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Bharti Infratel Limited
Annual Report 2013-14
Scaling the highest mountains.
Navigating the deepest valleys.
Just to get to you.
What’s inside
24- 66
24 Business Responsibility Report
32 Directors’ Report
42 Management Discussion & Analysis
49 Report on Corporate Governance
STATUTORY REPORTS
01- 23
01 Corporate Information
02 Building and Sharing
Vital Infrastructure
06 Performance Highlights
08 Message from Chairman
10 Message from MD & CEO
12 Board of Directors
14 Corporate Social Responsibility
COMPANY OVERVIEW
151 Glossary
156 Circle Offces
67- 150
67 Consolidated Financial
Statements with Auditors’
Report
111 Standalone Financial
Statements with Auditors’
Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Forward Looking Statement
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uncertainties, any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere may or may not occur and has to be understood and read along
with this supplemental disclosure.
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Corporate Information
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Akhil Gupta
Chairman
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut
Mr. D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan
Ms. Leena Srivastava
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong
Mr. N Kumar
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal
Mr. Sanjay Nayar
Mr. Vinod Dhall
COMPANY SECRETARY AND
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Mr. Anupam Garg
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants
INTERNAL AUDITORS
M/s Protiviti Consulting Private Limited
REGISTERED OFFICE
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi 110 070
HEAD OFFICE
901, Park Centra, Sector 30, NH-8, Gurgaon,
Haryana - 122 001
CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (CIN)
L64201DL2006PLC156038
WEBSITE
www.bharti-infratel.com
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Building.
Sharing.
Enabling.
Building towers. Sharing infrastructure.
Enabling communications.
India’s telecom industry is growing from strength to
strength, thanks to an aspirational population, which is
eager to receive and share its ideas with the world around.
The country is the world’s second largest
telecommunications market, with the potential for signifcant
employment generation and revenue for the government.
At Bharti Infratel, we are at the heart of the telecom
revolution, building and sharing vital telecom tower
infrastructure and enabling global communications.
Operating in an encouraging market scenario, we expect to
leverage our scalable assets and grow our revenue to build
the business sustainably.
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83,368
Total Towers
2.01
Closing Sharing
Factor
42%
Stake in Indus
Towers
2,000
Solar Powered Towers
across India
19,000
Diesel Free Sites
Note : As on March 31, 2014 on a consolidated basis
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Our vision
To be the best and most innovative passive
communications infrastructure provider globally
known for
Highest uptime
Speed and quality of deployment
Cost and energy effciencies
Environment friendliness
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On a consolidated basis, we are one of the largest
pan-India tower infrastructure providers, based
on the number of towers owned and operated by
Bharti Infratel and Indus that are represented by
Bharti Infratel’s 42% equity interest in Indus.
CORE VALUES
Service Orientation
Mindset to act with a positive
attitude with an intent to
exceed stakeholder / customer
expectations at all times
Energy: Positive, Passionate, Involved
Committed to exceed business expectations by demonstrating
ownership, passion, speed and quality
Respect & Fairness to All
Stakeholders
Treat all our stakeholders with
respect and be fair in all our
transactions
Continuous Improvement
To set new benchmarks in all
our business processes and
parametres and improve them at
regular intervals
Pioneering
To do path breaking initiatives
leading to major sustainable
benefts for the organisation and
give it a competitive edge at all
times
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Performance Highlights
1. Revenue, EBITDA, EBIT, Cash proft from operations, Operating free cash fow and Adjusted Fund from Operations (AFFO) are excluding other income.
2. EBITDA, EBIT and Net proft margin have been computed on revenue excluding other income.
3. Incremental Return on Capital employed as at the end of relevant periods is not ascertainable as the capital employed for the year end was lower than
capital employed as at the end of the corresponding previous period.
4. Operating free cash fow for the full year ended March 31, 2013 have been adjusted for change in estimate of site restoration obligation.
5. Reporting for these key parameters started from year ended March 31, 2013.
6. Previous periods’ fgures have been regrouped/rearranged wherever necessary to confrm to current period’s classifcations.
7. Revenue for the full year ended March 31, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 includes uneliminated IRU income, the accrual of which discontinued post Indus
Merger.
Particulars Units
Full Year Ended
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Consolidated Operating Highlights
Total Towers Nos 73,921 78,442 79,064 82,083 83,368
Total Co-locations Nos 124,819 142,086 149,908 156,608 167,202
Average Sharing factor Times 1.57 1.75 1.85 1.90 1.96
Closing Sharing factor Times 1.69 1.81 1.90 1.91 2.01
Sharing Revenue per Tower per month ` 53,452 60,724 64,931 66,034 66,273
Sharing Revenue per Sharing Operator per month ` 33,968 34,665 35,025 34,717 33,862
Consolidated Financials
Revenue
1&7
` Mn 70,074 84,988 94,521 102,720 108,267
EBITDA
1
` Mn 23,905 31,077 35,269 38,102 44,118
EBIT
1
` Mn 6,331 10,906 13,830 15,852 22,742
Cash proft from operations
1
` Mn 18,193 24,417 29,069 32,036 37,742
Proft before Tax ` Mn 3,691 7,769 11,282 15,307 23,232
Proft after Tax ` Mn 2,373 5,394 7,491 10,025 15,179
Capex ` Mn 32,587 24,098 14,103 21,470 15,268
-of Which Maintenance & General Corporate Capex
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` Mn - - - 3,916 4,071
Operating Free Cash Flow
1&4
` Mn (10,853) 4,643 19,039 17,833 26,471
Adjusted Fund From Operations(AFFO)
1&5
` Mn - - - 32,064 37,668
Total Capital Employed ` Mn 166,570 166,806 157,652 144,735 137,363
Net Debt / (Net Cash) ` Mn 30,226 26,823 12,411 (27,190) (43,020)
Shareholder’s Equity ` Mn 136,344 139,983 145,241 171,925 180,382
Key Ratios
EBITDA Margin
2
% 34.1 36.6 37.3 37.1 40.7
EBIT Margin
2
% 9.0 12.8 14.6 15.4 21.0
Net Proft Margin
2
% 3.4 6.3 7.9 9.8 14.0
Net Debt / (Net Cash) to EBITDA (LTM) Times 1.26 0.86 0.35 (0.71) (0.98)
Interest Coverage ratio (LTM) Times 6.75 7.19 8.66 9.66 11.04
Return on Capital Employed (LTM) % 4.0 6.5 8.5 10.5 16.1
Incremental Return on Capital Employed (LTM) % 9.5 47.8 ?
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3
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Return on Shareholder’s Equity (LTM) % 2.0 3.9 5.3 6.3 8.6
Incremental Return on Shareholder’s Equity (LTM) % 0.8 16.7 47.1 15.9 29.3
Valuation Indicators
Market Capitalisation ` Bn N.A N.A N.A 338 384
Enterprise Value ` Bn N.A N.A N.A 311 341
EV / EBITDA (LTM ) Times N.A N.A N.A 8.16 7.74
EPS (Diluted) ` 1.42 3.09 4.29 5.61 8.02
PE Ratio Times N.A N.A N.A 31.89 25.37
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1. Revenue and EBITDA are excluding other income.
2. Revenue for the full year ended March 31, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 includes uneliminated IRU income, the accrual of which discontinued post Indus
Merger.
Total Towers
(Nos.)
83,368
FY13-14
82,083
FY12-13
79,064
FY11-12
78,442
FY10-11
73,921
FY09-10
Revenue
1&2
(` Mn)
108,267
FY13-14
102,720
FY12-13
94,521
FY11-12
84,988
FY10-11
70,074
FY09-10
EBITDA
1
(` Mn)
44,118
FY13-14
38,102
FY12-13
35,269
FY11-12
31,077
FY10-11
23,905
FY09-10
Proft after Tax
(` Mn)
15,179
FY13-14
10,025
FY12-13
7,491
FY11-12
5,394
FY10-11
2,373
FY09-10
Closing Sharing Factor
(Times)
2.01
FY13-14
1.91
FY12-13
1.90
FY11-12
1.81
FY10-11
1.69
FY09-10
Total Co-locations
(Nos.)
167,202
FY13-14
156,608
FY12-13
149,908
FY11-12
142,086
FY10-11
124,819
FY09-10
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Message from Chairman
Dear Shareholders,
The year 2013-14 was one of hope, optimism
and positive developments. Telecom industry
in India which was witnessing a slowdown in
the last few years due to regulatory
uncertainties and lacklustre fnancial
performance fnally saw some signifcant
constructive events in FY 2013-14.
The regulatory environment improved signifcantly -
especially with the spectrum auctions conducted in
February 2014. The operators collectively bid over ` 61,000
Crores (10 Bn USD) to acquire spectrum in 900 and 1800
MHz bands, primarily for future rollouts of data networks
in 3G and 4G (LTE) technologies. Overall, investments by
operators in various spectrum bands since 2010 now stand
at ` 180,427 Crores (29 Bn USD). Since spectrum in these
auctions has been allotted for 20 years, these investments
have provided the operators much needed certainty on
spectrum, business continuity and long-term viability. With
this certainty, along with the fact that very large investments
in spectrum have already been made, it is expected that the
operators would have no hesitation in making incremental
investments in aggressive rollout of networks – particularly
data networks, since data traffc is, in any case, doubling
every year. Such rollouts are imperative to protect large
investments already made by operators.
Such a scenario indeed augurs well for tower infrastructure
providers and we expect the sharing of our infrastructure
to pick up further in the coming years. We are particularly
excited about the prospect of such data network rollouts on
3G and 4G (LTE) technologies accelerating in coming years.
The ecosystem is set to reach a higher level of maturity
with more and more compatible smartphones and feature
phones being available at lower price points, thereby further
increasing data consumption.
As we look back, we are very pleased to note that we have
evolved to be a leading non-discriminatory passive tower
infrastructure provider, with the highest quality of service.
The testimony to this fact is that all operators of the country
are our customers. Our priority continues to revolve around
securing sustainable, long-term growth. With each passing
year, we continue to focus on improving our operational
performance – evidenced by revenue of ` 10,827 Crores
and EBITDA of ` 4,412 Crores for the year (growth of 5%
and 16%, respectively, over the last year). The Proft after
Tax exceeded the ` 1,500 Crores mark for the year with an
increase of 51% over the preceding year. The Return on
Capital Employed (ROCE) improved to 16.1% in the quarter
ended March 31, 2014 vis-a-vis 10.5% in the corresponding
People and Partners have been at the heart
of our success as a business enterprise. Your
Company has diligently built a cohesive and
employee-friendly work culture that emphasises
customer centricity, teamwork and continuous
improvement.
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quarter last year. The Company also remains focused on
augmenting shareholder returns. To this effect, it revised its
dividend policy upwards this year to practically pay out all
of its profts as dividends and dividend tax.
People and Partners have been at the heart of our success
as a business enterprise. Your Company has diligently
built a cohesive and employee-friendly work culture that
emphasises customer centricity, teamwork and continuous
improvement. Our strong partner relationships have helped
us achieve operational effciencies and state-of-the-art
processes.
While the telecom industry, as per a recent report, accounts
for only 1.54% of total diesel consumption in India, we as
a responsible company, have always voluntarily stayed
focused on running our business in an environmentally
sustainable manner. We are pleased to state that today your
Company, along with its affliate Indus Towers, in which it
owns 42% equity, has 2,000 solar installations across their
networks. We have also been able to signifcantly reduce the
diesel usage through various other green capex measures
like Free Cooling Units (FCUs) and enhanced battery banks.
As at the end of the year, on a consolidated basis, we had
over 19,000 sites with zero diesel consumption.
The CSR initiatives, in association with Bharti Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of Bharti Group, continued throughout
the year. We are committed to help promote the cause of
education among underprivileged rural children.
I would also like to highlight a few management changes.
In recognition of the sound performance, the Board and
shareholders have approved the appointment of D S Rawat
as MD and CEO and his induction into the Board with effect
from April 1, 2014. I will continue to discharge my duties as
Executive Chairman of the Board.
Overall, the year gone by can best be described as
constructive and satisfactory. We were able to demonstrate
our operational excellence, fnancial strength, the
sustainability and resilience of our business model, as well
as our focus on augmenting returns. For the coming year,
we are well positioned to continue to garner a major share of
incremental tower and sharing demand and be a benefciary
of faster and wider rollouts on the data networks.
On behalf of all members of the Board, I would like to express
my sincere gratitude to all our customers, shareholders,
partners, bankers and employees for their unwavering
support during the year.
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
Overall, the year gone by can best be described
as constructive and satisfactory. We were able to
demonstrate our operational excellence, fnancial
strength, the sustainability and resilience of
our business model, as well as our focus on
augmenting returns.
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Message from Managing Director & CEO
Dear Shareholders,
Indian telecom industry is at the cusp of a
positive transformation. The uncertainty of
the regulatory and policy environment is
gradually making way for enhanced clarity
and positivity.
The Government’s nod for 100% foreign direct investment
(FDI) in the telecom sector is seen as the frst step in
this direction. The recent buy-out of minority partners by
Vodafone to have 100% ownership of Indian operations
refects the strong growth potential of telecom in India.
The release of Unifed License guidelines by DoT is another
positive development, as it brings convergence between
various services, networks, platforms and technologies.
Moreover, recently announced M&A rules, along with the
expected guidelines on spectrum trading and sharing, is
likely to facilitate consolidation in the debt-ridden sector
for a better competitive environment. Today, the telecom
industry in India is ripe for consolidation and Airtel acquiring
Loop is just the beginning. In the long run, we believe that
consolidation is good for the industry.
Pricing power is returning to operators, leading to better
health and viability of the sector. The quest for quality,
proftability and viability on the operator side is a welcome
sign for long-term growth of the tower industry.
Successful spectrum auctions in February 2014 have
provided the much needed long-term certainty and clarity
around spectrum and other regulatory policies. This
development has now reinforced the industry to take the
next step to establish an ecosystem for LTE. Large players
are eyeing a national 3G/4G footprint. 4G FDD LTE will now
be a reality sooner than expected.
During the year, DoT issued uniform guidelines pertaining
to issuance of clearance for installation of mobile towers. It
recognises telecom towers as lifeline installations and a critical
infrastructure in mobile communication, recommending
various benefts in the form of single window clearances and
priority electricity connections, among others. The states are
working towards framing policies, which are aligned to the
guidelines. The government had already demonstrated its
focus on telecom towers as vital infrastructure by including
telecom tower infrastructure services in the ‘Infrastructure
sub sector list’. We, as members of the Tower and
Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA), look forward to
some of the benefts, which have been passed on to other
infrastructure companies in the past. We are confdent that
all these positive changes will address the larger aim of
telecom affordability and rural penetration, which is one of
the key mandates of the government.
A big opportunity lies ahead of us in the form of untapped
rural markets with low mobile penetration levels and
enormous data traffc growth, being driven by a young and
aspirational India. The industry is moving towards the reality
of voice and data market, with data playing a signifcant
role in shaping the future of telecom. As data traffc grows
multifold, data as a percentage of operator revenue is
recording strong growth each quarter. According to a recent
study by Nokia Siemens Networks, 3G mobile data traffc
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grew by 146% y-o-y in 2013, exceeding the global average
of mobile broadband data growth, which is doubling every
year. Besides, 3G represented 43% of total mobile data in
2013 as against 33% in 2012.
Today, all our major customers have deployed 3G base
stations to address the needs of an emerging data-centric
environment. The entry of Reliance Jio with a pan-India
unifed license is another positive. We have signed the
tower sharing agreement with Reliance Jio earlier this year.
We are proud to say that all operators in the country are our
customers. We are excited by the opportunities and are fully
equipped to garner a lion’s share of the market.
The Company achieved considerable success in gaining
its share of the market from all leading telecom operators.
On a consolidated basis, the sharing factor grew to reach
a healthy ratio of 2.0 times as on March 31, 2014 – this is
a critical milestone for a tower Company. We added over
10,500 co-locations during the year on a consolidated basis
and over 5,500 co-locations on a standalone basis.
We continued our operational excellence journey
throughout the year to defne new benchmarks on both
the fronts of network uptime and energy cost. Initiatives
towards strengthening a green network in the form of solar
installations, use of free cooling units in lieu of conventional
air conditioners for load optimisation helped us achieve
signifcant energy savings for ourselves and our customers.
Special efforts by our people when foods hit Uttarakhand
and the super cyclone Phailin hit Odisha to ensure vital
telecom connectivity at all times established the robust
nature of our business continuity plans. The Company’s
commitment towards service excellence, even in times of
crisis, has been well appreciated by all customers and the
Telecom Secretary.
Our people are the pillars of our strategic intent and
initiatives. We continue to invest in people excellence with
a host of initiatives towards building a culture of service
excellence across the organisation. We consistently strive to
build a high-performance organisation and are committed
to be an employer of choice. Our annual employee
engagement survey ‘People Pulse 2014’ reveals high levels
of employee engagement and performance excellence. We
see signifcant improvement in critical organisational drivers
of customer service orientation, teamwork, growth and
development. Our people take pride in working at Bharti
Infratel.
As a responsible corporate, we continue to stay focused
on building businesses, which positively impact the
society we live in. In line with the vision of being known for
environment friendliness, the Company continues to deploy
people, ideas and capital to help fnd effective solutions
to environmental challenges. Today, we have over 19,000
green towers across the network on a consolidated basis.
We are planning to augment solar networks, advanced
battery banks and other available technologies, while also
adopting the RESCO model on community power concept
towards energy conservation.
Overall, 2013-14 turned out to be a year of positivity, growth
and excellence, with a reassertion of our long-standing
relationships with our customers and leadership through
technology and energy initiatives.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all
our shareholders, customers, partners and employees for
their continued enthusiasm, unfinching trust and support.
We are confdent that our strong foundation will help
strengthen our industry leadership and service delivery over
the years.
D S Rawat
Managing Director and Chief Executive Offcer
Special efforts by our people when foods hit
Uttarakhand and the super cyclone Phailin hit
Odisha to ensure vital telecom connectivity
at all times established the robust nature of
our business continuity plans. The Company’s
commitment towards service excellence, even in
times of crisis, has been well appreciated by all
customers and the Telecom Secretary.
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[3 ] [1] [4] [2]
[1] Akhil Gupta is the Chairman of the Company and a
Non-Independent and Executive Director. Currently the
Chairman of TAIPA (Tower and Infrastructure Providers
Association) and President of TSSC (Telecom Sector Skill
Council), he is a Chartered Accountant and has over 30 years
of professional experience. He has also done an ‘Advanced
Management Programme’ at the Harvard Business School
in the year 2002.
He has received various awards like the ‘CEO of the
Year’ award at the National Telecom Awards 2012, ‘Asia
Corporate Dealmaker’ Award at the Asia – Pacifc M&A
ATLAS Awards in 2010 and the ‘CA Business Achiever
Award’ at the ICAI Awards in 2009. He was honoured for
‘Outstanding Contribution to the Telecom Sector’ by the
telecom magazine – tele.net. He has also been inducted
to the CFO India – ‘Hall of Fame’ in recognition of his
contribution to the world of fnance.
[2] Bharat Sumant Raut is an Independent and Non-
Executive Director of the Company and Chairman of
Audit Committee. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in law
and commerce from the University of Bombay. He is also
a chartered accountant and a fellow member of ICAI.
He was, in the past, associated with Sharp and Tannan,
Chartered Accountants as a partner, with Price Waterhouse,
Chartered Accountants as a partner and with B S R & Co.,
Chartered Accountants and B S R & Associates, Chartered
Accountants as their founding partner. Since 2006 he has
been practicing as an advocate.
[3] D S Rawat is the Managing Director and CEO of the
Company. He joined the Company as the CEO in August
2010. Under his leadership, the Company achieved a
major milestone of being listed on the two Indian bourses
in December 2012. He is a member of the Executive
Council Committee of Tower and Infrastructure Providers
Association (TAIPA) and the Northern Regional Council of
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and
Communication from Osmania University, Hyderabad and
comes from a defence background, having worked as an
offcer with the Indian Air Force. He has 25 years of in-depth
experience in business unit ownership, P&L management,
B2B sales, technology and regulatory interfaces within
the telecom domain – both from supplier and operator
perspective.
[4] Jitender Balakrishnan is an Independent and Non-
Executive Director of the Company. He holds a Bachelors’
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of Madras and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial
Management from the University of Bombay. He has
experience in the fnancial sector with IDBI Bank Limited
where he was the Deputy Managing Director and thereafter,
served as an advisor to the said Bank. He is currently
an advisor to various corporates, besides serving as an
Independent Director on the boards of various companies.
[5] Leena Srivastava is an Independent and Non-
Executive Director of the Company. She holds a degree
of Doctor of Philosophy from the Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore. She is the Vice Chancellor and honorary
Executive Director of The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI) at New Delhi. She has worked on various policy
issues related to energy for economic growth, climate and
the environment.
[6] Mark Chin Kok Chong is a Non-Independent
and Non-Executive Director of the Company. He was
appointed Chief Executive Offcer, International, SingTel
Group on January 14, 2013. He is responsible for the growth
of SingTel Group’s international affliates, strengthening the
Group’s relationships with overseas partners and driving
regional initiatives for scale and synergies. Before this, he
was the Chief Operating Offcer of the Group’s associate in
Thailand, Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and was in charge
Board of Directors
[5]
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[7] [8] [9] [10]
of sales and marketing products, network operations, IT
solutions, customers and services management. He joined
SingTel in 1997 and has held various positions in sales
and marketing. As Executive Vice President of Networks,
he managed SingTel’s fxed, wireless and international
networks, including the newly rolled-out NextGen
Nationwide Broadband Network. Before SingTel, he was a
member of the Singapore Administrative Service from 1990
to 1997. He has also represented SingTel on the Boards
of OpenNet, Globe Telecom, CSLox (Thailand) and other
submarine cable joint venture companies.
[7] N Kumar is an Independent and Non-Executive
Director of the Company and Chairman of HR, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee and CSR Committee. He
is an Electronics Engineer and a fellow member of the
Indian National Academy of Engineering. He is also a
fellow life member of The Institution of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers. He is the Vice Chairman of
The Sanmar Group, Chennai and is the Honorary Consul
General of Greece in Chennai. He is on the Board of various
public companies and has over four decades of experience
in Technology, Management and Finance. He is the
Chairman of National Accreditation Board for Certifcation
Bodies, which is a constituent of Quality Council of India.
He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the
Institute for Financial Management & Research (IFMR) and
several other educational institutions. He has also served as
President at the Confederation of Indian Industry earlier and
chairs the CII Institute of Quality now.
[8] Rakesh Bharti Mittal is a Non-Independent and
Non-Executive Director. He holds a post-graduate
diploma in electronics and controls from the Y.M.C.A.
Institute of Engineering, Faridabad. He is currently the Vice
Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, the Chairman of Bharti AXA
Life Insurance, Bharti AXA General Insurance, FieldFresh
Foods, Centum Learning, the Co-Chairman of Bharti
Foundation and is on the Board of various companies. He
has, in the past, served as a member of the Agricultural and
Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
and as the Chairman of the various national committees of
the Confederation of Indian Industry. He has been awarded
the Honorary Doctor of Civil Law Degree by New Castle
University, U. K.
[9] Sanjay Nayar is a Non-Independent and
Non-Executive Director of the Company. He holds a
Bachelors’ degree in Science (Mechanical Engineering)
from the University of Delhi and a Post Graduate Diploma
in Management from the Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad. He is currently the CEO of KKR India Advisors
Private Limited. Before this, he was at Citigroup for 25 years
with the last 7 years from 2002 to 2009 as CEO for India and
South Asia operations.
[10] Vinod Dhall is an Independent and Non-Executive
Director of the Company. He holds a Bachelors’ degree in
law from the University of Delhi and a Masters’ degree in
mathematics from the University of Allahabad. He entered the
Indian Administrative Service in 1966 and was the Secretary
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India before
his retirement. He was also the frst Head of the Competition
Commission of India until 2008. He has held various other
positions with the Government of India and Government of
Madhya Pradesh. He has also been an ex-offcio member
on the board of SEBI, Life Insurance Corporation, General
Insurance Corporation and has worked with the United
Nations Industrial Development Organisation. He presently
has a leading Law practice specialising in Competition Law.
He also advises on corporate governance issues. He also
serves as an Independent Director on the Board of various
companies.
[6]
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To be an ethical corporate citizen committed to adopting
business practices that are environment friendly and
integrated with our Company’s vision of being the best and
most innovative passive communications infrastructure
provider globally.
Corporate Social
Responsibility
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SHARING RESPONSIBILITY
At Bharti Infratel, our business strategies and
activities are geared to enable the community.
The corporate responsibility at Bharti Infratel is
categorised into three broad heads:
Usher in Social Change
Partner in empowering underprivileged
children through multiple initiatives
Community Welfare
Enrich lives of people through various
operations
Social Sustainability
Be a Green Company
Reduce carbon footprint and invest in
alternate sources of energy
Environmental Sustainability
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BE A GREEN COMPANY
At Bharti Infratel, we have proactively taken steps to
create a positive impact on the environment. Our goal
to be a Green Company correlates with our business
model of tower sharing. Every co-location we add
to the network helps in bringing down the energy
consumption on a per co-location basis.
We have institutionalised ‘GreenTowers P7’ programme,
aimed at minimising dependency on diesel consumption
and thereby, reducing the carbon footprint. The
‘GreenTowers P7’ programme is based on seven innovative
ideas deploying cleaner energy technologies. We have
adopted a three-pronged strategy to run this programme:
A. Use of Renewable Energy Resources
Solar Installations
We have 2,000 solar powered towers with installed
capacity of ~9 MW as on March 2014. With more than 13
Mn units of energy generation on an annualised basis, it
helps us save over 28,000 metric tonnes of CO
2
emissions.
Solar via RESCO – Green Electricity for
Community
We encourage energy companies to adopt the RESCO
(Renewable Energy Services Company) model to provide
power for our towers through a distributed generation
approach using clean and renewable energy sources like
solar, wind and biomass. The business model enables
RESCOs to generate power, which can also be shared with
the local communities. This creates a sustainable business
model for the RESCOs besides providing the local
community with clean and green electricity. In this regard,
we have partnered with OMC Power to set up micro power
plants next to our towers. These power plants provide
clean energy through solar panels. This innovative green
model is helping to reduce dependence on diesel powered
gensets in off-grid/poor grid locations and also supply eco-
friendly power to rural households.
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B. Improving Energy Effciency of Tower
Infrastructure Equipment
Battery Bank Hybrid Solutions
The solution comprises enhancing battery bank charging
rate and deploying additional battery banks to ensure DG
set runs in optimum load range. This yields enhanced
battery backup and thereby, helps reduce DG run hours
which minimises diesel consumption. The solution has
been implemented on over 12,600 towers.
Variable speed DG sets
Conventional DG set runs at a constant speed irrespective
of power load of equipment installed at tower sites.
Variable speed DG set solution ensures speed of the
DG set is regulated basis the power load of equipment
installed at tower sites. Post successful pilots last year, we
have installed over 700 units in FY 2013-14 and plan to
further scale up in the coming year.
C. Reduction of Equipment Load on
Tower Infrastructure Equipment
Free Cooling Units (FCU)
Free Cooling Units utilise the outside ambient air for
cooling the shelter and are used as a replacement for
air conditioners which were conventionally deployed to
cool shelters. FCUs consume less power vis-à-vis air
conditioners and thus, help reduce energy consumption.
This solution has been implemented on over 13,000
towers.
Initiative - Diesel-free Towers
Bharti Infratel has initiated a
comprehensive programme to
ensure zero diesel consumption at
tower sites. Almost 19,000 towers
across our network are diesel-free
towers.
[
1
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A Bharti Infratel tower standing tall in Stok valley, Leh
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ENABLE SOCIAL CHANGE
At Bharti Infratel we have a strong focus on ‘education’
and believe that quality education can shape India’s
future. Moreover, it also builds the right human values
paving the way for a brighter world. Our association
with the Satya Bharti schools is making a positive
contribution to society.
` 50 Mn
Amount contributed by Bharti
Infratel to Satya Bharti Schools
in FY 14
[
1
]
[
1
]
38,642
Number of
students enrolled
74%
Share of students from
the underprivileged
section
254
Number of
operational schools
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Satya Bharti Schools – A Ray of Hope
During the year, we contributed more than ` 50 Mn
towards sponsoring the Satya Bharti Schools (the fagship
programme of Bharti Foundation). The schools bring
positive sustainable change using educational technology.
These schools have been envisioned to be ‘temples
of learning, radiating knowledge and excellence for
underprivileged children’ and provide free education to
them, with a special focus on educating the girl child.
Modus Oparendi
The focus of Bharti Foundation is to implement and
support programmes across primary, secondary and higher
education levels with an aim to transform the children of
rural India into educated, employable and responsible
citizens of tomorrow, with a sense of commitment to the
communities in which they live.
The curriculum of Satya Bharti School Programmes is
designed to focus on holistic development of children.
Besides elementary education, Bharti Foundation has
also partnered with premier institutes like the Indian
Institute of Technology, Delhi to set-up the Bharti School
of Telecommunication Technology and Management.
The Programme has also partnered with the Government
in setting up learning centres to enrol and mainstream
children who are school drop-outs.
[
1
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Satya Bharti School, Bhukhri,
Kurukshetra, Haryana
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CSR stint by Graduate Engineer
trainees at Satya Bharti School,
Jodhpur
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Painting competition for students
[
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Key Achievements
Bharti Infratel, in its own way, has been providing Bharti
Foundation fnancial support and employee participation at
Satya Bharti Schools. Other initiatives are:
Financial contributions towards ‘Save the Girl Child’
campaign.
ACT (A Caring Touch) donations for supporting the
rural education initiatives at Satya Bharti Schools – a
matching contribution plan wherein the Company
matches the contribution made by the employees.
Active employee participation - In December 2013, the
entire batch of the Graduate Engineer trainees visited 10
Satya Bharti schools in Jodhpur for 8 days. They taught
subjects like Maths, English, Science & Computers
and organised activities like drawing competitions and
sports events for students.
Donation of computers, books and other stationery
items.
With our various sharing initiatives, we are hopeful that
we will be able to lend a bigger helping hand towards
empowering more disadvantaged children.
[
5
]
The Satya Bharti Difference
Free Quality Education
Focus on Girl Child
Trained Teachers & Volunteers
Focus on English & Computers
Pedagogic Supervision & Support to Teachers
Stringent Ongoing Quality Checks & Audit
Processes
Activity-based Learning
Healthy & Nutritious Mid-Day Meals
Large Spacious Classrooms
Separate Toilets for Boys & Girls
Running Water Facilities
[
4
]
Tree Plantations
[
5
]
Distribution of toys at Satya
Bharti School, Rajasthan Circle
[
4
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COMMUNITY WELFARE
Mokokchung CSR Programme
As an organisation, we frmly believe in building businesses
which have a positive impact on the society we live in. We
have embarked on a social transformation mission in the
Mokokchung district of Nagaland, North East (NE) telecom
circle in 2010.
Bharti Infratel has joined hands with a local NGO NMP+
(Network of Mokokchung District People Living with HIV/
AIDS) to run a social welfare programme to sensitise
people on HIV/AIDS through awareness campaigns. The
objective of Bharti Infratel’s volunteering programme is to
serve communities and improve their quality of life through
HIV/AIDS sensitisation programmes to dispel myths about
people living with HIV/AIDS and help promote and protect
the human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
The district of Mokokchung has the highest population
of HIV/AIDS affected people in Nagaland (3.5% vis-à-vis
national average of 1.5%). This is also one of India’s most
diffcult and remote places - perched at an altitude of
over 5,500 feet with no train or air connectivity and roads
which are extremely tedious to traverse. The main cause
for the widespread prevalence of the disease is the lack
of information and resistance to use available medical
facilities due to the societal stigma attached.
Snapshot of the Programme
Till date, we have successfully conducted 54 camps
and touched lives of 10,000+ local people through direct
coverage. This cause has received wide coverage in
prominent dailies including ‘The Telegraph’, thus creating
an impact on a large section of society.
Typically, every month two camps are organised, mostly
in a cathedral after the Sunday mass. Each camp is a half
54
Number of camps conducted
to spread awareness
[
1
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2
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[
1
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Awareness campaign on HIV /
AIDS at Mokokchung
[
2
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NGO partner speaks to
participants
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day programme with interactive sessions with speakers
talking about HIV & AIDS scenario of Mokokchung, sharing
medical facts about HIV/AIDS & ART (Anti Retroviral
Therapy/Treatment) and related chronic care. As a part
of these sessions, emphasis is laid on promoting social
acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS and training
people on critical health care issues and aspects of self
management.
Various Government departments, including Health, Public
Relations, and Civil Administration have also come forward
to join us in these campaigns. The Health department
regularly sends their AIDS testing support mobile unit and
vehicle, along with personnel in all our camps wherein
medical tests are conducted.
These camps have helped establish adequate linkages
between local people and the available health services in
the region.
Disaster Relief and Support
In June 2013, fash foods triggered by cloudburst and
heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand led to massive devastation.
Destruction of bridges and roads left about 100,000
pilgrims and tourists trapped in the valleys.
The Bharti Infratel team came forward to provide
humanitarian assistance to the victims by donating
generously. Volunteers organised a camp in the towns
of Dev Prayag and Sri Nagar to help the food victims.
Essential life goods, food packets, water jars and grocery
items were distributed in the relief camp. The team also
distributed solar lanterns with mobile chargers to villagers
and set up rehabilitation cottages for the victims.
In October 2013, Cylone Phailin caused widespread
destruction in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Odisha was
worst affected by the cyclonic storm. Key infrastructure
like power supply lines and telecommunication networks
were among the worst hit. More than 1,000 towers of
Bharti Infratel were affected as a result.
The Bharti Infratel team played a key role in resuming
telecom services by deploying quality engineers,
technicians and diesel fllers in critical areas. A ‘war room’
was created to handle restoration operations and an
alternative communication facility ‘Call Tree’ was set up to
transmit real time messages and alarms. Further, the team
partnered with a local NGO and provided relief materials to
200 families in the worst hit district of Ganjam.
10,000+
Number of lives touched through
our programme
200
Number of families assisted with
relief materials
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3
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The Department of Telecommunications duly expressed its
appreciation for Bharti Infratel’s quick action to restore its
tower network in the region.
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
Bharti Infratel has been participating in the Airtel Delhi Half
Marathon as Corporate Challenge Team to support the
cause of the Girl Child’s Education. In the year 2013, 55
employees participated in the event while a contribution
of ` 0.7 Mn was made.
Employee Philanthropy Programme
ACT – ‘A Caring Touch’ is a Bharti Group Employee
Philanthropy Programme where employees are encouraged
to donate their time, skills, knowledge, materials and
money, to either Bharti Foundation or any other charity
empanelled in ACT. All monetary donations made to ACT
are matched by similar contributions from Bharti Infratel, as
per policy.
A large number of employees show their support by
voluntarily contributing a recurring amount every month.
Donations given to Bharti Foundation are sent to assist
various programmes in the area of education; namely
Satya Bharti Schools (Primary) Programme, Schools
Improvement Programme, Bharti Computer Centres and
Bharti Library Programme, initiated for underprivileged
children and Bharti Scholarship Scheme for the youth.
Bharti Foundation shares regular communication to donors
about its various projects. The donors are also encouraged
to visit the programmes frst-hand and conduct regular
status and performance audits of how these donations are
being spent.
In FY 2013-14, Bharti Infratel made a donation of ` 0.41
Mn under the matching contribution scheme to Bharti
Foundation.
Joy of Giving Week
Once every year, we celebrate the ‘Joy of Giving’ week.
Each day of the week is dedicated to making a social
contribution in the form of a blood donation camp, material
donation, visit to a Satya Bharti School or other NGO-
run institution, tree plantation and ACT donation. All the
materials collected are donated at ‘Goonj’ centres across
various locations.
Employment in Rural Pockets and
Up-skilling of Technicians
In our endeavour to enable direct and indirect employability
among the rural populace, we hire technicians for tower
maintenance from the local community. We are present
in some of the remotest locations, where alternative
employment opportunities are non-existent. Indirect
hiring of the locals has helped several families improve
their standards of living. Besides, we invest extensively
in training the technicians to improve their technical and
supervisory skills.
[
4
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[
3
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Handing over solar lanterns as a
part of Uttarakhand food relief
[
4
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Bharti Infratel employees at
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
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SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
1. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) L64201DL2006PLC156038
2. Name of the Company Bharti Infratel Limited
3. Registered Address Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
New Delhi - 110 070
4. Website www.bharti-infratel.com
5. Email id [email protected]
6. Financial Year reported 2013-2014
7. Sector(s) that the Company is engaged in
(industrial activity code-wise)
Telecom Tower Infrastructure Sharing Services
8. List three key products / services that the
Company manufactures / provides (as in
balance sheet)
Services related to Telecom Tower Infrastructure Sharing. (Acquire,
build, own and operate towers and related infrastructure).
9. Total number of locations where business
activity is undertaken by the Company
Bharti Infratel Ltd. is carrying out business activity across all States of
Union of India either directly or through its joint venture Indus Towers
Limited.
Number of International Locations (Provide
details of major 5)
Nil
Number of National Locations Bharti Infratel Ltd. is carrying out business activity across all States of
Union of India either directly or through its joint venture Indus Towers
Limited.
10. Markets served by the Company - Local /
State / National / International
The Company is serving all Indian markets.
Industrial Group Description
612 Activities of providing Telecom Tower Infrastructure Sharing for
telecommunication services
As per National Industrial Classifcation – Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
SECTION B: FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE COMPANY
1. Paid up capital (`) : 18,893 Mn
2. Total turnover (`) : 49,993 Mn
1
3. Total proft after taxes (`) : 10,899 Mn
2
4. Total spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as percentage of proft after tax (%):
During fnancial year 2013-14, the Company’s contribution on CSR is 0.52% of the net proft after taxes
5. List of activities in which expenditure in 4 above has been incurred:
Promotion of education through Bharti Foundation schools and other education trusts
Health services and awareness
Disaster relief initiatives
Community development programmes
Business Responsibility Report
1
On standalone basis, excluding other income
2
On standalone basis
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SECTION C: OTHER DETAILS
1. Does the Company have any Subsidiary Company / Companies? : Yes
As on March 31, 2014, the Company has one subsidiary company i.e. Bharti Infratel Services Limited.
2. Do the Subsidiary Company / Companies participate in the BR Initiatives of the parent Company? If yes, then
indicate the number of such subsidiary company(s). : No
3. Do any other entity / entities (e.g. suppliers, distributors etc.), that the Company does business with, participate in
the BR initiatives of the Company? If yes, then indicate the percentage of such entity / entities? [Less than 30%,
30-60%, More than 60%]
While few initiatives have been undertaken by our esteemed supplier/s, as of now, there is nothing signifcant to report.
SECTION D: BR INFORMATION
1. Details of Director / Directors responsible for BR:
a) Details of the Director / Directors responsible for implementation of the BR policy / policies:
DIN Number : 06798626
Name : D S Rawat
Designation : Managing Director & CEO
b) Details of the BR head:
Name : Rajiv Arora
Designation : Chief Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs
Telephone no. : +91 124 4132222
E-mail id : [email protected]
2. Principle-wise (as per NVGs) BR Policy / Policies (Reply in Y / N):
The National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs) released
by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has adopted nine areas of Business Responsibility.
Principle 1 Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Principle 2 Businesses should provide goods and services that are safe and contribute to sustainability
throughout their life cycle
Principle 3 Businesses should promote the well-being of all employees
Principle 4 Businesses should respect the interests of, and be responsive towards all stakeholders, especially
those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
Principle 5 Businesses should respect and promote human rights
Principle 6 Businesses should respect, protect, and make efforts to restore the environment
Principle 7 Businesses, when engaged in infuencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a
responsible manner
Principle 8 Businesses should support inclusive growth and equitable development.
Principle 9 Businesses should engage with and provide value to their customers and consumers in a
responsible manner
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Sl.
No.
Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
1. Do you have a policy / policies for... Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y
2. Has the policy been formulated in consultation with
the relevant stakeholders?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
3. Does the policy conform to national / international
standards? If Yes, specify? (50 words)
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
4. Has the policy being approved by the Board?
If yes, has it been signed by MD / Owner / CEO /
appropriate Board Director?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
5. Does the Company have a specifed committee
of the Board/Director / Offcial to oversee the
implementation of the policy?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
6. Indicate the link for the policy to be viewed online? Y - N - N N N N N
7. Has the policy been formally communicated to all
relevant internal and external stakeholders?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
8. Does the Company have in-house structure to
implement the policy/ policies?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
9. Does the Company have a grievance redressal
mechanism related to the policy/policies to address
stakeholders’ grievances related to the policy/policies?
Y - Y - Y - - Y Y
10. Has the Company carried out independent audit /
evaluation of the working of this policy by an internal or
external agency?
Y - Y - Y - Y Y Y
All the policies are formulated with detailed consultation and benchmarking across industry. The Polices also confrm compliance majorly with all
applicable laws.
As per company practice, all the policies are approved by the concerned authority depending upon the nature of policy. The concerned authority could
be either MD/CEO/Functional Head etc.
All the policies have a Policy Owner and the respective policy owners are responsible for implementation of the Policy.
Except Code of Conduct / Ombudsperson Policy, all other policy documents are internal policies of the Company and thus, are not available on website
of the Company. The Code of Conduct document can be accessed on the below link:
http://www.bharti-infratel.com/cps-portal/web/iSupplierTermsAndConditions.html
http://www.bharti-infratel.com/cps-portal/web/corporate_gov.html
Except the Ombudsperson Policy which is available on the website of the Company, all other policies being in house are uploaded on the intranet and are
accessible to all employees of the Company.
Any Grievance relating to any of the policy can be escalated to the Policy owner/ CEO/ Ombudsperson.
Implementation of the policies is evaluated as part of internal governance by policy owners.
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2a. If answer to Sr No 1 against any principle, is ‘No’, please explain why: (Tick up to 2 options)
Sl.
No.
Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
1. The Company has not understood the Principles - - - - - - - - -
2. The Company is not at a stage where it fnds itself in
a position to formulate and implement the policies on
specifed Principles
- - - - - - - - -
3. The Company does not have fnancial or manpower
resources available for the task
- - - - - - - - -
4. It is planned to be done within next six months - - - - - - - - -
5. It is planned to be done within next one year - - - - - - - -
6. Any other reason (please specify) - $ - - - - - - -
$ The few aspects of this principle are covered under different policies existing for different business activities.
3. Governance related to BR:
Indicate the frequency with which the Board of
Directors, Committee of the Board or CEO assess the
BR performance of the Company. Within 3 months,
3-6 months, Annually, More than 1 year.
The Managing Director & CEO assesses the BR
performance of the Company on annual basis.
Does the Company publish a BR or a Sustainability
Report? What is the hyperlink for viewing this report?
How frequently it is published?
The Company will publish separately in near future
its annual Sustainability report and the same shall be
uploaded on the Company’s website.
SECTION E: PRINCIPLE-WISE PERFORMANCE
[Principle 1]
Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Businesses should conduct and govern themselves
with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability.
1. Does the policy relating to ethics, bribery and
corruption cover only the Company? Yes / No. Does
it extend to the Group / Joint Ventures / Suppliers /
Contractors / NGOs / Others?
Bharti Infratel Ltd.’s commitment towards compliance
to the highest governance standard is backed by an
independent and fully informed board, comprehensive
processes, policies and communication. We adhere
to the highest levels of ethical business practices
as articulated by our Code of Conduct to achieve
our performance with integrity. Policy relating to
ethics, bribery and corruption is duly covered under
Bharti Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct
policy extends to the entire Bharti Group and covers
employees, suppliers & contractors, service providers
and their employees. In addition to this, the Company’s
Consequence Management Policy prescribes the
action to be initiated in all confrmed cases of violation.
2. How many stakeholder complaints have been received
in the past fnancial year and what percentage was
satisfactorily resolved by the management?
In FY 2013-14, 18 cases of allegations of bribery/
corruption were received. Investigations were
completed in 13 cases and actions were initiated
according to the Consequence Management Policy.
The remaining cases are under various stages of
investigation and completion.
[Principle 2]
Product Lifecycle Sustainability
Businesses should provide safe goods and services
that are safe and contribute to sustainability
throughout their life cycle.
1. List up to three of your products or services whose
designs have incorporated social or environmental
concerns, risks and/ or opportunities.
i. Installed Solar Powered sites as an alternate
energy resource.
ii. Introduced Free cooling units to replace the
existing air conditioner at tower sites and reduce
the energy consumption.
iii. Introduced additional initiatives towards reducing
energy consumption viz. battery bank hybrids.
2. For each such product, provide the following details
in respect of resource use (energy, water, raw material
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and so on) per unit of product (optional):
i. Reduction during sourcing / production /
distribution achieved since the previous year
throughout the value chain.
The Company has reduced energy and
transportation costs as a result of the aforesaid
initiatives.
ii. Reduction during usage by consumers (energy,
water) achieved since the previous year
The Company has reduced signifcant CO2
emissions by implementation of the aforesaid
initiatives.
3. Does the Company have procedures in place for
sustainable sourcing (including transportation)? If
yes, what percentage of your inputs was sourced
sustainably?
Yes. The Company has implemented various
sustainable supply chain practices and initiatives and
at the same time ensures timely and cost effective
deliveries for necessary resources.
4. Has the Company taken any steps to procure goods
and services from local and small producers, including
communities surrounding their place of work? If yes,
what steps have been taken to improve the capacity
and capability of local and small vendors?
Yes, the Company sources most of its products locally
and regional suppliers are engaged to provide services.
Their capacities have improved over a period of time
by the Company giving them more business in phases.
5. Does the Company have a mechanism to recycle
products and waste? If yes, what is the percentage of
recycling them (separately as 10%)?
Yes, we sell our products to recyclers to further usage;
we also get our own products refurbished for reuse
from our principle supplier/s.
[Principle 3]
Employee Well-being
Businesses should promote the well-being of all
employees
1. Total number of employees
As on March 31, 2014, the strength of Bharti Infratel
Ltd.’s on roll workforce stands at a total of 1,228.
2. Total number of employees hired on temporary /
contractual / casual basis
As on March 31, 2014, the strength of Bharti Infratel
Ltd.’s workforce on temporary basis stands at a total
of 4175.
3. Total number of permanent women employees.
As on March 31, 2014, the strength of Bharti Infratel
Ltd.’s permanent women employees stands at a total
of 51.
4. Total number of permanent employees with disabilities.
As on March 31, 2014, the number of permanent
employees with disabilities associated with Bharti
Infratel Ltd. is less than 1%.
5. Do you have an employee association that is recognised
by the Management?
No
6. What percentage of your permanent employees is
member of this recognised employee association?
Nil
7. Please indicate the number of complaints relating to
child labour, forced labour, involuntary labour, sexual
harassment in the last fnancial year and pending as on
the end of the fnancial year.
None
8. What percentage of your under-mentioned employees
were given safety and skill up-gradation training in the
last year?
Category No. in %age
Permanent employees 61.7
Permanent women employees 52.9
Casual / Temporary / Contractual
employees
23.5
Employees with disabilities*
*Tracking initiated
The table above indicates the number of employees being
trained.
[Principle 4]
Stakeholder Engagement
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be
responsive towards all stakeholders, especially those
who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
1. Has the Company mapped its internal and external
stakeholders? Yes / No
Yes, the Company has mapped its stakeholders as
a part of its stakeholder engagement process. Key
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categories are as follows:
Customers
Suppliers/vendors
Employees
Community at large
Investors
Governmental bodies
Industry forum
2. Out of the above, has the Company identifed
the disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
stakeholders?
Yes, the Company has identifed the disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised stakeholders through
its association with Bharti Foundation. A substantial
portion of the benefciaries of Bharti Foundation and
its programmes are centred around the economically
weak and disadvantaged groups, specially SC/ST/
OBC categories and girl students. Besides, over the
years, the Company has been focusing on increasing
rural penetration of its services.
3. Are there any special initiatives undertaken by
the Company to engage with the disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised stakeholders?
Bharti Infratel Ltd., with an intent to help and improve
the quality of life of people on a sustainable basis,
embarked few years back on a social transformation
journey in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland,
North East in partnership with local NGO ’NMP+’. The
district of Mokokchung has the highest population of
HIV / AIDS affected people in Nagaland (3.5% vis-
à-vis national average of 1.5%). This is also one of
India’s most diffcult and remote places. Till date, we
have successfully conducted 54 sensitisation camps
on HIV/ AIDS and have touched lives of 10,000+ local
people through direct coverage. These camps have
established adequate linkages between local people
and the available health services in the region.
Bharti Infratel Ltd. has also been supporting Bharti
Foundation through fnancial support as well as
employee volunteering at Satya Bharti Schools wherein
community outreach forms an integral constituent of
its Programme/s. Few of the initiatives taken by Bharti
Infratel Ltd are as under:
Financial contributions towards ‘Save the Girl
Child’ campaign.
ACT (A Caring Touch) donations for supporting the
rural education initiatives at Satya Bharti Schools –
a matching contribution plan wherein the Company
matches the contribution made by the employees.
Active employee participation – last year, the entire
batch of the Graduate Engineer trainees visited 10
Satya Bharti schools in Jodhpur for 8 days. They
taught subjects like Maths, English, Science and
Computers and organised activities like drawing
competitions and sports events for students
Employees from different locations visit Satya
Bharti Schools periodically and share their time,
skills and knowledge with underprivileged children.
Donation of computers, books and other stationery
items and school electrifcation (by installing solar
panels) with the help of its partner.
Bharti Infratel Ltd. is also encouraging energy
companies to adopt the RESCO (Renewable Energy
Services Company) model to provide power for our
towers through a distributed generation approach
using clean and renewable energy sources like solar,
wind, biomass, among others. The business model
enables RESCOs to generate enough power, which
can be shared with the local communities. This creates
a sustainable business model for the RESCOs and at
the same time provides the rural households with clean
and green electricity. In this regard, we have partnered
with OMC Power to set up micro power plants next to
our towers. This innovative green model provides clean
energy through solar panels, reducing dependence on
diesel powered gensets in off-grid/poor grid locations
and also supplies green power to rural households.
[Principle 5]
Human Rights
Businesses should respect and promote human rights
1. Does the policy of the Company on human rights
cover only the Company or extend to the Group / Joint
Ventures / Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / Others?
Bharti Infratel Ltd. does not have a specifc policy
only on Human Rights. However, aspects of the same
have been covered in Bharti’s Code of Conduct, which
extends to all employees and contractors, group
companies, joint ventures and suppliers.
2. How many stakeholder complaints were received in the
past fnancial year and what percent was satisfactorily
resolved by the Management?
No stakeholder complaint was received.
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[Principle 6 ]
Environmental Management
Businesses should respect, protect, and make efforts
to restore the environment.
1. Do the policies related to Principle 6 cover only the
Company or extends to the Group / Joint Ventures /
Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / Others?
The safety policy as of now is covering only the
Company and its employees, contractors etc.
2. Does the Company have strategies / initiatives to
address global environmental issues, such as climate
change, global warming, and others?
Yes. The Company has proactively taken steps to
create positive impact on the environment. Our ‘Green
Towers P7’ programme is a step in this direction. Refer
‘Be a Green Company’ under CSR section of the report
on page 16 for complete details.
3. Does the Company identify and assess potential
environmental risks? Y / N
Yes
4 Project(s) related to Clean Development Mechanism.
Currently, the Company is not undertaking any project
related to CDM.
5. Has the Company undertaken any other initiatives on
clean technology, energy effciency, renewable energy
and so on? If yes, please give hyperlink to web page
and others.
Yes, the Company has taken multiple initiatives towards
energy effciency and use of renewable energy at its
site. Refer ‘Be a Green Company’ under CSR section
of the report on page 16 for complete details.
6. Are the emissions/waste generated by the Company
within the permissible limits given by CPCB/SPCB for
the fnancial year under review?
The emissions / waste generated by the Company are,
in many cases, were well within the permissible limits
given by the State or Central pollution control boards.
7. Number of show cause / legal notices received from
CPCB / SPCB, which are pending (i.e. not resolved to
satisfaction) as at the end of the fnancial year.
There have been 4 (four) show cause / legal notices
received from CPCB/SPCB by the Company in FY
2013-14, which are under various stages of closure.
[Principle 7]
Public Advocacy
Businesses, when engaged in infuencing public and
regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner.
1. Is your Company a member of any trade and chambers
or association? If yes, name only those major ones that
your business deals with.
The Company is inter alia a member of the following
business associations:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association
(TAIPA)
2. Have you advocated / lobbied through the above
associations for the advancement or improvement of
public good? Yes / No; if yes, specify the broad areas
(drop box: governance and administration, economic
reforms, inclusive development polices, energy
security, water, food security, sustainable business
principles and others)
Wherever any consultation paper is released by TRAI
and/or policy/guideline related to towers is issued
by local authorities, the Company provides its inputs
to the association for an appropriate representation
to the regulator / respective local authority of the
concerned State. Bharti Infratel Ltd. focuses on public
policies that maximise the ability of individuals and
companies to innovate, increase job creation, beneft
the daily lives of people and strengthen the country’s
economy. We work to ensure that our public policy
positions complement or advance our sustainability
and citizenship objectives. Our focus is centred on the
provision of robust telecom passive infrastructure at
affordable price to our customers.
[Principle 8]
Inclusive Growth
Businesses should support inclusive growth and
equitable development.
1. Does the Company have specifed programmes /
initiatives / projects in pursuit of the policy related to
Principle 8? If yes, provide details thereof.
Our initiative towards social inclusion ensures that
people at large are included and empowered through
sustainable economic growth by:
Building telecommunication infrastructure in
remotest of the places including Naxalite areas and
thereby connecting the unconnected.
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Generating employment on equal opportunity
basis and business opportunities directly as well
as indirectly, especially in rural areas wherein
employment opportunities are otherwise minimal.
In addition, the Company also supports philanthropic
activities of Bharti Foundation, which impart quality
free education to underprivileged children in rural areas
specially girl child, SC/ ST, OBC categories. In addition,
Bharti Foundation also provides opportunities to its
various stakeholders/benefciaries to grow and learn in
life through the following:
Recruiting local youth as Teachers, who also belong
to marginalised sections
Employing children’s mothers as Mid Day Meal
vendors
2. Are the programmes / projects undertaken through
in-house team / own foundation / external NGO /
government structures / any other organisation?
Bharti Infratel Ltd. has initiated programmes/projects
through various channels which inter alia consist
of in-house team/owned foundation/external NGO/
government structures. Bharti Foundation is the
philanthropic arm of the Bharti Group of Companies.
Bharti Infratel Ltd’s philanthropic initiatives are largely
implemented through Bharti Foundation.
3. Impact assessment of your initiative?
Yes. Impact assessment is done by Bharti Foundation,
the philanthropy arm of Bharti Group.
4. What is the Company’s Direct contribution by the
Company to community development projects?
During the year 2013-2014, Bharti Infratel Ltd. has
contributed ` 57 Mn (approx.) towards various
philanthropic activities.
5. Have you taken steps to ensure that this community
development initiative is successfully adopted by the
community? Please explain in around 50 words.
Community involvement, participation and their
sustained support towards HIV/AIDS education at
Mokukchung and the Satya Bharti Schools have been
a key component of the programme over the last few
years.
The sensitisation campaigns conducted at Mokukchung
has helped promote social acceptance of people living
with HIV/AIDS and has trained them on critical health
care issues and aspects of self management. Various
Government departments including Health, Public
Relations, and Civil Administration have also come
forward to join us in these campaigns.
Bharti Foundation ensures adoption of its various
initiatives through:
School’s connect with the community
Regular home visits by teachers
Structured parent-teacher meetings
Community development campaigns
Community connecting schools with local culture
Community Volunteering Week
Teaching children local history, traditions, art
and craft
Community participation in school events
[Principle 9]
Value for Customers
Businesses should engage with and provide value
to their customers and consumers in a responsible
manner.
1. What percentage of customer complaints / consumer
cases is pending, as at the end of the fnancial year?
At Bharti Infratel Ltd. there are no consumer complaint/
consumer cases pending. In the last fnancial year,
couple of case/s have been initiated by the Company
against only one of the erstwhile service provider.
2. Does the Company display product information on the
product label, over and above what is mandated as
per locallaws? Yes / No / N.A. / Remarks (additional
information).
N.A.
3. Cases fled by any stakeholder against the Company
regarding unfair trade practices, irresponsible
advertising and / or anti-competitive behaviour during
the last fve years and pending as at the end of the
fnancial year
Nil
4. Did your Company carry out any consumer survey/
consumer satisfaction trends?
Bharti Infratel Ltd. values its customer’s voice and had
actively engaged an external independent agency to
carry out the Customer Satisfaction Survey across all
customers in FY 2013. Further, we will be conducting
another customer satisfaction survey across all circles
in the near future too.
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With Bharti Infratel’s towers and
Bharti Infratel’s 42% interest in
Indus, we have an economic interest
in the equivalent of 83,368 towers
and 167,202 co-locations in India as
of March 31, 2014.
Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Eighth Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with audited fnancial
statements and accounts for the fnancial year ending March 31, 2014.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The business of Bharti Infratel Limited and Indus Towers Limited (Indus),
(a joint venture between Bharti, Vodafone India and Aditya Birla Telecom
where Bharti Infratel holds 42% equity) is to acquire, build, own and operate
towers and related infrastructure. We have a nationwide presence with
operations in all 22 telecommunication circles in India, with Bharti Infratel
and Indus having operations in 4 overlapping circles. Accordingly, Bharti
Infratel consolidates 42% of the fnancial results of Indus on proportionate
basis.
Bharti Infratel and Indus provide access to their towers primarily to wireless
telecommunication service providers on a shared basis under long-term
Directors’ Report
Our Pan India Footprint
Bharti Infratel Circles
Indus Towers Circles
Overlapping Circles
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contracts. Bharti Infratel’s and Indus’ three largest customers
are Bharti Airtel (together with Bharti Hexacom), Vodafone
India and Idea Cellular, which are the three leading wireless
telecommunication service providers in India by wireless
revenue.
On a consolidated basis, we are one of the largest pan
India tower infrastructure providers, based on the number
of towers owned and operated by Bharti Infratel and Indus,
that are represented by Bharti Infratel’s 42% equity interest
in Indus.
Tower portfolio
As of March 31, 2014, Bharti Infratel owned and operated
35,905 towers with 69,137 co-locations in 11 circles
while Indus owned and operated 1,13,008 towers with
2,33,488 co-locations in 15 circles with Bharti Infratel and
Indus having operations in 4 overlapping circles. With
Bharti Infratel’s towers and Bharti Infratel’s 42% interest
in Indus, we have an economic interest in the equivalent
of 83,368 towers and 167,202 co-locations in India as of
March 31, 2014.
Your Company achieved success during the year in gaining
its share of the market from all leading telecom operators in
its circles of operations.
The Company continued its operational excellence journey
throughout the year and defned new benchmarks of
network uptime delivery during the year. Your Company
came through with fying colors during the stress test when
foods hit Uttarakhand and the super cyclone Phailin hit the
coastal belt of Odisha. This was the time when our people’s
efforts and robust processes helped us to restore operations
in quick time ensuring vital telecom connectivity at all times.
This established the robustness of our crisis management
and business continuity plans. The Company’s commitment
towards service excellence even in times of crisis has been
well appreciated by all customers.
On May 31, 2011, the Subsidiary Company “Bharti Infratel
Ventures Limited” fled a ‘Scheme of Arrangement’ before
Hon’ble High Court of Delhi for its merger with Indus, with
appointed date as April 1, 2009. The Hon’ble High Court of
Delhi vide its order dated April 18, 2013 had sanctioned the
said Scheme of Arrangement. Pursuant to fling the Order
of Hon’ble High Court with Registrar of Companies (ROC)
on June 11, 2013, Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited, has been
merged with Indus Towers Limited as of that date.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Financial highlights of operations of the Company as on
March 31, 2014 are as follows:
A. Consolidated fnancial results as per Indian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles
(` Mn)
Particulars Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Revenue
1
108,267 102,720
EBITDA
1
44,118 38,102
Proft before Tax 23,232 15,307
Proft after Tax 15,179 10,025
1
Revenue & EBITDA are excluding other income.
B. Standalone fnancial results as per Indian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles
(` Mn)
Particulars Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Revenue
1
49,993 44,601
EBITDA
1
20,886 17,520
Proft before Tax 14,966 13,216
Proft after Tax 10,899 10,098
1
Revenue & EBITDA are excluding other income.
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SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the Company has allotted 558,059
equity shares under the ESOP Scheme 2008. Thus, the
paid up share capital of the Company has increased
from ` 18,887,430,540 to ` 18,893,011,130 represented
by 1,889,301,113 equity shares of ` 10 each as on
March 31, 2014.
DIVIDEND
The Board has recommended a fnal Dividend of ` 4.40
per equity share of the face value of ` 10 each fully
paid up for the fnancial year 2013-14, amounting to
` 9,726 Mn, inclusive of ` 1,413 Mn as tax on Dividend.
The payment of dividend is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting of the
Company.
DETAILS OF UTILISATION OF IPO PROCEEDS
Pursuant to the Initial Public Offer, the Company collected
` 31,657 Mn (net of selling shareholders’ proceeds). For
details of utilisation of IPO proceeds please refer note no. 39
in the standalone fnancial results for the year ended March
31, 2014.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fxed deposits and, as
such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as
of the date of the Balance Sheet.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
At your Company, employees continue to be the key driving
force of the organisation and remain a strong source of our
competitive advantage. Therefore, to develop a sense of
ownership among the employees within the organisation,
the Company instituted an employee stock option scheme
namely Employee Stock Option Plan 2008 (“ESOP Scheme”).
The objective of ESOP Scheme is employee engagement
and long term retention by providing employees of the
Company an opportunity to participate in the Company’s
anticipated valuation enhancement by contributing to
superior performance and shareholder returns.
During the year under review, 558,059 Equity Shares were
allotted to the employees upon exercise of stock options.
Disclosure in compliance with Clause 12 of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme
and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999,
as amended, are provided in Annexure A to this report.
A certifcate from M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered
Accountants, Statutory Auditors, with respect to the ESOP
Scheme 2008 would be placed before the shareholders at
the ensuing annual general meeting and a copy of the same
will also be available for inspection at the registered offce
of the Company.
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, Mr. Sanjay Nayar, Director of the Company, is
liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment.
Since the date of last Annual General Meeting Mr. Mark Chin
Kok Chong and Mr. D S Rawat were appointed as Additional
Director(s) w.e.f. July 29, 2013 and April 1, 2014 respectively
to hold offce upto the date of forthcoming annual general
meeting.
Mr. Akhil Gupta has been appointed as Executive Chairman
of the Company while relieving him from the position of
Managing Director and Mr. D S Rawat has been appointed
as Managing Director w.e.f. April 01, 2014. The approval of
members was obtained for this through postal ballot notice
dated January 23, 2014.
The Company has received requisite notice(s) in
writing from members proposing the appointment of
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong and Mr. D S Rawat as Directors.
Your Board recommends their appointment at the ensuing
annual general meeting.
A brief resume, nature of expertise, details of directorships
held in other public limited companies and other information
of the directors proposing appointment/ re-appointment
pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is appended
as an annexure to the notice of ensuing annual general
meeting.
Mr. Murray Philip King and Mr. Sarvjit Singh Dhillon resigned
from the Board w.e.f. July 29, 2013 and March 31, 2014
respectively. The Board placed on record its sincere
appreciation for the guidance rendered by Mr. Philip King
and Mr. Dhillon.
Further, in terms of Section 149 and other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Leena
Srivastava, Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan, Mr. Bharat Sumant
Raut and Mr. N Kumar have been recommended for re-
appointment as Independent Directors for fve consecutive
years for a term upto March 31, 2019 and Mr. Vinod Dhall for
a term upto September 2, 2015. Details of the proposal for
appointment of Ms. Srivastava, Mr. Balakrishnan, Mr. Raut,
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Mr. Kumar and Mr. Dhall are mentioned in the Explanatory
Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013
of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to benchmarking itself with
global standards for providing good Corporate Governance.
The Board constantly endeavor to take the business forward
in such a way that it maximises long term value for the
stakeholders. The Company has put in place an effective
Corporate Governance system which ensures that the
provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are duly
complied with.
A detailed report on the corporate governance pursuant
to the requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
forms part of the annual report. A certifcate from the Auditors
of the Company, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered
Accountants, confrming compliance of conditions of
corporate governance as stipulated in Clause 49 is annexed
to the report as Annexure B.
BOARD COMMITTEES AND ITS COMPOSITION
In accordance with the Listing Agreement regulations, the
details of the Board committees are presented as part of the
Corporate Governance Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company has during the year incorporated a wholly
owned subsidiary company on June 4, 2013 in the name
and style of “Bharti Infratel Services Limited”. The statement
of the Company’s interest in Bharti Infratel Services Limited
under Section 212(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956
is annexed herewith on page 41 and forms part of the
Directors’ Report.
Pursuant to General Circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8,
2011 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government
of India, the Board of Directors have consented for not
attaching the balance sheet, statement of proft & loss
and other documents as set out in Section 212(1) of the
Companies Act, 1956 in respect of its subsidiary Company
for the year ended March 31, 2014.The statement pursuant
to the above referred circular is annexed as part of the Notes
to the consolidated accounts of the Company on page 110
of the annual report.
Annual accounts of the subsidiary, along with related
information are available for inspection at the Company’s
registered offce. Copies of the annual accounts of the
subsidiary company will also be made available to the
Company’s investors upon request.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Company’s Statutory Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co.
LLP, Chartered Accountants, hold offce till the conclusion of
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and complete 7 years
as Statutory Auditors along with its associate auditing frms.
In terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act,
2013 Statutory Auditors (including its associate audit frm)
can be appointed for a maximum term of 10 years (including
existing term).
It is proposed to appoint M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates
LLP, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors (in place
of M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP Statutory Auditors, who
have expressed their unwillingness to continue) for a term
of 3 consecutive years from the conclusion of the ensuing
annual general meeting to the conclusion of eleventh annual
general meeting subject to ratifcation by the shareholders
at every annual general meeting.
The Company has received a letter from the M/s. S. R.
Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants to the
effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the
prescribed limits under Section 141 of the Companies Act,
2013.
AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Board has duly examined the statutory auditor’s report
on accounts and clarifcations, wherever necessary, have
been included in the Notes to Accounts section of the
Annual Report.
COST AUDITORS
The Company has appointed M/s. R.J. Goel & Co., Cost
Accountants, as Cost Auditors u/s 209, 233B and other
applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Cost Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2013
was fled on September 28, 2013. M/s R. J. Goel & Co. have
been re-appointed as cost auditors for the fnancial year
2014-15.
Your Company is committed to benchmarking
itself with global standards for providing good
Corporate Governance. The Board constantly
endeavor to take the business forward in such
a way that it maximises long term value for the
stakeholders.
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SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Keeping with the high standards of corporate governance
adopted by the Company and also to ensure compliance with
the provisions of various corporate laws, the regulations and
guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India and the Listing Agreement, the Company continues to
have Secretarial Audit from a practicing company secretary
frm.
M/s. Chandrasekaran Associates have been conducting the
Secretarial Audit of the Company on continuous basis. They
have submitted their report confrming the compliances
with all the applicable provisions of various corporate laws.
The Secretarial Audit Report is provided on page 66 of this
report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
At Bharti Infratel, CSR is a way of life and is well integrated
with our business strategy. Detailed information on the
initiatives of the Company towards CSR activities is
provided in the Corporate Social Responsibility section on
page 14 of the annual report.
SEBI, vide its circular CIR/CFD/DIL/8/2012 dated August
13, 2012, mandated the top 100 listed entities, based on
market capitalisation at BSE and NSE, to include Business
Responsibility Report as a part of the Annual Report
describing the initiatives taken by the companies from
Environment, Social and Governance perspective.
Accordingly, a detailed report on Corporate Social
Responsibility and Business Responsibility Report forms a
part of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Board in its meeting held on April 24, 2014
constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee to undertake the corporate social responsibility
activities of the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCuSSION AND ANAlYSIS
In accordance with the Listing Agreement requirements, the
Management Discussion & Analysis report is presented in a
separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES
At Bharti Infratel, we strongly believe that employee
engagement is a key pillar towards building organisational
effectiveness. The primary objective of achieving a high
employee engagement is to create a passion in all that we
do and enable the workforce towards exceeding performance
expectations, leading to long-term success. To facilitate
leadership development and groom individuals for leadership
roles, the Company has a robust Leadership Competency
Framework which defnes the essential competencies
and behavioural manifestations that are required for future
development planning. We strongly believe that our people
are our assets and the key to shape our future.
Our people embody our core values and defne who we are.
We have 1,228 on roll employees on a standalone basis.
The Company believes in the values of energy, pioneering,
service orientation, continuous improvement and respect &
fairness for all stakeholders aligned to the vision.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TEChNOlOGY
ABSORPTION AND fOREIGN ExChANGE
EARNINGS AND OuTGO
The Statement as required under Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure
of Particulars in the report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 as amended is given in Annexure C to this report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information as is required to be provided in terms of
Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 have
been set out in Annexure D to this report.
QUALITY CONTROL
Your Company has established well structured quality
processes and systems at every stage of its work, from
designs, materials, workmanship at site, operations and
maintenance through the entire lifecycle of the towers and
related services. The Company has adopted the following
stage-wise quality assurance practices:
pre-dispatch inspection of all major material such as
tower components, DG sets, IPMS, PPC and battery
banks;
on-site inspection during works in progress such as
civil, electrical and tower installation works;
quality audits post completion of works to ensure
process completion; and
The primary objective of achieving a high
employee engagement is to create a passion in
all that we do and enable the workforce towards
exceeding performance expectations, leading to
long-term success.
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preventive maintenance audits during operation and
maintenance of sites to ensure timely maintenance of
equipment and basic site hygiene.
Your Company has a Standard Quality Process and
Guidelines for civil, tower and electrical works and a Quality
Assurance Plan (“QAP”) for pre-dispatch inspection for
effective material verifcation at vendor premises. Regular
project reviews, governance meetings and third party audits
are conducted on a regular basis in order to encourage
maintenance of quality and ensure that towers are strictly in
accordance with Company’s approved specifcations.
These quality assurance practices enable us to maintain
high performance standards across the network, resulting
in key long-term advantages:
good asset life as per specifcations and designs;
high network uptime for customers, with fewer network
outages; and
high levels of customer satisfaction due to hassle-free
active infrastructure installation.
AwARDS AND RECOGNITION
Bharti Infratel’s ”Renewable Energy Solutions for Telecom
Tower Sites” was awarded the “Most Innovative Energy
Saving Product” by the Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) at the 14th National Award for Excellence in Energy
Management 2013, adding another prestigious accolade
to the Company’s highly acclaimed landmark green energy
initiatives.
Bharti Infratel and OMC Power’s joint initiative in developing
the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model
has been awarded the Consumer Service Innovation Award
at the Global Telecom Business (GTB) Innovation Awards
2013. Bharti Infratel and OMC Power won the award for
their joint work in pioneering Micro power for telecom tower
infrastructure and rural communities.
Bharti Infratel was conferred with ‘Amity Telecom Excellence
Award’ for being the ‘Top Telecom Towers Company of
the Year 2013’ by Amity Institute of Telecom Engineering
and Management during the10th Annual National Telecom
Seminar ‘Telefocus’.
Dun & Bradstreet conferred upon Bharti Infratel, the
Top Infrastructure Company Award under the Telecom
Infrastructure Development category at the Dun & Bradstreet
Infra Awards 2013. The Dun & Bradstreet Infra Awards
recognise and felicitate India’s Leading Infrastructure
Companies that have delivered exemplary performance in
their respective sectors.
Our Chief Information Offcer was awarded the 8th Annual
CIO100 Award for the successful implementation of Project
Drishti, a business analytics and reporting tool implemented
across the organisation to support strategic, tactical and
operational business decisions.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956,
the Directors to the best of their knowledge and belief
confrm that:
I. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
II. we have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements and estimates
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the
end of the fnancial year ended March 31, 2014 and of
the proft of the Company for that period;
III. we have taken proper and suffcient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
IV. we have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
ACkNOwlEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation
for the assistance and co-operation extended by strategic
investors, bankers, vendors, business partners, various
agencies and departments of Government of India and State
Governments where Company’s operations are existing,
supporting the Company’s various projects.
The Directors’ would also like to place on record their
sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution, unstinted
efforts and the spirit of dedication shown by the employees
of the Company at all levels in ensuring an excellent all
round operational performance.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: New Delhi Akhil Gupta
Date: April 24, 2014 Chairman
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
ANNEXURE A
DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED UNDER SEBI (EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEE STOCK
PuRChASE SChEME) GuIDElINES, 1999 AS ON MARCh 31, 2014
S.No. Particulars ESOP Scheme 2008
(i) Total options granted under the Scheme 9,946,524
(ii) Options Granted during the year NIL
(iii) Pricing Formula 9,255,690 Options under Plan I and 657,264 Options
under Plan II were granted at a discount of 50% of the
fair market value of the Equity Shares.
The exercise price of the 33,570 Options granted under
Plan III is ` 10 per option.
(iv) Options vested as of March 31, 2014 7,701,614
(v) Options exercised 661,452
(vi) The Total number of shares arising as a result of
exercise of options
661,452
(vii) Options lapsed/cancelled 980,135
(viii) Variation of terms of options during the year Nil
(ix) Money realised by exercise of options ` 72,160,603
(x) Total Number of Options in force 8,304,937
(xi) Employee-wise details of options granted to:
(a) Options granted to Senior managerial personnel
during the year
Nil
(b) Options granted to employees exceeding 5% of
the total grants during the year
Nil
(c) Options granted to employees exceeding 1% of
the issued capital during the year
Nil
(xii) Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) pursuant to issue of
shares on exercise of options calculated in accordance
with Accounting Standard AS 20
` 5.8
(xiii) Difference between the employees compensation cost
based on intrinsic value of the Stock and the fair value
for the year and its impact on profts and on EPS of the
Company
N.A.
(xiv) a) Weighted-average exercise price ` 110
b) Weighted-average fair prices ` 220
(xv) Method and signifcant assumptions used to estimate
the fair values of options.
N.A.
(a) Risk free interest rate N.A.
(b) Expected Life N.A.
(c) Expected Volatility N.A.
(d) Expected Dividends N.A.
(e) Market Price of the underlying share on grant date N.A.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
ANNEXURE B
AuDITORS’ CERTIfICATE REGARDING COMPlIANCE Of CONDITIONS Of CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Conservation of Energy
As part of the normal course of the business of the Company, the
Company operates and maintains telecom tower infrastructure
which requires energy consumption. Every endeavor has been
made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid wastage and
conserve energy as far as possible.
The Company continuously evaluates global innovation and
technology as a benchmark and as required, enters into
arrangements to avail of the latest technology trends and practices.
Technology Absorption
‘Go Green’ is inherent to our Business Model of tower sharing as
every co-location we add to the network helps in bringing down
the energy consumption on a per co-location basis.
We have institutionalised a Green Towers P7 program which
is aimed at minimising dependency on diesel consumption and
thereby reducing carbon footprint and has already implemented
solar power network over 1,500 towers on a standalone basis.
Our technical team continues to explore and pilot new technical
initiatives in the process of ‘putting ideas to work’ to promote the
‘Go Green’ agenda at Infratel. For more details, please refer “Be a
Green Company” section under Corporate Social Responsibility
on page 16.
Form B
1) Research and Development (R & D) - Not Applicable
2) Technology absorption, adaptation and innovation –
Detailed update on the technology advancements made
by the Company is covered as part of the Corporate Social
Responsibility section on page 14.
foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
(i) Activities relating to exports; initiatives taken to increase
exports; development of new export markets for products
and services; and export plans;
Bharti Infratel Limited being a telecom tower Infrastructure
service provider has not undertaken any activity relating to
exports or development of export markets for services.
(ii) Total foreign exchange used and earned
(a) Total Foreign Exchange Earning : Nil
(b) Total Foreign Exchange Outgo : ` 56 Mn
(Includes payment of fnal Dividend of ` 54.1 Mn)
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: New Delhi Akhil Gupta
Date: April 24, 2014 Chairman
To
The Members of Bharti Infratel Limited
We have examined the compliance of conditions of corporate
governance by Bharti Infratel Limited (“the Company”), for the year
ended March 31, 2014, as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement of the said Company with stock exchange(s) in India.
The compliance of conditions of corporate governance is the
responsibility of the management. Our examination was limited to
procedures and implementation thereof, adopted by the Company
for ensuring the compliance of the conditions of Corporate
Governance. It is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on
the fnancial statements of the Company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according
to the explanations given to us, we certify that the Company
has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as
stipulated in the above mentioned Listing Agreement.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance
as to the future viability of the Company nor the effciency or
effectiveness with which the management has conducted the
affairs of the Company.
For S. R. BATLIBOI & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No.: 94524
Place: Gurgaon
Date: April 24, 2014
ANNEXURE C
INfORMATION RElATING TO CONSERVATION Of ENERGY, TEChNOlOGY ABSORPTION, RESEARCh AND DEVElOPMENT AND
fOREIGN ExChANGE EARNINGS AND OuTGO fORMING PART Of DIRECTORS’ REPORT IN TERMS Of SECTION 217(1)(E) Of
ThE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 READ wITh ThE COMPANIES (DISClOSuRE Of PARTICulARS IN ThE REPORT Of ThE BOARD Of
DIRECTORS) RulES 1988.
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STATEMENT RElATING TO SuBSIDIARY COMPANY PuRSuANT TO SECTION 212 Of ThE COMPANIES
ACT, 1956
1 Name of the Subsidiary Company BHARTI INFRATEL SERVICES LIMITED
2 Financial Year of the Subsidiary Ended on March 31, 2014
3 Holding Company’s Interest in the subsidiary company at the end of the
Financial Year of Subsidiary.
100%
4 Net Aggregate amount of Proft / (Loss) of the Subsidiary for the above
fnancial year, so far as it concerns members of the Company (In Mn `)
(a) Dealt with in the accounts of the Holding Company (0.3)
(b) Not dealt within the accounts of the Holding Company Nil
5 Net aggregate amount of Proft/(Losses) for the Previous Financial Years
of the Subsidiary, so far as it concerns members of the Holding Company
(In Mn `)
(a) Dealt with in the accounts of the Holding Company NA
(b) Not dealt within the accounts of the Holding Company NA
6 Changes in the Interest of Holding Company in the Subsidiary Company
between the end of the Financial year of the Subsidiary and the end of
Financial year of the Company.
Nil
7 Material Changes between the end of the Financial year of the Subsidiary
and the end of Financial year of the Company in respect of
(a) Subsidiary’s Fixed assets Nil
(b) Subsidiary’s Investments Nil
(c) Money lent by the Subsidiary Nil
(d) Money borrowed by the subsidiary for any purpose other than that of
meeting current liabilities
Nil
For and on behalf of the board
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
As per the World Economic Outlook published by the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) in January 2014, global growth is projected at 3.7% in 2014,
rising to 3.9% in 2015.
Economic activity is expected to improve in FY 2014-15, largely on account
of recovery in advanced economies. On the other hand, stronger domestic
policy reforms will drive the growth engines in developing nations.
According to an E&Y survey, India remains one of the top global destinations
for foreign investment. Infrastructure, consumer goods, industrials,
technology, media and telecom (TMT), and life-science sectors are set to
drive India’s growth over the years to come.
The clearance of several large projects by the Cabinet Committee on
Investment can help India’s investment and growth story further. In addition,
resurgence of exports, prospects of revival in the global economy and
moderation in infation observed recently, point to a better outlook for the
Indian economy in FY 2014-15 compared to FY 2013-14. IMF in its latest
report has projected a growth of 5.4% in FY 2014-15 and 6.4% in FY
2015-16 for India.
INDIAN TELECOM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Over the period 2005-2010, the wireless segment of the telecommunication
sector has grown rapidly. The mobile subscriber base rose to around 904.5
Mn at the end of March 2014 (source – TRAI) from 99 Mn at the end of
2005- 2006. This provides a huge opportunity for telecom tower industry,
especially given the low penetration of voice telephony in rural India, as well
as the off take of data services in urban India.
The Indian telecommunication industry is one of the most competitive
industries globally. Indian operators in the last decade focused on developing
an affordable mass market telecommunications service model which allows
service availability across India’s urban and rural areas. Optimisation of
operational expenses through the outsourcing of non-core areas, process
innovation, cost-to-serve alignment and strategic partnerships has also
resulted in steady growth of the Tower Industry.
INDIAN TELECOM TOWER INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure sharing optimises the utilisation of available resources and
A 10% increase in mobile and
broadband penetration increases
the per capita GDP by 0.81% and
1.38% respectively in the developing
countries
World Bank
2
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India’s position in the global telecom
market by subscriber base after
China
5
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India’s rank in the world with a base
of 67 Mn smart phone users in 2013
Management Discussion & Analysis
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helps reduce the cost of providing telecommunication
services. Infrastructure sharing among service providers
has become the norm today with lower overall tariffs and
restrictions placed by various local regulatory bodies on the
installation of telecom towers.
Tower companies provide the entire range of tower
infrastructure that is required by wireless telecommunication
service providers. Tower infrastructure refers to equipment
such as towers, shelters, power regulation equipment,
battery banks, diesel generator sets (“DG sets”), air
conditioners, fre extinguishers and a security cabin, required
at a site where such towers are installed. There are generally
two types of towers – Ground Based Towers (“GBTs”) and
Roof Top Towers (“RTTs”). Average specifcations for GBT
and RTT are summarised in the following table:
GBT RTT
Space Requirement 4,000 sq. ft. Roof Top
Height (m) 40–60 14-20
Occupancy Capacity 3-5 co-locations 2-3 co-locations
There are two kinds of infrastructure that constitute a
telecom tower:
Active Infrastructure: Radio antenna, BTS/cell site and
cables that are owned by telecom operators
Tower Infrastructure: Steel tower, shelter room, DG set,
Power regulation equipment, Battery bank and security
cabin that supports active infrastructure
GBT Site - with Outdoor BTS GBT Site - with Indoor BTS
RTT Site - with Indoor BTS
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REGulATORY ChANGES IN ThE SECTOR
Key regulatory developments during FY 2013-14 were as
follows:
Telecom Tower Design Specifcations
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) vide its letter
dated December 11, 2012 had recommended all telecom
service providers to establish or use towers that conform to
applicable Generic Requirements (GRs) issued by Telecom
Engineering Center (TEC) and DoT. Telecom towers erected
or used by telecom service providers with effect from April
1, 2014 shall conform to the GRs of Towers issued by TEC.
The letter also stated that telecom service providers may
suggest new designs, if any, along with specifcations to TEC
by January 31, 2013 so that such designs can be shortlisted
and vetted for structural safety and corresponding GRs can
be issued to ensure that the specifcations are ready well
in advance for usage before the due date i.e. April 1, 2014.
Various tower manufacturers have submitted their tower
designs to TEC for which approval is yet to be received.
The industry association i.e. Tower and Infrastructure
Providers Association (TAIPA) have fled necessary
submissions with DoT wherein inter alia a request has been
made to DoT/TEC not to mandate GRs and rather make it
optional for the industry to implement the suggested GRs in
design and deployment.
DoT – Issuance of final Guidelines for Installation of
Mobile Towers
DoT has issued fnal guidelines for installation of mobile
towers. The guidelines include directions for the State/ Local
Administrative Authorities. The said guidelines were made
effective from August 1, 2013. DoT has inter-alia admitted
therein that telecom installations are lifeline installations and
a critical infrastructure in mobile communication. In order
to avoid disruption in mobile communication, an essential
service, these guidelines recommend inter alia as follows:
Single window clearance
Electricity connection on priority
Nominal one time administrative fees for permission of
installation of tower
No demolition / sealing without the consent of Term cell
in the event of any electromagnetic feld (EMF) related
complaint/s
To address public grievances related to the tower
installations, State Governments may set up State Level
Committee consisting of Term cell, State Administration,
representatives of telecom service providers and
eminent public persons
Infrastructure Providers not brought under unifed
License regime
DoT has issued guidelines for grant of unifed license on
August 19, 2013 whereby they have moved towards
convergence between various services, networks, platforms
and technologies. However, Infrastructure Providers (IP-1s)
have not been brought under the unifed license regime.
OPPORTUNITIES & THREATS
Opportunities
Low rural penetration levels
Indian telecom market has a huge untapped potential in
the rural areas. With rural tele-density still at 43.27% (as in
March 2014, Source – TRAI), there is signifcant headroom
for growth in voice services currently and in data services
over time.
The high cost of providing services and the ability to quickly
deploy state of the art networks will translate into growth
opportunities for the Company. Already, Bharti Infratel has
a wide footprint in the B and C category circles of India
enabling the expansion of networks into rural markets.
Roll out of New Technologies
The Indian wireless telecommunications market is
experiencing an increase in demand for data services
driven by India’s growing young, urban population, the
availability of affordable handsets and the production and
proliferation of relevant content. Operators, having spent
close to ` 1,804 Bn on the 3G and 4G licenses since 2010,
are also focused towards growing the data story. During
the recent spectrum auctions in February 2014, most of the
big and serious players have acquired 5MHz contiguous
spectrum on 1800 band across different circles. With this
development, 4G FDD LTE will be a reality in India sooner
than expected.
The expansion of 3G and 4G network services will
require wireless telecommunication service providers to
install additional active telecommunication transmission
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equipment at the towers where they currently operate. In
addition to this, we expect that the increasing proliferation
of such services and the higher tower density required will
lead to demand for new towers from customers.
New Revenue Streams
Considering the proliferation of data services, expansion of
3G/4G network and infrastructure expansion across B & C
class cities, there is likely to be a surge in demand for In-
building solutions.
Also, TRAI recommendations on Telecom Infrastructure
Policy dated April 2011 promote Indoor Building Solutions
(IBS) sharing as it provides for:
All buildings including hospitals having more than 100
beds and shopping malls of more than 25,000 square
feet super built area to be IBS enabled within one year;
IBS/Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions to be
put in all Central Government buildings including central
PSU buildings, Airports and buildings falling under their
jurisdiction & control;
IP-I and telecom service providers may be mandated
to share IBS/DAS system deployed in the buildings,
complexes or streets.
During the year, we have deployed few IBS network
installations for our customers at high footfall locations. We
continue to look for such opportunities across the country
and are prepared to meet the customer’s needs to deploy
additional IBS across the network.
In addition, there exists the future possibility of offering
transmission backhaul through optical fbre connectivity
and microwave connectivity at towers, subject to
favorable regulatory changes, as well as providing frst
level maintenance services in relation to customers’ active
infrastructure installed at towers.
Entry of Reliance Jio in broadband
The entry of Reliance Jio with pan India Unifed License in
the telecom business is positive news for tower companies.
Bharti Infratel has already signed the tower sharing
agreement with Reliance Jio wherein Reliance Jio would
utilise the telecom tower infrastructure of Bharti Infratel to
launch its services across the country. Today, we are proud
to say that all operators in the country are our customers.
Reliance Jio holds spectrum in high frequency and we
believe that they will need a huge number of towers for a
pan India offering. This deal will be mutually benefcial for
both the companies. Bharti Infratel is expected to increase
the sharing factor across its portfolio as Reliance Jio is
likely to have pan India presence and be a large player in
the industry.
Grant of Infrastructure Status to Telecom Towers
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved
the framework for using the harmonised master list of
infrastructure sub-sectors, which was notifed in the Offcial
Gazette of India on March 28, 2012. The harmonised list
of infrastructure sub-sectors includes ‘telecommunication
towers’ under the ’Communication’ category. This
development will result in the telecom towers industry
benefting through higher ECB limits, eligibility for viability
gap funding, lower lending rates, lower import duties,
certain excise exemptions, tax holidays and accelerated
depreciation benefts.
Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has
made submissions to the Ministry of Finance and other
Government bodies to provide the benefts envisaged to
tower companies.
Threats
General economic conditions in India
The Indian economy has witnessed slow growth over the
last several years that has hurt investors sentiment and the
industry has postponed capex investment.
Bharti Infratel’s business and growth prospects mainly
depend on demand from wireless telecommunication
service providers in India and any disruption to a fair,
transparent and sustainable telecom regime will affect the
Company adversely.
Regulatory Environment in India
After continuous regulator uncertainty in the past, the year
2013-2014 was better. Clarity emerged on spectrum pricing
with successful auctions in February 2014. The operators
have bought the spectrum at higher prices in the recent
rounds of auctions. They are now looking towards greater
cost rationalisations, including optimising the existing
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networks. Further, the wireless telecommunication industry
may face policy changes in relation to spectrum pricing,
auction and renewal of licenses and implementation of EMF
radiation norms.
Such regulatory developments may have a signifcant
bearing on the long term growth prospects of the industry
along with a setback to government’s agenda as laid out in
the National Telecom policy.
The good news is that pricing power is returning to the
operators, leading to better health and viability of the
sector. The quest for quality, proftability and viability on the
operator side is a welcome sign for long-term growth of the
tower industry.
Operator Consolidation
The Telecom market in India was fragmented with more
than 14 players at one point of time. The Average Revenue
per User (ARPU) in India is lowest in the world and the
industry went through a phase of hyper competition in
recent years. Today, operators are able to increase prices
as the industry has become ready for consolidation. For
instance, Airtel has acquired Loop refecting this trend. The
consolidation of operators may lead to co-location churn for
tower companies due to consolidation and rationalisation
of networks. Bharti Infratel is largely insulated from this
as approx 85% of the revenues come from the top three
players in the industry and these three players are expected
to be acquirers rather than being targets. In the long run, we
believe that consolidation is good for the industry.
FINANCIAL RESULTS & OPERATIONS
Bharti Infratel put up a healthy performance in the fnancial
year 2013-14.
On a consolidated basis, the Company added 10,594 net
co-locations during the year. As on March 31, 2014, average
sharing factor stood at 1.96 times on a consolidated basis
(with a closing sharing factor of 2.01).
Our consolidated revenue from operations for the year
ended March 31, 2014 was ` 1,08,267 Mn, a growth of 5.4%
compared to year ended March 31, 2013. Our consolidated
revenue comprises of primarily revenues from co-locations
of Bharti Infratel and 42% economic interest in Indus and
their energy billings. As on March 31, 2014, Bharti Infratel
and Indus had average sharing factors of 1.87 (with closing
sharing factor of 1.93) and 2.02 (with closing sharing factor
of 2.07) per tower respectively. Revenue for the full year
ended March 31, 2013 includes un-eliminated IRU income,
the accrual of which discontinued post Indus Merger.
Adjusting the same, comparable revenue growth on year on
year basis for the full year ended March 31, 2014 is 8.3%.
The Company had an EBITDA of 44,118 Mn witnessing
a growth of 15.8 % year on year. The EBITDA margin for
the fnancial year ended March 31, 2014 was 40.7 %. The
Company reported a net income of ` 15,179 Mn for the full
year ended March 31, 2014 i.e. 14.0 % of our consolidated
revenues, registering Y-o-Y growth of 51.4 %.
The fnancial statements of the Company have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in India (Indian GAAP). The Company has prepared
these fnancial statements to comply in all material respects
with the accounting standards notifed under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the
relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
General Circular 8/2014 dated April 4, 2014 issued by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The fnancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention
on an accrual basis except in case of assets for which fair
valuation is carried out. The accounting policies adopted in
the preparation of fnancial statements are consistent with
those of previous year.
RISKS & CONCERNS
The following section discusses the various aspects of
enterprise-wide risk management. Readers are cautioned
that the risk related information outlined here is not
exhaustive and is for information purpose only.
Bharti Infratel believes that risk management and internal
control are fundamental to effective corporate governance
The Company had an EBITDA of 44,118 Mn
witnessing a growth of 15.8% year on year. The
EBITDA margin for the fnancial year ended March
31, 2014 was 40.7%. The Company reported a
net income of ` 15,179 Mn for the full year ended
March 31, 2014 i.e. 14.0% of our consolidated
revenues, registering Y-o-Y growth of 51.4%.
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and the development of a sustainable business. Bharti
Infratel has a robust process to identify key risks across
its operations and prioritise relevant action plans that
can mitigate these risks. Key risks that may impact the
Company’s business include:
Changes in regulatory environment
Despite some improvements, the regulatory environment
in India continues to be challenging. Recent regulatory
developments will have signifcant implications on the future
of telephony as well as India’s global competitiveness.
Amid this uncertain regulatory environment, larger players
continue to enjoy majority of the market share. As we derive
a substantial portion of our revenues from the three largest
telecom players in India, the risk is mitigated to a large
extent.
Natural disasters damaging telecom networks
The Company’s telecom networks are subject to risks from
natural disasters or other external factors. The Company
maintains insurance for its assets, equal to the replacement
value of its existing telecommunication network, which
provides cover for damage caused by fre, special perils and
terrorist attacks. Such failures and natural disasters even
when covered by insurance may cause disruption, though
temporary, to the Company’s operations. The Company has
been investing signifcantly in business continuity plans and
disaster recovery initiatives which will enable it to continue
with normal operations and offer seamless service to our
customers under most circumstances.
During the Uttarakhand foods and Super Cyclone Phailin
in Odisha, the Company was able to demonstrate its
operational excellence and disaster management skills. Our
people’s efforts and robust processes helped us restore
operations promptly, thus ensuring vital telecom connectivity
at all times. The Company’s commitment towards service
excellence even in times of crisis has been well appreciated
by all customers and establishes robustness of our business
continuity plans.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Chief Executive Offcer (CEO) and Chief Financial Offcer
(CFO) are accountable for fnancial controls, measured
by objective metrics on accounting hygiene and audit
scores. The Company deploys a robust system of internal
controls that facilitates the accurate and timely compilation
of fnancial statements and management reports, ensures
regulatory and statutory compliance, and safeguards
investor interest by ensuring the highest level of governance
and periodic communication with investors.
The Audit Committee reviews the effectiveness of the
internal control system across the Company and also
invites the senior management/functional heads to provide
an update on their functions from time to time. A CEO and
CFO Certifcate included in the Corporate Governance
Report confrms the existence of effective internal control
systems and procedures in the Company. The Company’s
Internal Assurance Group also conducts periodic assurance
reviews to assess the adequacy of internal control systems
and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Company has enhanced its internal control systems
across all circle operations by signifcantly improving the
quality and frequency of various reconciliations, enhancing
the scope and coverage of revenue assurance checks,
segregation of duties, rolling out self-validation checks,
regular physical verifcation, system audits, desktop reviews
as well as continuous training and education.
In summary, the healthy balance between empowerment
and accountability at every operating level fosters a culture
of responsible growth and well-judged risk taking.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN
RESOURCES
At Bharti Infratel, we believe people excellence is the
foundation for building a culture of service excellence. The
Value Proposition for our people under the theme “Towering
above Together” focuses on the pillars of ‘Stretching
Boundaries Together’, ‘Building Leaders for Tomorrow’ and
‘You Grow, We Grow’. Key focus areas under this proposition
during the year were:
Quality of hire
We are hiring younger employees, educated from Tier I /
Tier II institutes and with a previous work experience with
reputed organisations. Improving gender diversity remains a
key focus area and gender diversity has improved from 4%
to 8% of recruits during 2013-14.
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Talent Pipeline and Succession Planning
We successfully identifed talent pipeline for 58% of critical
roles and 50% of the succession pipeline identifed for
business head role was converted. As part of succession
planning, 33% of the business heads have been moved to
larger geographies.
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Program
The Company has hired 18 young talents from premier
technical institutes like NITs. These young recruits are
going through a rigorous development program aimed at
accelerating their career and for developing young leaders
of tomorrow.
Career framework and Career Plans
We have developed functional career paths and career plans
for all eligible employees. There have been 99 role changes,
135 location changes and 38 cross-functional movements
as part of the career planning.
Talent Development
Competency development of our people is focused towards
increasing performance at current role and preparing for
future roles. Differential investment is made for our Top
Talent through which 60% of employees have been skilled in
behavioral interventions and 100% of middle management
leading large teams have been skilled in managerial
effectiveness.
Functional Academies
During the year, we have set up functional academies to
enhance our people’s skills on globally benchmark practices
and tools. Functional Academies have trained 62.3% of
employees extensively using e-learning and internal training
by subject matter experts.
Senior Leadership Development
Signifcant investments have been made this year for scaling
up the leadership team by working closely with leading
global partners.
OUTLOOK
India is at a critical infection point of data growth and
incremental voice growth. The operator landscape is
also rationalising and operators show renewed thrust on
rollouts, seamless coverage and new technologies in order
to effectively compete in the marketplace and recover
economic returns on the enormous investments made on
spectrum and license.
Bharti Infratel’s outlook is in line with future growth
potential of the sector. With a global scale of operations,
pan India presence, signifcant deployment expertise and
healthy customer relationships with India’s leading telecom
operators, the Company is poised to beneft from all growth
opportunities in the Indian market. Also, our continued
unwavering focus on cost and synergies across the
organisation will keep us in a healthy fnancial position. Our
business model augurs well for our expansion and success
in new regions.
SUMMARY
Despite the recent temporary slowdown, India continues to
be one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a
signifcant demand for telecom services favored by low rural
penetration levels, poor broadband access and a large and
growing youth population demanding high speed data and
allied telecom services.
As a leading provider of telecom tower Infrastructure
services, the Company is well positioned to beneft from the
secular growth of this sector, while further aiding the vision
and goal of providing affordable telephone and broadband
access to all parts of the country.
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GOVERNANCE PhIlOSOPhY
At Bharti Infratel (‘the Company’), we believe Corporate Governance is more
than a set of governance standards. It represents a philosophy that inspires
the Board to formulate business strategies and plans, which are consistent
with the welfare of shareholders and the greater stakeholder community.
Good and transparent Corporate Governance practices strengthen our
social stature and attract fnancial and human capital. These resources are
optimally utilised to maximise long-term shareholder value, while preserving
the interests of multiple stakeholders in the locations where we operate and
the society at large. The Company is committed to benchmark itself with the
best standards of Corporate Governance in both letter and spirit.
In accordance with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with BSE Limited
(BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and some
of the best practices followed internationally on Corporate Governance,
the following report on governance lays down the ethos of Bharti Infratel
Limited and its commitment to conduct business in accordance with sound
Corporate Governance practices.
At Bharti Infratel, Corporate Governance practices are based on the following
broad principles with the objective of adhering to the highest standards of
governance through continuous evaluation and benchmarking.
Well-experienced and diverse Board of Directors;
Adoption of transparent procedures and practices and arriving at
decisions on the strength of adequate information;
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and fduciary requirements in letter
and spirit;
High levels of disclosures for dissemination of corporate, fnancial and
operational information to all its stakeholders;
Adoption of policy on tenure of Independent Directors, rotation of
Auditors and a code of conduct for Directors and senior management;
Creation of various committees for Audit, HR and Nomination,
Stakeholders Relationship and Corporate Social Responsibility;
Ensuring complete and timely disclosure of relevant operational
information to enable the Board to play an effective role in guiding
strategy;
Good and transparent Corporate
Governance practices strengthen
our social stature and attract
fnancial and human capital. These
resources are optimally utilised to
maximise long-term shareholder
value, while preserving the interests
of multiple stakeholders in the
locations where we operate and the
society at large.
Report on Corporate Governance
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Informal meeting of Independent Directors without the
presence of any Non-Independent/Executive Directors
to identify areas where they need more clarity or
information and then put them before the Board;
Reviewing regularly and establishing effective meeting
practices that encourage active participation and
contribution from all members;
Independence of Directors in reviewing and approving
corporate strategy, major business plans and activities;
Well-defned corporate structure that establishes
checks and balances and delegates the decision-
making process to appropriate levels in the organisation,
with the Board remaining in effective control of the
Company’s affairs at all times.
Governance Structure
The corporate governance structure of our Company is
multi-tiered, comprising governing/functional business
management boards at various levels, each of which is
interlinked in the following manner:
a) Strategic Supervision and Direction – by the Board
of Directors, who exercises independent judgment in
overseeing management performance on behalf of the
shareowners and other stakeholders and hence, plays
a vital role in the oversight and management of the
Company;
b) Control and implementation – by the Infratel Executive
Committee, chaired by the CEO. This team owns and
drives company-wide processes, systems and policies
and meets on a monthly basis to review execution of
business strategy and ensure that operational synergies
are achieved. This team also functions as a role model
for leadership development and as a catalyst for
imbibing customer centricity and meritocracy in the
culture of the Company;
c) Operations management – by the Circle Executive
Committee, headed by the Circle Business Head, for
day-to-day management and decision making, focused
on enhancing the effciency and effectiveness of the
circle business indicators ; and
d) Risk Committee which monitors the effectiveness of the
risk management process and reviews and approves
the risk mitigation strategies of the Company.
Our governance structure helps in clearly determining the
responsibilities and entrusted powers of each of the business
entities, thus enabling them to execute those responsibilities
in the most effective manner. It also allows us to maintain
our focus on the organisational DNA and current and future
business strategy, besides enabling effective delegation of
authority and empowerment at all levels.
Information Security
Information assets of the Company are provided
comprehensive protection against the consequences
of breaches of confdentiality, failures of integrity and
interruptions to their availability, loss of authenticity and/or
repudiation of a transaction.
The Bharti Infratel Information Security Policy provides
management direction and support to ensure protection
of the Company’s information assets, and to allow access,
use and disclosure of such information in accordance with
appropriate standards, laws and regulations.
Information Security and Business Continuity
Certifcation
ISO 27001
Taking forward the Information Security framework, the
Company implemented Information Security Management
System (ISMS) in 2012-13 and was awarded the coveted
ISO 27001 certifcate without a single non-conformity
or observation. This covered our Head Offce, Tower
Operations Centre, Data Centre, and the circle offces
of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Assam and the
North-East. During the year, we have been re-certifed, as
part of the annual certifcate renewal exercise, without a
single non-conformity or observation. Successful ISO 27001
certifcation reiterates our commitment towards providing
our customers with a secure and trustworthy service.
ISO 22301
The Company has invested substantially in the
implementation of business continuity management systems
and disaster recovery plans. During 2012-13, we embarked
upon a BS 25999 audit and certifcation programme.
This covered our Head Offce, Tower Operations Centre,
Data Centre, and the circle offces of Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Assam and the North-East. The
Company was certifed as per the BS 25999 standard in
May 2013 without a single non-conformity or observation.
The Company is now moving towards adoption of the new
ISO 22301 certifcate to benchmark its business continuity
and disaster recovery plans against global standards. Over
30 employees have been trained and certifed as ‘ISO 22301
Implementers’.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors, along with its committees, provides
leadership and guidance to the Company’s management
and directs, supervises and controls the performance of
the Company. The Company’s Board is an optimum mix
of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors
constituted in conformity with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement.
As on the date of this report, the Board of Directors
comprises 10 Directors. Mr. Akhil Gupta (Chairman w.e.f
April 1, 2014) and Mr. D S Rawat (Managing Director & CEO
w.e.f April 1, 2014) are the Executive Directors on the Board.
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong, Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal and
Mr. Sanjay Nayar are the Non Executive Non-Independent
Directors. Further, Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut, Mr. Jitender
Balakrishnan, Ms. Leena Srivastava, Mr. N Kumar and
Mr. Vinod Dhall are the Non-Executive Independent
Directors.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the Board of Directors
met four times on April 30, 2013; July 29, 2013; October
28, 2013 and January 23, 2014. The period between any
two consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors of the
Company was not more than four months.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors has
approved one matter by passing a resolution by circulation.
Detailed profle of each of the Director is given on page 12 of
this report and also available on the website of the Company
at www.bharti-infratel.com in the Investor Relations section.
Composition of the Board of Directors of the Company and other Directorship(s) / committee membership(s) / Chairmanship(s)
as on March 31, 2014, the number of meetings held during their tenure and attended by them is given in Table – 1.
Table – 1 : Details about the Company’s Board of Directors
Name of Director
(DIN)
No. of Board Meetings
held during his / her tenure
and attended
Attendance
at last AGM
Number
of outside
Directorship(s)*
Committee membership(s) /
Chairmanship(s)^
Held Attended Membership(s)
(including
Chairmanship)
Chairmanship(s)
Mr. Akhil Gupta
1
(00028728)
4 4 No 8 6 3
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut
(00066080)
4 4 Yes 5 3 3
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan
(00028320)
4 3 No 12 5 2
Ms. Leena Srivastava
(00005737)
4 4 No 3 1 Nil
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong
2
(06638569)
3 3 NA Nil Nil Nil
Mr. Murray Philip King
3
(06415439)
1 - No NA Nil NA
Mr. N Kumar
(00007848)
4 3 No 5 4 3
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal
4
(00042494)
4 4 Yes 8 3 1
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Name of Director
(DIN)
No. of Board Meetings
held during his / her tenure
and attended
Attendance
at last AGM
Number
of outside
Directorship(s)*
Committee membership(s) /
Chairmanship(s)^
Held Attended Membership(s)
(including
Chairmanship)
Chairmanship(s)
Mr. Sanjay Nayar
(00002615)
4 3 No 6 4 1
Mr. Sarvjit Singh Dhillon
5
(00275924)
4 4 No NA NA NA
Mr. Vinod Dhall
(02591373)
4 4 No 5 7 3
* Excluding Private Companies, Foreign Companies, Section 25 Companies, Trusts and Alternate Directorships
^ Committees for this purpose mean Audit Committee and Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee of Indian public companies, including committees
of Bharti Infratel Limited
1
Appointed as Chairman while relieving from the position as Managing Director w.e.f. April 1, 2014
2
Appointed as Additional Director w.e.f. July 29, 2013
3
Ceased to be a Director w.e.f. July 29, 2013
4
Ceased to be Chairman w.e.f. April 1, 2014
5
Ceased to be a Director w.e.f. March 31, 2014
Note: Mr. D S Rawat has been appointed as Additional Director and the Managing Director with effect from April 1, 2014.
Independent Directors
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Companies Act,
2013 requires every listed company to have the requisite
number of Independent Directors on the Board and also
sets out various criteria for a person to be eligible for
appointment as an Independent Director.
The Company has formulated a comprehensive policy for
Independent Directors in line with the requirements under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Companies Act,
2013. The policy provides that at the time of appointment
and thereafter every year in April, the Independent
Directors shall submit a self-declaration confrming their
independence and compliance with the eligibility criteria as
laid above, among other things. All such declarations are
placed before the Board for information.
Independent Directors meet separately prior to the
commencement of every board meeting without the presence
of any Non-Independent Director or representatives of the
management to discuss and form an independent opinion
on the agenda items and other board-related matters.
Independent Directors also meet Statutory Auditors as well
as Internal Auditors at least once in a year. Mr. N Kumar is
the Lead Independent Director.
Information Supplied to the Board
Board members are given agenda papers along with
necessary documents and information in advance of each
meeting of the Board and Committee(s). However, in case
of business exigencies or urgencies, the resolution(s) are
passed by way of circulation.
Code of Conduct
The Company has laid down a Code of Conduct (Code) for
all Board members and senior management of the Company.
The Code is available on the website of the Company
www.bharti-infratel.com. The Code has been circulated to
all members of the Board and senior management and they
have affrmed their compliance with the Code. A declaration
signed by the Managing Director & CEO to this effect is
attached as Annexure – A to this Report.
Certifcation
The certifcate required under Clause 49 (V) of the Listing
Agreement duly signed by the Managing Director & CEO
and CFO was placed before the Board and the same is
provided as Annexure - B to this report.
Risk Mitigation Plan
The Company has laid down procedures to inform the Board
members about the risk assessment and minimisation
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procedures. These procedures are being periodically
reviewed to ensure that management controls risk through
means of a properly defned framework.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board Committees play a vital role in ensuring sound
Corporate Governance practices. The Committees are
constituted to handle specifc activities and ensure speedy
resolution of the diverse matters. The Board of Directors
has constituted Committee(s) of Directors, with adequate
delegation of powers. The Company Secretary of the
Company acts as the Secretary to the meetings of the
Committees. Each Committee has its own charter which
sets forth the purposes, goals and responsibilities of the
concerned Committees. As on the date of this report , there
are fve Committees of the Board, details of which are given
below:
1. Audit Committee
Audit Committee of the Board comprises members
as mentioned below. The constitution of the Audit
Committee is in compliance with the requirements of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement.
i) Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut (Chairman of the Committee)
- Non-Executive Independent Director
ii) Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan - Non-Executive
Independent Director
iii) Mr. Vinod Dhall - Non-Executive Independent Director
iv) Mr. Sanjay Nayar - Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director
The role and terms of the Audit Committee covers the area
of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with stock exchanges
and the Companies Act , 2013 besides other terms as may
be referred to by the Board of Directors of the Company. The
Committee’s purpose is to oversee the quality and integrity
of accounting, auditing and the fnancial reporting process,
including review of the internal audit reports and action
taken reports. The Audit Committee actively reviews the
adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems
and suggests improvements for strengthening them, as
appropriate.
The Audit Committee provides direction to the audit function
and monitors the quality of internal and statutory audit.
The responsibilities of the Audit Committee also include
examining the fnancial statements and auditor’s report
and overseeing the fnancial reporting process to ensure
fairness, suffciency and credibility of fnancial statements.
The Committee recommends the appointment and removal
of Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Cost Auditors
and fxation of their remuneration, approval of payment to
Statutory Auditors for other non-audit services rendered
by them, review and monitor with the management the
auditor’s independence, performance and effectiveness of
audit process, review of functioning of Whistle Blower Policy,
review of the quarterly and annual fnancial statements
before submission to the Board, review of the adequacy
of internal control systems and the internal audit function,
review of compliance with inspection and audit reports and
reports of Statutory Auditors, review of the fndings of internal
investigations, approval of transactions with related parties
or any subsequent modifcations, review of statement of
signifcant related party transactions, review of management
letters/letters on internal control weaknesses issued by
Statutory Auditors, reviewing with the management, the
statement of uses/application of funds raised through an
issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.),
the statement of funds utilised for the purposes other than
those stated in the offer document/prospectus/notice and
the report submitted by the monitoring agency.
The Committee monitors the utilisation of proceeds
of a public or rights issue and makes appropriate
recommendations to the Board to take steps in this matter,
discussion on the scope of audit with external Auditors
and examination of reasons for substantial defaults, if any,
in payment to stakeholders, valuation of undertakings or
assets, appointment of registered valuer, review fnancial
and risk management policies, implementation of treasury
policies and status of investor relation activities, scrutiny of
inter-corporate loans and investments. The Audit Committee
is also empowered to approve the appointment/re-
appointment of the CFO after assessing the qualifcations,
experience and background, etc. of the candidate.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the Audit Committee met
four times, i.e. on April 30, 2013; July 29, 2013; October 28,
2013 and January 23, 2014. The time gap between any two
meetings was less than four months. The Audit Committee
members approved one matter by passing a resolution by
circulation during the fnancial year 2013-14.
Besides the Committee Meetings as above, the Committee
held a video conference call before every regular meeting
to discuss the internal assurance report and internal control
report. This provides an opportunity to the Audit Committee
to devote more time on other signifcant matters in their
regular meetings. During the fnancial year, the Committee
met four times through video conferences on April 25, 2013;
July 23, 2013; October 21, 2013 and January 20, 2014.
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The composition and attendance of members at the meetings held during the fnancial year 2013-14, are given in Table – 2
Table – 2 : Details of Audit Committee
Name of Director Category No. of Meetings held during
his tenure and attended
No. of Conference call
held during his tenure and
attended
Held Attended Held Attended
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut – Chairman Non-Executive
Independent Director
4 4 4 4
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan Non-Executive
Independent Director
4 3 4 4
Mr. Sanjay Nayar Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director
4 3 4 1
Mr. Vinod Dhall Non-Executive
Independent Director
4 4 4 2
2. HR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
HR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (earlier
known as HR & ESOP Compensation Committee) of the
Board comprises members as mentioned below. The
constitution of the HR, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee is in compliance with the requirements of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement.
i) Mr. N Kumar (Chairman of the Committee) - Non-
Executive Independent Director
ii) Ms. Leena Srivastava - Non-Executive Independent
Director
iii) Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong - Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director
The constitution, role and terms of the HR, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee covers the areas of compliance
within the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and the
applicable rules and guidelines promulgated thereunder
and the Listing Agreements.
The Committee formulates and recommends strategies
for attraction & retention of employees, policy related to
remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel and
other employees; determining the compensation and
performance targets of the Board and key managerial
personnel; assessing learning and development needs of
the Directors and the employees and other human resource
related issues.
The role of the Committee is also to formulate policy for
determining qualifcations, positive attributes and
independence of directors and recommending the
same to the Board; to identify persons who are
qualifed to become Directors/Lead Independent
Director and who may be appointed in senior
management in accordance with the criteria laid
down and to conduct an annual evaluation of the overall
effectiveness of the Board and performance of each of the
Director.
The function of the Committee is also to formulate ESOP
plans, terms and conditions of the ESOP Scheme viz
quantum of options to be granted, performance conditions
attached to the ESOP, exercise period, vesting etc. and
further to frame policies to ensure compliance of Securities
and Exchange Board of India (prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 1992.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the HR, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee met four times, i.e. on April 30,
2013; July 29, 2013; October 28, 2013; and January 23,
2014. The time gap between any two meetings was less
than four months.
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The composition and attendance of members at the meetings held during the fnancial year 2013-14, are given in Table – 3:
Table – 3 : Details of hR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Name of Director Category No. of Meetings held during his/her
tenure and attended
Held Attended
Mr. N Kumar – Chairman Non-Executive Independent Director 4 3
Ms. Leena Srivastava Non-Executive Independent Director 4 4
Mr. Murray Philip King
1
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 1 0
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong
2
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 3 3
1
Ceased to be member w.e.f. July 29, 2013
2
Appointed as member w.e.f. July 29, 2013
Remuneration Policy for Directors
(A) Executive Director(s)
The remuneration of the Executive Directors is approved
by the Board of Directors, within the limits approved by
the shareholders on the basis of the recommendation of
the HR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Executive Directors’ remuneration has two
components: fxed pay and variable pay (performance-
linked incentive). The fxed pay is paid to the Director on
monthly basis, the performance-linked incentive is paid
on the basis of performance after the end of the fnancial
year. A fair portion of the remuneration of the Executive
Directors is linked to the Company’s performance,
thereby creating a strong alignment of interest with the
shareholders.
The performance targets, i.e. the Key Result Areas
(KRA), together with the performance indicators for the
Executive Directors are approved by the HR, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee at the beginning of the
year. In addition to the fxed and variable pay, Executive
Directors are also entitled to ESOPs as applicable
from time to time and other perquisites and retirement
benefts as per the policy of the Company.
(B) Non-Executive Non-Independent Director(s)
As approved by the Board at its meeting held on
April 24, 2014, the Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director(s) are eligible for Commission of ` 750,000 per
annum (effective April 1, 2014).
(C) Non-Executive Independent Director
During the fnancial year 2013-14, Non-Executive
Independent Directors were entitled for commission
upto an amount of ` 1,000,000 per annum. The Chairman
of the Audit Commitee was entitled to an additional
commission of ` 500,000 per annum. A sitting fees of
` 10,000 each was also paid for attending meeting of
the Board and Committees thereof.
Remuneration payable to Non-Executive Independent
Director was revised by the Board of Directors in its
meeting held on April 24, 2014. As per the revised policy,
the Non-Executive Independent Directors are eligible for
Commission of ` 15,00,000 per annum (effective April 1,
2014). The Chairman of the Audit Committee is entitled
to an additional commission of ` 500,000/- per annum.
The commission is payable annually after approval of
fnancial results for the year;
The payment of commission is prorated to the number
of meetings attended by the Directors in which quarterly
results are considered;
The payment of commission is subject to the availability
of suffcient profts within an overall ceiling of 1% of net
profts of the Company and is within the limits approved
by the shareholders in the general meeting held on July
3, 2013.
There are no pecuniary relationships or transactions between
the Independent Directors and the Company, except for
sitting fees/commission, as applicable, for attending the
meetings of Board and Committee(s) thereof.
Further are no pecuniary relationships or transactions of
Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors vis-a-vis the
Company.
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Remuneration paid to Directors
Table - 4 gives details of remuneration paid to the Directors. During 2013-14, the Company did not advance any loan to any
of its Directors. Further, no Director has been granted any stock options during the year.
Table – 4 : Remuneration to Directors
(fgures in `)
Name of the Director Sitting
Fees
Salary and
Allowances
1
Performance-
linked Incentive
2
Perquisites
3
Commission
4
Total
Mr. Akhil Gupta Nil 38,640,538 36,386,000 30,727,600 Nil 105,754,138
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut 80,000 Nil Nil Nil 1,500,000 1,580,000
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan 60,000 Nil Nil Nil 750,000 810,000
Ms. Leena Srivastava 80,000 Nil Nil Nil 1,000,000 1,080,000
Mr. N Kumar 60,000 Nil Nil Nil 750,000 810,000
Mr. Vinod Dhall 80,000 Nil Nil Nil 1,000,000 1,080,000
Total 360,000 38,640,538 36,386,000 30,727,600 5,000,000 111,114,138
Note: Mr. Akhil Gupta, Chairman, has been allotted 350,000 Equity Shares pursuant to the ESOP Scheme 2008 during the year.
1
The salary and allowances includes the Company’s contribution to the Provident Fund.
2
Performance Linked Incentive for the FY 2012-13 was paid during fnancial year 2013-14.
3
The value of the perquisites is calculated as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
4
Provision for payment of commission for fnancial year 2013-14.
3. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
In order to ensure quick redressal of the complaints of
the stakeholders, the Company has, in due compliance
with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Companies
Act, 2013, constituted a Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee (earlier known as Shareholders’/Investors’
Grievance Committee). As on the date of this report, the
following are the members of this committee:-
i) Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal (Chairman of the Committee) -
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
ii) Mr. Akhil Gupta - Executive Director
iii) Mr. D S Rawat - Executive Director
(Appointed as member of the Committee w.e.f. April
24, 2014)
The main function of the Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee of the Board is to consider and resolve the
grievances of security holders of the Company. The
Committee looks into redressal of shareholders’ complaints
and is responsible for supervising and ensuring effcient and
judicious transfer of shares and proper and timely redressal
of the investors’ grievances.
The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee oversees
redressal of shareholders’ and investors’ grievances
including complaints related to non-receipt of balance sheet
and non-receipt of declared dividend, formulate procedures
in line with the statutory guidelines to ensure speedy
disposal of various requests received from shareholders,
transfer/transmission of shares, issue of duplicate shares,
sub-division, consolidation, recording dematerialisation/
rematerialisation of shares and related matters.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the Stakeholders’
Relationship Committee met 14 times, i.e. on May 1, 2013;
July 3, 2013; July 22, 2013; August 14, 2013; September 6,
2013; October 10, 2013; October 24, 2013; November 6,
2013; November 19, 2013; December 09, 2013, December
24, 2013; January 13, 2014; February 4, 2014 and March
28, 2014. The attendance records of the members of the
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee are given in Table – 5:
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Table – 5 : Details of Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
Name of Director Category Number of meetings during the year 2013-14
Held Attended
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal - Chairman Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 14 8
Mr. Sarvjit Singh Dhillon
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Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 14 13
Mr. Akhil Gupta Executive Director 14 13
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Ceased to be Director w.e.f. March 31, 2014
Compliance Offcer
Mr. Anupam Garg, Company Secretary, acts as the Compliance Offcer of the Company for complying with the requirements
of the Listing Agreements and requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 1992.
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the complaints received by the Company were general in nature, which were resolved
to the satisfaction of the shareholders. The status of complaints is reported to the Board on a quarterly basis. Details of
investors’ complaints as on March 31, 2014 are given in Table – 6:
Table – 6 : The details of shareholders’ complaints during 2013-14
Complaints pending on
April 1, 2013
Number of complaints
received during 2013-14
Complaints redressed
during the year 2013-14
Complaints pending at the end of
the year (March 31, 2014)
NIL 18 18 NIL
To redress investors’ grievances, the Company has a
dedicated e-mail id, [email protected] to
which investors may send their grievances.
4. Committee of Directors
The Board has also constituted a functional committee
known as the ‘Committee of Directors’ to cater to
various day-to-day requirements and to facilitate
seamless operations of the Company. As on the date of
this report following are the members of this committee:
i) Mr. Akhil Gupta (Chairman of the Committee) -
Executive Director
ii) Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal - Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director
iii) Mr. D S Rawat - Executive Director
(Appointed as member of the Committee w.e.f.
April 24, 2014)
The functions of the Committee include making of
loans, borrowing money and availing credit facilities,
giving guarantees and negotiating & fnalising the
terms & conditions for the same and creating charge
on the assets, if required, within the overall limits as
approved by the Board. The Committee is empowered
to purchase, sell, transfer otherwise deal in shares,
securities, mutual funds, money market instruments,
fxed deposits foreign exchange, fnancial derivatives
and other related matters. The Committee also makes
allotment of shares in terms ESOP scheme, seeks
listing of the said shares with the Stock Exchanges.
The Committee is also authorised to deal with various
Government / Semi-Government / Central Government /
State Government and other statutory authorities, to
appoint consultants, professionals and to carry out
such other functions as may be required for the smooth
conduct of the operations of the Company and which
does not require specifc approval of the Board of
Directors of the Company.
5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
At Bharti Infratel, Corporate Social Responsibility is
a way of life and is well integrated with our business
strategy. In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted
the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
on April 24, 2014 to formulate the Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy of the Company, recommend the
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expenditure that can be incurred for this purpose and
monitor such policy of the Company from time to time.
Following are the members of this committee:
i) Mr. N Kumar (Chairman of the Committee) - Non-
Executive Independent Director
ii) Ms. Leena Srivastava - Non-Executive Independent
Director
iii) Mr. D S Rawat - Executive Director
The functions of the Committee include formulation and
recommendation to the Board of a CSR Policy indicating
the activities to be undertaken by the Company and
recommendation of the amount of the expenditure
to be incurred on such activities, review CSR Policy
and performance of the Company in the area of CSR,
evaluate social impact of CSR activities, review before
submission with the Board, Business Responsibility Report
and Sustainability Report & CSR Report, approve the
appointment or re-appointment of directors responsible for
Business Responsibility, institute a transparent monitoring
mechanism for implementation of the CSR Project or
programs or activities and consider other functions, as
defned by the Board, or as may be stipulated under any
law, rule or regulation including the Listing Agreement,
Corporate Social Responsibility Voluntary Guidelines 2009
and the Companies Act, 2013.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company does not have any material non-listed Indian
subsidiary.
As on March 31, 2014, the Company has one Subsidiary
Company viz. Bharti Infratel Services Limited. The minutes
of the meeting of Board of Directors of said company as well
as statement of signifcant transactions and arrangements
entered into by the unlisted subsidiary company are placed
before the Board Meeting for their review.
GENERAl BODY MEETINGS
Location, date and time of annual general meetings held during the last three years and special resolutions passed thereat
are given in Table – 7:
Table – 7 Details of Annual General Meeting
Year Time, Day, Date & Location Summary of Special Resolutions
2012-2013 11.30 A.M. IST
Wednesday
July 3, 2013
Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Pragati Vihar,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Re-appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta as
Managing Director
Payment of Commission to Non-
Executive Director(s) of the Company
Amendment of Articles of Association
of the Company.
2011-2012 5:00 P.M. IST
Friday
August 3, 2012
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant
Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi-110070
None
2010-2011 3:30 P.M. IST
Friday
July 22, 2011
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant
Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi-110070
None
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During the year, the Company passed the following resolutions by postal ballot / e-voting on March 21, 2014:
Special Resolution for appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta as Executive Chairman w.e.f. April 1, 2014
Ordinary Resolution for appointment of Mr. D S Rawat as Managing Director and Chief Executive Offcer of the Company
w.e.f. April 1, 2014
Details of Voting Pattern
After scrutinising all the ballot forms received and e-voting, the scrutiniser reported as under:
Details of Agenda Date of passing the
resolution
Number of valid
votes
Number of Votes - in
Favour (%)
Number of Votes –
Against (%)
Special Resolution for
appointment of Mr. Akhil
Gupta as Executive
Chairman
March 21, 2014 163,91,34,811 163,91,32,091
99.99983%
2,720
0.00017%
Ordinary Resolution for
appointment of
Mr. D S Rawat as
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Offcer
March 21, 2014 163,91,11,717 163,91,08,832
99.99982%
2,885
0.00018%
Persons conducting the postal ballot exercise
Mr. Akhil Gupta, Managing Director (Chairman w.e.f. April
1, 2014) and Mr. Anupam Garg, Company Secretary were
appointed as the persons responsible for postal ballot/
e-voting process. Mr. Ranjeet Pandey of M/s Ranjeet
Pandey & Associates, Company Secretaries, New Delhi
was appointed as the scrutiniser for postal ballot/ e-voting
process. Mr. Ranjeet Pandey conducted the postal ballot/e-
voting and submitted his report to the Company.
Procedure followed for postal ballot/e-voting
I. The Company issued the postal ballot notice/e-voting
dated January 23, 2014 containing draft resolutions,
together with the explanatory statements and the
postal ballot forms and self–addressed envelopes to
the members whose names appears in the register of
members as on Friday, January 31, 2014 and others
concerned.
II. Members were advised to carefully read the instructions
printed on the postal ballot form before casting their
vote and return the duly completed form in the attached
self-addressed business reply envelope so as to reach
the scrutiniser on or before the close of business
hours on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Members voting
through electronic mode were requested to follow the
instructions for e-voting. Members could log in and vote
till the end of the voting period i.e. Tuesday, March 18,
2014.
III. After due scrutiny of all the postal ballot forms/e-voting
received upto the close of working hours on Tuesday,
March 18, 2014, the scrutiniser submitted his fnal
report on Thursday, March 20, 2014.
IV. The results of the postal ballot/e-voting were declared
on Friday, March 21, 2014. The date of declaration of
results of the postal ballot/e-voting was taken as the
date of passing the resolution(s).
The results of the postal ballot/e-voting were published in
the newspapers within 48 hours of the declaration of the
results and were also placed at the website of the Company
at www.bharti-infratel.com.
DISCLOSURES
Related Party Transactions
A statement in the summary form of transactions with related
parties is placed periodically before the Audit Committee as
well as the Board on a quarterly basis.
There are no material individual transactions with related
parties, which are not in the normal course of business,
and material individual transactions with related parties or
others which are not on an arm’s length basis.
The Company’s major related party transactions are
generally with its holding company, subsidiary and joint
venture.
Details of related party transactions have been disclosed in
the Notes forming part of the fnancial statements.
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Accounting Treatment in Preparation of Financial
Statements
The guidelines/accounting standards laid down by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and
notifed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,
2006 have been followed in preparation of the fnancial
statements of the Company.
Compliances by the Company
The Company has complied with all the requirements of the
Stock Exchanges as well as the regulations and guidelines
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI). There were no penalties or strictures imposed on the
Company by the Stock Exchanges or SEBI or any statutory
authority on any matter related to capital markets during the
last three years.
Insider Trading
In compliance with the SEBI regulation on prevention of
insider trading, the Company has instituted an insider trading
policy for its Directors, management and other offcers,
who may reasonably have access to the Company’s price
sensitive information. The Policy lays down procedures to
be followed and disclosures to be made, while dealing with
the shares of the Company and cautioning them on the
consequences of non-compliances.
whistle blower Policy
The Company has a Code of Conduct that includes an
independent vigil mechanism that also provides protection
to the whistle blowers. The Code is governed by the offce of
the Ombudsperson. Any employee or external stakeholder
of the Company can raise concerns about improper
practices that are in the breach of the Company’s Code of
Conduct.
The Offce aims to provide a fair and equitable mechanism
to redress grievances. The process is designed to offer
protection to the complainant, provided the disclosure
is made in good faith and is genuine in nature. The
Ombudsperson treats all disclosures in a confdential and
sensitive manner.
Prevention of Sexual harassment
Bharti Infratel is strongly committed towards creating
a workplace that is free from any form of harassment
and discrimination. The Company has a ‘zero-tolerance’
approach towards any act of sexual harassment.
In addition, as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013, an Internal Complaints Committee
(ICC) has been constituted. The Committee is headed by a
senior-level woman employee, one member from the legal
team, one member from an external NGO and one member
from the Ombudsperson’s offce who will investigate all
complaints as per the process required under law and
the Company policy. The list of ICC members has been
communicated to all employees, including our associates.
The list has also been prominently displayed across all
offces in publicly accessible areas.
Status of unclaimed/unpaid Dividend Amount
Your Company declared fnal dividend @ 3.00 per equity
shares in its seventh Annual General Meeting held on July
3, 2013. An amount of ` 206,172/- has remained unclaimed
and unpaid as on March 31, 2014. The shareholders who
have not claimed their dividend are requested to contact the
Company or its Share Transfer Agent.
Status of unclaimed/unpaid IPO refund amount
As on March 31, 2014 your Company has ` 656,500/- lying
as unclaimed in the IPO refund account with HDFC Bank
Limited, details of which are available on www.bharti-
infratel.com under Investor Relations section.The applicants
of the IPO, who have not claimed their refund amount are
requested to contact the Company or its Share Transfer
Agent.
Plant Location
Being a service provider company, Bharti Infratel has no
plant. However, the Company’s Circle Offce addresses are
provided at the end of the Annual Report on page156.
Disclosure pursuant to Clause 5A of listing Agreement
As required under Clause 5A of the Listing Agreement, the
details in respect of the shares lying in the demat account
‘Bharti Infratel Limited Unclaimed Suspense Account’ till
March 31, 2014 are as under:
S. No. Description No. of cases No. of shares
(i) Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in unclaimed
suspense account at the beginning of the year
01 50
(ii) Number of shareholders who approached for transfer of shares from suspense
account during the year 2013-14
Nil Nil
(iii) Number of shareholders to whom shares were transferred from suspense
account during the year 2013-14
Nil Nil
(iv) Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the
suspense account lying as on March 31, 2014
01 50
Voting rights in respect of the aforesaid shares will remain frozen till the time such shares are claimed by the concerned
shareholders.
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Compliances with Mandatory Requirements of Clause
49 of the listing Agreement
The Company has complied with all the mandatory
requirements of the Code of Corporate Governance as
stipulated under the Listing Agreement. It has obtained a
certifcate affrming the compliances from M/s. S. R. Batliboi
& Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, the Company’s Statutory
Auditors and the same is attached to the Directors’ Report
on page 39 of this report.
Details of Compliances with Non-mandatory
Requirements of Listing Agreement
1. The Board
Non-Executive Chairman’s Offce
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director, was Chairman of the Company
till March 31, 2014. Effective from April 1, 2014,
Mr. Akhil Gupta, an Executive Director, has been
appointed as the Chairman of the Company.
Tenure of the Independent Directors
As per the policy with respect to Independent Directors
effective April 1, 2014, the term of appointment of the
Independent Directors shall be a maximum of two terms
of upto fve consecutive years each.
Qualifcation of the Independent Directors
All the Independent Directors of the Company have the
requisite qualifcations and experience which enable
them to contribute effectively to the Company.
2. Remuneration Committee
The Company has a HR, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee which also undertakes the functions of the
Remuneration Committee. The composition and other
details of the same have been given in the preceding
pages of this report under the ‘Committees of the
Board’ section.
3. Shareholders’ Rights
The Company has a policy of announcement of the
audited quarterly results. The results are approved by
the Board of Directors (or Committees thereof) and are
frst submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 15 minutes
of the approval of the results. Once taken on record by
the Stock Exchanges, the same is disseminated in the
media by way of press release. The quarterly fnancial
statements are published in newspapers and uploaded
on the Company’s website www.bharti-infratel.com.
4. Audit Qualifcations
During the previous fnancial year, none of the Auditors’
Reports were qualifed.
5. Training of Board members
In the course of Board/Audit Committee meetings, the
Directors are provided information on the business
model and so on.
6. Mechanism for evaluating Non-Executive Board
members
The Company has not adopted any mechanism for
evaluation of individual performance of Non-Executive
Directors.
7. whistle blower Policy
The Company has a Whistle blower Policy. A note has
been given on page 60 of this report.
Means of Communication
The fnancial results are published in the leading dailies like
‘Mint’ (English Daily all editions) and ‘Hindustan’ (vernacular
newspaper) and are also posted on the Company’s website
for the information of shareholders/investors. We organise
an earnings call with analysts and investors on the day of
announcement of the results and the transcripts of the same
are uploaded on the website thereafter.
Up-to-date fnancial results, annual reports, shareholding
patterns, offcial news releases, fnancial analysis reports and
other general information about the Company are available
on the Company’s website www.bharti-infratel.com.
Since the time of listing of the shares, we have adopted
a practice of releasing a quarterly report, which contains
fnancial and operating highlights, key industry and
Company developments, results of operations, stock market
highlights and so on. The quarterly reports are posted on
the Company’s website and are also submitted to the Stock
Exchanges where the shares of the Company are listed.
General Shareholders Information
ANNuAl GENERAl MEETING
The Eighth Annual General Meeting of the Company is scheduled to be held as under:
Date : August 4, 2014
Day : Monday
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Venue: Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi - 110003
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
FINANCIAL YEAR : April 1 - March 31
Financial Calender (Tentative schedule, subject to change)
Period to which results pertains Financial Result announced on
Quarter ended on June 30, 2014 Fourth week of July, 2014
Quarter ended on September 30, 2014 Fourth week of October, 2014
Quarter ended on December 31, 2014 First week of February, 2015
Quarter ended on March 31, 2015 Fourth week of April, 2015
DATE OF BOOK CLOSURE : Saturday, July 26, 2014 to Monday, August 4, 2014 (both days inclusive).
DIVIDEND PAYMENT DATE
The Board has recommended a dividend @ ` 4.40 per Equity Share of ` 10/- each fully paid up for the fnancial year 2013-
14, which shall be paid on or after August 4, 2014 (within the statutory time limit of 30 days i.e. upto September 2, 2014),
subject to approval by shareholders.
lISTING ON STOCk ExChANGES
As on March 31, 2014, the securities of the Company are listed on the following Stock Exchanges.
Name of the Stock Exchange Address Scrip Code
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai-400 001 534816
National Stock Exchange (NSE) Exchange Plaza, Plot No. C/1, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra
(East), Mumbai-400 051
INFRATEL
Listing fee for the Financial Year 2014-15 has been duly paid to the respective Stock Exchanges.
STOCK MARKET DATA
The monthly high & low during each month, in the last fnancial year, is as below:
NSE BSE
Month High (in `) Low (in `) High (in `) Low (in `)
Apr-13 186.00 159.25 190.00 160.15
May-13 179.25 166.00 179.90 167.00
Jun-13 172.55 139.40 172.20 140.00
Jul-13 161.50 126.30 160.00 142.00
Aug-13 153.85 126.50 151.00 126.05
Sep-13 170.15 134.05 170.00 134.00
Oct-13 169.00 150.25 166.80 149.00
Nov-13 172.00 151.30 171.50 152.20
Dec-13 189.90 157.00 190.00 155.55
Jan-14 180.00 161.60 180.00 164.10
Feb-14 181.80 162.35 181.50 161.10
Mar-14 215.00 177.20 214.70 179.00
Source: www.nseindia.com, www.bseindia.com
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Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA)
All the work related to the share registry, both in physical
and electronic form, is handled by the Company’s Registrar
& Transfer Agents at the following address:
karvy Computershare Private Limited
(Unit: Bharti Infratel Limited)
Plot No. 17-24, Vittal Rao Nagar,
Madhapur, Hyderabad 500 081
Ph No.: 040 23420815-821
Fax No.: 040 23420814
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.karvy.com
Toll Free No. 1-800-3454001
Share Transfer System
Approximately 100% of the equity shares of the Company
are held in electronic format. These shares can be transferred
through the depositories without any involvement of the
Company.
Transfer of shares in physical form is processed within 15
days from the date of receipt, provided the documents are
complete in all respect. All transfers are frst processed by the
Transfer Agent and submitted thereafter to the Company for
approval. However, the Transfer Agent has been authorised
to transfer minor shareholding up to 50 shares without the
Company’s involvement.
Pursuant to Clause 47(C) of the Listing Agreements, we
obtain certifcates from a practicing Company Secretary
on a half-yearly basis to the effect that all the transfers
are completed in the statutory stipulated period. A copy
of the certifcates so received is submitted to both Stock
Exchanges, where the shares of the Company are listed.
Distribution Of Shareholding
By number of shares held as on March 31, 2014
S. No. Category (by no. of shares) No. of shareholders % to holders No. of shares % of shares
1 1-5000 34,242 99.38 5,153,493 0.27
2 5001-10000 22 0.06 168,160 0.01
3 10001-20000 27 0.08 404,781 0.02
4 20001-30000 11 0.03 264,570 0.01
5 30001-40000 6 0.02 210,148 0.01
6 40001-50000 8 0.02 360,806 0.02
7 50001-100000 15 0.04 1,046,937 0.06
8 100001 and above 127 0.37 1,881,692,218 99.60
Total 34,458 100.00 1,889,301,113 100.00
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Source: www.nseindia.com Source: www.bseindia.com
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
By category of holders as on March 31, 2014
S.
No.
Category No. of shares % of holding
I Promoter and Promoter Group
(i) Indian Promoters 1,500,000,000 79.39
(ii) Foreign Promoters Nil Nil
Total Promoters shareholding 1,500,000,000 79.39
II Public Shareholding
(A) Institutions
(i) Mutual Funds 4,016,712 0.21
(ii) Financial Institutions/Banks 9,631,709 0.51
(iii) Foreign Institutional Investors 204,739,195 10.84
(iv) Investment Fund 8,801,595 0.47
(v) Private Equity 18,027,840 0.95
(B) Non-Institutions
(i) Bodies Corporate 135,936,324 7.20
(ii) Individuals 5,475,203 0.29
(iii) Non-resident Indians 153,798 0.01
(iv) Clearing Members 2,518,737 0.13
Total Public Shareholding 389,301,113 20.61
Total Shareholding 1,889,301,113 100.00
Dematerlisation of shares and liquidity
The shares of the Company are compulsorily traded in
dematerialised form and are available for trading with both
the depositories i.e. National Securities Depositories Limited
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL). The shareholders can hold shares with any of the
depository participants registered with these depositories.
As on March 31, 2014, 1,889,300,575 equity shares are in
demat form with the Depositories. ISIN for the Company’s
shares is INE121J01017.
Communication Address
for Corporate Governance and Other Secretarial
Related Matters
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary and Compliance Offcer
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj,
Phase-II, New Delhi -110070
Telephone No: 011-46666100
Fax No.: 011-41666137
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bharti-infratel.com
For Investor Relations Matters
harjeet kohli
Head – Group Investor Relations
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj,
Phase-II, New Delhi -110070
Telephone No: 011-46666100
Fax No.: 011-41666137
Email: [email protected]
For Corporate Communications and Related Matters
Raza Khan
Head – Group Corporate Communications
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj,
Phase-II, New Delhi -110070
Telephone No: 011-46666100
Fax No.: 011-41666137
Email: [email protected]
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ANNEXURE A
DECLARATION
I hereby confrm that the Company has obtained from all the members of the Board and Senior Management team, affrmation of
compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management in respect of fnancial year ended March 31, 2014.
For Bharti Infratel Limited
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place: New Delhi
Date: April 24, 2014
ANNEXURE B
CERTIFICATION
We, D S Rawat, Managing Director & CEO and Pankaj Miglani - CFO of Bharti Infratel Limited, to the best of our knowledge
and belief hereby certify that:
(a) We have reviewed fnancial statements and the cash fow statement for the year ended March 31, 2014 and
(i) these statements do not contain any materially untrue statement or omit any material fact or contain statements that
might be misleading;
(ii) these statements together present a true and fair view of the Company’s affairs and are in compliance with existing
accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations.
(b) There are no transactions entered into by the Company during the year that are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the
Company’s code of conduct.
(c) We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for fnancial reporting and that we have
evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems of the Company pertaining to fnancial reporting and we have
disclosed to the Auditors and the Audit Committee, defciencies in the design and operations of such internal controls,
if any, of which we are aware and the steps we have taken or propose to take to rectify these defciencies.
(d) We have indicated to the Auditors and the Audit Committee
(i) signifcant changes in the internal control over fnancial reporting during the year;
(ii) signifcant changes in the accounting policies during the year and that the same has been disclosed in the notes to
the fnancial statements; and
(iii) instances of signifcant fraud of which we have become aware and the involvement therein, if any, of the management
or an employee having a signifcant role in the Company’s internal control system over fnancial reporting.
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Place: New Delhi
Date: April 24, 2014
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To,
The Board of Directors
Bharti Infratel Limited
Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
New Delhi – 110070
We have examined the registers, records and documents
of Bharti Infratel Limited (the Company) for the fnancial
year ended March 31, 2014 in the light of the provisions
contained in-
The Companies Act, 1956 and the Rules made
thereunder;
The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulation made
thereunder;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial
Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition
of Insider Trading Regulations), 1992 and
The Listing Agreement entered into by the Company
with the Stock Exchanges having nation-wide trading
terminals.
A. Based on our examination and verifcation of the records
made available to us and according to the clarifcations
and explanations given to us by the Company, we
report that the Company has, in our opinion, complied
with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
1956 and the rules made thereunder and of the various
Acts and the Rules, Regulations and Guidelines made
thereunder, Listing Agreement as mentioned above and
of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the
Company, with regard to:
1. Maintenance of various statutory and non-statutory
registers and documents and making necessary
changes therein as and when the occasion demands.
2. Filing with the Registrar of Companies the Forms,
returns and resolutions.
3. Service of the requisite documents by the Company on
its members, Registrar and Stock Exchanges.
4. Composition of the Board, appointment, retirement and
resignation of Directors.
5. Remuneration of Executive and Non-Executive
Directors.
6. Service of notice and agenda of Board Meetings and
Meetings of the Committee of Directors.
7. Meeting of the Board and its committees.
8. Holding Annual General Meeting and production of the
various registers thereat.
9. Recording the minutes of proceedings of board
meetings, committee meetings and general meetings.
10. Appointment and remuneration of Auditors.
11. The Company has declared dividend and paid to the
eligible shareholders in compliance with the provisions
of Section 205 of the Act during the year.
12. Registration of transfer of shares held in physical mode.
13. Dematerialisation and Rematerialisation of shares.
14. Execution of contracts, affxation of common seal,
registered offce and the name of the Company.
15. Requirement of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Regulations 2011.
16. Requirement of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations) 1992.
17. Requirement set out in the Listing Agreements with the
Stock Exchange having nation-wide trading terminals.
B. We further report that-
the Company has complied with various requirements
relating to disclosures, declarations made by the
Directors with respect to directorships, memberships of
committees of the Board of companies of which they
are Directors, their shareholding and interest of concern
in the contracts entered into by the Company in the
pursuing its normal business.
For Chandrasekaran Associates
Company Secretaries
Dr. S Chandrasekaran
Senior Partner
FCS: 1644
CP : 715
Place: New Delhi
Date: April 18, 2014
Secretarial Audit Report
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Consolidated Financial Statements with Auditors’ Report
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To
The Board of Directors of Bharti Infratel Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated fnancial
statements of Bharti Infratel Limited (“the Company”), its
subsidiaries and joint venture, collectively (“the Group”),
which comprise the consolidated Balance Sheet as at
March 31, 2014, and the consolidated Statement of Proft
and Loss and the consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the
year then ended, and a summary of signifcant accounting
policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of these
consolidated fnancial statements that give a true and fair
view of the consolidated fnancial position, consolidated
fnancial performance and consolidated cash fows of
the Company in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in India. This responsibility includes
the design, implementation and maintenance of internal
control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the
consolidated fnancial statements that give a true and fair
view and are free from material misstatement, whether due
to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated fnancial statements based on our audit. We
conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on
Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
fnancial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain
audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the consolidated fnancial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated fnancial statements, whether due to fraud
or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the Company’s
preparation and presentation of the consolidated fnancial
statements that give a true and fair view 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 entity’s internal control. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the consolidated fnancial
statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is suffcient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the consolidated
fnancial statements give a true and fair view in conformity
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
(a) in the case of the consolidated Balance Sheet, of the
state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2014;
(b) in the case of the consolidated Statement of Proft and
Loss, of the proft for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the consolidated Cash Flow Statement, of
the cash fows for the year ended on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note
44 of these consolidated fnancial statements, regarding
the recognition of general reserve and the consequent
utilization, on application of Scheme of Arrangement by
Indus Towers Limited.
Other Matter
We did not audit the total assets of ` 123,402 million as
at March 31, 2014, total revenues of ` 59,840 million and
cash infows (net) amounting to ` 588 million for the year
then ended, included in the accompanying consolidated
fnancial statements in respect of Indus Towers Limited, a
joint venture, whose fnancial statements and other fnancial
information have been audited by other auditors and whose
report has been furnished to us. Our opinion, in so far as it
relates to the affairs of such joint venture, is based solely on
the report of such other auditors. Our opinion is not qualifed
in this matter.
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars Notes
As at As at
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 3 18,893 18,887
Reserves and surplus 4 1,61,489 1,53,038
1,80,382 1,71,925
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 5 25,844 32,296
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 6 11,249 7,610
Other long-term liabilities 7 15,994 15,570
Long-term provisions 8 10,736 8,806
63,823 64,282
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 9 992 -
Trade payables 10 1,894 7,106
Other current liabilities 11 29,428 26,520
Short-term provisions 12 9,837 7,097
42,151 40,723
Total equity and liabilities 2,86,356 2,76,930
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 13
Tangible assets 1,53,039 1,63,047
Intangible assets 166 192
Capital work-in-progress 1,527 1,723
Non-current investments 14 36,343 -
Long-term loans and advances 15 14,016 11,129
Other non-current assets 16 25,301 14,734
2,30,392 1,90,825
Current assets
Current investments 17 38,460 38,911
Trade receivables 18 3,075 8,554
Cash and bank balances 19 1,655 1,267
Short-term loans and advances 20 5,082 30,078
Other current assets 21 7,692 7,295
55,964 86,105
Total assets 2,86,356 2,76,930
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions, except per share data)
Particulars Notes
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenue from operations 22
1,08,267 1,02,720
Other income (refer note 46) 23
4,487 3,379
1,12,754 1,06,099
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 24
40,620 38,016
Rent 25
8,886 10,876
Employee benefts expenses 26
3,670 3,341
Other expenses 27
10,973 12,385
64,149 64,618
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and charity and donation 48,605 41,481
Depreciation and amortization expense 28
25,186 24,402
Less: adjusted with general reserve in accordance with the Scheme (refer
note 42 and 44)
(3,927) (2,203)
21,259 22,199
Finance costs 29
3,997 3,945
Charity and donation 47
117 52
25,373 26,196
Proft before exceptional items and tax
23,232 15,285
Exceptional items (refer note 43)
- (22)
Proft before tax 23,232 15,307
Tax expenses
Current tax 6
7,009 4,778
Less: MAT credit entitlement
- (75)
Deferred tax 6
1,044 579
Total tax expense
8,053 5,282
Proft for the year 15,179 10,025
Earnings per equity share (nominal value of share ` 10 each) 30
Basic
8.036 5.625
Diluted 8.018 5.612
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Consolidated Statement of Proft and Loss for the year ended March 31, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended Year ended
March 31,2014 March 31,2013
Cash fows from operating activities
Proft before tax 23,232 15,307
Adjustments for -
Depreciation and amortization expense 21,259 22,199
Interest income (1,068) (2,015)
Dividend income (896) (132)
Interest expense 3,864 3,717
Amortization of loan origination fee 35 218
Net loss/ (gain) on sale of current investments (32) (753)
Employee stock compensation expense 77 103
Revenue equalization (2,686) (2,590)
Rent equalization 307 468
Provision for doubtful debts and advances (31) 341
Provision for capital work in progress 58 58
Fixed assets written off 24 85
Loss/ (proft) on sale of fxed assets (net) (1,434) (235)
Operating proft before changes in assets and liabilities 42,709 36,771
Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables (873) 2,959
Increase / (Decrease) in other current liabilities 712 3,625
Increase / (Decrease) in short-term provisions 17 (2)
Increase / (Decrease) in other long-term liabilities (2,700) (3,408)
Increase / (Decrease) in long-term provisions 38 26
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables 677 (1,875)
(Increase) / Decrease in short-term loans and advances 2,466 4,680
(Increase) / Decrease in other current assets 2 (2,236)
(Increase) / Decrease in long-term loans and advances 1,866 (250)
(Increase) / Decrease in other non-current assets (1,045) (56)
Cash generated from operations 43,869 40,234
Income tax paid (net of refunds) (4,345) (3,722)
Net cash fow from operating activities (A) 39,524 36,512
Cash fows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets (15,742) (16,784)
Purchase of intangible assets (71) (47)
Proceeds from sale of fxed assets 2,424 658
Loan repaid by joint venture company 790 -
Loan given to parent company - (13,500)
Loan repaid by parent company 22,990 3,670
Purchase of investments (1,41,096) (1,65,196)
Proceeds from sale of investments 1,05,119 1,30,401
Interest received 1,213 1,975
Dividend received 896 132
Net cash fow (used in) investing activities (B) (23,477) (58,691)
Cash fows from fnancing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares - 32,303
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended Year ended
March 31,2014 March 31,2013
Share issue expenses paid - (771)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 57 11
Repayment of borrowings (8,433) (41,985)
Proceeds from borrowings 4,200 42,210
Interest paid (3,805) (3,715)
Loan origination fee paid (21) (101)
Dividend paid (5,666) (4,357)
Tax on dividend paid (1,337) (1,364)
Net cash fow from/ (used in) fnancing activities (C) (15,005) 22,231
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year (A+B+C) 1,042 52
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 520 468
Cash and cash equivalents acquired on merger 78 -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (refer note 19) 1,640 520
Components of cash and bank balances
Cash and cash equivalents
Balance with scheduled banks:
Current account 272 98
Cheques in hand 27 27
Fixed deposits with maturity less than three months 1,341 395
Total cash and cash equivalents 1,640 520
Other bank balances
Deposit more than three months but less than twelve months 15 14
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
Total cash and bank balances 1,655 1,267
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fnancial statements.
Notes:
1. The above consolidated cash fow statement has been prepared under the indirect method set out in AS-3 ‘Cash Flow
Statements’ notifed pursuant to the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended).
2. Figures in brackets indicate cash outfow.
3. Also, refer note 44(A)(6).
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Bharti Infratel Limited (‘the Company’ or ‘BIL’)
incorporated on November 30, 2006 with the object of,
inter-alia, setting up, operating and maintaining wireless
communication towers. The Company received the
certifcate of commencement of business on April 10,
2007 from the Registrar of Companies. The Registered
offce of the Company is situated at Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New
Delhi – 110070.
The Company has entered into a joint venture agreement
with Vodafone India Limited and Aditya Birla Telecom
Limited to provide passive infrastructure services in
15 telecom circles of India and formed Indus Towers
Limited for such purpose. The Company and Vodafone
India Limited are holding approximately 42% each in
Indus Towers Limited and the balance 16% is held by
Aditya Birla Telecom Limited. Indus Towers Limited is
incorporated in India. Bharti Infratel Limited is publically
traded on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay
Stock Exchange India.
The wholly owned subsidiary company, Bharti Infratel
Services Limited, has been incorporated on June
4, 2013 with the object of providing operation and
management services of all kinds in the feld of telecom
infrastructure (both active and passive), telecom
equipments, wireless communication towers either
on its own or in alliance with any other Person/Body/
Bodies Corporate incorporated in India or abroad.
The Company together with its wholly owned subsidiary
and joint venture is hereinafter referred to as ‘the Group’.
The Group is a leading telecom passive infrastructure
service provider in India.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These consolidated fnancial statements have been
prepared under the historical cost convention on the
accrual basis of accounting and reporting requirements
of Accounting Standard (‘AS-21’) ‘Consolidated
Financial Statements’ and (‘AS-27’) ‘Financial
Reporting of Interest in Joint Venture’ notifed under
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, (‘as
amended’) and relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with General Circular 8/2014 dated
April 4, 2014 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The accounting policies as presented in paragraph 2.1
below have been consistently applied by the Group and
are consistent with those used in the previous year.
These fnancial statements represent consolidated
accounts of the Company and its subsidiary and joint
venture as follows:
The Group’s interests in jointly controlled entities are
accounted for by proportionate consolidation. The
Group combines its share of the joint ventures’ individual
income, expenses, assets and liabilities on a line-by-
line basis with similar items as well as disclosures in the
Group’s fnancial statements.
Entity Country of
Incorporation
Principal Service Relationship Shareholding
as at 31 Mar 2014
Shareholding as
at 31 Mar 2013
Indus Towers Limited India Passive Infrastructure
Services
Joint Venture 42% 42%
Bharti Infratel Ventures
Limited*
India Passive Infrastructure
Services
Subsidiary 0% 100%
Bharti Infratel Services
Limited
India Active and Passive
Infrastructure Services
Subsidiary 100% 0%
*refer note 44
Inter-company balances have been eliminated on
consolidation for Subsidiary. Elimination of transaction
between joint venture and the Company is done to the
extent of proportionate share. The consolidated fnancial
statements are prepared using uniform accounting
policies for like transactions and other events in similar
circumstances.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
2.1 Summary of signifcant accounting policies
a. Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated fnancial statements
is in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles in India (Indian GAAP) and requires
management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at
the date of the consolidated fnancial statements
and the results of operations during the reporting
period. Although these estimates are based upon
management’s best knowledge of current events
and actions, actual results could differ from these
estimates.
b. Tangible fxed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition,
except for assets acquired under the Scheme of
Arrangement from Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note
42 and 44), which are stated at fair values as per
the Scheme, net of accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost
comprises cost of acquisition, including taxes and
duties (net of CENVAT credit), freight and other
incidental expenses related to acquisition and
installation.
Site restoration cost obligations are capitalized
when it is probable that an outfow of resources will
be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate of the amount can be made.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fxed
asset is added to its book value only if it increases
the future benefts from the existing asset beyond
its previously assessed standard of performance. All
other expenses on existing fxed assets, including
day-to-day repair and maintenance expenditure are
charged to the statement of proft and loss for the
year during which such expenses are incurred.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fxed
assets are measured as the difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of
the asset and are recognized in the statement of
proft and loss when the asset is derecognized.
c. Depreciation on tangible fxed assets
Depreciation on fxed assets is calculated on a straight-
line basis using the rates arrived at based on the useful
lives estimated by the management, or those prescribed
under the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956,
whichever is higher. The Group has used the following
lives to provide depreciation on its fxed assets:
Useful lives
Plant and machinery 3 to 20 years
Furniture and fxtures 5 years
Vehicles 5 years
Offce equipments 2 years/ 5 years
Computers 3 years
Leasehold improvements Period of lease or useful
life, whichever is less
The site restoration cost obligation capitalized as a part
of plant and machinery is depreciated over the year of
the useful life of the related asset.
d. Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on
initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition,
intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated
amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Software is capitalized at the amounts paid to acquire
the respective license for use and is amortized over the
period of licence, generally not exceeding three years.
Amortization is recognized in statement of proft and
loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
economic lives of intangible assets from the date they
are available for use. The amortization period and the
amortization method are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. If the expected useful life of the asset is
signifcantly different from previous estimates, the
amortization period is changed accordingly.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of intangible
assets are measured as the difference between the net
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset
and are recognized in the statement of proft and loss
when the asset is derecognized.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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e. Leases
Where the Group is lessee
Finance leases, which effectively transfer to the Group
substantially all the risks and benefts incidental to
ownership of the leased asset, are capitalized at the
inception of the lease term at the lower of the fair value
of the leased asset and present value of minimum lease
payments. Lease payments are apportioned between
the fnance charges and reduction of the lease liability so
as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining
balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized
as fnance costs in the statement of proft and loss.
A leased asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over
the useful life of the asset or the useful life envisaged in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever
is lower. However, if there is no reasonable certainty
that the Group will obtain the ownership by the end of
the lease term, the capitalized asset is depreciated on
a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated
useful life of the asset, the lease term or the useful life
envisaged in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially
all the risks and benefts of ownership of the leased
item are classifed as operating leases. Operating lease
payments are recognized as an expense in the statement
of proft and loss on a straight-line basis over the non-
cancellable lease term.
Where the Group is lessor
Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially
all the risks and benefts of ownership of the asset are
classifed as operating leases. Assets subject to operating
leases are included in fxed assets. Lease income on an
operating lease is recognized in the statement of proft
and loss on a straight-line basis over the non cancellable
lease term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized
as an expense in the statement of proft and loss.
f. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs include interest, amortization of ancillary
costs incurred in connection with the arrangement
of borrowings and exchange differences arising from
foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are
regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of an asset that necessarily
takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its
intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost
of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur.
g. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each
balance sheet date for impairment whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss
is recognized for the amount by which the assets’
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the higher of the assets’ fair value
less costs to sell and value in use. Impairment losses are
recognized in the statement of proft and loss under the
caption depreciation and amortization expense.
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets
are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are
separately identifable cash fows (cash generating
units).
h. Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended
to be held for not more than one year from the date on
which such investments are made, are classifed as
current investments. All other investments are classifed
as non-current investments.
Current investments are carried in the consolidated
fnancial statements at lower of cost and fair value
determined on an individual investment basis. Non-
current investments are carried at cost. However,
provision for diminution in value is made to recognize
a decline other than temporary in the value of the
investments.
On disposal of an investment, the difference between its
carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged
or credited to the statement of proft and loss.
i. Revenue recognition and receivables
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable
that the economic benefts will fow to the Group and the
revenue can be reliably measured.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Revenues
Revenues include revenue from the use of sites and
energy charges received from customers. Revenue is
recognized as and when services are rendered. If the
payment terms in the service agreements include fxed
escalations, the effect of such increases is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the fxed, non-cancellable
term of the agreement, as applicable.
Unbilled receivables represent revenues recognized
from the last invoice raised to customer to the period
end. These are billed in subsequent periods based on
the terms of agreement with the customers. The Group
collects service tax on behalf of the Government of India
and therefore, it is not an economic beneft fowing to the
Group. Hence it is excluded from revenue.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion
basis taking into account the amount outstanding and
the applicable interest rate. Interest income is included
under the head “other income” in the statement of proft
and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Group’s right to
receive dividend is established by the reporting date.
Provision for doubtful debts
The Group provides for amounts outstanding for more
than 105 days from the invoice date in case of site
sharing debtors other than from the parent company or
in specifc cases where management is of the view that
the amounts for certain customers are not recoverable.
j. Foreign currency transactions and balances
Initial recognition
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the
reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency
amount the exchange rate between the reporting
currency and the foreign currency at the date of the
transaction.
Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated using
the exchange rate prevailing at the reporting date.
Non- monetary items, which are measured in terms of
historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are
reported using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. Non-monetary items, which are measured
at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a
foreign currency, are translated using the exchange rate
at the date when such value was determined.
Exchange differences
Exchange differences arising on settlement of monetary
items or on restatement of the Group’s monetary items
at rates different from those at which they were initially
recorded during the period, or reported in previous
consolidated fnancial statements, are taken to the
statement of proft and loss.
k. Retirement and other employee benefts
Short term employee benefts are recognized in the
period during which the services have been rendered.
All employees of the Group are entitled to receive
benefts under the provident fund, which is a defned
contribution plan. Contribution to provident fund is
recognized as and when services are rendered. Both the
employee and the employer make monthly contributions
to the plan at a predetermined rate of the employees’
basic salary. These contributions are made to the fund
administered and managed by the Government of India.
In addition, some employees of the Group are covered
under the employees’ state insurance schemes, which
are also defned contribution schemes recognized and
administered by the Government of India.
The Group’s contributions to both these schemes are
expensed in the statement of proft and loss. The Group
has no further obligations under these plans beyond its
monthly contributions.
The Group provides for Gratuity obligations through a
defned beneft retirement plan covering all employees.
The cost of providing benefts under this plan is
determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each
reporting period end. Actuarial valuation is carried out
using the projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains
and losses are recognized in full in the period in which
they occur in the statement of proft and loss.
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The Group also provides other benefts in the form of
deferred compensation and compensated absences.
The employees of the Group are entitled to compensated
absences based on the unavailed leave balance as
well as other long term benefts. The Group records
liability based on actuarial valuation computed under
projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains / losses
are immediately taken to the statement of proft and
loss and are not deferred. The Group presents the entire
leave encashment liability as a current liability in the
balance sheet, since the Company does not have an
unconditional right to defer its settlement for more than
12 months after the reporting date.
l. Income taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax.
Current income-tax is measured at the amount expected
to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with
the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India and tax
laws prevailing in the respective tax jurisdiction where
the Group operates. The tax rates and tax laws used
to compute the amount are those that are enacted at
the reporting date. Current income tax relating to items
recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and
not in the statement of proft and loss.
Deferred income taxes refect the impact of timing
differences between taxable income and accounting
income originating during the current year and reversal
of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred tax is
measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted
or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred
income tax relating to items recognized directly in equity
is recognized in equity and not in the statement of proft
and loss.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable
timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized
for deductible timing differences only to the extent that
there is reasonable certainty that suffcient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred tax
assets can be realized. In situations where the Group has
unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all
deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual
certainty supported by convincing evidence that they
can be realized against future taxable profts.
At each reporting date, the Group re-assesses
unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes
unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has
become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the
case may be, that suffcient future taxable income will
be available against which such deferred tax assets can
be realized.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed
at each reporting date. The Group writes-down the
carrying amount of deferred tax asset to the extent that
it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as
the case may be, that suffcient future taxable income
will be available against which deferred tax asset can be
realized. Any such write down is reversed to the extent
that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as
the case may be, that suffcient future taxable income
will be available.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset,
if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax
assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred
tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to the same
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged
to statement of the proft and loss as current tax. The
Group recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only
to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the
Group will pay normal income tax during the specifed
period, i.e. the period for which MAT credit is allowed
to be carried forward. In the year in which the Group
recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with
the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in
respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-
tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit
to the statement of proft and loss and shown as “MAT
Credit Entitlement”. The Group reviews the “MAT credit
entitlement” asset at each reporting date and writes
down the asset to the extent the Group does not have
convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the
specifed period.
m. Employee stock compensation cost
Employees of the Group receive remuneration in the
form of share based payment transactions, whereby
employees render services as consideration for options
to buy equity instruments (equity-settled transactions).
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In accordance with the SEBI (Employee Stock Option
Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme)
Guidelines, 1999 the cost of equity-settled transactions
is measured using the Black-Scholes / Lattice Valuation
option pricing model and the fair value is recognized as
an expense over the period in which the options vest,
on a straight line basis, together with a corresponding
increase in the “Stock options outstanding account”
in reserves. The cumulative expense recognized for
equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until
the vesting date refects the extent to which the vesting
period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the
number of options to buy equity instruments that will
ultimately vest. The expense or credit recognized in the
statement of proft and loss for a period represents the
movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the
beginning and end of that period and is recognized in
employee benefts expense.
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction award
are modifed, the minimum expense recognized is the
expense as if the terms had not been modifed, if the
original terms of the award are met. An additional expense
is recognized for any modifcation that increases the
total fair value of the share-based payment transaction,
or is otherwise benefcial to the employee as measured
at the date of modifcation.
For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability is
recognized for the services acquired, measured initially
at the fair value of the liability. At the end of each
reporting period until the liability is settled, and at the
date of settlement, the fair value of the liability is re-
measured, with any changes in fair value recognized in
the consolidated statement of proft and loss for the year
with a corresponding change in liabilities.
n. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the
net proft or loss for the period attributable to equity
shareholders by the weighted average number of equity
shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per
share, the net proft or loss for the period attributable to
equity shareholders and the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for
the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
o. Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Group has a present
obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that
an outfow of resources embodying economic benefts
will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are not discounted to their present value and
are determined based on the best estimate required
to settle the obligation at the reporting date. These
estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and
adjusted to refect the current best estimates.
p. Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises
from past events whose existence will be confrmed
by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more
uncertain future events beyond the control of the Group
or a present obligation that is not recognized because
it is not probable that an outfow of resources will be
required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability
also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a
liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot
be measured reliably. The Group does not recognize
a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
consolidated fnancial statements.
q. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash
fow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand and
short-term investments with an original maturity of three
months or less.
r. Measurement of EBITDA
As permitted by the Guidance Note on the Revised
Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, the Group
has elected to present earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as a separate
line item on the face of the statement of proft and loss.
In its measurement, the Company does not include
depreciation and amortization expense, fnance costs,
charity and donation and tax expense.
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3. SHARE CAPITAL
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Authorised shares
3,500,000,000 (March 31, 2013 - 3,500,000,000) equity shares of ` 10 each 35,000 35,000
Issued, subscribed and fully paid-up shares
1,889,301, 113 equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid up
(March 31, 2013 - 1,888,743,054 equity shares of ` 10 each)
18,893 18,887
18,893 18,887
a. Reconciliation of the equity shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
At the beginning of the year 1,888,743,054 18,887 580,802,910 5,808
Issued during the year - Bonus issue - - 1,161,605,820 11,616
Issued during the year - Initial public offer - - 146,234,112 1,462
Issued during the year - ESOP 558,059 6 100,212 1
Outstanding at the end of the year 1,889,301,113 18,893 1,888,743,054 18,887
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
made an Initial Public Offering (IPO) through book
building process of 188,900,000 equity shares of ` 10
each in December 2012. The issue comprised of fresh
issue of 146,234,112 equity shares and offer for sale of
42,665,888 equity shares by the existing shareholders.
The Company has raised ` 32,303 Mn from fresh issue
of shares and incurred share issue expenses of ` 771 Mn
(net of tax - ` 527 Mn, which have been adjusted with
securities premium account in line with requirements of
section 78 of Companies Act, 1956). The Company’s
equity shares got listed on December 28, 2012 on
Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
b. Terms/ rights attached to equity shares:
The Company has only one class of equity shares having
par value of ` 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares
is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares
and pays dividend in Indian rupees.
On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors have proposed
a dividend of ` 4.40 per equity share (March 31, 2013
– interim dividend of ` 2.50 per equity share and fnal
dividend of ` 3 per equity share) to all the existing
shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2014. The
dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject
to approval by the shareholders in the ensuing general
meeting.
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c. Shares held by holding company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
Bharti Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 15,000 1,500,000,000 15,000
e. Details of shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the Company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. % holding No. % holding
Equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid Bharti
Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 79.39 1,500,000,000 79.42
f. Shares reserved for issue under options:
For details of shares reserved for issue under the employee stock option plan (ESOP) of the Group. For details refer
note 32.
d. Aggregate number of bonus shares issued and
shares issued for consideration other than cash
during the period of fve years immediately preceding
the reporting date:
During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company
allotted 540,445,950 equity shares as fully paid bonus
shares by capitalization of securities premium account.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
further allotted 1,161,605,820 equity shares as fully paid
bonus shares by capitalization of securities premium
account.
During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company
allotted 558,059 equity shares (2012-13 - 100,212
equity shares) of ` 10 each to its employees on exercise
of stock options under the Employee Stock Option Plan
2008 wherein part consideration was received in form
of employee services (refer note 32).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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4. RESERVES AND SURPLUS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Securities
premium
account
Employee
stock options
outstanding
General
reserve
Capital
reserve
Surplus/
(defcit)
in the
statement
of proft and
loss
Total
As at April 1, 2012 47,585 1,601 72,588 - 17,891 1,39,665
Proft for the year - - - - 10,025 10,025
Add: addition during the year [refer note 3(a)] 30,865 - - - - 30,865
Less: utilization towards share issue expenses [refer note 3(a)] (527) - - - - (527)
Less: utilization during the year for bonus issue [refer note 3(d)] (11,616) - - - - (11,616)
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during
the year in accordance with the Scheme (refer note 42)
- - (2,513) - - (2,513)
Less: Appropriations
Interim dividend on equity shares [ amount ` 2.5 per share] - - - - (4,357) (4,357)
Tax on interim dividend on equity shares - - - - (1,364) (1,364)
Proposed fnal dividend on equity shares [amount ` 3 per share] - - - - (5,666) (5,666)
Tax on proposed fnal dividend on equity shares - - - - (1,337) (1,337)
Transfer to General reserve - - 3,248 - (3,248) -
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding - - 125 - - 125
Add: gross compensation for options granted during the year - 14 - - - 14
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during
the year
- (190) - - - (190)
66,307 1,425 73,448 - 11,944 1,53,124
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (86) - - - (86)
As at March 31, 2013 66,307 1,339 73,448 - 11,944 1,53,038
As at April 1, 2013 66,307 1,425 73,448 - 11,944 1,53,124
Proft for the year - - - - 15,179 15,179
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding 142 - - - - 142
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during
the year in accordance with the BAL Scheme (refer note 42)
- - (893) - - (893)
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during
the year in accordance with the Indus Scheme (refer note 44)
- - (3,190) - - (3,190)
Less: Appropriations
Proposed dividend on equity shares (amount ` 4.40 per share)* - - - - (8,313) (8,313)
Tax on proposed dividend on equity shares - - - - (1,413) (1,413)
Add/Less: amount arising under scheme of arrangement (refer
note 44)
- - (889) 1,905 5,590 6,605
Add: gain on disposal of subsidiary as on April 1, 2009 (refer
note 44)
- - - - 385 385
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during
the year
- (113) - - - (113)
66,449 1,312 68,476 1,905 23,372 1,61,513
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (24) - - - (24)
As at March 31, 2014 66,449 1,288 68,476 1,905 23,372 1,61,489
*The Company, based on an independent legal opinion, has determined that the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 apply to the proposed dividend for
the year ended March 31, 2014, as it would be declared and paid after April 1, 2014. Accordingly, it has not transferred any amount to the general reserve
for the proposed dividend.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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5. LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Term Loan - secured*
- from banks 14,091 14,200
- from others 11,753 18,096
25,844 32,296
* In addition to the amount shown above, an amount ` 6,587 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 2,935 Mn) has been disclosed under ‘other current liabilities’ as it is
repayable within one year.
The joint venture has entered into borrowing arrangements with several lenders under rupee term loan agreements. The
security interest set out below ranks pari-passu amongst all secured lenders.
The terms and conditions of all the long term borrowings are similar and are as follows:
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
(a) a frst charge by way of hypothecation of the JV Company’s
entire movable plant and machinery, including tower related
equipment and spares, tools and accessories, furniture,
fxtures, vehicles and all other movable assets, present and
future;
(a) a mortgage and frst charge of all the JV Company’s
freehold immovable properties and assets, both present and
future;
(b) a charge on JV Company’s cash fows, receivables, book
debts, revenues of whatsoever nature and wherever arising,
present and future subject only to prior charge in favour of
working capital lenders with working capital facility limits not
exceeding ` 10,000 Mn (amount in absolute fgures) including
funded facilities;
(b) a frst charge by way of hypothecation of the JV Company’s
entire movable plant and machinery, including tower related
equipment and spares, tools and accessories, furniture,
fxtures, vehicles and all other movable assets, present and
future;
(c) a frst and exclusive charge over the amount in the Debt
Service Account opened and maintained in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement and the Debt Service Account
Agreement;
(c) a charge on JV Company’s cash fows, receivables, book
debts, revenues of whatsoever nature and wherever arising,
present and future subject only to prior charge in favour of
working capital lenders with working capital facility limits not
exceeding ` 10,000 Mn (amount in absolute fgures) including
funded facilities;
(d) an assignment and frst charge of all the rights, title,
interest, benefts, claims and demands whatsoever of the JV
Company in the IRU agreements, Master Service Agreements
together with the service contracts, all as amended, varied
or supplemented from time to time duly acknowledged
and consented to by the relevant counter-parties to such
Contracts, (if required) and Insurance Contracts, all as
amended, varied or supplemented from time to time and
subject to Applicable Law, all the rights, title, interest,
benefts, claims and demands whatsoever of the Borrower
in the Clearances;
(e) a frst and exclusive charge over the amount in the Debt
Service Account opened and maintained in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement and the Debt Service Account
Agreement;
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Interest rate for loans outstanding as at March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013
The interest rate varies from approximately 10.45% - 11.45% per annum as at March 31, 2014 (As at March 31, 2013:
10.50% - 11.20% per annum) on term loans from banks and other fnancial institutions.
Repayment of loan
As at March 31, 2014* As at March 31, 2013*
Loan outstanding ` 11,931 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting
to ` 16,590 Mn availed from other parties in 27 equated
quarterly installments, with frst date for repayment falling due
in February 2014. The JV Company has made a prepayment
of ` 4,221 Mn in October 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 16,611 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting
to ` 16,611 Mn availed from other parties in 27 equated
quarterly installments, with frst date for repayment falling
due in February 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 4,000 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Syndicated Common
loan agreement, the JV Company have to repay loans
amounting to ` 10,500 Mn availed from banks in 16 equated
quarterly installments which have commenced in November
2012.The JV Company has made a prepayment of ` 3,588
Mn in March 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 5,600 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Syndicated Common
loan agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans
amounting to ` 5,600 Mn availed from banks in 16 equated
quarterly installments which have commenced in November
2012.
Loan outstanding ` 4,200 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting to
` 4,200 Mn availed from bank and other parties (NBFC) in 19
equated quarterly installments with frst date for repayment
falling due in May 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 4,200 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting to
` 4,200 Mn availed from bank and other parties (NBFC) in 19
equated quarterly installments with frst date for repayment
falling due in May 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 1,800 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 2,520 Mn
availed from bank in 14 equated quarterly installments which
have commenced in May 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 2,520 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 2,520 Mn
availed from bank in 14 equated quarterly installments which
have commenced in May 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 6,300 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 6,300 Mn
availed from bank in 19 equated quarterly installments with
frst date for repayment falling due in May 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 6,300 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 6,300 Mn
availed from bank in 19 equated quarterly installments with
frst date for repayment falling due in May 2014.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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As at March 31, 2014* As at March 31, 2013*
Loan outstanding ` 4,200 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 4,200 Mn
availed from bank in 19 equated quarterly installments with
frst date for repayment falling due in March 2015.
For all the above loans the JV Company may voluntarily
prepay all or any portion of the disbursed loans based on
certain specifed clauses and subject to the condition laid out
in the loan agreement.
For all the above loans the JV Company may voluntarily
prepay all or any portion of the disbursed loans based on
certain specifed clauses and subject to the condition laid out
in the loan agreement.
The above amount represents 42% of the amount of JV Company, which has been consolidated.
*During the year ended March 31, 2013, the JV Company has made prepayment of loan amounting to ` 32,967 Mn and availed new loan of ` 42,210 Mn.
6. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (NET)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Deferred tax liability
Depreciation claimed as deduction under Income Tax Act but chargable in the
fnancial statements in future years
5,874 6,409
Revenue equalization (net) charged in fnancial statements but allowed as deduction
under the Income Tax Act in future years on actual payment basis
6,840 3,129
Unamortised loan origination fees 19 24
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (refer Note 44) 113 -
Gross deferred tax liability 12,846 9,562
Deferred tax asset
Provision for doubtful debts/ advances charged in fnancial statements but allowed
as deduction under the Income Tax Act in future years (to the extent considered
realisable)
637 656
Carry forward unabsorbed depreciation and unabsorbed business losses - 293
Expenses allowed as deduction under Sec 35D of Income Tax Act in future years 242 242
Other expenses claimed as deduction in the fnancial statements but allowed as
deduction under Income Tax Act in future years on actual payment (net)
718 761
Gross deferred tax asset 1,597 1,952
Net deferred tax liability 11,249 7,610
Current tax expense includes reversal of ` 48 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil) relating to earlier periods. Deferred tax expense includes ` 66 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil)
relating to earlier periods.
Deferred tax liability (net) as at March 31, 2014 includes deferred tax liability of ` 2,482 Mn (net) arising on merger with Indus during the year. For details
of the merger, refer note 44.
As of March 31, 2014 the above deferred tax assets and liabilities have been calculated using substantively enacted rates of 33.99% as per Finance Bill
2014.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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7. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Security deposits received 6,431 10,920
Lease equalization 4,136 4,535
Unearned revenue 76 97
Provision for payment of stock options (refer note 32) 31 18
Payable to joint venture company 5,320 -
15,994 15,570
“Security deposits received” include ` 3,525 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 6,344 Mn) amounts received from related parties. For details, refer note 36.
8. LONG-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts (refer note 31)
Gratuity 114 89
Leave encashment 60 51
Long-term service award 14 10
188 150
Asset retirement obligation (refer note 34) 10,548 8,656
10,736 8,806
9. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured
Loans repayable on demand:
From others 992 -
992 -
The above loans have been taken by JV Company on an interest rate of 9.95% per annum. These loans are repayable on demand.
10. TRADE PAYABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Trade creditors 1,894 7,106
1,894 7,106
“Trade creditors” include ` 234 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 340 Mn) payable to parent and fellow subsidiary company. For details, refer note 36.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Details of dues to micro and small enterprises as defned under the MSMED Act, 2006
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier as
at the end of each accounting year
Principal amount due to micro and small enterprises 28 90
Interest due on above 1 6
29 96
The amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of section 16 of the Micro Small and
Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006, along with the amounts of the payment
made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during each accounting year.
6 6
The amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making payment
(which have been paid but beyond the appointed day during the period/ year) but
without adding the interest specifed under Micro Small and Medium Enterprise
Development Act, 2006.
0.4 3
The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of each accounting
year.
14 12
The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the succeeding years,
until such date when the interest dues as above are actually paid to the small enterprise
for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under section 23 of the
Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006.
- -
11. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Equipment supply payables 4,791 5,449
Dues to employees 412 405
Accrued expenses 16,859 16,109
Book overdraft 38 128
Interest accrued but not due 80 4
Other taxes payable 86 404
Contribution to employee funds 10 9
Unearned revenue 23 22
Current portion of long-term borrowings (refer note 5) 6,587 2,935
Security deposits 387 322
Other Liabilities 155 733
29,428 26,520
“Security deposits” include ` 60 Mn (March 31, 2013 - Nil) received from related parties and “Accrued expenses” include ` 101 Mn (March 31, 2013 -
` 84 Mn) payable to joint venture company. For details, refer note 36.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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12. SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts (refer note 31)
Gratuity 38 30
Leave encashment 73 64
Proposed Dividend [refer note 3(b)] 8,313 5,666
Tax on Proposed Dividend 1,413 1,337
9,837 7,097
13. FIXED ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Land Plant and
equipment
Offce
furniture
and
equipment
Vehicles Computers Leasehold
improvements
Tangible
assets
Total
Computer
Software
Intangible
assets
Total
Cost
As at April 1, 2012 6 2,46,771 192 8 800 474 2,48,251 563 563
Additions - 21,399 56 - 53 48 21,556 47 47
Disposals - (3,489) (4) - (16) (5) (3,514) - -
As at March 31, 2013 6 2,64,681 244 8 837 517 2,66,293 610 610
Additions - 15,291 39 - 57 8 15,394 71 71
Disposals/ adjustment (3) (14,358) - - (5) (26) (14,391) - -
Transfer/ Adjustment
under the Scheme of
arrangement (refer note 44)
- (1,736) - - - - (1,736) - -
As at March 31, 2014 3 2,63,878 283 8 889 499 2,65,560 681 681
Depreciation
As at April 1, 2012 - 80,416 102 3 629 167 81,317 295 295
Charge for the year - 24,296 46 2 136 90 24,570 123 123
Disposals - (2,618) (3) - (16) (4) (2,641) - -
As at March 31, 2013 - 1,02,094 145 5 749 253 1,03,246 418 418
Charge for the period - 24,882 51 1 81 75 25,090 97 97
Disposals/ adjustment - (13,098) - - (5) - (13,103) - -
Transfer/ Adjustment
under the Scheme of
arrangement (refer note 44)
- (2,712) - - - - (2,712) - -
As at March 31, 2014 - 1,11,166 196 6 825 328 1,12,521 515 515
Net block
As at March 31, 2014 3 1,52,712 87 2 64 171 1,53,039 166 166
As at March 31, 2013 6 1,62,587 99 3 88 264 1,63,047 192 192
Charge for the year ended March 31, 2013 includes depreciation of ` 291 Mn considered under exceptional items in the statement of proft and loss (refer
note 43).
“Plant and equipment” comprise of assets given on operating lease. For details, refer note 33(b)(i).
Depreciation charge for the year includes ` 1,294 Mn (2012 - 2013 - ` 1,307 Mn) provided for loss with respect to assets not in active use.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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14. NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 45)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Investment in mutual funds - unquoted 36,343 -
36,343 -
15. LONG-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Capital advances
Unsecured, considered good 15 35
Unsecured, considered doubtful 38 29
Less: Provision (38) (29)
15 35
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 3,983 3,795
Unsecured, considered doubtful 84 94
Less: Provision (84) (94)
3,983 3,795
Other advances, unsecured, considered good 5,021 1,295
Advance income-tax [net of provision for taxation of ` 16,327 Mn
(March 31, 2013 - ` 7,129 Mn)]
4,995 6,002
Advance fringe beneft tax (net of provision) 2 2
14,016 11,129
16. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Revenue equalization 23,226 13,693
Unamortised debt origination cost 32 43
Others, considered good 2,043 998
Others, considered doubtful 13 9
Less: Provision (13) (9)
2,043 998
25,301 14,734
“Others” comprise of payments made under protest to the Government authorities. For details, refer note 38(ii).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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17. CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 45)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Current investments (at lower of cost or market value)
Investments in mutual funds - unquoted 38,460 38,911
38,460 38,911
18. TRADE RECEIVABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the date they are due for payment
Unsecured, considered good 419 4,108
Unsecured, considered doubtful 1,117 1,406
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (1,117) (1,406)
419 4,108
Trade receivables
Unsecured, considered good 2,656 4,446
Unsecured, considered doubtful 368 211
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (368) (211)
2,656 4,446
3,075 8,554
“Trade receivables” include receivables from related parties amounting to ` 2,275 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 7,350 Mn). For details, refer note 36.
19. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents
Balances with banks on current accounts 272 98
Cheques on hand 27 27
Fixed deposits with maturity less than three months 1,341 395
1,640 520
Other bank balances
Fixed deposits
Deposit more than three months but less than twelve months 15 14
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
1,655 1,267
“Other bank balances” includes margin money of ` 2 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 1 Mn) against various guarantees issued by banks on behalf of the JV
company in favour of sales tax authorities. The amount also includes fxed deposit of ` 13 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 13 Mn) issued in favour of Municipal
Corporation of Delhi. These deposits are not available for use by the JV company.
“Earmarked balances with banks” comprise of amounts held in Escrow account payable towards share issue expenses.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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20. SHORT-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Loans and advances to related parties
Unsecured, considered good 138 24,858
Advances recoverable in cash or kind
Secured, considered good 322 272
Unsecured, considered good 3,159 4,012
Unsecured, considered doubtful 205 269
Less: Provision for doubtful advances (205) (269)
3,481 4,284
Other loans and advances
Minimum alternate tax recoverable 1,463 936
5,082 30,078
“Loans and advances to related parties” includes interest bearing loan to parent company amounting to Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 -
` 22,990 Mn). It further includes non interest bearing loans and advances to joint venture company and fellow subsidiary amounting to ` 132 Mn and ` 7
Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,861 Mn and ` 7 Mn) respectively. For details, refer note 36.
“Advances recoverable in cash or kind” are secured to the extent they are backed by bank guarantees
21. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Unbilled revenue (net) 6,475 6,462
Interest accrued 22 101
Revenue equalization 551 49
Unamortised loan origination fee 23 26
Other receivables 621 657
7,692 7,295
“Unbilled revenue (net)” is net of provisions considered for penalties, deductions etc.
“Other current assets” includes amount receivable from related parties amounting to ` 3,373 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 3,614 Mn).
“Interest accrued” comprises of interest accrued on loan to parent company and JV company amounting to Nil and ` 22 Mn as at March 31, 2014
(March 31, 2013 - ` 101 Mn and Nil) respectively. For details, refer note 36.
22. REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Rent 65,790 63,847
Energy and other reimbursements 42,477 38,873
1,08,267 1,02,720
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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23. OTHER INCOME
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest income on:
- Bank deposits 2 10
- Loans to group companies 499 1,742
- Others 567 263
Dividend income 896 132
Net gain on sale of current investments 117 753
Proft on sale of assets 1,522 251
Termination charges for contract cancellation 163 -
Miscellaneous income (refer note 46) 721 228
4,487 3,379
24. POWER & FUEL
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 40,570 37,972
Others 50 44
40,620 38,016
25. RENT
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 8,664 10,655
Others 222 221
8,886 10,876
26. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Salaries, wages and bonus 3,226 2,892
Contribution to provident and other funds 107 98
Employee stock option scheme 77 103
Staff welfare expenses 138 133
Others 122 115
3,670 3,341
“Salaries, wages and bonus” includes gratuity and other post employment benefts. For details, refer note 31.
Further, for details of employee stock option scheme, refer note 32
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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27. OTHER EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Insurance 108 102
Repair and maintenance
- Plant and Machinery 6,817 6,921
- Building 26 19
- Others 1,968 1,883
Traveling and conveyance 274 249
Communication costs 135 163
Legal and professional 337 267
IT expenses 400 302
Provision for doubtful debts and advances (31) 341
Provision for fxed assets/ capital work in progress 58 58
Fixed assets written off* 24 85
Loss on sale of fxed assets 88 16
Miscellaneous expenses
- Network 435 1,686
- Others 334 293
10,973 12,385
* “Fixed assets written off” for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is net of ` 156 Mn and ` 310 Mn respectively adjusted with General
Reserve in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement. For details, refer note 42.
28. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Depreciation of tangible assets 25,090 24,279
Amortization of intangible assets 96 123
25,186 24,402
Less: adjusted with general reserve (refer note 42 and 44) (3,927) (2,203)
21,259 22,199
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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29. FINANCE COST
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest 3,864 3,717
Amortization of loan origination fee 35 218
Mark to market loss 85 -
Bank charges 13 10
3,997 3,945
30. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Nominal value of equity shares (`) 10 10
Proft attributable to equity shareholders for computing Basic and Dilutive EPS (A)
(` Million)
15,179 10,025
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year for computing
Basic EPS (B)
1,888,860,817 1,782,075,524
Dilutive effect on weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
year*
4,189,888 4,246,946
Weighted average number of equity shares and equity equivalent shares for computing
Diluted EPS (C)
1,893,050,705 1,786,322,470
Basic earnings per share (A/B) (`) 8.036 5.625
Diluted earnings per share (A/C) (`) 8.018 5.612
* Diluted effect on weighted average number of equity shares and proft attributable is on account of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
31. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
During the period, the Group has recognized the following amounts in the consolidated statement of proft and loss:
Defned Contribution Plans
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Employer’s contribution to Provident Fund 107 98
Total 107 98
Defned beneft obligations
Gratuity liability is defned beneft obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit
credit method made at the end of each reporting period. The plan is not funded by the Group.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gratuity
i. Amount charged to the consolidated statement of proft and loss:
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity#
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Current service cost 37 34
Interest cost 11 9
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 3
Net gratuity cost 55 46
# included in Salaries, wages and bonus (refer note 26).
ii. The assumptions used to determine the beneft obligations are as follows:
Company
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Discount rate 8.00% 8.50%
Expected rate of increase in compensation levels 10.00% 10.00%
Expected rate of return on plan assets NA NA
Expected average remaining working lives of employees (years) 24.27 years 24.89 years
Joint Venture
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Discount rate 9.10% 8.40%
Expected rate of increase in compensation levels First 2 years-
10% and 7%
thereafter
First 2 years-
10% and 7%
thereafter
iii. Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of beneft obligations:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Projected beneft obligation at beginning of year 119 87
Current service cost 37 34
Interest cost 11 9
Benefts paid (22) (14)
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 3
Projected beneft obligation at end of year 152 119
Net amount recognized (152) (119)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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iv. The discount rate is based on the average yield on government bonds at the accounting date with a term that
matches that of the liabilities.
v. The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of infation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
vi. Estimated amounts of benefts payable within next year are ` 35 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 33 Mn).
vii. The table below discloses experience adjustment disclosure as per para 120
(ii) of Accounting Standard 15,
‘Employee Benefts’.
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
As at
March 31,
2012
As at
March 31,
2011
As at
March 31,
2010
Defned beneft obligation 152 119 87 60 38
Surplus/ (defcit) (152) (119) (87) (60) (38)
Experience adjustments on plan liabilities (loss)/ gain (2) (1) (1) (3) (4)
Experience adjustments on plan assets (loss)/ gain - - - - -
viii. Movement in provision for deferred bonus plan
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Opening balance - 18
Add: addition during the year - 2
Less: paid during the year - (20)
Total - -
32. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS
Pursuant to the board resolution dated July 22, 2008
and the resolution of the shareholders in extraordinary
general meeting dated August 28, 2008, the Company
instituted the Employee Stock Option Plan.
The Company has granted additional stock options in
the ratio of two options for every one option outstanding
as on August 23, 2012. The total number of additional
options granted is 6,165 thousand.
Under the Plan 9,947 thousand options have been
awarded to directors, offcers and employees of
the Company (including Group Companies) till date
including the additional grants pursuant to bonus issue,
out of which Nil options have been granted during the
year ended March 31, 2014.
During the year ended March 31, 2014 the Company
has announced new performance unit plan (cash settled
payment) for its employees.
On September 1, 2009, the Joint Venture Company
(Indus Towers Limited) announced an Employee stock
option plan (‘ESOP’ or ‘plan’) for eligible employees.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Joint
venture company has cancelled the ESOP Plan 2009
and has announced new Stock Appreciation Rights
(SAR) Scheme for its employees.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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The following table provides an overview of all existing stock option plans of the Group:
Scheme Plan Stock options
outstanding*
(in thousands)
Vesting
period
(years)
Contractual
term
(years)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Classifcation/
accounting
treatment
Company
Infratel 2008 Plan 8,554 1 - 5/1 - 4 7 110 Equity settled
Infratel Long term
incentive plan
16 1 - 3 7 10 Equity settled
Infratel Performance
Unit Plan (cash
settled)
171 1 - 3 7 - Cash settled
Joint Venture
Indus Plan SAR Plan -1 0.15 ** 7 2,49,300 Cash settled
Indus Plan SAR Plan -2 0.07 1 - 3 7 2,49,300 Cash settled
* Represents the number of options outstanding as on March 31, 2014 after considering the impact of bonus issue in August 2012. The weighted
average remaining contractual life for options outstanding at the end of year for Company and JV Company is 1.42 to 6.34 years and 3.31 to 3.89 years
respectively.
** The vesting schedule of SAR Plan-1 stipulates vesting as applicable under the scheme or as determined by the HR and Remuneration committee and
communicated through award letters.
Company
The weighted average fair value per option based on
Black Scholes / Lattice Valuation model is ` 475 and
` 197.61 on the original grants of equity settled and
cash settled plans respectively. The fair value is being
amortized over the vesting period of 36 and 60 months,
respectively on a graded vesting basis.
Equity settled options are planned to be settled in equity
at the time of exercise and have maximum period of 7
years from the date of respective grants. The options
under this plan have an exercise price of ` 329 per
equity share and vest on a graded basis. The exercise
price of ` 329 per equity share has been diluted to
one third pursuant to the bonus issue in August 2012.
Further the options granted under ‘Long term incentive
plan’ are at ` 10 per equity share.
Cash settled options have a maximum exercise period
of 7 years from the respective grant date.
Joint Venture
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013 the Joint
Venture Company has announced new Employee
Stock Appreciation Right Scheme (the - “Scheme”)
SAR Plan 1 and SAR Plan 2 for eligible employees. In
accordance with this plan, the value of each SAR at
respective exercise dates will be determined by dividing
the valuation of the Company for the relevant period by
the total number of Stock Units (i.e. 1,190,470 Stock
Units). The fair value of the option has been determined
using Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. The fair
value of options granted after applying an estimated
forfeiture rate is amortised over the vesting period.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the JV Company
has cancelled ESOP Plan 2009 and transferred the
Employee Stock Option Outstanding Account (ESOP
Reserve) to General Reserve account amounting to
` 54 Mn and provision for payment of stock options
have been written back to statement of proft and loss
amounting to ` 173 Mn.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Vesting period from the grant date Vesting schedule
Company
1. ESOP Scheme 2008
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
For options with a vesting period of 48 months:
On completion of 12 months 15%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 30%
On completion of 48 months 35%
For options with a vesting period of 60 months:
On completion of 12 months 20%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 20%
On completion of 48 months 20%
On completion of 60 months 20%
2. Performance Unit Plan
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
Joint Venture
SAR Plan 1 As determined by HR and Remuneration committee
SAR Plan 2
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
At the end of 5 months or 1 year 30%
At the end of 1 year and 5 months or 2 years 30%
At the end of 2 years and 5 months or 3 years 40%
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Information concerning the stock options granted and outstanding at the year end is as follows:
Particulars
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
Number of
stock
options (In ‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Number of
stock
options (In
‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Company
Plan 2008
Outstanding at beginning of the year 9,147 110 3,333 329
Granted - - - -
Forfeited (39) 329 (251) 329
Bonus issue in the ratio of 1:2 - - 6,165 110
Exercised (554) 110 (100) 110
Outstanding at the year end 8,554 110 9,147 110
Exercisable at end of the year 7,662 110 6,431 110
LTI Plan (Part of 2008 plan)
Outstanding at beginning of the year 20 10 - -
Granted - - 34 10
Forfeited - - (14) 10
Exercised (4) 10 - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 16 10 20 10
Exercisable at end of the year 4 10 - -
Cash settled Plan
Outstanding at beginning of the year - - - -
Granted 171 - - -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised - - - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 171 - - -
Exercisable at end of the year - - - -
Joint Venture*
SAR Plan 1
Outstanding at beginning of the year 0.42 - - -
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Particulars
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
Number of
stock
options (In ‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Number of
stock
options (In
‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Granted - - 0.87 -
Forfeited (0.05) - - -
Exercised (0.23) - (0.45) -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 0.15 - 0.42 -
Exercisable at end of the year 0.05 - 0.02 -
SAR Plan 2
Outstanding at beginning of the year 0.01 - - -
Granted 0.05 - 0.01 -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised (0.002) - - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 0.07 - 0.01 -
Exercisable at end of the year 0.004 - - -
*Represents Company’s share of 42% of the Joint Venture Company.
The weighted average share price at the exercise date was ` 189 per share for options exercised during the year ended
March 31, 2014.
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2014 was
` 197.61 per share (March 31, 2013 – ` 258 per share). The fair value of the options granted during the year was estimated
on the date of grant using the Black Scholes Valuation model with the following assumptions:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Company
Risk free interest rates 8.39% to 8.80% 8.37% to 8.62%
Vesting period 36 months 36 months
Weighted average share price (`) 201 219
Weighted average remaining contractual life 6.34 years 2.4 to 6.4 years
Weighted average exercise price on the date of grant NA 110
Weighted average share price on the date of grant/as at year end 201 219
Volatility 30.96% 52.42% to 52.43 %
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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The balance of deferred stock compensation as on March 31, 2014 is ` 24 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 86 Mn) and total employee
stock compensation expense recognized for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is ` 77 Mn and ` 103 Mn
respectively.
Note:
Bharti Airtel Limited has given stock option to certain employees of the Company. Bharti Airtel Limited has not charged the
compensation cost relating to the stock option granted to the Company. Besides this, the Company has also given stock
options to certain employees of Bharti Airtel Limited and has considered the related compensation cost in its books.
33. LEASES
(a) Operating lease: Group as a lessee
The lease rentals paid under non-cancelable leases relating to rent of building premises and cell sites as per the
agreements with escalation rates ranging from 0% to 25% per annum and maximum obligation on long-term non-
cancelable operating leases are as follows:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Lease rental charged to statement of proft and loss 8,886 10,876
Obligation on non-cancelable lease:
Not Later than one year 7,978 8,701
Later than one year but not later than fve years 27,318 28,519
Later than fve years 36,257 43,808
Total 71,553 81,028
The lease rentals include rent equalization of ` 307 Mn and ` 468 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Dividend yield 0.50% 0.00%
Joint Venture
SAR Plan 1 & 2
Risk free interest rates 8.79% 7.83%
Vesting period
SAR Plan 1 - -
SAR Plan 2 36 months 36 months
Volatility 29.11% 25.31%
Dividend yield 3.99% -
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(b) Operating lease: Group as a lessor
(i) The Group has given sites on operating lease to telecom operators. As per the agreements with the operators the
escalation rates range from 0% to 2.5% per annum. The service charges recognized as income during the period for
non-cancellable arrangements relating to provision for passive infrastructure sites as per the agreements is ` 66,199
Mn and ` 61,813 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively, excluding IRU income
covered in (b)(ii) below.
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Future minimum lease payment receivable:
Not Later than one year 67,104 69,729
Later than one year but not later than fve years 2,78,266 1,57,720
Later than fve years 1,40,172 1,52,937
Total 4,85,542 3,80,386
Revenue includes revenue equalization of ` 2,685 Mn and ` 2,590 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
(ii) The Group had entered into a non-cancellable lease arrangement to provide access to the Passive Infrastructure
located at 12 Circles on indefeasible right of use (IRU) basis for a period of two years to its Joint Venture Company,
Indus Towers Limited from January 1, 2009. The Group has credited lease rental receivable to the statement of proft
and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term amounting to Nil and ` 4,822 Mn for the year ended March 31,
2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
34. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
The Group uses various premises on lease to install plant and equipment. A provision is recognized for the costs to be
incurred for the restoration of these premises at the end of the lease period. It is expected that this provision will be
utilized at the end of the lease period of the respective sites as per the respective lease agreements. The movement of
provision in accordance with AS–29 on ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets’, as per Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006, is given below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Opening Balance 8,656 5,014
Additions during the year 280 3,681
Add: Pursuant to merger (refer note 44) 1,666 -
Less: Utilised / adjusted during the year (54) (39)
Closing Balance 10,548 8,656
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Group has revised its estimate for site restoration obligation which has resulted in increase in the estimated
obligation by ` 3,322 Mn. Had the Group not changed its estimate regarding the cost to be incurred for restoration of sites, the depreciation for the year
ended March 31, 2013 would have been lower by ` 144 Mn and the proft after tax for year ended March 31, 2013 would have been higher by ` 96 Mn (net
of tax) respectively.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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35. INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE
The Group’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expense of the joint venture company, which has been
proportionately consolidated in the consolidated fnancial statements, before elimination of transactions between the
group and the joint venture are as follows:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 1 0.5
Reserves and surplus 63,528 948
63,529 949
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 25,844 32,296
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 6,919 2,072
Other long-term liabilities 5,761 5,838
Long-term provisions 7,361 2,910
45,885 43,116
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 993 863
Trade payables 605 9,781
Other current liabilities 16,583 14,534
Short-term provisions 21 2,590
18,202 27,768
Total equity and liabilities 1,27,616 71,833
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 86,429 50,873
Intangible assets 137 173
Capital work-in-progress 1,005 952
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Long-term loans and advances 14,656 5,444
Other non-current assets 10,149 2,423
1,12,376 59,865
Current assets
Current investments 4,791 1,890
Trade receivables 447 1,290
Cash and bank balances 1,180 480
Short-term loans and advances 2,440 2,395
Other current assets 6,382 5,913
15,240 11,968
Total assets 1,27,616 71,833
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenues 58,292 55,387
Other income 1,396 718
59,688 56,105
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 21,083 21,074
Rent 6,394 10,373
Employee benefts expenses 1,519 1,252
Other expenses 6,065 6,812
35,061 39,511
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization 24,627 16,594
Depreciation and amortization expense 10,245 6,870
Finance costs 3,917 3,939
14,162 10,809
Proft before exceptional items and tax 10,465 5,785
Exceptional items - (9)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Proft before tax 10,465 5,776
Tax expenses
Current tax 3,072 1,710
Deferred tax 914 270
Total tax expense 3,986 1,980
Proft for the year 6,479 3,796
Capital commitments 1,385 491
Contingent liabilities 10,924 1,836
36. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards (AS) - 18 on Related Party Disclosures, the names of the
related parties where control exists and/ or with whom transactions have taken place during the year and description of
relationships, as identifed and certifed by the management are as below:
A. List of related parties
1. Key Management personnel
Akhil Kumar Gupta, Chairman (Managing Director upto March 31, 2014)
2. Related parties where control exists irrespective of whether transactions have occurred or not
Holding company Bharti Airtel Limited
Joint Venture Company Indus Towers Limited
3. Other related parties with whom transactions have taken place during the year
Name of the related party Relationship
Bharti Airtel Services Limited Fellow subsidiary
Bharti Enterprises Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Foundation Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Hexacom Limited Fellow subsidiary
Bharti Telemedia Limited Fellow subsidiary
Centum Learning Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Nxtra Data Limited Fellow subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
104
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
37. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
(i) Capital commitments
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Estimated amount of contracts to be executed on capital account and not
provided for in the fnancial statements (net of capital advances)
5,156 3,401
Under the IT Outsourcing agreement, the Company has commitment for capital
purchases and service charges
70 1,663
5,226 5,064
(ii) Other commitments
For commitments relating to lease agreements, refer note 33.
38. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
(i) Financial bank guarantees
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Total guarantees issued by banks and fnancials institutions on behalf of the Group 439 427
Total 439 427
(ii) Claims against the Group not acknowledged as debt
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
a) Taxes, duties and other demands (under adjudication / appeal / dispute)
- Sales tax (refer to a below) 786 337
- Stamp duty (refer to b below) 269 267
- Entry tax (refer to c below) 1,543 1,257
- Municipal taxes (refer to d below) 1,578 1,120
- Service tax (refer to e below) 1,535 1,485
b) Other claims under legal cases including arbitration matters (refer to f below) 241 199
c) Income tax matters (refer to g below)# 10,224 49
Total 16,176 4,714
# Includes ` 9,735 Mn for which the possibility of tax demand materializing is remote based on internal assessment of the Group.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Unless otherwise stated below, the management
believes that, based on legal advice, the outcome
of these contingencies will be favourable and that
a loss is not probable.
(a) Sales tax
The claims for sales tax as of March 31, 2014
comprise of the cases relating to levy of VAT on
right to use.
(b) Stamp Duty
The Group has received demand in certain
states for stamp duty on execution of Leave
and License Agreement of Cell Sites.
(c) Entry tax
In certain states, entry tax is imposed on entry
of goods in the local area for use, consumption
or sale therein. The company has challenged
the constitutional validity of the same before
respective high courts and also in Hon’ble
Supreme Court.
(d) Municipal taxes
The Group based on its assessment of the
applicability and tenability of certain municipal
levies, which is an industry wide phenomenon,
does not consider the impact of such levies to
be material.
(e) Service tax
The service tax demand as at March 31, 2014
relates to CENVAT claims on towers and related
material.
(f) Others
Others mainly include site related legal
disputes.
(g) Income tax
The Company has received assessment orders
for AY 2010-11 and 2011-12 amounting to
` 1,004 Mn and ` 589 Mn respectively.
The joint venture company has received
income tax assessment order amounting to
` 8,618 Mn relating to earlier periods.
39. UTILIZATION OF MONEY RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE
(a) Pursuant to Initial Public Offer (IPO) the Company raised ` 31,657 Mn (net of selling shareholders’ proceeds), details of
utilization of IPO proceeds are as follows-
(` Millions)
Object Planned utilisation as per
Prospectus
Amount utilised
2013-14
Amount
Pending
Utilisation
Total (A) 2013-14 (B) (A-B)
Installation of new 4,813 towers 10,865 5,071 897 9,968
Upgradation and replacement of existing
towers
12,141 5,049 3,347* 8,794
Green initiatives at tower sites 6,394 2,991 310 6,084
General corporate purpose 2,257 1,128 1,128 1,129
Total 31,657 14,239 5,682 25,975
*Includes inventory as on March 31, 2014 amounting to ` 90 Mn.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Actual fund utilization in 2013-2014 has been lower primarily on account of lower capex deployment.
Unspent amount of ` 25,975 Mn is lying in the Mutual funds investments and is shown as under –
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2014
No. of units Amount(**)
Current 1,065,128,467 22,391
Non Current 122,528,068 4,540
1,187,656,535 26,931
**The difference in the unutilized issue proceeds and amount invested is on account of dividend accrued, reinvested during the period.
40. (a) Expenditure in foreign currency (cash basis)
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Legal and professional * 34 59
IT expenses 0.11 1
Capital goods - 21
34 81
* Comprise of payments made to Legal counsels towards professional services rendered in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering
amounting to ` 59 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2013 adjusted against securities premium.
(b) Dividend remitted in foreign currency
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Number of non - resident shareholders to whom dividend was due 1 4
Number of equity shares held on which dividend was due ( in Mn) 18 50
Amount remitted ( ` in Mn) 54 124
Amount remitted ( USD in Mn) 1 2
Final dividend of ` 3.00 per equity share (Face value per share ` 10) was declared for FY 2012-13 and paid in
FY 2013-14.
In addition to above, fnal dividend amounting to ` 581 Mn [2012 - 2013 - ` 482 Mn (interim dividend)] has been paid
to other non-resident shareholders in Indian Rupees.
(c) Unhedged foreign currency exposure is Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 – Nil).
(d) Value of imports calculated on CIF basis Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 17 Mn).
41. Since the Group’s business activity falls within a single business and geographical segment of providing passive
infrastructure, there are no additional disclosure to be provided under Accounting Standard - 17 ‘Segment Reporting’
other than those already provided in the consolidated fnancial statements.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
42. During the year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement with Bharti Airtel Limited (‘BAL
Scheme’) under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies
Act, 1956, the telecom infrastructure undertaking of
Bharti Airtel Limited was transferred to the Company.
Pursuant to the Scheme, the depreciation charged
by the Company on the excess of the fair values over
the original book values of the assets transferred by
Bharti Airtel Limited is being off-set against General
Reserve. Had the Company followed generally accepted
accounting principles in India, General Reserve as at
March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 would have been
higher by ` 7,063 Mn and ` 6,170 Mn respectively.
Depreciation for the year ended March 31, 2014 would
have been higher by ` 737 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 802
Mn), other expenses for the year ended March 31, 2014
would have been higher by ` 156 Mn (March 31, 2013
` 117 Mn) and proft for the year ended March 31, 2014
have been lower by ` 893 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 919 Mn).
43. During the year ended March 31, 2013, certain
customers have exited from specifed tenancies
resulting in the Group recovering ` 457 Mn from such
customers. Further, the Group has provided for revenue
equalization reserve and loss in value of fxed assets
amounting to ` 117 Mn and ` 318 Mn (including
depreciation charge of ` 291 Mn) respectively. The
Group considers the aforesaid exit as an exceptional
item and has accordingly disclosed the net amount of
` 22 Mn as exceptional item.
44. MERGER OF BHARTI INFRATEL VENTURES
LIMITED WITH INDUS TOWERS LIMITED
(A)- Accounting as per the Scheme
1) The Scheme of Arrangement (the Scheme) under
Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956
for transfer of all assets and liabilities as defned in
Indus Scheme from Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited
(BIVL), wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
Vodafone Infrastructure Limited (formerly known
as Vodafone Essar Infrastructure Limited), and Idea
Cellular Tower Infrastructure Limited (collectively
referred to as ‘the transferor companies’) to Indus
Towers Limited (Indus) was approved by the
Hon’ble High Court vide order dated on April 18,
2013 and fled with the Registrar of Companies on
June 11, 2013 with appointed date April 1, 2009
i.e. effective date of Scheme and, accordingly,
effective June 11, 2013 the transferor companies
have ceased to exist and have become part of
Indus. The Scheme has, accordingly, been given
effect to in the fnancial statements of Indus and
consequently in these consolidated fnancial
statements.
2) The Company in its standalone fnancial statements
was carrying investment in Bharti Infratel Ventures
Limited at ` 59,921 Mn. Pursuant to the Scheme,
the Company has additionally got 504 shares in
Indus in lieu of transfer of its investment in Bharti
Infratel Ventures Limited to Indus and recorded
these additional shares at their fair values of
` 60,419 Mn in accordance with the requirements
of Accounting Standard-13. The resultant gain
of ` 385 Mn (net of taxes ` 113 Mn) has been
disclosed as adjustment to carry forward balance
of Statement of Proft and Loss as at April 1, 2009.
3) Indus has given effect of the Scheme and recorded
the following in its fnancial statements:
a) The assets and liabilities of the transferor
companies and their operating results have
been incorporated in the books of Indus with
effect from April 1, 2009 i.e. the (appointed
date).
b) The assets and liabilities and reserves of the
transferor companies as on the appointed
date, i.e. April 1, 2009, have been recorded at
the fair values and book values respectively,
with a corresponding credit to general reserve.
The general reserve created pursuant to the
Scheme is as follows:
(` Millions)
Assets of the transferor companies
at their fair value
155,735
Less: Liabilities of the transferor
companies at respective book
values
(7,419)
Less: Reserves of the transferor
companies at respective book
values
(74,525)
Less: Equity shares issued to the
shareholders of the transferor
companies*
-
Amount recognized as General
reserve pursuant to merger
73,791
*1,200 equity shares of face value of ` 1 each credited as fully
paid up have been issued and allotted in terms of the Scheme
to equity shareholders of each of the transferor companies, in
a manner that the shareholding ratio among the shareholders of
Vodafone Infrastructure Limited, BIVL and Idea Cellular Towers
Infrastructure Limited remains 42:42:16 respectively in Indus.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
c) The General reserve created pursuant to the Scheme
shall be treated as free reserve for all intents and
purposes, as may be decided by the board of directors
of Indus, including for amortization of any merger
related expenses or losses, issuance of bonus shares,
off-setting any additional or accelerated depreciation
related to the fxed assets transferred to the Indus
pursuant to the Scheme, lease equalization reserve,
asset retirement obligations, deferred tax assets or
liabilities, other expenses, impairment losses or write-
offs and any other permitted purpose and shall form
part of the net worth of the Indus. Any impact due to
alignment of accounting policies or changes in estimates
has been adjusted against the general reserve account
created pursuant to the Scheme.
d) The General reserve created pursuant to the Scheme
has been utilized as follows:
(i) Impact of accounting policy alignment as on
April 1, 2009 in respect of asset retirement
obligation, lease equalization reserve, revenue
equalization reserve and consequent deferred
tax amounting to ` 1,702 Mn, ` 964 Mn,
` 1,113 Mn and ` 2,053 Mn respectively.
(ii) Impact of additional depreciation arising
between fair value and book value of the assets
acquired from transferor companies for the
period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2013 and for
the year ended March 31, 2014 amounting to
` 20,809 Mn and ` 3,980 Mn respectively.
(iii) Impact of additional depreciation on scrap/ obsolete
capital assets pertaining to the transferor companies
amounting to ` 2,628 Mn for the year ended March
31, 2014. Further, impact of additional depreciation
on fxed assets lying on certain sites acquired from
transferor companies amounting to ` 987 Mn for the
year ended March 31, 2014.
(iv) Deferred tax assets, MAT asset and current
tax payable amounting to ` 1,122 Mn have
been recognized in general reserve for the
year ended March 31, 2014 on account of tax
blocks acquired from transferor companies.
e) Balance of general reserve transferred from transferor
companies as on April 1, 2009 amounting to ` 74,656
Mn has been recorded as an adjustment in general
reserve account.
f) Balance of statement of proft and loss
transferred from transferor companies as at
April 1, 2009 amounting to ` 132 Mn (debit
balance) and profts of the respective transferor
Companies for the period April 1, 2009 till
March 31, 2013 amounting to ` 12,198 Mn (net
off merger related adjustment of ` 386 Mn) has
been recorded as adjustment in the statement
of proft and loss.
The above adjustment has been recorded by
the Company to the extent of its proportionate
share as follows:
i) Balance of statement of proft and loss
transferred as on April 1, 2009 (refer 3f)
` 5,124 Mn along with the impact of
transferring the cumulative statement of
proft and loss balance of BIVL of ` (466)
Mn has been disclosed as surplus in
statement of proft and loss arising out of
the Scheme.
ii) Amount transferred to statement of
proft and loss on account of additional
depreciation on above fair valued assets `
3,190 Mn [refer 3(d) (ii) and 3(d)(iii)].
iii) Net impact of ` 889 Mn w.r.t. the following
has been disclosed in the general reserve
as an adjustment :
(a) Company’s proportionate share in
general reserve of Indus of ` 52,266
Mn (refer note 3(a-f) above);
(b) Reduced by the amount of investment
in Indus of ` 60,635 Mn; and
(c) Net debit balance of reserves and
surplus of BIVL of ` 7,480 Mn
transferred to Indus.
4) On December 31, 2011, BIVL had acquired certain
assets and liabilities relating to certain specifed
telecom circles from the Company. The liabilities
acquired included amounts payable to Indus of
` 4,536 Mn. These assets and liabilities have been
recorded by Indus at ` 4,695 Mn and ` 159 Mn
respectively and transferred the amounts payable of
` 4,536 Mn (42% share of the Company amounting
to ` 1905 Mn) to capital reserve.
5) In accordance with Scheme of Arrangement
approved by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Hon’ble Gujarat High Court of Gujarat on March
29, 2011 and August 27, 2012 respectively, Passive
Infrastructure (“PI”) assets as at April 1, 2009 were
transferred by Vodafone West Limited to its wholly
owned subsidiary, Vodafone Infrastructure Limited.
Subsequently, Vodafone Infrastructure Limited has
amalgamated into Indus Towers Limited with the
appointed date of April 1, 2009. The income tax
authorities fled a special leave petition with Hon’ble
Supreme Court on September 5, 2012 challenging
the approval of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court for
transfer of PI assets from Vodafone West Limited.
Further, the Income Tax authorities have also fled
two appeals before the Division Bench of Hon’ble
High Court of Delhi challenging the order dated
March 29, 2011 passed by the single judge of Delhi
High Court approving scheme of arrangement for
transfer of PI assets from Vodafone South Limited,
Vodafone Digilink Limited and Vodafone Mobile
Services Limited into Vodafone Infrastructure
Limited and from the Company to BIVL. The said
appeals are pending for condonation of delay
in fling by the Hon’ble Court. Both Vodafone
Infrastructure Limited and BIVL have amalgamated
into Indus Towers Limited with the appointed date
of April 1, 2009.
6) The impact of the Scheme being non-cash
transaction, has not been considered for disclosure
in the cash fow statement for the year ended
March 31, 2014.
(B) Consequent to the Scheme as discussed in note
44 A above, Indus has recorded the assets of
transferor companies at their respective fair value.
The difference between the fair values of assets,
the book value of liabilities and reserves as reduced
by the face value of shares issued by Indus,
amounting to ` 62,293 Mn as of April 1, 2009, has
been credited to the general reserve account in
these consolidated fnancial statements instead of
crediting capital reserve in preference to relevant
Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Further, as per the Scheme, the general reserve so
recognised is to be treated as free reserve for all
intents and purposes, as may be decided by the
Board of Directors of Indus. Accordingly, ` 10,254
Mn and ` 3,020 Mn has been set-off against general
reserve for the period up to March 31, 2013 and
for the year ended March 31, 2014, respectively
towards additional depreciation on excess of fair
values over the original book values of the assets
transferred and losses pertaining to assets retired
from active use of transferor companies instead of
being adjusted to the statement of proft and loss
for the respective periods.
45. During the year, the Company has reclassifed certain
investments in mutual funds as non-current from current
investments, based on its plan of utilization of these
funds and thereafter, has classifed its investments in
mutual funds as current and non-current at the time of
initial recognition, based on its plan of future utilisation
of funds within 12 months and after 12 months,
respectively. These investments are reclassifed and
disclosed at year end based on balance utilization
period. Accordingly, the Company has disclosed
` 38,460 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 38,911 Mn) as current
and ` 36,343 Mn (March 31, 2013 - Nil) as non-current
investments as at year end.
46. Other Income includes ` 284 Mn relating to earlier
periods.
47. Charity and donation includes ` 60 Mn (2012 - 2013 –
Nil) paid to Satya Electoral Trust for political purposes.
48. Previous year fgures have been regrouped/ reclassifed
where necessary to conform to the current year’s
classifcations. The current year numbers include
the impact of the Scheme and accordingly, are not
comparable with the previous year numbers.
INFORMATION RELATING TO BHARTI INFRATEL SERVICES
LIMITED, SUBSIDIARY COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION
212(8) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2014
(Amount in ` thousands)
Particulars
Bharti Infratel
Services Limited
Capital 500
Reserves (302)
Total Assets 251
Total Liabilities 53
Details of Investment (excluding
investment in subsidary
Nil
Turnover -
Proft / (Loss) before tax (302)
Provision for taxation -
Proft after taxation (302)
Proposed dividend -
Note:- Total liabilities excludes reserve ans surplus
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To
The Members of Bharti Infratel Limited
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying fnancial statements of
Bharti Infratel Limited (“the Company”), which comprise the
Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2014, and the Statement
of Proft and Loss and Cash Flow Statement for the year
then ended March 31, 2014, and a summary of signifcant
accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial
Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of these
fnancial statements that give a true and fair view of the
fnancial position, fnancial performance and cash fows
of the Company in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in India, including the Accounting
Standards notifed under the Companies Act, 1956, read
with General Circular 8/2014 dated April 4, 2014, issued by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. This responsibility includes
the design, implementation and maintenance of internal
control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the
fnancial statements that give a true and fair view and are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these fnancial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards
require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the fnancial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit
evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the fnancial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the
auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the fnancial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the
auditor considers internal control relevant to the Company’s
preparation and fair presentation of the fnancial statements
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 entity’s internal control.
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
the accounting estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the fnancial
statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is suffcient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the fnancial
statements give the information required by the Companies
Act, 1956 (“the Act”) in the manner so required and give
a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting
principles generally accepted in India:
(a) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2014;
(b) in the case of the Statement of Proft and Loss, of the
proft for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash
fows for the year ended on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order,
2003 (as amended) (“the Order”) issued by the Central
Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A)
of section 227 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specifed in paragraphs 4 and
5 of the Order.
2. As required by section 227(3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have obtained all the information and explanations
which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purpose of our audit;
(b) In our opinion proper books of account as required by
law have been kept by the Company so far as appears
from our examination of those books;
(c) The Balance Sheet, Statement of Proft and Loss, and
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this Report are in
agreement with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Statement
of Proft and Loss, and the Cash Flow Statement
comply with the Accounting Standards notifed under
the Companies Act, 1956, read with General Circular
8/2014 dated April 4, 2014, issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs;
(e) On the basis of written representations received from
the directors as on March 31, 2014, and taken on
record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors
is disqualifed as on March 31, 2014, from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub-
section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Place of Signature: New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Standalone Financial Statements with Auditors’ Report
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Annexure referred to in our report of even date
Re: [Bharti Infratel Limited] (‘the Company’)
(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records
showing full particulars including quantitative
details and situation of fxed assets.
(b) The Company has a physical verifcation program
of covering all fxed assets once in three years
which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard
to the size of the Company and the nature of its
assets. Pursuant to the program, during the year,
planned physical verifcation of certain fxed assets
and capital work in progress has been conducted
by the management. As informed, no material
discrepancies were noticed on such verifcation.
(c) Fixed assets disposed-off during the year were not
substantial and, therefore, do not affect the going
concern assumption.
(ii) Considering the nature of business of the Company,
provisions of Clause 4 (ii) of the Order pertaining to
physical verifcation of inventory and records maintained
for inventory are not applicable to the Company.
(iii) As informed, the Company has neither granted nor
taken any loans, secured or unsecured to or from
Companies, frms or other parties covered in the register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act,
1956. Accordingly, Clauses (iii) (b), (iii) (c) , (iii) (d), (iii) (e),
(iii) (f) and (iii) (g) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information
and explanations given to us, there is an adequate
internal control system commensurate with the size
of the Company and the nature of its business, for the
purchase of fxed assets and for the sale of services.
During the course of our audit, no major weakness has
been noticed in the internal control system in respect
of these areas. During the course of our audit, we have
not observed any continuing failure to correct major
weakness in internal control system of the Company.
Considering the nature of business of the Company,
provision of Clause 4 (iv) of the Order to the extent
pertaining to internal control system for purchase of
inventory and sale of goods is not applicable to the
Company.
(v) As informed, there are no parties that require to be
listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956. Therefore, the provisions
of Clause 4(v) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company and hence not commented upon.
(vi) The Company has not accepted any deposits from the
public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of
the Companies Act, 1956 and rules framed there under.
(vii) In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit
system commensurate with the size and nature of its
business.
(viii) We have broadly reviewed the books of account
maintained by the Company pursuant to the rules made
by the Central Government for the maintenance of cost
records under Section 209(1)(d) of the Companies Act,
1956, related to the provision of telecommunication
services, and are of the opinion that prima facie, the
prescribed accounts and records have been made and
maintained.
(ix) (a) According to the information and explanations
given to us and on the basis of our examination of
the records of the Company, amounts deducted
and accrued in respect of undisputed statutory
dues including provident fund, investor education
and protection fund, employees’ state insurance,
income- tax, service tax, sales-tax, customs duty,
cess and other material statutory dues applicable
to it are regularly deposited with appropriate
authorities.
(b) According to the information and explanations given
to us, no undisputed amounts payable in respect of
provident fund, investor education and protection
fund, employees’ state insurance, income-tax,
service tax, sales-tax, customs duty, cess and other
undisputed statutory dues were outstanding, at the
year end, for a period of more than six months from
the date they became payable.
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(c) According to the records of the Company, the dues outstanding of income-tax, sales-tax, service tax, customs duty and
cess on account of any dispute, are as follows:
Name of the statute Nature of dues Amount
(` In Mn)
Period to which
amount relates
Forum where the dispute is pending
Income Tax Act Income Tax 1,605 FY 2008-09 to 2013-14 CIT (Appeals), Assessing Authority
Assam, Bihar, Orissa,
Rajasthan, UP,
Himachal Pradesh, MP,
Chattisgarh, JK Entry
Tax Act
Entry Tax 1,412 FY 2007-08 onwards Supreme Court, High Court, Appellate
Authority
MP VAT Act Sales Tax 708 FY 2009-10 MP High Court
Andhra Pradesh -CST
Rules
Sales Tax 3 FY 2008-09 D.C. Appeals
UP VAT Act Sales Tax 2 FY 2008-09 onwards D.C. Appeals
Building & Labor Welfare
Cess
Building & Labor
Welfare Cess
19 FY 2007-08 and 2013-14 Building & Labour Welfare Cess
Tribunal
The above mentioned fgures represent the total
disputed cases without any assessment of Probable,
Possible and Remote, as done in case of Contingent
Liabilities.
Of the above mentioned cases, total amount deposited
against Income tax and Entry tax are ` 1,005 Mn and
` 942 Mn respectively.
(x) The Company has no accumulated losses at the end of
the fnancial year and it has not incurred cash losses in
the current and immediately preceding fnancial year.
(xi) The Company did not have any dues to a fnancial
institution, bank or debenture holders outstanding
during the year.
(xii) According to the information and explanations given to
us and based on the documents and records produced
to us, the Company has not granted loans and advances
on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities.
(xiii) In our opinion, the Company is not a chit fund or a nidhi
/ mutual beneft fund / society. Therefore, the provisions
of Clause 4(xiii) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
(xiv) In our opinion, the Company is not dealing in or trading
in shares, securities, debentures and other investments.
Accordingly, the provisions of Clause 4(xiv) of the Order
are not applicable to the Company.
(xv) According to the information and explanations given to
us, the Company has not given any guarantee for loans
taken by others from bank or fnancial institutions.
(xvi)The Company did not have any term loans outstanding
during the year.
(xvii)According to the information and explanations given to
us and on an overall examination of the balance sheet of
the Company, we report that no funds raised on short-
term basis have been used for long-term investment.
(xviii)The Company has not made any preferential allotment
of shares to parties or companies covered in the register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act,
1956.
(xix)The Company did not have any outstanding debentures
during the year.
(xx) We have verifed that the end use of money raised by
public issues is as disclosed in the notes to the fnancial
statements.
(xxi) Based upon the audit procedures performed for the
purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the
fnancial statements and as per the information and
explanations furnished by management, we report that
no fraud by the Company and no material fraud on the
Company has been noticed or reported during the year.
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Place of Signature: New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
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(` Millions)
Particulars Notes
As at As at
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 3 18,893 18,887
Reserves and surplus 4 158,593 157,837
177,486 176,724
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 5 4,330 4,087
Other long-term liabilities 6 14,074 4,777
Long-term provisions 7 3,387 3,275
21,791 12,139
Current liabilities
Trade payables 8 1,459 1,687
Other current liabilities 9 12,933 21,679
Short-term provisions 10 9,815 6,708
24,207 30,074
Total equity and liabilities 223,484 218,937
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 11
Tangible assets 66,826 71,097
Intangible assets 29 19
Capital work-in-progress 522 771
Non-current investments 12 96,761 59,922
Long-term loans and advances 13 3,214 5,221
Other non-current assets 14 15,153 12,311
182,505 149,341
Current assets
Current investments 15 33,670 37,021
Trade receivables 16 2,774 2,045
Cash and bank balances 17 474 772
Short-term loans and advances 18 2,737 28,276
Other current assets 19 1,324 1,482
40,979 69,596
Total assets 223,484 218,937
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2014
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(` Millions, except per share data)
Particulars Notes
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenue from operations 20 49,993 44,601
Other income (refer note 45) 21 5,302 6,810
55,295 51,411
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 22 19,537 16,942
Rent 23 2,492 2,382
Employee benefts expenses 24 2,151 2,087
Other expenses 25 4,927 5,670
29,107 27,081
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and charity and donation 26,188 24,330
Depreciation and amortization expense 26 11,751 11,888
Less: Adjusted with general reserve in accordance with the Scheme of
arrangement with Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note 41)
(737) (802)
11,014 11,086
Finance costs 27 91 7
Charity and donation 46 117 52
11,222 11,145
Proft before exceptional items and tax 14,966 13,185
Exceptional items (refer note 43) - (31)
Proft before tax 14,966 13,216
Tax expenses
Current tax (includes MAT utilisation) 5 3,937 2,993
Deferred tax 5 130 125
Total tax expense 4,067 3,118
Proft for the year 10,899 10,098
Earnings per equity share (nominal value of share ` 10 each,
March 31, 2013- ` 10 each)
28
Basic 5.770 5.666
Diluted 5.757 5.653
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Statement of Proft and Loss for the year ended March 31, 2014
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Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Cash fows from operating activities
Proft before taxation 14,966 13,216
Adjustments for -
Depreciation and amortization expense 11,014 11,086
Interest income (1,011) (1,861)
Dividend income (3,096) (4,160)
Finance cost 91 1
Net gain on sale of current investments (12) (532)
Employee stock compensation expense 47 106
Revenue equalization (1,846) (2,126)
Rent equalization 151 199
Provision for doubtful debts and advances 124 251
Termination charges for contract cancellation 11 -
Provision for capital work in progress (18) (54)
Loss / (proft) on sale of fxed assets (net) (735) (205)
Operating proft before changes in assets and liabilities 19,685 15,921
Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables (228) 244
Increase / (Decrease) in other current liabilities (8,018) 2,062
Increase / (Decrease) in short-term provisions 10 8
Increase / (Decrease) in other long-term liabilities 9,146 (776)
Increase / (Decrease) in long-term provisions 18 10
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables (779) 293
(Increase) / Decrease in short-term loans and advances 1,121 9,278
(Increase) / Decrease in other current assets (8) (1,332)
(Increase) / Decrease in long-term loans and advances (86) (119)
(Increase) / Decrease in other non-current assets (996) (204)
Cash generated from operations 19,865 25,385
Income tax paid (net of refunds) (1,708) (2,957)
Net cash fow from operating activities (A) 18,157 22,428
Cash fows from investing activities
Purchase of fxed assets (7,700) (9,030)
Proceeds from sale of fxed assets 994 369
Loan given to parent company - (13,500)
Loan repaid by parent company 22,990 3,670
Loan given to subsidiary company - (1,150)
Loan repaid by subsidiary company 1,363 400
Purchase of investments (refer note 42) (101,983) (109,723)
Proceeds from sale of investments 68,908 74,035
Interest received 1,188 1,724
Dividend received 3,096 4,160
Net cash fow / (used in) investing activities (B) (11,144) (49,045)
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2014
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Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Cash fows from fnancing activities
Repayment of borrowings - (1)
Proceeds from issue of shares - 32,303
Share issue expenses - (771)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 57 11
Interest paid (6) (1)
Dividend paid (5,666) (4,356)
Tax on dividend paid (963) (707)
Net cash fow from/(used in) fnancing activities (C) (6,578) 26,478
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year (A+B+C) 435 (139)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 39 178
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (refer note 17) 474 39
Components of cash and bank balances
Cash and cash equivalents
Balance with scheduled banks:
Current account 211 39
Cheques in hand 13 -
Fixed deposits with maturity less than three months 250 -
Total cash and cash equivalents 474 39
Other bank balances
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
Total cash and bank balances 474 772
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the fnancial statements
Notes:
1. The above cash fow statement has been prepared under the indirect method set out in AS-3 ‘Cash Flow Statements’
notifed pursuant to the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) read with General Circular 8/2014
dated April 4, 2014 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2. Figures in brackets indicate cash outfow.
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Bharti Infratel Limited (‘the Company’ or ‘BIL’)
incorporated on November 30, 2006 with the object of,
inter-alia, setting up, operating and maintaining wireless
communication towers. The Company received the
certifcate of commencement of business on April 10,
2007 from the Registrar of Companies. The Registered
offce of the Company is situated at Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New
Delhi – 110070.
The Company has entered into a joint venture agreement
with Vodafone India Limited and Aditya Birla Telecom
Limited to provide passive infrastructure services in
15 telecom circles of India and formed Indus Towers
Limited for such purpose. The Company and Vodafone
India Limited are holding approximately 42% each in
Indus Towers Limited and the balance 16% is held by
Aditya Birla Telecom Limited. Indus Towers Limited is
incorporated in India.
Bharti Infratel Limited is publically traded on the National
Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange India.
The wholly owned subsidiary company, Bharti Infratel
Services Limited, has been incorporated on June
4, 2013 with the object of providing operation and
management services of all kinds in the feld of telecom
infrastructure (both active and passive), telecom
equipments, wireless communication towers, either
on its own or in alliance with any other Person/Body/
Bodies Corporate incorporated in India or abroad.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The fnancial statements of the Company have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP). The
Company has prepared these fnancial statements to
comply in all material respects with the accounting
standards notifed under the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
General Circular 8/2014 dated April 4, 2014 issued by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The fnancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention
on an accrual basis except in case of assets for which
fair valuation is carried out. The accounting policies
adopted in the preparation of fnancial statements are
consistent with those of previous year.
2.1 Summary of signifcant accounting policies
a. Use of estimates
The preparation of fnancial statements is in
conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles in India (Indian GAAP) and requires
management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at
the date of the fnancial statements and the results
of operations during the reporting period. Although
these estimates are based upon management’s best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual
results could differ from these estimates.
b. Tangible fxed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition,
except for assets acquired under the Scheme of
Arrangement from Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note 41),
which are stated at fair values as per the Scheme,
net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises cost
of acquisition, including taxes and duties (net of
CENVAT credit), freight and other incidental expenses
related to acquisition and installation.
Site restoration cost obligations are capitalized
when it is probable that an outfow of resources will
be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate of the amount can be made.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fxed
asset is added to its book value only if it increases
the future benefts from the existing asset beyond
its previously assessed standard of performance. All
other expenses on existing fxed assets, including
day-to-day repair and maintenance expenditure are
charged to the statement of proft and loss for the
year during which such expenses are incurred.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fxed
assets are measured as the difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of
the asset and are recognized in the statement of
proft and loss when the asset is derecognized.
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c. Depreciation on tangible fxed assets
Depreciation on fxed assets is calculated on a
straight-line basis using the rates arrived at based
on the useful lives estimated by the management,
or those prescribed under the Schedule XIV to the
Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher. The
Company has used the following lives to provide
depreciation on its fxed assets:
Useful lives
Plant and machinery 3 to 20 years
Furniture and fxtures 5 years
Vehicles 5 years
Offce equipments 2 years/ 5 years
Computers 3 years
Leasehold improvements Period of lease or useful
life, whichever is less
The site restoration cost obligation capitalized as
part of plant and machinery is depreciated over the
year of the useful life of the related asset.
d. Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured
on initial recognition at cost. Following initial
recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost
less accumulated amortization and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. Software is capitalized at
the amounts paid to acquire the respective license
for use and is amortized over the period of licence,
generally not exceeding three years.
Amortization is recognized in statement of proft and
loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
economic lives of intangible assets from the date they
are available for use. The amortization period and the
amortization method are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. If the expected useful life of the asset
is signifcantly different from previous estimates, the
amortization period is changed accordingly.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of
intangible assets are measured as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the
carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in
the statement of proft and loss when the asset is
derecognized.
e. Leases
Where the Company is lessee
Finance leases, which effectively transfer to the
Company substantially all the risks and benefts
incidental to ownership of the leased asset, are
capitalized at the inception of the lease term at the
lower of the fair value of the leased asset and present
value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments
are apportioned between the fnance charges and
reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a
constant rate of interest on the remaining balance
of the liability. Finance charges are recognized as
fnance costs in the statement of proft and loss.
A leased asset is depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the useful life of the asset or the useful
life envisaged in Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act, 1956, whichever is lower. However, if there is
no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain
the ownership by the end of the lease term, the
capitalized asset is depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of
the asset, the lease term or the useful life envisaged
in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Leases where the lessor effectively retains
substantially all the risks and benefts of ownership
of the leased item are classifed as operating leases.
Operating lease payments are recognized as an
expense in the statement of proft and loss on a
straight-line basis over the non-cancellable lease
term.
Where the Company is lessor
Leases in which the Company does not transfer
substantially all the risks and benefts of ownership
of the asset are classifed as operating leases.
Assets subject to operating leases are included in
fxed assets. Lease income on an operating lease
is recognized in the statement of proft and loss on
a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable lease
term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized
as an expense in the statement of proft and loss.
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f. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs include interest, amortization
of ancillary costs incurred in connection with
the arrangement of borrowings and exchange
differences arising from foreign currency borrowings
to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to
the interest cost.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the
acquisition, construction or production of an asset
that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to
get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized
as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other
borrowing costs are expensed in the period they
occur.
g. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at
each balance sheet date for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An
impairment loss is recognized for the amount by
which the assets’ carrying amount exceeds its
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
higher of the assets’ fair value less costs to sell and
value in use. Impairment losses are recognized in
the statement of proft and loss under the caption
depreciation and amortization expense.
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets
are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are
separately identifable cash fows (cash generating
units).
h. Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended
to be held for not more than one year from the date
on which such investments are made, are classifed
as current investments. All other investments are
classifed as non-current investments.
Current investments are carried in the fnancial
statements at lower of cost and fair value determined
on an individual investment basis. Non-current
investments are carried at cost, except for investment
in Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (BIVL) or Indus
Towers Limited (Indus), which is stated at fair value
as per the BIVL or Indus Scheme of Arrangement
respectively (refer note 42). However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognize a decline
other than temporary in the value of the investments.
On disposal of an investment, the difference between
its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is
charged or credited to the statement of proft and
loss.
i. Revenue recognition and receivables
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable
that the economic benefts will fow to the Company
and the revenue can be reliably measured.
Revenues
Revenues include revenue from the use of sites and
energy charges received from customers. Revenue
is recognized as and when services are rendered. If
the payment terms in the service agreements include
fxed escalations, the effect of such increases
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the
fxed, non-cancellable term of the agreement, as
applicable.
Unbilled receivables represent revenues recognized
from the last invoice raised to customer to the period
end. These are billed in subsequent periods based
on the terms of agreement with the customers.
The Company collects service tax on behalf of
the Government of India and therefore, it is not an
economic beneft fowing to the Company. Hence it
is excluded from revenue.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion
basis taking into account the amount outstanding
and the applicable interest rate. Interest income
is included under the head “other income” in the
statement of proft and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company’s
right to receive dividend is established by the
reporting date.
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Provision for doubtful debts
The Company provides for amounts outstanding for
more than 105 days from the invoice date in case
of site sharing debtors other than from the Bharti
Airtel Limited (Parent Company) or in specifc cases
where management is of the view that the amounts
for certain customers are not recoverable.
j. Foreign currency transactions and balances
Initial recognition
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in
the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign
currency amount the exchange rate between the
reporting currency and the foreign currency at the
date of the transaction.
Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated
using the exchange rate prevailing at the reporting
date. Non-monetary items, which are measured in
terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign
currency, are reported using the exchange rate at the
date of the transaction. Non-monetary items, which
are measured at fair value or other similar valuation
denominated in a foreign currency, are translated
using the exchange rate at the date when such value
was determined.
Exchange differences
Exchange differences arising on settlement of
monetary items or on restatement of the Company’s
monetary items at rates different from those at which
they were initially recorded during the period, or
reported in previous fnancial statements, are taken
to the statement of proft and loss.
k. Retirement and other employee benefts
Short term employee benefts are recognized in the
period during which the services have been rendered.
All employees of the Company are entitled to receive
benefts under the provident fund, which is a defned
contribution plan. Contribution to provident fund is
recognized as and when the services are rendered.
Both the employee and the employer make monthly
contributions to the plan at a predetermined rate of
the employees’ basic salary. These contributions are
made to the fund administered and managed by the
Government of India. In addition, some employees
of the Company are covered under the employees’
state insurance schemes, which are also defned
contribution schemes recognized and administered
by the Government of India.
The Company’s contributions to both these schemes
are expensed in the statement of proft and loss. The
Company has no further obligations under these
plans beyond its monthly contributions.
The Company provides for Gratuity obligations
through a defned beneft retirement plan covering all
employees. The cost of providing benefts under this
plan is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation
at each reporting period end. Actuarial valuation is
carried out using the projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in
the period in which they occur in the statement of
proft and loss.
The Company also provides other benefts in the
form of deferred compensation and compensated
absences. The employees of the Company are
entitled to compensated absences based on the
unavailed leave balance as well as other long term
benefts. The Company records liability based
on actuarial valuation computed under projected
unit credit method. Actuarial gains / losses are
immediately taken to the statement of proft and loss
and are not deferred. The Company presents the
entire leave encashment liability as a current liability
in the balance sheet, since the Company does not
have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for
more than 12 months after the reporting date.
l. Income taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax.
Current income-tax is measured at the amount
expected to be paid to the tax authorities in
accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted
in India and tax laws prevailing in the respective tax
jurisdiction where the Company operates. The tax
rates and tax laws used to compute the amount
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are those that are enacted at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognized
directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in
the statement of proft and loss.
Deferred income taxes refect the impact of timing
differences between taxable income and accounting
income originating during the current year and
reversal of timing differences for the earlier years.
Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and
the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date. Deferred income tax relating to items
recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity
and not in the statement of proft and loss.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable
timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized
for deductible timing differences only to the extent
that there is reasonable certainty that suffcient future
taxable income will be available against which such
deferred tax assets can be realized. In situations
where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or
carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are
recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported
by convincing evidence that they can be realized
against future taxable profts.
At each reporting date, the Company re-assesses
unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes
unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that
it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain,
as the case may be, that suffcient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred
tax assets can be realized.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are
reviewed at each reporting date. The Company
writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax
asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably
certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that
suffcient future taxable income will be available
against which deferred tax asset can be realized.
Any such write down is reversed to the extent that
it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain,
as the case may be, that suffcient future taxable
income will be available.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are
offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and
the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
relate to the same taxable entity and the same
taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged
to statement of the proft and loss as current tax.
The Company recognizes MAT credit available as
an asset only to the extent that there is convincing
evidence that the Company will pay normal income
tax during the specifed period, i.e. the period for
which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward.
In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT
credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance
Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of
Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act,
1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to
the statement of proft and loss and shown as “MAT
Credit Entitlement”. The Company reviews the “MAT
credit entitlement” asset at each reporting date and
writes down the asset to the extent the Company
does not have convincing evidence that it will pay
normal tax during the specifed period.
m. Employee stock compensation cost
Employees of the Company receive remuneration
in the form of share based payment transactions,
whereby employees render services as consideration
for options to buy equity instruments (equity-settled
transactions).
In accordance with the SEBI (Employee Stock
Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase
Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the cost of equity-settled
transactions is measured using the Black-Scholes /
Lattice Valuation option pricing model and the fair
value is recognized as an expense over the period
in which the options vest, on a straight line basis,
together with a corresponding increase in the “Stock
options outstanding account” in reserves. The
cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled
transactions at each reporting date until the vesting
date refects the extent to which the vesting period
has expired and the Company’s best estimate of the
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number of options to buy equity instruments that will
ultimately vest. The expense or credit recognized in
the statement of proft and loss for a period represents
the movement in cumulative expense recognized
as at the beginning and end of that period and is
recognized in employee benefts expense.
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction
award are modifed, the minimum expense
recognized is the expense as if the terms had not
been modifed, if the original terms of the award are
met. An additional expense is recognized for any
modifcation that increases the total fair value of the
share-based payment transaction, or is otherwise
benefcial to the employee as measured at the date
of modifcation.
For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability
is recognized for the services acquired, measured
initially at the fair value of the liability. At the end
of each reporting period until the liability is settled,
and at the date of settlement, the fair value of the
liability is remeasured, with any changes in fair value
recognized in the statement of proft and loss for the
year with a corresponding change in liabilities.
n. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing
the net proft or loss for the period attributable to
equity shareholders by the weighted average number
of equity shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per
share, the net proft or loss for the period attributable
to equity shareholders and the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity
shares.
o. Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has
a present obligation as a result of past event, it is
probable that an outfow of resources embodying
economic benefts will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of
the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not
discounted to their present value and are determined
based on the best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the reporting date. These estimates
are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to
refect the current best estimates.
p. Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that
arises from past events whose existence will be
confrmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence
of one or more uncertain future events beyond the
control of the Company or a present obligation that
is not recognized because it is not probable that
an outfow of resources will be required to settle
the obligation. A contingent liability also arises
in extremely rare cases where there is a liability
that cannot be recognized because it cannot be
measured reliably. The Company does not recognize
a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
fnancial statements.
q. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash
fow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand
and short-term investments with an original maturity
of three months or less.
r. Measurement of EBITDA
As permitted by the Guidance Note on the Revised
Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, the
Company has elected to present earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
as a separate line item on the face of the statement
of proft and loss. In its measurement, the Company
does not include depreciation and amortization
expense, fnance costs, charity and donation and
tax expense.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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3. SHARE CAPITAL
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Authorised shares
3,500,000,000 (March 31, 2013 - 3,500,000,000) equity shares of ` 10 each 35,000 35,000
Issued, subscribed and fully paid-up shares
1,889,301,113 equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid up
(March 31, 2013 - 1,888,743,054 equity shares of ` 10 each)
18,893 18,887
18,893 18,887
a. Reconciliation of the equity shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
At the beginning of the year 1,888,743,054 18,887 580,802,910 5,808
Issued during the year-Bonus issue - - 1,161,605,820 11,616
Issued during the year-Initial public offer - - 146,234,112 1,462
Issued during the year- ESOP 558,059 6 100,212 1
Outstanding at the end of the year 1,889,301,113 18,893 1,888,743,054 18,887
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
made an Initial Public Offering (IPO) through book
building process of 188,900,000 equity shares of ` 10
each in December 2012. The issue comprised of fresh
issue of 146,234,112 equity shares and offer for sale of
42,665,888 equity shares by the existing shareholders.
The Company has raised ` 32,303 Mn from fresh issue
of shares and incurred share issue expenses of ` 771 Mn
(net of tax - ` 527 Mn, which have been adjusted with
securities premium account in line with requirements of
Section 78 of Companies Act, 1956). The Company’s
equity shares got listed on December 28, 2012 on
both the Stock Exchanges (Bombay Stock Exchange &
National Stock Exchange).
b. Terms/ rights attached to equity shares:
The Company has only one class of equity shares having
par value of ` 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares
is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares
and pays dividend in Indian rupees.
On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors have proposed
a dividend of ` 4.40 per equity share (March 31, 2013
– interim dividend of ` 2.50 per equity share and fnal
dividend of ` 3 per equity share) to all the existing
shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2014. The
dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject
to approval by the shareholders in the ensuing general
meeting.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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c. Shares held by holding company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
Bharti Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 15,000 1,500,000,000 15,000
e. Details of shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the Company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. % holding No. % holding
Equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid
Bharti Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 79.39 1,500,000,000 79.42
f. Shares reserved for issue under options:
For details of shares reserved for issue under the employee stock option plan (ESOP) of the Company. For details refer
note 30.
d. Aggregate number of bonus shares issued and
shares issued for consideration other than cash
during the period of fve years immediately
preceding the reporting date:
During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company
allotted 540,445,950 equity shares as fully paid bonus
shares by capiatlization of securities premium account.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
further allotted 1,161,605,820 equity shares as fully paid
bonus shares by capiatlization of securities premium
account.
During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company
allotted 558,059 equity shares (2012-13 - 100,212
equity shares) of ` 10 each to its employees on exercise
of stock options under the Employee Stock Option Plan
2008 wherein part consideration was received in form
of employee services (refer note 30).
Notes to the Financial Statements
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4. RESERVES AND SURPLUS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Securities
premium
account
Employee
stock
options
outstanding
General
reserve
Surplus/
(defcit)
in the
statement
of proft
and loss
Total
As at April 1, 2012 47,585 1,552 78,474 14,158 141,769
Proft for the year - - - 10,098 10,098
Add: addition during the year [note 3(a)] 30,865 - - - 30,865
Less: utilization towards share issue expenses [note 3(a)] (527) - - - (527)
Less: utilization during the year for bonus issue [note 3(d)] (11,616) - - - (11,616)
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during the
year in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement with Bharti Airtel
Limited (note 41)
- - (919) - (919)
Less: Appropriations
Interim dividend on equity shares (amount ` 2.5 per share) - - - (4,356) (4,356)
Tax on Interim dividend on equity shares - - - (707) (707)
Proposed dividend on equity shares (amount ` 3 per share) - - - (5,666) (5,666)
Tax on proposed fnal dividend on equity shares - - - (963) (963)
Transfer to general reserve - - 2,426 (2,426) -
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding - - 71 - 71
Add: gross compensation for options granted during the year - 9 - - 9
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during the
year - (135) - - (135)
66,307 1,426 80,052 10,138 157,923
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (86) - - (86)
As at March 31, 2013 66,307 1,340 80,052 10,138 157,837
As at April 1, 2013 66,307 1,426 80,052 10,138 157,923
Proft for the year - - - 10,899 10,899
Add: Gain on disposal of subsidairy as on April 1, 2009 (note 42) - - - 385 385
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during the
year in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement with Bharti Airtel
Limited (note 41)
- - (893) - (893)
Less: Appropriations
Proposed dividend on equity shares
(amount ` 4.40 per share)*
- - - (8,313) (8,313)
Tax on proposed fnal dividend on equity shares - - - (1,413) (1,413)
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding 142 - - - 142
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during the
year
- (113) - - (113)
66,449 1,313 79,159 11,696 158,617
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (24) - - (24)
As at March 31, 2014 66,449 1,289 79,159 11,696 158,593
*The Company, based on an independent legal opinion, has determined that the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 apply to the proposed dividend for
the year ended March 31, 2014, as it would be declared and paid after April 1, 2014. Accordingly, it has not transferred any amount to the general reserve
for the proposed dividend.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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5. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (NET)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Deferred tax liability
Depreciation claimed as deduction under Income Tax Act but chargable in the
fnancial statements in future years
1,670 2,069
Revenue equalization (net) charged in fnancial statements but allowed as deduction
under the Income Tax Act in future years on actual payment basis
3,950 3,374
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (refer note 42) 113 -
Gross deferred tax liability 5,733 5,443
Deferred tax asset
Provision for doubtful debts/ advances charged in fnancial statements but allowed
as deduction under the Income Tax Act in future years (to the extend considered
realisable)
563 521
Expenses allowed as deduction under Sec 35D of Income Tax Act in future years 242 242
Other expenses claimed as deduction in the fnancial statements but allowed as
deduction under Income Tax Act in future year on actual payment (net)
598 593
Gross deferred tax asset 1,403 1,356
Net deferred tax liability 4,330 4,087
Current tax expense includes reversal of ` 48 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil) relating to earlier periods. Deferred tax expense includes ` 66 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil)
relating to earlier periods.
As of March 31, 2014 the above deferred tax assets and liabilities have been calculated using substantively enacted rates of 33.99% as per Finance Bill
2014.
6. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Security deposits received 3,289 3,296
Lease equalization 1,536 1,384
Unearned revenue 76 97
Payable to Joint Venture company 9,173 -
14,074 4,777
“Security deposits received” include ` 1,852 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 2,208 Mn) received from related parties. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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7. LONG-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts
Gratuity (refer note 29) 68 52
Long-term service award (refer note 29) 12 10
Others 13 -
93 62
Asset retirement obligation (refer note 32) 3,294 3,213
3,387 3,275
8. TRADE PAYABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Trade creditors (Refer Note 38 for details of dues to micro and small
enterprises)
1,459 1,687
1,459 1,687
“Trade creditors” include ` 309 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 415 Mn) payable to parent, fellow subsidiary and joint venture company. For details, refer note 34.
9. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Equipment supply payables 2,602 2,745
Dues to employees 199 189
Accrued expenses 9,858 8,900
Other taxes payable 56 92
Contribution to employee funds 10 9
Unearned revenue 22 22
Security deposit 186 72
Payable to subsidiary company - 9,650
12,933 21,679
“Security deposit” includes ` 60 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` Nil) received from related parties and “Accrued expenses” include ` 174 Mn (March 31, 2013 -
` 125 Mn) payable to joint venture company. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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10. SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts (refer note 29)
Gratuity 28 23
Leave encashment 61 56
Proposed dividend [refer note 3 (b)] 8,313 5,666
Tax on proposed dividend 1,413 963
9,815 6,708
11. FIXED ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Land Plant and
equipment
Offce
furniture
and
equipment
Vehicles Computers Leasehold
improvements
Tangible
assets
Total
Computer
Software
Intangible
assets
Total
Cost
As at April 1, 2012 5 109,304 68 6 623 236 110,242 220 220
Additions - 10,557 32 - 34 40 10,663 3 3
Disposals - (1,817) - - - - (1,817) - -
As at March 31, 2013 5 118,044 100 6 657 276 119,088 223 223
Additions - 7,941 29 - 44 - 8,014 30 30
Disposals/Adjustment - (4,586) - - - (10) (4,596) - -
As at March 31, 2014 5 121,399 129 6 701 266 122,506 253 253
Depreciation
As at April 1, 2012 - 36,821 34 3 519 67 37,444 155 155
Charge for the year - 11,923 21 1 99 39 12,083 49 49
Disposals - (1,536) - - - - (1,536) - -
As at March 31, 2013 - 47,208 55 4 618 106 47,991 204 204
Charge for the year - 11,614 30 - 53 34 11,731 20 20
Disposals/Adjustment - (4,042) - - - - (4,042) - -
As at March 31, 2014 - 54,780 85 4 671 140 55,680 224 224
Net block
As at March 31, 2014 5 66,619 44 2 30 126 66,826 29 29
As at March 31, 2013 5 70,836 45 2 39 170 71,097 19 19
”Charge for the year” for 2012-13 includes depreciation of ` 244 Mn considered under exceptional items in the statement of proft and loss. For details,
refer note 43.
“Plant and equipment” comprise of assets given on operating lease. For details, refer note 31(b).
Depreciation charge for the year includes ` 1,149 Mn (2012 - 2013 - ` 1,307 Mn) provided for loss with respect to assets not in active use.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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12. NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 44)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Trade investments - unquoted
Investment in equity
Subsidiary - Bharti Infratel Venture Limited: Nil (March 31, 2013 - 50,000) equity shares
of ` 10 each fully paid up (refer note 42)
- 59,921
Joint venture - Indus Towers Limited: 500,504 (March 31, 2013 - 500,000) equity shares
of ` 1 each fully paid up (refer note 42)
60,419 0.5
Subsidiary - Bharti Infratel Services Limited: 50,000 (March 31, 2013 - Nil) equity shares
of ` 10 each fully paid up (refer note 1)
0.5 -
Other investments - unquoted
Investments in mutual funds 36,342 -
96,761 59,922
Details of investments in mutual funds are provided below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unit No. Amount Unit No. Amount
Birla Sun Life Income Plus - Growth Regular Plan 81,531,569 4,488 - -
Birla Sun Life Cash Plus- Instl. Prem.-Daily Dividend 4,491,242 450 - -
Birla Sun Life short term opportunities fund -retail growth 86,393,736 1,730 - -
DSP Black Rock Strategic Bond Fund-Institutional Plan-Growth 1,444,248 2,000 - -
DWS Insta Cash Plus Fund Super Institutional Plan - Daily
Dividend
4,984,846 500 - -
HDFC Income Fund Growth 107,530,992 2,994 - -
ICICI Prudential Income -Regular Plan - Growth 187,283,332 7,024 - -
ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan - Regular Daily Dividend 10,994,470 1,100 - -
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund-Investment Plan-Growth-
(Regular Plan)
85,232,890 2,497 - -
JM High liquidity Fund-Daily Dividend Option 95,875,439 1,000 - -
JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund Retail GR 113,207,547 1,499 - -
JPMorgan India Liquid Fund Super Inst.Daily Dividend 23,135,452 232 - -
Kotak Bond Scheme Plan A-Growth 99,181,891 3,488 - -
L&T Liquid Fund Daily Dividend Reinvestment Plan 494,249 500 - -
Reliance Income Fund-Growth Plan-Growth Option 74,551,202 2,992 - -
Reliance Interval Fund - Quarterly Plan - Series I - Growth Plan
Growth Option
20,378,220 350 - -
Templeton India Income Biulder Account Plan A- Growth 48,224,495 1,999 - -
UTI Bond Fund - Growth Plan - Regular 41,865,468 1,499 - -
Total 1,086,801,288 36,342 - -
Notes to the Financial Statements
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13. LONG-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Capital advances
Unsecured, considered good 4 30
Unsecured, considered doubtful 38 29
Less: Provision (38) (29)
4 30
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 1,017 944
Unsecured, considered doubtful 49 22
Less: Provision (49) (22)
1,017 944
Other loans and advances
Advance income-tax [net of provision for taxation of ` 9,595 Mn (March 31, 2013 -
` 5,833 Mn)]
2,191 4,245
Advance fringe beneft tax (net of provision) 2 2
3,214 5,221
14. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Revenue equalization 13,206 11,360
Others, considered good 1,947 951
Others, considered doubtful 13 9
Less: Provision (13) (9)
1,947 951
15,153 12,311
“Others” comprise of payments made under protest to the Government authorities. For details, refer note 36(ii).
Notes to the Financial Statements
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15. CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 44)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Current investments (at lower of cost or market value)
Investments in mutual funds - unquoted 33,670 37,021
33,670 37,021
Details of current investments are provided below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unit No. Amount Unit No. Amount
Axis Liquid Fund - Daily Dividend 205,010 205 357,263 357
Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund Plan A- Daily Dividend 505,288 506 1,252,646 1,253
BSL Cash Plus - Daily Dividend - Reinvestment 205,862 21 3,763,287 377
BSL Income Plus - Growth 66,774,310 3,539 66,774,310 3,539
DSP Black Rock Liquidity Fund - Institutional Plan-Daily
Dividend
- - 355,711 356
DWS Insta Cash Plus Fund Super Institutional Plan -
Daily Dividend
691,127 69 2,562,251 257
HDFC Income Fund Growth 167,496,335 4,513 167,496,335 4,513
HDFC Short Term Plan-Dividend 43,115,259 1,070 227,007,058 2,344
ICICI Prudential Income Plan-Regular - Growth - - 122,528,068 4,540
ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan - Regular Daily Dividend 259,031 26 2,249,915 225
Principal Cash Management Fund - Regular Plan
Dividend Plan Payout
280,096 280 - -
ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan- Regular Monthly
Dividend
265,924,844 3,140 251,659,171 3,010
IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund-Quarterly Dividend-(regular
plan)
100,029,572 1,027 97,998,515 998
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund-Investment Plan-
Growth
34,149,368 1,002 - -
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund-Short Term Plan-
Monthly Dividend-(regular plan)
- - 206,301,679 2,079
JM High Liquidity Fund-Daily Dividend Option 14,945,277 156 - -
JPMorgan India Liquid Fund Super Inst.Daily Dividend 374,124 4 22,326,393 223
Kotak Bond (short term)-Monthly Dividend - - 99,351,304 1,004
Kotak Floater Short Term - Daily Dividend 996,044 1,008 - -
Kotak Bond Scheme Plan A-Growth 118,736,484 4,020 118,736,484 4,020
Kotak Liquid Scheme Plan A-Daily Dividend 677,442 828 397,972 487
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unit No. Amount Unit No. Amount
L&T Liquid Fund Daily Dividend Reinvestment Plan 38,006 38 - -
L074G SBI Dynamic Bond Fund-Regular Plan-Growth - - 137,780,607 2,021
Reliance Income Fund-Growth Plan-Growth Option 51,792,003 1,999 51,792,003 1,999
Reliance Liquidity Fund-Daily Dividend Reinvetsment
Option
322,785 493 401,157 401
Religare Liquid Fund - Daily Dividend 3,137,866 3,141 353,661 354
Religare Invesco Short Term Plan - Regular Growth 631,432 1,070 - -
SBI Dynamic Bond Fund- Regular Plan-Growth 137,780,607 2,021 - -
Tata Liquid Fund Plan A-Daily Dividend 586,675 654 535,988 597
UTI Money Market Fund - Institutional Plan - Daily
Dividend
770,118 773 - -
Templeton India Income Opportunities Fund- Growth 156,594,311 2,067 156,594,311 2,067
Total 1,167,019,276 33,670 1,738,576,089 37,021
16. TRADE RECEIVABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the date they are due for
payment
Unsecured, considered good 166 118
Unsecured, considered doubtful 1,117 1,064
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (1,117) (1,064)
166 118
Other receivables
Unsecured, considered good 2,608 1,927
Unsecured, considered doubtful 208 211
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (208) (211)
2,608 1,927
2,774 2,045
“Trade receivables” include receivables from related parties amounting to ` 1,886 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,573 Mn) respectively. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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17. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents
Balances with banks on current accounts 211 39
Cheques on hand 13 -
Fixed deposits less than three months 250 -
Other bank balances
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
474 772
“Earmarked balances with banks” comprise of amounts held in Escrow account payable towards share issue expenses.
18. SHORT-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Loans and advances to related parties
Unsecured, considered good 234 25,468
Advances recoverable in cash or kind
Secured, considered good 322 272
Unsecured, considered good 2,181 2,361
Unsecured, considered doubtful 200 250
Less: Provision for doubtful advances (200) (250)
2,503 2,633
MAT credit receivable - 175
2,737 28,276
“Loans and advances to related parties” includes interest bearing loan to parent company and subsidiary company amounting to Nil as at March 31, 2014
(March 31, 2013 - ` 22,990 Mn) and Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,363 Mn) respectively. It further includes non interest bearing loans
and advances to joint venture company and fellow subsidiary amounting to ` 227 Mn and ` 7 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,108 Mn and
` 7 Mn) respectively. For details, refer note 34.
“Advances recoverable in cash or kind” are secured to the extent they are backed by bank guarantees
19. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Unbilled revenue (net) 1,286 1,267
Interest accrued 38 215
1,324 1,482
“Unbilled revenue (net)” is net of provisions amounting to ` 705 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,162 Mn) considered for penalties,
deductions etc. and includes revenues from related parties amounting to ` 1,190 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,418 Mn).
For details, refer note 34.
“Interest accrued” comprise of interest accrued on loan to parent company, subsidiary company and JV company amounting to Nil, Nil and ` 38 Mn as at
March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 101 Mn, ` 114 Mn and Nil) respectively. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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20. REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Rent 29,569 27,441
Energy and other reimbursements 20,424 17,160
49,993 44,601
21. OTHER INCOME
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest income on:
- Bank deposits 2 3
- Loans to group companies 510 1,850
- Others 499 8
Dividend income:
- Investment in joint venture 2,200 4,050
- Current investments 896 110
Net gain/ (loss) on sale of current investments 12 532
Proft on sale of assets 752 251
Termination charges for contract cancellation 111 -
Miscellaneous income (refer note 45) 320 6
5,302 6,810
22. POWER & FUEL
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 19,513 16,920
Others 24 22
19,537 16,942
23. RENT
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 2,373 2,263
Others 119 119
2,492 2,382
Notes to the Financial Statements
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24. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Salaries, wages and bonus 1,902 1,764
Contribution to provident and other funds 61 59
Employee stock option scheme 47 106
Staff welfare expenses 79 84
Others 62 74
2,151 2,087
“Salaries, wages and bonus” includes gratuity and other post employment benefts. For details, refer note 29.
Further, for details of employee stock option scheme, refer note 30.
25. OTHER EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Insurance 51 46
Repair and maintenance
- Plant and Machinery 2,770 3,135
- Building 4 5
- Others 957 938
Traveling and conveyance 150 130
Communication costs 99 126
Legal and professional 210 192
IT expenses 247 186
Provision for doubtful debts and advances 124 251
Provision for fxed assets/ capital work in progress (18) (54)
Fixed assets written off# - -
Loss on sale of fxed assets 17 46
Miscellaneous expenses
- Network 201 549
- Others 115 120
4,927 5,670
Payment to auditor (` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Audit fee ^ 6 14
Reimbursement of expenses 1 1
7 15
# “Fixed assets written off” for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is net of ` 156 Mn and ` 117 Mn respectively adjusted with General
Reserve in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement. For details, refer note 41.
^ Includes payment with respect to audit services in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering amounting to ` 8 Mn for the year ended March
31, 2013 adjusted against securities premium.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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26. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Depreciation of tangible assets 11,731 11,839
Amortization of intangible assets 20 49
11,751 11,888
Less: adjusted with general reserve in accordance with the Scheme of Arrangement
with Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note 41)
(737) (802)
11,014 11,086
27. FINANCE COSTS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest
- 1
Mark to market loss
85 -
Bank charges
6 6
91 7
28. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Nominal value of equity shares (`)
10 10
Proft attributable to equity shareholders for computing Basic and Dilutive EPS (A)
(` Million)
10,899 10,098
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year for computing
Basic EPS (B)
1,888,860,817 1,782,075,524
Dilutive effect on weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
Year*
4,189,888 4,246,946
Weighted average number of equity shares and equity equivalent shares for computing
Diluted EPS (C)
1,893,050,705 1,786,322,470
Basic earnings per share (A/B) (`)
5.770 5.666
Diluted earnings per share (A/C) (`)
5.757 5.653
* Diluted effect on weighted average number of equity shares and proft attributable is on account of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
Notes to the Financial Statements
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29. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
During the period, the Company has recognized the following amounts in the statement of proft and loss:
Defned Contribution Plans
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended Year ended
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
Employer’s contribution to Provident Fund 61 59
Total 61 59
Defned beneft obligations
Gratuity liability is defned beneft obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit
credit method made at the end of each reporting period. The plan is not funded by the Company.
i. Amount charged to the statement of proft and loss:
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity#
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Current service cost 23 21
Interest cost 7 6
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 2
Net gratuity cost 37 29
# included in Salaries, wages and bonus (refer note 24).
ii. The assumptions used to determine the beneft obligations are as follows:
Particulars
Gratuity#
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Discount rate 8.00% 8.50%
Expected rate of increase in compensation levels 10.00% 10.00%
Expected average remaining working lives of employees (years) 24.27 years 24.95 years
iii. Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of beneft obligations: (` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity #
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Projected beneft obligation at beginning of year 75 53
Current service cost 23 21
Interest cost 7 6
Benefts paid (16) (7)
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 2
Projected beneft obligation at end of year 96 75
Net amount recognized (96) (75)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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iv. The discount rate is based on the average yield on government bonds at the accounting date with a term that
matches that of the liabilities.
v. The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of infation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
vi. Estimated amounts of benefts payable within next year are ` 35 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 33 Mn).
vii. The table below illustrates experience adjustment disclosure as per para 120 (ii) of Accounting Standard 15,
‘Employee Benefts’.
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
As at
March 31,
2012
As at
March 31,
2011
As at
March 31,
2010
Defned beneft obligation 96 75 53 35 22
Plan assets - - - - -
Surplus/ (defcit) (96) (75) (53) (35) (22)
Experience adjustments on plan liabilities (loss)/ gain (5) (2) (5) (5) (4)
Experience adjustments on plan assets (loss)/ gain - - - - -
viii. Movement in provision for deferred bonus plan
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at As at
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
Opening balance - 18
Add: addition during the year - 2
Less: paid during the year - (20)
Total - -
30. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS
Pursuant to the board resolution dated July 22, 2008
and the resolution of the shareholders in extraordinary
general meeting dated August 28, 2008, the Company
instituted the Employee Stock Option Plan.
The Company has granted additional stock options in
the ratio of two options for every one option outstanding
as on August 23, 2012. The total number of additional
options granted is 6,165 thousand.
Under the Plan 9,947 thousand options have been
awarded to directors, offcers and employees of
the Company (including Group Companies) till date
including the additional grants pursuant to bonus issue,
out of which Nil options have been granted during the
year ended March 31, 2014.
During the year ended March 31, 2014 the Company
has announced new performance unit plan (cash settled
payment) for its employees.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The following table provides an overview of all existing stock option plans of the Company:
Scheme Plan Stock options
outstanding*
(in thousands)
Vesting
period
(years)
Contractual
term
(years)
Weighted
average
exercise
price (`)
Classifcation/
accounting
treatment
Equity settled Plans
Infratel Plan 2008 Plan 8,554 1 - 5/1 - 4 7 110 Equity settled
Infratel Plan Long term
incentive plan
16 1 - 3 7 10 Equity settled
Cash settled Plans
Infratel Plan Performance
Unit Plan
171 1 - 3 7 - Cash settled
* Represents the number of options outstanding as on March 31, 2014 after considering the impact of bonus issue in August 2012.The weighted average
remaining contractual life for options outstanding at the end of year is 1.42 to 6.34 years.
The weighted average fair value per option based on Black Scholes valuation model is ` 475 and ` 197.61 on the original
grants of equity settled and cash settled plans respectively. The fair value is being amortized over the vesting period of
36 and 60 months, respectively on a graded vesting basis.
Equity settled options are planned to be settled in equity at the time of exercise and have maximum period of 7 years
from the date of respective grants. The options under this plan have an exercise price of ` 329 per equity share and vest
on a graded basis. The exercise price of ` 329 per equity share has been diluted to one third pursuant to the bonus issue
in August 2012. Further the options granted under ‘Long term incentive plan’ are at ` 10 per equity share.
Cash settled options have a maximum exercise period of 7 years from the respective grant date.
Vesting period from the grant date Vesting schedule
1. ESOP Scheme 2008
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
For options with a vesting period of 48 months:
On completion of 12 months 15%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 30%
On completion of 48 months 35%
For options with a vesting period of 60 months:
On completion of 12 months 20%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 20%
On completion of 48 months 20%
On completion of 60 months 20%
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Information concerning the stock options granted and outstanding at the year end is as follows:
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
Particulars
Number of
stock
options (In ‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Number of
stock
options (In
‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Plan 2008
Outstanding at beginning of the year 9,147 110 3,333 329
Granted - - - -
Forfeited (39) 110 (251) 329
Bonus issue in the ratio of 1:2 - - 6,165 110
Exercised (554) 110 (100) 110
Outstanding at the year end 8,554 110 9,147 110
Exercisable at end of the year 7,662 110 6,431 110
LTI Plan (Part of 2008 plan)
Outstanding at beginning of the year 20 10 - -
Granted - - 34 10
Forfeited - - (14) 10
Exercised (4) 10 - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 16 10 20 10
Exercisable at end of the year 4 10 - -
Cash settled Plan
Outstanding at beginning of the year - - - -
Granted 171 - - -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised - - - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 171 - - -
Exercisable at end of the year - - - -
*The weighted average share price at the exercise date was ` 189 per share for options exercised during the year ended March 31, 2014
Notes to the Financial Statements
Vesting period from the grant date Vesting schedule
2. Performance Unit Plan
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
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The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the year ended March 31, 2014 was ` 197.61 per share
(2012 - 2013 – ` 258 per share). The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black
Scholes / Lattice Valuation model with the following assumptions:
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Risk free interest rates 8.39% to 8.80% 8.37% to 8.62%
Expected life 36 months 36 to 60 months
Weighted average share price (`) 201 219
Weighted average remaining contractual life 6.34 years 2.4 to 6.4 years
Volatility 30.96% 52.42% to 52.43 %
Dividend yield 0.50% 0.00%
The balance of deferred stock compensation as on March 31, 2014 is ` 24 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 86 Mn) and total
employee stock compensation expense recognized for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is ` 47 Mn
and ` 106 Mn respectively.
Note:
Bharti Airtel Limited has given stock options to certain employees of the Company. Bharti Airtel Limited has not charged
the compensation cost relating to the stock options granted to the Company. Besides this, the Company has also given
stock options to certain employees of Bharti Airtel Limited and has considered the related compensation cost in its
books.
31. LEASES
(a) Operating lease: Company as a lessee
The lease rentals paid under non-cancellable leases relating to rent of building premises and sites as per the agreements
with escalations rates ranging from 0% to 25 % per annum and the maximum obligation on long-term non-cancellable
operating leases are as follows:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
Lease rental charged to statement of proft and loss 2,492 2,382
Obligation on non-cancellable lease:
Not Later than one year 2,343 2,179
Later than one year but not later than fve years 9,453 8,981
Later than fve years 16,131 17,243
Total 27,927 28,403
The lease rentals include rent equalisation of ` 151 Mn and ` 199 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(b) Operating lease: Company as a lessor
The Company has given sites on operating lease to telecom operators. As per the agreements with the operators the
escalation rates range from 0% to 2.5% per annum. The service charges recognized as income during the year ended
March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 for non cancelable arrangements relating to provision for passive infrastructure
sites as per the agreements is ` 29,819 Mn and ` 27,937 Mn respectively.
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Future minimum lease payment receivable:
Not Later than one year 29,473 26,779
Later than one year but not later than fve years 124,441 113,503
Later than fve years 107,377 129,385
Total 261,291 269,667
Revenue includes revenue equalisation of ` 1,846 Mn and ` 2,126 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
32. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
The Company uses various premises on lease to install plant and equipment. A provision is recognized for the costs
to be incurred for the restoration of these premises at the end of the lease period. It is expected that this provision will
be utilized at the end of the lease period of the respective sites as per the respective lease agreements. The movement
of Provision in accordance with AS–29 on ‘Provisions, Contingent liabilities and Contingent Assets’, as per Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006, is given below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Opening Balance 3,213 1,832
Additions during the year (refer note below) 81 1,381
Closing Balance 3,294 3,213
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company has revised its estimate for site restoration obligation which has
resulted in increase in the estimated obligation by ` 1263 Mn. Had the Company not changed its estimate regarding the
cost to be incurred for restoration of sites, the depreciation for the year ended March 31, 2013 would have been lower
by ` 54 Mn and the proft after tax for the year ended March 31, 2013 would have been higher by ` 36 Mn (net of tax)
respectively.
33. INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE
The Company holds 42% interest in Indus Towers Limited, a jointly controlled entity which is involved in providing
passive infrastructure to telecom companies.
The Company’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expense of the jointly controlled entity as at and for the year
ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively are as follows:
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 0.5 0.5
Reserves and surplus 63,528 948
63,529 949
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 25,844 32,296
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 6,919 2,072
Other long-term liabilities 5,761 5,838
Long-term provisions 7,361 2,910
45,885 43,116
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 993 863
Trade payables 605 9,781
Other current liabilities 16,583 14,534
Short-term provisions 21 2,590
18,202 27,768
Total equity and liabilities 127,616 71,833
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 86,429 50,873
Intangible assets 137 173
Capital work-in-progress 1,005 952
Long-term loans and advances 14,656 5,444
Other non-current assets 10,149 2,423
112,376 59,865
Current assets
Current investments 4,791 1,890
Trade receivables 447 1,290
Cash and bank balances 1,180 480
Short-term loans and advances 2,440 2,395
Other current assets 6,382 5,913
15,240 11,968
Total assets 127,616 71,833
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenues 58,292 55,387
Other income 1,396 718
59,688 56,105
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 21,083 21,074
Rent 6,394 10,373
Employee benefts expenses 1,519 1,252
Other expenses 6,065 6,812
35,061 39,511
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization 24,627 16,594
Depreciation and amortization expense 10,245 6,870
Finance costs 3,917 3,939
14,162 10,809
Proft before exceptional items and tax 10,465 5,785
Exceptional items - (9)
Proft before tax 10,465 5,776
Tax expenses
Current tax 3,072 1,710
Deferred tax 914 270
Total tax expense 3,986 1,980
Proft for the year 6,479 3,796
Capital commitments 1,385 491
Contingent liabilities 10,924 1,836
34. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards (AS) - 18 on Related Party Disclosures, the names of the
related parties where control exists and / or with whom transactions have taken place during the year and description of
relationships, as identifed and certifed by the management are as below:
A. List of related parties
1. Key management personnel
Akhil Kumar Gupta, Chairman (Managing Director upto March 31, 2014)
2. Related parties where control exists irrespective of whether transactions have occurred or not
Holding company Bharti Airtel Limited
Subsidiary company Bharti Infratel Services Limited (w.e.f. June 4, 2013)
Subsidiary company Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (upto June 10, 2013)
3. Other related parties with whom transactions have taken place during the year
Name of the related party Relationship
Bharti Airtel Services Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Bharti Enterprises Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Foundation Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Hexacom Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Bharti Telemedia Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Centum Learning Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Indus Towers Limited Joint Venture
Nxtra Data Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Notes to the Financial Statements
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147
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW
35. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
(i) Capital commitments
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
Estimated amount of contracts to be executed on capital account and not
provided for in the fnancial statements (net of capital advances)
3,771 2,910
Under the IT Outsourcing agreement, the Company has commitment for capital
purchases and service charges
70 1,663
3,841 4,573
(ii) Other commitments
For commitments relating to lease agreements, refer note 31.
36. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
(i) Financial bank guarantees
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Total guarantees issued by banks and fnancials institutions on behalf of the
Company
439 427
Total 439 427
(ii) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
(i) Taxes, duties and other demands (under adjudication / appeal / dispute)
- Sales tax (refer to a below) 714 337
- Stamp duty (refer to b below) 269 266
- Entry tax (refer to c below) 1,412 1,257
- Municipal taxes (refer to d below) 1,010 770
(ii) Other claims under legal cases including arbitration matters (refer to e below) 241 199
(iii) Income tax matters (refer to f below)# 1,606 49
Total 5,252 2,878
# Includes ` 1,318 Mn for which the possibility of tax demand materializing is remote, based on internal assessment of the Company.
Notes to the Financial Statements
148
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Unless otherwise stated below, the management
believes that, based on legal advice, the outcome
of these contingencies will be favourable and that a
loss is not probable.
(a) Sales tax
The claims for sales tax as of March 31, 2014
comprise of the cases relating to levy of VAT on
right to use.
(b) Stamp Duty
The Company has received demand in certain
states for stamp duty on execution of Leave
and License Agreement of Cell Sites.
(c) Entry tax
In certain states, entry tax is imposed on entry
of goods in the local area for use, consumption
or sale therein. The Company has challenged
the constitutional validity of the same before
respective high courts and also in Hon’ble
Supreme Court.
(d) Municipal taxes
The Company based on its assessment of the
applicability and tenability of certain municipal
levies, which is an industry wide phenomenon,
does not consider the impact of such levies to
be material.
(e) Others
Others mainly include site related legal
disputes.
(f) Income tax
The Company has received assessment orders
for AY 2010-11 and 2011-12 amounting to
` 1,004 Mn and ` 589 Mn respectively.
37. (a) Expenditure in foreign currency (cash basis)
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Legal and professional * 2 59
IT expenses 0.11 1
2 60
* Comprise of payments made to Legal counsels towards professional services rendered in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering
amounting to ` 59 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2013 adjusted against securities premium
(b) Dividend remitted in foreign currency
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Number of non - resident shareholders to whom dividend was due 1 4
Number of equity shares held on which dividend was due ( in Mn) 18 50
Amount remitted ( ` in Mn) 54 124
Amount remitted ( USD in Mn) 1 2
Final Dividend of ` 3.00 per equity share (Face value per share `10) was declared in FY 2012-13 and paid in
FY 2013-14.
In addition to above, fnal dividend amounting to ` 581 Mn [2012 - 2013 - ` 482 Mn (Interim dividend)] has been paid
to other non-resident shareholders in Indian Rupees.
(c) Unhedged foreign currency exposure is Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 – Nil).
(d) Value of imports calculated on CIF basis is Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - Nil).
Notes to the Financial Statements
149
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW
38. DETAILS OF DUES TO MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES AS DEFINED UNDER THE MSMED ACT, 2006
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier as
at the end of each accounting year
Principal amount due to micro and small enterprises 4 33
Interest due on above - -
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The amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of section 16 of the Micro Small and
Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006, along with the amounts of the payment
made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during each accounting year.
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The amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making payment
(which have been paid but beyond the appointed day during the period/ year) but
without adding the interest specifed under Micro Small and Medium Enterprise
Development Act, 2006.
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year.
14 10
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years, until such date when the interest dues as above are actually paid to the small
enterprise for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under section
23 of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006.
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39. UTILIZATION OF MONEY RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE
(a) Pursuant to Initial Public Offer (IPO), the Company raised ` 31,657 Mn (net of selling shareholders’ proceeds), details
of utilization of IPO proceeds are as follows-
(` Millions)
Object Planned utilisation as per
Prospectus
Amount utilised
2013-14
Amount
pending
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Total (A) 2013-14 (B) (A-B)
Installation of new 4,813 towers 10,865 5,071 897 9,968
Urgradation and replacement of existing
towers
12,141 5,049 3,347* 8,794
Green initiatives at tower sites 6,394 2,991 310 6,084
General corporate purpose 2,257 1,128 1,128 1,129
Total 31,657 14,239 5,682 25,975
*Includes inventory as on March 31, 2014 amounting to ` 90 Mn.
Notes to the Financial Statements
150
Annual Report 2013-14
Actual fund utilization in 2013-2014 has been lower primarily on account of lower capex deployment.
Unspent amount of ` 25,975 Mn is lying in the Mutual funds investments and is shown as under –
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at March 31, 2014
No. of units
As at March 31, 2014
Amount (**)
Current 1,065,128,467 22,391
Non Current 122,528,068 4,540
1,187,656,535 26,931
**The difference in the unutilized issue proceeds and amount invested is on account of dividend accrued, reinvested during the period.
40. Since the Company’s business activity falls within a
single business and geographical segment of providing
passive infrastructure, there are no additional disclosure
to be provided under Accounting Standard - 17
‘Segment reporting’ other than those already provided in
the fnancial statements.
41. During the year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement with Bharti Airtel Limited (‘BAL
Scheme’) under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies
Act, 1956, the telecom infrastructure undertaking of
Bharti Airtel Limited was transferred to the Company.
Pursuant to the Scheme, the depreciation charged by the
Company on the excess of the fair values over the original
book values of the assets transferred by Bharti Airtel
Limited is being off-set against General Reserve. Had
the Company followed generally accepted accounting
principles in India, General Reserve as at March 31, 2014
and March 31, 2013 would have been higher by ` 7,063
Mn and ` 6,170 Mn respectively. Depreciation for the
year ended March 31, 2014 would have been higher by
` 737 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 802 Mn), other expenses for
the for the year ended March 31, 2014 would have been
higher by ` 156 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 117 Mn) and proft
for the year ended March 31, 2014 have been lower by
` 893 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 919 Mn).
42. The Scheme of Arrangement (‘Indus Scheme’) under
Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 for
transfer of all assets and liabilities, as defned in Indus
scheme, from Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (BIVL),
erstwhile wholly owned subsidiary company, to Indus
Towers Limited (Indus), was approved by the Hon’ble
High Court of Delhi vide order dated April 18, 2013 and
fled with the Registrar of Companies on June 11, 2013
with appointed date April 1, 2009 i.e. effective date of
Indus Scheme and accordingly, effective June 11, 2013,
the erstwhile subsidiary company has ceased to exist and
has become part of Indus. The Company was carrying
investment in BIVL at ` 59,921 Mn. Pursuant to Indus
Scheme, the Company has additionally got 504 shares in
Indus in lieu of transfer of its investment in BIVL to Indus
and recorded these additional shares at their fair value
of ` 60,419 Mn in accordance with the requirements
of Accounting Standard – 13. The resultant gain of
` 385 Mn (net of taxes ` 113 Mn) has been disclosed
as adjustment to carry forward balance of Statement of
Proft and Loss as at April 1, 2009. This being non cash
transaction, has not been considered for disclosure in
cash fow statement for the year ended March 31, 2014.
43. During the year ended March 31, 2013, a customer
has exited from specifed tenancies resulting in the
Company recovering ` 360 Mn from the customer.
Further, the Company has provided for revenue
equalisation reserve and loss in value of fxed assets
amounting to ` 85 Mn and ` 244 Mn respectively. The
Company considers the aforesaid exit as an exceptional
item and has accordingly disclosed the net amount of
` 31 Mn as exceptional item.
44. During the year, the Company has reclassifed certain
investments in mutual funds as non-current from current
investments, based on its plan of utilization of these
funds and thereafter, has classifed its investments in
mutual funds as current and non-current at the time of
initial recognition, based on its plan of future utilisation
of funds within 12 months and after 12 months,
respectively. These investments are reclassifed and
disclosed at year end based on balance utilization
period. Accordingly, the Company has disclosed
` 33,670 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 37,021 Mn) as current
and ` 36,342 Mn (March 31, 2013 - Nil) as non-current
investments as at year end.
45. Other income includes ` 284 Mn relating to earlier
periods.
46. Charity and donation includes ` 60 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil)
paid to Satya Electoral Trust for political purposes.
47. Previous year fgures have been regrouped/ reclassifed
where necessary to conform to the current year’s
classifcations.
Notes to the Financial Statements
151
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW
COMPANY RELATED TERMS
4 Overlapping Circles Represents the telecommunication circles of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (East)
and Uttar Pradesh (West) wherein Bharti Infratel and Indus Towers have overlapping
operations. Bharti Infratel is not permitted to roll out any new towers in these
telecommunications Circles, although it continues to own and operate its existing
telecommunications towers in these Circles, and add additional sharing operators to
these towers. New tower rollout in these telecommunication circles is done by Indus.
7 Circles Represents the telecommunications circles of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,
Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and North East states wherein
Bharti Infratel operates on exclusive basis.
11 circles Represents the 7 telecommunications circles of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,
Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and North East states wherein
Bharti Infratel operates on exclusive basis and the 4 common circles of Haryana,
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (East) and Uttar Pradesh (West) wherein Bharti Infratel and
Indus Towers have overlapping operations.
15 circles Represents the 11 telecommunication circles of Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat,
Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra & Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu (including
Chennai) and West Bengal wherein Indus operates on exclusive basis and the 4 common
telecommunication circles of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (East) and Uttar Pradesh
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Adjusted Fund from Operations
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It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as EBITDA adjusted for Maintenance and
General Corporate Capex, revenue equalization & lease rent equalization (which
represents straight linning of revenue and expense).
Average Co-locations Average co-locations are derived by computing the average of the Opening and Closing
co-locations at the end of relevant period.
Average Sharing Factor Average Sharing factor is calculated as the average of the opening and closing number
of co-locations divided by average of the opening and closing number of towers for the
relevant period.
Average Towers Average towers are derived by computing the average of the opening and closing towers
at the end of relevant period.
BISL Bharti Infratel Services Limited
BIVL Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited
Bn Billion
Capex It includes investment in gross fxed assets and capital work in progress for the relevant
period.
Capital Employed Capital Employed is defned as sum of equity attributable to equity share holders and
Net Debt/(Net Cash).
Cash Proft From Operations It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as operating income adjusted for depreciation
and amortization, revenue equalization, lease rent equalizations and fnance costs.
Circle(s) 22 service areas that the Indian telecommunications market has been segregated into
Glossary
152
Annual Report 2013-14
COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Closing Sharing Factor Closing Sharing Factor is calculated as the closing number of co-locations divided by
closing number of towers as at the end of relevant period.
Co-locations Co-location is the total number of sharing operators at a tower, and where there is a
single operator at a tower; ‘co-location’ refers to that single operator. Co-locations as
referred to are revenue-generating co-locations.
Consolidated Financial
Statements
The Consolidated fnancial statements of the company till FY 2013-14 represent the
fnancials of Bharti Infratel Ltd Standalone taken together with its wholly owned subsidiary
Bharti Infratel Ventures Ltd and Bharti Infratel’s 42% equity interest in Indus Towers Ltd.
accounted for by proportionate consolidation. Consequent to Indus Merger, the fnancial
statements of Indus have been prepared after giving effect to the Merger Scheme.
Accordingly the Consolidated Financial Results of the Company from quarter ended June
2013 and onwards represent the fnancials of Bharti Infratel Limited Standalone taken
together with its 42% equity interest in Indus Towers Ltd. accounted for by proportionate
consolidation and consolidating the new subsidiary Bharti Infratel Services Ltd.
Cumulative Investments Cumulative Investments comprises of gross fxed assets (including Capital Work In
Progress).
Earnings Per Share (EPS) -
Basic
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shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
period.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) -
Diluted
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting net proft or loss for the period
attributable to equity share holders and the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
EBIT Earnings before interest, taxation excluding other income for the relevant period.
EBIT (Including Other Income) Earnings before interest, taxation including other income for the relevant period.
EBITDA Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization excluding other
income for the relevant period. It is defned as operating income and does not include
depreciation and amortization expense, fnance cost and tax expense.
EBITDA (Including Other
Income)
Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization including other income
for the relevant period.
Enterprise Value (EV) Calculated as sum of Market Capitalization plus Net Debt/(Net Cash) as at the end of the
relevant period.
EV / EBITDA (times) (LTM) Computed by dividing Enterprise Value as at the end of the relevant period (EV) by
EBITDA for the preceding (last) 12 months from the end of the relevant period.
GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
IGAAP Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
Incremental Return on Capital
Employed
Incremental Return on Capital Employed is computed by dividing Incremental EBIT during
the relevant periods by Incremental Average Capital Employed during the corresponding
periods.
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Incremental Return on Equity Incremental Return on Equity is calculated by dividing Incremental Proft after Tax
during the relevant periods by Incremental Average Shareholder’s Equity during the
corresponding periods.
Indus Merger During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme)
under Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 for transfer of all assets and
liabilities as defned in the Scheme from Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (BIVL), wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, Vodafone Infrastructure Limited (formerly known as
Vodafone Essar Infrastructure Limited), and Idea Cellular Tower Infrastructure Limited
(collectively referred to as ‘The Transferor companies’) to Indus Towers Limited (Indus)
was sanctioned by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi vide its order dated on April 18, 2013
subject to the fnal order in another appeal pending before the Division Bench of Delhi
High Court and any other orders in any further proceedings thereafter.
The Scheme had become operative from June 11, 2013 upon fling of certifed copy
of the order with the Registrar of Companies with an appointed date of April 1, 2009
i.e. effective date of scheme and accordingly effective June 11, 2013 the transferor
companies have ceased to exist and have become part of Indus Towers Ltd. Pursuant to
the Indus Merger the IRU agreements between the Transferor Companies and Transferee
Company Ceases to exist.
Indus Consolidation Indus Consolidation represents consolidation of Bharti Infratel’s 42% proportionate
shareholding in Indus Towers Ltd and 100% of BIVL till FY end 31st Mar 2013 net of IRU
eliminations. W.e.f quarter ending June’13 and onwards Indus Consolidation represents
consolidation of Bharti Infratel’s 42% proportionate shareholding in Indus Towers Ltd.
Intangibles Comprises of acquisition cost of software.
? Not ascertainable (infnite)
Interest Coverage Ratio (LTM) It is computed by dividing EBITDA for the preceding (last) 12 months from the end of
relevant period by interest on borrowing for the preceding (last) 12 months.
IRU Indefeasible right to use
Lease Rent Equalization It represents the effect of fxed escalations (as per the terms of lease agreements with
landlords) recognized on straight line basis over the fxed, non-cancellable term of the
agreement, as applicable
LTM Last Twelve months
Market Capitalization Number of issued and outstanding shares as at end of the period multiplied by closing
market price (NSE) as at end of the period.
Mn Million
MSA Master Service Agreement
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Maintenance & General
Corporate Capex
Represents the capital expenditure undertaken by the company for general maintenance,
upkeep and replacement of equipments installed at the towers which is undertaken on
the end of their useful life as well as General Corporate related capital expenditure such
as on offce/ facilities and information technology.
Net Debt/ (Net Cash) It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as the long-term borrowing, short-term
borrowings and current portion of long-term borrowings minus cash and cash equivalents,
current and non-current investments and short term loan to the parent company as at
the end of the relevant period.
Net Debt / (Net Cash) to
EBITDA (LTM)
It is computed by dividing Net Debt/(Net Cash) as at the end of the relevant period by
EBITDA for preceding (last) 12 months from the end of the relevant period.
Net Debt / (Net Cash)to
Funded Equity Ratio
It is computed by dividing Net Debt/(Net Cash) as at the end of the relevant period by
Equity attributable to equity share holders as at the end of the relevant period.
Operating Free Cash fow It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as EBITDA adjusted for Capex, revenue
equalization & lease rent equalization.
PE Ratio Price to Earnings ratio is calculated as closing market price (NSE) as at the end of relevant
period, divided by diluted annual earnings per share. Annual Diluted Earnings per share
is calculated by adding the preceding last four quarters diluted Earnings per share
ROC Registrar of Companies
Return On Capital Employed
(ROCE) Pre Tax - (LTM)
ROCE is computed by dividing the sum of EBIT for the period by average (of opening
and closing) capital employed.
Return On Equity (ROE) (LTM) ROE is computed by dividing the sum of Proft after tax for the period by average (of
opening and closing) equity shareholders funds.
Revenue per Employee per
month
It is computed by dividing the Total Revenues (net of inter-segment eliminations) by the
average number of on – roll employees in the business unit and number of months in the
relevant period.
Revenue Equalization It represents the effect of fxed escalations (as per the terms of service agreements with
customers) recognized on straight line basis over the fxed, non-cancellable term of the
agreement, as applicable.
SHA Shareholders Agreement
Sharing Operator A party granted access to a tower and who has installed active infrastructure at the tower
Sharing Revenue It represents service revenue accrued during the relevant period and includes revenue
equalization net of service level credits.
Sharing revenue per Sharing
Operator per month
Is calculated on the basis of sharing revenues accrued during the relevant period divided
by the average number of co-locations for the period, determined on the basis of opening
and closing number of co-locations for the relevant period.
Sharing revenue per Tower per
month
Is calculated on the basis of sharing revenues accrued during the relevant period divided
by the average number of towers for the period, determined on the basis of opening and
closing number of towers for the relevant period.
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Towers Infrastructure located at a site which is permitted by applicable law to be shared,
including, but not limited to, the tower, shelter, diesel generator sets and other alternate
energy sources, battery banks, air conditioners and electrical works. Towers as referred
to are revenue generating towers
Tower and related
infrastructure
Infrastructure Located at site which is permitted by applicable law to be shared, including,
but not limited to, the tower, shelter, diesel generator sets and other alternate energy
sources, battery banks, air conditioners and electrical works
REGULATORY
BSE Bombay Stock Exchange
DoT Department of Telecommunications
IP1 Infrastructure Provider Category 1
IPO Initial Public Offering
NSE National Stock Exchange
SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India
TEC Telecom Engineering Center
TRAI Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
OTHERS (INDUSTRY) TERMS
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CII Confederation of Indian Industry
DG Diesel Generator
EMF Electro Magnetic Field
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
FCU Free Cooling Unit
GBT Ground Based Tower
IPMS Integrated Power Management System
LTE Long Term Evolution
PPC Plug and Play Cabinet
RESCO Renewable Energy Service Company
RTT Roof Top Tower
TAIPA Tower and Infratsructure Providers Association
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Circle Offces
Bihar & Jharkhand
Alankar Business Centra, 2nd Floor,
East Boring Canal Road, Budha Colony,
Patna - 800001, Bihar
Haryana & Himachal Pradesh
C/o FCS Software Solution Ltd.
Ground Floor, J-7,
Chandigarh Technology Park,
Kishangarh, Chandigarh - 160101
Jammu & Kashmir
2nd, 4th Floor, 20-GMC,
TRG Complex, Opp. Bahu Plaza,
Jammu - 180012, Jammu & Kashmir
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
H-3, 4th Floor, Metro Tower,
Scheme No.54, A.B. Road,
Indore - 452010, Madhya Pradesh
North East States and Assam
4th Floor, Nikita Complex, Opp. Research Gate,
Above Vijaya Bank, G.S Road, Khanapara.
Guwahati - 781 022, Assam
Odisha
IDCO Plot No. C-3/2, Chandaka
Industrial Area, Chandrasekharpur,
Bhubaneswar - 751021, Odisha
Rajasthan
6th Floor, Plot No. 8 & 9
Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Azmer Road,
Jaipur - 302006, Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh (East)
410, 4th Floor, Ratan Square,
20-A, Vidhan Sabha Marg,
Lucknow - 22600, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (West)
Knowledge Boulevard,
A-8-A, The 3C Building , 9th Floor,
Sector - 62 Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh
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Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
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24 Business Responsibility Report
32 Directors’ Report
42 Management Discussion & Analysis
49 Report on Corporate Governance
STATUTORY REPORTS
01- 23
01 Corporate Information
02 Building and Sharing
Vital Infrastructure
06 Performance Highlights
08 Message from Chairman
10 Message from MD & CEO
12 Board of Directors
14 Corporate Social Responsibility
COMPANY OVERVIEW
151 Glossary
156 Circle Offces
67- 150
67 Consolidated Financial
Statements with Auditors’
Report
111 Standalone Financial
Statements with Auditors’
Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Corporate Information
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Akhil Gupta
Chairman
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut
Mr. D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan
Ms. Leena Srivastava
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong
Mr. N Kumar
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal
Mr. Sanjay Nayar
Mr. Vinod Dhall
COMPANY SECRETARY AND
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Mr. Anupam Garg
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants
INTERNAL AUDITORS
M/s Protiviti Consulting Private Limited
REGISTERED OFFICE
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi 110 070
HEAD OFFICE
901, Park Centra, Sector 30, NH-8, Gurgaon,
Haryana - 122 001
CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (CIN)
L64201DL2006PLC156038
WEBSITE
www.bharti-infratel.com
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Building.
Sharing.
Enabling.
Building towers. Sharing infrastructure.
Enabling communications.
India’s telecom industry is growing from strength to
strength, thanks to an aspirational population, which is
eager to receive and share its ideas with the world around.
The country is the world’s second largest
telecommunications market, with the potential for signifcant
employment generation and revenue for the government.
At Bharti Infratel, we are at the heart of the telecom
revolution, building and sharing vital telecom tower
infrastructure and enabling global communications.
Operating in an encouraging market scenario, we expect to
leverage our scalable assets and grow our revenue to build
the business sustainably.
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83,368
Total Towers
2.01
Closing Sharing
Factor
42%
Stake in Indus
Towers
2,000
Solar Powered Towers
across India
19,000
Diesel Free Sites
Note : As on March 31, 2014 on a consolidated basis
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Our vision
To be the best and most innovative passive
communications infrastructure provider globally
known for
Highest uptime
Speed and quality of deployment
Cost and energy effciencies
Environment friendliness
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On a consolidated basis, we are one of the largest
pan-India tower infrastructure providers, based
on the number of towers owned and operated by
Bharti Infratel and Indus that are represented by
Bharti Infratel’s 42% equity interest in Indus.
CORE VALUES
Service Orientation
Mindset to act with a positive
attitude with an intent to
exceed stakeholder / customer
expectations at all times
Energy: Positive, Passionate, Involved
Committed to exceed business expectations by demonstrating
ownership, passion, speed and quality
Respect & Fairness to All
Stakeholders
Treat all our stakeholders with
respect and be fair in all our
transactions
Continuous Improvement
To set new benchmarks in all
our business processes and
parametres and improve them at
regular intervals
Pioneering
To do path breaking initiatives
leading to major sustainable
benefts for the organisation and
give it a competitive edge at all
times
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Performance Highlights
1. Revenue, EBITDA, EBIT, Cash proft from operations, Operating free cash fow and Adjusted Fund from Operations (AFFO) are excluding other income.
2. EBITDA, EBIT and Net proft margin have been computed on revenue excluding other income.
3. Incremental Return on Capital employed as at the end of relevant periods is not ascertainable as the capital employed for the year end was lower than
capital employed as at the end of the corresponding previous period.
4. Operating free cash fow for the full year ended March 31, 2013 have been adjusted for change in estimate of site restoration obligation.
5. Reporting for these key parameters started from year ended March 31, 2013.
6. Previous periods’ fgures have been regrouped/rearranged wherever necessary to confrm to current period’s classifcations.
7. Revenue for the full year ended March 31, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 includes uneliminated IRU income, the accrual of which discontinued post Indus
Merger.
Particulars Units
Full Year Ended
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Consolidated Operating Highlights
Total Towers Nos 73,921 78,442 79,064 82,083 83,368
Total Co-locations Nos 124,819 142,086 149,908 156,608 167,202
Average Sharing factor Times 1.57 1.75 1.85 1.90 1.96
Closing Sharing factor Times 1.69 1.81 1.90 1.91 2.01
Sharing Revenue per Tower per month ` 53,452 60,724 64,931 66,034 66,273
Sharing Revenue per Sharing Operator per month ` 33,968 34,665 35,025 34,717 33,862
Consolidated Financials
Revenue
1&7
` Mn 70,074 84,988 94,521 102,720 108,267
EBITDA
1
` Mn 23,905 31,077 35,269 38,102 44,118
EBIT
1
` Mn 6,331 10,906 13,830 15,852 22,742
Cash proft from operations
1
` Mn 18,193 24,417 29,069 32,036 37,742
Proft before Tax ` Mn 3,691 7,769 11,282 15,307 23,232
Proft after Tax ` Mn 2,373 5,394 7,491 10,025 15,179
Capex ` Mn 32,587 24,098 14,103 21,470 15,268
-of Which Maintenance & General Corporate Capex
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` Mn - - - 3,916 4,071
Operating Free Cash Flow
1&4
` Mn (10,853) 4,643 19,039 17,833 26,471
Adjusted Fund From Operations(AFFO)
1&5
` Mn - - - 32,064 37,668
Total Capital Employed ` Mn 166,570 166,806 157,652 144,735 137,363
Net Debt / (Net Cash) ` Mn 30,226 26,823 12,411 (27,190) (43,020)
Shareholder’s Equity ` Mn 136,344 139,983 145,241 171,925 180,382
Key Ratios
EBITDA Margin
2
% 34.1 36.6 37.3 37.1 40.7
EBIT Margin
2
% 9.0 12.8 14.6 15.4 21.0
Net Proft Margin
2
% 3.4 6.3 7.9 9.8 14.0
Net Debt / (Net Cash) to EBITDA (LTM) Times 1.26 0.86 0.35 (0.71) (0.98)
Interest Coverage ratio (LTM) Times 6.75 7.19 8.66 9.66 11.04
Return on Capital Employed (LTM) % 4.0 6.5 8.5 10.5 16.1
Incremental Return on Capital Employed (LTM) % 9.5 47.8 ?
3
?
3
?
3
Return on Shareholder’s Equity (LTM) % 2.0 3.9 5.3 6.3 8.6
Incremental Return on Shareholder’s Equity (LTM) % 0.8 16.7 47.1 15.9 29.3
Valuation Indicators
Market Capitalisation ` Bn N.A N.A N.A 338 384
Enterprise Value ` Bn N.A N.A N.A 311 341
EV / EBITDA (LTM ) Times N.A N.A N.A 8.16 7.74
EPS (Diluted) ` 1.42 3.09 4.29 5.61 8.02
PE Ratio Times N.A N.A N.A 31.89 25.37
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1. Revenue and EBITDA are excluding other income.
2. Revenue for the full year ended March 31, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 includes uneliminated IRU income, the accrual of which discontinued post Indus
Merger.
Total Towers
(Nos.)
83,368
FY13-14
82,083
FY12-13
79,064
FY11-12
78,442
FY10-11
73,921
FY09-10
Revenue
1&2
(` Mn)
108,267
FY13-14
102,720
FY12-13
94,521
FY11-12
84,988
FY10-11
70,074
FY09-10
EBITDA
1
(` Mn)
44,118
FY13-14
38,102
FY12-13
35,269
FY11-12
31,077
FY10-11
23,905
FY09-10
Proft after Tax
(` Mn)
15,179
FY13-14
10,025
FY12-13
7,491
FY11-12
5,394
FY10-11
2,373
FY09-10
Closing Sharing Factor
(Times)
2.01
FY13-14
1.91
FY12-13
1.90
FY11-12
1.81
FY10-11
1.69
FY09-10
Total Co-locations
(Nos.)
167,202
FY13-14
156,608
FY12-13
149,908
FY11-12
142,086
FY10-11
124,819
FY09-10
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Message from Chairman
Dear Shareholders,
The year 2013-14 was one of hope, optimism
and positive developments. Telecom industry
in India which was witnessing a slowdown in
the last few years due to regulatory
uncertainties and lacklustre fnancial
performance fnally saw some signifcant
constructive events in FY 2013-14.
The regulatory environment improved signifcantly -
especially with the spectrum auctions conducted in
February 2014. The operators collectively bid over ` 61,000
Crores (10 Bn USD) to acquire spectrum in 900 and 1800
MHz bands, primarily for future rollouts of data networks
in 3G and 4G (LTE) technologies. Overall, investments by
operators in various spectrum bands since 2010 now stand
at ` 180,427 Crores (29 Bn USD). Since spectrum in these
auctions has been allotted for 20 years, these investments
have provided the operators much needed certainty on
spectrum, business continuity and long-term viability. With
this certainty, along with the fact that very large investments
in spectrum have already been made, it is expected that the
operators would have no hesitation in making incremental
investments in aggressive rollout of networks – particularly
data networks, since data traffc is, in any case, doubling
every year. Such rollouts are imperative to protect large
investments already made by operators.
Such a scenario indeed augurs well for tower infrastructure
providers and we expect the sharing of our infrastructure
to pick up further in the coming years. We are particularly
excited about the prospect of such data network rollouts on
3G and 4G (LTE) technologies accelerating in coming years.
The ecosystem is set to reach a higher level of maturity
with more and more compatible smartphones and feature
phones being available at lower price points, thereby further
increasing data consumption.
As we look back, we are very pleased to note that we have
evolved to be a leading non-discriminatory passive tower
infrastructure provider, with the highest quality of service.
The testimony to this fact is that all operators of the country
are our customers. Our priority continues to revolve around
securing sustainable, long-term growth. With each passing
year, we continue to focus on improving our operational
performance – evidenced by revenue of ` 10,827 Crores
and EBITDA of ` 4,412 Crores for the year (growth of 5%
and 16%, respectively, over the last year). The Proft after
Tax exceeded the ` 1,500 Crores mark for the year with an
increase of 51% over the preceding year. The Return on
Capital Employed (ROCE) improved to 16.1% in the quarter
ended March 31, 2014 vis-a-vis 10.5% in the corresponding
People and Partners have been at the heart
of our success as a business enterprise. Your
Company has diligently built a cohesive and
employee-friendly work culture that emphasises
customer centricity, teamwork and continuous
improvement.
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quarter last year. The Company also remains focused on
augmenting shareholder returns. To this effect, it revised its
dividend policy upwards this year to practically pay out all
of its profts as dividends and dividend tax.
People and Partners have been at the heart of our success
as a business enterprise. Your Company has diligently
built a cohesive and employee-friendly work culture that
emphasises customer centricity, teamwork and continuous
improvement. Our strong partner relationships have helped
us achieve operational effciencies and state-of-the-art
processes.
While the telecom industry, as per a recent report, accounts
for only 1.54% of total diesel consumption in India, we as
a responsible company, have always voluntarily stayed
focused on running our business in an environmentally
sustainable manner. We are pleased to state that today your
Company, along with its affliate Indus Towers, in which it
owns 42% equity, has 2,000 solar installations across their
networks. We have also been able to signifcantly reduce the
diesel usage through various other green capex measures
like Free Cooling Units (FCUs) and enhanced battery banks.
As at the end of the year, on a consolidated basis, we had
over 19,000 sites with zero diesel consumption.
The CSR initiatives, in association with Bharti Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of Bharti Group, continued throughout
the year. We are committed to help promote the cause of
education among underprivileged rural children.
I would also like to highlight a few management changes.
In recognition of the sound performance, the Board and
shareholders have approved the appointment of D S Rawat
as MD and CEO and his induction into the Board with effect
from April 1, 2014. I will continue to discharge my duties as
Executive Chairman of the Board.
Overall, the year gone by can best be described as
constructive and satisfactory. We were able to demonstrate
our operational excellence, fnancial strength, the
sustainability and resilience of our business model, as well
as our focus on augmenting returns. For the coming year,
we are well positioned to continue to garner a major share of
incremental tower and sharing demand and be a benefciary
of faster and wider rollouts on the data networks.
On behalf of all members of the Board, I would like to express
my sincere gratitude to all our customers, shareholders,
partners, bankers and employees for their unwavering
support during the year.
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
Overall, the year gone by can best be described
as constructive and satisfactory. We were able to
demonstrate our operational excellence, fnancial
strength, the sustainability and resilience of
our business model, as well as our focus on
augmenting returns.
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Message from Managing Director & CEO
Dear Shareholders,
Indian telecom industry is at the cusp of a
positive transformation. The uncertainty of
the regulatory and policy environment is
gradually making way for enhanced clarity
and positivity.
The Government’s nod for 100% foreign direct investment
(FDI) in the telecom sector is seen as the frst step in
this direction. The recent buy-out of minority partners by
Vodafone to have 100% ownership of Indian operations
refects the strong growth potential of telecom in India.
The release of Unifed License guidelines by DoT is another
positive development, as it brings convergence between
various services, networks, platforms and technologies.
Moreover, recently announced M&A rules, along with the
expected guidelines on spectrum trading and sharing, is
likely to facilitate consolidation in the debt-ridden sector
for a better competitive environment. Today, the telecom
industry in India is ripe for consolidation and Airtel acquiring
Loop is just the beginning. In the long run, we believe that
consolidation is good for the industry.
Pricing power is returning to operators, leading to better
health and viability of the sector. The quest for quality,
proftability and viability on the operator side is a welcome
sign for long-term growth of the tower industry.
Successful spectrum auctions in February 2014 have
provided the much needed long-term certainty and clarity
around spectrum and other regulatory policies. This
development has now reinforced the industry to take the
next step to establish an ecosystem for LTE. Large players
are eyeing a national 3G/4G footprint. 4G FDD LTE will now
be a reality sooner than expected.
During the year, DoT issued uniform guidelines pertaining
to issuance of clearance for installation of mobile towers. It
recognises telecom towers as lifeline installations and a critical
infrastructure in mobile communication, recommending
various benefts in the form of single window clearances and
priority electricity connections, among others. The states are
working towards framing policies, which are aligned to the
guidelines. The government had already demonstrated its
focus on telecom towers as vital infrastructure by including
telecom tower infrastructure services in the ‘Infrastructure
sub sector list’. We, as members of the Tower and
Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA), look forward to
some of the benefts, which have been passed on to other
infrastructure companies in the past. We are confdent that
all these positive changes will address the larger aim of
telecom affordability and rural penetration, which is one of
the key mandates of the government.
A big opportunity lies ahead of us in the form of untapped
rural markets with low mobile penetration levels and
enormous data traffc growth, being driven by a young and
aspirational India. The industry is moving towards the reality
of voice and data market, with data playing a signifcant
role in shaping the future of telecom. As data traffc grows
multifold, data as a percentage of operator revenue is
recording strong growth each quarter. According to a recent
study by Nokia Siemens Networks, 3G mobile data traffc
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grew by 146% y-o-y in 2013, exceeding the global average
of mobile broadband data growth, which is doubling every
year. Besides, 3G represented 43% of total mobile data in
2013 as against 33% in 2012.
Today, all our major customers have deployed 3G base
stations to address the needs of an emerging data-centric
environment. The entry of Reliance Jio with a pan-India
unifed license is another positive. We have signed the
tower sharing agreement with Reliance Jio earlier this year.
We are proud to say that all operators in the country are our
customers. We are excited by the opportunities and are fully
equipped to garner a lion’s share of the market.
The Company achieved considerable success in gaining
its share of the market from all leading telecom operators.
On a consolidated basis, the sharing factor grew to reach
a healthy ratio of 2.0 times as on March 31, 2014 – this is
a critical milestone for a tower Company. We added over
10,500 co-locations during the year on a consolidated basis
and over 5,500 co-locations on a standalone basis.
We continued our operational excellence journey
throughout the year to defne new benchmarks on both
the fronts of network uptime and energy cost. Initiatives
towards strengthening a green network in the form of solar
installations, use of free cooling units in lieu of conventional
air conditioners for load optimisation helped us achieve
signifcant energy savings for ourselves and our customers.
Special efforts by our people when foods hit Uttarakhand
and the super cyclone Phailin hit Odisha to ensure vital
telecom connectivity at all times established the robust
nature of our business continuity plans. The Company’s
commitment towards service excellence, even in times of
crisis, has been well appreciated by all customers and the
Telecom Secretary.
Our people are the pillars of our strategic intent and
initiatives. We continue to invest in people excellence with
a host of initiatives towards building a culture of service
excellence across the organisation. We consistently strive to
build a high-performance organisation and are committed
to be an employer of choice. Our annual employee
engagement survey ‘People Pulse 2014’ reveals high levels
of employee engagement and performance excellence. We
see signifcant improvement in critical organisational drivers
of customer service orientation, teamwork, growth and
development. Our people take pride in working at Bharti
Infratel.
As a responsible corporate, we continue to stay focused
on building businesses, which positively impact the
society we live in. In line with the vision of being known for
environment friendliness, the Company continues to deploy
people, ideas and capital to help fnd effective solutions
to environmental challenges. Today, we have over 19,000
green towers across the network on a consolidated basis.
We are planning to augment solar networks, advanced
battery banks and other available technologies, while also
adopting the RESCO model on community power concept
towards energy conservation.
Overall, 2013-14 turned out to be a year of positivity, growth
and excellence, with a reassertion of our long-standing
relationships with our customers and leadership through
technology and energy initiatives.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all
our shareholders, customers, partners and employees for
their continued enthusiasm, unfinching trust and support.
We are confdent that our strong foundation will help
strengthen our industry leadership and service delivery over
the years.
D S Rawat
Managing Director and Chief Executive Offcer
Special efforts by our people when foods hit
Uttarakhand and the super cyclone Phailin hit
Odisha to ensure vital telecom connectivity
at all times established the robust nature of
our business continuity plans. The Company’s
commitment towards service excellence, even in
times of crisis, has been well appreciated by all
customers and the Telecom Secretary.
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[3 ] [1] [4] [2]
[1] Akhil Gupta is the Chairman of the Company and a
Non-Independent and Executive Director. Currently the
Chairman of TAIPA (Tower and Infrastructure Providers
Association) and President of TSSC (Telecom Sector Skill
Council), he is a Chartered Accountant and has over 30 years
of professional experience. He has also done an ‘Advanced
Management Programme’ at the Harvard Business School
in the year 2002.
He has received various awards like the ‘CEO of the
Year’ award at the National Telecom Awards 2012, ‘Asia
Corporate Dealmaker’ Award at the Asia – Pacifc M&A
ATLAS Awards in 2010 and the ‘CA Business Achiever
Award’ at the ICAI Awards in 2009. He was honoured for
‘Outstanding Contribution to the Telecom Sector’ by the
telecom magazine – tele.net. He has also been inducted
to the CFO India – ‘Hall of Fame’ in recognition of his
contribution to the world of fnance.
[2] Bharat Sumant Raut is an Independent and Non-
Executive Director of the Company and Chairman of
Audit Committee. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in law
and commerce from the University of Bombay. He is also
a chartered accountant and a fellow member of ICAI.
He was, in the past, associated with Sharp and Tannan,
Chartered Accountants as a partner, with Price Waterhouse,
Chartered Accountants as a partner and with B S R & Co.,
Chartered Accountants and B S R & Associates, Chartered
Accountants as their founding partner. Since 2006 he has
been practicing as an advocate.
[3] D S Rawat is the Managing Director and CEO of the
Company. He joined the Company as the CEO in August
2010. Under his leadership, the Company achieved a
major milestone of being listed on the two Indian bourses
in December 2012. He is a member of the Executive
Council Committee of Tower and Infrastructure Providers
Association (TAIPA) and the Northern Regional Council of
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and
Communication from Osmania University, Hyderabad and
comes from a defence background, having worked as an
offcer with the Indian Air Force. He has 25 years of in-depth
experience in business unit ownership, P&L management,
B2B sales, technology and regulatory interfaces within
the telecom domain – both from supplier and operator
perspective.
[4] Jitender Balakrishnan is an Independent and Non-
Executive Director of the Company. He holds a Bachelors’
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of Madras and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial
Management from the University of Bombay. He has
experience in the fnancial sector with IDBI Bank Limited
where he was the Deputy Managing Director and thereafter,
served as an advisor to the said Bank. He is currently
an advisor to various corporates, besides serving as an
Independent Director on the boards of various companies.
[5] Leena Srivastava is an Independent and Non-
Executive Director of the Company. She holds a degree
of Doctor of Philosophy from the Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore. She is the Vice Chancellor and honorary
Executive Director of The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI) at New Delhi. She has worked on various policy
issues related to energy for economic growth, climate and
the environment.
[6] Mark Chin Kok Chong is a Non-Independent
and Non-Executive Director of the Company. He was
appointed Chief Executive Offcer, International, SingTel
Group on January 14, 2013. He is responsible for the growth
of SingTel Group’s international affliates, strengthening the
Group’s relationships with overseas partners and driving
regional initiatives for scale and synergies. Before this, he
was the Chief Operating Offcer of the Group’s associate in
Thailand, Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and was in charge
Board of Directors
[5]
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[7] [8] [9] [10]
of sales and marketing products, network operations, IT
solutions, customers and services management. He joined
SingTel in 1997 and has held various positions in sales
and marketing. As Executive Vice President of Networks,
he managed SingTel’s fxed, wireless and international
networks, including the newly rolled-out NextGen
Nationwide Broadband Network. Before SingTel, he was a
member of the Singapore Administrative Service from 1990
to 1997. He has also represented SingTel on the Boards
of OpenNet, Globe Telecom, CSLox (Thailand) and other
submarine cable joint venture companies.
[7] N Kumar is an Independent and Non-Executive
Director of the Company and Chairman of HR, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee and CSR Committee. He
is an Electronics Engineer and a fellow member of the
Indian National Academy of Engineering. He is also a
fellow life member of The Institution of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers. He is the Vice Chairman of
The Sanmar Group, Chennai and is the Honorary Consul
General of Greece in Chennai. He is on the Board of various
public companies and has over four decades of experience
in Technology, Management and Finance. He is the
Chairman of National Accreditation Board for Certifcation
Bodies, which is a constituent of Quality Council of India.
He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the
Institute for Financial Management & Research (IFMR) and
several other educational institutions. He has also served as
President at the Confederation of Indian Industry earlier and
chairs the CII Institute of Quality now.
[8] Rakesh Bharti Mittal is a Non-Independent and
Non-Executive Director. He holds a post-graduate
diploma in electronics and controls from the Y.M.C.A.
Institute of Engineering, Faridabad. He is currently the Vice
Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, the Chairman of Bharti AXA
Life Insurance, Bharti AXA General Insurance, FieldFresh
Foods, Centum Learning, the Co-Chairman of Bharti
Foundation and is on the Board of various companies. He
has, in the past, served as a member of the Agricultural and
Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
and as the Chairman of the various national committees of
the Confederation of Indian Industry. He has been awarded
the Honorary Doctor of Civil Law Degree by New Castle
University, U. K.
[9] Sanjay Nayar is a Non-Independent and
Non-Executive Director of the Company. He holds a
Bachelors’ degree in Science (Mechanical Engineering)
from the University of Delhi and a Post Graduate Diploma
in Management from the Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad. He is currently the CEO of KKR India Advisors
Private Limited. Before this, he was at Citigroup for 25 years
with the last 7 years from 2002 to 2009 as CEO for India and
South Asia operations.
[10] Vinod Dhall is an Independent and Non-Executive
Director of the Company. He holds a Bachelors’ degree in
law from the University of Delhi and a Masters’ degree in
mathematics from the University of Allahabad. He entered the
Indian Administrative Service in 1966 and was the Secretary
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India before
his retirement. He was also the frst Head of the Competition
Commission of India until 2008. He has held various other
positions with the Government of India and Government of
Madhya Pradesh. He has also been an ex-offcio member
on the board of SEBI, Life Insurance Corporation, General
Insurance Corporation and has worked with the United
Nations Industrial Development Organisation. He presently
has a leading Law practice specialising in Competition Law.
He also advises on corporate governance issues. He also
serves as an Independent Director on the Board of various
companies.
[6]
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To be an ethical corporate citizen committed to adopting
business practices that are environment friendly and
integrated with our Company’s vision of being the best and
most innovative passive communications infrastructure
provider globally.
Corporate Social
Responsibility
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SHARING RESPONSIBILITY
At Bharti Infratel, our business strategies and
activities are geared to enable the community.
The corporate responsibility at Bharti Infratel is
categorised into three broad heads:
Usher in Social Change
Partner in empowering underprivileged
children through multiple initiatives
Community Welfare
Enrich lives of people through various
operations
Social Sustainability
Be a Green Company
Reduce carbon footprint and invest in
alternate sources of energy
Environmental Sustainability
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BE A GREEN COMPANY
At Bharti Infratel, we have proactively taken steps to
create a positive impact on the environment. Our goal
to be a Green Company correlates with our business
model of tower sharing. Every co-location we add
to the network helps in bringing down the energy
consumption on a per co-location basis.
We have institutionalised ‘GreenTowers P7’ programme,
aimed at minimising dependency on diesel consumption
and thereby, reducing the carbon footprint. The
‘GreenTowers P7’ programme is based on seven innovative
ideas deploying cleaner energy technologies. We have
adopted a three-pronged strategy to run this programme:
A. Use of Renewable Energy Resources
Solar Installations
We have 2,000 solar powered towers with installed
capacity of ~9 MW as on March 2014. With more than 13
Mn units of energy generation on an annualised basis, it
helps us save over 28,000 metric tonnes of CO
2
emissions.
Solar via RESCO – Green Electricity for
Community
We encourage energy companies to adopt the RESCO
(Renewable Energy Services Company) model to provide
power for our towers through a distributed generation
approach using clean and renewable energy sources like
solar, wind and biomass. The business model enables
RESCOs to generate power, which can also be shared with
the local communities. This creates a sustainable business
model for the RESCOs besides providing the local
community with clean and green electricity. In this regard,
we have partnered with OMC Power to set up micro power
plants next to our towers. These power plants provide
clean energy through solar panels. This innovative green
model is helping to reduce dependence on diesel powered
gensets in off-grid/poor grid locations and also supply eco-
friendly power to rural households.
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B. Improving Energy Effciency of Tower
Infrastructure Equipment
Battery Bank Hybrid Solutions
The solution comprises enhancing battery bank charging
rate and deploying additional battery banks to ensure DG
set runs in optimum load range. This yields enhanced
battery backup and thereby, helps reduce DG run hours
which minimises diesel consumption. The solution has
been implemented on over 12,600 towers.
Variable speed DG sets
Conventional DG set runs at a constant speed irrespective
of power load of equipment installed at tower sites.
Variable speed DG set solution ensures speed of the
DG set is regulated basis the power load of equipment
installed at tower sites. Post successful pilots last year, we
have installed over 700 units in FY 2013-14 and plan to
further scale up in the coming year.
C. Reduction of Equipment Load on
Tower Infrastructure Equipment
Free Cooling Units (FCU)
Free Cooling Units utilise the outside ambient air for
cooling the shelter and are used as a replacement for
air conditioners which were conventionally deployed to
cool shelters. FCUs consume less power vis-à-vis air
conditioners and thus, help reduce energy consumption.
This solution has been implemented on over 13,000
towers.
Initiative - Diesel-free Towers
Bharti Infratel has initiated a
comprehensive programme to
ensure zero diesel consumption at
tower sites. Almost 19,000 towers
across our network are diesel-free
towers.
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A Bharti Infratel tower standing tall in Stok valley, Leh
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ENABLE SOCIAL CHANGE
At Bharti Infratel we have a strong focus on ‘education’
and believe that quality education can shape India’s
future. Moreover, it also builds the right human values
paving the way for a brighter world. Our association
with the Satya Bharti schools is making a positive
contribution to society.
` 50 Mn
Amount contributed by Bharti
Infratel to Satya Bharti Schools
in FY 14
[
1
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[
1
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38,642
Number of
students enrolled
74%
Share of students from
the underprivileged
section
254
Number of
operational schools
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Satya Bharti Schools – A Ray of Hope
During the year, we contributed more than ` 50 Mn
towards sponsoring the Satya Bharti Schools (the fagship
programme of Bharti Foundation). The schools bring
positive sustainable change using educational technology.
These schools have been envisioned to be ‘temples
of learning, radiating knowledge and excellence for
underprivileged children’ and provide free education to
them, with a special focus on educating the girl child.
Modus Oparendi
The focus of Bharti Foundation is to implement and
support programmes across primary, secondary and higher
education levels with an aim to transform the children of
rural India into educated, employable and responsible
citizens of tomorrow, with a sense of commitment to the
communities in which they live.
The curriculum of Satya Bharti School Programmes is
designed to focus on holistic development of children.
Besides elementary education, Bharti Foundation has
also partnered with premier institutes like the Indian
Institute of Technology, Delhi to set-up the Bharti School
of Telecommunication Technology and Management.
The Programme has also partnered with the Government
in setting up learning centres to enrol and mainstream
children who are school drop-outs.
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Satya Bharti School, Bhukhri,
Kurukshetra, Haryana
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CSR stint by Graduate Engineer
trainees at Satya Bharti School,
Jodhpur
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Painting competition for students
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Key Achievements
Bharti Infratel, in its own way, has been providing Bharti
Foundation fnancial support and employee participation at
Satya Bharti Schools. Other initiatives are:
Financial contributions towards ‘Save the Girl Child’
campaign.
ACT (A Caring Touch) donations for supporting the
rural education initiatives at Satya Bharti Schools – a
matching contribution plan wherein the Company
matches the contribution made by the employees.
Active employee participation - In December 2013, the
entire batch of the Graduate Engineer trainees visited 10
Satya Bharti schools in Jodhpur for 8 days. They taught
subjects like Maths, English, Science & Computers
and organised activities like drawing competitions and
sports events for students.
Donation of computers, books and other stationery
items.
With our various sharing initiatives, we are hopeful that
we will be able to lend a bigger helping hand towards
empowering more disadvantaged children.
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5
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The Satya Bharti Difference
Free Quality Education
Focus on Girl Child
Trained Teachers & Volunteers
Focus on English & Computers
Pedagogic Supervision & Support to Teachers
Stringent Ongoing Quality Checks & Audit
Processes
Activity-based Learning
Healthy & Nutritious Mid-Day Meals
Large Spacious Classrooms
Separate Toilets for Boys & Girls
Running Water Facilities
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4
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Tree Plantations
[
5
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Distribution of toys at Satya
Bharti School, Rajasthan Circle
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COMMUNITY WELFARE
Mokokchung CSR Programme
As an organisation, we frmly believe in building businesses
which have a positive impact on the society we live in. We
have embarked on a social transformation mission in the
Mokokchung district of Nagaland, North East (NE) telecom
circle in 2010.
Bharti Infratel has joined hands with a local NGO NMP+
(Network of Mokokchung District People Living with HIV/
AIDS) to run a social welfare programme to sensitise
people on HIV/AIDS through awareness campaigns. The
objective of Bharti Infratel’s volunteering programme is to
serve communities and improve their quality of life through
HIV/AIDS sensitisation programmes to dispel myths about
people living with HIV/AIDS and help promote and protect
the human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
The district of Mokokchung has the highest population
of HIV/AIDS affected people in Nagaland (3.5% vis-à-vis
national average of 1.5%). This is also one of India’s most
diffcult and remote places - perched at an altitude of
over 5,500 feet with no train or air connectivity and roads
which are extremely tedious to traverse. The main cause
for the widespread prevalence of the disease is the lack
of information and resistance to use available medical
facilities due to the societal stigma attached.
Snapshot of the Programme
Till date, we have successfully conducted 54 camps
and touched lives of 10,000+ local people through direct
coverage. This cause has received wide coverage in
prominent dailies including ‘The Telegraph’, thus creating
an impact on a large section of society.
Typically, every month two camps are organised, mostly
in a cathedral after the Sunday mass. Each camp is a half
54
Number of camps conducted
to spread awareness
[
1
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2
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[
1
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Awareness campaign on HIV /
AIDS at Mokokchung
[
2
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NGO partner speaks to
participants
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day programme with interactive sessions with speakers
talking about HIV & AIDS scenario of Mokokchung, sharing
medical facts about HIV/AIDS & ART (Anti Retroviral
Therapy/Treatment) and related chronic care. As a part
of these sessions, emphasis is laid on promoting social
acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS and training
people on critical health care issues and aspects of self
management.
Various Government departments, including Health, Public
Relations, and Civil Administration have also come forward
to join us in these campaigns. The Health department
regularly sends their AIDS testing support mobile unit and
vehicle, along with personnel in all our camps wherein
medical tests are conducted.
These camps have helped establish adequate linkages
between local people and the available health services in
the region.
Disaster Relief and Support
In June 2013, fash foods triggered by cloudburst and
heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand led to massive devastation.
Destruction of bridges and roads left about 100,000
pilgrims and tourists trapped in the valleys.
The Bharti Infratel team came forward to provide
humanitarian assistance to the victims by donating
generously. Volunteers organised a camp in the towns
of Dev Prayag and Sri Nagar to help the food victims.
Essential life goods, food packets, water jars and grocery
items were distributed in the relief camp. The team also
distributed solar lanterns with mobile chargers to villagers
and set up rehabilitation cottages for the victims.
In October 2013, Cylone Phailin caused widespread
destruction in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Odisha was
worst affected by the cyclonic storm. Key infrastructure
like power supply lines and telecommunication networks
were among the worst hit. More than 1,000 towers of
Bharti Infratel were affected as a result.
The Bharti Infratel team played a key role in resuming
telecom services by deploying quality engineers,
technicians and diesel fllers in critical areas. A ‘war room’
was created to handle restoration operations and an
alternative communication facility ‘Call Tree’ was set up to
transmit real time messages and alarms. Further, the team
partnered with a local NGO and provided relief materials to
200 families in the worst hit district of Ganjam.
10,000+
Number of lives touched through
our programme
200
Number of families assisted with
relief materials
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The Department of Telecommunications duly expressed its
appreciation for Bharti Infratel’s quick action to restore its
tower network in the region.
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
Bharti Infratel has been participating in the Airtel Delhi Half
Marathon as Corporate Challenge Team to support the
cause of the Girl Child’s Education. In the year 2013, 55
employees participated in the event while a contribution
of ` 0.7 Mn was made.
Employee Philanthropy Programme
ACT – ‘A Caring Touch’ is a Bharti Group Employee
Philanthropy Programme where employees are encouraged
to donate their time, skills, knowledge, materials and
money, to either Bharti Foundation or any other charity
empanelled in ACT. All monetary donations made to ACT
are matched by similar contributions from Bharti Infratel, as
per policy.
A large number of employees show their support by
voluntarily contributing a recurring amount every month.
Donations given to Bharti Foundation are sent to assist
various programmes in the area of education; namely
Satya Bharti Schools (Primary) Programme, Schools
Improvement Programme, Bharti Computer Centres and
Bharti Library Programme, initiated for underprivileged
children and Bharti Scholarship Scheme for the youth.
Bharti Foundation shares regular communication to donors
about its various projects. The donors are also encouraged
to visit the programmes frst-hand and conduct regular
status and performance audits of how these donations are
being spent.
In FY 2013-14, Bharti Infratel made a donation of ` 0.41
Mn under the matching contribution scheme to Bharti
Foundation.
Joy of Giving Week
Once every year, we celebrate the ‘Joy of Giving’ week.
Each day of the week is dedicated to making a social
contribution in the form of a blood donation camp, material
donation, visit to a Satya Bharti School or other NGO-
run institution, tree plantation and ACT donation. All the
materials collected are donated at ‘Goonj’ centres across
various locations.
Employment in Rural Pockets and
Up-skilling of Technicians
In our endeavour to enable direct and indirect employability
among the rural populace, we hire technicians for tower
maintenance from the local community. We are present
in some of the remotest locations, where alternative
employment opportunities are non-existent. Indirect
hiring of the locals has helped several families improve
their standards of living. Besides, we invest extensively
in training the technicians to improve their technical and
supervisory skills.
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Handing over solar lanterns as a
part of Uttarakhand food relief
[
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Bharti Infratel employees at
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
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SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
1. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) L64201DL2006PLC156038
2. Name of the Company Bharti Infratel Limited
3. Registered Address Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
New Delhi - 110 070
4. Website www.bharti-infratel.com
5. Email id [email protected]
6. Financial Year reported 2013-2014
7. Sector(s) that the Company is engaged in
(industrial activity code-wise)
Telecom Tower Infrastructure Sharing Services
8. List three key products / services that the
Company manufactures / provides (as in
balance sheet)
Services related to Telecom Tower Infrastructure Sharing. (Acquire,
build, own and operate towers and related infrastructure).
9. Total number of locations where business
activity is undertaken by the Company
Bharti Infratel Ltd. is carrying out business activity across all States of
Union of India either directly or through its joint venture Indus Towers
Limited.
Number of International Locations (Provide
details of major 5)
Nil
Number of National Locations Bharti Infratel Ltd. is carrying out business activity across all States of
Union of India either directly or through its joint venture Indus Towers
Limited.
10. Markets served by the Company - Local /
State / National / International
The Company is serving all Indian markets.
Industrial Group Description
612 Activities of providing Telecom Tower Infrastructure Sharing for
telecommunication services
As per National Industrial Classifcation – Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
SECTION B: FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE COMPANY
1. Paid up capital (`) : 18,893 Mn
2. Total turnover (`) : 49,993 Mn
1
3. Total proft after taxes (`) : 10,899 Mn
2
4. Total spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as percentage of proft after tax (%):
During fnancial year 2013-14, the Company’s contribution on CSR is 0.52% of the net proft after taxes
5. List of activities in which expenditure in 4 above has been incurred:
Promotion of education through Bharti Foundation schools and other education trusts
Health services and awareness
Disaster relief initiatives
Community development programmes
Business Responsibility Report
1
On standalone basis, excluding other income
2
On standalone basis
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SECTION C: OTHER DETAILS
1. Does the Company have any Subsidiary Company / Companies? : Yes
As on March 31, 2014, the Company has one subsidiary company i.e. Bharti Infratel Services Limited.
2. Do the Subsidiary Company / Companies participate in the BR Initiatives of the parent Company? If yes, then
indicate the number of such subsidiary company(s). : No
3. Do any other entity / entities (e.g. suppliers, distributors etc.), that the Company does business with, participate in
the BR initiatives of the Company? If yes, then indicate the percentage of such entity / entities? [Less than 30%,
30-60%, More than 60%]
While few initiatives have been undertaken by our esteemed supplier/s, as of now, there is nothing signifcant to report.
SECTION D: BR INFORMATION
1. Details of Director / Directors responsible for BR:
a) Details of the Director / Directors responsible for implementation of the BR policy / policies:
DIN Number : 06798626
Name : D S Rawat
Designation : Managing Director & CEO
b) Details of the BR head:
Name : Rajiv Arora
Designation : Chief Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs
Telephone no. : +91 124 4132222
E-mail id : [email protected]
2. Principle-wise (as per NVGs) BR Policy / Policies (Reply in Y / N):
The National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs) released
by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has adopted nine areas of Business Responsibility.
Principle 1 Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Principle 2 Businesses should provide goods and services that are safe and contribute to sustainability
throughout their life cycle
Principle 3 Businesses should promote the well-being of all employees
Principle 4 Businesses should respect the interests of, and be responsive towards all stakeholders, especially
those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
Principle 5 Businesses should respect and promote human rights
Principle 6 Businesses should respect, protect, and make efforts to restore the environment
Principle 7 Businesses, when engaged in infuencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a
responsible manner
Principle 8 Businesses should support inclusive growth and equitable development.
Principle 9 Businesses should engage with and provide value to their customers and consumers in a
responsible manner
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Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
1. Do you have a policy / policies for... Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y
2. Has the policy been formulated in consultation with
the relevant stakeholders?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
3. Does the policy conform to national / international
standards? If Yes, specify? (50 words)
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
4. Has the policy being approved by the Board?
If yes, has it been signed by MD / Owner / CEO /
appropriate Board Director?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
5. Does the Company have a specifed committee
of the Board/Director / Offcial to oversee the
implementation of the policy?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
6. Indicate the link for the policy to be viewed online? Y - N - N N N N N
7. Has the policy been formally communicated to all
relevant internal and external stakeholders?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
8. Does the Company have in-house structure to
implement the policy/ policies?
Y - Y - Y Y Y Y Y
9. Does the Company have a grievance redressal
mechanism related to the policy/policies to address
stakeholders’ grievances related to the policy/policies?
Y - Y - Y - - Y Y
10. Has the Company carried out independent audit /
evaluation of the working of this policy by an internal or
external agency?
Y - Y - Y - Y Y Y
All the policies are formulated with detailed consultation and benchmarking across industry. The Polices also confrm compliance majorly with all
applicable laws.
As per company practice, all the policies are approved by the concerned authority depending upon the nature of policy. The concerned authority could
be either MD/CEO/Functional Head etc.
All the policies have a Policy Owner and the respective policy owners are responsible for implementation of the Policy.
Except Code of Conduct / Ombudsperson Policy, all other policy documents are internal policies of the Company and thus, are not available on website
of the Company. The Code of Conduct document can be accessed on the below link:
http://www.bharti-infratel.com/cps-portal/web/iSupplierTermsAndConditions.html
http://www.bharti-infratel.com/cps-portal/web/corporate_gov.html
Except the Ombudsperson Policy which is available on the website of the Company, all other policies being in house are uploaded on the intranet and are
accessible to all employees of the Company.
Any Grievance relating to any of the policy can be escalated to the Policy owner/ CEO/ Ombudsperson.
Implementation of the policies is evaluated as part of internal governance by policy owners.
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2a. If answer to Sr No 1 against any principle, is ‘No’, please explain why: (Tick up to 2 options)
Sl.
No.
Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
1. The Company has not understood the Principles - - - - - - - - -
2. The Company is not at a stage where it fnds itself in
a position to formulate and implement the policies on
specifed Principles
- - - - - - - - -
3. The Company does not have fnancial or manpower
resources available for the task
- - - - - - - - -
4. It is planned to be done within next six months - - - - - - - - -
5. It is planned to be done within next one year - - - - - - - -
6. Any other reason (please specify) - $ - - - - - - -
$ The few aspects of this principle are covered under different policies existing for different business activities.
3. Governance related to BR:
Indicate the frequency with which the Board of
Directors, Committee of the Board or CEO assess the
BR performance of the Company. Within 3 months,
3-6 months, Annually, More than 1 year.
The Managing Director & CEO assesses the BR
performance of the Company on annual basis.
Does the Company publish a BR or a Sustainability
Report? What is the hyperlink for viewing this report?
How frequently it is published?
The Company will publish separately in near future
its annual Sustainability report and the same shall be
uploaded on the Company’s website.
SECTION E: PRINCIPLE-WISE PERFORMANCE
[Principle 1]
Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Businesses should conduct and govern themselves
with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability.
1. Does the policy relating to ethics, bribery and
corruption cover only the Company? Yes / No. Does
it extend to the Group / Joint Ventures / Suppliers /
Contractors / NGOs / Others?
Bharti Infratel Ltd.’s commitment towards compliance
to the highest governance standard is backed by an
independent and fully informed board, comprehensive
processes, policies and communication. We adhere
to the highest levels of ethical business practices
as articulated by our Code of Conduct to achieve
our performance with integrity. Policy relating to
ethics, bribery and corruption is duly covered under
Bharti Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct
policy extends to the entire Bharti Group and covers
employees, suppliers & contractors, service providers
and their employees. In addition to this, the Company’s
Consequence Management Policy prescribes the
action to be initiated in all confrmed cases of violation.
2. How many stakeholder complaints have been received
in the past fnancial year and what percentage was
satisfactorily resolved by the management?
In FY 2013-14, 18 cases of allegations of bribery/
corruption were received. Investigations were
completed in 13 cases and actions were initiated
according to the Consequence Management Policy.
The remaining cases are under various stages of
investigation and completion.
[Principle 2]
Product Lifecycle Sustainability
Businesses should provide safe goods and services
that are safe and contribute to sustainability
throughout their life cycle.
1. List up to three of your products or services whose
designs have incorporated social or environmental
concerns, risks and/ or opportunities.
i. Installed Solar Powered sites as an alternate
energy resource.
ii. Introduced Free cooling units to replace the
existing air conditioner at tower sites and reduce
the energy consumption.
iii. Introduced additional initiatives towards reducing
energy consumption viz. battery bank hybrids.
2. For each such product, provide the following details
in respect of resource use (energy, water, raw material
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and so on) per unit of product (optional):
i. Reduction during sourcing / production /
distribution achieved since the previous year
throughout the value chain.
The Company has reduced energy and
transportation costs as a result of the aforesaid
initiatives.
ii. Reduction during usage by consumers (energy,
water) achieved since the previous year
The Company has reduced signifcant CO2
emissions by implementation of the aforesaid
initiatives.
3. Does the Company have procedures in place for
sustainable sourcing (including transportation)? If
yes, what percentage of your inputs was sourced
sustainably?
Yes. The Company has implemented various
sustainable supply chain practices and initiatives and
at the same time ensures timely and cost effective
deliveries for necessary resources.
4. Has the Company taken any steps to procure goods
and services from local and small producers, including
communities surrounding their place of work? If yes,
what steps have been taken to improve the capacity
and capability of local and small vendors?
Yes, the Company sources most of its products locally
and regional suppliers are engaged to provide services.
Their capacities have improved over a period of time
by the Company giving them more business in phases.
5. Does the Company have a mechanism to recycle
products and waste? If yes, what is the percentage of
recycling them (separately as 10%)?
Yes, we sell our products to recyclers to further usage;
we also get our own products refurbished for reuse
from our principle supplier/s.
[Principle 3]
Employee Well-being
Businesses should promote the well-being of all
employees
1. Total number of employees
As on March 31, 2014, the strength of Bharti Infratel
Ltd.’s on roll workforce stands at a total of 1,228.
2. Total number of employees hired on temporary /
contractual / casual basis
As on March 31, 2014, the strength of Bharti Infratel
Ltd.’s workforce on temporary basis stands at a total
of 4175.
3. Total number of permanent women employees.
As on March 31, 2014, the strength of Bharti Infratel
Ltd.’s permanent women employees stands at a total
of 51.
4. Total number of permanent employees with disabilities.
As on March 31, 2014, the number of permanent
employees with disabilities associated with Bharti
Infratel Ltd. is less than 1%.
5. Do you have an employee association that is recognised
by the Management?
No
6. What percentage of your permanent employees is
member of this recognised employee association?
Nil
7. Please indicate the number of complaints relating to
child labour, forced labour, involuntary labour, sexual
harassment in the last fnancial year and pending as on
the end of the fnancial year.
None
8. What percentage of your under-mentioned employees
were given safety and skill up-gradation training in the
last year?
Category No. in %age
Permanent employees 61.7
Permanent women employees 52.9
Casual / Temporary / Contractual
employees
23.5
Employees with disabilities*
*Tracking initiated
The table above indicates the number of employees being
trained.
[Principle 4]
Stakeholder Engagement
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be
responsive towards all stakeholders, especially those
who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
1. Has the Company mapped its internal and external
stakeholders? Yes / No
Yes, the Company has mapped its stakeholders as
a part of its stakeholder engagement process. Key
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categories are as follows:
Customers
Suppliers/vendors
Employees
Community at large
Investors
Governmental bodies
Industry forum
2. Out of the above, has the Company identifed
the disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
stakeholders?
Yes, the Company has identifed the disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised stakeholders through
its association with Bharti Foundation. A substantial
portion of the benefciaries of Bharti Foundation and
its programmes are centred around the economically
weak and disadvantaged groups, specially SC/ST/
OBC categories and girl students. Besides, over the
years, the Company has been focusing on increasing
rural penetration of its services.
3. Are there any special initiatives undertaken by
the Company to engage with the disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised stakeholders?
Bharti Infratel Ltd., with an intent to help and improve
the quality of life of people on a sustainable basis,
embarked few years back on a social transformation
journey in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland,
North East in partnership with local NGO ’NMP+’. The
district of Mokokchung has the highest population of
HIV / AIDS affected people in Nagaland (3.5% vis-
à-vis national average of 1.5%). This is also one of
India’s most diffcult and remote places. Till date, we
have successfully conducted 54 sensitisation camps
on HIV/ AIDS and have touched lives of 10,000+ local
people through direct coverage. These camps have
established adequate linkages between local people
and the available health services in the region.
Bharti Infratel Ltd. has also been supporting Bharti
Foundation through fnancial support as well as
employee volunteering at Satya Bharti Schools wherein
community outreach forms an integral constituent of
its Programme/s. Few of the initiatives taken by Bharti
Infratel Ltd are as under:
Financial contributions towards ‘Save the Girl
Child’ campaign.
ACT (A Caring Touch) donations for supporting the
rural education initiatives at Satya Bharti Schools –
a matching contribution plan wherein the Company
matches the contribution made by the employees.
Active employee participation – last year, the entire
batch of the Graduate Engineer trainees visited 10
Satya Bharti schools in Jodhpur for 8 days. They
taught subjects like Maths, English, Science and
Computers and organised activities like drawing
competitions and sports events for students
Employees from different locations visit Satya
Bharti Schools periodically and share their time,
skills and knowledge with underprivileged children.
Donation of computers, books and other stationery
items and school electrifcation (by installing solar
panels) with the help of its partner.
Bharti Infratel Ltd. is also encouraging energy
companies to adopt the RESCO (Renewable Energy
Services Company) model to provide power for our
towers through a distributed generation approach
using clean and renewable energy sources like solar,
wind, biomass, among others. The business model
enables RESCOs to generate enough power, which
can be shared with the local communities. This creates
a sustainable business model for the RESCOs and at
the same time provides the rural households with clean
and green electricity. In this regard, we have partnered
with OMC Power to set up micro power plants next to
our towers. This innovative green model provides clean
energy through solar panels, reducing dependence on
diesel powered gensets in off-grid/poor grid locations
and also supplies green power to rural households.
[Principle 5]
Human Rights
Businesses should respect and promote human rights
1. Does the policy of the Company on human rights
cover only the Company or extend to the Group / Joint
Ventures / Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / Others?
Bharti Infratel Ltd. does not have a specifc policy
only on Human Rights. However, aspects of the same
have been covered in Bharti’s Code of Conduct, which
extends to all employees and contractors, group
companies, joint ventures and suppliers.
2. How many stakeholder complaints were received in the
past fnancial year and what percent was satisfactorily
resolved by the Management?
No stakeholder complaint was received.
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[Principle 6 ]
Environmental Management
Businesses should respect, protect, and make efforts
to restore the environment.
1. Do the policies related to Principle 6 cover only the
Company or extends to the Group / Joint Ventures /
Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / Others?
The safety policy as of now is covering only the
Company and its employees, contractors etc.
2. Does the Company have strategies / initiatives to
address global environmental issues, such as climate
change, global warming, and others?
Yes. The Company has proactively taken steps to
create positive impact on the environment. Our ‘Green
Towers P7’ programme is a step in this direction. Refer
‘Be a Green Company’ under CSR section of the report
on page 16 for complete details.
3. Does the Company identify and assess potential
environmental risks? Y / N
Yes
4 Project(s) related to Clean Development Mechanism.
Currently, the Company is not undertaking any project
related to CDM.
5. Has the Company undertaken any other initiatives on
clean technology, energy effciency, renewable energy
and so on? If yes, please give hyperlink to web page
and others.
Yes, the Company has taken multiple initiatives towards
energy effciency and use of renewable energy at its
site. Refer ‘Be a Green Company’ under CSR section
of the report on page 16 for complete details.
6. Are the emissions/waste generated by the Company
within the permissible limits given by CPCB/SPCB for
the fnancial year under review?
The emissions / waste generated by the Company are,
in many cases, were well within the permissible limits
given by the State or Central pollution control boards.
7. Number of show cause / legal notices received from
CPCB / SPCB, which are pending (i.e. not resolved to
satisfaction) as at the end of the fnancial year.
There have been 4 (four) show cause / legal notices
received from CPCB/SPCB by the Company in FY
2013-14, which are under various stages of closure.
[Principle 7]
Public Advocacy
Businesses, when engaged in infuencing public and
regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner.
1. Is your Company a member of any trade and chambers
or association? If yes, name only those major ones that
your business deals with.
The Company is inter alia a member of the following
business associations:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association
(TAIPA)
2. Have you advocated / lobbied through the above
associations for the advancement or improvement of
public good? Yes / No; if yes, specify the broad areas
(drop box: governance and administration, economic
reforms, inclusive development polices, energy
security, water, food security, sustainable business
principles and others)
Wherever any consultation paper is released by TRAI
and/or policy/guideline related to towers is issued
by local authorities, the Company provides its inputs
to the association for an appropriate representation
to the regulator / respective local authority of the
concerned State. Bharti Infratel Ltd. focuses on public
policies that maximise the ability of individuals and
companies to innovate, increase job creation, beneft
the daily lives of people and strengthen the country’s
economy. We work to ensure that our public policy
positions complement or advance our sustainability
and citizenship objectives. Our focus is centred on the
provision of robust telecom passive infrastructure at
affordable price to our customers.
[Principle 8]
Inclusive Growth
Businesses should support inclusive growth and
equitable development.
1. Does the Company have specifed programmes /
initiatives / projects in pursuit of the policy related to
Principle 8? If yes, provide details thereof.
Our initiative towards social inclusion ensures that
people at large are included and empowered through
sustainable economic growth by:
Building telecommunication infrastructure in
remotest of the places including Naxalite areas and
thereby connecting the unconnected.
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Generating employment on equal opportunity
basis and business opportunities directly as well
as indirectly, especially in rural areas wherein
employment opportunities are otherwise minimal.
In addition, the Company also supports philanthropic
activities of Bharti Foundation, which impart quality
free education to underprivileged children in rural areas
specially girl child, SC/ ST, OBC categories. In addition,
Bharti Foundation also provides opportunities to its
various stakeholders/benefciaries to grow and learn in
life through the following:
Recruiting local youth as Teachers, who also belong
to marginalised sections
Employing children’s mothers as Mid Day Meal
vendors
2. Are the programmes / projects undertaken through
in-house team / own foundation / external NGO /
government structures / any other organisation?
Bharti Infratel Ltd. has initiated programmes/projects
through various channels which inter alia consist
of in-house team/owned foundation/external NGO/
government structures. Bharti Foundation is the
philanthropic arm of the Bharti Group of Companies.
Bharti Infratel Ltd’s philanthropic initiatives are largely
implemented through Bharti Foundation.
3. Impact assessment of your initiative?
Yes. Impact assessment is done by Bharti Foundation,
the philanthropy arm of Bharti Group.
4. What is the Company’s Direct contribution by the
Company to community development projects?
During the year 2013-2014, Bharti Infratel Ltd. has
contributed ` 57 Mn (approx.) towards various
philanthropic activities.
5. Have you taken steps to ensure that this community
development initiative is successfully adopted by the
community? Please explain in around 50 words.
Community involvement, participation and their
sustained support towards HIV/AIDS education at
Mokukchung and the Satya Bharti Schools have been
a key component of the programme over the last few
years.
The sensitisation campaigns conducted at Mokukchung
has helped promote social acceptance of people living
with HIV/AIDS and has trained them on critical health
care issues and aspects of self management. Various
Government departments including Health, Public
Relations, and Civil Administration have also come
forward to join us in these campaigns.
Bharti Foundation ensures adoption of its various
initiatives through:
School’s connect with the community
Regular home visits by teachers
Structured parent-teacher meetings
Community development campaigns
Community connecting schools with local culture
Community Volunteering Week
Teaching children local history, traditions, art
and craft
Community participation in school events
[Principle 9]
Value for Customers
Businesses should engage with and provide value
to their customers and consumers in a responsible
manner.
1. What percentage of customer complaints / consumer
cases is pending, as at the end of the fnancial year?
At Bharti Infratel Ltd. there are no consumer complaint/
consumer cases pending. In the last fnancial year,
couple of case/s have been initiated by the Company
against only one of the erstwhile service provider.
2. Does the Company display product information on the
product label, over and above what is mandated as
per locallaws? Yes / No / N.A. / Remarks (additional
information).
N.A.
3. Cases fled by any stakeholder against the Company
regarding unfair trade practices, irresponsible
advertising and / or anti-competitive behaviour during
the last fve years and pending as at the end of the
fnancial year
Nil
4. Did your Company carry out any consumer survey/
consumer satisfaction trends?
Bharti Infratel Ltd. values its customer’s voice and had
actively engaged an external independent agency to
carry out the Customer Satisfaction Survey across all
customers in FY 2013. Further, we will be conducting
another customer satisfaction survey across all circles
in the near future too.
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With Bharti Infratel’s towers and
Bharti Infratel’s 42% interest in
Indus, we have an economic interest
in the equivalent of 83,368 towers
and 167,202 co-locations in India as
of March 31, 2014.
Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Eighth Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with audited fnancial
statements and accounts for the fnancial year ending March 31, 2014.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The business of Bharti Infratel Limited and Indus Towers Limited (Indus),
(a joint venture between Bharti, Vodafone India and Aditya Birla Telecom
where Bharti Infratel holds 42% equity) is to acquire, build, own and operate
towers and related infrastructure. We have a nationwide presence with
operations in all 22 telecommunication circles in India, with Bharti Infratel
and Indus having operations in 4 overlapping circles. Accordingly, Bharti
Infratel consolidates 42% of the fnancial results of Indus on proportionate
basis.
Bharti Infratel and Indus provide access to their towers primarily to wireless
telecommunication service providers on a shared basis under long-term
Directors’ Report
Our Pan India Footprint
Bharti Infratel Circles
Indus Towers Circles
Overlapping Circles
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contracts. Bharti Infratel’s and Indus’ three largest customers
are Bharti Airtel (together with Bharti Hexacom), Vodafone
India and Idea Cellular, which are the three leading wireless
telecommunication service providers in India by wireless
revenue.
On a consolidated basis, we are one of the largest pan
India tower infrastructure providers, based on the number
of towers owned and operated by Bharti Infratel and Indus,
that are represented by Bharti Infratel’s 42% equity interest
in Indus.
Tower portfolio
As of March 31, 2014, Bharti Infratel owned and operated
35,905 towers with 69,137 co-locations in 11 circles
while Indus owned and operated 1,13,008 towers with
2,33,488 co-locations in 15 circles with Bharti Infratel and
Indus having operations in 4 overlapping circles. With
Bharti Infratel’s towers and Bharti Infratel’s 42% interest
in Indus, we have an economic interest in the equivalent
of 83,368 towers and 167,202 co-locations in India as of
March 31, 2014.
Your Company achieved success during the year in gaining
its share of the market from all leading telecom operators in
its circles of operations.
The Company continued its operational excellence journey
throughout the year and defned new benchmarks of
network uptime delivery during the year. Your Company
came through with fying colors during the stress test when
foods hit Uttarakhand and the super cyclone Phailin hit the
coastal belt of Odisha. This was the time when our people’s
efforts and robust processes helped us to restore operations
in quick time ensuring vital telecom connectivity at all times.
This established the robustness of our crisis management
and business continuity plans. The Company’s commitment
towards service excellence even in times of crisis has been
well appreciated by all customers.
On May 31, 2011, the Subsidiary Company “Bharti Infratel
Ventures Limited” fled a ‘Scheme of Arrangement’ before
Hon’ble High Court of Delhi for its merger with Indus, with
appointed date as April 1, 2009. The Hon’ble High Court of
Delhi vide its order dated April 18, 2013 had sanctioned the
said Scheme of Arrangement. Pursuant to fling the Order
of Hon’ble High Court with Registrar of Companies (ROC)
on June 11, 2013, Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited, has been
merged with Indus Towers Limited as of that date.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Financial highlights of operations of the Company as on
March 31, 2014 are as follows:
A. Consolidated fnancial results as per Indian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles
(` Mn)
Particulars Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Revenue
1
108,267 102,720
EBITDA
1
44,118 38,102
Proft before Tax 23,232 15,307
Proft after Tax 15,179 10,025
1
Revenue & EBITDA are excluding other income.
B. Standalone fnancial results as per Indian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles
(` Mn)
Particulars Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Revenue
1
49,993 44,601
EBITDA
1
20,886 17,520
Proft before Tax 14,966 13,216
Proft after Tax 10,899 10,098
1
Revenue & EBITDA are excluding other income.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year, the Company has allotted 558,059
equity shares under the ESOP Scheme 2008. Thus, the
paid up share capital of the Company has increased
from ` 18,887,430,540 to ` 18,893,011,130 represented
by 1,889,301,113 equity shares of ` 10 each as on
March 31, 2014.
DIVIDEND
The Board has recommended a fnal Dividend of ` 4.40
per equity share of the face value of ` 10 each fully
paid up for the fnancial year 2013-14, amounting to
` 9,726 Mn, inclusive of ` 1,413 Mn as tax on Dividend.
The payment of dividend is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting of the
Company.
DETAILS OF UTILISATION OF IPO PROCEEDS
Pursuant to the Initial Public Offer, the Company collected
` 31,657 Mn (net of selling shareholders’ proceeds). For
details of utilisation of IPO proceeds please refer note no. 39
in the standalone fnancial results for the year ended March
31, 2014.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any fxed deposits and, as
such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as
of the date of the Balance Sheet.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
At your Company, employees continue to be the key driving
force of the organisation and remain a strong source of our
competitive advantage. Therefore, to develop a sense of
ownership among the employees within the organisation,
the Company instituted an employee stock option scheme
namely Employee Stock Option Plan 2008 (“ESOP Scheme”).
The objective of ESOP Scheme is employee engagement
and long term retention by providing employees of the
Company an opportunity to participate in the Company’s
anticipated valuation enhancement by contributing to
superior performance and shareholder returns.
During the year under review, 558,059 Equity Shares were
allotted to the employees upon exercise of stock options.
Disclosure in compliance with Clause 12 of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme
and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999,
as amended, are provided in Annexure A to this report.
A certifcate from M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered
Accountants, Statutory Auditors, with respect to the ESOP
Scheme 2008 would be placed before the shareholders at
the ensuing annual general meeting and a copy of the same
will also be available for inspection at the registered offce
of the Company.
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, Mr. Sanjay Nayar, Director of the Company, is
liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment.
Since the date of last Annual General Meeting Mr. Mark Chin
Kok Chong and Mr. D S Rawat were appointed as Additional
Director(s) w.e.f. July 29, 2013 and April 1, 2014 respectively
to hold offce upto the date of forthcoming annual general
meeting.
Mr. Akhil Gupta has been appointed as Executive Chairman
of the Company while relieving him from the position of
Managing Director and Mr. D S Rawat has been appointed
as Managing Director w.e.f. April 01, 2014. The approval of
members was obtained for this through postal ballot notice
dated January 23, 2014.
The Company has received requisite notice(s) in
writing from members proposing the appointment of
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong and Mr. D S Rawat as Directors.
Your Board recommends their appointment at the ensuing
annual general meeting.
A brief resume, nature of expertise, details of directorships
held in other public limited companies and other information
of the directors proposing appointment/ re-appointment
pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement is appended
as an annexure to the notice of ensuing annual general
meeting.
Mr. Murray Philip King and Mr. Sarvjit Singh Dhillon resigned
from the Board w.e.f. July 29, 2013 and March 31, 2014
respectively. The Board placed on record its sincere
appreciation for the guidance rendered by Mr. Philip King
and Mr. Dhillon.
Further, in terms of Section 149 and other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Leena
Srivastava, Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan, Mr. Bharat Sumant
Raut and Mr. N Kumar have been recommended for re-
appointment as Independent Directors for fve consecutive
years for a term upto March 31, 2019 and Mr. Vinod Dhall for
a term upto September 2, 2015. Details of the proposal for
appointment of Ms. Srivastava, Mr. Balakrishnan, Mr. Raut,
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Mr. Kumar and Mr. Dhall are mentioned in the Explanatory
Statement under Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013
of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to benchmarking itself with
global standards for providing good Corporate Governance.
The Board constantly endeavor to take the business forward
in such a way that it maximises long term value for the
stakeholders. The Company has put in place an effective
Corporate Governance system which ensures that the
provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are duly
complied with.
A detailed report on the corporate governance pursuant
to the requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
forms part of the annual report. A certifcate from the Auditors
of the Company, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered
Accountants, confrming compliance of conditions of
corporate governance as stipulated in Clause 49 is annexed
to the report as Annexure B.
BOARD COMMITTEES AND ITS COMPOSITION
In accordance with the Listing Agreement regulations, the
details of the Board committees are presented as part of the
Corporate Governance Report.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company has during the year incorporated a wholly
owned subsidiary company on June 4, 2013 in the name
and style of “Bharti Infratel Services Limited”. The statement
of the Company’s interest in Bharti Infratel Services Limited
under Section 212(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956
is annexed herewith on page 41 and forms part of the
Directors’ Report.
Pursuant to General Circular No. 2/2011 dated February 8,
2011 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government
of India, the Board of Directors have consented for not
attaching the balance sheet, statement of proft & loss
and other documents as set out in Section 212(1) of the
Companies Act, 1956 in respect of its subsidiary Company
for the year ended March 31, 2014.The statement pursuant
to the above referred circular is annexed as part of the Notes
to the consolidated accounts of the Company on page 110
of the annual report.
Annual accounts of the subsidiary, along with related
information are available for inspection at the Company’s
registered offce. Copies of the annual accounts of the
subsidiary company will also be made available to the
Company’s investors upon request.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Company’s Statutory Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co.
LLP, Chartered Accountants, hold offce till the conclusion of
forthcoming Annual General Meeting and complete 7 years
as Statutory Auditors along with its associate auditing frms.
In terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act,
2013 Statutory Auditors (including its associate audit frm)
can be appointed for a maximum term of 10 years (including
existing term).
It is proposed to appoint M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates
LLP, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors (in place
of M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP Statutory Auditors, who
have expressed their unwillingness to continue) for a term
of 3 consecutive years from the conclusion of the ensuing
annual general meeting to the conclusion of eleventh annual
general meeting subject to ratifcation by the shareholders
at every annual general meeting.
The Company has received a letter from the M/s. S. R.
Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants to the
effect that their appointment, if made, would be within the
prescribed limits under Section 141 of the Companies Act,
2013.
AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Board has duly examined the statutory auditor’s report
on accounts and clarifcations, wherever necessary, have
been included in the Notes to Accounts section of the
Annual Report.
COST AUDITORS
The Company has appointed M/s. R.J. Goel & Co., Cost
Accountants, as Cost Auditors u/s 209, 233B and other
applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 1956.
The Cost Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2013
was fled on September 28, 2013. M/s R. J. Goel & Co. have
been re-appointed as cost auditors for the fnancial year
2014-15.
Your Company is committed to benchmarking
itself with global standards for providing good
Corporate Governance. The Board constantly
endeavor to take the business forward in such
a way that it maximises long term value for the
stakeholders.
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SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Keeping with the high standards of corporate governance
adopted by the Company and also to ensure compliance with
the provisions of various corporate laws, the regulations and
guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India and the Listing Agreement, the Company continues to
have Secretarial Audit from a practicing company secretary
frm.
M/s. Chandrasekaran Associates have been conducting the
Secretarial Audit of the Company on continuous basis. They
have submitted their report confrming the compliances
with all the applicable provisions of various corporate laws.
The Secretarial Audit Report is provided on page 66 of this
report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
At Bharti Infratel, CSR is a way of life and is well integrated
with our business strategy. Detailed information on the
initiatives of the Company towards CSR activities is
provided in the Corporate Social Responsibility section on
page 14 of the annual report.
SEBI, vide its circular CIR/CFD/DIL/8/2012 dated August
13, 2012, mandated the top 100 listed entities, based on
market capitalisation at BSE and NSE, to include Business
Responsibility Report as a part of the Annual Report
describing the initiatives taken by the companies from
Environment, Social and Governance perspective.
Accordingly, a detailed report on Corporate Social
Responsibility and Business Responsibility Report forms a
part of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Board in its meeting held on April 24, 2014
constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee to undertake the corporate social responsibility
activities of the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCuSSION AND ANAlYSIS
In accordance with the Listing Agreement requirements, the
Management Discussion & Analysis report is presented in a
separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES
At Bharti Infratel, we strongly believe that employee
engagement is a key pillar towards building organisational
effectiveness. The primary objective of achieving a high
employee engagement is to create a passion in all that we
do and enable the workforce towards exceeding performance
expectations, leading to long-term success. To facilitate
leadership development and groom individuals for leadership
roles, the Company has a robust Leadership Competency
Framework which defnes the essential competencies
and behavioural manifestations that are required for future
development planning. We strongly believe that our people
are our assets and the key to shape our future.
Our people embody our core values and defne who we are.
We have 1,228 on roll employees on a standalone basis.
The Company believes in the values of energy, pioneering,
service orientation, continuous improvement and respect &
fairness for all stakeholders aligned to the vision.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TEChNOlOGY
ABSORPTION AND fOREIGN ExChANGE
EARNINGS AND OuTGO
The Statement as required under Section 217(1)(e) of the
Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure
of Particulars in the report of the Board of Directors) Rules,
1988 as amended is given in Annexure C to this report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information as is required to be provided in terms of
Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 have
been set out in Annexure D to this report.
QUALITY CONTROL
Your Company has established well structured quality
processes and systems at every stage of its work, from
designs, materials, workmanship at site, operations and
maintenance through the entire lifecycle of the towers and
related services. The Company has adopted the following
stage-wise quality assurance practices:
pre-dispatch inspection of all major material such as
tower components, DG sets, IPMS, PPC and battery
banks;
on-site inspection during works in progress such as
civil, electrical and tower installation works;
quality audits post completion of works to ensure
process completion; and
The primary objective of achieving a high
employee engagement is to create a passion in
all that we do and enable the workforce towards
exceeding performance expectations, leading to
long-term success.
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preventive maintenance audits during operation and
maintenance of sites to ensure timely maintenance of
equipment and basic site hygiene.
Your Company has a Standard Quality Process and
Guidelines for civil, tower and electrical works and a Quality
Assurance Plan (“QAP”) for pre-dispatch inspection for
effective material verifcation at vendor premises. Regular
project reviews, governance meetings and third party audits
are conducted on a regular basis in order to encourage
maintenance of quality and ensure that towers are strictly in
accordance with Company’s approved specifcations.
These quality assurance practices enable us to maintain
high performance standards across the network, resulting
in key long-term advantages:
good asset life as per specifcations and designs;
high network uptime for customers, with fewer network
outages; and
high levels of customer satisfaction due to hassle-free
active infrastructure installation.
AwARDS AND RECOGNITION
Bharti Infratel’s ”Renewable Energy Solutions for Telecom
Tower Sites” was awarded the “Most Innovative Energy
Saving Product” by the Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) at the 14th National Award for Excellence in Energy
Management 2013, adding another prestigious accolade
to the Company’s highly acclaimed landmark green energy
initiatives.
Bharti Infratel and OMC Power’s joint initiative in developing
the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model
has been awarded the Consumer Service Innovation Award
at the Global Telecom Business (GTB) Innovation Awards
2013. Bharti Infratel and OMC Power won the award for
their joint work in pioneering Micro power for telecom tower
infrastructure and rural communities.
Bharti Infratel was conferred with ‘Amity Telecom Excellence
Award’ for being the ‘Top Telecom Towers Company of
the Year 2013’ by Amity Institute of Telecom Engineering
and Management during the10th Annual National Telecom
Seminar ‘Telefocus’.
Dun & Bradstreet conferred upon Bharti Infratel, the
Top Infrastructure Company Award under the Telecom
Infrastructure Development category at the Dun & Bradstreet
Infra Awards 2013. The Dun & Bradstreet Infra Awards
recognise and felicitate India’s Leading Infrastructure
Companies that have delivered exemplary performance in
their respective sectors.
Our Chief Information Offcer was awarded the 8th Annual
CIO100 Award for the successful implementation of Project
Drishti, a business analytics and reporting tool implemented
across the organisation to support strategic, tactical and
operational business decisions.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956,
the Directors to the best of their knowledge and belief
confrm that:
I. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
II. we have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements and estimates
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the
end of the fnancial year ended March 31, 2014 and of
the proft of the Company for that period;
III. we have taken proper and suffcient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956, for safeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
IV. we have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
ACkNOwlEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation
for the assistance and co-operation extended by strategic
investors, bankers, vendors, business partners, various
agencies and departments of Government of India and State
Governments where Company’s operations are existing,
supporting the Company’s various projects.
The Directors’ would also like to place on record their
sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution, unstinted
efforts and the spirit of dedication shown by the employees
of the Company at all levels in ensuring an excellent all
round operational performance.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: New Delhi Akhil Gupta
Date: April 24, 2014 Chairman
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ANNEXURE A
DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED UNDER SEBI (EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEE STOCK
PuRChASE SChEME) GuIDElINES, 1999 AS ON MARCh 31, 2014
S.No. Particulars ESOP Scheme 2008
(i) Total options granted under the Scheme 9,946,524
(ii) Options Granted during the year NIL
(iii) Pricing Formula 9,255,690 Options under Plan I and 657,264 Options
under Plan II were granted at a discount of 50% of the
fair market value of the Equity Shares.
The exercise price of the 33,570 Options granted under
Plan III is ` 10 per option.
(iv) Options vested as of March 31, 2014 7,701,614
(v) Options exercised 661,452
(vi) The Total number of shares arising as a result of
exercise of options
661,452
(vii) Options lapsed/cancelled 980,135
(viii) Variation of terms of options during the year Nil
(ix) Money realised by exercise of options ` 72,160,603
(x) Total Number of Options in force 8,304,937
(xi) Employee-wise details of options granted to:
(a) Options granted to Senior managerial personnel
during the year
Nil
(b) Options granted to employees exceeding 5% of
the total grants during the year
Nil
(c) Options granted to employees exceeding 1% of
the issued capital during the year
Nil
(xii) Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) pursuant to issue of
shares on exercise of options calculated in accordance
with Accounting Standard AS 20
` 5.8
(xiii) Difference between the employees compensation cost
based on intrinsic value of the Stock and the fair value
for the year and its impact on profts and on EPS of the
Company
N.A.
(xiv) a) Weighted-average exercise price ` 110
b) Weighted-average fair prices ` 220
(xv) Method and signifcant assumptions used to estimate
the fair values of options.
N.A.
(a) Risk free interest rate N.A.
(b) Expected Life N.A.
(c) Expected Volatility N.A.
(d) Expected Dividends N.A.
(e) Market Price of the underlying share on grant date N.A.
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ANNEXURE B
AuDITORS’ CERTIfICATE REGARDING COMPlIANCE Of CONDITIONS Of CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Conservation of Energy
As part of the normal course of the business of the Company, the
Company operates and maintains telecom tower infrastructure
which requires energy consumption. Every endeavor has been
made to ensure the optimal use of energy, avoid wastage and
conserve energy as far as possible.
The Company continuously evaluates global innovation and
technology as a benchmark and as required, enters into
arrangements to avail of the latest technology trends and practices.
Technology Absorption
‘Go Green’ is inherent to our Business Model of tower sharing as
every co-location we add to the network helps in bringing down
the energy consumption on a per co-location basis.
We have institutionalised a Green Towers P7 program which
is aimed at minimising dependency on diesel consumption and
thereby reducing carbon footprint and has already implemented
solar power network over 1,500 towers on a standalone basis.
Our technical team continues to explore and pilot new technical
initiatives in the process of ‘putting ideas to work’ to promote the
‘Go Green’ agenda at Infratel. For more details, please refer “Be a
Green Company” section under Corporate Social Responsibility
on page 16.
Form B
1) Research and Development (R & D) - Not Applicable
2) Technology absorption, adaptation and innovation –
Detailed update on the technology advancements made
by the Company is covered as part of the Corporate Social
Responsibility section on page 14.
foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
(i) Activities relating to exports; initiatives taken to increase
exports; development of new export markets for products
and services; and export plans;
Bharti Infratel Limited being a telecom tower Infrastructure
service provider has not undertaken any activity relating to
exports or development of export markets for services.
(ii) Total foreign exchange used and earned
(a) Total Foreign Exchange Earning : Nil
(b) Total Foreign Exchange Outgo : ` 56 Mn
(Includes payment of fnal Dividend of ` 54.1 Mn)
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: New Delhi Akhil Gupta
Date: April 24, 2014 Chairman
To
The Members of Bharti Infratel Limited
We have examined the compliance of conditions of corporate
governance by Bharti Infratel Limited (“the Company”), for the year
ended March 31, 2014, as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement of the said Company with stock exchange(s) in India.
The compliance of conditions of corporate governance is the
responsibility of the management. Our examination was limited to
procedures and implementation thereof, adopted by the Company
for ensuring the compliance of the conditions of Corporate
Governance. It is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on
the fnancial statements of the Company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according
to the explanations given to us, we certify that the Company
has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as
stipulated in the above mentioned Listing Agreement.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance
as to the future viability of the Company nor the effciency or
effectiveness with which the management has conducted the
affairs of the Company.
For S. R. BATLIBOI & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm Registration Number: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No.: 94524
Place: Gurgaon
Date: April 24, 2014
ANNEXURE C
INfORMATION RElATING TO CONSERVATION Of ENERGY, TEChNOlOGY ABSORPTION, RESEARCh AND DEVElOPMENT AND
fOREIGN ExChANGE EARNINGS AND OuTGO fORMING PART Of DIRECTORS’ REPORT IN TERMS Of SECTION 217(1)(E) Of
ThE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 READ wITh ThE COMPANIES (DISClOSuRE Of PARTICulARS IN ThE REPORT Of ThE BOARD Of
DIRECTORS) RulES 1988.
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STATEMENT RElATING TO SuBSIDIARY COMPANY PuRSuANT TO SECTION 212 Of ThE COMPANIES
ACT, 1956
1 Name of the Subsidiary Company BHARTI INFRATEL SERVICES LIMITED
2 Financial Year of the Subsidiary Ended on March 31, 2014
3 Holding Company’s Interest in the subsidiary company at the end of the
Financial Year of Subsidiary.
100%
4 Net Aggregate amount of Proft / (Loss) of the Subsidiary for the above
fnancial year, so far as it concerns members of the Company (In Mn `)
(a) Dealt with in the accounts of the Holding Company (0.3)
(b) Not dealt within the accounts of the Holding Company Nil
5 Net aggregate amount of Proft/(Losses) for the Previous Financial Years
of the Subsidiary, so far as it concerns members of the Holding Company
(In Mn `)
(a) Dealt with in the accounts of the Holding Company NA
(b) Not dealt within the accounts of the Holding Company NA
6 Changes in the Interest of Holding Company in the Subsidiary Company
between the end of the Financial year of the Subsidiary and the end of
Financial year of the Company.
Nil
7 Material Changes between the end of the Financial year of the Subsidiary
and the end of Financial year of the Company in respect of
(a) Subsidiary’s Fixed assets Nil
(b) Subsidiary’s Investments Nil
(c) Money lent by the Subsidiary Nil
(d) Money borrowed by the subsidiary for any purpose other than that of
meeting current liabilities
Nil
For and on behalf of the board
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
As per the World Economic Outlook published by the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) in January 2014, global growth is projected at 3.7% in 2014,
rising to 3.9% in 2015.
Economic activity is expected to improve in FY 2014-15, largely on account
of recovery in advanced economies. On the other hand, stronger domestic
policy reforms will drive the growth engines in developing nations.
According to an E&Y survey, India remains one of the top global destinations
for foreign investment. Infrastructure, consumer goods, industrials,
technology, media and telecom (TMT), and life-science sectors are set to
drive India’s growth over the years to come.
The clearance of several large projects by the Cabinet Committee on
Investment can help India’s investment and growth story further. In addition,
resurgence of exports, prospects of revival in the global economy and
moderation in infation observed recently, point to a better outlook for the
Indian economy in FY 2014-15 compared to FY 2013-14. IMF in its latest
report has projected a growth of 5.4% in FY 2014-15 and 6.4% in FY
2015-16 for India.
INDIAN TELECOM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Over the period 2005-2010, the wireless segment of the telecommunication
sector has grown rapidly. The mobile subscriber base rose to around 904.5
Mn at the end of March 2014 (source – TRAI) from 99 Mn at the end of
2005- 2006. This provides a huge opportunity for telecom tower industry,
especially given the low penetration of voice telephony in rural India, as well
as the off take of data services in urban India.
The Indian telecommunication industry is one of the most competitive
industries globally. Indian operators in the last decade focused on developing
an affordable mass market telecommunications service model which allows
service availability across India’s urban and rural areas. Optimisation of
operational expenses through the outsourcing of non-core areas, process
innovation, cost-to-serve alignment and strategic partnerships has also
resulted in steady growth of the Tower Industry.
INDIAN TELECOM TOWER INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure sharing optimises the utilisation of available resources and
A 10% increase in mobile and
broadband penetration increases
the per capita GDP by 0.81% and
1.38% respectively in the developing
countries
World Bank
2
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India’s position in the global telecom
market by subscriber base after
China
5
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India’s rank in the world with a base
of 67 Mn smart phone users in 2013
Management Discussion & Analysis
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helps reduce the cost of providing telecommunication
services. Infrastructure sharing among service providers
has become the norm today with lower overall tariffs and
restrictions placed by various local regulatory bodies on the
installation of telecom towers.
Tower companies provide the entire range of tower
infrastructure that is required by wireless telecommunication
service providers. Tower infrastructure refers to equipment
such as towers, shelters, power regulation equipment,
battery banks, diesel generator sets (“DG sets”), air
conditioners, fre extinguishers and a security cabin, required
at a site where such towers are installed. There are generally
two types of towers – Ground Based Towers (“GBTs”) and
Roof Top Towers (“RTTs”). Average specifcations for GBT
and RTT are summarised in the following table:
GBT RTT
Space Requirement 4,000 sq. ft. Roof Top
Height (m) 40–60 14-20
Occupancy Capacity 3-5 co-locations 2-3 co-locations
There are two kinds of infrastructure that constitute a
telecom tower:
Active Infrastructure: Radio antenna, BTS/cell site and
cables that are owned by telecom operators
Tower Infrastructure: Steel tower, shelter room, DG set,
Power regulation equipment, Battery bank and security
cabin that supports active infrastructure
GBT Site - with Outdoor BTS GBT Site - with Indoor BTS
RTT Site - with Indoor BTS
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REGulATORY ChANGES IN ThE SECTOR
Key regulatory developments during FY 2013-14 were as
follows:
Telecom Tower Design Specifcations
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) vide its letter
dated December 11, 2012 had recommended all telecom
service providers to establish or use towers that conform to
applicable Generic Requirements (GRs) issued by Telecom
Engineering Center (TEC) and DoT. Telecom towers erected
or used by telecom service providers with effect from April
1, 2014 shall conform to the GRs of Towers issued by TEC.
The letter also stated that telecom service providers may
suggest new designs, if any, along with specifcations to TEC
by January 31, 2013 so that such designs can be shortlisted
and vetted for structural safety and corresponding GRs can
be issued to ensure that the specifcations are ready well
in advance for usage before the due date i.e. April 1, 2014.
Various tower manufacturers have submitted their tower
designs to TEC for which approval is yet to be received.
The industry association i.e. Tower and Infrastructure
Providers Association (TAIPA) have fled necessary
submissions with DoT wherein inter alia a request has been
made to DoT/TEC not to mandate GRs and rather make it
optional for the industry to implement the suggested GRs in
design and deployment.
DoT – Issuance of final Guidelines for Installation of
Mobile Towers
DoT has issued fnal guidelines for installation of mobile
towers. The guidelines include directions for the State/ Local
Administrative Authorities. The said guidelines were made
effective from August 1, 2013. DoT has inter-alia admitted
therein that telecom installations are lifeline installations and
a critical infrastructure in mobile communication. In order
to avoid disruption in mobile communication, an essential
service, these guidelines recommend inter alia as follows:
Single window clearance
Electricity connection on priority
Nominal one time administrative fees for permission of
installation of tower
No demolition / sealing without the consent of Term cell
in the event of any electromagnetic feld (EMF) related
complaint/s
To address public grievances related to the tower
installations, State Governments may set up State Level
Committee consisting of Term cell, State Administration,
representatives of telecom service providers and
eminent public persons
Infrastructure Providers not brought under unifed
License regime
DoT has issued guidelines for grant of unifed license on
August 19, 2013 whereby they have moved towards
convergence between various services, networks, platforms
and technologies. However, Infrastructure Providers (IP-1s)
have not been brought under the unifed license regime.
OPPORTUNITIES & THREATS
Opportunities
Low rural penetration levels
Indian telecom market has a huge untapped potential in
the rural areas. With rural tele-density still at 43.27% (as in
March 2014, Source – TRAI), there is signifcant headroom
for growth in voice services currently and in data services
over time.
The high cost of providing services and the ability to quickly
deploy state of the art networks will translate into growth
opportunities for the Company. Already, Bharti Infratel has
a wide footprint in the B and C category circles of India
enabling the expansion of networks into rural markets.
Roll out of New Technologies
The Indian wireless telecommunications market is
experiencing an increase in demand for data services
driven by India’s growing young, urban population, the
availability of affordable handsets and the production and
proliferation of relevant content. Operators, having spent
close to ` 1,804 Bn on the 3G and 4G licenses since 2010,
are also focused towards growing the data story. During
the recent spectrum auctions in February 2014, most of the
big and serious players have acquired 5MHz contiguous
spectrum on 1800 band across different circles. With this
development, 4G FDD LTE will be a reality in India sooner
than expected.
The expansion of 3G and 4G network services will
require wireless telecommunication service providers to
install additional active telecommunication transmission
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equipment at the towers where they currently operate. In
addition to this, we expect that the increasing proliferation
of such services and the higher tower density required will
lead to demand for new towers from customers.
New Revenue Streams
Considering the proliferation of data services, expansion of
3G/4G network and infrastructure expansion across B & C
class cities, there is likely to be a surge in demand for In-
building solutions.
Also, TRAI recommendations on Telecom Infrastructure
Policy dated April 2011 promote Indoor Building Solutions
(IBS) sharing as it provides for:
All buildings including hospitals having more than 100
beds and shopping malls of more than 25,000 square
feet super built area to be IBS enabled within one year;
IBS/Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions to be
put in all Central Government buildings including central
PSU buildings, Airports and buildings falling under their
jurisdiction & control;
IP-I and telecom service providers may be mandated
to share IBS/DAS system deployed in the buildings,
complexes or streets.
During the year, we have deployed few IBS network
installations for our customers at high footfall locations. We
continue to look for such opportunities across the country
and are prepared to meet the customer’s needs to deploy
additional IBS across the network.
In addition, there exists the future possibility of offering
transmission backhaul through optical fbre connectivity
and microwave connectivity at towers, subject to
favorable regulatory changes, as well as providing frst
level maintenance services in relation to customers’ active
infrastructure installed at towers.
Entry of Reliance Jio in broadband
The entry of Reliance Jio with pan India Unifed License in
the telecom business is positive news for tower companies.
Bharti Infratel has already signed the tower sharing
agreement with Reliance Jio wherein Reliance Jio would
utilise the telecom tower infrastructure of Bharti Infratel to
launch its services across the country. Today, we are proud
to say that all operators in the country are our customers.
Reliance Jio holds spectrum in high frequency and we
believe that they will need a huge number of towers for a
pan India offering. This deal will be mutually benefcial for
both the companies. Bharti Infratel is expected to increase
the sharing factor across its portfolio as Reliance Jio is
likely to have pan India presence and be a large player in
the industry.
Grant of Infrastructure Status to Telecom Towers
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved
the framework for using the harmonised master list of
infrastructure sub-sectors, which was notifed in the Offcial
Gazette of India on March 28, 2012. The harmonised list
of infrastructure sub-sectors includes ‘telecommunication
towers’ under the ’Communication’ category. This
development will result in the telecom towers industry
benefting through higher ECB limits, eligibility for viability
gap funding, lower lending rates, lower import duties,
certain excise exemptions, tax holidays and accelerated
depreciation benefts.
Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has
made submissions to the Ministry of Finance and other
Government bodies to provide the benefts envisaged to
tower companies.
Threats
General economic conditions in India
The Indian economy has witnessed slow growth over the
last several years that has hurt investors sentiment and the
industry has postponed capex investment.
Bharti Infratel’s business and growth prospects mainly
depend on demand from wireless telecommunication
service providers in India and any disruption to a fair,
transparent and sustainable telecom regime will affect the
Company adversely.
Regulatory Environment in India
After continuous regulator uncertainty in the past, the year
2013-2014 was better. Clarity emerged on spectrum pricing
with successful auctions in February 2014. The operators
have bought the spectrum at higher prices in the recent
rounds of auctions. They are now looking towards greater
cost rationalisations, including optimising the existing
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networks. Further, the wireless telecommunication industry
may face policy changes in relation to spectrum pricing,
auction and renewal of licenses and implementation of EMF
radiation norms.
Such regulatory developments may have a signifcant
bearing on the long term growth prospects of the industry
along with a setback to government’s agenda as laid out in
the National Telecom policy.
The good news is that pricing power is returning to the
operators, leading to better health and viability of the
sector. The quest for quality, proftability and viability on the
operator side is a welcome sign for long-term growth of the
tower industry.
Operator Consolidation
The Telecom market in India was fragmented with more
than 14 players at one point of time. The Average Revenue
per User (ARPU) in India is lowest in the world and the
industry went through a phase of hyper competition in
recent years. Today, operators are able to increase prices
as the industry has become ready for consolidation. For
instance, Airtel has acquired Loop refecting this trend. The
consolidation of operators may lead to co-location churn for
tower companies due to consolidation and rationalisation
of networks. Bharti Infratel is largely insulated from this
as approx 85% of the revenues come from the top three
players in the industry and these three players are expected
to be acquirers rather than being targets. In the long run, we
believe that consolidation is good for the industry.
FINANCIAL RESULTS & OPERATIONS
Bharti Infratel put up a healthy performance in the fnancial
year 2013-14.
On a consolidated basis, the Company added 10,594 net
co-locations during the year. As on March 31, 2014, average
sharing factor stood at 1.96 times on a consolidated basis
(with a closing sharing factor of 2.01).
Our consolidated revenue from operations for the year
ended March 31, 2014 was ` 1,08,267 Mn, a growth of 5.4%
compared to year ended March 31, 2013. Our consolidated
revenue comprises of primarily revenues from co-locations
of Bharti Infratel and 42% economic interest in Indus and
their energy billings. As on March 31, 2014, Bharti Infratel
and Indus had average sharing factors of 1.87 (with closing
sharing factor of 1.93) and 2.02 (with closing sharing factor
of 2.07) per tower respectively. Revenue for the full year
ended March 31, 2013 includes un-eliminated IRU income,
the accrual of which discontinued post Indus Merger.
Adjusting the same, comparable revenue growth on year on
year basis for the full year ended March 31, 2014 is 8.3%.
The Company had an EBITDA of 44,118 Mn witnessing
a growth of 15.8 % year on year. The EBITDA margin for
the fnancial year ended March 31, 2014 was 40.7 %. The
Company reported a net income of ` 15,179 Mn for the full
year ended March 31, 2014 i.e. 14.0 % of our consolidated
revenues, registering Y-o-Y growth of 51.4 %.
The fnancial statements of the Company have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in India (Indian GAAP). The Company has prepared
these fnancial statements to comply in all material respects
with the accounting standards notifed under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the
relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
General Circular 8/2014 dated April 4, 2014 issued by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The fnancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention
on an accrual basis except in case of assets for which fair
valuation is carried out. The accounting policies adopted in
the preparation of fnancial statements are consistent with
those of previous year.
RISKS & CONCERNS
The following section discusses the various aspects of
enterprise-wide risk management. Readers are cautioned
that the risk related information outlined here is not
exhaustive and is for information purpose only.
Bharti Infratel believes that risk management and internal
control are fundamental to effective corporate governance
The Company had an EBITDA of 44,118 Mn
witnessing a growth of 15.8% year on year. The
EBITDA margin for the fnancial year ended March
31, 2014 was 40.7%. The Company reported a
net income of ` 15,179 Mn for the full year ended
March 31, 2014 i.e. 14.0% of our consolidated
revenues, registering Y-o-Y growth of 51.4%.
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and the development of a sustainable business. Bharti
Infratel has a robust process to identify key risks across
its operations and prioritise relevant action plans that
can mitigate these risks. Key risks that may impact the
Company’s business include:
Changes in regulatory environment
Despite some improvements, the regulatory environment
in India continues to be challenging. Recent regulatory
developments will have signifcant implications on the future
of telephony as well as India’s global competitiveness.
Amid this uncertain regulatory environment, larger players
continue to enjoy majority of the market share. As we derive
a substantial portion of our revenues from the three largest
telecom players in India, the risk is mitigated to a large
extent.
Natural disasters damaging telecom networks
The Company’s telecom networks are subject to risks from
natural disasters or other external factors. The Company
maintains insurance for its assets, equal to the replacement
value of its existing telecommunication network, which
provides cover for damage caused by fre, special perils and
terrorist attacks. Such failures and natural disasters even
when covered by insurance may cause disruption, though
temporary, to the Company’s operations. The Company has
been investing signifcantly in business continuity plans and
disaster recovery initiatives which will enable it to continue
with normal operations and offer seamless service to our
customers under most circumstances.
During the Uttarakhand foods and Super Cyclone Phailin
in Odisha, the Company was able to demonstrate its
operational excellence and disaster management skills. Our
people’s efforts and robust processes helped us restore
operations promptly, thus ensuring vital telecom connectivity
at all times. The Company’s commitment towards service
excellence even in times of crisis has been well appreciated
by all customers and establishes robustness of our business
continuity plans.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Chief Executive Offcer (CEO) and Chief Financial Offcer
(CFO) are accountable for fnancial controls, measured
by objective metrics on accounting hygiene and audit
scores. The Company deploys a robust system of internal
controls that facilitates the accurate and timely compilation
of fnancial statements and management reports, ensures
regulatory and statutory compliance, and safeguards
investor interest by ensuring the highest level of governance
and periodic communication with investors.
The Audit Committee reviews the effectiveness of the
internal control system across the Company and also
invites the senior management/functional heads to provide
an update on their functions from time to time. A CEO and
CFO Certifcate included in the Corporate Governance
Report confrms the existence of effective internal control
systems and procedures in the Company. The Company’s
Internal Assurance Group also conducts periodic assurance
reviews to assess the adequacy of internal control systems
and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Company has enhanced its internal control systems
across all circle operations by signifcantly improving the
quality and frequency of various reconciliations, enhancing
the scope and coverage of revenue assurance checks,
segregation of duties, rolling out self-validation checks,
regular physical verifcation, system audits, desktop reviews
as well as continuous training and education.
In summary, the healthy balance between empowerment
and accountability at every operating level fosters a culture
of responsible growth and well-judged risk taking.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN
RESOURCES
At Bharti Infratel, we believe people excellence is the
foundation for building a culture of service excellence. The
Value Proposition for our people under the theme “Towering
above Together” focuses on the pillars of ‘Stretching
Boundaries Together’, ‘Building Leaders for Tomorrow’ and
‘You Grow, We Grow’. Key focus areas under this proposition
during the year were:
Quality of hire
We are hiring younger employees, educated from Tier I /
Tier II institutes and with a previous work experience with
reputed organisations. Improving gender diversity remains a
key focus area and gender diversity has improved from 4%
to 8% of recruits during 2013-14.
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Talent Pipeline and Succession Planning
We successfully identifed talent pipeline for 58% of critical
roles and 50% of the succession pipeline identifed for
business head role was converted. As part of succession
planning, 33% of the business heads have been moved to
larger geographies.
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Program
The Company has hired 18 young talents from premier
technical institutes like NITs. These young recruits are
going through a rigorous development program aimed at
accelerating their career and for developing young leaders
of tomorrow.
Career framework and Career Plans
We have developed functional career paths and career plans
for all eligible employees. There have been 99 role changes,
135 location changes and 38 cross-functional movements
as part of the career planning.
Talent Development
Competency development of our people is focused towards
increasing performance at current role and preparing for
future roles. Differential investment is made for our Top
Talent through which 60% of employees have been skilled in
behavioral interventions and 100% of middle management
leading large teams have been skilled in managerial
effectiveness.
Functional Academies
During the year, we have set up functional academies to
enhance our people’s skills on globally benchmark practices
and tools. Functional Academies have trained 62.3% of
employees extensively using e-learning and internal training
by subject matter experts.
Senior Leadership Development
Signifcant investments have been made this year for scaling
up the leadership team by working closely with leading
global partners.
OUTLOOK
India is at a critical infection point of data growth and
incremental voice growth. The operator landscape is
also rationalising and operators show renewed thrust on
rollouts, seamless coverage and new technologies in order
to effectively compete in the marketplace and recover
economic returns on the enormous investments made on
spectrum and license.
Bharti Infratel’s outlook is in line with future growth
potential of the sector. With a global scale of operations,
pan India presence, signifcant deployment expertise and
healthy customer relationships with India’s leading telecom
operators, the Company is poised to beneft from all growth
opportunities in the Indian market. Also, our continued
unwavering focus on cost and synergies across the
organisation will keep us in a healthy fnancial position. Our
business model augurs well for our expansion and success
in new regions.
SUMMARY
Despite the recent temporary slowdown, India continues to
be one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a
signifcant demand for telecom services favored by low rural
penetration levels, poor broadband access and a large and
growing youth population demanding high speed data and
allied telecom services.
As a leading provider of telecom tower Infrastructure
services, the Company is well positioned to beneft from the
secular growth of this sector, while further aiding the vision
and goal of providing affordable telephone and broadband
access to all parts of the country.
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GOVERNANCE PhIlOSOPhY
At Bharti Infratel (‘the Company’), we believe Corporate Governance is more
than a set of governance standards. It represents a philosophy that inspires
the Board to formulate business strategies and plans, which are consistent
with the welfare of shareholders and the greater stakeholder community.
Good and transparent Corporate Governance practices strengthen our
social stature and attract fnancial and human capital. These resources are
optimally utilised to maximise long-term shareholder value, while preserving
the interests of multiple stakeholders in the locations where we operate and
the society at large. The Company is committed to benchmark itself with the
best standards of Corporate Governance in both letter and spirit.
In accordance with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with BSE Limited
(BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and some
of the best practices followed internationally on Corporate Governance,
the following report on governance lays down the ethos of Bharti Infratel
Limited and its commitment to conduct business in accordance with sound
Corporate Governance practices.
At Bharti Infratel, Corporate Governance practices are based on the following
broad principles with the objective of adhering to the highest standards of
governance through continuous evaluation and benchmarking.
Well-experienced and diverse Board of Directors;
Adoption of transparent procedures and practices and arriving at
decisions on the strength of adequate information;
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and fduciary requirements in letter
and spirit;
High levels of disclosures for dissemination of corporate, fnancial and
operational information to all its stakeholders;
Adoption of policy on tenure of Independent Directors, rotation of
Auditors and a code of conduct for Directors and senior management;
Creation of various committees for Audit, HR and Nomination,
Stakeholders Relationship and Corporate Social Responsibility;
Ensuring complete and timely disclosure of relevant operational
information to enable the Board to play an effective role in guiding
strategy;
Good and transparent Corporate
Governance practices strengthen
our social stature and attract
fnancial and human capital. These
resources are optimally utilised to
maximise long-term shareholder
value, while preserving the interests
of multiple stakeholders in the
locations where we operate and the
society at large.
Report on Corporate Governance
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Informal meeting of Independent Directors without the
presence of any Non-Independent/Executive Directors
to identify areas where they need more clarity or
information and then put them before the Board;
Reviewing regularly and establishing effective meeting
practices that encourage active participation and
contribution from all members;
Independence of Directors in reviewing and approving
corporate strategy, major business plans and activities;
Well-defned corporate structure that establishes
checks and balances and delegates the decision-
making process to appropriate levels in the organisation,
with the Board remaining in effective control of the
Company’s affairs at all times.
Governance Structure
The corporate governance structure of our Company is
multi-tiered, comprising governing/functional business
management boards at various levels, each of which is
interlinked in the following manner:
a) Strategic Supervision and Direction – by the Board
of Directors, who exercises independent judgment in
overseeing management performance on behalf of the
shareowners and other stakeholders and hence, plays
a vital role in the oversight and management of the
Company;
b) Control and implementation – by the Infratel Executive
Committee, chaired by the CEO. This team owns and
drives company-wide processes, systems and policies
and meets on a monthly basis to review execution of
business strategy and ensure that operational synergies
are achieved. This team also functions as a role model
for leadership development and as a catalyst for
imbibing customer centricity and meritocracy in the
culture of the Company;
c) Operations management – by the Circle Executive
Committee, headed by the Circle Business Head, for
day-to-day management and decision making, focused
on enhancing the effciency and effectiveness of the
circle business indicators ; and
d) Risk Committee which monitors the effectiveness of the
risk management process and reviews and approves
the risk mitigation strategies of the Company.
Our governance structure helps in clearly determining the
responsibilities and entrusted powers of each of the business
entities, thus enabling them to execute those responsibilities
in the most effective manner. It also allows us to maintain
our focus on the organisational DNA and current and future
business strategy, besides enabling effective delegation of
authority and empowerment at all levels.
Information Security
Information assets of the Company are provided
comprehensive protection against the consequences
of breaches of confdentiality, failures of integrity and
interruptions to their availability, loss of authenticity and/or
repudiation of a transaction.
The Bharti Infratel Information Security Policy provides
management direction and support to ensure protection
of the Company’s information assets, and to allow access,
use and disclosure of such information in accordance with
appropriate standards, laws and regulations.
Information Security and Business Continuity
Certifcation
ISO 27001
Taking forward the Information Security framework, the
Company implemented Information Security Management
System (ISMS) in 2012-13 and was awarded the coveted
ISO 27001 certifcate without a single non-conformity
or observation. This covered our Head Offce, Tower
Operations Centre, Data Centre, and the circle offces
of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Assam and the
North-East. During the year, we have been re-certifed, as
part of the annual certifcate renewal exercise, without a
single non-conformity or observation. Successful ISO 27001
certifcation reiterates our commitment towards providing
our customers with a secure and trustworthy service.
ISO 22301
The Company has invested substantially in the
implementation of business continuity management systems
and disaster recovery plans. During 2012-13, we embarked
upon a BS 25999 audit and certifcation programme.
This covered our Head Offce, Tower Operations Centre,
Data Centre, and the circle offces of Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Assam and the North-East. The
Company was certifed as per the BS 25999 standard in
May 2013 without a single non-conformity or observation.
The Company is now moving towards adoption of the new
ISO 22301 certifcate to benchmark its business continuity
and disaster recovery plans against global standards. Over
30 employees have been trained and certifed as ‘ISO 22301
Implementers’.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors, along with its committees, provides
leadership and guidance to the Company’s management
and directs, supervises and controls the performance of
the Company. The Company’s Board is an optimum mix
of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors
constituted in conformity with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement.
As on the date of this report, the Board of Directors
comprises 10 Directors. Mr. Akhil Gupta (Chairman w.e.f
April 1, 2014) and Mr. D S Rawat (Managing Director & CEO
w.e.f April 1, 2014) are the Executive Directors on the Board.
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong, Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal and
Mr. Sanjay Nayar are the Non Executive Non-Independent
Directors. Further, Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut, Mr. Jitender
Balakrishnan, Ms. Leena Srivastava, Mr. N Kumar and
Mr. Vinod Dhall are the Non-Executive Independent
Directors.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the Board of Directors
met four times on April 30, 2013; July 29, 2013; October
28, 2013 and January 23, 2014. The period between any
two consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors of the
Company was not more than four months.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors has
approved one matter by passing a resolution by circulation.
Detailed profle of each of the Director is given on page 12 of
this report and also available on the website of the Company
at www.bharti-infratel.com in the Investor Relations section.
Composition of the Board of Directors of the Company and other Directorship(s) / committee membership(s) / Chairmanship(s)
as on March 31, 2014, the number of meetings held during their tenure and attended by them is given in Table – 1.
Table – 1 : Details about the Company’s Board of Directors
Name of Director
(DIN)
No. of Board Meetings
held during his / her tenure
and attended
Attendance
at last AGM
Number
of outside
Directorship(s)*
Committee membership(s) /
Chairmanship(s)^
Held Attended Membership(s)
(including
Chairmanship)
Chairmanship(s)
Mr. Akhil Gupta
1
(00028728)
4 4 No 8 6 3
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut
(00066080)
4 4 Yes 5 3 3
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan
(00028320)
4 3 No 12 5 2
Ms. Leena Srivastava
(00005737)
4 4 No 3 1 Nil
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong
2
(06638569)
3 3 NA Nil Nil Nil
Mr. Murray Philip King
3
(06415439)
1 - No NA Nil NA
Mr. N Kumar
(00007848)
4 3 No 5 4 3
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal
4
(00042494)
4 4 Yes 8 3 1
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Name of Director
(DIN)
No. of Board Meetings
held during his / her tenure
and attended
Attendance
at last AGM
Number
of outside
Directorship(s)*
Committee membership(s) /
Chairmanship(s)^
Held Attended Membership(s)
(including
Chairmanship)
Chairmanship(s)
Mr. Sanjay Nayar
(00002615)
4 3 No 6 4 1
Mr. Sarvjit Singh Dhillon
5
(00275924)
4 4 No NA NA NA
Mr. Vinod Dhall
(02591373)
4 4 No 5 7 3
* Excluding Private Companies, Foreign Companies, Section 25 Companies, Trusts and Alternate Directorships
^ Committees for this purpose mean Audit Committee and Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee of Indian public companies, including committees
of Bharti Infratel Limited
1
Appointed as Chairman while relieving from the position as Managing Director w.e.f. April 1, 2014
2
Appointed as Additional Director w.e.f. July 29, 2013
3
Ceased to be a Director w.e.f. July 29, 2013
4
Ceased to be Chairman w.e.f. April 1, 2014
5
Ceased to be a Director w.e.f. March 31, 2014
Note: Mr. D S Rawat has been appointed as Additional Director and the Managing Director with effect from April 1, 2014.
Independent Directors
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Companies Act,
2013 requires every listed company to have the requisite
number of Independent Directors on the Board and also
sets out various criteria for a person to be eligible for
appointment as an Independent Director.
The Company has formulated a comprehensive policy for
Independent Directors in line with the requirements under
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Companies Act,
2013. The policy provides that at the time of appointment
and thereafter every year in April, the Independent
Directors shall submit a self-declaration confrming their
independence and compliance with the eligibility criteria as
laid above, among other things. All such declarations are
placed before the Board for information.
Independent Directors meet separately prior to the
commencement of every board meeting without the presence
of any Non-Independent Director or representatives of the
management to discuss and form an independent opinion
on the agenda items and other board-related matters.
Independent Directors also meet Statutory Auditors as well
as Internal Auditors at least once in a year. Mr. N Kumar is
the Lead Independent Director.
Information Supplied to the Board
Board members are given agenda papers along with
necessary documents and information in advance of each
meeting of the Board and Committee(s). However, in case
of business exigencies or urgencies, the resolution(s) are
passed by way of circulation.
Code of Conduct
The Company has laid down a Code of Conduct (Code) for
all Board members and senior management of the Company.
The Code is available on the website of the Company
www.bharti-infratel.com. The Code has been circulated to
all members of the Board and senior management and they
have affrmed their compliance with the Code. A declaration
signed by the Managing Director & CEO to this effect is
attached as Annexure – A to this Report.
Certifcation
The certifcate required under Clause 49 (V) of the Listing
Agreement duly signed by the Managing Director & CEO
and CFO was placed before the Board and the same is
provided as Annexure - B to this report.
Risk Mitigation Plan
The Company has laid down procedures to inform the Board
members about the risk assessment and minimisation
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procedures. These procedures are being periodically
reviewed to ensure that management controls risk through
means of a properly defned framework.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board Committees play a vital role in ensuring sound
Corporate Governance practices. The Committees are
constituted to handle specifc activities and ensure speedy
resolution of the diverse matters. The Board of Directors
has constituted Committee(s) of Directors, with adequate
delegation of powers. The Company Secretary of the
Company acts as the Secretary to the meetings of the
Committees. Each Committee has its own charter which
sets forth the purposes, goals and responsibilities of the
concerned Committees. As on the date of this report , there
are fve Committees of the Board, details of which are given
below:
1. Audit Committee
Audit Committee of the Board comprises members
as mentioned below. The constitution of the Audit
Committee is in compliance with the requirements of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement.
i) Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut (Chairman of the Committee)
- Non-Executive Independent Director
ii) Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan - Non-Executive
Independent Director
iii) Mr. Vinod Dhall - Non-Executive Independent Director
iv) Mr. Sanjay Nayar - Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director
The role and terms of the Audit Committee covers the area
of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with stock exchanges
and the Companies Act , 2013 besides other terms as may
be referred to by the Board of Directors of the Company. The
Committee’s purpose is to oversee the quality and integrity
of accounting, auditing and the fnancial reporting process,
including review of the internal audit reports and action
taken reports. The Audit Committee actively reviews the
adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems
and suggests improvements for strengthening them, as
appropriate.
The Audit Committee provides direction to the audit function
and monitors the quality of internal and statutory audit.
The responsibilities of the Audit Committee also include
examining the fnancial statements and auditor’s report
and overseeing the fnancial reporting process to ensure
fairness, suffciency and credibility of fnancial statements.
The Committee recommends the appointment and removal
of Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Cost Auditors
and fxation of their remuneration, approval of payment to
Statutory Auditors for other non-audit services rendered
by them, review and monitor with the management the
auditor’s independence, performance and effectiveness of
audit process, review of functioning of Whistle Blower Policy,
review of the quarterly and annual fnancial statements
before submission to the Board, review of the adequacy
of internal control systems and the internal audit function,
review of compliance with inspection and audit reports and
reports of Statutory Auditors, review of the fndings of internal
investigations, approval of transactions with related parties
or any subsequent modifcations, review of statement of
signifcant related party transactions, review of management
letters/letters on internal control weaknesses issued by
Statutory Auditors, reviewing with the management, the
statement of uses/application of funds raised through an
issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.),
the statement of funds utilised for the purposes other than
those stated in the offer document/prospectus/notice and
the report submitted by the monitoring agency.
The Committee monitors the utilisation of proceeds
of a public or rights issue and makes appropriate
recommendations to the Board to take steps in this matter,
discussion on the scope of audit with external Auditors
and examination of reasons for substantial defaults, if any,
in payment to stakeholders, valuation of undertakings or
assets, appointment of registered valuer, review fnancial
and risk management policies, implementation of treasury
policies and status of investor relation activities, scrutiny of
inter-corporate loans and investments. The Audit Committee
is also empowered to approve the appointment/re-
appointment of the CFO after assessing the qualifcations,
experience and background, etc. of the candidate.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the Audit Committee met
four times, i.e. on April 30, 2013; July 29, 2013; October 28,
2013 and January 23, 2014. The time gap between any two
meetings was less than four months. The Audit Committee
members approved one matter by passing a resolution by
circulation during the fnancial year 2013-14.
Besides the Committee Meetings as above, the Committee
held a video conference call before every regular meeting
to discuss the internal assurance report and internal control
report. This provides an opportunity to the Audit Committee
to devote more time on other signifcant matters in their
regular meetings. During the fnancial year, the Committee
met four times through video conferences on April 25, 2013;
July 23, 2013; October 21, 2013 and January 20, 2014.
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The composition and attendance of members at the meetings held during the fnancial year 2013-14, are given in Table – 2
Table – 2 : Details of Audit Committee
Name of Director Category No. of Meetings held during
his tenure and attended
No. of Conference call
held during his tenure and
attended
Held Attended Held Attended
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut – Chairman Non-Executive
Independent Director
4 4 4 4
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan Non-Executive
Independent Director
4 3 4 4
Mr. Sanjay Nayar Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director
4 3 4 1
Mr. Vinod Dhall Non-Executive
Independent Director
4 4 4 2
2. HR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
HR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (earlier
known as HR & ESOP Compensation Committee) of the
Board comprises members as mentioned below. The
constitution of the HR, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee is in compliance with the requirements of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement.
i) Mr. N Kumar (Chairman of the Committee) - Non-
Executive Independent Director
ii) Ms. Leena Srivastava - Non-Executive Independent
Director
iii) Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong - Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director
The constitution, role and terms of the HR, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee covers the areas of compliance
within the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and the
applicable rules and guidelines promulgated thereunder
and the Listing Agreements.
The Committee formulates and recommends strategies
for attraction & retention of employees, policy related to
remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel and
other employees; determining the compensation and
performance targets of the Board and key managerial
personnel; assessing learning and development needs of
the Directors and the employees and other human resource
related issues.
The role of the Committee is also to formulate policy for
determining qualifcations, positive attributes and
independence of directors and recommending the
same to the Board; to identify persons who are
qualifed to become Directors/Lead Independent
Director and who may be appointed in senior
management in accordance with the criteria laid
down and to conduct an annual evaluation of the overall
effectiveness of the Board and performance of each of the
Director.
The function of the Committee is also to formulate ESOP
plans, terms and conditions of the ESOP Scheme viz
quantum of options to be granted, performance conditions
attached to the ESOP, exercise period, vesting etc. and
further to frame policies to ensure compliance of Securities
and Exchange Board of India (prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 1992.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the HR, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee met four times, i.e. on April 30,
2013; July 29, 2013; October 28, 2013; and January 23,
2014. The time gap between any two meetings was less
than four months.
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The composition and attendance of members at the meetings held during the fnancial year 2013-14, are given in Table – 3:
Table – 3 : Details of hR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Name of Director Category No. of Meetings held during his/her
tenure and attended
Held Attended
Mr. N Kumar – Chairman Non-Executive Independent Director 4 3
Ms. Leena Srivastava Non-Executive Independent Director 4 4
Mr. Murray Philip King
1
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 1 0
Mr. Mark Chin Kok Chong
2
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 3 3
1
Ceased to be member w.e.f. July 29, 2013
2
Appointed as member w.e.f. July 29, 2013
Remuneration Policy for Directors
(A) Executive Director(s)
The remuneration of the Executive Directors is approved
by the Board of Directors, within the limits approved by
the shareholders on the basis of the recommendation of
the HR, Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Executive Directors’ remuneration has two
components: fxed pay and variable pay (performance-
linked incentive). The fxed pay is paid to the Director on
monthly basis, the performance-linked incentive is paid
on the basis of performance after the end of the fnancial
year. A fair portion of the remuneration of the Executive
Directors is linked to the Company’s performance,
thereby creating a strong alignment of interest with the
shareholders.
The performance targets, i.e. the Key Result Areas
(KRA), together with the performance indicators for the
Executive Directors are approved by the HR, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee at the beginning of the
year. In addition to the fxed and variable pay, Executive
Directors are also entitled to ESOPs as applicable
from time to time and other perquisites and retirement
benefts as per the policy of the Company.
(B) Non-Executive Non-Independent Director(s)
As approved by the Board at its meeting held on
April 24, 2014, the Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director(s) are eligible for Commission of ` 750,000 per
annum (effective April 1, 2014).
(C) Non-Executive Independent Director
During the fnancial year 2013-14, Non-Executive
Independent Directors were entitled for commission
upto an amount of ` 1,000,000 per annum. The Chairman
of the Audit Commitee was entitled to an additional
commission of ` 500,000 per annum. A sitting fees of
` 10,000 each was also paid for attending meeting of
the Board and Committees thereof.
Remuneration payable to Non-Executive Independent
Director was revised by the Board of Directors in its
meeting held on April 24, 2014. As per the revised policy,
the Non-Executive Independent Directors are eligible for
Commission of ` 15,00,000 per annum (effective April 1,
2014). The Chairman of the Audit Committee is entitled
to an additional commission of ` 500,000/- per annum.
The commission is payable annually after approval of
fnancial results for the year;
The payment of commission is prorated to the number
of meetings attended by the Directors in which quarterly
results are considered;
The payment of commission is subject to the availability
of suffcient profts within an overall ceiling of 1% of net
profts of the Company and is within the limits approved
by the shareholders in the general meeting held on July
3, 2013.
There are no pecuniary relationships or transactions between
the Independent Directors and the Company, except for
sitting fees/commission, as applicable, for attending the
meetings of Board and Committee(s) thereof.
Further are no pecuniary relationships or transactions of
Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors vis-a-vis the
Company.
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Remuneration paid to Directors
Table - 4 gives details of remuneration paid to the Directors. During 2013-14, the Company did not advance any loan to any
of its Directors. Further, no Director has been granted any stock options during the year.
Table – 4 : Remuneration to Directors
(fgures in `)
Name of the Director Sitting
Fees
Salary and
Allowances
1
Performance-
linked Incentive
2
Perquisites
3
Commission
4
Total
Mr. Akhil Gupta Nil 38,640,538 36,386,000 30,727,600 Nil 105,754,138
Mr. Bharat Sumant Raut 80,000 Nil Nil Nil 1,500,000 1,580,000
Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan 60,000 Nil Nil Nil 750,000 810,000
Ms. Leena Srivastava 80,000 Nil Nil Nil 1,000,000 1,080,000
Mr. N Kumar 60,000 Nil Nil Nil 750,000 810,000
Mr. Vinod Dhall 80,000 Nil Nil Nil 1,000,000 1,080,000
Total 360,000 38,640,538 36,386,000 30,727,600 5,000,000 111,114,138
Note: Mr. Akhil Gupta, Chairman, has been allotted 350,000 Equity Shares pursuant to the ESOP Scheme 2008 during the year.
1
The salary and allowances includes the Company’s contribution to the Provident Fund.
2
Performance Linked Incentive for the FY 2012-13 was paid during fnancial year 2013-14.
3
The value of the perquisites is calculated as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
4
Provision for payment of commission for fnancial year 2013-14.
3. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
In order to ensure quick redressal of the complaints of
the stakeholders, the Company has, in due compliance
with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Companies
Act, 2013, constituted a Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee (earlier known as Shareholders’/Investors’
Grievance Committee). As on the date of this report, the
following are the members of this committee:-
i) Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal (Chairman of the Committee) -
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
ii) Mr. Akhil Gupta - Executive Director
iii) Mr. D S Rawat - Executive Director
(Appointed as member of the Committee w.e.f. April
24, 2014)
The main function of the Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee of the Board is to consider and resolve the
grievances of security holders of the Company. The
Committee looks into redressal of shareholders’ complaints
and is responsible for supervising and ensuring effcient and
judicious transfer of shares and proper and timely redressal
of the investors’ grievances.
The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee oversees
redressal of shareholders’ and investors’ grievances
including complaints related to non-receipt of balance sheet
and non-receipt of declared dividend, formulate procedures
in line with the statutory guidelines to ensure speedy
disposal of various requests received from shareholders,
transfer/transmission of shares, issue of duplicate shares,
sub-division, consolidation, recording dematerialisation/
rematerialisation of shares and related matters.
Meeting, Attendance and Composition
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the Stakeholders’
Relationship Committee met 14 times, i.e. on May 1, 2013;
July 3, 2013; July 22, 2013; August 14, 2013; September 6,
2013; October 10, 2013; October 24, 2013; November 6,
2013; November 19, 2013; December 09, 2013, December
24, 2013; January 13, 2014; February 4, 2014 and March
28, 2014. The attendance records of the members of the
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee are given in Table – 5:
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Table – 5 : Details of Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
Name of Director Category Number of meetings during the year 2013-14
Held Attended
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal - Chairman Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 14 8
Mr. Sarvjit Singh Dhillon
1
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director 14 13
Mr. Akhil Gupta Executive Director 14 13
1
Ceased to be Director w.e.f. March 31, 2014
Compliance Offcer
Mr. Anupam Garg, Company Secretary, acts as the Compliance Offcer of the Company for complying with the requirements
of the Listing Agreements and requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 1992.
During the fnancial year 2013-14, the complaints received by the Company were general in nature, which were resolved
to the satisfaction of the shareholders. The status of complaints is reported to the Board on a quarterly basis. Details of
investors’ complaints as on March 31, 2014 are given in Table – 6:
Table – 6 : The details of shareholders’ complaints during 2013-14
Complaints pending on
April 1, 2013
Number of complaints
received during 2013-14
Complaints redressed
during the year 2013-14
Complaints pending at the end of
the year (March 31, 2014)
NIL 18 18 NIL
To redress investors’ grievances, the Company has a
dedicated e-mail id, [email protected] to
which investors may send their grievances.
4. Committee of Directors
The Board has also constituted a functional committee
known as the ‘Committee of Directors’ to cater to
various day-to-day requirements and to facilitate
seamless operations of the Company. As on the date of
this report following are the members of this committee:
i) Mr. Akhil Gupta (Chairman of the Committee) -
Executive Director
ii) Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal - Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director
iii) Mr. D S Rawat - Executive Director
(Appointed as member of the Committee w.e.f.
April 24, 2014)
The functions of the Committee include making of
loans, borrowing money and availing credit facilities,
giving guarantees and negotiating & fnalising the
terms & conditions for the same and creating charge
on the assets, if required, within the overall limits as
approved by the Board. The Committee is empowered
to purchase, sell, transfer otherwise deal in shares,
securities, mutual funds, money market instruments,
fxed deposits foreign exchange, fnancial derivatives
and other related matters. The Committee also makes
allotment of shares in terms ESOP scheme, seeks
listing of the said shares with the Stock Exchanges.
The Committee is also authorised to deal with various
Government / Semi-Government / Central Government /
State Government and other statutory authorities, to
appoint consultants, professionals and to carry out
such other functions as may be required for the smooth
conduct of the operations of the Company and which
does not require specifc approval of the Board of
Directors of the Company.
5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
At Bharti Infratel, Corporate Social Responsibility is
a way of life and is well integrated with our business
strategy. In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted
the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
on April 24, 2014 to formulate the Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy of the Company, recommend the
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expenditure that can be incurred for this purpose and
monitor such policy of the Company from time to time.
Following are the members of this committee:
i) Mr. N Kumar (Chairman of the Committee) - Non-
Executive Independent Director
ii) Ms. Leena Srivastava - Non-Executive Independent
Director
iii) Mr. D S Rawat - Executive Director
The functions of the Committee include formulation and
recommendation to the Board of a CSR Policy indicating
the activities to be undertaken by the Company and
recommendation of the amount of the expenditure
to be incurred on such activities, review CSR Policy
and performance of the Company in the area of CSR,
evaluate social impact of CSR activities, review before
submission with the Board, Business Responsibility Report
and Sustainability Report & CSR Report, approve the
appointment or re-appointment of directors responsible for
Business Responsibility, institute a transparent monitoring
mechanism for implementation of the CSR Project or
programs or activities and consider other functions, as
defned by the Board, or as may be stipulated under any
law, rule or regulation including the Listing Agreement,
Corporate Social Responsibility Voluntary Guidelines 2009
and the Companies Act, 2013.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company does not have any material non-listed Indian
subsidiary.
As on March 31, 2014, the Company has one Subsidiary
Company viz. Bharti Infratel Services Limited. The minutes
of the meeting of Board of Directors of said company as well
as statement of signifcant transactions and arrangements
entered into by the unlisted subsidiary company are placed
before the Board Meeting for their review.
GENERAl BODY MEETINGS
Location, date and time of annual general meetings held during the last three years and special resolutions passed thereat
are given in Table – 7:
Table – 7 Details of Annual General Meeting
Year Time, Day, Date & Location Summary of Special Resolutions
2012-2013 11.30 A.M. IST
Wednesday
July 3, 2013
Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Pragati Vihar,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Re-appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta as
Managing Director
Payment of Commission to Non-
Executive Director(s) of the Company
Amendment of Articles of Association
of the Company.
2011-2012 5:00 P.M. IST
Friday
August 3, 2012
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant
Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi-110070
None
2010-2011 3:30 P.M. IST
Friday
July 22, 2011
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant
Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi-110070
None
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During the year, the Company passed the following resolutions by postal ballot / e-voting on March 21, 2014:
Special Resolution for appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta as Executive Chairman w.e.f. April 1, 2014
Ordinary Resolution for appointment of Mr. D S Rawat as Managing Director and Chief Executive Offcer of the Company
w.e.f. April 1, 2014
Details of Voting Pattern
After scrutinising all the ballot forms received and e-voting, the scrutiniser reported as under:
Details of Agenda Date of passing the
resolution
Number of valid
votes
Number of Votes - in
Favour (%)
Number of Votes –
Against (%)
Special Resolution for
appointment of Mr. Akhil
Gupta as Executive
Chairman
March 21, 2014 163,91,34,811 163,91,32,091
99.99983%
2,720
0.00017%
Ordinary Resolution for
appointment of
Mr. D S Rawat as
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Offcer
March 21, 2014 163,91,11,717 163,91,08,832
99.99982%
2,885
0.00018%
Persons conducting the postal ballot exercise
Mr. Akhil Gupta, Managing Director (Chairman w.e.f. April
1, 2014) and Mr. Anupam Garg, Company Secretary were
appointed as the persons responsible for postal ballot/
e-voting process. Mr. Ranjeet Pandey of M/s Ranjeet
Pandey & Associates, Company Secretaries, New Delhi
was appointed as the scrutiniser for postal ballot/ e-voting
process. Mr. Ranjeet Pandey conducted the postal ballot/e-
voting and submitted his report to the Company.
Procedure followed for postal ballot/e-voting
I. The Company issued the postal ballot notice/e-voting
dated January 23, 2014 containing draft resolutions,
together with the explanatory statements and the
postal ballot forms and self–addressed envelopes to
the members whose names appears in the register of
members as on Friday, January 31, 2014 and others
concerned.
II. Members were advised to carefully read the instructions
printed on the postal ballot form before casting their
vote and return the duly completed form in the attached
self-addressed business reply envelope so as to reach
the scrutiniser on or before the close of business
hours on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Members voting
through electronic mode were requested to follow the
instructions for e-voting. Members could log in and vote
till the end of the voting period i.e. Tuesday, March 18,
2014.
III. After due scrutiny of all the postal ballot forms/e-voting
received upto the close of working hours on Tuesday,
March 18, 2014, the scrutiniser submitted his fnal
report on Thursday, March 20, 2014.
IV. The results of the postal ballot/e-voting were declared
on Friday, March 21, 2014. The date of declaration of
results of the postal ballot/e-voting was taken as the
date of passing the resolution(s).
The results of the postal ballot/e-voting were published in
the newspapers within 48 hours of the declaration of the
results and were also placed at the website of the Company
at www.bharti-infratel.com.
DISCLOSURES
Related Party Transactions
A statement in the summary form of transactions with related
parties is placed periodically before the Audit Committee as
well as the Board on a quarterly basis.
There are no material individual transactions with related
parties, which are not in the normal course of business,
and material individual transactions with related parties or
others which are not on an arm’s length basis.
The Company’s major related party transactions are
generally with its holding company, subsidiary and joint
venture.
Details of related party transactions have been disclosed in
the Notes forming part of the fnancial statements.
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Accounting Treatment in Preparation of Financial
Statements
The guidelines/accounting standards laid down by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and
notifed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,
2006 have been followed in preparation of the fnancial
statements of the Company.
Compliances by the Company
The Company has complied with all the requirements of the
Stock Exchanges as well as the regulations and guidelines
prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI). There were no penalties or strictures imposed on the
Company by the Stock Exchanges or SEBI or any statutory
authority on any matter related to capital markets during the
last three years.
Insider Trading
In compliance with the SEBI regulation on prevention of
insider trading, the Company has instituted an insider trading
policy for its Directors, management and other offcers,
who may reasonably have access to the Company’s price
sensitive information. The Policy lays down procedures to
be followed and disclosures to be made, while dealing with
the shares of the Company and cautioning them on the
consequences of non-compliances.
whistle blower Policy
The Company has a Code of Conduct that includes an
independent vigil mechanism that also provides protection
to the whistle blowers. The Code is governed by the offce of
the Ombudsperson. Any employee or external stakeholder
of the Company can raise concerns about improper
practices that are in the breach of the Company’s Code of
Conduct.
The Offce aims to provide a fair and equitable mechanism
to redress grievances. The process is designed to offer
protection to the complainant, provided the disclosure
is made in good faith and is genuine in nature. The
Ombudsperson treats all disclosures in a confdential and
sensitive manner.
Prevention of Sexual harassment
Bharti Infratel is strongly committed towards creating
a workplace that is free from any form of harassment
and discrimination. The Company has a ‘zero-tolerance’
approach towards any act of sexual harassment.
In addition, as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013, an Internal Complaints Committee
(ICC) has been constituted. The Committee is headed by a
senior-level woman employee, one member from the legal
team, one member from an external NGO and one member
from the Ombudsperson’s offce who will investigate all
complaints as per the process required under law and
the Company policy. The list of ICC members has been
communicated to all employees, including our associates.
The list has also been prominently displayed across all
offces in publicly accessible areas.
Status of unclaimed/unpaid Dividend Amount
Your Company declared fnal dividend @ 3.00 per equity
shares in its seventh Annual General Meeting held on July
3, 2013. An amount of ` 206,172/- has remained unclaimed
and unpaid as on March 31, 2014. The shareholders who
have not claimed their dividend are requested to contact the
Company or its Share Transfer Agent.
Status of unclaimed/unpaid IPO refund amount
As on March 31, 2014 your Company has ` 656,500/- lying
as unclaimed in the IPO refund account with HDFC Bank
Limited, details of which are available on www.bharti-
infratel.com under Investor Relations section.The applicants
of the IPO, who have not claimed their refund amount are
requested to contact the Company or its Share Transfer
Agent.
Plant Location
Being a service provider company, Bharti Infratel has no
plant. However, the Company’s Circle Offce addresses are
provided at the end of the Annual Report on page156.
Disclosure pursuant to Clause 5A of listing Agreement
As required under Clause 5A of the Listing Agreement, the
details in respect of the shares lying in the demat account
‘Bharti Infratel Limited Unclaimed Suspense Account’ till
March 31, 2014 are as under:
S. No. Description No. of cases No. of shares
(i) Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in unclaimed
suspense account at the beginning of the year
01 50
(ii) Number of shareholders who approached for transfer of shares from suspense
account during the year 2013-14
Nil Nil
(iii) Number of shareholders to whom shares were transferred from suspense
account during the year 2013-14
Nil Nil
(iv) Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the
suspense account lying as on March 31, 2014
01 50
Voting rights in respect of the aforesaid shares will remain frozen till the time such shares are claimed by the concerned
shareholders.
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Compliances with Mandatory Requirements of Clause
49 of the listing Agreement
The Company has complied with all the mandatory
requirements of the Code of Corporate Governance as
stipulated under the Listing Agreement. It has obtained a
certifcate affrming the compliances from M/s. S. R. Batliboi
& Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, the Company’s Statutory
Auditors and the same is attached to the Directors’ Report
on page 39 of this report.
Details of Compliances with Non-mandatory
Requirements of Listing Agreement
1. The Board
Non-Executive Chairman’s Offce
Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Non-Executive Non-
Independent Director, was Chairman of the Company
till March 31, 2014. Effective from April 1, 2014,
Mr. Akhil Gupta, an Executive Director, has been
appointed as the Chairman of the Company.
Tenure of the Independent Directors
As per the policy with respect to Independent Directors
effective April 1, 2014, the term of appointment of the
Independent Directors shall be a maximum of two terms
of upto fve consecutive years each.
Qualifcation of the Independent Directors
All the Independent Directors of the Company have the
requisite qualifcations and experience which enable
them to contribute effectively to the Company.
2. Remuneration Committee
The Company has a HR, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee which also undertakes the functions of the
Remuneration Committee. The composition and other
details of the same have been given in the preceding
pages of this report under the ‘Committees of the
Board’ section.
3. Shareholders’ Rights
The Company has a policy of announcement of the
audited quarterly results. The results are approved by
the Board of Directors (or Committees thereof) and are
frst submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 15 minutes
of the approval of the results. Once taken on record by
the Stock Exchanges, the same is disseminated in the
media by way of press release. The quarterly fnancial
statements are published in newspapers and uploaded
on the Company’s website www.bharti-infratel.com.
4. Audit Qualifcations
During the previous fnancial year, none of the Auditors’
Reports were qualifed.
5. Training of Board members
In the course of Board/Audit Committee meetings, the
Directors are provided information on the business
model and so on.
6. Mechanism for evaluating Non-Executive Board
members
The Company has not adopted any mechanism for
evaluation of individual performance of Non-Executive
Directors.
7. whistle blower Policy
The Company has a Whistle blower Policy. A note has
been given on page 60 of this report.
Means of Communication
The fnancial results are published in the leading dailies like
‘Mint’ (English Daily all editions) and ‘Hindustan’ (vernacular
newspaper) and are also posted on the Company’s website
for the information of shareholders/investors. We organise
an earnings call with analysts and investors on the day of
announcement of the results and the transcripts of the same
are uploaded on the website thereafter.
Up-to-date fnancial results, annual reports, shareholding
patterns, offcial news releases, fnancial analysis reports and
other general information about the Company are available
on the Company’s website www.bharti-infratel.com.
Since the time of listing of the shares, we have adopted
a practice of releasing a quarterly report, which contains
fnancial and operating highlights, key industry and
Company developments, results of operations, stock market
highlights and so on. The quarterly reports are posted on
the Company’s website and are also submitted to the Stock
Exchanges where the shares of the Company are listed.
General Shareholders Information
ANNuAl GENERAl MEETING
The Eighth Annual General Meeting of the Company is scheduled to be held as under:
Date : August 4, 2014
Day : Monday
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Venue: Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi - 110003
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FINANCIAL YEAR : April 1 - March 31
Financial Calender (Tentative schedule, subject to change)
Period to which results pertains Financial Result announced on
Quarter ended on June 30, 2014 Fourth week of July, 2014
Quarter ended on September 30, 2014 Fourth week of October, 2014
Quarter ended on December 31, 2014 First week of February, 2015
Quarter ended on March 31, 2015 Fourth week of April, 2015
DATE OF BOOK CLOSURE : Saturday, July 26, 2014 to Monday, August 4, 2014 (both days inclusive).
DIVIDEND PAYMENT DATE
The Board has recommended a dividend @ ` 4.40 per Equity Share of ` 10/- each fully paid up for the fnancial year 2013-
14, which shall be paid on or after August 4, 2014 (within the statutory time limit of 30 days i.e. upto September 2, 2014),
subject to approval by shareholders.
lISTING ON STOCk ExChANGES
As on March 31, 2014, the securities of the Company are listed on the following Stock Exchanges.
Name of the Stock Exchange Address Scrip Code
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai-400 001 534816
National Stock Exchange (NSE) Exchange Plaza, Plot No. C/1, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra
(East), Mumbai-400 051
INFRATEL
Listing fee for the Financial Year 2014-15 has been duly paid to the respective Stock Exchanges.
STOCK MARKET DATA
The monthly high & low during each month, in the last fnancial year, is as below:
NSE BSE
Month High (in `) Low (in `) High (in `) Low (in `)
Apr-13 186.00 159.25 190.00 160.15
May-13 179.25 166.00 179.90 167.00
Jun-13 172.55 139.40 172.20 140.00
Jul-13 161.50 126.30 160.00 142.00
Aug-13 153.85 126.50 151.00 126.05
Sep-13 170.15 134.05 170.00 134.00
Oct-13 169.00 150.25 166.80 149.00
Nov-13 172.00 151.30 171.50 152.20
Dec-13 189.90 157.00 190.00 155.55
Jan-14 180.00 161.60 180.00 164.10
Feb-14 181.80 162.35 181.50 161.10
Mar-14 215.00 177.20 214.70 179.00
Source: www.nseindia.com, www.bseindia.com
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Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA)
All the work related to the share registry, both in physical
and electronic form, is handled by the Company’s Registrar
& Transfer Agents at the following address:
karvy Computershare Private Limited
(Unit: Bharti Infratel Limited)
Plot No. 17-24, Vittal Rao Nagar,
Madhapur, Hyderabad 500 081
Ph No.: 040 23420815-821
Fax No.: 040 23420814
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.karvy.com
Toll Free No. 1-800-3454001
Share Transfer System
Approximately 100% of the equity shares of the Company
are held in electronic format. These shares can be transferred
through the depositories without any involvement of the
Company.
Transfer of shares in physical form is processed within 15
days from the date of receipt, provided the documents are
complete in all respect. All transfers are frst processed by the
Transfer Agent and submitted thereafter to the Company for
approval. However, the Transfer Agent has been authorised
to transfer minor shareholding up to 50 shares without the
Company’s involvement.
Pursuant to Clause 47(C) of the Listing Agreements, we
obtain certifcates from a practicing Company Secretary
on a half-yearly basis to the effect that all the transfers
are completed in the statutory stipulated period. A copy
of the certifcates so received is submitted to both Stock
Exchanges, where the shares of the Company are listed.
Distribution Of Shareholding
By number of shares held as on March 31, 2014
S. No. Category (by no. of shares) No. of shareholders % to holders No. of shares % of shares
1 1-5000 34,242 99.38 5,153,493 0.27
2 5001-10000 22 0.06 168,160 0.01
3 10001-20000 27 0.08 404,781 0.02
4 20001-30000 11 0.03 264,570 0.01
5 30001-40000 6 0.02 210,148 0.01
6 40001-50000 8 0.02 360,806 0.02
7 50001-100000 15 0.04 1,046,937 0.06
8 100001 and above 127 0.37 1,881,692,218 99.60
Total 34,458 100.00 1,889,301,113 100.00
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Source: www.nseindia.com Source: www.bseindia.com
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
By category of holders as on March 31, 2014
S.
No.
Category No. of shares % of holding
I Promoter and Promoter Group
(i) Indian Promoters 1,500,000,000 79.39
(ii) Foreign Promoters Nil Nil
Total Promoters shareholding 1,500,000,000 79.39
II Public Shareholding
(A) Institutions
(i) Mutual Funds 4,016,712 0.21
(ii) Financial Institutions/Banks 9,631,709 0.51
(iii) Foreign Institutional Investors 204,739,195 10.84
(iv) Investment Fund 8,801,595 0.47
(v) Private Equity 18,027,840 0.95
(B) Non-Institutions
(i) Bodies Corporate 135,936,324 7.20
(ii) Individuals 5,475,203 0.29
(iii) Non-resident Indians 153,798 0.01
(iv) Clearing Members 2,518,737 0.13
Total Public Shareholding 389,301,113 20.61
Total Shareholding 1,889,301,113 100.00
Dematerlisation of shares and liquidity
The shares of the Company are compulsorily traded in
dematerialised form and are available for trading with both
the depositories i.e. National Securities Depositories Limited
(NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL). The shareholders can hold shares with any of the
depository participants registered with these depositories.
As on March 31, 2014, 1,889,300,575 equity shares are in
demat form with the Depositories. ISIN for the Company’s
shares is INE121J01017.
Communication Address
for Corporate Governance and Other Secretarial
Related Matters
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary and Compliance Offcer
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj,
Phase-II, New Delhi -110070
Telephone No: 011-46666100
Fax No.: 011-41666137
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bharti-infratel.com
For Investor Relations Matters
harjeet kohli
Head – Group Investor Relations
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj,
Phase-II, New Delhi -110070
Telephone No: 011-46666100
Fax No.: 011-41666137
Email: [email protected]
For Corporate Communications and Related Matters
Raza Khan
Head – Group Corporate Communications
Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj,
Phase-II, New Delhi -110070
Telephone No: 011-46666100
Fax No.: 011-41666137
Email: [email protected]
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
ANNEXURE A
DECLARATION
I hereby confrm that the Company has obtained from all the members of the Board and Senior Management team, affrmation of
compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management in respect of fnancial year ended March 31, 2014.
For Bharti Infratel Limited
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place: New Delhi
Date: April 24, 2014
ANNEXURE B
CERTIFICATION
We, D S Rawat, Managing Director & CEO and Pankaj Miglani - CFO of Bharti Infratel Limited, to the best of our knowledge
and belief hereby certify that:
(a) We have reviewed fnancial statements and the cash fow statement for the year ended March 31, 2014 and
(i) these statements do not contain any materially untrue statement or omit any material fact or contain statements that
might be misleading;
(ii) these statements together present a true and fair view of the Company’s affairs and are in compliance with existing
accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations.
(b) There are no transactions entered into by the Company during the year that are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the
Company’s code of conduct.
(c) We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for fnancial reporting and that we have
evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems of the Company pertaining to fnancial reporting and we have
disclosed to the Auditors and the Audit Committee, defciencies in the design and operations of such internal controls,
if any, of which we are aware and the steps we have taken or propose to take to rectify these defciencies.
(d) We have indicated to the Auditors and the Audit Committee
(i) signifcant changes in the internal control over fnancial reporting during the year;
(ii) signifcant changes in the accounting policies during the year and that the same has been disclosed in the notes to
the fnancial statements; and
(iii) instances of signifcant fraud of which we have become aware and the involvement therein, if any, of the management
or an employee having a signifcant role in the Company’s internal control system over fnancial reporting.
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Place: New Delhi
Date: April 24, 2014
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To,
The Board of Directors
Bharti Infratel Limited
Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road
Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
New Delhi – 110070
We have examined the registers, records and documents
of Bharti Infratel Limited (the Company) for the fnancial
year ended March 31, 2014 in the light of the provisions
contained in-
The Companies Act, 1956 and the Rules made
thereunder;
The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulation made
thereunder;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial
Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition
of Insider Trading Regulations), 1992 and
The Listing Agreement entered into by the Company
with the Stock Exchanges having nation-wide trading
terminals.
A. Based on our examination and verifcation of the records
made available to us and according to the clarifcations
and explanations given to us by the Company, we
report that the Company has, in our opinion, complied
with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
1956 and the rules made thereunder and of the various
Acts and the Rules, Regulations and Guidelines made
thereunder, Listing Agreement as mentioned above and
of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the
Company, with regard to:
1. Maintenance of various statutory and non-statutory
registers and documents and making necessary
changes therein as and when the occasion demands.
2. Filing with the Registrar of Companies the Forms,
returns and resolutions.
3. Service of the requisite documents by the Company on
its members, Registrar and Stock Exchanges.
4. Composition of the Board, appointment, retirement and
resignation of Directors.
5. Remuneration of Executive and Non-Executive
Directors.
6. Service of notice and agenda of Board Meetings and
Meetings of the Committee of Directors.
7. Meeting of the Board and its committees.
8. Holding Annual General Meeting and production of the
various registers thereat.
9. Recording the minutes of proceedings of board
meetings, committee meetings and general meetings.
10. Appointment and remuneration of Auditors.
11. The Company has declared dividend and paid to the
eligible shareholders in compliance with the provisions
of Section 205 of the Act during the year.
12. Registration of transfer of shares held in physical mode.
13. Dematerialisation and Rematerialisation of shares.
14. Execution of contracts, affxation of common seal,
registered offce and the name of the Company.
15. Requirement of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Regulations 2011.
16. Requirement of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations) 1992.
17. Requirement set out in the Listing Agreements with the
Stock Exchange having nation-wide trading terminals.
B. We further report that-
the Company has complied with various requirements
relating to disclosures, declarations made by the
Directors with respect to directorships, memberships of
committees of the Board of companies of which they
are Directors, their shareholding and interest of concern
in the contracts entered into by the Company in the
pursuing its normal business.
For Chandrasekaran Associates
Company Secretaries
Dr. S Chandrasekaran
Senior Partner
FCS: 1644
CP : 715
Place: New Delhi
Date: April 18, 2014
Secretarial Audit Report
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Consolidated Financial Statements with Auditors’ Report
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To
The Board of Directors of Bharti Infratel Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated fnancial
statements of Bharti Infratel Limited (“the Company”), its
subsidiaries and joint venture, collectively (“the Group”),
which comprise the consolidated Balance Sheet as at
March 31, 2014, and the consolidated Statement of Proft
and Loss and the consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the
year then ended, and a summary of signifcant accounting
policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of these
consolidated fnancial statements that give a true and fair
view of the consolidated fnancial position, consolidated
fnancial performance and consolidated cash fows of
the Company in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in India. This responsibility includes
the design, implementation and maintenance of internal
control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the
consolidated fnancial statements that give a true and fair
view and are free from material misstatement, whether due
to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated fnancial statements based on our audit. We
conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on
Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
fnancial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain
audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the consolidated fnancial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated fnancial statements, whether due to fraud
or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the Company’s
preparation and presentation of the consolidated fnancial
statements that give a true and fair view 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 entity’s internal control. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall presentation of the consolidated fnancial
statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is suffcient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the consolidated
fnancial statements give a true and fair view in conformity
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
(a) in the case of the consolidated Balance Sheet, of the
state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2014;
(b) in the case of the consolidated Statement of Proft and
Loss, of the proft for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the consolidated Cash Flow Statement, of
the cash fows for the year ended on that date.
Emphasis of Matter
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note
44 of these consolidated fnancial statements, regarding
the recognition of general reserve and the consequent
utilization, on application of Scheme of Arrangement by
Indus Towers Limited.
Other Matter
We did not audit the total assets of ` 123,402 million as
at March 31, 2014, total revenues of ` 59,840 million and
cash infows (net) amounting to ` 588 million for the year
then ended, included in the accompanying consolidated
fnancial statements in respect of Indus Towers Limited, a
joint venture, whose fnancial statements and other fnancial
information have been audited by other auditors and whose
report has been furnished to us. Our opinion, in so far as it
relates to the affairs of such joint venture, is based solely on
the report of such other auditors. Our opinion is not qualifed
in this matter.
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars Notes
As at As at
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 3 18,893 18,887
Reserves and surplus 4 1,61,489 1,53,038
1,80,382 1,71,925
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 5 25,844 32,296
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 6 11,249 7,610
Other long-term liabilities 7 15,994 15,570
Long-term provisions 8 10,736 8,806
63,823 64,282
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 9 992 -
Trade payables 10 1,894 7,106
Other current liabilities 11 29,428 26,520
Short-term provisions 12 9,837 7,097
42,151 40,723
Total equity and liabilities 2,86,356 2,76,930
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 13
Tangible assets 1,53,039 1,63,047
Intangible assets 166 192
Capital work-in-progress 1,527 1,723
Non-current investments 14 36,343 -
Long-term loans and advances 15 14,016 11,129
Other non-current assets 16 25,301 14,734
2,30,392 1,90,825
Current assets
Current investments 17 38,460 38,911
Trade receivables 18 3,075 8,554
Cash and bank balances 19 1,655 1,267
Short-term loans and advances 20 5,082 30,078
Other current assets 21 7,692 7,295
55,964 86,105
Total assets 2,86,356 2,76,930
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions, except per share data)
Particulars Notes
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenue from operations 22
1,08,267 1,02,720
Other income (refer note 46) 23
4,487 3,379
1,12,754 1,06,099
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 24
40,620 38,016
Rent 25
8,886 10,876
Employee benefts expenses 26
3,670 3,341
Other expenses 27
10,973 12,385
64,149 64,618
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and charity and donation 48,605 41,481
Depreciation and amortization expense 28
25,186 24,402
Less: adjusted with general reserve in accordance with the Scheme (refer
note 42 and 44)
(3,927) (2,203)
21,259 22,199
Finance costs 29
3,997 3,945
Charity and donation 47
117 52
25,373 26,196
Proft before exceptional items and tax
23,232 15,285
Exceptional items (refer note 43)
- (22)
Proft before tax 23,232 15,307
Tax expenses
Current tax 6
7,009 4,778
Less: MAT credit entitlement
- (75)
Deferred tax 6
1,044 579
Total tax expense
8,053 5,282
Proft for the year 15,179 10,025
Earnings per equity share (nominal value of share ` 10 each) 30
Basic
8.036 5.625
Diluted 8.018 5.612
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Consolidated Statement of Proft and Loss for the year ended March 31, 2014
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended Year ended
March 31,2014 March 31,2013
Cash fows from operating activities
Proft before tax 23,232 15,307
Adjustments for -
Depreciation and amortization expense 21,259 22,199
Interest income (1,068) (2,015)
Dividend income (896) (132)
Interest expense 3,864 3,717
Amortization of loan origination fee 35 218
Net loss/ (gain) on sale of current investments (32) (753)
Employee stock compensation expense 77 103
Revenue equalization (2,686) (2,590)
Rent equalization 307 468
Provision for doubtful debts and advances (31) 341
Provision for capital work in progress 58 58
Fixed assets written off 24 85
Loss/ (proft) on sale of fxed assets (net) (1,434) (235)
Operating proft before changes in assets and liabilities 42,709 36,771
Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables (873) 2,959
Increase / (Decrease) in other current liabilities 712 3,625
Increase / (Decrease) in short-term provisions 17 (2)
Increase / (Decrease) in other long-term liabilities (2,700) (3,408)
Increase / (Decrease) in long-term provisions 38 26
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables 677 (1,875)
(Increase) / Decrease in short-term loans and advances 2,466 4,680
(Increase) / Decrease in other current assets 2 (2,236)
(Increase) / Decrease in long-term loans and advances 1,866 (250)
(Increase) / Decrease in other non-current assets (1,045) (56)
Cash generated from operations 43,869 40,234
Income tax paid (net of refunds) (4,345) (3,722)
Net cash fow from operating activities (A) 39,524 36,512
Cash fows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible assets (15,742) (16,784)
Purchase of intangible assets (71) (47)
Proceeds from sale of fxed assets 2,424 658
Loan repaid by joint venture company 790 -
Loan given to parent company - (13,500)
Loan repaid by parent company 22,990 3,670
Purchase of investments (1,41,096) (1,65,196)
Proceeds from sale of investments 1,05,119 1,30,401
Interest received 1,213 1,975
Dividend received 896 132
Net cash fow (used in) investing activities (B) (23,477) (58,691)
Cash fows from fnancing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares - 32,303
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2014
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(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended Year ended
March 31,2014 March 31,2013
Share issue expenses paid - (771)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 57 11
Repayment of borrowings (8,433) (41,985)
Proceeds from borrowings 4,200 42,210
Interest paid (3,805) (3,715)
Loan origination fee paid (21) (101)
Dividend paid (5,666) (4,357)
Tax on dividend paid (1,337) (1,364)
Net cash fow from/ (used in) fnancing activities (C) (15,005) 22,231
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year (A+B+C) 1,042 52
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 520 468
Cash and cash equivalents acquired on merger 78 -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (refer note 19) 1,640 520
Components of cash and bank balances
Cash and cash equivalents
Balance with scheduled banks:
Current account 272 98
Cheques in hand 27 27
Fixed deposits with maturity less than three months 1,341 395
Total cash and cash equivalents 1,640 520
Other bank balances
Deposit more than three months but less than twelve months 15 14
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
Total cash and bank balances 1,655 1,267
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fnancial statements.
Notes:
1. The above consolidated cash fow statement has been prepared under the indirect method set out in AS-3 ‘Cash Flow
Statements’ notifed pursuant to the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended).
2. Figures in brackets indicate cash outfow.
3. Also, refer note 44(A)(6).
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Bharti Infratel Limited (‘the Company’ or ‘BIL’)
incorporated on November 30, 2006 with the object of,
inter-alia, setting up, operating and maintaining wireless
communication towers. The Company received the
certifcate of commencement of business on April 10,
2007 from the Registrar of Companies. The Registered
offce of the Company is situated at Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New
Delhi – 110070.
The Company has entered into a joint venture agreement
with Vodafone India Limited and Aditya Birla Telecom
Limited to provide passive infrastructure services in
15 telecom circles of India and formed Indus Towers
Limited for such purpose. The Company and Vodafone
India Limited are holding approximately 42% each in
Indus Towers Limited and the balance 16% is held by
Aditya Birla Telecom Limited. Indus Towers Limited is
incorporated in India. Bharti Infratel Limited is publically
traded on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay
Stock Exchange India.
The wholly owned subsidiary company, Bharti Infratel
Services Limited, has been incorporated on June
4, 2013 with the object of providing operation and
management services of all kinds in the feld of telecom
infrastructure (both active and passive), telecom
equipments, wireless communication towers either
on its own or in alliance with any other Person/Body/
Bodies Corporate incorporated in India or abroad.
The Company together with its wholly owned subsidiary
and joint venture is hereinafter referred to as ‘the Group’.
The Group is a leading telecom passive infrastructure
service provider in India.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These consolidated fnancial statements have been
prepared under the historical cost convention on the
accrual basis of accounting and reporting requirements
of Accounting Standard (‘AS-21’) ‘Consolidated
Financial Statements’ and (‘AS-27’) ‘Financial
Reporting of Interest in Joint Venture’ notifed under
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, (‘as
amended’) and relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956, read with General Circular 8/2014 dated
April 4, 2014 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The accounting policies as presented in paragraph 2.1
below have been consistently applied by the Group and
are consistent with those used in the previous year.
These fnancial statements represent consolidated
accounts of the Company and its subsidiary and joint
venture as follows:
The Group’s interests in jointly controlled entities are
accounted for by proportionate consolidation. The
Group combines its share of the joint ventures’ individual
income, expenses, assets and liabilities on a line-by-
line basis with similar items as well as disclosures in the
Group’s fnancial statements.
Entity Country of
Incorporation
Principal Service Relationship Shareholding
as at 31 Mar 2014
Shareholding as
at 31 Mar 2013
Indus Towers Limited India Passive Infrastructure
Services
Joint Venture 42% 42%
Bharti Infratel Ventures
Limited*
India Passive Infrastructure
Services
Subsidiary 0% 100%
Bharti Infratel Services
Limited
India Active and Passive
Infrastructure Services
Subsidiary 100% 0%
*refer note 44
Inter-company balances have been eliminated on
consolidation for Subsidiary. Elimination of transaction
between joint venture and the Company is done to the
extent of proportionate share. The consolidated fnancial
statements are prepared using uniform accounting
policies for like transactions and other events in similar
circumstances.
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2.1 Summary of signifcant accounting policies
a. Use of estimates
The preparation of consolidated fnancial statements
is in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles in India (Indian GAAP) and requires
management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at
the date of the consolidated fnancial statements
and the results of operations during the reporting
period. Although these estimates are based upon
management’s best knowledge of current events
and actions, actual results could differ from these
estimates.
b. Tangible fxed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition,
except for assets acquired under the Scheme of
Arrangement from Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note
42 and 44), which are stated at fair values as per
the Scheme, net of accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost
comprises cost of acquisition, including taxes and
duties (net of CENVAT credit), freight and other
incidental expenses related to acquisition and
installation.
Site restoration cost obligations are capitalized
when it is probable that an outfow of resources will
be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate of the amount can be made.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fxed
asset is added to its book value only if it increases
the future benefts from the existing asset beyond
its previously assessed standard of performance. All
other expenses on existing fxed assets, including
day-to-day repair and maintenance expenditure are
charged to the statement of proft and loss for the
year during which such expenses are incurred.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fxed
assets are measured as the difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of
the asset and are recognized in the statement of
proft and loss when the asset is derecognized.
c. Depreciation on tangible fxed assets
Depreciation on fxed assets is calculated on a straight-
line basis using the rates arrived at based on the useful
lives estimated by the management, or those prescribed
under the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956,
whichever is higher. The Group has used the following
lives to provide depreciation on its fxed assets:
Useful lives
Plant and machinery 3 to 20 years
Furniture and fxtures 5 years
Vehicles 5 years
Offce equipments 2 years/ 5 years
Computers 3 years
Leasehold improvements Period of lease or useful
life, whichever is less
The site restoration cost obligation capitalized as a part
of plant and machinery is depreciated over the year of
the useful life of the related asset.
d. Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on
initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition,
intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated
amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Software is capitalized at the amounts paid to acquire
the respective license for use and is amortized over the
period of licence, generally not exceeding three years.
Amortization is recognized in statement of proft and
loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
economic lives of intangible assets from the date they
are available for use. The amortization period and the
amortization method are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. If the expected useful life of the asset is
signifcantly different from previous estimates, the
amortization period is changed accordingly.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of intangible
assets are measured as the difference between the net
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset
and are recognized in the statement of proft and loss
when the asset is derecognized.
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e. Leases
Where the Group is lessee
Finance leases, which effectively transfer to the Group
substantially all the risks and benefts incidental to
ownership of the leased asset, are capitalized at the
inception of the lease term at the lower of the fair value
of the leased asset and present value of minimum lease
payments. Lease payments are apportioned between
the fnance charges and reduction of the lease liability so
as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining
balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized
as fnance costs in the statement of proft and loss.
A leased asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over
the useful life of the asset or the useful life envisaged in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever
is lower. However, if there is no reasonable certainty
that the Group will obtain the ownership by the end of
the lease term, the capitalized asset is depreciated on
a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated
useful life of the asset, the lease term or the useful life
envisaged in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially
all the risks and benefts of ownership of the leased
item are classifed as operating leases. Operating lease
payments are recognized as an expense in the statement
of proft and loss on a straight-line basis over the non-
cancellable lease term.
Where the Group is lessor
Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially
all the risks and benefts of ownership of the asset are
classifed as operating leases. Assets subject to operating
leases are included in fxed assets. Lease income on an
operating lease is recognized in the statement of proft
and loss on a straight-line basis over the non cancellable
lease term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized
as an expense in the statement of proft and loss.
f. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs include interest, amortization of ancillary
costs incurred in connection with the arrangement
of borrowings and exchange differences arising from
foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are
regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of an asset that necessarily
takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its
intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost
of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur.
g. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each
balance sheet date for impairment whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss
is recognized for the amount by which the assets’
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the higher of the assets’ fair value
less costs to sell and value in use. Impairment losses are
recognized in the statement of proft and loss under the
caption depreciation and amortization expense.
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets
are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are
separately identifable cash fows (cash generating
units).
h. Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended
to be held for not more than one year from the date on
which such investments are made, are classifed as
current investments. All other investments are classifed
as non-current investments.
Current investments are carried in the consolidated
fnancial statements at lower of cost and fair value
determined on an individual investment basis. Non-
current investments are carried at cost. However,
provision for diminution in value is made to recognize
a decline other than temporary in the value of the
investments.
On disposal of an investment, the difference between its
carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged
or credited to the statement of proft and loss.
i. Revenue recognition and receivables
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable
that the economic benefts will fow to the Group and the
revenue can be reliably measured.
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Revenues
Revenues include revenue from the use of sites and
energy charges received from customers. Revenue is
recognized as and when services are rendered. If the
payment terms in the service agreements include fxed
escalations, the effect of such increases is recognized
on a straight-line basis over the fxed, non-cancellable
term of the agreement, as applicable.
Unbilled receivables represent revenues recognized
from the last invoice raised to customer to the period
end. These are billed in subsequent periods based on
the terms of agreement with the customers. The Group
collects service tax on behalf of the Government of India
and therefore, it is not an economic beneft fowing to the
Group. Hence it is excluded from revenue.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion
basis taking into account the amount outstanding and
the applicable interest rate. Interest income is included
under the head “other income” in the statement of proft
and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Group’s right to
receive dividend is established by the reporting date.
Provision for doubtful debts
The Group provides for amounts outstanding for more
than 105 days from the invoice date in case of site
sharing debtors other than from the parent company or
in specifc cases where management is of the view that
the amounts for certain customers are not recoverable.
j. Foreign currency transactions and balances
Initial recognition
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the
reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency
amount the exchange rate between the reporting
currency and the foreign currency at the date of the
transaction.
Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated using
the exchange rate prevailing at the reporting date.
Non- monetary items, which are measured in terms of
historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are
reported using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. Non-monetary items, which are measured
at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a
foreign currency, are translated using the exchange rate
at the date when such value was determined.
Exchange differences
Exchange differences arising on settlement of monetary
items or on restatement of the Group’s monetary items
at rates different from those at which they were initially
recorded during the period, or reported in previous
consolidated fnancial statements, are taken to the
statement of proft and loss.
k. Retirement and other employee benefts
Short term employee benefts are recognized in the
period during which the services have been rendered.
All employees of the Group are entitled to receive
benefts under the provident fund, which is a defned
contribution plan. Contribution to provident fund is
recognized as and when services are rendered. Both the
employee and the employer make monthly contributions
to the plan at a predetermined rate of the employees’
basic salary. These contributions are made to the fund
administered and managed by the Government of India.
In addition, some employees of the Group are covered
under the employees’ state insurance schemes, which
are also defned contribution schemes recognized and
administered by the Government of India.
The Group’s contributions to both these schemes are
expensed in the statement of proft and loss. The Group
has no further obligations under these plans beyond its
monthly contributions.
The Group provides for Gratuity obligations through a
defned beneft retirement plan covering all employees.
The cost of providing benefts under this plan is
determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each
reporting period end. Actuarial valuation is carried out
using the projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains
and losses are recognized in full in the period in which
they occur in the statement of proft and loss.
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The Group also provides other benefts in the form of
deferred compensation and compensated absences.
The employees of the Group are entitled to compensated
absences based on the unavailed leave balance as
well as other long term benefts. The Group records
liability based on actuarial valuation computed under
projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains / losses
are immediately taken to the statement of proft and
loss and are not deferred. The Group presents the entire
leave encashment liability as a current liability in the
balance sheet, since the Company does not have an
unconditional right to defer its settlement for more than
12 months after the reporting date.
l. Income taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax.
Current income-tax is measured at the amount expected
to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with
the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India and tax
laws prevailing in the respective tax jurisdiction where
the Group operates. The tax rates and tax laws used
to compute the amount are those that are enacted at
the reporting date. Current income tax relating to items
recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity and
not in the statement of proft and loss.
Deferred income taxes refect the impact of timing
differences between taxable income and accounting
income originating during the current year and reversal
of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred tax is
measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted
or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred
income tax relating to items recognized directly in equity
is recognized in equity and not in the statement of proft
and loss.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable
timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized
for deductible timing differences only to the extent that
there is reasonable certainty that suffcient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred tax
assets can be realized. In situations where the Group has
unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all
deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual
certainty supported by convincing evidence that they
can be realized against future taxable profts.
At each reporting date, the Group re-assesses
unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes
unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has
become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the
case may be, that suffcient future taxable income will
be available against which such deferred tax assets can
be realized.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed
at each reporting date. The Group writes-down the
carrying amount of deferred tax asset to the extent that
it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as
the case may be, that suffcient future taxable income
will be available against which deferred tax asset can be
realized. Any such write down is reversed to the extent
that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as
the case may be, that suffcient future taxable income
will be available.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset,
if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax
assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred
tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to the same
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged
to statement of the proft and loss as current tax. The
Group recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only
to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the
Group will pay normal income tax during the specifed
period, i.e. the period for which MAT credit is allowed
to be carried forward. In the year in which the Group
recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with
the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in
respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-
tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit
to the statement of proft and loss and shown as “MAT
Credit Entitlement”. The Group reviews the “MAT credit
entitlement” asset at each reporting date and writes
down the asset to the extent the Group does not have
convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the
specifed period.
m. Employee stock compensation cost
Employees of the Group receive remuneration in the
form of share based payment transactions, whereby
employees render services as consideration for options
to buy equity instruments (equity-settled transactions).
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In accordance with the SEBI (Employee Stock Option
Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme)
Guidelines, 1999 the cost of equity-settled transactions
is measured using the Black-Scholes / Lattice Valuation
option pricing model and the fair value is recognized as
an expense over the period in which the options vest,
on a straight line basis, together with a corresponding
increase in the “Stock options outstanding account”
in reserves. The cumulative expense recognized for
equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until
the vesting date refects the extent to which the vesting
period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the
number of options to buy equity instruments that will
ultimately vest. The expense or credit recognized in the
statement of proft and loss for a period represents the
movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the
beginning and end of that period and is recognized in
employee benefts expense.
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction award
are modifed, the minimum expense recognized is the
expense as if the terms had not been modifed, if the
original terms of the award are met. An additional expense
is recognized for any modifcation that increases the
total fair value of the share-based payment transaction,
or is otherwise benefcial to the employee as measured
at the date of modifcation.
For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability is
recognized for the services acquired, measured initially
at the fair value of the liability. At the end of each
reporting period until the liability is settled, and at the
date of settlement, the fair value of the liability is re-
measured, with any changes in fair value recognized in
the consolidated statement of proft and loss for the year
with a corresponding change in liabilities.
n. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the
net proft or loss for the period attributable to equity
shareholders by the weighted average number of equity
shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per
share, the net proft or loss for the period attributable to
equity shareholders and the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for
the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
o. Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Group has a present
obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that
an outfow of resources embodying economic benefts
will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are not discounted to their present value and
are determined based on the best estimate required
to settle the obligation at the reporting date. These
estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and
adjusted to refect the current best estimates.
p. Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises
from past events whose existence will be confrmed
by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more
uncertain future events beyond the control of the Group
or a present obligation that is not recognized because
it is not probable that an outfow of resources will be
required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability
also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a
liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot
be measured reliably. The Group does not recognize
a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
consolidated fnancial statements.
q. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash
fow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand and
short-term investments with an original maturity of three
months or less.
r. Measurement of EBITDA
As permitted by the Guidance Note on the Revised
Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, the Group
has elected to present earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as a separate
line item on the face of the statement of proft and loss.
In its measurement, the Company does not include
depreciation and amortization expense, fnance costs,
charity and donation and tax expense.
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3. SHARE CAPITAL
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Authorised shares
3,500,000,000 (March 31, 2013 - 3,500,000,000) equity shares of ` 10 each 35,000 35,000
Issued, subscribed and fully paid-up shares
1,889,301, 113 equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid up
(March 31, 2013 - 1,888,743,054 equity shares of ` 10 each)
18,893 18,887
18,893 18,887
a. Reconciliation of the equity shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
At the beginning of the year 1,888,743,054 18,887 580,802,910 5,808
Issued during the year - Bonus issue - - 1,161,605,820 11,616
Issued during the year - Initial public offer - - 146,234,112 1,462
Issued during the year - ESOP 558,059 6 100,212 1
Outstanding at the end of the year 1,889,301,113 18,893 1,888,743,054 18,887
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
made an Initial Public Offering (IPO) through book
building process of 188,900,000 equity shares of ` 10
each in December 2012. The issue comprised of fresh
issue of 146,234,112 equity shares and offer for sale of
42,665,888 equity shares by the existing shareholders.
The Company has raised ` 32,303 Mn from fresh issue
of shares and incurred share issue expenses of ` 771 Mn
(net of tax - ` 527 Mn, which have been adjusted with
securities premium account in line with requirements of
section 78 of Companies Act, 1956). The Company’s
equity shares got listed on December 28, 2012 on
Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
b. Terms/ rights attached to equity shares:
The Company has only one class of equity shares having
par value of ` 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares
is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares
and pays dividend in Indian rupees.
On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors have proposed
a dividend of ` 4.40 per equity share (March 31, 2013
– interim dividend of ` 2.50 per equity share and fnal
dividend of ` 3 per equity share) to all the existing
shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2014. The
dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject
to approval by the shareholders in the ensuing general
meeting.
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c. Shares held by holding company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
Bharti Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 15,000 1,500,000,000 15,000
e. Details of shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the Company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. % holding No. % holding
Equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid Bharti
Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 79.39 1,500,000,000 79.42
f. Shares reserved for issue under options:
For details of shares reserved for issue under the employee stock option plan (ESOP) of the Group. For details refer
note 32.
d. Aggregate number of bonus shares issued and
shares issued for consideration other than cash
during the period of fve years immediately preceding
the reporting date:
During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company
allotted 540,445,950 equity shares as fully paid bonus
shares by capitalization of securities premium account.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
further allotted 1,161,605,820 equity shares as fully paid
bonus shares by capitalization of securities premium
account.
During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company
allotted 558,059 equity shares (2012-13 - 100,212
equity shares) of ` 10 each to its employees on exercise
of stock options under the Employee Stock Option Plan
2008 wherein part consideration was received in form
of employee services (refer note 32).
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4. RESERVES AND SURPLUS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Securities
premium
account
Employee
stock options
outstanding
General
reserve
Capital
reserve
Surplus/
(defcit)
in the
statement
of proft and
loss
Total
As at April 1, 2012 47,585 1,601 72,588 - 17,891 1,39,665
Proft for the year - - - - 10,025 10,025
Add: addition during the year [refer note 3(a)] 30,865 - - - - 30,865
Less: utilization towards share issue expenses [refer note 3(a)] (527) - - - - (527)
Less: utilization during the year for bonus issue [refer note 3(d)] (11,616) - - - - (11,616)
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during
the year in accordance with the Scheme (refer note 42)
- - (2,513) - - (2,513)
Less: Appropriations
Interim dividend on equity shares [ amount ` 2.5 per share] - - - - (4,357) (4,357)
Tax on interim dividend on equity shares - - - - (1,364) (1,364)
Proposed fnal dividend on equity shares [amount ` 3 per share] - - - - (5,666) (5,666)
Tax on proposed fnal dividend on equity shares - - - - (1,337) (1,337)
Transfer to General reserve - - 3,248 - (3,248) -
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding - - 125 - - 125
Add: gross compensation for options granted during the year - 14 - - - 14
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during
the year
- (190) - - - (190)
66,307 1,425 73,448 - 11,944 1,53,124
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (86) - - - (86)
As at March 31, 2013 66,307 1,339 73,448 - 11,944 1,53,038
As at April 1, 2013 66,307 1,425 73,448 - 11,944 1,53,124
Proft for the year - - - - 15,179 15,179
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding 142 - - - - 142
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during
the year in accordance with the BAL Scheme (refer note 42)
- - (893) - - (893)
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during
the year in accordance with the Indus Scheme (refer note 44)
- - (3,190) - - (3,190)
Less: Appropriations
Proposed dividend on equity shares (amount ` 4.40 per share)* - - - - (8,313) (8,313)
Tax on proposed dividend on equity shares - - - - (1,413) (1,413)
Add/Less: amount arising under scheme of arrangement (refer
note 44)
- - (889) 1,905 5,590 6,605
Add: gain on disposal of subsidiary as on April 1, 2009 (refer
note 44)
- - - - 385 385
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during
the year
- (113) - - - (113)
66,449 1,312 68,476 1,905 23,372 1,61,513
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (24) - - - (24)
As at March 31, 2014 66,449 1,288 68,476 1,905 23,372 1,61,489
*The Company, based on an independent legal opinion, has determined that the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 apply to the proposed dividend for
the year ended March 31, 2014, as it would be declared and paid after April 1, 2014. Accordingly, it has not transferred any amount to the general reserve
for the proposed dividend.
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5. LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Term Loan - secured*
- from banks 14,091 14,200
- from others 11,753 18,096
25,844 32,296
* In addition to the amount shown above, an amount ` 6,587 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 2,935 Mn) has been disclosed under ‘other current liabilities’ as it is
repayable within one year.
The joint venture has entered into borrowing arrangements with several lenders under rupee term loan agreements. The
security interest set out below ranks pari-passu amongst all secured lenders.
The terms and conditions of all the long term borrowings are similar and are as follows:
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
(a) a frst charge by way of hypothecation of the JV Company’s
entire movable plant and machinery, including tower related
equipment and spares, tools and accessories, furniture,
fxtures, vehicles and all other movable assets, present and
future;
(a) a mortgage and frst charge of all the JV Company’s
freehold immovable properties and assets, both present and
future;
(b) a charge on JV Company’s cash fows, receivables, book
debts, revenues of whatsoever nature and wherever arising,
present and future subject only to prior charge in favour of
working capital lenders with working capital facility limits not
exceeding ` 10,000 Mn (amount in absolute fgures) including
funded facilities;
(b) a frst charge by way of hypothecation of the JV Company’s
entire movable plant and machinery, including tower related
equipment and spares, tools and accessories, furniture,
fxtures, vehicles and all other movable assets, present and
future;
(c) a frst and exclusive charge over the amount in the Debt
Service Account opened and maintained in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement and the Debt Service Account
Agreement;
(c) a charge on JV Company’s cash fows, receivables, book
debts, revenues of whatsoever nature and wherever arising,
present and future subject only to prior charge in favour of
working capital lenders with working capital facility limits not
exceeding ` 10,000 Mn (amount in absolute fgures) including
funded facilities;
(d) an assignment and frst charge of all the rights, title,
interest, benefts, claims and demands whatsoever of the JV
Company in the IRU agreements, Master Service Agreements
together with the service contracts, all as amended, varied
or supplemented from time to time duly acknowledged
and consented to by the relevant counter-parties to such
Contracts, (if required) and Insurance Contracts, all as
amended, varied or supplemented from time to time and
subject to Applicable Law, all the rights, title, interest,
benefts, claims and demands whatsoever of the Borrower
in the Clearances;
(e) a frst and exclusive charge over the amount in the Debt
Service Account opened and maintained in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement and the Debt Service Account
Agreement;
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Interest rate for loans outstanding as at March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013
The interest rate varies from approximately 10.45% - 11.45% per annum as at March 31, 2014 (As at March 31, 2013:
10.50% - 11.20% per annum) on term loans from banks and other fnancial institutions.
Repayment of loan
As at March 31, 2014* As at March 31, 2013*
Loan outstanding ` 11,931 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting
to ` 16,590 Mn availed from other parties in 27 equated
quarterly installments, with frst date for repayment falling due
in February 2014. The JV Company has made a prepayment
of ` 4,221 Mn in October 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 16,611 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting
to ` 16,611 Mn availed from other parties in 27 equated
quarterly installments, with frst date for repayment falling
due in February 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 4,000 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Syndicated Common
loan agreement, the JV Company have to repay loans
amounting to ` 10,500 Mn availed from banks in 16 equated
quarterly installments which have commenced in November
2012.The JV Company has made a prepayment of ` 3,588
Mn in March 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 5,600 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Syndicated Common
loan agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans
amounting to ` 5,600 Mn availed from banks in 16 equated
quarterly installments which have commenced in November
2012.
Loan outstanding ` 4,200 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting to
` 4,200 Mn availed from bank and other parties (NBFC) in 19
equated quarterly installments with frst date for repayment
falling due in May 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 4,200 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the Common loan
agreement, the JV Company has to repay loans amounting to
` 4,200 Mn availed from bank and other parties (NBFC) in 19
equated quarterly installments with frst date for repayment
falling due in May 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 1,800 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 2,520 Mn
availed from bank in 14 equated quarterly installments which
have commenced in May 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 2,520 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 2,520 Mn
availed from bank in 14 equated quarterly installments which
have commenced in May 2013.
Loan outstanding ` 6,300 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 6,300 Mn
availed from bank in 19 equated quarterly installments with
frst date for repayment falling due in May 2014.
Loan outstanding ` 6,300 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 6,300 Mn
availed from bank in 19 equated quarterly installments with
frst date for repayment falling due in May 2014.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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As at March 31, 2014* As at March 31, 2013*
Loan outstanding ` 4,200 Mn
As per the repayment schedule in the loan agreement, the
JV Company has to repay loans amounting to ` 4,200 Mn
availed from bank in 19 equated quarterly installments with
frst date for repayment falling due in March 2015.
For all the above loans the JV Company may voluntarily
prepay all or any portion of the disbursed loans based on
certain specifed clauses and subject to the condition laid out
in the loan agreement.
For all the above loans the JV Company may voluntarily
prepay all or any portion of the disbursed loans based on
certain specifed clauses and subject to the condition laid out
in the loan agreement.
The above amount represents 42% of the amount of JV Company, which has been consolidated.
*During the year ended March 31, 2013, the JV Company has made prepayment of loan amounting to ` 32,967 Mn and availed new loan of ` 42,210 Mn.
6. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (NET)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Deferred tax liability
Depreciation claimed as deduction under Income Tax Act but chargable in the
fnancial statements in future years
5,874 6,409
Revenue equalization (net) charged in fnancial statements but allowed as deduction
under the Income Tax Act in future years on actual payment basis
6,840 3,129
Unamortised loan origination fees 19 24
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (refer Note 44) 113 -
Gross deferred tax liability 12,846 9,562
Deferred tax asset
Provision for doubtful debts/ advances charged in fnancial statements but allowed
as deduction under the Income Tax Act in future years (to the extent considered
realisable)
637 656
Carry forward unabsorbed depreciation and unabsorbed business losses - 293
Expenses allowed as deduction under Sec 35D of Income Tax Act in future years 242 242
Other expenses claimed as deduction in the fnancial statements but allowed as
deduction under Income Tax Act in future years on actual payment (net)
718 761
Gross deferred tax asset 1,597 1,952
Net deferred tax liability 11,249 7,610
Current tax expense includes reversal of ` 48 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil) relating to earlier periods. Deferred tax expense includes ` 66 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil)
relating to earlier periods.
Deferred tax liability (net) as at March 31, 2014 includes deferred tax liability of ` 2,482 Mn (net) arising on merger with Indus during the year. For details
of the merger, refer note 44.
As of March 31, 2014 the above deferred tax assets and liabilities have been calculated using substantively enacted rates of 33.99% as per Finance Bill
2014.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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7. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Security deposits received 6,431 10,920
Lease equalization 4,136 4,535
Unearned revenue 76 97
Provision for payment of stock options (refer note 32) 31 18
Payable to joint venture company 5,320 -
15,994 15,570
“Security deposits received” include ` 3,525 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 6,344 Mn) amounts received from related parties. For details, refer note 36.
8. LONG-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts (refer note 31)
Gratuity 114 89
Leave encashment 60 51
Long-term service award 14 10
188 150
Asset retirement obligation (refer note 34) 10,548 8,656
10,736 8,806
9. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured
Loans repayable on demand:
From others 992 -
992 -
The above loans have been taken by JV Company on an interest rate of 9.95% per annum. These loans are repayable on demand.
10. TRADE PAYABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Trade creditors 1,894 7,106
1,894 7,106
“Trade creditors” include ` 234 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 340 Mn) payable to parent and fellow subsidiary company. For details, refer note 36.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Details of dues to micro and small enterprises as defned under the MSMED Act, 2006
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier as
at the end of each accounting year
Principal amount due to micro and small enterprises 28 90
Interest due on above 1 6
29 96
The amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of section 16 of the Micro Small and
Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006, along with the amounts of the payment
made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during each accounting year.
6 6
The amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making payment
(which have been paid but beyond the appointed day during the period/ year) but
without adding the interest specifed under Micro Small and Medium Enterprise
Development Act, 2006.
0.4 3
The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of each accounting
year.
14 12
The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the succeeding years,
until such date when the interest dues as above are actually paid to the small enterprise
for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under section 23 of the
Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006.
- -
11. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Equipment supply payables 4,791 5,449
Dues to employees 412 405
Accrued expenses 16,859 16,109
Book overdraft 38 128
Interest accrued but not due 80 4
Other taxes payable 86 404
Contribution to employee funds 10 9
Unearned revenue 23 22
Current portion of long-term borrowings (refer note 5) 6,587 2,935
Security deposits 387 322
Other Liabilities 155 733
29,428 26,520
“Security deposits” include ` 60 Mn (March 31, 2013 - Nil) received from related parties and “Accrued expenses” include ` 101 Mn (March 31, 2013 -
` 84 Mn) payable to joint venture company. For details, refer note 36.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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12. SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts (refer note 31)
Gratuity 38 30
Leave encashment 73 64
Proposed Dividend [refer note 3(b)] 8,313 5,666
Tax on Proposed Dividend 1,413 1,337
9,837 7,097
13. FIXED ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Land Plant and
equipment
Offce
furniture
and
equipment
Vehicles Computers Leasehold
improvements
Tangible
assets
Total
Computer
Software
Intangible
assets
Total
Cost
As at April 1, 2012 6 2,46,771 192 8 800 474 2,48,251 563 563
Additions - 21,399 56 - 53 48 21,556 47 47
Disposals - (3,489) (4) - (16) (5) (3,514) - -
As at March 31, 2013 6 2,64,681 244 8 837 517 2,66,293 610 610
Additions - 15,291 39 - 57 8 15,394 71 71
Disposals/ adjustment (3) (14,358) - - (5) (26) (14,391) - -
Transfer/ Adjustment
under the Scheme of
arrangement (refer note 44)
- (1,736) - - - - (1,736) - -
As at March 31, 2014 3 2,63,878 283 8 889 499 2,65,560 681 681
Depreciation
As at April 1, 2012 - 80,416 102 3 629 167 81,317 295 295
Charge for the year - 24,296 46 2 136 90 24,570 123 123
Disposals - (2,618) (3) - (16) (4) (2,641) - -
As at March 31, 2013 - 1,02,094 145 5 749 253 1,03,246 418 418
Charge for the period - 24,882 51 1 81 75 25,090 97 97
Disposals/ adjustment - (13,098) - - (5) - (13,103) - -
Transfer/ Adjustment
under the Scheme of
arrangement (refer note 44)
- (2,712) - - - - (2,712) - -
As at March 31, 2014 - 1,11,166 196 6 825 328 1,12,521 515 515
Net block
As at March 31, 2014 3 1,52,712 87 2 64 171 1,53,039 166 166
As at March 31, 2013 6 1,62,587 99 3 88 264 1,63,047 192 192
Charge for the year ended March 31, 2013 includes depreciation of ` 291 Mn considered under exceptional items in the statement of proft and loss (refer
note 43).
“Plant and equipment” comprise of assets given on operating lease. For details, refer note 33(b)(i).
Depreciation charge for the year includes ` 1,294 Mn (2012 - 2013 - ` 1,307 Mn) provided for loss with respect to assets not in active use.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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14. NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 45)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Investment in mutual funds - unquoted 36,343 -
36,343 -
15. LONG-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Capital advances
Unsecured, considered good 15 35
Unsecured, considered doubtful 38 29
Less: Provision (38) (29)
15 35
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 3,983 3,795
Unsecured, considered doubtful 84 94
Less: Provision (84) (94)
3,983 3,795
Other advances, unsecured, considered good 5,021 1,295
Advance income-tax [net of provision for taxation of ` 16,327 Mn
(March 31, 2013 - ` 7,129 Mn)]
4,995 6,002
Advance fringe beneft tax (net of provision) 2 2
14,016 11,129
16. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Revenue equalization 23,226 13,693
Unamortised debt origination cost 32 43
Others, considered good 2,043 998
Others, considered doubtful 13 9
Less: Provision (13) (9)
2,043 998
25,301 14,734
“Others” comprise of payments made under protest to the Government authorities. For details, refer note 38(ii).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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17. CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 45)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Current investments (at lower of cost or market value)
Investments in mutual funds - unquoted 38,460 38,911
38,460 38,911
18. TRADE RECEIVABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the date they are due for payment
Unsecured, considered good 419 4,108
Unsecured, considered doubtful 1,117 1,406
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (1,117) (1,406)
419 4,108
Trade receivables
Unsecured, considered good 2,656 4,446
Unsecured, considered doubtful 368 211
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (368) (211)
2,656 4,446
3,075 8,554
“Trade receivables” include receivables from related parties amounting to ` 2,275 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 7,350 Mn). For details, refer note 36.
19. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents
Balances with banks on current accounts 272 98
Cheques on hand 27 27
Fixed deposits with maturity less than three months 1,341 395
1,640 520
Other bank balances
Fixed deposits
Deposit more than three months but less than twelve months 15 14
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
1,655 1,267
“Other bank balances” includes margin money of ` 2 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 1 Mn) against various guarantees issued by banks on behalf of the JV
company in favour of sales tax authorities. The amount also includes fxed deposit of ` 13 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 13 Mn) issued in favour of Municipal
Corporation of Delhi. These deposits are not available for use by the JV company.
“Earmarked balances with banks” comprise of amounts held in Escrow account payable towards share issue expenses.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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20. SHORT-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Loans and advances to related parties
Unsecured, considered good 138 24,858
Advances recoverable in cash or kind
Secured, considered good 322 272
Unsecured, considered good 3,159 4,012
Unsecured, considered doubtful 205 269
Less: Provision for doubtful advances (205) (269)
3,481 4,284
Other loans and advances
Minimum alternate tax recoverable 1,463 936
5,082 30,078
“Loans and advances to related parties” includes interest bearing loan to parent company amounting to Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 -
` 22,990 Mn). It further includes non interest bearing loans and advances to joint venture company and fellow subsidiary amounting to ` 132 Mn and ` 7
Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,861 Mn and ` 7 Mn) respectively. For details, refer note 36.
“Advances recoverable in cash or kind” are secured to the extent they are backed by bank guarantees
21. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Unbilled revenue (net) 6,475 6,462
Interest accrued 22 101
Revenue equalization 551 49
Unamortised loan origination fee 23 26
Other receivables 621 657
7,692 7,295
“Unbilled revenue (net)” is net of provisions considered for penalties, deductions etc.
“Other current assets” includes amount receivable from related parties amounting to ` 3,373 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 3,614 Mn).
“Interest accrued” comprises of interest accrued on loan to parent company and JV company amounting to Nil and ` 22 Mn as at March 31, 2014
(March 31, 2013 - ` 101 Mn and Nil) respectively. For details, refer note 36.
22. REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Rent 65,790 63,847
Energy and other reimbursements 42,477 38,873
1,08,267 1,02,720
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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23. OTHER INCOME
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest income on:
- Bank deposits 2 10
- Loans to group companies 499 1,742
- Others 567 263
Dividend income 896 132
Net gain on sale of current investments 117 753
Proft on sale of assets 1,522 251
Termination charges for contract cancellation 163 -
Miscellaneous income (refer note 46) 721 228
4,487 3,379
24. POWER & FUEL
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 40,570 37,972
Others 50 44
40,620 38,016
25. RENT
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 8,664 10,655
Others 222 221
8,886 10,876
26. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Salaries, wages and bonus 3,226 2,892
Contribution to provident and other funds 107 98
Employee stock option scheme 77 103
Staff welfare expenses 138 133
Others 122 115
3,670 3,341
“Salaries, wages and bonus” includes gratuity and other post employment benefts. For details, refer note 31.
Further, for details of employee stock option scheme, refer note 32
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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27. OTHER EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Insurance 108 102
Repair and maintenance
- Plant and Machinery 6,817 6,921
- Building 26 19
- Others 1,968 1,883
Traveling and conveyance 274 249
Communication costs 135 163
Legal and professional 337 267
IT expenses 400 302
Provision for doubtful debts and advances (31) 341
Provision for fxed assets/ capital work in progress 58 58
Fixed assets written off* 24 85
Loss on sale of fxed assets 88 16
Miscellaneous expenses
- Network 435 1,686
- Others 334 293
10,973 12,385
* “Fixed assets written off” for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is net of ` 156 Mn and ` 310 Mn respectively adjusted with General
Reserve in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement. For details, refer note 42.
28. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Depreciation of tangible assets 25,090 24,279
Amortization of intangible assets 96 123
25,186 24,402
Less: adjusted with general reserve (refer note 42 and 44) (3,927) (2,203)
21,259 22,199
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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29. FINANCE COST
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest 3,864 3,717
Amortization of loan origination fee 35 218
Mark to market loss 85 -
Bank charges 13 10
3,997 3,945
30. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Nominal value of equity shares (`) 10 10
Proft attributable to equity shareholders for computing Basic and Dilutive EPS (A)
(` Million)
15,179 10,025
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year for computing
Basic EPS (B)
1,888,860,817 1,782,075,524
Dilutive effect on weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
year*
4,189,888 4,246,946
Weighted average number of equity shares and equity equivalent shares for computing
Diluted EPS (C)
1,893,050,705 1,786,322,470
Basic earnings per share (A/B) (`) 8.036 5.625
Diluted earnings per share (A/C) (`) 8.018 5.612
* Diluted effect on weighted average number of equity shares and proft attributable is on account of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
31. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
During the period, the Group has recognized the following amounts in the consolidated statement of proft and loss:
Defned Contribution Plans
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Employer’s contribution to Provident Fund 107 98
Total 107 98
Defned beneft obligations
Gratuity liability is defned beneft obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit
credit method made at the end of each reporting period. The plan is not funded by the Group.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gratuity
i. Amount charged to the consolidated statement of proft and loss:
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity#
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Current service cost 37 34
Interest cost 11 9
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 3
Net gratuity cost 55 46
# included in Salaries, wages and bonus (refer note 26).
ii. The assumptions used to determine the beneft obligations are as follows:
Company
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Discount rate 8.00% 8.50%
Expected rate of increase in compensation levels 10.00% 10.00%
Expected rate of return on plan assets NA NA
Expected average remaining working lives of employees (years) 24.27 years 24.89 years
Joint Venture
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Discount rate 9.10% 8.40%
Expected rate of increase in compensation levels First 2 years-
10% and 7%
thereafter
First 2 years-
10% and 7%
thereafter
iii. Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of beneft obligations:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Projected beneft obligation at beginning of year 119 87
Current service cost 37 34
Interest cost 11 9
Benefts paid (22) (14)
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 3
Projected beneft obligation at end of year 152 119
Net amount recognized (152) (119)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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iv. The discount rate is based on the average yield on government bonds at the accounting date with a term that
matches that of the liabilities.
v. The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of infation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
vi. Estimated amounts of benefts payable within next year are ` 35 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 33 Mn).
vii. The table below discloses experience adjustment disclosure as per para 120
(ii) of Accounting Standard 15,‘Employee Benefts’.
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
As at
March 31,
2012
As at
March 31,
2011
As at
March 31,
2010
Defned beneft obligation 152 119 87 60 38
Surplus/ (defcit) (152) (119) (87) (60) (38)
Experience adjustments on plan liabilities (loss)/ gain (2) (1) (1) (3) (4)
Experience adjustments on plan assets (loss)/ gain - - - - -
viii. Movement in provision for deferred bonus plan
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Opening balance - 18
Add: addition during the year - 2
Less: paid during the year - (20)
Total - -
32. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS
Pursuant to the board resolution dated July 22, 2008
and the resolution of the shareholders in extraordinary
general meeting dated August 28, 2008, the Company
instituted the Employee Stock Option Plan.
The Company has granted additional stock options in
the ratio of two options for every one option outstanding
as on August 23, 2012. The total number of additional
options granted is 6,165 thousand.
Under the Plan 9,947 thousand options have been
awarded to directors, offcers and employees of
the Company (including Group Companies) till date
including the additional grants pursuant to bonus issue,
out of which Nil options have been granted during the
year ended March 31, 2014.
During the year ended March 31, 2014 the Company
has announced new performance unit plan (cash settled
payment) for its employees.
On September 1, 2009, the Joint Venture Company
(Indus Towers Limited) announced an Employee stock
option plan (‘ESOP’ or ‘plan’) for eligible employees.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Joint
venture company has cancelled the ESOP Plan 2009
and has announced new Stock Appreciation Rights
(SAR) Scheme for its employees.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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The following table provides an overview of all existing stock option plans of the Group:
Scheme Plan Stock options
outstanding*
(in thousands)
Vesting
period
(years)
Contractual
term
(years)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Classifcation/
accounting
treatment
Company
Infratel 2008 Plan 8,554 1 - 5/1 - 4 7 110 Equity settled
Infratel Long term
incentive plan
16 1 - 3 7 10 Equity settled
Infratel Performance
Unit Plan (cash
settled)
171 1 - 3 7 - Cash settled
Joint Venture
Indus Plan SAR Plan -1 0.15 ** 7 2,49,300 Cash settled
Indus Plan SAR Plan -2 0.07 1 - 3 7 2,49,300 Cash settled
* Represents the number of options outstanding as on March 31, 2014 after considering the impact of bonus issue in August 2012. The weighted
average remaining contractual life for options outstanding at the end of year for Company and JV Company is 1.42 to 6.34 years and 3.31 to 3.89 years
respectively.
** The vesting schedule of SAR Plan-1 stipulates vesting as applicable under the scheme or as determined by the HR and Remuneration committee and
communicated through award letters.
Company
The weighted average fair value per option based on
Black Scholes / Lattice Valuation model is ` 475 and
` 197.61 on the original grants of equity settled and
cash settled plans respectively. The fair value is being
amortized over the vesting period of 36 and 60 months,
respectively on a graded vesting basis.
Equity settled options are planned to be settled in equity
at the time of exercise and have maximum period of 7
years from the date of respective grants. The options
under this plan have an exercise price of ` 329 per
equity share and vest on a graded basis. The exercise
price of ` 329 per equity share has been diluted to
one third pursuant to the bonus issue in August 2012.
Further the options granted under ‘Long term incentive
plan’ are at ` 10 per equity share.
Cash settled options have a maximum exercise period
of 7 years from the respective grant date.
Joint Venture
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013 the Joint
Venture Company has announced new Employee
Stock Appreciation Right Scheme (the - “Scheme”)
SAR Plan 1 and SAR Plan 2 for eligible employees. In
accordance with this plan, the value of each SAR at
respective exercise dates will be determined by dividing
the valuation of the Company for the relevant period by
the total number of Stock Units (i.e. 1,190,470 Stock
Units). The fair value of the option has been determined
using Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. The fair
value of options granted after applying an estimated
forfeiture rate is amortised over the vesting period.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the JV Company
has cancelled ESOP Plan 2009 and transferred the
Employee Stock Option Outstanding Account (ESOP
Reserve) to General Reserve account amounting to
` 54 Mn and provision for payment of stock options
have been written back to statement of proft and loss
amounting to ` 173 Mn.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Vesting period from the grant date Vesting schedule
Company
1. ESOP Scheme 2008
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
For options with a vesting period of 48 months:
On completion of 12 months 15%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 30%
On completion of 48 months 35%
For options with a vesting period of 60 months:
On completion of 12 months 20%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 20%
On completion of 48 months 20%
On completion of 60 months 20%
2. Performance Unit Plan
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
Joint Venture
SAR Plan 1 As determined by HR and Remuneration committee
SAR Plan 2
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
At the end of 5 months or 1 year 30%
At the end of 1 year and 5 months or 2 years 30%
At the end of 2 years and 5 months or 3 years 40%
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Information concerning the stock options granted and outstanding at the year end is as follows:
Particulars
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
Number of
stock
options (In ‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Number of
stock
options (In
‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Company
Plan 2008
Outstanding at beginning of the year 9,147 110 3,333 329
Granted - - - -
Forfeited (39) 329 (251) 329
Bonus issue in the ratio of 1:2 - - 6,165 110
Exercised (554) 110 (100) 110
Outstanding at the year end 8,554 110 9,147 110
Exercisable at end of the year 7,662 110 6,431 110
LTI Plan (Part of 2008 plan)
Outstanding at beginning of the year 20 10 - -
Granted - - 34 10
Forfeited - - (14) 10
Exercised (4) 10 - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 16 10 20 10
Exercisable at end of the year 4 10 - -
Cash settled Plan
Outstanding at beginning of the year - - - -
Granted 171 - - -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised - - - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 171 - - -
Exercisable at end of the year - - - -
Joint Venture*
SAR Plan 1
Outstanding at beginning of the year 0.42 - - -
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Particulars
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
Number of
stock
options (In ‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Number of
stock
options (In
‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Granted - - 0.87 -
Forfeited (0.05) - - -
Exercised (0.23) - (0.45) -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 0.15 - 0.42 -
Exercisable at end of the year 0.05 - 0.02 -
SAR Plan 2
Outstanding at beginning of the year 0.01 - - -
Granted 0.05 - 0.01 -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised (0.002) - - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 0.07 - 0.01 -
Exercisable at end of the year 0.004 - - -
*Represents Company’s share of 42% of the Joint Venture Company.
The weighted average share price at the exercise date was ` 189 per share for options exercised during the year ended
March 31, 2014.
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2014 was
` 197.61 per share (March 31, 2013 – ` 258 per share). The fair value of the options granted during the year was estimated
on the date of grant using the Black Scholes Valuation model with the following assumptions:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Company
Risk free interest rates 8.39% to 8.80% 8.37% to 8.62%
Vesting period 36 months 36 months
Weighted average share price (`) 201 219
Weighted average remaining contractual life 6.34 years 2.4 to 6.4 years
Weighted average exercise price on the date of grant NA 110
Weighted average share price on the date of grant/as at year end 201 219
Volatility 30.96% 52.42% to 52.43 %
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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The balance of deferred stock compensation as on March 31, 2014 is ` 24 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 86 Mn) and total employee
stock compensation expense recognized for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is ` 77 Mn and ` 103 Mn
respectively.
Note:
Bharti Airtel Limited has given stock option to certain employees of the Company. Bharti Airtel Limited has not charged the
compensation cost relating to the stock option granted to the Company. Besides this, the Company has also given stock
options to certain employees of Bharti Airtel Limited and has considered the related compensation cost in its books.
33. LEASES
(a) Operating lease: Group as a lessee
The lease rentals paid under non-cancelable leases relating to rent of building premises and cell sites as per the
agreements with escalation rates ranging from 0% to 25% per annum and maximum obligation on long-term non-
cancelable operating leases are as follows:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Lease rental charged to statement of proft and loss 8,886 10,876
Obligation on non-cancelable lease:
Not Later than one year 7,978 8,701
Later than one year but not later than fve years 27,318 28,519
Later than fve years 36,257 43,808
Total 71,553 81,028
The lease rentals include rent equalization of ` 307 Mn and ` 468 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Dividend yield 0.50% 0.00%
Joint Venture
SAR Plan 1 & 2
Risk free interest rates 8.79% 7.83%
Vesting period
SAR Plan 1 - -
SAR Plan 2 36 months 36 months
Volatility 29.11% 25.31%
Dividend yield 3.99% -
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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(b) Operating lease: Group as a lessor
(i) The Group has given sites on operating lease to telecom operators. As per the agreements with the operators the
escalation rates range from 0% to 2.5% per annum. The service charges recognized as income during the period for
non-cancellable arrangements relating to provision for passive infrastructure sites as per the agreements is ` 66,199
Mn and ` 61,813 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively, excluding IRU income
covered in (b)(ii) below.
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Future minimum lease payment receivable:
Not Later than one year 67,104 69,729
Later than one year but not later than fve years 2,78,266 1,57,720
Later than fve years 1,40,172 1,52,937
Total 4,85,542 3,80,386
Revenue includes revenue equalization of ` 2,685 Mn and ` 2,590 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
(ii) The Group had entered into a non-cancellable lease arrangement to provide access to the Passive Infrastructure
located at 12 Circles on indefeasible right of use (IRU) basis for a period of two years to its Joint Venture Company,
Indus Towers Limited from January 1, 2009. The Group has credited lease rental receivable to the statement of proft
and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term amounting to Nil and ` 4,822 Mn for the year ended March 31,
2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
34. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
The Group uses various premises on lease to install plant and equipment. A provision is recognized for the costs to be
incurred for the restoration of these premises at the end of the lease period. It is expected that this provision will be
utilized at the end of the lease period of the respective sites as per the respective lease agreements. The movement of
provision in accordance with AS–29 on ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets’, as per Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006, is given below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Opening Balance 8,656 5,014
Additions during the year 280 3,681
Add: Pursuant to merger (refer note 44) 1,666 -
Less: Utilised / adjusted during the year (54) (39)
Closing Balance 10,548 8,656
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Group has revised its estimate for site restoration obligation which has resulted in increase in the estimated
obligation by ` 3,322 Mn. Had the Group not changed its estimate regarding the cost to be incurred for restoration of sites, the depreciation for the year
ended March 31, 2013 would have been lower by ` 144 Mn and the proft after tax for year ended March 31, 2013 would have been higher by ` 96 Mn (net
of tax) respectively.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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35. INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE
The Group’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expense of the joint venture company, which has been
proportionately consolidated in the consolidated fnancial statements, before elimination of transactions between the
group and the joint venture are as follows:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 1 0.5
Reserves and surplus 63,528 948
63,529 949
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 25,844 32,296
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 6,919 2,072
Other long-term liabilities 5,761 5,838
Long-term provisions 7,361 2,910
45,885 43,116
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 993 863
Trade payables 605 9,781
Other current liabilities 16,583 14,534
Short-term provisions 21 2,590
18,202 27,768
Total equity and liabilities 1,27,616 71,833
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 86,429 50,873
Intangible assets 137 173
Capital work-in-progress 1,005 952
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Long-term loans and advances 14,656 5,444
Other non-current assets 10,149 2,423
1,12,376 59,865
Current assets
Current investments 4,791 1,890
Trade receivables 447 1,290
Cash and bank balances 1,180 480
Short-term loans and advances 2,440 2,395
Other current assets 6,382 5,913
15,240 11,968
Total assets 1,27,616 71,833
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenues 58,292 55,387
Other income 1,396 718
59,688 56,105
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 21,083 21,074
Rent 6,394 10,373
Employee benefts expenses 1,519 1,252
Other expenses 6,065 6,812
35,061 39,511
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization 24,627 16,594
Depreciation and amortization expense 10,245 6,870
Finance costs 3,917 3,939
14,162 10,809
Proft before exceptional items and tax 10,465 5,785
Exceptional items - (9)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Proft before tax 10,465 5,776
Tax expenses
Current tax 3,072 1,710
Deferred tax 914 270
Total tax expense 3,986 1,980
Proft for the year 6,479 3,796
Capital commitments 1,385 491
Contingent liabilities 10,924 1,836
36. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards (AS) - 18 on Related Party Disclosures, the names of the
related parties where control exists and/ or with whom transactions have taken place during the year and description of
relationships, as identifed and certifed by the management are as below:
A. List of related parties
1. Key Management personnel
Akhil Kumar Gupta, Chairman (Managing Director upto March 31, 2014)
2. Related parties where control exists irrespective of whether transactions have occurred or not
Holding company Bharti Airtel Limited
Joint Venture Company Indus Towers Limited
3. Other related parties with whom transactions have taken place during the year
Name of the related party Relationship
Bharti Airtel Services Limited Fellow subsidiary
Bharti Enterprises Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Foundation Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Hexacom Limited Fellow subsidiary
Bharti Telemedia Limited Fellow subsidiary
Centum Learning Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Nxtra Data Limited Fellow subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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105
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
37. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
(i) Capital commitments
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Estimated amount of contracts to be executed on capital account and not
provided for in the fnancial statements (net of capital advances)
5,156 3,401
Under the IT Outsourcing agreement, the Company has commitment for capital
purchases and service charges
70 1,663
5,226 5,064
(ii) Other commitments
For commitments relating to lease agreements, refer note 33.
38. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
(i) Financial bank guarantees
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Total guarantees issued by banks and fnancials institutions on behalf of the Group 439 427
Total 439 427
(ii) Claims against the Group not acknowledged as debt
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
a) Taxes, duties and other demands (under adjudication / appeal / dispute)
- Sales tax (refer to a below) 786 337
- Stamp duty (refer to b below) 269 267
- Entry tax (refer to c below) 1,543 1,257
- Municipal taxes (refer to d below) 1,578 1,120
- Service tax (refer to e below) 1,535 1,485
b) Other claims under legal cases including arbitration matters (refer to f below) 241 199
c) Income tax matters (refer to g below)# 10,224 49
Total 16,176 4,714
# Includes ` 9,735 Mn for which the possibility of tax demand materializing is remote based on internal assessment of the Group.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
106
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Unless otherwise stated below, the management
believes that, based on legal advice, the outcome
of these contingencies will be favourable and that
a loss is not probable.
(a) Sales tax
The claims for sales tax as of March 31, 2014
comprise of the cases relating to levy of VAT on
right to use.
(b) Stamp Duty
The Group has received demand in certain
states for stamp duty on execution of Leave
and License Agreement of Cell Sites.
(c) Entry tax
In certain states, entry tax is imposed on entry
of goods in the local area for use, consumption
or sale therein. The company has challenged
the constitutional validity of the same before
respective high courts and also in Hon’ble
Supreme Court.
(d) Municipal taxes
The Group based on its assessment of the
applicability and tenability of certain municipal
levies, which is an industry wide phenomenon,
does not consider the impact of such levies to
be material.
(e) Service tax
The service tax demand as at March 31, 2014
relates to CENVAT claims on towers and related
material.
(f) Others
Others mainly include site related legal
disputes.
(g) Income tax
The Company has received assessment orders
for AY 2010-11 and 2011-12 amounting to
` 1,004 Mn and ` 589 Mn respectively.
The joint venture company has received
income tax assessment order amounting to
` 8,618 Mn relating to earlier periods.
39. UTILIZATION OF MONEY RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE
(a) Pursuant to Initial Public Offer (IPO) the Company raised ` 31,657 Mn (net of selling shareholders’ proceeds), details of
utilization of IPO proceeds are as follows-
(` Millions)
Object Planned utilisation as per
Prospectus
Amount utilised
2013-14
Amount
Pending
Utilisation
Total (A) 2013-14 (B) (A-B)
Installation of new 4,813 towers 10,865 5,071 897 9,968
Upgradation and replacement of existing
towers
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Green initiatives at tower sites 6,394 2,991 310 6,084
General corporate purpose 2,257 1,128 1,128 1,129
Total 31,657 14,239 5,682 25,975
*Includes inventory as on March 31, 2014 amounting to ` 90 Mn.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
107
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Actual fund utilization in 2013-2014 has been lower primarily on account of lower capex deployment.
Unspent amount of ` 25,975 Mn is lying in the Mutual funds investments and is shown as under –
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2014
No. of units Amount(**)
Current 1,065,128,467 22,391
Non Current 122,528,068 4,540
1,187,656,535 26,931
**The difference in the unutilized issue proceeds and amount invested is on account of dividend accrued, reinvested during the period.
40. (a) Expenditure in foreign currency (cash basis)
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Legal and professional * 34 59
IT expenses 0.11 1
Capital goods - 21
34 81
* Comprise of payments made to Legal counsels towards professional services rendered in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering
amounting to ` 59 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2013 adjusted against securities premium.
(b) Dividend remitted in foreign currency
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Number of non - resident shareholders to whom dividend was due 1 4
Number of equity shares held on which dividend was due ( in Mn) 18 50
Amount remitted ( ` in Mn) 54 124
Amount remitted ( USD in Mn) 1 2
Final dividend of ` 3.00 per equity share (Face value per share ` 10) was declared for FY 2012-13 and paid in
FY 2013-14.
In addition to above, fnal dividend amounting to ` 581 Mn [2012 - 2013 - ` 482 Mn (interim dividend)] has been paid
to other non-resident shareholders in Indian Rupees.
(c) Unhedged foreign currency exposure is Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 – Nil).
(d) Value of imports calculated on CIF basis Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 17 Mn).
41. Since the Group’s business activity falls within a single business and geographical segment of providing passive
infrastructure, there are no additional disclosure to be provided under Accounting Standard - 17 ‘Segment Reporting’
other than those already provided in the consolidated fnancial statements.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
108
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
42. During the year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement with Bharti Airtel Limited (‘BAL
Scheme’) under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies
Act, 1956, the telecom infrastructure undertaking of
Bharti Airtel Limited was transferred to the Company.
Pursuant to the Scheme, the depreciation charged
by the Company on the excess of the fair values over
the original book values of the assets transferred by
Bharti Airtel Limited is being off-set against General
Reserve. Had the Company followed generally accepted
accounting principles in India, General Reserve as at
March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 would have been
higher by ` 7,063 Mn and ` 6,170 Mn respectively.
Depreciation for the year ended March 31, 2014 would
have been higher by ` 737 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 802
Mn), other expenses for the year ended March 31, 2014
would have been higher by ` 156 Mn (March 31, 2013
` 117 Mn) and proft for the year ended March 31, 2014
have been lower by ` 893 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 919 Mn).
43. During the year ended March 31, 2013, certain
customers have exited from specifed tenancies
resulting in the Group recovering ` 457 Mn from such
customers. Further, the Group has provided for revenue
equalization reserve and loss in value of fxed assets
amounting to ` 117 Mn and ` 318 Mn (including
depreciation charge of ` 291 Mn) respectively. The
Group considers the aforesaid exit as an exceptional
item and has accordingly disclosed the net amount of
` 22 Mn as exceptional item.
44. MERGER OF BHARTI INFRATEL VENTURES
LIMITED WITH INDUS TOWERS LIMITED
(A)- Accounting as per the Scheme
1) The Scheme of Arrangement (the Scheme) under
Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956
for transfer of all assets and liabilities as defned in
Indus Scheme from Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited
(BIVL), wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
Vodafone Infrastructure Limited (formerly known
as Vodafone Essar Infrastructure Limited), and Idea
Cellular Tower Infrastructure Limited (collectively
referred to as ‘the transferor companies’) to Indus
Towers Limited (Indus) was approved by the
Hon’ble High Court vide order dated on April 18,
2013 and fled with the Registrar of Companies on
June 11, 2013 with appointed date April 1, 2009
i.e. effective date of Scheme and, accordingly,
effective June 11, 2013 the transferor companies
have ceased to exist and have become part of
Indus. The Scheme has, accordingly, been given
effect to in the fnancial statements of Indus and
consequently in these consolidated fnancial
statements.
2) The Company in its standalone fnancial statements
was carrying investment in Bharti Infratel Ventures
Limited at ` 59,921 Mn. Pursuant to the Scheme,
the Company has additionally got 504 shares in
Indus in lieu of transfer of its investment in Bharti
Infratel Ventures Limited to Indus and recorded
these additional shares at their fair values of
` 60,419 Mn in accordance with the requirements
of Accounting Standard-13. The resultant gain
of ` 385 Mn (net of taxes ` 113 Mn) has been
disclosed as adjustment to carry forward balance
of Statement of Proft and Loss as at April 1, 2009.
3) Indus has given effect of the Scheme and recorded
the following in its fnancial statements:
a) The assets and liabilities of the transferor
companies and their operating results have
been incorporated in the books of Indus with
effect from April 1, 2009 i.e. the (appointed
date).
b) The assets and liabilities and reserves of the
transferor companies as on the appointed
date, i.e. April 1, 2009, have been recorded at
the fair values and book values respectively,
with a corresponding credit to general reserve.
The general reserve created pursuant to the
Scheme is as follows:
(` Millions)
Assets of the transferor companies
at their fair value
155,735
Less: Liabilities of the transferor
companies at respective book
values
(7,419)
Less: Reserves of the transferor
companies at respective book
values
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Less: Equity shares issued to the
shareholders of the transferor
companies*
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Amount recognized as General
reserve pursuant to merger
73,791
*1,200 equity shares of face value of ` 1 each credited as fully
paid up have been issued and allotted in terms of the Scheme
to equity shareholders of each of the transferor companies, in
a manner that the shareholding ratio among the shareholders of
Vodafone Infrastructure Limited, BIVL and Idea Cellular Towers
Infrastructure Limited remains 42:42:16 respectively in Indus.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
109
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
c) The General reserve created pursuant to the Scheme
shall be treated as free reserve for all intents and
purposes, as may be decided by the board of directors
of Indus, including for amortization of any merger
related expenses or losses, issuance of bonus shares,
off-setting any additional or accelerated depreciation
related to the fxed assets transferred to the Indus
pursuant to the Scheme, lease equalization reserve,
asset retirement obligations, deferred tax assets or
liabilities, other expenses, impairment losses or write-
offs and any other permitted purpose and shall form
part of the net worth of the Indus. Any impact due to
alignment of accounting policies or changes in estimates
has been adjusted against the general reserve account
created pursuant to the Scheme.
d) The General reserve created pursuant to the Scheme
has been utilized as follows:
(i) Impact of accounting policy alignment as on
April 1, 2009 in respect of asset retirement
obligation, lease equalization reserve, revenue
equalization reserve and consequent deferred
tax amounting to ` 1,702 Mn, ` 964 Mn,
` 1,113 Mn and ` 2,053 Mn respectively.
(ii) Impact of additional depreciation arising
between fair value and book value of the assets
acquired from transferor companies for the
period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2013 and for
the year ended March 31, 2014 amounting to
` 20,809 Mn and ` 3,980 Mn respectively.
(iii) Impact of additional depreciation on scrap/ obsolete
capital assets pertaining to the transferor companies
amounting to ` 2,628 Mn for the year ended March
31, 2014. Further, impact of additional depreciation
on fxed assets lying on certain sites acquired from
transferor companies amounting to ` 987 Mn for the
year ended March 31, 2014.
(iv) Deferred tax assets, MAT asset and current
tax payable amounting to ` 1,122 Mn have
been recognized in general reserve for the
year ended March 31, 2014 on account of tax
blocks acquired from transferor companies.
e) Balance of general reserve transferred from transferor
companies as on April 1, 2009 amounting to ` 74,656
Mn has been recorded as an adjustment in general
reserve account.
f) Balance of statement of proft and loss
transferred from transferor companies as at
April 1, 2009 amounting to ` 132 Mn (debit
balance) and profts of the respective transferor
Companies for the period April 1, 2009 till
March 31, 2013 amounting to ` 12,198 Mn (net
off merger related adjustment of ` 386 Mn) has
been recorded as adjustment in the statement
of proft and loss.
The above adjustment has been recorded by
the Company to the extent of its proportionate
share as follows:
i) Balance of statement of proft and loss
transferred as on April 1, 2009 (refer 3f)
` 5,124 Mn along with the impact of
transferring the cumulative statement of
proft and loss balance of BIVL of ` (466)
Mn has been disclosed as surplus in
statement of proft and loss arising out of
the Scheme.
ii) Amount transferred to statement of
proft and loss on account of additional
depreciation on above fair valued assets `
3,190 Mn [refer 3(d) (ii) and 3(d)(iii)].
iii) Net impact of ` 889 Mn w.r.t. the following
has been disclosed in the general reserve
as an adjustment :
(a) Company’s proportionate share in
general reserve of Indus of ` 52,266
Mn (refer note 3(a-f) above);
(b) Reduced by the amount of investment
in Indus of ` 60,635 Mn; and
(c) Net debit balance of reserves and
surplus of BIVL of ` 7,480 Mn
transferred to Indus.
4) On December 31, 2011, BIVL had acquired certain
assets and liabilities relating to certain specifed
telecom circles from the Company. The liabilities
acquired included amounts payable to Indus of
` 4,536 Mn. These assets and liabilities have been
recorded by Indus at ` 4,695 Mn and ` 159 Mn
respectively and transferred the amounts payable of
` 4,536 Mn (42% share of the Company amounting
to ` 1905 Mn) to capital reserve.
5) In accordance with Scheme of Arrangement
approved by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
110
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW Annual Report 2013-14
Hon’ble Gujarat High Court of Gujarat on March
29, 2011 and August 27, 2012 respectively, Passive
Infrastructure (“PI”) assets as at April 1, 2009 were
transferred by Vodafone West Limited to its wholly
owned subsidiary, Vodafone Infrastructure Limited.
Subsequently, Vodafone Infrastructure Limited has
amalgamated into Indus Towers Limited with the
appointed date of April 1, 2009. The income tax
authorities fled a special leave petition with Hon’ble
Supreme Court on September 5, 2012 challenging
the approval of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court for
transfer of PI assets from Vodafone West Limited.
Further, the Income Tax authorities have also fled
two appeals before the Division Bench of Hon’ble
High Court of Delhi challenging the order dated
March 29, 2011 passed by the single judge of Delhi
High Court approving scheme of arrangement for
transfer of PI assets from Vodafone South Limited,
Vodafone Digilink Limited and Vodafone Mobile
Services Limited into Vodafone Infrastructure
Limited and from the Company to BIVL. The said
appeals are pending for condonation of delay
in fling by the Hon’ble Court. Both Vodafone
Infrastructure Limited and BIVL have amalgamated
into Indus Towers Limited with the appointed date
of April 1, 2009.
6) The impact of the Scheme being non-cash
transaction, has not been considered for disclosure
in the cash fow statement for the year ended
March 31, 2014.
(B) Consequent to the Scheme as discussed in note
44 A above, Indus has recorded the assets of
transferor companies at their respective fair value.
The difference between the fair values of assets,
the book value of liabilities and reserves as reduced
by the face value of shares issued by Indus,
amounting to ` 62,293 Mn as of April 1, 2009, has
been credited to the general reserve account in
these consolidated fnancial statements instead of
crediting capital reserve in preference to relevant
Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Further, as per the Scheme, the general reserve so
recognised is to be treated as free reserve for all
intents and purposes, as may be decided by the
Board of Directors of Indus. Accordingly, ` 10,254
Mn and ` 3,020 Mn has been set-off against general
reserve for the period up to March 31, 2013 and
for the year ended March 31, 2014, respectively
towards additional depreciation on excess of fair
values over the original book values of the assets
transferred and losses pertaining to assets retired
from active use of transferor companies instead of
being adjusted to the statement of proft and loss
for the respective periods.
45. During the year, the Company has reclassifed certain
investments in mutual funds as non-current from current
investments, based on its plan of utilization of these
funds and thereafter, has classifed its investments in
mutual funds as current and non-current at the time of
initial recognition, based on its plan of future utilisation
of funds within 12 months and after 12 months,
respectively. These investments are reclassifed and
disclosed at year end based on balance utilization
period. Accordingly, the Company has disclosed
` 38,460 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 38,911 Mn) as current
and ` 36,343 Mn (March 31, 2013 - Nil) as non-current
investments as at year end.
46. Other Income includes ` 284 Mn relating to earlier
periods.
47. Charity and donation includes ` 60 Mn (2012 - 2013 –
Nil) paid to Satya Electoral Trust for political purposes.
48. Previous year fgures have been regrouped/ reclassifed
where necessary to conform to the current year’s
classifcations. The current year numbers include
the impact of the Scheme and accordingly, are not
comparable with the previous year numbers.
INFORMATION RELATING TO BHARTI INFRATEL SERVICES
LIMITED, SUBSIDIARY COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION
212(8) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2014
(Amount in ` thousands)
Particulars
Bharti Infratel
Services Limited
Capital 500
Reserves (302)
Total Assets 251
Total Liabilities 53
Details of Investment (excluding
investment in subsidary
Nil
Turnover -
Proft / (Loss) before tax (302)
Provision for taxation -
Proft after taxation (302)
Proposed dividend -
Note:- Total liabilities excludes reserve ans surplus
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To
The Members of Bharti Infratel Limited
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying fnancial statements of
Bharti Infratel Limited (“the Company”), which comprise the
Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2014, and the Statement
of Proft and Loss and Cash Flow Statement for the year
then ended March 31, 2014, and a summary of signifcant
accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial
Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of these
fnancial statements that give a true and fair view of the
fnancial position, fnancial performance and cash fows
of the Company in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in India, including the Accounting
Standards notifed under the Companies Act, 1956, read
with General Circular 8/2014 dated April 4, 2014, issued by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. This responsibility includes
the design, implementation and maintenance of internal
control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the
fnancial statements that give a true and fair view and are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these fnancial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards
require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the fnancial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit
evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the fnancial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the
auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the fnancial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the
auditor considers internal control relevant to the Company’s
preparation and fair presentation of the fnancial statements
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 entity’s internal control.
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
the accounting estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the fnancial
statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is suffcient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, the fnancial
statements give the information required by the Companies
Act, 1956 (“the Act”) in the manner so required and give
a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting
principles generally accepted in India:
(a) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs
of the Company as at March 31, 2014;
(b) in the case of the Statement of Proft and Loss, of the
proft for the year ended on that date; and
(c) in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash
fows for the year ended on that date.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order,
2003 (as amended) (“the Order”) issued by the Central
Government of India in terms of sub-section (4A)
of section 227 of the Act, we give in the Annexure a
statement on the matters specifed in paragraphs 4 and
5 of the Order.
2. As required by section 227(3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have obtained all the information and explanations
which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purpose of our audit;
(b) In our opinion proper books of account as required by
law have been kept by the Company so far as appears
from our examination of those books;
(c) The Balance Sheet, Statement of Proft and Loss, and
Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this Report are in
agreement with the books of account;
(d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Statement
of Proft and Loss, and the Cash Flow Statement
comply with the Accounting Standards notifed under
the Companies Act, 1956, read with General Circular
8/2014 dated April 4, 2014, issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs;
(e) On the basis of written representations received from
the directors as on March 31, 2014, and taken on
record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors
is disqualifed as on March 31, 2014, from being
appointed as a director in terms of clause (g) of sub-
section (1) of section 274 of the Companies Act, 1956.
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Place of Signature: New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
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Annexure referred to in our report of even date
Re: [Bharti Infratel Limited] (‘the Company’)
(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records
showing full particulars including quantitative
details and situation of fxed assets.
(b) The Company has a physical verifcation program
of covering all fxed assets once in three years
which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard
to the size of the Company and the nature of its
assets. Pursuant to the program, during the year,
planned physical verifcation of certain fxed assets
and capital work in progress has been conducted
by the management. As informed, no material
discrepancies were noticed on such verifcation.
(c) Fixed assets disposed-off during the year were not
substantial and, therefore, do not affect the going
concern assumption.
(ii) Considering the nature of business of the Company,
provisions of Clause 4 (ii) of the Order pertaining to
physical verifcation of inventory and records maintained
for inventory are not applicable to the Company.
(iii) As informed, the Company has neither granted nor
taken any loans, secured or unsecured to or from
Companies, frms or other parties covered in the register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act,
1956. Accordingly, Clauses (iii) (b), (iii) (c) , (iii) (d), (iii) (e),
(iii) (f) and (iii) (g) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information
and explanations given to us, there is an adequate
internal control system commensurate with the size
of the Company and the nature of its business, for the
purchase of fxed assets and for the sale of services.
During the course of our audit, no major weakness has
been noticed in the internal control system in respect
of these areas. During the course of our audit, we have
not observed any continuing failure to correct major
weakness in internal control system of the Company.
Considering the nature of business of the Company,
provision of Clause 4 (iv) of the Order to the extent
pertaining to internal control system for purchase of
inventory and sale of goods is not applicable to the
Company.
(v) As informed, there are no parties that require to be
listed in the register maintained under Section 301 of
the Companies Act, 1956. Therefore, the provisions
of Clause 4(v) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company and hence not commented upon.
(vi) The Company has not accepted any deposits from the
public within the meaning of Section 58A and 58AA of
the Companies Act, 1956 and rules framed there under.
(vii) In our opinion, the Company has an internal audit
system commensurate with the size and nature of its
business.
(viii) We have broadly reviewed the books of account
maintained by the Company pursuant to the rules made
by the Central Government for the maintenance of cost
records under Section 209(1)(d) of the Companies Act,
1956, related to the provision of telecommunication
services, and are of the opinion that prima facie, the
prescribed accounts and records have been made and
maintained.
(ix) (a) According to the information and explanations
given to us and on the basis of our examination of
the records of the Company, amounts deducted
and accrued in respect of undisputed statutory
dues including provident fund, investor education
and protection fund, employees’ state insurance,
income- tax, service tax, sales-tax, customs duty,
cess and other material statutory dues applicable
to it are regularly deposited with appropriate
authorities.
(b) According to the information and explanations given
to us, no undisputed amounts payable in respect of
provident fund, investor education and protection
fund, employees’ state insurance, income-tax,
service tax, sales-tax, customs duty, cess and other
undisputed statutory dues were outstanding, at the
year end, for a period of more than six months from
the date they became payable.
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(c) According to the records of the Company, the dues outstanding of income-tax, sales-tax, service tax, customs duty and
cess on account of any dispute, are as follows:
Name of the statute Nature of dues Amount
(` In Mn)
Period to which
amount relates
Forum where the dispute is pending
Income Tax Act Income Tax 1,605 FY 2008-09 to 2013-14 CIT (Appeals), Assessing Authority
Assam, Bihar, Orissa,
Rajasthan, UP,
Himachal Pradesh, MP,
Chattisgarh, JK Entry
Tax Act
Entry Tax 1,412 FY 2007-08 onwards Supreme Court, High Court, Appellate
Authority
MP VAT Act Sales Tax 708 FY 2009-10 MP High Court
Andhra Pradesh -CST
Rules
Sales Tax 3 FY 2008-09 D.C. Appeals
UP VAT Act Sales Tax 2 FY 2008-09 onwards D.C. Appeals
Building & Labor Welfare
Cess
Building & Labor
Welfare Cess
19 FY 2007-08 and 2013-14 Building & Labour Welfare Cess
Tribunal
The above mentioned fgures represent the total
disputed cases without any assessment of Probable,
Possible and Remote, as done in case of Contingent
Liabilities.
Of the above mentioned cases, total amount deposited
against Income tax and Entry tax are ` 1,005 Mn and
` 942 Mn respectively.
(x) The Company has no accumulated losses at the end of
the fnancial year and it has not incurred cash losses in
the current and immediately preceding fnancial year.
(xi) The Company did not have any dues to a fnancial
institution, bank or debenture holders outstanding
during the year.
(xii) According to the information and explanations given to
us and based on the documents and records produced
to us, the Company has not granted loans and advances
on the basis of security by way of pledge of shares,
debentures and other securities.
(xiii) In our opinion, the Company is not a chit fund or a nidhi
/ mutual beneft fund / society. Therefore, the provisions
of Clause 4(xiii) of the Order are not applicable to the
Company.
(xiv) In our opinion, the Company is not dealing in or trading
in shares, securities, debentures and other investments.
Accordingly, the provisions of Clause 4(xiv) of the Order
are not applicable to the Company.
(xv) According to the information and explanations given to
us, the Company has not given any guarantee for loans
taken by others from bank or fnancial institutions.
(xvi)The Company did not have any term loans outstanding
during the year.
(xvii)According to the information and explanations given to
us and on an overall examination of the balance sheet of
the Company, we report that no funds raised on short-
term basis have been used for long-term investment.
(xviii)The Company has not made any preferential allotment
of shares to parties or companies covered in the register
maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act,
1956.
(xix)The Company did not have any outstanding debentures
during the year.
(xx) We have verifed that the end use of money raised by
public issues is as disclosed in the notes to the fnancial
statements.
(xxi) Based upon the audit procedures performed for the
purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the
fnancial statements and as per the information and
explanations furnished by management, we report that
no fraud by the Company and no material fraud on the
Company has been noticed or reported during the year.
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Place of Signature: New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
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(` Millions)
Particulars Notes
As at As at
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 3 18,893 18,887
Reserves and surplus 4 158,593 157,837
177,486 176,724
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 5 4,330 4,087
Other long-term liabilities 6 14,074 4,777
Long-term provisions 7 3,387 3,275
21,791 12,139
Current liabilities
Trade payables 8 1,459 1,687
Other current liabilities 9 12,933 21,679
Short-term provisions 10 9,815 6,708
24,207 30,074
Total equity and liabilities 223,484 218,937
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 11
Tangible assets 66,826 71,097
Intangible assets 29 19
Capital work-in-progress 522 771
Non-current investments 12 96,761 59,922
Long-term loans and advances 13 3,214 5,221
Other non-current assets 14 15,153 12,311
182,505 149,341
Current assets
Current investments 15 33,670 37,021
Trade receivables 16 2,774 2,045
Cash and bank balances 17 474 772
Short-term loans and advances 18 2,737 28,276
Other current assets 19 1,324 1,482
40,979 69,596
Total assets 223,484 218,937
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2014
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(` Millions, except per share data)
Particulars Notes
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenue from operations 20 49,993 44,601
Other income (refer note 45) 21 5,302 6,810
55,295 51,411
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 22 19,537 16,942
Rent 23 2,492 2,382
Employee benefts expenses 24 2,151 2,087
Other expenses 25 4,927 5,670
29,107 27,081
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization and charity and donation 26,188 24,330
Depreciation and amortization expense 26 11,751 11,888
Less: Adjusted with general reserve in accordance with the Scheme of
arrangement with Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note 41)
(737) (802)
11,014 11,086
Finance costs 27 91 7
Charity and donation 46 117 52
11,222 11,145
Proft before exceptional items and tax 14,966 13,185
Exceptional items (refer note 43) - (31)
Proft before tax 14,966 13,216
Tax expenses
Current tax (includes MAT utilisation) 5 3,937 2,993
Deferred tax 5 130 125
Total tax expense 4,067 3,118
Proft for the year 10,899 10,098
Earnings per equity share (nominal value of share ` 10 each,
March 31, 2013- ` 10 each)
28
Basic 5.770 5.666
Diluted 5.757 5.653
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the fnancial statements
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
Statement of Proft and Loss for the year ended March 31, 2014
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(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Cash fows from operating activities
Proft before taxation 14,966 13,216
Adjustments for -
Depreciation and amortization expense 11,014 11,086
Interest income (1,011) (1,861)
Dividend income (3,096) (4,160)
Finance cost 91 1
Net gain on sale of current investments (12) (532)
Employee stock compensation expense 47 106
Revenue equalization (1,846) (2,126)
Rent equalization 151 199
Provision for doubtful debts and advances 124 251
Termination charges for contract cancellation 11 -
Provision for capital work in progress (18) (54)
Loss / (proft) on sale of fxed assets (net) (735) (205)
Operating proft before changes in assets and liabilities 19,685 15,921
Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables (228) 244
Increase / (Decrease) in other current liabilities (8,018) 2,062
Increase / (Decrease) in short-term provisions 10 8
Increase / (Decrease) in other long-term liabilities 9,146 (776)
Increase / (Decrease) in long-term provisions 18 10
(Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables (779) 293
(Increase) / Decrease in short-term loans and advances 1,121 9,278
(Increase) / Decrease in other current assets (8) (1,332)
(Increase) / Decrease in long-term loans and advances (86) (119)
(Increase) / Decrease in other non-current assets (996) (204)
Cash generated from operations 19,865 25,385
Income tax paid (net of refunds) (1,708) (2,957)
Net cash fow from operating activities (A) 18,157 22,428
Cash fows from investing activities
Purchase of fxed assets (7,700) (9,030)
Proceeds from sale of fxed assets 994 369
Loan given to parent company - (13,500)
Loan repaid by parent company 22,990 3,670
Loan given to subsidiary company - (1,150)
Loan repaid by subsidiary company 1,363 400
Purchase of investments (refer note 42) (101,983) (109,723)
Proceeds from sale of investments 68,908 74,035
Interest received 1,188 1,724
Dividend received 3,096 4,160
Net cash fow / (used in) investing activities (B) (11,144) (49,045)
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2014
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(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Cash fows from fnancing activities
Repayment of borrowings - (1)
Proceeds from issue of shares - 32,303
Share issue expenses - (771)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 57 11
Interest paid (6) (1)
Dividend paid (5,666) (4,356)
Tax on dividend paid (963) (707)
Net cash fow from/(used in) fnancing activities (C) (6,578) 26,478
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year (A+B+C) 435 (139)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 39 178
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (refer note 17) 474 39
Components of cash and bank balances
Cash and cash equivalents
Balance with scheduled banks:
Current account 211 39
Cheques in hand 13 -
Fixed deposits with maturity less than three months 250 -
Total cash and cash equivalents 474 39
Other bank balances
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
Total cash and bank balances 474 772
Summary of signifcant accounting policies 2.1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the fnancial statements
Notes:
1. The above cash fow statement has been prepared under the indirect method set out in AS-3 ‘Cash Flow Statements’
notifed pursuant to the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) read with General Circular 8/2014
dated April 4, 2014 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2. Figures in brackets indicate cash outfow.
As per our report of even date
For S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
Firm Registration No.: 301003E
Chartered Accountants
For and on behalf of the board
per Yogender Seth
Partner
Membership No: 94524
Akhil Gupta
Chairman
D S Rawat
Managing Director & CEO
Place : New Delhi
Date : April 24, 2014
Anupam Garg
Company Secretary
Pankaj Miglani
Chief Financial Offcer
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1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Bharti Infratel Limited (‘the Company’ or ‘BIL’)
incorporated on November 30, 2006 with the object of,
inter-alia, setting up, operating and maintaining wireless
communication towers. The Company received the
certifcate of commencement of business on April 10,
2007 from the Registrar of Companies. The Registered
offce of the Company is situated at Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New
Delhi – 110070.
The Company has entered into a joint venture agreement
with Vodafone India Limited and Aditya Birla Telecom
Limited to provide passive infrastructure services in
15 telecom circles of India and formed Indus Towers
Limited for such purpose. The Company and Vodafone
India Limited are holding approximately 42% each in
Indus Towers Limited and the balance 16% is held by
Aditya Birla Telecom Limited. Indus Towers Limited is
incorporated in India.
Bharti Infratel Limited is publically traded on the National
Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange India.
The wholly owned subsidiary company, Bharti Infratel
Services Limited, has been incorporated on June
4, 2013 with the object of providing operation and
management services of all kinds in the feld of telecom
infrastructure (both active and passive), telecom
equipments, wireless communication towers, either
on its own or in alliance with any other Person/Body/
Bodies Corporate incorporated in India or abroad.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The fnancial statements of the Company have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP). The
Company has prepared these fnancial statements to
comply in all material respects with the accounting
standards notifed under the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, read with
General Circular 8/2014 dated April 4, 2014 issued by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The fnancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention
on an accrual basis except in case of assets for which
fair valuation is carried out. The accounting policies
adopted in the preparation of fnancial statements are
consistent with those of previous year.
2.1 Summary of signifcant accounting policies
a. Use of estimates
The preparation of fnancial statements is in
conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles in India (Indian GAAP) and requires
management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at
the date of the fnancial statements and the results
of operations during the reporting period. Although
these estimates are based upon management’s best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual
results could differ from these estimates.
b. Tangible fxed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition,
except for assets acquired under the Scheme of
Arrangement from Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note 41),
which are stated at fair values as per the Scheme,
net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises cost
of acquisition, including taxes and duties (net of
CENVAT credit), freight and other incidental expenses
related to acquisition and installation.
Site restoration cost obligations are capitalized
when it is probable that an outfow of resources will
be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate of the amount can be made.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fxed
asset is added to its book value only if it increases
the future benefts from the existing asset beyond
its previously assessed standard of performance. All
other expenses on existing fxed assets, including
day-to-day repair and maintenance expenditure are
charged to the statement of proft and loss for the
year during which such expenses are incurred.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fxed
assets are measured as the difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of
the asset and are recognized in the statement of
proft and loss when the asset is derecognized.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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c. Depreciation on tangible fxed assets
Depreciation on fxed assets is calculated on a
straight-line basis using the rates arrived at based
on the useful lives estimated by the management,
or those prescribed under the Schedule XIV to the
Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher. The
Company has used the following lives to provide
depreciation on its fxed assets:
Useful lives
Plant and machinery 3 to 20 years
Furniture and fxtures 5 years
Vehicles 5 years
Offce equipments 2 years/ 5 years
Computers 3 years
Leasehold improvements Period of lease or useful
life, whichever is less
The site restoration cost obligation capitalized as
part of plant and machinery is depreciated over the
year of the useful life of the related asset.
d. Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured
on initial recognition at cost. Following initial
recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost
less accumulated amortization and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. Software is capitalized at
the amounts paid to acquire the respective license
for use and is amortized over the period of licence,
generally not exceeding three years.
Amortization is recognized in statement of proft and
loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
economic lives of intangible assets from the date they
are available for use. The amortization period and the
amortization method are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. If the expected useful life of the asset
is signifcantly different from previous estimates, the
amortization period is changed accordingly.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of
intangible assets are measured as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the
carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in
the statement of proft and loss when the asset is
derecognized.
e. Leases
Where the Company is lessee
Finance leases, which effectively transfer to the
Company substantially all the risks and benefts
incidental to ownership of the leased asset, are
capitalized at the inception of the lease term at the
lower of the fair value of the leased asset and present
value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments
are apportioned between the fnance charges and
reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a
constant rate of interest on the remaining balance
of the liability. Finance charges are recognized as
fnance costs in the statement of proft and loss.
A leased asset is depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the useful life of the asset or the useful
life envisaged in Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act, 1956, whichever is lower. However, if there is
no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain
the ownership by the end of the lease term, the
capitalized asset is depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of
the asset, the lease term or the useful life envisaged
in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Leases where the lessor effectively retains
substantially all the risks and benefts of ownership
of the leased item are classifed as operating leases.
Operating lease payments are recognized as an
expense in the statement of proft and loss on a
straight-line basis over the non-cancellable lease
term.
Where the Company is lessor
Leases in which the Company does not transfer
substantially all the risks and benefts of ownership
of the asset are classifed as operating leases.
Assets subject to operating leases are included in
fxed assets. Lease income on an operating lease
is recognized in the statement of proft and loss on
a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable lease
term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized
as an expense in the statement of proft and loss.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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f. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs include interest, amortization
of ancillary costs incurred in connection with
the arrangement of borrowings and exchange
differences arising from foreign currency borrowings
to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to
the interest cost.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the
acquisition, construction or production of an asset
that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to
get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized
as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other
borrowing costs are expensed in the period they
occur.
g. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at
each balance sheet date for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An
impairment loss is recognized for the amount by
which the assets’ carrying amount exceeds its
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
higher of the assets’ fair value less costs to sell and
value in use. Impairment losses are recognized in
the statement of proft and loss under the caption
depreciation and amortization expense.
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets
are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are
separately identifable cash fows (cash generating
units).
h. Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended
to be held for not more than one year from the date
on which such investments are made, are classifed
as current investments. All other investments are
classifed as non-current investments.
Current investments are carried in the fnancial
statements at lower of cost and fair value determined
on an individual investment basis. Non-current
investments are carried at cost, except for investment
in Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (BIVL) or Indus
Towers Limited (Indus), which is stated at fair value
as per the BIVL or Indus Scheme of Arrangement
respectively (refer note 42). However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognize a decline
other than temporary in the value of the investments.
On disposal of an investment, the difference between
its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is
charged or credited to the statement of proft and
loss.
i. Revenue recognition and receivables
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable
that the economic benefts will fow to the Company
and the revenue can be reliably measured.
Revenues
Revenues include revenue from the use of sites and
energy charges received from customers. Revenue
is recognized as and when services are rendered. If
the payment terms in the service agreements include
fxed escalations, the effect of such increases
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the
fxed, non-cancellable term of the agreement, as
applicable.
Unbilled receivables represent revenues recognized
from the last invoice raised to customer to the period
end. These are billed in subsequent periods based
on the terms of agreement with the customers.
The Company collects service tax on behalf of
the Government of India and therefore, it is not an
economic beneft fowing to the Company. Hence it
is excluded from revenue.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion
basis taking into account the amount outstanding
and the applicable interest rate. Interest income
is included under the head “other income” in the
statement of proft and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company’s
right to receive dividend is established by the
reporting date.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Provision for doubtful debts
The Company provides for amounts outstanding for
more than 105 days from the invoice date in case
of site sharing debtors other than from the Bharti
Airtel Limited (Parent Company) or in specifc cases
where management is of the view that the amounts
for certain customers are not recoverable.
j. Foreign currency transactions and balances
Initial recognition
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in
the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign
currency amount the exchange rate between the
reporting currency and the foreign currency at the
date of the transaction.
Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated
using the exchange rate prevailing at the reporting
date. Non-monetary items, which are measured in
terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign
currency, are reported using the exchange rate at the
date of the transaction. Non-monetary items, which
are measured at fair value or other similar valuation
denominated in a foreign currency, are translated
using the exchange rate at the date when such value
was determined.
Exchange differences
Exchange differences arising on settlement of
monetary items or on restatement of the Company’s
monetary items at rates different from those at which
they were initially recorded during the period, or
reported in previous fnancial statements, are taken
to the statement of proft and loss.
k. Retirement and other employee benefts
Short term employee benefts are recognized in the
period during which the services have been rendered.
All employees of the Company are entitled to receive
benefts under the provident fund, which is a defned
contribution plan. Contribution to provident fund is
recognized as and when the services are rendered.
Both the employee and the employer make monthly
contributions to the plan at a predetermined rate of
the employees’ basic salary. These contributions are
made to the fund administered and managed by the
Government of India. In addition, some employees
of the Company are covered under the employees’
state insurance schemes, which are also defned
contribution schemes recognized and administered
by the Government of India.
The Company’s contributions to both these schemes
are expensed in the statement of proft and loss. The
Company has no further obligations under these
plans beyond its monthly contributions.
The Company provides for Gratuity obligations
through a defned beneft retirement plan covering all
employees. The cost of providing benefts under this
plan is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation
at each reporting period end. Actuarial valuation is
carried out using the projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in
the period in which they occur in the statement of
proft and loss.
The Company also provides other benefts in the
form of deferred compensation and compensated
absences. The employees of the Company are
entitled to compensated absences based on the
unavailed leave balance as well as other long term
benefts. The Company records liability based
on actuarial valuation computed under projected
unit credit method. Actuarial gains / losses are
immediately taken to the statement of proft and loss
and are not deferred. The Company presents the
entire leave encashment liability as a current liability
in the balance sheet, since the Company does not
have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for
more than 12 months after the reporting date.
l. Income taxes
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax.
Current income-tax is measured at the amount
expected to be paid to the tax authorities in
accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted
in India and tax laws prevailing in the respective tax
jurisdiction where the Company operates. The tax
rates and tax laws used to compute the amount
Notes to the Financial Statements
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are those that are enacted at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognized
directly in equity is recognized in equity and not in
the statement of proft and loss.
Deferred income taxes refect the impact of timing
differences between taxable income and accounting
income originating during the current year and
reversal of timing differences for the earlier years.
Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and
the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date. Deferred income tax relating to items
recognized directly in equity is recognized in equity
and not in the statement of proft and loss.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable
timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized
for deductible timing differences only to the extent
that there is reasonable certainty that suffcient future
taxable income will be available against which such
deferred tax assets can be realized. In situations
where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or
carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are
recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported
by convincing evidence that they can be realized
against future taxable profts.
At each reporting date, the Company re-assesses
unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes
unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that
it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain,
as the case may be, that suffcient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred
tax assets can be realized.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are
reviewed at each reporting date. The Company
writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax
asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably
certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that
suffcient future taxable income will be available
against which deferred tax asset can be realized.
Any such write down is reversed to the extent that
it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain,
as the case may be, that suffcient future taxable
income will be available.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are
offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and
the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
relate to the same taxable entity and the same
taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged
to statement of the proft and loss as current tax.
The Company recognizes MAT credit available as
an asset only to the extent that there is convincing
evidence that the Company will pay normal income
tax during the specifed period, i.e. the period for
which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward.
In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT
credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance
Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of
Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act,
1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to
the statement of proft and loss and shown as “MAT
Credit Entitlement”. The Company reviews the “MAT
credit entitlement” asset at each reporting date and
writes down the asset to the extent the Company
does not have convincing evidence that it will pay
normal tax during the specifed period.
m. Employee stock compensation cost
Employees of the Company receive remuneration
in the form of share based payment transactions,
whereby employees render services as consideration
for options to buy equity instruments (equity-settled
transactions).
In accordance with the SEBI (Employee Stock
Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase
Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, the cost of equity-settled
transactions is measured using the Black-Scholes /
Lattice Valuation option pricing model and the fair
value is recognized as an expense over the period
in which the options vest, on a straight line basis,
together with a corresponding increase in the “Stock
options outstanding account” in reserves. The
cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled
transactions at each reporting date until the vesting
date refects the extent to which the vesting period
has expired and the Company’s best estimate of the
Notes to the Financial Statements
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number of options to buy equity instruments that will
ultimately vest. The expense or credit recognized in
the statement of proft and loss for a period represents
the movement in cumulative expense recognized
as at the beginning and end of that period and is
recognized in employee benefts expense.
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction
award are modifed, the minimum expense
recognized is the expense as if the terms had not
been modifed, if the original terms of the award are
met. An additional expense is recognized for any
modifcation that increases the total fair value of the
share-based payment transaction, or is otherwise
benefcial to the employee as measured at the date
of modifcation.
For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability
is recognized for the services acquired, measured
initially at the fair value of the liability. At the end
of each reporting period until the liability is settled,
and at the date of settlement, the fair value of the
liability is remeasured, with any changes in fair value
recognized in the statement of proft and loss for the
year with a corresponding change in liabilities.
n. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing
the net proft or loss for the period attributable to
equity shareholders by the weighted average number
of equity shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per
share, the net proft or loss for the period attributable
to equity shareholders and the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity
shares.
o. Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has
a present obligation as a result of past event, it is
probable that an outfow of resources embodying
economic benefts will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of
the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not
discounted to their present value and are determined
based on the best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the reporting date. These estimates
are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to
refect the current best estimates.
p. Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that
arises from past events whose existence will be
confrmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence
of one or more uncertain future events beyond the
control of the Company or a present obligation that
is not recognized because it is not probable that
an outfow of resources will be required to settle
the obligation. A contingent liability also arises
in extremely rare cases where there is a liability
that cannot be recognized because it cannot be
measured reliably. The Company does not recognize
a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
fnancial statements.
q. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash
fow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand
and short-term investments with an original maturity
of three months or less.
r. Measurement of EBITDA
As permitted by the Guidance Note on the Revised
Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956, the
Company has elected to present earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
as a separate line item on the face of the statement
of proft and loss. In its measurement, the Company
does not include depreciation and amortization
expense, fnance costs, charity and donation and
tax expense.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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3. SHARE CAPITAL
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Authorised shares
3,500,000,000 (March 31, 2013 - 3,500,000,000) equity shares of ` 10 each 35,000 35,000
Issued, subscribed and fully paid-up shares
1,889,301,113 equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid up
(March 31, 2013 - 1,888,743,054 equity shares of ` 10 each)
18,893 18,887
18,893 18,887
a. Reconciliation of the equity shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
At the beginning of the year 1,888,743,054 18,887 580,802,910 5,808
Issued during the year-Bonus issue - - 1,161,605,820 11,616
Issued during the year-Initial public offer - - 146,234,112 1,462
Issued during the year- ESOP 558,059 6 100,212 1
Outstanding at the end of the year 1,889,301,113 18,893 1,888,743,054 18,887
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
made an Initial Public Offering (IPO) through book
building process of 188,900,000 equity shares of ` 10
each in December 2012. The issue comprised of fresh
issue of 146,234,112 equity shares and offer for sale of
42,665,888 equity shares by the existing shareholders.
The Company has raised ` 32,303 Mn from fresh issue
of shares and incurred share issue expenses of ` 771 Mn
(net of tax - ` 527 Mn, which have been adjusted with
securities premium account in line with requirements of
Section 78 of Companies Act, 1956). The Company’s
equity shares got listed on December 28, 2012 on
both the Stock Exchanges (Bombay Stock Exchange &
National Stock Exchange).
b. Terms/ rights attached to equity shares:
The Company has only one class of equity shares having
par value of ` 10 per share. Each holder of equity shares
is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares
and pays dividend in Indian rupees.
On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors have proposed
a dividend of ` 4.40 per equity share (March 31, 2013
– interim dividend of ` 2.50 per equity share and fnal
dividend of ` 3 per equity share) to all the existing
shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2014. The
dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject
to approval by the shareholders in the ensuing general
meeting.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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c. Shares held by holding company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. ` Millions No. ` Millions
Bharti Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 15,000 1,500,000,000 15,000
e. Details of shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the Company:
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
No. % holding No. % holding
Equity shares of ` 10 each fully paid
Bharti Airtel Limited 1,500,000,000 79.39 1,500,000,000 79.42
f. Shares reserved for issue under options:
For details of shares reserved for issue under the employee stock option plan (ESOP) of the Company. For details refer
note 30.
d. Aggregate number of bonus shares issued and
shares issued for consideration other than cash
during the period of fve years immediately
preceding the reporting date:
During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company
allotted 540,445,950 equity shares as fully paid bonus
shares by capiatlization of securities premium account.
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company
further allotted 1,161,605,820 equity shares as fully paid
bonus shares by capiatlization of securities premium
account.
During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company
allotted 558,059 equity shares (2012-13 - 100,212
equity shares) of ` 10 each to its employees on exercise
of stock options under the Employee Stock Option Plan
2008 wherein part consideration was received in form
of employee services (refer note 30).
Notes to the Financial Statements
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4. RESERVES AND SURPLUS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Securities
premium
account
Employee
stock
options
outstanding
General
reserve
Surplus/
(defcit)
in the
statement
of proft
and loss
Total
As at April 1, 2012 47,585 1,552 78,474 14,158 141,769
Proft for the year - - - 10,098 10,098
Add: addition during the year [note 3(a)] 30,865 - - - 30,865
Less: utilization towards share issue expenses [note 3(a)] (527) - - - (527)
Less: utilization during the year for bonus issue [note 3(d)] (11,616) - - - (11,616)
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during the
year in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement with Bharti Airtel
Limited (note 41)
- - (919) - (919)
Less: Appropriations
Interim dividend on equity shares (amount ` 2.5 per share) - - - (4,356) (4,356)
Tax on Interim dividend on equity shares - - - (707) (707)
Proposed dividend on equity shares (amount ` 3 per share) - - - (5,666) (5,666)
Tax on proposed fnal dividend on equity shares - - - (963) (963)
Transfer to general reserve - - 2,426 (2,426) -
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding - - 71 - 71
Add: gross compensation for options granted during the year - 9 - - 9
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during the
year - (135) - - (135)
66,307 1,426 80,052 10,138 157,923
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (86) - - (86)
As at March 31, 2013 66,307 1,340 80,052 10,138 157,837
As at April 1, 2013 66,307 1,426 80,052 10,138 157,923
Proft for the year - - - 10,899 10,899
Add: Gain on disposal of subsidairy as on April 1, 2009 (note 42) - - - 385 385
Less: amount transferred to statement of proft and loss during the
year in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement with Bharti Airtel
Limited (note 41)
- - (893) - (893)
Less: Appropriations
Proposed dividend on equity shares
(amount ` 4.40 per share)*
- - - (8,313) (8,313)
Tax on proposed fnal dividend on equity shares - - - (1,413) (1,413)
Add: amount transferred from stock options outstanding 142 - - - 142
Less: gross compensation for options forfeited/ exercised during the
year
- (113) - - (113)
66,449 1,313 79,159 11,696 158,617
Less: deferred employee stock compensation - (24) - - (24)
As at March 31, 2014 66,449 1,289 79,159 11,696 158,593
*The Company, based on an independent legal opinion, has determined that the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 apply to the proposed dividend for
the year ended March 31, 2014, as it would be declared and paid after April 1, 2014. Accordingly, it has not transferred any amount to the general reserve
for the proposed dividend.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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5. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES (NET)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Deferred tax liability
Depreciation claimed as deduction under Income Tax Act but chargable in the
fnancial statements in future years
1,670 2,069
Revenue equalization (net) charged in fnancial statements but allowed as deduction
under the Income Tax Act in future years on actual payment basis
3,950 3,374
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (refer note 42) 113 -
Gross deferred tax liability 5,733 5,443
Deferred tax asset
Provision for doubtful debts/ advances charged in fnancial statements but allowed
as deduction under the Income Tax Act in future years (to the extend considered
realisable)
563 521
Expenses allowed as deduction under Sec 35D of Income Tax Act in future years 242 242
Other expenses claimed as deduction in the fnancial statements but allowed as
deduction under Income Tax Act in future year on actual payment (net)
598 593
Gross deferred tax asset 1,403 1,356
Net deferred tax liability 4,330 4,087
Current tax expense includes reversal of ` 48 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil) relating to earlier periods. Deferred tax expense includes ` 66 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil)
relating to earlier periods.
As of March 31, 2014 the above deferred tax assets and liabilities have been calculated using substantively enacted rates of 33.99% as per Finance Bill
2014.
6. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Security deposits received 3,289 3,296
Lease equalization 1,536 1,384
Unearned revenue 76 97
Payable to Joint Venture company 9,173 -
14,074 4,777
“Security deposits received” include ` 1,852 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 2,208 Mn) received from related parties. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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7. LONG-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts
Gratuity (refer note 29) 68 52
Long-term service award (refer note 29) 12 10
Others 13 -
93 62
Asset retirement obligation (refer note 32) 3,294 3,213
3,387 3,275
8. TRADE PAYABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Trade creditors (Refer Note 38 for details of dues to micro and small
enterprises)
1,459 1,687
1,459 1,687
“Trade creditors” include ` 309 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 415 Mn) payable to parent, fellow subsidiary and joint venture company. For details, refer note 34.
9. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Equipment supply payables 2,602 2,745
Dues to employees 199 189
Accrued expenses 9,858 8,900
Other taxes payable 56 92
Contribution to employee funds 10 9
Unearned revenue 22 22
Security deposit 186 72
Payable to subsidiary company - 9,650
12,933 21,679
“Security deposit” includes ` 60 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` Nil) received from related parties and “Accrued expenses” include ` 174 Mn (March 31, 2013 -
` 125 Mn) payable to joint venture company. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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10. SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Provision for employee benefts (refer note 29)
Gratuity 28 23
Leave encashment 61 56
Proposed dividend [refer note 3 (b)] 8,313 5,666
Tax on proposed dividend 1,413 963
9,815 6,708
11. FIXED ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Land Plant and
equipment
Offce
furniture
and
equipment
Vehicles Computers Leasehold
improvements
Tangible
assets
Total
Computer
Software
Intangible
assets
Total
Cost
As at April 1, 2012 5 109,304 68 6 623 236 110,242 220 220
Additions - 10,557 32 - 34 40 10,663 3 3
Disposals - (1,817) - - - - (1,817) - -
As at March 31, 2013 5 118,044 100 6 657 276 119,088 223 223
Additions - 7,941 29 - 44 - 8,014 30 30
Disposals/Adjustment - (4,586) - - - (10) (4,596) - -
As at March 31, 2014 5 121,399 129 6 701 266 122,506 253 253
Depreciation
As at April 1, 2012 - 36,821 34 3 519 67 37,444 155 155
Charge for the year - 11,923 21 1 99 39 12,083 49 49
Disposals - (1,536) - - - - (1,536) - -
As at March 31, 2013 - 47,208 55 4 618 106 47,991 204 204
Charge for the year - 11,614 30 - 53 34 11,731 20 20
Disposals/Adjustment - (4,042) - - - - (4,042) - -
As at March 31, 2014 - 54,780 85 4 671 140 55,680 224 224
Net block
As at March 31, 2014 5 66,619 44 2 30 126 66,826 29 29
As at March 31, 2013 5 70,836 45 2 39 170 71,097 19 19
”Charge for the year” for 2012-13 includes depreciation of ` 244 Mn considered under exceptional items in the statement of proft and loss. For details,
refer note 43.
“Plant and equipment” comprise of assets given on operating lease. For details, refer note 31(b).
Depreciation charge for the year includes ` 1,149 Mn (2012 - 2013 - ` 1,307 Mn) provided for loss with respect to assets not in active use.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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12. NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 44)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Trade investments - unquoted
Investment in equity
Subsidiary - Bharti Infratel Venture Limited: Nil (March 31, 2013 - 50,000) equity shares
of ` 10 each fully paid up (refer note 42)
- 59,921
Joint venture - Indus Towers Limited: 500,504 (March 31, 2013 - 500,000) equity shares
of ` 1 each fully paid up (refer note 42)
60,419 0.5
Subsidiary - Bharti Infratel Services Limited: 50,000 (March 31, 2013 - Nil) equity shares
of ` 10 each fully paid up (refer note 1)
0.5 -
Other investments - unquoted
Investments in mutual funds 36,342 -
96,761 59,922
Details of investments in mutual funds are provided below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unit No. Amount Unit No. Amount
Birla Sun Life Income Plus - Growth Regular Plan 81,531,569 4,488 - -
Birla Sun Life Cash Plus- Instl. Prem.-Daily Dividend 4,491,242 450 - -
Birla Sun Life short term opportunities fund -retail growth 86,393,736 1,730 - -
DSP Black Rock Strategic Bond Fund-Institutional Plan-Growth 1,444,248 2,000 - -
DWS Insta Cash Plus Fund Super Institutional Plan - Daily
Dividend
4,984,846 500 - -
HDFC Income Fund Growth 107,530,992 2,994 - -
ICICI Prudential Income -Regular Plan - Growth 187,283,332 7,024 - -
ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan - Regular Daily Dividend 10,994,470 1,100 - -
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund-Investment Plan-Growth-
(Regular Plan)
85,232,890 2,497 - -
JM High liquidity Fund-Daily Dividend Option 95,875,439 1,000 - -
JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund Retail GR 113,207,547 1,499 - -
JPMorgan India Liquid Fund Super Inst.Daily Dividend 23,135,452 232 - -
Kotak Bond Scheme Plan A-Growth 99,181,891 3,488 - -
L&T Liquid Fund Daily Dividend Reinvestment Plan 494,249 500 - -
Reliance Income Fund-Growth Plan-Growth Option 74,551,202 2,992 - -
Reliance Interval Fund - Quarterly Plan - Series I - Growth Plan
Growth Option
20,378,220 350 - -
Templeton India Income Biulder Account Plan A- Growth 48,224,495 1,999 - -
UTI Bond Fund - Growth Plan - Regular 41,865,468 1,499 - -
Total 1,086,801,288 36,342 - -
Notes to the Financial Statements
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13. LONG-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Capital advances
Unsecured, considered good 4 30
Unsecured, considered doubtful 38 29
Less: Provision (38) (29)
4 30
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 1,017 944
Unsecured, considered doubtful 49 22
Less: Provision (49) (22)
1,017 944
Other loans and advances
Advance income-tax [net of provision for taxation of ` 9,595 Mn (March 31, 2013 -
` 5,833 Mn)]
2,191 4,245
Advance fringe beneft tax (net of provision) 2 2
3,214 5,221
14. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Revenue equalization 13,206 11,360
Others, considered good 1,947 951
Others, considered doubtful 13 9
Less: Provision (13) (9)
1,947 951
15,153 12,311
“Others” comprise of payments made under protest to the Government authorities. For details, refer note 36(ii).
Notes to the Financial Statements
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15. CURRENT INVESTMENTS (REFER NOTE 44)
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Current investments (at lower of cost or market value)
Investments in mutual funds - unquoted 33,670 37,021
33,670 37,021
Details of current investments are provided below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unit No. Amount Unit No. Amount
Axis Liquid Fund - Daily Dividend 205,010 205 357,263 357
Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund Plan A- Daily Dividend 505,288 506 1,252,646 1,253
BSL Cash Plus - Daily Dividend - Reinvestment 205,862 21 3,763,287 377
BSL Income Plus - Growth 66,774,310 3,539 66,774,310 3,539
DSP Black Rock Liquidity Fund - Institutional Plan-Daily
Dividend
- - 355,711 356
DWS Insta Cash Plus Fund Super Institutional Plan -
Daily Dividend
691,127 69 2,562,251 257
HDFC Income Fund Growth 167,496,335 4,513 167,496,335 4,513
HDFC Short Term Plan-Dividend 43,115,259 1,070 227,007,058 2,344
ICICI Prudential Income Plan-Regular - Growth - - 122,528,068 4,540
ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan - Regular Daily Dividend 259,031 26 2,249,915 225
Principal Cash Management Fund - Regular Plan
Dividend Plan Payout
280,096 280 - -
ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan- Regular Monthly
Dividend
265,924,844 3,140 251,659,171 3,010
IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund-Quarterly Dividend-(regular
plan)
100,029,572 1,027 97,998,515 998
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund-Investment Plan-
Growth
34,149,368 1,002 - -
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund-Short Term Plan-
Monthly Dividend-(regular plan)
- - 206,301,679 2,079
JM High Liquidity Fund-Daily Dividend Option 14,945,277 156 - -
JPMorgan India Liquid Fund Super Inst.Daily Dividend 374,124 4 22,326,393 223
Kotak Bond (short term)-Monthly Dividend - - 99,351,304 1,004
Kotak Floater Short Term - Daily Dividend 996,044 1,008 - -
Kotak Bond Scheme Plan A-Growth 118,736,484 4,020 118,736,484 4,020
Kotak Liquid Scheme Plan A-Daily Dividend 677,442 828 397,972 487
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unit No. Amount Unit No. Amount
L&T Liquid Fund Daily Dividend Reinvestment Plan 38,006 38 - -
L074G SBI Dynamic Bond Fund-Regular Plan-Growth - - 137,780,607 2,021
Reliance Income Fund-Growth Plan-Growth Option 51,792,003 1,999 51,792,003 1,999
Reliance Liquidity Fund-Daily Dividend Reinvetsment
Option
322,785 493 401,157 401
Religare Liquid Fund - Daily Dividend 3,137,866 3,141 353,661 354
Religare Invesco Short Term Plan - Regular Growth 631,432 1,070 - -
SBI Dynamic Bond Fund- Regular Plan-Growth 137,780,607 2,021 - -
Tata Liquid Fund Plan A-Daily Dividend 586,675 654 535,988 597
UTI Money Market Fund - Institutional Plan - Daily
Dividend
770,118 773 - -
Templeton India Income Opportunities Fund- Growth 156,594,311 2,067 156,594,311 2,067
Total 1,167,019,276 33,670 1,738,576,089 37,021
16. TRADE RECEIVABLES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the date they are due for
payment
Unsecured, considered good 166 118
Unsecured, considered doubtful 1,117 1,064
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (1,117) (1,064)
166 118
Other receivables
Unsecured, considered good 2,608 1,927
Unsecured, considered doubtful 208 211
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables (208) (211)
2,608 1,927
2,774 2,045
“Trade receivables” include receivables from related parties amounting to ` 1,886 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,573 Mn) respectively. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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17. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents
Balances with banks on current accounts 211 39
Cheques on hand 13 -
Fixed deposits less than three months 250 -
Other bank balances
Earmarked balances with banks - 733
474 772
“Earmarked balances with banks” comprise of amounts held in Escrow account payable towards share issue expenses.
18. SHORT-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Loans and advances to related parties
Unsecured, considered good 234 25,468
Advances recoverable in cash or kind
Secured, considered good 322 272
Unsecured, considered good 2,181 2,361
Unsecured, considered doubtful 200 250
Less: Provision for doubtful advances (200) (250)
2,503 2,633
MAT credit receivable - 175
2,737 28,276
“Loans and advances to related parties” includes interest bearing loan to parent company and subsidiary company amounting to Nil as at March 31, 2014
(March 31, 2013 - ` 22,990 Mn) and Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,363 Mn) respectively. It further includes non interest bearing loans
and advances to joint venture company and fellow subsidiary amounting to ` 227 Mn and ` 7 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,108 Mn and
` 7 Mn) respectively. For details, refer note 34.
“Advances recoverable in cash or kind” are secured to the extent they are backed by bank guarantees
19. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Unbilled revenue (net) 1,286 1,267
Interest accrued 38 215
1,324 1,482
“Unbilled revenue (net)” is net of provisions amounting to ` 705 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,162 Mn) considered for penalties,
deductions etc. and includes revenues from related parties amounting to ` 1,190 Mn as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 1,418 Mn).
For details, refer note 34.
“Interest accrued” comprise of interest accrued on loan to parent company, subsidiary company and JV company amounting to Nil, Nil and ` 38 Mn as at
March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - ` 101 Mn, ` 114 Mn and Nil) respectively. For details, refer note 34.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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20. REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Rent 29,569 27,441
Energy and other reimbursements 20,424 17,160
49,993 44,601
21. OTHER INCOME
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest income on:
- Bank deposits 2 3
- Loans to group companies 510 1,850
- Others 499 8
Dividend income:
- Investment in joint venture 2,200 4,050
- Current investments 896 110
Net gain/ (loss) on sale of current investments 12 532
Proft on sale of assets 752 251
Termination charges for contract cancellation 111 -
Miscellaneous income (refer note 45) 320 6
5,302 6,810
22. POWER & FUEL
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 19,513 16,920
Others 24 22
19,537 16,942
23. RENT
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Network 2,373 2,263
Others 119 119
2,492 2,382
Notes to the Financial Statements
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24. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Salaries, wages and bonus 1,902 1,764
Contribution to provident and other funds 61 59
Employee stock option scheme 47 106
Staff welfare expenses 79 84
Others 62 74
2,151 2,087
“Salaries, wages and bonus” includes gratuity and other post employment benefts. For details, refer note 29.
Further, for details of employee stock option scheme, refer note 30.
25. OTHER EXPENSES
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Insurance 51 46
Repair and maintenance
- Plant and Machinery 2,770 3,135
- Building 4 5
- Others 957 938
Traveling and conveyance 150 130
Communication costs 99 126
Legal and professional 210 192
IT expenses 247 186
Provision for doubtful debts and advances 124 251
Provision for fxed assets/ capital work in progress (18) (54)
Fixed assets written off# - -
Loss on sale of fxed assets 17 46
Miscellaneous expenses
- Network 201 549
- Others 115 120
4,927 5,670
Payment to auditor (` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Audit fee ^ 6 14
Reimbursement of expenses 1 1
7 15
# “Fixed assets written off” for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is net of ` 156 Mn and ` 117 Mn respectively adjusted with General
Reserve in accordance with the Scheme of arrangement. For details, refer note 41.
^ Includes payment with respect to audit services in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering amounting to ` 8 Mn for the year ended March
31, 2013 adjusted against securities premium.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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26. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Depreciation of tangible assets 11,731 11,839
Amortization of intangible assets 20 49
11,751 11,888
Less: adjusted with general reserve in accordance with the Scheme of Arrangement
with Bharti Airtel Limited (refer note 41)
(737) (802)
11,014 11,086
27. FINANCE COSTS
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Interest
- 1
Mark to market loss
85 -
Bank charges
6 6
91 7
28. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Nominal value of equity shares (`)
10 10
Proft attributable to equity shareholders for computing Basic and Dilutive EPS (A)
(` Million)
10,899 10,098
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year for computing
Basic EPS (B)
1,888,860,817 1,782,075,524
Dilutive effect on weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
Year*
4,189,888 4,246,946
Weighted average number of equity shares and equity equivalent shares for computing
Diluted EPS (C)
1,893,050,705 1,786,322,470
Basic earnings per share (A/B) (`)
5.770 5.666
Diluted earnings per share (A/C) (`)
5.757 5.653
* Diluted effect on weighted average number of equity shares and proft attributable is on account of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
Notes to the Financial Statements
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29. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
During the period, the Company has recognized the following amounts in the statement of proft and loss:
Defned Contribution Plans
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended Year ended
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
Employer’s contribution to Provident Fund 61 59
Total 61 59
Defned beneft obligations
Gratuity liability is defned beneft obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit
credit method made at the end of each reporting period. The plan is not funded by the Company.
i. Amount charged to the statement of proft and loss:
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity#
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Current service cost 23 21
Interest cost 7 6
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 2
Net gratuity cost 37 29
# included in Salaries, wages and bonus (refer note 24).
ii. The assumptions used to determine the beneft obligations are as follows:
Particulars
Gratuity#
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Discount rate 8.00% 8.50%
Expected rate of increase in compensation levels 10.00% 10.00%
Expected average remaining working lives of employees (years) 24.27 years 24.95 years
iii. Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of beneft obligations: (` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity #
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Projected beneft obligation at beginning of year 75 53
Current service cost 23 21
Interest cost 7 6
Benefts paid (16) (7)
Actuarial (gain)/ loss 7 2
Projected beneft obligation at end of year 96 75
Net amount recognized (96) (75)
Notes to the Financial Statements
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iv. The discount rate is based on the average yield on government bonds at the accounting date with a term that
matches that of the liabilities.
v. The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of infation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
vi. Estimated amounts of benefts payable within next year are ` 35 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 33 Mn).
vii. The table below illustrates experience adjustment disclosure as per para 120
(ii) of Accounting Standard 15,‘Employee Benefts’.
(` Millions)
Particulars
Gratuity
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
As at
March 31,
2012
As at
March 31,
2011
As at
March 31,
2010
Defned beneft obligation 96 75 53 35 22
Plan assets - - - - -
Surplus/ (defcit) (96) (75) (53) (35) (22)
Experience adjustments on plan liabilities (loss)/ gain (5) (2) (5) (5) (4)
Experience adjustments on plan assets (loss)/ gain - - - - -
viii. Movement in provision for deferred bonus plan
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at As at
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013
Opening balance - 18
Add: addition during the year - 2
Less: paid during the year - (20)
Total - -
30. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS
Pursuant to the board resolution dated July 22, 2008
and the resolution of the shareholders in extraordinary
general meeting dated August 28, 2008, the Company
instituted the Employee Stock Option Plan.
The Company has granted additional stock options in
the ratio of two options for every one option outstanding
as on August 23, 2012. The total number of additional
options granted is 6,165 thousand.
Under the Plan 9,947 thousand options have been
awarded to directors, offcers and employees of
the Company (including Group Companies) till date
including the additional grants pursuant to bonus issue,
out of which Nil options have been granted during the
year ended March 31, 2014.
During the year ended March 31, 2014 the Company
has announced new performance unit plan (cash settled
payment) for its employees.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The following table provides an overview of all existing stock option plans of the Company:
Scheme Plan Stock options
outstanding*
(in thousands)
Vesting
period
(years)
Contractual
term
(years)
Weighted
average
exercise
price (`)
Classifcation/
accounting
treatment
Equity settled Plans
Infratel Plan 2008 Plan 8,554 1 - 5/1 - 4 7 110 Equity settled
Infratel Plan Long term
incentive plan
16 1 - 3 7 10 Equity settled
Cash settled Plans
Infratel Plan Performance
Unit Plan
171 1 - 3 7 - Cash settled
* Represents the number of options outstanding as on March 31, 2014 after considering the impact of bonus issue in August 2012.The weighted average
remaining contractual life for options outstanding at the end of year is 1.42 to 6.34 years.
The weighted average fair value per option based on Black Scholes valuation model is ` 475 and ` 197.61 on the original
grants of equity settled and cash settled plans respectively. The fair value is being amortized over the vesting period of
36 and 60 months, respectively on a graded vesting basis.
Equity settled options are planned to be settled in equity at the time of exercise and have maximum period of 7 years
from the date of respective grants. The options under this plan have an exercise price of ` 329 per equity share and vest
on a graded basis. The exercise price of ` 329 per equity share has been diluted to one third pursuant to the bonus issue
in August 2012. Further the options granted under ‘Long term incentive plan’ are at ` 10 per equity share.
Cash settled options have a maximum exercise period of 7 years from the respective grant date.
Vesting period from the grant date Vesting schedule
1. ESOP Scheme 2008
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
For options with a vesting period of 48 months:
On completion of 12 months 15%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 30%
On completion of 48 months 35%
For options with a vesting period of 60 months:
On completion of 12 months 20%
On completion of 24 months 20%
On completion of 36 months 20%
On completion of 48 months 20%
On completion of 60 months 20%
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Information concerning the stock options granted and outstanding at the year end is as follows:
As at March 31, 2014 As at March 31, 2013
Particulars
Number of
stock
options (In ‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Number of
stock
options (In
‘000)
Weighted
average
exercise price
(`)
Plan 2008
Outstanding at beginning of the year 9,147 110 3,333 329
Granted - - - -
Forfeited (39) 110 (251) 329
Bonus issue in the ratio of 1:2 - - 6,165 110
Exercised (554) 110 (100) 110
Outstanding at the year end 8,554 110 9,147 110
Exercisable at end of the year 7,662 110 6,431 110
LTI Plan (Part of 2008 plan)
Outstanding at beginning of the year 20 10 - -
Granted - - 34 10
Forfeited - - (14) 10
Exercised (4) 10 - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 16 10 20 10
Exercisable at end of the year 4 10 - -
Cash settled Plan
Outstanding at beginning of the year - - - -
Granted 171 - - -
Forfeited - - - -
Exercised - - - -
Expired - - - -
Outstanding at the year end 171 - - -
Exercisable at end of the year - - - -
*The weighted average share price at the exercise date was ` 189 per share for options exercised during the year ended March 31, 2014
Notes to the Financial Statements
Vesting period from the grant date Vesting schedule
2. Performance Unit Plan
For options with a vesting period of 36 months:
On completion of 12 months 30%
On completion of 24 months 30%
On completion of 36 months 40%
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The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the year ended March 31, 2014 was ` 197.61 per share
(2012 - 2013 – ` 258 per share). The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black
Scholes / Lattice Valuation model with the following assumptions:
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Risk free interest rates 8.39% to 8.80% 8.37% to 8.62%
Expected life 36 months 36 to 60 months
Weighted average share price (`) 201 219
Weighted average remaining contractual life 6.34 years 2.4 to 6.4 years
Volatility 30.96% 52.42% to 52.43 %
Dividend yield 0.50% 0.00%
The balance of deferred stock compensation as on March 31, 2014 is ` 24 Mn (March 31, 2013 – ` 86 Mn) and total
employee stock compensation expense recognized for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is ` 47 Mn
and ` 106 Mn respectively.
Note:
Bharti Airtel Limited has given stock options to certain employees of the Company. Bharti Airtel Limited has not charged
the compensation cost relating to the stock options granted to the Company. Besides this, the Company has also given
stock options to certain employees of Bharti Airtel Limited and has considered the related compensation cost in its
books.
31. LEASES
(a) Operating lease: Company as a lessee
The lease rentals paid under non-cancellable leases relating to rent of building premises and sites as per the agreements
with escalations rates ranging from 0% to 25 % per annum and the maximum obligation on long-term non-cancellable
operating leases are as follows:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
Lease rental charged to statement of proft and loss 2,492 2,382
Obligation on non-cancellable lease:
Not Later than one year 2,343 2,179
Later than one year but not later than fve years 9,453 8,981
Later than fve years 16,131 17,243
Total 27,927 28,403
The lease rentals include rent equalisation of ` 151 Mn and ` 199 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(b) Operating lease: Company as a lessor
The Company has given sites on operating lease to telecom operators. As per the agreements with the operators the
escalation rates range from 0% to 2.5% per annum. The service charges recognized as income during the year ended
March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 for non cancelable arrangements relating to provision for passive infrastructure
sites as per the agreements is ` 29,819 Mn and ` 27,937 Mn respectively.
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Future minimum lease payment receivable:
Not Later than one year 29,473 26,779
Later than one year but not later than fve years 124,441 113,503
Later than fve years 107,377 129,385
Total 261,291 269,667
Revenue includes revenue equalisation of ` 1,846 Mn and ` 2,126 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively.
32. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
The Company uses various premises on lease to install plant and equipment. A provision is recognized for the costs
to be incurred for the restoration of these premises at the end of the lease period. It is expected that this provision will
be utilized at the end of the lease period of the respective sites as per the respective lease agreements. The movement
of Provision in accordance with AS–29 on ‘Provisions, Contingent liabilities and Contingent Assets’, as per Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006, is given below:
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Opening Balance 3,213 1,832
Additions during the year (refer note below) 81 1,381
Closing Balance 3,294 3,213
During the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company has revised its estimate for site restoration obligation which has
resulted in increase in the estimated obligation by ` 1263 Mn. Had the Company not changed its estimate regarding the
cost to be incurred for restoration of sites, the depreciation for the year ended March 31, 2013 would have been lower
by ` 54 Mn and the proft after tax for the year ended March 31, 2013 would have been higher by ` 36 Mn (net of tax)
respectively.
33. INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE
The Company holds 42% interest in Indus Towers Limited, a jointly controlled entity which is involved in providing
passive infrastructure to telecom companies.
The Company’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expense of the jointly controlled entity as at and for the year
ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 respectively are as follows:
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(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 0.5 0.5
Reserves and surplus 63,528 948
63,529 949
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 25,844 32,296
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 6,919 2,072
Other long-term liabilities 5,761 5,838
Long-term provisions 7,361 2,910
45,885 43,116
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 993 863
Trade payables 605 9,781
Other current liabilities 16,583 14,534
Short-term provisions 21 2,590
18,202 27,768
Total equity and liabilities 127,616 71,833
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 86,429 50,873
Intangible assets 137 173
Capital work-in-progress 1,005 952
Long-term loans and advances 14,656 5,444
Other non-current assets 10,149 2,423
112,376 59,865
Current assets
Current investments 4,791 1,890
Trade receivables 447 1,290
Cash and bank balances 1,180 480
Short-term loans and advances 2,440 2,395
Other current assets 6,382 5,913
15,240 11,968
Total assets 127,616 71,833
Notes to the Financial Statements
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(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
INCOME
Revenues 58,292 55,387
Other income 1,396 718
59,688 56,105
EXPENSES
Power and fuel 21,083 21,074
Rent 6,394 10,373
Employee benefts expenses 1,519 1,252
Other expenses 6,065 6,812
35,061 39,511
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization 24,627 16,594
Depreciation and amortization expense 10,245 6,870
Finance costs 3,917 3,939
14,162 10,809
Proft before exceptional items and tax 10,465 5,785
Exceptional items - (9)
Proft before tax 10,465 5,776
Tax expenses
Current tax 3,072 1,710
Deferred tax 914 270
Total tax expense 3,986 1,980
Proft for the year 6,479 3,796
Capital commitments 1,385 491
Contingent liabilities 10,924 1,836
34. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
In accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards (AS) - 18 on Related Party Disclosures, the names of the
related parties where control exists and / or with whom transactions have taken place during the year and description of
relationships, as identifed and certifed by the management are as below:
A. List of related parties
1. Key management personnel
Akhil Kumar Gupta, Chairman (Managing Director upto March 31, 2014)
2. Related parties where control exists irrespective of whether transactions have occurred or not
Holding company Bharti Airtel Limited
Subsidiary company Bharti Infratel Services Limited (w.e.f. June 4, 2013)
Subsidiary company Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (upto June 10, 2013)
3. Other related parties with whom transactions have taken place during the year
Name of the related party Relationship
Bharti Airtel Services Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Bharti Enterprises Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Foundation Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Bharti Hexacom Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Bharti Telemedia Limited Fellow Subsidiary
Centum Learning Limited Entity having signifcant infuence/Group Company
Indus Towers Limited Joint Venture
Nxtra Data Limited Fellow Subsidiary
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147
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW
35. CAPITAL AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
(i) Capital commitments
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31,
2014
As at
March 31,
2013
Estimated amount of contracts to be executed on capital account and not
provided for in the fnancial statements (net of capital advances)
3,771 2,910
Under the IT Outsourcing agreement, the Company has commitment for capital
purchases and service charges
70 1,663
3,841 4,573
(ii) Other commitments
For commitments relating to lease agreements, refer note 31.
36. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
(i) Financial bank guarantees
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
Total guarantees issued by banks and fnancials institutions on behalf of the
Company
439 427
Total 439 427
(ii) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
(i) Taxes, duties and other demands (under adjudication / appeal / dispute)
- Sales tax (refer to a below) 714 337
- Stamp duty (refer to b below) 269 266
- Entry tax (refer to c below) 1,412 1,257
- Municipal taxes (refer to d below) 1,010 770
(ii) Other claims under legal cases including arbitration matters (refer to e below) 241 199
(iii) Income tax matters (refer to f below)# 1,606 49
Total 5,252 2,878
# Includes ` 1,318 Mn for which the possibility of tax demand materializing is remote, based on internal assessment of the Company.
Notes to the Financial Statements
148
Annual Report 2013-14
Unless otherwise stated below, the management
believes that, based on legal advice, the outcome
of these contingencies will be favourable and that a
loss is not probable.
(a) Sales tax
The claims for sales tax as of March 31, 2014
comprise of the cases relating to levy of VAT on
right to use.
(b) Stamp Duty
The Company has received demand in certain
states for stamp duty on execution of Leave
and License Agreement of Cell Sites.
(c) Entry tax
In certain states, entry tax is imposed on entry
of goods in the local area for use, consumption
or sale therein. The Company has challenged
the constitutional validity of the same before
respective high courts and also in Hon’ble
Supreme Court.
(d) Municipal taxes
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applicability and tenability of certain municipal
levies, which is an industry wide phenomenon,
does not consider the impact of such levies to
be material.
(e) Others
Others mainly include site related legal
disputes.
(f) Income tax
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for AY 2010-11 and 2011-12 amounting to
` 1,004 Mn and ` 589 Mn respectively.
37. (a) Expenditure in foreign currency (cash basis)
(` Millions)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Legal and professional * 2 59
IT expenses 0.11 1
2 60
* Comprise of payments made to Legal counsels towards professional services rendered in connection with the Company’s Initial Public Offering
amounting to ` 59 Mn for the year ended March 31, 2013 adjusted against securities premium
(b) Dividend remitted in foreign currency
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2014
Year ended
March 31, 2013
Number of non - resident shareholders to whom dividend was due 1 4
Number of equity shares held on which dividend was due ( in Mn) 18 50
Amount remitted ( ` in Mn) 54 124
Amount remitted ( USD in Mn) 1 2
Final Dividend of ` 3.00 per equity share (Face value per share `10) was declared in FY 2012-13 and paid in
FY 2013-14.
In addition to above, fnal dividend amounting to ` 581 Mn [2012 - 2013 - ` 482 Mn (Interim dividend)] has been paid
to other non-resident shareholders in Indian Rupees.
(c) Unhedged foreign currency exposure is Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 – Nil).
(d) Value of imports calculated on CIF basis is Nil as at March 31, 2014 (March 31, 2013 - Nil).
Notes to the Financial Statements
149
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW
38. DETAILS OF DUES TO MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES AS DEFINED UNDER THE MSMED ACT, 2006
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at
March 31, 2014
As at
March 31, 2013
The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier as
at the end of each accounting year
Principal amount due to micro and small enterprises 4 33
Interest due on above - -
4 33
The amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of section 16 of the Micro Small and
Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006, along with the amounts of the payment
made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during each accounting year.
- -
The amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making payment
(which have been paid but beyond the appointed day during the period/ year) but
without adding the interest specifed under Micro Small and Medium Enterprise
Development Act, 2006.
- -
The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of each accounting
year.
14 10
The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the succeeding
years, until such date when the interest dues as above are actually paid to the small
enterprise for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under section
23 of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006.
- -
39. UTILIZATION OF MONEY RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE
(a) Pursuant to Initial Public Offer (IPO), the Company raised ` 31,657 Mn (net of selling shareholders’ proceeds), details
of utilization of IPO proceeds are as follows-
(` Millions)
Object Planned utilisation as per
Prospectus
Amount utilised
2013-14
Amount
pending
utilisation
Total (A) 2013-14 (B) (A-B)
Installation of new 4,813 towers 10,865 5,071 897 9,968
Urgradation and replacement of existing
towers
12,141 5,049 3,347* 8,794
Green initiatives at tower sites 6,394 2,991 310 6,084
General corporate purpose 2,257 1,128 1,128 1,129
Total 31,657 14,239 5,682 25,975
*Includes inventory as on March 31, 2014 amounting to ` 90 Mn.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Actual fund utilization in 2013-2014 has been lower primarily on account of lower capex deployment.
Unspent amount of ` 25,975 Mn is lying in the Mutual funds investments and is shown as under –
(` Millions)
Particulars
As at March 31, 2014
No. of units
As at March 31, 2014
Amount (**)
Current 1,065,128,467 22,391
Non Current 122,528,068 4,540
1,187,656,535 26,931
**The difference in the unutilized issue proceeds and amount invested is on account of dividend accrued, reinvested during the period.
40. Since the Company’s business activity falls within a
single business and geographical segment of providing
passive infrastructure, there are no additional disclosure
to be provided under Accounting Standard - 17
‘Segment reporting’ other than those already provided in
the fnancial statements.
41. During the year ended March 31, 2008, pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement with Bharti Airtel Limited (‘BAL
Scheme’) under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies
Act, 1956, the telecom infrastructure undertaking of
Bharti Airtel Limited was transferred to the Company.
Pursuant to the Scheme, the depreciation charged by the
Company on the excess of the fair values over the original
book values of the assets transferred by Bharti Airtel
Limited is being off-set against General Reserve. Had
the Company followed generally accepted accounting
principles in India, General Reserve as at March 31, 2014
and March 31, 2013 would have been higher by ` 7,063
Mn and ` 6,170 Mn respectively. Depreciation for the
year ended March 31, 2014 would have been higher by
` 737 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 802 Mn), other expenses for
the for the year ended March 31, 2014 would have been
higher by ` 156 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 117 Mn) and proft
for the year ended March 31, 2014 have been lower by
` 893 Mn (March 31, 2013 ` 919 Mn).
42. The Scheme of Arrangement (‘Indus Scheme’) under
Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 for
transfer of all assets and liabilities, as defned in Indus
scheme, from Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (BIVL),
erstwhile wholly owned subsidiary company, to Indus
Towers Limited (Indus), was approved by the Hon’ble
High Court of Delhi vide order dated April 18, 2013 and
fled with the Registrar of Companies on June 11, 2013
with appointed date April 1, 2009 i.e. effective date of
Indus Scheme and accordingly, effective June 11, 2013,
the erstwhile subsidiary company has ceased to exist and
has become part of Indus. The Company was carrying
investment in BIVL at ` 59,921 Mn. Pursuant to Indus
Scheme, the Company has additionally got 504 shares in
Indus in lieu of transfer of its investment in BIVL to Indus
and recorded these additional shares at their fair value
of ` 60,419 Mn in accordance with the requirements
of Accounting Standard – 13. The resultant gain of
` 385 Mn (net of taxes ` 113 Mn) has been disclosed
as adjustment to carry forward balance of Statement of
Proft and Loss as at April 1, 2009. This being non cash
transaction, has not been considered for disclosure in
cash fow statement for the year ended March 31, 2014.
43. During the year ended March 31, 2013, a customer
has exited from specifed tenancies resulting in the
Company recovering ` 360 Mn from the customer.
Further, the Company has provided for revenue
equalisation reserve and loss in value of fxed assets
amounting to ` 85 Mn and ` 244 Mn respectively. The
Company considers the aforesaid exit as an exceptional
item and has accordingly disclosed the net amount of
` 31 Mn as exceptional item.
44. During the year, the Company has reclassifed certain
investments in mutual funds as non-current from current
investments, based on its plan of utilization of these
funds and thereafter, has classifed its investments in
mutual funds as current and non-current at the time of
initial recognition, based on its plan of future utilisation
of funds within 12 months and after 12 months,
respectively. These investments are reclassifed and
disclosed at year end based on balance utilization
period. Accordingly, the Company has disclosed
` 33,670 Mn (March 31, 2013 - ` 37,021 Mn) as current
and ` 36,342 Mn (March 31, 2013 - Nil) as non-current
investments as at year end.
45. Other income includes ` 284 Mn relating to earlier
periods.
46. Charity and donation includes ` 60 Mn (2012 - 2013 – Nil)
paid to Satya Electoral Trust for political purposes.
47. Previous year fgures have been regrouped/ reclassifed
where necessary to conform to the current year’s
classifcations.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY REPORTS COMPANY OVERVIEW
COMPANY RELATED TERMS
4 Overlapping Circles Represents the telecommunication circles of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (East)
and Uttar Pradesh (West) wherein Bharti Infratel and Indus Towers have overlapping
operations. Bharti Infratel is not permitted to roll out any new towers in these
telecommunications Circles, although it continues to own and operate its existing
telecommunications towers in these Circles, and add additional sharing operators to
these towers. New tower rollout in these telecommunication circles is done by Indus.
7 Circles Represents the telecommunications circles of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,
Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and North East states wherein
Bharti Infratel operates on exclusive basis.
11 circles Represents the 7 telecommunications circles of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,
Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and North East states wherein
Bharti Infratel operates on exclusive basis and the 4 common circles of Haryana,
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (East) and Uttar Pradesh (West) wherein Bharti Infratel and
Indus Towers have overlapping operations.
15 circles Represents the 11 telecommunication circles of Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat,
Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra & Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu (including
Chennai) and West Bengal wherein Indus operates on exclusive basis and the 4 common
telecommunication circles of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (East) and Uttar Pradesh
(West) wherein Bharti Infratel and Indus Towers have overlapping operations.
Adjusted Fund from Operations
(AFFO)
It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as EBITDA adjusted for Maintenance and
General Corporate Capex, revenue equalization & lease rent equalization (which
represents straight linning of revenue and expense).
Average Co-locations Average co-locations are derived by computing the average of the Opening and Closing
co-locations at the end of relevant period.
Average Sharing Factor Average Sharing factor is calculated as the average of the opening and closing number
of co-locations divided by average of the opening and closing number of towers for the
relevant period.
Average Towers Average towers are derived by computing the average of the opening and closing towers
at the end of relevant period.
BISL Bharti Infratel Services Limited
BIVL Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited
Bn Billion
Capex It includes investment in gross fxed assets and capital work in progress for the relevant
period.
Capital Employed Capital Employed is defned as sum of equity attributable to equity share holders and
Net Debt/(Net Cash).
Cash Proft From Operations It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as operating income adjusted for depreciation
and amortization, revenue equalization, lease rent equalizations and fnance costs.
Circle(s) 22 service areas that the Indian telecommunications market has been segregated into
Glossary
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Closing Sharing Factor Closing Sharing Factor is calculated as the closing number of co-locations divided by
closing number of towers as at the end of relevant period.
Co-locations Co-location is the total number of sharing operators at a tower, and where there is a
single operator at a tower; ‘co-location’ refers to that single operator. Co-locations as
referred to are revenue-generating co-locations.
Consolidated Financial
Statements
The Consolidated fnancial statements of the company till FY 2013-14 represent the
fnancials of Bharti Infratel Ltd Standalone taken together with its wholly owned subsidiary
Bharti Infratel Ventures Ltd and Bharti Infratel’s 42% equity interest in Indus Towers Ltd.
accounted for by proportionate consolidation. Consequent to Indus Merger, the fnancial
statements of Indus have been prepared after giving effect to the Merger Scheme.
Accordingly the Consolidated Financial Results of the Company from quarter ended June
2013 and onwards represent the fnancials of Bharti Infratel Limited Standalone taken
together with its 42% equity interest in Indus Towers Ltd. accounted for by proportionate
consolidation and consolidating the new subsidiary Bharti Infratel Services Ltd.
Cumulative Investments Cumulative Investments comprises of gross fxed assets (including Capital Work In
Progress).
Earnings Per Share (EPS) -
Basic
It is computed by dividing net proft or loss attributable for the period to equity
shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
period.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) -
Diluted
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting net proft or loss for the period
attributable to equity share holders and the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
EBIT Earnings before interest, taxation excluding other income for the relevant period.
EBIT (Including Other Income) Earnings before interest, taxation including other income for the relevant period.
EBITDA Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization excluding other
income for the relevant period. It is defned as operating income and does not include
depreciation and amortization expense, fnance cost and tax expense.
EBITDA (Including Other
Income)
Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization including other income
for the relevant period.
Enterprise Value (EV) Calculated as sum of Market Capitalization plus Net Debt/(Net Cash) as at the end of the
relevant period.
EV / EBITDA (times) (LTM) Computed by dividing Enterprise Value as at the end of the relevant period (EV) by
EBITDA for the preceding (last) 12 months from the end of the relevant period.
GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
IGAAP Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principle
Incremental Return on Capital
Employed
Incremental Return on Capital Employed is computed by dividing Incremental EBIT during
the relevant periods by Incremental Average Capital Employed during the corresponding
periods.
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Incremental Return on Equity Incremental Return on Equity is calculated by dividing Incremental Proft after Tax
during the relevant periods by Incremental Average Shareholder’s Equity during the
corresponding periods.
Indus Merger During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme)
under Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 for transfer of all assets and
liabilities as defned in the Scheme from Bharti Infratel Ventures Limited (BIVL), wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company, Vodafone Infrastructure Limited (formerly known as
Vodafone Essar Infrastructure Limited), and Idea Cellular Tower Infrastructure Limited
(collectively referred to as ‘The Transferor companies’) to Indus Towers Limited (Indus)
was sanctioned by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi vide its order dated on April 18, 2013
subject to the fnal order in another appeal pending before the Division Bench of Delhi
High Court and any other orders in any further proceedings thereafter.
The Scheme had become operative from June 11, 2013 upon fling of certifed copy
of the order with the Registrar of Companies with an appointed date of April 1, 2009
i.e. effective date of scheme and accordingly effective June 11, 2013 the transferor
companies have ceased to exist and have become part of Indus Towers Ltd. Pursuant to
the Indus Merger the IRU agreements between the Transferor Companies and Transferee
Company Ceases to exist.
Indus Consolidation Indus Consolidation represents consolidation of Bharti Infratel’s 42% proportionate
shareholding in Indus Towers Ltd and 100% of BIVL till FY end 31st Mar 2013 net of IRU
eliminations. W.e.f quarter ending June’13 and onwards Indus Consolidation represents
consolidation of Bharti Infratel’s 42% proportionate shareholding in Indus Towers Ltd.
Intangibles Comprises of acquisition cost of software.
? Not ascertainable (infnite)
Interest Coverage Ratio (LTM) It is computed by dividing EBITDA for the preceding (last) 12 months from the end of
relevant period by interest on borrowing for the preceding (last) 12 months.
IRU Indefeasible right to use
Lease Rent Equalization It represents the effect of fxed escalations (as per the terms of lease agreements with
landlords) recognized on straight line basis over the fxed, non-cancellable term of the
agreement, as applicable
LTM Last Twelve months
Market Capitalization Number of issued and outstanding shares as at end of the period multiplied by closing
market price (NSE) as at end of the period.
Mn Million
MSA Master Service Agreement
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Maintenance & General
Corporate Capex
Represents the capital expenditure undertaken by the company for general maintenance,
upkeep and replacement of equipments installed at the towers which is undertaken on
the end of their useful life as well as General Corporate related capital expenditure such
as on offce/ facilities and information technology.
Net Debt/ (Net Cash) It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as the long-term borrowing, short-term
borrowings and current portion of long-term borrowings minus cash and cash equivalents,
current and non-current investments and short term loan to the parent company as at
the end of the relevant period.
Net Debt / (Net Cash) to
EBITDA (LTM)
It is computed by dividing Net Debt/(Net Cash) as at the end of the relevant period by
EBITDA for preceding (last) 12 months from the end of the relevant period.
Net Debt / (Net Cash)to
Funded Equity Ratio
It is computed by dividing Net Debt/(Net Cash) as at the end of the relevant period by
Equity attributable to equity share holders as at the end of the relevant period.
Operating Free Cash fow It is not an IGAAP measure and is defned as EBITDA adjusted for Capex, revenue
equalization & lease rent equalization.
PE Ratio Price to Earnings ratio is calculated as closing market price (NSE) as at the end of relevant
period, divided by diluted annual earnings per share. Annual Diluted Earnings per share
is calculated by adding the preceding last four quarters diluted Earnings per share
ROC Registrar of Companies
Return On Capital Employed
(ROCE) Pre Tax - (LTM)
ROCE is computed by dividing the sum of EBIT for the period by average (of opening
and closing) capital employed.
Return On Equity (ROE) (LTM) ROE is computed by dividing the sum of Proft after tax for the period by average (of
opening and closing) equity shareholders funds.
Revenue per Employee per
month
It is computed by dividing the Total Revenues (net of inter-segment eliminations) by the
average number of on – roll employees in the business unit and number of months in the
relevant period.
Revenue Equalization It represents the effect of fxed escalations (as per the terms of service agreements with
customers) recognized on straight line basis over the fxed, non-cancellable term of the
agreement, as applicable.
SHA Shareholders Agreement
Sharing Operator A party granted access to a tower and who has installed active infrastructure at the tower
Sharing Revenue It represents service revenue accrued during the relevant period and includes revenue
equalization net of service level credits.
Sharing revenue per Sharing
Operator per month
Is calculated on the basis of sharing revenues accrued during the relevant period divided
by the average number of co-locations for the period, determined on the basis of opening
and closing number of co-locations for the relevant period.
Sharing revenue per Tower per
month
Is calculated on the basis of sharing revenues accrued during the relevant period divided
by the average number of towers for the period, determined on the basis of opening and
closing number of towers for the relevant period.
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COMPANY RELATED TERMS
Towers Infrastructure located at a site which is permitted by applicable law to be shared,
including, but not limited to, the tower, shelter, diesel generator sets and other alternate
energy sources, battery banks, air conditioners and electrical works. Towers as referred
to are revenue generating towers
Tower and related
infrastructure
Infrastructure Located at site which is permitted by applicable law to be shared, including,
but not limited to, the tower, shelter, diesel generator sets and other alternate energy
sources, battery banks, air conditioners and electrical works
REGULATORY
BSE Bombay Stock Exchange
DoT Department of Telecommunications
IP1 Infrastructure Provider Category 1
IPO Initial Public Offering
NSE National Stock Exchange
SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India
TEC Telecom Engineering Center
TRAI Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
OTHERS (INDUSTRY) TERMS
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CII Confederation of Indian Industry
DG Diesel Generator
EMF Electro Magnetic Field
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
FCU Free Cooling Unit
GBT Ground Based Tower
IPMS Integrated Power Management System
LTE Long Term Evolution
PPC Plug and Play Cabinet
RESCO Renewable Energy Service Company
RTT Roof Top Tower
TAIPA Tower and Infratsructure Providers Association
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Circle Offces
Bihar & Jharkhand
Alankar Business Centra, 2nd Floor,
East Boring Canal Road, Budha Colony,
Patna - 800001, Bihar
Haryana & Himachal Pradesh
C/o FCS Software Solution Ltd.
Ground Floor, J-7,
Chandigarh Technology Park,
Kishangarh, Chandigarh - 160101
Jammu & Kashmir
2nd, 4th Floor, 20-GMC,
TRG Complex, Opp. Bahu Plaza,
Jammu - 180012, Jammu & Kashmir
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
H-3, 4th Floor, Metro Tower,
Scheme No.54, A.B. Road,
Indore - 452010, Madhya Pradesh
North East States and Assam
4th Floor, Nikita Complex, Opp. Research Gate,
Above Vijaya Bank, G.S Road, Khanapara.
Guwahati - 781 022, Assam
Odisha
IDCO Plot No. C-3/2, Chandaka
Industrial Area, Chandrasekharpur,
Bhubaneswar - 751021, Odisha
Rajasthan
6th Floor, Plot No. 8 & 9
Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Azmer Road,
Jaipur - 302006, Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh (East)
410, 4th Floor, Ratan Square,
20-A, Vidhan Sabha Marg,
Lucknow - 22600, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (West)
Knowledge Boulevard,
A-8-A, The 3C Building , 9th Floor,
Sector - 62 Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh
Bharti Infratel Limited
Bharti Crescent,
1, Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
New Delhi - 110 070, India
CIN: L64201DL2006PLC156038
www.bharti-infratel.com
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