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Marico Limited Annual Report 2020

May 4, 2020

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May 4, 2020

The Secretary, Listing Department, BSE Limited, 1st Floor, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001 Scrip Code: 531642 The Manager, Listing Department, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, 'Exchange Plaza', C-1 Block G, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400 051 Scrip Symbol: MARICO

Sub.: Announcement of Financial Results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2020

Dear Sir / Madam,

This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today i.e. on May 4, 2020 has, inter-alia, approved the financial results in respect of Marico Limited and its consolidated entities (i.e. Marico Limited, its subsidiaries and associate companies) for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2020.

In view of the above, please find enclosed herewith a copy of the following:

    1. Financial results in respect of Marico Limited and its consolidated entities (i.e., Marico Limited, its subsidiaries and associate companies) for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2020.
    1. Statutory Auditor's Report on the Audited Financial Results of Marico Limited and its Consolidated entity (i.e. Marico Limited, its subsidiaries and associate companies) for the financial year ended March 31, 2020;
    1. A declaration with respect to Audit Report with unmodified opinion to the audited financial results.

Kindly take the above on record and oblige.

Thank you.

For Marico Limited HEMANGI YATEEN GHAG Digitally signed by HEMANGI YATEEN GHAG Date: 2020.05.04 14:49:32 +05'30'

Hemangi Ghag Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Encl.: As above

B S R & Co. LLP

Chartered Accountants

Apollo Mills Compound N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi Mumbai - 400 011 India

5th Floor, Lodha Excelus, Telephone +91 (22) 4345 5300 Fax +91 (22) 4345 5399

Independent Auditors' Report

To the Board of Directors of Marico Limited

Report on the audit of the Consolidated Annual Financial Results

Opinion

We have audited the accompanying consolidated annual financial results of Marico Limited (hereinafter referred to as the ''Holding Company") and its subsidiaries (Holding Company and its subsidiaries together referred to as "the Group"), and its joint ventures for the year ended 31 March 2020, attached herewith, being submitted by the Holding Company pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended ('Listing Regulations').

In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and based on the consideration of reports of other auditors on separate audited financial statements /financial results/ financial information of the subsidiaries and joint ventures, the aforesaid consolidated annual financial results:

S.No. Subsidiary /Joint Venture Relationship
1 Marico Bangladesh Limited Subsidiary
3 Marico Middle East FZE (MME) Wholly owned Subsidiary
2 Marico Bangladesh Industries Limited Wholly owned Subsidiary of MME
4 Marico Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Wholly owned Subsidiary of MME
5 Egyptian American Investment and Industrial Development CompanyS.A.E Wholly owned Subsidiary of MME
6 MEL Consumer Care SAE (MELCC) Wholly owned Subsidiary of MME
7 Marico Egypt Industries Company Wholly owned Subsidiary ofMELCC
8 Marico for Consumer Care Products SAE (formerly known as MELconsumer care & Partners- Wind) Wholly owned Subsidiary ofMELCC
9 Marico South Africa Consumer Care (Pty) Limited (MSACC) Wholly owned Subsidiary
10 Marico South Africa (Pty) Limited Wholly owned Subsidiary ofMSACC
11 Marico South East Asia Corporation (Formerly known as InternationalConsumer Products Corporation) Wholly owned Subsidiary
12 Marico Consumer Care Limited Wholly owned Subsidiary
13 Marico Lanka (Private) Limited (w.e.f. 3 March 2019) Wholly owned Subsidiary
14 Zed Lifestyle Private Limited Joint Venture
15 Revolutionary Fitness Private Limited Joint Venture
16 Hello Green Private Limited (w.e.f. 11 November 2019) Joint Venture

a. include the annual financial results of the following entities

B S R & Co (a partnership firm with Registration No. BA61223) converted into B S R & Co. LLP (a Limited Liability, Partnership with LLP Registration No. AAB-8181) with effect from October 14, 2013

Registered Office: 5th Floor, Lodha Excelus Apollo Mills Compound N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi Mumbai - 400 011.India

Opinion (Continued)

  • b. are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations in this regard; and
  • c. give a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the applicable Indian Accounting Standards, and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of consolidated net profit and other comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing ("SAs") specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"). Our responsibilities under those SAs are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Annual Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Group and its joint ventures in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements under the provisions of the Act, and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us along with the consideration of audit reports of the other auditors referred to in sub paragraph (a) of the "Other Matters" paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on the consolidated annual financial results.

Management's and Board of Directors' Responsibilities for the Consolidated Annual Financial Results

These consolidated annual financial results have been prepared on the basis of the consolidated annual financial statements.

The Holding Company's Management and the Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these consolidated annual financial results that give a true and fair view of the consolidated net profit/ loss and other comprehensive income and other financial information of the Group including its joint ventures in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act and other accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations. The respective Management and Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its joint ventures are responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of each 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 accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated annual 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 annual financial results by the Management and the Directors of the Holding Company, as aforesaid.

Management's and Board of Directors' Responsibilities for the Consolidated Annual Financial Results (Continued)

In preparing the consolidated annual financial results, the Management and the respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its joint ventures are responsible for assessing the ability of each company to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the respective Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

The respective Board of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its joint ventures is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process of each company.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Annual Financial Results

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated annual 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 annual financial results.

As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated annual financial results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
  • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under Section 143(3) (i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion through a separate report on the complete set of financial statements on whether the company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures in the consolidated financial results made by the Management and Board of Directors.
  • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Management and 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 appropriateness of this assumption. 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 annual financial results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group and its joint ventures to cease to continue as a going concern.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Annual Financial Results (Continued)

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated annual financial results, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated annual financial results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial results/financial information of the entities within the Group and its joint ventures to express an opinion on the consolidated annual financial results. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of financial information of such entities included in the consolidated financial results of which we are the independent auditors. For the other entities included in the consolidated annual financial results, which have been audited by other auditors, such other auditors remain responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audits carried out by them. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. Our responsibilities in this regard are further described in para (a) of the section titled "Other Matters" in this audit report.

We communicate with those charged with governance of the Holding Company and such other entities included in the consolidated annual financial results of which we are the independent auditors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

We also performed procedures in accordance with the circular No CIR/CFD/CMD1/44/2019 issued by the SEBI under Regulation 33(8) of the Listing Regulations, as amended, to the extent applicable.

Other Matters

(a) The consolidated annual financial results include the audited financial results of five subsidiaries, whose financial statements/ financial information reflect Group's share of total assets of Rs. 891.78 crore as at 31 March 2020, Group's share of total revenue of Rs. 1,712.94 crore and Group's share of total net profit after tax (and other comprehensive income) of Rs. 222.67 crore and Group's share of net cash inflows of Rs 29.48 crore for the year ended on that date, as considered in the consolidated annual financial results, which have been audited by their respective independent auditors. The independent auditors' reports on financial statements/financial information of these entities have been furnished to us by the management and our opinion on the consolidated annual financial results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these entities, is based solely on the report of such auditors and the procedures performed by us are as stated in paragraph above.

Other Matters*(Continued)*

(b) The consolidated annual financial results include the unaudited financial results of seven subsidiaries, whose financial statements / financial information reflect Group's share of total assets of Rs.58.91 crore as at 31 March 2020, Group's share of total revenue of Rs. 1.13 crore and Group's share of total net loss of Rs.5.37 crore, and Group's share of net cash outflows of Rs 1.52 crore for the year ended on that date, as considered in the consolidated annual financial results. The consolidated annual financial results also include the Group's share of net profit after tax of Rs. 0.20 crore for the year ended 31 March 2020, as considered in the consolidated annual financial results, in respect of three joint ventures. These unaudited financial statements/financial results/ financial information have been furnished to us by the Board of Directors and our opinion on the consolidated annual financial results, in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these subsidiaries and joint ventures is based solely on such annual financial statements/financial information. In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us by the Board of Directors, this financial statements/ financial information are not material to the Group.

Our opinion on the consolidated annual financial results is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the reports of the other auditors and the financial results/financial information certified by the Board of Directors.

The consolidated annual financial results include the results for the quarter ended 31 March 2020 being the balancing figure between the audited figures in respect of the full financial year and the published unaudited year to date figures up to the third quarter of the current financial year which were subject to limited review by us.

For B S R & Co. LLP Chartered Accountants Firm's Registration No: 101248W/W-100022

SADASHIV SHANKAR SHETTY Digitally signed by SADASHIV SHANKAR SHETTY Date: 2020.05.04 15:10:07 +05'30'

Sadashiv Shetty

Partner Mumbai Membership No: 048648 4 May 2020 UDIN: 20048648AAAAAL4994

MARICO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020.
Rs. in Crore
Quarter ended Year ended
Sr. Particulars March 31, 2020 December 31, March 31, 2019 March 31, March 31,
No. (Audited) 2019 (Audited) 2020 2019
(Refer note 13) (Un-audited) (Refer note 13) (Audited) (Audited)
1 Revenue from operations 1,496 1,824 1,609 7,315 7,334
2 Other income 32 29 28 124 103
3 Total Income (1 + 2) 1,528 1,853 1,637 7,439 7,437
4 Expenses
(a) Cost of materials consumed 796 848 1,042 3,428 3,995
(b) Purchase of stock-in-trade 47 47 41 177 145
(c) Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress andstock-in-trade (84) 33 (263) 140 (123)
(d) Employee benefits expense 108 116 117 478 466
(e) Finance cost 13 12 12 50 40
(f) Depreciation and amortisation expense 38 32 39 140 131
(g) Other expenses
Advertisement and sales promotionOthers 126221 185222 153225 727896 659866
Total expenses 1,265 1,495 1,366 6,036 6,179
5 Profit before exceptional items, share of net profit/ net (loss) ofinvestment accounted for using equity method and tax (3 - 4) 263 358 271 1,403 1,258
6 Share of profit / (loss) of joint ventures accounted for using theequity method (1) (0) (1) 0 (1)
7 Profit before exceptional items and and tax (5 + 6) 262 358 270 1,403 1,257
8 Exceptional items - (Income) / Expenses (Refer Note 10) 10 - - 29 -
9 Profit before tax (7 - 8) 252 358 270 1,374 1,257
10 Tax expense
Current tax 73 71 67 347 331
Deferred tax charge / (credit)Tax expense for the current year (20) 11 (12) (16) (18)
Tax Adjustments for earlier years (Refer Note 5) 53- 82- 55(188) 331- 314(188)
Total income tax expenses recongised during the year 53 82 (133) 331 126
11 Net profit for the period (9 - 10) 199 276 403 1,043 1,131
12 Other comprehensive income
A. (i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurements of post employment benefit obligations (1) 0 (2) (3) (2)
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss
Remeasurements of post employment benefit obligationsB. (i) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss 0 0 0 1 (0)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 6 42 (28) 45 (16)
Change in fair value of hedging instrument 0 (1) 1 (2) 0
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified
to profit or loss
Change in fair value of hedging instrumentTotal other comprehensive income 05 142 (0)(29) 142 (0)(18)
13 Total comprehensive income for the period (11 + 12) 204 318 374 1,085 1,113
14 Net profit attributable to: 194 399 1,021 1,114
- Owners- Non-controlling interests 5 2724 4 22 17
15 Other comprehensive income attributable to:
- Owners 6 41 (29) 42 (18)
- Non-controlling interests (1) 1 (0) 0 0
16 Total comprehensive income attributable to:
- Owners- Non-controlling interests 2004 3135 3704 1,06322 1,09617
17 Paid-up equity share capital (Face value of Re. 1/- per share) 129 129 129 129 129
18 Other equity 2,894 2,846
Earnings per share (of Re. 1 /- each) ( Not annualised)
19 (a) Basic (in Rs.) 1.51 2.11 3.10 7.91 8.64
(b) Diluted (in Rs.) 1.50 2.10 3.10 7.91 8.63
See accompanying notes to the financial results

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:54:59 +05'30'

As at 31stAs at 31stParticularsMarch, 2020March, 20192018RestatedRestatedASSETSNon-current assets654Property, plant and equipment57253458Capital work-in-progress4527146Right of use assets15315017Investment properties1730538Goodwill50348641Intangible assets556029Investment accounted for using the equity method2520Financial assets76(i) Investments343720(ii) Loans181911(iii) Other financial assets110159Deferred tax assets (net)2022045Non current tax assets (net)393326Other non-current assets35321,820Total non-current assets1,7091,448Current assets1,380Inventories1,4111,511Financial assets628(i) Investments391486539(ii) Trade receivables5173409348(iii) Cash and cash equivalents51(iv) Bank balances other than (iii) above186504(v) Loans553(vi) Other financial assets42340Other current assets3082508Assets classified as held for sale12-3,182Total current assets3,2002,7945,002Total assets4,9094,242EQUITY AND LIABILITIESEquity129Equity share capital129129Other equity2,900Reserves and surplus2,8962,428(6)(50)Other reserves13Non-controlling interests12123,036Total equity attributable to owners2,9872,535LIABILITIESNon-current liabilitiesFinancial liabilities10(i) Borrowings1420144(ii) Other financial liabilities15114621Employee benefit obligations20196Deferred tax liabilities (net)1329181Total non-current liabilities198215Current liabilitiesFinancial liabilities325289(i) Borrowings335(ii) Trade payables10Due to micro and small enterprises134968Due to others93181879(iii) Other financial liabilities6355217Other current liabilities19616158Provisions575754Employee benefit obligations685674Current tax liabilities (net)61521,785Total current liabilities1,7241,4921,966Total liabilities1,9221,7075,002Total equity and liabilities4,9094,242 Consol Balance Sheet
Rs. in Crore
As at 1st April,
150
4
(34)

SAUGATA GUPTA

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:56:15 +05'30'

Marico LimitedConsolidated statement of cash flow
for the year ended 31st March, 2020 Rs. in Crore
Year ended
Particulars 31st March, 2020 31st March, 2019
A CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before income tax 1,374 1,256
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 150 131
Share of net loss of joint ventures accounted for using the equity method (0) 1
Finance costs 50 40
Interest income from financial assets (72) (54)
(Gain)/ Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (NET) (0) (7)
Net fair value changes (including net gain on sale of investments) (29) (72)
Gain on fair value of financial asset and investment (4) 38
Employees stock option charge 10 9
Stock appreciation rights expense charge / (reversal) (1) 7
Provision for doubtful debts, advances, deposits and others (written back) / written off (3) 11
1,475 1,361
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) / Decrease in inventories 31 100
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables (22) (177)
(Increase) / Decrease in other financials assets 1 (3)
(Increase) / Decrease in other non-current assets (2) (0)
(Increase) / Decrease in other current assets (33) (60)
(Decrease) / Increase in loans (3) (1)
(Decrease) / Increase in provisions(Decrease) / Increase in employee benefit obligations 1 (0)
(Decrease) / Increase in other current liabilities (14) 4
(Decrease) / Increase in trade payables 2238 35121
(Decrease) / Increase in other financial liabilities 14 2
Changes in working capital 33 21
Cash generated from operations 1,508 1,382
Income taxes paid (net of refunds) (289) (320)
Net cash generated from operating activities (A) 1,218 1,062
B CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payment for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (194) (162)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 8 19
(Payment for) / Proceeds from purchase/sale of investments (NET) (189) 103
Investment in joint venture (3) (6)
(Purchase)/ Redemption of Inter-corporate deposits (NET) 45 20
Investment in bank deposits (having original maturity more than 3 months) (NET) 217 (357)
Interest received 73 49
Net cash generated from / (utilised in) investing activities (B) (44) (334)
C CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of share capital (net of share issue expenses) 0 -
Sale of investments by WEOMA trust (NET) 3 30
Other borrowings (repaid) / taken (NET) (15) 40
Decrease in minority interest (21) (18)
Interest paid (34) (23)
Repayment of Principal portion of lease liabilities (38) (29)
Interest paid on lease liabilities (16) (16)
Dividends paid to company's shareholders (including dividend distribution tax) (1,025)(1,146) (682)
Net cash utilised in financing activities (C)D Effect of exchange difference on translation of foreign currency cash and cash equivalents (D) 17 (697)(33)
E NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D) 45 (3)
F Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 48 51
G Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 93 48

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:58:05 +05'30'

Notes to the Marico Limited Consolidated financial results:

    1. The Consolidated audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2020 were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of Marico Limited ("the Company") at its meeting held on May 04, 2020 and are available on the Company's website http://www.marico.com and on the websites of BSE (www.bseindia.com) and NSE (www.nseindia.com). These results have been subjected to audit by the statutory auditors of the Company and have expressed an unmodified opinion thereon.
    1. This statement has been prepared in accordance with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other recognised accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable.
    1. The Consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2020 comprise results of Marico Limited, its subsidiaries and step down subsidiaries in India, Bangladesh, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. All the aforesaid entities and its joint ventures in India are collectively called 'Marico'.
    1. The Ministry of Home Affairs vide order No.40-3/2020 dated 24.03.2020 notified first ever nationwide lockdown in India to contain the outbreak of COVID 19. As a result, the operations were temporarily disrupted at manufacturing, warehouse and distribution locations of Marico India. Further, International businesses were also temporarily disrupted with many of the territories experiencing partial or complete lockdown in the last week of March 2020. During this period, the Group could register sales largely in the Edible Oils and Foods portfolio, which fall under essential goods category. Quarter ended Year ended
    1. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had written back tax provision pursuant to acceptance of its position in tax proceedings pertaining to earlier years.
4. The Ministry of Home Affairs vide order No.40-3/2020 dated 24.03.2020 notified first ever nationwide lockdown in India to contain the outbreak of COVID 19. As a result, the operations weretemporarily disrupted at manufacturing, warehouse and distribution locations of Marico India.Further, International businesses were also temporarily disrupted with many of the territoriesexperiencing partial or complete lockdown in the last week of March 2020. During this period, theGroup could register sales largely in the Edible Oils and Foods portfolio, which fall under essentialgoods category.
5. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had written back tax provision pursuant toacceptance of its position in tax proceedings pertaining to earlier years.
Following are the particulars of the Company (on a standalone basis) :
(Rs. in Crore)
6.
Particulars March 31, 2020(Audited)(Refer note 13) December31, 2019(Un-audited) March 31, 2019(Audited)(Refer note 13) March 31,2020(Audited) March 31,2019(Audited)
Revenue from operations 1,188 1,434 1,290 5,853 5,971
Profit before tax (after Exceptional items) 284 328 285 1,258 1,183

(Rs. in Crore)

Balance at the beginning of the period April 1, 2019 30,59,590
Granted during the period 18,51,460
Forfeited /Lapsed during the period 2,74,040
Exercised during the period 1,53,690
Outstanding at the end of the period March 31, 2020 44,83,320
SAUGATA Digitally signed bySAUGATA GUPTA
GUPTA Date: 2020.05.0414:25:57 +05'30'

  1. The %age holding by Company in Joint Venture are as under:
The %age holding by Company in Joint Venture are as under:
Sr. Name of the Company % holding as on % Holding % holding as on
No. April 1, 2019 acquiredduring the year March 31, 2020
1 Zed lifestyle Private Limited 42.88 2.12 45.00
2 Revolutionary Fitness PrivateLimited 22.46 6.98 29.44
No additional stake was acquired by the Company during the quarter ended Mar 31, 2020.
In accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS 108), the Company has organized thebusiness into two categories viz, India & International. Accordingly, the Company has reported itssegmental results excluding exceptional items for these categories.
(Rs. in crore)
Quarter ended Year ended
Particulars March 31, December 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
2020 2019 2019 2020 2019
(Audited) (Un-audited) (Audited) (Audited) (Audited)
Segment revenue (Sales and other operating income)
Sr.Name of the Company% holding as on% Holding% holding as onNo.April 1, 2019acquiredMarch 31, 2020during the year1Zed lifestyle Private Limited42.882.1245.002Revolutionary Fitness Private22.466.9829.44LimitedNo additional stake was acquired by the Company during the quarter ended Mar 31, 2020.9.In accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS 108), the Company has organized thebusiness into two categories viz, India & International. Accordingly, the Company has reported itssegmental results excluding exceptional items for these categories.(Rs. in crore)
March 31,December 31,March 31,March 31, March 31,
Particulars2020201920192020 2019
(Audited)(Un-audited)(Audited)(Audited) (Audited)
Segment revenue (Sales and other operating income)India1,1461,3801,2405,655 5,756
International3504443691,660 1,578
Total Segment Revenue1,4961,8241,6097,315 7,334
Less : Inter segment revenue---- -
Net Segment Revenue1,4961,8241,6097,315 7,334
Segment Results (Profit before tax and interest)
India2382982401,170 1,075
International578560336 292
Total Segment Results2953833001,506 1,367
Less : (i) Finance Cost13121250 40
(ii) Other Un-allocable Expenditure net of unallocable income19131753 69
(iii) Exceptional items (Refer Note 10)10--29 -
Profit Before Tax2533582711,374 1,258
Share of profit/ (loss) of Joint Venture(1)(0)(1)0 (1)
Profit Before Tax after share of profit/ (loss) of Joint Venture2523582701,374 1,257
Segment Assets
India2,4092,2712,3512,409 2,351
International1,2041,2311,0951,204 1,095
Unallocated1,3891,9821,4631,389Total Segment Assets5,0025,4844,9095,002 1,4634,909
Segment Liabilities
India9771,033985977 985
International471478411471 411
Unallocated518531526518 526
Total Segment Liabilities1,9662,0421,9221,966 1,922

ended Mar 31, 2020 would have Rs 209 Crores (Q4 FY19 Rs 214 Crores before tax adjustment of earlier years, resulting in a profit decline of 2%).

In addition to above, Exceptional items for the Year ended March 31, 2020 include expenses in relation to the amount paid towards voluntary retirement scheme offered to the employees on the close of operations at the Kanjikode factory of the company during quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Excluding the above items, Net Profit after Tax for the year ended would have been Rs 1,065 Crore (FY 19 Rs 943 Crores before tax adjustment of earlier years, resulting in profit growth of 13%).

  1. The company has adopted Ind AS 116 'Leases', with effect from 1st April 2019 using the full retrospective method. Accordingly, the Company has reinstated comparative information of previous periods. This has resulted in recognizing a right-of-use asset of Rs. 154 Crore and a corresponding lease liability of Rs. 187 Crore. The difference of Rs. 23 Crore (Net of deferred tax asset created of Rs. 10 Crore) has been adjusted to retained earnings as at 1st April, 2018.

In the Statement of Profit and Loss, operating lease expenses which were recognized as other expenses prior to adoption of IND AS 116 have been substituted with depreciation expense for right-of-use asset and finance cost for interest accrued on lease liability. The impact of adoption of this standard on Profits is as follows;

(Rs in Crore)
Quarter ended Year ended
Particular March 31,2020 Dec 31,2019 March 31,2019 March 31,2020 March 31,2019
(A)Reduction in Lease Rental (15) (12) (11) (50) (45)
(B)Increase in Depreciation 9 9 10 37 35
(C)Increase in Interest 4 4 4 16 16
(D)Net Impact on Profit before Tax 2 (1) (3) (3) (6)
    1. Previous periods figures have been regrouped / reclassified to make them comparable with those of current period.
    1. The figures for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 are arrived at as difference between audited figures in respect of full financial year and the unaudited published figures upto nine months ended December 31 of the relevant financial year. Also the figures upto the end of third quarter had only been reviewed and not subjected to audit.

Place: Mumbai Saugata Gupta

SAUGATA GUPTA

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:43:57 +05'30'

Date: May 04, 2020 Managing Director and CEO

CIN: L15140MH1988PLC049208 Email: [email protected]

About Marico:

Marico (BSE: 531642, NSE: "MARICO") is one of India's leading consumer goods companies operating in the global beauty and wellness space. During 2019-20, Marico recorded a turnover of INR 73.1 billion (USD 1.03 billion) through its products sold in India and chosen markets in Asia and Africa.

Marico touches the lives of 1 out of every 3 Indians, through its portfolio of brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Saffola FITTIFY Gourmet, Hair & Care, Parachute Advansed, Nihar Naturals, Mediker, True Roots, Kaya Youth O2, Coco Soul, Revive, Set Wet & Livon. The International business contributes to about 23% of the Group's revenue, with brands like Parachute, Parachute Advansed, HairCode, Fiancée, Caivil, Hercules, Black Chic, Code 10, Ingwe, X-Men, Sedure, Thuan Phat and Isoplus.

As part of Marico's Green Initiative, your Company wants to make its contribution to save the environment by sending its shareholders the Annual Report and other communication using the electronic medium. Therefore, we request you to update your email address with your respective Depository Participant (DP) where you hold your DEMAT accounts. Alternatively, you can mail us at [email protected] with your email address, Name, DP ID and Client ID.

Marico Limited Reg Office: 7th floor, Grande Palladium, 175, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098 Tel: (91-22) 66480 0480 Fax: (91-22) 2650 0159 Website: www.marico.com E-mail: [email protected] CIN: L15140MH1988PLC049208 Websites: www.marico.com, www.maricoinnovationfoundation.org, www.setwet.com, www.parachuteadvansed.com, www.livonhairgain.com, www.livonilovemyhair.com, www.fitfoodie.in, www.artofoiling.com, www.truerootslab.com/, www.saffolalife.com, www.saffolafittify.com/, www.pblskin.com/, www.hairsutras.com/

SAUGATA GUPTA

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 14:28:45 +05'30'

B S R & Co. LLP

Chartered Accountants

Apollo Mills Compound N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi Mumbai - 400 011 India

5th Floor, Lodha Excelus, Telephone +91 (22) 4345 5300 Fax +91 (22) 4345 5399

Independent Auditors' Report

To the Board of Directors of Marico Limited

Report on the audit of the Standalone Annual Financial Results

Opinion

We have audited the accompanying standalone annual financial results of Marico Limited (hereinafter referred to as the ''Company") for the year ended 31 March 2020, attached herewith, being submitted by the Company pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended ('Listing Regulations').

In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone annual financial results:

  • a. are presented in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations in this regard; and
  • b. give a true and fair view in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in the applicable Indian Accounting Standards, and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the net profit and other comprehensive income and other financial information for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing ("SAs") specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"). Our responsibilities under those SAs are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Annual Financial Results section of our report. We are independent of the Company, in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements 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 Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on the Standalone annual financial results.

B S R & Co (a partnership firm with Registration No. BA61223) converted into B S R & Co. LLP (a Limited Liability, Partnership with LLP Registration No. AAB-8181) with effect from October 14, 2013

Registered Office: 5th Floor, Lodha Excelus Apollo Mills Compound N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi Mumbai - 400 011.India

Management's and Board of Directors' Responsibilities for the Standalone Annual Financial Results

These standalone annual financial results have been prepared on the basis of the standalone annual financial statements.

The Company's Management and the Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these standalone annual 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 Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act 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 of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone annual financial results that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the standalone annual financial results, the Management and the Board of Directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Annual Financial Results

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone annual financial results as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone annual financial results.

As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone annual financial results, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
  • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under Section 143(3) (i) of the Act, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion through a separate report on the complete set of financial statements on whether the company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Annual Financial Results (Continued)

  • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures in the standalone financial results made by the Management and Board of Directors.
  • Conclude on the appropriateness of the Management and 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 appropriateness of this assumption. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the standalone annual financial results or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
  • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone annual financial results, including the disclosures, and whether the standalone annual financial results represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

Other Matter

The standalone annual financial results include the results for the quarter ended 31 March 2020 being the balancing figure between the audited figures in respect of the full financial year and the published unaudited year to date figures up to the third quarter of the current financial year which were subject to limited review by us.

For B S R & Co. LLP Chartered Accountants Firm's Registration No: 101248W/W-100022

SADASHIV SHANKAR SHETTY Digitally signed by SADASHIV SHANKAR SHETTY Date: 2020.05.04 15:03:35 +05'30'

Sadashiv Shetty Partner Mumbai Membership No: 048648 4 May 2020 UDIN: 20048648AAAAAK3016

MARICO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2020.
Rs. in Crore
Quarter ended Year ended
Sr.No. Particulars March 31, 2020(Audited)(Refer note 11) December 31,2019(Un-audited) March 31, 2019(Audited)(Refer note 11) March 31,2020(Audited) March 31,2019(Audited)
1 Revenue from operations 1,188 1,434 1,290 5,853 5,971
2 Other income 105 76 97 308 301
3 Total Income (1 + 2) 1,293 1,510 1,387 6,161 6,272
4 Expenses
(a) Cost of materials consumed 686 700 923 2,930 3,463
(b) Purchase of stock-in-trade 38 35 31 138 109
(c) Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-in-trade (81) 44 (250) 138 (101)
(d) Employee benefits expense 68 73 75 308 307
(e) Finance cost 9 7 8 33 24
(f) Depreciation and amortisation expense 30 27 31 113 104
(g) Other expenses
Advertisement and sales promotion 80 120 105 502 482
Others 179 176 179 722 701
Total expenses 1,009 1,182 1,102 4,884 5,089
5 Profit before exceptional items and tax (3 - 4) 284 328 285 1,277 1,183
6 Exceptional items - (Income) / Expenses (Refer Note 8) - - - 19 -
7 Profit before tax (5 - 6) 284 328 285 1,258 1,183
8 Tax expense
Current tax 56 50 50 259 260
Deferred tax charge / (credit) 1 9 (6) (7) (18)
Tax expense for the current year 57 59 44 252 242
Tax Adjustments for earlier years (Refer Note 5) - - (188) - (188)
Total income tax expenses recongised during the period 57 59 (144) 252 54
9 Net profit for the period (7 - 8) 227 269 429 1,006 1,129
10 Other comprehensive income
A. (i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurements of post employment benefit obligations(ii) Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassifiedto profit or loss 1 0 (1) (1) (1)
Remeasurements of post employment benefit obligations (1) 0 (0) 0 0
B. (i) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
Change in fair value of hedging instrument 0 (1) 1 (2) 0
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will be reclassifiedto profit or loss
Change in fair value of hedging instrument 0 1 (0) 1 (0)
Total other comprehensive income for the period 0 0 (0) (2) (1)
11 Total comprehensive income for the period (9 + 10) 227 269 429 1,004 1,128
12 Paid-up equity share capital (Face value of Re. 1/- per share) 129 129 129 129 129
13 Other equity 3,376 3,360
14 Earnings per share (of Re 1 /- each) ( Not annualised)
(a) Basic (in Rs.) 1.75 2.09 3.33 7.79 8.76
(b) Diluted (in Rs.) 1.75 2.09 3.33 7.79 8.76
See accompanying notes to the financial results

SAUGATA GUPTA

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:46:26 +05'30'

Standalone Balance Sheet
Rs. in Crore
Particulars As at 31st As at 31st As at 1st April,
March, 2020 March, 2019 2018
Restated Restated
ASSETS
Non-current assets 561
Property, plant and equipmentCapital work-in-progress 55 50342 46625
Right of use assets 108 107 102
Investment properties 11 11 23
Intangible assets 21 22 20
Investment in subsidiaries and joint venture 1,030 1,026 1,020
Financial assets
(i) Investments 76 34 37
(ii) Loans 16 15 16
(iii) Other financial assets 28 30 22
Deferred tax assets (net) 148 188 -
Non current tax assets (net) 41 36 30
Other non-current assets 20 30 27
Total non-current assets 2,115 2,044 1,788
Current assets
Inventories 1,165 1,234 1,313
Financial assets
(i) Investments 617 380 450
(ii) Trade receivables 465 430 288
(iii) Cash and cash equivalents 27 10 7
(iv) Bank balances other than (iii) above 53 329 54
(v) Loans 3 3 3
(vi) Other financial assets 27 54 35
Current tax asset (net) 1 - -
Other current assets 287 262 185
Assets classified as held for sale 5 12 -
Total current assetsTotal assets 2,6504,765 2,7144,758 2,3354,123
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity share capital 129 129 129
Other equity
Reserves and surplus 3,376 3,360 2,896
Other reserves (1) 0 0
Total equity attributable to owners 3,504 3,489 3,025
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities
(ii) Other financial liabilities 109 107 103
Employee benefit obligations 8 9 10
Deferred tax liabilities (net) - - 10
Total non-current liabilities 117 116 123
Current liabilities
Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings 110 131 122
(ii) Trade payables
Due to micro and small enterprises 10 13 4
Due to others 699 702 583
(iii) Other financial liabilities 42 37 32
Other current liabilities 179 146 121
Provisions 58 57 57
Employee benefit obligations 32 51 39
Current tax liabilities (net) 14 16 17
Total current liabilities 1,144 1,153 975
Total liabilities 1,261 1,269 1,098
Total equity and liabilities 4,765 4,758 4,123

Marico Limited
Statement of Cash Flow
Rs. in CroreFor the year ended 31st March, 2020
Year ended
Particulars 31st March, 2020 31st March, 2019
A CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before income tax 1,258 1,183
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 113 104
Finance costs 33 24
Interest income from financial assets (48) (36)
(Gain)/ Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (NET) 0 (3)
Net fair value changes (including net gain on sale of investments) (33) (32)
Dividend income from subsidiaries (193) (206)
Employees stock option charge 9 8
Stock appreciation rights expense charge / (reversal) (1) 5
Provision for doubtful debts, advances, deposits and others (written back)/written off (3) 11
1,135 1,058
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) / Decrease in inventories 69 79
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables (36) (143)
(Increase) / Decrease in other financials assets 28 (26)
(Increase) / Decrease in other non-current assets (2) (1)
(Increase) / Decrease in other current assets (25) (80)
(Decrease) / Increase in loans (1) (0)
(Decrease) / Increase in provisions 1 (0)
(Decrease) / Increase in employee benefit obligations (19) 5
(Decrease) / Increase in other current liabilities 33 25
(Decrease) / Increase in trade payables (3) 128
(Decrease) / Increase in other financial liabilities 8 (1)
Changes in working capital 53 (14)
Cash generated from operations 1,188 1,044
Income taxes paid (net of refunds) (219) (259)
Net cash generated from operating activities (A)B CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 969 785
Payment for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (141) (150)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3 13
(Payment for) / Proceeds from purchase/sale of investments (NET) (190) 79
Investment in joint venture (3) (6)
Investment in Subsidiaries (1) -
(Purchase)/ Redemption of Inter-corporate deposits (NET) 45 18
Investment in bank deposits (having original maturity more than 3 months) (NET) 173 (269)
Dividend income from subsidiaries 193 206
Interest received 49 31
Net cash generated from / (utilised in) investing activities (B) 128 (79)
C CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of share capital (net of share issue expenses) 0 -
Sale of investments by WEOMA trust (NET) 3 30
Other borrowings (repaid) / taken (NET) (23) 9
Interest paid (21) (12)
Repayment of Principal portion of lease liabilities (26) (17)
Interest paid on lease liabilities (12) (12)
Dividends paid to company's shareholders (including dividend distribution tax) (1,001) (702)
Net cash used in financing activities (C) (1,080) (704)
D NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C) 17 2
E Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 10 8
F Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 27 10

Digitally signed by SAUGATA GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:50:27 +05'30'

Notes to the Marico Limited Standalone financial results:

    1. The Standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2020 were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of Marico Limited ("the Company") at its meeting held on May 04, 2020 and are available on the Company's website - http://www.marico.com and on the websites of BSE (www.bseindia.com) and NSE (www.nseindia.com). These results have been subjected to audit by the statutory auditors of the Company and have expressed an unmodified opinion thereon.
    1. This statement has been prepared in accordance with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other recognized accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable.
    1. The Ministry of Home Affairs vide order No.40-3/2020 dated 24.03.2020 notified first ever nation-wide lockdown in India to contain the outbreak of COVID 19. As a result, the operations were temporarily disrupted at manufacturing, warehouse and distribution locations of Marico. During this period, the Company could register sales largely in the Edible Oils and Foods portfolio, which fall under essential goods category.
    1. Following are the particulars of Employee Stock Option plan issued under various schemes of Marico Employee Stock Option Plan, 2016
Balance at the beginning of the period April 1, 2019 30,59,590
ranted during the period 18,51,460
Forfeited / Lapsed during the period 2,74,040
Exercised during the period 1,53,690
Outstanding at the end of the period March 31, 2020 44,83,320
    1. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had written back tax provision pursuant to acceptance of its position in tax proceedings pertaining to earlier years.
    1. The %age holding by Company in Joint Venture are as under:
Sr. Name of the Company % Holding % Holding % Holding as
No. as on April 1, acquired on March 31,
2019 during the year 2020
1 Zed lifestyle Private 42.88 2.12 45.00
Limited
2 Revolutionary Fitness 22.46 6.98 29.44
Private

No additional stake was acquired by the Company during the quarter ended Mar 31, 2020.

    1. In accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS 108), the Company has disclosed segment results in consolidated financial results.
    1. Exceptional items during the year ended March 31, 2020 represent expenses in relation to the amount paid towards voluntary retirement scheme offered to the employees on the close of operations at the Kanjikode factory of the company. Excluding the same Profit after Tax would have been Rs 1,018 Crore (FY19 Rs 941 Crore before tax adjustment of earlier years, resulting in profit growth of 8%)
    1. The Company has adopted Ind AS 116 'Leases', with effect from 1st April 2019 using the full retrospective method. Accordingly, the Company has reinstated comparative information of previous periods. This has resulted in recognizing a right-of-use asset of Rs. 102 crore and a corresponding lease liability of Rs. 126 crore. The difference of 16 Crore (Net of deferred tax asset created of 8 Crore) has been adjusted to retained earnings as at 1st April, 2018.

In the Statement of Profit and Loss, operating lease expenses which were recognized as other expenses prior to adoption of IND AS 116 have been substituted with depreciation expense for right-of-use asset and finance cost for interest accrued on lease liability. The impact of adoption of this standard on Profits is as follows

(Rs in Crore)
Quarter ended Year ended
Particular March 31,2020 Dec 31,2019 March 31,2019 March 31,2020 March 31,2019
(A)Reduction in Lease Rental (10) (9) (8) (35) (31)
(B)Increase in Depreciation 7 7 6 26 23
(C)Increase in Interest 3 3 3 12 12
(D)Net Impact on Profit before Tax (1) (1) (1) (3) (4)
    1. Previous periods figures have been regrouped / reclassified to make them comparable with those of current period.
    1. The figures for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 are arrived at as difference between audited figures in respect of full financial year and the unaudited published figures upto nine months ended December 31 of the relevant financial year. Also the figures upto the end of third quarter had only been reviewed and not subjected to audit.
SAUGATA Digitally signed by SAUGATAGUPTA
GUPTA Date: 2020.05.04 13:53:12+05'30'

Place: Mumbai Saugata Gupta

SADASHIV SHANKAR SHETTY Digitally signed by SADASHIV SHANKAR SHETTY Date: 2020.05.04 15:00:33 +05'30'

Date: May 04, 2020 Managing Director and CEO

May 4, 2020

The Secretary, The Manager,
BSE Limited, Listing Department,
st Floor, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers,1 National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Dalal Street, 'Exchange Plaza', C-1Block G
Mumbai – 400 001 Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra(East),
Scrip Code: 531642 Mumbai 400 051
Scrip Symbol: MARICO

Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub.: Declaration with respect to Audit report with unmodified opinion to the Audited Standalone Financial Results and Audited Consolidated Financial Results for the financial year ended March 31, 2020.

We hereby declare that Audited Standalone Financial Results and the Audited Consolidated Financial Results for the financial year ended March 31, 2020 which have been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at the meeting held today, i.e. May 4, 2020, , the Statutory Auditors have not expressed any modified opinion(s) in their Audit Report.

The above declaration is made in pursuant to Regulation 33(3)(d) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time.

Yours faithfully,

For Marico Limited

HEMANGI YATEEN GHAG Digitally signed by HEMANGI YATEEN GHAG Date: 2020.05.04 14:47:23 +05'30'

Hemangi Ghag Company Secretary & Compliance Officer