33) | (12) | (1) | (75) | ||
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 1 | 12 | 1 | - | 14 | ||
| Translation difference | - | (5) | (5) | (7) | (1) | 1 | (17) | ||
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020 | - | (490) | (479) | (748) | (286) | (4) | (2,007) | ||
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2020 | 182 | ||||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 190 | 924 | 182 | 263 | 123 | 2 | 1,866 | ||
| Capital work-in progress as at October 1, 2020 | 198 | ||||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 188 | 895 | 189 | 269 | 128 | 2 | 1,869 |
F ollowing are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for three months ended December 31, 2019:
| (Dollars in millions) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings Plant machinery |
and Computer equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total | ||
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 185 | 1,325 | 625 | 881 | 375 | 6 | 3,397 | |
| Additions | - | 5 | 11 | 42 | 12 | - | 70 | |
| Deletions | - | - | - | (6) | - | - | (6) | |
| Translation difference | (1) | (5) | (4) | (5) | (1) | - | (16) | |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 184 | 1,325 | 632 | 912 | 386 | 6 | 3,445 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2019 | - | (437) | (412) | (639) | (238) | (3) | (1,729) | |
| Depreciation | - | (12) | (17) | (30) | (12) | (1) | (72) | |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 6 | |
| Translation difference | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | 9 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019 | - | (447) | (426) | (660) | (249) | (4) | (1,786) | |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2019 | 237 | |||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | **184 ** | 878 | 206 | **252 ** | **137 ** | 2 | 1,896 | |
| Capital work-in progress as at October 1, 2019 | 210 | |||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 185 | 888 | 213 | 242 | 137 | 3 | 1,878 |
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for nine months ended December 31, 2020:
| (Dollars in millions) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings Plant machinery |
and Computer equipment Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total | |||
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 174 | 1,324 | 621 | 882 | 381 | 6 | 3,388 | |
| Additions | 10 | 37 | 20 | 112 | 16 | - | 195 | |
| Additions- Business Combinations (Refer Note 2.10) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | |
| Deletions | - | - | (3) | (19) | (3) | - | (25) | |
| Translation difference | 6 | 53 | 23 | 35 | 15 | - | 132 | |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 190 | 1,414 | 661 | 1,011 | 409 | 6 | 3,691 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2020 | - | (434) | (418) | (646) | (243) | (4) | (1,745) | |
| Depreciation | - | (39) | (48) | (96) | (36) | (1) | (220) | |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 3 | 18 | 3 | - | 24 | |
| Translation difference | - | (17) | (16) | (24) | (10) | 1 | (66) | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020 | - | (490) | (479) | (748) | (286) | (4) | (2,007) | |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2020 | 182 | |||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 190 | 924 | 182 | 263 | 123 | 2 | 1,866 | |
| Capital work-in progress as at April 1, 2020 | 167 | |||||||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 174 | 890 | 203 | 236 | 138 | 2 | 1,810 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for nine months ended December 31, 2019 :
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery |
Computer equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total |
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 185 | 1,325 | 625 | 881 | 375 | 6 | 3,397 |
| Additions | - | 5 | 11 | 42 | 12 | - | 70 |
| Deletions | - | - | - | (6) | - | - | (6) |
| Translation difference | (1) | (5) | (4) | (5) | (1) | - | (16) |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 184 | 1,325 | 632 | 912 | 386 | 6 | 3,445 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2019 | - | (437) | (412) | (639) | (238) | (3) | (1,729) |
| Depreciation | - | (12) | (17) | (30) | (12) | (1) | (72) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 6 |
| Translation difference | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | 9 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019 | - | (447) | (426) | (660) | (249) | (4) | (1,786) |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2019 | 237 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 184 | 878 | 206 | 252 | 137 | 2 | 1,896 |
| Capital work-in progress as at October 1, 2019 | 210 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 185 | 888 | 213 | 242 | 137 | 3 | 1,878 |
The aggregate depreciation expense is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The contractual commitments for capital expenditure primarily comprise of commitments for infrastructure facilities and computer equipments aggregating to $102 million and $180 million as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
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2.8 Leases
Accounting Policy
The Group as a lessee
The Group’s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. The group assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the group assesses whether: (1) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (2) the group has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (3) the group has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, the Group recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelve months or less (short-term leases) and low value leases. For these short-term and low value leases, the Group recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements include the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful
Right of use assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of these leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related right of use asset if the group changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
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The Group as a lessor
Leases for which the group is a lessor is classified as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and the sublease separately. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease.
For operating leases, rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2020
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Category of ROU asset | |||||
| Land | **Buildings ** | Vehicle | Computer | Total | ||
| Balance as of October 1, 2020 | 86 | 472 | 3 | 8 | 569 | |
| Additions* | - | 60 | - | 7 | 67 | |
| Deletions | - | (7) | - | - | (7) | |
| Depreciation | (1) | (20) | - | (1) | (22) | |
| Translation difference | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | 10 | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 86 | 513 | 3 | 15 | 617 |
* Net of lease incentives of $5 million related to lease of Buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2019
(Dollars in millions)
| Particulars | Category of ROU asset | Category of ROU asset | Category of ROU asset | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land | **Buildings ** | Vehicle | Computer | Total | |
| Balance as of October 1, 2019 | 88 | 458 | 3 | 3 | 552 |
| Additions | - | 21 | - | 3 | 24 |
| Deletions | - | (14) | - | - | (14) |
| Depreciation | - | (19) | (1) | (1) | (21) |
| Translation difference | - | (2) | - | 1 | (1) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 88 | 444 | 2 | 6 | 540 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in millions)
| Particulars | Category of ROU asset | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | **Buildings ** | Vehicle Computer Total |
|
| Balance as of April 1, 2020 | 83 | 461 | 2 5 551 |
| Additions* | 1 | 109 | 1 11 122 |
| Deletions | - | (19) | - (19) |
| Depreciation | (1) | (60) | - (2) (63) |
| Translation difference | 3 | 22 | - 1 26 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 86 | 513 | 3 15 617 |
* Net of lease incentives of $11 million related to lease of Buildings
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2019
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Category of ROU asset | |||||
| Land | **Buildings ** | Vehicle | Computer | Total | ||
| Balance as of April 1, 2019 | - | 419 | 1 | - | 420 | |
| Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 | 92 | - | - | - | 92 | |
| Additions | - | 83 | - | 7 | 90 | |
| Additions through business combination | - | 26 | 2 | - | 28 | |
| Deletions | - | (15) | - | - | (15) | |
| Depreciation | (1) | (55) | (1) | (1) | (58) | |
| Translation difference | (3) | (14) | - | - | (17) | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 88 | 444 | 2 | 6 | 540 |
The aggregate depreciation expense on ROU assets is included in cost of sales in the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | As at | ||
| December 31, | March 31, | ||
| 2020 | 2020 | ||
| Current lease liabilities | 92 | 82 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 600 | 530 | |
| Total | 692 | 612 |
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2.9 Goodwill
Accounting Policy
Goodwill represents purchase consideration in excess of the Group's interest in the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. When the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired exceeds the purchase consideration, the fair value of net assets acquired is reassessed and the bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in the net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Impairment
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGU) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGU’s which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of a CGU including the goodwill, exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. Value-in-use is the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the CGU.
Total impairment loss of a CGU is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU. An impairment loss on goodwill is recognized in net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and is not reversed in the subsequent period.
Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Carrying value at the beginning | 699 512 |
| Goodwill on HIPUS acquisition | - 16 |
| Goodwill on Stater acquisition | - 57 |
| Goodwill on Simplus acquisition | - 130 |
| Goodwill on Kaleidoscope acquisition | 22 - |
| Goodwill on GuideVision acquisition | 14 - |
| Goodwill on Blue Acorn acquisition | 66 - |
| Translation differences | 47 (16) |
| Carryingvalue at the end | 848 699 |
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs, which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.
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2.10 Business combination
Accounting Policy
Business combinations have been accounted for using the acquisition method under the provisions of IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations.
The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of acquisition, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Group. The cost of acquisition also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair value on the date of acquisition. Contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The interest of non-controlling shareholders is initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests’ share of subsequent changes in equity of subsidiaries.
Business combinations between entities under common control is accounted for at carrying value of the assets and liabilities in the Group's consolidated financial statements.
The payments related to options issued by the Group over the non-controlling interests in its subsidiaries are accounted as financial liabilities and initially recognized at the estimated present value of gross obligations. Such options are subsequently measured at fair value in order to reflect the amount payable under the option at the date at which it becomes exercisable. In the event that the option expires unexercised, the liability is derecognised.
Transaction costs that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination such as finders’ fees, legal fees, due diligence fees, and other professional and consulting fees are expensed as incurred.
Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc.
On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. a US based Product Design and Development services focused primarily on medical devices, for a total consideration of upto $43 million (approximately ₹320 crore), comprising of cash consideration of $30 million (approximately ₹224 crore), contingent consideration of upto $12 million (approximately ₹91 crore) and retention payouts of upto $1 million (approximately ₹5 crore), payable to the employees of Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc over the next three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of comprehensive Income over the period of service.
This acquisition is expected to strengthen Infosys digital offerings at the intersection of new software technologies, consumer products and medical devices. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
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The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| Dollars in millions | |
|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments Purchase price allocated |
| Net assets* | 5 - 5 |
| Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships# | - 10 10 |
| Intangible assets – Brand# | - 3 3 |
| 5 13 18 |
|
| Goodwill | 22 |
| Total purchase price | 40 |
* Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of $ 1 million. # Useful lives are in the range of 2 to 6 years
Goodwill is tax deductible
The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
| The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| Dollars in millions | |
| Component | Consideration settled |
| Cash consideration | 30 |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 10 |
| Total purchase price | 40 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired, and its fair value is $4 million as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amount is substantially collected.
At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 13.5% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as of December 31, 2020 was $11 million.
The transaction costs is less than $1 million related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
GuideVision, s.r.o
On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited (Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o , a ServiceNow Elite Partner in Europe for a total consideration of upto Euro 31 million (approximately $35 million), comprising of cash consideration of Euro 21 million (approximately $24 million), contingent consideration of upto Euro 4 million (approximately $4 million) and retention payouts of upto Euro 6 million (approximately $7 million), payable to the employees of GuideVision s.r.o over the next two to three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of comprehensive Income over the period of service.
GuideVision is an enterprise service management consultancy specialized in offering strategic advisory, consulting, implementations, training and support on the ServiceNow platform. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired
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has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| Dollars in millions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments |
Purchase price allocated |
| Net Assets* | 3 - |
3 |
| Intangible assets – | ||
| Customer contracts and Relationships# | - 6 |
6 |
| Service now Relationships# | - 3 |
3 |
| Brand# | - 1 |
1 |
| Software license# | - 4 |
4 |
| Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | - (3) |
(3) |
| 3 11 |
14 | |
| Goodwill | 14 | |
| Totalpurchaseprice | 28 |
*Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of $3 million.
# Useful lives are in the range of 1 to 5 years Goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
| Dollars in millions | |
|---|---|
| Component | Consideration settled |
| Cash consideration | 24 |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 4 |
| Totalpurchaseprice | 28 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired, and its fair value is approximately $5 million as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amounts have been largely collected.
The transaction costs is less than $1 million related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
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Blue Acorn iCi
On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Beringer Commerce Inc. and Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc., collectively known as Blue Acorn iCi, an Adobe Platinum partner in the US, and a leader in digital customer experience, commerce and analytics for a cash consideration of $121 million (approximately ₹899 crore) and retention bonus payout of upto $9 million (approximately ₹67 crore), payable to the employees of Blue Acorn iCi over the next two or three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of comprehensive income over the period of service.
Blue Acorn iCi brings to Infosys, cross-technology capabilities through the convergence of customer experience, digital commerce, analytics, and experience driven commerce services. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill majorly includes the value expected from increase in revenues from various other streams of business and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| .Dollars in millions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments |
Purchase price allocated |
| Net Assets* | 10 - |
10 |
| Intangible assets – | ||
| Adobe-Magento Partnership# | - 33 |
33 |
| Customer Contracts and Relationships# | - 8 | 8 |
| Brand# | - 4 |
4 |
| 10 45 | 55 | |
| Goodwill | 66 | |
| Total purchase price | 121 |
*Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of $ 7 million. # Useful lives are in the range of 1 to 7 years Substantial portion of the goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of cash consideration as of the acquisition date is $ 121 million. The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately $6 million as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amount is substantially collected.
The transaction costs of $1 million related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Business transfer- Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited
On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited, for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The company entered into a business transfer agreement to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of $23 million ( ₹ 171 crore) and $9 million ( ₹ 66 crore) respectively, subject to securing the requisite regulatory approvals. The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary and therefore was accounted for at carrying values and did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements. Subsequently the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity.
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2.11 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP)
Accounting Policy
The Group recognizes compensation expense relating to share-based payments in net profit based on estimated fair-values of the awards on the grant date. The estimated fair value of awards is recognized as an expense in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was in-substance, multiple awards with a corresponding increase to share premium.
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019 (the 2019 Plan)
On June 22, 2019 pursuant to approval by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting, the Board has been authorized to introduce, offer, issue and provide share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2019 Plan. The maximum number of shares under the 2019 plan shall not exceed 50,000,000 equity shares. To implement the 2019 Plan, upto 45,000,000 equity shares may be issued by way of secondary acquisition of shares by Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Trust. The RSUs granted under the 2019 plan shall vest based on the achievement of defined annual performance parameters as determined by the administrator (Nomination and Remuneration Committee). The performance parameters will be based on a combination of relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) against selected industry peers and certain broader market domestic and global indices and operating performance metrics of the company as decided by administrator. Each of the above performance parameters will be distinct for the purposes of calculation of quantity of shares to vest based on performance. These instruments will generally vest between a minimum of 1 to maximum of 3 years from the grant date.
2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan) :
On March 31, 2016, pursuant to the approval by the shareholders through postal ballot, the Board was authorized to introduce, offer, issue and allot share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan). The maximum number of shares under the 2015 plan shall not exceed 24,038,883 equity shares (this includes 11,223,576 equity shares which are held by the trust towards the 2011 Plan as at March 31, 2016). The Company expects to grant the instruments under the 2015 Plan over the period of 4 to 7 years. The plan numbers mentioned above would further be adjusted for the September 2018 bonus issue.
The equity settled and cash settled RSUs and stock options would vest generally over a period of 4 years and shall be exercisable within the period as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NARC). The exercise price of the RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares and the exercise price of the stock options would be the market price as on the date of grant.
Controlled trust holds 16,296,404 and 18,239,356 shares as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively under the 2015 plan. Out of these shares, 2,00,000 equity shares each have been earmarked for welfare activities of the employees as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
The following is the summary of grants during three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| The following is the summary | of grants during three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Particulars | 2019 Plan 2015 Plan |
| Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
|
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Equity settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - 207,808 187,793 - - 204,097 212,096 |
| Employees other than KMP | - - - - 33,900 1,939,180 58,500 1,976,030 |
| - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 1,939,180 262,597 2,188,126 |
|
| Cash settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - - - - - - - |
| Employees other than KMP | - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 |
| - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 |
|
| Total grants | - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 2,037,660 262,597 2,286,606 |
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Notes on grants to KMP:
CEO & MD
Under the 2015 plan:
In accordance with the employee agreement which has been approved by the shareholders, the CEO is eligible to receive an annual grant of RSUs of fair value ₹3.25 crore (approximately $0.50 million) which will vest overtime in three equal annual installments upon the completion of each year of service from the respective grant date. Though the annual time based grants for the remaining employment term ending on March 31, 2023 have not been granted as of December 31, 2020, since the service commencement date precedes the grant date, the company has recorded employment stock compensation expense in accordance with IFRS 2, Share based payments.
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, approved the performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹13 crore (approximately $2 million) for the fiscal 2021 under the 2015 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 192,964 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020. .
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performancebased grant of RSUs amounting to ₹10 crore (approximately $1.50 million) for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 148,434 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
COO and Whole time director
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performancebased grant of RSUs amounting to ₹4 crore (approximately $0.50 million) for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 59,374 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
Other KMP
Under the 2015 plan:
On April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with employment agreement, the Board, approved performance-based grant of 11,133 RSUs to other KMP under the 2015 Plan. The grants were made effective May 2, 2020. The performance based RSUs will vest over three years based on certain performance targets.
Break-up of employee stock compensation expense: -
(Dollars in millions)
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, 2020 Three months ended December 31, 2019 Nine months ended December 31, 2020 Nine months ended December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Granted to: | |
| KMP | 3 2 8 6 |
| Employees other than KMP | 8 7 27 20 |
| Total(1) | 11 9 35 26 |
| (1) Cash settled stock compensation expense included in the above |
|
| 2 - 8 - |
|
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The fair value of the awards are estimated using the Black-Scholes Model for time and non-market performance based options and Monte Carlo simulation model is used for TSR based options.
The inputs to the model include the share price at date of grant, exercise price, expected volatility, expected dividends, expected term and the risk free rate of interest. Expected volatility during the expected term of the options is based on historical volatility of the observed market prices of the Company's publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Expected volatility of the comparative company have been modelled based on historical movements in the market prices of their publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Correlation coefficient is calculated between each peer entity and the indices as a whole or between each entity in the peer group.
The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions:
| Particulars | 'For optionsgranted in |
|---|---|
| Fiscal 2021- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2021- ADS-RSU Fiscal 2020- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2020- ADS-RSU |
|
| Weighted average share price (₹) / ($ ADS) | 683 11.55 728 10.52 |
| Exercise price (₹)/ ($ ADS) | 5.00 0.07 5.00 0.07 |
| Expected volatility (%) | 30-40 30-43 22-30 22-26 |
| Expected life of the option (years) | 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 |
| Expected dividends (%) | 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 4-5 0.1 - 0.3 6-7 1-3 |
| Weighted average fair value as ongrant date(₹)/ ($ ADS) | 574 10.68 607 7.84 |
The expected life of the RSU/ESOP is estimated based on the vesting term and contractual term of the RSU/ESOP, as well as expected exercise behavior of the employee who receives the RSU/ESOP.
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2.12 Income taxes
Accounting policy
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Current income tax for current and prior periods is recognized at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered from the tax authorities, using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and branches where it is expected that the earnings of the subsidiary or branch will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.
The Group offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The income tax provision for the interim period is made based on the best estimate of the annual average tax rate expected to be applicable for the full financial year. Tax benefits of deductions earned on exercise of employee share options in excess of compensation charged to income are credited to share premium.
Income tax expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income comprises:
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, 2020 Three months ended December 31, 2019 Nine months ended December 31, 2020 Nine months ended December 31, 2019 |
| Current taxes | |
| Domestic taxes | 204 156 534 464 |
| Foreign taxes | 58 53 139 166 |
| 262 209 673 630 |
|
| Deferred taxes | |
| Domestic taxes | 12 (1) 59 3 |
| Foreign taxes | (11) (14) (14) (36) |
| 1 (15) 45 (33) |
|
| Income tax expense | 263 194 718 597 |
Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of $8 million and $11 million, respectively. Income tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of $39 million and $28 million respectively. These reversals pertain to prior periods on account of adjudication of certain disputed matters in favor of the Company and upon filing of return across various jurisdictions.
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A reconciliation of the income tax provision to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before income taxes is summarized below:
| income taxes is summarized below: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions) | ||||
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, 2020 |
Three months ended December 31, 2019 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2020 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2019 |
| Profit before income taxes | 970 | 821 | 2,644 | 2,343 |
| Enacted tax rates in India | 34.94% | 34.94% | 34.94% | 34.94% |
| Computed expected tax expense | 338 | 287 | 923 | 819 |
| Tax effect due to non-taxable income for Indian tax purposes | (98) |
(113) | (254) | (281) |
| Overseas taxes | 25 | 28 | 73 | 86 |
| Tax provision (reversals) | (8) | (11) | (39) | (28) |
| Effect of differential tax rates | (4) | (7) | (14) | (10) |
| Effect of exempt non operating income | (2) | (1) | (4) | (4) |
| Effect of unrecognized deferred tax assets | (2) | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Effect of non-deductible expenses | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 |
| Branch profit tax (net of credits) | (1) | (5) | (3) | (13) |
| Others | 11 | 5 | 21 | 4 |
| Income tax expense | 263 | 194 | 718 | 597 |
The applicable Indian corporate statutory tax rate for the three months ended and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is 34.94% each.
Deferred income tax for the three months ended and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 substantially relates to origination and reversal of temporary differences.
As at December 31, 2020, claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts from the Indian Income tax authorities amounted to $456 million (₹3,334 crore). Amount paid to statutory authorities against this amounted to $829 million (₹6,059 crore).
As at March 31, 2020, claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts from the Indian Income tax authorities amounted to $443 million (₹3,353 crore). Amount paid to statutory authorities against this amounted to $707 million (₹5,352 crore).
The claims against the group majorly represent demands arising on completion of assessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961. These claims are on account of multiple issues of disallowances such as disallowance of profits earned from STP Units and SEZ Units, disallowance of deductions in respect of employment of new employees under section 80JJAA, disallowance of expenditure towards software being held as capital in nature, payments made to Associated Enterprises held as liable for withholding of taxes.
These matters are pending before various Appellate Authorities and the management including its tax advisors expect that its position will likely be upheld on ultimate resolution and will not have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial position and results of operations.
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2.13 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share
Accounting Policy
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
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2.14 Related party transactions
Refer Note 2.20 "Related party transactions" in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F for the full names and other details of the Company's subsidiaries and controlled trusts.
Changes in Subsidiaries
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, the following are the changes in the subsidiaries:
-
On June 1, 2020, Fluido Oy, acquired 100% of the voting interests in Simplus U.K Ltd and Simplus Ireland Ltd. from Simplus Europe Ltd.
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Brilliant Basics (MENA) DMCC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brilliant Basics Holdings Limited, has been liquidated effective July 17, 2020.
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Infosys Limited Bulgaria EOOD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, was incorporated on September 11, 2020.
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On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited, a Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o along with its five subsidiaries GuideVision Deutschland GmbH, GuideVision Suomi Oy, GuideVision Magyarország Kft., GuideVision Polska SP. Z O.O. and GuideVision UK Ltd (Refer to note 2.10)
-
On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. along with its subsidiary Kaleidoscope Prototyping LLC (Refer to note 2.10)
-
Infosys Consulting Sp. z.o.o was merged with Infosys Poland Sp. z.o.o, effective October 21, 2020
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On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Beringer Commerce Inc and Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc along with its subsidiaries Mediotype LLC, Beringer Commerce Holdings LLC, SureSource LLC, Blue Acorn LLC, Simply Commerce LLC and iCiDIGITAL LLC.
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Lodestone Management Consultants Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, a wholly subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG, has been liquidated effective November 19, 2020.
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Infosys BPM UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys BPM Ltd, incorporated, effective December 9, 2020
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Fluido Newco AB merged into Fluido Sweden AB (Extero), effective December 18, 2020.
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Stater Deutschland Verwaltungs-GmbH and Stater Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG merged into Stater Duitsland B.V., effective December 18, 2020. Stater Duitsland B.V. merged with Stater N.V., effective December 23, 2020.
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Infosys Consulting s.r.o. v likvidaci (formerly called Infosys Consulting s.r.o.)
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On December 29, 2020, Stater Participation B.V acquired non-controlling interest of 28.01% of the voting interests in Stater Belgium NV
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Infosys Turkey Bilgi Teknolojikeri Limited Sirketi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, incorporated on December 30, 2020.
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Changes in key management personnel
The following are the changes in the key management personnel:
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D.N. Prahlad resigned as director of the Company effective April 20, 2020.
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Uri Levine appointed as independent director of the Company effective April 20, 2020.
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Bobby Parikh appointed as independent director of the Company effective July 15, 2020.
Transactions with key management personnel
The table below describes the compensation to key management personnel which comprise directors and executive officers:
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, 2020 Three months ended December 31, 2019 Nine months ended December 31, 2020 Nine months ended December 31, 2019 |
| Salaries and other employee benefits to whole-time directors and executive officers(1)(2) |
5 4 14 13 |
| Commission and other benefits to non-executive/ independent directors |
|
| - - 1 1 |
|
| Total | 5 4 15 14 |
(1) Total employee stock compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes a charge of $ 3 million and $2 million respectively, towards key managerial personnel. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, includes a charge of $8 million and $6 million respectively, towards key managerial personnel. (Refer note 2.11)
(2) Does not include post-employment benefit based on actuarial valuation as this is done for the Company as a whole.
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2.15 Segment Reporting
IFRS 8 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Group's operations predominantly relate to providing end-to-end business solutions to enable clients to enhance business performance. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the Group's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Accordingly, information has been presented along business segments. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments, and are as set out in the accounting policies.
Business segments of the Group are primarily enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance, enterprises in Manufacturing, enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics, enterprises in the Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services, enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media, enterprises in Hi-Tech, enterprises in Life Sciences and Healthcare and all other segments. The Financial services reportable segments has been aggregated to include the Financial Services operating segment and Finacle operating segment because of the similarity of the economic characteristics. All other segments represent the operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services.
Revenue and identifiable operating expenses in relation to segments are categorized based on items that are individually identifiable to that segment. Revenue for 'all other segments' represents revenue generated by Infosys Public Services and revenue generated from customers located in India, Japan and China and other enterprises in public service. Allocated expenses of segments include expenses incurred for rendering services from the Group's offshore software development centres and on-site expenses, which are categorized in relation to the associated efforts of the segment. Certain expenses such as depreciation and amortization, which form a significant component of total expenses, are not specifically allocable to specific segments as the underlying assets are used interchangeably. The management believes that it is not practical to provide segment disclosures relating to those costs and expenses, and accordingly these expenses are separately disclosed as "unallocated" and adjusted against the total income of the Group.
Assets and liabilities used in the Group's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.
Business segment revenue information is collated based on individual customers invoiced or in relation to which the revenue is otherwise recognized.
Disclosure of revenue by geographic locations is given in note 2.16 Revenue from operations
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2.15.1 Business Segments
Three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communi cation(3) Energy, Utilities, resources and Services Manufact uring Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) Others(5) Total |
| Revenues | 1,163 515 436 441 328 289 248 96 3,516 |
| 1,021 496 421 414 334 246 219 92 3,243 |
|
| Identifiable operating expenses |
|
| 645 242 245 232 170 162 129 62 1,887 |
|
| 529 244 248 218 181 145 118 54 1,737 |
|
| Allocated expenses | 200 85 82 81 64 42 42 28 624 |
| 230 100 86 81 72 43 43 36 691 |
|
| Segment operating income | 318 188 109 128 94 85 77 6 1,005 |
| 262 152 87 115 81 58 58 2 815 |
|
| Unallocable expenses | 112 |
| 104 | |
| Operating profit | 893 |
| 711 | |
| Other income, net (Refer Note 2.18) 83 |
|
| 116 | |
| Finance cost 6 |
|
| 6 | |
| Profit before Income taxes 970 |
|
| 821 | |
| Income tax expense 263 |
|
| 194 | |
| Net profit 707 |
|
| 627 | |
| Depreciation and amortization 112 |
|
| 103 | |
| Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization - |
|
| 1 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
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Nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services (1) Retail(2) Communi cation(3) Energy, Utilities, resources and Services Manufact uring Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) Others(5) Total |
| Revenues | 3,207 1,455 1,270 1,249 927 863 681 296 9,948 |
| 3,029 1,478 1,273 1,241 960 729 618 255 9,583 |
|
| Identifiable operating expenses |
|
| 1,707 686 742 646 494 480 345 192 5,292 |
|
| 1,585 738 755 656 531 435 339 151 5,190 |
|
| Allocated expenses | 600 268 248 251 184 129 119 89 1,888 |
| 672 292 254 250 216 128 125 100 2,037 |
|
| Segment operating income | 900 501 280 352 249 254 217 15 2,768 |
| 772 448 264 335 213 166 154 4 2,356 |
|
| Unallocable expenses | 327 |
| 307 | |
| Operating profit | 2,441 |
| 2,049 | |
| Other income, net (Refer Note 2.18) 222 |
|
| 312 | |
| Finance cost 19 |
|
| 18 | |
| Profit before Income taxes 2,644 |
|
| 2,343 | |
| Income tax expense 718 |
|
| 597 | |
| Net profit 1,926 |
|
| 1,746 | |
| Depreciation and amortization 327 |
|
| 304 | |
| Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization - |
|
| 3 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
2.15.2 Significant clients
No client individually accounted for more than 10% of the revenues for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
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2.16 Revenue from Operations
Accounting Policy:
The Group derives revenues primarily from IT services comprising software development and related services, maintenance, consulting and package implementation, licensing of software products and platforms across the Group’s core and digital offerings (together called as “software related services”) and business process management services. Contracts with customers are either on a time-and-material, unit of work, fixed-price or on a fixed-timeframe basis.
Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved by the parties, in writing, to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services (“performance obligations”) to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group has received or expects to receive in exchange for these products or services (“transaction price”). When there is uncertainty as to collectability, revenue recognition is postponed until such uncertainty is resolved.
The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. The Group allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In the absence of such evidence, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin, under which the Group estimates the cost of satisfying the performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin based on similar services.
The Group’s contracts may include variable consideration including rebates, volume discounts and penalties. The Group includes variable consideration as part of transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the variable consideration and when it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
Revenue on time-and-material and unit of work based contracts, are recognized as the related services are performed. Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably either on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period or ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. Revenue from other fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where the performance obligations are satisfied over time is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Efforts or costs expended are used to determine progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Progress towards completion is measured as the ratio of costs or efforts incurred to date (representing work performed) to the estimated total costs or efforts. Estimates of transaction price and total costs or efforts are continuously monitored over the term of the contracts and are recognized in net profit in the period when these estimates change or when the estimates are revised. Revenues and the estimated total costs or efforts are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
The billing schedules agreed with customers include periodic performance based billing and / or milestone based progress billings. Revenues in excess of billing are classified as unbilled revenue while billing in excess of revenues are classified as contract liabilities (which we refer to as unearned revenues).
In arrangements for software development and related services and maintenance services, by applying the revenue recognition criteria for each distinct performance obligation, the arrangements with customers generally meet the criteria for considering software development and related services as distinct performance obligations. For allocating the transaction price, the Group measures the revenue in respect of each performance obligation of a contract at its relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In cases where the Group is unable to determine the standalone selling price, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. For software development and related services, the performance obligations are satisfied as and when the services are rendered since the customer generally obtains control of the work as it progresses.
Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to use” the licenses is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer. Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to access” is recognized over the access period.
Arrangements to deliver software products generally have three elements: license, implementation and Annual Technical Services (ATS).When implementation services are provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement and the license and implementation
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have been identified as two distinct separate performance obligations, the transaction price for such contracts are allocated to each performance obligation of the contract based on their relative standalone selling prices. In the absence of standalone selling price for implementation, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. Where the license is required to be substantially customized as part of the implementation service the entire arrangement fee for license and implementation is considered to be a single performance obligation and the revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method as the implementation is performed. Revenue from client training, support and other services arising due to the sale of software products is recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied. ATS revenue is recognized ratably on a straight line basis over the period in which the services are rendered.
Contracts with customers includes subcontractor services or third-party vendor equipment or software in certain integrated services arrangements. In these types of arrangements, revenue from sales of third-party vendor products or services is recorded net of costs when the Group is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor, and gross when the Group is the principal for the transaction. In doing so, the group first evaluates whether it controls the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. The Group considers whether it has the primary obligation to fulfil the contract, inventory risk, pricing discretion and other factors to determine whether it controls the goods or service and therefore is acting as a principal or an agent.
The incremental costs of obtaining a contract (i.e., costs that would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained) are recognized as an asset if the Group expects to recover them. Any capitalized contract costs are amortized, with the expense recognised as the Group transfers the related goods or services to the customer.
The Group presents revenues net of indirect taxes in its consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Revenues for the three months ended and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows
(Dollars in millions)
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, 2020 |
Three months ended December 31, 2019 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2020 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from software services | 3,266 | 3,048 | 9,233 | 9,005 |
| Revenue from products and platforms |
250 | 195 | 715 | 578 |
| Total revenue from operations | 3,516 | 3,243 | 9,948 | 9,583 |
The Group has evaluated the impact of COVID–19 resulting from (i) the possibility of constraints to render services which may require revision of estimations of costs to complete the contract because of additional efforts; (ii) onerous obligations; (iii) penalties relating to breaches of service level agreements, and (iv) termination or deferment of contracts by customers. The Group has concluded that the impact of COVID–19 is not material based on these estimates. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the Group continues to monitor developments to identify significant uncertainties relating to revenue in future periods.
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Disaggregated revenue information
The table below presents disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by geography and offerings for each of our business segments. The Group believes this disaggregation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows are affected by industry, market and other economic factors.
Three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy, | ||||||||||||
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) |
**Retail(2) ** | Communication(3) | Utilities, resources and |
Manufacturing | Hi Tech | Life Sciences(4) |
Others(5) | Total | |||
| Services | ||||||||||||
| Revenues by | ||||||||||||
| Geography* | ||||||||||||
| North America | 707 | 343 | 234 | 244 | 173 | 271 | 173 | 21 | 2,166 | |||
| 602 | 326 | 252 | 229 | 186 | 228 | 144 | 22 | 1,989 | ||||
| Europe | 220 | 143 | 104 | 159 | 134 | 6 | 71 | 7 | 844 | |||
| 216 | 139 | 68 | 150 | 133 | 7 | 71 | 6 | 790 | ||||
| India | 52 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | - | 19 | 92 | |||
| 46 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 91 | ||||
| Rest of the world |
184 | 27 | 92 | 37 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 49 | 414 | |||
| 157 | 29 | 91 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 373 | ||||
| Total | 1,163 | 515 | 436 | 441 | 328 | 289 | 248 | 96 | 3,516 | |||
| 1,021 | 496 | 421 | 414 | 334 | 246 | 219 | 92 | 3,243 | ||||
| Revenue by | ||||||||||||
| offerings | ||||||||||||
| Digital | 560 | 278 | 230 | 224 | 165 | 147 | 115 | 42 | 1,761 | |||
| 430 | 223 | 180 | 162 | 128 | 92 | 75 | 28 | 1,318 | ||||
| Core | 603 | 237 | 206 | 217 | 163 | 142 | 133 | 54 | 1,755 | |||
| 591 | 273 | 241 | 252 | 206 | 154 | 144 | 64 | 1,925 | ||||
| Total | 1,163 | 515 | 436 | 441 | 328 | 289 | 248 | 96 | 3,516 | |||
| 1,021 | 496 | 421 | 414 | 334 | 246 | 219 | 92 | 3,243 |
( 1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
* Geographical revenues is based on the domicile of customer
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Nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communication(3) Energy, Utilities, resources and Services Manufacturing Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) Others(5) Total |
| Revenues by Geography* |
|
| North America | 1,897 953 691 701 504 814 465 70 6,095 |
| 1,770 964 786 686 540 687 397 56 5,886 |
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| Europe | 641 417 281 436 385 15 203 21 2,399 |
| 631 422 194 440 374 19 207 17 2,304 |
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| India | 154 5 24 2 5 28 2 62 282 |
| 137 5 22 1 9 20 5 50 249 |
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| Rest of the world |
515 80 274 110 33 6 11 143 1,172 |
| 491 87 271 114 37 3 9 132 1,144 |
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| Total | 3,207 1,455 1,270 1,249 927 863 681 296 9,948 |
| 3,029 1,478 1,273 1,241 960 729 618 255 9,583 |
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| Revenue by offerings |
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| Digital | 1,513 746 631 592 435 411 282 107 4,717 |
| 1,192 636 501 459 359 263 190 67 3,667 |
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| Core | 1,694 709 639 657 492 452 399 189 5,231 |
| 1,837 842 772 782 601 466 428 188 5,916 |
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| Total | 3,207 1,455 1,270 1,249 927 863 681 296 9,948 |
| 3,029 1,478 1,273 1,241 960 729 618 255 9,583 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
* Geographical revenues is based on the domicile of customer
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Digital Services
Digital Services comprise of service and solution offerings of the Group that enable our clients to transform their businesses. These include offerings that enhance customer experience, leverage AI-based analytics and big data, engineer digital products and IoT, modernize legacy technology systems, migrate to cloud applications and implement advanced cyber security systems.
Core Services
Core Services comprise traditional offerings of the Group that have scaled and industrialized over a number of years. These primarily include application management services, proprietary application development services, independent validation solutions, product engineering and management, infrastructure management services, traditional enterprise application implementation, support and integration services.
Products & platforms
The Group also derives revenues from the sale of products and platforms including Finacle – core banking solution, Edge Suite of products, Infosys Nia - Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform which applies next-generation AI and machine learning, Panaya platform, Skava platform, Stater digital platform and Infosys McCamish- insurance platform.
Trade Receivables and Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in receivables, unbilled revenue, and unearned revenue on the Group’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., monthly or quarterly) or upon achievement of contractual milestones.
The Group’s receivables are rights to consideration that are unconditional. Unbilled revenues comprising revenues in excess of billings from time and material contracts and fixed price maintenance contracts are classified as financial asset when the right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
Invoicing to the clients for other fixed price contracts is based on milestones as defined in the contract and therefore the timing of revenue recognition is different from the timing of invoicing to the customers. Therefore, unbilled revenues for other fixed price contracts (contract asset) are classified as non-financial asset because the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
Invoicing in excess of earnings are classified as unearned revenue.
Trade receivable and unbilled revenues are presented net of impairment in the consolidated Balance Sheet.
2.17 Unbilled revenue
| (Dollars in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Unbilled financial asset(1) | 476 369 |
| Unbilled non financial asset(2) | 574 572 |
| Total | 1,050 941 |
(1) Right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
(2) Right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones .
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2.18 Break-up of expenses and other income, net
Accounting Policy
2.18.1 Gratuity
The Group provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan ('the Gratuity Plan') covering eligible employees of Infosys and its Indian subsidiaries. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment with the group.
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each balance sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The company fully contributes all ascertained liabilities to the Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust (the Trust). In case of Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve, contributions are made to the Infosys BPM Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust and EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust, respectively. Trustees administer contributions made to the Trusts and contributions are invested in a scheme with Life Insurance Corporation of India as permitted by law of India.
The Group recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its balance sheet as an asset or liability. Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability / asset are recognized in other comprehensive income and not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent period. The actual return of the portfolio of plan assets, in excess of the yields computed by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation is recognized in other comprehensive income. The effect of any plan amendments are recognized in net profits in the statement of comprehensive income.
2.18.2 Superannuation
Certain employees of Infosys, Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve are participants in a defined contribution plan. The Group has no further obligations to the Plan beyond its monthly contributions which are periodically contributed to a trust fund, the corpus of which is invested with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
2.18.3 Provident fund
Eligible employees of Infosys receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the eligible employee and the company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The company contributes a portion of the contributions to the Infosys Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust. The trust invests in specific designated instruments as permitted by Indian law. The remaining portion is contributed to the government administered pension fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the government. The company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the Trust and the notified interest rate.
In respect of Indian subsidiaries, eligible employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the eligible employee and the respective companies make monthly contributions to this provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. Amounts collected under the provident fund plan are deposited in a government administered provident fund. The companies have no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contributions.
2.18.4 Compensated absences
The Group has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each balance sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
The Code on Social Security, 2020 (‘Code’) relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period the Code becomes effective.
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2.18.5 Other income, net
Other income is comprised primarily of interest income, dividend income, gain/loss on investment and exchange gain/loss on forward and options contracts and on translation of other assets and liabilities. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
2.18.6 Foreign Currency
Transactions and translations
Foreign-currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the Balance Sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and reported within exchange gains/ (losses) on translation of assets and liabilities, net, except when deferred in Other Comprehensive Income as qualifying cash flow hedges. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction. The related revenue and expense are recognised using the same exchange rate.
Transaction gains or losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cash-flow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currencies using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.
The translation of financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries to the presentation currency is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date and for revenue, expense and cash-flow items using the average exchange rate for the respective periods. The gains or losses resulting from such translation are included in currency translation reserves under other components of equity. When a subsidiary is disposed off, in full, the relevant amount is transferred to net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. However, when a change in the parent's ownership does not result in loss of control of a subsidiary, such changes are recorded through equity.
Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxes includes translation differences on non-monetary financial assets measured at fair value at the reporting date, such as equities classified as financial instruments and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date.
2.18.7 Government grants
The Group recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them will be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants related to assets are treated as deferred income and are recognized in the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income on a systematic and rational basis over the useful life of the asset. Government grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in the statement of comprehensive income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
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2.18.8 Operating Profits
Operating profit of the Group is computed considering the revenues, net of cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses.
The table below provides details of break-up of expenses:
Cost of sales
| Cost of sales | |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended Nine months ended |
| December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit costs | 1,707 1,629 4,902 4,816 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 112 103 327 304 |
| Travelling costs | 15 61 45 218 |
| Cost of technical sub-contractors | 249 242 684 711 |
| Cost of software packages for own use | 40 37 117 106 |
| Third party items bought for service delivery to clients |
|
| 115 54 303 168 |
|
| Short term leases | 1 1 3 8 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 2 2 5 5 |
| Communication costs | 11 11 34 32 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 15 19 51 51 |
| Provision for post-sales client support | 5 (1) 5 - |
| Others | 3 1 (5) 1 |
| Total | 2,275 2,159 6,471 6,420 |
Selling and marketing expenses
| Particulars | Three months ended Nine months ended |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit costs | 135 132 406 385 |
| Travelling costs | 1 14 2 42 |
| Branding and marketing | 14 18 34 54 |
| Short term leases | - - - 1 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 3 3 8 14 |
| Communication costs | - 1 1 2 |
| Others | 3 1 8 4 |
| Total | 156 169 459 502 |
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Administrative expenses
| Particulars | Three months ended Nine months ended |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit costs | 69 64 203 188 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 38 45 103 121 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 30 32 90 111 |
| Power and fuel | 5 8 15 25 |
| Communication costs | 10 7 30 21 |
| Travelling costs | 1 11 5 31 |
| Rates and taxes | 9 6 25 18 |
| Short-term leases | 2 2 4 1 |
| Insurance charges | 5 4 13 9 |
| Commission to non-whole time directors | - - 1 1 |
| Impairment loss recognized/(reversed) under expected credit loss model |
3 1 25 14 |
| Contributions towards Corporate Social Responsibility |
|
| 10 12 45 36 |
|
| Others | 10 12 18 36 |
| Total | 192 204 577 612 |
Other income, net
| Particulars | Three months ended Nine months ended |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 |
|
| Interest income on financial assets carried at amortized cost |
|
| 41 42 122 137 |
|
| Interest income on financial assets carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
13 9 38 37 |
| Dividend income on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss |
|
| - - 1 - |
|
| Gain/(loss) on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss |
5 6 9 21 |
| Gain/(loss) on investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
|
| 3 1 11 5 |
|
| Interest income on income tax refund | - 34 - 35 |
| Exchange gains / (losses) on forward and options contracts |
|
| 15 (18) 63 (3) |
|
| Exchange gains / (losses) on translation of other assets and liabilities |
(6) 38 (45) 59 |
| Others | 12 4 23 21 |
| Total | 83 116 222 312 |
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2.19 Equity
Accounting policy
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares, share options and buyback are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Treasury Shares
When any entity within the Group purchases the company's ordinary shares, the consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental cost is presented as a deduction from total equity, until they are cancelled, sold or reissued. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is transferred to/ from Securities premium.
Description of reserves
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the amount of accumulated earnings of the Group.
Share premium
The amount received in excess of the par value has been classified as share premium. Additionally, share-based compensation recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is credited to share premium.
Other Reserves
The Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve has been created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA (1)(ii) of Income Tax Act, 1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Company for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA (2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Capital Redemption Reserve
In accordance with section 69 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, the Company creates capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.
Other components of equity
Other components of equity consist of currency translation, remeasurement of net defined benefit liability / asset, equity instruments fair valued through other comprehensive income, changes on fair valuation of investments and changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes.
Cash flow hedge reserve
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction.
2.19.1 Capital Allocation Policy
Effective from fiscal 2020, the company expects to return approximately 85% of the free cash flow cumulatively over a 5-year period through a combination of semi annual dividends and/or share buyback and/or special dividends, subject to applicable laws and requisite approvals, if any. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditure as per the consolidated statement of cash flows prepared under IFRS. Dividend and buyback include applicable taxes.
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The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or buy back issued shares. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has no debt. Consequent to the above capital structure there are no externally imposed capital requirements.
2.19.2 Dividend
The final dividend on shares is recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors. Income tax consequences of dividends on financial instruments classified as equity will be recognized according to where the entity originally recognized those past transactions or events that generated distributable profits.
The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The Finance Act 2020 has repealed the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). Companies are now required to pay/distribute dividend after deducting applicable taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.
Amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders:
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, 2020 Nine months ended December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|
| in ₹ in US Dollars in ₹ in US Dollars |
|
| Final dividend for fiscal 2019 | - - 10.50 0.15 |
| Interim dividend for fiscal 2020 | - - 8.00 0.11 |
| Final dividend for fiscal 2020 | 9.50 0.13 - - |
| Interim dividend for fiscal 2021 | 12.00 0.16 - - |
The Board of Directors in their meeting on April 20, 2020 recommended a final dividend of 9.50/- per equity share (approximately $0.13 per equity share) for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The same was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on June 27, 2020 which resulted in a cash outflow of 4,029 crore (approximately $539 million) excluding dividend paid on treasury shares.
The Board of Directors in their meeting on October 14, 2020 declared an interim dividend of ₹12/- per equity share (approximately $0.16 per equity share) which resulted in a net cash outflow of ₹5,091 crore ($687 million) excluding dividend paid on treasury shares.
2.19.3 Share capital and share premium
The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of ₹5/- each. 16,296,404 shares and 18,239,356 shares were held by controlled trust, as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director Bengaluru January 13, 2021
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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Phone: +91 22 6185 4000 Fax: +91 22 6185 4001
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Report on the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of INFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as the “Group”), which comprise the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2020, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for three months and nine months ended on that date, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended on that date, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as the “interim condensed consolidated financial statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid interim condensed consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), of the consolidated state of affairs of the Group as at December 31, 2020, the consolidated profit and consolidated total comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended on that date, consolidated changes in equity and its consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (“SA”s) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”). Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the ICAI, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Management’s Responsibilities for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position, consolidated financial performance, consolidated total comprehensive income, consolidated changes in equity and consolidated cash flows of the Group in accordance with IAS 34 as issued by the IASB. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for maintenance of the
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adequate accounting records for safeguarding 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 the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the respective interim financial statements 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements by the Directors of the Company, as aforesaid.
In preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for assessing the ability of the respective 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 their respective entities 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 are responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, 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.
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Obtain an understanding of internal controls 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 effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s 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 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are
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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 to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the interim condensed consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities within the Group to express an opinion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of the financial statements of such entities included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of which we are the independent auditors.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governance of the Company and such other entities included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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.
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Chartered Accountants
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Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner (Membership No.039826) UDIN:
Place: Mumbai Date: January 13, 2021
INFOSYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Indian Rupee for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020
| Index | Page No. |
|---|---|
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet………………………………………………………………… | 1 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income…………………………………………… | 2 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ……………………………………..………… | 3 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows……………………………………………………… | 5 |
| Overview and notes to the financial statements | |
| 1. Overview | |
| 1.1 Company overview …………………………………………………….………………………… | 6 |
| 1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements ……………………………………………………. | 6 |
| 1.3 Basis of consolidation…………………………………………………………………………… | 6 |
| 1.4 Use of estimates and judgments…………………………………………………………………. | 6 |
| 1.5 Critical accounting estimates……………………………………………………………………… | 6 |
| 1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements…………………………………………………………….. | 7 |
| 2. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |
| 2.1 Cash and cash equivalents ……………………………………………………………………… | 8 |
| 2.2 Investments……………………………………………………………………………………… | 8 |
| 2.3 Financial instruments…………………………………………………………………………… | 9 |
| 2.4 Prepayments and other assets…………………………………………………………………… | 12 |
| 2.5 Other liabilities…………………………………………………………………………………… | 13 |
| 2.6 Provisions and other contingencies……………………………………………………………… | 13 |
| 2.7 Property, plant and equipment…………………………………………………………………… | 15 |
| 2.8 Leases……………………..……………………………………………………………………… | 17 |
| 2.9 Goodwill...………………………………………………………… | 19 |
| 2.10 Business combinations ………………………………...……………………………………… | 20 |
| 2.11 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP)………………………………………………………… | 22 |
| 2.12 Income Taxes…………………………………………………………………………………… | 24 |
| 2.13 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share……………… | 24 |
| 2.14 Related party transactions……………………………………………………………………… | 25 |
| 2.15 Segment reporting……………………………………………………………………………… | 26 |
| 2.16 Revenue from Operations……………………………………………………………………… | 28 |
| 2.17 Unbilled Revenue……………………………………………………………………………… | 30 |
| 2.18 Break-up of expenses and other income, net………………...………………………………… | 31 |
| 2.19 Equity…………………….……………………………………………………………………… | 33 |
Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
| Infosys Limited and subsidiaries | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹crore except equity share data) | |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as at Note |
December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
| ASSETS | |
| Current assets | |
| Cash and cash equivalents 2.1 |
22,079 18,649 |
| Current investments 2.2 |
3,318 4,655 |
| Trade receivables | 19,213 18,487 |
| Unbilled revenue 2.17 |
7,669 7,121 |
| Prepayments and other current assets 2.4 |
5,915 5,595 |
| Income tax assets 2.12 |
- 7 |
| Derivative financial instruments 2.3 |
168 62 |
| Total current assets | 58,362 54,576 |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment 2.7 |
13,634 13,699 |
Right-of-use assets 2.8 |
4,511 4,168 |
| Goodwill 2.9 |
6,198 5,286 |
| Intangible assets | 2,244 1,900 |
| Non-current investments 2.2 |
7,995 4,137 |
| Deferred income tax assets 2.12 |
1,231 1,744 |
| Income tax assets 2.12 |
5,453 5,384 |
| Other non-current assets 2.4 |
1,715 1,874 |
| Total non-current assets | 42,981 38,192 |
| Total assets | 101,343 92,768 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade payables | 2,479 2,852 |
Lease liabilities 2.8 |
675 619 |
| Derivative financial instruments 2.3 |
38 491 |
| Current income tax liabilities 2.12 |
1,533 1,490 |
| Client deposits | - 18 |
Unearned revenue |
3,978 2,990 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 2,028 1,832 |
Provisions 2.6 |
742 572 |
| Other current liabilities 2.5 |
10,933 9,992 |
| Total current liabilities | 22,406 20,856 |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Lease liabilities 2.8 |
4,386 4,014 |
| Deferred income tax liabilities 2.12 |
840 968 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 65 38 |
| Other non-current liabilities 2.5 |
1,594 1,048 |
| Total liabilities | 29,291 26,924 |
| Equity | |
2.19 Share capital - ₹5 par value 480,00,00,000 (480,00,00,000) equity shares authorized, issued and outstanding 424,32,91,429 (424,07,53,210) equity shares fully paid up, net of 1,62,96,404 (1,82,39,356) treasury shares as at December 31, 2020 (March 31, 2020) |
2,123 2,122 |
| Share premium | 828 600 |
| Retained earnings | 60,896 57,506 |
| Cash flow hedge reserves | (16) (15) |
Other reserves |
5,810 4,070 |
| Capital redemption reserve | 111 111 |
| Other components of equity | 1,863 1,056 |
| Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company | 71,615 65,450 |
| Non-controlling interests | 437 394 |
| Total equity | 72,052 65,844 |
Total liabilities and equity |
101,343 92,768 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
| Infosys Limited and subsidiaries | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore except equity share andper equity share data) | |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Note |
Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenues 2.16 |
25,927 23,092 74,161 67,524 |
| Cost of sales 2.18 |
16,777 15,373 48,250 45,231 |
| Gross profit | 9,150 7,719 25,911 22,293 |
Operating expenses |
|
| Selling and marketing expenses 2.18 |
1,145 1,204 3,427 3,539 |
Administrative expenses 2.18 |
1,416 1,451 4,302 4,307 |
| Total operating expenses | 2,561 2,655 7,729 7,846 |
Operating profit |
6,589 5,064 18,182 14,447 |
| Other income, net 2.18 |
611 827 1,657 2,189 |
| Finance cost | 49 42 145 125 |
| Profit before income taxes | 7,151 5,849 19,694 16,511 |
| Income tax expense 2.12 |
1,936 1,383 5,349 4,207 |
| Net profit | 5,215 4,466 14,345 12,304 |
| Other comprehensive income | |
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
|
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset, net | 126 (120) 280 (159) |
Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net |
116 (36) 110 (31) |
| 242 (156) 390 (190) |
|
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net | (22) (29) (1) (36) |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 211 151 396 141 |
| Fair value changes on investments, net | 26(11) 35 7 |
| 215 111 430 112 | |
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 457 (45) 820 (78) |
| Total comprehensive income | 5,672 4,421 15,165 12,226 |
| Profit attributable to: | |
| Owners of the Company | 5,197 4,457 14,275 12,273 |
| Non-controlling interests | 18 9 70 31 |
| 5,215 4,466 14,345 12,304 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |
| Owners of the Company | 5,647 4,406 15,081 12,187 |
| Non-controlling interests | 25 15 84 39 |
| 5,672 4,421 15,165 12,226 | |
| Earnings per equity share | |
Equity shares of par value ₹5/- each |
|
| Basic (₹) | 12.25 10.51 33.65 28.79 |
Diluted (₹) |
12.23 10.50 33.59 28.74 |
| 2.13 Weighted average equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share |
|
| Basic | 424,28,67,494 423,96,07,543 424,19,62,125 426,35,69,478 |
| Diluted | 425,06,06,654 424,57,16,437 424,96,97,808 427,05,09,294 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore except equity share data) | |
| Shares(1) Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Other reserves(2) Capital redemption reserve Other components of equity Cash flow hedge reserve Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company Non-controlling interest Total equity |
|
| Balance as at April 1, 2019 | 433,59,54,462 2,170 396 58,848 2,570 61 882 21 64,948 58 65,006 |
| Impact on account of adoption of IFRS 16* | - - -(40) - - - -(40) -(40) |
| 433,59,54,462 2,170 396 58,808 2,570 61 882 21 64,908 58 64,966 |
|
| Changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 | |
| Net profit | - - - 12,273 - - - - 12,273 31 12,304 |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | - - - - - - (159) - (159) - (159) |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as Cash flow hedge* | - - - - - - - (36) (36) - (36) |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | - - - - - - 133 - 133 8 141 |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | - - - - - - (31) - (31) - (31) |
| Fair value changes on investments, net* | - - - - - - 7 - 7 - 7 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - - - 12,273 - - (50) (36) 12,187 39 12,226 |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options (Refer to note 2.11) | 16,79,240 - 3 - - - - - 3 - 3 |
| Buyback of equity shares | (9,78,67,266) (49) - (6,211) - - - - (6,260) - (6,260) |
| Transaction cost relating to buyback* | - - - (11) - - - - (11) - (11) |
| Amount transferred to capital redemption reserve upon buyback | - - - (50) - 50 - - - - - |
| Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary | - - - - - - - - - 311 311 |
| Employee stock compensation expense (refer to note 2.11) | - - 179 - - - - - 179 - 179 |
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - - 6 - - - - - 6 - 6 |
Effect of modification of equity settled share based payment awards to cash settled award |
- - (32) (9) - - - - (41) - (41) |
| Financial liability under option arrangements | - - - (598) - - - - (598) - (598) |
| Transferred to other reserves | - - - (2,048) 2,048 - - - - - - |
| Transferred from other reserves on utilization | - - - 812 (812) - - - - - - |
| Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary | - - - - - - - - - (33) (33) |
| Dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | - - - (9,517) - - - - (9,517) - (9,517) |
| Balance as at December 31, 2019 | 423,97,66,436 2,121 552 53,449 3,806 111 832 (15) 60,856 375 61,231 |
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Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore except equity share data) | |
| Shares(1) Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Other reserves(2) Capital redemption reserve Other components of equity Cash flow hedge reserve Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company Non-controlling interest Total equity |
|
| Balance as at April 1, 2020 | 424,07,53,210 2,122 600 57,506 4,070 111 1,056 (15) 65,450 394 65,844 |
| Changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| Net profit | - - - 14,275 - - - - 14,275 70 14,345 |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | - - - - - - 280 - 280 - 280 |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | - - - - - - 110 - 110 - 110 |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* | - - - - - - - (1) (1) - (1) |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | - - - - - - 382 - 382 14 396 |
| Fair value changes on investments, net* | - - - - - - 35 - 35 - 35 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | --- 14,275 -- 807 (1) 15,081 84 15,165 |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options (Refer to note 2.11) | 25,38,219 1 10 - - - - - 11 - 11 |
| Employee stock compensation expense (refer to note 2.11) | - - 199 - - - - - 199 - 199 |
| Effect of modification of share based payment awards | - - 7 - - - - - 7 - 7 |
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - - 15 - - - - - 15 - 15 |
| Transfer on account of options not exercised | - - (3) 3 - - - - - - - |
| Transferred to other reserves | - - - (2,421) 2,421 - - - - - - |
| Transferred from other reserves on utilization | - - - 681 (681) - - - - - - |
| Payment towards acquisition of minority interest | - - - (28) - - - - (28) (21) (49) |
| Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary | - - - - - - - - - (20) (20) |
| Dividends | - - -(9,120) - - - -(9,120) -(9,120) |
| Balance as at December 31, 2020 | 424,32,91,429 2,123 828 60,896 5,810 111 1,863(16) 71,615 437 72,052 |
* net of tax
(1) excludes treasury shares of 1,62,96,404 as at December 31, 2020, 1,82,39,356 as at April 1, 2020, 1,87,81,564 as at December 31, 2019 and 2,03,24,982 as at April 1, 2019, held by consolidated trust.
(2) Represents the Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA(1)(ii) of Income Tax Act,1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Group for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
As per our report of even date attached for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Infosys Limited and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Accounting Policy
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Group are segregated. The Group considers all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash to be cash equivalents.
| equivalents. | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars Note |
Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 |
|
| Operating activities: | |
| Net Profit | 14,345 12,304 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
| Depreciation and amortization 2.18 |
2,436 2,144 |
| Income tax expense 2.12 |
5,349 4,207 |
| Finance cost | 145 125 |
| Interest and dividend income | (410) (383) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on assets and liabilities | 25 113 |
| Impairment loss under expected credit loss model | 179 89 |
| Stock compensation expense 2.11 |
258 183 |
| Other adjustments | (66) (170) |
| Changes in working capital | |
| Trade receivables and unbilled revenue | (1,307) (2,848) |
| Prepayments and other assets | 37 107 |
| Trade payables | (411) (1,329) |
| Unearned revenue | 947 296 |
| Other liabilities and provisions | 1,412 1,704 |
| Cash generated from operations | 22,939 16,542 |
| Income taxes paid | (5,015) (2,964) |
| Net cash generated by operating activities | 17,924 13,578 |
| Investing activities: | |
| Expenditure on property, plant and equipment and intangibles | (1,728) (2,638) |
Deposits placed with corporation |
(136) (53) |
| Interest and dividend received | 436 306 |
| Payment towards acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | (1,219) (511) |
| Payment of contingent consideration pertaining to acquisition of business | (157) - |
| Redemption of escrow pertaining to Buyback | - 257 |
| Payments to acquire Investments | |
| - Quoted debt securities | (7,038) (2,365) |
| - Liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | (23,601) (26,620) |
| - Equity and preference securities | - (41) |
| - Other investments | (10) (18) |
| Proceeds on sale of investments | |
| - Equity and preference securities | 58 13 |
| - Certificates of deposit | 1,149 2,545 |
| - Quoted debt securities | 3,555 3,107 |
| - Commercial paper | - 500 |
| - Liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | 23,635 27,085 |
| - Other investments | 23 - |
| Other payments | (34) - |
| Other receipts | 38 35 |
| Net cash (used)/generated in investing activities | (5,029) 1,602 |
| Financing activities: | |
| Payment of lease liabilities | (534) (431) |
| Payment of dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | (9,120) (9,515) |
| Payment of dividends to non-controlling interests of subsidiary | (20) (33) |
| Payment towards acquisition of minority interest | (49) - |
| Other receipts | 83 - |
| Buyback of equity shares including transaction cost | - (7,478) |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 11 3 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (9,629) (17,454) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 164 (6) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 3,266 (2,274) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 2.1 |
18,649 19,568 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 22,079 17,288 |
| Supplementary information: | |
Restricted cash balance 2.1 |
442 367 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani
Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Directo
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Overview
1.1 Company overview
Infosys Limited ('the Company' or Infosys) provides consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation digital services, to enable clients to execute strategies for their digital transformation.
Infosys together with its subsidiaries and controlled trusts is herein after referred to as the "Group".
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The Company has its primary listings on the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company’s American Depositary Shares (ADS) representing equity shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements are authorized for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on January 13, 2021.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as issued by International Accounting Standards Board, under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which have been measured at fair values. Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of financial statements. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements under IFRS in indian rupee for the year ended March 31, 2020. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
As the quarter and year-to-date figures are taken from the source and rounded to the nearest digits, the quarter figures in this statement added up to the figures reported for the previous quarters might not always add up to the year-to-date figures reported in this statement.
1.3 Basis of consolidation
Infosys consolidates entities which it owns or controls. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company, its controlled trusts and its subsidiaries. Control exists when the parent has power over the entity, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns by using its power over the entity. Power is demonstrated through existing rights that give the ability to direct relevant activities, those which significantly affect the entity's returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control commences until the date control ceases.
The financial statements of the Group Companies are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and intra-group balances and transactions including unrealized gain / loss from such transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. The financial statements are prepared by applying uniform accounting policies in use at the Group. Non-controlling interests which represent part of the net profit or loss and net assets of subsidiaries that are not, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by the Company, are excluded.
1.4 Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the interim condensed financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgments and the use of assumptions in the financial statements have been disclosed in Note 1.5. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 (COVID 19):
The Group has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements including the recoverability of carrying amounts of financial and non financial assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Group has, at the date of approval of these condensed financial statements, used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information and economic forecasts and expects that the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Group's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements
1.5 Critical accounting estimates and judgments
a. Revenue recognition
The Group’s contracts with customers include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved, in writing, by the parties to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. Identification of distinct performance obligations to determine the deliverables and the ability of the customer to benefit independently from such deliverables, and allocation of transaction price to these distinct performance obligations involves significant judgement.
Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period. Revenue from fixed price maintenance contract is recognized ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of the contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. The use of method to recognize the maintenance revenues requires judgment and is based on the promises in the contract and nature of the deliverables.
The Group uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for other fixed-price contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Group to determine the actual efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the estimated total efforts or costs to be incurred. Efforts or costs expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. The estimation of total efforts or costs involves significant judgement and is assessed throughout the period of the contract to reflect any changes based on the latest available information.
Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
b. Income taxes
The Company's two major tax jurisdictions are India and the U.S., though the Company also files tax returns in other overseas jurisdictions.
Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/recovered for uncertain tax positions.
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the group will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced. (Refer to Note 2.12)
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c. Business combinations and intangible assets
Business combinations are accounted for using IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations. IFRS 3 requires us to fair value identifiable intangible assets and contingent consideration to ascertain the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. Estimates are required to be made in determining the value of contingent consideration, value of option arrangements and intangible assets. These valuations are conducted by external valuation experts. These measurements are based on information available at the acquisition date and are based on expectations and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management
d. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment represent a significant proportion of the asset base of the Group. The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset’s expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of Group's assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology. (Refer to Note 2.7).
e. Impairment of Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGUs) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition and which represent the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.
The recoverable amount of CGUs is determined based on higher of value-in-use and fair value less cost to sell. Key assumptions in the cash flow projections are prepared based on current economic conditions and comprises estimated long term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimated operating margins.
f. Leases
IFRS 16 requires lessees to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Group makes an assessment on the expected lease term on a lease-by-lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. In evaluating the lease term, the Company considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of the lease and the importance of the underlying asset to Infosys’s operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances. After considering current and future economic conditions, the Group has concluded that no material changes are required to lease period relating to the existing lease contracts. (Refer to Note no. 2.8)
g. Allowance for credit losses on receivables and unbilled revenue
The Group determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The Group considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Group deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Group has also considered credit reports and other related credit information for its customers to estimate the probability of default in future and has taken into account estimates of possible effect from the pandemic relating to COVID -19.
1.6 Recent accounting pronouncements
New and revised IFRS Standards in issue but not yet effective:
Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment Proceeds before Intended Use Amendments to IAS 37 Onerous Contracts Cost of Fulfilling a Contract Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform—Phase 2
Amendments to IAS 16
On May 14, 2020 International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendment to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment — Proceeds before Intended Use (Amendments to IAS 16) which amends the standard to prohibit deducting from the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment any proceeds from selling items produced while bringing that asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Instead, an entity recognises the proceeds from selling such items, and the cost of producing those items, in profit or loss.
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, although early adoption is permitted. The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the amendment.
Amendments to IAS 37
On May 14, 2020 IASB has issued Onerous Contracts — Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (Amendments to IAS 37) which specify that the ‘cost of fulfilling’ a contract comprises the ‘costs that relate directly to the contract’. Costs that relate directly to a contract can either be incremental costs of fulfilling that contract (examples would be direct labour, materials) or an allocation of other costs that relate directly to fulfilling contracts (an example would be the allocation of the depreciation charge for an item of property, plant and equipment used in fulfilling the contract).
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, although early adoption is permitted. The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the amendment.
Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Phase 2)
The International Accounting Standards Board (Board) has finalized its response to the ongoing reform of inter-bank offered rates (IBOR) and other interest rate benchmarks by issuing a package of amendments to IFRS Standards in August 2020. The amendments complement those issued in 2019 and focus on the effects on financial statements when a company replaces the old interest rate benchmark with an alternative benchmark rate as a result of the reform. The amendments in this final phase relate to practical expedient for particular changes in contractual cash flows, relief from specific hedge accounting requirements and certain disclosure requirement.
The effective date for adoption of this amendment is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, although early adoption is permitted.
The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of the amendment.
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2. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
2.1 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
| Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Cash and bank deposits | 16,263 12,288 |
Deposits with financial institutions |
5,816 6,361 |
| Total Cash and cash equivalents | 22,079 18,649 |
Cash and cash equivalents as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 include restricted cash and bank balances of ₹442 crore and ₹396 crore, respectively. The restrictions are primarily on account of bank balances held by irrevocable trusts controlled by the Company and bank balances held as margin money deposits against guarantees.
The deposits maintained by the Group with banks and financial institutions comprise of time deposits, which can be withdrawn by the Group at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
2.2 Investments
The carrying value of the investments are as follows:
| (In ₹crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| (i) Current | |
| Fair Value through profit or loss | |
| Liquid mutual fund units | 2,615 2,104 |
| Fixed Maturity Plan Securities | - 489 |
| Fair Value through other comprehensive income | |
| Quoted Debt Securities | 703 936 |
| Certificates of deposit | - 1,126 |
| Total current investments | 3,318 4,655 |
| (ii) Non-current | |
| Amortised Cost | |
| Quoted debt securities | 2,155 1,846 |
| Fair Value through other comprehensive income | |
| Quoted debt securities | 5,605 2,126 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities | 155 102 |
| Fair Value through profit or loss | |
| Unquoted Preference securities | 9 9 |
| Others(1) | 71 54 |
| Total non-current investments | 7,995 4,137 |
| Total investments | 11,313 8,792 |
| Investments carried at amortised cost | 2,155 1,846 |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 6,463 4,290 |
Investments carried atfairvalue throughprofit or loss |
2,695 2,656 |
(1)Uncalled capital commitments outstanding as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 was ₹49 crore and ₹61 crore, respectively. Refer note 2.3 for accounting policies on financial instruments.
| Method of fair valuation: | (In ₹crore) |
|---|---|
| Class of investment Method |
Fair value as at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Liquid mutual fund units Quoted price |
2,615 2,104 |
| Fixed maturity plan securities Market observable inputs |
- 489 |
| Quoted debt securities- carried at amortized cost Quoted price and market observable inputs |
2,542 2,144 |
| Quoted debt securities- carried at fair value through other comprehensive income Quoted price and market observable inputs |
6,308 3,062 |
| Certificates of deposit Market observable inputs |
- 1,126 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through other comprehensive income Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model |
155 102 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through profit or loss Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model |
9 9 |
| Others Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model |
71 54 |
| Total | 11,700 9,090 |
Certain quoted investments are classified as Level 2 in the absence of active market for such investments.
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2.3 Financial instruments
Accounting Policy
2.3.1 Initial recognition
The Group recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.
2.3.2 Subsequent measurement
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
(i) Financial assets carried at amortised cost
A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Group has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories is subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration and financial liability under option arrangements recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
b. Derivative financial instruments
The Group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.
(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss
This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.
Although the Group believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated as hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per IFRS 9, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the Balance Sheet date.
(ii) Cash flow hedge
The Group designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
2.3.3 Derecognition of financial instruments
The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under IFRS 9. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Group's Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
2.3.4 Fair value of financial instruments
In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Group uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Refer to table 'Financial instruments by category' below for the disclosure on carrying value and fair value of financial assets and liabilities. For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the balance sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
2.3.5 Impairment
The Group recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets and unbilled revenue which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized is recognized as an impairment gain or loss in consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
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Financial instruments by category
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at December 31, 2020 were as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortised cost |
Financial assets / liabilities at fair value through profit or loss |
Financial assets / liabilities at fair value through OCI |
Total carrying value |
Total fair value | ||||
| Equity | ||||||||
| Particulars | Designated | instruments | ||||||
| upon initial | Mandatory | designated | Mandatory | |||||
| recognition | upon initial | |||||||
| recognition | ||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1) | 22,079 | - - | - | - 22,079 | 22,079 | |||
| Investments (Refer to Note 2.2) | ||||||||
| Liquid mutual fund units | - | - 2,615 | - | - 2,615 | 2,615 | |||
| Quoted debt securities | 2,155 | - - | - | 6,308 8,463 | 8,850 | (1) | ||
| Unquoted equity and preference securities | - | - 9 | 155 | - 164 | 164 | |||
| Unquoted investment others | - | - 71 | - | - 71 | 71 | |||
| Trade receivables | 19,213 | - - | - | - 19,213 | 19,213 | |||
| Unbilled revenues (Refer to Note 2.17)(3) | 3,476 | - - | - | - 3,476 | 3,476 | |||
| Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4) | 3,774 | - - | - | - 3,774 | 3,705 | (2) | ||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | -162 | - | 6 168 | 168 | |||
| Total | 50,697 | - 2,857 | 155 | 6,314 60,023 | 60,341 | |||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Trade payables | 2,479 | - - | - | - 2,479 | 2,479 | |||
| Lease liabilities | 5,061 | - - | - | - 5,061 | 5,061 | |||
| Derivative financial instruments | - | - 18 | - | 20 38 | 38 | |||
| Financial liability under option arrangements | - | - 702 | - | - 702 | 702 | |||
| Other liabilities including contingent consideration | 8,237 | - 162 | - | - 8,399 | 8,399 | |||
| Total | 15,777 | - 882 | - | 20 16,679 | 16,679 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of ₹69 crore.
(3) Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at March 31, 2020 were as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortised cost |
Financial assets/ **fair value through ** |
liabilities at profit or loss |
Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI |
Total carrying value | Total fair value | |||
| Equity | ||||||||
| Particulars | Designated | instruments | ||||||
| upon initial | Mandatory | designated | Mandatory | |||||
| recognition | upon initial | |||||||
| recognition | ||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1) | 18,649 | - | - | - | - | 18,649 | 18,649 | |
| Investments (Refer to Note 2.2) | ||||||||
| Liquid mutual fund units | - | - | 2,104 | - |
- | 2,104 | 2,104 | |
| Fixed maturity plan securities | - | - | 489 | - |
- | 489 | 489 | |
| Quoted debt securities | 1,846 | - | - | - | 3,062 | 4,908 | 5,206 | (1) |
| Certificates of deposit | - | - | - | - | 1,126 | 1,126 | 1,126 | |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities | - | - | 9 | 102 | - | 111 | 111 | |
| Unquoted investments others | - | - | 54 | - |
- | 54 | 54 | |
| Trade receivables | 18,487 | - | - | - | - | 18,487 | 18,487 | |
| Unbilled revenue (Refer to Note 2.17)(3) | 2,796 | - | - | - | - | 2,796 | 2,796 | |
| Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4) | 3,596 | - | - | - | - | 3,596 | 3,514 | (2) |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | - | 53 | - |
9 | 62 | 62 | |
| Total | 45,374 | - | 2,709 | 102 | 4,197 | 52,382 | 52,598 | |
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Trade payables | 2,852 | - | - | - | - | 2,852 | 2,852 | |
| Lease liabilities | 4,633 | - | - | - | - | 4,633 | 4,633 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | - | - | 471 | - |
20 | 491 | 491 | |
| Financial liability under option arrangements | - | - | 621 | - |
- | 621 | 621 | |
| Other liabilities including contingent consideration | 7,966 | - | 340 | - |
- | 8,306 | 8,306 | |
| Total | 15,451 | - | 1,432 | - |
20 | 16,903 | 16,903 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of ₹82 crore.
(3) Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
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Fair value hierarchy
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2020:
| The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2020: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2,615 - - 7,218 1,632 - - - 164 - - 71 - 168 - - 38 - - - 702 - - 162 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using |
|
| As at December 31, 2020 Particulars |
|
| Assets | |
| 2,615 Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| 8,850 Investments in quoted debt securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| 164 Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| Investments in unquoted investments others (Refer to Note 2.2) 71 |
|
| 168 Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
|
| Liabilities | |
| 38 Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
|
| Financial liability under option arrangements 702 |
|
Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5)* 162 |
*Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14%
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, quoted debt securities of ₹168 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of ₹1,579 crore were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020:
| The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2,104 - - - 489 - 4,678 528 - - 1,126 - - - 111 - - 54 - 62 - - 491 - - - 621 - - 340 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using |
|
| As at March 31, 2020 Particulars |
|
| Assets | |
| 2,104 Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| 489 Investments in fixed maturity plan securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| 5,206 Investments in quoted debt securities (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| 1,126 Investments in certificates of deposit (Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| 111 Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities(Refer to Note 2.2) |
|
| Investments in unquoted investments others (Refer to Note 2.2) 54 |
|
| 62 Derivative financial instruments- gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
|
| Liabilities | |
| 491 Derivative financial instruments- loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts |
|
| Financial liability under option arrangements 621 |
|
| Liabilitytowards contingent consideration(Refer to Note 2.5)* 340 |
*Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14%
During the year ended March 31, 2020, quoted debt securities of ₹662 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of ₹50 crore were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
A one percentage point change in the unobservable inputs used in fair valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities does not have a significant impact in its value.
Majority of investments of the Group are fair valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. These investments primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, fixed maturity plan securities, certificates of deposit, commercial papers, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi-government organizations and non convertible debentures. The Group invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Credit Rating, Profitability, NPA levels and Deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per its risk management program.
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2.4 Prepayments and other assets
Prepayments and other assets consist of the following:
(In ₹ crore)
| Prepayments and other assets consist of the following: | (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Rental deposits | 31 27 |
| Security deposits | 9 8 |
| Loans to employees | 138 239 |
| Prepaid expenses_(1)_ | 1,070 968 |
| Interest accrued and not due | 594 474 |
| Withholding taxes and others_(1)_ | 1,696 1,583 |
| Advance payments to vendors for supply of goods_(1)_ | 39 145 |
Deposit with corporations* |
1,948 1,795 |
| Deferred contract cost_(1)_ | 55 33 |
| Net investment in sublease of right of use asset | 36 35 |
| Other non financial assets | 8 28 |
| Other financial assets | 291 260 |
| Total Current prepayment and other assets | 5,915 5,595 |
Non-current |
|
| Loans to employees | 30 21 |
| Deposit with corporations* | 38 55 |
| Rental deposits | 212 221 |
| Security deposits | 49 50 |
| Withholding taxes and others_(1)_ | 783 777 |
Deferred contract cost_(1)_ |
104 101 |
| Prepaid expenses_(1)_ | 47 87 |
Net investment in sublease of right of use asset |
357 398 |
| Defined benefit plan assets_(1)_ | 40 151 |
| Other non financial assets |
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| Other financial assets | 41 13 |
| Total Non- current prepayment and other assets | 1,715 1,874 |
| Total prepayment and other assets | 7,630 7,469 |
| Financial assets in prepayments and other assets | 3,774 3,596 |
(1) Non financial assets
Withholding taxes and others primarily consist of input tax credits and Cenvat recoverable from Government of India. As at December 31, 2020, Cenvat recoverable includes ₹372 crore which are pending adjudication. The Group expects these amounts to be sustainable on adjudication and recoverable on final resolution.
*Deposit with corporations represents amounts deposited to settle certain employee-related obligations as and when they arise during the normal course of business.
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2.5 Other liabilities
Other liabilities comprise the following :
| Other liabilities comprise the following : | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Accrued compensation to employees | 3,133 2,958 |
| Accrued expenses | 4,433 3,921 |
| Withholding taxes and others(1) | 2,718 1,759 |
| Retention money | 18 72 |
Liabilities of controlled trusts |
199 188 |
| Deferred income - government grants(1) | 16 2 |
| Accrued defined benefit plan liability(1) | -67 |
| Liability towards contingent consideration | 78 219 |
Capital Creditors |
198 280 |
| Other non-financial liabilities(1) | 56 |
| Other financial liabilities | 135 520 |
| Total current other liabilities | 10,933 9,992 |
| Non-current | |
| Liability towards contingent consideration | 84 121 |
| Withholding taxes and others(1) | 372 - |
Accrued defined benefit plan liability(1) |
250 213 |
| Accrued compensation to employees | 44 22 |
| Deferred income - government grants(1) | 44 43 |
| Deferred income(1) | 19 21 |
| Other financial liabilities | 77 5 |
| Other non-financial liabilities(1) | 2 2 |
| Financial liability under option arrangements | 702 621 |
| Total non-current other liabilities | 1,594 1,048 |
| Total other liabilities | 12,527 11,040 |
| Financial liabilities included in other liabilities | 9,101 8,927 |
| Financial liabilitytowards contingent consideration on an undiscounted basis | 187 367 |
(1) Non financial liabilities
Accrued expenses primarily relates to cost of technical sub-contractors, telecommunication charges, legal and professional charges, brand building expenses, overseas travel expenses and office maintenance.
2.6 Provisions and other contingencies
Accounting Policy
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that is reasonably estimable, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pretax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
Contingent liability is a possible obligation arising from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
Post sales client support
The Group provides its clients with a fixed-period post sales support on its fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts. Costs associated with such support services are accrued at the time related revenues are recorded and included in cost of sales. The Group estimates such costs based on historical experience and estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis for any material changes in assumptions and likelihood of occurrence.
Onerous contracts
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established the Group recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
Provisions comprise the following:
| Provisions comprise the following: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Provision for post sales client support and other provisions | 742 572 |
| 742 572 |
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Provision for post sales client support and other provisions represents cost associated with providing post sales support services which are accrued at the time of recognition of revenues and are expected to be utilized over a period of 1 year.
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
As at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 claims against the Group, not acknowledged as debts, (excluding demands from income tax authorities- Refer to Note 2.12) amounted to ₹578 crore and ₹230 crore respectively.
Legal proceedings
On the matters pertaining to the whistle blower allegations, previously disclosed by the Company on October 22, 2019, the Company has responded to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities. The Company submitted its last response on May 15, 2020
The Group is subject to legal proceedings and claims, which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Group’s management reasonably expects that these legal actions, when ultimately concluded and determined, will not have a material and adverse effect on the Group’s results of operations or financial condition.
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2.7 Property, plant and equipment
Accounting Policy
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by management. The Group depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:
| Building | 22-25 years |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery(1) | 5 years |
| Computer equipment | 3-5 years |
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 years |
| Vehicles | 5 years |
| Leasehold improvements | Lower of useful life of the asset or lease term |
(1) Includes solar plant with a useful life of 20 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each balance sheet date and the cost of assets not put to use before such date are disclosed under ‘Capital work-in-progress’. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery |
Computer equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total |
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 1,386 | 10,083 | 4,783 | 7,303 | 2,961 | 44 | 26,560 |
| Additions | 4 | 218 | 52 | 172 | 34 |
- | 480 |
| Additions- Business combinations (Refer to Note 2.10) | - | - | 3 | 4 | 3 |
- | 10 |
| Deletions | - | - | (11) | (95) | (12) |
- | (118) |
| Translation difference | - | 30 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
- | 39 |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 10,331 | 4,829 | 7,390 | 2,987 | 44 | 26,971 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2020 | - | **(3,477) ** | **(3,390) ** | **(5,315) ** | **(2,016) ** | **(30) ** | (14,228) |
| Depreciation | - | (97) | (118) | (243) | (91) | (2) | (551) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 11 | 92 | 12 |
- | 115 |
| Translation difference | - | (4) | - | - | 6 |
- | 2 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020 | - | **(3,578) ** | **(3,497) ** | **(5,466) ** | **(2,089) ** | **(32) ** | (14,662) |
| Capital work-in progress as at October 1, 2020 | 1,459 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 1,386 | 6,606 | 1,393 | 1,988 | 945 | 14 | 13,791 |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2020 | 1,325 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 6,753 | 1,332 | 1,924 | 898 | 12 | 13,634 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery |
Computer equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total |
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 1,312 | 9,393 | 4,431 | 6,241 | 2,662 | 41 | 24,080 |
| Additions | 2 | 38 | 77 | 297 | 86 | 2 | 502 |
| Deletions | - | - | (3) | (39) | (7) |
- | (49) |
| Translation difference | - | 29 | 4 | 14 | 11 |
- | 58 |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | 9,460 | 4,509 | 6,513 | 2,752 | 43 | 24,591 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2019 | - | **(3,098) ** | **(2,921) ** | **(4,527) ** | **(1,685) ** | **(24) ** | (12,255) |
| Depreciation | - | (90) | (122) | (213) | (87) | (2) | (514) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 3 | 39 | 6 |
- | 48 |
| Translation difference | - | (2) | (1) | (10) | (8) |
- | (21) |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019 | - | **(3,190) ** | **(3,041) ** | **(4,711) ** | **(1,774) ** | **(26) ** | (12,742) |
| Capital work-in progress as at October 1, 2019 | 1,488 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 1,312 | 6,295 | 1,510 | 1,714 | 977 | 17 | 13,313 |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2019 | 1,689 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at December, 2019 | 1,314 | 6,270 | 1,468 | 1,802 | 978 | 17 | 13,538 |
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the nine months ended December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery |
Computer equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total |
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 1,316 | 10,016 | 4,701 | 6,676 | 2,887 | 45 | 25,641 |
| Additions | 74 | 271 | 144 | 835 | 116 |
- | 1,440 |
| Additions- Business combinations (Refer to Note 2.10) | - | - | 3 | 4 | 3 |
- | 10 |
| Deletions | - | - | (23) | (139) | (25) | (1) | (188) |
| Translation difference | - | 44 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
- | 68 |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 10,331 | 4,829 | 7,390 | 2,987 | 44 | 26,971 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2020 | - | **(3,284) ** | **(3,161) ** | **(4,885) ** | **(1,848) ** | **(28) ** | (13,206) |
| Depreciation | - | (288) | (357) | (714) | (268) | (5) | (1,632) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 22 | 136 | 25 | 1 | 184 |
| Translation difference | - | (6) | (1) | (3) | 2 |
- | (8) |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020 | - | **(3,578) ** | **(3,497) ** | **(5,466) ** | **(2,089) ** | **(32) ** | (14,662) |
| Capital work-in progress as at April 1, 2020 | 1,264 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 1,316 | 6,732 | 1,540 | 1,791 | 1,039 | 17 | 13,699 |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2020 | 1,325 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 6,753 | 1,332 | 1,924 | 898 | 12 | 13,634 |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the nine months ended December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land | Buildings | Plant and machinery |
Computer equipment |
Furniture and fixtures |
Vehicles | Total |
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,910 | 8,926 | 3,951 | 5,846 | 2,220 | 38 | 22,891 |
| Additions | 9 | 532 | 564 | 738 | 533 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Additions- Business combinations (Refer to Note 2.10) | - | - | - | 60 | 10 |
- | 70 |
| Deletions | - | - | (9) | (141) | (17) | (1) | (168) |
| Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 | (605) | - | - | - | - | - | (605) |
| Translation difference | - | 2 | 3 | 10 | 6 |
- | 21 |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | 9,460 | 4,509 | 6,513 | 2,752 | 43 | 24,591 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2019 | **(33) ** | **(2,927) ** | **(2,697) ** | **(4,192) ** | **(1,541) ** | **(22) ** | (11,412) |
| Depreciation | - | (262) | (353) | (654) | (245) | (5) | (1,519) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 9 | 140 | 16 | 1 | 166 |
| Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 | 33 | - | - | - | - | - | 33 |
| Translation difference | - | (1) | - | (5) | (4) |
- | (10) |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019 | - | **(3,190) ** | **(3,041) ** | **(4,711) ** | **(1,774) ** | **(26) ** | (12,742) |
| Capital work-in progress as at April 1, 2019 | 1,877 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,877 | 5,999 | 1,254 | 1,654 | 679 | 16 | 13,356 |
| Capital work-in progress as at December 31, 2019 | 1,689 | ||||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | 6,270 | 1,468 | 1,802 | 978 | 17 | 13,538 |
The aggregate depreciation expense is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The contractual commitments for capital expenditure primarily comprises of commitments for infrastructure facilities and computer equipment’s aggregating to ₹749 crore and ₹1,365 crore as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
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2.8 Leases
Accounting Policy
The Group as a lessee
The Group’s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. The group assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the group assesses whether: (1) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (2) the group has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (3) the group has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, the Group recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelve months or less (short-term leases) and low value leases. For these short-term and low value leases, the Group recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. Right of use assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of the leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related right of use asset if the group changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
The Group as a lessor
Leases for which the group is a lessor is classified as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and the sub-lease separately. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease.
For operating leases, rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Category of ROU asset Total |
|
| Balance as of October 1, 2020 | 631 3,479 19 66 4,195 | |
| Additions* | - 441 2 50 493 | |
| Deletions | - (50) - - (50) |
|
| Depreciation | (2) (150) (3) (7) (162) | |
| Translation difference | 3 30 1 1 35 | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 632 3,750 19 110 4,511 |
*Net of lease incentives of ₹1 crore related to lease of buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Category of ROU asset Total |
| Balance as of October 1, 2019 | 625 3,249 18 25 3,917 |
| Additions | - 149 2 22 173 |
| Deletions | - (102) - - (102) |
| Depreciation | (2) (137) (2) (5) (146) |
| Translation difference | 2 10 - -12 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 625 3,169 18 42 3,854 |
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Category of ROU asset Total |
| Balance as of April 1, 2020 | 626 3,485 15 42 4,168 |
| Additions* | 7 801 11 82 901 |
| Deletions | - (140) - - (140) |
| Depreciation | (5) (442) (9) (14) (470) |
| Translation difference | 4 46 2 -52 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 632 3,750 19 110 4,511 |
*Net of lease incentives of ₹85 crore related to lease of buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Category of ROU asset Total |
| Balance as of April 1, 2019 | - 2,898 9 - 2,907 |
| Reclassified on account of adoption of IFRS 16 |
634 - - - 634 |
| Additions | - 586 6 48 640 |
| Additions through business combination | - 177 10 - 187 |
| Deletions | (3) (107) - - (110) |
| Depreciation | (6) (389) (7) (6) (408) |
| Translation difference | -4 - -4 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 625 3,169 18 42 3,854 |
The aggregate depreciation expense on ROU assets is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | As at | |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
||
| Current lease liabilities | 675 619 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 4,386 4,014 | |
| Total | 5,061 4,633 |
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2.9 Goodwill Accounting Policy
Goodwill represents the purchase consideration in excess of the Group's interest in the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entity. When the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired exceeds the purchase consideration, the fair value of net assets acquired is reassessed and the bargain purchase gain is recognized immediately in the net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Impairment
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGU) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGU’s which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of a CGU including the goodwill, exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. Value-in-use is the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the CGU.
Total impairment loss of a CGU is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU. An impairment loss on goodwill is recognized in net profit in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and is not reversed in the subsequent period.
Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
| Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Carrying value at the beginning | 5,286 3,540 |
| Goodwill on Stater acquisition | - 399 |
| Goodwill on Hipus acquisition | - 108 |
| Goodwill on Simplus acquisition | - 983 |
| Goodwill on Kaleidoscope acquisition | 164 - |
| Goodwill on GuideVision acquisition | 102 - |
| Goodwill on Blue Acorn acquisition | 490 - |
| Translation differences | 156 256 |
| Carrying value at the end | 6,198 5,286 |
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs, which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.
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2.10 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
2.10.1 Business combinations
Accounting policy
Business combinations have been accounted for using the acquisition method under the provisions of IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations.
The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of acquisition, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Group. The cost of acquisition also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair value on the date of acquisition. Contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Business combinations between entities under common control is outside the scope of IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations and is accounted for at carrying value of the assets and liabilities in the Group's consolidated financial statements.
The interest of non-controlling shareholders is initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests’ share of subsequent changes in equity of subsidiaries.
The payments related to options issued by the Group over the non-controlling interests in its subsidiaries are accounted as financial liabilities and initially recognized at the estimated present value of gross obligations. Such options are subsequently measured at fair value in order to reflect the amount payable under the option at the date at which it becomes exercisable. In the event that the option expires unexercised, the liability is derecognised.
Transaction costs that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination such as finder’s fees, legal fees, due diligence fees, and other professional and consulting fees are expensed as incurred.
Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc.
On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. a US based product design and development services focused primarily on medical devices, for a total consideration of upto $43 million (approximately ₹320 crore), comprising of cash consideration of $30 million (approximately ₹224 crore), contingent consideration of upto $12 million (approximately ₹91 crore) and retention payouts of upto $1 million (approximately ` 5 crore), payable to the employees of Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc over the next three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of comprehensive income over the period of service.
This acquisition is expected to strengthen Infosys digital offerings at the intersection of new software technologies, consumer products and medical devices. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| (in ₹ crore) | (in ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments Purchase price allocated |
|
| Net Assets* | 36 - |
36 |
| Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships# | - 75 | 75 |
| Intangible assets - Brand# | - 19 | 19 |
| 36 94 | 130 | |
| Goodwill | 164 | |
| Total purchase price | 294 | |
| The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows: *Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of ₹7 crore. # Useful lives are in the range of 2 to 6 years Goodwill is tax deductible |
||
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
| Component | Consideration settled | |
| Cash consideration | 224 | |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 70 | |
Totalpurchaseprice |
294 |
| The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Component | Consideration settled |
| Cash consideration | 224 |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 70 |
| Totalpurchaseprice | 294 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately ₹28 crore as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amount is substantially collected.
At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 13.5% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as of December 31, 2020 was $11 million (approximately ₹83 crore).
The transaction costs of ₹3 crore related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of Comprehensive Income for the three moths and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
GuideVision, s.r.o
On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o , a ServiceNow Elite Partner in Europe for a total consideration of upto Euro 31 million (approximately ₹266 crore), comprising of cash consideration of Euro 21 million (approximately ₹180 crore), contingent consideration of upto Euro 4 million (approximately ₹36 crore) and retention payouts of upto Euro 6 million (approximately ₹50 crore), payable to the employees of GuideVision s.r.o over the next two to three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of comprehensive income over the period of service.
GuideVision is an enterprise service management consultancy specialized in offering strategic advisory, consulting, implementations, training and support on the ServiceNow platform. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
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The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
(In ₹ crore)
| (In ₹ crore) | (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustmentsPurchase price allocated |
|
| Net Assets* | 21 - 21 |
|
| Intangible assets | ||
Customer contracts and relationships# |
- 48 48 |
|
| Service now relationships# | - 18 18 | |
| Brand# | - 11 11 | |
| Software license# | - 33 33 |
|
| Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | -(23) (23) |
|
| Total | 21 87 | 108 |
| Goodwill | 102 | |
| Total purchase price | 210 |
*Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of ₹19 crore.
# Useful lives are in the range of 1 to 5 years
Goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
| The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Component | Consideration settled |
| Cash consideration | 180 |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 30 |
Totalpurchaseprice |
210 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately ₹33 crore as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amounts are largely collected.
The transaction costs of ₹2 crore related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Blue Acorn iCi
On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Beringer Commerce Inc. and Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc., collectively known as Blue Acorn iCi, an Adobe Platinum partner in the US, and a leader in digital customer experience, commerce and analytics for a cash consideration of $121 million (approximately ₹899 crore on acquisition date) and retention bonus payout of upto $9 million (approximately ₹67 crore) payable to the employees of Blue Acorn iCi over the next two or three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the period of service.
Blue Acorn iCi brings to Infosys, cross-technology capabilities through the convergence of customer experience, digital commerce, analytics, and experience driven commerce services. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. . Goodwill majorly includes the value expected from increase in revenues from various other streams of business and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| (in ₹ crore) | (in ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments Purchase price allocated |
|
| Net assets(*) | 78 - |
78 |
| Intangible assets- | - | |
Adobe-Magento Partnership# |
- 248 | 248 |
| Customer contracts and relationships# | -56 | 56 |
| Brand# | -27 | 27 |
| Total | 78 331 | 409 |
| Goodwill | 490 | |
| Total purchase price | 899 |
*Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of ₹ 54 crore # Useful lives are in the range of 1 to 7 years Substantial portion of the goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of cash consideration as of the acquisition date is ₹899 crore. The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately ₹ 47 crore as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amount is substantially collected.
The transaction costs of ₹5 crore related to the acquisition have been included under administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Business transfer- Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited
On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The company entered into a business transfer agreement to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of ₹ 171 crore and ₹ 66 crore respectively on securing the requisite regulatory approvals . The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary and therefore was accounted for at carrying values and did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements. Subsequently the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity.
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2.11 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP)
Accounting Policy
The Group recognizes compensation expense relating to share-based payments in net profit based on estimated fair-values of the awards on the grant date. The estimated fair value of awards is recognized as an expense in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was in-substance, multiple awards with a corresponding increase to share premium.
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019 (the 2019 Plan)
On June 22, 2019 pursuant to the approval by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting, the Board has been authorized to introduce, offer, issue and provide share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2019 Plan. The maximum number of shares under the 2019 plan shall not exceed 50,000,000 equity shares. To implement the 2019 Plan , up to 45,000,000 equity shares may be issued by way of secondary acquisition of shares by the Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Trust. The RSUs granted under the 2019 plan shall vest based on the achievement of defined annual performance parameters as determined by the administrator (Nomination and Remuneration Committee). The performance parameters will be based on a combination of relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) against selected industry peers and certain broader market domestic and global indices and operating performance metrics of the company as decided by administrator. Each of the above performance parameters will be distinct for the purposes of calculation of quantity of shares to vest based on performance. These instruments will generally vest between a minimum of 1 to maximum of 3 years from the grant date.
2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan) :
On March 31, 2016, pursuant to the approval by the shareholders through postal ballot, the Board was authorized to introduce, offer, issue and allot share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan). The maximum number of shares under the 2015 plan shall not exceed 24,038,883 equity shares (this includes 11,223,576 equity shares which are held by the trust towards the 2011 Plan as at March 31, 2016). The Company expects to grant the instruments under the 2015 Plan over the period of 4 to 7 years. The plan numbers mentioned above would further be adjusted for the September 2018 bonus issue.
The equity settled and cash settled RSUs and stock options would vest generally over a period of 4 years and shall be exercisable within the period as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NARC) . The exercise price of the RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares and the exercise price of the stock options would be the market price as on the date of grant.
Controlled trust holds 16,296,404 and 18,239,356 shares as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively under the 2015 plan. Out of these shares 200,000 equity shares each have been earmarked for welfare activities of the employees as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020.
The following is the summary of grants during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| The following is the summary of grants during the three | months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019: |
|---|---|
| 2019 Plan 2015 Plan |
|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Equity settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - 207,808 187,793 - - 204,097 212,096 |
| Employees other than KMP | - - - - 33,900 1,939,180 58,500 1,976,030 |
| - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 1,939,180 262,597 2,188,126 | |
| Cash settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - - - - - - - |
| Employees other than KMP | - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 |
| - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 |
|
| Total Grants | - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 2,037,660 262,597 2,286,606 |
Notes on grants to KMP:
CEO & MD
Under the 2015 plan:
In accordance with the employee agreement which has been approved by the shareholders, the CEO is eligible to receive an annual grant of RSUs of fair value ₹3.25 crore which will vest overtime in three equal annual installments upon the completion of each year of service from the respective grant date. Though the annual time based grants for the remaining employment term ending on March 31, 2023 have not been granted as of December 31, 2020, since the service commencement date precedes the grant date, the company has recorded employment stock compensation expense in accordance with IFRS 2, Share based payments.
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the nomination and remuneration committee, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, approved the grant of performance-based RSUs of fair value of ₹13 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2015 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 192,964 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹10 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 148,434 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
COO and Whole time director
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹4 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 59,374 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
Other KMPs
Under the 2015 plan:
On April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with employment agreement, the Board, approved performance-based grant of 11,133 RSUs to other KMP under the 2015 Plan. The grants were made effective May 2, 2020. The performance based RSUs will vest over three years based on certain performance targets.
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Break-up of employee stock compensation expense
| Break-up of employee stock compensation expense | |
|---|---|
| (in ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Granted to: | |
| KMP | 20 14 56 45 |
| Employees other than KMP | 64 50 202 138 |
| Total(1) | 84 64 258 183 |
| (1)Cash settled stock compensation expense included in the above | 19 2 59 4 |
The fair value of the awards are estimated using the Black-Scholes Model for time and non-market performance based options and Monte Carlo simulation model is used for TSR based options.
The inputs to the model include the share price at date of grant, exercise price, expected volatility, expected dividends, expected term and the risk free rate of interest. Expected volatility during the expected term of the options is based on historical volatility of the observed market prices of the Company's publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Expected volatility of the comparative company have been modelled based on historical movements in the market prices of their publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Correlation coefficient is calculated between each peer entity and the indices as a whole or between each entity in the peer group.
The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions:
| The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions: | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | For optionsgranted in |
| Fiscal 2021- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2021- ADS-RSU Fiscal 2020- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2020- ADS-RSU |
|
| Weighted average share price (₹) / ($ ADS) | 683 11.55 728 10.52 |
| Exercise price (₹)/ ($ ADS) | 5.00 0.07 5.00 0.07 |
| Expected volatility (%) | 30-40 30-43 22-30 22-26 |
| Expected life of the option (years) | 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 |
| Expected dividends (%) | 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 4-5 0.1-0.3 6-7 1-3 |
| Weighted average fair value as on grant date (₹) / ($ ADS) | 574 10.68 607 7.84 |
The expected life of the RSU/ESOP is estimated based on the vesting term and contractual term of the RSU/ESOP, as well as expected exercise behavior of the employee who receives the RSU/ESOP.
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2.12 INCOME TAXES
Accounting policy
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Current income tax for current and prior periods is recognized at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered from the tax authorities, using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and branches where it is expected that the earnings of the subsidiary or branch will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.
The Group offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The income tax provision for the interim period is made based on the best estimate of the annual average tax rate expected to be applicable for the full financial year. Tax benefits of deductions earned on exercise of employee share options in excess of compensation charged to income are credited to securities premium.
Income tax expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income comprises:
| Income tax expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income comprises: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Current taxes | |
| Domestic taxes | 1,500 1,109 3,985 3,272 |
| Foreign taxes | 427 383 1,026 1,168 |
| 1,927 1,492 5,011 4,440 | |
| Deferred taxes | |
| Domestic taxes | 86 (8) 442 21 |
| Foreign taxes | (77) (101) (104) (254) |
| 9 (109) 338 (233) |
|
| Income tax expense | 1,936 1,383 5,349 4,207 |
Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of ₹56 crore and ₹77 crore respectively. Income tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of ₹286 crore and ₹196 crore respectively. These reversals pertains to prior periods on account of adjudication of certain disputed matters in favor of the Company and upon filing of return across various jurisdictions.
A reconciliation of the income tax provision to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before income taxes is summarized below:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Profit before income taxes | 7,151 5,849 19,694 16,511 |
| Enacted tax rates in India | 34.94% 34.94% 34.94% 34.94% |
| Computed expected tax expense | 2,499 2,044 6,882 5,770 |
| Tax effect due to non-taxable income for Indian tax purposes | (723) (801) (1,892) (1,977) |
| Overseas taxes | 182 194 546 603 |
| Tax provision (reversals) | (56) (77) (286) (196) |
| Effect of exempt non-operating income | (8) (4) (26) (25) |
| Effect of unrecognized deferred tax assets | (16) 16 10 62 |
| Effect of differential tax rates | (28) (55) (102) (74) |
| Effect of non-deductible expenses | 30 62 95 107 |
| Branch profit tax (net of credits) | (8) (33) (25) (90) |
| Others | 64 37 147 27 |
| Income tax expense | 1,936 1,383 5,349 4,207 |
The applicable Indian corporate statutory tax rate for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is 34.94% each.
Deferred income tax for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 substantially relates to origination and reversal of temporary differences.
As at December 31, 2020, claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts from the Indian Income tax authorities amounted to ₹3,334 crore. Amount paid to statutory authorities against this amounted to ₹6,059 crore.
As at March 31, 2020, claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts from the Indian Income tax authorities amounted to ₹3,353 crore. Amount paid to statutory authorities against the above tax claims amounted to ₹5,352 crore.
The claims against the group majorly represent demands arising on completion of assessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961. These claims are on account of multiple issues of disallowances such as disallowance of profits earned from STP Units and SEZ Units, disallowance of deductions in respect of employment of new employees under section 80JJAA, disallowance of expenditure towards software being held as capital in nature, payments made to Associated Enterprises held as liable for withholding of taxes.
These matters are pending before various Appellate Authorities and the management including its tax advisors expect that its position will likely be upheld on ultimate resolution and will not have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial position and results of operations.
2.13 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share
Accounting Policy
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as at the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
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2.14 Related party transactions
Refer Note 2.14 "Related party transactions" in the Company’s 2020 Consolidated financial statements under IFRS in indian rupee for the full names and other details of the Company's subsidiaries and controlled trusts.
Changes in Subsidiaries
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, the following are the changes in the subsidiaries:
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On June 1, 2020, Fluido Oy, acquired 100% of the voting interests in Simplus U.K. Ltd and Simplus Ireland Ltd from Simplus Europe Ltd
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Brilliant Basics (MENA) DMCC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brilliant Basics Holdings Limited, has been liquidated effective July 17, 2020.
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Infosys Limited Bulgaria EOOD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, was incorporated on September 11, 2020.
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On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited, a Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in
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GuideVision s.r.o along with its five subsidiaries GuideVision Deutschland GmbH, GuideVision Suomi Oy, GuideVision Magyarország Kft., GuideVision Polska SP. Z O.O. and GuideVision UK Ltd (Refer to note 2.10)
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On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. along with its subsidiary Kaleidoscope Prototyping LLC (Refer to note 2.10)
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Infosys Consulting Sp. z.o.o was merged with Infosys Poland Sp. z.o.o, effective October 21, 2020
On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Beringer Commerce Inc and
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Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc along with its subsidiaries Mediotype LLC, Beringer Commerce Holdings LLC, SureSource LLC, Blue Acorn LLC, Simply Commerce LLC and iCiDIGITAL LLC.
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Lodestone Management Consultants Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, a wholly subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG, has been liquidated effective November
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- 19, 2020.
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Infosys BPM UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys BPM Ltd, incorporated, effective December 9, 2020
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Fluido Newco AB merged into Fluido Sweden AB (Extero), effective December 18, 2020.
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Stater Deutschland Verwaltungs-GmbH and Stater Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG merged into Stater Duitsland B.V., effective December 18, 2020. Stater Duitsland B.V. merged with Stater N.V., effective December 23, 2020.
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Infosys Consulting s.r.o. v likvidaci (formerly called Infosys Consulting s.r.o. )
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On December 29, 2020, Stater Participation B.V acquired non-controlling interest of 28.01% of the voting interests in Stater Belgium NV
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- Infosys Turkey Bilgi Teknolojikeri Limited Sirketi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, incorporated on December 30, 2020.
Change in key management personnel
The following are the changes in the key management personnel:
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D.N. Prahlad (resigned as a member of the Board effective April 20, 2020)
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Uri Levine (appointed as an independent director effective April 20, 2020)
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Bobby Parikh appointed as independent director of the Company effective July 15, 2020.
Transactions with key management personnel
The table below describes the compensation to key management personnel which comprise directors and executive officers:
| (In ₹crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Salaries and other employee benefits to whole-time directors and executive officers(1)(2) | 37 29 108 88 |
| Commission and other benefits to non-executive/ independent directors |
2 2 5 6 |
| Total | 39 31 113 94 |
(1) For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, includes a charge of ₹20 crore and ₹14 crore respectively, towards employee stock compensation expense. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, includes a charge of ₹56 crore and ₹45 crore respectively, towards employee stock compensation expense.(Refer note 2.11).
(2) Does not include post-employment benefit based on actuarial valuation as this is done for the Company as a whole.
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2.15 Segment reporting
IFRS 8 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Group's operations predominantly relate to providing end-to-end business solutions to enable clients to enhance business performance. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the Group's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Accordingly, information has been presented along business segments. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments, and are as set out in the accounting policies.
Business segments of the Group are primarily enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance, enterprises in Manufacturing, enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics, enterprises in the Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services, enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media, enterprises in Hi-Tech, enterprises in Life Sciences and Healthcare and all other segments. The Financial services reportable segments has been aggregated to include the Financial Services operating segment and Finacle operating segment because of the similarity of the economic characteristics. All other segments represents the operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services.
Revenue and identifiable operating expenses in relation to segments are categorized based on items that are individually identifiable to that segment. Revenue for 'all other segments' represents revenue generated by Infosys Public services and revenue generated from customers located in India, Japan and China and other enterprises in Public services. Allocated expenses of segments include expenses incurred for rendering services from the Group's offshore software development centers and on-site expenses, which are categorized in relation to the associated efforts of the segment. Certain expenses such as depreciation, which form a significant component of total expenses, are not specifically allocable to specific segments as the underlying assets are used interchangeably. The management believes that it is not practical to provide segment disclosures relating to those costs and expenses, and accordingly these expenses are separately disclosed as "unallocated" and adjusted against the total income of the Group.
Assets and liabilities used in the Group's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.
Business segment revenue information is collated based on individual customers invoiced or in relation to which the revenue is otherwise recognized.
Disclosure of revenue by geographic locations is given in note 2.16 Revenue from operations.
2.15.1 Business segments
Three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| Three months ended December 31, 2020 and | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communica tion(3) Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services Manufacturi ng Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) All other segments(5) Total |
|
| Revenue | 8,578 3,801 3,215 3,251 2,416 2,130 1,827 709 | 25,927 |
| 7,274 3,530 3,002 2,948 2,378 1,749 1,559 652 | 23,092 | |
| Identifiable operating expenses | 4,761 1,788 1,806 1,709 1,250 1,192 949 455 | 13,910 |
| 3,769 1,736 1,771 1,555 1,288 1,031 834 379 | 12,363 | |
| Allocated expenses | 1,471 629 606 599 470 309 310 208 | 4,602 |
| 1,642 710 613 575 509 307 308 258 | 4,922 | |
| Segment operating income | 2,346 1,384 803 943 696 629 568 46 | 7,415 |
| 1,863 1,084 618 818 581 411 417 15 | 5,807 | |
| Unallocable expenses | 826 | |
| 743 | ||
| Operating profit | 6,589 | |
| 5,064 | ||
| Other income, net_(Refer to note 2.18)_ | 611 | |
| 827 | ||
| Finance Cost | 49 | |
| 42 | ||
| Profit before income taxes | 7,151 | |
| 5,849 | ||
| Income tax expense | 1,936 | |
| 1,383 | ||
| Net profit | 5,215 | |
| 4,466 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 826 | |
| 737 | ||
| Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and | amortization | - |
| 6 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
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Nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (In ₹ crore) | (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communica tion(3) Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services Manufacturi ng Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) All other segments(5) Total |
|
| Revenues | 23,905 10,844 9,472 9,306 6,913 6,436 5,074 2,211 74,161 | |
| 21,344 10,413 8,966 8,744 6,768 5,141 4,353 1,795 67,524 | ||
| Identifiable operating expenses | 12,720 5,114 5,537 4,815 3,686 3,580 2,574 1,435 39,461 | |
| 11,169 5,199 5,315 4,623 3,744 3,070 2,385 1,064 | 36,569 | |
| Allocated expenses | 4,479 1,997 1,850 1,871 1,371 960 891 663 | 14,082 |
| 4,731 2,060 1,788 1,761 1,521 899 881 704 | 14,345 | |
| Segment operating income | 6,706 3,733 2,085 2,620 1,856 1,896 1,609 113 | 20,618 |
| 5,444 3,154 1,863 2,360 1,503 1,172 1,087 27 | 16,610 | |
| Unallocable expenses | 2,436 | |
| 2,163 | ||
| Operating profit | 18,182 | |
| 14,447 | ||
| Other income, net_(Refer to note 2.18)_ | 1,657 | |
| 2,189 | ||
| Finance Cost | 145 | |
| 125 | ||
| Profit before income taxes | 19,694 | |
| 16,511 | ||
| Income tax expense | 5,349 | |
| 4,207 | ||
| Net profit | 14,345 | |
| 12,304 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 2,436 | |
| 2,144 | ||
| Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and | amortization | - |
| 19 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
2.15.2 Significant clients
No client individually accounted for more than 10% of the revenues for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
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2.16 Revenue from Operations
Accounting Policy:
The Group derives revenues primarily from IT services comprising software development and related services, maintenance, consulting and package implementation, licensing of software products and platforms across the Group’s core and digital offerings (together called as “software related services”) and business process management services. Contracts with customers are either on a time-and-material, unit of work, fixed-price or on a fixed-timeframe basis.
Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved by the parties, in writing, to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services (“performance obligations”) to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group has received or expects to receive in exchange for these products or services (“transaction price”). When there is uncertainty as to collectability, revenue recognition is postponed until such uncertainty is resolved.
The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. The Group allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In the absence of such evidence, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin, under which the Group estimates the cost of satisfying the performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin based on similar services.
The Group’s contracts may include variable consideration including rebates, volume discounts and penalties. The Group includes variable consideration as part of transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the variable consideration and when it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
Revenue on time-and-material and unit of work based contracts, are recognized as the related services are performed. Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably either on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period or ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. Revenue from other fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where the performance obligations are satisfied over time is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Efforts or costs expended have been used to determine progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Progress towards completion is measured as the ratio of costs or efforts incurred to date (representing work performed) to the estimated total costs or efforts. Estimates of transaction price and total costs or efforts are continuously monitored over the term of the contracts and are recognized in net profit in the period when these estimates change or when the estimates are revised. Revenues and the estimated total costs or efforts are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
The billing schedules agreed with customers include periodic performance based billing and / or milestone based progress billings. Revenues in excess of billing are classified as unbilled revenue while billing in excess of revenues are classified as contract liabilities (which we refer to as unearned revenues).
In arrangements for software development and related services and maintenance services, by applying the revenue recognition criteria for each distinct performance obligation, the arrangements with customers generally meet the criteria for considering software development and related services as distinct performance obligations. For allocating the transaction price, the Group measures the revenue in respect of each performance obligation of a contract at its relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In cases where the Group is unable to determine the standalone selling price, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. For software development and related services, the performance obligations are satisfied as and when the services are rendered since the customer generally obtains control of the work as it progresses.
Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to use” the licenses is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer. Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to access” is recognized over the access period.
Arrangements to deliver software products generally have three elements: license, implementation and Annual Technical Services (ATS).When implementation services are provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement and the license and implementation have been identified as two distinct separate performance obligations, the transaction price for such contracts are allocated to each performance obligation of the contract based on their relative standalone selling prices. In the absence of standalone selling price for implementation, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. Where the license is required to be substantially customized as part of the implementation service the entire arrangement fee for license and implementation is considered to be a single performance obligation and the revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method as the implementation is performed. Revenue from client training, support and other services arising due to the sale of software products is recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied. ATS revenue is recognized ratably on a straight line basis over the period in which the services are rendered.
Contracts with customers includes subcontractor services or third-party vendor equipment or software in certain integrated services arrangements. In these types of arrangements, revenue from sales of third-party vendor products or services is recorded net of costs when the Group is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor, and gross when the Group is the principal for the transaction. In doing so, the group first evaluates whether it controls the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. The Group considers whether it has the primary obligation to fulfil the contract, inventory risk, pricing discretion and other factors to determine whether it controls the goods or service and therefore is acting as a principal or an agent.
The incremental costs of obtaining a contract (i.e., costs that would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained) are recognized as an asset if the Group expects to recover them. Any capitalized contract costs are amortized, with the expense recognised as the Group transfers the related goods or services to the customer.
The Group presents revenues net of indirect taxes in its consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Revenues for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:
| Revenues for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenue from software services | 24,08521,70668,83263,452 |
| Revenue from products and platforms | 1,8421,3865,3294,072 |
| Total revenue from operations | 25,927 23,092 74,161 67,524 |
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The Group has evaluated the impact of COVID – 19 resulting from (i) the possibility of constraints to render services which may require revision of estimations of costs to complete the contract because of additional efforts; (ii) onerous obligations; (iii) penalties relating to breaches of service level agreements, and (iv) termination or deferment of contracts by customers. The Group has concluded that the impact of COVID – 19 is not material based on these estimates. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the Group continues to monitor developments to identify significant uncertainties relating to revenue in future periods.
Disaggregated revenue information
The table below presents disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by geography and offerings for each of our business segments. The group believes that this disaggregation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenues and cash flows are affected by industry, market and other economic factors.
Three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communicat ion(3) Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services Manufacturing Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) Others(5) Total |
| Revenues by Geography* | |
| North America | 5,214 2,527 1,726 1,803 1,279 1,999 1,273 157 15,978 |
| 4,289 2,320 1,797 1,631 1,328 1,625 1,017 156 14,163 | |
| Europe | 1,626 1,056 767 1,169 988 42 523 52 6,223 |
| 1,536 992 481 1,067 943 51 511 45 5,626 | |
| India | 383 15 47 5 12 75 2 139 678 |
| 331 13 73 5 20 60 11 131 644 | |
| Rest of the world | 1,355 203 675 274 137 14 29 361 3,048 |
| 1,118 205 651 245 87 13 20 320 2,659 | |
| Total | 8,578 3,801 3,215 3,251 2,416 2,130 1,827 709 25,927 |
7,274 3,530 3,002 2,948 2,378 1,749 1,559 652 23,092 |
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| Revenue by offerings | |
| Digital | 4,130 2,056 1,695 1,649 1,217 1,084 845 311 12,987 |
| 3,065 1,585 1,284 1,153 916 653 529 200 9,385 | |
| Core | 4,448 1,745 1,520 1,602 1,199 1,046 982 398 12,940 |
| 4,209 1,945 1,718 1,795 1,462 1,096 1,030 452 13,707 | |
| Total | 8,578 3,801 3,215 3,251 2,416 2,130 1,827 709 25,927 |
7,274 3,530 3,002 2,948 2,378 1,749 1,559 652 23,092 |
Nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| Nine months ended December 31, 2020 | and December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communicat ion(3) Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services Manufacturing Hi Tech Life Sciences(4) Others(5) Total |
| Revenues by Geography* | |
| North America | 14,135 7,106 5,160 5,225 3,755 6,070 3,462 522 45,435 |
| 12,473 6,788 5,536 4,838 3,809 4,837 2,800 395 41,476 | |
| Europe | 4,783 3,107 2,095 3,248 2,870 111 1,512 159 17,885 |
| 4,444 2,972 1,370 3,097 2,639 137 1,457 118 16,234 | |
| India | 1,145 37 177 14 39 213 14 464 2,103 |
| 969 38 153 7 63 142 29 355 1,756 | |
| Rest of the world | 3,842 594 2,040 819 249 42 86 1,066 8,738 |
| 3,458 615 1,907 802 257 25 67 927 8,058 | |
| Total | 23,905 10,844 9,472 9,306 6,913 6,436 5,074 2,211 74,161 |
21,344 10,413 8,966 8,744 6,768 5,141 4,353 1,795 67,524 |
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| Revenue by offerings | |
| Digital | 11,272 5,554 4,703 4,406 3,243 3,062 2,102 800 35,142 |
| 8,398 4,482 3,529 3,237 2,533 1,859 1,342 472 25,852 | |
| Core | 12,633 5,290 4,769 4,900 3,670 3,374 2,972 1,411 39,019 |
| 12,946 5,931 5,437 5,507 4,235 3,282 3,011 1,323 41,672 | |
| Total | 23,905 10,844 9,472 9,306 6,913 6,436 5,074 2,211 74,161 |
21,344 10,413 8,966 8,744 6,768 5,141 4,353 1,795 67,524 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
* Geographical revenues is based on the domicile of customer.
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Digital Services
Digital Services comprise of service and solution offerings of the Group that enable our clients to transform their businesses. These include offerings that enhance customer experience, leverage AI-based analytics and big data, engineer digital products and IoT, modernize legacy technology systems, migrate to cloud applications and implement advanced cyber security systems.
Core Services
Core Services comprise traditional offerings of the Group that have scaled and industrialized over a number of years. These primarily include application management services, proprietary application development services, independent validation solutions, product engineering and management, infrastructure management services, traditional enterprise application implementation, support and integration services.
Products & platforms
The Group also derives revenues from the sale of products and platforms including Finacle – core banking solution, Edge Suite of products, Infosys Nia - Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform which applies next-generation AI and machine learning, Panaya platform, Skava platform, Stater digital platform and Infosys McCamish- insurance platform.
Trade Receivables and Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in Receivables, Unbilled Revenue, and Unearned Revenue on the Group’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., monthly or quarterly) or upon achievement of contractual milestones.
The Group’s Receivables are rights to consideration that are unconditional. Unbilled revenues comprising revenues in excess of billings from time and material contracts and fixed price maintenance contracts are classified as financial asset when the right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
Invoicing to the clients for other fixed price contracts is based on milestones as defined in the contract and therefore the timing of revenue recognition is different from the timing of invoicing to the customers. Therefore unbilled revenues for other fixed price contracts (contract asset) are classified as non-financial asset because the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
Invoicing in excess of earnings are classified as unearned revenue.
Trade receivables and unbilled revenues are presented net of impairment in the consolidated Balance Sheet.
2.17 Unbilled Revenue
| 2.17 Unbilled Revenue | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Unbilled financial asset_(1)_ | 3,4762,796 |
| Unbilled non financial asset_(2)_ | 4,1934,325 |
| Total | 7,669 7,121 |
(1) Right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
(2) Right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
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2.18 Break-up of expenses and other income, net
a. Accounting policy
Gratuity
The Group provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan ('the Gratuity Plan') covering eligible employees of Infosys and its Indian subsidiaries. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment with the Group.
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each Balance Sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The Company fully contributes all ascertained liabilities to the Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust (the Trust). In case of Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve, contributions are made to the Infosys BPM Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust and EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust, respectively. Trustees administer contributions made to the Trusts and contributions are invested in a scheme with the Life Insurance Corporation of India as permitted by Indian law.
The Group recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its Balance Sheet as an asset or liability. Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) are recognized in other comprehensive income and are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The actual return of the portfolio of plan assets, in excess of the yields computed by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation is recognized in other comprehensive income. The effect of any plan amendments is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive income.
Provident fund
Eligible employees of Infosys receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the eligible employee and the Company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company contributes a portion to the Infosys Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust. The trust invests in specific designated instruments as permitted by Indian law. The remaining portion is contributed to the government administered pension fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.
In respect of Indian subsidiaries, eligible employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the eligible employee and the respective companies make monthly contributions to this provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. Amounts collected under the provident fund plan are deposited in a government administered provident fund. The Companies have no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contributions.
Superannuation
Certain employees of Infosys, Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve are participants in a defined contribution plan. The Group has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contributions which are periodically contributed to a trust fund, the corpus of which is invested with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
Compensated absences
The Group has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
The Code on Social Security, 2020 (‘Code’) relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period the Code becomes effective.
Other income, net
Other income is comprised primarily of interest income, dividend income, gain/loss on investment and exchange gain/loss on forward and options contracts and on translation of other assets and liabilities. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
Foreign currency
Functional currency
The functional currency of Infosys, Infosys BPM, controlled trusts, EdgeVerve and Skava is the Indian rupee. The functional currencies for other subsidiaries are their respective local currencies. These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees (rounded off to crore; one crore equals ten million).
Transactions and translations
Foreign-currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the Balance Sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and reported within exchange gains/ (losses) on translation of assets and liabilities, net, except when deferred in Other Comprehensive Income as qualifying cash flow hedges. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction. The related revenue and expense are recognised using the same exchange rate.
Transaction gains or losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cash-flow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currencies using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.
The translation of financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries to the presentation currency is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date and for revenue, expense and cash-flow items using the average exchange rate for the respective periods. The gains or losses resulting from such translation are included in currency translation reserves under other components of equity. When a subsidiary is disposed off, in full, the relevant amount is transferred to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. However when a change in the parent's ownership does not result in loss of control of a subsidiary, such changes are recorded through equity.
Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxes includes translation differences on non-monetary financial assets measured at fair value at the reporting date, such as equities classified as financial instruments and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date.
Government grants
The Group recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them will be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants related to assets are treated as deferred income and are recognized in the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income on a systematic and rational basis over the useful life of the asset. Government grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in the statement of comprehensive income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
Operating Profits
Operating profit of the Group is computed considering the revenues, net of cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses.
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b. The table below provides details of break-up of expenses:
Cost of sales
| Cost of sales | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit costs | 12,592 11,599 36,557 33,930 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 826 737 2,436 2,144 |
| Travelling costs | 113 437 339 1,529 |
| Cost of technical sub-contractors | 1,839 1,719 5,099 5,010 |
| Cost of software packages for own use | 293 262 874 748 |
| Third party items bought for service delivery to clients | 849 382 2,250 1,180 |
| Short-term leases | 8 11 25 56 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 15 14 36 37 |
| Communication costs | 84 80 253 225 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 110 136 378 362 |
| Provision for post-sales client support | 36 (9) 35 1 |
Others |
12 5 (32) 9 |
| Total | 16,777 15,373 48,250 45,231 |
Selling and marketing expenses
| Selling and marketing expenses | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit costs | 995 937 3,030 2,717 |
| Travelling costs | 4 101 15 294 |
| Branding and marketing | 101 125 252 381 |
| Short-term leases | 1 1 3 5 |
| Communication costs | 2 5 9 13 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 25 25 59 98 |
| Others | 17 10 59 31 |
| Total | 1,145 1,204 3,427 3,539 |
Administrative expenses
| Administrative expenses | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit costs | 510 458 1,514 1,324 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 279 321 771 852 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 223 227 672 780 |
| Power and fuel | 40 54 111 175 |
| Communication costs | 77 47 226 150 |
| Travelling costs | 9 78 39 219 |
| Impairment loss recognized/(reversed) under expected credit loss model | 22 10 184 98 |
| Rates and taxes | 69 44 183 128 |
| Insurance charges | 34 25 99 66 |
| Short-term leases | 12 12 32 5 |
| Commission to non-whole time directors | 2 2 5 6 |
| Contribution towards Corporate Social Responsibility | 76 87 336 255 |
| Others | 63 86 130 249 |
| Total | 1,416 1,451 4,302 4,307 |
Other income consists of the following:
| Other income consists of the following: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Interest income on financial assets carried at amortized cost | 300 300 907 961 |
| Interest income on financial assets carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
96 61 282 257 |
| Dividend income on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | - 1 11 2 |
| Gain/(loss) on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | 33 45 67 148 |
| Gain/(loss) on investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
26 10 80 37 |
| Interest income on income tax refund | 2 242 2 251 |
| Exchange gains / (losses) on forward and options contracts | 112 (130) 466 (33) |
| Exchange gains / (losses) on translation of other assets and liabilities | (43) 270 (337) 430 |
| Others |
85 28 179 136 |
| Total | 611 827 1,657 2,189 |
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2.19 Equity Accounting policy
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares, share options and buyback are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Treasury Shares
When any entity within the Group purchases the company's ordinary shares, the consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental cost is presented as a deduction from total equity, until they are cancelled, sold or reissued. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is transferred to/ from Securities premium.
Description of reserves
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the amount of accumulated earnings of the Group.
Share premium
The amount received in excess of the par value has been classified as share premium. Additionally, share-based compensation recognized in net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is credited to share premium.
Other Reserves
The Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve has been created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA (1)(ii) of Income Tax Act, 1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Company for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA (2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Capital Redemption Reserve
In accordance with section 69 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, the Company creates capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.
Other components of equity
Other components of equity consist of currency translation, remeasurement of net defined benefit liability / asset, equity instruments fair valued through other comprehensive income, changes on fair valuation of investments and changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes.
Cash flow hedge reserve
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction.
2.19.1 Dividend
The final dividend on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors. Income tax consequences of dividends on financial instruments classified as equity will be recognized according to where the entity originally recognized those past transactions or events that generated distributable profits.
The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The Finance Act 2020 has repealed the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). Companies are now required to pay / distribute dividend after deducting applicable taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.
Amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders:-
| Amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders:- | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹) | |
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Final dividend for fiscal 2019 | - - - 10.50 |
| Interim dividend for fiscal 2020 | - 8.00 - 8.00 |
| Final dividend for fiscal 2020 | - - 9.50 - |
| Interimdividendfor fiscal 2021 | 12.00 - 12.00 - |
The Board of Directors in their meeting on April 20, 2020 recommended a final dividend of ₹ 9.50/- per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The same was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on June 27, 2020 which resulted in a cash outflow of ₹ 4,029 crore, excluding dividend paid on treasury shares.
The Board of Directors in their meeting on October 14, 2020 declared a interim dividend of ₹12/- per equity share which resulted in a net cash outflow of approximately ₹5,091 crore excluding dividend paid on treasury shares.
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2.19.2 Capital allocation policy
Effective from fiscal 2020, the company expects to return approximately 85% of the free cash flow cumulatively over a 5-year period through a combination of semiannual dividends and/or share buyback and/or special dividends, subject to applicable laws and requisite approvals, if any. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditure as per the consolidated statement of cash flows prepared under IFRS. Dividend and buyback include applicable taxes.
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or buy back issued shares. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has no debt. Consequent to the above capital structure there are no externally imposed capital requirements.
2.19.3 Share capital and share premium
The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of ₹5/- each. 1,62,96,404 and 1,82,39,356 shares were held by controlled trust, as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
D. Sundaram Director Bengaluru January 13, 2021
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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Phone: +91 22 6185 4000 Fax: +91 22 6185 4001
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Report on the Audit of the Interim Condensed Standalone Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying interim condensed standalone financial statements of INFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”), which comprise the Condensed Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2020, the Condensed Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income) for three months and nine months ended on that date, the Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity and the Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended on that date, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as the “interim condensed standalone financial statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid interim condensed standalone financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with Indian Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“Ind AS 34”) prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at December 31, 2020, the profit and total comprehensive income for three months and nine months ended on that date, changes in equity and its cash flows for the nine months ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the interim condensed standalone financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143 (10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Standalone Financial Statements 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 (“ICAI”) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the interim condensed standalone financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ICAI’s Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the interim condensed standalone financial statements.
Management Responsibilities for the Interim Condensed Standalone Financial Statements
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The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance, including total comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in
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accordance with Ind AS 34 and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding 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 interim condensed standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the interim condensed standalone financial statements, management is 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 management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Standalone Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the interim condensed standalone financial statements 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 interim condensed standalone financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the interim condensed standalone financial statements, 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.
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Obtain an understanding of internal financial controls 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 effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s 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 attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the interim condensed standalone financial statements 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
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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 interim condensed standalone financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the interim condensed standalone financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the interim condensed standalone financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the interim condensed standalone financial statements may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the interim condensed standalone financial statements.
We also 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 DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
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Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner (Membership No.039826) UDIN:
Place: Mumbai Date: January 13, 2021
INFOSYS LIMITED
Condensed Standalone Financial Statements
under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020
| Index | Page No. | Page No. |
|---|---|---|
| Condensed Balance Sheet…………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 1 | |
| Condensed Statement of Profit and Loss…………………………………………………………………………………… | 2 | |
| Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity………………………………………………………………………………… | 3 | |
| Condensed Statement of Cash Flows………………………………………………………………………………………… | 5 | |
| Overview and notes to the financial statements | ||
| 1. Overview | ||
| 1.1 Company overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 7 | |
| 1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements ………………………………………………………………………… | 7 | |
| 1.3 Use of estimates and judgments……………………………………………………………………………………… | 7 | |
| 1.4 Critical accounting estimates ………………………………………………………………………………………… | 7 | |
| 2. Notes to financial statements | ||
| 2.1 Property, plant and equipment………………………………………………………………………………………… | 9 | |
| 2.2 Leases………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 11 | |
| 2.3 Investments…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 13 | |
| 2.4 Loans………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 15 | |
| 2.5 Other financial assets………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 15 | |
| 2.6 Trade Receivables …………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 15 | |
| 2.7 Cash and cash equivalents…………………………………………………………………………………………… | 16 | |
| 2.8 Other assets…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 16 | |
| 2.9 Financial instruments………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 17 | |
| 2.10 Equity……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 20 | |
| 2.11 Other financial liabilities…………………………………………………………………………………………… | 23 | |
| 2.12 Trade payables……………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 23 | |
| 2.13 Other liabilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 23 | |
| 2.14 Provisions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 24 | |
| 2.15 Income taxes………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 24 | |
| 2.16 Revenue from operations…………………………………………………………………………………………… | 25 | |
| 2.17 Other income, net…………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 27 | |
| 2.18 Expenses…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 28 | |
| 2.19 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earning per share…………………………………… | 29 | |
| 2.20 Contingent liabilities and commitments…………………………………………………………………………… | 29 | |
| 2.21 Related party transactions…………………………………………………………………………………………… | 30 | |
| 2.22 Segment Reporting………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 30 |
INFOSYS LIMITED
| INFOSYS LIMITED | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Note No. Condensed Balance Sheet as at |
December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
| ASSETS | |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment 2.1 |
10,973 11,092 |
| Right-of-use assets 2.2 |
3,238 2,805 |
| Capital work-in-progress | 1,150 945 |
| Goodwill | 167 29 |
| Other intangible assets | 76 48 |
| Financial assets | |
| Investments 2.3 |
18,558 13,916 |
| Loans 2.4 |
27 298 |
| Other financial assets 2.5 |
563 613 |
| Deferred tax assets (net) | 951 1,429 |
| Income tax assets (net) | 4,774 4,773 |
| Other non-current assets 2.8 |
1,024 1,273 |
| Total non - current Assets | 41,501 37,221 |
| Current assets | |
| Financial assets | |
| Investments 2.3 |
2,963 4,006 |
| Trade receivables 2.6 |
16,682 15,459 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 |
15,448 13,562 |
| Loans 2.4 |
209 307 |
| Other financial assets 2.5 |
4,848 4,398 |
| Other current assets 2.8 |
5,966 6,088 |
| Total current assets | 46,116 43,820 |
| Total Assets | 87,617 81,041 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |
| Equity |
|
| Equity share capital 2.10 |
2,129 2,129 |
| Other equity | 65,021 60,105 |
| Total equity | 67,150 62,234 |
| LIABILITIES | |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Financial liabilities | |
| Lease liabilities 2.2 |
3,221 2,775 |
| Other financial liabilities 2.11 |
104 49 |
| Deferred tax liabilities (net) | 450 556 |
| Other non-current liabilities 2.13 |
518 207 |
| Total non - current liabilities | 4,293 3,587 |
| Current liabilities | |
| Financial liabilities | |
| Trade payables 2.12 |
|
| Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises | - - |
| Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises | 1,531 1,529 |
| Lease liabilities 2.2 |
460 390 |
| Other financial liabilities 2.11 |
7,098 7,936 |
| Other current liabilities 2.13 |
5,183 3,557 |
| Provisions 2.14 |
640 506 |
| Income tax liabilities (net) | 1,262 1,302 |
| Total current liabilities | 16,174 15,220 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 87,617 81,041 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed standalone financial statements. As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Firm's Registration No: 117366W/W-100018
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
Mumbai January 13,2021
D. Sundaram Director
Bengaluru January 13,2021
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
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INFOSYS LIMITED
| (In ₹ crore except equityshare andper equityshare data) | |
|---|---|
| Condensed Statement of Profit and Loss for the Note No. |
Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenue from operations 2.16 |
22,043 20,064 63,415 58,860 |
| Other income, net 2.17 |
903 798 1,963 2,115 |
| Total income | 22,946 20,862 65,378 60,975 |
| Expenses | |
| Employee benefit expenses 2.18 |
11,371 10,783 33,647 31,768 |
| Cost of technical sub-contractors | 2,516 2,189 6,736 6,279 |
| Travel expenses | 113 494 341 1,677 |
| Cost of software packages and others 2.18 |
479 427 1,508 1,199 |
| Communication expenses | 123 95 358 282 |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 243 296 661 782 |
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 589 544 1,743 1,596 |
| Finance cost | 32 28 93 83 |
| Other expenses 2.18 |
586 601 1,855 1,961 |
| Total expenses | 16,052 15,457 46,942 45,627 |
| Profit before tax | 6,894 5,405 18,436 15,348 |
| Tax expense: | |
| Current tax 2.15 |
1,750 1,408 4,502 4,040 |
| Deferred tax 2.15 |
61(79) 346(166) |
| Profit for the period | 5,083 4,076 13,588 11,474 |
| Other comprehensive income | |
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
|
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset, net | 130 (124) 292 (159) |
Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net |
117 (30) 112 (28) |
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net | (22) (29) (1) (36) |
Fair value changes on investments, net 2.3 |
28 (12) 32 4 |
| Total other comprehensive income/ (loss), net of tax | 253(195) 435(219) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 5,336 3,881 14,023 11,255 |
| Earnings per equity share | |
| Equity shares of par value ₹5/- each | |
Basic (₹) |
11.93 9.57 31.90 26.79 |
| Diluted (₹) | 11.93 9.57 31.88 26.77 |
Weighted average equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share |
|
| Basic 2.19 |
4,25,94,83,106 4,25,84,66,781 4,25,92,91,371 4,28,30,70,260 |
| Diluted 2.19 |
4,26,25,05,905 4,26,09,70,400 4,26,21,59,115 4,28,57,85,908 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed standalone financial statements.
As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm's Registration No: 117366W/W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13,2021
Bengaluru January 13,2021
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INFOSYS LIMITED
Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity
| (In ₹crore) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Equity Share Capital |
Other Equity | Other comprehensive income Equity Instruments through other comprehensive income Other items of other comprehensive income / (loss) Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company Effective portion of Cash flow hedges |
|
| Reserves & Surplus | Capital reserve Other reserves(2) Capital reserve Capital redemption reserve |
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Securities Premium Retained earnings General reserve Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve(1) Share Options Outstanding Account |
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| Balance as at April 1, 2019 | 2,178 | 138 54,070 190 227 2,479 |
54 3,219 61 |
80 21(6) 62,711 |
| Impact on account of adoption of Ind AS 116* | - | - (17) - - |
- - - - |
- - -(17) |
| 2,178 | 138 54,053 190 227 2,479 |
54 3,219 61 |
80 21 (6) 62,694 |
|
| Changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 | ||||
| Profit for the period | - | - 11,474 - - - | - - - | - - - 11,474 |
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* |
- | - - - - - | - - - | - - (159) (159) |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | - | - - - - - | - - - | (28) - - (28) |
Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* |
- | - - - - - | - - - | - (36) - (36) |
| Fair value changes on investments, net* | - | - - - - - | - - - | - - 4 4 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | - 11,474 - - - | - - - | (28) (36) (155) 11,255 |
| Transfer to general reserve | - | - (1,470) 1,470 - - | - - - | - - - - |
Transferred to Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve |
- |
- (1,955) - - 1,955 |
- - - | - - - - |
| Transferred from Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve on utilizatio | n - | - 773 - - (773) | - - - | - - - - |
| Amount transferred to capital redemption reserve upon buyback | - | - - (50) - - | - - 50 | - - - - |
| Exercise of stock options (refer note no. 2.10) | - | 87 - - (87) - | - - - | - - - - |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options |
- |
2 - - - - |
- - - | - - - 2 |
| Effect of modification of equity settled share based payment awards to cash settled awards |
- | - (9) - (32) - | - - - | - - - (41) |
| Share based payment to employees (refer note no. 2.10) | - | - - - 179 - | - - - | - - - 179 |
| Reserves on common controlled transactions | - | - - - - - | - (137) - - - - - - - |
- - - (137) |
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - |
6 - - - - |
- - - 6 |
|
| Buyback of equity shares | (49) - (4,717) (1,494) - - | - - - (6,260) | ||
Transaction cost relating to buyback* |
- - - (11) - - |
- - - | - - - (11) |
|
| Dividends(includingdividend distribution tax) | - -(9,553) - - - | - - - | - - -(9,553) | |
| Balance as at December 31, 2019 | 2,129 233 48,596 105 287 3,661 |
54 3,082 111 |
52 (15) (161) 58,134 |
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INFOSYS LIMITED
Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity
(In ₹ crore)
| Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity | (In ₹ crore) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Equity Share Capital |
Other Equity | Other comprehensive income Equity Instruments through other comprehensive income Effective portion of Cash flow hedges Other items of other comprehensive income / (loss) Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company |
|
| Reserves & Surplus | Capital reserve Other reserves(2) Capital reserve Capital redemption reserve |
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Securities Premium Retained earnings General reserve Share Options Outstanding Account Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve(1) |
||||
| Balance as at April 1, 2020 | 2,129 | 268 52,419 106 297 3,907 |
54 3,082 111 |
49 (15) (173) 62,234 |
| Changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 | ||||
| Profit for the period | - | - 13,588 - - - | - - - | - - - 13,588 |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | - | - - - - - | - - - | - - 292 292 |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | - | - - - - - | - - - | 112 - - 112 |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* | - | - - - - - | - - - | - (1) - (1) |
| Fair value changes on investments, net* | - | - - - - - | - - - | - - 32 32 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | - 13,588 - - - | - - - | 112(1) 324 14,023 |
| Transfer to general reserve | - | - (1,554) 1,554 - - |
- - - | - - - - |
Transferred to Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve |
- |
- (2,317) - - 2,317 |
- - - | - - - - |
| Transferred from Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve on utilizatio | n - | - 645 - - (645) - - - | - - - - | |
| Exercise of stock options (refer note no.2.10) | - | 142 - - (142) - - - - | - - - - | |
| Transfer on account of options not exercised | - | - - 3 (3) - - - - | - - - - | |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options (refer note no.2.10) |
- |
6 - - - - - - - |
- - - 6 | |
| Effect of modification of share based payment award | - | - - - 7 - - - - | - - - 7 | |
Employee stock compensation expense (refer to note no. 2.10) |
- | - - - 199 - - - - | - - - 199 | |
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - | 15 - - - - - - - | - - - 15 | |
Reserves recorded upon business transfer under common control (Refer not 2.3.1) |
e - |
- - - - - - (176) - | - - - (176) | |
| Dividends | - | -(9,158) - - - - - - | - - -(9,158) | |
| Balance as at December 31, 2020 | 2,129 | 431 53,623 1,663 358 5,579 54 2,906 111 |
161 (16) 151 67,150 |
*net of tax
(1) The Special Economic Zone Re-investment Reserve has been created out of the profit of eligible SEZ units in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA(1)(ii) of Income Tax Act,1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Company for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in the terms of the Sec 10AA(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(2) Profit / loss on transfer of business between entities under common control taken to reserve.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed standalone financial statements. As per our report of even date attached for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited Chartered Accountants Firm's Registration No: 117366W/W-100018
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao
Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai Bengaluru January 13,2021 January 13,2021
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INFOSYS LIMITED
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Accounting Policy
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated. The Company considers all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash to be cash equivalents.
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars Note No. |
Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 |
|
| Cash flow from operating activities: | |
| Profit for the period | 13,588 11,474 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
| Depreciation and amortization 2.1 & 2.2 |
1,743 1,596 |
| Income tax expense 2.15 |
4,848 3,874 |
| Impairment loss recognized / (reversed) under expected credit loss model | 145 63 |
| Finance cost | 93 83 |
| Interest and dividend income | (1,406) (1,142) |
| Stock compensation expense | 230 166 |
| Other adjustments | (82) (127) |
| Exchange differences on translation of assets and liabilities | (29) (33) |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | |
| Trade receivables and unbilled revenue | (1,222) (3,169) |
| Loans, other financial assets and other assets | 282 447 |
| Trade payables | (36) (370) |
| Other financial liabilities, other liabilities and provisions | 1,030 1,124 |
| Cash generated from operations | 19,184 13,986 |
| Income taxes paid | (4,529) (2,528) |
| Net cash generated by operating activities | 14,655 11,458 |
| Cash flow from investing activities: | |
| Expenditure on property, plant and equipment | (1,421) (2,456) |
| Deposits placed with corporations | (130) (92) |
| Loans to employees | 87 8 |
| Loan given to subsidiaries | (76) (1,215) |
| Loan repaid by subsidiaries | 328 352 |
| Proceeds from redemption of debentures | 459 257 |
| Investment in subsidiaries | (1,362) (1) |
| Payment towards business transfer | (66) - |
| Proceeds from return of investment | - 6 |
| Payment of contingent consideration pertaining to acquisition | (122) - |
| Redemption of escrow pertaining to buyback | - 257 |
| Other receipts | 37 35 |
| Payments to acquire investments | |
| Preference, equity securities and others | (5) (41) |
| Liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities | (21,007) (23,312) |
| Tax free bonds and Government bonds | (318) (12) |
| Non Convertible debentures | (1,146) (733) |
| Government Securities | (5,416) (1,561) |
| Others | - (2) |
| Proceeds on sale of investments | |
| Preference and equity securities | 58 - |
Liquid mutual fund units and fixed maturity plan securities |
21,247 23,779 |
| Tax free bonds and Government bonds | - 12 |
| Non-convertible debentures | 944 1,683 |
| Certificates of deposit | 900 2,175 |
| Commercial paper | - 500 |
| Government Securities | 2,305 1,406 |
| Others | 2 - |
| Interest received | 1,073 1,036 |
| Dividend received from subsidiary Net cash (used in) / from investing activities |
321 - |
| (3,308) 2,081 |
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| Cash flow from financing activities: | |
|---|---|
| Payment of lease liabilities 2.2 |
(330) (256) |
| Buyback of equity shares including transaction cost | - (7,478) |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 6 2 |
| Payment of dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | (9,158) (9,551) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (9,482) (17,283) |
| Effect of exchange differences on translation of foreign currency cash and cash equivalents | 21 (26) |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,865 (3,744) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 2.7 |
13,562 15,551 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 15,448 11,781 |
| Supplementary information: | |
| Restricted cash balance 2.7 |
101 110 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed standalone financial statements.
As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Chartered Accountants Firm's Registration No: 117366W/W-100018
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13,2021
Bengaluru January 13,2021
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INFOSYS LIMITED
Notes to the Interim Condensed Standalone Financial Statements
1. Overview
1.1 Company overview
Infosys Limited ('the Company' or Infosys) provides consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation digital services, to enable clients to execute strategies for their digital transformation.
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at Electronic city, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100, Karnataka, India. The company has its primary listings on the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company’s American Depositary Shares (ADS) representing equity shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The interim condensed standalone financial statements are approved for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on January 13,2021.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
These interim condensed standalone financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34), under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Accordingly, these interim condensed standalone financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of financial statements. These interim condensed standalone financial statements should be read in conjunction with the standalone financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2020. The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules issued there after.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
As the quarter and year to date figures are taken from the source and rounded to the nearest digits, the figures reported for the previous quarters might not always add up to the year to date figures reported in this statement.
1.3 Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of the interim condensed standalone financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the interim condensed financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. The application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgments and the use of assumptions in these financial statements have been disclosed in Note no. 1.4. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the interim condensed standalone financial statements.
Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 (COVID-19):
The Company has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 in the preparation of these interim condensed standalone financial statements including the recoverability of carrying amounts of financial and non financial assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Company has, at the date of approval of these condensed financial statements, used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information and economic forecasts and expects that the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Company's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these interim condensed standalone financial statements.
1.4 Critical accounting estimates and judgments
a. Revenue recognition
The Company’s contracts with customers include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved, in writing, by the parties to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. The Company assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. Identification of distinct performance obligations to determine the deliverables and the ability of the customer to benefit independently from such deliverables, and allocation of transaction price to these distinct performance obligations involves significant judgement.
Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period. Revenue from fixed price maintenance contract is recognized ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Company’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of the contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. The use of method to recognize the maintenance revenues requires judgment and is based on the promises in the contract and nature of the deliverables.
The Company uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for other fixed-price contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Company to determine the actual efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the estimated total efforts or costs to be incurred. Efforts or costs expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. The estimation of total efforts or costs involves significant judgement and is assessed throughout the period of the contract to reflect any changes based on the latest available information.
Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
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b. Income taxes
The Company's two major tax jurisdictions are India and the U.S., though the Company also files tax returns in other overseas jurisdictions.
Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/recovered for uncertain tax positions. Also refer note no. 2.15 and note no. 2.20.
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the company will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced.
c. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment represent a significant proportion of the asset base of the Company. The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset’s expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of Company's assets are determined by the management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology. Refer note no. 2.1
d. Leases
Ind AS 116 requires lessees to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Company makes an assessment on the expected lease term on a lease-by-lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. In evaluating the lease term, the Company considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of the lease and the importance of the underlying asset to Infosys’s operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances. After considering current and future economic conditions, the company has concluded that no material changes are required to lease period relating to the existing lease contracts. Refer note no 2.2
e. Allowance for credit losses on receivables and unbilled revenue
The Company determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The Company considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Company deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Company has also considered credit reports and other related credit information for its customers to estimate the probability of default in future and has taken into account estimates of possible effect from the pandemic relating to COVID-19.
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2.1 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Accounting Policy
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by the management. The Company depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:
| mated useful lives of assets are as follows: | |
|---|---|
| Building_(1)_ | 22-25 years |
| Plant and machinery_(1)(2)_ | 5 years |
| Office equipment | 5 years |
| Computer equipment_(1)_ | 3-5 years |
| Furniture and fixtures_(1)_ | 5 years |
| Vehicles_(1)_ | 5 years |
| Leasehold improvements | Lower of useful life of the asset or lease term |
(1) Based on technical evaluation, the management believes that the useful lives as given above best represent the period over which management expects to use these assets. Hence, the useful lives for these assets is different from the useful lives as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013.
(2) Includes Solar plant with a useful life of 20 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each Balance Sheet date is classified as capital advances under other non-current assets and the cost of assets not ready to use before such date are disclosed under ‘Capital work-in-progress’. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in the Statement of Profit and Loss if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and | equipment for the thr | ee months ende | d December 31 | , 2020 are as fo | llows: | (In ₹ crore) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land- Freehold | Buildings(1)(2) | Plant and machinery(2) |
Office Equipment(2) |
Computer equipment(2) |
Furniture and fixtures(2) |
Leasehold Improvements |
Vehicles Total |
|
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 1,386 | 9,088 | 3,061 | 1,119 | 6,248 | 1,888 | 740 | 43 23,573 | |
| Additions | 4 | 217 | 28 | 19 | 139 | 29 | 6 | - 442 | |
| Additions through Business transfer (Refer note 2.3.1) |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - - | |
| Deletions | - | - | (4) | (5) | (61) | (7) | (6) | -(83) | |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 9,305 | 3,085 | 1,133 | 6,326 | 1,910 | 740 | 43 23,932 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2020 | - | **(3,286) ** | **(2,193) ** | **(841) ** | **(4,564) ** | **(1,346) ** | **(303) ** | (29) (12,562) | |
| Depreciation | - | (86) | (69) | (28) | (205) | (50) | (38) | (2) (478) | |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 4 | 5 | 59 | 7 | 6 | - 81 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, | - | **(3,372) ** | **(2,258) ** | **(864) ** | **(4,710) ** | **(1,389) ** | **(335) ** | (31) (12,959) | |
| 2020 | |||||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 1,386 | 5,802 | 868 | 278 | 1,684 | 542 | 437 | 14 11,011 | |
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 5,933 | 827 | 269 | 1,616 | 521 | 405 | 12 10,973 |
| The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and | equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are as follows: | equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are as follows: | equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are as follows: | equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are as follows: | equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are as follows: | (In ₹ crore) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land- Freehold | Buildings(1)(2) | Plant and machinery(2) |
Office Equipment(2) |
Computer equipment(2) |
Furniture and fixtures(2) |
Leasehold Improvements |
Vehicles Total |
|
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 1,312 | 8,473 | 2,878 | 1,018 | 5,354 | 1,715 | 613 | 41 21,404 | |
| Additions | 2 | 38 | 39 | 25 | 244 | 52 | 33 | 1 434 | |
| Deletions | - | - | (1) | (1) | (12) | (1) | - | -(15) | |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | 8,511 | 2,916 | 1,042 | 5,586 | 1,766 | 646 | 42 21,823 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2019 | - | **(2,952) ** | **(1,906) ** | **(730) ** | **(3,891) ** | **(1,139) ** | **(198) ** | (24) (10,840) | |
| Depreciation | - | (80) | (74) | (30) | (177) | (53) | (32) | (1) (447) | |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | - | - 15 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, | - | **(3,032) ** | **(1,979) ** | **(759) ** | **(4,056) ** | **(1,191) ** | **(230) ** | (25) (11,272) | |
| 2019 | |||||||||
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 1,312 | 5,521 | 972 | 288 | 1,463 | 576 | 415 | 17 10,564 | |
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | 5,479 | 937 | 283 | 1,530 | 575 | 416 | 17 10,551 |
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| The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and | equipment for the nine months ended | equipment for the nine months ended | December 31, | 2020 are as follows: | 2020 are as follows: | (In ₹ crore) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land- Freehold |
Buildings(1)(2) | Plant and machinery(2) |
Office Equipment(2) |
Computer equipment(2) |
Furniture and fixtures(2) |
Leasehold Improvements |
Vehicles Total |
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 1,316 | 9,038 | 3,038 | 1,094 | 5,690 | 1,875 | 669 | 43 22,763 |
| Additions | 74 | 267 | 54 | 47 | 724 | 46 | 86 | - 1,298 |
| Additions through Business transfer (Refer note 2.3.1) |
- | - | - | - | 6 | - | 2 | - 8 |
| Deletions | - | - | (7) | (8) | (94) | (11) | (17) | - (137) |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 9,305 | 3,085 | 1,133 | 6,326 | 1,910 | 740 | 43 23,932 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2020 | - | **(3,114) ** | **(2,053) ** | **(787) ** | **(4,197) ** | **(1,246) ** | **(248) ** | (26) (11,671) |
| Depreciation | - | (258) | (211) | (85) | (605) | (153) | (104) | (5) (1,421) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 6 | 8 | 92 | 10 | 17 | -133 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, | - | **(3,372) ** | **(2,258) ** | **(864) ** | **(4,710) ** | **(1,389) ** | **(335) ** | (31) (12,959) |
| 2020 | ||||||||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 1,316 | 5,924 | 985 | 307 | 1,493 | 629 | 421 | 17 11,092 |
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,390 | 5,933 | 827 | 269 | 1,616 | 521 | 405 | 12 10,973 |
| The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the | The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the | The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the | nine months ended | nine months ended | December 31, | 2019 are as follows: | 2019 are as follows: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land- Freehold |
Land- Leasehold |
Buildings(1)(2) | Plant and machinery(2) |
Office Equipment(2) |
Computer equipment(2) |
Furniture and fixtures(2) |
Leasehold Improvements |
Vehicles | Total | |
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,305 | 593 | 8,070 | 2,612 | 938 | 5,052 | 1,454 | 414 | 37 | 20,475 | |
| Additions | 9 | - | 441 | 306 | 106 | 629 | 317 | 232 | 5 | 2,045 | |
| Reclassification on account of adoption of Ind AS 116 (Refer to note 2.2) |
- | (593) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (593) | |
| Deletions | - | - | - | (2) | (2) | (95) | (5) | - | - | (104) | |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | - | 8,511 | 2,916 | 1,042 | 5,586 | 1,766 | 646 | 42 | 21,823 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2019 | - | **(32) ** | **(2,797) ** | **(1,762) ** | **(672) ** | **(3,605) ** | **(1,039) ** | **(153) ** | **(21) ** | (10,081) | |
| Depreciation | - | - | (235) | (219) | (89) | (546) | (157) | (77) | (4) | (1,327) | |
| Reclassification on account of adoption of Ind AS | - | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 32 | |
| 116 (Refer to note 2.2) | |||||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 95 | 5 | - | - | 104 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, | - | - | **(3,032) ** | **(1,979) ** | **(759) ** | **(4,056) ** | **(1,191) ** | **(230) ** | **(25) ** | (11,272) | |
| 2019 | |||||||||||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,305 | 561 | 5,273 | 850 | 266 | 1,447 | 415 | 261 | 16 | 10,394 | |
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,314 | - | 5,479 | 937 | 283 | 1,530 | 575 | 416 | 17 | 10,551 |
(1) Buildings include ₹250/- being the value of five shares of ₹50/- each in Mittal Towers Premises Co-operative Society Limited.
(2) Includes certain assets provided on cancellable operating lease to subsidiaries.
The aggregate depreciation has been included under depreciation and amortization expense in the interim condensed statement of Profit and Loss.
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2.2 LEASES
Accounting Policy
The Company as a lessee
The Company’s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. The Company assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Company assesses whether: (i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (iii) the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelve months or less (short-term leases) and low value leases. For these short-term and low value leases, the Company recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. Right of use assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of these leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related right of use asset if the Company changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
The Company as a lessor
Leases for which the Company is a lessor is classified as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
When the Company is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and the sublease separately. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease.
For operating leases, rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Total Land Buildings Computers Category of ROU asset |
| Balance as at October 1, 2020 | 559 2,305 66 2,930 |
| Additions* | - 406 49 455 |
| Additions through Business transfer (Refer note 2.3.1) | - - - - |
| Deletion | - (43) - (43) |
| Depreciation | (1) (97) (6) (104) |
| Balance as at December 31, 2020 | 558 2,571 109 3,238 |
*Net of lease incentives of ₹ 1 crore related to lease of buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Total Land Buildings Computers Category of ROU asset |
| Balance as at October 1, 2019 | 556 2,047 25 2,628 |
| Additions | - 60 22 82 |
| Deletion | - (48) - (48) |
| Depreciation | (1) (85) (5) (91) |
| Balance as at December 31, 2019 | 555 1,974 42 2,571 |
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Total Land Buildings Computers Category of ROU asset |
|
| Balance as at April 1, 2020 | 554 2,209 42 2,805 |
|
| Additions* | 7 722 81 810 |
|
| Additions through Business | transfer (Refer note 2.3.1) | - 8 - 8 |
| Deletion | - (89) - (89) |
|
| Depreciation | (3) (279) (14) (296) |
|
| **Balance as at December 31, ** | 2020 | 558 2,571 109 3,238 |
*Net of lease incentives of ₹84 crore related to lease of buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Total Land Buildings Computers Category of ROU asset |
| Balance as at April 1, 2019 | - 1,861 - 1,861 |
| Reclassified on account of adoption of Ind AS 116 (refer to note 2.1) | 561 - - 561 |
| Additions | - 401 48 449 |
| Deletions | (3) (48) - (51) |
| Depreciation | (3) (240) (6) (249) |
| Balance as at December 31, 2019 | 555 1,974 42 2,571 |
The aggregate depreciation expense on ROU assets is included under depreciation and amortization expense in the interim condensed statement of Profit and Loss.
The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020:
| The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current lease liabilities | 460 390 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 3,221 2,775 |
| Total | 3,681 3,165 |
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2.3 INVESTMENTS
| 2.3 INVESTMENTS | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current investments | |
| Equity instruments of subsidiaries | 8,915 7,553 |
| Debentures of subsidiary | 700 1,159 |
Redeemable Preference shares of subsidiary |
1,318 1,318 |
| Preference securities and equity instruments | 156 103 |
| Others | 43 30 |
| Tax free bonds | 2,133 1,825 |
| Government bonds | 14 13 |
| Non-convertible debentures | 1,410 1,251 |
| Government Securities | 3,869 664 |
| Total non-current investments | 18,558 13,916 |
| Current investments | |
| Liquid mutual fund units | 2,260 2,019 |
Certificates of deposit |
- 886 |
| Fixed maturity plans securities | - 428 |
Non-convertible debentures |
703 673 |
| Total current investments | 2,963 4,006 |
| Total carrying value | 21,521 17,922 |
| (In ₹ crore, except as otherwise stated) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current investments | |
| Unquoted | |
| Investment carried at cost | |
| Investments in equity instruments of subsidiaries | |
Infosys BPM Limited |
660 660 |
| 3,38,23,444 (3,38,23,444) equity shares of ₹10/- each, fully paid up | |
Infosys Technologies (China) Co. Limited |
333 333 |
| Infosys Technologies, S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico | 65 65 |
17,49,99,990 (17,49,99,990) equity shares of MXN 1 par value, fully paid up |
|
| Infosys Technologies (Sweden) AB | 76 76 |
1,000 (1,000) equity shares of SEK 100 par value, fully paid |
|
| Infosys Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited | 900 900 |
Infosys Public Services, Inc. |
99 99 |
| 3,50,00,000 (3,50,00,000) shares of USD 0.50 par value, fully paid | |
Infosys Consulting Holding AG |
1,323 1,323 |
| 23,350 (23,350) - Class A shares of CHF 1,000 each and | |
26,460 (26,460) - Class B Shares of CHF 100 each, fully paid up |
|
| Infosys Americas Inc. | 1 1 |
10,000 (10,000) shares of USD 10 per share, fully paid up |
|
| EdgeVerve Systems Limited | 1,312 1,312 |
1,31,18,40,000 (1,31,18,40,000) equity shares of ₹10/- each, fully paid up |
|
| Infosys Nova Holdings LLC(1) | 2,520 1,335 |
| Infosys Consulting Pte Ltd | 10 10 |
| 1,09,90,000 (1,09,90,000) shares of SGD 1.00 par value, fully paid | |
Brilliant Basics Holding Limited |
59 59 |
| 1,346 (1,346) shares of GBP 0.005 each, fully paid up | |
Infosys Arabia Limited |
2 2 |
| 70 (70) shares | |
Kallidus Inc. |
150 150 |
| 10,21,35,416 (10,21,35,416) shares | |
Skava Systems Private Limited |
59 59 |
| 25,000 (25,000) shares of ₹10/- each, fully paid up | |
Panaya Inc. |
582 582 |
| 2 (2) shares of USD 0.01 per share, fully paid up | |
Infosys Chile SpA |
7 7 |
| 100 (100) shares | |
| WongDoody Holding Company Inc | 380 359 |
| 2,000 (2,000) shares | |
| Infosys Luxembourg S.a r.l. | 4 4 |
| 5,000 (3,700) shares | |
| Infosys Austria GmBH ( formerly known as Lodestone Management Consultants GmbH) | - - |
| 80,000 (80,000) shares of EUR 1 par value, fully paid up | |
| Infosys Consulting Brazil | 337 183 |
| 27,50,71,070 (16,49,15,570) shares of BRL 1 per share, fully paid up | |
| Infosys Romania | 34 34 |
| 99,183 (99,183) shares of RON 100 per share, fully paid up | |
Infosys Bulgaria |
2 - |
| 4,58,000 (Nil) shares of BGN 1 per share, fully paid up | |
Investment in Redeemable Preference shares of subsidiary |
|
| Infosys Consulting Pte Ltd | 1,318 1,318 |
24,92,00,000 (24,92,00,000) shares of SGD 1 per share, fully paid up |
|
| 10,233 8,871 | |
| Investment carried at amortized cost | |
| Investment in debentures of subsidiary | |
EdgeVerve Systems Limited |
|
| 7,00,00,000 (11,59,00,000) Unsecured redeemable, non-convertible debentures of ₹ 100/- each fully paid up | 700 1,159 |
Investments carried at fair value through profit or loss |
700 1,159 |
| Others(2) | 43 30 |
| 43 30 |
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| Investment carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
|---|---|
Preference securities |
154 101 |
| Equity instruments | 2 2 |
| 156 103 | |
| Quoted | |
| Investments carried at amortized cost | |
| Tax free bonds | 2,133 1,825 |
| Government bonds | 14 13 |
| 2,147 1,838 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
Non-convertible debentures |
1,410 1,251 |
| Government Securities | 3,869 664 |
| 5,279 1,915 | |
| Total non-current investments | 18,558 13,916 |
| Current investments | |
| Unquoted | |
| Investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | |
Liquid mutual fund units |
2,260 2,019 |
| 2,260 2,019 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
Certificates of deposit |
- 886 |
| - 886 | |
| Quoted | |
| Investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | |
Fixed maturity plans securities |
- 428 |
| - 428 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
| Non-convertible debentures | 703 673 |
| 703 673 | |
| Total current investments | 2,963 4,006 |
| Total investments | 21,521 17,922 |
| Aggregate amount of quoted investments | 8,129 4,854 |
| Market value of quoted investments (including interest accrued), current | 703 1,101 |
| Market value of quoted investments (including interest accrued), non current | 7,812 4,048 |
| Aggregate amount of unquoted investments | 13,392 13,068 |
| _(1)_Aggregate amount of impairment in value of investments | 121 121 |
| Reduction in the fair value of assets held for sale | 854 854 |
| Adjustment in respect of excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount on reclassification from "Held for Sale" | 469 469 |
| Investments carried at cost | 10,233 8,871 |
| Investments carried at amortized cost | 2,847 2,997 |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 6,138 3,577 |
| Investments carried at fair value throughprofit or loss | 2,303 2,477 |
(2) Uncalled capital commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 was ₹10 crore and ₹15 crore, respectively.
Refer note no. 2.9 for accounting policies on financial instruments.
| Method of fair valuation: | (In ₹crore) |
|---|---|
| Class of investment Method |
Fair value as at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Liquid mutual fund units Quoted price |
2,260 2,019 |
| Fixed maturity plan securities Market observable inputs |
- 428 |
Tax free bonds and government bonds Quoted price and market observable inputs |
2,533 2,135 |
| Non-convertible debentures Quoted price and market observable inputs |
2,113 1,924 |
| Government Securities Quoted price |
3,869 664 |
| Certificate of deposits Market observable inputs |
- 886 |
Unquoted equity and preference securities Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model |
156 103 |
| Others Discounted cash flows method,Market multiples method,Optionpricingmodel |
43 30 |
Note : Certain quoted investments are classified as Level 2 in the absence of active market for such investments.
2.3.1 Business transfer- Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited, for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The company entered into a business transfer agreement to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of ₹ 171 crore and ₹ 66 crore respectively on securing the requisite regulatory approvals.
The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary, the resultant impact on account of business transfer was recorded in 'Business Transfer Adjustment Reserve' during the three months ended September 30, 2020. Subsequently the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity. The table below details out the assets and liabilities taken over upon business transfer:
| (In ` crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Kallidus Inc. Skava Systems Private Limited Total |
| Goodwill | 89 49 138 |
| Intangible assets | 54 - 54 |
| Deferred tax assets/ (liabilities) | (14) 1 (13) |
| Net assets / (liabilities), others | (152) 34 (118) |
| Total | (23) 84 61 |
| Less: Consideration payable | 171 66 237 |
| Business transfer reserve | (194) 18 (176) |
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2.4 LOANS
(In ₹ crore)
| 2.4 LOANS | (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non- Current | |
| Loan receivables considered good - Unsecured | |
| Loans to subsidiaries | - 277 |
| Other Loans | |
| Loans to employees | 27 21 |
| 27 298 |
|
| Unsecured, considered doubtful | |
| Other Loans | |
| Loans to employees | 21 24 |
| 48 322 |
|
| Less: Allowance for doubtful loans to employees | 21 24 |
| Total non - current loans | 27 298 |
| Current | |
| Loan receivables considered good - Unsecured | |
| Loans to subsidiaries | 97 103 |
| Other Loans | |
| Loans to employees | 112 204 |
| Total current loans | 209 307 |
| Total Loans | 236 605 |
2.5 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
| 2.5 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current | |
| Security deposits(1) | 45 46 |
Net investment in Sublease of right of use asset(1) |
357 398 |
| Rental deposits(1) | 161 169 |
| Total non-current other financial assets | 563 613 |
| Current | |
| Security deposits(1) | 1 1 |
| Rental deposits(1) | 12 4 |
Restricted deposits(1)* |
1,773 1,643 |
| Unbilled revenues(1)(5)# | 2,069 1,973 |
| Interest accrued but not due(1) | 513 441 |
| Foreign currency forward and options contracts(2)(3) | 137 19 |
Net investment in Sublease of right of use asset(1) |
36 35 |
| Others(1)(4) | 307 282 |
| Total current other financial assets | 4,848 4,398 |
| Total other financial assets | 5,411 5,011 |
| (1)Financial assets carried at amortized cost | 5,274 4,992 |
| (2)Financial assets carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 6 9 |
| (3)Financial assets carried at fair value through Profit or Loss | 131 10 |
| (4) Includes dues from subsidiaries | 36 65 |
| (5) Includes duesfrom subsidiaries | 64 84 |
- Restricted deposits represent deposit with financial institutions to settle employee related obligations as and when they arise during the normal course of business.
# Classified as financial asset as right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
2.6 TRADE RECEIVABLES
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Unsecured | |
| Considered good(2) | 16,682 15,459 |
| Considered doubtful | 590491 |
| 17,272 15,950 | |
| Less: Allowances for credit losses | 590 491 |
| Total trade receivables(1) | 16,682 15,459 |
| (1) Includes dues from companies where directors are interested | - - |
| (2) Includes dues from subsidiaries | 350 408 |
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2.7 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| 2.7 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Balances with banks | |
| In current and deposit accounts | 10,514 8,048 |
| Cash on hand | - |
| Others | |
| Deposits with financial institutions | 4,9345,514 |
| Total Cash and cash equivalents | 15,448 13,562 |
| Balances with banks in unpaid dividend accounts | 30 30 |
| Deposit with more than 12 months maturity | 10,746 6,171 |
| Balances with banks held as margin money deposits against guarantees | 71 71 |
Cash and cash equivalents as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 include restricted cash and bank balances of ₹101 crore and ₹101 crore, respectively. The restrictions are primarily on account of bank balances held as margin money deposits against guarantees.
The deposits maintained by the Company with banks and financial institutions comprise of time deposits, which can be withdrawn by the Company at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
2.8 OTHER ASSETS
| 2.8 OTHER ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current | |
| Capital advances | 148 310 |
| Advances other than capital advance | |
Others |
|
| Prepaid expenses | 31 51 |
Defined benefit assets |
29 143 |
| Deferred contract cost | 45 10 |
| Other receivables | 6 - |
| Withholding taxes and others | 765 759 |
| Total non-current other assets | 1,024 1,273 |
| Current | |
| Advances other than capital advance | |
| Payment to vendors for supply of goods | 26 129 |
Others |
|
| Prepaid expenses(1) | 801 736 |
Unbilled revenues(2) |
3,679 3,856 |
| Deferred contract cost | 32 11 |
| Withholding taxes and others | 1,424 1,356 |
| Other receivables | 4 - |
| Total current other assets | 5,966 6,088 |
| Total other assets |
6,990 7,361 |
| (1) Includes dues from subsidiaries | 226 168 |
(2) Classified as nonfinancial asset as the contractual right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones. |
Withholding taxes and others primarily consist of input tax credits and Cenvat recoverable from Government of India. As at December 31, 2020 Cenvat recoverable includes ₹ 355 crore which are pending adjudication. The Company expects these amounts to be sustainable on adjudication and recoverable on final resolution.
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2.9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Accounting Policy
2.9.1 Initial recognition
The Company recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, which are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.
2.9.2 Subsequent measurement
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
(i) Financial assets carried at amortized cost
A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Company has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
(v) Investment in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries is carried at cost in the separate financial statements.
b. Derivative financial instruments
The Company holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.
(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss.
This category includes derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.
Although the Company believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated as hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per Ind AS 109, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the Balance Sheet date.
(ii) Cash flow hedge
The Company designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediatelyin the net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedge reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedge reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedge reserve is transferred to the net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedge reserve is reclassified to net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
2.9.3 Derecognition of financial instruments
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under Ind AS 109. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Company's Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
2.9.4 Fair value of financial instruments
In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Refer to table 'Financial instruments by category' below for the disclosure on carrying value and fair value of financial assets and liabilities. For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
2.9.5 Impairment
The Company recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets and unbilled revenues which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized is recognized as an impairment gain or loss in statement of profit or loss.
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Financial instruments by category
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) Designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition Mandatory - - - - 15,448 15,448 - 43 156 - 199 199 - - - - 2,147 2,533(2) - 2,260 - - 2,260 2,260 - - - - 700 700 - - - 2,113 2,113 2,113 - - - 3,869 3,869 3,869 - - - - 16,682 16,682 - - - - 236 236 - 131 - 6 5,411 5,342(3) - 2,434 156 5,988 49,065 49,382 - - - - 1,531 1,531 - - - - 3,681 3,681 - 22 - 20 5,488 5,488 - 22 - 20 10,700 10,700 Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI Total fair value Total carrying value |
||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Amortized cost |
|
| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note no. 2.7) | 15,448 | |
Investments (Refer note no.2.3) |
||
| Preference securities, Equity instruments and others | - | |
Tax free bonds and government bonds |
2,147 | |
| Liquid mutual fund units | - | |
Redeemable, non-convertible debentures(1) |
700 | |
| Non convertible debentures | - | |
| Government Securities | - | |
| Trade receivables (Refer Note no. 2.6) | 16,682 | |
| Loans (Refer note no. 2.4) | 236 | |
| Other financial assets (Refer Note no. 2.5)(4) | 5,274 | |
| Total | 40,487 | |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables (Refer Note no. 2.12) | 1,531 | |
| Lease liabilities (Refer Note no. 2.2) | 3,681 | |
Other financial liabilities (Refer Note no. 2.11) |
5,446 | |
| Total | 10,658 |
[(1) ] The carrying value of debentures approximates fair value as the instruments are at prevailing market rates
[(2)] On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
[ (3) ] Excludes interest accrued on tax free bonds and government bonds carried at amortized cost of ₹ 69 crore
[(4)] Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at March 31, 2020 were as follows:
| The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments b | y categories as at | March 31, 2020 w | ere as follows: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | ||||||||
| Particulars | Amortized | Financial assets/ | liabilities at fair | Financial assets/liabilities at fair | Total carrying | Total fair value | ||
| cost | value through | profit or loss | value through | OCI | value | |||
| Designated | Mandatory | Equity | Mandatory | |||||
| upon initial | instruments | |||||||
| recognition | designated upon | |||||||
| initial recognition | ||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note no. 2.7) | 13,562 | - | - | - | - | 13,562 | 13,562 | |
| Investments (Refer Note no. 2.3) | ||||||||
| Preference securities, Equity instruments and others | - | - | 30 | 103 | - | 133 | 133 | |
| Tax free bonds and government bonds | 1,838 | - | - | - | - | 1,838 | 2,135 | (2) |
| Liquid mutual fund units | - | - | 2,019 |
- | - | 2,019 | 2,019 | |
| Redeemable, non-convertible debentures(1) | 1,159 | - | - | - | - | 1,159 | 1,159 | |
| Fixed maturity plan securities | - | - | 428 |
- | - | 428 | 428 | |
| Certificates of deposit | - | - | - | - | 886 | 886 | 886 | |
| Government Securities | - | - | - | - | 664 | 664 | 664 | |
| Non convertible debentures | - | - | - | - | 1,924 | 1,924 | 1,924 | |
| Trade receivables (Refer Note no. 2.6) | 15,459 | - | - | - | - | 15,459 | 15,459 | |
| Loans (Refer note no. 2.4) | 605 | - | - | - | - | 605 | 605 | |
| Other financial assets (Refer Note no. 2.5)(4) | 4,992 | - | 10 |
- |
9 | 5,011 | 4,929 | (3) |
| Total | 37,615 | - | 2,487 | 103 | 3,483 | 43,688 | 43,903 | |
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Trade payables (Refer note no. 2.12) | 1,529 | - | - | - | - | 1,529 | 1,529 | |
| Lease Liabilities (Refer note no. 2.2) | 3,165 | - | - | - | - | 3,165 | 3,165 | |
| Other financial liabilities (Refer Note no. 2.11) | 5,844 | - | 592 | - | 20 | 6,456 | 6,456 | |
| Total | 10,538 | - | 592 | - | 20 | 11,150 | 11,150 |
(1) The carrying value of debentures approximates fair value as the instruments are at prevailing market rates
(2) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(3) Excludes interest accrued on tax free bonds and government bonds carried at amortized cost of ₹ 82 crore
- (4) Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
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Fair value hierarchy
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)
The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2020 is as follows
| The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2020 is as follows | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars As at December 31, 2020 |
Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using |
| Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
|
| Assets | |
| 2,519 Investments in tax free bonds (Refer note no. 2.3) |
1,396 1,123 - |
| 14 Investments in government bonds (Refer note no. 2.3) |
14 - - |
| Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer note no. 2.3) 2,260 |
2,260 - - |
| Investments in non convertible debentures (Refer note no. 2.3) 2,113 |
1,687 426 - |
| Investments in government securities (Refer note no. 2.3) 3,869 |
3,869 - - |
| 2 Investments in equity instruments (Refer note no. 2.3) |
- - 2 |
| 154 Investments in preference securities (Refer note no. 2.3) |
- - 154 |
| Other investments (Refer note no. 2.3) 43 |
- - 43 |
| 137 Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer note no. 2.5) |
- 137 - |
| Liabilities | |
| 34 Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer note no. 2.11) |
- 34 - |
| Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer note no. 2.11) 8 |
- - 8 |
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, tax free bonds of ₹168 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy since these were valued based on quoted price. Further tax free bonds and non-convertible debentures of ₹ 1,496 crore were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020 was as follows:
| The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020 was as follows: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars March 31, 2020 |
Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using |
| Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
|
| Assets | |
| 664 Investments in government securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
664 - - |
| 2,122 Investments in tax free bonds (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
1,960 162 - |
| Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,019 |
2,019 - - |
| 13 Investments in government bonds (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
13 - - |
| 428 Investments in fixed maturity plan securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
- 428 - |
| 886 Investments in certificates of deposit (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
- 886 - |
| 1,924 Investments in non convertible debentures (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
1,558 366 - |
| 2 Investments in equity instruments (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
- - 2 |
| 101 Investments in preference securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
- - 101 |
| 30 Other investments (Refer Note no. 2.3) |
- - 30 |
| 19 Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer Note no. 2.5) |
- 19 - |
| Liabilities | |
| 461 Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer note 2.11) |
- 461 - |
| Liabilitytowards contingent consideration(Refer note no. 2.11)(1) 151 |
- - 151 |
(1) Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration is 14%
During the year ended March 31, 2020, tax free bonds and non-convertible debentures of ₹518 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on Quoted price, and tax free bonds of ₹50 crore were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
A one percentage point change in the unobservable inputs used in fair valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities does not have a significant impact in its value.
Majority of investments of the Company are fair valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. These investments primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, fixed maturity plan securities, certificates of deposit, commercial papers, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi-government organizations and non-convertible debentures. The Company invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Credit Rating, Profitability, NPA levels and Deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per its risk management program.
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2.10 EQUITY
Accounting policy
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity share capital . Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares, share options and buyback are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Description of reserves
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the amount of accumulated earnings of the Company.
Securities premium
The amount received in excess of the par value of equity shares has been classified as securities premium.
Share options outstanding account
The Share options outstanding account is used to record the fair value of equity-settled share based payment transactions with employees. The amounts recorded in share options outstanding account are transferred to securities premium upon exercise of stock options and transferred to general reserve on account of stock options not exercised by employees.
Other reserves
The Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve has been created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA (1)(ii) of Income Tax Act, 1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Company for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA (2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Capital redemption reserve
In accordance with section 69 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, the Company creates capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.
Other components of equity
Other components of equity consist of remeasurement of net defined benefit liability / asset, equity instruments fair valued through other comprehensive income, changes on fair valuation of investments and changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes.
Cash flow hedge reserve
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the statement of Profit and Loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction.
2.10.1 EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
| 2.10.1 EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore, except as otherwise stated) | |
| Particulars De |
As at |
| cember 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
Authorized |
|
| Equity shares, ₹5/- par value | |
| 480,00,00,000 (480,00,00,000) equity shares | 2,400 2,400 |
| Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up | |
| Equity shares, ₹5/- par value(1) | 2,129 2,129 |
| 425,95,87,833 (425,89,92,566) equity shares fully paid-up | |
| 2,129 2,129 |
(1) Refer note no. 2.19 for details of basic and diluted shares
Forfeited shares amounted to ₹1,500/- (₹1,500/-)
The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of ₹5/-. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The equity shares represented by American Depository Shares (ADS) carry similar rights to voting and dividends as the other equity shares. Each ADS represents one underlying equity share.
In the event of liquidation of the company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive any of the remaining assets of the company in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders, after distribution of all preferential amounts. However, no such preferential amounts exist currently.
The reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding and the amount of share capital as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 is set out below:
| (in ₹ crore, except as stated otherwise) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars |
As at December 31, 2020 As at March 31, 2020 |
| Number of shares Amount umber of shares Amount |
|
| As at the beginning of the period | 425,89,92,566 2,129 435,62,79,444 2,178 |
| Add: Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 5,95,267 - 5,80,388 - |
Less: Shares bought back |
- - 9,78,67,266 49 |
| As at the end of the period | 425,95,87,833 2,129 425,89,92,566 2,129 |
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Capital Allocation Policy
Effective from fiscal 2020, the company expects to return approximately 85% of the free cash flow cumulatively over a 5-year period through a combination of semi annual dividends and/or share buyback and/or special dividends, subject to applicable laws and requisite approvals, if any. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditure as per the consolidated statement of cash flows prepared under IFRS. Dividend and buyback include applicable taxes.
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or buy back issued shares. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has no debt. Consequent to the above capital structure there are no externally imposed capital requirements.
2.10.2 DIVIDEND
The final dividend on shares is recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors. Income tax consequences of dividends on financial instruments classified as equity will be recognized according to where the entity originally recognized those past transactions or events that generated distributable profits. The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The Finance Act 2020 has repealed the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). Companies are now required to pay/distribute dividend after deducting applicable taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.
| applicable taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates. | |
|---|---|
| The amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders is as follows: | (in ₹) |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Interim Dividend for fiscal 2021 | 12.00 -12.00 - |
| Final dividend for fiscal 2020 | - - 9.50 - |
| Interim Dividend for fiscal 2020 | - 8.00 - 8.00 |
| Final dividend for fiscal 2019 | - - - 10.50 |
The Board of Directors in their meeting on April 20, 2020 recommended a final dividend of ₹9.50/- per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The same was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on June 27, 2020 which resulted in a cash outflow of ₹4,046 crore.
The Board of Directors in their meeting on October 14, 2020 declared an interim dividend of ₹12/- per equity share which resulted in a net cash outflow of ₹5,112 crore.
During the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Company received ₹321 crore as dividend from its majority owned subsidiary.
2.10.3 Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP):
Accounting Policy
The Company recognizes compensation expense relating to share-based payments in net profit based on estimated fair-values of the awards on the grant date. The estimated fair value of awards is recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was in-substance, multiple awards with a corresponding increase to share options outstanding account.
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019 (the 2019 Plan) :
On June 22, 2019 pursuant to approval by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting, the Board has been authorized to introduce, offer, issue and provide share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2019 Plan. The maximum number of shares under the 2019 plan shall not exceed 5,00,00,000 equity shares. To implement the 2019 Plan , up to 4,50,00,000 equity shares may be issued by way of secondary acquisition of shares by Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Trust. The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the 2019 plan shall vest based on the achievement of defined annual performance parameters as determined by the administrator (Nomination and remuneration committee). The performance parameters will be based on a combination of relative total shareholders return (TSR) against selected industry peers and certain broader market domestic and global indices and operating performance metrics of the company as decided by administrator. Each of the above performance parameters will be distinct for the purposes of calculation of quantity of shares to vest based on performance. These instruments will generally vest between a minimum of 1 to maximum of 3 years from the grant date.
2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan) :
On March 31, 2016, pursuant to the approval by the shareholders through postal ballot, the Board was authorized to introduce, offer, issue and allot share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan). The maximum number of shares under the 2015 plan shall not exceed 2,40,38,883 equity shares (this includes 1,12,23,576 equity shares which are held by the trust towards the 2011 Plan as at March 31, 2016). The Company expects to grant the instruments under the 2015 Plan over the period of 4 to 7 years. The plan numbers mentioned above would further be adjusted for the September 2018 bonus issue.
The equity settled and cash settled RSUs and stock options would vest generally over a period of 4 years and shall be exercisable within the period as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NARC). The exercise price of the RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares and the exercise price of the stock options would be the market price as on the date of grant.
Controlled trust holds 16,296,404 and 1,82,39,356 shares as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively under the 2015 plan. Out of these shares, 2,00,000 equity shares each have been earmarked for welfare activities of the employees as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020.
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The following is the summary of grants during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 :
| Particulars | 2019plan 2015plan |
|---|---|
| Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
|
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Equity settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - 207,808 187,793 - - 204,097 212,096 |
| Employees other than KMPs | - - - - 33,900 1,939,180 58,500 1,976,030 |
| -- 207,808 187,793 33,900 1,939,180 262,597 2,188,126 |
|
| Cash settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - - - - - - - |
| Employees other than KMPs | -- - - -98,480 - 98,480 |
| - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 | |
| Total Grants | - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 2,037,660 262,597 2,286,606 |
Notes on grants to KMP:
CEO & MD
Under the 2015 plan:
In accordance with the employee agreement which has been approved by the shareholders, the CEO is eligible to receive an annual grant of RSUs of fair value ₹3.25 crore which will vest overtime in three equal annual installments upon the completion of each year of service from the respective grant date. Though the annual time based grants for the remaining employment term ending on March 31, 2023 have not been granted as of December 31, 2020, since the service commencement date precedes the grant date, the company has recorded employment stock compensation expense in accordance with Ind AS 102, Share based payments.
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the nomination and remuneration committee, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, approved the grant of performancebased RSUs of fair value of ₹13 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2015 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 1,92,964 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹10 crore for fiscal year 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 1,48,434 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
COO and Whole time director
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹4 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 59,374 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
Other KMPs
Under the 2015 plan:
On April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with employment agreement, the Board, approved performance-based grant of 11,133 RSUs to other KMP under the 2015 Plan. The grants were made effective May 2, 2020. The performance based RSUs will vest over three years based on certain performance targets.
Break-up of employee stock compensation expense
| Break-up of employee stock compensation expense | |
|---|---|
| (in ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Granted to: | |
| KMP | 20 14 56 45 |
| Employees other than KMP | 56 45 174 121 |
| Total(1) | 76 59 230 166 |
| (1)Cash settled stock compensation expense included in the above | 18 2 53 3 |
The fair value of the awards are estimated using the Black-Scholes Model for time and non-market performance based options and Monte Carlo simulation model is used for TSR based options.
The inputs to the model include the share price at date of grant, exercise price, expected volatility, expected dividends, expected term and the risk free rate of interest. Expected volatility during the expected term of the options is based on historical volatility of the observed market prices of the Company's publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Expected volatility of the comparative company have been modelled based on historical movements in the market prices of their publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Correlation coefficient is calculated between each peer entity and the indices as a whole or between each entity in the peer group.
The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant with the following assumptions:
| Particulars | For optionsgranted in |
|---|---|
| Fiscal 2021- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2021- ADS-RSU Fiscal 2020- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2020- ADS-RSU |
|
| Weighted average share price (₹) / ($ ADS) | 683 11.55 728 10.52 |
| Exercise price (₹)/ ($ ADS) | 5.00 0.07 5.00 0.07 |
| Expected volatility (%) | 30-40 30-43 22-30 22-26 |
| Expected life of the option (years) | 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 |
| Expected dividends (%) | 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 4-5 0.1-0.3 6-7 1-3 |
| Weighted average fair value as ongrant date(₹)/($ ADS) | 574 10.68 607 7.84 |
The expected life of the RSU/ESOP is estimated based on the vesting term and contractual term of the RSU/ESOP, as well as expected exercise behavior of the employee who receives the RSU/ESOP.
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2.11 OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
| 2.11 OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current | |
| Others | |
| Compensated absences | 56 32 |
| Accrued compensation to employees(1) | 43 12 |
| Other payables(1) | 5 5 |
| Total non-current other financial liabilities | 104 49 |
| Current | |
| Unpaid dividends(1) | 30 30 |
| Others | |
| Accrued compensation to employees(1) | 2,222 2,264 |
| Accrued expenses(1)(4) | 2,453 2,646 |
Retention monies(1) |
17 30 |
| Payable for acquisition of business - Contingent consideration(2) | 8 151 |
Capital creditors(1) |
182 254 |
| Compensated absences | 1,658 1,497 |
| Other payables(1)(5) | 494 603 |
| Foreign currency forward and options contracts(2)(3) | 34 461 |
| Total current other financial liabilities | 7,098 7,936 |
| Total other financial liabilities | 7,202 7,985 |
| (1) Financial liability carried at amortized cost (2) Financial liability carried at fair value through profit or loss (3) Financial liability carried at fair value through other comprehensive income (4) Includes dues to subsidiaries (5) Includes dues to subsidiaries Contingent consideration on undiscounted basis |
5,446 5,844 22 592 20 20 32 24347 8 152 |
2.12 TRADE PAYABLES
| 2.12 TRADE PAYABLES | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
| Particulars | As at | |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
||
| Trade payables(1) | 1,531 1,529 | |
| Total trade payables | 1,531 1,529 |
|
| (1) Includes dues to subsidiaries | 415 271 | |
| 2.13 OTHER LIABILITIES | (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at | |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
||
| Non current | ||
| Liability on defined benefit plans | 147 185 | |
| Others | ||
| Deferred income | 18 22 | |
| Withholding taxes and others | 353 - | |
| Total non - current other liabilities | 518 207 |
|
| Current | ||
| Liability on defined benefit plans | - 64 | |
Unearned revenue |
3,050 2,140 | |
| Client deposits | - 9 | |
Others |
||
| Withholding taxes and others | 2,133 1,344 | |
| Total current other liabilities | 5,183 3,557 | |
| Total other liabilities | 5,701 3,764 |
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2.14 PROVISIONS
Accounting Policy
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that is reasonably estimable, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
a. Post sales client support
The Company provides its clients with a fixed-period post sales support on its fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts. Costs associated with such support services are accrued at the time related revenues are recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company estimates such costs based on historical experience and estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis for any material changes in assumptions and likelihood of occurrence.
b. Onerous contracts
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Company from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established, the Company recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
Provision for post-sales client support and other provisions
| Provision for post-sales client support and other provisions | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Others | |
| Post-sales client support and others | 640 506 |
| Total provisions | 640 506 |
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions represents cost associated with providing post sales support services which are accrued at the time of recognition of revenues and are expected to be utilized over a period of 1 year.
2.15 INCOME TAXES
Accounting Policy
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Current income tax for current and prior periods is recognized at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered from the tax authorities, using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and branches where it is expected that the earnings of the subsidiary or branch will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.
The Company offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The income tax provision for the interim period is made based on the best estimate of the annual average tax rate expected to be applicable for the full financial year. Tax benefits of deductions earned on exercise of employee share options in excess of compensation charged to income are credited to securities premium.
| Income tax expense in the statement of profit and loss comprises: | (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Current taxes | 1,750 1,408 4,502 4,040 |
| Deferred taxes | 61 (79) 346 (166) |
| Income tax expense | 1,811 1,329 4,848 3,874 |
Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of ₹14 crore and ₹13 crore, respectively. These reversals pertains to prior periods on account of adjudication of certain disputed matters in favor of the Company and upon filing of return across various jurisdictions.
Income tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of ₹239 crore and ₹124 crore, respectively. These reversals pertains to prior periods on account of adjudication of certain disputed matters in favor of the Company and upon filing of return across various jurisdictions.
Deferred income tax for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, substantially relates to origination and reversal of temporary differences.
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2.16 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
Accounting Policy
The Company derives revenues primarily from IT services comprising software development and related services, maintenance, consulting and package implementation, and from licensing of software products and platforms across the Company’s core and digital offerings (together called as “software related services”). Contracts with customers are either on a time-and-material, unit of work, fixed-price or on a fixed-timeframe basis.
Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved by the parties, in writing, to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services (“performance obligations”) to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company has received or expects to receive in exchange for these products or services (“transaction price”). When there is uncertainty as to collectability, revenue recognition is postponed until such uncertainty is resolved.
The Company assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. The Company allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In the absence of such evidence, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin, under which the Company estimates the cost of satisfying the performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin based on similar services.
The Company’s contracts may include variable consideration including rebates, volume discounts and penalties. The Company includes variable consideration as part of transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the variable consideration and when it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
Revenue on time-and-material and unit of work based contracts, are recognized as the related services are performed. Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably either on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period or ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Company’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. Revenue from other fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where the performance obligations are satisfied over time is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Efforts or costs expended have been used to determine progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Progress towards completion is measured as the ratio of costs or efforts incurred to date (representing work performed) to the estimated total costs or efforts. Estimates of transaction price and total costs or efforts are continuously monitored over the term of the contracts and are recognized in net profit in the period when these estimates change or when the estimates are revised. Revenues and the estimated total costs or efforts are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
The billing schedules agreed with customers include periodic performance based billing and / or milestone based progress billings. Revenues in excess of billing are classified as unbilled revenue while billing in excess of revenues are classified as contract liabilities (which we refer to as unearned revenues).
In arrangements for software development and related services and maintenance services, by applying the revenue recognition criteria for each distinct performance obligation, the arrangements with customers generally meet the criteria for considering software development and related services as distinct performance obligations. For allocating the transaction price, the Company measures the revenue in respect of each performance obligation of a contract at its relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In cases where the Company is unable to determine the standalone selling price, the Company uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. For software development and related services, the performance obligations are satisfied as and when the services are rendered since the customer generally obtains control of the work as it progresses.
Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to use” the licenses is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer. Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to access” is recognized over the access period.
Arrangements to deliver software products generally have three elements: license, implementation and Annual Technical Services (ATS).When implementation services are provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement and the license and implementation have been identified as two distinct separate performance obligations, the transaction price for such contracts are allocated to each performance obligation of the contract based on their relative standalone selling prices. In the absence of standalone selling price for implementation, the Company uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. Where the license is required to be substantially customized as part of the implementation service the entire arrangement fee for license and implementation is considered to be a single performance obligation and the revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method as the implementation is performed. Revenue from client training, support and other services arising due to the sale of software products is recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied. ATS revenue is recognized ratably on a straight line basis over the period in which the services are rendered.
Contracts with customers includes subcontractor services or third-party vendor equipment or software in certain integrated services arrangements. In these types of arrangements, revenue from sales of third-party vendor products or services is recorded net of costs when the Company is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor, and gross when the Company is the principal for the transaction. In doing so, the Company first evaluates whether it controls the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. The Company considers whether it has the primary obligation to fulfil the contract, inventory risk, pricing discretion and other factors to determine whether it controls the goods or service and therefore is acting as a principal or an agent.
The incremental costs of obtaining a contract (i.e., costs that would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained) are recognized as an asset if the Company expects to recover them. Any capitalized contract costs are amortized, with the expense recognised as the Company transfers the related goods or services to the customer.
The Company presents revenues net of indirect taxes in its statement of profit and loss.
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| Revenue from operations for the three months and nine months ended December 31,2020 and December 31,2019 is as follows: (In ₹ crore) |
Revenue from operations for the three months and nine months ended December 31,2020 and December 31,2019 is as follows: (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenue from software services | 21,962 20,012 63,226 58,693 |
| Revenue from products and platforms | 81 52 189167 |
| Total revenue from operations | 22,043 20,064 63,415 58,860 |
The company has evaluated the impact of COVID – 19 resulting from (i) the possibility of constraints to render services which may require revision of estimations of costs to complete the contract because of additional efforts;(ii) onerous obligations;(iii) penalties relating to breaches of service level agreements, and (iv) termination or deferment of contracts by customers. The company has concluded that the impact of COVID – 19 is not material based on these estimates. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the company continues to monitor developments to identify significant uncertainties relating to revenue in future periods.
Disaggregated revenue information
The table below presents disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by offerings for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 respectively. The Company believes that this disaggregation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenues and cash flows are affected by industry, market and other economic factors.
| flows are affected by industry, market and other economic factors. | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenue by offerings | |
| Core | 10,964 11,781 33,155 35,959 |
| Digital | 11,0798,283 30,260 22,901 |
| Total | 22,043 20,064 63,415 58,860 |
Digital Services
Digital Services comprise of service and solution offerings of the company that enable our clients to transform their businesses. These include offerings that enhance customer experience, leverage AI-based analytics and big data, engineer digital products and IoT, modernize legacy technology systems, migrate to cloud applications and implement advanced cyber security systems.
Core Services
Core Services comprise traditional offerings of the company that have scaled and industrialized over a number of years. These primarily include application management services, proprietary application development services, independent validation solutions, product engineering and management, infrastructure management services, traditional enterprise application implementation, support and integration services.
Products & platforms
The Company also derives revenues from the sale of products and platforms including Infosys Nia - Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform which applies next-generation AI and machine learning.
Trade receivables and Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in receivables, unbilled revenue, and unearned revenue on the Company’s Balance Sheet. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., monthly or quarterly) or upon achievement of contractual milestones.
The Company’s receivables are rights to consideration that are unconditional. Unbilled revenues comprising revenues in excess of billings from time and material contracts and fixed price maintenance contracts are classified as financial asset when the right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
Invoicing to the clients for other fixed price contracts is based on milestones as defined in the contract and therefore the timing of revenue recognition is different from the timing of invoicing to the customers. Therefore unbilled revenues for other fixed price contracts (contract asset) are classified as non-financial asset because the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
Invoicing in excess of earnings are classified as unearned revenue.
Trade receivables and unbilled revenues are presented net of impairment in the Balance Sheet.
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2.17 OTHER INCOME, NET
2.17.1 Other income - Accounting Policy
Other income is comprised primarily of interest income, dividend income, gain / loss on investments and exchange gain/loss on forward and options contracts and on translation of other assets and liabilities. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
2.17.2 Foreign currency - Accounting Policy
Functional currency
The functional currency of the Company is the Indian rupee. These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees (rounded off to crore; one crore equals ten million).
Transactions and translations
Foreign-currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the Balance Sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss and reported within exchange gains/(losses) on translation of assets and liabilities, net, except when deferred in Other Comprehensive Income as qualifying cash flow hedges. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of the transaction. The related revenue and expense are recognised using the same exchange rate.
Transaction gains or losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cash-flow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currencies using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.
Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxes includes translation differences on non-monetary financial assets measured at fair value at the reporting date, such as equities classified as financial instruments and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
Government grant
The Company recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them will be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants related to assets are treated as deferred income and are recognized in the net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a systematic and rational basis over the useful life of the asset. Government grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in the net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
| Other income for the three months and nine months ended December 31,2 | 020 and December 31,2019 is as follows: (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Interest income on financial assets carried at amortized cost | |
| Tax free bonds and government bonds | 36 34 105 104 |
| Deposit with Bank and others | 236 242 731 812 |
Interest income on financial assets fair valued through other comprehensive income |
|
| Non-convertible debentures, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and government securities |
89 54 251 224 |
| Income on investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
24 10 78 37 |
| Income on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | |
| Dividend income on liquid mutual funds | - 1 8 2 |
| Gain / (loss) on liquid mutual funds and other investments | 31 41 63 134 |
Dividend received from subsidiary |
321 - 321 - |
| Interest Income on Income Tax Refund | - 242 - 242 |
| Exchange gains/(losses) on foreign currency forward and options contracts | 95 (123) 405 (44) |
| Exchange gains/(losses) on translation of assets and liabilities | (20) 274 (198) 449 |
Miscellaneous income, net |
91 23 199 155 |
| Total other income | 903 798 1,963 2,115 |
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2.18 EXPENSES Accounting Policy
2.18.1 Gratuity
The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan ('the Gratuity Plan') covering eligible employees. The Gratuity Plan provides a lumpsum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment with the Company.
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each Balance Sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The Company fully contributes all ascertained liabilities to the Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust (the Trust). Trustees administer contributions made to the Trusts and contributions are invested in a scheme with Life Insurance Corporation of India as permitted by Indian law.
The Company recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its Balance Sheet as an asset or liability. Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) are recognized in other comprehensive income and are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The actual return of the portfolio of plan assets, in excess of the yields computed by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation is recognized in other comprehensive income. The effect of any plan amendments are recognized in net profit in the statement of Profit and Loss.
2.18.2 Provident fund
Eligible employees of Infosys receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the eligible employee and the Company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company contributes a portion to the Infosys Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust. The trust invests in specific designated instruments as permitted by Indian law. The remaining portion is contributed to the government administered pension fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the Trust and the notified interest rate.
Infosys has an obligation to fund any shortfall on the yield of the trust’s investments over the administered interest rates on an annual basis. These administered rates are determined annually predominantly considering the social rather than economic factors and in most cases the actual return earned by the Company has been higher in the past years. The actuary has provided a valuation for provident fund liabilities on the basis of guidance issued by Actuarial Society of India.
2.18.3 Superannuation
Certain employees of Infosys are participants in a defined contribution plan. The Company has no further obligations to the Plan beyond its monthly contributions which are periodically contributed to a trust fund, the corpus of which is invested with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
2.18.4 Compensated absences
The Company has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
The Code on Social Security,2020 (‘Code’) relating to employee benefits during employment and post employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However,the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified.The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period the Code becomes effective.
| (In ₹crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit expenses | |
Salaries including bonus |
10,837 10,452 32,451 30,813 |
| Contribution to provident and other funds | 421 243 892 703 |
Share based payments to employees (Refer note no. 2.10) |
76 59 230 166 |
| Staff welfare | 37 29 74 86 |
| 11,371 10,783 33,647 31,768 | |
| Cost of software packages and others | |
For own use |
230 206 704 606 |
| Third party items bought for service delivery to clients | 249 221 804 593 |
| 479 427 1,508 1,199 | |
| Other expenses | |
Power and fuel |
29 41 77 135 |
| Brand and Marketing | 80 103 203 319 |
Short-term leases |
8 11 20 23 |
| Rates and taxes | 46 36 129 96 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | 246 257 784 870 |
| Consumables | 4 6 14 20 |
| Insurance | 29 21 82 54 |
| Provision for post-sales client support and others | 35 (8) 45 2 |
Commission to non-whole time directors |
2 2 5 6 |
| Impairment loss recognized / (reversed) under expected credit loss model |
23 12 149 70 |
| Auditor's remuneration | |
| Statutory audit fees | 1 1 4 3 |
Tax matters |
- - - - |
| Other services | 1 - 1 2 |
| Contributions towards Corporate Social Responsibility | 64 79 311 236 |
| Others | 18 40 31 125 |
| 586 601 1,855 1,961 |
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2.19 RECONCILIATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED SHARES USED IN COMPUTING EARNING PER SHARE
Accounting Policy
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as at the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
2.20 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
Accounting Policy
Contingent liability is a possible obligation arising from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Contingent liabilities : | |
| Claims against the Company, not acknowledged as debts_(1)_ | 3,608 3,410 |
| [Amount paid to statutory authorities ₹5,817 crore_(₹5,229 crore)_] | |
| Commitments : | |
| Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital contracts and not provided for | 669 1,305 |
| (net of advances and deposits)(2) | |
| Other Commitments* | 10 15 |
*Uncalled capital pertaining to investments
(1) As at December 31, 2020, claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts in respect of income tax matters amounted to ₹3,296 crore. The claims against the Company majorly represent demands arising on completion of assessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961. These claims are on account of multiple issues of disallowances such as disallowance of profits earned from STP Units and SEZ Units, disallowance of deductions in respect of employment of new employees under section 80JJAA, disallowance of expenditure towards software being held as capital in nature, payments made to Associated Enterprises held as liable for withholding of taxes. These matters are pending before various Appellate Authorities and the management including its tax advisors expect that its position will likely be upheld on ultimate resolution and will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
Amount paid to statutory authorities against the above tax claims amounted to ₹5,812 crore.
(2) Capital contracts primarily comprises of commitments for infrastructure facilities and computer equipment’s.
Legal Proceedings
On the matters pertaining to the whistle blower allegations, previously disclosed by the Company on October 22, 2019, the Company has responded to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities.The Company submitted its last response on May 15, 2020.
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims, which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s management reasonably expects that these legal actions, when ultimately concluded and determined, will not have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
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2.21 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Refer to the Company's Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2020 for the full names and other details of the Company's subsidiaries and controlled trusts.
Changes in Subsidiaries
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, the following are the changes in the subsidiaries:
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On June 1, 2020, Fluido Oy, acquired 100% of the voting interests in Simplus U.K. Ltd and Simplus Ireland Ltd from Simplus Europe Ltd
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Brilliant Basics (MENA) DMCC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brilliant Basics Holdings Limited, has been liquidated effective July 17, 2020.
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Infosys Limited Bulgaria EOOD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, was incorporated on September 11, 2020.
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On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited, a Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o along with its five subsidiaries GuideVision Deutschland GmbH, GuideVision Suomi Oy, GuideVision Magyarország Kft., GuideVision Polska SP. Z O.O. and GuideVision UK Ltd
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On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. along with its subsidiary Kaleidoscope Prototyping LLC
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Infosys Consulting Sp. z.o.o was merged with Infosys Poland Sp. z.o.o, effective October 21, 2020
On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Beringer Commerce Inc and Beringer Capital
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Digital Group Inc along with its subsidiaries Mediotype LLC, Beringer Commerce Holdings LLC, SureSource LLC, Blue Acorn LLC, Simply Commerce LLC and iCiDIGITAL LLC.
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Lodestone Management Consultants Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, a wholly subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG, has been liquidated effective November 19, 2020.
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Infosys BPM UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys BPM Ltd, incorporated, effective December 9, 2020
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Fluido Newco AB merged into Fluido Sweden AB (Extero), effective December 18, 2020.
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Stater Deutschland Verwaltungs-GmbH and Stater Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG merged into Stater Duitsland B.V., effective December 18, 2020. Stater Duitsland B.V. merged with Stater N.V., effective December 23, 2020.
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Infosys Consulting s.r.o. v likvidaci (formerly called Infosys Consulting s.r.o. )
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On December 29, 2020, Stater Participation B.V acquired non-controlling interest of 28.01% of the voting interests in Stater Belgium NV
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- Infosys Turkey Bilgi Teknolojikeri Limited Sirketi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, incorporated on December 30, 2020.
The Company’s material related party transactions during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and outstanding balances as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 are with its subsidiaries with whom the Company generally enters into transactions which are at arms length and in the ordinary course of business.
Change in key management personnel
The following are the changes in the Key management personnel during the nine months ended December 31, 2020
D.N. Prahlad (resigned as a member of the Board effective April 20, 2020) Uri Levine (appointed as an independent director effective April 20, 2020) Bobby Parikh (appointed as an independent director effective July 15, 2020)
Transactions with key management personnel
The table below describes the compensation to key managerial personnel which comprise directors and executive officers:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
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| Salaries and other employee benefits to whole-time directors and executive officers_(1)(2)_ | 37 29 108 88 |
| Commission and other benefits to non-executive / independent directors | 2 2 5 6 |
Total |
39 31 113 94 |
(1)Total employee stock compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes a charge of ₹20 crore and ₹14 crore, respectively, towards key managerial personnel. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, includes a charge of ₹56 crore and ₹45 crore respectively, towards key managerial personnel. (Refer to note 2.10)
(2) Does not include post-employment benefit based on actuarial valuation as this is done for the Company as a whole.
2.22 SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company publishes this financial statement along with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. In accordance with Ind AS 108, Operating Segments, the Company has disclosed the segment information in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Bengaluru January 13,2021
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Chartered Accountants Indiabulls Finance Centre, 27th-32nd Floor, Tower 3, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra, India.
Phone: +91 22 6185 4000 Fax: +91 22 6185 4001
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INFOSYS LIMITED
Report on the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of INFOSYS LIMITED (the “Company”), and its subsidiaries (the Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as the “Group”), which comprise the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2020, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income) for the three months and nine months ended on that date, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended on that date, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as the “interim condensed consolidated financial statements”).
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid interim condensed consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (“Ind AS 34”) prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), read with relevant rules issued thereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the consolidated state of affairs of the Group as at December 31, 2020, the consolidated profit and consolidated total comprehensive income for three months and nine months ended on that date, changes in equity and its cash flows for the nine months ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143 (10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (“ICAI”) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ICAI’s Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Management Responsibilities for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position, consolidated financial performance, consolidated total comprehensive income, consolidated changes in equity and consolidated cash flows of the Group in accordance with Ind AS 34 and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the
Regd. Office: Indiabulls Finance Centre, Tower 3, 27[th] – 32[nd] Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra, India (LLP Identification No. AAB-8737)
Group are responsible for maintenance of the adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding 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 the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the respective interim financial statements 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements by the Directors of the Company, as aforesaid.
In preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are responsible for assessing the ability of the respective 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 their own respective entities or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group are also responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of the Group.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, 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.
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Obtain an understanding of internal financial controls 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 effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial controls.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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- Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s 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 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 interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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 to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the interim condensed consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities within the Group to express an opinion on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of financial statements of such entities included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of which we are independent auditors.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements may be influenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governance of the Company and such other entities included in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements 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.
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP
Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
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Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner (Membership No.039826) UDIN:
Place: Mumbai Date: January 13, 2021
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| Index | Page No. |
|---|---|
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………… | 1 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss ……………………………………………………………… | 2 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity …………………………………………………………… | 3 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ………………………………………………………………… | 5 |
| Overview and notes to the consolidated financial statements | |
| 1. Overview | |
| 1.1 Company overview …………………………………………………………………………………………… | 7 |
| 1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements ………………………………………………………………… | 7 |
| 1.3 Basis of consolidation ………………………………………………………………………………………… | 7 |
| 1.4 Use of estimates and judgements ……………………………………………………………………………… | 7 |
| 1.5 Critical accounting estimates and judgments………………………………………………………………… | 8 |
| 2. Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements | |
| 2.1 Property, plant and equipment ………………………………………………………………………………… | 10 |
| 2.2 Goodwill ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 12 |
| 2.3 Investments …………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 13 |
| 2.4 Loans ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 15 |
| 2.5 Other financial assets ………………………………………………………………………………………… | 15 |
| 2.6 Trade receivables ……………………………………………………………………………………………… | 15 |
| 2.7 Cash and cash equivalents …………………………………………………………………………………… | 16 |
| 2.8 Other assets …………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 16 |
| 2.9 Financial instruments ………………………………………………………………………………………… | 17 |
| 2.10 Equity ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 21 |
| 2.11 Other financial liabilities …………………………………………………………………………………… | 24 |
| 2.12 Other liabilities ……………………………………………………………………………………………… | 24 |
| 2.13 Provisions …………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 25 |
| 2.14 Income taxes ………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 26 |
| 2.15 Revenue from operations …………………………………………………………………………………… | 27 |
| 2.16 Other income, net …………………………………………………………………………………………… | 30 |
| 2.17 Expenses …………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 31 |
| 2.18 Leases ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… | 32 |
| 2.19 Reconciliation of basic and diluted shares used in computing earnings per share ………………………… | 34 |
| 2.20 Contingent liabilities and commitments …………………………………………………………………… | 34 |
| 2.21 Related party transactions …………………………………………………………………………………… | 35 |
| 2.22 Segment reporting …………………………………………………………………………………………… | 36 |
| 2.23 Business Combination ……………………………………………………………………………………… | 38 |
| 2.24 Function wise classification of Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss …………………… | 39 |
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| INFOSYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES X |
|
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore ) | |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at Note No. |
December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
| ASSETS | |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment 2.1 |
12,309 12,435 |
| Right-of-use assets 2.18 |
4,511 4,168 |
| Capital work-in-progress | 1,178 954 |
| Goodwill 2.2 |
6,198 5,286 |
| Other intangible assets | 2,244 1,900 |
| Financial assets: | |
| Investments 2.3 |
7,995 4,137 |
| Loans 2.4 |
30 21 |
| Other financial assets 2.5 |
697 737 |
| Deferred tax assets (net) | 1,231 1,744 |
| Income tax assets (net) | 5,453 5,384 |
| Other non-current assets 2.8 |
1,135 1,426 |
| Total non-current assets | 42,981 38,192 |
| Current assets | |
| Financial assets: | |
| Investments 2.3 |
3,318 4,655 |
| Trade receivables 2.6 |
19,213 18,487 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 |
22,079 18,649 |
| Loans 2.4 |
138 239 |
| Other financial assets 2.5 |
6,553 5,457 |
| Income tax assets (net) | - 7 |
| Other Current assets 2.8 |
7,061 7,082 |
| Total current assets | 58,362 54,576 |
| Total assets | 101,343 92,768 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |
| Equity | |
| 2.10 Equity share capital |
2,123 2,122 |
| Other equity | 69,49263,328 |
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company |
71,615 65,450 |
| Non-controlling interests | 437394 |
| Total equity | 72,052 65,844 |
| Liabilities | |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Financial Liabilities | |
| Lease liabilities 2.18 |
4,386 4,014 |
| Other financial liabilities 2.11 |
972 807 |
| Deferred tax liabilities (net) | 840 968 |
| Other non-current liabilities 2.12 |
687 279 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 6,885 6,068 |
| Current liabilities | |
| Financial Liabilities | |
| Trade payables | 2,479 2,852 |
| Lease liabilities 2.18 |
675 619 |
| Other financial liabilities 2.11 |
10,260 10,481 |
| Other current liabilities 2.12 |
6,717 4,842 |
| Provisions 2.13 |
742 572 |
| Income tax liabilities (net) | 1,533 1,490 |
| Total current liabilities | 22,406 20,856 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 101,343 92,768 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani
Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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| INFOSYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES X |
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|---|---|---|
| (in ₹ crore, except equity share and per equity share data) | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss | Note No. | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
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| Revenue from operations | 2.15 | 25,927 23,092 74,161 67,524 |
| Other income, net | 2.16 | 611 827 1,657 2,189 |
| Total income | 26,538 23,919 75,818 69,713 | |
| Expenses | ||
| Employee benefit expenses | 2.17 | 14,097 12,994 41,101 37,971 |
| Cost of technical sub-contractors | 1,839 1,721 5,099 5,010 | |
| Travel expenses | 126 617 393 2,043 | |
| Cost of software packages and others | 2.17 | 1,150 651 3,151 1,947 |
| Communication expenses | 163 132 488 389 | |
| Consultancy and professional charges | 319 362 866 996 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation expenses | 826 737 2,436 2,144 | |
| Finance cost | 49 42 145 125 | |
| Other expenses | 2.17 | 818 814 2,445 2,577 |
| Total expenses | 19,387 18,070 56,124 53,202 | |
| Profit before tax | 7,151 5,849 19,694 16,511 | |
| Tax expense: | ||
| Current tax | 2.14 | 1,927 1,492 5,011 4,440 |
| Deferred tax | 2.14 | 9(109) 338(233) |
| Profit for the period | 5,215 4,466 14,345 12,304 | |
| Other comprehensive income | ||
| Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset. net | 126 (120) 280 (159) | |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net | 116(36) 110(31) | |
| 242 (156) 390 (190) | ||
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net | (22) (29) (1) (36) | |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 211 151 396 141 | |
| Fair value changes on investments, net | 26 (11) 35 7 | |
| 215 111 430 112 | ||
| Total other comprehensive income /(loss), net of tax | 457(45) 820(78) | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 5,672 4,421 15,165 12,226 | |
| Profit attributable to: | ||
| Owners of the Company | 5,197 4,457 14,275 12,273 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 18 9 70 31 | |
| 5,215 4,466 14,345 12,304 | ||
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||
| Owners of the Company | 5,647 4,406 15,081 12,187 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 25 15 84 39 | |
| 5,672 4,421 15,165 12,226 | ||
| Earnings per Equity share | ||
| Equity shares of par value ₹5/- each | ||
| Basic (₹) | 12.2510.5133.6528.79 | |
| Diluted (₹) | 12.2310.5033.5928.74 | |
| 2.19 Weighted average equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share |
||
| Basic | 424,28,67,494 423,96,07,543 424,19,62,125 426,35,69,478 |
|
| Diluted | 425,06,06,654 424,57,16,437 424,96,97,808 427,05,09,294 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements As per our report of even date attached for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(In ₹ crore )
| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | (In ₹ crore ) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Equity Share capital(1) |
OTHER EQUITY | Equity instruments through other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating the financial statements of a foreign operation Effective portion of Cash Flow Hedges Other items of other comprehensive income / (loss) Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company Other comprehensive income Non- controlling interest Total equity |
| RESERVES & SURPLUS | |||
| Securities Premium Retained earnings Capital reserve General reserve Share Options Outstanding Account Special Economic Zone Re- investment reserve(2) Other reserves(3) Capital redemption reserve |
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| Balance as at April 1, 2019 | 2,170 | 149 57,566 54 1,242 227 2,570 6 61 |
72 842 21 (32) 64,948 58 65,006 |
| Impact on account of adoption of Ind AS 116* | - | - (40) - - - - - - |
- - - - (40) - (40) |
| 2,170 | 149 57,526 54 1,242 227 2,570 6 61 |
72 842 21 (32) 64,908 58 64,966 |
|
| Changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31 2019 | |||
| , Profit for the period |
- - 12,273 - - - - -- |
- - - -12,273 31 12,304 |
|
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | - - - - - - - -- | - - - (159) (159) - (159) |
|
Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* |
- - - - - - - - - | (31) - - -(31) - (31) |
|
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* | - - - - - - - - - | - - (36) -(36) - (36) |
|
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations |
- - - - - - - - - | - 133 - -133 8 141 |
|
| Fair value changes on investments* | - - - - - - - - - | - - -77 -7 |
|
Total Comprehensive income for the period |
- | - 12,273 ------ |
(31) 133 (36) (152) 12,187 39 12,226 |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options |
1 | 2 - - - - - - - |
- - - -3 - 3 |
Employee Stock Compensation Expense |
- - - - - 179 - - - |
- - - -179 - 179 |
|
| Buyback of equity shares | (49 | ) - (4,717) - (1,494) - - - - |
- - - -(6,260) - (6,260) |
Transaction costs relating to buyback * |
- - - - (11) - - - - |
- - - -(11) - (11) |
|
| Amount transferred to capital redemption reserve upon buyback | - - - - (50) - - - 50 |
- - - -- - - | |
Exercise of stock options |
- 88 - - - (88) - - - |
- - - -- - - |
|
| Effect of modification of equity settled share based payment awards to cash settled awards |
- - (9) - - (32) - - - |
- - - -(41) -(41) |
|
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - 6 - - - - - - - |
- - - -6 - 6 |
|
| Financial liability under option arrangements | - - (598) - - - - - - |
- - - -(598) - (598) |
|
Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary |
- - - - - - - - - |
- - - -- (33) (33) |
|
| Dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | - - (9,517) - - - - - - |
- - - -(9,517) - (9,517) |
|
Non-controlling interests on acquisition of subsidiary |
- - - - - - - - - |
- - - --311311 |
|
| Transfer to general reserve | - - (1,470) - 1,470 - - - - |
- - - -- - - |
|
Transferred to Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve |
- - (2,048) - - - 2,048 - - |
- - - -- - - |
|
Transferred from Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve on ~~utilization~~ |
- - 812 - - - (812) - - |
- - - -- - - |
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| Balance as at December 31, 2019 | 2,122 | 245 52,252 54 1,157 286 3,806 6 111 |
41 975 (15) (184) 60,856 375 61,231 |
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(In ₹ crore)
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (contd.)
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (contd.) | (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Equity Share capital(1) |
Securities Premium Retained earnings Capital reserve General reserve Share Options Outstanding Account Special Economic Zone Re- investment reserve(2) Other reserves(3) Capital redemption reserve Equity instruments through Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating the financial statements of a foreign operation Effective portion of Cash Flow Hedges Other items of other comprehensive income / (loss) OTHER EQUITY Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company RESERVES & SURPLUS Other comprehensive income Non- controlling interest Total equity |
| Balance as at April 1, 2020 | 2,122 | 282 56,309 54 1,158 297 4,070 6 111 39 1207 (15) (190) 65,450 394 65,844 |
Changes in equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 |
||
| Profit for the period | - - 14,275 - - - - -- - - - -14,2757014,345 |
|
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset* | - - - - - - - -- - - - 280280 - 280 |
|
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income* | - - - - - - - - - 110 - - -110 - 110 |
|
Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge* |
- - - - - - - - - - - (1) -(1) - (1) |
|
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | - - - - - - - - - - 382 - -38214396 |
|
Fair value changes on investments* |
- - - - - - - - - - - -3535 -35 |
|
| Total Comprehensive income for the period | - | - 14,275 ------ 110 382 (1) 315 15,081 84 15,165 |
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options |
1 | 10 - - - - - - - - - - -11 - 11 |
| Employee stock compensation expense (refer to note 2.10) | - - - - - 199 - - - - - - -199 - 199 |
|
Exercise of stock options |
- 142 - - - (142) - - - - - - -- - - |
|
| Transfer on account of options not exercised | - - - - 3 (3) - - - - - - -- - - |
|
Effect of modification of share based payment awards |
- - - - - 7 - - - - - - -7 - 7 |
|
| Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options | - 15 - - - - - - - - - - -15 - 15 |
|
Dividends paid to non controlling interest of subsidiary |
- - - - - - - - - - - - -- (20) (20) |
|
| Payment towards acquisition of minority interest Dividends |
- - (28) - - - - - - - - - -(28) (21) (49) - - (9,120) - - - - - - - - - -(9,120) - (9,120) |
|
| Transfer to general reserve | - - (1,554) - 1,554 - - - - - - - -- - - |
|
| Transferred to Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve | - - (2,421) - - - 2,421 - - - - - -- - - |
|
Transferred from Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve on utilization |
- - 681 - - - (681) - - - - - -- - - |
|
| Balance as at December 31, 2020 | 2,123 | 449 58,142 54 2,715 358 5,810 6 111 149 1,589 (16) 125 71,615 437 72,052 |
* Net of tax
(1) Net of treasury shares
(2) The Special Economic Zone Re-investment Reserve has been created out of the profit of eligible SEZ units in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA(1)(ii) of Income Tax Act,1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Group for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in the terms of the Sec 10AA(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(3) Under the Swiss Code of Obligation, few subsidiaries of Infosys Lodestone are required to appropriate a certain percentage of the annual profit to legal reserve which may be used only to cover losses or for measures designed to sustain the Company through difficult times, to prevent unemployment or to mitigate its consequences.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
As per our report of even date attached
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao
Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Accounting policy
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Group are segregated. The Group considers all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash to be cash equivalents.
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars Note No. |
Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 |
|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |
| Profit for the period | 14,345 12,304 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
| Income tax expense 2.14 |
5,349 4,207 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,436 2,144 |
| 2.16 Interest and dividend income |
(1,200) (1,220) |
| Finance cost | 145 125 |
| Impairment loss recognized / (reversed) under expected credit loss model | 179 89 |
| Exchange differences on translation of assets and liabilities | 25 113 |
| Stock compensation expense 2.10 |
258 183 |
| Other adjustments | (66) (170) |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | |
| Trade receivables and unbilled revenue | (1,307) (2,848) |
| Loans, other financial assets and other assets | 171 198 |
| Trade payables | (411) (1,329) |
| Other financial liabilities, other liabilities and provisions | 2,359 2,000 |
| Cash generated from operations | 22,283 15,796 |
| Income taxes paid | (5,015) (2,964) |
| Net cash generated by operating activities | 17,268 12,832 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |
| Expenditure on property, plant and equipment and intangibles | (1,728) (2,638) |
| Deposits placed with corporation | (136) (53) |
| Interest and dividend received | 1,092 1,052 |
| Payment towards acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | (1,219) (511) |
| Payment of contingent consideration pertaining to acquisition of business | (157) - |
| Redemption of escrow pertaining to Buyback | - 257 |
| Other receipts | 38 35 |
| Other payments | (34) - |
| Payments to acquire Investments | |
| Preference, equity securities and others | - (41) |
| Tax free bonds and government bonds | (318) (19) |
| Liquid mutual funds and fixed maturity plan securities | (23,601) (26,620) |
| Non convertible debentures | (1,304) (785) |
| Government securities | (5,416) (1,561) |
| Others | (10) (18) |
| Proceeds on sale of Investments | |
| Tax free bonds and government bonds | - 18 |
| Non-convertible debentures | 1,251 1,683 |
| Government securities | 2,304 1,406 |
| Commercial paper | - 500 |
| Certificates of deposit | 1,149 2,545 |
| Liquid mutual funds and fixed maturity plan securities | 23,635 27,085 |
| Preference and equity securities | 58 3 |
| Others | 23 10 |
| Net cash (used in) / from investing activities | (4,373) 2,348 |
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| Cash flows from financing activities: | |
|---|---|
| Payment of lease liabilities | (534) (431) |
| Payment of dividends (including dividend distribution tax) | (9,120) (9,515) |
| Payment of dividend to non-controlling interest of subsidiary | (20) (33) |
| Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 11 4 |
| Payment towards purchase of minority interest | (49) - |
| Other receipts | 83 - |
| Buyback of equity shares including transaction cost | -(7,478) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (9,629) (17,453) |
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 3,266 (2,273) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 2.7 |
18,649 19,568 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 164(7) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 22,079 17,288 |
| Supplementary information: | |
| Restricted cash balance 2.7 |
442 367 |
| The accompanying notes form an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial s As per our report of even date attached |
tatements |
for Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited Chartered Accountants Firm’s Registration No : 117366W/ W-100018
Sanjiv V. Pilgaonkar Partner Membership No. 039826
Nandan M. Nilekani Salil Parekh Chairman Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Mumbai January 13, 2021
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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INFOSYS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
1. Overview
1.1 Company overview
Infosys Limited ('the Company' or Infosys) provides consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation digital services, to enable clients to execute strategies for their digital transformation.
Infosys together with its subsidiaries and controlled trusts is hereinafter referred to as 'the Group'.
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at Electronics city, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560100, Karnataka, India. The Company has its primary listings on the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company’s American Depositary Shares (ADS) representing equity shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements are approved for issue by the Company's Board of Directors on January 13, 2021.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34), under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of financial statements. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2020. The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules issued thereafter.
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
As the quarter and year-to-date figures are taken from the source and rounded to the nearest digits, the quarter figures in this statement added up to the figures reported for the previous quarters might not always add up to the year-to-date figures reported in this statement.
1.3 Basis of consolidation
Infosys consolidates entities which it owns or controls. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company, its controlled trusts and its subsidiaries. Control exists when the parent has power over the entity, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns by using its power over the entity. Power is demonstrated through existing rights that give the ability to direct relevant activities, those which significantly affect the entity's returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control commences until the date control ceases.
The financial statements of the Group Companies are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and intra-group balances and transactions including unrealized gain / loss from such transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. These financial statements are prepared by applying uniform accounting policies in use at the Group. Non-controlling interests which represent part of the net profit or loss and net assets of subsidiaries that are not, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by the Company, are excluded.
1.4 Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make estimates, judgements and assumptions. These estimates, judgements and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgements and the use of assumptions in these financial statements have been disclosed in Note no. 1.5. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Estimation of uncertainties relating to the global health pandemic from COVID-19 (COVID-19):
The Group has considered the possible effects that may result from the pandemic relating to COVID-19 in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements including the recoverability of carrying amounts of financial and non financial assets. In developing the assumptions relating to the possible future uncertainties in the global economic conditions because of this pandemic, the Group has, at the date of approval of these condensed financial statements, used internal and external sources of information including credit reports and related information and economic forecasts and expects that the carrying amount of these assets will be recovered. The impact of COVID-19 on the Group's financial statements may differ from that estimated as at the date of approval of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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1.5 Critical accounting estimates and judgments
a. Revenue recognition
The Group’s contracts with customers include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved, in writing, by the parties to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. Identification of distinct performance obligations to determine the deliverables and the ability of the customer to benefit independently from such deliverables, and allocation of transaction price to these distinct performance obligations involves significant judgement.
Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period. Revenue from fixed price maintenance contract is recognized ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of the contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. The use of method to recognize the maintenance revenues requires judgment and is based on the promises in the contract and nature of the deliverables.
The Group uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for other fixed-price contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Group to determine the actual efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the estimated total efforts or costs to be incurred. Efforts or costs expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. The estimation of total efforts or costs involves significant judgement and is assessed throughout the period of the contract to reflect any changes based on the latest available information.
Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
b. Income taxes
The Company's two major tax jurisdictions are India and the U.S., though the Company also files tax returns in other overseas jurisdictions.
Significant judgements are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/recovered for uncertain tax positions. Also refer to Note no. 2.14
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the group will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced. (Refer to Note 2.14)
c. Business combinations and intangible assets
Business combinations are accounted for using Ind AS 103, Business Combinations. Ind AS 103 requires the identifiable intangible assets and contingent consideration to be fair valued in order to ascertain the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. Estimates are required to be made in determining the value of contingent consideration, value of option arrangements and intangible assets. These valuations are conducted by external valuation experts. These measurements are based on information available at the acquisition date and are based on expectations and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management.
d. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment represent a significant proportion of the asset base of the Group. The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset’s expected useful life and the expected residual value at the end of its life. The useful lives and residual values of Group's assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology (Refer to Note no 2.1).
e. Impairment of Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGUs) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition and which represent the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.
The recoverable amount of CGUs is determined based on higher of value-in-use and fair value less cost to sell. Key assumptions in the cash flow projections are prepared based on current economic conditions and comprises estimated long term growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and estimated operating margins.
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f. Leases
Ind AS 116 requires lessees to determine the lease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease adjusted with any option to extend or terminate the lease, if the use of such option is reasonably certain. The Group makes an assessment on the expected lease term on a lease-by-lease basis and thereby assesses whether it is reasonably certain that any options to extend or terminate the contract will be exercised. In evaluating the lease term, the Company considers factors such as any significant leasehold improvements undertaken over the lease term, costs relating to the termination of the lease and the importance of the underlying asset to Infosys’s operations taking into account the location of the underlying asset and the availability of suitable alternatives. The lease term in future periods is reassessed to ensure that the lease term reflects the current economic circumstances. After considering current and future economic conditions, the Group has concluded that no material changes are required to lease period relating to the existing lease contracts. (Refer to Note no. 2.18)
g. Allowance for credit losses on receivables and unbilled revenue
The Group determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The group considered current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Group deals with and the countries where it operates. In calculating expected credit loss, the Group has also considered credit reports and other related credit information for its customers to estimate the probability of default in future and has taken into account estimates of possible effect from the pandemic relating to COVID-19.
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2.1 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Accounting policy
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by management. The Group depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:
| Buildings_(1)_ | 22-25 years |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery_(1)(2)_ | 5 years |
| Office equipment | 5 years |
| Computer equipment_(1)_ | 3-5 years |
| Furniture and fixtures_(1)_ | 5 years |
| Vehicles_(1)_ | 5 years |
| Leasehold improvements | Lower of useful life of the asset or lease term |
(1) Based on technical evaluation, the management believes that the useful lives as given above best represent the period over which management expects to use these assets. Hence, the useful lives for these assets is different from the useful lives as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013.
(2) Includes Solar plant with a useful life of 20 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each Balance Sheet date is classified as capital advances under other non-current assets and the cost of assets not ready to use before such date are disclosed under ‘Capital work-in-progress’. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
Impairment
Property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land - | Buildings | Plant and | Office | Computer | Furniture |
Leasehold |
Vehicles | Total | |
| Freehold | (1) | machinery | Equipment | equipment | and fixtures | Improvements | ||||
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 1,388 | 10,083 | 3,209 | 1,293 | 7,303 | 2,088 | 1,152 | 44 |
26,560 | |
| Additions | 4 | 218 | 32 | 19 | 172 | 29 | 6 | - | 480 | |
| Additions - Business Combination (Refer to Note 2.23) | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 10 | |
| Deletions | - | - | (4) | (6) | (95) | (8) | (5) | - | (118) | |
| Translation difference | - | 30 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | (2) | - | 39 | |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,392 | 10,331 | 3,240 | 1,309 | 7,390 | 2,113 | 1,152 | 44 | 26,971 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2020 | - | (3,477) |
(2,293) | (994) | (5,315) | (1,490) | (629) | (30) |
(14,228) | |
| Depreciation | - | (97) |
(73) | (30) | (243) | (56) | (50) | (2) |
(551) | |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 4 | 6 | 92 | 8 | 5 |
- | 115 | |
| Translation difference | - | (4) | - | - | - |
2 | 4 |
- | 2 | |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020 | - | **(3,578) ** | **(2,362) ** | **(1,018) ** | **(5,466) ** | **(1,536) ** | **(670) ** | **(32) ** | (14,662) | |
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2020 | 1,388 | 6,606 | 916 | 299 | 1,988 | 598 | 523 | 14 | 12,332 | |
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,392 | 6,753 | 878 | 291 | 1,924 | 577 | 482 | 12 | 12,309 |
The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended December 31, 2019 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land - | Buildings | Plant and | Office | Computer | Furniture |
Leasehold |
Vehicles | Total |
| Freehold | (1) | machinery | Equipment | equipment | and fixtures | Improvements | |||
| Gross carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 1,314 | 9,393 | 3,020 | 1,183 | 6,241 | 1,908 | 980 | 41 | 24,080 |
| Additions | 2 | 38 | 38 | 26 | 297 | 59 | 40 | 2 |
502 |
| Deletions | - | - | (1) | (2) | (39) | (7) | - | - |
(49) |
| Translation difference | - | 29 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | - |
58 |
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,316 | 9,460 | 3,060 | 1,209 | 6,513 | 1,964 | 1,026 | 43 | 24,591 |
| Accumulated depreciation as at October 1, 2019 | - | **(3,098) ** | **(1,989) ** | **(871) ** | **(4,527) ** | **(1,272) ** | **(474) ** | **(24) ** | (12,255) |
| Depreciation | - | (90) |
(77) | (33) | (213) | (58) | (41) | (2) |
(514) |
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7 | - |
- | 48 |
| Translation difference | - | (2) | (1) | - | (10) |
(4) | (4) |
- | (21) |
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019 | - | **(3,190) ** | **(2,066) ** | **(903) ** | **(4,711) ** | **(1,327) ** | **(519) ** | **(26) ** | (12,742) |
| Carrying value as at October 1, 2019 | 1,314 | 6,295 | 1,031 | 312 | 1,714 | 636 | 506 | 17 | 11,825 |
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,316 | 6,270 | 994 | 306 | 1,802 | 637 | 507 | 17 | 11,849 |
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The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Land - | Buildings | Plant and | Office | Computer | Furniture |
Leasehold |
Vehicles | Total | ||||
| Freehold | (1) | machinery | Equipment | equipment | and fixtures | Improvements | |||||||
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 1,318 | 10,016 | 3,185 | 1,265 | 6,676 | 2,073 | 1,063 | 45 |
25,641 | ||||
| Additions | 74 | 271 | 58 | 51 | 835 | 48 | 103 | - | 1,440 | ||||
| Additions - Business Combination (Refer to Note 2.23) | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 10 | ||||
| Deletions | - | - | (7) | (11) | (139) | (13) | (17) | (1) |
(188) | ||||
| Translation difference | - | 44 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2 | - | 68 | ||||
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,392 | 10,331 | 3,240 | 1,309 | 7,390 | 2,113 | 1,152 | 44 | 26,971 | ||||
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2020 | - | (3,284) |
(2,145) | (934) | (4,885) | (1,380) | (550) | (28) |
(13,206) | ||||
| Depreciation | - | (288) |
(224) | (93) | (714) | (171) | (137) | (5) |
(1,632) | ||||
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | 7 | 10 | 136 | 13 | 17 |
1 | 184 | ||||
| Translation difference | - | (6) | - | (1) | (3) | 2 | - |
- | (8) | ||||
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020 | - | **(3,578) ** | **(2,362) ** | **(1,018) ** | **(5,466) ** | **(1,536) ** | **(670) ** | **(32) ** | (14,662) | ||||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2020 | 1,318 | 6,732 | 1,040 | 331 | 1,791 | 693 | 513 | 17 | 12,435 | ||||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2020 | 1,392 | 6,753 | 878 | 291 | 1,924 | 577 | 482 | 12 | 12,309 | ||||
| The changes in the carrying value of property, plant and | equipment for | the | nine months | ended December 31, 2019 | are as follows: | ||||||||
| (In ₹ crore) | |||||||||||||
| Particulars | Land | - | Land - | Buildings | Plant and | Office | Computer | Furniture |
Leasehold |
Vehicles | Total | ||
| Freehold | Leasehold | (1) | machinery | Equipment | equipment | and fixtures | Improvements | ||||||
| Gross carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,307 | 605 | 8,926 | 2,709 | 1,101 | 5,846 | 1,620 | 739 | 38 | 22,891 | |||
| Additions | 9 | - | 532 | 351 | 114 | 738 | 350 | 282 | 6 |
2,382 | |||
| Additions - Business Combination (Refer to Note 2.23) | - | - | - | - | - | 60 | 8 | 2 | - | 70 | |||
| Deletions | - | - | - | (2) | (7) | (141) | (16) | (1) | (1) |
(168) | |||
| Reclassified on account of adoption of Ind AS 116 | - | (605) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (605) | |||
| Translation difference | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 4 | - | 21 | |||
| Gross carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,316 | - | 9,460 | 3,060 | 1,209 | 6,513 | 1,964 | 1,026 | 43 | 24,591 | |||
| Accumulated depreciation as at April 1, 2019 | - | **(33) ** | **(2,927) ** | **(1,841) ** | **(813) ** | **(4,192) ** | **(1,170) ** | **(414) ** | **(22) ** | (11,412) | |||
| Depreciation | - | - | (262) |
(227) | (96) | (654) | (171) | (104) | (5) |
(1,519) | |||
| Accumulated depreciation on deletions | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 140 | 16 | 1 |
1 | 166 | |||
| Reclassified on account of adoption of Ind AS 116 | - | 33 | - | - | - |
- | - | - |
- | 33 | |||
| Translation difference | - | - | (1) | - | - | (5) |
(2) | (2) |
- | (10) | |||
| Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019 | - | - | **(3,190) ** | **(2,066) ** | **(903) ** | **(4,711) ** | **(1,327) ** | **(519) ** | **(26) ** | (12,742) | |||
| Carrying value as at April 1, 2019 | 1,307 | 572 | 5,999 | 868 | 288 | 1,654 | 450 | 325 | 16 | 11,479 | |||
| Carrying value as at December 31, 2019 | 1,316 | - | 6,270 | 994 | 306 | 1,802 | 637 | 507 | 17 | 11,849 |
(1) Buildings include ₹250/- being the value of five shares of ₹50/- each in Mittal Towers Premises Co-operative Society Limited.
The aggregate depreciation has been included under depreciation and amortisation expense in the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
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2.2 GOODWILL
Accounting policy
Goodwill represents the purchase consideration in excess of the Group's interest in the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entity. When the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired exceeds purchase consideration, the fair value of net assets acquired is reassessed and the bargain purchase gain is recognized in capital reserve. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Impairment
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that the recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGU) is less than its carrying amount. For the impairment test, goodwill is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of a CGU including the goodwill, exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. Value-in-use is the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the CGU.
Total impairment loss of a CGU is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU. An impairment loss on goodwill is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and is not reversed in the subsequent period.
Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
| Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Carrying value at the beginning | 5,286 3,540 |
Goodwill on Hipus acquisition |
- 108 |
| Goodwill on Stater acquisition | - 399 |
Goodwill on Simplus acquisition |
- 983 |
| Goodwill on Kaleidoscope Innovation acquisition | 164 - |
Goodwill on GuideVision acquisition |
102 - |
| Goodwill on Blue Acorn iCi acquisition | 490 - |
Translation differences |
156 256 |
| Carrying value at the end | 6,198 5,286 |
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the CGU or groups of CGUs, which benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.
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X 2.3 INVESTMENTS
| 2.3 INVESTMENTS X |
|
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current | |
| Unquoted | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
| Preference securities | 154 101 |
| Equity instruments | 1 1 |
| 155 102 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through profit and loss | |
| Preference securities | 9 9 |
| Others(1) | 71 54 |
| 80 63 | |
| Quoted | |
| Investments carried at amortized cost | |
| Tax free bonds | 2,1331,825 |
| Government Bonds | 2221 |
| 2,155 1,846 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
| Non convertible debentures | 1,736 1,462 |
| Government securities | 3,869 664 |
| 5,605 2,126 | |
| Total non-current investments | 7,995 4,137 |
| Current | |
| Unquoted | |
| Investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | |
| Liquid mutual fund units | 2,6152,104 |
| 2,615 2,104 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
| Certificates of deposit | -1,126 |
| - 1,126 | |
| Quoted | |
| Investments carried at fair value through profit and loss | |
| Fixed maturity plan securities | -489 |
| - 489 | |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | |
| Non convertible debentures | 703936 |
| 703 936 | |
| Total current investments | 3,318 4,655 |
| Total investments | 11,313 8,792 |
| Aggregate amount of quoted investments | 8,463 5,397 |
| Market value of quoted investments (including interest accrued), current | 703 1,425 |
| Market value of quoted investments (including interest accrued), non current | 8,148 4,268 |
| Aggregate amount of unquoted investments | 2,850 3,395 |
| Investments carried at amortized cost | 2,155 1,846 |
| Investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 6,463 4,290 |
| Investments carried at fair value throughprofit or loss | 2,695 2,656 |
(1) Uncalled capital commitments outstanding as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 was ₹49 crore and ₹61 crore, respectively. Refer to Note no 2.9 for Accounting policies on Financial Instruments.
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| Method of fair valuation: | (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Class of investment Method |
Fair value as at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Liquid mutual fund units Quoted price |
2,615 2,104 |
Fixed maturity plan securities Market observable inputs |
- 489 |
| Tax free bonds and government bonds Quoted price and market observable inputs |
2,542 2,144 |
Non-convertible debentures Quoted price and market observable inputs |
2,439 2,398 |
| Government securities Quoted price |
3,869 664 |
Certificate of deposits Market observable inputs |
- 1,126 |
| Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
155 102 |
| Unquoted equity and preference securities - carried at fair value through profit and loss Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model |
9 9 |
| Others Discounted cash flows method, Market multiples method, Option pricing model |
71 54 |
| Total | 11,700 9,090 |
Certain quoted investments are classified as Level 2 in the absence of active market for such investments.
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2.4 LOANS
| 2.4 LOANS |
|
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non Current | |
| Unsecured, considered good | |
| Other loans | |
| Loans to employees | 28 21 |
| 28 21 |
|
| Unsecured, considered doubtful | |
| Other loans | |
| Loans to employees | 28 30 |
| 56 51 |
|
| Less: Allowance for doubtful loans to employees | 26 30 |
| Total non-current loans | 30 21 |
| Current | |
| Unsecured, considered good | |
| Other loans | |
| Loans to employees | 138 239 |
| Total current loans | 138 239 |
| Total loans |168 260 |
2.5 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
(In ₹ crore)
| 2.5 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS |
(In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non Current | |
| Security deposits(1) | 49 50 |
| Rental deposits(1) | 212 221 |
| Net investment in sublease of right of use asset(1) | 357 398 |
| Restricted deposits(1)* | 38 55 |
| Others(1) | 41 13 |
| Total non-current other financial assets | 697 737 |
| Current | |
| Security deposits(1) | 9 8 |
| Rental deposits(1) | 31 27 |
| Restricted deposits(1)* | 1,948 1,795 |
Unbilled revenues(1)# |
3,476 2,796 |
| Interest accrued but not due(1) | 594 474 |
| Foreign currency forward and options contracts(2) (3) | 168 62 |
| Net investment in sublease of right of use asset(1) | 36 35 |
Others(1) |
291 260 |
| Total current other financial assets | 6,553 5,457 |
| Total other financial assets | 7,250 6,194 |
| (1)Financial assets carried at amortized cost | 7,082 6,132 |
| (2)Financial assets carried at fair value through other comprehensive income | 6 9 |
| (3)Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss | 162 53 |
(3) Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss
- Restricted deposits represent deposits with financial institutions to settle employee-related obligations as and when they arise during the normal course of business. # Classified as financial asset as right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
2.6 TRADE RECEIVABLES
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Unsecured | |
| Considered good | 19,213 18,487 |
| Considered doubtful | 675 557 |
| 19,888 19,044 |
|
| Less: Allowance for credit loss | 675 557 |
| Total trade receivables(1) | 19,213 18,487 |
| (1) Includes duesfrom companies where directors are interested | - - |
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X 2.7 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(In ₹ crore)
| 2.7 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS X |
(In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Balances with banks | |
| In current and deposit accounts | 16,263 12,288 |
| Cash on hand | - - |
| Others | |
| Deposits with financial institutions | 5,816 6,361 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 22,079 18,649 |
| Balances with banks in unpaid dividend accounts | 30 30 |
| Deposit with more than 12 months maturity | 12,112 6,895 |
| Balances with banks held as margin money deposits against guarantees |
71 71 |
Cash and cash equivalents as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 include restricted cash and bank balances of ₹442 crore and ₹396 crore, respectively. The restrictions are primarily on account of bank balances held by irrevocable trusts controlled by the company and bank balances held as margin money deposits against guarantees.
The deposits maintained by the Group with banks and financial institutions comprise of time deposits, which can be withdrawn by the Group at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
2.8 OTHER ASSETS
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non Current | |
| Capital advances | 147 310 |
Advances other than capital advances |
|
| Others | |
| Withholding taxes and others | 783 777 |
| Defined benefit plan assets | 40 151 |
Prepaid expenses |
47 87 |
| Deferred Contract Cost | 104 101 |
| Other receivables | 14 - |
| Total Non-Current other assets | 1,135 1,426 |
| Current | |
| Advances other than capital advances | |
| Payment to vendors for supply of goods | 39 145 |
Others |
|
| Unbilled revenues# | 4,193 4,325 |
| Withholding taxes and others | 1,696 1,583 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,070 968 |
Deferred Contract Cost |
55 33 |
| Other receivables | 8 28 |
| Total Current other assets | 7,061 7,082 |
| Total other assets | 8,196 8,508 |
Withholding taxes and others primarily consist of input tax credits and Cenvat recoverable from Government of India. As at December 31 2020, Cenvat recoverable includes ₹372 crore which are pending adjudication. The Group expects these amounts to be sustainable on adjudication and recoverable on final resolution.
Classified as non financial asset as the contractual right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
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2.9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS X
Accounting policy
2.9.1 Initial recognition
The Group recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, that are not at fair value through profit or loss, are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.
2.9.2 Subsequent measurement
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
(i) Financial assets carried at amortized cost
A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)
A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Group has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories is subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration and financial liability under option arrangements recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate the fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.
b. Derivative financial instruments
The Group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.
(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss.
This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.
Although the Group believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated as hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per Ind AS 109, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the Balance Sheet date.
(ii) Cash flow hedge
The Group designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions.
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the net profit in the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
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2.9.3 Derecognition of financial instruments
The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under Ind AS 109. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Group's Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
2.9.4 Fair value of financial instruments
In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Group uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Refer to table 'Financial instruments by category' below for the disclosure on carrying value and fair value of financial assets and liabilities. For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
2.9.5 Impairment
The Group recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets and unbilled revenue which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, ECLs are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of ECLs (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized is recognized as an impairment gain or loss in Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial instruments by category
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at December 31, 2020 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) Total carrying value Total fair value Designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss |
||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Amortized cost | |
| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note no. 2.7 |
22,079 - - - -22,079 22,079 |
|
| Investments (Refer Note no. 2.3) | ||
| Equity and preference securities | - - 9 155 - 164 164 |
|
Tax-free bonds and government bonds |
2,155 - - - - 2,155 2,542(1) |
|
| Liquid mutual fund units | - - 2,615 - - 2,615 2,615 |
|
Non convertible debentures |
- - - - 2,439 2,439 2,439 | |
| Government securities | - - - - 3,869 3,869 3,869 | |
| Certificates of deposit | - - - - - - - |
|
| Other investments | - - 71 - - 71 71 |
|
| Trade receivables (Refer Note no. 2.6) | 19,213 - - - - 19,213 19,213 |
|
| Loans (Refer Note no. 2.4) | 168 - - - - 168 168 |
|
Other financials assets (Refer Note no. 2.5)(3) |
7,082 - 162 - 6 7,250 7,181 (2) |
|
| Total | 50,697 - 2,857 155 6,314 60,023 60,341 |
|
| Liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables | 2,479 - - - - 2,479 2,479 |
|
Lease liabilities (Refer Note no. 2.18) |
5,061 - - - - 5,061 5,061 |
|
| Financial Liability under option arrangements ((Refer Note no. 2.11) - - 702 - - 702 702 |
||
| Other financial liabilities (Refer Note no. 2.11) |
8,237 - 180 - 20 8,437 8,437 |
|
| Total | 15,777 - 882 - 20 16,679 16,679 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on tax free bonds and government bonds carried at amortized cost of ₹69 crore
(3) Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
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The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as at March 31, 2020 were as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) Total carrying value Total fair value Designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Equity instruments designated upon initial recognition Mandatory Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets/liabilities at fair value through OCI |
||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Amortised cost |
|
| Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note no. 2.7) |
18,649 | - - - - 18,649 18,649 |
| Investments (Refer Note no. 2.3) | ||
Equity and preference securities |
- | - 9 102 - 111 111 |
Tax-free bonds and government bonds |
1,846 | - - - - 1,846 2,144(1) |
| Liquid mutual fund units | - | - 2,104 - - 2,104 2,104 |
Non convertible debentures |
- |
- - - 2,398 2,398 2,398 |
| Government securities | - | - - - 664 664 664 |
| Certificates of deposit | - | - - - 1,126 1,126 1,126 |
| Other investments | - | - 54 - - 54 54 |
| Fixed maturity plan securities | - | - 489 - - 489 489 |
| Trade receivables (Refer Note no. 2.6) | 18,487 | - - - - 18,487 18,487 |
| Loans (Refer Note no. 2.4) | 260 | - - - - 260 260 |
| Other financials assets (Refer Note no. 2.5)(3) | 6,132 | - 53 - 9 6,194 6,112(2) |
| Total | 45,374 - 2,709 102 4,197 52,382 52,598 |
|
| Liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables | 2,852 - - - - 2,852 2,852 |
|
Lease liabilities (Refer Note no. 2.18) |
4,633 - - - - 4,633 4,633 |
|
| Financial Liability under option arrangements (Refer Note no. 2.11) - - 621 - - 621 621 |
||
| Other financial liabilities (Refer Note no. | 7,966 - 811 - 20 8,797 8,797 |
|
| Total | 15,451 - 1,432 - 20 16,903 16,903 |
(1) On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2) Excludes interest accrued on tax free bonds and government bonds carried at amortized cost of ₹82 crore
(3) Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones
Fair value hierarchy
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at December 31, 2020:
| (In ₹ crore) Particulars Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using As at December 31, 2020 |
(In ₹ crore) Particulars Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using As at December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Assets | |
| Investments in liquid mutual funds (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,615 2,615 - - |
|
| Investments in tax-free bonds (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,519 1,396 1,123 - |
|
| Investments in government bonds (Refer Note no. 2.3) 23 23 - - |
|
| Investments in non convertible debentures (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,439 1,930 509 - |
|
| Investments in certificates of deposit (Refer Note no. 2.3) - - - - |
|
Investment in Government securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) 3,869 3,869 - - |
|
| Investments in equity instruments (Refer Note no. 2.3) 1 - - 1 |
|
| Investments in preference securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) 163 - - 163 |
|
| Other investments (Refer Note no. 2.3) 71 - - 71 |
|
| 168 - 168 - Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer Note no. 2.5) |
|
| Liabilities | |
| 38 - 38 - Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer Note no. 2.11) |
|
| 702 - - 702 Financial liability under option arrangements |
|
| Liabilitytowards contingent consideration(Refer note no. 2.11)(1) 162 - - 162 |
(1) Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14% .
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, tax free bonds of ₹168 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price. Further, tax free bonds and non-convertible debentures of ₹1,579 crore was transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
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The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020 was as follows:
(In ₹ crore)
| The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020 was as follows: (In ₹ crore) |
The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2020 was as follows: (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period using As at March 31, 2020 |
|
| Assets | |
| Investments in liquid mutual funds (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,104 |
2,104 - - |
| Investments in tax free bonds (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,122 |
1,960 162 - |
| Investments in government bonds (Refer Note no. 2.3) 22 |
22 - - |
| Investments in non convertible debentures (Refer Note no. 2.3) 2,398 |
2,032 366 - |
| Investments in certificates of deposit (Refer Note no. 2.3) 1,126 |
- 1,126 - |
| Investment in Government securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) 664 |
664 - - |
| Investments in fixed maturity plan securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) 489 |
- 489 - |
| Investments in equity instruments (Refer Note no. 2.3) 1 |
- - 1 |
| Investments in preference securities (Refer Note no. 2.3) 110 |
- - 110 |
| Other investments (Refer Note no. 2.3) 54 |
- - 54 |
| 62 Derivative financial instruments - gain on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer Note no. 2.5) |
- 62 - |
| Liabilities | |
| 491 Derivative financial instruments - loss on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts (Refer Note no. 2.11) |
- 491 - |
| 621- - 621 Financial liability under option arrangements |
|
| Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer note no. 2.11)(1) 340 - - 340 |
(1) Discount rate pertaining to contingent consideration ranges from 8% to 14% .
During the year ended March 31, 2020, tax free bonds and non-convertible debentures of ₹662 crore were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and ₹50 crore was transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.
A one percentage point change in the unobservable inputs used in fair valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities does not have a significant impact in its value.
Majority of investments of the Group are fair valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. These investments primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, fixed maturity plan securities, certificates of deposit, commercial papers, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi-government organizations and non convertible debentures. The Group invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Credit Rating, Profitability, NPA levels and Deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per its risk management program.
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2.10 EQUITY
Accounting policy
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary shares, share options and buyback are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Treasury Shares
When any entity within the Group purchases the company's ordinary shares, the consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental cost is presented as a deduction from total equity, until they are cancelled, sold or reissued. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is transferred to/ from Securities premium.
Description of reserves
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the amount of accumulated earnings of the Group.
Securities premium
The amount received in excess of the par value has been classified as securities premium.
Share options outstanding account
The share options outstanding account is used to record the fair value of equity-settled share based payment transactions with employees. The amounts recorded in share options outstanding account are transferred to securities premium upon exercise of stock options and transferred to general reserve on account of stock options not exercised by employees.
Other reserves
The Special Economic Zone Re-investment reserve has been created out of the profit of the eligible SEZ unit in terms of the provisions of Sec 10AA (1)(ii) of Income Tax Act, 1961. The reserve should be utilized by the Company for acquiring new plant and machinery for the purpose of its business in terms of the provisions of the Sec 10AA (2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Capital Redemption Reserve
In accordance with section 69 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, the Company creates capital redemption reserve equal to the nominal value of the shares bought back as an appropriation from general reserve.
Other components of equity
Other components of equity consist of currency translation, remeasurement of net defined benefit liability / asset, equity instruments fair valued through other comprehensive income, changes on fair valuation of investments and changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of taxes.
Currency translation reserve
The exchange differences arising from the translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries with functional currency other than Indian rupees is recognized in other comprehensive income and is presented within equity.
Cash flow hedge reserve
When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction.
SHARE CAPITAL
| SHARE CAPITAL (In |
₹ crore, except as otherwise stated) |
| D Particulars |
As at |
| ecember 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 | |
| Authorized | |
| Equity shares, ₹5 par value | |
480,00,00,000 (480,00,00,000) equity shares |
2,400 2,400 |
| Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up | |
| Equity shares, ₹5 par value_(1)_ | 2,123 2,122 |
424,32,91,429 (424,07,53,210) equity shares fully paid-up_(2)_ |
|
| 2,123 2,122 |
Note: Forfeited shares amounted to ₹1,500 (₹1,500) (1) Refer note no. 2.19 for details of basic and diluted shares
(2) Net of treasury shares 1,62,96,404 (1,82,39,356)
The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of ₹5/-. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The equity shares represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS) carry similar rights to voting and dividends as the other equity shares. Each ADS represents one underlying equity share.
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive any of the remaining assets of the Company in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders, after distribution of all preferential amounts. However, no such preferential amounts exist currently, other than the amounts held by irrevocable controlled trusts. For irrevocable controlled trusts, the corpus would be settled in favour of the beneficiaries.
For details of shares reserved for issue under the employee stock option plan of the Company refer to the note below.
Capital allocation policy
Effective from fiscal 2020, the company expects to return approximately 85% of the free cash flow cumulatively over a 5-year period through a combination of semi-annual dividends and/or share buyback and/or special dividends, subject to applicable laws and requisite approvals, if any. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditure as per the consolidated statement of cash flows prepared under IFRS. Dividend and buyback include applicable taxes.
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or buy back issued shares. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has only one class of equity shares and has no debt. Consequent to the above capital structure there are no externally imposed capital requirements.
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Dividend
The final dividend on shares is recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors. Income tax consequences of dividends on financial instruments classified as equity will be recognized according to where the entity originally recognized those past transactions or events that generated distributable profits.
The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The Finance Act 2020 has repealed the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). Companies are now required to pay/distribute dividend after deducting applicable taxes. The remittance of dividends outside India is also subject to withholding tax at applicable rates.
Amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders:
| Amount of per share dividend recognized as distribution to equity shareholders: | |
|---|---|
| (in ₹) | |
| Particulars | Nine months ended December31, Three months ended December31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Final dividend for fiscal 2019 | - - - 10.50 |
| Interim dividend for fiscal 2021 | 12.00 - 12.00 - |
| Interim dividend for fiscal 2020 | - 8.00 - 8.00 |
| Final dividend for fiscal 2020 | - -9.50 - |
The Board of Directors in their meeting on April 20, 2020 recommended a final dividend of ₹ 9.50/- per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The same was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on June 27, 2020 which resulted in a cash outflow of ₹ 4,029 crore, excluding dividend paid on treasury shares. The Board of Directors in their meeting on October 14, 2020 declared a interim dividend of ₹12/- per equity share which resulted in a net cash outflow of ₹5,091 crore excluding dividend paid on treasury shares.
The reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding and the amount of share capital as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore, except as stated otherwise) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at December 31, 2020 As at March 31, 2020 |
| Shares Amount Shares Amount |
|
| As at the beginning of the period | 424,07,53,210 2,122 433,59,54,462 2,170 |
| Add: Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options | 2538219 1 2666014 1 |
Less: Shares bought back |
,, ,, - - 9,78,67,266 49 |
As at the end of theperiod |
424,32,91,429 2,123 424,07,53,210 2,122 |
Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP):
Accounting policy
The Group recognizes compensation expense relating to share-based payments in net profit based on estimated fair values of the awards on the grant date. The estimated fair value of awards is recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was in-substance, multiple awards with a corresponding increase to share options outstanding account.
Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Program 2019 (the 2019 Plan) :
On June 22, 2019 pursuant to approval by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting, the Board has been authorized to introduce, offer, issue and provide share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2019 Plan. The maximum number of shares under the 2019 plan shall not exceed 50,000,000 equity shares. To implement the 2019 Plan, up to 45,000,000 equity shares may be issued by way of secondary acquisition of shares by Infosys Expanded Stock Ownership Trust. The Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted under the 2019 plan shall vest based on the achievement of defined annual performance parameters as determined by the administrator (Nomination and Remuneration Committee). The performance parameters will be based on a combination of relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) against selected industry peers and certain broader market domestic and global indices and operating performance metrics of the company as decided by administrator. Each of the above performance parameters will be distinct for the purposes of calculation of quantity of shares to vest based on performance. These instruments will generally vest between a minimum of 1 to maximum of 3 years from the grant date.
2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan) :
On March 31, 2016, pursuant to the approval by the shareholders through postal ballot, the Board was authorized to introduce, offer, issue and allot share-based incentives to eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under the 2015 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2015 Plan). The maximum number of shares under the 2015 plan shall not exceed 24,038,883 equity shares (this includes 11,223,576 equity shares which are held by the trust towards the 2011 Plan as at March 31, 2016). The Company expects to grant the instruments under the 2015 Plan over the period of 4 to 7 years. The plan numbers mentioned above would further be adjusted for the September 2018 bonus issue.
The equity settled and cash settled RSUs and stock options would vest generally over a period of 4 years and shall be exercisable within the period as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NARC). The exercise price of the RSUs will be equal to the par value of the shares and the exercise price of the stock options would be the market price as on the date of grant.
Controlled trust holds 16,296,404 and 18,239,356 shares as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively under the 2015 plan. Out of these shares 200,000 equity shares each have been earmarked for welfare activities of the employees as at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020.
The following is the summary of grants during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| Particulars | 2015 Plan 2019 Plan |
|---|---|
| Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
|
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Equity Settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - 207,808 187,793 - - 204,097 212,096 |
| Employees other than KMP | - - - - 33,900 1,939,180 58,500 1,976,030 |
| - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 1,939,180 262,597 2,188,126 | |
| Cash settled RSU | |
| KMPs | - - - - - - - - |
| Employees other than KMP | - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 |
| - - - - - 98,480 - 98,480 |
|
| Total Grants | - - 207,808 187,793 33,900 2,037,660 262,597 2,286,606 |
Notes on grants to KMP:
CEO & MD Under the 2015 plan:
In accordance with the employee agreement which has been approved by the shareholders, the CEO is eligible to receive an annual grant of RSUs of fair value ₹3.25 crore which will vest overtime in three equal annual installments upon the completion of each year of service from the respective grant date. Though the annual time based grants for the remaining employment term ending on March 31, 2023 have not been granted as of December 31, 2020, since the service commencement date precedes the grant date, the company has recorded employment stock compensation expense in accordance with Ind AS 102, Share based payments.
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the nomination and remuneration committee, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, approved the grant of performance-based RSUs of fair value of ₹ 13 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2015 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 192,964 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
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Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹10 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 148,434 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
COO and Whole time director
Under the 2019 plan:
The Board, on April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved performance-based grant of RSUs amounting to ₹4 crore for fiscal 2021 under the 2019 Plan. These RSUs will vest in line with the employment agreement based on achievement of certain performance targets. Accordingly, 59,374 performance based RSU’s were granted effective May 2, 2020.
Other KMPs
Under the 2015 plan:
On April 20, 2020, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in accordance with employment agreement, the Board, approved performance-based grant of 11,133 RSUs to other KMP under the 2015 Plan. The grants were made effective May 2, 2020. The performance based RSUs will vest over three years based on certain performance targets.
Break-up of employee stock compensation expense:
| Break-up of employee stock compensation expense: | |
|---|---|
| (in ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Granted to: | |
| KMP | 20 14 56 45 |
| Employees other than KMP | 64 50 202 138 |
| Total (1) | 84 64 258 183 |
| (1) Cash-settled stock compensation expense included above | 19 2 59 4 |
(1) Cash-settled stock compensation expense included above
The fair value of the awards are estimated using the Black-Scholes Model for time and non-market performance based options and Monte Carlo simulation model is used for TSR based options.
The inputs to the model include the share price at date of grant, exercise price, expected volatility, expected dividends, expected term and the risk free rate of interest. Expected volatility during the expected term of the options is based on historical volatility of the observed market prices of the Company's publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options. Expected volatility of the comparative company have been modelled based on historical movements in the market prices of their publicly traded equity shares during a period equivalent to the expected term of the options Correlation coefficient is calculated between each peer entity and the indices as a whole or between each entity in the peer group
The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions:
| The fair value of each equity settled award is estimated on the date of grant using the following assumptions: | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | For optionsgranted in |
| Fiscal 2021- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2021- ADS-RSU Fiscal 2020- Equity Shares- RSU Fiscal 2020- ADS-RSU |
|
| Weighted average share price (₹) / ($ ADS) | 683 11.55 728 10.52 |
| Exercise price (₹)/ ($ ADS) | 5.00 0.07 5.00 0.07 |
Expected volatility (%) |
30-40 30-43 22-30 22-26 |
| Expected life of the option (years) | 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 |
| Expected dividends (%) | 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 4-5 0.1-0.3 6-7 1-3 |
Weighted average fair value as ongrant date(₹)/($ ADS) |
574 10.68 607 7.84 |
The expected life of the RSU/ESOP is estimated based on the vesting term and contractual term of the RSU/ESOP, as well as expected exercise behavior of the employee who receives the RSU/ESOP.
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X 2.11 OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
| 2.11 OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES X |
|
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current | |
| Others | |
| Accrued compensation to employees(1) | 44 22 |
Compensated absences |
65 38 |
| Financial liability under option arrangements(2) | 702 621 |
Payable for acquisition of business - Contingent consideration(2) |
84 121 |
| Other Payables(1) | 77 5 |
Total non-current other financial liabilities |
972 807 |
| Current | |
| Unpaid dividends(1) | 30 30 |
Others |
|
| Accrued compensation to employees(1) | 3,133 2,958 |
Accrued expenses(1) |
4,433 3,921 |
| Retention monies(1) | 18 72 |
| Payable for acquisition of business - Contingent consideration(2) | 78 219 |
| Payable by controlled trusts(1) | 199 188 |
Compensated absences |
2,028 1,832 |
| Foreign currency forward and options contracts(2)(3) | 38 491 |
Capital creditors(1) |
198 280 |
| Other payables(1) | 105 490 |
| Total current other financial liabilities | 10,260 10,481 |
| Total other financial liabilities | 11,232 11,288 |
| (1)Financial liability carried at amortized cost | 8,237 7,966 |
| (2)Financial liability carried at fair value through profit or loss | 882 1,432 |
(3)Financial liability carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
20 20 |
| Contingent consideration on undiscounted basis | 187 367 |
2.12 OTHER LIABILITIES
| 2.12 OTHER LIABILITIES | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Non-current | |
| Others | |
| Withholding taxes and others | 372 - |
| Deferred income - government grants | 44 43 |
| Accrued defined benefit plan liability | 250 213 |
| Deferred income | 19 21 |
| Others | 2 2 |
| Total non-current other liabilities | 687 279 |
| Current | |
| Unearned revenue | 3,978 2,990 |
| Client deposit | - 18 |
| Others | |
| Withholding taxes and others | 2,718 1,759 |
| Accrued defined benefit plan liability | - 67 |
| Deferred income - government grants | 16 2 |
| Others | 5 6 |
| Total current other liabilities | 6,717 4,842 |
| Total other liabilities | 7,404 5,121 |
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2.13 PROVISIONS
Accounting policy
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that is reasonably estimable, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pretax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
a. Post sales client support
The Group provides its clients with a fixed-period post sales support on its fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts. Costs associated with such support services are accrued at the time related revenues are recorded and included in Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss. The Group estimates such costs based on historical experience and estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis for any material changes in assumptions and likelihood of occurrence.
b. Onerous contracts
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established the Group recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
Provision for post-sales client support and other provisions (In ₹ crore)
| Provision for post-sales client support and other provisions | (In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Current | |
| Others | |
| Post-sales client support and other provisions | 742 572 |
| Totalprovisions | 742 572 |
Provision for post sales client support and other provisions represents cost associated with providing post sales support services which are accrued at the time of recognition of revenues and are expected to be utilized over a period of 1 year.
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2.14 INCOME TAXES
Accounting policy
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Current income tax for current and prior periods is recognized at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered from the tax authorities, using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and branches where it is expected that the earnings of the subsidiary or branch will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.
The Group offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The income tax provision for the interim period is made based on the best estimate of the annual average tax rate expected to be applicable for the full financial year. Tax benefits of deductions earned on exercise of employee share options in excess of compensation charged to income are credited to securities premium.
Income tax expense in the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss comprises:
| Income tax expense in the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss comprises: | |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Current taxes | 1,927 1,492 5,011 4,440 |
| Deferred taxes | 9(109) 338(233) |
| Income tax expense | 1,936 1,383 5,349 4,207 |
Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of ₹56 crore and ₹77 crore, respectively. Income tax expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes reversal (net of provisions) of ₹286 crore and ₹196 crore, respectively. These reversals pertains to prior periods on account of adjudication of certain disputed matters in favor of the Company and upon filing of return across various jurisdictions.
A reconciliation of the income tax provision to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before income taxes is summarized below:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Profit before income taxes | 7,151 5,849 19,694 16,511 |
| Enacted tax rates in India | 34.94% 34.94% 34.94% 34.94% |
| Computed expected tax expense | 2,499 2,044 6,882 5,770 |
| Tax effect due to non-taxable income for Indian tax purposes | (723) (801) (1,892) (1,977) |
| Overseas taxes | 182 194 546 603 |
| Tax provision (reversals) | (56) (77) (286) (196) |
| Effect of exempt non-operating income | (8) (4) (26) (25) |
| Effect of unrecognized deferred tax assets | (16) 16 10 62 |
| Effect of differential tax rates | (28) (55) (102) (74) |
| Effect of non-deductible expenses | 30 62 95 107 |
| Branch profit tax (net of credits) | (8) (33) (25) (90) |
| Others | 64 37 147 27 |
| Income tax expense | 1,936 1,383 5,349 4,207 |
The applicable Indian corporate statutory tax rate for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is 34.94% each.
Deferred income tax for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 substantially relates to origination and reversal of temporary differences.
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X 2.15 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS Accounting policy
The Group derives revenues primarily from IT services comprising software development and related services, maintenance, consulting and package implementation, licensing of software products and platforms across the Group’s core and digital offerings (together called as “software related services”) and business process management services. Contracts with customers are either on a time-and-material, unit of work, fixed-price or on a fixed-timeframe basis.
Revenues from customer contracts are considered for recognition and measurement when the contract has been approved by the parties, in writing, to the contract, the parties to contract are committed to perform their respective obligations under the contract, and the contract is legally enforceable. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services (“performance obligations”) to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group has received or expects to receive in exchange for these products or services (“transaction price”). When there is uncertainty as to collectability, revenue recognition is postponed until such uncertainty is resolved.
The Group assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies distinct performance obligations in the contract. The Group allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In the absence of such evidence, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin, under which the Group estimates the cost of satisfying the performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin based on similar services.
The Group’s contracts may include variable consideration including rebates, volume discounts and penalties. The Group includes variable consideration as part of transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the variable consideration and when it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
Revenue on time-and-material and unit of work based contracts, are recognized as the related services are performed. Fixed price maintenance revenue is recognized ratably either on a straight-line basis when services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period or ratably using a percentage of completion method when the pattern of benefits from the services rendered to the customer and Group’s costs to fulfil the contract is not even through the period of contract because the services are generally discrete in nature and not repetitive. Revenue from other fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where the performance obligations are satisfied over time is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Efforts or costs expended have been used to determine progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Progress towards completion is measured as the ratio of costs or efforts incurred to date (representing work performed) to the estimated total costs or efforts. Estimates of transaction price and total costs or efforts are continuously monitored over the term of the contracts and are recognized in net profit in the period when these estimates change or when the estimates are revised. Revenues and the estimated total costs or efforts are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the estimated efforts or costs to complete the contract.
The billing schedules agreed with customers include periodic performance based billing and / or milestone based progress billings. Revenues in excess of billing are classified as unbilled revenue while billing in excess of revenues are classified as contract liabilities (which we refer to as unearned revenues).
In arrangements for software development and related services and maintenance services, by applying the revenue recognition criteria for each distinct performance obligation, the arrangements with customers generally meet the criteria for considering software development and related services as distinct performance obligations. For allocating the transaction price, the Group measures the revenue in respect of each performance obligation of a contract at its relative standalone selling price. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its standalone selling price. In cases where the Group is unable to determine the standalone selling price, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. For software development and related services, the performance obligations are satisfied as and when the services are rendered since the customer generally obtains control of the work as it progresses.
Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to use” the licenses is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer. Revenue from licenses where the customer obtains a “right to access” is recognized over the access period.
Arrangements to deliver software products generally have three elements: license, implementation and Annual Technical Services (ATS).When implementation services are provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement and the license and implementation have been identified as two distinct separate performance obligations, the transaction price for such contracts are allocated to each performance obligation of the contract based on their relative standalone selling prices. In the absence of standalone selling price for implementation, the Group uses the expected cost plus margin approach in estimating the standalone selling price. Where the license is required to be substantially customized as part of the implementation service the entire arrangement fee for license and implementation is considered to be a single performance obligation and the revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method as the implementation is performed. Revenue from client training, support and other services arising due to the sale of software products is recognized as the performance obligations are satisfied. ATS revenue is recognized ratably on a straight line basis over the period in which the services are rendered.
Contracts with customers includes subcontractor services or third-party vendor equipment or software in certain integrated services arrangements. In these types of arrangements, revenue from sales of third-party vendor products or services is recorded net of costs when the Group is acting as an agent between the customer and the vendor, and gross when the Group is the principal for the transaction. In doing so, the group first evaluates whether it controls the good or service before it is transferred to the customer. The Group considers whether it has the primary obligation to fulfil the contract, inventory risk, pricing discretion and other factors to determine whether it controls the goods or service and therefore is acting as a principal or an agent.
The incremental costs of obtaining a contract (i.e., costs that would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained) are recognized as an asset if the Group expects to recover them. Any capitalized contract costs are amortized, with the expense recognized as the Group transfers the related goods or services to the customer.
The Group presents revenues net of indirect taxes in its consolidated statement of profit and loss.
Revenue from operation for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenue from software services | 24,085 21,706 68,832 63,452 |
| Revenue from products and platforms | 1,842 1,386 5,329 4,072 |
| Total revenue from operations | 25,927 23,092 74,161 67,524 |
The Group has evaluated the impact of COVID – 19 resulting from (i) the possibility of constraints to render services which may require revision of estimations of costs to complete the contract because of additional efforts;(ii) onerous obligations;(iii) penalties relating to breaches of service level agreements, and (iv) termination or deferment of contracts by customers. The Group has concluded that the impact of COVID – 19 is not material based on these estimates. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the Group continues to monitor developments to identify significant uncertainties relating to revenue in future periods.
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Disaggregated revenue information
The table below presents disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by geography and offerings for each of our business segments. The Group believes that this disaggregation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenues and cash flows are affected by industry, market and other economic factors.
For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| For the three months ended December | 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Manufacturin g Hi-Tech Life Sciences(4) Total Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communic ation(3) Energy , Utilities, Resources and Services Others(5) |
| Revenues by Geography* | |
North America |
5,214 2,527 1,726 1,803 1,279 1,999 1,273 157 15,978 |
| 4,289 2,320 1,797 1,631 1,328 1,625 1,017 156 14,163 | |
| Europe | 1,626 1,056 767 1,169 988 42 523 52 6,223 |
| 1,536 992 481 1,067 943 51 511 45 5,626 | |
| India | 383 15 47 5 12 75 2 139 678 |
| 331 13 73 5 20 60 11 131 644 | |
| Rest of the world | 1,355 203 675 274 137 14 29 361 3,048 |
| 1,118 205 651 245 87 13 20 320 2,659 | |
| Total | 8,578 3,801 3,215 3,251 2,416 2,130 1,827 709 25,927 |
| 7,274 3,530 3,002 2,948 2,378 1,749 1,559 652 23,092 | |
| Revenue by offerings | |
| Digital | 4,130 2,056 1,695 1,649 1,217 1,084 845 311 12,987 |
| 3,065 1,585 1,284 1,153 916 653 529 200 9,385 | |
| Core | 4,448 1,745 1,520 1,602 1,199 1,046 982 398 12,940 |
| 4,209 1,945 1,718 1,795 1,462 1,096 1,030 452 13,707 | |
| Total | 8,578 3,801 3,215 3,251 2,416 2,130 1,827 709 25,927 |
7,274 3,530 3,002 2,948 2,378 1,749 1,559 652 23,092 |
For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communic ation(3) Energy , Utilities, Resources and Services Manufacturin g Hi-Tech Life Sciences(4) Others(5) Total |
| Revenues by Geography* | |
North America |
14,135 7,106 5,160 5,225 3,755 6,070 3,462 522 45,435 |
| 12,473 6,788 5,536 4,838 3,809 4,837 2,800 395 41,476 | |
| Europe | 4,783 3,107 2,095 3,248 2,870 111 1,512 159 17,885 |
| 4,444 2,972 1,370 3,097 2,639 137 1,457 118 16,234 | |
| India | 1,145 37 177 14 39 213 14 464 2,103 |
| 969 38 153 7 63 142 29 355 1,756 | |
| Rest of the world | 3,842 594 2,040 819 249 42 86 1,066 8,738 |
| 3,458 615 1,907 802 257 25 67 927 8,058 | |
| Total | 23,905 10,844 9,472 9,306 6,913 6,436 5,074 2,211 74,161 |
| 21,344 10,413 8,966 8,744 6,768 5,141 4,353 1,795 67,524 | |
| Revenue by offerings | |
| Digital | 11,272 5,554 4,703 4,406 3,243 3,062 2,102 800 35,142 |
| 8,398 4,482 3,529 3,237 2,533 1,859 1,342 472 25,852 | |
| Core | 12,633 5,290 4,769 4,900 3,670 3,374 2,972 1,411 39,019 |
| 12,946 5,931 5,437 5,507 4,235 3,282 3,011 1,323 41,672 | |
| Total | 23,905 10,844 9,472 9,306 6,913 6,436 5,074 2,211 74,161 |
| 21,344 10,413 8,966 8,744 6,768 5,141 4,353 1,795 67,524 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
* Geographical revenues is based on the domicile of customer.
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Digital Services
Digital Services comprise of service and solution offerings of the Group that enable our clients to transform their businesses. These include offerings that enhance customer experience, leverage AI-based analytics and big data, engineer digital products and IoT, modernize legacy technology systems, migrate to cloud applications and implement advanced cyber security systems.
Core Services
Core Services comprise traditional offerings of the Group that have scaled and industrialized over a number of years. These primarily include application management services, proprietary application development services, independent validation solutions, product engineering and management, infrastructure management services, traditional enterprise application implementation, support and integration services.
Products & platforms
The Group also derives revenues from the sale of products and platforms including Finacle – core banking solution, Edge Suite of products, Infosys Nia - Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform which applies next-generation AI and machine learning, Panaya platform, Skava platform, Stater digital platform and Infosys McCamish- insurance platform.
Trade Receivables and Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in receivables, unbilled revenue, and unearned revenue on the Group’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g., monthly or quarterly) or upon achievement of contractual milestones.
The Group’s receivables are rights to consideration that are unconditional. Unbilled revenues comprising revenues in excess of billings from time and material contracts and fixed price maintenance contracts are classified as financial asset when the right to consideration is unconditional and is due only after a passage of time.
Invoicing to the clients for other fixed price contracts is based on milestones as defined in the contract and therefore the timing of revenue recognition is different from the timing of invoicing to the customers. Therefore unbilled revenues for other fixed price contracts (contract asset) are classified as non-financial asset because the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones.
Invoicing in excess of earnings are classified as unearned revenue.
Trade receivables and unbilled revenues are presented net of impairment in the consolidated Balance Sheet.
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2.16 OTHER INCOME, NET
Accounting policy
Other income is comprised primarily of interest income, dividend income, gain/loss on investment and exchange gain/loss on forward and options contracts and on translation of other assets and liabilities. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
Foreign currency
Accounting policy
Functional currency
The functional currency of Infosys, Infosys BPM, controlled trusts, EdgeVerve and Skava is the Indian rupee. The functional currencies for other subsidiaries are their respective local currencies. These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees (rounded off to crore; one crore equals ten million).
Transactions and translations
Foreign-currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the Balance Sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and reported within exchange gains/ (losses) on translation of assets and liabilities, net, except when deferred in Other Comprehensive Income as qualifying cash flow hedges. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction. The related revenue and expense are recognized using the same exchange rate.
Transaction gains or losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cash-flow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currencies using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.
The translation of financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries to the presentation currency is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date and for revenue, expense and cash-flow items using the average exchange rate for the respective periods. The gains or losses resulting from such translation are included in currency translation reserves under other components of equity. When a subsidiary is disposed off, in full, the relevant amount is transferred to net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss. However when a change in the parent's ownership does not result in loss of control of a subsidiary, such changes are recorded through equity.
Other Comprehensive Income, net of taxes includes translation differences on non-monetary financial assets measured at fair value at the reporting date, such as equities classified as financial instruments and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the exchange rate in effect at the Balance Sheet date.
Government grant
The Group recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them shall be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants related to assets are treated as deferred income and are recognized in net profit in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss on a systematic and rational basis over the useful life of the asset. Government grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in net profit in the interim condensed consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
Other income for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Interest income on financial assets carried at amortized cost: | |
| Tax free bonds and Government bonds | 37 36 106 108 |
| Deposit with Bank and others | 263 264 801 854 |
| Interest income on financial assets carried at fair value through other comprehensive income: |
|
| Non-convertible debentures and certificates of deposit, commercial paper and government securities |
96 61 282 257 |
| Income on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss | |
| Dividend income on liquid mutual funds |
- 1 11 2 |
| Gain / (loss) on liquid mutual funds and other investments | 33 45 67 148 |
Income on investments carried at fair value through other comprehensive income |
26 10 80 37 |
| Interest income on income tax refund | 2 242 2 251 |
| Exchange gains/ (losses) on foreign currency forward and options contracts | 112 (130) 466 (33) |
| Exchange gains/ (losses) on translation of assets and liabilities | (43) 270 (337) 429 |
| Miscellaneous income, net | 85 28 179 136 |
| Total other income | 611 827 1,657 2,189 |
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2.17 EXPENSES Accounting policy
Gratuity
The Group provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan ('the Gratuity Plan') covering eligible employees of Infosys and its Indian subsidiaries. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment with the Group.
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each Balance Sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The Company fully contributes all ascertained liabilities to the Infosys Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust (the Trust). In case of Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve, contributions are made to the Infosys BPM Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust and EdgeVerve Systems Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust, respectively. Trustees administer contributions made to the Trusts and contributions are invested in a scheme with the Life Insurance Corporation of India as permitted by Indian law.
The Group recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its Balance Sheet as an asset or liability. Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) are recognized in other comprehensive income and are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The actual return of the portfolio of plan assets, in excess of the yields computed by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation is recognized in other comprehensive income. The effect of any plan amendments is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
Provident fund
Eligible employees of Infosys receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the eligible employee and the Company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company contributes a portion to the Infosys Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust. The trust invests in specific designated instruments as permitted by Indian law. The remaining portion is contributed to the government administered pension fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the Government of India. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rate.
In respect of Indian subsidiaries, eligible employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the eligible employee and the respective companies make monthly contributions to this provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. Amounts collected under the provident fund plan are deposited in a government administered provident fund. The Companies have no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contributions.
Superannuation
Certain employees of Infosys, Infosys BPM and EdgeVerve are participants in a defined contribution plan. The Group has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contributions which are periodically contributed to a trust fund, the corpus of which is invested with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
Compensated absences
The Group has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
The Code on Social Security, 2020 (‘Code’) relating to employee benefits during employment and post-employment benefits received Presidential assent in September 2020. The Code has been published in the Gazette of India. However, the date on which the Code will come into effect has not been notified. The Company will assess the impact of the Code when it comes into effect and will record any related impact in the period the Code becomes effective.
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Three months ended December 31, Nine months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Employee benefit expenses | |
Salaries including bonus |
13,398 12,571 39,565 36,763 |
| Contribution to provident and other funds | 540 281 1,099 824 |
| Share based payments to employees_(Refer note no. 2.10)_ | 84 64 258 183 |
| Staff welfare | 75 78 179 201 |
| 14,097 12,994 41,101 37,971 |
|
| Cost of software packages and others | |
| For own use | 301 269 901 767 |
| Third party items bought for service delivery to clients | 849 382 2,250 1,180 |
| 1,150 651 3,151 1,947 |
|
| Other expenses | |
Repairs and maintenance |
306 335 975 1,081 |
| Power and fuel | 40 54 111 175 |
| Brand and marketing | 101 124 252 385 |
| Short-term leases (Refer to Note 2.18) | 21 24 60 66 |
| Rates and taxes | 69 44 183 128 |
| Consumables | 30 29 80 67 |
| Insurance | 35 26 101 67 |
| Provision for post-sales client support and others | 36 (9) 35 1 |
| Commission to non-whole time directors | 2 2 5 6 |
| Impairment loss recognized / (reversed) under expected credit loss model |
22 10 184 98 |
| Contributions towards Corporate Social responsibility | 76 87 336 255 |
| Others | 80 88 123 248 |
| 818 814 2,445 2,577 |
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2.18 Leases
Accounting Policy
The Group as a lessee
The Group’s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. The group assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the group assesses whether: (1) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (2) the group has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (3) the group has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, the Group recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelve months or less (short-term leases) and low value leases. For these short-term and low value leases, the Group recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. Right of use assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of the leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related right of use asset if the group changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
The Group as a lessor
Leases for which the group is a lessor is classified as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and the sublease separately. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease.
For operating leases, rental income is recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2020:
| Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for | the three months ended December 31, 2020: |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Total Category of ROU asset |
| Balance as of October 1, 2020 | 631 3,479 19 66 4,195 |
| Additions* | - 441 2 50 493 |
| Deletions | - (50) - - (50) |
| Depreciation | (2) (150) (3) (7) (162) |
| Translation difference | 3 30 1 1 35 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 632 3,750 19 110 4,511 |
| *Net of lease incentives of ₹1 crore related to lease of buildings |
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the three months ended December 31, 2019:
| Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for | the three months ended December 31, 2019: |
|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | |
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Total Category of ROU asset |
| Balance as of October 1, 2019 | 625 3,249 18 25 3,917 |
| Additions | - 149 2 22 173 |
| Deletion | - (102) - - (102) |
| Depreciation | (2) (137) (2) (5) (146) |
| Translation difference | 2 10- - 12 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 625 3,169 18 42 3,854 |
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Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2020:
| Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for | Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for | the nine months ended December 31, 2020: |
|---|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
| Particulars | Land Buildings Vehicles Computers Category of ROU asset Total |
|
| Balance as of April 1, 2020 | 626 3,485 15 42 4,168 |
|
| Additions* | 7 801 11 82 901 |
|
| Deletions | - (140) - - (140) |
|
| Depreciation | (5) (442) (9) (14) (470) |
|
| Translation difference | 4 46 2 - 52 |
|
| Balance as of Decemb | er 31, 2020 | 632 3,750 19 110 4,511 |
*Net of lease incentives of ₹85 crore related to lease of buildings
Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2019:
| Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for | the nine months ended December 31, 2019: | |
|---|---|---|
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
| Particulars | Category of ROU asset | Computers Total |
| Land Buildings Vehicles |
||
| Balance as of April 1, 2019 | - 2,898 9 |
- 2,907 |
| Reclassified on account of adoption of Ind AS 116 | 634 - - | - 634 |
| Additions | - 586 6 | 48 640 |
| Additions through business combination | - 177 10 | - 187 |
| Deletions | (3) (107) - | - (110) |
| Depreciation | (6) (389) (7) | (6) (408) |
| Translation difference | -4- | - 4 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 625 3,169 18 |
42 3,854 |
| The aggregate depreciation on ROU assets has been included under depreciation and amortisation expense in the consolidated St | atement of Profit and Loss. (In ₹ crore) |
|
| The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities: | ||
| Particulars | As at | |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
||
| Current lease liabilities | 675 619 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 4,386 4,014 | |
| Total | 5,061 4,633 |
|
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X 2.19 RECONCILIATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED SHARES USED IN COMPUTING EARNINGS PER SHARE
Accounting policy
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as at the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
2.20 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
Accounting policy
Contingent liability is a possible obligation arising from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | As at |
| December 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 |
|
| Contingent liabilities : | |
| Claims against the Group, not acknowledged as debts_(1)_ | 3,912 3,583 |
| [Amount paid to statutory authorities ₹6,059 crore_(₹5,353 crore)_] | |
| Commitments : | |
| Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital contracts and not provided for (net of advances and deposits)(2) |
749 1,365 |
| Other commitments* | 49 61 |
*Uncalled capital pertaining to investments
(1) As at December 31, 2020, claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts in respect of income tax matters amounted to ₹3,334 crore. The claims against the group majorly represent demands arising on completion of assessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961. These claims are on account of multiple issues of disallowances such as disallowance of profits earned from STP Units and SEZ Units, disallowance of deductions in respect of employment of new employees under section 80JJAA, disallowance of expenditure towards software being held as capital in nature, payments made to Associated Enterprises held as liable for withholding of taxes. These matters are pending before various Appellate Authorities and the management including its tax advisors expect that its position will likely be upheld on ultimate resolution and will not have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial position and results of operations.
Amount paid to statutory authorities against the above tax claims amounted to ₹6,059 crore.
(2) Capital contracts primarily comprises of commitments for infrastructure facilities and computer equipments.
Legal Proceedings
On the matters pertaining to the whistle blower allegations, previously disclosed by the Company on October 22, 2019, the Company has responded to all the inquires received from the Indian regulatory authorities. The Company submitted its last response on May 15, 2020
The Group is subject to legal proceedings and claims, which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Group’s management reasonably expects that these legal actions, when ultimately concluded and determined, will not have a material and adverse effect on the Group’s results of operations or financial condition.
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2.21 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Refer to the Company's Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2020 for the full names and other details of the Company's subsidiaries and controlled trusts.
Changes in Subsidiaries
During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, the following are the changes in the subsidiaries:
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On June 1, 2020, Fluido Oy, acquired 100% of the voting interests in Simplus U.K,Ltd and Simplus Ireland, Ltd. from Simplus Europe, Ltd.
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Brilliant Basics (MENA) DMCC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brilliant Basics Holdings Limited, has been liquidated effective July 17, 2020.
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Infosys Limited Bulgaria EOOD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, incorporated on September 11, 2020.
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On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited, a Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o along with its five subsidiaries GuideVision Deutschland GmbH, GuideVision Suomi Oy, GuideVision Magyarország Kft., GuideVision Polska SP. Z O.O. and GuideVision UK Ltd (Refer to note 2.23)
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On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. along with its subsidiary Kaleidoscope Prototyping LLC (Refer to note 2.23)
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Infosys Consulting Sp. z.o.o was merged with Infosys Poland Sp. z.o.o, effective October 21, 2020
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On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited, acquired 100% voting interest in Beringer Commerce Inc and Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc along with its subsidiaries Mediotype LLC, Beringer Commerce Holdings LLC, SureSource LLC, Blue Acorn LLC, Simply Commerce LLC and iCiDIGITAL LLC.
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Lodestone Management Consultants Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, a wholly subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG, has been liquidated effective November 19, 2020.
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Infosys BPM UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys BPM Ltd, incorporated, effective December 9, 2020
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Fluido Newco AB merged into Fluido Sweden AB (Extero), effective December 18, 2020.
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Stater Deutschland Verwaltungs-GmbH and Stater Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG merged into Stater Duitsland B.V., effective December 18, 2020. Stater Duitsland B.V. merged with Stater N.V., effective December 23, 2020.
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Infosys Consulting s.r.o. v likvidaci (formerly called Infosys Consulting s.r.o.)
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On December 29, 2020, Stater Participation B.V acquired non-controlling interest of 28.01% of the voting interests in Stater Belgium NV
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Infosys Turkey Bilgi Teknolojikeri Limited Sirketi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Ltd, incorporated on December 30, 2020.
Change in key management personnel
The following are the changes in the key management personnel:
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D.N. Prahlad (resigned as a member of the Board effective April 20, 2020)
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Uri Levine (appointed as an independent director effective April 20, 2020)
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Bobby Parikh (appointed as an independent director effective July 15, 2020)
Transaction with key management personnel:
The table below describes the compensation to key management personnel which comprise directors and executive officers:
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Salaries and other employee benefits to whole-time directors and executive officers_(1)(2)_ | 37 29 108 88 |
| Commission and other benefits to non-executive/independent directors | 2 2 5 6 |
| Total | 39 31 113 94 |
(1)Total employee stock compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes a charge of ₹20 crore and ₹14 crore, respectively, towards key managerial personnel. For the nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 includes a charge of ₹56 crore and ₹45 crore respectively, towards key managerial personnel. (Refer to note 2.10)
(2)Does not include post-employment benefit based on actuarial valuation as this is done for the Company as a whole.
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X 2.22 SEGMENT REPORTING
Ind AS 108 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Group's operations predominantly relate to providing end-to-end business solutions to enable clients to enhance business performance. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the Group's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments. Accordingly, information has been presented along business segments. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments, and are as set out in the accounting policies.
Business segments of the Group are primarily enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance, enterprises in Manufacturing, enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics, enterprises in the Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services, enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media, enterprises in Hi-Tech, enterprises in Life Sciences and Healthcare and all other segments. The Financial services reportable segments has been aggregated to include the Financial Services operating segment and Finacle operating segment because of the similarity of the economic characteristics. All other segments represent the operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services .
Revenue and identifiable operating expenses in relation to segments are categorized based on items that are individually identifiable to that segment. Revenue for 'all other segments' represents revenue generated by Infosys Public services and revenue generated from customers located in India, Japan and China and other enterprises in Public services. Allocated expenses of segments include expenses incurred for rendering services from the Group's offshore software development centers and onsite expenses, which are categorized in relation to the associated efforts of the segment. Certain expenses such as depreciation and amortization, which form a significant component of total expenses, are not specifically allocable to specific segments as the underlying assets are used interchangeably. The management believes that it is not practical to provide segment disclosures relating to those costs and expenses, and accordingly these expenses are separately disclosed as "unallocated" and adjusted against the total income of the Group.
Assets and liabilities used in the Group's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments. The management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.
Business segment revenue information is collated based on individual customers invoiced or in relation to which the revenue is otherwise recognized.
Disclosure of revenue by geographic locations is given in note 2.15 Revenue from operations.
Business Segments
Three months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communic ation(3) Energy, Utilities, Resources and Services Manufactu ring Hi-Tech Life Sciences(4) All other segments(5 |
) Total |
| Revenue from operations | 8,578 3,801 3,215 3,251 2,416 2,130 1,827 709 |
25,927 |
| 7,274 3,530 3,002 2,948 2,378 1,749 1,559 652 | 23,092 | |
| Identifiable operating expenses | 4,761 1,788 1,806 1,709 1,250 1,192 949 455 |
13,910 |
| 3,769 1,736 1,771 1,555 1,288 1,031 834 379 | 12,363 | |
| Allocated expenses | 1,471 629 606 599 470 309 310 208 |
4,602 |
| 1,642 710 613 575 509 307 308 258 | 4,922 | |
| Segmental operating income | 2,346 1,384 803 943 696 629 568 46 |
7,415 |
| 1,863 1,084 618 818 581 411 417 15 |
5,807 | |
| Unallocable expenses | 826 | |
| 743 | ||
| Other income, net (Refer to note 2.16) | 611 | |
| 827 | ||
| Finance cost | 49 | |
| 42 | ||
| Profit before tax | 7,151 | |
| 5,849 | ||
| Income tax expense | 1,936 | |
| 1,383 | ||
| Net Profit | 5,215 | |
| 4,466 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 826 | |
| 737 | ||
| Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization | - | |
| 6 |
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Nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| (In ₹ crore) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Financial Services(1) Retail(2) Communic ation(3) Energy, Utilities, Resources and Manufactu ring Hi-Tech Life Sciences(4) All other segments(5 |
) Total |
| Revenue from operations | ~~Services~~ 23,905 10,844 9,472 9,306 6,913 6,436 5,074 2,211 |
74,161 |
| 21,344 10,413 8,966 8,744 6,768 5,141 4,353 1,795 |
67,524 | |
| Identifiable operating expenses | 12,720 5,114 5,537 4,815 3,686 3,580 2,574 1,435 |
39,461 |
| 11,169 5,199 5,315 4,623 3,744 3,070 2,385 1,064 |
36,569 | |
| Allocated expenses | 4,479 1,997 1,850 1,871 1,371 960 891 663 |
14,082 |
| 4,731 2,060 1,788 1,761 1,521 899 881 704 | 14,345 | |
| Segmental operating income | 6,706 3,733 2,085 2,620 1,856 1,896 1,609 113 |
20,618 |
| 5,444 3,154 1,863 2,360 1,503 1,172 1,087 27 |
16,610 | |
| Unallocable expenses | 2,436 | |
| 2,163 | ||
| Other income, net (Refer to note 2.16) | 1,657 | |
| 2,189 | ||
| Finance cost | 145 | |
| 125 | ||
| Profit before tax | 19,694 | |
| 16,511 | ||
| Income tax expense | 5,349 | |
| 4,207 | ||
| Net Profit | 14,345 | |
| 12,304 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 2,436 | |
| 2,144 | ||
| Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization | - | |
| 19 |
(1) Financial Services include enterprises in Financial Services and Insurance
(2) Retail includes enterprises in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and Logistics
(3) Communication includes enterprises in Communication, Telecom OEM and Media
(4) Life Sciences includes enterprises in Life sciences and Health care
(5) Others include operating segments of businesses in India, Japan, China, Infosys Public Services & other enterprises in Public Services
Significant clients
No client individually accounted for more than 10% of the revenues in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
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Accounting policy
Business combinations have been accounted for using the acquisition method under the provisions of Ind AS 103, Business Combinations.
The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of acquisition, which is the date on which control is transferred to the Group. The cost of acquisition also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair value on the date of acquisition. Contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The interest of non-controlling shareholders is initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests’ share of subsequent changes in equity of subsidiaries.
The payments related to options issued by the Group over the non-controlling interests in its subsidiaries are accounted as financial liabilities and initially recognized at the estimated present value of gross obligations. Such options are subsequently measured at fair value in order to reflect the amount payable under the option at the date at which it becomes exercisable. In the event that the option expires unexercised, the liability is derecognised.
Business combinations between entities under common control is accounted for at carrying value of the assets and liabilities in the Group's consolidated financial statements.
Transaction costs that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination such as finder’s fees, legal fees, due diligence fees, and other professional and consulting fees are expensed as incurred.
Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc.
On October 9, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. a US based product design and development services focused primarily on medical devices, for a total consideration of upto $43 million (approximately ₹320 crore), comprising of cash consideration of $30 million (approximately ₹224 crore), contingent consideration of upto $12 million (approximately ₹91 crore) and retention payouts of upto $1 million (approximately ₹5 crore), payable to the employees of Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc over the next three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of profit and loss over the period of service.
This acquisition is expected to strengthen Infosys digital offerings at the intersection of new software technologies, consumer products and medical devices. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments Purchase price allocated |
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| Net Assets Intangible assets - Customer contracts and relationships# Intangible assets - Brand# Goodwill Totalpurchaseprice* |
36 - - 75 - 19 |
36 75 19 |
| 36 94 |
130 164 |
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| 294 | ||
| The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows: *Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of_₹7 crore_. # Useful lives are in the range of 2 to 6 years Goodwill is tax deductible |
(In ₹ crore) | |
| Component | Co | nsideration settled |
| Cash consideration Fair value of contingent consideration Total purchase price |
224 70 |
|
| 294 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately ₹28 crore as of acquisition date and as of Dec 31, 2020 the amount is substantially collected
At the acquisition date, the key inputs used in determination of the fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 13.5% and the probabilities of achievement of the financial targets. The undiscounted value of contingent consideration as of December 31, 2020 was $11 million (approximately ₹83 crore).
The transaction costs of ₹3 crore related to the acquisition have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
GuideVision, s.r.o
On October 1, 2020, Infy Consulting Company Limited (Wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting Holding AG) acquired 100% of voting interests in GuideVision s.r.o , a ServiceNow Elite Partner in Europe for a total consideration of upto Euro 31 million (approximately ₹266 crore), comprising of cash consideration of Euro 21 million (approximately ₹180 crore), contingent consideration of upto Euro 4 million (approximately ₹36 crore) and retention payouts of upto Euro 6 million (approximately ₹50 crore), payable to the employees of GuideVision s.r.o over the next two to three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group and meeting certain financial targets. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the statement of comprehensive Income over the period of service.
GuideVision is an enterprise service management consultancy specialized in offering strategic advisory, consulting, implementations, training and support on the ServiceNow platform. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill includes the value expected from addition of new customers and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
| (In ₹ crore) | (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments Purchase price allocated |
|
| Net Assets* | 21 |
- 21 |
| Intangible assets – | ||
| Customer contracts and Relationships# | - 48 | 48 |
Service now Relationships# |
-18 | 18 |
| Brand# | - 11 | 11 |
| Software license# | - 33 | 33 |
| Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets | -(23 | ) (23) |
Total |
21 87 |
108 |
| Goodwill | 102 | |
| Total purchase price | 210 |
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*Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of ₹19 crore.
# Useful lives are in the range of 1 to 5 years
Goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
(In ₹ crore)
| The fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows: |
(In ₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Component Co |
nsideration settled |
| Cash consideration | 180 |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 30 |
| Total purchase price | 210 |
The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately ₹33 crore as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amounts have been largely collected.
The transaction costs of ₹2 crore related to the acquisition have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Blue Acorn iCi
On October 27, 2020, Infosys Nova Holdings LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Limited) acquired 100% of voting interests in Beringer Commerce Inc. and Beringer Capital Digital Group Inc., collectively known as Blue Acorn iCi, an Adobe Platinum partner in the US, and a leader in digital customer experience, commerce and analytics for a cash consideration of $121 million (approximately ₹899 crore on acquisition date) and retention bonus payout of upto $9 million (approximately ₹67 crore) payable to the employees of Blue Acorn iCi over the next two or three years, subject to their continuous employment with the group along with achievement of set targets for the respective years. Retention bonus is recognized in employee benefit expenses in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the period of service.
Blue Acorn iCi brings to Infosys, cross-technology capabilities through the convergence of customer experience, digital commerce, analytics, and experience driven commerce services. The excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired has been attributed to goodwill. Goodwill majorly includes the value expected from increase in revenues from various other streams of business and estimated synergies which does not qualify as an intangible asset.
The provisional purchase price allocation is based on management’s estimates and appraisal of fair values as follows:
(In ₹ crore)
(In ₹ crore) |
(In ₹ crore) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Component | Acquiree's carrying amount Fair value adjustments Purchase price allocated |
|
| Net Assets* | 78 |
- 78 |
| Intangible assets | ||
| Adobe-Magento Partnership# | -248 | 248 |
Customer contracts and Relationships# |
-56 | 56 |
| Brand# | 27 | 27 |
| Total | 78 331 | 409 |
| Goodwill | 490 | |
| Total purchase price | 899 |
*Includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of ₹ 54 crore.
Useful lives are in the range of 1 to 7 years Substantial portion of the goodwill is not tax deductible.
The fair value of cash consideration as of the acquisition date is ₹899 crore. The gross amount of trade receivables acquired and its fair value is approximately ₹47 crore as of acquisition date and as of December 31, 2020 the amount is substantially collected.
The transaction costs approximately ₹5 crore related to the acquisition have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2020.
Business transfer- Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited
On October 11, 2019, the Board of Directors of Infosys authorized the Company to execute a Business Transfer Agreement and related documents with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited (together referred to as “Skava”), to transfer the business of Skava to Infosys Limited for a consideration based on an independent valuation. The company entered into a business transfer agreement to transfer the business of Kallidus Inc. and Skava Systems Private Limited for a consideration of ₹171 crore and ₹66 crore respectively on securing the requisite regulatory approvals . The transaction was between a holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary and therefore was accounted for at carrying values and did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements. Subsequently the Board of Skava has approved voluntary winding up of the entity.
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2.24 FUNCTION WISE CLASSIFICATION OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS
| (In ₹ crore) | |
|---|---|
| Particulars Note no |
Nine months ended December 31, Three months ended December 31, |
| 2020 2019 2020 2019 |
|
| Revenue from operations 2.15 |
25,927 23,092 74,161 67,524 |
| Cost of Sales | 16,777 15,373 48,250 45,231 |
| Gross profit | 9,150 7,719 25,911 22,293 |
| Operating expenses | |
| Selling and marketing expenses | 1,145 1,204 3,427 3,539 |
| General and administration expenses | 1,416 1,451 4,302 4,307 |
| Total operating expenses | 2,561 2,655 7,729 7,846 |
| Operating profit | 6,589 5,064 18,182 14,447 |
| Other income, net 2.16 |
611 827 1,657 2,189 |
| Finance cost | 49 42 145 125 |
| Profit before tax | 7,151 5,849 19,694 16,511 |
| Tax expense: | |
| Current tax 2.14 |
1,927 1,492 5,011 4,440 |
| Deferred tax 2.14 |
9 (109) 338 (233) |
| Profit for the period | 5,215 4,466 14,345 12,304 |
| Other comprehensive income | |
| Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |
| Remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability/asset | 126 (120) 280 (159) |
| Equity instruments through other comprehensive income, net | 116 (36) 110 (31) |
| 242 (156) 390 (190) |
|
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | |
| Fair value changes on derivatives designated as cash flow hedge, net | (22) (29) (1) (36) |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net | 211 151 396 141 |
| Fair value changes on investments, net | 26 (11) 35 7 |
| 215 111 430 112 |
|
| Total other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax | 457 (45) 820 (78) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 5,672 4,421 15,165 12,226 |
| Profit attributable to: | |
| Owners of the Company | 5,197 4,457 14,275 12,273 |
| Non-controlling interests | 18 9 70 31 |
| 5,215 4,466 14,345 12,304 |
|
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |
| Owners of the Company | 5,647 4,406 15,081 12,187 |
| Non-controlling interests | 25 15 84 39 |
| 5,672 4,421 15,165 12,226 |
for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Infosys Limited
Nandan M. Nilekani Chairman
Salil Parekh Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
U.B. Pravin Rao Chief Operating Officer and Whole-time Director
D. Sundaram Director
Nilanjan Roy Chief Financial Officer
A.G.S. Manikantha Company Secretary
Bengaluru January 13, 2021
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Infosys to Onboard Award-Winning Experience Design Agency, Carter Digital
Strengthens Infosys’ creative digital capabilities across Australia
Bengaluru, India and Melbourne, Australia – January 13, 2021 : Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a definitive agreement to purchase assets and onboard employees of Carter Digital, one of Australia’s leading and award-winning experience design agencies. This asset takeover strengthens Infosys’ global design and experience offerings, demonstrates its continued commitment in bringing innovative thinking, talent and creativity to its clients, and provide effective global digital solutions.
Carter brings to Infosys, experts in human centered design, experiential, enhanced digital transformation, customer interaction expertise, and will also cement WONGDOODY, an Infosys brand, into the Australasian market.The agency is known for its holistic approach and ‘people first, design later’ mantra, delivering services to connect digital to physical experiences in the consumer, commerce, technical and corporate environments, backed with data analysis, analytics, and creative expertise, to drive compelling, purposeful outcomes.
With services that include business and creative strategy, research and insights, branded commerce and digital product development, user and customer experiences, interaction, experiential and creative design, consumer and product design, Carter delivers enriched, purpose-led experience for brands across arts, culture, education, tourism, events, start-ups and healthcare.
Together with Infosys’ earlier acquisition of WONGDOODY that offers creative and marketing services, Carter brings complementary capabilities to help global CMOs and businesses thrive in a digital commerce world. As part of Infosys’ global design and experience offering, Carter Digital will be rebranded as WONGDOODY and join its network of studios across Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Providence, Houston, and London, as well as design hubs in five Indian cities.
Andrew Groth, Senior Vice President and Region Head for Australia and New Zealand , said, “Australia is a strategic market for Infosys and the company has enjoyed strong and consistent growth serving marquee clients across a range of industries from telecom and financial services, to utilities and the public sector. As digital experience becomes a critical differentiator in most enterprise transformations, the addition of Carter’s capabilities reaffirms our commitment to help clients navigate their digital priorities with a complete end-to-end offering.”
Ben Weiner, CEO, WONGDOODY, an Infosys company , added, “In Carter, we have found kindred spirits who align with the cultures of both WONGDOODY and Infosys. We are very excited to bring their capabilities to Infosys’ clients in the market where the opportunity to add layers of digital strategy, customer experience, and design is significant and compelling. We are excited to welcome Carter Digital to the Infosys family”
“Carrying the WONGDOODY flag into our region provides us the ability to turbo charge our delivery. This, along with the backing of Infosys, means we now have the instant depth and scalability to meet the growing needs and expectations of our current and future clients,” said Paul Beardsell, Founder & Managing Director, Carter Digital.
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James Noble, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Carter Digital added, “We’re excited to be joining WONGDOODY, an Infosys company. Being a like-minded, internationally recognised human experience and brand engagement agency creates enormous opportunities for us in the Australasian market. This enable us to further our industry-leading work, connecting us to new capabilities, and enhancing our partner's success."
This is an asset purchase and the transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
About Carter Digital
Putting people ahead of everything else, Carter delivers human-centric, data driven outcomes to transform the way customers interact with businesses, in a rapidly changing digital world. Delivering experiences to surprise and delight the people using them, they enable clients to exceed audience needs, grow market share and deepen engagements. Carter have achieved sustained success in a world where technology, expectations and adapts to meet customer behaviours.
Winner of numerous industry accolades and awards on behalf of their clients since 2010, is an acknowledgement of the consistent results Carter deliver.
About WONGDOODY, an Infosys company
WONGDOODY is an award-winning creative agency and the global experience-and-design platform for Infosys. The company is recognized for branding, retail, and consumer insights. With offices in Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Providence, and across the globe; WONGDOODY clients have included Amazon, Honda, and a wide range of Fortune 500 companies.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 46 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With nearly four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, financial expectations and plans for navigating the COVID-19 impact on our employees, clients and stakeholders are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding COVID-19 and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, risks related to an economic downturn or recession in India, the United States and other countries around the world, changes in political, business, and economic conditions, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully
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complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry and the outcome of pending litigation and government investigation. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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INFOSYS CODE ON FAIR DISCLOSURES AND INVESTOR RELATIONS
I. OBJECTIVE
This policy is adopted by Infosys Limited (together with its subsidiaries, hereinafter referred to as the “ Company ” or “ Infosys ”), pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (“ SEBI Regulations ”) and US securities laws, to the extent applicable. The objectives of this Code are:
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(ii) to ensure fair and prompt public disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (“ UPSI ”; also known as “material non-public information” under US securities laws) outside the Company; and
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(iii) to determine “legitimate purpose” for which UPSI may be shared by an ‘insider’ with persons outside the Company (example partners, collaborators, lenders, customers, suppliers, merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, insolvency professionals or other advisors or consultants).
II. BACKGROUND
- (i) General rules for prohibition of insider trading:
SEBI Regulations and the US securities laws prohibit the communication of UPSI to any person except in compliance with applicable law. Further, trading (directly or indirectly through other persons) in the securities of any company when in possession UPSI is also prohibited under law. Violations of the SEBI Regulations and the securities laws subject insiders to severe penalties including disgorgement proceedings, fines and imprisonment as per law.
- (ii) Fair and prompt public disclosure of UPSI:
Selective or exclusionary disclosure of certain non-public and price sensitive information is prohibited under the SEBI Regulations and the US securities laws governing insider trading. This Policy is to ensure that such information is disseminated in an accurate, fair and timely manner to our shareholders and the financial markets; and that such information is not selectively disclosed to any one group of stakeholders, to the disadvantage of other stakeholders. Therefore, this Policy requires that, whenever the Company (or a person acting on its behalf) intentionally discloses UPSI to certain specified persons (including broker-dealers, analysts and security holders), the Company must simultaneously disseminate the information to the public.
This Policy also governs communications (including but not limited to written, oral, social media commentary) by our employees, independent contractors and directors with members of the investment community including analysts, institutional and individual stockholders, and others who are not bound to us by a duty of confidentiality and / or do not have a “need to know” the information.
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Use of social media platforms to disclose material non-public information is considered selective disclosure and would violate provisions of this policy.
If the Company learns that it (or certain persons acting on its behalf) has unintentionally published price-sensitive information, the Company must publicly disseminate the information promptly and no later than 24 hours after discovering the unintentional disclosure or at the opening of trading on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”), BSE Limited (“BSE”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
(iii) Legitimate Purpose:
Under the SEBI Regulations, there has to be a ‘legitimate purpose’ for which UPSI can be shared in the ordinary course of business by an insider with persons outside the company (example partners, collaborators, lenders, customers, suppliers, merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, insolvency professionals or other advisors or consultants).
(iv) Other relevant Policies:
This Policy is in line with the Company’s Policy for Determining Materiality for Disclosures, which has been adopted pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“LODR Regulations”), the U.S. federal securities laws and the listing rules of the exchanges on which the Company’s shares trade. The said Policy defines material events/information, and the criteria to determine the same. When a material event or information triggers disclosure, the Company shall promptly make disclosures to the stock exchanges as per law. The said Policy is available here: - https://www.infosys.com/investors/corporate governance/policies.html
III. AUTHORITIES UNDER THE POLICY
The Company's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) in consultation with General Counsel, shall have the authority to make determinations of matters covered under this Policy with respect to the information disclosed about the Company.
IV. WHAT IS UNPUBLISHED PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (“ UPSI ”) means any information, relating to a Company or its securities, directly or indirectly, that is not generally available which upon becoming generally available, is likely to materially affect the price of the securities and shall, ordinarily including but not restricted to, information relating to the following:
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Information is “non-public” or “unpublished” until it has been widely disseminated to the public (through, for example, a filing with the NSE, BSE, NYSE or SEC a press conference or a release) or is accessible to the public on a non-discriminatory basis and the public has had a chance to absorb and evaluate it.
V. GENERAL GUIDELINES ON EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES
Company personnel should not disclose internal information about the Company with anyone outside the Company, except as required in the performance of regular duties for the Company. When in doubt, one should assume that the information is material and non-public. If employees have any questions as to whether information should be considered “material” or “non-public”, they should consult the Investor Relations Officer (“IRO”) or the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.
The only persons authorized to speak on behalf of the Company to securities analysts, brokerdealers, security holders and any other finance industry professionals are the Company's CEO, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), CFO, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, persons working in Investor Relations department (“IR Personnel”) and any other persons authorized from time to time (each an “Authorized Spokesperson”).
At various times, any one of the Authorized Spokespersons may designate others (the “Designated Officers”) to speak on behalf of the Company and / or respond to specific inquiries when necessary. While others may be designated from time to time to speak on behalf of the Company, it is essential that the Legal Department and the IR Personnel have knowledge of the information being disseminated by those individuals to facilitate the Company's compliance with other applicable legal and regulatory requirements in its external communications. Any person being designated as a “Designated Officer” should be authorized as far as practical in writing or confirmed in writing, soon thereafter a notification to IRO shall be sent. IRO shall maintain a list of Designated Officers along with expiration date of the authorization, if any.
Selective disclosure is always prohibited. If the disclosure is made to any security holder under any circumstances, then the Company must simultaneously disseminate the information to all its security holders.
VI. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF SELECTIVE OR INADVERTANT COMMUNICATION / DISCLOSURE
An Authorized Spokesperson should not disclose or discuss UPSI about the Company with anyone who is or might be a finance industry professional. However, in the event of an inadvertent disclosure, the Authorized Spokesperson should notify the CEO, CFO, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer and the Investor Relations Department about the disclosure. If it is determined that the information disclosed or discussed is material and nonpublic, the information must be disclosed through a press release or a current report on Form 6K or both promptly following at the same time as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 24 hours, after CEO, CFO, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer and the Investor Relations Department learns of the inadvertent disclosure.
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The public must be given adequate advance notice of any conference call and / or webcast and the means to access it.
VII. GUIDELINES SPECIFIC TO CERTAIN TYPES OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS / DISCLOSURES
(i) Day-to-Day Communications:
Inquiries from analysts, security holders and other finance industry professionals in any department other than the Investor Relations Department and the offices of any of the Authorized Spokespersons must be forwarded to the IRO. Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to handle these inquiries without prior authorization from the IRO, another Authorized Spokesperson, or the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.
Planned conversations must include at least one Authorized Spokesperson and should, if practicable, include a second person. It should be determined in advance whether it is intended that any material non-public information be disclosed. If so, the material non-public information should be disclosed prior to or simultaneously with the planned conversation by the issuance of a press release or the filing or furnishing of a report on a Form 6-K or both or at a conference call and/or webcast (for which the public must be given adequate advance notice).
(ii) Press Releases
The Company may issue press releases from time to time to disclose information that the management believes is important or of use to the public, whether or not the information is material. The Authorized Spokespersons or the Designated Officers will designate the appropriate officer to prepare press releases to be issued by the Company. All press releases will be reviewed and approved by the Authorized Spokespersons or the Designated Officers.
The Authorized Spokespersons or the Designated Officers will also designate the “Key Contact” for follow-up inquiries on the press releases. Alternatively, the Authorized Spokespersons or the Designated Officers may, at their discretion, determine that the Company’s press release represents its sole response to inquiries on the matter.
If a director, member of management or employee of the Company learns of information that causes him or her to believe that a disclosure may have been misleading or inaccurate when made or may no longer be true, such person should report that information to the Legal Department or the IRO.
The CFO, other Authorized Spokespersons or a Designated Officer will supervise the transmission of financial press releases through the appropriate communication channels. These duties may include:
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Transmission of press release to the stock exchanges.
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Transmission of financial press releases to the Company’s investment bankers / analysts.
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Coordinating the transmission of financial press releases on a national wire service in applicable jurisdictions.
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Following confirmation of the transmission of a financial press release on a national wire service, the representatives of the local media may be contacted to inform them of the press release and, if appropriate, transmit a copy to them.
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(iii) Contact with Financial Analysts and Investors
Direct contact with financial analysts and investors will be limited to the IRO, other Authorized Spokespersons, and Designated Officers.
Authorized Spokespersons and Designated Officers may, subject to the above, discuss the Company’s technology, product and markets, as well as corporate information such as headcount and facilities, provided that such persons shall limit their discussions to the specific areas of interest for which they have been designated. The IRO, other Authorized Spokespersons, and Designated Officers may discuss financial results of operations for completed quarters, following the public disclosure of the results, but shall not disclose any material information regarding non-public results, the Company’s internal projections or other matters.
The IRO or another member of the Investor Relations Department should be present in all such meetings, wherever practical along with the Authorized Spokesperson or Designated Officer. The CEO or COO or CFO in consultation with the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer may decide to disseminate the information to the general public through press releases or a report on Form 6-K so that members of the investing public will have equal opportunity to access the information.
The Company has adopted a “silent” period between the sixteenth day prior to the last day of any financial period for which results are required to be announced by the Company till the earnings release day. During this period, no representatives of the Company will meet with any analysts and investors to discuss information which is not in the public domain. During the silent period, the Company will continue to issue press releases and communicate with the media regarding its business, products or operations, including releases or communications on historical financial information.
(iv) Annual Reports, Quarterly Reports and Company Literature
The Company will provide an annual report of its financial condition and related business performance in a timely manner following the fiscal year-end. Interim reporting of the Company’s financial and business performance will be provided quarterly between annual reports.
Adequate advance public notice must be given of any quarterly earnings conference calls and / or webcasts. Notice shall include a statement with information on date, time and accessibility details which will be posted on the Company's website. Also, a copy of the statement must be provided to the stock exchanges/media prior to issuance.
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A quarterly earnings conference call and / or webcast must be open to analysts, media representatives and the general public. Any such conference call must be recorded and kept by the Company for at least one year. The Company will make certain that the date of the conference call and the oral forward-looking statement safe harbor is mentioned at the beginning of the call or webcast and included in the recording so that the date of the information discussed in the call or webcast is unmistakable to listeners of the archived material. This practice reinforces the historical nature of the information discussed in the call or webcast.
In addition, the Company will conspicuously include on its archive site the forward-looking statement safe harbor language for written communications as the archived webcast becomes a written communication.
Auxiliary materials, such as corporate brochures, etc., may be provided as determined appropriate by an Authorized Spokesperson or Designated Officer.
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Preparation of such materials will be coordinated by an Authorized Spokesperson or Designated Officer.
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All the aforementioned material must be approved by an Authorized Spokesperson, Legal Counsel or IRO.
(v) Presentations
Company personnel must receive approval by an Authorized Spokesperson or a Designated Officer prior to accepting any speaking or audio-visual engagement. The Authorized spokesperson /Designated Officer/ Legal Counsel must approve the content of such presentations prior to disclosure.
- (vi) Headquarters and/or Facilities Visits
The Company may conduct visits to its headquarters and / or tours of its facilities for analysts or investors and take care to avoid opportunities where the visitor might gain material, nonpublic information in the process. The IRO or his / her designee, whenever practical, should be present during all visits with analysts, investors and fund managers along with the other Authorized Spokespersons or the Designated Officers.
- (vii) Analyst Meetings, Investment Bankers and Broker Sponsored Conferences and Roadshows
This Policy will apply to communications between Authorized Spokespersons or Designated Officers and finance industry professionals at analyst meetings, investment banker and broker conferences and roadshows (other than roadshows undertaken in connection with certain public offerings of the Company's securities). Prior to the meeting, conference or roadshow, the Company will disclose either through a press release (accompanied by a report on Form 6-K), an open conference call or a webcast, or any combination of these methods, any material information that is not already public and which may be discussed or presented at the meeting, conference or the roadshow.
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The IRO shall endeavor to develop best practices to make transcripts or records of proceedings of meetings with analysts and other investor relations conferences on Company’s website to ensure official documentation of disclosures made.
(viii) Earnings Guidance to the Markets
The Company and its employees cannot give revenue / earnings guidance in any form (including “soft” or indirect guidance) in non-public settings. The Company will use the quarterly earnings call to provide general guidance on the financials for the future periods. The Company should use a press release or notification to the stock exchanges or the filing or furnishing of a report on a Form 6-K or other specific filings with the SEC to update the market on any material change in the earlier guidance provided by the Company. Any statements regarding earnings expectations will be limited to press releases, publicly available earnings or conference calls or webcasts.
Whenever the Company has issued any estimate or comment regarding distributable earnings, earnings or other financial measures (which will ordinarily be issued through a press release and the filing or furnishing of a Form 6-K), no employee other than the Authorized Spokespersons/Designated Officers will comment on those projections during the quarter.
Analyst reports and earnings models may only be reviewed to correct errors that can be corrected by referring to publicly available, historical, factual information or to correct any mathematical errors. No other analyst feedback or guidance on earnings models may be communicated to an analyst. A written record should be kept of any comments provided on an analyst's report. Such reports must be promptly forwarded to the IRO or his or her designee. Any review of an analyst report may only be done after obtaining the express approval of the IRO.
(ix) Distribution of analysts’ reports
No Company employee should distribute (including via a web link) copies of, or refer to, selected analysts' reports to anyone outside the Company without the express approval of the IRO
(x) Dealing with rumors
Rumors concerning the business and affairs of the Company may circulate from time to time. The Company’s general policy is not to comment upon such rumors. When it is learned that rumors about the Company are circulating, Authorized Spokespersons or Designated Officers should state only that it is Company policy to not comment on rumors. If the source of the rumor is found to be internal, the Legal Department should be consulted to determine the appropriate response.
VIII. DETERMINING LEGITIMATE PURPOSE:
i) Legitimate purpose:
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Legitimate means anything that is conforming to the laws or rule. Hence, a behavior, which is in conformance to the laws, is a legitimate act. Any act done with acceptable principles of reasoning or is sensible and valid and can said to be a legitimate act
The term “legitimate purpose” shall include sharing of unpublished price sensitive information in the ordinary course of business by an insider with partners, collaborators, lenders, customers, suppliers, merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, insolvency professionals or other advisors or consultants, provided that such sharing has not been carried out to evade or circumvent the prohibitions under SEBI Regulations ,and provided that such persons have entered in to a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the Company or are otherwise subject to a confidentiality obligation, so that the recipient maintains the confidentiality of (and not inappropriately use) the material non-public information / UPSI.
Any person in receipt of unpublished price sensitive information pursuant to a “legitimate purpose” shall be considered an “insider” for purposes of PIT Regulations and due notice shall be given to such persons to maintain confidentiality of such unpublished price sensitive information in compliance with SEBI Regulations.
ii) Digital Data Base:
The Compliance Officer under the supervision of Board of the Directors shall maintain, the nature of UPSI, names of the persons who have shared the information, and also the names of such persons with whom information is shared, along with their PAN (or any other identifier where PAN is not available) in a digital database. (Requirement of PAN or any other identifier is not applicable to statutory requisitions). A digital database shall be maintained with adequate internal controls and checks such as time stamping and audit trails to ensure non-tampering of the database and non-leakage of UPSI. This database shall be kept confidential and shall not be outsourced.
The Board of Directors shall ensure that the structured digital database is preserved for a period of not less than eight years after completion of the relevant transactions and in the event of receipt of any information from the Board regarding any investigation or enforcement proceedings, the relevant information in the structured digital database shall be preserved till the completion of such proceedings.
iii) Performance of Duties:
Performance of duties includes any task or performance that qualifies as a duty under a person’s course of employment.
iv) Discharge of legal obligations
Discharge of legal obligations includes situations where a person communicates any unpublished information of a company to an outsider as he is bound by the law. Any person
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in receipt of unpublished price sensitive information pursuant to a “legitimate purpose” shall be considered an “insider” for purposes of these regulations and due notice shall be given to such persons to maintain confidentiality of such unpublished price sensitive information in compliance with these regulations.
IX. VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY
Any violation of this policy by an employee, director or independent contractor of the Company or any of its subsidiaries shall be brought to the attention of the IRO, the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer and may constitute grounds for disciplinary action including and up to termination of services This policy shall be periodically reviewed and updated.
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