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In Pursuit of the Make in India Vision

Board of Directors and Committees 01

Report on Corporate Governance 12

Shareholder Information 26

Report of the Board of Directors & Management Discussion and Analysis 36

Certificate of Compliance from Auditors 114

CEO and CFO Compliance Certificate 115

Balance Sheet 116

Statement of Profit and Loss 117

Cash Flow Statement 118

Notes to the Financial Statements 120

Auditor’s Report 164

Guide to Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures & Associates 170

Salient Features of the Financial Statements of Subsidiaries,

Joint Ventures & Associates (AOC -1) 173

Consolidated Financial Statements 177

Ten Years at a Glance 228

Financial Highlights

Business Responsibility Report I-XVI

Business Update : lTC lnfotech

Creating Enduring Institutions

Awards & Accolades

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In Pursuit of the
Make in India Vision.
For ITC, a credo of Country
before Corporation.
is driven by its inspiration to be an exemplary Indian enterprise
serving larger national priorities. Spanning all the three sectors of
the economy - agriculture, manufacturing and services - ITC’s businesses
make a unique contribution to the economy. The Company’s relentless
efforts to pursue extreme competitiveness, make societal value creation the
core of its business strategy, invest in game-changing R&D and science-led
innovation as well as state-of-the-art infrastructure will contribute to making
the future even more sustainable and profitable.

At ITC, the credo of Country before Corporation defines the Company’s

nation-orientation, and its aspiration to contribute to a future of rapid
progress and prosperity.

ITC is inspired by the clarion call to Make in India, given the enormous
promise it holds to transform the Indian economy. Make in India can
ensure a significantly higher order value capture in the Indian economy,
fuelling jobs, maximising revenue and enabling sustainable development.
 In ITC, this Vision is manifest in many ways:
Creating a Multi-business and Superia in the Personal Care Products
Enterprise segment; Wills Lifestyle and John Players in
The Company has transformed itself into a the Lifestyle Retailing Business; Mangaldeep
multi-business enterprise with a diversified in Agarbattis and Aim in Matches.
business portfolio of FMCG, Paperboards It is ITC’s aspiration to become India’s no 1
& Packaging, Agri Business, Hotels and FMCG player. The Company aims at achieving
Information Technology. This provides a revenue of Rs 1,00,000 crores from the
ITC a substantial opportunity to contribute new FMCG businesses by 2030.
meaningfully to the growth and development
of the country by creating vibrant businesses Creating National Assets
of tomorrow. Over 6 million sustainable The Company has established state-of-the-
livelihoods have been created by ITC’s art brick and mortar assets that add to the
businesses and through the empowerment of nation’s industrial prowess. Currently, 65
associated value chains. projects with an investment of Rs 25,000
crores are under implementation or in an
Building World-class Indian advanced stage of planning. These include
Brands factories, warehouses, luxury hotels, R&D
ITC has created world-class Indian brands that facilities, office and residential complexes.
create, capture and retain larger value within
the country. Some of ITC’s popular FMCG Investing in Game-changing
brands have built significant market standing R&D
over a short period of time. These include ITC has invested in cutting edge R&D to
Aashirvaad, Sunfeast and its sub-brands foster breakthrough innovation and create
Dark Fantasy, Delishus, Farmlite, Yumfills, powerful sources of sustainable competitive
Mom’s Magic and Bounce; Bingo!, YiPPee!, advantage for the country. With a team of
B Natural!, Candyman, mint-o, GumOn, nearly 350 world-class scientists, the state-
Kitchens of India and Aashirvaad Svasti in the of-the-art ITC Life Sciences & Technology
Branded Packaged Foods space; Classmate Centre in Bengaluru is engaged in building
and Paperkraft in Education & Stationery future readiness by harnessing contemporary
products; Essenza Di Wills, Fiama Di Wills, advances in science and technology,
Vivel, Engage, Savlon, Shower to Shower applying them in product development and

Creating Generating Value Propelled by multiple The only company

6 million across all three drivers of growth – in the world to be
sustainable sectors of the FMCG, Paperboards Carbon Positive,
livelihoods economy – & Packaging, Agri Water Positive,
Agriculture, Industry Business, Hotels and Solid Waste
& Services Information Recycling Positive
Technology
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leveraging cross-business synergies. ITC’s provides livelihood opportunities to over

R&D capabilities are utilised to develop future 50,000 women, which includes a holistic
products in nutrition, health and well-being. intervention currently supporting over 10,000
In agri-sciences, its efforts are aimed at ultra-poor and marginalised women towards
developing new crop varieties with higher their socio-economic mainstreaming. The
yields and better quality. In a short span of Primary Education programme has reached
time, ITC has applied for over 480 patents. out to over 4,60,000 children. The Livestock
The intellectual property residing in these Development programme has covered over
filings belongs to India as the country 13,00,000 milch animals. ITC’s Skilling
of origin, creating enduring value for & Vocational Training Programme has, so
the nation. far, trained over 31,000 youths and plans
to cover 10,000 youths annually. Under
Social and Environmental ITC’s Health & Sanitation programme, over
Contribution 15,400 individual household toilets have been
ITC’s multipronged social investment
constructed across the country. In addition,
programmes help build capacity of the
the Company’s Wellbeing Out of Waste
weakest in society while its pursuit of a
(WOW) initiative inculcates the habit of source
low carbon growth strategy contributes to
segregation and waste paper recycling among
combatting climate change. ITC’s wide
communities.
spectrum of sustainability initiatives and social
investments is manifest in several large-scale ITC is the only enterprise in the world of
programmes covering 166 districts in 26 comparable dimensions to be carbon positive
states. (11 years in a row), sequestering more than
twice the amount of carbon it emits; water
The celebrated ITC e-Choupal initiative
positive (14 consecutive years), creating water
has empowered 4 million Indian farmers.
harvesting potential that is thrice the water it
Integrated Watershed Development
consumes; and solid waste recycling positive
programmes bring soil and moisture
(for the last 9 years). Over 47% of the total
conservation to nearly 2,60,000 hectares.
energy requirement of the Company is met
Afforestation initiatives have greened over
from renewable sources, a testimony to its
2,25,000 hectares, providing more than
commitment to a low carbon growth path. All
100 million person-days of employment.
ITC’s premium luxury hotels have the unique
The Women Empowerment programme
distinction of being LEED® Platinum certified.
Creating Multiple Drivers of
Growth. Contributing to all
Three Sectors of the Economy

O
ver the past two decades, ITC has built a robust portfolio of
businesses, spanning FMCG, Paperboards & Packaging,
Agri Business, Hotels and Information Technology, leveraging
synergies from the Company’s enterprise strengths. These
encompass deep consumer insight, cutting-edge Research &
Development, strong rural linkages, superior agri-sourcing,
world-class manufacturing, brand-building skills, culinary expertise,
innovative consumer packaging, digital technology and an effective trade
marketing, distribution and logistics network.
Today, ITC has an impressive diversity resident in different
presence in all the three sectors of businesses. All this has enlarged the
the economy, namely, agriculture, Company’s capacity to contribute
industry and services, providing to national priorities and create
unique sources of competitive sustainable livelihoods on a much
advantage by harnessing the larger scale.

Portfolio of 2.5 lakh crs 250 102

13 of value addition in owned and hotels in 73
Businesses the last 10 years of outsourced locations
which 73% accrued manufacturing
to the exchequer units

$6.8 Billion 90 6100 4 Million

Foreign Exchange countries e-Choupal farmers
earnings of the where ITC locations empowered
ITC Group products are
over 10 years exported
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Fast Moving Consumer Goods

India’s Leading
g Marketer
Creating Multiple Drivers of Growth
ITC Hotels
World’s Greenest Luxury Hotel Chain

Paperboards & Packaging

India’s Market Leader
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Agri Business
Pioneer in Rural Transformation

Information Technology
Amongst the fastest growing in the mid-tier segment
 Building World-class Indian
Brands that Create,
Capture and Retain Value
in the Country

I
t is mission critical today to create world-class Indian brands through
ownership of intellectual property. It is only then that a virtuous cycle of
innovation and investment will create new opportunities for growth and
lead to the generation of higher order sustainable livelihoods.

Creation of a new generation Such world-class Indian brands help

of world-class brands demands create, capture and retain larger
tremendous staying power with value for the Indian economy. In
substantial investment commitments addition to spurring investments and
over the long haul. growth, such brands can become
ITC has tirelessly endeavoured to a force multiplier for inclusive and
build world-class Indian brands. sustainable development. By serving
In a relatively short span of time, as market anchors, these brands
a vibrant architecture of popular can lend relative stability to drive the
brands has been crafted organically. competitiveness of the entire value
Some of them are already clear chain of which they are a part.
market leaders in their segments. This in turn can further empower
In aggregate, these new consumer the weakest in the economic value
brands currently represent an chain and generate considerable
annualised consumer spend of sustainable livelihood opportunities
over Rs. 12,000 crores. so critical for our country.

60 ITC’s products 2 million 1,500 SKUs

vibrant reach every retail outlets across FMCG
ITC brands 2nd reached directly by categories
household ITC’s distribution
in India network
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Branded Packaged Foods

Atta, Salt, Spices,

Instant Mixes, Ready Meals, Gheee

Premium Cookies,
Biscuits, Cakes
Branded Packaged Foods

Juices

Potato Chips,
Indian Finger Snacks
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Branded Packaged Foods

Instant Noodles,
Instant Pasta

Ready-to-eat Gourmet
Cuisine, Masala Mixes,
Chutneys, Conserves

Confectionery
Personal Care Products

Fine Fragrances,
Deodorants, After Shave
Lotions, Hair & Body
Shampoos, Bathing Bars

Shower Gels, Bathing

Bars, Face Washes
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Personal Care Products

Soaps
Colognes, Deodorants
Perfume Sprays

Antiseptic Liquid, Soaps &

Handwash, Prickly Heat Talc

Face
F Washes,
Moisturisers,
M
Body
B Lotions,
Creams,
C
Cleanser,
C Toner
 Lifestyle Retailing

Premium Range of Formal,

Casual, Evening & Designer Wear

Casuals, Denim & Formals

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Education & Stationery Products

Notebooks, Writing
Instruments, Art
Stationery,
Scholastic Products

Premium Notebooks,
Pens

Incense Sticks

Safety Matches
 Going Beyond Economic
Contribution. Generating
livelihoods and
Enriching the Environment
vision to contribute to a sustainable, secure and inclusive future
has brought about transformational change, particularly in areas
of its engagement in rural India. Apart from ITC’s e-Choupal that has helped
raise farm productivity and incomes, the Company’s social investment
programmes have created large-scale sustainable livelihoods along with
environmental replenishment that promotes climate change resilience.
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These widely acknowledged initiatives include The ITC Sankhya Data Centre in Bengaluru
Afforestation, Watershed Development, is the first data centre in the world which
Livestock Development, Women has obtained LEED® certification with
Empowerment, Primary Education, Vocational Platinum rating in the ‘Data Centre Category’
Training and Health & Sanitation. from the US Green Building Council.

Highlights of ITC’s sustainability initiatives: All ITC’s premium luxury hotels are LEED®
ITC is carbon positive (for 11 consecutive Platinum certified, making it the greenest
years), water positive (for 14 years in a row) luxury hotel chain in the world. ITC Grand
and solid waste recycling positive (for 9 Chola is the world’s largest LEED® Platinum
years in succession). certified green hotel. The ITC Green Centre
is the highest rated green building in the
The Company meets over 47% of its total
world. The ITC Green Centre at Manesar
energy requirement from renewable sources,
has also received the LEED® Platinum
a testimony to its commitment
certification. Several of ITC’s factories are
to adopting a low carbon growth path.
LEED® certified.
 Generating Livelihoods and Enriching the Environment

ITC’s e-Choupal initiative has empowered The Company’s Primary Education

4 million Indian farmers in 35,000 villages Programme has benefitted over 4,60,000
across 10 states. children.
The Integrated Watershed Development The Skills and Vocational Training Programme
Programme of the Company has covered has covered over 31,000 youths.
nearly 2,60,000 hectares. ITC’s Health and Sanitation Programme
ITC’s Afforestation Programme has greened has enabled construction of over 15,400
over 2,25,000 hectares and generated more individual household toilets.
than 100 million person days of employment. The concerted efforts of the Company over
The Company’s Livestock Development several years have led to the creation of
Programme has provided animal husbandry sustainable livelihoods for around 6 million
services to over 13,00,000 milch animals. people, many of whom represent the weakest
ITC’s Women Empowerment Programme in society.
has provided livelihood opportunities to over For more details, refer to the section, Sustainability -
50,000 women. Contribution to the ‘Triple Bottom Line’, in the Report of
the Board of Directors, and the ITC Sustainability Report.
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Investing in India’s Future

Building National Assets
is investing in India’s future by building world-class assets that will
contribute to the country’s competitive capacity. This ambitious
investment plan, underpinning ITC’s support to the Make in India vision,
envisages an outlay of Rs. 25,000 crores in 65 projects across the country.

These include state-of-the-art contributing to balanced economic

Integrated Consumer Goods development. These investments will
Manufacturing and Logistics not only add substantially to ITC’s
facilities, luxury hotels, R&D facilities, competitive ability but also spur
office and residential complexes livelihood creation along the entire
that are being set up across regions, value chain.

Information Technology Park, Rajarhat, West Bengal (under construction)

Rs 25000 65 28 million
crores projects sq ft built up area
investment on the anvil under development
 Investing in India’s Future

Food Processing Unit, Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Dairy Plant, Munger, Bihar Paperboards Manufacturing Plant, Bhadrachalam, Telangana

Integrated Food Processing & Logistics Facility, Malur, Karnataka

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Building National Assets

Integrated Food Processing & Logistics Facility, Panchla, West Bengal (near completion)

Integrated Food Processing & Logistics Facility, Kapurthala, Punjab (under construction)

Foods Factory, Mysuru, Karnataka (under construction)

 Investing in India’s Future. Building National Assets

ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon

Left: ITC Kohinoor, Hyderabad; Right: ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata (both projects under construction)

ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru

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Creating Intellectual Property

for the Nation through
cutting-edge R&D

ITC, creating intellectual capital is being driven by a nearly 350-strong diverse

pool of highly qualified world-class scientists at the state-of-the-art Life Sciences
& Technology Centre in Bengaluru.
In a short period of time, ITC has filed more than 480 patent applications. The distinction
does not lie as much in the number of patents filed, as in the fact that the intellectual
property resident in these filings belongs also to the country of origin, that is India.
 Creating Intellectual Property for the Nation
through Cutting-edge R&D

Nearly 350
world-class
scientists

Over
480 patent
applications for
intellectual property

ITC Life Sciences &

Technology Centre
spread across
3.5 lakh sq ft
Board of Directors
Chairman Non-Executive Directors
Yogesh Chander Deveshwar Anil Baijal Sunil Behari Mathur
Shilabhadra Banerjee Pillappakkam Bahukutumbi Ramanujam
Executive Directors Arun Duggal Nirupama Rao
Nakul Anand Angara Venkata Girija Kumar Sahibzada Syed Habib-ur-Rehman
Sanjiv Puri Robert Earl Lerwill Meera Shankar
Rajiv Tandon Suryakant Balkrishna Mainak Krishnamoorthy Vaidyanath
(also Chief Financial Officer)

Board Committees
Audit Committee CSR and Sustainability Nomination &
S B Mathur Chairman
Committee Compensation Committee
A Baijal Member Y C Deveshwar Chairman S Banerjee Member
A Duggal Member A V Girija Kumar Member Y C Deveshwar Member
P B Ramanujam Member R E Lerwill Member S S H Rehman Member
K Vaidyanath Member S B Mainak Member M Shankar Member
R Tandon Invitee N Rao Member K Vaidyanath Member
R Parasuram Invitee M Shankar Member B B Chatterjee Secretary
(Head of Internal Audit) B B Chatterjee Secretary
Representative of Invitee
the Statutory Auditors Securityholders Independent Directors
B B Chatterjee Secretary Relationship Committee Committee
A V Girija Kumar Chairman A Baijal Chairman
S Puri Member S Banerjee Member
R Tandon Member A Duggal Member
K Vaidyanath Member S B Mathur Member
B B Chatterjee Secretary P B Ramanujam Member
N Rao Member
S S H Rehman Member
M Shankar Member

Corporate Management Executive Vice President & Company Secretary

Biswa Behari Chatterjee
Committee General Counsel
Kannadiputhur Sundararaman Suresh
Executive Directors
Y C Deveshwar Chairman Investor Service Centre
37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071, India
N Anand Member Phone : 033-2288 6426/0034
S Puri Member Fax : 033-2288 2358
R Tandon Member e-mail : [email protected]
Auditors
Executives Deloitte Haskins & Sells
C Dar Member Chartered Accountants, Kolkata
S Sivakumar Member Registered Office
R Sridhar Member Virginia House
B Sumant Member 37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071, India
Phone : 033-2288 9371
K S Suresh Member
CIN : L16005WB1910PLC001985
B B Chatterjee Member & Secretary
ITC Corporate Website : www.itcportal.com

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Your Directors
Y. C. Deveshwar to be ‘carbon positive’, ‘water positive’ and ‘solid waste
recycling positive’. The Company’s businesses generate
Y. C. Deveshwar (69), DIN: 00044171, joined ITC in 1968
livelihoods for around 6 million people, many of whom
and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology,
represent the poorest in Rural India. The pioneering farmer
Delhi and Harvard Business School. He was appointed
empowerment initiative, ITC e-Choupal, is today the world’s
as a Director on the Board of the Company on April 11,
largest rural digital infrastructure and is a case study at
1984 and became the Chief Executive and Chairman of
the Harvard Business School besides receiving several
the Board on January 1, 1996. Between 1991 and 1994,
global awards. ITC was also conferred the World Business
he led Air India as Chairman and Managing Director.
and Development Award 2012 at the Rio+20 United Nations
Articulating a Vision to put Country before Corporation
Summit by the United Nations Development Programme,
and serve larger national priorities, he has led ITC’s
the International Chamber of Commerce and the
strategic thrust to create multiple drivers of growth that
International Business Leaders Forum for its Social and
would make a significant and growing contribution to the
Farm Forestry Programmes.
Indian economy. He also shaped and implemented a
Strategy of Organisation to effectively manage multiple Deveshwar is a Director on the Central Board of the

businesses whilst retaining focus on each one of them, Reserve Bank of India. He is a member of the National

in the process deriving unique sources of competitive Foundation for Corporate Governance. He is also the

advantage from ITC’s diversity. Deveshwar has also former Chairman of the Society and Board of Governors

championed the cause for Sustainability world-wide of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He serves

bringing into focus the need to innovate corporate on the National Executive Committees of some of India’s
strategies that not only enhance shareholder value but premier trade and industry bodies, and has served as a
add significantly to the development of natural and member of the UK-India CEOs Forum and US-India CEOs
social capital. Forum instituted by the respective Governments.
Deveshwar is a past President of CII.
Spearheading a journey of growth that has led the Harvard
Business Review to rank him as the 7th Best Performing In 2011, Deveshwar was conferred the Padma Bhushan,
CEO in the world, his stewardship has guided ITC to one of the highest civilian awards in the country, by the
become India’s foremost FMCG marketer, the country’s Government of India. Amongst several other awards and
largest and greenest Paperboards and Packaging recognitions during his distinguished career, Deveshwar
business, a globally acknowledged pioneer in farmer has been honoured with the Global Leadership Award by
empowerment through its wide-reaching Agri Business, the US-India Business Council of the US Chamber of
the second largest Hotel Chain in India and a trailblazer Commerce in 2010, the Business Leader of the Year
in ‘green hoteliering’. The Company’s wholly-owned
Award from the All India Management Association in 2012,
subsidiary, ITC Infotech India Limited, is also one of India’s
Business Person of the Year Award 2006 by the UK Trade
fast-growing IT companies in the mid-tier segment.
& Investment, and the Sustainability Leadership Award
Today, ITC is a global exemplar in sustainability and is 2007 conferred at Zurich at the International Sustainability
the only Company in the world of comparable dimensions Leadership Symposium. He was inducted to the prestigious

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Hall of Pride at the Indian Science Congress in 2006. An Economics Honours graduate from Delhi University
Earlier, he was also named Manager Entrepreneur of the with an AMP degree from Bond University, Australia, Anand
Year 2001 by Ernst & Young. The Economic Times has joined ITC Hotels’ Management Training Programme in

conferred on Deveshwar, the Indian Visionary Business 1978. He has also served as the Managing Director of

Leader Award and the Smart Green Leader Lifetime erstwhile ITC Hotels Limited during the period 2003-05.

Achievement Award, the Bombay Management In a career that spans close to four decades, Anand has
Association has honoured him with the Management been acknowledged in the hotels and tourism industry for
Man of the Year Award, and the Calcutta Management his vision and commitment. Leveraging the significant
Association has inducted him as the first leader on the learning of sustainable excellence within ITC, he led the
Management Hall of Fame. team at ITC Hotels to pioneer the concept of ‘Responsible
Luxury’ in the hospitality industry, securing LEED ® Platinum
Other Directorships
certifications for all ITC super premium luxury hotels,
Name of the Company Position making it the ‘Greenest Luxury Hotel Chain in the world’.
ITC Infotech India Limited Chairman & He has formulated value-based strategies to create a
Non-Executive Director unique quality control model. His dynamic leadership and
ITC Infotech Limited, UK* Chairman & passion for the business is recognised and acknowledged
Non-Executive Director by his peers. He is the Chairman of the Federation of
ITC Infotech (USA), Inc.* Chairman & Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality. Anand is also
Non-Executive Director a past President of the Hotel Association of India and
Surya Nepal Private Limited* Chairman & Chairman of the CII National Tourism Committee.
Non-Executive Director
Other Directorships
Indian School of Business Member,
Board of Governors Name of the Company Position

The Associated Chambers Member, International Travel Chairman &

of Commerce and Industry Managing Committee House Limited Non-Executive Director
of India Gujarat Hotels Limited Chairman &
Non-Executive Director
Committee Membership of other Companies: Nil
Landbase India Limited Chairman &
Non-Executive Director
Fortune Park Hotels Limited Chairman &
Non-Executive Director
N. Anand WelcomHotels Lanka Chairman &
(Private) Limited* Non-Executive Director
Nakul Anand (59), DIN: 00022279, was appointed as a
Director on the Board of ITC effective January 3, 2011. Srinivasa Resorts Limited Vice-Chairman &
Non-Executive Director
In addition to overseeing the Hospitality, Travel &
Bay Islands Hotels Limited Non-Executive Director
Tourism businesses of ITC, he has taken over in
December 2014, the responsibility for overseeing the Maharaja Heritage Resorts Non-Executive Director
Limited
Lifestyle Retailing Business.

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Your Directors

Committee Membership of other Companies Director from May 2006 to August 2009. He has also been
on the Boards of ITC Infotech’s wholly-owned subsidiaries
Name of the Company Committee Position
in the UK and USA. Puri also served between 2001 and
International Travel Nominations & Member
2006 as the Managing Director of Surya Nepal Private
House Limited Remuneration
Committee Limited, a joint venture subsidiary company of ITC in
Nepal. He has also been a Director on the Board of The
Gujarat Hotels Limited Nominations & Member
Remuneration Tobacco Institute of India and past member of the Board
Committee of Governors of Media Research Users Council.

Landbase India Limited Nominations & Member Puri is the Chairman of the FICCI FMCG Committee and
Remuneration
a member of the FICCI National Executive Committee.
Committee
He has also served as the Chairman of the Agri & Food
Fortune Park Hotels CSR Committee Chairman
Processing Task Force of CII Eastern Region and a
Limited
member of the CII Eastern Regional Council.
Srinivasa Resorts Nominations & Chairman
Limited Remuneration Other Directorships
Committee
Name of the Company Position

King Maker Marketing, Inc., Non-Executive Director

USA*
S. Puri Surya Nepal Private Limited* Non-Executive Director

Sanjiv Puri (53), DIN: 00280529, was appointed as an The Indian Society of Member,
Advertisers Executive Council
Additional Executive Director on the Board of ITC effective
December 6, 2015. Puri is an alumnus of the Indian
Committee Membership of other Companies: Nil
Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and joined ITC in 1986.
He is responsible for overseeing the FMCG businesses
and the Paperboards, Paper and Packaging businesses
of ITC. R. Tandon

Prior to his appointment as Director, Puri was President, Rajiv Tandon (62), DIN: 00042227, was appointed as an
FMCG Businesses - Cigarettes, Foods, Personal Care, Additional Executive Director on the Board of ITC effective
Education & Stationery Products, Matches and Agarbattis, January 22, 2016. He is responsible for Finance, Accounting,
since December 2014. He has handled a wide range of Internal Audit Functions and Investment Subsidiaries of
responsibilities including business leadership positions, the Company. Prior to this, he was the Chief Financial
manufacturing, operations as well as in information & Officer of the Company, a position that he continues to
digital technology. Puri became Divisional Chief Executive hold. A Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered
of the Tobacco Division in 2009, handling additionally the Accountants of India with over three decades of experience,
charge of the Company’s Trade Marketing & Distribution Tandon has held various positions in ITC including
function. He has led ITC Infotech India Limited (ITC Executive Vice President - Finance & MIS of the Tobacco
Infotech), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC, as its Managing Division, Executive Vice President - Corporate Finance,

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 Your Directors

Finance Advisor and member of the Management Name of the Company Committee Position
Committee of Agri Business and Tobacco Divisions. Greenacre Holdings Audit Committee Chairman
Limited Nomination and Member
Tandon was named the ‘Best CFO in India’ by Business
Today in 2013. He has held several important positions Remuneration
Committee
in various industry bodies including Chairman of the Expert
Committee on Banking and Finance, Indian Chamber of Gold Flake Corporation Audit Committee Chairman
Limited Nomination and Member
Commerce; Member, Taxation and Company Law
Committee, CII; Member, Managing Committee, Remuneration

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry and is Committee

currently a member, CII-CFO Forum as well as a member Wimco Limited Securityholders Member

of the Capital Markets Committee of FICCI. Relationship

Committee
Other Directorships Nomination and Member
Name of the Company Position Remuneration
Committee
Russell Credit Limited Chairman &
Landbase India Limited Audit Committee Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Greenacre Holdings Limited Chairman & ITC Infotech India Audit Committee Chairman

Non-Executive Director Limited

Gold Flake Corporation Chairman &

Limited Non-Executive Director
ITC Investments & Holdings Chairman &
Limited Non-Executive Director A. Baijal

Wimco Limited Chairman & Anil Baijal (69), DIN: 01608892, joined the ITC
Non-Executive Director Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director on
Wills Corporation Limited Chairman & January 22, 2010.
Non-Executive Director
Baijal joined the Union Territories Cadre of the Indian
Landbase India Limited Non-Executive Director
Administrative Service in 1969. In a career spanning over
ITC Infotech India Limited Non-Executive Director
38 years, he held various important assignments including
ITC Infotech Limited, UK* Non-Executive Director that of the Union Home Secretary, Chairman & Managing
ITC Infotech (USA), Inc.* Non-Executive Director Director - Indian Airlines, Chief Executive Officer -
Prasar Bharti Corporation, Vice-Chairman - Delhi
Committee Membership of other Companies
Development Authority, Development Commissioner, Goa,
Name of the Company Committee Position
and Counsellor in-charge of the Indian Aid Programme in
Russell Credit Limited Audit Committee Chairman Nepal. He retired in October 2006 as Secretary, Ministry
CSR Committee Chairman of Urban Development, Government of India. Post
Nomination and Member superannuation, Baijal has served as Independent
Remuneration Non-Executive Director on the Boards of various
Committee
government and private companies.

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Other Directorships Name of the Company Committee Position

Name of the Company Position New Delhi Centre for Nomination & Chairman
Sight Limited Remuneration
IDFC Bank Limited Chairman &
Committee
Non-Executive Director
CSR Committee Chairman
IDFC Foundation Chairman &
Non-Executive Director
Terra Firma Designs Private Managing Director
Limited S. Banerjee
International Travel Non-Executive Director
House Limited Shilabhadra Banerjee (67), DIN: 02922331, joined the
ITC Board as a Non-Executive Director on July 24, 2014
DHFL Pramerica Non-Executive Director
Life Insurance and was appointed as an Independent Director on
Company Limited July 30, 2014.
New Delhi Centre for Non-Executive Director
Banerjee, a Masters in History from St. Stephen’s College,
Sight Limited
Delhi, Post Graduate Diploma holder in Public
Committee Membership of other Companies Administration from the Indian Institute of Public
Administration, New Delhi, and an M. Phil in Social
Name of the Company Committee Position
Sciences from the University of Panjab, began his career
IDFC Bank Limited Stakeholders Member
in the Indian Administrative Service in 1971. In a career
Welfare
Committee spanning over 37 years, he has held several eminent

Nomination & Member positions including that of Joint Secretary in the Ministries
Remuneration of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Urban Development.
Committee Banerjee was Director General (Acquisition) in the Ministry
CSR Committee Member of Defence and retired as Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
IDFC Foundation Audit Committee Chairman in October 2008. He has been a Visiting Fellow at the

Nomination & Member Queen Elizabeth House, University of Oxford, UK. Banerjee
Remuneration also served on the Board of the Company from February
Committee 2010 to March 2014.
International Travel Nominations & Member
Banerjee does not hold directorship of any other company.
House Limited Remuneration
Committee
CSR Committee Member
DHFL Pramerica Audit & Chairman A. Duggal
Life Insurance Compliance
Arun Duggal (69), DIN: 00024262, joined the ITC
Company Limited Committee
Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director on
Nomination & Member
Remuneration September 15, 2014.
Committee
Duggal, a Mechanical Engineer from the Indian
CSR Committee Member Institute of Technology, Delhi, and an MBA from

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the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Name of the Company Committee Position
is an international banker with global experience in Info Edge (India) Limited Audit Committee Chairman
financial strategy, M&A and capital raising. His professional Dish TV India Limited Audit Committee Member
career includes 26 years with Bank of America (BoA),
Nomination & Member
primarily in the USA, Hong Kong and Japan, Remuneration
with his last assignment as Chief Executive with BoA, Committee
India, from 1998 to 2001. He was the Chief Financial Dr. Lal Pathlabs Limited Audit Committee Member
Officer of HCL Technologies Limited, India, Remuneration & Chairman
from 2001 to 2003. He has also been the Chairman Nomination
of the American Chamber of Commerce, India, and on Committee

the Board of Governors of the National Institute of

Bank Management. Duggal is involved in several
initiatives in social and educational sectors and is A. V. Girija Kumar
founder of FICCI’s Women on Corporate Governance
A. V. Girija Kumar (55), DIN: 02921377, joined the ITC
Board Programme. Board on July 31, 2015 as an Additional Non-Executive
Director, representing the General Insurers’ (Public Sector)
Other Directorships
Association of India. A Masters in Business Administration
Name of the Company Position from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,
ICRA Limited Chairman & he is currently Director & General Manager of United India
Non-Executive Director Insurance Company Limited. Girija Kumar also served
Mangalore Chemicals and Chairman & on the Board of the Company from March 19, 2010 to
Fertilisers Limited Non-Executive Director July 22, 2015.

International Asset Chairman &

In a career spanning over 34 years, Girija Kumar was with
Reconstruction Company Non-Executive Director
The New India Assurance Company Limited (New India).
Private Limited
In New India, he worked at many centres across India,
Info Edge (India) Limited Non-Executive Director
holding various positions including that of Divisional
Dish TV India Limited Non-Executive Director Manager, Senior Divisional Manager and Regional Chief
Dr. Lal Pathlabs Limited Non-Executive Director before moving to the Corporate Office in Mumbai as
Deputy General Manager overseeing techno-marketing,
Committee Membership of other Companies
foreign business development and investments.
Name of the Company Committee Position
On secondment, Girija Kumar was posted as General
ICRA Limited Audit Committee Member
Manager (Non-Life) - Saudi Indian Company for
Mangalore Chemicals Audit Committee Member Cooperative Insurance in Saudi Arabia. His responsibilities
and Fertilisers Limited
included facilitating an IPO to raise capital and completing
International Asset Nomination & Member the legal formation of the company in the Kingdom of
Reconstruction Company Remuneration
Saudi Arabia. He joined National Insurance Company
Private Limited Committee
Limited (NIC) as a General Manager in 2009, served as

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Officiating Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NIC from S. B. Mainak

March 2014 till September 2014, and as its Director till
S. B. Mainak (60), DIN: 02531129, joined the ITC Board
January 2015. He does not hold committee membership
as a Non-Executive Director effective April 25, 2014,
of any other company.
representing LIC.

A qualified Chartered Accountant, he joined LIC

R. E. Lerwill as a Direct Recruit Officer in 1983 and retired as its

R. E. Lerwill (64), DIN: 06739219, joined the ITC Board Managing Director with effect from 1st March, 2016.

as a representative of Tobacco Manufacturers (India) During his long tenure at LIC, Mainak acquired

Limited, a subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT), wide range of experience in several functions
the ultimate holding company, with effect from November spanning Investments, Finance & Accounts and Marketing
18, 2013. Lerwill attended Nottingham University and held various positions including Senior / Branch
before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. He later Manager, Divisional Manager of Pension & Group
completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Superannuation and in various capacities in the
Management Program. Investment department.

Lerwill was on the Board of BAT as a Non-Executive Mainak also had a stint in academics as Professor
Director from January 2005 to April 2013 where he was (Life Insurance) and Head of Finance Department in
Chairman of the Audit Committee and also a member of National Insurance Academy (NIA), Pune,
the Nominations and Remuneration Committees. Until where he was instrumental in creating new teaching
June 2003, Lerwill was an Executive Director of Cable programmes in finance & accounts, investment, GAAP
and Wireless plc where he served as Finance Director accounting and Insurance Investment and Financial
between 1997 and 2002 and Chief Executive of Cable Reporting Standards. Mainak was Deputy President of
and Wireless Regional between 2000 and 2003. From the Insurance Institute of India and member of the
1986 to 1996 he was Group Finance Director of WPP Governing Board of NIA. He was earlier appointed by the
Group plc. In both companies, he was instrumental in Government of India on the Board of Satyam Computer
developing and managing major international businesses. Services Limited as an Independent Director for
Lerwill was Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Group plc restructuring the company.
from February 2005 to November 2008. He was also
In 2009, he was conferred the ‘NDTV Profit Business
Chairman of Synergy Health plc until June 2012.
Leadership Award’, ‘CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Award’
Other Directorships and ‘Dataquest IT Person of the Year Award’.

Name of the Company Position Other Directorships

DJI (Holdings) plc., UK * Non-Executive Director
Name of the Company Position
Spire Healthcare Group plc., UK* Non-Executive Director
Credit Analysis and Chairman &
Impello plc., UK* Non-Executive Director Research Limited Non-Executive Director
Reynolds American Inc., USA* Non-Executive Director Mahindra and Mahindra Limited Non-Executive Director

Committee Membership of other Companies: Nil Committee Membership of other Companies: Nil

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S. B. Mathur Committee Membership of other Companies

S. B. Mathur (71), DIN: 00013239, has been on the ITC Name of the Company Committee Position
Board since July 29, 2005, first as a representative of LIC Hindustan Oil Audit Committee Member
and then in his individual capacity as a Non-Executive Exploration Company
Independent Director. Limited

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Mathur retired from National Collateral Nomination & Member
Management Services Remuneration
LIC in October 2004 as its Chairman. Subsequently, the
Limited Committee
Government of India appointed him the Administrator of
Havells India Limited Audit Committee Chairman
the Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India in
December 2004, up to December 2007. Stakeholders Member
Relations
Mathur took over as Chairman of LIC at a time when the
Committee
insurance sector had just opened up. Under his leadership,
CSR Committee Member
LIC successfully rose to the challenges of a competitive
DCM Shriram Audit Committee Member
environment by enhancing product offerings. He joined
Industries Limited Stakeholders Member
LIC in 1967 as a Direct Recruit Officer and rose to the
Relations
rank of Chairman. He held various positions in LIC including
Committee
Senior Divisional Manager of Gwalior Division, Chief of
Infrastructure Leasing Nominations & Chairman
Corporate Planning, General Manager of LIC (International)
and Financial Services Remuneration
E.C., Zonal Manager in-charge of Western Zone and
Limited Committee
Executive Director.
Minda Corporation Audit Committee Member
Other Directorships Limited
Name of the Company Position India Mortgage Audit Committee Member
Hindustan Oil Exploration Chairman & Guarantee Corporation
Company Limited Non-Executive Director Private Limited
National Collateral Management Non-Executive Director
Services Limited
Havells India Limited Non-Executive Director
DCM Shriram Industries Limited Non-Executive Director P. B. Ramanujam
Infrastructure Leasing and Non-Executive Director P. B. Ramanujam (71), DIN: 00046101, has been on the
Financial Services Limited
Board of ITC since October 30, 1998, first as a
UltraTech Cement Limited Non-Executive Director
representative of GIC and its erstwhile subsidiaries and
Minda Corporation Limited Non-Executive Director
then in his individual capacity as a Non-Executive
Thomas Cook (India) Limited Non-Executive Director
Independent Director.
NSE Strategic Investment Non-Executive Director
Corporation Limited A qualified Chartered Accountant, Ramanujam has held
Munich Re India Services Non-Executive Director several responsibilities in GIC covering finance, accounts,
Private Limited investments, reinsurance, information technology etc.
India Mortgage Guarantee Non-Executive Director He was General Manager and Director with NIC, and
Corporation Private Limited the Managing Director of GIC till July 31, 2004.

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Ramanujam has served as a faculty member at NIA. retirement, she was appointed Ambassador of India to
He was also the Chairman of the Committee appointed the United States for a tenure of two years.
by the interim Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) for
Other Directorships
prescribing norms, rules and regulations in the area of
Name of the Company Position
finance. He has also been a member of three other
IRA Committees on technical issues, investment matters KEC International Limited Non-Executive Director

and insurance regulatory information system. He was Network18 Media & Non-Executive Director
Investments Limited
a member of FICCI’s Reinsurance Sub-Committee,
the Insurance Tariff Advisory Committee, the Advisory TV18 Broadcast Limited Non-Executive Director

Committee on Finance of the Insurance Regulatory Viacom 18 Media Private Non-Executive Director
Limited
and Development Authority (IRDA), and member of
IRDA’s Reinsurance Advisory Committee for Committee Membership of other Companies
recommending regulatory changes with regard to
Name of the Company Committee Position
capital structure, IPOs, mergers & acquisitions etc. of
Viacom 18 Media Audit Committee Member
insurance companies.
Private Limited Nomination and Member
Ramanujam does not hold directorship of any other Remuneration
company. Committee

Nirupama Rao S. S. H. Rehman

S. S. H. Rehman (72), DIN: 00050862, was appointed as

Nirupama Rao (65), DIN: 06954879, was appointed as
a Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of
an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director on the
ITC effective July 27, 2012. Rehman’s illustrious career
Board of ITC effective April 8, 2016.
began with a tenure in the Indian Army after he graduated
A Graduate in English Literature, she was a Fellow of the from the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. He moved
Harvard University (1992-93), Fellow of the Brown to the hospitality industry in 1975 and joined ITC in 1979,
University and a recipient of the degree of Doctor of Letters beginning a three decade association with the Company.
(Honoris Causa) from the Pondicherry University.
Rehman was appointed Managing Director of erstwhile
A career diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service from ITC Hotels Limited in 1994. Subsequently, he joined
1973 to 2011, she has served the Government in several the Board of ITC as an Executive Director in 1997, and

important positions including that of the Foreign Secretary over the next 12 years was responsible for several

of India. She has represented India in several countries businesses - Hotels, Travel & Tourism and Foods. During

during her distinguished career and was the first Indian this period, he ably led ITC’s Hotels business in consolidating
its position as one of India's leading hospitality chains.
woman to be appointed High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
and Ambassador to China. She was also the first woman Rehman was the founder President of the Hotel Association
spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs. After her of India, and a founder member of the World Travel &

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Tourism Council, Experience India / Incredible India Other Directorships

and has headed several industry associations including
Name of the Company Position
tourism committees of FICCI, ASSOCHAM and CII.
Pidilite Industries Limited Non-Executive Director
Rehman has been a recipient of several awards and
Adani Transmission Limited Non-Executive Director
honours, recognising his vast contribution to Indian
Hexaware Technologies Limited Non-Executive Director
hospitality industry.

Rehman does not hold directorship of any other company.

Committee Membership of other Companies

Name of the Company Committee Position

Pidilite Industries Limited CSR Committee Member

Meera Shankar Adani Transmission Audit Committee Member

Limited Nomination and Member
Meera Shankar (65), DIN: 06374957, was appointed as
Remuneration
a Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of Committee
ITC effective September 6, 2012.

A Post Graduate in English Literature, she joined the

Indian Foreign Service in 1973 and had an illustrious K. Vaidyanath
career spanning 38 years. She served in the Prime
K. Vaidyanath (66), DIN: 00044357, was appointed as a
Minister's Office for six years from 1985 to 1991 working
Non-Executive Director on the Board of ITC effective
on foreign policy and security matters. Thereafter, she led
January 3, 2011. Prior to this appointment, he was an
the Commercial Wing in the Indian Embassy in Washington
Executive Director on the ITC Board for 10 years from
as Minister (Commerce) till 1995. She returned as Director
January 2001, responsible for the Company's Finance,
General of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations
IT, Internal Audit and Corporate Communications functions,
overseeing India’s cultural diplomacy. She has had
its Investment Subsidiary, its Paperboards, Paper,
extensive experience in South Asia having worked on
Packaging and Information Technology businesses.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives as Under Secretary
and Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. Before his elevation to the Board as an Executive Director,
Later, as Joint Secretary she headed divisions dealing he was the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. An MBA
with neighbours, Nepal and Bhutan, and the South from XLRI, Jamshedpur, in his 35-year tenure with ITC,
Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Vaidyanath held various positions in the Company’s
As Additional Secretary, she handled the UN and Finance function. He has been a recipient of the ‘Best
international security issues. CFO’ Award from Business Today and the ‘Best CFO in
the FMCG category’ Award from CNBC-TV18.
She served as Ambassador of India to Germany from
2005 to 2009 and then to the United States from 2009 Vaidyanath does not hold directorship of any other
to 2011. company.

Notes:
1. Other Directorships and Committee Memberships of Directors are as on 20th May, 2016.
2. Committee Memberships cover Committees under the Companies Act, 2013 viz., Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Nomination
and Remuneration Committee and CSR Committee.
* Denotes Foreign Company

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Report on
Corporate Governance
The Directors present the Company’s Report on empowerment, control and accountability. ITC believes
Corporate Governance pursuant to the Securities and that the practice of each of these creates the right
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and corporate culture that fulfils the true purpose of
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Corporate Governance.
erstwhile Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with Stock Trusteeship recognises that large corporations, which
Exchanges (‘Listing Regulations’). represent a coalition of interests, namely those of the
ITC Limited has been one of the frontrunners in India to shareholders, other providers of capital, business
have put in place a formalised system of Corporate associates and employees, have both an economic and
Governance. Its governance framework enjoins the a social purpose, thereby casting the responsibility on
highest standards of ethical and responsible conduct of the Board of Directors to protect and enhance shareholder
business to create value for all stakeholders. value, as well as fulfil obligations to other stakeholders.
Inherent in the concept of trusteeship is the responsibility
THE COMPANY’S GOVERNANCE PHILOSOPHY to ensure equity, namely, that the rights of all
shareholders, large or small, are protected.
ITC defines Corporate Governance as a systemic process
by which companies are directed and controlled to Transparency means explaining the Company’s policies
enhance their wealth-generating capacity. Since large and actions to those to whom it has responsibilities.
corporations employ a vast quantum of societal Externally, this means maximum appropriate disclosures
resources, ITC believes that the governance process without jeopardising the Company’s strategic interests
should ensure that these resources are utilised in a and internally, this means openness in the Company’s
manner that meets stakeholders’ aspirations and societal relationship with its employees and in the conduct of its
expectations. This belief is reflected in the Company’s business. ITC believes transparency enhances
deep commitment to contribute to the “triple bottom line”, accountability.
namely the conservation and development of the nation’s Ethical Corporate Citizenship means setting exemplary
economic, social and environmental capital. standards of ethical behaviour, both internally within the
ITC's Corporate Governance structure, systems and organisation, as well as in external relationships. ITC
processes are based on two core principles: believes that unethical behaviour corrupts organisational
culture and undermines stakeholder value. Governance
(i) Management must have the executive freedom to drive processes in ITC continuously reinforce and help realise
the enterprise forward without undue restraints, and the Company’s belief in ethical corporate citizenship.
(ii) This freedom of management should be exercised Empowerment is a process of unleashing creativity and
within a framework of effective accountability. innovation throughout the organisation by truly vesting
ITC believes that any meaningful policy on Corporate decision-making powers at the most appropriate levels
Governance must empower the executive management and as close to the scene of action as feasible, thereby
of the Company. At the same time, Governance must helping actualise the potential of its employees.
create a mechanism of checks and balances to ensure Empowerment is an essential concomitant of ITC’s first
that the decision-making powers vested in the executive core principle of governance that management must
management are used with care and responsibility to have the freedom to drive the enterprise forward. ITC
meet stakeholders’ aspirations and societal expectations. believes that empowerment combined with accountability
From this definition and core principles of Corporate provides an impetus to performance and improves
Governance emerge the cornerstones of ITC’s effectiveness, thereby enhancing shareholder value.
governance philosophy, namely trusteeship, Control ensures that freedom of management is
transparency, ethical corporate citizenship, exercised within a framework of checks and balances

The cornerstones of ITC’s governance philosophy are

trusteeship, transparency, ethical corporate citizenship,
empowerment, control and accountability.

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and is designed to prevent misuse of power, facilitate ROLES OF VARIOUS ENTITIES

timely management of change and ensure effective
Board of Directors (Board): The primary role of the
management of risks. ITC believes that control is a
Board is that of trusteeship to protect and enhance
necessary concomitant of its second core principle of
shareholder value through strategic supervision of ITC,
governance that the freedom of management should be
its wholly owned subsidiaries and their wholly owned
exercised within a framework of appropriate checks
subsidiaries. As trustees, the Board ensures that the
and balances.
Company has clear goals aligned to shareholder value
THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE and its growth. The Board sets strategic goals and seeks
accountability for their fulfilment. The Board also provides
The practice of Corporate Governance in ITC takes direction and exercises appropriate control to ensure
place at three interlinked levels: that the Company is managed in a manner that fulfils
stakeholders’ aspirations and societal expectations. The
Strategic supervision by the Board of Directors
Board, as part and parcel of its functioning, also
Strategic management by the Corporate periodically reviews its role.
Management Committee
Corporate Management Committee (CMC): The
Executive management by the Divisional / Strategic primary role of the CMC is strategic management
Business Unit (SBU) Chief of the Company’s businesses within Board approved
Executive assisted by the
direction / framework. The CMC operates under the
respective Divisional / SBU
strategic supervision and control of the Board.
Management Committee
Chairman: The Chairman is the Chief Executive of the
The three-tier governance structure ensures that: Company. He is the Chairman of the Board and the
CMC. His primary role is to provide leadership to the
(a) Strategic supervision (on behalf of the shareholders), Board and the CMC for realising Company goals in
being free from involvement in the task of strategic accordance with the charter approved by the Board. He
management of the Company, can be conducted by is responsible, inter alia, for the working of the Board
the Board with objectivity, thereby sharpening and the CMC, for ensuring that all relevant issues are
accountability of management; on the agenda and for ensuring that all Directors and
(b) Strategic management of the Company, uncluttered CMC members are enabled and encouraged to play a
by the day-to-day tasks of executive management, full part in the activities of the Board and the CMC,
remains focused and energised; and respectively. He keeps the Board informed on all matters
of importance. He is also responsible for the balance of
(c) Executive management of a Division or SBU, free
membership of the Board, subject to Board and
from collective strategic responsibilities for ITC as a
Shareholder approvals. He presides over General
whole, focuses on enhancing the quality, efficiency
Meetings of Shareholders.
and effectiveness of the business.
Divisional Management Committee (DMC) / SBU
The core roles of the key entities flow from this structure.
Management Committee (SBU MC): The primary role
The core roles, in turn, determine the core responsibilities
of the DMC / SBU MC is executive management of the
of each entity. In order to discharge such responsibilities,
Divisional / SBU business to realise tactical and strategic
each entity is empowered formally with requisite powers.
objectives in accordance with Board approved plan.
The structure, processes and practices of governance Executive Director: The Executive Directors, as
are designed to support effective management of multiple
members of the CMC, contribute to the strategic
businesses while retaining focus on each one of them.
management of the Company’s businesses within Board
The Governance Document that sets out the structure, approved direction / framework. Executive Directors
policies and practices of governance within the assume overall responsibility for the strategic
organisation is available on the Company’s corporate management including governance processes and top
website www.itcportal.com for general information. management effectiveness for businesses / functions

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Report on Corporate Governance

reporting to them. In the context of the multi-business Director Category No. of No. of
character of the Company, an Executive Director is in other Membership(s)/
the nature of a Managing Director for those businesses Directorship(s) Chairmanship(s)
of Audit Committee /
and functions reporting to him. As an Executive Director Stakeholders
accountable to the Board for a wholly owned subsidiary Relationship
or its wholly owned subsidiary, he acts as the custodian Committee of other
companies
of ITC’s interests and is responsible for its governance
Executive Directors
in accordance with the charter approved by the Board.
Y. C. Deveshwar Chairman 6 Nil
Non-Executive Director: Non-Executive Directors,
N. Anand 7 Nil
including Independent Directors, play a critical role in
imparting balance to the Board processes by bringing an S. Puri 3 Nil
independent judgement on issues of strategy, performance,
R. Tandon 10 6
resources, standards of Company conduct etc. [including 5
as Chairman]
Divisional / SBU Chief Executive Officer (CEO): The
Divisional / SBU CEO for a business has the overall Non-Executive Directors
executive responsibility for its day-to-day operations and A. Baijal Independent Director 6 3
provides leadership to the DMC / SBU MC in its task of [including 2
executive management of the business. as Chairman]

S. Banerjee Independent Director Nil Nil

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. Duggal Independent Director 6 5
In terms of the Company’s Corporate Governance Policy, [including 1
all statutory and other significant and material information as Chairman]
are placed before the Board to enable it to discharge its S. B. Mathur Independent Director 10 6
responsibility of strategic supervision of the Company [including 1
as trustees of the Shareholders. as Chairman]

Composition P. B. Ramanujam Independent Director Nil Nil

The ITC Board is a balanced Board, comprising Executive S. S. H. Rehman Independent Director Nil Nil
and Non-Executive Directors. The Non-Executive
M. Shankar Independent Director 2 1
Directors include independent professionals. Executive
Directors, including the Chairman, do not generally A. V. Girija Kumar Representative of 1 Nil
General Insurers’
exceed one-third of the total strength of the Board.
(Public Sector)
In terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Association of India
the strength of the Board shall not be fewer than five as Investor
nor more than eighteen. The present strength of the R. E. Lerwill Representative of Tobacco 4 Nil
Board is sixteen, of which four are Executive Directors Manufacturers (India)
and eight are Non-Executive Independent Directors. Limited, a subsidiary of
British American
Composition of the Board as on 31st March, 2016: Tobacco p.l.c., the ultimate
holding company
Category No. of Percentage to
Directors total no. of Directors S. B. Mainak Representative of Life 2 Nil
Insurance Corporation
Executive Directors 4 27 of India as Investor
Non-Executive Independent Directors* 7 46 K. Vaidyanath Nil Nil
Other Non-Executive Directors 4 27 * On demise of Mr. S. H. Khan, Independent Director, on 12th January, 2016, the Board of
Directors appointed Ms. N. Rao as Additional Independent Director w.e.f. 8th April, 2016,
Total 15 100 subject to the approval of the Shareholders.

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Meetings and Attendance of the Company or any employee, which could

negatively impact the Company’s image.
The Company’s Governance Policy requires the Board
to meet at least six times in a year. The intervening ● Product liability claims of a substantial nature, if any.
period between two Board meetings was well within the ● Default, if any, in payment of dues to any
maximum gap of 120 days prescribed under the Listing major creditor.
Regulations. The annual calendar of meetings is broadly
● Write-offs / disposals (fixed assets, inventories,
determined at the beginning of each year.
receivables, advances etc.) on a half-yearly basis.
Board Agenda
● Half-yearly summary of bank guarantees issued.
Meetings are governed by a structured agenda. The
● All other matters required to be placed before the
Board members, in consultation with the Chairman, may
Board for its review / information / approval under
bring up any matter for the consideration of the Board.
the Listing Regulations and other statutes.
All major agenda items are backed by comprehensive
background information to enable the Board to take Post-meeting follow-up system
informed decisions. Agenda papers are generally
circulated at least seven days prior to the Board meeting. The Governance processes in the Company include an
effective post-meeting follow-up, review and reporting
Information placed before the Board process for action taken / pending on decisions of the
In addition to matters required to be placed before the Board, the Board Committees, the CMC and the
Board under the Governance Policy of the Company, Divisional / SBU Management Committees.
the following are also tabled for the Board’s periodic
Details of Board Meetings during the financial year
review / information / approval:
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, six
● Internal Audit findings and External Audit Management
meetings of the Board were held, as follows:
Reports (through the Audit Committee).
● Status of safety and legal compliance. Sl. Date Board No. of
● Risk management processes. No. Strength Directors
present
● Succession to senior management (through the
Nomination & Compensation Committee). 1 22nd May, 2015 16 16

● Show Cause, demand, prosecution and adjudication 2 30th July, 2015 15 14

notices, if any, from revenue authorities which are
3 31st July, 2015 15 14
considered materially important, including any
exposure that exceeds 1% of the Company’s net 4 12th August, 2015 16 14
worth, and their outcome.
5 30th October, 2015 16 16
● Significant court judgement or order passing strictures,
6 22nd January, 2016 16 16
if any, on the conduct of the Company or a subsidiary

Inherent in the concept of trusteeship is the responsibility

to ensure equity, namely, that the rights of all shareholders,
large or small, are protected.

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Attendance at Board Meetings and at Annual General Directors Committee. The terms of reference of the
Meeting (AGM) during the financial year Board Committees are determined by the Board from
time to time. The terms of reference of the Independent
Director No. of Board Attendance at last
Directors Committee have been adopted as provided in
meetings attended AGM
the statute. Meetings of each Board Committee are
Y. C. Deveshwar 6 Yes convened by the respective Committee Chairman.
Matters requiring the Board’s attention / approval, as
N. Anand 6 Yes emanating from the Board Committee meetings, are
placed before the Board by the respective Committee
S. Puri 1 1 NA
Chairman. The role and composition of these
R. Tandon 2 1 NA Committees, including the number of meetings held
during the financial year and the related attendance, are
A. Baijal 6 Yes provided below.

S. Banerjee 6 Yes I. AUDIT COMMITTEE

A. Duggal 6 Yes The Audit Committee of the Board provides reassurance

to the Board on the existence of an effective internal
A. V. Girija Kumar 3 4 NA control environment that ensures:

R. E. Lerwill 5 Yes ● efficiency and effectiveness of operations, both

domestic and overseas.
S. B. Mainak 6 Yes
● safeguarding of assets and adequacy of provisions
S. B. Mathur 6 Yes for all liabilities.
● reliability of financial and other management
P. B. Ramanujam 4 No
information and adequacy of disclosures.
S. S. H. Rehman 6 Yes ● compliance with all relevant statutes.

M. Shankar 6 Yes The role of the Committee includes the following:

(a) To oversee the Company’s financial reporting process
K. Vaidyanath 5 Yes
and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure
P. V. Dhobale 4 5 Yes that the financial statements are correct, sufficient
and credible;
K. N. Grant 5 6 Yes
(b) To recommend the appointment, remuneration,
S. H. Khan 6 5 Yes terms of appointment, and removal of Statutory
Auditors, and to review the manner of rotation of
1. Appointed Executive Director w.e.f. 6th December, 2015. Statutory Auditors;
2. Appointed Executive Director w.e.f. 22nd January, 2016.
3. Ceased to be Non-Executive Director from 23rd July, 2015 on completion of term; (c) To recommend the appointment, remuneration and
thereafter appointed Additional Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 31st July, 2015.
removal of Cost Auditors, where necessary;
4. Retired as Executive Director on 6th December, 2015.
5. Retired as Executive Director on 22nd January, 2016. (d) To approve transactions of the Company with related
6. Expired on 12th January, 2016.
parties, including modifications thereto;
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD (e) To review and monitor the Statutory Auditors’
independence and performance, and effectiveness
Currently, there are five Board Committees – the Audit
of the audit process;
Committee, the Nomination & Compensation Committee,
the Securityholders Relationship Committee, the CSR (f) To evaluate the Company’s internal financial controls
and Sustainability Committee and the Independent and risk management systems;

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(g) To review with the management the following: Meetings and Attendance
1. Annual financial statements and Auditors’ Report Details of Audit Committee Meetings during the
thereon before submission to the Board for financial year
approval; During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, ten
2. Quarterly financial statements before submission meetings of the Audit Committee were held, as follows:
to the Board for approval;
Sl. Date Committee No. of
(h) To review the following: No. Strength Members
present
1. Management discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations; 1 8th May, 2015 5 5
2. Adequacy of internal control systems and the 2 22nd May, 2015 5 5
Company’s statement on the same prior to
3 30th July, 2015 5 4
endorsement by the Board, such review to be
done in consultation with the management, 4 12th August, 2015 5 4
Statutory and Internal Auditors; 5 28th September, 2015 5 5
3. Reports of Internal Audit and discussion with 6 30th October, 2015 5 5
Internal Auditors on any significant findings and
7 18th December, 2015 5 5
follow-up thereon;
8 21st January, 2016 5 5
4. System for storage, retrieval, security etc.
of books of account maintained in the 9 22nd January, 2016 5 5
electronic form; 10 25th March, 2016 5 4
5. Functioning of Whistle Blower mechanism in
the Company. Attendance at Audit Committee Meetings during the
financial year
Composition
The Audit Committee presently comprises five Director No. of meetings attended
Non-Executive Directors, four of whom are Independent S. B. Mathur 10
Directors. The Chairman of the Committee is an
A. Baijal 9
Independent Director. The Executive Director &
Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Internal Audit and A. Duggal 10
the representative of the Statutory Auditors are P. B. Ramanujam 9
Invitees to meetings of the Audit Committee. The Head
K. Vaidyanath 9
of Internal Audit, who reports to the Audit Committee,
is the Coordinator, and the Company Secretary is the
Secretary to the Committee. The representatives II. NOMINATION & COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
of the Cost Auditors are invited to meetings of the The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the
Audit Committee whenever matters relating to cost audit Board, under the nomenclature ‘Nomination &
are considered. All members of the Committee are Compensation Committee’, inter alia, identifies persons
financially literate; four members, including the Chairman qualified to become Directors and formulates criteria for
of the Committee, have accounting and financial evaluation of performance of the Independent Directors
& the Board. The Committee’s role also includes
management expertise.
recommending to the Board the appointment,
The names of the members of the Audit Committee, remuneration and removal of Directors and Corporate
including its Chairman, are provided under the section Management Committee Members. This Committee also
‘Board of Directors and Committees’ in the Report has the responsibility for administering the Employee
and Accounts. Stock Option Schemes of the Company.

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Composition Remuneration Policy

The Nomination & Compensation Committee presently ITC’s remuneration policy aims at attracting and retaining
comprises four Non-Executive Directors, three of whom high calibre talent. The remuneration policy, therefore,
are Independent Directors, and the Chairman of the is market-led and takes into account the competitive
Company. Mr. S. H. Khan, who was the Chairman of circumstance of each business so as to attract and retain
the Committee, expired on 12th January, 2016. quality talent and leverage performance significantly.
The names of the members of the Nomination & The Policy on remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial
Compensation Committee are provided under the Personnel and other employees of the Company is
section ‘Board of Directors and Committees’ in provided in the Annexure forming part of this Report.
the Report and Accounts.
Remuneration of Directors
Meetings and Attendance
Remuneration of the Chairman and other Executive
Details of Nomination & Compensation Committee
Directors is determined by the Board, on the
Meetings during the financial year
recommendation of the Nomination & Compensation
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, six Committee; remuneration of the Executive Directors is
meetings of the Nomination & Compensation Committee subject to the approval of the Shareholders. The
were held, as follows: Chairman and Executive Directors are entitled to
performance bonus for each financial year up to a
Sl. Date Committee No. of maximum of 200% and 150% of their consolidated salary,
No. Strength Members respectively, and as may be determined by the Board,
present on the recommendation of the Nomination &
1 22nd May, 2015 6 6 Compensation Committee. Such remuneration is linked
to the performance of the Company inasmuch as the
2 30th July, 2015 6 6 performance bonus is based on various qualitative and
quantitative performance criteria.
3 31st July, 2015 6 6
Non-Executive Directors, including Independent Directors,
4 12th August, 2015 6 5 are entitled to remuneration by way of commission
for each financial year, presently ranging between
5 30th October, 2015 6 6 ` 12,00,000/- and ` 20,00,000/- individually, as approved
by the Shareholders. Non-Executive Directors’ commission
6 22nd January, 2016 5 5
is determined by the Board based, inter alia, on Company
performance and regulatory provisions and is payable
Attendance at Nomination & Compensation
on a uniform basis to reinforce the principle of collective
Committee Meetings during the financial year
responsibility. Non-Executive Directors are also entitled
Director No. of meetings attended to sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board /
Committee thereof, the quantum of which is determined
S. Banerjee 6 by the Board. The sitting fees to Non-Executive Directors
Y. C. Deveshwar 6 as determined by the Board are presently ` 1,00,000/-
for each meeting of the Board, ` 50,000/- for each meeting
S. S. H. Rehman 6 of the Audit Committee, Nomination & Compensation
Committee, CSR and Sustainability Committee and
M. Shankar 6
Independent Directors Committee and ` 10,000/- for
K. Vaidyanath 5 each meeting of the Securityholders Relationship
Committee. Non-Executive Directors are also entitled
S. H. Khan 5 to coverage under Personal Accident Insurance.

The structure, processes and practices of governance are

designed to support effective management of multiple
businesses while retaining focus on each one of them.

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Performance Evaluation of Directors Employee Stock Option Schemes

The Nomination & Compensation Committee has The Company granted 69,09,600 Options during the
approved the Policy on Board evaluation, evaluation of financial year to the eligible employees and Directors of
Board Committees’ functioning and individual Director the Company, other than Independent Directors, and
evaluation, synopsis of which is provided in the ‘Report eligible employees of some of its subsidiary companies.
of the Board of Directors & Management Discussion
and Analysis’ in the Report and Accounts. Each Option entitles the holder thereof to apply for and
be allotted ten Ordinary shares of the Company of ` 1/-
Details of Remuneration paid to the Directors during each upon payment of the exercise price during the
the financial year ended 31st March, 2016 exercise period. The exercise period commences from
(` in Lakhs) the date of vesting of the Options and expires at the end
Director Consolidated Perquisites Performance Sitting Total of five years from the date of such vesting.
Salary and other Bonus / Fees
Benefits Commission The vesting period for conversion of Options is as follows:
On completion of 12 months from
Y. C. Deveshwar 432.00 76.53 864.00 - 1,372.53
the date of grant of the Options : 30% vests
N. Anand 86.40 62.26 129.60 - 278.26
On completion of 24 months from
S. Puri 1 27.64 6.71 - - 34.35 the date of grant of the Options : 30% vests
R. Tandon 2 16.72 4.00 - - 20.72 On completion of 36 months from
the date of grant of the Options : 40% vests
A. Baijal - - 18.00 10.50 28.50
Shares and Options of Directors
S. Banerjee 3 - - 12.38 9.00 21.38
A. Duggal 4 - - 9.76 11.00 20.76 Director No. of Ordinary shares No. of Options granted
of ` 1/- each held during the
A. V. Girija Kumar 5 - - 18.00* 5.40* 23.40 (singly / jointly) financial year
R. E. Lerwill - - 18.00 6.00 24.00 as on 31st March, 2016
S. B. Mainak 6 - - 16.82* 7.00* 23.82 Y. C. Deveshwar 6,80,000 2,70,000

S. B. Mathur - - 18.00 11.00 29.00 N. Anand 73,000 1,35,000

P. B. Ramanujam - - 18.00 8.50 26.50 S. Puri 50,000 56,250 1

S. S. H. Rehman - - 18.00 9.00 27.00 R. Tandon 1,71,420 56,250 1

M. Shankar - - 18.00 10.00 28.00 A. Baijal 1,50,000 Nil

K. Vaidyanath - - 18.00 12.60 30.60 S. Banerjee Nil Nil

P. V. Dhobale 7 59.00 15.58 129.60 - 204.18 A. Duggal Nil Nil

K. N. Grant 8 69.91 19.22 129.60 - 218.73 A. V. Girija Kumar Nil Nil

S. H. Khan 9 - - 18.00 7.50 25.50 R. E. Lerwill Nil Nil

A. Ruys 10 - - 5.62 - 5.62 S. B. Mainak Nil Nil

* Paid to the Public Financial Institution the Director represents. S. B. Mathur 3,01,000 Nil
1. Appointed Executive Director w.e.f. 6th December, 2015.
2. Appointed Executive Director w.e.f. 22nd January, 2016. P. B. Ramanujam 3,41,356 Nil
3. Appointed Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 24th July, 2014.
4. Appointed Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 15th September, 2014. S. S. H. Rehman 1,13,488 Nil
5. Ceased to be Non-Executive Director from 23rd July, 2015 on completion of term; thereafter
appointed Additional Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 31st July, 2015. M. Shankar Nil Nil
6. Appointed Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 25th April, 2014.
7. Retired as Executive Director on 6th December, 2015.
K. Vaidyanath 25,32,633 10,000
8. Retired as Executive Director on 22nd January, 2016.
9. Expired on 12th January, 2016. 1. Options granted prior to appointment as Executive Director.
10. Ceased to be Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 24th July, 2014. Note: Options were granted at ‘market price’ as defined under the Securities and Exchange
Note: Disclosure with respect to Non-Executive Directors - Pecuniary relationship or transaction: None. Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014.

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Service Contracts, Severance Fee and Notice Period Committee were held, as follows:

The appointment of the Executive Directors is Sl. Date Committee No. of

governed by resolutions passed by the Board and the No. Strength Members
present
Shareholders of the Company, which cover the terms
and conditions of such appointment read with the service 1 28th April, 2015 4 2
rules of the Company. A separate Service Contract is 2 8th May, 2015 4 3
not entered into by the Company with those elevated to 3 22nd May, 2015 4 4
the Board from the management cadre, since they 4 19th June, 2015 4 3
already have a Service Contract with the Company. 5 30th July, 2015 3 3
Letters of appointment have been issued by the 6 25th August, 2015 4 2
Company to the Independent Directors, incorporating
7 28th September, 2015 4 2
their roles, duties, responsibilities etc., which have
8 30th October, 2015 4 4
been accepted by them.
9 22nd January, 2016 4 4
There is no separate provision for payment of severance
10 12th February, 2016 4 2
fee under the resolutions governing the appointment of
Executive Directors who have all been drawn from 11 15th March, 2016 4 2
amongst the management cadre. The statutory provisions Attendance at Securityholders Relationship
will however apply. With respect to notice period of Committee Meetings during the financial year
Directors, the statutory provisions will also apply.
Director No. of meetings attended
III. SECURITYHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE A. V. Girija Kumar 1 4

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Board, S. Puri 2 3

under the nomenclature ‘Securityholders Relationship R. Tandon 3 2
Committee’, oversees redressal of shareholder and K. Vaidyanath 6
investor grievances and, inter alia, approves transmission
P. V. Dhobale 4 7
of shares, sub-division / consolidation / renewal / issue
K. N. Grant 5 9
of duplicate share certificates etc. and allotment of shares
upon exercise of Options under the Company’s Employee 1. Ceased to be Member and Chairman from 23rd July, 2015; thereafter appointed in the same
position w.e.f. 12th August, 2015.
Stock Option Schemes.
2. Appointed Member w.e.f. 6th December, 2015.
3. Appointed Member w.e.f. 23rd January, 2016.
Composition 4. Ceased to be Member w.e.f. 7th December, 2015.
5. Ceased to be Member w.e.f. 23rd January, 2016.
The Securityholders Relationship Committee presently
comprises four Directors. The Chairman of the Committee IV. CSR AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
is a Non-Executive Director.
The role of the CSR Committee of the Board, under the
The names of the members of the Securityholders nomenclature ‘CSR and Sustainability Committee’, is
Relationship Committee, including its Chairman, are inter alia, to review, monitor and provide strategic direction
provided under the section ‘Board of Directors and to the Company’s CSR and sustainability practices
Committees’ in the Report and Accounts. towards fulfilling its triple bottom line objectives. The
Committee seeks to guide the Company in integrating
Meetings and Attendance its social and environmental objectives with its business
Details of Securityholders Relationship Committee strategies and assists in crafting unique models to support
creation of sustainable livelihoods. The Committee
Meetings during the financial year
formulates & monitors the CSR Policy and recommends
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, to the Board the annual CSR Plan of the Company in
eleven meetings of the Securityholders Relationship terms of the Companies Act, 2013.

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Composition and timeliness of flow of information between the

Company management and the Board.
The CSR and Sustainability Committee presently
comprises the Chairman of the Company and five Composition
Non-Executive Directors, two of whom are Independent The Independent Directors Committee comprises all the
Directors. The Chairman of the Company is the Independent Directors of the Company.
Chairman of the Committee.
The names of the Independent Directors and the
The names of the members of the CSR and Committee Chairman are provided under the section
Sustainability Committee, including its Chairman, ‘Board of Directors and Committees’ in the Report
are provided under the section ‘Board of Directors and Accounts.
and Committees’ in the Report and Accounts.
Meetings and Attendance
Meetings and Attendance
The Committee met on 27th March, 2015 and again on
Details of CSR and Sustainability Committee 8th April, 2016.
Meetings during the financial year
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, two
The primary role of the Corporate Management
meetings of the CSR and Sustainability Committee were
Committee is strategic management of the Company’s
held, as follows:
businesses within Board approved direction / framework.
Sl. Date Committee No. of
No. Strength Members Composition
present The Corporate Management Committee presently
1 22nd May, 2015 5 5 comprises all the Executive Directors and six senior
members of management. The Chairman of the Company
2 22nd January, 2016 5 5 is the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of
the Corporate Management Committee is determined
Attendance at CSR and Sustainability Committee
by the Board based on the recommendation of the
Meetings during the financial year
Nomination & Compensation Committee.
Director No. of meetings attended The names of the members of the Corporate
Y. C. Deveshwar 2 Management Committee, including its Chairman, are
provided under the section ‘Board of Directors and
A. V. Girija Kumar 1 2
Committees’ in the Report and Accounts.
R. E. Lerwill 2
Meetings and Attendance
S. B. Mainak 2
Matters requiring the Board’s attention / approval are
M. Shankar 2 placed in the form of notes from the relevant Executive
1. Ceased to be Member from 23rd July, 2015; thereafter appointed Member
Director / Corporate Management Committee Member,
w.e.f. 12th August, 2015. backed by comprehensive background information,
alongwith Divisional / SBU Management Committee’s
V. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS COMMITTEE recommendation / approval, where applicable. Agenda
The statutory role of the Independent Directors papers are generally circulated at least three days prior
Committee of the Board is to review the performance of to the meeting. Minutes of Corporate Management
non-Independent Directors, the Board and the Chairman Committee meetings are placed before the Board
of the Company and also to assess the quality, quantity for its information.

The CSR and Sustainability Committee provides strategic

direction to the Company’s CSR and Sustainability practices
towards fulfilling its Triple Bottom Line objectives.

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Details of Corporate Management Committee Attendance at Corporate Management Committee

Meetings during the financial year Meetings during the financial year
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, thirty
Member No. of meetings attended
nine meetings of the Corporate Management Committee
were held, as follows: Y. C. Deveshwar 39
N. Anand 38
Sl. Date Committee No. of
No. Strength Members S. Puri 39
present R. Tandon 39
1 27th April, 2015 11 11
B. B. Chatterjee 39
2 18th May, 2015 11 9
C. Dar 1 36
3 15th June, 2015 11 11
4 13th July, 2015 11 10 S. Sivakumar 37
5 3rd, 4th & 5th August, 2015 11 10 K. S. Suresh 34
6 11th August, 2015 11 8
P. V. Dhobale 2 9
7 19th August, 2015 11 11
K. N. Grant 3 12
8 25th September, 2015 11 11
9 19th October, 2015 11 11 A. Nayak 4 9
10 27th November, 2015 11 10 T. V. Ramaswamy 5 2
11 28th December, 2015 10 9 1. Appointed Member w.e.f. 7th June, 2015.
12 18th January, 2016 9 9 2. Ceased to be Member on retirement w.e.f. 7th December, 2015.
3. Ceased to be Member on retirement w.e.f. 23rd January, 2016.
13 8th February, 2016 8 8
4. Ceased to be Member on retirement w.e.f. 1st January, 2016.
14 8th February, 2016 8 8 5. Ceased to be Member on retirement w.e.f. 7th June, 2015.
15 8th February, 2016 8 8
16 9th February, 2016 8 8 FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR
17 12th February, 2016 8 8 DIRECTORS
18 12th February, 2016 8 8
ITC believes that a Board, which is well informed /
19 15th February, 2016 8 7
familiarised with the Company and its affairs, can
20 15th February, 2016 8 7
contribute significantly to effectively discharge its role
21 17th February, 2016 8 8
of trusteeship in a manner that fulfils stakeholders’
22 17th February, 2016 8 8
aspirations and societal expectations. In pursuit of this,
23 22nd February, 2016 8 8 the Directors of the Company are updated on
24 22nd February, 2016 8 8 changes / developments in the domestic / global corporate
25 23rd February, 2016 8 8 and industry scenario including those pertaining to
26 26th February, 2016 8 7 statutes / legislations & economic environment and on
27 2nd March, 2016 8 8 matters affecting the Company, to enable them to take
28 3rd March, 2016 8 8 well informed and timely decisions. Visits to Company
29 3rd March, 2016 8 8 facilities are also organised for the Directors. Further
30 3rd March, 2016 8 8 details may be accessed on the Company’s corporate
31 4th March, 2016 8 8 website at http://www.itcportal.com/about-
32 4th March, 2016 8 8 itc/leadership/board-of-directors.aspx.
33 9th & 10th March, 2016 8 8
34 10th March, 2016 8 8 DISCLOSURES
35 15th March, 2016 8 8 ● Details of non-compliances, penalties, strictures by
36 15th March, 2016 8 8 Stock Exchanges / SEBI / Statutory Authorities on
37 16th March, 2016 8 8 any matter related to capital markets during the last
38 30th March, 2016 8 8 three years:
39 30th March, 2016 8 8 None

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● Inter-se relationships between Directors and Key and evolution, its core values, corporate governance
Managerial Personnel of the Company: and leadership. An exclusive section on ‘Shareholder
None Value’ serves to inform and service Shareholders,
enabling them to access information at their
● Materially significant related party transactions which convenience. The entire Report and Accounts as
may have potential conflict with the interests of the well as quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial
Company at large: results are available in downloadable formats under
None the section ‘Shareholder Value’ on the Company’s
● Material financial and commercial transactions of website as a measure of added convenience to
senior management, where they may have had investors. The ‘Media Centre’ section includes all
personal interest, and which had potential conflict major media releases from the Company and relevant
with the interests of the Company at large: media reports.

None ● The Report of the Board of Directors, forming part of

the Report and Accounts, includes all aspects of
● Information with respect to ‘Commodity Price Risk
Management Discussion and Analysis as required
or Foreign Exchange Risk and Hedging Activities’ is
under the Listing Regulations.
provided in the ‘Report of the Board of Directors &
Management Discussion and Analysis’ in the Report
and Accounts. ITC CODE OF CONDUCT
The ITC Code of Conduct, adopted by the Board of
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION Directors, is applicable to Directors, senior management
Timely disclosure of consistent, comparable, relevant and employees of the Company. The Code is derived
and reliable information on corporate financial from three interlinked fundamental principles, viz. good
performance is at the core of good governance. Towards corporate governance, good corporate citizenship and
this end - exemplary personal conduct in relation to the Company’s
business and reputation. The Code covers ITC’s
● The quarterly results of the Company were announced commitment to CSR and sustainable development,
within a month from the end of the quarter. Audited concern for occupational health, safety and environment,
annual results alongwith the results for the fourth a gender friendly workplace, transparency and auditability,
quarter were announced within sixty days from the legal compliance and the philosophy of leading by
end of the financial year. These results were published,
personal example. The Code is available on the
inter alia, in ‘The Times of India’ and ‘Bartaman’ /
Company’s corporate website.
‘Aajkaal’ from Kolkata, and on an all India basis in
major newspapers, and also in ‘Luxemburger Wort’,
Declaration as required under the Listing
Luxembourg. As in the past, the Company will
Regulations
publish its quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial
results and also post such results on the All Directors and senior management of the Company
Company’s corporate website www.itcportal.com. have affirmed compliance with the ITC Code of Conduct
The Company’s presentations on the results, quarterly for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016.
results updates alongwith FAQs are made available
on the Company’s corporate website. Y. C. Deveshwar
● The Company’s corporate website provides Kolkata, 20th May, 2016. Chairman
comprehensive information on ITC’s portfolio of
businesses, CSR and Sustainability initiatives, EHS
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
performance, shareholding pattern and contact details
of Company’s employees responsible for assisting Synopsis of the Whistleblower Policy of the Company
investors & handling investor grievances. The website is provided in the ‘Report of the Board of Directors &
has entire sections dedicated to ITC’s profile, history Management Discussion and Analysis’ in the Report

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and Accounts. The Whistleblower Policy is also available generally chosen from amongst the executive
on the Company’s corporate website. management of the Company. The current Chief
Executive Officer of the Company is also the
POLICY FOR DETERMINATION OF A MATERIAL Chairman of the Board.
SUBSIDIARY
2. Shareholder Rights: The quarterly, half-yearly and
The Policy may be accessed on the Company’s website
annual financial results of the Company are published
at http://www.itcportal.com/about-itc/policies/policy-
in newspapers on an all India basis and are also
on-material-subsidiaries.aspx.
posted on the Company’s corporate website.
POLICY ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Significant events are also posted on this website
under the ‘Media Centre’ section. The complete
The Policy may be accessed on the Company’s website
Annual Report is sent to every Shareholder
at http://www.itcportal.com/about-itc/policies/policy-
on-rpt.aspx. of the Company.
3. Audit Opinion: It has always been the Company’s
ITC CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF
endeavour to present financial statements with
INSIDER TRADING - 2015
unmodified audit opinion. The Statutory Auditors
ITC Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider have issued an unmodified audit opinion on the
Trading - 2015, approved by the Board of Directors, Company’s financial statements for the year ended
inter alia, prohibits purchase or sale of securities of 31st March, 2016.
the Company by Directors and employees while in
possession of unpublished price sensitive information GENERAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
in relation to the Company.
Provided in the ‘Shareholder Information’ section of the
DISCRETIONARY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE Report and Accounts.
LISTING REGULATIONS
The status of compliance with the discretionary CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE
requirements under the Listing Regulations is As required under the Listing Regulations -
provided below:
● It is confirmed that the Company has complied
1. Chairman’s Office: The Chairman of the Company with the requirements under Regulations 17 to 27
is the Executive Chairman.
and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation (2) of
The Company has a diversified business portfolio, Regulation 46 of the Listing Regulations.
which demands that the senior leadership has
● The Statutory Auditors’ Certificate that the Company
in-depth knowledge and understanding of the
functioning of the Company, so as to enhance has complied with the conditions of Corporate
the value-generating capacity of the organisation Governance is annexed to the ‘Report of the Board
and contribute significantly to stakeholders’ of Directors & Management Discussion and Analysis’
aspirations and societal expectations. The Chief and will be forwarded to the Stock Exchanges
Executive Officer of the Company is therefore alongwith the Annual Report of the Company.

The ITC Code of Conduct is derived from

three interlinked fundamental principles –
good corporate governance, good corporate citizenship
and exemplary personal conduct.

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ANNEXURE TO THE REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE priorities of Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and
Senior Management with the long-term interests of stakeholders.
Remuneration Policy
ITC’s Remuneration Strategy is designed to attract and retain high Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors
quality talent, that gives each of its businesses a unique competitive Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors is in the form of annual
advantage and enables the Company achieve its objectives. commission, which is determined by the Board within the limit stipulated
ITC’s Remuneration Strategy is a key and integral component of the under the Companies Act, 2013 and approved by the shareholders.
broader Human Resource Strategy of the Company and, whilst Commission is based, inter alia, on Company performance and is
focusing on remuneration and related aspects of performance generally payable on a uniform basis to reinforce the principle of
management, is aligned with and reinforces the employee value collective responsibility. Individual performance may be taken into
proposition of a superior quality of work life, that includes an enabling account in exceptional circumstances. Non-Executive Directors are
work environment, an empowering and engaging work culture and also entitled to sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board and
opportunities to learn and grow. Committees thereof, the quantum of which is determined by the
The Compensation approach endeavours to align each employee Board. Non-Executive Directors, who are not Independent Directors,
with the Company’s Superordinate goal and enables a congruence are also eligible for Stock Options as approved by the shareholders.
between individual aspirations and the Company’s mission and vision. Remuneration of Management Staff
Policy 1. Remuneration of Management Staff is business-specific and
It is ITC’s policy: approved by the Corporate Management Committee on the
recommendation of the Business and Corporate Human
1. To ensure that its Remuneration practices support and encourage
Resources.
meritocracy.
2. Remuneration is reviewed and revised periodically, when such
2. To ensure that Remuneration is market-led and takes into account
a revision is warranted by the market. The quantum of revision
the competitive context of each business.
is linked to market trends, the competitive context of the business,
3. To leverage Remuneration as an effective instrument to enhance as well as the track record of the individual manager.
performance and therefore, to link a significant component of
3. Variable Pay in the form of Annual Performance Bonus cognises
remuneration to both individual and collective performance
for the performance rating of the individual manager, the
outcomes.
performance of the Business and the overall performance
4. To adopt a comprehensive approach to Remuneration in order of the Company.
to support a superior quality of personal and work life, combining
4. The Nomination & Compensation Committee may grant Stock
both cash and non-cash components / benefits, in a manner so
as to judiciously balance short term with long term priorities. Options under the Company’s Employee Stock Option Schemes
to managers at middle and senior levels, linked to their performance
5. To design Remuneration practices such that they reinforce ITC’s and potential, with benefits vesting in phases over a period
values and culture and to implement them in a manner that of time.
complies with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Remuneration of Non-Management Employees
Remuneration of Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
and Senior Management 1. Remuneration of non-management employees is market-led,
business specific, leverages performance and is approved by
1. Remuneration of Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
the Management Committee of the Business.
and Senior Management is determined and recommended by
the Board Nomination & Compensation Committee and approved 2. Remuneration of non-management unionised employees is
by the Board. Remuneration of Executive Directors is also subject determined through a process of negotiations with the recognised
to the approval of the shareholders. union/s or employee representatives, through a long-term
agreement.
2. Remuneration is reviewed and revised periodically, when such
a revision is warranted by the market. Since the market for 3. The collective bargaining process is anchored in mutuality of
Board-level and senior leadership talent is global, remuneration interests, characterised by industrial democracy and partnership
of top management of global corporations as well as Indian with enlightened trade unions, aimed at enhancing the
corporations of comparable size is considered. The review also competitiveness of the unit and business, and thereby improving
cognises for the Company’s diverse multi-business portfolio and the quality of life of the workforce through fair and equitable
its unique strategy of organisation. compensation.
3. Apart from fixed elements of remuneration and benefits / perquisites, 4. Remuneration, comprising fixed and variable components, is
Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior arrived at based on benchmarking with region-cum-industry
Management are also eligible for Performance Bonus and practices and cognizing for market dynamics, competitiveness
Employee Stock Options that are linked to their individual of the unit / plant, overall performance of the business, availability
performance and the overall performance of the Company. These of skills, inflation / cost of living and the impact of cost escalation
elements of compensation design, facilitate alignment of the and productivity gains on present and future competitiveness.

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Shareholder Information
AGM Details Shareholder / Investor Complaints
The Company attends to Shareholder / Investor complaints
Date Friday, 22nd July, 2016 generally within five working days except where
Venue Science City constrained by disputes or legal impediments. There are
Main Auditorium some pending cases which relate to disputes over title
JBS Haldane Avenue to shares in which the Company has been made a party.
Kolkata 700 046 These cases however are not material in nature.

Time 10.00 a.m. In terms of the Complaint Identification Policy

Book Closure Dates Wednesday, 1st June, 2016 approved by the Securityholders Relationship Committee,
to Friday, 3rd June, 2016 the Company received three complaints during the
financial year, one each relating to dividend, issue of
(both days inclusive)
duplicate share certificates and transmission of shares.
Dividend Payment Date Monday, 25th July, 2016 These complaints have been promptly resolved.

National Stock Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange and

Registrar & Share Transfer Agents
Calcutta Stock Exchange have confirmed that there were
The in-house Investor Service Centre of the Company (ISC),
no investor complaints pending against the Company at
accredited with ISO 9001 : 2008 certification for investor
the end of each quarter as also on 31st March, 2016, which
servicing, provides share registration and related
position was also reflected on SCORES, the web based
services. The Company is registered with Securities and
complaint redressal system of SEBI. The e-mail ID
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as Category II Share
earmarked by the Company for this purpose is [email protected].
Transfer Agent and has been granted a certificate of
permanent registration by SEBI.
Dematerialisation of Shares and Liquidity
Share and Debenture Transfer Committee The shares of the Company are available for trading
The Share and Debenture Transfer Committee of the in the dematerialised form under both the Depository
Company generally meets two to four times a month to Systems in India – NSDL and CDSL. The International
approve share transfers. The processing activities with Securities Identification Number (ISIN) allotted to the
respect to requests received for share transfers are Company’s shares under the Depository System is
generally completed within three working days from INE154A01025.
the date of receipt of request. There were no share
transfers pending as on 31st March, 2016. The Committee During the year, 1,18,05,667 shares of the Company,
met thirty six times during the financial year ended covered in 2,256 requests and constituting 0.15%
31st March, 2016. of the issued and subscribed Share Capital of the Company,
were dematerialised. The processing activities with
The Committee presently comprises the following: respect to requests received for dematerialisation are
R. Tandon, Executive Director & - Chairman generally completed within four working days.
Chief Financial Officer
The Company’s shares are among the most liquid and
B. B. Chatterjee, Executive Vice President & - Member
actively traded shares on the Indian Stock Exchanges and
Company Secretary
consistently rank among the top frequently traded shares,
K. S. Suresh, General Counsel - Member both in terms of number of shares traded as well as in
A. Bose, Deputy Secretary and Head of ISC, is the terms of value. The Company’s market capitalisation stood
Secretary to the Committee and also the Compliance at ` 2,64,150 crores (US$ 39.87 billion) on 31st March,
Officer under the SEBI (Registrars to an Issue and Share 2016 as compared to ` 2,61,186 crores (US$ 41.79 billion)
Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993. on 31st March, 2015.

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Distribution of Shareholding as on 31st March, 2016

No. of Shares No. of Shareholders No. of Shares

Slab
Physical Demat Total % Physical % Demat % Total %

1 – 5000 35,123 4,54,861 4,89,984 93.40 2,72,54,059 0.34 15,55,40,893 1.93 18,27,94,952 2.27

5001 – 10000 3,869 12,504 16,373 3.12 2,69,38,975 0.34 8,94,65,216 1.11 11,64,04,191 1.45

10001 – 20000 1,701 7,400 9,101 1.73 2,49,09,665 0.31 10,72,02,164 1.33 13,21,11,829 1.64

20001 – 30000 474 2,701 3,175 0.61 1,14,90,835 0.14 6,66,79,494 0.83 7,81,70,329 0.97

30001 – 40000 218 1,346 1,564 0.30 76,14,305 0.09 4,68,68,643 0.59 5,44,82,948 0.68

40001 – 50000 191 829 1,020 0.19 88,13,796 0.11 3,76,17,222 0.47 4,64,31,018 0.58

50001 – 100000 211 1,526 1,737 0.33 1,44,16,025 0.18 10,64,51,593 1.32 12,08,67,618 1.50

100001 and above 79 1,601 1,680 0.32 2,42,81,16,690 30.17 4,88,78,27,416 60.74 7,31,59,44,106 90.91

Total 41,866 4,82,768 5,24,634 100.00 2,54,95,54,350 31.68 5,49,76,52,641 68.32 8,04,72,06,991 100.00

Categories of Shareholders as on 31st March, 2016

Category No. of %
Shares held

(A) Institutional Shareholding

Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies, Mutual Funds and Banks 2,83,04,42,300 35.17

Foreign Institutional Investors and Foreign Portfolio Investors 1,64,52,68,125 20.45

Sub-Total (A) 4,47,57,10,425 55.62

(B) Non-Institutional Shareholding

Foreign Companies 2,41,31,85,272 29.99

NRIs and Foreign Nationals 4,53,90,956 0.56

Bodies Corporate 28,62,27,709 3.56

Public and Others 80,86,05,041 10.05

Sub-Total (B) 3,55,34,08,978 44.16

Public Shareholding (A + B) 8,02,91,19,403 99.78

Shares underlying Global Depository Receipts 1,80,87,588 0.22

Total 8,04,72,06,991 100.00

Global Depository Receipts

Pursuant to the offer of Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) made in 1993 by the Company, 1,80,87,588 GDRs, representing
1,80,87,588 underlying shares of the Company i.e. 0.22% of the issued and subscribed Share Capital, were outstanding
as on 31st March, 2016.
The Company’s GDRs are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (Code: 004660919) at Societe de la Bourse de
Luxembourg, 35A Boulevard Joseph II, L-1840, Luxembourg. The Listing Fee for the calendar year 2016 has been paid
to the said Exchange.

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Listing of Shares on Stock Exchanges with Stock Code

Stock Exchange Stock Code
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) ITC
Exchange Plaza, G Block
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E)
Mumbai 400 051
Telephone nos. : 022-2659 8100 - 14
Facsimile no. : 022-2659 8120
e-mail : [email protected]
website : www.nseindia.com
BSE Ltd. (BSE) 500875
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street
Mumbai 400 001
Telephone nos. : 022-2272 1233 / 34
Facsimile no. : 022-2272 1919
e-mail : [email protected]
website : www.bseindia.com
The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd. (CSE) 10000018
7, Lyons Range
Kolkata 700 001
Telephone no. : 033-4025 3000
Facsimile no. : 033-4025 3030
e-mail : [email protected]
website : www.cse-india.com

The Listing Fees for the financial year 2016-17 have been paid to the Stock Exchanges.

Stock Exchange Reuters Code Bloomberg

NSE ITC.NS ITC IS
BSE ITC.BO ITC IB

Monthly High and Low Quotes and Volume of Shares traded on NSE, BSE and GDRs on Luxembourg
Stock Exchange (LSE)
NSE BSE LSE

Year & Month High Low Volume High Low Volume High Low Volume
in 000’s in 000’s in 000’s
(`) (`) (Nos.) (`) (`) (Nos.) (US$) (US$) (Nos.)
2015 APRIL 358.60 321.20 147180 357.95 321.35 7304 5.68 5.07 12
MAY 335.90 312.75 156357 334.95 312.95 10242 5.50 4.91 35
JUNE 333.75 294.00 148281 333.45 294.50 10015 5.22 4.63 43
JULY 327.40 300.00 113975 327.20 300.60 8660 5.11 4.76 210
AUGUST 333.50 303.00 153250 333.20 308.70 10769 5.35 4.79 50
SEPTEMBER 329.85 307.00 129432 330.00 308.00 13833 5.02 4.69 11
OCTOBER 359.80 326.80 129252 359.75 327.00 7532 5.52 4.76 12
NOVEMBER 353.00 327.10 119503 353.00 327.10 4417 5.33 4.98 ...
DECEMBER 349.75 310.55 155850 350.80 310.70 8431 5.26 4.70 15
2016 JANUARY 329.00 302.60 127060 328.50 302.90 4865 N.A. N.A. Nil
FEBRUARY 325.95 268.00 182883 325.75 268.00 13290 4.78 4.16 228
MARCH 336.20 305.00 235332 336.10 302.00 17951 N.A. N.A. Nil

There was no trading in the Company’s shares on CSE during the financial year 2015 -16.

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ITC Share Price vis-à-vis Nifty 50

400 10000

9000
ITC Share Price (`)

350

Nifty 50
8000

300

7000

250 6000
Apr-15

May-15

Oct-15
Jul-15

Aug-15

Sep-15

Nov-15

Dec-15
Jun-15

Feb-16

Mar-16
Jan-16
ITC Share Price Nifty 50

Note – Indicates monthly closing positions.

During the year, the Company’s shares have outperformed the market. While the Nifty 50 has fallen by nearly 9%, the Company’s
share price has risen by nearly 1%.

ITC Share Price & Volume traded on NSE

400 300000

Volume Traded (’000 Shares)

250000
ITC Share Price (`)

350
200000

150000
300

100000

250 50000
Jan-16

Feb-16

Mar-16
May-15

Jun-15
Apr-15

Oct-15
Jul-15

Aug-15

Sep-15

Nov-15

Dec-15

Highest Lowest Volume Traded

Note – Indicates monthly high & low price and monthly volume.

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Shareholder Information

Dividend History (Last 10 Years)

As one of India’s foremost private sector companies, the Company has performed consistently for over a century now
and has rewarded Shareholders since inception with uninterrupted dividends.

Financial Year Dividend per Share Dividend Dividend Total Dividend

(`) (` in Crores) Distribution Tax including Dividend
(` in Crores) Distribution Tax
(` in Crores)
2015-16 8.50 * 6840.12 1392.48 8232.60
2014-15 6.25 5009.70 1019.86 6029.56
2013-14 6.00 4771.91 810.99 5582.90
2012-13 5.25 4148.46 705.03 4853.49
2011-12 4.50 3518.29 570.75 4089.04
2010-11 4.45 @ 3443.48 558.62 4002.10
2009-10 10.00 $ 3818.18 634.15 4452.33
2008-09 3.70 1396.53 237.34 1633.87
2007-08 3.50 1319.02 224.17 1543.19
2006-07 3.10 1166.29 198.21 1364.50
* Subject to approval of Shareholders and includes special dividend of ` 2.00 per share.
@ On expanded Share Capital arising out of Bonus shares issued in the ratio of 1:1 and includes special dividend of ` 1.65 per share.
$ Includes special Centenary dividend of ` 5.50 per share.

Financial Calendar
Financial Year 2016-17

1 First Quarter Results July 2016

2 Second Quarter and Half-Year Results October 2016
3 Third Quarter Results January 2017
4 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results May 2017

Particulars of past three AGMs

AGM Financial Year Venue Date Time Special Resolutions passed

104th 2014-15 31/07/2015 –

103rd 2013-14 30/07/2014 ● Approval to retain the number of

Directors on the Board of Directors at
eighteen, in line with the Articles of
Science City Association of the Company.
Main Auditorium ● Amendment to the Articles of
JBS Haldane 10.00 a.m. Association of the Company for
Avenue incorporation of Article 10A with
Kolkata 700 046 respect to charging of fees for copies
of documents / registers / records.

102nd 2012-13 26/07/2013 ● Appointment of Auditors.

● Payment of commission to
Non-Executive Directors.

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Postal Ballot and E-Voting

No resolution requiring a postal ballot was proposed last year. Resolutions for increase in the Authorised Share Capital
of the Company, consequential amendment to the Articles of Association of the Company and issue of Bonus Shares
have been recommended by the Board of Directors on 20th May, 2016 for the approval of the Shareholders by means
of postal ballot and e-voting. Voting will commence on 29th May, 2016, close on 27th June, 2016, and the Results will
be announced on 28th June, 2016.

Plant Locations
CIGARETTE FACTORIES Haridwar Munger
2. Plot No.1, Sector -11 4. Sitakund Industrial Area
Bengaluru Integrated Industrial Estate Village Nandlalpur
1. Meenakunte Village Haridwar District Munger
Jala Hobli Uttarakhand 249 403 Bihar 811 202
Bengaluru North Taluk
Karnataka 562 157 Munger Pune
3. Basdeopur P.O. 5. Plot No. D - 1, MIDC
Kolkata District Munger Ranjangaon
2. 93/1 Karl Marx Sarani Bihar 811 202 Taluka Shirur, District Pune
Kolkata Maharashtra 412 220
West Bengal 700 043
PAPER & PAPERBOARD MILLS PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Munger FACTORIES
Bollaram
3. Basdeopur P.O.
1. Anrich Industrial Estate Haridwar
District Munger
Bollaram Village, District Medak 1. Plot No.1, Sector -11
Bihar 811 202
Telangana 502 325 Integrated Industrial Estate
Pune Haridwar
Sarapaka Uttarakhand 249 403
4. Plot No. B - 27, MIDC 2. Sarapaka Village
Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur District Khammam Manpura
District Pune Telangana 507 128 2. Village Manpura
Maharashtra 412 220 Tehsil Baddi, District Solan
Thekkampatty Himachal Pradesh 174 101
Saharanpur 3. Thekkampatty Village
5. Sardar Patel Marg Vivekanandapuram Post
Saharanpur LIFESTYLE RETAILING
Mettupalayam Taluk
Uttar Pradesh 247 001 District Coimbatore Design & Technology Centre
Tamil Nadu 641 113
Manesar
GREEN LEAF THRESHING PLANTS Tribeni Plot No. 3, Sector - 5
4. Village & Post Chandrahati IMT Manesar, Gurgaon
Anaparti
District Hooghly Haryana 122 050
1. Anaparti
West Bengal 712 504
East Godavari District
Andhra Pradesh 533 342 PLANTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
FOODS FACTORIES Ambarnath
Chirala
1. Integrated Consumer Goods
2. Chirala Dhulagarh
Manufacturing Facility
Prakasam District 1. F - 26, Howrah Food Park
Off Kalyan Badlapur Road
Andhra Pradesh 523 157 Dhulagarh, Sankrail
Ambarnath, District Thane
Howrah
Maharashtra 421 505
Nanjangud West Bengal 711 302
3. Thandya Industrial Area Haridwar
Immavu & Adakanahalli Village Haridwar 2. Food Unit - II
Nanjangud Taluk 2. Plot No.1, Sector -11 Plot No.1, Sector-11
District Mysuru Integrated Industrial Estate Integrated Industrial Estate
Karnataka 571 302 Haridwar Haridwar
Uttarakhand 249 403 Uttarakhand 249 403

PACKAGING & PRINTING FACTORIES Malur Kamrup

3. Survey No. 15/1 & 15/2 3. Integrated Consumer Goods
Chennai Madivala Gram Panchayat Manufacturing and Logistics Facility
1. Tiruvottiyur Yeshwanthpura Village Village Bortejpur, Mouza Rampur
Chennai District Kolar District Kamrup
Tamil Nadu 600 019 Karnataka 563 130 Assam 781 134

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Kapurthala Uluberia 12. Sheraton New Delhi Hotel

4. Integrated Foods Manufacturing and 12. Integrated Consumer Goods District Centre, Saket
Logistics Facility Manufacturing Facility New Delhi 110 017
A-1-A, Mixed Use Industrial Park Mouza Amraberia, J. L. No. 08
Village Jhalthikriwal Village Jorgori Licenced Hotels
District Kapurthala Gram Panchayat Uluberia
Punjab 144 601 District Howrah Ahmedabad
West Bengal 711 303 13. Fortune Park, Ahmedabad
Khordha Ellis Bridge
5. Integrated Consumer Goods Ahmedabad 380 006
HOTELS
Manufacturing and Logistics Facility Gurgaon
IDCO Plot No. 4 14. ITC Grand Bharat*
Owned Hotels
Kholadwara Industrial Area P.O. Hasanpur, Tauru
District Khordha Agra District Mewat
Odisha 752 050 1. ITC Mughal* Gurgaon 122 105
Taj Ganj
Medak Agra 282 001 Kota
6. Integrated Consumer Goods 15. WelcomHeritage Umed Bhawan
Manufacturing and Logistics Facility Bengaluru Palace
Village Manhorabad 2. ITC Gardenia* Palace Road
District Medak 1, Residency Road Kota 324 001
Telangana 502 336 Bengaluru 560 025
Port Blair
Nanjangud 3. ITC Windsor* 16. Fortune Resort Bay Island
7. Integrated Consumer Goods 25, Windsor Square Marine Hill
Manufacturing Facility Golf Course Road Port Blair 744 101
Thandya Industrial Area Bengaluru 560 052
Vadodara
Immavu & Adakanahalli Village
4. My Fortune, Bengaluru 17. WelcomHotel Vadodara
Nanjangud Taluk
46, Richmond Road R. C. Dutt Road, Alkapuri
District Mysuru
Bengaluru 560 025 Vadodara 390 007
Karnataka 571 302
Chennai Hotels Under Operating Services
Panchla 5. ITC Grand Chola*
8. Integrated Packaged Foods 63, Mount Road, Guindy Aurangabad
Manufacturing Unit Chennai 600 032 18. WelcomHotel Rama International
Mouza Kulai R-3, Chikalthana
J. L. No. 26 6. My Fortune, Chennai Aurangabad 431 210
PS Panchla Cathedral Road
District Howrah Chennai 600 086 Hyderabad
West Bengal 711 322 19. ITC Kakatiya*
Jaipur 6-3-1187, Begumpet
Pudukkottai 7. ITC Rajputana* Hyderabad 500 016
9. Integrated Consumer Goods Palace Road
Manufacturing and Logistics Facility Jaipur 302 006 Jodhpur
Village Vadugapatti & Velur 20. WelcomHotel Jodhpur
Taluk Illupur Kolkata Khasra No. 53
District Pudukkottai 8. ITC Sonar* Village - Uchiyarda
Tamil Nadu 621 316 1, JBS Haldane Avenue Jodhpur 342 027
Kolkata 700 046
Khimsar
Pune
Mumbai 21. WelcomHotel Khimsar Fort & Dunes
10. Integrated Consumer Goods
9. ITC Maratha* P.O. Khimsar
Manufacturing Facility
Sahar District Nagaur
Plot No. D-1, MIDC
Mumbai 400 099 Khimsar 341 025
Ranjangaon, Taluka Shirur
District Pune 10. ITC Grand Central* New Delhi
Maharashtra 412 220 287, Dr. B. Ambedkar Road 22. WelcomHotel Dwarka
Parel Plot No. 3, Sector - 10
Sehore Mumbai 400 012 District Centre, Dwarka
11. Integrated Consumer Goods New Delhi 110 075
Manufacturing and Logistics Facility New Delhi
Village Lasudia Khaas 11. ITC Maurya* Panchkula
Tehsil Ashta Sardar Patel Marg 23. WelcomHotel Bella Vista
District Sehore Diplomatic Enclave SM - 8, Sector - 5
Madhya Pradesh 466 113 New Delhi 110 021 Panchkula 134 109
* Operating under ‘The Luxury Collection’ brand under Licence from Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Pte. Ltd.

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Visakhapatnam Gonda Parbhani

24. WelcomHotel Grand Bay 8. Arazi No. 420 (Part), 421-424, 16. Gat No. 803
Beach Road 427-428, 431, 433-434, 442-446, Village Asola
Visakhapatnam 530 002 447 (Part), 448 (Part), 450-456, Tehsil & District Parbhani
456 (kha) & 457 (Part) Maharashtra 431 401
Village Haripur
CHOUPAL SAAGARS – RURAL Tehsil & District Gonda Pilibhit
SERVICES CENTRES Uttar Pradesh 271 001 17. Khasra No. 261
Village Sandiya Mustakil
Amravati Hardoi Tehsil, Pargana & District Pilibhit
1. Old Survey No. 12/5A, 12/6 & 12/7 9. Arazi No. 658 & 659 Uttar Pradesh 262 001
Gat No. 19 Village Korriyan
Patwari Halka No. 48 Pargana Gopamau Ratlam
Mouza Degaon Tehsil & District Hardoi 18. Survey No. 107/1-107/3
Pargana Nandgaon Peth Uttar Pradesh 241 001 R.I. Circle No. 5, Moondri
Taluka & District Amravati Patwari Halka No. 31
Maharashtra 444 901 Hathras Village Kharakhedi
10. Khasra No. 21, Village Srinagar Tehsil & District Ratlam
Badaun Tehsil Sasni Madhya Pradesh 457 001
2. Arazi No. 10 & 12/3 (Part) District Hathras
Village Khunak Uttar Pradesh 204 216 Sehore
Tehsil & District Badaun
19. Khasra No. 208 - 209
Uttar Pradesh 243 601 Itarsi
Patwari Halka No. 36
11. Survey No. 309/1, 310/2 & 310/3
Bahraich Village Rafiqganj
Patwari Halka No. 11
3. Khasra No. 475-476, 477 (Part), Tehsil & District Sehore
Village Raisalpur
496-kha (Part), 497, 498 (Part), Madhya Pradesh 466 001
Tehsil Itarsi
500-Mi, 501-505, 507 & 509 District Hoshangabad
Village Mohammad Nagar Ujjain
Madhya Pradesh 461 111 20. Survey No. 433/3, 456 & 458
Tehsil, Pargana & District Bahraich
Uttar Pradesh 271 801 R.I. Circle No. 2
Jagdishpur
Patwari Halka No. 19
12. Khasra No. 2377-2380
Chandouli Village Kamed
Village Kathura
4. Khasra No. 57-62 & 641 Tehsil Ghattia, District Ujjain
Pargana Jagdishpur
Village Muhabatpur, Ganj Khwaja Madhya Pradesh 456 001
Tehsil Musafirkhana
Pargana Dhoos District Amethi
Tehsil Sakaldeeha Vidisha
Uttar Pradesh 227 817
District Chandouli 21. New Revenue Survey No. 18 & 18/2
Uttar Pradesh 232 104 Mandsaur Patwari Halka No. 35 & 45
13. Survey No. 30-33 Village Bais
Chindwara Patwari Halka No. 14 Tehsil & District Vidisha
5. Survey No. 16/1-16/2 & 16/4-16/7 Village Azizkhedi Madhya Pradesh 464 001
Settlement No. 7 Tehsil & District Mandsaur
Patwari Halka No. 34, R. I. Circle Madhya Pradesh 458 001 Wardha
Village Imaliya Bohata 22. Survey No. 151/1 & 151/4
Chindwara - I Mhow Mouza No. 17, Mouza Inzapur
Tehsil & District Chindwara 14. Survey No. 188/2, 189/1, 189/2, Tehsil & District Wardha
Madhya Pradesh 480 001 189/4, 190/1,191 & 192/2 Maharashtra 442 001
Patwari Halka No. 20
Dewas Village Gawli Palasia Washim
6. Survey No. 294/2 & 295 Vikaskhand Mhow 23. Survey No. 104
Patwari Halka No. 26 Tehsil Mhow, District Indore Patwari Halka No. 10
Village Lohar Pipliya Madhya Pradesh 453 441 Mouza Zakalwadi
Tehsil & District Dewas Taluka & District Washim
Madhya Pradesh 455 001 Nagda Maharashtra 444 505
15. Khasra No. 1393 (Part)-1394 (Part),
Dhar 1396/1 & 1397/1 Yavatmal
7. Survey No. 438 Patwari Halka No. 18 24. Bhumapan Kramank 15
Patwari Halka No. 13 Village Padliya Kala Bhumapan Kramank Upvibhag 2A
Village Jaitpura Tehsil Nagda Village Parwa
Tehsil & District Dhar District Ujjain Taluka & District Yavatmal
Madhya Pradesh 454 001 Madhya Pradesh 456 335 Maharashtra 445 001

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Shareholder Referencer
Unclaimed Dividend
Unclaimed dividend for the years prior to and including the financial year 2007-08 has been transferred to the General
Revenue Account of the Central Government / the Investor Education and Protection Fund established by the Central
Government (IEPF), as applicable.
Shareholders who have not encashed their dividend warrants relating to financial year(s) up to and including 1993-94
may claim such dividend (transferred to the General Revenue Account) from the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal,
Government of India, Nizam Palace, 2nd MSO Building, 234/4 A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020, by applying in the
prescribed Form. This Form can be downloaded from the Company’s corporate website www.itcportal.com under the
section ‘Investor Relations’ or can be furnished by the Investor Service Centre of the Company (ISC) on request.
The dividend for the undernoted years, if remaining unclaimed for 7 years, will be transferred by the Company to IEPF
in accordance with the schedule given below. Communication has been sent by the Company to the concerned Shareholders
advising them to write to ISC with respect to their unclaimed dividend. Details of such unclaimed dividend are available
on the Company’s corporate website under the section ‘Investor Relations’. Attention is drawn that the unclaimed dividend
for the financial year 2008-09 is due for transfer to IEPF on 29th August, 2016.

Financial Dividend Date of Total Dividend Unclaimed Dividend Due for

Year Identification Declaration (`) as on 31/03/2016 transfer to IEPF
No. of Dividend on
(`) %
2008-09 79th 24th July, 2009 13,96,53,10,312.00 6,97,01,415.00 0.50 29th August, 2016*
2009-10 80th 23rd July, 2010 38,18,17,67,900.00 18,50,79,860.00 0.48 29th August, 2017
2010-11 81st 29th July, 2011 34,43,47,81,921.00 17,92,66,723.00 0.52 4th September, 2018
2011-12 82nd 27th July, 2012 35,18,29,33,284.00 18,29,92,104.00 0.52 2nd September, 2019
2012-13 83rd 26th July, 2013 41,48,46,73,429.00 21,92,83,746.00 0.53 1st September, 2020
2013-14 84th 30th July, 2014 47,71,90,97,700.00 26,80,66,608.00 0.56 5th September, 2021
2014-15 85th 31st July, 2015 50,09,70,66,528.00 28,60,42,808.00 0.57 5th September, 2022
* It will not be possible to entertain claims received by ISC after 26th August, 2016.
Unclaimed Shares
The status of unclaimed shares of the Company transferred to the demat account, ‘ITC Limited - Unclaimed Suspense
Account’, in accordance with the erstwhile Clause 5A(II) of the Listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges, is as follows:

Particulars No. of No. of

Shareholders Shares
Aggregate number of Shareholders and outstanding shares held in the Unclaimed 4,073 86,98,696
Suspense Account as on 1st April, 2015
Number of Shareholders / legal heirs who approached the Company for transfer of 80 3,22,200
shares from the Unclaimed Suspense Account
Number of Shareholders / legal heirs to whom the shares were transferred from the 69 2,09,460
Unclaimed Suspense Account upon receipt and verification of necessary documents
Aggregate number of Shareholders and outstanding shares held in the Unclaimed 4,004 84,89,236
Suspense Account as on 31st March, 2016
Note: 134 requests for transfer of 3,46,490 shares from the Unclaimed Suspense Account were pending as on 31st March, 2016 for want of necessary
documents from the Shareholders / legal heirs.

Voting rights in respect of the aforesaid 84,89,236 shares held in the Unclaimed Suspense Account will remain frozen till
the time such shares are transferred from the Unclaimed Suspense Account to the concerned Shareholders / legal heirs.
Service of documents through Electronic Mode
The Notice, alongwith the Report and Accounts, has been sent in electronic mode to those Shareholders who have registered
their e-mail addresses with the Company or with the Depositories and in physical mode to the other Shareholders.
Shareholders who wish to update or register their e-mail addresses with the Company or with the Depositories may use
the Form for updation / registration; the Form can also be downloaded from the Company’s corporate website under the
section ‘Investor Relations’.

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 Shareholder Referencer

Remittance of Dividend through Electronic Mode

The Company provides the facility for remittance of dividend to Shareholders through NECS (National Electronic Clearing
Service) / RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) / NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer).
Shareholders, who have not yet opted for remittance of dividend through electronic mode and wish to avail the same,
are required to provide their bank details, including MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) and IFSC (Indian Financial
System Code) to their respective Depository Participants (DPs) or ISC where shares are held in the dematerialised form
and in the certificate form, respectively.
Bank Details
Shareholders holding shares in the certificate form are requested to advise ISC of change in their address / mandate /
bank details to facilitate better servicing.
Shareholders are advised that their bank details, or where such details are not available, their addresses, as furnished
by them to ISC or to the Depositories, will be printed on the dividend warrants as required under the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as a measure of protection against fraudulent encashment.
Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Attention is drawn that Shareholders holding shares in the certificate form are mandatorily required to furnish copy of
PAN Card in the following cases:
i) Transferees’ and Transferors’ PAN Cards for transfer of shares,
ii) Legal heirs’ / Nominees’ PAN Cards for transmission of shares,
iii) Surviving joint holders’ PAN Cards for deletion of name of deceased Shareholder, and
iv) Joint holders’ PAN Cards for transposition of shares.
Nomination Facility
Shareholders who hold shares in the certificate form and wish to make any nomination / change nomination made earlier
in respect of their shareholding in the Company, should submit to ISC the prescribed Form; such Form can be downloaded
from the Company’s corporate website under the section ‘Investor Relations’ or can be furnished by ISC on request.
Depository Services
Shareholders may write to the respective Depository or to ISC for guidance on depository services.
Address for Correspondence with Depositories
National Securities Depository Limited Central Depository Services (India) Limited
Trade World, ‘A’ Wing, 4th & 5th Floors Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, 17th Floor
Kamala Mills Compound Dalal Street
Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Fort
Mumbai 400 013 Mumbai 400 001
Telephone no. : 022-2499 4200 Telephone no. : 022-2272 3333
Facsimile no. : 022-2497 6351 Facsimile no. : 022-2272 3199
e-mail : [email protected] e-mail : [email protected]
website : www.nsdl.co.in website : www.cdslindia.com
Address for Correspondence with ISC
Investor Service Centre
ITC Limited
37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
India
Telephone nos. : 033-2288 6426 / 0034
Facsimile no. : 033-2288 2358
e-mail : [email protected]
website : www.itcportal.com
Shareholders holding shares in the dematerialised form should address their correspondence to their respective DPs, other
than for dividend and Report and Accounts, which should be addressed to ISC.
In all correspondence with ISC, Registered Folio numbers / DP ID & Client ID numbers should be furnished to facilitate
prompt response. Shareholders are requested to also provide their e-mail addresses and contact numbers.

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Report of the Board of Directors
&
Management Discussion and Analysis
For the Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2016

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 6.5% in 2016 and 6.2% in 2017, reflecting the ongoing
rebalancing of the economy towards a more sustainable
The global economy remained lacklustre in 2015 with
and broad-based consumption and services led growth.
growth slowing down to just 3.1% compared to 3.4%
The outlook for the Advanced Economies point to the
in 2014 (as per latest IMF estimates). This marks the
absence of any material pick-up in economic activity
slowest pace of expansion since the global financial
over the next two years, with GDP growth projected at
crisis in 2009 and the fourth successive year that the
1.9% in 2016 (in line with 2015) and 2.0% in 2017.
global economy has grown at a rate lower than its
Within Advanced Economies, growth in the United States
long-term average of 3.6% p.a. The Emerging Market
is projected to remain subdued around the 2.5% mark
& Developing Economies witnessed further deceleration
over the next two years due to strengthening of the
in growth from 4.6% in 2014 to 4.0% in 2015 with
dollar, weak manufacturing activity and decline in energy
the Chinese economy slowing down from 7.3% in 2014
investments due to lower oil prices. The modest recovery
to 6.9% in 2015 and other major constituent economies
in the Euro Area is likely to continue in 2016-17,
like Brazil and Russia witnessing contraction.
with low energy prices, moderate fiscal expansion and
The Advanced Economies, on the other hand, recorded
supportive financial conditions outweighing weakening
a marginal uptick in growth - from 1.8% in 2014 to 1.9%
external demand.
in 2015. The US economy posted a muted growth of
2.4% for the second year in a row due to weak exports Despite prospects of modest improvement in certain
and decline in investments. The pace of economic sections of the world economy, global recovery remains
activity improved in the Euro Area which grew by 1.6% fragile. Tightening of financial conditions in the
during the year compared to 0.9% in 2014, aided by United States and Japan, net capital outflows from
strengthening domestic demand and supportive Emerging Markets, geopolitical tensions and stagnation
financial conditions. in Advanced Economies, continued slowdown in growth
rates in China and its consequent adverse impact on
Recovery in global economic activity is expected to
commodity exporting countries represent some of the
remain subdued over the near / medium term with only
key downside risks to global economic recovery.
a modest cyclical uptick to 3.2% in 2016 and 3.5% in
2017 as per IMF estimates. Such sub-par growth outlook The Indian economy witnessed another challenging year
is largely attributable to the structural ‘3D Challenge’ growing by 7.5% in real terms during the first nine months
facing the global economy - high levels of Debt, of 2015-16 representing a marginal improvement over
weakening Demographic trends with rising age 2014-15 (7.2%). However, there was a marked decline
dependency ratios even in emerging economies in Nominal GDP growth which stood at 8.1% for the
(excluding India and Africa) and persistent Deflationary period April 2015 to December 2015 compared to 11.4%
pressures. The Emerging Market & Developing for the corresponding period in the previous year.
Economies are likely to witness another year of muted Looking beyond the GDP numbers, a wide range of
growth at 4.0% before improving to 4.6% in 2017, aided economic indicators suggest tepid performance across
by Brazil and Russia coming out of deep recession. consumption, private investments and exports which
Growth in China is projected to slow down further to have contracted significantly against the backdrop of a

Despite prospects of modest improvement in certain sections of the world economy,

global recovery remains fragile. The Indian economy witnessed another
challenging year growing by 7.5% in real terms during the first nine months of
2015-16 representing a marginal improvement over 2014-15 (7.2%).

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soft global demand environment. While growth in Private implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Pay
Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) is estimated Commission, ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) scheme,
at 7.6% for 2015-16 (compared to 6.2% in 2014-15), low inflation and expectations of normal monsoons
lower rural demand on the back of two consecutive years in the ensuing year represent some of the key factors
of sub-par monsoons, muted sales of tractors and two that are likely to positively influence Private Consumption
wheelers, and a marked deceleration in corporate sales going forward.
growth point to a persistent weakness in Private
While India remains a bright spot among emerging
Consumption. The performance of the Industry sector
markets and continues to be one of the fastest growing
also remained subdued as reflected by the Index of
major economies in the world, the rate of economic
Industrial Production (IIP) which grew by just 2.6% during
growth in recent years has remained far below the
the period April 2015 to February 2016. It was a
desired levels and the country's potential. Given the low
challenging year for the capital markets as well, with the
levels of per capita income and the fact that a significant
Sensex declining by 9% during the year (after rising
proportion of our population lives below the poverty line,
25% in 2014-15), reflecting the sluggish business
it is imperative that the economy reverts to a high growth
environment, slower than expected progress on the
trajectory sooner than later. Stagnation in the
reforms agenda and muted growth in corporate earnings.
manufacturing sector needs to be reversed at the earliest
On the positive side, Inflation remained well within the towards the creation of sustainable livelihoods and
comfort zone aided by low global crude oil and commodity absorption of the increasing working age population of
prices. While Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for 2015-16 the country. In this context, the Government’s ‘Make in
has remained in the negative zone for 16 consecutive India’ initiative to turn India into a global manufacturing
months, Core CPI inflation also eased to 4.6% hub coupled with focus on skill development are steps
in 2015-16 as compared to 5.5% in 2014-15. in the right direction. The successful implementation of
The subdued inflation levels provided the much needed structural initiatives identified by the Government towards
space for monetary accommodation, with the RBI improving the ease of doing business in the country by
reducing policy rates by a cumulative 75 basis points enhancing transparency, speeding up the approvals
during the year. There was significant improvement on process, resolving policy issues by working in tandem
the ‘twin deficit’ front as well. Fiscal Deficit was contained with the States and fostering greater levels of value
within target at 3.9% of GDP in 2015-16 aided by buoyant addition within the country would be critical to boost the
indirect tax collections, decline in oil subsidies and performance of the Indian economy and realise its true
compression in Government expenditure. Despite a potential. Boosting agricultural productivity and value
significant decline in exports, the Current Account Deficit addition to international standards while simultaneously
stood at a comfortable level of 1.4% of GDP, primarily improving market linkages remain critical for the growth
due to a lower import bill on account of the steep fall in of the Agricultural sector. In this context, it is pertinent
crude oil prices and lower gold imports. to note that anywhere between 5% and 40% of food is
As per median estimates, based on the Survey of wasted along the chain in India, depending on the
Professional Forecasters conducted by RBI, the Indian inherent perishability of the crop and the season.
economy is likely to grow by 7.7% in 2016-17. The pace India processes only 2% of its agri-based products
of growth is unlikely to witness significant acceleration compared to 40% in developing countries such as
in the short term in view of a weak global economic Malaysia and Thailand. A big thrust on India’s Food
environment and muted growth in private investments Processing sector can lead to significant job creation,
given the relatively low levels of capacity utilisation and enhance rural incomes and help manage food inflation.
stretched corporate balance sheets. The proposed Similarly, supportive policies in the area of agro-forestry

The ‘Triple Bottom Line’ approach to creating larger ‘stakeholder value’,

as opposed to merely ensuring uni-dimensional ‘shareholder value’, is the driving
force that defines ITC’s sustainability vision and its growth path into the future.

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would go a long way in creating sustainable livelihoods legal cigarette industry due to the cumulative impact of
while simultaneously augmenting the nation’s steep increase in taxation and regulatory pressures,
environmental capital. sluggish demand and price deflationary conditions in
the FMCG space, and start-up costs relating to new
For a country like India which has a disproportionately
products / categories especially in the non-cigarette
low share of global natural resources relative to its large
FMCG segment. The business environment in the Hotels
population, where millions continue to live in abject
industry also remained challenging with the overhang
poverty, and a young demographic profile which entails
of excess room inventory exerting pressure on pricing
12 million people entering the job market every year,
apart from which the Business had to absorb the gestation
the focus both at the national and corporate level should
costs of new properties. Agri exports from India were
be on fashioning strategies that foster sustainable,
impacted during the year due to higher crop output and
equitable and inclusive growth. Policies and regulations
steeper currency depreciation in competing origins. The
must be aligned towards encouraging businesses to
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging segment also had
adopt a low-carbon growth path and support the creation
to contend with a weak demand and pricing environment.
of sustainable livelihoods and societal capital.
Differentiated and preferential incentives, in the form of Despite the challenging business environment as
fiscal or financial benefits to companies that adopt aforestated, Gross Revenue for the year grew by 3.2%
sustainable business practices would act as a force to ` 51582.45 crores. Net Revenue at ` 36475.27 crores
multiplier towards achieving this critical national goal. grew by 1.1% primarily driven by a 7.7% growth in the
It is your Company's belief that businesses can bring non-cigarette FMCG segment and 6.2% growth in the
about transformational change by pursuing Cigarettes segment. Excluding exports of agri-
innovative business models that synergise the creation commodities, Gross Revenue and Net Revenue for the
of sustainable livelihoods and the preservation of year grew by 6.4% and 5.5% respectively. Profit Before
natural capital with enhancing shareholder value. Tax registered a growth of 6.9% to ` 14958.39 crores
This ‘Triple Bottom Line’ approach to creating larger while Net Profit at ` 9844.71 crores increased by 2.5%.
‘stakeholder value’, as opposed to merely ensuring Earnings Per Share for the year stood at ` 12.26 (previous
uni-dimensional ‘shareholder value’, is the driving force year ` 12.05). Cash flows from Operations aggregated
that defines your Company's sustainability vision and ` 14079.07 crores compared to ` 13534.65 crores in
its growth path into the future. the previous year.
Your Company is a global exemplar in ‘Triple Bottom Your Directors are pleased to recommend a Special
Line’ performance and is the only enterprise in the world Dividend of ` 2.00 per share in addition to the Ordinary
of comparable dimensions to have achieved and Dividend of ` 6.50 per share (previous year ` 6.25 per
sustained the three key global indices of environmental share) for the year ended 31st March, 2016. Total cash
sustainability of being ‘water positive’ (for 14 years), outflow in this regard will be ` 8232.60 crores including
‘carbon positive’ (for 11 years), and ‘solid waste recycling Dividend Distribution Tax of ` 1392.48 crores.
positive’ (for 9 years).
Your Directors also recommend issuance of 1 Bonus
The following sections outline your Company’s progress Share of ` 1/- each, for every 2 existing Ordinary Shares
in pursuit of the ‘Triple Bottom Line’. of ` 1/- each held by Members on the record date.
Your Directors further recommend a transfer to General
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Reserve of ` 990.00 crores (previous year ` 970.00
The business landscape in your Company’s operating crores). Consequently, the Surplus in Statement of Profit
segments was rendered extremely challenging during and Loss as at 31st March, 2016 would stand at
the year in the wake of unprecedented pressure on the ` 9440.48 crores (previous year ` 8767.35 crores).

The Company’s business landscape was rendered extremely challenging by

unprecedented pressure on the legal cigarette industry; sluggish demand and price
deflationary conditions in FMCG; excess room inventory in the Hotels industry;
higher crop output and steeper currency depreciation in competing origins impacting
agri exports and weak demand in the Paperboards, Paper & Packaging segment.

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 Report of the Board of Directors

VALUE-ADDED AND CONTRIBUTION TO

Share of Value-Added – 2015-16
EXCHEQUER
(` in Crores)
Contribution to
Value-Added by ITC Exchequer, 75%
(incl. Excise Duty, VAT,
Local Taxes, Income Tax,
8.3% Dividend Distribution Tax)

7.7%
Providers of
Capital, 21%
Employees, 4%

35255 37972 41135 Including the share of dividends paid and retained
13-14 14-15 15-16 earnings attributable to government owned institutions,
your Company’s contribution to the Central and State
Value-Added Y-o-Y Growth % Governments represents 81% of its Value-Added
during the year.
ITC’s Contribution to Exchequer Your Company remains amongst the Top 3 Indian
Exchequer Share of Value-Added corporates in the private sector in terms of Contribution
73% 73% 75%
to Exchequer.
11.6%
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
7.3%
Your Company continues to view foreign exchange
earnings as a priority. All Businesses in the ITC portfolio
are mandated to engage with overseas markets with a
25669 27546 30750
view to testing and demonstrating international
13-14 14-15 15-16 competitiveness and seeking profitable opportunities for
Contribution to Exchequer Y-o-Y Growth % growth. Foreign exchange earnings of the ITC Group
over the last ten years aggregated nearly US$ 6.8 billion,
While profit growth moderated during the year especially of which agri exports constituted 57%. Earnings from
in comparison with your Company’s own track record, agri exports, which effectively link small farmers with
it is pertinent to note that Value-Added by your Company, international markets, are an indicator of your Company’s
i.e. the value created by the economic activities of your contribution to the rural economy.
Company and its employees, grew by 8.3% over last
During the financial year 2015-16, your Company and
year to ` 41135 crores. Your Company’s Contribution to
its subsidiaries earned ` 4367 crores in foreign exchange.
Exchequer during the year stood at ` 30750 crores
The direct foreign exchange earned by your Company
representing a growth of 11.6% over last year.
amounted to ` 3644 crores, mainly on account of exports
It is pertinent to note that the incremental Value-Added of agri-commodities. Your Company’s expenditure in
during the year by your Company accrued entirely foreign currency amounted to ` 1672 crores, comprising
to the Exchequer. Consequently, the share of purchase of raw materials, spares and other expenses
Contribution to Exchequer in total Value-Added by of ` 1461 crores and import of capital goods at
your Company increased further - from 73% in 2014-15 ` 211 crores. Details of foreign exchange earnings and
to 75% in 2015-16. outgo are provided in Note 31 to the Financial Statements.

Your Company’s contribution to the Central and State Governments represents

81% of its Value-Added during the year, including the share of dividends paid and
retained earnings attributable to government owned institutions.

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Report of the Board of Directors

PROFITS, DIVIDENDS AND SURPLUS cumulatively by 118% and 142% respectively thereby
(` in Crores)
exerting severe pressure on legal industry volumes even
PROFITS 2016 2015
as illegal trade grows unabated.
a) Profit Before Tax 14958.39 13997.52
b) Tax Expense It is pertinent to note that steep increases in Excise Duty
– Current Tax 4896.06 4020.99 on cigarettes in recent years have resulted in widening
– Deferred Tax 217.62 368.80 the differential in Excise Duty rates (on a per kg. of
c) Profit for the year 9844.71 9607.73 tobacco basis) between cigarettes and other tobacco
products from 29 times in 2005-06 to over 53 times
SURPLUS IN STATEMENT OF
PROFIT AND LOSS currently as given in the chart below:
a) At the beginning of the year 8767.35 6139.09
Excise Duty Per kg. of Tobacco Used (`)
b) Less: Loss for the period from 1st April, 2013 – 8.01
to 31st March, 2014 adjusted Other Tobacco Products 2773
pursuant to the Scheme of Cigarettes
Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)]
c) Add: Unrecognised Net Deferred Tax – 45.84
assets as on 1st April, 2013
adjusted pursuant to the Scheme
of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)] 953
d) Less: Depreciation on transition to – 48.32
Schedule II of the Companies Act, 52
33
2013 on Tangible Fixed Assets
(Net of Deferred Tax ` Nil; 2015:
` 24.88 crores) [Refer Note 31(xi)] 2005-06 2014-15

e) Add : Profit for the year 9844.71 9607.73

Source: Tobacco Institute of India
f) Less:
– Transfer to General Reserve 990.00 970.00 An analysis of the WHO Report on Tobacco Taxation,
– Proposed Dividend 2015 1 reveals that at 6.5% of per capita GDP, cigarette
• Ordinary Dividend of ` 6.50 5230.68 5009.70 taxes in India are amongst the highest in the world.
(2015 - ` 6.25) per share
In fact, cigarette taxes in India are 14 times higher than
• Special Dividend of ` 2.00 1609.44 –
(2015 - ` Nil) per share
USA, 9 times higher than Japan, 7 times higher than
– Income Tax on Proposed Dividend
China, 5 times higher than Australia and 3 times
• Current Year 1392.48 1019.86
higher than Malaysia and Pakistan as is evident from
• Earlier year’s provision no (51.02) (30.58)
the chart given below:
longer required
g) At the end of the year 9440.48 8767.35 Tax on Cigarettes as a % of per capita GDP

USA 0.48
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Japan 0.72
A. FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS China 0.95
Germany 1.13
FMCG - Cigarettes
Australia 1.44
The performance of your Company’s Cigarettes business Malaysia 1.88
remained subdued during the year due to unprecedented
Pakistan 2.26
pressure on the legal cigarette industry in India on account
UK 2.36
of the cumulative impact of steep increase in taxation
Thailand 2.68
and intense regulatory pressures.
India 6.54
Over the last 4 years, the incidence of Excise Duty and
VAT on cigarettes, at a per unit level, has gone up Source: WHO Report on Global Tobacco Taxation, 2015

1 As per WHO Report on Global Tobacco Taxation, 2015, cigarette taxes

(for 2000 cigarettes of the most sold brand covering both Central and State
Taxes) in India represent 6.5% of per capita GDP.

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High incidence of taxation and a discriminatory regulatory proactive initiatives have resulted in significant increase
regime on cigarettes in India have over the years led to in seizure of smuggled cigarettes.
a significant shift in tobacco consumption to lightly taxed
The unprecedented fall in legal cigarette volumes and
or tax-evaded tobacco products like bidi, khaini, chewing
the consequent reduction in the utilisation of Indian Flue
tobacco, gutkha and illegal cigarettes which presently
Cured Virginia tobacco in cigarette manufacture is having
constitute over 89% of total tobacco consumption in the
a devastating impact on tobacco farmers in the country.
country. Thus, the share of legal cigarettes in overall
The sharp decline in domestic demand coupled with the
tobacco consumption has progressively declined from
unabated growth in illegal cigarette trade have led to a
21% in 1981-82 to 11% in 2014-15 even as overall
significant drop in tobacco prices, especially in Andhra
tobacco consumption has increased in India. About
Pradesh, causing deep distress to the livelihoods of
68% of India’s tobacco industry is in the unorganised
thousands of tobacco farmers. A stable, fair and equitable
sector with little or no regulatory oversight. Besides
cigarette taxation policy would be imperative to provide
adversely impacting the performance of the legal cigarette
a strong domestic demand base to the Indian tobacco
industry, this has led to sub-optimisation of the revenue
farmer, insulating him from the volatilities typically
potential from the tobacco sector.
associated with international markets while helping
The imposition of discriminatory and punitive VAT rates realise the full export potential of Indian leaf tobacco.
by some States provides an attractive tax arbitrage This assumes critical significance especially in view of
opportunity for illegal cigarette trade by criminal elements. the fact that there are no economically viable
The consequential decline in legal cigarette volumes in alternative crops for farmers in the tobacco growing
such States has led to stagnation/decline in revenue regions of the country.
collections, even as illegal cigarettes gained significant
Your Company continues to engage on an ongoing basis
traction. On the other hand, the pragmatic decisions of
with policy-makers at both the Centre and the State
several State Governments to rationalise VAT on
levels for moderation in tax rates on cigarettes to
cigarettes have facilitated improvement in revenue
maximise the revenue potential from the tobacco sector
buoyancy and containing the growth of illegal trade.
and contain the growth of illegal trade. Such a policy
According to an independent study conducted by would also bolster the tobacco control and health
Euromonitor International - a renowned global research objectives of the Government which have hitherto been
organisation - India is now the 4th largest market for seriously compromised since non-cigarette tobacco
illegal cigarettes in the world. In fact, illegal trade products from the unorganised sector and illegal cigarettes
comprising smuggled foreign and domestically are manufactured using inferior tobaccos and other
manufactured tax-evaded cigarettes is estimated to ingredients of questionable quality and hygiene without
constitute one-fifth of the overall cigarette industry in any regulatory oversight. In addition, to combat the
India. A recent study by the Federation of Indian menace of growing illegal trade, your Company continues
Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has to make representations to policy-makers recommending
estimated that revenue loss due to illegal cigarettes is compulsory licensing of all cigarette manufacturing units
more than ` 9000 crores per annum which represents irrespective of size, increase in customs duty on imported
a growth of nearly 50% over a two year period. During cigarettes to WTO bound rate levels with suitable
the year under review, your Company was in continuous safeguards built-in to prevent undervaluation, ban on
engagement with various enforcement agencies whose manufacture of tobacco and tobacco products in EOU

High incidence of taxation and a discriminatory regulatory regime on cigarettes

in India have over the years led to a significant shift in tobacco consumption
to lightly taxed and illegal cigarettes which presently constitute
over 89% of total tobacco consumption in the country.

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and SEZ units, ban on cigarettes from personal baggage of the new warnings was and continues to be pending
allowance and duty-free trade and exclusion of tobacco before the Court. In this situation, your Company, as
and tobacco products from preferential treatment under any prudent person would, did not commit to wasting
Free Trade Agreements that India is party to. substantial resources in creating the large number of
cylinders and other tools necessary for a changeover of
Over and above a punitive and discriminatory taxation
the warnings. As a result, your Company was not in
regime, the legal Cigarette industry continues to be
readiness to print the new GHW and was compelled
subjected to increasingly stringent regulations.
to cease manufacture of cigarettes with effect from
A Government notification, originally proposed to be
1st April, 2016 pending clarity on the matter.
effective from 1st April, 2015, increased the size of Subsequently, in order to attain clarity on the matter,
graphic health warnings (GHW) from 40% of the surface your Company challenged the rules mandating larger
area on one side of the cigarette package to 85% of the GHW before the Honourable High Court of Karnataka.
surface area of both sides of the package, and substituted The Court was pleased to direct, vide Interim Order
the previous pictures with even more gruesome and dated 12th April, 2016, that the Government should not
repulsive ones. The implementation of the new GHW take any coercive steps against your Company for a
was subsequently kept in abeyance by the Central period of 8 weeks during which your Company would
Government pending the recommendations of the continue to follow the Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 (“2008 Rules”),
(PCOSL) which was tasked with the responsibility of which prescribed 40% warning on the front panel
examining the issue of introduction of larger GHW in of the cigarette packs. Accordingly, your Company
India. The decision to defer the notification till completion resumed production of cigarettes at its factories
of PCOSL’s review was reiterated by the Government from 15th April, 2016.
in the Parliament 2. Nevertheless, whilst the PCOSL
On 4th May, 2016, the Honourable Supreme Court
was engaged in the matter, on 24th September, 2015,
directed the Honourable High Court of Karnataka to hear
the Central Government notified that the new GHW
and dispose of within 6 weeks, the legal challenge to
would come in to effect from 1st April, 2016. On GHW pending in several High Courts. The Honourable
15th March, 2016, the PCOSL in its Final Report Supreme Court, however, also ordered that any stay
recommended that the size of the GHW should be order granted by any High Court would not be given
kept at 50% on both sides of the cigarette package as effect to till the cases are finally disposed of. As a
opposed to 85% proposed by the Government. consequence of the above development, in compliance
The implementation of any change in health warnings with the interim requirements pending hearing in the
on cigarette packages is an elaborate process for Honourable Karnataka High Court, your Company
manufacturers, entailing months of preparation involving progressively commenced manufacture of cigarettes
substantial cost and effort. Since the matter of new GHW with 85% warning on cigarette packaging.
was under the Parliamentary Committee’s consideration, The Tobacco industry in India supports the livelihood of
and the Government had itself held out that it would over 45 million people including vulnerable sections of
await the Committee’s report, the industry was led to the society like farmers, farm labour, rural poor, women,
believe that the Government would re-notify new health tribals etc. and contributes around ` 30000 crores to the
warnings after considering the Committee’s national exchequer apart from generating valuable foreign
recommendations. Further, the question of the legality exchange earnings of around ` 6000 crores.
2 Reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.851 on 24th July, 2015.

A Government notification has increased the size of graphic health warnings

(GHW) from 40% of the surface area on one side of the cigarette package
to 85% of the surface area of both sides of the package. The proposed GHW
is excessively large, extremely gruesome and unreasonable.

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The proposed GHW is excessively large, extremely It is pertinent to note that the Department of Commerce,
gruesome and unreasonable. There is no evidence to in its submissions to PCOSL, has stated that “large
suggest that cigarette smoking would cause the diseases warnings will lead to an increase in overall tobacco
depicted in the pictures or that large GHW will lead to consumption and illegal cigarettes; when large quantities
reduction in consumption. In fact this inadequacy of of non-cigarette tobacco products from unorganised
evidence prompted the courts in USA to hold that the sector are sold loose and / or without any health warnings,
US FDA’s proposal for introduction of similar GHW it gives an impression of these products being relatively
in that country as unconstitutional. Further, over safer than cigarettes”.
100 countries representing 60% of the signatories to the
As always, your Company complies fully with all
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control have not
regulations and laws in letter and spirit and continues
adopted GHW 3. It is pertinent to note that other major
to engage with policy-makers for reasonable, pragmatic
tobacco producing countries have taken a considered
view on the matter and have not adopted over-sized and evidence based regulation and taxation policies that
and excessive graphic health warnings, thus striking a balance the health, employment and economic
balance between the interests of the consumer and of imperatives of the country.
their farmers. It may also be noted that the global average Your Company’s strong product portfolio along with
size for GHW is only about 30% coverage of the principal superior consumer insights and a strategy of continuous
display area. Moreover, the top three cigarette consuming innovation and value addition has helped deliver superior
countries - USA, China and Japan - which together competitive performance. Some of the key new products
account for 51% of global cigarette consumption have launched during the year include ‘Classic Fine Taste -
only text based warnings and have not adopted Low Smell’, ‘Noir’ - the first 97mm super slim cigarette
pictorial / graphic health warnings. in the country and new Kretek and capsule filter offers.
The new GHW will commoditise the market where price Significant investments were made during the year on
will be the sole or prime driver of consumer choice thus cutting-edge anti-counterfeit technology solutions that
eroding the value of your Company’s distinctive will enable your Company to protect its trademarks,
trademarks and pack designs that have been developed state-of-the-art on-line quality oversight systems and
and nurtured through substantial investments over the know-how for developing innovative packaging formats
years. Moreover, the new GHW will encourage the flow in the future.
of illegal trade of brands owned by international
Your Company’s research and development initiatives
companies into the country since such brands are
continue to focus on strengthening existing product
manufactured in many jurisdictions which do not mandate
signatures, creating differentiated offers and developing
the printing of graphic health warnings on cigarette
innovative future-ready products. In this context, it is
packages as applicable in India. The legal cigarette
extremely gratifying to report that during the year your
industry in India will be hard pressed to counter the
Company was granted four international patents in respect
menace of illegal cigarettes as they will be perceived by
of cigarettes - covering both product and packaging.
the consumer to be safer in the absence of the statutorily
mandated health warnings. Coupled with the fact that Electronic Vaping Devices (EVD) are gaining
illegal cigarettes are available at a fraction of the price increasing traction with consumers seeking alternative
of legal cigarettes, the new GHW will provide further sources of nicotine. In line with this trend, your Company
fillip to the growth of illegal cigarettes in the country. continues to engage in this category through its brand
3 Canadian Cancer Society – Cigarette Package Health Warnings, International
Status Report, Fourth Edition, September 2014.

The Tobacco industry in India supports the livelihood of over 45 million people
including vulnerable sections of the society like farmers, farm labour, rural poor,
women, tribals etc. and contributes around ` 30,000 crores to the national exchequer.

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‘EON’ which was launched in Hyderabad and Kolkata chain partners and building of reliable and responsive
in the previous year. During the year, your Company supply chains. Your Company was the only Indian
extended the brand to target markets and also augmented company to be honoured with this distinction during
its product portfolio with the launch of a rechargeable the year under review.
variant - ‘EON Charge’ - in Bengaluru and Delhi. The Business continues to receive industry recognition
Being a nascent category, regulations with respect to and accolades for its commitment to and excellence
EVD continue to evolve globally. European Union has in sustainability. The Bengaluru factory received the
proposed to regulate EVDs under its Tobacco Products ‘Overall Leader Award’ and the Ranjangaon factory
Directive, 2014 subject to certain conditions. In the US, received the ‘Leader Award’ under the aegis of
the Food and Drug Administration has recently issued Green Manufacturing Excellence Awards (GMEA)
deeming regulations that empower it to administer EVDs by Frost & Sullivan. The Bengaluru and Ranjangaon
as Tobacco Products subject to fulfilment of certain factories also received the ‘Excellent Energy Efficiency
conditions. In both EU and US, manufacturers also have Unit’ award under the Confederation of Indian Industry’s
the option of applying for medicine / drug licence for National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management.
EVDs. In India, your Company continues to engage with The Munger factory received the first prize in FICCI
the Government to evolve appropriate regulations for Water Awards.
this novel category. The operating environment for the legal cigarette industry
is likely to remain extremely challenging in the year
In the Nicotine Gum category, the presence of your
ahead in view of the high levels of taxation which was
Company’s brand, ‘Kwiknic’, was expanded with the
exacerbated by a further increase of 10% in Excise Duty
introduction of the product in the chemists channel
as announced in the Union Budget 2016, rising illegal
during the year. The Business also launched a new
trade and increasing regulatory pressures including the
variant - ‘Kwiknic Neo’ - in select markets which has
new graphic health warnings. Despite these challenges,
received encouraging response from consumers.
your Company remains confident of sustaining its
During the year, your Company’s Bengaluru, Kolkata leadership position in the legal cigarette industry by
and Saharanpur cigarette factories were awarded and leveraging its superior strategies, comprehensive product
recognised as ‘Future Ready Factory - Platinum Rating: portfolio and world-class execution capabilities.
FMCG Sector, Mega Large Business’ under the aegis
of the Indian Manufacturing Excellence Awards (IMEA) FMCG - Others
by Frost & Sullivan, a global consulting firm. This highly The FMCG industry faced another challenging year with
acclaimed award acknowledges Indian manufacturing demand conditions remaining sluggish for the third
capability and its global competitiveness. Concurrently, year in succession. The slowdown in the broader
your Company’s cigarette supply-chain was also economy – as reflected by the marked deceleration in
conferred the IMEA award for ‘Supply Chain Leadership’ Nominal GDP growth, the absence of any material
in recognition of consistent achievement of higher levels pick-up in consumption expenditure and headwinds in
of recognition (Platinum / Gold) on the Global Supply rural demand due to the second successive year of
Chain Excellence model of IMEA. This award sub-par monsoons - was manifest in your Company’s
acknowledges the strong leadership commitment, operating segments in the FMCG space. The year also
excellence in manufacturing plants and at key supply witnessed price deflationary conditions with industry

Your Company remains confident of sustaining its leadership position

in the legal cigarette industry by leveraging its superior strategies,
comprehensive product portfolio and world-class execution capabilities.

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players passing on the benefit of decline in input prices Several initiatives were also implemented during the
to consumers with a view to bolstering sales volumes. year towards leveraging the rapidly growing e-commerce
While it is anticipated that the FMCG industry will take channel for enhanced reach of your Company’s products
a few more quarters for demand revival, the green and harnessing digital and social media platforms for
shoots of economic recovery, expectations of normal deeper consumer engagement.
monsoons, low inflation, proposed implementation of
During the year, 3 Company-owned units (including
the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission and
1 through a joint venture company viz., North East
the ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme augur well for the
Nutrients Private Limited) were commissioned to cater
industry. The structural drivers of long-term growth such
to the requirements of the Branded Packaged Foods
as increasing affluence and consumer awareness,
Businesses. Significant progress was also made during
a young and expanding workforce and increasing
the year in constructing several state-of-the-art owned
urbanisation amongst others, remain firmly in place
integrated consumer goods manufacturing and logistics
and the FMCG industry is poised for rapid growth
facilities across regions in line with long-term demand
in the ensuing years.
forecasts. Currently, over 20 projects are underway and
Your Company’s FMCG-Others Businesses clocked in various stages of development - from land acquisition
Segment Revenue of ` 9731.17 crores during the year, /site development to construction of buildings and
representing a growth of 7.7% over the previous year. other infrastructure.
While revenue growth during the year was relatively
The FMCG Businesses comprising Branded Packaged
subdued, it is pertinent to note that apart from the factors
Foods, Personal Care Products, Education and Stationery
as aforestated, your Company had to contend with
Products, Lifestyle Retailing, Incense Sticks (Agarbattis)
regulatory issues surrounding the Noodles industry
and Safety Matches have grown at an impressive pace
(largely pertaining to products of the lead competitor)
over the past several years.
and synchronisation of trade pipeline in the later part of
the year ahead of the ensuing season in the Notebooks
category. Against the backdrop of such a challenging Revenue (` Crores) FMCG – Others
operating environment, your Company sustained its
9731
position as one of the fastest growing FMCG businesses 9038
in the country. Segment Results for the year improved 8122
to ` 71 crores from ` 34 crores in 2014-15, after absorbing 7012
the gestation costs of new categories viz., Juices, Gums
and Dairy and significant brand investments towards 5545

communicating the superior value proposition offered 4482

by YiPPee! noodles, besides a host of new launches 3642
3014
in existing categories. 2511
1704
Your Company continued to make investments during 1013
563
the year towards enhancing brand salience and consumer 109 304
connect while simultaneously focusing on implementing
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chain and adopting a judicious pricing approach.

The FMCG industry faced another challenging year with demand conditions
remaining sluggish for the third year in succession. The slowdown
in the broader economy was manifest in your Company’s
operating segments in the FMCG space.

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Your Company’s vibrant portfolio of brands viz., consumers curbing discretionary spending, headwinds
‘Aashirvaad’, ‘Sunfeast Dark Fantasy’, ‘Sunfeast in rural demand, heightened competitive intensity against
Yumfills’,‘Sunfeast Delishus’, ‘Sunfeast Mom’s Magic’, the backdrop of decline in commodity prices and
‘Sunfeast Bounce’, ‘Bingo! Tedhe Medhe’, ‘Bingo! Mad regulatory issues surrounding the Noodles industry which
Angles’, ‘Yumitos’, ‘YiPPee!’, ‘Candyman’, ‘mint-o’, also had an adverse rub-off effect on other categories
‘GumOn’, ‘Kitchens of India’, ‘Aashirvaad Svasti’ in the such as Snack Foods. Despite such a challenging
Branded Packaged Foods space; ‘Classmate’ and operating environment, your Company sustained its
‘Paperkraft’ in Education and Stationery products market;
position as one of the fastest growing branded
‘Essenza Di Wills’, ‘Fiama Di Wills’, ‘Vivel’, ‘Superia’
packaged foods businesses in the country leveraging
and ‘Engage’ in the Personal Care products segment;
a robust portfolio of brands and a range of differentiated
‘Wills Lifestyle’ and ‘John Players’ in the Lifestyle Retailing
products customised to regional tastes and preferences
Business; ‘Mangaldeep’ in Agarbattis, ‘Aim’ in Matches,
amongst others continue to garner consumer franchise along with enhanced product visibility and availability
and enhance market standing. These brands, which in key markets.
represent an annual consumer spend of over While the prices of major input commodities declined
` 12000 crores in aggregate, have been built organically during the year, the high intensity of consumer promos
by your Company over a relatively short period of and trade schemes resorted to by industry players
time - a feat unparalleled in the Indian FMCG industry.
in a bid to garner volumes in a depressed market
In terms of annual consumer spend, Aashirvaad and
contained margin expansion. Besides, your Company’s
Sunfeast are today over ` 3000 crores and ` 2500 crores
Branded Packaged Foods Businesses continued to
respectively while Classmate and Bingo! are over
make significant investments towards brand building
` 1000 crores each. These world-class Indian brands
support the competitiveness of domestic value chains and supporting the launch of new variants apart
of which they are a part, ensuring creation and retention from absorbing the gestation costs of new categories
of value within the country. viz. Dairy, Juices and Gums. During the year,
the Branded Packaged Foods Businesses remained
In line with the corporate strategy of creating multiple
focused on driving profitability enhancement through
drivers of growth, your Company seeks to rapidly scale
product mix enrichment, value engineering, dynamic
up the FMCG Businesses leveraging its institutional
sourcing based on close monitoring of market trends,
strengths viz. deep consumer insight, proven brand
building capability, a deep and wide distribution network, structural interventions in manufacturing technology
strong rural linkages and agri-commodity sourcing and supply chain optimisation.
expertise, packaging know-how and cuisine knowledge. Your Company’s relentless focus on delivering superior
In addition, your Company continues to make significant quality products to consumers remains a key source of
investments in Research & Development to develop and competitive advantage. In this context, the Branded
launch disruptive and breakthrough products in the Packaged Foods Businesses continue to leverage your
market place.
Company’s agri-commodity sourcing expertise to procure
Highlights of progress in each category are set out below. high quality raw materials thereby ensuring the highest
level of quality and safety of its consumer products.
Branded Packaged Foods In addition, each of your Company’s branded packaged
Demand conditions in the Branded Packaged Foods food products is manufactured in state-of-the-art,
industry remained sluggish during the year with world-class facilities complying with strict quality and

Despite a challenging operating environment,

ITC sustained its position as one of the fastest growing
branded packaged foods businesses in the country leveraging
a robust portfolio of brands and a range of differentiated products.

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hygiene norms. Extensive tests are conducted at the range of blended spices in select markets under
NABL-accredited facilities of ITC Life Sciences & the ‘ITC Master Chef’ brand. Plans are on the
Technology Centre as well as at external laboratories anvil to roll out these products to select markets
that are FSSAI-approved and NABL-accredited. in the ensuing year. Your Company also recorded
impressive gains in market standing in the Savoury
Your Company’s Branded Packaged Foods Businesses
Snacks, Noodles & Pasta categories. Since its
continue to invest in the areas of consumer insight
launch in 2010, ‘YiPPee!’ noodles has attained
discovery, state-of-the-art R&D, product development
many noteworthy milestones. Within a relatively
and differentiated technology platforms to effectively
short period of time, YiPPee! has become the
address the diverse tastes and preferences of consumers
6th most penetrated food brand in the country.
across the country. Investments continue to be made
During the year, the Noodles category was
towards augmenting the manufacturing and sourcing
impacted by regulatory issues largely pertaining
footprint across categories with a view to improving
to a competitor’s product. However, consumer
market responsiveness and reducing the cost of servicing
franchise of YiPPee! noodles grew significantly
proximal markets. During the year, 2 company-owned
on the back of a focused and integrated
manufacturing facilities were commissioned at Dhulagarh
360 degree communication campaign reassuring
(West Bengal) for Finger Snacks and at Munger (Bihar)
consumers on the quality and safety of
for Dairy. In addition, the Business also commissioned
YiPPee! noodles.
a biscuits manufacturing unit at Mangaldoi (Assam)
through a joint venture company viz., North East The ‘Bingo!’ range of finger snacks registered
Nutrients Private Limited. Significant progress was also significant growth driven by the ‘Tedhe Medhe’
made during the year towards setting up integrated and ‘Mad Angles’ sub-brands. In the potato chips
manufacturing facilities at Uluberia and Panchla category, ‘Yumitos Original Style’ grew at a robust
(West Bengal), Kapurthala (Punjab) and Ambernath pace on the strength of region-specific
(Maharashtra). These facilities are expected to become interventions.
operational in the ensuing year.
— In the Confections Business, your Company
— In the Staples, Snacks and Meals Business, increased the scale of operations and improved
your Company posted a robust performance during market standing. The ‘Sunfeast Mom’s Magic’
the year, growing well ahead of the industry. range of premium cookies, launched in the
In the Staples category, ‘Aashirvaad’ atta previous year in two variants - ‘Rich Butter’ and
consolidated its leadership position across markets ‘Cashew & Almond’ - grew rapidly on the back of
aided by robust performance of the value-added a superior value proposition and sustained
portfolio comprising the ‘Multigrains’, ‘Select’ and investments in brand building. Market standing of
‘Superior MP’ variants. Brand salience was the ‘Sunfeast Bounce’ range of cream biscuits
strengthened further on the back of impactful improved further during the year thereby sustaining
communication and marketing investments. In the its position as the largest selling cream brand in
branded Spices category, Aashirvaad Spices grew the country and helped consolidate your
at an impressive pace during the year leveraging Company’s leadership in the overall creams
the sourcing expertise of your Company’s Agri segment. The Business augmented its product
Business. The Business recently launched a portfolio during the year with the launch of several

ITC has forayed into the fast-growing Dairy category with the launch of
‘Aashirvaad Svasti’ – Pure Cow Ghee in select markets, manufactured
at the Company’s state-of-the-art facility in Munger (Bihar).

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new variants including ‘Sunfeast Delishus Your Company is well positioned to establish itself as
Gourmet cookies - Chocolate Chip made with the ‘most trusted provider of food products in the Indian
Ghana Cocoa’, ‘Sunfeast Farmlite Oats with market’ with continued focus on product quality and
Chocolate’ and ‘Sunfeast Marie Light Rich Taste’ innovation, deep engagement with consumers and
with a differentiated taste and flavour profile. operational excellence across the value chain. Your
These variants have been well received by Company will continue to make investments towards
the markets. establishing a distributed manufacturing footprint,
structural interventions towards reducing operating costs
In the Confectionery category, the Business
and focus on supply chain optimisation to support the
continued to leverage the ‘Candyman’ and
rapid and profitable growth of the Branded Packaged
‘mint-o’ brands and focused on premiumising its
Foods Businesses.
product portfolio by enhancing the share of variants
priced at ‘Re. 1 & above’ in the sales mix. During Personal Care Products
the year, ‘Candyman Choco Double Eclairs’
emerged as the fastest growing brand in the Eclair Your Company’s Personal Care Products Business
segment. The Business also scaled up the delivered a resilient performance during the year which
‘GumOn’ brand which was launched last year, was marked by tepid volume growth and price deflation
in the industry. Most players in the industry passed on
clocking robust growth in launch markets.
the benefit of a decline in input costs, especially of palm
The Gums portfolio was strengthened during the
oil, to consumers and implemented aggressive product
year with the introduction of a strawberry variant.
promotion initiatives in a bid to revive demand. Your
— In the Dairy and Beverages Business, the Company’s Personal Care Products Business responded
‘B Natural’ range of juices garnered impressive proactively to these challenges and continued to enrich
consumer traction in a relatively short span of its product portfolio, expand distribution, manage costs
time since its launch. The brand, which is currently by developing alternative sources of supply and leveraging
available in 8 exciting variants, is well poised to scale, and improve supply chain responsiveness.
grow rapidly in the ensuing season. Your Company
The Business launched several differentiated product
seeks to leverage its agri-sourcing expertise and
offerings during the year in the Soaps, Shower Gel,
deep distribution reach and rapidly scale up the
Skin Care and Deodorant categories under the
B Natural brand in the years ahead.
‘Fiama Di Wills’, ‘Vivel’, ‘Engage’ and ‘Superia’ brands,
During the year, the Business forayed into the besides establishing presence in the Health & Hygiene
fast-growing Dairy category with the launch of category leveraging the recently acquired ‘Savlon’ and
‘Aashirvaad Svasti’ - Pure Cow Ghee in select ‘Shower to Shower’ brands. These include ‘Fiama Di
markets. Manufactured at your Company’s Wills Double Moisturiser Bathing Bar’, ‘Vivel Neem’,
state-of-the-art facility in Munger (Bihar), ‘Superia Silk Cherry’ bar soaps and a regimen of skin
Aashirvaad Svasti ghee delivers impeccable taste care products such as ‘Makeup Cleanser’, ‘Clarifying
and consistent quality. Further, the special Skin Toner’ and ‘Night Cream’ under the ‘Vivel Cell
‘SloCook’ process of manufacturing the product Renew’ brand. The Engage range of deodorants gained
enhances its natural aroma, giving it a distinct further momentum during the year and strengthened its
flavour profile and a rich granular texture. No.2 position in this fast-growing category in a relatively

The Personal Care Products Business launched several differentiated

product offerings during the year including ‘Fiama Di Wills Double Moisturiser
Bathing Bar’, ‘Vivel Neem’, ‘Superia Silk Cherry’ bar soaps and a regimen of
skin care products such as ‘Makeup Cleanser’, ‘Clarifying Skin Toner’ and
‘Night Cream’ under the ‘Vivel Cell Renew’ brand.

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short span of time. The Engage portfolio was fortified brands, innovative consumer-centric products and a
during the year with the addition of ‘Engage Perfume robust supply chain to emerge as a significant player in
Sprays’ in two variants each for men and women. this space.
The ‘Savlon’ and ‘Shower to Shower’ trademarks were
Education and Stationery Products
fully integrated with the existing operations of the Business
during the year. Your Company also entered the During the year, your Company consolidated its
fast-growing Hand Wash category with the introduction leadership position in the Indian Education and Stationery
of ‘Savlon Hand Wash’ in three variants which continue Products industry by leveraging a portfolio of world-class
to gain encouraging consumer traction. Plans are on products and through sustained investment in brand
the anvil to introduce several new and innovative products building. The later part of the year saw synchronisation
under the ‘Savlon’ brand towards fulfilling consumer of the trade pipeline ahead of the 2016 season in view
needs in the Health & Hygiene category. The Business of the subdued demand conditions and tight liquidity
also introduced a new variant under the Shower to position in the market. This resulted in muted growth in
Shower brand to address the ‘cooling talc’ segment. revenue during the year.

Your Company’s brands, namely Essenza Di Wills, In the Notebooks category, the Business enriched its
Fiama Di Wills, Vivel, Superia, Engage, Savlon and product portfolio with the launch of several differentiated
Shower to Shower continue to gain salience with offerings under the ‘Classmate’, ‘Classmate Pulse’,
target consumers and win industry recognition. In a ‘Paperkraft’ and ‘Saathi’ brands. Several products in
relatively short period of time, Vivel has broken into the innovative formats were launched during the year
‘Top 100 Most Trusted Brands’ in India across categories including Paperkraft notebooks with unique covers,
in a survey conducted by Economic Times Brand Equity a new range of Classmate ‘Octane’ pens while the art
& Nielsen. Additionally, Vivel was conferred the stationery product portfolio was expanded with the
‘Most Preferred Consumer Brand’ award in the introduction of oil pastels and plastic crayons.
North-East. Vivel Cell Renew Micellar Makeup Cleanser The Classmate portfolio of notebooks was enriched
was adjudged the best budget beauty cleanser by with refreshing designs, finishes and binding styles.
Harper’s Bazaar, India. The genesis of the innovative The Business continues to focus on innovation and
Fiama Di Wills Gel Bar featured in ‘Storm the Norm’, a new product development with a dedicated product
first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly development cell working in tandem with your Company’s
Life Sciences & Technology Centre.
inspiring businesses and brands from India that either
wrote or rewrote the norms of their respective industries The Business sustained its focus on enhancing brand
and brought in unprecedented change and vibrancy. salience through various consumer engagement
interventions such as Classmate Spellbee contest and
With per capita consumption at relatively low levels when
Classmate Handwriting Olympiad besides targeted
compared to other emerging economies, the Indian
campaigns encompassing digital and conventional
Personal Care industry is poised for rapid growth driven
mass media.
by increasing urbanisation, rising disposable incomes
and increasing consumer preference for enhanced In the area of supply chain, the Business rolled out the
personal grooming. Your Company is well positioned to manufacturing excellence model across vendor locations
seize the emerging opportunities in this rapidly evolving to achieve superior quality and enhance operational
industry and continues to invest in creation of vibrant efficiency. The Business also implemented various

The Education and Stationery Business enriched its product portfolio with
the launch of several differentiated offerings under the ‘Classmate’,
‘Classmate Pulse’, ‘Paperkraft’ and ‘Saathi’ brands.

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initiatives during the year towards optimising working During the year, ‘Wills Lifestyle’ enhanced its market
capital tie-up. These include further alignment of standing and strong consumer bonding in the highly
manufacturing operations with seasonality in demand, competitive premium segment. Positioned at the
building greater flexibility in manufacturing capacity at upper end of the market, the brand continues to fulfil
vendor locations and strengthening systems & processes lifestyle aspirations offering elegant designs in high
in the area of demand planning and production. quality premium fabrics and styles. The premium
The thrust on expanding distribution continued through imagery of the ‘Wills Classic’ range of formal wear
a multi-pronged approach of channel proliferation, market was sharpened during the year with the introduction
penetration and increase in outlet coverage. of a finely crafted range of offerings under the
The Classmate notebook is a manifestation of the ‘Luxuria’ and ‘Regalia’ collection and natural- fibre
environmental capital built by your Company in its paper products such as linens under the ‘Ecostyle’ collection.
business. While the notebook cover is made from The ‘Wills Sport’ and ‘Wills Clublife’ range attracted
recycled board sourced from your Company’s Forest newer and younger franchise leveraging high- fashion
Stewardship Council (FSC) certified Kovai mill, the paper imagery and a bolder design language. The Women’s
used in the notebooks leverages your Company’s collection was also strengthened by offering a range of
world-class fibre line at Bhadrachalam which is India’s exclusive premium designer wear, stylised formals
first ozone treated elemental chlorine free facility. in a variety of trendy silhouettes. The Business also
crafted a range of premium wardrobe essentials
The Indian Education and Stationery Products industry across categories to enhance sell- through, appropriately
is poised for exponential growth driven by growing literacy, supported by robust replenishment infrastructure
enhanced scale of government & public-private initiatives and processes.
in the education sector and a favourable demographic
profile of the country’s population. Your Company, During the year, sales of Wills Lifestyle products to
with its collaborative linkages with small & medium ‘Club ITC’ members increased significantly, demonstrating
enterprises and a strong product portfolio of notebooks the salience of the brand amongst the most discerning
& writing instruments, is well poised to strengthen its premium customers. The Business plans to increasingly
leadership position in the Indian stationery market. leverage the programme in the ensuing years to enhance
consumer engagement and loyalty. The Wills Lifestyle
Lifestyle Retailing Business brand continued to receive industry recognition, including
the ‘Superbrand’ certification.
The branded apparel industry witnessed unprecedented
pressure during the year in the wake of consumers The retail footprint of the Wills Lifestyle brand spans
cutting back on discretionary spends and heavy over 100 exclusive stores in 50 cities and 350 outlets
discounting by industry players including the online in leading departmental stores and multi-brand outlets.
channel. This, inter alia, led to slower retail offtake of 6 exclusive boutiques across ITC Hotels continue to
products in the market. Besides, the entry of several build the brand’s connect with high-end business and
foreign brands backed by high decibel advertising spends leisure travellers. Several innovative technology-enabled
resulted in heightened competitive intensity in the industry. consumer engagement initiatives were successfully
Despite these challenging conditions, your Company’s piloted in select stores during the year. These initiatives
Lifestyle Retailing Business clocked healthy growth in will be progressively rolled out across the country
revenue led by the ‘John Players’ brand. in the year ahead.

John Players enhanced its market standing by driving fashion imagery

anchored on bold and edgy fashion. John Players has emerged as a
leading brand in its operating segment, driven by powerful brand imagery
and distinct product categories like knitted denims.

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In the ‘Youth fashion’ segment, John Players enhanced rising aspirations. Towards this end, the Business will
its market standing by driving fashion imagery anchored continue to focus on enhancing the market standing and
on bold and edgy fashion. John Players has emerged equity of its brands and make sustained investments
as a leading brand in its operating segment, driven by with a view to driving brand engagement and advocacy
powerful brand imagery and distinct product categories amongst the target audience. Enhancing product vitality,
like knitted denims, T-shirts and jackets. During the year, effective market representation and improving supply
John Players featured amongst the top 5 ‘Most Exciting chain responsiveness will remain some of the key focus
Brands’ in the Apparel category in Brand Equity’s survey areas going forward.
published by The Economic Times. The brand continues
to expand its strong pan-India presence with over 400 Incense Sticks (Agarbattis) and Safety Matches
flagship stores and 1200 outlets in leading departmental The Agarbatti category sustained its high growth trajectory
stores and multi-brand outlets. ‘John Players Jeans’, anchored on a diverse range of high quality products,
continued to grow at a rapid pace, recruiting new and growing franchise for the ‘Mangaldeep’ brand and
younger franchise enabled by effective consumer enhanced distribution reach.
engagement programmes across multiple channels, Mangaldeep continues to be the fastest growing agarbatti
conventional and digital media. brand in the country aided by a well-crafted portfolio of
The Wills Lifestyle and John Players brands continue offerings born out of deep consumer insight and
to be aggressively driven across all digital platforms to increasing brand salience. During the year, your Company
enhance their reach and engagement with their also fortified its leadership position in the ‘Dhoop’
audiences, working closely with identified fashion segment which has a relatively high salience in the
influencers that sharply drive brand advocacy. During northern markets. Investments were made during the
the year, the Business actively scaled up brand presence year to enhance quality, availability and improving supply
in the e-commerce channel and witnessed a steady chain responsiveness.
increase in sales. Although bamboo and charcoal are available in India,
The Business embarked on new processes for creating the Agarbatti industry continues to import raw battis
more relevant designs, closer to the season, based on primarily from Vietnam as imports are allowed into the
consumer and trade feedback, leading to the launch of country at a low rate of customs duty. This is resulting
several successful sub-collections. During the year, the in loss of livelihood creation opportunities for women
Business augmented access to dedicated manufacturing and tribals in rural areas, particularly in the North-East.
In this context, it is pertinent to note that your Company
capacity and implemented several initiatives towards
has implemented several measures including facilitating
improving retail and manufacturing productivity. During
the mechanisation of agarbatti manufacturing at vendor
the year, the Business also modernised its IT landscape
locations and backward integration by vendors into raw
with the implementation of a new ERP and Point of Sale
batti manufacturing using indigenous inputs towards
(POS) system, towards facilitating quicker analytics
enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic industry
based decision making and improved controls.
vis-à-vis imports. Suitable changes in policy need to be
Your Company’s brands straddle strategic segments implemented towards encouraging indigenous raw batti
and are well positioned to address the growth manufacturing thereby facilitating the creation of
opportunities in the Indian lifestyle retailing arena driven sustainable livelihood opportunities for the weakest
by increasing affluence, favourable demographics and sections of society.

Mangaldeep continues to be the fastest growing agarbatti brand in the

country aided by a well-crafted portfolio of offerings born out of
deep consumer insight and increasing brand salience.

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In the Safety Matches category, your Company sustained extensive deployment of in-store merchandisers,
its market leadership leveraging a robust portfolio of consumer contact programmes along with a relentless
offerings across market segments. ‘Aim’ continues to pursuit of operational excellence across the distribution
be the largest selling brand in the industry. During the value chain. The scale and diversity of your Company’s
year, the Business implemented several initiatives distribution network continues to be a critical lever
towards reducing cost and improving realisations to enhance market presence, provide valuable
including value engineering, supply chain optimisation consumer/trade insight and facilitate seamless execution
and development of alternative sources of supply. of new product/category launches. Technology
However, volumes remained impacted due to the enablement in the form of customised mobility solutions,
proliferation of cheap and low quality products. data analytics comprising insightful visualisation
Technology induction in manufacturing is crucial for the tools and predictive attributes are being leveraged
long-term sustainability of the Safety Matches Industry. increasingly towards enabling quick and
A uniform taxation framework that provides a level playing accurate data capture, informed decision making
field to all manufacturers is necessary to trigger the in real time, and scientific designing of targeted
required investments for modernising this industry. trade promotion schemes.
Introduction of GST is expected to create a supportive Your Company continues to invest in supply chain
environment and enhance the competitiveness optimisation initiatives and capability building programmes
of the industry. of trade partners and their sales force. Significant
progress was made during the year in enhancing
Trade Marketing & Distribution Organisation
your Company’s supply chain and logistics management
During the year, the Trade Marketing & Distribution capabilities. Lean inventory model, which was rolled out
(TM&D) organisation was repositioned as a separate during the year, resulted in significant improvement
vertical to bring in sharper focus on its role as a strategic in stock availability, freshness levels and reduction in
partner of your Company’s FMCG businesses. working capital tie-up in the trade channel. Plans are
Based on customer and channel insights developed afoot to enhance the coverage of this initiative in the
over the years, the TM&D vertical has crafted a ensuing year.
differentiated and comprehensive market & outlet An efficient and highly responsive distribution network
coverage strategy to address the opportunities in the with best-in-class systems and processes is a source
FMCG industry. of sustainable competitive advantage for your Company’s
During the year, your Company continued to strengthen FMCG segment. The TM&D vertical continues to invest
its formidable distribution highway comprising a large in augmenting the depth and width of your Company’s
and diverse product portfolio, multiple brands, covering distribution network while adopting a differentiated
over 1 lakh markets and directly servicing over approach comprising customised service packs to
2 million retail outlets across various trade channels. address the unique needs of your Company’s diverse
Your Company sustained its clear leadership position FMCG product portfolio, market segments and trade
in the convenience channel while consolidating its market channels. It is envisaged that, over time, the TM&D
standing as the benchmark supplier in premium grocery vertical will also offer its services to external customers
outlets. Your Company also strengthened its position in by leveraging its expertise in this field and the logistics
the Modern Trade channel during the year through infrastructure being created by your Company.

Your Company continued to strengthen its formidable distribution highway

comprising a large and diverse product portfolio, multiple brands, covering
over 1 lakh markets and directly servicing over 2 million retail outlets
across various trade channels.

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B. HOTELS consumers, continues to gain franchise amongst the

premium clientele of ITC Hotels and Wills Lifestyle.
The operating environment in the hospitality sector
The ‘Club ITC Culinaire’ dining loyalty programme is
remained challenging during the year. While occupancy
also gaining popularity.
rates improved during the year, average room rates
remained under pressure due to subdued growth in Your Company’s Hotels Business continues to receive
foreign tourist arrivals coupled with a steady supply of accolades for its world-class properties and service
new room inventory particularly in key markets like excellence. In yet another international recognition in its
New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Your Company’s debut year, the ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon has been
hotels in Chennai also had to contend with business ranked No. 4 among the ‘Top 100 Hotels & Resorts of
disruption due to heavy rainfall and floods in the city the World’ and No.1 among the ‘Top 25 Resorts in Asia’
during November / December 2015. on the coveted Conde Nast Traveler U.S. Readers’
Despite a challenging operating environment, Segment Choice Awards. The luxury retreat is the only hotel from
Revenue recorded a growth of 8.4% driven by India to feature in the ‘Top 50 of the world’s best’.
improvement in room occupancy and robust growth The hotel also received the Outlook Traveller Award for
in the Food & Beverage segment. Segment Results, the ‘Indian Hotel Debut of the year’. ITC Maurya was
however, reflect the impact of floods in Chennai, gestation adjudged the ‘Best Business Hotel’ in India at the
costs of the recently commissioned ITC Grand Bharat, Lonely Planet Awards. ITC Hotels was recognised as
Gurgaon and higher depreciation charge due to the ‘Most Respected Company’ in the hospitality segment
revision in useful life of fixed assets in accordance in a survey conducted by Business World. ITC Hotels
with Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013. was also adjudged the ‘Best Hotel Group’ at
Travel + Leisure, India & South Asia Awards 2015.
Your Company’s Hotels Business continues to be rated
amongst the fastest growing hospitality chains in India, The Food & Beverage segment continues to be a major
with over 100 properties across the country under strength of your Company with some of the most iconic
4 distinct brands -‘ITC Hotels’ in the Luxury segment, brands in the country. Your Company’s prestigious brand
‘WelcomHotel’ in the upper-upscale segment, ‘Bukhara’ once again featured in the ‘S.Pellegrino
‘Fortune Hotels’ in the upscale & mid-market space and Asia’s Best 50’ list. ‘Dum Pukht’, ‘Royal Vega’,
‘WelcomHeritage’ in the leisure & heritage segment. ‘Kebabs & Kurries’, ‘Pan Asian’, ‘Tian’ and ‘Ottimo’
During the year, the Business renewed its licensing and continued to win accolades at the ‘Times Food Awards’.
franchising agreements with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Your Company’s internationally-acclaimed spa brand,
for ‘The Luxury Collection’ and ‘Sheraton’ brands. ‘Kaya Kalp’, won several accolades at the Asia Spa
Apart from the 12 existing properties under the Awards with ITC Grand Bharat being awarded the
ITC Group, the association as aforestated will be ‘Best New Spa (Resort)’ and ITC Mughal awarded the
extended to another 3 hotels that are under construction. ‘Most Luxurious Spa (Resort)’. CNN Travel rated
the ITC Grand Bharat - Classic Golf Resort among the
The Business continues to focus on strengthening brand
best 11 city golf clubs in the world.
equity through its unique and path- breaking
‘Responsible Luxury’ initiatives, culinary excellence and In line with your Company’s commitment to the
personalisation of guest services. ‘Club ITC’, your ‘Triple Bottom Line’, the Hotels Business strives
Company’s pan-ITC consumer loyalty programme with continuously to reduce water and energy consumption
a current membership base of around 3 lakh premium and enhance the usage of renewable energy sources.

ITC’s Hotels Business continues to be rated amongst the

fastest growing hospitality chains in India, with over 100 properties
across the country under 4 distinct brands. ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon
has been ranked No. 4 among the ‘Top 100 Hotels & Resorts of the World’
and No.1 among the ‘Top 25 Resorts in Asia’.

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Nearly 60% of the total energy requirements of the February 2015 in terms of the Securitisation and
Business are presently met through renewable energy Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of
sources. The bespoke ‘SunyaAqua’ water programme, Security Interest Act, 2002. Subsequent to your Company
which was extended to all ITC Hotels during the previous making full payment of the bid amount, IFCI issued the
year, has been well received by guests. During the year, requisite Sale Certificates in favour of your Company
the Business extended several ‘Responsible Luxury’ on 25th February, 2015. However, based on an appeal
themed culinary initiatives and promotions under the by the erstwhile owners, the sale has been struck down
‘Kitchens of India’ banner. These interventions stand by the Honourable Bombay High Court. Your Company
testimony to the ‘Responsible Luxury’ positioning of your and IFCI have filed a Special Leave Petition before the
Company’s Hotels Business and reinforce ITC Hotels’ Honourable Supreme Court and the matter is sub judice.
position as the ‘greenest luxury hotel chain’ in the world.
Your Company’s Hotels Business, with its world-class
In view of the positive long-term outlook for the Indian properties, globally benchmarked levels of service
Hotel industry, your Company remains committed to its excellence and customer centricity, is well positioned to
investment-led growth strategy. Steady progress is being sustain its leadership status in the Industry and to emerge
made on construction of new hotels at Kolkata, as the largest hotel chain in the country over the next
Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. All requisite clearances for few years.
your Company’s first overseas project at Colombo have
been received from the Sri Lankan authorities by C. PAPERBOARDS, PAPER AND PACKAGING
WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited, a wholly-owned
During the year, the Paperboards, Paper and Packaging
subsidiary of your Company. While excavation work is
segment was impacted by the muted demand
in its final stage at the Colombo project site, allied works
environment prevailing in the FMCG and Cigarette
including piling are progressing as per schedule.
industry. Additionally, zero duty on imports under the
The ‘Fortune’ brand which caters to the ‘mid-market to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN countries,
upscale’ segment, strengthened its leadership position coupled with cheaper imports from China continued to
and expanded its presence with the addition of adversely impact the domestic Paper and Paperboard
2 new hotels during the year. The number of operational industry. Segment Revenue grew by 0.9% and Segment
hotels under the Fortune brand presently stands at Profits declined by 1.5% respectively against the backdrop
48 across 34 cities. Buoyed by the success of the upscale of a challenging business context as aforestated.
‘My Fortune’ brand in Chennai and Bengaluru,
the Business plans to extend the same to 7 more cities. Paperboards & Specialty Papers
While the My Fortune, Coimbatore project is nearing
Global demand for Paper & Paperboard in 2015 remained
completion, construction of 2 more properties at Guntur
at appx. 400 million MT for the third year in a row. During
and Bhubaneswar is expected to commence shortly.
the period 2010 to 2015, global Paperboard demand
The ‘WelcomHeritage’ brand remains the country’s most
has grown at 1% CAGR primarily driven by Asian and
successful and largest chain of heritage hotels with
Middle East markets. Over the next 5 years, growth is
35 operational hotels.
expected to slow down further to 0.6%-0.8% CAGR
Your Company was declared the successful bidder for mainly due to deceleration of the Chinese economy. The
a 250-room luxury beach resort located in South Goa Newsprint and Writing & Printing categories are expected
operating under the name Park Hyatt Goa Resort and to witness decline in demand going forward primarily on
Spa, following an auction held by IFCI Limited in account of increasing adoption of digital media and

The Hotels Business, with its world-class properties, globally benchmarked

levels of service excellence and customer centricity, is well positioned to
emerge as the largest hotel chain in the country over the next few years.

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proliferation of smartphones usage. The overall pricing in growth rate has attracted new players into the
scenario is expected to remain weak in view of muted industry and spurred investments in capacity addition.
demand conditions and surplus capacity in China In 2015-16 alone, the Value-Added Paperboard segment
consequent to declining economic growth rate and witnessed capacity addition of about 3.3 lakh MT per
significant capacity additions since 2012. annum, representing more than 50% of the current
market size of the segment.
While India sustained its position as one of the fastest
growing Paper and Paperboards markets in the world, Over the last 3 years, imports of Paper and Paperboard
overall industry demand during the year remained have grown rapidly. Imports from ASEAN countries have
adversely impacted due to slowdown in the FMCG nearly doubled in the last 2 years, with the implementation
industry. Pricing power of the domestic paper industry of zero duty on such imports with effect from 1st January,
was also impacted with additional capacity going on 2014. With weak global demand and anti-dumping duty
stream during the year. Over the next 5 years, imposed by USA on supplies from Indonesia & China,
overall demand is expected to grow at 6% CAGR imports from these countries have been flooding the
with Paperboard (46% of the market) and Writing & Indian market posing a major threat to the economic
Printing paper (31% of the market) estimated to grow viability of domestic manufacturers - especially the
at 6% CAGR and 4% CAGR respectively. smaller paper mills, some of which have closed down.

— Within Paperboards, demand for Value-Added The current import policy and extant regulations governing
Paperboards (VAP) is expected to grow at 10% commercial and social forestry in the country have put
CAGR during this period. The faster rate of the Indian Paper and Paperboard industry at a
growth in VAP grades is expected to be driven by disadvantage vis-à-vis imports. In order to provide a
the increasing demand for branded packaged level playing field to the domestic industry and encourage
products, growth in organised retail, increasing farming of wood in India, there is clearly a need to review
awareness on food safety and hygienic the current import duty structure and re-examine existing
packaging and the use of packaging as a key FTAs and the new ones under formulation. It is also
differentiator especially in the FMCG sector. recommended that commercial forestry on drylands
and wastelands be opened up for the private sector in
Food, Pharmaceuticals, Garments and Beverages
the country with appropriate environmental safeguards.
are expected to be the major end-use segments
A suitable mechanism that incentivises environment-
driving demand growth.
friendly operations and adoption of sustainable business
— In the Writing & Printing (W&P) paper segment, practices should also be put in place.
demand for cut-size paper is expected to grow
Despite heightened competitive intensity, your Company
the fastest at 10% CAGR driven by traditional
sustained its leadership position in the VAP segment
segments like offices, schools / colleges and the
during the year. This was achieved through effective key
new and fast-growing segments such as online
account management, focus on product & process
retail. With continued Government focus on the
innovation, enhanced service delivery levels leveraging
education sector, the demand for W&P paper in
strategically located ‘quick service centres’ and improved
notebooks and publications segment is projected
manufacturing efficiencies. In line with its ‘Green India’
to grow at a CAGR of 4% over the next 5 years.
approach, the Business sustained its leadership position
India’s position as one of the fastest growing Paperboard in the sale of eco-labelled products, volumes of which
markets in the world coupled with anticipated acceleration doubled to more than 59,000 MT during the year.

Despite heightened competitive intensity, ITC sustained its leadership position

in the Value-Added Paperboards segment during the year.
The Paperboards Business also retained its leadership position in the sale
of eco-labelled products, volumes of which doubled during the year.

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The Business has emerged as a leading player in the During the year, the Bhadrachalam and Kovai units
W&P paper segment, leveraging strong forward linkages received the ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit 2015’
with your Company’s Education and Stationery Products awards and ‘GreenCo Platinum’ certifications from
Business. In the Specialty Papers segment, your Confederation of Indian Industry, Green Business Centre
Company consolidated its leadership position in the (CII GBC). The Kovai unit received ‘Shreshtha Suraksha
Pharma leaflets and thin printing segments. Puraskar’ from National Safety Council of India (NSCI).
Your Company continues to source its wood requirements In line with your Company’s objective of meeting
from sustainable sources. Your Company’s research on 50% of its energy requirements from renewable sources,
clonal development has resulted in the introduction of the Business has implemented several initiatives including
high yielding and disease resistant clones that are investment in a green boiler, soda recovery boilers and
adaptable to a wide variety of agro-climatic conditions. solar & wind energy. The 7.5 MW wind energy unit in
In this context, your Company’s Life Sciences & Coimbatore continues to operate at optimum levels,
Technology Centre is engaged in developing higher providing clean energy to the Kovai unit. With these
yielding second generation clones with enhanced pest initiatives, renewable sources presently account for
& disease resistance attributes. over 50% of total energy consumed at the Bhadrachalam
Your Company has the distinction of being the first and Kovai units.
in India to have obtained the Forest Stewardship
Your Company successfully commissioned a 46 MW
Council - Forest Management (FSC-FM) certification
wind energy project in Andhra Pradesh in July 2014,
which confirms compliance with the highest international
which has been generating wind power since then.
benchmarks of plantation management across the
Post the bifurcation of the State of Andhra Pradesh,
dimensions of environmental responsibility, social benefit
the Business needs to wheel the power from the State
and economic viability. Till date, your Company has
of Andhra Pradesh to Telangana. However, the Business
received FSC-FM certification for nearly 30,000 hectares
has not been granted permission for inter-state wheeling
of plantations involving over 28,000 farmers with another
of power. Consequently, the majority of the intended
6,000 hectares in the pipeline. During the year, nearly
benefits from this large investment have not fructified
31,000 tonnes of FSC-certified wood were procured
from these certified plantations. All four manufacturing primarily due to the fact that only a minor proportion of
units of the Business have obtained the FSC Chain of the power generated from this wind energy project is
Custody certification, and have ensured adherence to being used in your Company’s units in Andhra Pradesh
all required compliance norms during the year. These and the balance energy generated is currently being
certifications make your Company the leading supplier sold to the State power grid at nominal rates.
of FSC-certified paper and paperboard in India. Your Company has submitted several representations
to the concerned authorities on this issue and has also
Your Company continues to focus on recycling initiatives approached the Central Electricity Regulatory
including solid waste recycling. All manufacturing units
Commission to secure inter-state wheeling of power.
of the Business continue to recycle nearly 100% of the
Your Company remains hopeful of an expeditious
solid waste generated during operations by converting
resolution of the matter.
the same into lime, fly ash bricks, grey boards, egg trays
etc. In addition, the Business procured and recycled The Business continues to make structural interventions
about 1,24,000 tonnes of waste paper during the year, in the areas of strategic cost management and import
thereby enhancing your Company’s overall positive solid substitution. Key areas in this context include investments
waste recycling footprint. in in-house pulp manufacturing capability, use of wind

All four manufacturing units of the Paperboards and Specialty Papers Business
have obtained the FSC Chain of Custody certification. These certifications
make ITC the leading supplier of FSC-certified paper and paperboard in India.

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energy, developing alternative sources of supply for key As in previous years, the Business won several awards
inputs on an ongoing basis. In line with this approach, for operational excellence, innovation and creativity.
the Business made good progress during the year These include one ‘World Star Award’ from the
towards setting up a Bleached Chemical Thermo World Packaging Organisation and two ‘Asia Star Awards’
Mechanical Pulp (BCTMP) mill at the Bhadrachalam from the Asian Packaging Federation for excellence
unit which will further reduce dependence on imports in packaging solutions. The Business continues to be
and reduce cost. The Business is also in the process of acknowledged as a key associate by several large
commissioning an energy efficient power plant at the FMCG companies in the country for providing superior
Bhadrachalam unit that will reduce coal consumption
packaging solutions.
and consequently, your Company’s carbon footprint.
The 14 MW wind energy farm in Tamil Nadu, set up in
Your Company is confident of sustaining its leadership
2008, provides clean energy to the packaging unit at
status in the Indian Paperboard and Paper industry
Tiruvottiyur, contributing towards reducing your
leveraging multiple sources of competitive advantage
Company’s carbon footprint. Wind energy generation
comprising access to high-quality fibre from the economic
vicinity of the Bhadrachalam unit, in-house pulp mill and from this facility, however, continued to be affected during
state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, forward linkage the year due to external infrastructural deficiencies
with the Education and Stationery Products Business impacting connectivity to the State power grid.
and world-class product quality. The factories at Tiruvottiyur, Haridwar and Munger
continued to maintain the highest standards in Quality
Packaging and Printing
and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS). All the three
Your Company’s Packaging and Printing Business units are certified as per the Integrated Management
continues to be a leading supplier of value-added System, consisting of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004,
packaging for the consumer goods industry. On-going OHSAS 18001:2007 and have also received Social
investments in state-of-the-art technologies and Accountability Certification (SA 8000:2008). Both the
processes have fortified its position in the cartons and Tiruvottiyur and Haridwar units received the highest
flexibles packaging industry. The Business provides ‘Grade A’ BRC/IOP certification (British Retail Consortium
strategic support to your Company’s FMCG Businesses Institute of Packaging), for global standards in packaging
by facilitating faster turnaround of new pack designs, and packaging materials - a key enabler for supplies to
ensuring security of supplies and delivering benchmarked
the packaged foods industry. During the year, the
international quality at competitive cost.
Tiruvottiyur unit received the CII ‘Excellent Energy
Sales of flexibles and cartons packaging recorded healthy Efficient Unit’ award while the Haridwar unit received
growth during the year, driven by increased offtake by the National Safety Council Award and CII North Zone
existing customers and robust new business Award for ‘5S Excellence’. The Munger Unit received
development. During the year, the Business stabilised the National Safety Council Award and CII Eastern Zone
the recently commissioned in-house cylinder Award for ‘Safety, Health and Environment Excellence’.
manufacturing plant at the Haridwar unit and blown The Business received ISO 31000:2009 Certification for
film manufacturing capability at the Tiruvottiyur unit. Risk Management Framework.
These investments have augmented the capabilities
of the Business and are facilitating speedier The Packaging and Printing Business has established
fulfilment of customer orders thereby enhancing its itself as a one-stop shop offering superior packaging
competitive position. solutions. With world-class technology across a diverse

ITC’s Packaging and Printing Business continues to be a leading supplier of

value-added packaging for the consumer goods industry. On-going investments
in state-of-the-art technologies and processes have fortified its position
in the cartons and flexibles packaging industry.

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range of packaging platforms, best-in-class quality the farmers for liquidation of unsold inventory.
management systems and a distributed manufacturing Your Company effectively engaged with the concerned
footprint, the Business is well positioned to rapidly grow authorities and also made suitable market interventions
its external business while continuing to service the which facilitated liquidation of the crop thereby protecting
requirements of your Company’s FMCG Businesses. the interests of tobacco farmers.
Despite these adverse conditions, your Company
D. AGRI BUSINESS
enhanced its market standing as the leading exporter
Leaf Tobacco of unmanufactured tobacco from India through a
combination of strategies aimed at sustaining / enhancing
The declining trend of global cigarette demand continued
trade with existing customers, new business development
unabated during the year due to steep hikes in taxation
by leveraging its expertise in the areas of crop
and the impact of stringent regulatory measures covering
development, product integrity & sourcing, and
cigarette marketing, packaging/ labelling and usage of
world-class processing facilities. The Business continued
additives. Against the backdrop of a decline in global
to provide strategic sourcing support to your Company’s
cigarette production and higher global leaf tobacco
Cigarette Business meeting all requirements at
output, most regions across the world witnessed competitive prices while creating a sustainable production
build-up of uncommitted inventory levels. The domestic system and farmer base.
legal cigarette industry also remained under severe
pressure due to stringent regulations and punitive taxation Your Company is the single largest integrated source of
leading, inter alia, to lower tobacco offtake and higher quality Indian tobaccos, co-creating and delivering value
levels of uncommitted inventory in the domestic at every stage of the leaf tobacco value chain. During
market during the year. the year, 85 model villages were successfully established
under ‘Village Adoption Programme’. This initiative of
Consequently, leaf tobacco exports from India had to integrated resource deployment helped in creating a
contend with twin impact of soft global demand and sustainable and collaborative ecosystem generating a
higher uncommitted inventory. Steep currency significant surplus for the farmers. The Business continues
depreciation in competing origins also weighed on the to play a leading role towards facilitating the long-term
prospects of leaf tobacco exports from India, which sustainability of farming through focused interventions
dropped to a four-year low of 207 million Kgs. in quality & productivity enhancement, sustainable
The 2015 flue cured tobacco crop in Andhra Pradesh agriculture practices and community empowerment.
was severely impacted by multiple negative discontinuities It is also pioneering efforts towards positioning India
coming together at the same time viz., unfavourable globally as a preferred source of leaf tobacco by
weather conditions, inferior crop quality, lower domestic leveraging its crop development expertise.
demand and subdued export offtake. This resulted in an The Business continues to focus on implementing
inordinate delay in marketing the crop, triggering a structural interventions to reduce costs, enhance
significant drop of over 25% in average farm prices, profitability and improve supply chain responsiveness.
culminating in farmer unrest in the region. This in turn In this regard, the Business implemented several
led to multiple reviews at the highest level, both by the initiatives during the year including utilisation of wind
Central and State Government of Andhra Pradesh, energy, yield improvement, logistics optimisation,
leading to the implementation of a bail-out package for which generated substantial savings. Several Lean and

Your Company is the single largest integrated source of quality Indian tobaccos,
co-creating and delivering value at every stage of the leaf tobacco value
chain. The Business continues to play a leading role towards facilitating
the long-term sustainability of farming through focused interventions.

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Six Sigma projects covering various facets of business

Other Agri Commodities
operations - from processing, waste reduction, manpower
rationalisation to data analytics - were successfully Food grain production in India for 2015 crop at 252 million
concluded resulting in improved process efficiencies tonnes is estimated to have declined by 12 million tonnes
and cost savings. over the previous year. The production of major food
grains, wheat and rice, declined due to unseasonal rains
The Business continues to set benchmarks in leaf
and drought during 2014 & 2015 which impacted both
threshing operations through focused initiatives and
the Kharif and Rabi crops. While wheat production
innovative technological solutions. Investments continue
dropped significantly by 9.7% to 86.5 million tonnes, rice
to be made in your Company’s Green Leaf Threshing
production was lower by 1.8% at 103.6 million tonnes.
plants (GLT) at Anaparti, Chirala and Mysuru towards
Oilseed production declined by 5.5% to 31.8 million
delivering world-class quality and upgrading processing
tonnes mainly due to lower soya output which declined
technology. In line with your Company’s strategy to adopt
by 15.3% to 7.2 million tonnes due to inadequate rainfall.
a low-carbon growth path, all 3 units at Chirala, Anaparti
and Mysuru are meeting a significant portion of their During 2015-16, world wheat production increased by
energy needs from renewable sources. 7 million tonnes to about 732 million tonnes mainly due
Your Company’s GLTs remain committed to the highest to higher production in Russia, Ukraine and Australia.
standards of Environment, Health & Safety, and Quality Increased production and surplus inventory of wheat in
and continue to win recognition in these areas. During the global markets coupled with currency depreciation
the year, the Mysuru GLT won the ‘Prashamsa Suraksha in Russia, Ukraine, Australia and Canada impacted
Puraskara’ awarded by National Safety Council, wheat exports from India, which dropped to 1 million
Karnataka Chapter. The Chirala GLT received the tonnes from 3.4 million tonnes in the previous year.
‘Utthama Yajamanya Puraskaram’ from the Labour Additionally, the quality of wheat crop in India was
Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh in adversely impacted by unseasonal rains. Consequently,
recognition of its exemplary industrial relations practices the Business did not have any material opportunity
and implementation of labour welfare measures. Quality for wheat exports during the year. The Business
Control Circle (QCC) teams from all the 3 GLTs presented leveraged its wide geographical sourcing network to
their improvements and won awards at the Regional secure supplies of critical grades with benchmark
and the National Levels from Quality Circle Forum of quality while scaling up operations significantly towards
India (QCFI). meeting the growing requirements for Aashirvaad atta.
The Business also delivered substantial savings to the
With its unmatched R&D capability, state-of-the-art
system through efficient logistics management and other
facilities, unique crop development & extension expertise
cost-optimisation initiatives.
and a deep understanding of customer and farmer needs,
your Company is well positioned to sustain its position Your Company’s deep rural linkages and expertise
as a world-class leaf tobacco organisation. The Business in agri-commodity sourcing is a critical source of
will continue to extend strategic support to your competitive advantage for the Branded Packaged Foods
Company’s Cigarette Business while sustaining its Businesses. Given the volatile market conditions caused
leadership position as the leading exporter of quality by climatic variations, changes in Government policies
Indian tobacco, thereby catalysing the multiplier impact and global demand-supply dynamics, your Company
of increased farmer incomes to benefit the rural economy. has invested significantly in building competitively superior

ITC’s deep rural linkages and expertise in agri-commodity sourcing is a critical

source of competitive advantage for the Branded Packaged Foods Businesses.
The Agri Business continues to focus on increasing the overall efficiency
of procurement and logistics operations.

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agri-commodity sourcing expertise comprising multiple the Business sustained its leadership position in
business models, wide geographical spread and ‘Fairtrade’ mango pulp exports from India anchored on
customised infrastructure. These capabilities and a comprehensive portfolio of organic and certified mango
infrastructure have created structural advantages that products. The Business is working closely with small
facilitate competitive sourcing of agri raw materials for and marginal farmers across 5 States in building scale
your Company’s Branded Packaged Foods Businesses. and sourcing options.
The Business continues to focus on increasing the overall Your Company’s Spices Business endeavours to provide
efficiency of procurement and logistics operations by food safe spices through quality differentiation across
consistently pursuing cost optimisation initiatives and the value chain and leverage export opportunities
eliminating non value adding activities. in the US, EU and other South-East Asian countries.
Towards scaling up wheat sourcing from areas that are The Business has developed robust crop development
in close proximity of atta manufacturing plants, the programmes in chilli and cumin designed to ‘produce
Business is collaborating with research organisations the buy’ on Integrated Crop Engagement practices
such as Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Directorate coupled with IT driven traceability systems. The
of Wheat Research, Punjab Agricultural University and world-class processing unit in Guntur is certified to the
Agarkhar Research Institute. As part of its wheat crop highest level of global food safety standards under
development programme, the Business has introduced the British Retail Consortium Food certification regime
location-specific new and improved seed varieties while the analytical laboratory is certified to the
along with appropriate package of practices in over ISO 17025 standard. The chilli sourcing and production
50,000 acres across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, value chain of the Business is Rainforest Alliance certified
West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and and continues to be leveraged for business growth.
Karnataka. With a view to supporting the future Your Company believes that it is imperative to take an
requirements of your Company, the Business continues integrated and holistic view of the agricultural value
to focus on augmenting capabilities in proprietary crop chain towards stimulating agricultural growth in the
intelligence, scaling up the sourcing & delivery network country. This requires a joint participatory approach from
and developing blends based on consumer requirements. all the stakeholders such as farmers, input vendors,
traders, processors and government agencies. More
In the area of potato sourcing, the Business continued
than a decade ago, your Company conceptualised and
to source highest quality chip stock potato at
rolled out the e-Choupal network as a platform towards
competitive prices for your Company’s Yumitos brand.
empowering the farming community by dis-intermediating
In addition, the Business is working closely with farmers
the value chain, making available accurate weather
towards improving quality and yield and introducing
related information, enabling price discovery in a
chip stock in newer geographies proximal to
transparent manner and disseminating best practices
manufacturing centres.
relating to farming. Your Company continues to focus
The Business also leveraged its extensive sourcing on providing various services in rural areas towards
network and associated infrastructure in key growing enhancing the competitiveness of Indian agriculture and
areas coupled with well-entrenched farmer linkages plays a critical enabling role in integrating farmers, input
to source high quality fruit pulp for your Company’s vendors and government agencies besides facilitating
‘B Natural’ brand. In the processed fruits category, the necessary market linkages.

Your Company believes it is imperative to take an integrated and holistic view

of the agricultural value chain towards stimulating agricultural growth in the
country. It, therefore, continues to focus on providing various services in
rural areas to enhance the competitiveness of Indian agriculture.

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The unique ‘Choupal Haat’ platform seeks to create accordance with Accounting Standard 21. Shareholders
awareness and improve access of the rural community desirous of obtaining the report and accounts of your
to a wide range of areas - ranging from financial services Company’s subsidiaries may obtain the same upon
and pharmaceuticals to commercial vehicles and white request. Further, the report and accounts of the subsidiary
goods. Along with Choupal Saagars (integrated rural companies will also be available under the ‘Shareholder
services hubs), this platform fosters round-the-year Value’ section of your Company’s website,
www.itcportal.com, in a downloadable format.
and large scale engagement with the rural community
thereby enhancing the vitality of your Company’s During the year, your Company’s investments in its
e-Choupal network. wholly-owned subsidiaries - Wills Corporation Limited
(WCL) and BFIL Finance Limited (BFIL) - were acquired
The “Choupal Pradarshan Khet” initiative works with by Russell Credit Limited (Russell), a wholly-owned
various government and private bodies to promote subsidiary of your Company. Subsequently, WCL and
new seed varieties, farm technologies and practices BFIL, merged with Russell. In addition, Classic
among farmers towards improving farm productivity Infrastructure & Development Limited, an associate
(food grains, oil seeds, cereals etc.) and deepening your company of Russell Credit Limited, merged with
Company’s engagement with the farming community. Greenacre Holdings Limited - another wholly-owned
During the year, field demonstrations of new subsidiary of your Company.
technology (seed varieties and production practices) During the year, your Company also acquired
for improved yield and quality in soyabean, wheat, the entire equity share capital of Technico Agri Sciences
rice, summer pulses and horticultural crops were Limited (TASL) from Technico Pty. Limited, Australia
conducted in more than 5,600 villages covering (Technico Australia). Prior to such acquisition, TASL was
around 1,58,000 acres and more than 60,000 farmers. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Technico Australia,
The focus of these activities were on sustainable which in turn was a wholly-owned subsidiary of your
farm practices like moisture conservation, promotion Company. Consequently, TASL became a direct
of bio-fertilisers, zero-tillage, prophylactic pest wholly-owned subsidiary of your Company with effect
management, etc. from 22nd March, 2016.

The Business will continue to leverage its deep rural ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited, Singapore (‘Global’),
a subsidiary of your Company, is in liquidation in terms
linkages and agri-commodity sourcing expertise towards
of the Order of the High Court of the Republic of
providing your Company’s Branded Packaged Foods
Singapore dated 30th November, 2007. Consequently,
Businesses a distinct competitive advantage. The
your Company is not in a position to consolidate
e-Choupal platform will also be increasingly leveraged the accounts of Global for the financial year ended
to provide rural marketing and agri services and serve 31st December, 2015.
as a unique delivery mechanism towards enhancing
The Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries, adopted
agricultural growth and productivity, and fostering
by your Board, in conformity with Clause 49 of the Listing
sustainable rural development.
Agreement with Stock Exchanges, can be accessed on
the Company’s corporate website at http://www.itcportal.
NOTES ON SUBSIDIARIES
com/about-itc/policies/policy-on-material-subsidiaries.
The following may be read in conjunction with the aspx. Presently, the Company does not have any
Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in material subsidiary.

The e-Choupal platform will also be increasingly leveraged to provide

rural marketing and agri services and serve as a unique delivery mechanism
towards enhancing agricultural growth and productivity, and
fostering sustainable rural development.

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Surya Nepal Private Limited During the year under review, the Government
The year 2015-16 turned out to be an extremely replaced the physical control procedures of Excise
challenging one for Nepal, with the country having to over manufacture and clearance of cigarette by
contend with several disruptions during the year. The self-assessment procedures prevalent in other
catastrophic earthquakes in April and May 2015 affected manufacturing sectors. The company apprehends that
over 8 million people and claimed more than 9000 human this move will further encourage the already rapidly
lives, rendered countless others homeless and severely growing illegal manufacture and sale of cigarettes by
impacted all sectors of the economy. The situation was unscrupulous players in the industry. The company
exacerbated by the disruption of trade and commerce continues to engage with policy-makers for reinstatement
for nearly four months consequent to political unrest on of the physical control system in the interests of Revenue,
adoption of new Constitution by the Constituent Assembly curtailing illicit trade and to ensure effective
on 20th September, 2015. The cumulative impact of implementation of Government’s health agenda.
these upheavals caused the GDP growth to decelerate
Amidst a challenging business environment as
to 3% for the fiscal year ended July 2015 compared to
aforestated, the company recorded Gross Revenue of
5.2% a year earlier. The economy is projected to
slow down further to 1.5% in the current fiscal. NRs. 2482 crores (previous year - NRs. 2033 crores)
and Profit After Tax (PAT) of NRs. 629 crores
The country is currently engaged in a massive task of (previous year - NRs. 451 crores). The company improved
post-earthquake reconstruction activity and resumption
its market standing in all major operating segments
of normalcy in everyday life. The company made
viz. Cigarettes, Branded Apparel, Safety Matches and
significant efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people
the recently launched Agarbatti business.
of the country by providing support towards emergency
relief, rescue operations and humanitarian assistance The company continues to be one of the largest
in the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes. contributors to the national exchequer, accounting for
Additionally, the company also contributed an amount about 14% of excise collections and approximately
of Nepalese Rupees (NRs.) 100 million to the 3% of the total revenues of the Government of Nepal.
Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. The company constitutes approximately 17% of
In addition to the unfavourable business conditions manufacturing GDP of the country, making it the
prevailing in the country, the legal cigarette industry in largest private sector manufacturing company in Nepal.
Nepal continued to be adversely impacted by During the year, the company’s Cigarette Business
discriminatory tobacco taxation policies and stringent consolidated its leadership position in the country by
regulations. The operating environment for the legal
leveraging a portfolio of world-class products
cigarette industry was rendered even more challenging
anchored on innovation and benchmarked quality backed
with the recent implementation of harsher pictorial
by robust distribution network. Investments in
warnings. These pictorial warnings, which are amongst
best-in-class manufacturing technologies along with
the most stringent in the world, have put the legal cigarette
adoption of benchmarked practices ensured delivery of
industry at a significant disadvantage to the illegal
products of international quality. The new cigarette
cigarette industry. The rapid growth of illegal cigarette
trade is not only adversely impacting Government factory of the company at Seratar, near Pokhara,
revenues but also compromising the tobacco related commenced operations during the year. The factory
health objectives of the Government since illegal has been awarded Gold Rating by Indian Green Building
cigarettes are of dubious quality and do not carry the Council, the first-of-its-kind in Nepal, further enhancing
mandated pictorial warnings on packs. It is pertinent to the company’s position as one of the leading and
note that while the legal cigarette industry accounts for responsible corporate entities in the country. As part of
81% of the total revenue from the tobacco sector, its sustainability initiatives, the company also invested
its share in overall tobacco consumption continues to in a 430 KW solar plant at its cigarette factory and
decline and is currently estimated at only 16%. employee housing colony at Simara.

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In the Branded Apparel Business, the company’s offerings employment and skill building opportunities to the
under the ‘John Players’ and ‘Springwood’ brands economically deprived sections of society,
continue to enjoy loyal consumer franchise in the premium especially women.
and economy segments of the branded menswear
The company declared a dividend of NRs. 238.00 per
market. In the Safety Matches Business, the company’s
Equity Share of NRs. 100/- each for the year ended
brand ‘Tir’, continues to sustain its leadership position, 16th July, 2015 (31st Ashad, 2072).
leveraging the strong supply chain infrastructure and
pan-Nepal distribution reach of the company. Mangaldeep ITC Infotech India Limited and its subsidiaries
agarbattis, which were launched in the previous year
The IT services industry is at an inflection point with
under a brand licensing agreement with your Company,
innovative technologies, newer ways of deploying them
grew at a rapid pace during the year, driven by brand
and the increasing influence of business users in
investments to improve awareness and encourage trials,
decision-making for purchase of technology and services,
and enhanced distribution reach.
beginning to have an impact on the way the industry
The company continues to support and invest in initiatives operates. The Tier 1 players are embracing the changing
that enhance the social and economic capital of the market trends and ramping up investments to build
nation. These initiatives are aligned with the stated capabilities in newer technologies such as digital and
priorities of the Government of Nepal and are based on disruptive business models for non-linear growth.
identified societal needs. Accordingly, the company The industry as a whole is also witnessing heightened
continues to: consolidation activity.
— engage with the farming community to enhance In this context, ITC Infotech has embarked upon a
productivity and improve quality at the farm level transformational journey to become a specialised, global
through the induction of agricultural best practices. scale full service provider led by business and technology
The adoption of such practices and other inputs consulting practices. Accordingly, during the year the
provided by the company has led to consistent company aligned the organisation with the identified
improvement in quality of domestic grades of go-to-market industry verticals and the service lines
tobacco thereby improving marketability of the or Lines of Business (LoB) that can be offered to these
crop and enhancing farmer returns; target markets.

— provide community health services through various Key initiatives implemented during the year include
programmes such as periodic health camps and seeding of new LoBs such as Testing as a Service
awareness programmes in the vicinity of the (TaaS) and Supply Chain Management (SCM), increased
manufacturing units; focus and sales deployment in the predominant markets
of USA and Europe, developing a framework for digital
— assist farmers in cultivating high quality Poplar
offerings and instituting a new ‘Innoruption’ lab to focus
saplings in the vicinity of the Simara factory. Under
on R&D and innovation in areas such as Digital Supply
the ‘Grow Wood, Grow Food’ programme that
Chain solutions, Mobility Solutions, Internet of Things,
this initiative promotes, farmers are encouraged
Cognitive Automation, etc.
to adopt agro-forestry while simultaneously
inter-cropping with traditional crops; During the year, the company’s consolidated
Total Revenue grew by 5.3% to ` 1555.18 crores,
— support the animal husbandry extension services
while Net Profit stood at ` 77.20 crores. The company’s
initiative with a view to driving yield improvement
financial performance during the year reflects, inter alia,
and enhancing returns of underprivileged farmers;
the impact of restructuring a contract with a key client,
— focus on building local supply chain towards which set up its own captive centre in India. Excluding
sourcing its agarbatti requirements from domestic the impact of restructuring as aforestated, the company
small and medium enterprises, thereby providing posted healthy growth in revenue, in line with Industry,

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driven by new client additions in USA and Europe and Outsourcing Professionals for the tenth consecutive
sustained growth momentum in the India, Asia-Pacific year. The company was profiled in the Gartner report
and Middle East and Africa regions. titled ‘Market Guide for Trade Promotion Management
and Optimisation’ and also featured prominently
For the year under review:
in the Gartner report titled ‘Market Guide for Retail
a) ITC Infotech India Limited recorded Total Revenue Execution and Monitoring Solutions for the Consumer
of ` 961.32 crores (previous year ` 1006.02 crores) Goods Industry’.
and Net Profit of ` 88.18 crores (previous year
The outlook for the Indian IT industry remains positive
` 122.00 crores). For the year under review,
with NASSCOM forecasting a growth of 10%-12% in
the company paid a dividend of ` 9.00 per Equity
the forthcoming year. With enhanced focus on newer
Share of `10/- each aggregating ` 76.68 crores
technologies and driven by domain knowledge and
(previous year ` 76.68 crores);
delivery excellence, the company is poised to grow faster
b) ITC Infotech Limited, UK, (ITC Infotech UK), a than the industry and improve its market standing.
wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, recorded
Total Revenue of GBP 31.19 million (previous Technico Pty Limited and its subsidiaries
year GBP 28.69 million) and Net Profit of GBP
The company continues to focus on upgradation and
0.73 million (previous year GBP 0.68 million).
commercialisation of TECHNITUBER® seed technology
For the year under review, ITC Infotech UK paid
and customising its application across various
a dividend of GBP 2.20 (previous year GBP 4.25)
geographies. Besides, the company is engaged in the
per Ordinary Share of GBP 1/- each on 685,815
marketing of TECHNITUBER® seeds to global customers
shares, amounting to GBP 1,508,793 (previous
produced at the facilities of its subsidiaries in China and
year GBP 2,914,714);
Canada, and Technico Agri Sciences Limited, India
c) ITC Infotech (USA), Inc., (ITC Infotech USA), a (TASL). The Canadian subsidiary of the company is also
wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, together engaged in field multiplication of seeds.
with its wholly-owned subsidiary Pyxis Solutions,
During the year, the company sold the entire equity
LLC (Pyxis), recorded Total Revenue of US$
holding in its wholly-owned subsidiary, TASL, to your
86.44 million (previous year US$ 81.62 million)
Company.
and Net Profit of US$ 0.47 million (previous year
US$ 0.82 million). For the year under review, For the year under review:
Pyxis paid a dividend of US$ 1,000,000 (previous a) Technico Pty Limited, Australia registered
year ` Nil) to ITC Infotech USA. Turnover of Australian Dollar (A$) 2.31 million
Pursuant to its merger with ITC Infotech USA with effect (previous year A$ 2.21 million) and Net Profit of
from 1st April, 2016, Pyxis has ceased to be a subsidiary A$ 10.95 million (previous year A$ 0.78 million).
of ITC Infotech India Limited and that of ITC Limited with Net Profit for the year includes gain of
effect from that date. A$ 10.50 million on sale of investment in TASL.

The company’s superior service delivery capability b) Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited, Australia,
continued to earn global recognition. The company won Technico Technologies Inc., Canada and Technico
the ‘2015 European Outsourcing Awards’ in the category Horticultural (Kunming) Co. Limited, China -
- ‘Value creation in outsourcing’ for engagement with a There were no significant events to report with
leading UK based health retailer. The company also respect to the above companies.
featured as a ‘Major Contender’ in the ‘Everest Group
Technico Agri Sciences Limited
IT Outsourcing in Banking - Service Provider Landscape
with PEAK MatrixTM Assessment 2015’ and in the Consequent to the acquisition of its entire share capital
‘Leaders Category’ in the ‘2016 Global Outsourcing by ITC Limited, Technico Agri Sciences Limited (TASL)
100’ list compiled by the International Association of became a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Limited

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with effect from 22nd March, 2016. This revised holding The company made good progress during the year in
structure is expected to further improve operational developing a 100-key full service hotel in Amritsar
synergies. on a land parcel assigned to the company by ITC Limited.
Necessary approvals have been obtained from
TASL’s leadership in the production of early generation
various authorities and excavation work has been
seed potatoes and strength in agronomy continues to
completed. Civil and structural works are progressing
be leveraged by your Company for sourcing chip stock
as per schedule.
for the ‘Yumitos’ range of potato chips and servicing the
seed potato requirements of the farmer base of your
Fortune Park Hotels Limited
Company’s Agri Business.
During the year ended 31st March, 2016, the company
It may be recalled that 2014-15 witnessed an upward
recorded Total Revenue of ` 28.91 crores (previous year
spike in realisations due to decline in potato crop output
` 27.19 crores) and earned Net Profit of ` 6.23 crores
attributable to adverse weather conditions and
(previous year ` 5.74 crores).
consequent deficit in seed availability. During the year
under review, potato production increased by 23% to The company, which caters to the ‘mid-market to upscale’
appx. 50 million MT aided, inter alia, by favourable segment through a chain of Fortune hotels, continues
weather conditions. The significant increase in the supply to forge new alliances and expand its footprint. Currently,
side led to a glut in the market leading to potato prices the company has an aggregate inventory of nearly
declining to a record low. 6,000 rooms spread over 75 properties of which 48 are
operating hotels. Of the balance 27 properties, 5 hotels
The company leveraged the strength of its brand, superior
are slated to be commissioned in the ensuing year and
product quality, better on-field performance and strong
22 hotel projects are in various stages of development.
trade and customer relationships to minimise the impact
of sharp decline in potato prices during the year. The The company plans to add 7 new hotels under the
company registered a Total Turnover of ` 94.27 crores ‘My Fortune’ brand over the next few years, taking the
(previous year ` 105.08 crores) and Profits After Tax aggregate number of properties under the flagship brand
(PAT) of ` 15.76 crores (previous year ` 45.25 crores) to 9. Of these, the My Fortune Coimbatore project is
for the financial year ended 31st March, 2016. nearing completion while construction of 2 more
properties at Guntur and Bhubaneswar are expected
Srinivasa Resorts Limited to commence shortly.
The company’s hotel ‘ITC Kakatiya’ in Hyderabad During the year, the company bagged the PATWA
remained impacted during the year due to sluggish International Award for the ‘Best First Class Full Service
demand conditions prevailing in the city. While room Business Hotel Chain in India, 2016’, Today’s Traveller
occupancy rates improved, average room rates remained Award 2015 for the ‘Best First Class Business Hotel
under pressure. Chain’, Safari India Award 2015 for the ‘Best First Class
The company recorded Total Revenue of ` 54.34 crores Business Hotel Chain’, Hospitality India Award 2015
(previous year ` 52.75 crores) during the year ended for the ‘Best First Class Business Hotel Chain’ and ‘Best
31st March, 2016 and Net Loss of ` 1.66 crores Hospitality Group’ at the 9th edition of the ‘CNBC -
(previous year Net Loss of ` 0.72 crores). Awaaz Travel Awards 2015’.

During the year, ITC Kakatiya received the Times Food The company has established ‘Fortune’ as the premier
Guide awards for ‘Dakshin’ (Best South Indian Fine ‘value’ brand in the Indian hospitality sector. The brand
Dining), ‘Kebabs & Kurries’ (Best Indian Barbeque), and remains a frontrunner in its operating segment and
‘Marco Polo’ (Best Bar). TripAdvisor, a renowned hotel is well positioned to sustain its leadership position
review website, rated Dakshin and Kebabs & Kurries in the industry.
as the best restaurants in Hyderabad, ranking them The company paid a dividend of ` 223 per Equity Share
No.1 and No.2 respectively. of ` 10/- each for the year ended 31st March, 2016.

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WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited was commissioned in November 2014 and licensed
to ITC Limited.
WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited (WLPL),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of your Company, ITC Grand Bharat received several accolades and awards
was incorporated in Sri Lanka with the objective of establishing itself amongst the top luxury destination
developing and operating a mixed-use development hotels in world. The hotel was ranked No.4 among the
project (‘Project’) including a luxury hotel on 5.86 acres ‘Top 100 Hotels & Resorts of the World’ on the coveted
of prime sea-facing land in Colombo, which was allotted Conde Nast Traveler U.S. Readers’ Choice Awards.
by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka on a 99-year
During the year ended 31st March, 2016, the company
lease to the company for this purpose.
recorded Total Revenue of ` 18.86 crores (previous year
The Project has been accorded ‘Strategic Development ` 17.40 crores) and Net Profit of ` 1.36 crores (previous
Project’ status entitling the company to various fiscal year ` 1.07 crores). During the year, the company issued
benefits in Sri Lanka. Further, the Project is also exempt and allotted to ITC Limited, 19,70,00,000 Equity Shares
from Sri Lankan foreign exchange regulations. of ` 10/- each for cash at par, aggregating ` 197 crores.
During the year, the company made good progress on The proceeds from the share issue were primarily utilised
construction of the Project. Excavation and allied works, to repay the entire Non-Convertible Preference Share
which commenced in the previous year, are nearing Capital of ` 187 crores to ITC Limited.
completion. Piling work is progressing concurrently and
is expected to be completed in a few months subsequent King Maker Marketing, Inc.
to which civil and structural works will be taken up. King Maker Marketing, Inc. (KMM) is a wholly-owned
Design development work by major consultants is also subsidiary of your Company registered in the State of
expected to be completed soon. New Jersey, USA. Its main business is to import and
Your Company’s investment in WLPL stood at US$ 94.0 distribute tobacco products to licensed wholesalers and
million as at 31st March, 2016. retailers throughout the United States of America. Your
Company is KMM’s sole supplier of tobacco products.
Bay Islands Hotels Limited Against the backdrop of a 1% decline in US cigarette
Fortune Resort Bay Island, the company’s hotel in industry volume during the year, the company’s sales
Port Blair, with its strategic location, excellent architectural volumes grew by 10% driven by competitive pricing and
design and superior service quality, continues to offer enhanced distribution. The company recorded Net Sales
a unique gateway to the Andamans. The company plans of US$ 32.7 million (previous year US$ 29.3 million) and
to undertake a comprehensive renovation and expansion earned a Net Income of US$ 0.53 million (previous year
programme towards enhancing the market standing US$ 0.14 million) during the financial year ended
of the hotel. 31st March, 2016. During the year, KMM paid a dividend
of US$ 1.5 million to your Company.
During the year ended 31st March, 2016, the company
recorded Total Revenue of ` 1.66 crores (previous year The cigarette industry in the USA continues to be
` 1.58 crores) and Net Profit of ` 1.04 crores (previous adversely impacted by long-term decline in cigarette
year ` 0.99 crores). consumption and growing illicit trade due to tax differential
The company paid a dividend of ` 70.00 per Equity between various States, mislabeled cigarette tobaccos
Share of ` 100/- each for year ended 31st March, 2016. positioned in a lower tax bracket, non-compliant imports
and Native American manufacture. Increasing
Landbase India Limited governmental restrictions and tobacco tax increases are
further expected to impact industry growth with the threat
The company owns and operates the Classic Golf &
of shift in consumer franchise to illicit, value offers.
Country Club, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature
Golf Course. The company also owns the Tobacco majors are redefining the value segment with
‘ITC Grand Bharat’ - a 104-key luxury hotel which aggressive retail pricing and restrictive loyalty programmes

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that control the price and visibility of competitive offers, The company continues to explore opportunities to make
in order to defend market shares. The company, which strategic investments for the ITC Group.
operates in the value segment, is exploring avenues to
During the year, the company acquired the entire
mitigate such challenges in an effective manner.
shareholding of BFIL Finance Limited (BFIL) and
Wimco Limited Wills Corporation Limited (WCL) with a view to improving
operational efficiencies. BFIL and WCL merged with
Pursuant to the demerger of its Non-Engineering the company with effect from 1st April, 2015, pursuant
Business into ITC Limited with effect from 1st April, 2013, to the Orders of the High Courts at Bombay and
the company’s business activities are mainly focused Calcutta respectively.
on fabrication and assembly of machinery for the FMCG
and Pharmaceutical industry. The company paid a dividend of ` 0.70 per Equity
Share aggregating ` 45.25 crores for the year ended
The company’s order book was impacted during
31st March, 2016.
the year due to the sluggish demand conditions
prevailing in the FMCG and Pharmaceutical industry. Gold Flake Corporation Limited
Consequently, the company reported a modest growth
in Net Revenue to ` 13.81 crores (previous year The company registered Total Revenue of ` 3.42 crores
` 12.90 crores) with a Net Loss of ` 0.21 crores (previous during the year under review (previous year ` 4.20 crores).
year Net Loss ` 0.48 crores). The company holds 50% equity stake in ITC Essentra
The company is focusing on building a robust Limited - a joint venture with Essentra group, UK.
business model, widening its customer base and
Wills Corporation Limited
developing superior solutions towards addressing
customer requirements. During the year, the company was acquired by Russell
Credit Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of your
North East Nutrients Private Limited Company. Pursuant to the Order of the High Court at
Your Company holds 76% equity stake in North East Calcutta, the company merged with Russell Credit Limited
Nutrients Private Limited (NENPL), a company formed with effect from 1st April, 2015.
with the objective of setting up a food processing facility
in Mangaldoi, Assam to cater to the fast-growing biscuits Greenacre Holdings Limited
market in Assam and other north-eastern States. During the year, the company recorded Total Revenue
The company commissioned a state-of-the-art facility of ` 4.87 crores (previous year ` 3.51 crores) and
comprising 3 biscuits manufacturing lines which Net Profit of ` 1.71 crores (previous year ` 1.04 crores).
commenced operations in August 2015. The company continues to provide maintenance services
In the first year of its commercial operations, the company for commercial office buildings.
recorded a Net Turnover of ` 25.33 crores (previous During the year, the company acquired the entire
year ` Nil) and Net Loss of ` 11.98 crores (previous year shareholding of Classic Infrastructure & Development
Net Loss ` 0.12 crores). The performance for the year Limited (CIDL). Pursuant to the Order of the High Court
reflect gestation costs associated with the stabilisation at Calcutta, CIDL merged with the company with effect
of operations.
from 1st October, 2015.
Russell Credit Limited
ITC Investments & Holdings Limited
During the year, the company registered Total Revenue
The company, a Core Investment Company within the
of ` 70.47 crores (previous year ` 70.81 crores) and Net
meaning of the Core Investment Companies (Reserve
Profit of ` 45.19 crores (previous year ` 56.38 crores).
Bank) Directions, 2011, recorded Total Revenue of
Temporary surplus liquidity of the company is mainly ` 0.07 crore during the year (previous year ` 0.48 crore)
deployed in debt mutual funds and bank fixed deposits. and Net Profit of ` 0.04 crore (previous year ` 0.33 crore).

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BFIL Finance Limited ` 10/- each for cash at par aggregating ` 9 crores.
The proceeds from the share issue were utilised to
During the year, the company was acquired by Russell
repay the loan due to your Company and meet
Credit Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of your
working capital requirements.
Company. Pursuant to the Order of the High Court at
Bombay, the company merged with Russell Credit Limited
ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited
with effect from 1st April, 2015.
As has been stated in the previous years’ reports,
MRR Trading & Investment Company Limited the Judicial Managers were conducting the affairs of
ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited (‘Global’) since
The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC
8th November, 1996, under the authority of the
Investments & Holdings Limited, holds tenancy rights in
High Court of Singapore.
a commercial building located in Mumbai and also
provides estate maintenance services. During the year, Pursuant to the application of the Judicial Managers,
the company recorded Total Revenue of ` 0.07 crore the Singapore High Court on 30th November, 2007
(previous year ` 0.07 crore). ordered the winding up of Global, appointed a Liquidator
and discharged the Judicial Managers.
Pavan Poplar Limited
The Judicial Managers commenced proceedings against
The operations of the company continue to be adversely your Company in November 2002 before the Singapore
impacted pursuant to the Order of the Honourable High High Court claiming approximately US$ 18.10 million.
Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital in February 2014 Pursuant to legal advice, your Company has filed its
dismissing the writ petition filed by the company against defence in the proceedings.
the Order of the District Magistrate authorising the State
authorities to take possession of the land leased to the Your Company is contesting the claims contending that
company. The appeal filed by the company against the the same are not sustainable and your Company does
aforestated Order was admitted in April 2014 and the not accept any liability in this regard. The proceedings
matter is pending before the Honourable High Court. are pending.

During the year, the company recorded Total Revenue NOTES ON JOINT VENTURES
of ` 0.07 crore (previous year ` 0.02 crore) and Net Loss
of ` 0.44 crore (previous year Net Loss ` 0.47 crore). ITC Essentra Limited
Demand for cigarette filters was adversely impacted
Prag Agro Farm Limited during the year due to severe pressure on legal cigarette
The operations of the company continue to be adversely volumes on account of increasing taxation and regulatory
impacted pursuant to the Order of the Honourable High pressures. Against the backdrop of a challenging
Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital in February 2014 business environment, the company consolidated its
dismissing the writ petition filed by the company against leadership position through continuous focus on
the Order of the District Magistrate authorising the State innovation, superior execution, consistent delivery and
authorities to take possession of the land leased to the world-class quality. Focused efforts in developing
company. The appeal filed by the company against the contemporary and value-added cigarette filter solutions
aforestated Order was admitted in April 2014 and the coupled with integrated online quality control systems
matter is pending before the Honourable High Court. have enabled the company to consolidate its position
as the preferred supply chain partner for several
During the year, the company recorded Total Revenue
well-known national and international brands.
of ` 0.07 crore (previous year ` 0.04 crore) and
Net Loss of ` 0.17 crore (previous year Net Loss In line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
` 0.08 crore). During the year, the company issued requiring companies to adopt a uniform financial year,
and allotted to ITC Limited, 90,00,000 Equity Shares of the Company has changed its financial year from

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January - December to April - March. Consequently, the Venture Agreement, your Company acquired 26% equity
financial statements of the company for the year under stake in EHPL and will, inter alia, provide hotel operating
review reflect the 15-month period ended 31st March, services under an Operating Services Agreement, upon
2016 and are not strictly comparable with the previous commissioning of the hotel.
year ended 31st December, 2014.
The Ambience Group has expressed its desire to review
During the 15-month period ended 31st March, 2016, the timing of further investments in EHPL, citing concerns
the company recorded Gross Revenue of ` 403.05 crores about the viability of the project in view of the challenging
(previous year ended 31st December, 2014 ` 328.60 economic environment and the sluggish demand
crores) and Net Profit of ` 15.35 crores (previous year conditions currently prevailing in Hyderabad.
ended 31st December, 2014 ` 12.22 crores).
Your Company is exploring its options in this regard.
The company continues to focus on scaling up exports
Your Company’s investment in EHPL stood at ` 46.51
by leveraging a portfolio of high quality products.
crores as at 31st March, 2016.
Investments continue to be made in technology and
capability towards sustaining the company’s position as Logix Developers Private Limited
the innovation and quality benchmark in the Indian
cigarette filter industry. Logix Developers Private Limited (LDPL) is a joint venture
between your Company and Logix Estates Private
The Board of Directors of the company has recommended
Limited. The purpose of the joint venture is to develop
a dividend of ` 9.00 per Ordinary Share of ` 10/- each
a luxury hotel-cum-service apartment complex at the
for the period ended 31st March, 2016.
company’s site located at Sector 105 in NOIDA. Under
the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, your Company
Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited
acquired 26% equity stake in LDPL and will, inter alia,
Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited, a joint venture of provide hotel operating services under an Operating
your Company with Jodhana Heritage Resorts Private Services Agreement, upon commissioning of the hotel.
Limited, currently operates 35 heritage properties across
15 States in India. The company, with its WelcomHeritage Your Company’s total investment in LDPL stood at
brand portfolio comprising ‘Legend Hotels’, ‘Heritage ` 41.95 crores as at 31st March, 2016 and it currently
Hotels’ and ‘Nature Resorts’, provides uniquely owns 27.91% of the equity capital of the company.
differentiated offerings to guests in the cultural, heritage As reported in the previous year, Logix Estates Private
and adventure tourism segments respectively. Limited, the JV partner, had communicated to your
During the year ended 31st March, 2016, the company Company its intention to explore alternative development
recorded Total Revenue of ` 3.73 crores (previous year plans instead of the project envisaged under the JV
` 3.80 crores) and Net Profit of ` 0.08 crore (previous Agreement. Your Company reiterated its position that
year ` 0.24 crore). it was interested in developing a luxury hotel-cum-service
apartment complex as envisaged under the JV
The ‘WelcomHeritage Hotels’ brand was awarded the Agreement and that it was not interested in progressing
‘Best Heritage Hotel Chain’ by Today’s Traveller Awards
with any alternative project plans.
2015 and the ‘Jury Choice Award’ by Travel Trade
Journal for ‘innovative edge in promoting heritage However, the JV partner refused to progress the project
experience in India’. in line with the JV Agreement and apart from not
contributing its share of the cash call made in July 2014
Espirit Hotels Private Limited by the JV entity, expressed its intent to exit from the
JV by selling its stake to the Company.
Espirit Hotels Private Limited (EHPL) is a joint venture
between your Company and the Ambience Group, In view of the above developments, during the year your
Hyderabad for developing a luxury hotel complex at Company filed a petition before the Company Law Board
Begumpet, Hyderabad. Under the terms of the Joint (CLB) submitting that the affairs of the JV entity were

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being conducted in a manner that was prejudicial to the The Board of Directors of the company has recommended
interest of the Company and the JV entity, and that the a dividend of ` 4.25 per Equity Share of ` 10/- each for
actions of the JV partner has resulted in a deadlock the year ended 31st March, 2016.
scenario. The Company prayed for a direction that the
JV partner should act in accordance with the Articles of Gujarat Hotels Limited
Association of the JV entity and complete the project or
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016,
for appropriate directions for the parting of ways from
the company recorded Total Revenue of ` 4.08 crores
the JV partner.
(previous year ` 4.31 crores) and Net Profit of ` 2.45
The CLB, in its initial hearing, with a view to finding an crores (previous year ` 2.73 crores).
expeditious solution, suggested that an offer be made
The company’s hotel, ‘WelcomHotel Vadodara’ at
by the JV partner in line with the terms of the Articles of
Vadodara is operated by ITC Limited under an Operating
Association in the context of arguments of your Company
License Agreement.
that the JV partner should make an offer to buy out the
shareholding of your Company in the JV entity. Instead, The Board of Directors of the company has recommended
the JV partner offered to sell its shareholding in the JV a dividend of ` 3.50 per Equity Share of ` 10/- each
entity to your Company and subsequently, that both for the year ended 31st March, 2016.
parties find a third party to sell their shareholding to,
none of which were acceptable to your Company. ATC Limited (an associate of Gold Flake
Corporation Limited)
Your Company has recently received a notice from the
legal representatives of the JV partner, intimating The company is a contract manufacturer of
termination of the JV agreement and proposing to wind cigarettes. During the year, the company recorded
up the JV entity. Your Company has responded to the Total Revenue of ` 22.85 crores (previous year
JV partner stating that any purported termination of the ` 23.16 crores) and Net Profit of ` 0.96 crore
JV agreement is illegal and no winding up petition can (previous year ` 0.91 crore).
be initiated in view of pending CLB proceedings.
The company continued to maintain high levels of
The financial statements of LDPL for the year ended operational responsiveness, benchmark quality and cost
31st March, 2016 are yet to be approved by its efficiency during the year. The company was conferred
Board of Directors. In the absence of audited financial ‘Quality Systems Excellence Award - Certificate of
statements of LDPL, the Consolidated Financial
Appreciation’ by FICCI for excellence in quality systems.
Statements of your Company for the year ended
31st March, 2016 have been prepared based on financial Associates of Russell Credit Limited
statements prepared by the management of LDPL.
Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited
NOTES ON ASSOCIATES
During the year, the company was acquired by
International Travel House Limited Greenacre Holdings Limited (GHL), a wholly-owned
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2016, the subsidiary of Russell Credit Limited. Pursuant to the
company recorded Total Revenue of ` 201.31 crores Order of the Honourable High Court of Calcutta,
(previous year ` 183.48 crores) and Net Profit of ` 12.89 the company merged with GHL, with effect from
crores (previous year ` 18.38 crores). 1st October, 2015.

The Company offers a full range of travel services Russell Investments Limited
including air ticketing, car rentals, inbound and outbound
tourism, domestic holidays, conferences, events and During the year, the company recorded Total Revenue
exhibition management and foreign exchange services of ` 3.22 crores (previous year ` 5.66 crores) and Net
to travellers. Profit of ` 2.25 crores (previous year ` 5.42 crores).

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The company continues to explore opportunities to Your Company uses ERP Systems as a business enabler
make investments. and also to maintain its Books of Account. The SOPs in
tandem with transactional controls built into the ERP
Divya Management Limited Systems ensure appropriate segregation of duties, tiered
During the year, the company recorded Total Revenue approval mechanisms and maintenance of supporting
of ` 0.42 crore (previous year ` 0.24 crore) and records. The Information Management Policy reinforces
the control environment. The systems, SOPs and controls
Net Profit of ` 0.15 crore (previous year ` 0.08 crore).
are reviewed by divisional management and audited by
The company continues to explore opportunities to Internal Audit whose findings and recommendations are
make investments. reviewed by the Audit Committee and tracked through
to implementation.
Antrang Finance Limited
Your Company has in place adequate internal financial
During the year, the company recorded Total Revenue controls with reference to the Financial Statements.
of ` 0.31 crore (previous year ` 0.30 crore) and Such controls have been assessed during the year taking
Net Profit of ` 0.10 crore (previous year ` 0.20 crore). into consideration the essential components of internal
The company continues to explore opportunities to controls stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal
make investments. Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued
by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS Based on the results of such assessment carried out by
management, no reportable material weakness or
The Corporate Governance Policy guides the conduct
significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
of affairs of your Company and clearly delineates the
internal financial controls was observed. Nonetheless
roles, responsibilities and authorities at each level of its
your Company recognises that any internal control
three-tiered governance structure and key functionaries
framework, no matter how well designed, has inherent
involved in governance. The ITC Code of Conduct limitations and accordingly, regular audit and review
commits management to financial and accounting processes ensure that such systems are reinforced on
policies, systems and processes. The Corporate an ongoing basis.
Governance Policy and the ITC Code of Conduct stand
widely communicated across the enterprise at all times, RISK MANAGEMENT
and, together with the ‘Strategy of Organisation’, Planning
As a diversified enterprise, your Company continues to
& Review Processes and the Risk Management
focus on a system-based approach to business risk
Framework provide the foundation for Internal Financial
management. The management of risk is embedded in
Controls with reference to your Company’s the corporate strategies of developing a portfolio of
Financial Statements. world-class businesses that best match organisational
Such Financial Statements are prepared on the basis capability with market opportunities, focusing on building
of the Significant Accounting Policies that are carefully distributed leadership and succession planning
selected by management and approved by the Audit processes, nurturing specialism and enhancing
Committee and the Board. These Policies are supported organisational capabilities through timely developmental
by the Corporate Accounting and Systems Policies that inputs. Accordingly, management of risk has always
apply to the entity as a whole to implement the tenets been an integral part of the Company’s ‘Strategy of
of Corporate Governance and the Significant Accounting Organisation’ and straddles its planning, execution and
Policies uniformly across the Company. The Accounting reporting processes and systems. Backed by strong
Policies are reviewed and updated from time to time. internal control systems, the current Risk Management
Framework consists of the following key elements:
These, in turn are supported by a set of divisional policies
and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that have — The Corporate Governance Policy and the Risk
been established for individual businesses. Management Policy approved by the Board,

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clearly lay down the roles and responsibilities of formulation of control procedures for new areas
the various entities in relation to risk management of operation.
covering a range of responsibilities, from the — A robust and comprehensive framework of
strategic to the operational. These role definitions, strategic planning and performance management
inter alia, provide the foundation for appropriate ensures realisation of business objectives based
risk management procedures, their effective on effective strategy implementation. The annual
implementation across your Company and planning exercise requires all businesses to clearly
independent monitoring and reporting by identify their top risks and set out a mitigation plan
Internal Audit. with agreed timelines and accountability.
— The Risk Management Committee, constituted Businesses are required to confirm periodically
by the Board, monitors and reviews the strategic that all relevant risks have been identified,
risk management plans of the Company as a assessed, evaluated and that appropriate
whole and provides necessary directions on mitigation systems have been implemented.
the same. During the year, the Risk Management Committee was
updated on the status and effectiveness of the risk
— The Corporate Risk Management Cell, through
management plans. The Audit Committee was also
focused interactions with businesses, facilitates
updated on the effectiveness of your Company’s risk
the identification and prioritisation of strategic and
management systems and policies.
operational risks, development of appropriate
mitigation strategies and conducts periodic Your Company sources several commodities for use
reviews of the progress on the management of as inputs in its businesses and also engages in
identified risks. agri-commodity trading as part of its Agri Business.
Your Company has a comprehensive risk assessment
— A combination of centrally issued policies and
framework and well laid out policy to manage the risks
divisionally-evolved procedures brings robustness
arising out of the inherent price volatility associated with
to the process of ensuring that business risks are such commodities. This includes robust mechanisms
effectively addressed. for monitoring market dynamics on an ongoing basis
— Appropriate structures are in place to proactively towards making informed sourcing decisions, continuous
monitor and manage the inherent risks in tracking of net open positions & ‘value at risk’ against
businesses with unique / relatively high risk profiles. approved limits, use of futures contracts to hedge
commodity price risk as applicable, hedging associated
— A strong and independent Internal Audit function
foreign exchange risk through appropriate instruments,
at the Corporate level carries out risk focused assessment of country risk and counter-party exposure
audits across all businesses, enabling identification for suitable mitigation plans. Additionally, your Company’s
of areas where risk management processes may strategy of backward integration in areas such as sourcing
need to be strengthened. The Audit Committee of agri-commodities e.g. wheat, potato, fruit pulp and
of the Board reviews Internal Audit findings, leaf tobacco, in-house manufacturing of paperboards,
and provides strategic guidance on internal paper and packaging (including pulp production and
controls. The Audit Compliance Review print cylinder making facilities) facilitates access to critical
Committee closely monitors the internal control inputs at benchmark quality and competitive cost besides
environment within your Company including ensuring security of supplies. Further, each of your
implementation of the action plans emerging Company’s businesses continuously focuses on product
out of the internal audit findings. mix enrichment towards protecting margins and insulating
operations from spikes in input prices.
— At the Business level, Divisional Auditors
continuously verify compliance with laid down The combination of policies and processes as outlined
policies and procedures, and help plug control above adequately addresses the various risks associated
gaps by assisting operating management in the with your Company’s businesses.

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AUDIT AND SYSTEMS inter alia included reviewing the effectiveness of the
internal control environment, evaluation of the Company’s
Your Company believes that internal control is a
internal financial control and risk management systems,
necessary concomitant of the principle of governance
that freedom of management should be exercised within monitoring implementation of the action plans emerging
a framework of appropriate checks and balances. out of Internal Audit findings including those relating to
strengthening of your Company’s risk management
Your Company remains committed to ensuring an systems and discharging statutory mandates.
effective internal control environment that inter alia
provides assurance on orderly and efficient conduct of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
operations, security of assets, prevention and detection
Your Company’s Human Resource Management systems
of frauds / errors, accuracy and completeness of
and processes are aimed at creating a responsive,
accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable
market-focused, customer-centric culture and enhancing
financial information.
organisational vitality, so that each business is
Your Company’s independent and robust Internal Audit internationally competitive and equipped to seize
processes, both at the Business and Corporate levels, emerging market opportunities. It is your Company’s
provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness firm belief that the robustness and adaptability of its
of internal controls, compliance with operating systems, Human Resource systems and processes are critical
internal policies and regulatory requirements. for an organisation to remain relevant and competitive
The Internal Audit function consisting of professionally in today’s highly dynamic and rapidly evolving business
qualified accountants, engineers and IT Specialists is landscape. The Human Resources function of your
adequately skilled and resourced to deliver audit Company continues to align its strategic interventions
assurances at highest levels. In the context of the and processes with your Company’s Vision of sustaining
IT environment of your Company, systems and policies its position as one of India’s most admired and valuable
relating to Information Management are periodically corporations, creating growing value for the Indian
reviewed and benchmarked for contemporariness. economy and the Company’s stakeholders. Towards
Compliance with the Information Management policies this end, five capability platforms relevant to making
receive focused attention of the Internal Audit team. businesses future-ready have been identified – Strategic,
Qualified engineers in the Internal Audit function review Value Chain, Leadership, Innovation and Human
the quality of planning and execution of all ongoing Resources Development. These platforms are also
projects involving significant expenditure to ensure that designed to strengthen organisational systems to
project management controls are adequate and yield facilitate speedy and competitively superior responses
‘value for money’. to market opportunities.
Processes in the Internal Audit function have been Your Company’s talent management promise of ‘Building
continuously improved for enhanced effectiveness and Winning Businesses. Building Business Leaders. Creating
productivity including the deployment of best-in-class Value for India.’ backed by its strong corporate equity
tools for analytics in the Audit domain, certification as continues to play a key role in attracting and retaining
complying with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standards in its best-in-class talent. Leadership Development is the
processes, ongoing knowledge improvement unwavering focus of your Company’s talent management
programmes for staff, etc. strategy and its ‘Strategy of Organisation’ – creating
During the year, the Standard terms of reference for multiple drivers of growth through a diverse portfolio of
Internal Audit which defines the framework for conduct businesses each with its own independent leadership
of Internal Audits was updated incorporating latest team - serves as an excellent platform to build distributed
changes to regulatory requirements and the evolving business leadership.
business context.
An equally important dimension of building leadership
The Audit Committee of your Board met ten times during is your Company’s strategic learning and development
the year. The Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee agenda which flows from its Vision, Mission and

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its 3-Horizon Growth strategy. Your Company has a of its factories and adopt a commitment based segmented
multi-pronged approach to learning, with focused approach. Your Company’s progressive Employee
interventions in core and functional areas, customised Relations approach has enabled a harmonious
business specific and organisation-wide strategic atmosphere across all units, which in turn has been a
interventions, as well as four-tiered leadership vital element in ensuring that HR systems and practices
development programmes. Based on the premise that remain world-class. Your Company’s interventions in
action learning leads to holistic development of human the area of Employee Relations continue to receive
resources, these programmes are designed to lay more accolades and industry recognition.
emphasis on workplace projects and demonstrated
leadership behaviours on the job rather than classroom Your Company has been able to galvanise its human
learning. These interventions are, therefore, fashioned resource to become more agile, leverage change, stay
more in the nature of long term journeys rather than ahead of competition and win in the market. Your
short term events. Company’s employees relentlessly strive to deliver
world-class performance and discharge their role as
‘Gurukul’, your Company’s state-of-the-art training facility
‘trustees’ of all stakeholders with true faith and in the spirit
in Ranjangaon, is a significant milestone in its skilling
of allegiance. Over 25,000 of your Company’s employees
journey. An integrated technical training centre catering
have collectively envisioned the future with commitment
to all the FMCG businesses under one roof, ‘Gurukul’
to realise your Company’s vision of creating enduring
underlines your Company’s proactive commitment to
value – for the nation and for the institution that is ITC.
supporting national goals by focussing on enhancing
the shop floor skills of its employees in line with the
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and ‘Skill India
Mission’. This commitment is reinforced through your The Company’s Whistleblower Policy encourages
Company’s interventions geared towards enhancing the Directors and employees to bring to the Company’s
employability of disadvantaged youth such as attention, instances of unethical behaviour, actual or
apprenticeship programmes in its units and partnering suspected incidents of fraud or violation of the ITC Code
with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) of Conduct that could adversely impact the Company’s
empanelled agencies to impart market-linked vocational operations, business performance and / or reputation.
training in the manufacturing and service sectors. The Policy provides that the Company investigates such
Your Company is dedicated to nurturing sustainable incidents, when reported, in an impartial manner and
Employee Relations and continues to leverage the ‘Good takes appropriate action to ensure that requisite standards
Employee Relations’ approach in ensuring responsive of professional and ethical conduct are always upheld.
manufacturing, flexible work systems and, at the same It is the Company’s Policy to ensure that no employee
time, maintaining a cost and environment conscious is victimised or harassed for bringing such incidents to
ecosystem in all units. The Employee Relations the attention of the Company. The practice of the
philosophy of your Company, anchored in the tenets of Whistleblower Policy is overseen by the Audit Committee
Scientific Management, Industrial Democracy, Human and no employee has been denied access to the
Relations and Employee Well-being, has contributed to Committee. The Whistleblower Policy is available on
building a robust platform which has aided the conclusion the Company’s corporate website www.itcportal.com.
of several Long Term Agreements at multiple locations
during the year and ensured the smooth execution of SUSTAINABILITY – CONTRIBUTION TO THE ‘TRIPLE
large-scale change management initiatives and adoption BOTTOM LINE’
of contemporary management practices. Inspired by the opportunity to sub-serve larger national
Given the contextual realities of your Company’s factories, priorities, your Company redefined its Vision to not only
your Company’s businesses are steadily working towards reposition the organisation for extreme competitiveness
developing a ‘Long Term Agreement Framework’. but also make societal value creation the bedrock of its
To meet employee expectations, your Company’s units corporate strategy. This super-ordinate Vision spurred
appropriately acknowledge the demographic diversity innovative strategies to address some of the most

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challenging societal issues including widespread Your Company’s 12th Sustainability Report, published
poverty, unemployment and environmental degradation. during the year detailed the progress made across
Your Company’s sustainability strategy aims at creating all dimensions of the ‘Triple Bottom Line’ for the year
significant value for the nation through superior 2014-15. This report is in conformance with the latest
‘Triple Bottom Line’ performance that builds and enriches Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Guidelines - G4 under
the country’s economic, environmental and social capital. “In Accordance - Comprehensive” category and is
The sustainability strategy is premised on the belief that third-party assured at the highest criteria of “reasonable
the transformational capacity of business can be very assurance” as per International Standard on Assurance
effectively leveraged to create significant societal value Engagements (ISAE) 3000. The 13th Sustainability
through a spirit of innovation and enterprise. Report, covering the sustainability performance of your
Company for the year 2015-16, is also being prepared
Your Company is today a global exemplar in
in conformity with the above guidelines and will be made
sustainability. It is a matter of immense satisfaction that
available shortly.
your Company’s models of sustainable development
have led to the creation of sustainable livelihoods for In addition, the Business Responsibility Report (BRR),
around 6 million people, many of whom belong to the as mandated by the Securities & Exchange Board
marginalised sections of society. Your Company has of India (SEBI), was brought out as an annexure
also sustained its position of being the only Company to the Report and Accounts 2015, mapping the
in the world of comparable dimensions to have achieved sustainability performance of your Company against
the global environmental distinction of being the reporting framework suggested by SEBI.
‘water positive’ (for 14 years in a row), ‘carbon positive’ The BRR for the year under review is annexed to
(for 11 consecutive years) and ‘solid waste recycling this Report and Accounts.
positive’ (for 9 years in succession).
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
To contribute to the nation’s efforts in combatting climate
change, your Company’s strategy of adopting a low- Your Company’s overarching aspiration to create
carbon growth path is manifest in its growing renewable significant and sustainable societal value is manifest in
energy portfolio, establishment of green buildings, large- its CSR initiatives that embrace the most disadvantaged
scale afforestation programme and achievement of sections of society, especially in rural India, through
international benchmarks in energy & water consumption. economic empowerment based on grassroots capacity
Today, over 47% of its total energy requirements are building. Towards this end, the Company adopted a
met from renewable energy sources - an outstanding comprehensive CSR policy in 2014-15 outlining
performance given the large manufacturing base of your programmes, projects and activities your Company plans
Company. Further, all luxury ITC Hotels, several office to undertake to create a significant positive impact on
complexes and factories of your Company are LEED® identified stakeholders. All these programmes fall within
(Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified the purview of Schedule VII of the provisions of Section
at the highest level by the US Green Building Council/ 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
Indian Green Building Council and the Bureau of Energy (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
Efficiency (BEE) under its star rating scheme. The key elements of your Company’s CSR interventions
Your Company has adopted a comprehensive set of are to:
sustainability policies that are being implemented across — Strengthen and empower Community Based
the organisation in pursuit of its ‘Triple Bottom Line’ Organisations for long-term sustainability of
agenda. These policies are aimed at strengthening the interventions.
mechanisms of engagement with key stakeholders,
identification of material sustainability issues and — Ensure behaviour change through focus on
progressively monitoring and addressing such issues demand generation for all interventions to ensure
along the value chain of each Business. ownership, participation and contribution.

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— Continue to strive for scale in the core operational Soil and Moisture Conservation
geographies by leveraging government
The Soil and Moisture Conservation programme
partnerships.
promotes the development and management of local
— Continue to work with key stakeholders with whom water resources in moisture-stressed areas by facilitating
your Company has enduring partnerships village-based participation in planning and implementing
comprising (a) rural communities in the Company’s such measures as well as building, reviving and
Agri Business operational areas and (b) communities maintaining water-harvesting structures. The coverage
residing in close proximity to your Company’s of this programme currently extends to 42 districts across
production units. Within these groups, specially 10 States. During the year, the area under watershed
target poor and marginalised communities/ groups increased by 58,864 hectares taking the cumulative
to ensure inclusive development. coverage area till 2015-16 to over 2,59,000 hectares.
1,534 water harvesting structures were built during the
— Remain contemporary by accessing
year, taking the total number of water harvesting
knowledge/ technical know-how through
structures to 7,998.
collaborations.
Your Company’s stakeholders are confronted with multi- Bio Diversity
dimensional and inter-related issues, at the core of which
During the year, your Company scaled up bio-diversity
is the challenge of securing sustainable livelihoods.
conservation in 49 additional plots covering 730 hectares
Accordingly, interventions under your Company’s Social
in the catchments of your Company’s Agri Business
Investments Programme (SIP) are appropriately designed
operations with the objective of protecting native flora
to build their capacities and promote sustainable
and fauna and providing other eco-system services.
livelihoods.
The cumulative area under bio-diversity conservation
The footprint of your Company’s SIP projects is spread currently stands at 3,943 hectares.
over 26 states covering 166 districts.
Sustainable Agriculture
Social Forestry
The Sustainable Agriculture programme aims at raising
Your Company’s pioneering initiative of wasteland farm productivity and quality as well as minimising
development through the Social Forestry Programme is cultivation costs by promoting modern agronomic
currently spread across 16 districts in 3 States covering techniques and optimising natural resource use.
87,674 hectares in 4,533 villages, impacting over The programme is operational in 48 districts across
85,700 poor households. Together with your Company’s 13 States. During the year, 764 Farmer Field Schools
Farm Forestry programme, this initiative has greened (FFS) disseminated know-how on advanced
over 2,25,000 hectares till date and generated over agri-practices to over 16,969 farmers through
101 million person days of employment for rural 2,464 demonstration plots under different crops.
households, including poor tribals and marginal farmers. In pursuit of your Company’s long-term sustainability
Integral to the Social Forestry programme is the objective of increasing soil organic carbon, a total of
agro-forestry initiative which ensures food, fodder 7,314 compost units were constructed during the year
and wood security and currently extends to nearly taking the total number till date to 30,868 units.
25,000 hectares. In addition, the ‘Choupal Pradarshan Khet’ programme
Besides enhancing farm level employment & incomes promoted field demonstrations of seed varieties and
and increasing green cover, the Social and Farm Forestry production practices in more than 5,000 villages covering
initiative of your Company has led to improvement in around 64,000 hectares and more than 60,000 farmers.
pulpwood availability in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Livestock Development
This initiative is also contributing meaningfully towards
the nation’s endeavour in creating additional carbon sink The Livestock Development programme aims at
for tackling climate change. enhancing the productivity of cattle through artificial

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insemination to produce high-yielding crossbred Skilling & Vocational Training

progenies. This programme has been implemented
The Skilling & Vocational Training Programme focuses
through 238 Cattle Development Centres (CDCs) spread
on providing market-linked skills to young people to
across 24 districts in 7 states. These CDCs facilitated
make potential job-seekers industry-ready and
over 2,29,000 artificial inseminations during the year, employable in the services and manufacturing sectors.
taking the total to 17,91,000 artificial inseminations During the year, 11,872 youth were enrolled for training
performed till 2015-16. under different courses offered as part of this programme.
Of the total students enrolled, 9,447 (79% of enrolled)
Women Empowerment
completed training and 6,452 (68% of trained)
Currently spread across 7 districts in Bihar, West Bengal, students were provided placement. The students
Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan and Assam, trained included a healthy mix of women and SC/ST
the programme on mainstreaming of ultra-poor women candidates. The initiative is spread across 31 districts
covers 10,200 women who have been identified and covering 15 states.
trained in entrepreneurial skills and provided with assets
Your Company continues to work with the
for income generation. In addition, over 350 Self-Help
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Groups (SHGs) with 3,800 members were formed during
(WGSHA) together with Dr. TMA Pai Foundation
the year. Members of SHGs and other institutions were
to cater to the ever growing need for professionally
linked to individual bank accounts under the Government trained human resources in the hospitality industry.
of India’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), WGSHA has been recently rated by CEO World
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Magazine amongst the top 50 hospitality schools
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJY). in the world. In addition, since the inception of ITC
55,925 beneficiaries (men and women) were covered Culinary Skills Training Centre, Chhindwara in 2014,
under the PMSBY, 26,867 members under the PMJJY 41 trainee chefs in three batches have successfully
and 39,105 under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. completed the 6-months programme wherein cooking
skills are imparted to youth from the disadvantaged
Education
sections of society.
The Primary Education Programme focuses on retention
and improving learning outcomes in government primary Health & Sanitation
schools in your Company’s factory catchment areas. Your Company continues to adopt a multi-pronged
During the year, 45,823 children were covered under approach to improve public health. To promote a hygienic
this initiative comprising ‘Read India Plus’ programme environment through prevention of open defecation
and 176 Supplementary Learning Centres to mainstream and reduce incidence of water-borne diseases,
out-of-school children into regular schools. Till date, 7,175 household toilets were constructed during
these programmes have reached out to over 4.60 lakh the year, of which, 5,231 toilets were constructed directly
children in aggregate. In addition, 164 government by your Company. With this, a total of 15,429 low-cost
primary schools were provided infrastructure support sanitary units have been constructed so far in your
comprising boundary walls, additional classrooms, Company’s factory catchment areas covering 20 districts
sanitation units, and furniture, thus taking the total number in 10 states. In areas with water quality problems,
of government primary schools covered till date to 1,322. 46 Reverse Osmosis plants have been installed
To ensure sustainable operations and maintenance of providing safe drinking water to about 40,690 rural
infrastructure provided, School Management Committees households in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
were strengthened in 189 schools and 113 Child Cabinets ‘Swasthya Choupal’, your Company’s e-Choupal
and Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Committees were Rural Health initiative, was consolidated in 7 districts
formed in various schools with the active involvement of Uttar Pradesh and expanded to 3 districts in
of students and teachers. Madhya Pradesh during the year.

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Solid Waste Management of NGOs, will continue to provide innovative grassroots

solutions to some of India’s most challenging problems
Your Company’s Solid Waste Management programme
of development in the years to come.
- christened ‘WOW - Wellbeing out of Waste’ presently
extends to Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore
CSR Expenditure
and several towns of Telangana, enjoying the support
of over 5 million citizens, 500,000 school children, 350 The annual report on Corporate Social Responsibility
corporates, more than 1,000 commercial establishments activities as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the
and around 200 industrial plants. Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014
The door-to-door waste collection programme under this
and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
initiative is operational in 9 districts of Saharanpur, is provided in the Annexure forming part of this Report.
Hooghly, Kolkata, Munger, Guntur, Madurai, Pune,
Thiruvallur and Haridwar. These projects, which together Environment, Health & Safety
cover over 42,000 households, handled 3,975 MT of
Your Company’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
waste during the year.
strategies are directed towards achieving the greenest
ITC Sangeet Research Academy and safest operations across all your Company’s units
by optimising natural resource usage and providing a
The ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC SRA), safe and healthy workplace. Systemic and structured
which was established in 1977, is a true embodiment of efforts continue to be made towards natural resource
your Company’s sustained commitment to a priceless conservation by continuously improving resource-use
national heritage. Your Company’s pledge towards efficiencies and enhancing the positive environmental
ensuring enduring excellence in Classical Music footprint following a life-cycle based approach.
education has helped ITC SRA uphold the age-old
‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’ - a model that has otherwise Your Company’s focus on inculcating a green and safe
begun fading away owing to lack of patronage. Although culture is supported through the adoption of EHS
methods of music education are now changing with the standards that incorporate best international standards,
advent of digitisation, exceptionally gifted students, codes and practices and ensuring compliance through
carefully handpicked across India receive full scholarships regular audits.
to reside and pursue their music education at the Your Company is addressing the critical area of
Academy’s campus. This has helped young talent who climate change mitigation through several innovative
have limited access to the newer modes of music and pioneering initiatives. These include continuous
education, to train under the tutelage of the country’s improvement in energy efficiency, enhancing the
most distinguished stalwarts who are helping create the renewable energy portfolio, integrating green attributes
next generation of musical masters. into the built environment, better efficiency in material
utilisation, maximising water use efficiencies and
Forging Partnerships with NGOs rain water harvesting, maximising reuse and
The substantial progress made by your Company’s recycling of waste and utilising post-consumer waste
Social Investments Programme in contributing to address as raw material.
some of the country’s key development challenges, has
Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
been possible in significant measure, due to your
Company’s partnerships with globally renowned NGOs Your Company is well positioned to benefit from
such as BAIF, DB Tech, DSC, FES, MYRADA, Pratham, India-specific energy conservation and renewable energy
SEWA Bharat, Outreach and Water for People amongst promotion schemes such as Perform, Achieve and Trade
others. These partnerships, which bring together the (PAT) and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
best-in-class management practices of your Company promoted by the Government of India. As a responsible
and the development experience and mobilisation skills corporate citizen, your Company has made a commitment

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to reduce dependence on energy from fossil fuels and luxury hotel chain’ in the world. In order to continually
to achieve at least 50% of its total energy requirements reduce your Company’s energy footprint, green features
from renewable sources by 2020. Significant progress are integrated in all new constructions and are also being
has been made in enhancing the renewable energy incorporated in existing hotels, manufacturing units,
portfolio and during 2015-16 over 47% of your Company’s warehouses and office complexes during retrofits.
total energy requirements was met from carbon neutral
Your Company’s Social & Farm Forestry initiatives enable
fuels such as biomass, and wind and solar. Your
sequestration of over twice the amount of
Company has developed a strategic approach and
Carbon Dioxide emitted by its operations. Besides
drawn up action plans based on a feasible balance of
mitigating the impact of increasing levels of GHG
energy conservation and renewable energy investments
emissions in the atmosphere, these initiatives help
to progressively move towards meeting the
aforestated target. greening degraded wasteland, prevent soil erosion,
enhance organic matter content in soil and enable
Water Security ground water recharge.

With water scarcity increasingly becoming an area of Waste Recycling

serious concern, your Company continues to focus on
integrated water management including water Your Company continues to make significant progress
conservation and harvesting initiatives at its units - while in reducing specific waste generation through constant
also working towards meeting the water security needs monitoring and improvement of efficiencies in material
of all stakeholders at the local watershed level. utilisation and also in achieving almost total recycling of
These include adopting latest technologies to reduce waste generated in operations. In this way, your Company
fresh water intake and increase reuse and recycling has prevented waste reaching landfills and associated
practices, best practices to achieve zero effluent problems such as soil and groundwater contamination
discharges, rainwater harvesting, etc., within the unit and GHG emissions, all of which can impact public
premises. These initiatives, along with your Company’s health. In the current year, your Company has achieved
CSR interventions in the area of integrated watershed over 99% waste recycling, with the Paperboards and
development, have resulted in the creation of rainwater Specialty Papers Business, which accounts for
harvesting potential that is over 3 times the net water 90.8% of the total waste generated in your Company,
consumption of your Company’s operations. recycling 99.7% of the total waste generated by its
operations. During the year, this Business also recycled
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Sequestration around 1,13,213 tonnes of externally sourced
During the year, your Company improved its ‘disclosure post-consumer waste paper, thereby creating yet another
score’ in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index positive environmental footprint.
published under the aegis of the Carbon Disclosure
Project from 94% in 2014-15 to100% in 2015-16. In this Safety
context, it may be noted that only 3 other Indian Your Company’s commitment to provide a safe and
organisations have achieved a perfect score of 100%. healthy workplace to all has been reaffirmed by several
The green house gas (GHG) inventory of your Company national and international awards and certifications
for the year 2015-16 compiled as per the ISO 4 standard, received by various units. Your Company’s approach is
has been assured at the highest ‘Reasonable Level’ to institutionalise safety as a value-led concept with
by an independent third party assurance provider, are focus on inculcating a sense of ownership at all levels
markable achievement considering the scale and spread to drive behavioural change. In line with this approach,
of your Company’s operations. several of your Company’s operating units are
Reaffirming your Company’s commitment to the ethos progressively implementing behavioural based safety
of ‘Responsible Luxury’, all luxury hotels of your Company initiatives and custom-made risk based training
are LEED® Platinum certified, making it the ‘greenest programmes leading to the creation of safety culture.

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Your Company incorporates established engineering of core competency areas of science. LSTC has evolved
standards in the design and project execution phase over the years into a team of nearly 350 highly qualified
itself for all investments in the built environment, with a scientists, equipped with world-class measurement
view to ensuring the highest levels of safety besides capabilities and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct
optimising costs. Environment, Health & Safety audits experimental research. Several Centres of Excellence
before commissioning and during the operation of units have evolved over the past few years in the identified
are carried out to verify compliance with standards. competency areas. In addition, a number of areas centred
around these capabilities have secured global quality
Promoting Thought Leadership in Sustainability certifications of the highest order.
The ‘CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable The Agrisciences R&D team has continued its efforts in
Development’, established by your Company in 2006 in evaluating and introducing several germplasm lines of
collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry identified crops including Casuarina and Eucalyptus to
(CII), continues to focus on its endeavours to promote increase the genetic and trait diversities in these species,
sustainable business practices amongst Indian towards developing new varieties with higher yields,
enterprises. The major highlights during the year include better quality and other relevant traits for your Company’s
the Sustainability Summit inaugurated by the Honourable businesses. LSTC continues to evaluate and build
Union Minister in charge of Environment, Forests & research collaborations with globally recognised centres
Climate Change. The Honourable Union Minister for
of excellence to remain contemporary and fast-track its
Railways was the Chief Guest at a Special Plenary.
journey towards demonstrating multiple ‘proofs of
The 10th CII-ITC Sustainable Awards were handed over concept’. These collaborations, covering identified
by the Honourable Union Minister for Railways to species, are designed in a manner that enables your
26 winning companies as India’s Most Sustainable. Company in gaining fundamental insights into several
On the occasion of International Day for Biological technical aspects of plant breeding and genetics and
Diversity, the India Business Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI) the influence of agro-climatic conditions on the growth
released ‘Bridging Business and Biodiversity: Innovative of these species. Such interventions will accelerate
Approaches’ along with the Ministry of Environment, LSTC’s efforts in creating future generations of these
Forest and Climate Change - a study highlighting the crops with greater genetic and trait diversities leading
best practices of Indian companies that are signatories to significant benefits for your Company’s businesses.
to the IBBI Declaration. Further, these outcomes have a strong potential to
contribute towards augmenting the nation’s ecological
R&D, QUALITY AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT capital and biodiversity as well. Several ‘proof of concept’
Your Company continues to invest in a comprehensive studies have been accomplished at the laboratory scale
Research & Development programme leveraging its which are being advanced to large-scale field trials in
world-class infrastructure, benchmarked processes, multiple locations. These initiatives are expected to
state-of-the-art technology and a business-focused produce significant business impact in the years to come.
R&D strategy. In addition, the Agrisciences team continues to focus
on delivering effective solutions using contemporary
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre (LSTC) has a
technologies in other crops such as wheat, soya
mandate to develop unique sources of competitive
and potato.
advantage and build future-readiness by harnessing
contemporary advances in several relevant areas of Recognising the unique construct of your Company in
science and technology, and blending the same with terms of its strong presence in Agri, Branded Packaged
classical concepts of product development and leveraging Foods and Personal Care Products Businesses, a
cross-business synergies. This challenging task of driving convergence of R&D capabilities is being leveraged to
science-led product innovation has been carefully deliver future products aimed at nutrition, health and
addressed by appropriately identifying the required set well-being. Advances in biosciences are creating a

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‘convergence’ of these areas and it is likely that several with stringent food safety and quality standards.
future developments in these businesses and their Almost all Company owned units/ hotels and contract
products are heavily influenced by this trend. In this manufacturing units of the Branded Packaged Foods
context, LSTC has created a Biosciences R&D team to Businesses are certified by an accredited third party
design and develop several long-term research platforms in accordance with ‘Hazard Analysis Critical Control
evolving multi-generation product concepts and Points’ (HACCP) / ISO 22000 standards. Additionally,
associated claims that are fully backed by scientific the quality of all FMCG products of your Company is
evidence for the Branded Packaged Foods and Personal regularly monitored through ‘Product Quality Ratings
Care Products Businesses. Multiple value propositions Systems’ (PQRS).
have been identified in the area of functional foods,
which are being progressed to products of the future RECOVERY OF DUES FROM THE CHITALIAS AND
with strong scientifically validated claims via clinical PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE ENFORCEMENT
trials. Similar advances have been made in the area of DIRECTORATE
personal care products. In addition, LSTC has evolved As mentioned in the previous years’ Reports of the
a strategy in building a new value chain called, ‘Nutrition’ Directors, your Company had secured from the District
with a special focus on ‘Indianness’ and ‘health and Court of New Jersey, USA, a decree for US$ 12.19
well-being’ founded on the basis of Value Added million together with interest and costs against Suresh
Agriculture (VAA) and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. and Devang Chitalia of USA and their companies,
New capabilities and centres of excellence have been and the Chitalias had filed Bankruptcy Petitions before
identified to support your Company’s aggressive growth the Bankruptcy Court, Orlando, Florida, which are yet
plans in the FMCG space. to be determined.
LSTC has a clear vision and a road map for long-term Though your Company has written off the export dues
R&D, to ensure an outstanding journey backed by a in foreign exchange from the Chitalias with the approval
well-crafted Intellectual Property strategy. With scale, of the Reserve Bank of India, your Company continues
speed, science and sustainability considerations, LSTC with its recovery efforts by a suit filed in India against
is poised to deliver long-term competitive advantage some associates of the Chitalias. The suit is in progress.
and play a lead role in creating significant business
In the proceedings initiated by the Enforcement
impact for your Company. Directorate, in respect of some of the show cause
In line with your Company’s relentless focus on memoranda issued by the Directorate, after hearing
operational excellence and quality, each Business is arguments on behalf of your Company, the appropriate
mandated to continuously innovate on processes and authority has passed orders in favour of your Company,
systems to enhance their competitive position. and dropped those memoranda. Meanwhile, some of
During the year, your Company’s Hotels Business the prosecutions launched by the Enforcement
leveraged its ‘Lean’ and ‘Six Sigma’ programmes to Directorate have been quashed by the Honourable
improve business process efficiencies. This will Calcutta High Court while others are pending.
further enhance capability to create superior customer
value through a service excellence framework. TREASURY OPERATIONS
The Paperboards, Paper & Packaging Businesses During the year, your Company’s treasury operations
continued to pursue ‘Total Productive Maintenance’ continued to focus on deployment of surplus liquidity
(TPM) programmes in all units, resulting in substantial and management of foreign exchange exposures within
cost savings and productivity improvements. a well-defined risk management framework.
All manufacturing units of your Company have ISO Easing inflation and improvement in the Fiscal and
quality certification. All manufacturing units of the Branded Current Account deficit position provided sufficient comfort
Packaged Foods Businesses (including contract to the Reserve Bank of India for reducing policy rates
manufacturing units) and hotels operate in compliance by a cumulative 75 basis points during the year. However,

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lack of corresponding reduction in bank base rates, DEPOSITS

tight banking liquidity conditions, and adverse Your Company’s erstwhile Public Deposit Scheme
demand-supply dynamics due to higher issuance closed in the year 2000. As at 31st March, 2016, there
of State Development Loans impeded transmission were no deposits due for repayment except in respect
of rate cuts and brought about intermittent spikes in of 2 deposit holders totalling to ` 20,000/- which have
market interest rates. been withheld on the directives received from the
All investment decisions relating to deployment of surplus government agencies.
liquidity continued to be guided by the tenets of Safety, There was no failure to make repayments of Fixed
Liquidity and Return. Proactive management of portfolio Deposits on maturity and the interest due thereon in
duration helped improve treasury performance. The terms of the conditions of your Company’s erstwhile
portfolio mix during the year was continuously rebalanced Schemes.
in line with the evolving interest rate environment. Further,
Your Company has not accepted any deposit from the
towards the year end, your Company increased the
public/ members under Section 73 of the Companies
quantum of investments in Tax-free Bonds, Taxable
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of
Bonds / Debentures and Bank Fixed Deposits taking Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year.
advantage of spikes in market interest rates. Your
Company’s risk management processes ensured that DIRECTORS
all deployments were made with proper evaluation of
underlying risk while remaining focused on capturing Changes in Directors
market opportunities. Mr. Pradeep Vasant Dhobale, Wholetime Director, retired
from the Company with effect from close of business on
In the foreign exchange market, the Indian Rupee (INR)
6th December, 2015 after 38 years of service. Mr. Kurush
came under pressure against the USD during the year.
Noshir Grant, Wholetime Director, retired from the
The key factors that contributed to INR weakness include
Company with effect from close of business on 22nd
interest rate tightening by the US Federal Reserve,
January, 2016 after 35 years of service. Your Directors
monetary stimulus in the EU and Japan, risk aversion
would like to record their appreciation of the services
caused by weak global economic growth and decline in
rendered by Mr. Dhobale and Mr. Grant.
commodity prices, fears of fiscal slippage and lack of
progress on the reforms agenda in India, and depreciation Mr. Sanjiv Puri and Mr. Rajiv Tandon, on the
of the Chinese Yuan. Under these circumstances, recommendation of the Nomination & Compensation
the INR touched a low of 68.79 per USD in February Committee, were appointed by the Board of Directors
2016 - close to the record low of 68.85 witnessed in of the Company (‘the Board’) as Additional Directors of
August 2013. However, the INR recovered significantly your Company, and subject to the approval of the
in March 2016 to close the year at 66.25 largely due to Members, also as Wholetime Directors, with effect from
the Government’s announcement in the Union Budget 6th December, 2015 and 22nd January, 2016,
2016 of its commitment to reduce the Fiscal Deficit to respectively. Mr. Tandon also continues as the Chief
3.5% of GDP in 2016-17 and USD sell-off triggered by Financial Officer of your Company.
expectations of a more moderate interest rate hike Mr. Serajul Haq Khan, Independent Director, expired on
trajectory in the USA than anticipated earlier. 12th January, 2016. Your Directors deeply mourn the
As in earlier years, commensurate with the large size demise of Mr. Khan and place on record their appreciation
of the temporary surplus liquidity under management, for the valuable contribution made by Mr. Khan during
treasury operations continue to be supported by his tenure.
appropriate control mechanisms, including an Ms. Nirupama Rao, on the recommendation of the
independent check of 100% of transactions, by your Nomination & Compensation Committee, was appointed
Company’s Internal Audit department. by the Board as Additional Director, and subject to the

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approval of the Members, also as Independent Director, Mr. Deveshwar has instead agreed to provide guidance
with effect from 8th April, 2016. and mentorship to the new executive management,
that is planned to be put in place, as Non-Executive
Mr. Angara Venkata Girija Kumar [representing
Chairman on expiry of his current term.
General Insurers’ (Public Sector) Association of India],
on completion of his term, ceased to be Non-Executive Accordingly the Board at the meeting held on
Director of your Company with effect from close of 20th May, 2016, on the recommendation of the
business on 22nd July, 2015. Mr. Girija Kumar, on the Nomination & Compensation Committee, has
recommendation of the Nomination & Compensation recommended for the approval of the Members,
Committee, was appointed by the Board as Additional the appointment of Mr. Deveshwar as Non-Executive
Non-Executive Director on 31st July, 2015. Director, not liable to retire by rotation, and Chairman
of the Company for a period of three years with effect
By virtue of the provisions of Article 96 of the Articles
from 5th February, 2017.
of Association of your Company and Section 161
of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), Messrs. Puri, Notices under Section 160 of the Act have been received
Tandon, Girija Kumar and Ms. Rao will vacate office for the appointment of Messrs. Deveshwar, Puri, Tandon
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) and Ms. Rao, who have filed their consents to act as
of your Company. Directors of the Company, if appointed.

Your Board at the meeting held on 20th May, 2016, Appropriate resolutions seeking your approval to the
on the recommendation of the Nomination & aforesaid appointments are appearing in the Notice
Compensation Committee, has recommended for the convening the 105th AGM of your Company.
approval of the Members the appointment of Mr. Puri
and Mr. Tandon as Directors, and also as Wholetime Retirement by Rotation
Directors of your Company, for a period of three years In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the
from the date of the AGM. Your Board at the said meeting, Act read with Article 91 of the Articles of Association of
on the recommendation of the Nomination & the Company, Mr. Nakul Anand will retire by rotation at
Compensation Committee, also recommended for the the AGM and being eligible, offers himself for re-election.
approval of the Members the appointment of Ms. Rao Your Board has recommended his re-election.
as an Independent Director in terms of Section 149
of the Act and Regulation 17 of the Securities and Number of Board Meetings
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and During the year ended 31st March, 2016, six meetings
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for a of the Board were held.
period of five years with effect from 8th April, 2016.
Mr. Yogesh Chander Deveshwar, Wholetime Director Attributes, Qualifications & Independence of
and Chairman of your Company, will complete his present Directors and their Appointment
term on 4th February, 2017. The Nomination & The criteria for determining qualifications, positive
Compensation Committee and the Board strongly attributes and independence of Directors in terms of the
urged Mr. Deveshwar to continue for a longer period Act and the Rules thereunder, both in respect of
in his present role. Mr. Deveshwar however expressed Independent Directors and the other Directors as
his desire to shed the executive role, in accordance with applicable, has been approved by the Nomination &
the indication given by him at the 100th AGM in 2011, Compensation Committee, as reported last year.
and put in place a youthful leadership at the helm The Governance Policy of the Company also, inter alia,
in the longer term interest of the Company. At the requires that Non-Executive Directors, including
request of the Nomination & Compensation Committee Independent Directors, be drawn from amongst eminent
and the Board, recognising the need for orderly professionals with experience in business/ finance/
transition in a company of ITC’s size and complexity, law/ public administration & enterprises. The Board

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Diversity Policy of the Company requires the Board supervision of the Company. Evaluation of functioning
to have balance of skills, experience and diversity of of Board Committees is based on discussions amongst
perspectives appropriate to the Company. The Articles Committee members and shared by the respective
of Association of the Company provide that the Committee Chairman with the Board. Individual Directors
strength of the Board shall not be fewer than five nor are evaluated in the context of the role played by each
more than eighteen. Director as a member of the Board at its meetings, in
assisting the Board in realising its role of strategic
Directors are appointed/ re-appointed with the
supervision of the functioning of the Company in pursuit
approval of the Members for a period of three to five
of its purpose and goals.
years or a shorter duration, in accordance with
retirement guidelines as determined by the Board While the Board evaluated its performance against the
from time to time. The initial appointment of Executive parameters laid down by the Nomination & Compensation
Directors is normally for a period of three years. Committee, the evaluation of individual Directors was
All Directors, other than Independent Directors, are liable carried out anonymously in order to ensure objectivity.
to retire by rotation, unless otherwise approved by the Reports on functioning of Committees were placed by
Members. One-third of the Directors who are liable the respective Committee before the Board.
to retire by rotation, retire every year and are eligible
for re-election. AUDIT COMMITTEE & AUDITORS

The Independent Directors of your Company have The composition of the Audit Committee is provided
confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence under the section ‘Board of Directors and Committees’
as prescribed under Section 149 of the Act and in the Report and Accounts.
Regulation 16 of Securities and Exchange Board of India
Statutory Auditors
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. The Auditors, Messrs. Deloitte Haskins & Sells,
Chartered Accountants (DHS), were appointed with your
The Company’s policy relating to remuneration of
approval at the 103rd AGM to hold such office till the
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other
conclusion of the 108th AGM. The Board, in terms of
employees is provided under the section ‘Report on
Section 139 of the Act, on the recommendation
Corporate Governance’ in the Report and Accounts.
of the Audit Committee, has recommended for the
Board evaluation ratification of the Members the appointment of DHS
from the conclusion of the ensuing AGM till the conclusion
The Nomination & Compensation Committee has
of the 106th AGM. The Board, in terms of Section 142
approved the Policy on Board evaluation, evaluation of
of the Act, on the recommendation of the Audit
Board Committees’ functioning and individual Director
Committee, has also recommended for the approval
evaluation. In keeping with ITC’s belief that it is the
of the Members the remuneration of DHS for the financial
collective effectiveness of the Board that impacts
year 2016-17. Appropriate resolution for the purpose
Company performance, the primary evaluation platform
is appearing in the Notice convening the 105th AGM
is that of collective performance of the Board as a whole.
of the Company.
Board performance is assessed against the role and
responsibilities of the Board as provided in the Act and Cost Auditors
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Your Board, on the recommendation of the Audit
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
Committee, appointed for the financial year 2016-17:
2015 read with the Company’s Governance Policy.
The parameters for Board performance evaluation have (i) Mr. P. Raju Iyer, Cost Accountant, for audit of
been derived from the Board’s core role of trusteeship cost records maintained by the Company in
to protect and enhance shareholder value as well as respect of ‘Paper and Paperboard’ and ‘Nicotine
fulfil expectations of other stakeholders through strategic Gum’ products.

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(ii) Messrs. Shome & Banerjee, Cost Accountants, INVESTOR SERVICE CENTRE
for audit of cost records maintained by the The Investor Service Centre (ISC) of your Company,
Company in respect of all applicable products of accredited with ISO 9001:2008 certification, is registered
the Company, other than ‘Paper and Paperboard’ with SEBI as Category II Share Transfer Agent for
and ‘Nicotine Gum’. providing in-house share registration and related services.
In terms of Section 148 of the Act read with the During the year, the infrastructure, systems and
Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, appropriate processes in ISC were further upgraded. Messrs. Det
resolutions seeking your ratification of the remuneration Norske Veritas, accredited agency for ISO certification,
of the said Cost Auditors are appearing in the Notice has accorded the highest possible Level 5 rating to ISC
for the seventh consecutive year exemplifying the superior
convening the 105th AGM of the Company.
standards practised by ISC in providing service of a high
Secretarial Auditors order to the shareholders and investors.

Your Board appointed Messrs. S. M. Gupta & Co., RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Company Secretaries, to conduct secretarial audit of
All contracts or arrangements entered into by the
the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,
Company with its related parties during the financial
2016. The Report of Messrs. S. M. Gupta & Co. is
year were in accordance with the provisions of the
provided in the Annexure forming part of this Report,
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations
in terms of Section 204 of the Act. and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
and erstwhile Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEMES
All such contracts or arrangements have been approved
Under the Company’s Employee Stock Option Schemes, by the Audit Committee. No material contracts or
3,16,87,450 Ordinary Shares of ` 1/- each, fully paid- arrangements with related parties were entered into
up, were issued and allotted during the year upon during the year under review. Further, the prescribed
exercise of 31,68,745 Options; such shares rank pari details of related party transactions of the Company
passu with the existing Ordinary Shares of your Company. in Form No. AOC-2, in terms of Section 134 of the Act
Consequently, the Issued and Subscribed Share Capital read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
of your Company, as on 31st March, 2016, stands 2014 is given in the Annexure to this Report.
increased to ` 804,72,06,991/- divided into 804,72,06,991 Your Company’s Policy on Related Party Transactions,
Ordinary Shares of ` 1/- each. as adopted by your Board, can be accessed on the
Disclosures with respect to Stock Options, as corporate website at http://www.itcportal.com/about-
required under Regulation 14 of the Securities and itc/policies/policy-on-rpt.aspx.
Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Benefits) Regulations, 2014 (‘the Regulations’),
are available in the Notes to the Financial Statements As required under Section 134 of the Companies Act,
and can also be accessed on the Company’s corporate 2013, your Directors confirm having:
website ‘www.itcportal.com’ under the section a) followed in the preparation of the Annual Accounts,
‘Shareholder Value’. During the year, there has not been the applicable accounting standards with proper
any material change in the Company’s Employee Stock explanation relating to material departures if any;
Option Schemes.
b) selected such accounting policies and applied
Your Company’s Auditors, Messrs. Deloitte Haskins & them consistently and made judgements and
Sells, have certified that the Company’s Employee Stock estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
Option Schemes have been implemented in accordance to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
with the Regulations and the resolutions passed by the of your Company at the end of the financial year
Members in this regard. and of the profit of your Company for that period;

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c) taken proper and sufficient care for the consolidated financial statements by the Directors of
maintenance of adequate accounting records in your Company, as aforestated.
accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of your OTHER INFORMATION
Company and for preventing and detecting fraud Compliance with conditions of Corporate
and other irregularities; Governance
d) prepared the Annual Accounts on a going The certificate of the Auditors, Messrs. Deloitte
concern basis; Haskins & Sells, confirming compliance of conditions of
e) laid down internal financial controls to be Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Securities
followed by your Company and that such internal and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
financial controls were adequate and operating Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and
effectively; and erstwhile Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
Stock Exchanges in India, is annexed.
f) devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and Compliance with requirements relating to
that such systems were adequate and downstream investments
operating effectively.
Your Company’s Auditors, Messrs. Deloitte Haskins &
Sells, have certified that the Company and its subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
are in compliance with the requirements relating to
Your Company’s Board of Directors is responsible downstream investment as laid down in the Foreign
for the preparation of the consolidated financial Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security
statements of your Company, its Subsidiaries, by a Person Resident outside India) (Ninth Amendment)
Associates and Joint Venture entities (‘the Group’), Regulations, 2013 and other applicable FEMA
in terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, Regulations.
2013 and in accordance with the accounting
principles generally accepted in India, including the Going Concern status
Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 There is no significant or material order passed
of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) during the year by any regulator, court or tribunal
Rules, 2014. impacting the going concern status of the Company
The respective Board of Directors of the companies or its future operations.
included in the Group and of its associates and joint
Extract of Annual Return
venture entities are responsible for maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the The information required under Section 134 of the Act
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and
of the Group and for preventing and detecting frauds Administration) Rules, 2014, is annexed.
and other irregularities; the selection and application
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments
of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered
the design, implementation and maintenance of under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies
adequate internal financial controls, that were operating Act, 2013 are provided in Notes 11, 12, 13, 17 and 31
effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness (iv) (a) (ii) to the Financial Statements.
of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation
and presentation of the financial statements that give Particulars relating to Conservation of Energy and
a true and fair view and are free from material Technology Absorption
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, which have Particulars as required under Section 134 of the
been used for the purpose of preparation of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Conservation of Energy

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and Technology Absorption are also provided in the portfolio of world-class businesses. During this
Annexure to this Report. period, your Company’s Gross Turnover and Post-tax
profit have recorded an impressive compound
Employees growth of 12.2% and 19.9% per annum respectively.
The total number of employees as on 31st March, 2016 Return on Capital Employed has improved
stood at 25,564. substantially from 28.4% to 43.1% during this period.
Total Shareholder Returns, measured in terms of increase
There were 156 employees, who were employed
in market capitalisation and dividends, have grown
throughout the year and were in receipt of remuneration
at a compound rate of 23.3% per annum during this
aggregating ` 60 lakhs or more or were employed for
period, placing your Company amongst the foremost
part of the year and were in receipt of remuneration
in the country in terms of efficiency of servicing
aggregating ` 5 lakhs per month or more during the
financial capital.
financial year ended 31st March, 2016. The information
required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, Your Company today, is the leading FMCG marketer in
2013 and the Companies (Appointment and India, a pre-eminent hotel chain and a trailblazer in green
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 hoteliering, the clear market leader in the Indian
is provided in the Annexure forming part of this Report. Paperboard and Packaging industry, the country’s
foremost Agri business player and a global exemplar
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
in sustainable business practices. Additionally,
This Report contains forward-looking statements that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ITC Infotech India Limited,
involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this Report, is one of India’s fastest growing Information Technology
the words ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, companies in the mid-tier segment.
‘intend’, ‘will’ and other similar expressions as they relate
Your Company’s Board and employees are inspired
to the Company and/or its businesses are intended to
by the Vision of sustaining ITC’s position as one of
identify such forward-looking statements. The Company
India’s most admired and valuable companies, creating
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
enduring value for all stakeholders, including the
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
shareholders and the Indian society. The vision of
new information, future events, or otherwise. Actual
enlarging your Company’s contribution to the Indian
results, performances or achievements could differ
economy is driven by its ‘Let’s Put India First’ credo as
materially from those expressed or implied in such
well as the core values of Trusteeship, Transparency,
forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking Empowerment, Accountability and Ethical Citizenship,
statements that speak only as of their dates. This Report which are the cornerstones of ITC’s Corporate
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements Governance philosophy.
included herein and the notes thereto. Inspired by this Vision, driven by Values and powered
by internal Vitality, your Directors and employees
CONCLUSION
look forward to the future with confidence and stand
Over the last twenty years, your Company has committed to creating an even brighter future for
created multiple drivers of growth by developing a all stakeholders.

On behalf of the Board

20th May, 2016 Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman

Kolkata
India R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

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Annexure to the Report of the Board of Directors
For the Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2016
ANNUAL REPORT ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY

1. CSR Policy - Brief Outline and Overview

a. Brief outline of CSR Policy:
To direct ITC's CSR Programmes, inter alia, towards achieving one or more of the following: enhancing environmental and
natural capital; supporting rural development; promoting education and vocational skills; providing preventive healthcare;
providing sanitation and drinking water; creating livelihoods for people, especially those from disadvantaged sections of
society, in rural and urban India; preserving and promoting traditional art and culture, and promoting sports.
b. Role of the CSR and Sustainability Committee:
The role of the CSR and Sustainability Committee is, inter alia, to review, monitor and provide strategic direction to the
Company’s CSR and sustainability practices towards fulfilling its triple bottom line objectives. The Committee seeks to
guide the Company in integrating its social and environmental objectives with its business strategies and assists in crafting
unique models to support creation of sustainable livelihoods. The Committee formulates, reviews and monitors
the CSR Policy and recommends to the Board the annual CSR Plan of the Company in terms of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Committee also reviews the Business Responsibility Report of the Company.
c. Programmes / Projects:
The two most important stakeholders for ITC’s CSR programmes / projects are:
Rural communities primarily in the Company’s Agri Business areas.
The communities residing in close proximity to our production units.
The Company’s stakeholder representation is varied, calling for an integrated approach to development comprising several
layers of interventions which are summarised below:
i. Promoting Preventive Healthcare, Sanitation & Poverty Alleviation (Schedule VII - i):
Sanitation: Promote a hygienic environment through prevention of open defecation and reduce incidence of
water-borne diseases. Focus on interventions to enhance awareness and impact behaviour change on Water,
Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH).
Village Health Champions (VHCs): Specific focus on maternal and child care through a network of women Village
Health Champions.
Healthcare: Provide medical aid to communities, infrastructure support to government hospitals and relief to victims
of natural calamities.
Health Infrastructure: Undertake various social and civic infrastructure services to improve sanitation and hygiene
in the neighbourhood of our factories comprising potable drinking water, drainage systems, etc.
Waste Recycling: Create a clean and green environment through source segregation and recycling of dry waste,
and create sustainable livelihoods for rag pickers and waste collectors.
Solid Waste Management: Door-to-door collection of household waste against levies and segregation at site in order
to recycle and compost such waste so as to minimise the load at municipal landfills.
Poverty Alleviation: These programmes are targeted to the needy and poor who are provided with quality garments
as a part of the NGOs’ larger goal of poverty alleviation.
ii. Livelihood Enhancement (Schedule VII - ii):
Integrated Animal Husbandry Programme: Enhance incomes of farmers by increasing productivity of milch animals
through a comprehensive package of extension services and training to dairy farmers.
Education: Provide children from weaker sections access to education with focus on enrolment, retention and
improved pedagogy.
Vocational Training: Build and upgrade skills of youth to better compete with the emerging needs of the job market
across different sectors.
iii. Economic Empowerment of Women (Schedule VII - iii):
Provide a range of gainful employment opportunities to poor women supported with financial assistance by way of loans
and grants.
iv. Ensuring Environmental Sustainability (Schedule VII - iv):
Social Forestry: Promote livelihoods for small and marginal landholders belonging to the economically weaker
section of society through afforestation programmes by providing financial, technical and marketing support.

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 Soil & Moisture Conservation: Promote local management of water resources by facilitating community-based
participation in planning and executing watershed projects.
CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development: Enable businesses to create enduring value on a
sustainable basis by embedding the imperatives of sustainable development in their strategies and processes.
v. Protection of National Heritage, Art & Culture (Schedule VII - v):
Revive and restore vanishing musical sub-genres by enlisting the goodwill of some of the greatest musicians of the
time through the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC SRA), which was established in 1977.
vi. Rural Development (Schedule VII - x):
Sustainable Agriculture: Introduce advanced knowledge and technology through package of practices and increase
awareness of farmers on optimum use of natural resources in order to increase farm productivity and minimise cost
of cultivation.
Knowledge Empowerment: Leverage knowledge based interventions to empower farmers to make informed choices
by providing relevant and real-time information on commodity prices, local weather reports, customised knowledge
on farm management, risk management and scientific farming.
Agri-extension / services: Encourage sustainable agricultural practices through Choupal Pradarshan Khets to enable
access to relevant farm mechanisation technologies and implements, especially for small farm holdings.
Farm Productivity Enhancement: Improve the technical know-how of farmers, increase access to best practices and
agricultural technologies and, thereby, enhance farm productivity.

2. Present Composition of the CSR and Sustainability Committee:

Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar Chairman

Mr. A. V. Girija Kumar Member
Mr. R. E. Lerwill Member
Mr. S. B. Mainak Member
Ms. Nirupama Rao Member
Ms. M. Shankar Member
Mr. B. B. Chatterjee Secretary to the Committee

3. Average Net Profit of the Company for last three financial years: ` 12338.22 crores.

4. Prescribed CSR Expenditure (two percent of the amount as in item 3 above): ` 246.76 crores for FY 2015-16.

5. Details of CSR Spent during the financial year:

The total CSR expenditure for financial year 2015-16 stood at ` 247.50 crores. Please refer attached statement for details.

6. Details of implementing agencies:

The Company’s CSR projects are implemented through partner implementing agencies which were identified and selected
through a comprehensive due diligence process. Your Company partnered with:
i. Eminent NGOs / Trusts such as BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pratham Education Foundation, Ramakrishna
Mission, Bandhan Konnagar, SEWA Bharat, Foundation for Ecological Security, etc.;
ii. ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC SRA), a true embodiment of the Company’s sustained commitment to a priceless
national heritage;
iii. ITC Rural Development Trust, a Public Charitable Trust, involved in undertaking various programmes of rural development;
iv. ‘CII–ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development’, established by the Company in collaboration with the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

7. Responsibility Statement of the CSR Committee:

The CSR Committee affirms that the implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy is in compliance with the CSR Policy and
Objectives of the Company.

On behalf of the Board

Kolkata Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman — CSR Committee

20th May, 2016 R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016 89

 Statement of details of CSR spends during the financial year 2015-16 ` in Lakhs

90
Sl. CSR Project or activity identified Sector in which the Projects or programmes Amount Amount spent on the projects or programmes Cumulative Amount spent:
No. Project is covered (1) Local area or other outlay (budget) Direct or through
1. Direct expenditure 2. Overheads expenditure up
(2) State and district project or to the reporting Implementing
on projects or Agency
where projects or programmes programmes programmes period
was undertaken wise
1 Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, promoting Health & Sanitation, Drinking Local & Others 3430 5494 301 5795 **Through Project
health care including preventive health care and sanitation Water, Eradication of Poverty *Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Implementing

ITC Limited
including contribution to the Swach Bharat Kosh set-up by Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Agencies,
the Central Government for the promotion of sanitation and Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Government and
making available safe drinking water. Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Direct
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh,
Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Odisha,
Rajasthan, Tripura, Goa
2 Promoting education, including special education and Education Local 6474 2325 94 2419 **Through Project
employment enhancing vocation skills specially among Vocational Training *Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil 1357 92 1449 Implementing
children, women, elderly, and the differently abled and Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Agencies and Direct
livelihood enhancement projects. Livestock Development 579 41 620
Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya
Livelihood Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Odisha, Punjab, 255 4 259
Haryana, New Delhi, Meghalaya, Chandigarh

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3 Promoting gender equality, empowering women, setting up Women Empowerment Local 2343 1700 117 1817 **Through Project
homes and hostels for women and orphans; setting up old *Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Implementing
age homes, day care centres and such other facilities for Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Agencies and Direct
senior citizens and measures for reducing inequalities faced Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan,
by socially and economically backward groups. West Bengal, New Delhi
4 Ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, Environment Sustainability, Local & Others 7053 5129 283 5412 **Through Project
protection of flora and fauna, animal welfare, agroforestry, Soil & Moisture Conservation *Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Implementing
conservation of natural resources and maintaining quality Wasteland Development Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, 1681 120 1801 Agencies and Direct
of soil, air and water including contribution to the Clean Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, Gujarat, Punjab,
Ganga Fund set-up by the Central Government for West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh
rejuvenation of river Ganga.
5 Protection of national heritage, art and culture, including Protection of national Local 500 42 51 93 **Through Project
restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and heritage, art and culture *West Bengal, Punjab Implementing
works of art, setting up public libraries, promotion and Agencies and Direct
development of traditional arts and handicrafts.
6 Rural Development projects. Agri Development Local 5100 4962 123 5085 **Through Project
*Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Implementing
Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Agencies and Direct
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh,
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab

Total 24900 23524 1226 24750

* The CSR programmes are carried out primarily in the following districts of the States / Union Territories as mentioned below: Maharashtra – Ahmednagar, Pune, Parbhani, Satara, Amravati, Wardha, Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Nagpur
Bihar – Munger, Jamui, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Buxar, Sasaram, Samastipur, Banka, Chhapra, Katihar, Muzaffarpur Rajasthan – Baran, Bhilwara, Pratapgarh, Jhalawar, Bundi, Kota, Udaipur, Raipur, Barmer, Jalore, Jaipur, Nimbahera, Jhunjhunu
West Bengal – Hooghly, Kolkata, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur, Birbhum, Darjeeling, Andhra Pradesh – East Godavari, Guntur, West Godavari, Prakasam, Nellore, Krishna, Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam, Kurnool
Bankura, Cooch Behar, Malda, North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Jalpaiguri Telangana – Khammam, Nalgonda, Warangal, Medak, Karimnagar, Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy
Odisha – Ganjam, Khordha, Malkangiri, Bhadrak, Puri, Bhubaneswar Karnataka – Mysuru, Chikballapura, Hassan, Mandya, Chamarajnagar, Kolar, Gadag, Tumkur, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Manipal, Kodagu
Assam – Kamrup, Darrang, Guwahati, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Nagaon, Dibrugarh, Silchar Tamil Nadu – Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Tiruvallur, Virudhunagar, Sivagangai, Theni, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Chennai, Niligiris, Vellore
Jharkhand – Deoghar, Jamshedpur, Jamtara, Ranchi, Jammu & Kashmir – Jammu
Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar, Tirap Kerala – Kozhikode
Tripura – Kailashahar Punjab – Kapurthala
Meghalaya – Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Cherrapunji Chandigarh
Uttar Pradesh – Allahabad, Budaun, Gonda, Bahraich, Chandauli, Saharanpur, Hardoi, Hathras, Pilibhit, Etah, Mathura, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Gujarat – Navsari, Rajkot, Surendranagar
Kanpur, Noida Haryana – Hisar, Jind, Gurugram (Gurgaon)
Madhya Pradesh – Agar, Bhopal, Chhindwara, Guna, Indore, Vidisha, Sehore, Ujjain, Hoshangabad, Mandsaur, Dewas, Shivpuri, Mhow, Dhar Chhattisgarh – Raipur
Uttarakhand – Haridwar, Almora, Pauri Garhwal, Champawat, Dehradun Goa – North Goa
New Delhi **The CSR programmes are carried out both directly and through the project implementing agencies the details of which are stated in the Report
Himachal Pradesh – Solan
Annexure to the Report of the Board of Directors
For the Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2016
Form No. AOC-2
[Pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014]
Form for disclosure of particulars of contracts / arrangements entered into by the Company with related
parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm’s
length transactions under third proviso thereto

1. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at arm’s length basis

(a) Name(s) of the related Greenacre Holdings Limited, Russell Credit Limited, a Technico Pty Limited, a
party and nature of a wholly-owned subsidiary of wholly-owned subsidiary wholly-owned subsidiary
relationship Russell Credit Limited, which
in turn is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company

(b) Nature of contracts / Purchase of land Sale of equity shares of Wills Purchase of equity shares of
arrangements / Corporation Limited Technico Agri Sciences
transactions Limited

(c) Duration of the N.A. N.A. N.A.

contracts /
arrangements /
transactions

(d) Salient terms of the 3,839 sq. mtrs. of land owned The entire shareholding of Wills The entire shareholding of
contracts or arrangements by Greenacre Holdings Limited Corporation Limited (48,85,626 Technico Agri Sciences
or transactions including has been sold to the Company equity shares) has been sold Limited (3,79,62,800 equity
the value, if any at book value of ` 28.22 crores to Russell Credit Limited at shares) has been purchased
for the upcoming Hotel Project carrying cost of ` 4.88 crores. from Technico Pty Limited
in Mumbai. at ` 121 crores (representing
the book value of the
company’s shares as per its
latest audited financials as
at 31st March, 2015).

(e) Justification for entering The transaction is between The transaction is between The transaction is between
into such contracts or the Holding Company and the Holding Company and the Holding Company and
arrangements or wholly-owned subsidiary and wholly-owned subsidiary wholly-owned subsidiary and
transactions therefore there is no potential and therefore there is no therefore there is no potential
conflict with the interests of potential conflict with the conflict with the interests of
the Company and its interests of the Company the Company and its
shareholders arising out of the and its shareholders arising shareholders arising out of
same. Further, the said out of the same. Further, the same. Further, the
transaction will facilitate the the aforesaid shares of Wills aforesaid acquisition of entire
expansion plans of the Corporation Limited were share capital of Technico Agri
Company. sold to Russell Credit Sciences Limited is expected
Limited to improve to improve business and
operational efficiencies. operational synergies.

ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016 91

 (f) Date(s) of approval by the 27th March, 2015 12th August, 2015 22nd January, 2016
Board

(g) Amount paid as advances, Nil Nil Nil

if any

(h) Date on which the special N.A. N.A. N.A.

resolution was passed in
general meeting as
required under first
proviso to Section 188

2. Details of material contracts or arrangements or transactions at arm’s length basis

(a) Name(s) of the related party and nature of relationship

(b) Nature of contracts / arrangements / transactions

(c) Duration of the contracts / arrangements / transactions

NOT APPLICABLE
(d) Salient terms of the contracts or arrangements or transactions including the value,
if any

(e) Date(s) of approval by the Board, if any

(f) Amount paid as advances, if any

On behalf of the Board

Kolkata Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman

20th May, 2016 R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

92 ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

Annexure to the Report of the Board of Directors
INFORMATION UNDER SECTION 134 (3) (m) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES,
2014 AND FORMING PART OF THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY: Some of the renewable energy initiatives undertaken during

the year are as follows:
All business units continued their efforts to improve energy
I. Replacement of fossil fuel (high-speed diesel) with
usage efficiencies and increase the share of renewable energy.
bio-diesel for use in boilers.
Various key performance indicators like specific energy
II. Installation of additional solar energy based photovoltaic
consumption (energy consumed per unit of production), specific
systems.
energy costs and renewable energy contributions were
III. Increased use of biomass-based fuels for steam generation
continuously tracked to monitor alignment with the Company’s to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
overall sustainability approach. The Company has a process to
c) Capital investment on energy conservation equipment:
identify and evaluate energy risks and opportunities, taking into
` 1135.50 lakhs
account future expansion plans, evolving regulatory frameworks,
techno-commercial feasibility and socio-political aspects. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
Accordingly, phased implementation of energy conservation and a) Efforts made towards technology absorption:
renewable energy generation projects are carried out and I. Secondary packaging automation for branded packaged
innovative ways and new technologies are constantly explored food products.
to bring about alignment between organisational interests and II. Integration of manufacturing and warehousing operations
the larger social purpose. by on-line transfer of finished goods.
a) Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: III. Development of grease-resistant paperboard - an
eco-friendly board which can replace poly-coated board
Some of the energy conservation measures adopted across
for packaging of fried food items.
the Company are outlined below:
IV. Process and product technologies in Personal Wash,
I. Improvement in energy usage efficiency in lighting systems Skin Care and Deodorants developed through in-house
by installation of automated lighting controls & sensors, research and development.
changing over to more efficient lighting solutions such as V. Induction of state-of-the-art printing and conversion
Light Emitting Diodes. equipment for packaging.
II. Installation of automated controls & sensors in different VI. Induction of contemporary technologies and continuous
equipment related to manufacturing processes, air improvement projects across businesses towards reducing
conditioning systems and power generation for better process variability, cycle time and wastages while enhancing
monitoring & control and thereby minimising losses. manufacturing flexibility and productivity.
III. Retrofitting and replacement of motors, pumps, fans, b) Benefits derived:
vacuum and air conditioning systems with more energy I. Cycle time reduction and productivity enhancement.
efficient equipment. II. World-class quality and differentiated products.
IV. Recovery of waste heat from chillers for hot water III. Addressing market specific end-use applications.
generation thereby reducing fuel consumption in boilers. IV. Improved productivity and process control.
V. Upgradation of the steam system in a paper machine to c) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development:
minimise losses, enhance heat utilisation and increase
For the year ended
condensate recovery. 31st March, 2016
VI. Reducing furnace oil consumption by using process waste
Expenditure on R&D : (` in Lakhs)
generated from within the unit.
i) Capital 3,344.55
VII. Optimisation of compressed air systems to minimise losses
and reduce energy consumption. ii) Revenue 12,191.24
VIII. Installation of variable frequency drives to optimise energy Total 15,535.79
consumption. Total R&D Expenditure as a % of
IX. Process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce – Gross Revenue 0.30%
specific energy consumption. – Net Revenue 0.43%
b) Steps taken for utilising alternate sources of energy:
As part of its strategy to adopt a low-carbon growth On behalf of the Board
path, the Company intends to progressively
move towards meeting at least 50% of its total energy Kolkata Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
requirements from renewable sources by 2020. 20th May, 2016 R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

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Annexure to the Report of the Board of Directors
For the Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2016
A. Information pursuant to section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Name of Directors & Designation Ratio of Remuneration to Increase in Remuneration
Key Managerial Personnel Median remuneration over LY (%)
of all employees

Y C Deveshwar Executive Chairman 427 : 1 (2%)

N Anand Executive Director 76 : 1 0%
S Puri Executive Director (w.e.f. 6th December, 2015) 11 : 1 –
R Tandon Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer 6:1 –
(w.e.f. 22nd January, 2016)
Chief Financial Officer (Upto 21st January, 2016) 43 : 1 –

A Baijal Non-Executive Director 8:1 16% *

S Banerjee Non-Executive Director 6:1 (2%)

A Duggal Non-Executive Director 6:1 315% **

S B Mathur Non-Executive Director 8:1 14% *

P B Ramanujam Non-Executive Director 7:1 2%

S S H Rehman Non-Executive Director 7:1 4%
M Shankar Non-Executive Director 8:1 (2%)
A V Girija Kumar Non-Executive Director 6:1 (3%)

R E Lerwill Non-Executive Director 7:1 60% **

S B Mainak Non-Executive Director 6:1 266% **

K Vaidyanath Non-Executive Director 8:1 1%

K N Grant Executive Director (retired on 22nd January, 2016) 90 : 1 22% ***

P V Dhobale Executive Director (retired on 6th December, 2015) 86 : 1 16% ***

S H Khan Non-Executive Director (expired on 12th January, 2016) 7:1 13% *

B B Chatterjee Executive Vice President & Company Secretary 33 : 1 2%

* Reflects increase in commission paid as compared to previous year

** Reflects increase in commission paid as compared to previous year and remuneration for part of the year since appointed during FY 2014-15
*** Reflects payment towards leave encashment on retirement.
Notes
1) The number of permanent employees as on 31st March, 2016 was 25,564.
2) Compared to the previous year 2014-15, the figures for the current year 2015-16 reflect that:
(i) Gross Turnover, PBT and EPS have grown by 3.2%, 6.9% & 1.7% respectively.
(ii) Median remuneration and average remuneration of employees have increased by 1% and 3% respectively.
(iii) Average remuneration of employees excluding Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) has increased by 2%.
(iv) Increase in remuneration of KMPs by 4% is primarily towards leave encashment of two KMPs who retired during the year.
3) No employee’s remuneration for the year 2015-16 exceeded the remuneration of the highest paid Director.
4) The remuneration of the Directors, KMPs and other employees is in accordance with the Remuneration Policy of the Company stated under the section ‘Report on Corporate Governance’ which forms part of the
Report and Accounts.
5) The market capitalisation of the Company as on 31st March, 2016 increased by 1.2% when compared to that of 31st March, 2015. The Company has not made any public offer in the recent past and accordingly,
comparison of public offer price and the current market price of the Company’s shares will not be relevant.
6) The PE ratio as on 31st March, 2016 stood at 26.8 (31st March, 2015 : 27.0).
7) Performance Bonus of Executive Directors and Commission of Non-Executive Directors are the variable components of their remuneration. Key parameters for determining the same are provided in the Remuneration
Policy of the Company.

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B. Information pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Name Age Designation/ Gross Net Qualifications Experi- Date of Previous Employment/
Nature of Duties Remuneration Remuneration ence Commence- Position Held
(`) (`) (Years) ment of
Employment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Employed throughout the year and in receipt of remuneration aggregating ` 60,00,000/- or more per annum.

Ahmad Syed Mahmood 62 On deputation 96,82,221 41,98,614 B.A., M.A. 39 06.03.1980 ANZ Grindlays Bank Plc., Mgmt.
Trainee
Ambasta Ashesh (Dr.) 57 Executive V. P. and Head - Social Investments 72,25,429 36,03,068 M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. (I.S.S., The Hague) 29 01.04.2002 Action Aid (India), Sr.
Programme Analyst
Anand Nakul 59 Executive Director 2,78,76,400 1,18,29,311 B.A.(Hons.) 36 01.12.1979 @
Arif Nazeeb 54 Executive V.P. and Head - Corporate 90,90,100 40,47,311 B.A.(Hons.), M.A. 30 01.09.2006 Indian Chamber of Commerce,
Communications Secretary General
Ashok D 52 General Manager - Strategic Planning 65,66,421 32,96,858 B.Com., A.C.S., F.C.M.A. 31 01.08.1992 UB Petroproducts Ltd., Dy.
Manager, Accounts
Bagri Giriraj 46 Chief Operating Officer - Dairy & Beverages 67,81,854 32,55,700 B.Com.(Hons.), P.G.D.B.M. 22 01.08.2012 Castrol India Ltd., Cluster
(FD) Marketing Director
Balakrishnan Subramanian 49 Head - Manufacturing Operations (PCPB) 64,97,986 28,49,110 B.E. 28 01.09.1987 Nil
Banerjee Anandarup 59 V.P. - Finance, Logistics & MIS (LRBD) 61,87,210 30,72,686 B.A.(Hons.), M.A., M.B.A.(U.S.A) 34 15.02.1985 Golden Gate University,
Scheduling & Events Asst.
Batra Rakesh 52 On deputation 74,84,723 33,08,228 B.Com.(Hons.), F.C.A. 29 01.09.1986 Nil
Bezbaroa Sanjib K 53 Executive V.P. - Corporate EHS 65,98,045 28,67,222 B.E.(Elec.), P.G.D.(Safety Engg.), 33 02.06.1997 Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.,
P.G.D.(Environmental Mgmt., Engineer
Univ. of London)
Bhandari Ranvir 54 Chief Operating Officer - ITC Hotels / 67,21,520 26,16,746 B.Com.(Hons.), Dip. in Hotel Mgmt. 26 01.09.2012 Max Ventures Pvt. Ltd.,
WelcomHotels (HD) Vice Chairman
Chadha Anil 46 Area Manager South & General Manager - 66,11,158 21,37,494 Dip. in Hotel Mgmt., Catering & Nutrition 14 01.05.2001 Nil
ITC Grand Chola (HD)
Chakraborty Kanchan 57 General Manager - Technology & Engg., 69,70,815 45,51,735 B.E. 36 21.04.2006 Britannia Industries Ltd., Co.
Biscuits (FD) Engg. Serv. Mgr.
Chand A 51 Divisional Chief Executive (LRBD) 85,16,001 36,69,636 B.A., M.B.A. 29 01.06.1988 Godfrey Philips (I) Ltd.,
Mktg. Exec.
Charraudeau Phillippe Herve 59 V.P. and General Manager - ITC Maratha (HD) 1,94,50,291 87,86,367 B.E.P.C., (Rehaul Rebout), C.A.P. 34 09.05.2011 Movenpick Hotels & Resorts,
Saudi Arabia, G.M.
Chandrasekharan L C (Dr.) 61 Chief Scientist - Research & Technology 1,09,39,542 65,97,526 Ph.D. 34 01.10.2005 G.E. India, Director, Mfg. Engg.
Innovation (LS & T)
Chatterjee B B 63 Executive V.P. & Company Secretary 1,20,36,634 65,51,761 B.Com.(Hons.), F.C.A., F.C.S., LL.B. 38 16.05.1983 Wacsgen, Deputy Mgr.
Dar C 60 Group Head - LS & T, Projects, 1,33,29,471 56,00,189 B.Tech.(Hons.), P.G.D.M. 37 01.05.1981 Tata Engg. & Loco. Co.,
EHS and Quality Assurance Shift Supvr.
Degan Shalini 47 V.P. - Skin Care & New Product 85,05,875 51,25,736 B.Sc., M.B.A. 22 15.07.2014 Britannia Industries Ltd.,
Development (PCPB) Category Director - Delight
& Lifestyle
Deveshwar Y C 69 Executive Chairman 15,67,46,154 7,22,88,382 B.Tech.(Mech.) 47 11.02.1994 Air India Ltd., Chairman & M.D.
Dhamotharan R 49 V.P. - Buying & Merchandising 61,82,774 33,65,014 B.Tech., M.B.A. 24 14.03.2011 Madura Garments Ltd.,
Operations (LRBD) V.P. - Buying & Merchandising
Dixit Pradeep Kumar 55 General Manager - T & RA (ITD) 64,51,032 32,14,049 B.Sc.(Hons.) 32 17.10.1983 Nil
Dutta Saradindu 56 Head - Corporate Accounts 81,47,347 33,73,319 B.Com.(Hons.), M.Com., A.C.A. 34 01.12.1982 Organon (I) Ltd., Trainee,
Accounts
Dutta Supratim 49 Executive V.P. - Corporate Finance 77,85,382 34,52,099 B.Com.(Hons.), C.W.A., A.C.A. 25 01.11.1990 Nil
Ganesan M 53 Executive V.P. - Finance, 83,25,630 41,32,121 B.Com., A.C.A., A.C.S. 30 01.03.1986 Nil
Procurement & IT (FD)
Ganesh Kumar S 48 Chief Operating Officer - Staples, 80,01,858 40,13,994 B.E. 24 14.12.1991 Nil
Snacks & Meals (FD)
Garg A K 55 Head - Finance & IT (PCPB) 68,65,620 34,73,320 B.A.(Hons.), M.B.A.(U.S.A.) 33 01.08.1985 International Travel House Ltd.,
Regional Financial Controller
Ghosh Chandana 49 Head - Competency Development 60,43,215 28,82,694 B.Sc.,(Hons.), M.M.S. 25 01.03.2007 Ideact Pvt. Ltd. and
& HR (TM & D) Studycats.com, Director
Ghosh Ranajit 43 Senior Principal Technologist - Media, 60,35,980 34,99,599 B.Com., Executive Masters in 13 20.09.2007 Times Internet Ltd.,
Planning & Buying (PCPB) International Business Chief Manager, Marketing
Guha Sumitro 54 Executive V.P. - Technical (ITD) 81,88,726 39,84,639 B.Tech. 33 03.08.1992 Tata Consulting Engineers,
Sr. Asst. Engineer

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B. Information pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Name Age Designation/ Gross Net Qualifications Experi- Date of Previous Employment/
Nature of Duties Remuneration Remuneration ence Commence- Position Held
(`) (`) (Years) ment of
Employment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Gupta P 59 Head - Corporate Taxation 79,05,443 43,25,953 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A., D.M.A.(I.C.A.) 36 15.02.1989 Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Group Audit Manager
Haksar Dipak 58 Chief Executive - ITC Hotels / 78,93,104 34,67,048 B.Com.(Hons.) 38 01.09.1977 @
WelcomHotels (HD)
Joshi Atul 57 National Sales Manager - Personal Care, 63,59,625 29,44,464 B.A., M.A., M.B.A. 34 01.01.1982 Nil
Agarbatti & Matches (TM & D)
Kaul Sandeep 49 SBU Chief Executive (PCPB) 89,70,798 39,10,194 B.E., P.G.D.M. 25 01.06.1990 Nil
Kumar Ashwani 52 Chief Technologist - Packaging 66,55,271 29,92,557 B.Sc., M.B.A. 28 01.07.1990 Uptron India Ltd., Planning
& Graphics Design (ITD) & Advr. Mgr.
Kumar G Krishna 50 V.P. - Leaf Operations (ABD-ILTD) 60,17,670 32,33,359 B.Sc.(Ag) 28 01.08.1987 Nil
Kumar Suresh 58 On deputation 64,33,114 28,63,180 B.Sc., A.M.Q. 36 01.12.1979 Nil
Madan Sachidanand 57 On deputation 1,03,60,213 48,16,633 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A., A.C.S. 34 01.04.2012 Russell Credit Ltd. - On
deputation to Technico Agri
Sciences Ltd. as Director
Malik Hemant 50 Divisional Chief Executive (ITD) 1,10,28,897 51,15,352 B.A., M.B.A. 26 01.06.1989 Nil
Mehta Rohinton R 55 Senior Associate General Counsel 63,65,015 30,37,154 B.Com.(Hons.), LL.B., LL.M., LL.M. 31 10.06.1994 Govt. Law College, Professor
(Criminal Law), M.S.(University of
Wisconsin), Ph.D.
Mehta Sartaj Singh 46 Creative Head (LRBD) 73,98,941 46,01,806 B.A., P.G.D., Knitwear Design Tech. 18 01.09.2012 Robemall Apparel Pvt. Ltd.,
V.P. - Design & Sourcing
Mukerji Arup K 57 Corporate Financial Controller 1,13,40,780 54,34,747 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A. 34 01.11.1982 Gupta Chowdhury & Ghose,
Jr. Officer
Mukherjee P 54 V.P. - Finance & MIS (ABD-ILTD) 71,43,738 31,59,075 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.S., A.C.A. 29 01.09.1987 M/s Khanna & Annadhana,
Ch. Accountants, Asst. Audit
Mukherjee Soumitra (Dr.) 50 Chief Scientist (ITD) 75,28,217 43,27,646 B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Post Doctorate 21 16.03.1998 ICI India Ltd., Manager Q.A.
Mukhopadhyay Manu 58 General Manager - Product Development, 62,15,790 38,98,921 B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech. 29 21.04.2006 Britannia Industries Ltd.,
Biscuits (FD) R&D Manager
Noronha A R 62 Executive V.P. - Projects (HD) 74,96,084 32,68,528 B.E.(Elec.) 38 01.05.1978 @
Parasuram R 57 Head - Corporate Internal Audit 99,89,885 51,12,571 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A. 33 15.09.1982 Nil
Prabhakar L 50 V.P. - Human Resources (ABD) 60,69,920 28,73,067 B.E., P.G. Dip. in P.M. & I.R. 23 01.05.2006 ITC Infotech India Ltd., G.M.- HR
Pramanick B K 58 Head of Finance (PPB) 61,66,854 28,49,224 B.Com.(Hons.), C.W.A. 34 21.04.1997 Kitti Steels Ltd., Dy.
General Manager
Puri Sanjiv 53 Executive Director 1,81,81,871 70,94,200 B.Tech. 31 20.01.1986 TELCO Ltd., Trainee
Qing Liang Xiao 53 Executive Chinese Chef, ITC Maratha (HD) 82,23,467 39,54,671 Cooking School of Beijing Tourism 34 01.04.2009 The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel,
Administration Exec. Chinese Chef
Rai R K 53 Chief Operating Officer (ABD) 86,22,451 46,17,362 B.A.(Mktg.), P.G.D. in Exports & Imports 33 16.08.1990 Britannia Industries Ltd.,
Commercial Officer
Rajasekharan V M 57 SBU Chief Executive - Agarbatti & Matches 75,59,832 34,20,267 B.E. 36 01.06.1986 M.M. Rubber Co. Ltd., Sales Mgr.
Rajesh V L 48 Divisional Chief Executive (FD) 87,37,988 38,66,402 B.Sc., M.B.A. 25 01.06.1990 Nil
Rajiv Mohan D V R 50 V.P. - Commodities (ABD) 63,83,218 29,79,419 B.Com.(Hons.), M.B.A. 27 22.08.1988 Nil
Rajput A K 60 Senior V.P. - Corporate Affairs 1,38,91,754 60,60,427 B.Com., M.B.A. 39 10.04.1976 Nil
Rama Prasad H N 50 V.P. - Exports & Supply Chain (ABD - ILTD) 61,16,076 30,67,117 B.Sc.(Agri.), M.Sc.(A.G.) 27 26.09.1988 Nil
Ramamurthi Suresh (Dr.) 51 Chief Technologist (PCPB) 72,43,570 35,68,032 B.Sc., M.Sc.(Tech.), Ph.D. 20 27.08.2007 Hindustan Unilever Ltd.,
Sr. Scientist
Rangrass S 55 Divisional Chief Executive (ABD-ILTD) 1,06,66,005 54,55,945 B.Tech. 33 01.07.1982 Nil
Rao A Venkateswara 61 Executive V.P. - Manufacturing 65,61,715 30,99,021 B.E.(Mech.) 19 21.06.1996 Nil
& Projects (PSPD)
Reddy K Venkateshwar 50 General Manager - Product Development, 71,30,625 44,51,920 B.Tech. 27 01.08.2001 Cargill India Pvt. Ltd.,
Staples & Noodles (FD) Prod. Manager

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B. Information pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Name Age Designation/ Gross Net Qualifications Experi- Date of Previous Employment/
Nature of Duties Remuneration Remuneration ence Commence- Position Held
(`) (`) (Years) ment of
Employment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Roy A 50 Head - Finance & Supply Chain (TM & D) 68,27,682 34,63,137 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A. 27 04.06.1990 E.L.M.(I) Ltd., Accounts Officer

Roy Samindra 58 National Sales Manager - Cigarettes (TM & D) 60,23,623 31,93,051 B.A.(Hons.), M.B.A. 19 15.10.1996 Shaw Wallace & Co. Ltd.,
G.M. Marketing

Sarma C V 54 Executive V.P. - Finance & MIS (PSPD) 75,63,248 35,07,944 B.Com., C.W.A., A.C.A., A.C.S., P.G.D.M. 22 03.05.1993 Nil

Sengupta P 58 General Manager - Risk Management 66,91,591 28,92,696 B.Sc.(Hons.), A.C.A. 34 01.07.1987 Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd.,
Finance Officer

Senguttuvan R 54 SBU Chief Executive (PPB) 1,02,51,002 49,88,401 B.E., P.G.D.M. 30 27.05.1991 Asian Paints, Purchase Executive

Seth Anil 58 Executive V.P. - Finance & MIS (ITD) 1,02,53,824 39,36,811 B.A.(Hons.), A.C.A., P.G.D.B.M. 33 01.11.1982 Nil

Shanmuga Sundaram A 49 Deputy General Counsel 79,86,441 39,16,177 B.L., M.L. 27 20.10.1997 Maxworth Home Ltd.,
Manager, Legal
Singh Jagdish 50 V.P. - Finance and Shared Services (HD) 65,35,489 35,74,726 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A 28 01.04.1990 Lovelock & Lewes, Jr. Asst.
Singh S K 59 Divisional Chief Executive (PSPD) 1,16,08,368 53,03,670 B.Tech.(Chem.) 39 21.06.1977 #
Singhi Rajendra Kumar 51 Senior Deputy Company Secretary 71,19,451 39,75,338 B.Com.(Hons.), LL.B., F.C.S. 31 01.08.1988 Chemcrown (I) Ltd.,
Asst. Secretary
Sivakumar S 55 Group Head - Agri Business 1,80,08,736 92,94,171 B.Sc., P.G. Dip. in Rural Mgmt. 33 18.09.1989 Gujarat Co-op Oil Seeds Growers’
Fed. Ltd., Mgr. Mktg.
Songadwala Zubin S 47 General Manager - ITC Maurya (HD) 60,29,975 19,68,407 Dip. in Hotel Mgmt. & Catering 25 01.02.1991 Nil
Technology
Sridhar R 57 Head - Corporate Human Resources 77,13,673 33,68,248 B.Sc., P.G. Dip. in P.M. & I.R., 33 01.06.1982 Nil
Fellow in Mgmt.
Stephanos K G 51 V.P. - Finance & MIS (ABD) 66,25,311 35,05,827 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A. 27 01.07.1988 Price WaterHouseCoopers,
Jr. Officer
Sule Sandeep Arun 50 Executive V.P. - Sales Operations 79,18,291 35,79,422 B.Com., M.I.B. 26 16.07.1990 Bayer India Ltd., Management
& Development (TM & D) Trainee
Sumant B 52 President - FMCG Businesses 1,22,51,352 49,79,666 B.E. 30 20.01.1986 Nil
Suresh G K 45 V.P. - New Category Development (FD) 63,32,448 28,53,891 B.E., P.G.D.B.M. 22 01.06.1995 Tata Elxsi Ltd., Customer
Support Exec.
Suresh K S 56 General Counsel 1,37,95,446 60,58,045 B.A., B.L., P.G.D.P.M., I.R. & L.W. 34 01.09.1990 Chambers of Sri C.S. Venkata
Subramaniam, Advocate
Tandon R 62 Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer 1,77,56,794 74,97,961 B.Sc., F.C.A. 38 01.01.1987 Triveni Handlooms Ltd.,
Finance Mgr. & Secy.
Thakur N N 52 Head - Sales & Marketing (ESPB) 60,63,408 30,89,955 B.Sc., P.G.D. 28 01.09.1987 Nil
Tyagi Shailender 57 SBU Chief Executive (ESPB) 80,96,006 36,93,952 M.Sc., P.G.D. 34 01.02.1982 Nil
Venkateswaran Krishnan (Dr.) 56 Chief Scientist and Head - Product 79,87,104 47,38,581 B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. 31 05.05.2005 Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Development and R&D (PCPB) Head - Skin, Cleansing & Care
Viswanathan K I 55 Executive V.P. - Marketing (PSPD) 70,48,359 37,83,800 M.B.A. 33 06.09.1982 Nil
Wali Paritosh 46 Chief Operating Officer - Confections (FD) 64,96,731 29,47,719 B.Tech., Sloan Fellowship 24 16.08.1991 Nil
Wanchoo Siddharth 55 Executive V.P. - Marketing (ITD) 79,45,556 38,34,984 B.Com.(Hons.) 34 19.10.1981 Nil
Wariah Dalbir Singh 49 General Manager - Product Development, 67,06,590 38,38,872 B.E. 26 05.04.2005 PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.,
Snacks (FD) General Manager
Zachariah Abraham 57 Executive V.P. and Head - Central 70,95,505 33,82,120 B.Sc.(Engg.) 33 01.09.2012 Lanco Infratech Ltd.,
Projects Organisation Senior Vice President
Employed for a part of the year and in receipt of remuneration aggregating Rs, 5,00,000/- or more per month.
Ahmed Riaz 60 V.P. - Finance & MIS (LRBD) 66,14,049 39,77,679 B.Com., F.C.S., F.C.M.A., A.C.I.S.(U.K.) 30 23.01.1986 @
Anjaneyulu C (Dr.) 60 Leaf Manager - South (ABD-ILTD) 22,04,605 15,48,113 B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. 34 02.02.1990 Government of India, Directorate
of Marketing & Inspection,
Marketing Officer
Barve Mahendra 45 General Manager - Product Development (FD) 50,90,447 31,25,806 B.Sc., M.Sc., Food Tech., E.M.B.A. - 27.07.2015 Nil
Batra Vipul 34 Manager - Finance (LRBD) 2,88,327 2,78,462 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A. 12 16.03.2006 Cheil Communications India Pvt.
Ltd., Acccounts Exec.
Bishnoi Achal 29 Executive - Regional Logistics, North (ESPB) 85,656 80,820 B.Com., M.B.A. 3 05.11.2012 Nil
Bose Debal 60 Asst. Finance Manager (TM & D) 10,20,977 8,52,834 B.Com. 35 01.01.1981 Bhartiya Elect. Steel,
Commercial Trainee
Bose Kamal Ranjan 56 General Manager - Institutional Sales (TM & D) 56,11,246 30,44,832 B.A.(Hons.), P.G.D.M. 36 16.01.1995 #

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Name Age Designation/ Gross Net Qualifications Experi- Date of Previous Employment/
Nature of Duties Remuneration Remuneration ence Commence- Position Held
(`) (`) (Years) ment of
Employment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Chandar V 60 Head - Finance, CGR (HD) 50,54,361 28,62,822 B.Com., M.Com., M.B.A., LL.B. 40 09.01.1976 Nil
Chamchoy Sasakamol 53 Spa Manager, ITC Grand Chola (HD) 20,12,631 10,94,660 Bachelor of Humanities, 28 17.01.2011 The Leela Kempinski, Udaipur,
Ramkhamhaeng Univ. Spa Manager
Changrani Bhuvanesh 30 Asst. Manager (PSPD) 99,883 96,405 B.E.(Mech.), M.B.A.(Mktg) 2 10.06.2013 Nil
Chong Sin Chong 44 Asst. Chinese Chef - Sheraton New Delhi (HD) 9,39,996 6,30,038 High School 26 02.08.2012 Golden Island Chinese
Cuisine, Chef
Das C S 60 SBU Chief Executive (ESPB) 94,07,843 51,14,761 B. Tech.(Hons.), M.B.A. 36 15.04.1980 Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Trainee
Dash Swostik Sourav 25 Asst. Manager - Projects (ABD-ILTD) 2,17,193 2,07,087 B.Tech., M.Tech.(Mech.) 2 10.06.2013 Nil
Dayalapwar Nitin 31 Area Manager (TM & D) 1,00,873 92,189 P.G.D.M. 7 03.11.2009 HSBC, Field Sales Associate
Debnath Mrinal Kanti 61 Manager - Technical & Projects (PCPB) 7,27,712 6,92,712 B.Sc., B.Tech.(Chem.) 41 08.05.2008 Hindustan Uniliver Ltd.,
Manufacturing Manager
Desai C C 60 Deputy General Manager (PSPD) 16,11,007 13,20,441 B.Com., A.C.A. 32 18.02.1983 Nil
Dhobale P V 60 Executive Director 3,14,20,103 1,53,35,376 B.Tech.(Chem.) 39 01.07.1977 #
Gandhi Sanjiv 55 D.M., Technical (ITD) 13,04,638 11,18,455 B.Tech., D.B.M. 31 01.07.1987 Larsen & Toubro Ltd.,
Asst. Engineer
Grant K N 58 Executive Director 3,30,71,149 1,55,14,574 B.A.(Hons.), M.B.A. 37 02.06.1980 DCM Ltd., Mgmt. Trainee
H K Mohana 32 Asst. Manager - Product Development (FD) 61,533 60,868 B.Tech., M.Tech. 2 11.12.2013 Nil
Hridaya Chanakya 26 Asst. Manager - Supply Chain (ABD-ILTD) 2,15,382 2,05,276 B.Tech., M.Tech.(Mech.) 2 10.06.2013 Nil
Joshi Abhinav Anand 32 Asst. Manager, Process Excellence (PCPB) 2,29,037 2,15,870 B.Tech. 7 01.08.2012 Primal Glass Ltd., Asst. Manager,
Manufacturing
Jyothimurugan V S M 60 Senior Specialist EHS (PSPD) 30,96,404 16,94,383 B.Sc., M.Sc., D.I.S., Dip. in Trng. & 25 06.07.1990 Nil
Development
Kanaskar Akshay 34 Customer Associate (LRBD) 40,712 38,315 B.Com., M.B.A. 8 06.06.2011 Indiamart Intermesh Ltd., Asst.
Mgr.-Client Servicing
Karan Kunal 32 Asst. Manager - HR (ITD) 1,27,437 1,20,714 P.G.D.M. 10 25.05.2007 Sonthalia Cellulars (Airtel),
Sales Team Leader
Kavarana D 60 Chief Executive Officer - WelcomHeritage (HD) 62,93,210 30,64,143 B.Com., Dip. in Hotel Mgmt. & Nutrition 37 01.08.1978 Nil
Kikuta Fumio 51 Japanese Chef, ITC Gardenia (HD) 21,67,611 12,39,935 Craftsmanship in Japanese Cuisine 30 11.07.2011 Gulf Hotel, Bahrain, Japanese Chef
Khandelwal Lalit Kumar 24 Asst. Manager Finance (HD) 55,472 51,083 B.Com., A.C.A. 1 07.04.2014 Nil
Kumar J Shravan 30 Officer - Procurement (ABD-ILTD) 38,973 37,077 M.Sc.(Food Tech.) 5 10.06.2014 Heritage Foods (India) Ltd., Exec.,
Sourcing & Sales
Kumar Prateek 27 Asst. Manager - Projects (PCPB) 2,54,193 2,43,027 B.Tech. 4 01.06.2011 Nil
Mathews Shibu 40 On deputation 5,80,729 3,64,625 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A., SWIFT 15 11.12.2000 Nil
Maurel Eric 54 Executive Pastry Chef, ITC Maurya (HD) 18,57,854 10,76,718 Chef Diploma - Maitrise, First Degree 19 01.08.2013 JW Marriott, Cairo, Exec.
Certificate in Pastry, Chocolate & Pastry Chef
Ice Cream
Mohan Nimalan 25 Asst. Manager - Technical (PPB) 2,77,720 2,62,606 B.Tech. 3 11.06.2012 Nil
Moran Joanna 39 Spa Manager and Corporate Spa Trainer - 31,74,979 16,63,377 B.A.(Hons.), Dip. in ESPA 15 18.09.2014 Leela Palaces, Mumbai,
ITC Grand Bharat (HD) Corporate Spa Trainer
Mrosek Stefan 50 Executive Pastry Chef, ITC Grand Chola (HD) 23,22,008 12,73,657 Master Baker 31 04.11.2015 Hotel Zur Bleiche Resort and Spa,
Burg im Spreewald, Exec.
Pastry Chef
Mukherjee Nilanjan 48 Head - Marketing (PCPB) 34,05,455 17,29,721 B.E., M.B.A. 20 30.09.2010 I. Morph Consulting, Partner
Naidu Yabaji Rajesh Kumar 27 Category Development Manager (FD) 1,44,432 1,40,603 B.Tech. 2 11.12.2013 Nil
Naik Shailesh Narayan 44 General Manager - Channel (ABD) 4,65,134 4,31,159 B.E.(Mech.), M.B.A. 20 17.04.2006 Asian Paints Ltd., Sales Unit Head
Nayak Anand 64 Executive V.P. and Head - Corporate 2,26,66,429 1,16,34,554 B.Sc., P.G.D.I.R. 42 14.05.1973 Nil
Human Resources
Padmanabhan A 62 V.P. - Projects (PSPD) 26,22,234 18,69,220 B.E.(Elec.) 38 07.10.1994 Phoenix Pulp & Paper Mill,
Thailand
Pandey Vijay 55 Senior Specialist - Fabrics (LRBD) 31,11,837 21,23,927 T.D.C., B.Text., M.B.A. 37 16.04.2007 Grasim Industries Ltd., Asst. V.P.
Pandya Sagar 38 Area Sales Manager (LRBD) 2,07,667 2,02,097 B.E., P.G. Dip. in Business Administration 14 30.10.2006 Uni Style Image Pvt. Ltd., Asst.
Manager - Retail Planning
Pathak Arun 56 Executive V.P. - Finance (HD) 82,38,105 35,40,745 B.Com.(Hons.), F.C.A. 32 20.06.1983 Nil
Prasad K T 60 Executive V. P. - Corporate Human Resources 84,51,506 41,00,833 B.A., M.A.(P.M., I.R. & L.W.) 35 01.06.1999 ITC Agro Tech., G.M. - H.R.

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B. Information pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
Name Age Designation/ Gross Net Qualifications Experi- Date of Previous Employment/
Nature of Duties Remuneration Remuneration ence Commence- Position Held
(`) (`) (Years) ment of
Employment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Prasad Latha 60 Assistant Manager Finance (TM & D) 10,36,535 7,87,128 B.Com. 30 01.02.1985 Nil
Prasad V Rajendra 52 Deputy Manager (PSPD) 2,32,610 2,15,239 B.Sc.(Tech.) 26 07.08.1989 Nil
Rajendran K 60 Executive C.E.S. (ITD) 4,57,605 4,07,950 B.Com. 41 17.09.1974 Nil
Ramanajaneya Reddy S V S 56 Manager - Employee Relations (ABD-ILTD) 11,71,063 9,62,984 B.Sc., M.A.(S.W.), B.L. 29 30.08.1991 MG Brothers, Asst.
Personnel Officer
Ramaswamy T V 64 Group Head - LS & T, Projects & EHS 1,37,31,219 71,17,275 B.E., M.M.S. 41 01.07.1974 Nil
Rana Dharm Singh 60 Asst. Manager Finance, WelcomHotel 2,99,300 2,13,917 B.Com. 38 22.11.1977 Nil
Jodhpur (HD)
Rao D Sambasiva 60 General Manager - Materials (PSPD) 41,70,999 24,49,432 B.Com.(Hons.) 38 08.07.1991 Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Sales Representative
Ratho Ram Prasad 60 Assistant Manager - T&RA (TM & D) 7,88,003 6,75,824 B.Com.(Hons.) 39 01.12.1981 Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Sales Representative
Sathya D 60 General Manager - Product Development, 76,59,357 49,65,922 B.Sc.(Agri Sciences), M.Sc. 35 24.06.2002 Nutrine Confectionery Co. Ltd.,
Confectionery (FD) General Manager, Q & R
Satpathy Sameer 43 Chief Operating Officer (PCPB) 66,88,875 38,50,260 B.Com., P.G.D.M. 20 01.12.2015 Marico Ltd., Chief Marketing
Officer
Sen Bibhuti 60 Deputy General Manager (PSPD) 17,53,689 12,67,638 B.Sc., Dip. in Prod. Management 31 15.05.1984 Nil
Sen Pradip Kumar 58 General Manager - Risk Management 33,19,976 19,95,742 B.Com.(Hons.), A.C.A. 28 01.09.1987 Lovelock & Lewes, J.Q.A
Sharma Ravi 38 Manager - FMCG Exports (TM & D) 6,15,279 4,55,033 B.A.(Hons.), M.B.E., M.B.A. 14 02.05.2005 Microtex India Ltd., Manager
Shrivastava Abhishek 26 Asst. Manager - Technical, Dairy Products (FD) 84,266 83,415 B.Tech., M.Tech. 2 10.06.2013 Nil
Singh Shantanu 26 Asst. Manager - Technical (PPB) 2,17,445 2,02,718 B.Tech., M.Tech. 2 10.06.2013 Nil
Srinivas M K 43 Production Manager (ITD) 12,65,960 4,74,353 B.Sc., B.E. 21 01.09.2001 Alfred Herbert (India) Ltd.,
Sr. Exec.
Srinivasan K 43 Deputy Manager (PSPD) 4,74,796 4,44,619 Dip. in P.P.T. 19 21.11.1996 Nil
Vellanki Shivani 33 HR Manager (ABD) 1,71,990 1,68,114 B.Com., M.A.(HRM & Labour) 10 08.06.2005 Nil
Velmurugan M 34 Area Executive (TM & D) 85,793 85,415 B.E., M.B.A. 12 03.12.2007 Funskool (India) Ltd., Sales Exec.
Verghese G 60 Area Manager Kerala & General Manager - 21,38,788 12,23,701 B.Com., Dip. in Personnel Mgmt. 34 01.02.1981 Nil
ITC Kakatiya (HD)
Verma Ravi 47 Asst. Manager - Production, 2,83,360 2,71,224 B.Sc.(Hons.) 17 23.05.2005 Asia Inspection & Testing Pvt. Ltd.,
JP Operations (LRBD) Q.A. Mgr.
Verma Shobhith 31 Asst. Manager, Grocery 2 (TM & D) 1,18,178 1,17,609 B.Tech., P.G.D.M. 8 14.06.2010 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.,
Prod. Engineer
Waris Saadain Ghizali 35 Regional Sales Manager (TM & D) 3,02,726 2,38,819 B.M.S. 8 09.06.2009 Hindustan Unilever Ltd.,
Brand Exec.
Yajurvedi Rishabh 28 Sr. Customer Associate (LRBD) 37,097 34,325 B.B.A., P.G. Dip. in Retail Mgmt. 4 09.12.2011 Nil
Abbreviations denote :
ITD : India Tobacco Division HD : Hotels Division
PSPD : Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division ESPB : Education & Stationery Products Business
LRBD : Lifestyle Retailing Business Division PCPB : Personal Care Products Business
ABD : Agri Business Division PPB : Printing & Packaging Business
ABD-ILTD : Agri Business-India Leaf Tobacco Division LS&T : Life Sciences & Technology
FD : Foods Division TM&D : Trade Marketing & Distribution
@ Previously employed with ITC Hotels Ltd. which was merged with the Company on March 23, 2005
# Previously employed with ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Ltd. which was merged with the Company on March 13, 2002
Notes :
1. Remuneration includes salary, performance bonus, allowances & other benefits/ applicable perquisites except contribution to the approved Pension Fund under the defined benefit scheme and Gratuity Funds and
provisions for leave encashment which are actuarially determined on an overall Company basis. The term ‘remuneration’ has the meaning assigned to it under the Companies Act, 2013.
2. The Company has not incurred any expenditure for Stock Options granted at ‘market price’ [within the meaning of the erstwhile SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines,
1999] to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other Employees under its Employee Stock Option Schemes, which can be ascribed to any individual Director, Key Managerial Personnel or other Employees.
3. Net remuneration comprises cash income less : a) income tax, surcharge (as applicable) & education cess deducted at source.
b) manager's own contribution to Provident Fund.
4. All appointments are/ were contractual in accordance with terms and conditions as per Company rules.
5. None of the above employees is a relative of any Director of the Company.
On behalf of the Board

Kolkata Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman

20th May, 2016 R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

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Annexure to the Report of the Board of Directors
FORM NO. MGT-9
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
as on the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2016
[Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(1) of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]

I. REGISTRATION AND OTHER DETAILS

i) CIN : L16005WB1910PLC001985

ii) Registration Date : 24th August, 1910

iii) Name of the Company : ITC Limited

iv) Category / Sub-Category of the Company : Public company - Limited by shares

v) Address of the Registered office and : Virginia House, 37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road
contact details Kolkata 700 071, India
Telephone no. : 033-2288 9371
Facsimile nos. : 033-2288 4016 / 1256 / 2259 / 2260
e-mail : [email protected]

vi) Whether Listed Company : Yes

vii) Name, Address and Contact details of : The Company provides share registration and related services
Registrar and Transfer Agent, if any in-house through its Investor Service Centre

II. PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY:

% to total turnover of the Company

Sl. Name and Description of main NIC Code of the
No. products / services products / services
Gross Turnover Net Turnover

1 FMCG
- Cigarettes 12003 62.70% 47.93%
- Branded Packaged Food Products 10501, 10611, 10795, 13.76% 19.44%
10798, 10712,10733,
10735,10740, 10750,
10308, 10304
- Others (Apparel, Education and Stationery 10502,10504, 46496, 5.09% 7.15%
Products, Personal Care Products, 46909, 47711, 20231,
Safety Matches, Agarbattis etc.) 20236, 20237, 20234,
46497
2 Hotels
- Hotels Sales / Income from Hotel Services 55101, 56101, 56210, 2.47% 3.49%
56301, 74909
3 Agri Business
- Wheat, Soya, Spices, Coffee, 10795, 10209, 10304, 8.51% 12.03%
Unmanufactured Tobacco, Aqua etc. 10309, 10406,10611,
10792, 46201, 46207,
46209, 46301, 46305,
46306, 47190, 47300,
47737, 12001, 20213
4 Paperboards, Paper and Packaging
- Paperboards and Paper 17016 6.35% 8.43%
- Printed Material 17022, 17029, 22203 1.12% 1.53%

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III. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:

% of Shares
Sl. Holding / Subsidiary / Applicable
Name and address of the company CIN / GLN held by the
No. Associate Section
Company

1 Russell Credit Limited U65993WB1994PLC061684 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)

Virginia House
37 J. L. Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
2 Greenacre Holdings Limited U55202WB1986PLC049467 Wholly-owned subsidiary – 2(87)
ITC Centre of Russell Credit Limited,
37 J. L. Nehru Road referred to in Sl. No. 1
Kolkata 700 071
3 Wimco Limited U24291MH1923PLC001082 Subsidiary 98.21% 2(87)
Indian Mercantile Chambers
R. K. Marg, Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400 001
4 Pavan Poplar Limited U01100MH1995PLC128849 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
Indian Mercantile Chambers
R. K. Marg, Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400 001
5 Prag Agro Farm Limited U01100MH1997PLC128846 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
Indian Mercantile Chambers
R. K. Marg, Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400 001
6 Technico Agri Sciences Limited U01111DL1999PLC098646 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
25, Community Centre
Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110 057
7 Technico Pty Limited NA Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
Suite 5, 20 Bundaroo Street
Bowral NSW 2576
Australia
8 Technico Technologies Inc. NA Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
c/o Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales Technico Pty Limited,
Suite 600, Frederick Square referred to in Sl. No. 7
77 Westmoreland, Fredericton
New Brunswick E3B 5B4
Canada
9 Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited NA Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
Suite 5, 20 Bundaroo Street Technico Pty Limited,
Bowral NSW 2576 referred to in Sl. No. 7
Australia
10 Technico Horticultural (Kunming) Co. Limited NA Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
A 38, Yanglin Industrial Development Zone Technico Asia Holdings Pty
Songming, Yunnan Province Limited, referred to in Sl. No. 9
People’s Republic of China
11 Srinivasa Resorts Limited U74999TG1984PLC005192 Subsidiary 68% 2(87)
6-3-1187, Begumpet
Hyderabad 500 016
12 Fortune Park Hotels Limited U55101HR1995PLC052281 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
ITC Green Centre
10 Institutional Area, Sector - 32
Gurgaon 122 001
13 Bay Islands Hotels Limited U74899HR1976PLC052282 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
ITC Green Centre
10 Institutional Area, Sector - 32
Gurgaon 122 001

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III. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES (Contd.):

% of Shares
Sl. Holding / Subsidiary / Applicable
Name and address of the company CIN / GLN held by the
No. Associate Section
Company

14 ITC Infotech India Limited U65991WB1996PLC077341 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)

Virginia House
37 J. L. Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
15 ITC Infotech Limited NA Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
Norfolk House ITC Infotech India Limited,
118 Saxon Gate West referred to in Sl. No. 14
Milton Keynes, MK9 2 DN
United Kingdom
16 ITC Infotech (USA), Inc. NA Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
12 Route, 17 North ITC Infotech India Limited,
Suite 303, Paramus referred to in Sl. No. 14
New Jersey 07652
United States
17 Pyxis Solutions, LLC NA Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
55 Broad St., Fl. 14 ITC Infotech (USA), Inc.,
New York referred to in Sl. No. 16
NY 10004-2501
United States
18 Gold Flake Corporation Limited U16003WB1935PLC008314 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
Virginia House
37 J. L. Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
19 Landbase India Limited U74899HR1992PLC052412 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
ITC Green Centre
10 Institutional Area, Sector - 32
Gurgaon 122 001
20 ITC Investments & Holdings Limited U65923WB2012PLC176166 Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
Virginia House
37 J. L. Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
21 MRR Trading & Investment Company Limited U65990MH1980PLC023259 Wholly-owned subsidiary of – 2(87)
Eucharistic Congress Building No. 1 ITC Investments & Holdings
5, Convent Street Limited, referred to in Sl. No. 20
Mumbai 400 039
22 Surya Nepal Private Limited NA Subsidiary 59% 2(87)
Shree Bal Sadan
Gha-2-513, Kantipath
Kathmandu
Nepal
23 King Maker Marketing, Inc. NA Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
12 Route, 17 North
Suite 304, Paramus
New Jersey 07652
United States
24 WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited NA Subsidiary 100% 2(87)
216, De Saram Place, Colombo 10
Sri Lanka
25 North East Nutrients Private Limited U15122WB2013PTC196135 Subsidiary 76% 2(87)
Aradhana Building
2/1 Anandilal Poddar Sarani
Kolkata 700 071

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III. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES (Contd.):

% of Shares
Sl. Holding / Subsidiary / Applicable
Name and address of the company CIN / GLN held by the
No. Associate Section
Company

26 Gujarat Hotels Limited L55100GJ1982PLC005408 Associate 45.78% 2(6)

WelcomHotel Vadodara
R. C. Dutt Road, Alkapuri
Vadodara 390 007
27 International Travel House Limited L63040DL1981PLC011941 Associate 3.60% 2(6)
Travel House, T-2 Community Centre
Sheikh Sarai, Phase I
New Delhi 110 017
28 Russell Investments Limited U65993WB1987PLC043324 Associate of Russell Credit – 2(6)
21 Prafulla Sarkar Street Limited, referred to in Sl. No. 1
Kolkata 700 072
29 Divya Management Limited U51109WB1995PLC069518 Associate of Russell Credit – 2(6)
Room No. 28 Limited, referred to in Sl. No. 1
8/2 Kiron Sankar Roy Road
Kolkata 700 001
30 Antrang Finance Limited U65993WB1993PLC060271 Associate of Russell Credit – 2(6)
4 Ripon Street Limited, referred to in Sl. No. 1
Kolkata 700 016
31 ATC Limited U16000TZ1973PLC018100 Associate of Gold Flake – 2(6)
35, Rajaji Nagar Corporation Limited,
Hosur 635 126 referred to in Sl. No. 18
32 Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited U74899DL1995PLC099649 Joint Venture 25% 2(6)
25, Community Centre
Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110 057
33 Espirit Hotels Private Limited U55101TG2009PTC063757 Joint Venture 26% 2(6)
810-818, Swapnalok Complex
92/93, S. D. Road
Secunderabad 500 003
34 Logix Developers Private Limited U70101DL2010PTC207640 Joint Venture 27.90% 2(6)
85, World Trade Centre
Barakhamba Lane, Barakhamba
New Delhi 110 001
35 ITC Essentra Limited U85110KA1993PLC014278 Joint Venture of Gold Flake – 2(6)
Survey No. 29 & 30, Doddajala Post Corporation Limited,
Yarthiganahalli referred to in Sl. No. 18
Bettahalasur Post
Bengaluru North 562 157

Note: The above list does not include ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited, Singapore, a subsidiary, under liquidation vide Singapore High Court’s Order dated
30th November, 2007.

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IV. SHAREHOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
(i) Category-wise Shareholding:

No. of Shares held at the beginning of the year No. of Shares held at the end of the year
% Change
Category of Shareholders during
% of total % of total
Demat Physical Total Demat Physical Total the year
Shares Shares
A. Promoters
(1) Indian
a) Individual / HUF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
b) Central Govt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
c) State Govt.(s) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
d) Bodies Corp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
e) Banks / FI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
f) Any Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sub-total (A)(1):- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(2) Foreign
a) NRIs - Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
b) Other - Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
c) Bodies Corp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
d) Banks / FI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
e) Any Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sub-total (A)(2):- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Shareholding of Promoter (A) = (A)(1)+(A)(2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. Public Shareholding
(1) Institutions
a) Mutual Funds 13,42,67,781 90,724 13,43,58,505 1.68 21,35,21,919 90,724 21,36,12,643 2.66 0.98
b) Banks / FI 90,54,07,001 9,78,178 90,63,85,179 11.31 90,24,00,460 9,69,178 90,33,69,638 11.23 -0.08
c) Central Govt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
d) State Govt.(s) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
e) Venture Capital Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
f) Insurance Companies 1,74,52,42,797 63,485 1,74,53,06,282 21.77 1,71,33,96,534 63,485 1,71,34,60,019 21.29 -0.48
g) FIIs 1,34,13,46,315 2,58,910 1,34,16,05,225 16.74 1,02,51,24,243 2,58,910 1,02,53,83,153 12.74 -4.00
h) Foreign Venture Capital Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
i) Others:
Foreign Portfolio Investors 31,90,36,559 0 31,90,36,559 3.98 61,98,84,972 0 61,98,84,972 7.70 3.72
Sub-total (B)(1):- 4,44,53,00,453 13,91,297 4,44,66,91,750 55.48 4,47,43,28,128 13,82,297 4,47,57,10,425 55.62 0.14
(2) Non-Institutions
a) Bodies Corp.
(i) Indian 26,27,31,047 10,84,367 26,38,15,414 3.29 28,52,95,169 9,32,540 28,62,27,709 3.55 0.26
(ii) Overseas 6,10,772 2,41,30,76,100 2,41,36,86,872 30.11 1,09,172 2,41,30,76,100 2,41,31,85,272 29.99 -0.12
b) Individuals
(i) Individual shareholders holding 55,33,61,295 11,90,50,566 67,24,11,861 8.39 54,28,28,573 11,03,45,683 65,31,74,256 8.12 -0.27
nominal share capital upto ` 1 lakh
(ii) Individual shareholders holding 11,52,87,790 1,64,09,880 13,16,97,670 1.64 11,49,58,969 1,39,45,590 12,89,04,559 1.60 -0.04
nominal share capital in excess of ` 1 lakh
c) Others:
(i) NRIs 3,45,11,971 97,16,485 4,42,28,456 0.55 3,54,77,762 94,00,900 4,48,78,662 0.56 0.01
(ii) Foreign Nationals 74,711 4,44,240 5,18,951 0.01 68,054 4,44,240 5,12,294 0.01 0.00
(iii) Trusts 1,34,32,898 0 1,34,32,898 0.17 1,89,68,411 0 1,89,68,411 0.24 0.07
(iv) Clearing Members 90,72,534 0 90,72,534 0.11 75,57,815 0 75,57,815 0.09 -0.02
Sub-total (B)(2):- 98,90,83,018 2,55,97,81,638 3,54,88,64,656 44.27 1,00,52,63,925 2,54,81,45,053 3,55,34,08,978 44.16 -0.11
Total Public Shareholding (B) = (B)(1)+(B)(2) 5,43,43,83,471 2,56,11,72,935 7,99,55,56,406 99.75 5,47,95,92,053 2,54,95,27,350 8,02,91,19,403 99.78 0.03
C. Shares held by Custodian for GDRs & ADRs 1,99,36,135 27,000 1,99,63,135 0.25 1,80,60,588 27,000 1,80,87,588 0.22 -0.03
Grand Total (A+B+C) 5,45,43,19,606 2,56,11,99,935 8,01,55,19,541 100.00 5,49,76,52,641 2,54,95,54,350 8,04,72,06,991 100.00 0.00

(ii) Shareholding of Promoters: NOT APPLICABLE

(iii) Change in Promoters’ Shareholding: NOT APPLICABLE

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(iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs):
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding
Sl. of the year during the year
For each of the top ten Shareholders
No. % of total Shares % of total Shares
No. of Shares No. of Shares
of the Company of the Company

1 Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited

At the beginning of the year 1,98,55,64,880 24.77
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year: 0 0 0 0
At the end of the year 1,98,55,64,880 24.68 @
2 Life Insurance Corporation of India
At the beginning of the year 1,15,50,35,797 14.41
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year: 0 0 0 0
At the end of the year 1,15,50,35,797 14.35 @
3 Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India
At the beginning of the year 89,67,24,540 11.19
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
04/03/2016 18,000 0.00 89,67,42,540 11.15
At the end of the year 89,67,42,540 11.14 @
4 Myddleton Investment Company Limited
At the beginning of the year 32,42,07,960 4.05
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year: 0 0 0 0
At the end of the year 32,42,07,960 4.03 @
5 The New India Assurance Company Limited
At the beginning of the year 15,34,63,435 1.91
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
10/04/2015 (1,06,475) 0.00 15,33,56,960 1.91
17/04/2015 (96,416) 0.00 15,32,60,544 1.91
24/04/2015 (50,000) 0.00 15,32,10,544 1.91
01/05/2015 (75,000) 0.00 15,31,35,544 1.91
22/05/2015 (1,00,000) 0.00 15,30,35,544 1.91
29/05/2015 (36,100) 0.00 15,29,99,444 1.91
04/06/2015 (50,000) 0.00 15,29,49,444 1.91
19/06/2015 (76,261) 0.00 15,28,73,183 1.91
30/06/2015 (3,43,513) 0.00 15,25,29,670 1.90
10/07/2015 (1,75,000) 0.00 15,23,54,670 1.90
17/07/2015 (1,20,000) 0.00 15,22,34,670 1.90
24/07/2015 (85,226) 0.00 15,21,49,444 1.90
07/08/2015 (90,000) 0.00 15,20,59,444 1.90
14/08/2015 (1,33,383) 0.00 15,19,26,061 1.89
21/08/2015 (1,75,000) 0.00 15,17,51,061 1.89
28/08/2015 (2,00,000) 0.00 15,15,51,061 1.89
04/09/2015 (1,42,681) 0.00 15,14,08,380 1.89
18/09/2015 (50,000) 0.00 15,13,58,380 1.89
25/09/2015 (37,500) 0.00 15,13,20,880 1.89
30/09/2015 (1,85,177) 0.00 15,11,35,703 1.88
09/10/2015 (2,85,000) 0.00 15,08,50,703 1.88
16/10/2015 (2,75,000) 0.00 15,05,75,703 1.88
23/10/2015 (50,000) 0.00 15,05,25,703 1.87
30/10/2015 (3,56,474) 0.00 15,01,69,229 1.87
06/11/2015 (12,500) 0.00 15,01,56,729 1.87
20/11/2015 (65,000) 0.00 15,00,91,729 1.87
27/11/2015 (20,000) 0.00 15,00,71,729 1.87
04/12/2015 (80,000) 0.00 14,99,91,729 1.87
18/12/2015 (2,00,000) 0.00 14,97,91,729 1.86
25/12/2015 (1,54,500) 0.00 14,96,37,229 1.86
31/12/2015 (1,60,000) 0.00 14,94,77,229 1.86
08/01/2016 (1,40,000) 0.00 14,93,37,229 1.86
15/01/2016 (20,000) 0.00 14,93,17,229 1.86
22/01/2016 (87,500) 0.00 14,92,29,729 1.86
29/01/2016 (1,45,207) 0.00 14,90,84,522 1.85
05/02/2016 (3,01,269) 0.00 14,87,83,253 1.85
12/02/2016 (66,024) 0.00 14,87,17,229 1.85

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(iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs) (Contd.):
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding
Sl. of the year during the year
For each of the top ten Shareholders
No. % of total Shares % of total Shares
No. of Shares No. of Shares
of the Company of the Company

26/02/2016 (2,00,000) 0.00 14,85,17,229 1.85

11/03/2016 (26,655) 0.00 14,84,90,574 1.85
18/03/2016 (2,00,000) 0.00 14,82,90,574 1.84
25/03/2016 (1,63,746) 0.00 14,81,26,828 1.84
31/03/2016 (1,09,599) 0.00 14,80,17,229 1.84
At the end of the year 14,80,17,229 1.84
6 General Insurance Corporation of India
At the beginning of the year 14,32,25,552 1.79
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
10/04/2015 (2,50,000) 0.00 14,29,75,552 1.78
22/05/2015 40,000 0.00 14,30,15,552 1.78
29/05/2015 3,25,000 0.00 14,33,40,552 1.79
04/06/2015 95,000 0.00 14,34,35,552 1.79
12/06/2015 40,000 0.00 14,34,75,552 1.79
10/07/2015 2,33,261 0.00 14,37,08,813 1.79
17/07/2015 2,66,739 0.00 14,39,75,552 1.80
16/10/2015 (1,10,000) 0.00 14,38,65,552 1.79
23/10/2015 (65,000) 0.00 14,38,00,552 1.79
30/10/2015 (1,25,000) 0.00 14,36,75,552 1.79
20/11/2015 (2,00,000) 0.00 14,34,75,552 1.79
05/02/2016 (2,00,000) 0.00 14,32,75,552 1.78
04/03/2016 (2,50,000) 0.00 14,30,25,552 1.78
11/03/2016 (25,000) 0.00 14,30,00,552 1.78
At the end of the year 14,30,00,552 1.78
7 The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
At the beginning of the year 12,15,62,293 1.52
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
09/10/2015 (1,45,000) 0.00 12,14,17,293 1.51
16/10/2015 (1,25,000) 0.00 12,12,92,293 1.51
23/10/2015 (79,164) 0.00 12,12,13,129 1.51
30/10/2015 (1,42,160) 0.00 12,10,70,969 1.51
20/11/2015 (50,000) 0.00 12,10,20,969 1.51
05/02/2016 (1,00,000) 0.00 12,09,20,969 1.50
12/02/2016 (65,000) 0.00 12,08,55,969 1.50
04/03/2016 (25,000) 0.00 12,08,30,969 1.50
18/03/2016 (31,650) 0.00 12,07,99,319 1.50
25/03/2016 (1,70,000) 0.00 12,06,29,319 1.50
31/03/2016 (1,27,000) 0.00 12,05,02,319 1.50
At the end of the year 12,05,02,319 1.50
8 Government of Singapore
At the beginning of the year NA NA
Became part of the top ten Shareholders of the Company
with effect from 27/11/2015 8,12,88,370 1.01
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the
year i.e. w.e.f. 27/11/2015:
04/12/2015 10,48,629 0.01 8,23,36,999 1.03
11/12/2015 16,00,000 0.02 8,39,36,999 1.04
18/12/2015 15,58,729 0.02 8,54,95,728 1.06
31/12/2015 (1,80,344) 0.00 8,53,15,384 1.06
08/01/2016 12,88,511 0.02 8,66,03,895 1.08
15/01/2016 34,93,994 0.04 9,00,97,889 1.12
22/01/2016 33,48,301 0.04 9,34,46,190 1.16
29/01/2016 23,39,430 0.03 9,57,85,620 1.19
05/02/2016 24,36,835 0.03 9,82,22,455 1.22
12/02/2016 9,74,665 0.01 9,91,97,120 1.23
19/02/2016 32,27,360 0.04 10,24,24,480 1.27
26/02/2016 9,24,198 0.01 10,33,48,678 1.29
04/03/2016 (5,42,746) 0.01 10,28,05,932 1.28
11/03/2016 24,71,553 0.03 10,52,77,485 1.31
18/03/2016 14,02,616 0.02 10,66,80,101 1.33
31/03/2016 4,31,978 0.01 10,71,12,079 1.33
At the end of the year 10,71,12,079 1.33

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(iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs) (Contd.):
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding
Sl. of the year during the year
For each of the top ten Shareholders
No. % of total Shares % of total Shares
No. of Shares No. of Shares
of the Company of the Company

9 Rothmans International Enterprises Limited

At the beginning of the year 10,33,03,260 1.29
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year: 0 0 0 0
At the end of the year 10,33,03,260 1.28 @
10 National Insurance Company Limited
At the beginning of the year 11,95,99,840 1.49
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
24/04/2015 1,20,000 0.00 11,97,19,840 1.49
01/05/2015 3,30,000 0.00 12,00,49,840 1.50
08/05/2015 1,00,000 0.00 12,01,49,840 1.50
29/05/2015 1,00,000 0.00 12,02,49,840 1.50
24/07/2015 (2,00,000) 0.00 12,00,49,840 1.50
31/07/2015 3,14,000 0.00 12,03,63,840 1.50
07/08/2015 (6,75,000) 0.01 11,96,88,840 1.49
21/08/2015 (2,00,000) 0.00 11,94,88,840 1.49
28/08/2015 (1,50,000) 0.00 11,93,38,840 1.49
04/09/2015 (1,50,372) 0.00 11,91,88,468 1.49
11/09/2015 (10,00,000) 0.01 11,81,88,468 1.47
18/09/2015 (1,00,000) 0.00 11,80,88,468 1.47
25/09/2015 (2,50,000) 0.00 11,78,38,468 1.47
09/10/2015 (10,44,628) 0.01 11,67,93,840 1.46
16/10/2015 (7,55,000) 0.01 11,60,38,840 1.45
23/10/2015 (2,30,000) 0.00 11,58,08,840 1.44
30/10/2015 (5,45,000) 0.01 11,52,63,840 1.44
06/11/2015 (6,55,000) 0.01 11,46,08,840 1.43
13/11/2015 (70,000) 0.00 11,45,38,840 1.43
20/11/2015 (4,50,000) 0.01 11,40,88,840 1.42
31/12/2015 (70,000) 0.00 11,40,18,840 1.42
08/01/2016 (1,26,521) 0.00 11,38,92,319 1.42
29/01/2016 (2,24,400) 0.00 11,36,67,919 1.41
05/02/2016 (9,16,496) 0.01 11,27,51,423 1.40
12/02/2016 (1,00,000) 0.00 11,26,51,423 1.40
26/02/2016 (7,267) 0.00 11,26,44,156 1.40
04/03/2016 (26,92,733) 0.03 10,99,51,423 1.37
11/03/2016 (36,80,000) 0.05 10,62,71,423 1.32
18/03/2016 (35,44,018) 0.04 10,27,27,405 1.28
25/03/2016 (25,03,565) 0.03 10,02,23,840 1.25
31/03/2016 (20,42,406) 0.03 9,81,81,434 1.22
At the end of the year 9,81,81,434 1.22
11 Virtus Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
At the beginning of the year 6,33,25,671 0.79
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
17/04/2015 45,79,222 0.06 6,79,04,893 0.85
24/04/2015 11,32,429 0.01 6,90,37,322 0.86
01/05/2015 68,48,418 0.09 7,58,85,740 0.95
08/05/2015 41,98,500 0.05 8,00,84,240 1.00
28/08/2015 10,55,598 0.01 8,11,39,838 1.01
27/11/2015 (11,72,395) 0.01 7,99,67,443 1.00
Ceased to be part of the top ten Shareholders of the
Company with effect from 27/11/2015 7,99,67,443 1.00
At the end of the year NA NA

@ Change(s) in shareholding percentage was consequent to allotment of shares under the ITC Employee Stock Option Schemes (ITC ESOS).

Note: The dates of increase / decrease in shareholding, as indicated above, are based on downloads of beneficial ownership provided by the Depositories,
generally every Friday.

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(v) Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding
Sl. of the year during the year
For each of the Directors and KMP
No. % of total Shares % of total Shares
No. of Shares@ No. of Shares@
of the Company of the Company

1 Y. C. Deveshwar, Chairman & Executive Director

At the beginning of the year 1,72,500 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
17/06/2015** (86,250) 0.00 86,250 0.00
03/08/2015** (50,000) 0.00 36,250 0.00
11/09/2015** (36,250) 0.00 0 0.00
15/03/2016* 6,80,000 0.01 6,80,000 0.01
At the end of the year 6,80,000 0.01
2 N. Anand, Executive Director
At the beginning of the year 2,28,000 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
30/06/2015** (1,10,000) 0.00 1,18,000 0.00
20/08/2015** (55,000) 0.00 63,000 0.00
16/09/2015* 2,40,000 0.00 3,03,000 0.00
30/09/2015** (50,000) 0.00 2,53,000 0.00
17/11/2015** (50,000) 0.00 2,03,000 0.00
19/11/2015** (50,000) 0.00 1,53,000 0.00
20/11/2015* 2,70,000 0.00 4,23,000 0.01
29/12/2015** (1,50,000) 0.00 2,73,000 0.00
28/01/2016** (1,35,000) 0.00 1,38,000 0.00
26/02/2016** (65,000) 0.00 73,000 0.00
At the end of the year 73,000 0.00
3 S. Puri, Executive Director
At the beginning of the year NA NA
Appointed Director with effect from 06/12/2015 0 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year
i.e. w.e.f. 06/12/2015:
17/02/2016* 50,000 0.00 50,000 0.00
15/03/2016* 50,000 0.00 1,00,000 0.00
21/03/2016** (50,000) 0.00 50,000 0.00
At the end of the year 50,000 0.00
4 R. Tandon, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer
At the beginning of the year as Chief Financial Officer 1,01,420 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
20/08/2015** (25,000) 0.00 76,420 0.00
21/08/2015** (25,000) 0.00 51,420 0.00
16/09/2015* 50,000 0.00 1,01,420 0.00
30/09/2015** (50,000) 0.00 51,420 0.00
05/11/2015** (25,000) 0.00 26,420 0.00
09/11/2015** (25,000) 0.00 1,420 0.00
20/11/2015* 50,000 0.00 51,420 0.00
17/12/2015* 50,000 0.00 1,01,420 0.00
31/12/2015** (40,000) 0.00 61,420 0.00
Appointed Director with effect from 22/01/2016 61,420 0.00
22/01/2016* 60,000 0.00 1,21,420 0.00
15/03/2016* 50,000 0.00 1,71,420 0.00
At the end of the year 1,71,420 0.00
5 A. Baijal, Non-Executive Independent Director
At the beginning of the year 1,20,000 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
16/07/2015* 10,000 0.00 1,30,000 0.00
18/08/2015* 10,000 0.00 1,40,000 0.00
20/11/2015* 10,000 0.00 1,50,000 0.00
At the end of the year 1,50,000 0.00

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(v) Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (Contd.):
Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding
Sl. of the year during the year
For each of the Directors and KMP
No. % of total Shares % of total Shares
No. of Shares@ No. of Shares@
of the Company of the Company

6 S. B. Mathur, Non-Executive Independent Director

At the beginning of the year 3,11,000 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
18/08/2015* 10,000 0.00 3,21,000 0.00
30/09/2015** (10,000) 0.00 3,11,000 0.00
01/02/2016** (10,000) 0.00 3,01,000 0.00
At the end of the year 3,01,000 0.00
7 P. B. Ramanujam, Non-Executive Independent Director
At the beginning of the year 3,41,356 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year: 0 0 0 0
At the end of the year 3,41,356 0.00
8 S. S. H. Rehman, Non-Executive Independent Director
At the beginning of the year 1,03,488 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
30/09/2015** (20,000) 0.00 83,488 0.00
17/11/2015** (15,000) 0.00 68,488 0.00
19/11/2015** (15,000) 0.00 53,488 0.00
17/02/2016* 50,000 0.00 1,03,488 0.00
15/03/2016* 50,000 0.00 1,53,488 0.00
17/03/2016** (10,000) 0.00 1,43,488 0.00
21/03/2016** (5,000) 0.00 1,38,488 0.00
30/03/2016** (20,000) 0.00 1,18,488 0.00
31/03/2016** (5,000) 0.00 1,13,488 0.00
At the end of the year 1,13,488 0.00
9 K. Vaidyanath, Non-Executive Director
At the beginning of the year 26,32,633 0.03
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
19/11/2015** (1,00,000) 0.00 25,32,633 0.03
At the end of the year 25,32,633 0.03
10 B. B. Chatterjee, Executive Vice President &
Company Secretary
At the beginning of the year 2,00,000 0.00
Increase / Decrease in Shareholding during the year:
09/11/2015** (25,000) 0.00 1,75,000 0.00
18/11/2015** (5,000) 0.00 1,70,000 0.00
19/11/2015** (15,000) 0.00 1,55,000 0.00
17/12/2015* 45,000 0.00 2,00,000 0.00
01/03/2016** (9,000) 0.00 1,91,000 0.00
15/03/2016* 50,000 0.00 2,41,000 0.00
21/03/2016** (10,000) 0.00 2,31,000 0.00
At the end of the year 2,31,000 0.00

Messrs. A. V. Girija Kumar, R. E. Lerwill & S. B. Mainak, Non-Executive Directors, and S. Banerjee, A. Duggal & Ms. M. Shankar, Non-Executive
Independent Directors, did not hold any Shares of the Company, either at the beginning or at the end of the year or at any time during the year.

* Allotment of Shares under ITC ESOS.

** Sale of Shares allotted under ITC ESOS.
@ Shares held singly / jointly.
Note: The dates of increase / decrease in shareholding, as indicated above, are based on disclosures received from Directors and KMP.

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V. INDEBTEDNESS
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding / accrued but not due for payment: (` in Lakhs)
Secured Loans Unsecured
Deposits Total Indebtedness
excluding deposits Loans**
Indebtedness at the beginning
of the financial year
i) Principal Amount 1.95 5,299.38 0.20 5,301.53
ii) Interest due but not paid 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
iii) Interest accrued but not due 0.00 2.40 0.00 2.40
Total (i+ii+iii) 1.95 5,301.78 0.20 5,303.93
Change in Indebtedness during
the financial year
– Addition 358.03 0.00 0.00 358.03
– Reduction 0.00 -1,432.92 0.00 -1,432.92
Net Change 358.03 -1,432.92 0.00 -1,074.89
Indebtedness at the end of the financial year
i) Principal Amount 359.98 3,868.87 0.20 4,229.04
ii) Interest due but not paid 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
iii) Interest accrued but not due 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total (i+ii+iii) 359.98 3,868.87 0.20 4,229.04

** The balance of unsecured loans includes amounts as given under ‘Deferred payment liabilities’ under Note 3 and ‘Current maturities of long-term
debt’ as given under Note 8 of the Notes to the Financial Statements forming part of the Report and Accounts.

VI. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

A. Remuneration to Managing Director, Wholetime Directors and / or Manager: (` in Lakhs)
Name of MD / WTD / Manager
Sl. Y. C. Deveshwar, R. Tandon,
Particulars of Remuneration N. Anand, S. Puri, Executive Director Total Amount
No. Chairman &
Executive Director Executive Director $ & Chief Financial
Executive Director Officer #
1 Gross Salary
(a) Salary as per provisions 1,297.50 217.50 27.64 140.85 1,683.49
contained in section 17(1) of the
Income-tax Act, 1961
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) 217.97 41.52 7.69 28.29 295.47
of the Income-tax Act, 1961*
(c) Profits in lieu of salary u/s 17(3) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
of the Income-tax Act, 1961
2 Stock Option 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 Sweat Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 Commission 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
- as % of profit
- others, specify
5 Others, please specify 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total (A) 1,515.47 259.02 35.33 169.14 1,978.96
Ceiling as per the Act 1,50,298
(Being 10% of the Net Profits of the Company as calculated under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013)

$ Additional Executive Director since 6th December, 2015.

# Additional Executive Director since 22nd January, 2016; remuneration includes ` 147.84 Lakhs for the period from 1st April, 2015 to 21st January, 2016
as Chief Financial Officer.
* Does not include contribution to the approved Pension Fund under the defined benefit scheme which is actuarially determined on an overall Company basis.

Note: The Company has not incurred any expenditure for Stock Options granted at ‘market price’ [within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014] to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other Employees under its Employee Stock Option Schemes,
which can be ascribed to any individual Director, Key Managerial Personnel or other Employee.

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 B. Remuneration to the other Directors: (` in Lakhs)
Particulars of Remuneration
Sl. Fee for attending
Directors Others, Total Amount
No. Board / Board Commission
please specify
Committee Meetings
1 Independent Directors
A. Baijal 10.50 18.00 0.00 28.50
S. Banerjee 9.00 12.38 0.00 21.38
A. Duggal 11.00 9.76 0.00 20.76
S. B. Mathur 11.00 18.00 0.00 29.00
P. B. Ramanujam 8.50 18.00 0.00 26.50
S. S. H. Rehman 9.00 18.00 0.00 27.00
M. Shankar 10.00 18.00 0.00 28.00
Total (B)(1) 181.14
2 Other Non-Executive Directors
A. V. Girija Kumar$ 3.70* 0.00 0.00 3.70
R. E. Lerwill 6.00 18.00 0.00 24.00
S. B. Mainak 7.00* 16.82* 0.00 23.82
K. Vaidyanath 12.60 18.00 0.00 30.60
Total (B)(2) 82.12
Total (B) = (B)(1) + (B)(2) 263.26
Total Managerial Remuneration (A+B) 2,242.22
Overall Ceiling as per the Act 1,65,040
(Being 11% of the Net Profits of the Company as calculated under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013)

* Paid to the Public Financial Institution the Director represents.

$ Additional Non-Executive Director since 31st July, 2015.

C. Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel other than MD / Manager / WTD:

(` in Lakhs)

Sl. Particulars of Remuneration B. B. Chatterjee,

No. Executive Vice President &
Company Secretary

1 Gross Salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in 109.85
section 17(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) of the 4.25
Income-tax Act, 1961*
(c) Profits in lieu of salary u/s 17(3) of the 0.00
Income-tax Act, 1961
2 Stock Option 0.00
3 Sweat Equity 0.00
4 Commission 0.00
- as % of profit
- others, specify
5 Others, please specify 0.00
Total Amount 114.10
* Does not include contribution to the approved Pension Fund under the defined benefit scheme which is actuarially determined on an overall Company basis.

Note: The Company has not incurred any expenditure for Stock Options granted at 'market price' [within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014] to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other Employees under its Employee Stock Option Schemes,
which can be ascribed to any individual Director, Key Managerial Personnel or other Employee.

VII. PENALTIES / PUNISHMENT / COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCES

against the Company, Directors and other Officers in Default under the Companies Act, 2013: NONE

On behalf of the Board

Kolkata Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman

20th May, 2016 R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

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Annexure to the Report of the Board of Directors
FORM NO. MR-3
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2016
[Pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule-9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To
The Members
ITC Limited
Virginia House
37, J. L. Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071

We have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate
practices by ITC Limited (hereinafter called the Company). Secretarial Audit was conducted in accordance with the Guidance
Note issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (a statutory body constituted under the Company Secretaries Act,
1980) and in a manner that provided us a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts / statutory compliances and
expressing our opinion thereon.
Based on our verification of the Company’s books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained
by the Company and read with the Statutory Auditors’ Report on Financial Statements and their certificate on compliance with
the conditions of Corporate Governance and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized
representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, we hereby report that in our opinion and to the best of our information,
knowledge and belief and according to the explanations given to us, the Company has during the audit period covering
the financial year ended on 31.03.2016 complied with the applicable statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the
Company has proper Board-processes and compliance mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to the
reporting made hereinafter.
We have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company for
the financial year ended on 31.03.2016 according to the applicable provisions of:
1. The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made thereunder;
2. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and the rules made thereunder;
3. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed thereunder;
4. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations made thereunder to the extent of Foreign Direct
Investment, Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial Borrowings to the extent applicable to the Company;
5. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to the
extent applicable to the Company:-
a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011;
b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015;
c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme)
Guidelines, 1999 as replaced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits)
Regulations, 2014;
d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 –
The in-house Investor Services Centre of the Company, registered with SEBI as a Category II Share Transfer
Agent, provides share registration and related services.
6. The following other laws specifically applicable to the Company –
a) Tobacco Board Act, 1975 and the rules made thereunder;
b) Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production,
Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 and the rules made thereunder;
c) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules made thereunder;
d) Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the rules made thereunder.
We have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following:
i. Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India which came into effect from 01.07.2015;
ii. The Listing Agreements entered into by the Company with BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited and
the Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited which were applicable upto 30.11.2015 and thereafter SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 from 01.12.2015.
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, etc.
mentioned above.

112 ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

We further report that:
1. The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors
and Independent Directors and the changes in the composition of Board of Directors that took place during the period under
review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
2. Adequate notice is given to all Directors for the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least
seven days in advance, and appropriate systems are in place for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications
on the agenda items for meaningful participation at the meeting.
We further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the Company commensurate with the size and operations
of the Company to monitor and ensure compliance with the applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
We further report that during the audit period the Company had the following specific events:
1. Issue and allotment of 3,16,87,450 ordinary shares of Re.1/- each, fully paid up, upon exercise of Stock Options under the
Employee Stock Option Schemes of the Company;
2. BFIL Finance Limited (BFIL) and Wills Corporation Limited (Wills) ceased to be direct subsidiaries of ITC upon acquisition
of their entire share capital by Russell Credit Limited (Russell Credit) – a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC. Further, pursuant
to the Schemes of Amalgamation, as approved by Hon’ble High Courts, BFIL and Wills amalgamated with Russell Credit
w.e.f. 1st April, 2015.
3. Technico Agri Sciences Limited became a direct wholly owned subsidiary of ITC upon acquisition of its entire share capital
by ITC from Technico Pty Limited, Australia – a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC.
(S. M. Gupta)
Partner
S. M. Gupta & Co.
Company Secretaries
Place: Kolkata Firm Registration No.: P1993WB046600
Date: 20.05.2016 FCS No.: 896
Encl: Annexure ‘A’ forming an integral part of this Report CP No.: 2053

ANNEXURE ‘A’
To
The Members
ITC Limited
Virginia House
37, J. L. Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071

Our Report of even date is to be read alongwith this letter.

1. Maintenance of secretarial records is the responsibility of the management of the Company. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on such secretarial records based on our audit.
2. We have followed the audit practices and processes as we considered appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance on the
correctness and completeness of the secretarial records. Our verification was conducted on a test basis to ensure that all
entries have been made as per statutory requirements. We believe that the processes and practices we followed for this
purpose provided a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. We have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of the financial records and Books of Accounts of the Company.
4. Wherever required, we have obtained Management representation with respect to compliance of laws, rules and regulations
and of significant events during the year.
5. The compliance of the provisions of corporate and other applicable laws, rules and regulations is the responsibility of the
management. Our examination was limited to the verification of secretarial records on test basis to the extent applicable
to the Company.
(S. M. Gupta)
Partner
S. M. Gupta & Co.
Company Secretaries
Firm Registration No.: P1993WB046600
Place: Kolkata FCS No.: 896
Date: 20.05.2016 CP No.: 2053

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 CERTIFICATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Independent Auditor’s Certificate

To the Members of
ITC Limited

1. We have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by

ITC Limited (“the Company”), for the year ended on 31st March, 2016, as stipulated in:
Clause 49 (excluding clause 49(VII)(E)) of the Listing Agreements of the Company with stock
exchanges for the period from 1st April, 2015 to 30th November, 2015.
Clause 49 (VII)(E) of the Listing Agreements of the Company with the stock exchanges for the
period from 1st April, 2015 to 1st September, 2015.
Regulation 23(4) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”) for the period from 2nd September, 2015 to
31st March, 2016 and
Regulations 17 to 27 (excluding regulation 23(4)) and clauses (b) to (i) of regulation 46(2) and
para C, D and E of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations for the period from 1st December, 2015
to 31st March, 2016.

2. 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 compliance with the conditions of the Corporate Governance. It is neither an audit nor
an expression of opinion on the financial statements of the Company.

3. We have examined the relevant records of the Company in accordance with the Generally Accepted
Auditing Standards in India, to the extent relevant, and as per the Guidance Note on Certification
of Corporate Governance issued by the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India.

4. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to our examination of the relevant
records and the explanations given to us, we certify that the Company has complied with the
conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and
regulation 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of regulation 46(2) and para C, D and E of Schedule V of
the Listing Regulations for the respective periods of applicability as specified under paragraph 1
above, during the year ended 31st March, 2016.

5. We state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company
nor the efficiency or effectiveness with which the Management has conducted the affairs
of the Company.

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 302009E)
Shyamak R. Tata
Partner
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016 (Membership No. 38320)

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 CEO and CFO Compliance Certificate

We, Y.C. Deveshwar, Chairman and R. Tandon, Director & Chief Financial Officer certify that:

a) We have reviewed the financial statements and cash flow statement for the year ended
31st March, 2016 and to the best of our knowledge and belief :
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) To the best of our knowledge and belief, no transactions entered into by the Company
during the year ended 31st March, 2016 are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the Company’s
code of conduct.

c) We accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for financial
reporting and we have evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems of the
Company pertaining to financial reporting. Deficiencies in the design or operation of such
internal controls, if any, of which we are aware have been disclosed to the auditors and
the Audit Committee and steps have been taken to rectify these deficiencies.

d) i) There has not been any significant change in internal control over financial reporting
during the year under reference;
ii) There has not been any significant change in accounting policies during the year
requiring disclosure in the notes to the financial statements; and
iii) We are not aware of any instance during the year of significant fraud with involvement
therein of the management or any employee having a significant role in the Company’s
internal control system over financial reporting.

Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
Kolkata
20th May, 2016 R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer

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Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2016
As at As at
Note 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 1 804.72 801.55
Reserves and surplus 2 32124.28 32929.00 29934.14 30735.69
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 3 25.83 38.69
Deferred tax liabilities (Net) 4 1848.42 1631.60
Other Long term liabilities 5 15.13 7.05
Long-term provisions 6 112.19 2001.57 100.72 1778.06
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 7 3.60 0.02
Trade payables
Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises
and small enterprises 32.92 21.91
Total outstanding dues of creditors other than
micro enterprises and small enterprises 2232.67 2265.59 1882.71 1904.62
Other current liabilities 8 4000.08 3671.18
Short-term provisions 9 8318.59 14587.86 6106.09 11681.91
TOTAL 49518.43 44195.66

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 10
Tangible assets 13816.77 13777.14
Intangible assets 387.76 401.35
Capital work-in-progress - Tangible assets 2470.08 2085.49
Intangible assets under development 30.75 28.65
16705.36 16292.63
Non-current investments 11 6392.90 2441.64
Long-term loans and advances 12 2285.43 25383.69 1506.36 20240.63
Current assets
Current investments 13 6461.34 5963.82
Inventories 14 8519.82 7836.76
Trade receivables 15 1686.35 1722.40
Cash and bank balances 16 6563.95 7588.61
Short-term loans and advances 17 501.84 549.89
Other current assets 18 401.44 24134.74 293.55 23955.03
TOTAL 49518.43 44195.66

The accompanying notes 1 to 34 are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

In terms of our report attached On behalf of the Board

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
SHYAMAK R TATA R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
Partner B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016

116 ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2016
Note For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Gross Income 19 53748.31 51932.14

Gross Revenue from sale of products and services 20 51582.45 49964.82

Less: Excise Duty 15107.18 13881.61
Net Revenue from sale of products and services 36475.27 36083.21
Other operating revenue 362.12 424.19
Revenue from operations 21 36837.39 36507.40
Other income 22 1803.74 1543.13
Total Revenue 38641.13 38050.53

Expenses
Cost of materials consumed 23 11054.75 10987.83
Purchases of Stock-in-Trade 24 2590.08 3898.66
Changes in inventories of finished goods,
Work-in-progress, Stock-in-Trade and Intermediates 25 58.17 (214.53)
Employee benefits expense 26 1883.51 1780.04
Finance costs 27 49.13 57.42
Depreciation and amortisation expense 1034.45 961.74
Other expenses 28 7012.65 6581.85
Total Expenses 23682.74 24053.01

Profit before tax 14958.39 13997.52

Tax expense:
Current tax 29 4896.06 4020.99
Deferred tax 30 217.62 368.80
Profit for the year 9844.71 9607.73
Earnings per share (Face Value ` 1.00 each) 31 (i)
Basic ` 12.26 ` 12.05
Diluted ` 12.20 ` 11.93

The accompanying notes 1 to 34 are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

In terms of our report attached On behalf of the Board

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
SHYAMAK R TATA R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
Partner B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016

ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016 117

Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2016
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

A. Cash Flow from Operating Activities

PROFIT BEFORE TAX 14958.39 13997.52
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense 1034.45 961.74
Finance costs 49.13 57.42
Interest Income (851.63) (611.22)
Dividend Income from Long-Term Investments (338.92) (357.55)
Dividend Income from Current Investments (37.98) (219.37)
Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets - Net 45.21 24.89
Net gain on sale of Current Investments (553.67) (334.44)
Doubtful and Bad Debts 22.40 19.79
Doubtful and Bad Advances, Loans and Deposits - Net (9.50) 0.54
Provision for Investment in Subsidiary companies, reversed - Net (26.00) –
Loss on sale of Long-Term Investment in Subsidiary company 34.48 –
Excess of Cost of Current Investments over Fair Value, reversed - Net (84.78) (29.53)
Foreign Currency translations and transactions - Net (0.76) (717.57) (5.33) (493.06)
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE WORKING CAPITAL CHANGES 14240.82 13504.46
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Trade Receivables, Loans and Advances and Other Assets (159.92) 571.85
Inventories (683.06) (469.39)
Trade Payables, Other Liabilities and Provisions 681.23 (161.75) (72.27) 30.19
CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS 14079.07 13534.65
Income Tax Paid (4827.72) (4225.78)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 9251.35 9308.87
B. Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Purchase of Fixed Assets (2183.98) (3051.06)
Sale of Fixed Assets 6.88 6.56
Purchase of Current Investments (140152.13) (88047.10)
Sale/ Redemption of Current Investments 141499.39 88780.80
Investment in Joint Ventures – (3.87)
Investment in Subsidiaries (286.98) (88.79)
Purchase of Long-Term Investments from Subsidiary (121.00) –
Purchase of Long-Term Investments (4926.25) –
Sale of Long-Term Investments to Subsidiary 5.40 –
Redemption proceeds of Long-Term Investments 187.00 –
Dividend Income from Long-Term Investments Received 338.92 357.55
Dividend Income from Current Investments Received 37.98 219.37
Interest Received 716.31 551.95
Investment in bank deposits
(original maturity more than 3 months) (5366.87) (7183.08)
Redemption / Maturity of bank deposits
(original maturity more than 3 months) 6450.13 2820.29
Redemption / Maturity of deposits with financial institutions – 750.00
Loans Given (3.20) –
Loans Realised 48.07 64.81
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (3750.33) (4822.57)

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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2016
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

C. Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Proceeds from issue of Share Capital 531.70 978.79
Repayment of Long-term borrowings (14.31) (15.40)
Net increase/ (decrease) in Cash / Export Credit Facilities 3.58 (0.23)
Interest Paid (23.05) (5.67)
Net increase in Statutory Restricted Accounts Balances 19.10 21.22
Dividend Paid (5009.70) (4771.91)
Income Tax on Dividend Paid (968.84) (780.41)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (5461.52) (4573.61)
NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 39.50 (87.31)
OPENING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 36.29 121.06
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS PURSUANT TO THE SCHEME
OF ARRANGEMENT – 2.54
CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 75.79 36.29

Notes:
1. The above Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the “Indirect Method”
as set out in Accounting Standard - 3 “Cash Flow Statements”.
2. The following are non-cash transactions:
(a) Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)], the entire assets and liabilities
of the Non-Engineering Business of Wimco Limited was transferred to and vested in the
Company, from 1st April, 2013, which is included in financial year 2014-15 at the values
stated below:
(i) Loan Funds 2.00
(ii) Other Liabilities 93.29
(iii) Fixed Assets (Net) 103.11
(iv) Investments 5.99
(v) Other Assets 58.38
(b) Issue of Shares during the year 2014-15 of ` 0.01 Crore pursuant to the Scheme of
Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)(d)].
3. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Cash and cash equivalents as above 75.79 36.29
Other bank balances 6488.16 7552.32
Unrealised Gain/(Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash and cash equivalents ... ...
Cash and bank balances (Note 16) 6563.95 7588.61

The accompanying notes 1 to 34 are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

In terms of our report attached On behalf of the Board

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
SHYAMAK R TATA R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
Partner B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016

ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016 119

Notes to the Financial Statements
As at As at As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2015
(No. of Shares) (` in Crores) (No. of Shares) (` in Crores)

1. Share capital

Authorised
Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each 10,00,00,00,000 1000.00 10,00,00,00,000 1000.00
Issued and Subscribed
Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each, fully paid 8,04,72,06,991 804.72 8,01,55,19,541 801.55
A) Reconciliation of number of
Ordinary Shares outstanding
As at beginning of the year 8,01,55,19,541 801.55 7,95,31,82,950 795.32
Add: Issue of Shares on exercise of Options 3,16,87,450 3.17 6,22,48,830 6.22
Add: Issue of Shares pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)(d)] – – 87,761 0.01
As at end of the year 8,04,72,06,991 804.72 8,01,55,19,541 801.55

B) Shareholders holding more than 5% of the Ordinary Shares in the Company

As at As at As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2015
(No. of Shares) % (No. of Shares) %

Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited 1,98,55,64,880 24.68 1,98,55,64,880 24.77

Life Insurance Corporation of India 1,15,50,35,797 14.35 1,15,50,35,797 14.41
Specified Undertaking of the
Unit Trust of India 89,67,42,540 11.14 89,67,24,540 11.19
C) Ordinary Shares allotted as fully paid pursuant to contract(s) without payment being received in cash during the period
of five years immediately preceding 31st March
2016 2015
(No. of Shares) (No. of Shares)

Shares issued in 2014-15 pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)(d)] 87,761 87,761

D) Ordinary Shares allotted as fully paid up Bonus Shares for the period of five years immediately preceding 31st March
2016 2015
(No. of Shares) (No. of Shares)

Bonus Shares issued in 2010-11 3,82,67,01,530 3,82,67,01,530

E) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to the Ordinary Shares

The Ordinary Shares of the Company, having par value of ` 1.00 per share, rank pari passu in all respects including voting rights
and entitlement to dividend.
F) Shares reserved for issue under Options
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(No. of Shares) (No. of Shares)

Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each 30,12,99,270 26,93,51,410

Terms and Conditions of Options Granted
Each Option entitles the holder thereof to apply for and be allotted ten Ordinary Shares of the Company of ` 1.00 each upon payment of the exercise price
during the exercise period. The exercise period commences from the date of vesting of the Options and expires at the end of five years from (i) the date of
grant in respect of Options granted under the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme (introduced in 2001) and (ii) the date of vesting in respect of Options granted
under the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme -2006 & the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme -2010.
The vesting period for conversion of Options is as follows:
On completion of 12 months from the date of grant of the Options: 30% vests
On completion of 24 months from the date of grant of the Options: 30% vests
On completion of 36 months from the date of grant of the Options: 40% vests
The Options have been granted at the ‘market price’ as defined from time to time under the erstwhile Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock
Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits)
Regulations, 2014.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

2. Reserves and surplus

Capital Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 2.48 2.48
Capital Redemption Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 0.30 0.30
Securities Premium Account
At the beginning of the year 5134.75 4162.18
Add: On issue of Shares 528.53 972.57
At the end of the year 5663.28 5134.75
Revaluation Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 52.41 52.41
Contingency Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 363.05 363.05
General Reserve
At the beginning of the year 15565.31 14686.31
Less: Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement [Note 31(x)(a)] – 91.00
Add: Transfer from Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss 990.00 970.00
At the end of the year 16555.31 15565.31
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 40.55 40.55
Hedging Reserve
At the beginning of the year 7.94 20.33
Add/(Less): Net movement on hedging instruments, designated
and effective as hedges and transfers to statement of profit and
loss on occurrence of forecasted hedge transactions (2.32) (18.66)
(Less)/Add: Deferred Tax 0.80 6.27
At the end of the year 6.42 7.94
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
At the beginning of the year 8767.35 6139.09
Less: Loss for the period from 1st April, 2013 to 31st March, 2014
adjusted pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)] – 8.01
Add: Unrecognised Net Deferred Tax assets as on 1st April, 2013
adjusted pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)] – 45.84
Less: Depreciation on transition to Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013
on Tangible Fixed Assets [Net of Deferred Tax - Nil
(2015 - ` 24.88 Crores)] [Refer Note 31(xi)] – 48.32
Add: Profit for the year 9844.71 9607.73
Less: Transfer to General Reserve 990.00 970.00
Proposed Dividend
– Ordinary Dividend [ ` 6.50 (2015 - ` 6.25) per share] 5230.68 5009.70
– Special Dividend [ ` 2.00 (2015 - Nil) per share] 1609.44 –
Income Tax on Proposed Dividend
– Current year 1392.48 1019.86
– Earlier year’s provision no longer required (51.02) (30.58)
At the end of the year 9440.48 8767.35
TOTAL 32124.28 29934.14

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

3. Long-term borrowings
Unsecured
Deferred payment liabilities
Sales tax deferment loans 25.83 38.69
TOTAL 25.83 38.69

Sales tax deferment loans

Repayable after a period of 10 to 14 years from the end of the month of respective loans. These are repayable by 2025-26 and are
interest free.
The scheduled maturity of the Long-term borrowings are summarised as under:

Term Loans Deferred Term Loans Deferred

Payment Payment
Liabilities Liabilities
Borrowings repayable
In the first year (Note 8) – 12.86 2.00* 12.31
Current maturities of long-term debt – 12.86 2.00 12.31
In the second year – 7.84 – 12.86
In the third to fifth year – 12.36 – 17.94
After five years – 5.63 – 7.89
Long-term borrowings – 25.83 – 38.69

* Represents Interest Free Loan from a subsidiary company taken over during the financial year 2014-15 pursuant to the Scheme
of Arrangement - ` 2.00 Crores, repaid in March, 2016 [Refer Note 31(x)].

4. Deferred tax liabilities (Net)

Deferred tax liabilities
On fiscal allowances on fixed assets 1733.33 1570.30
On excise duty on closing stock 600.92 513.00
Other timing differences 35.89 16.04
2370.14 2099.34
Deferred tax assets
On employees’ separation and retirement etc. 80.10 83.01
On provision for doubtful debts /advances 26.05 23.40
On State and Central taxes etc. 322.60 312.54
Other timing differences 92.97 48.79
521.72 467.74
TOTAL 1848.42 1631.60

5. Other Long term liabilities

Sundry deposits 0.05 0.02
Others 15.08 7.03
(Includes retention monies payable towards fixed assets)
TOTAL 15.13 7.05

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

6. Long-term provisions
Provision for employee benefits
Retirement benefits 74.36 64.04
Other benefits 37.83 36.68
TOTAL 112.19 100.72

7. Short-term borrowings
Secured
Loans from Banks
Cash credit facilities 3.60 0.02
TOTAL 3.60 0.02

Cash credit facilities are secured by hypothecation of inventories of the Company, both present and future.

8. Other current liabilities

Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 3) 12.86 14.31
Interest accrued but not due on borrowings – 0.02
Unpaid dividend* 153.56 134.50
Unpaid matured deposits and interest accrued thereon ... ...
Unpaid matured debentures /bonds and interest accrued thereon** 0.32 0.32
Sundry deposits 46.65 44.91
Other payables 3786.69 3477.12
TOTAL 4000.08 3671.18

* Represents dividend amounts either not claimed or kept in abeyance in terms of Section 126 of the Companies Act, 2013/
Section 206A of the Companies Act, 1956, or such amounts in respect of which Prohibitory /Attachment Orders are on record with
the Company.
** Represents amounts which are subject matter of pending legal disputes, details in respect of which are on record with the Company,
including an amount of ` 0.30 Crore (2015 - ` 0.30 Crore) maintained with a bank for which the Company has filed a suit.

Other payables comprise:

Payables for fixed assets 212.02 253.19
Statutory liabilities 2422.60 2334.58
Advances received from customers 908.16 639.75
Others 243.91 249.60
TOTAL 3786.69 3477.12

9. Short-term provisions
Current portion of long-term employee benefits
Retirement benefits 37.33 51.65
Other benefits 20.27 23.33
Current taxation (net of advance payment) 28.39 –
Fringe benefit tax (net of advance payment) – 1.55
Proposed dividend 6840.12 5009.70
Income tax on proposed dividend 1392.48 1019.86
TOTAL 8318.59 6106.09

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Notes to the Financial Statements
(` in Crores)
10. Fixed assets Gross Block

Pursuant
As at to the Withdrawals As at Withdrawals As at
31st March, Scheme of and 31st March, and 31st March,
Particulars 20141 Arrangement8 Additions adjustments 20151 Additions adjustments 20161

Tangible assets
Land
Freehold2 1089.18 69.46 148.73 – 1307.37 163.90 0.01 1471.26
Leasehold3 241.35 2.47 49.11 3.71 289.22 22.96 – 312.18
Buildings
Freehold4 3872.96 40.22 527.58 9.63 4431.13 157.26 9.97 4578.42
Licensed Properties -
Building Improvement 58.80 – 5.35 4.27 59.88 2.92 3.14 59.66
Plant and Equipment 12094.75 56.64 1927.12 79.07 13999.44 642.52 140.14 14501.82
Furniture and Fixtures 683.52 3.88 84.61 14.97 757.04 41.75 12.91 785.88
Vehicles 105.67 1.31 17.78 10.21 114.55 23.65 12.32 125.88
Office Equipment 27.40 0.88 5.11 3.22 30.17 3.08 1.97 31.28
Railway Sidings etc. 1.97 – – – 1.97 – – 1.97
18175.60 174.86 2765.39 125.08 20990.77 1058.04 180.46 21868.35
Capital work-in-progress 7 2272.94 – 2506.23 2693.68 2085.49 1958.56 1573.97 2470.08
TOTAL 20448.54 174.86 5271.62 2818.76 23076.26 3016.60 1754.43 24338.43
Intangible assets (acquired)
Goodwill 4.90 – – – 4.90 – – 4.90
Trademarks5 6.04 – 337.98 – 344.02 0.04 – 344.06
Computer Software 285.34 2.89 27.65 11.34 304.54 32.68 0.09 337.13
Know-how, Business and
Commercial Rights6 72.99 – 9.75 – 82.74 10.59 – 93.33
369.27 2.89 375.38 11.34 736.20 43.31 0.09 779.42
Intangible assets under
development 22.79 – 371.76 365.90 28.65 44.54 42.44 30.75
TOTAL 392.06 2.89 747.14 377.24 764.85 87.85 42.53 810.17

The above includes following assets given on operating lease:

As at 31st March, 2016 2016 As at 31st March, 2015 2015

Depreciation Depreciation
Accumulated Charge Accumulated Charge
Particulars Gross Block Depreciation Net Block for the year Gross Block Depreciation Net Block for the year
Buildings 8.08 5.31 2.77 0.22 9.12 5.98 3.14 0.77
Plant and Equipment 488.53 322.41 166.12 18.35 371.49 242.24 129.25 14.54
TOTAL 496.61 327.72 168.89 18.57 380.61 248.22 132.39 15.31

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Notes to the Financial Statements
(` in Crores)
10. Fixed assets (Contd.) Depreciation and Amortisation Net Book Value

Transition Adjustment
Pursuant recorded against On On
Upto to the surplus balance Withdrawals Upto Withdrawals Upto As at As at As at
31st March, Scheme of in Statement of and 31st March, and 31st March, 31st March, 31st March, 31st March,
Particulars 2014 Arrangement8 Profit and Loss For the year adjustments 2015 For the year adjustments 2016 2016 2015 2014

Tangible assets
Land
Freehold 2 – – – – – – – – – 1471.26 1307.37 1089.18
Leasehold 3 13.24 2.47 – 2.21 0.17 17.75 2.52 – 20.27 291.91 271.47 228.11
Buildings
Freehold4 569.94 36.18 30.26 104.98 3.53 737.83 110.16 4.41 843.58 3734.84 3693.30 3303.02
Licensed Properties -
Building Improvement 32.76 – – 6.70 3.62 35.84 6.07 2.48 39.43 20.23 24.04 26.04
Plant and Equipment 5236.08 40.57 32.95 720.81 67.97 5962.44 772.58 110.53 6624.49 7877.33 8037.00 6858.67
Furniture and Fixtures 336.69 3.03 7.10 68.90 10.85 404.87 66.44 11.10 460.21 325.67 352.17 346.83
Vehicles 31.20 0.80 0.50 14.50 5.96 41.04 15.06 11.06 45.04 80.84 73.51 74.47
Office Equipment 6.89 0.58 2.39 5.31 1.55 13.62 4.64 0.07 18.19 13.09 16.55 20.51
Railway Sidings etc. 0.11 – – 0.13 – 0.24 0.13 – 0.37 1.60 1.73 1.86
6226.91 83.63 73.20 923.54 93.65 7213.63 977.60 139.65 8051.58 13816.77 13777.14 11948.69
Capital work-in-progress 7 – – – – – – – – – 2470.08 2085.49 2272.94
TOTAL 6226.91 83.63 73.20 923.54 93.65 7213.63 977.60 139.65 8051.58 16286.85 15862.63 14221.63
Intangible assets (acquired)
Goodwill 4.90 – – – – 4.90 – – 4.90 – – –
Trademarks 5 6.02 – – 4.78 – 10.80 33.70 – 44.50 299.56 333.22 0.02
Computer Software 230.35 2.74 – 31.40 11.31 253.18 20.53 0.04 273.67 63.46 51.36 54.99
Know-how, Business and
Commercial Rights 6 63.95 – – 2.02 – 65.97 2.62 – 68.59 24.74 16.77 9.04
305.22 2.74 – 38.20 11.31 334.85 56.85 0.04 391.66 387.76 401.35 64.05
Intangible assets under
development – – – – – – – – – 30.75 28.65 22.79
TOTAL 305.22 2.74 – 38.20 11.31 334.85 56.85 0.04 391.66 418.51 430.00 86.84

1. Original Cost / Professional Valuation as at 30th June, 1986.

2. Land Freehold includes certain lands at Munger with Gross Block - ` 1.16 Crores (2015 - ` 1.16 Crores) which stood vested with the State of Bihar under the Bihar
Land Reforms Act,1950 for which compensation has not yet been determined.
3. Litigation relating to the ITC Windsor land is pending. In the opinion of the management based upon legal advice, the Company’s title to the property is tenable.
4. Buildings Freehold include ` 1165.66 Crores (2015 - ` 1055.24 Crores), aggregate cost of building on leasehold land situated at various locations.
5. Trademarks are being amortised over 10 years.
6. Out of the total amount of “Know-how, Business and Commercial Rights” aggregating ` 93.33 Crores (2015 - ` 82.74 Crores):-
– ` 80.31 Crores (2015 - ` 69.72 Crores) acquired during the year and in earlier years are being amortised over 10 years.
– ` 8.05 Crores (2015 - ` 8.05 Crores) acquired in earlier years and have been amortised over 5 years.
– ` 4.97 Crores (2015 - ` 4.97 Crores) acquired in earlier years and have been amortised over 4 years.
7. On being the successful bidder under the SARFAESI Act, the Company paid an amount of ` 515.44 Crores in 2014-15 to IFCI Limited as consideration for the
purchase of a 5 star hotel resort in Goa operating under the name Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa and IFCI Limited Issued requisite Sale certificate in favour of the
Company. The erstwhile owners of the property thereafter challenged the sale. By its judgement dated 23.03.2016, the Bombay High Court set aside the sale and
directed IFCI Limited to refund the sale consideration to the Company. The Company and IFCI Limited have approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court against the High
Court judgment. The Hon’ble Supreme Court by its interim order dated 22.04.2016 has issued notice in the matter, ordered status quo and directed that the sale
consideration shall remain with IFCI Limited. In the absence of a stay on the order of the High Court, the amount of ` 515.44 Crores and the stamp duty paid in
2015-16 amounting to ` 25.77 Crores, has been adjusted in 2015-16 from Capital Work In Progress and reflected in Capital Advances (Refer Note 12).
8. Taken over pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement between Wimco Limited with the Company [Refer Note 31(x)]. These represent the Gross Block and Depreciation
and Amortisation on Tangible and Intangible Assets acquired as at 1st April, 2013 and movements during the year 2013-14.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise)

Long Term
A. TRADE INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
In Subsidiaries
Gold Flake Corporation Limited
1,59,98,385 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 16.00 16.00
Wills Corporation Limited
Nil (2015 - 48,85,626) Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid – 4.88
Russell Credit Limited
59,74,54,177 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 619.29 619.29
7,54,22,400 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, ` 6.50 per share paid 39.22 39.22
ITC Infotech India Limited
8,52,00,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 85.14 85.14
Landbase India Limited
31,70,00,000 (2015 - 12,00,00,000) Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 325.57 128.57
ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited (in liquidation)
89,99,645 Ordinary Shares of US $ 1.00 each, fully paid
(cost ` 25.58 Crores, fully provided) – –
BFIL Finance Limited
Nil (2015 - 2,00,00,000) Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
[cost Nil (2015 - ` 20.00 Crores, fully provided)] – –
Surya Nepal Private Limited
1,18,94,400 Ordinary Shares of Nepalese Rupees 100.00 each, fully paid 10.15 10.15
Srinivasa Resorts Limited
1,63,20,477 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 18.53 18.53
Fortune Park Hotels Limited
4,50,008 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.45 0.45
Bay Islands Hotels Limited
11,875 Equity Shares of ` 100.00 each, fully paid 0.12 0.12
WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited
12,19,09,150 (2015 - 10,63,08,150) Shares with no par value 560.60 486.97
King Maker Marketing, Inc.
204 Shares of Common Stock with no par value 10.23 10.23
Wimco Limited
18,50,81,193 Equity Shares of ` 1.00 each, fully paid 2.83 2.83
Technico Pty Limited
2,26,06,065 Ordinary Shares with no par value 108.72 108.72
Technico Agri Sciences Limited
3,79,62,800 (2015 - Nil) Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 121.00 –
ITC Investments & Holdings Limited
45,00,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 4.50 4.50
North East Nutrients Private Limited
5,54,80,000 (2015 - 4,81,33,333) Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 55.48 48.13
Pavan Poplar Limited
55,10,004 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
(cost ` 5.99 Crores, fully provided) – –
Prag Agro Farm Limited
1,28,00,020 (2015 - 38,00,020) Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
[cost ` 12.82 Crores (2015 - ` 3.82 Crores), fully provided] – –

Carried over – 1977.83 – 1583.73

126 ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward – 1977.83 – 1583.73
TRADE INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
In Associates
International Travel House Limited
2,87,600 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.65 0.65
Gujarat Hotels Limited
17,33,907 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 1.94 1.94
In Joint Ventures
Espirit Hotels Private Limited
4,65,09,200 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 46.51 46.51
Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited
90,000 Equity Shares of ` 100.00 each, fully paid 0.90 0.90
Logix Developers Private Limited
77,66,913 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 41.95 41.95
In Others
VST Industries Limited
476 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.01 0.01
Hotel Leelaventure Limited
4,99,53,055 Equity Shares of ` 2.00 each, fully paid 184.23 184.23
EIH Limited
8,56,21,473 Equity Shares of ` 2.00 each, fully paid 392.29 392.29
Punjab Anand Batteries Limited (in liquidation)
11,86,157 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid - under Board for
Industrial and Financial Reconstruction’s Order of 20.04.1989
(cost ` 1.19 Crores, fully provided) – –
Bihar Hotels Limited
8,00,000 Equity Shares of ` 2.00 each, fully paid 0.04 0.04
INVESTMENT IN PREFERENCE SHARES
In Subsidiaries
Landbase India Limited
Nil (2015 - 1,87,00,000) Redeemable Preference Shares
of ` 100.00 each, fully paid – 187.00
INVESTMENT IN DEBENTURES
In Subsidiaries
BFIL Finance Limited
Nil (2015 - 15,00,000) - 18.5% Non - Convertible Debentures of
` 100.00 each, (renewed at 9% in 2015) [cost Nil (2015 - ` 15.00 Crores,
fully provided)] – –
B. OTHER INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited
25,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.05 0.05
Andhra Pradesh Gas Power Corporation Limited
8,04,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 2.32 2.32
Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Limited
13,072 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.01 0.01

Carried over 579.17 2069.56 579.17 1862.46

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 579.17 2069.56 579.17 1862.46
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
Mirage Advertising and Marketing Limited
12,488 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
(cost ` 0.01 Crore, fully provided) – –
Bilaspur Cane Development Corporation Limited
100 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each fully paid (cost ` 1000.00) ... ...

INVESTMENT IN GOVERNMENT OR TRUST SECURITIES

Government Securities (cost ` 74000.00) 0.01 0.01
National savings certificates (Pledged with various Mandi Samitis)
(cost ` 6000.00) ... ...

INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited
2,000 (2015 - Nil) 7.07% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series B
(01 October 2025) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 200.00 –
7,00,696 (2015 - Nil) 7.39% (For category I, II & III) Secured
Redeemable Non-Convertible Tax Free Bonds Tranche I
Series 2A (08 February 2031) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 70.07 –
IDFC Bank Limited
3,000 (2015 - Nil) Zero Coupon Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Series IDFC Bank OBB 20/2015 (27 November 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 325.74 –
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.26% Tax Free Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series V B (23 August 2028) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 106.82 –
800 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% Tax Free Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series VI B (30 August 2028) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 86.88 –
1,630 (2015 - Nil) 8.48% Tax Free Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series VII B (05 September 2028) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 177.23 –
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
2,000 (2015 - Nil) 7.19% Tax Free Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 99 (31 July 2025) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 200.00 –
1,250 (2015 - Nil) 8.48% Tax Free Secured Non-Cumulative
Non-Convertible Redeemable Bonds 89th A Series (21 November 2028)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 135.85 –
130 (2015 - Nil) 8.55% Tax Free Secured Non-Convertible Redeemable
Bonds Series 94th A (12 February 2029) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 14.21 –
LIC Housing Finance Limited
250 (2015 - Nil) 8.49% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures
Tranche 249 (28 April 2020) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 24.81 –
30 (2015 - Nil) 8.50% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures
Tranche 187 (13 April 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 3.00 –
3000 (2015 - Nil) 8.69% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures
Tranche 257 (26 June 2019) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 300.00 –

Carried over 1300.16 2993.19 579.17 1862.47

128 ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 1300.16 2993.19 579.17 1862.47
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
239 (2015 - Nil) 8.95% Unsecured Non-Convertible Redeemable Tier II
Subordinated Bonds Series III (15 September 2020)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 24.04 –
1000 (2015 - Nil) 9.18% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 219 (03 July 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 100.60 –
300 (2015 - Nil) 9.29% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 230 Option 1 (16 October 2017) of ` 1000000.00
each, fully paid 30.29 –
170 (2015 - Nil) 9.80% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures
Tranche XXVI (22 October 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 17.28 –
National Highways Authority of India
2,500 (2015 - Nil) 7.11% Secured Redeemable Tax Free Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series NHAI-IIA (18 September 2025)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 249.99 –
2,500 (2015 - Nil) 7.28% Secured Redeemable Tax Free Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series NHAI-IIB (18 September 2030)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 250.00 –
4,28,547 (2015 - Nil) 7.14% Secured Redeemable Tax Free
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series IA
(11 January 2026) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 42.85 –
9,99,943 (2015 - Nil) 7.35% Secured Redeemable Tax Free
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series IIA
(11 January 2031) of `1000.00 each, fully paid 99.99 –
National Housing Bank
800 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% NHB Tax Free Bonds 2028, Series V
(30 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 86.73 –
Power Finance Corporation Limited
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.12% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 139-B (22 May 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 99.88 –
170 (2015 - Nil) 8.29% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 129-B (13 June 2018)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 17.04 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.38% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 131-B (27 April 2020)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 50.11 –
1,500 (2015 - Nil) 9.11% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 115 I (07 July 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 151.04 –
379 (2015 - Nil) 9.27% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Non-
Cumulative Taxable Bonds Series-92-B (21 August 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 38.37 –
150 (2015 - Nil) 9.32% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 117 A (19 August 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 15.19 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
107-B (30 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 54.21 –

Carried over 2276.25 3344.71 579.17 1862.47

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 2276.25 3344.71 579.17 1862.47
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
PNB Housing Finance Limited
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.36% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds in the
nature of Promissory Note Series XXIV (12 July 2019)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 49.99 –
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
800 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Tax Free
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 3B (29 August 2028)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 86.73 –
50 (2015 - Nil) 8.54% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 4B
(11 October 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 5.45 –
250 (2015 - Nil) 8.87% Unsecured 7 Year Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative
Redeemable Taxable Bonds - 2020 113th Series (08 March 2020)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 25.44 –
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 9.40% Unsecured Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative
Redeemable Taxable Bonds-2017 Series- 108 (Option I) (20 July 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 101.33 –
Small Industries Development Bank of India
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.28% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
in the nature of Promissory Notes Series 7 of 2015-16 (26 February 2019
with Put Option on 27 February 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 100.00 –
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1114D March 2016 (1) - Series-35
12,80,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 128.00 –
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1132D February 2016 (1) - Series-35
4,30,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 43.00 –
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1107D March 2016 (1) - Series-36
4,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 40.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan I - 1170 Days
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan J - 1168 Days
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan N - 1150 Days
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan T - 1130 Days
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan W - 1135 Days
1,20,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 12.00 –
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 190
50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 5.00 –
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 191
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 5
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 12
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –

Carried over 2711.87 3596.03 579.17 1862.47

130 ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 2711.87 3596.03 579.17 1862.47
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 13
2,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 20.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 17
3,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 35.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 6
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund Series XXIV - VI - 1181 Days
1,20,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 12.00 –
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund Series XXIV - VIII - 1184 Days
80,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 8.00 –
Aggregate amount of quoted and unquoted Investments 2796.87 3596.03 579.17 1862.47
TOTAL 6392.90 2441.64

Aggregate market value of quoted investments ` 3253.11 Crores (2015 - ` 1045.15 Crores)
Aggregate provision for diminution in value ` 45.59 Crores (2015 - ` 71.59 Crores)

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

12. Long-term loans and advances

Capital advances
Unsecured, considered good [Refer Note 10(7)] 1042.84 391.46
Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 887.13 729.50
Doubtful 2.96 2.96
890.09 732.46
Less: Provision for doubtful deposits 2.96 887.13 2.96 729.50
Loans and advances to Related Parties
Security deposits - unsecured, considered good 0.37 2.90
Loans and advances - doubtful – 40.95
0.37 43.85
Less: Provision for doubtful loans and advances – 0.37 40.95 2.90
Other loans and advances
(Comprise loans to employees, prepaid expenses, advances
with statutory authorities etc.)
Unsecured, considered good* 355.09 341.00
Doubtful 17.30 17.56
372.39 358.56
Less: Provision for doubtful loans and advances 17.30 355.09 17.56 341.00
Advance Tax (net of provisions) – 41.50

TOTAL 2285.43 1506.36

Loans and advances to Related Parties include deposit with Director - ` 0.07 Crore (2015 - Nil) [Refer Note 33].
* Includes interest bearing loan to a supplier, M/s MD Fresh Vegetable Private Limited ` 2.00 Crore (2015 - Nil) carrying interest
@ 12% p.a. for upgrading its infrastructure and enhancement of its factory capacity. Current portion of the loan included in Short - term
loans and advances ` 0.50 Crore (2015 - Nil) in Note 17.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value)

INVESTMENT IN PREFERENCE SHARES
ICICI Bank Limited
310 Non-Cumulative Redeemable Non-Convertible Non-Participative
Preference Shares (20 April 2018) of ` 10000000.00 each, fully paid 248.76 214.85
INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES
Export Import Bank of India
300 9.15% Unsecured Non-Convertible Bonds Series P-16
(05 September 2022) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 31.12 31.43
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
10,000 6.30% Secured Non-Convertible Tax Free Bonds in the form
of Promissory Notes 68th 'A' Series (08 March 2017) of ` 100000.00 each,
fully paid 98.91 95.54
10,00,000 7.18% Tax Free Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures 86th Series (19 February 2023)
of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 100.00 93.72
20,00,000 8.23% Tax Free Secured Non-Convertible Redeemable Bonds
Series 91st (18 February 2024) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 200.00 199.19
4,35,012 8.00% Tax Free Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable
Bonds 80th Series (23 February 2022) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 43.50 42.84
LIC Housing Finance Limited
2,000 (2015 - Nil) Zero Coupon Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 242 Option 2 (24 February 2017) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 219.06 –
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4,100 Zero Coupon Unsecured Non-Convertible Bonds in the form of
Promissory Notes Series BNB (01 August 2017) 2D of ` 20000.00 each,
fully paid 7.35 6.54
1,41,270 Zero Coupon Unsecured Non-Convertible Bonds in the form of
Promissory Notes Series BNB (01 January 2019) of ` 20000.00 each,
fully paid 226.26 197.03
National Highways Authority of India
4,94,476 8.20% Tax Free Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
(25 January 2022) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 49.45 49.20
National Housing Bank
1,03,785 Zero Coupon Unsecured Non-Convertible Taxable Bonds
in the form of Promissory Notes (24 December 2018) of ` 10000.00 each,
fully paid 83.30 72.53
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Nil (2015 - 450) 9.69% Secured Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative Taxable
Bonds Series 113 (02 March 2019) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 46.85
1,500 8.09% Secured Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds
in the nature of Debentures Series-80-A (25 November 2021) of
` 100000.00 each, fully paid 15.49 14.84
1,000 8.01% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative
Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 107-A (30 August 2023)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 99.95 98.27
450 9.32% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 119 B (17 September 2019)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 46.18 46.52
Nil (2015 - 500) 8.36% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 127 (26 February 2020) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 49.98

Carried over 538.04 931.29 576.99 682.34

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 538.04 931.29 576.99 682.34
INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES (Contd.)
1,00,000 8.20% Secured Non-Convertible Tax Free Bonds Series-I
(01 February 2022) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 10.39 9.95
12,95,560 8.18% Secured Tax Free Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds Series 1A (16 November 2023) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 129.56 128.60
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Nil (2015 - 750) 9.38% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Taxable Bonds Series 117th (06 November 2018)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 77.35
Nil (2015 - 400) 8.44% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
127th (04 December 2021) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 40.24
30,00,000 7.22% Secured Tax Free Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
Tranche 1 Series 1(19 December 2022) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 299.99 282.01
1,000 8.01% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Tax Free Bonds in the
nature of Debentures Series 3A (29 August 2023) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 99.96 98.27
INVESTMENT IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS
15,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.17% Export Import Bank of India Certificate of
Deposit (10 February 2017) of ` 100000.00 each, fully paid 140.12 –
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS
Axis Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 32,301) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 5.00
Birla Sun Life Cash Manager
Nil (2015 - 1,19,30,256) Units of ` 100.00 each – 400.00
Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund - Long Term
Nil (2015 - 53,43,351) Units of ` 100.00 each – 85.83
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund
94,07,656 (2015 - 5,05,02,285) Units of ` 10.00 each 53.69 50.50
Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Plan
15,45,665 (2015 - 15,45,666) Units of ` 100.00 each 29.37 25.39
Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
23,45,049 (2015 - 23,45,048) Units of ` 100.00 each 68.68 55.30
DSP BlackRock Liquidity Fund - Institutional Plan
Nil (2015 - 1,00,106) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 20.00
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 31
Nil (2015 - 1,00,00,000) Units of ` 10.00 each – 10.00
DWS Treasury Fund
Nil (2015 - 8,24,18,752) Units of ` 10.00 each – 86.77
DHFL Pramerica Ultra Short Term Fund
(Formerly known as DWS Ultra Short Term Fund)
5,09,80,716 Units of ` 10.00 each 49.74 49.74
HDFC Cash Management Fund - Treasury Advantage Plan
Nil (2015 - 2,34,21,163) Units of ` 10.00 each – 67.38
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Short Term Plan
10,23,22,267 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 267.06 –
HDFC High Interest Fund - Short Term Plan
Nil (2015 - 5,54,65,988) Units of ` 10.00 each – 150.00

Carried over 1077.94 1539.95 1223.41 1678.25

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 1077.94 1539.95 1223.41 1678.25
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS (Contd.)
HDFC High Interest Fund - Dynamic Plan
1,06,18,432 (2015 - 1,06,18,417) Units of ` 10.00 each 55.64 50.00
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund
13,70,31,285 (2015 - 13,70,33,144) Units of ` 10.00 each 226.61 201.11
HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund
14,47,53,251 (2015 - 14,47,53,230) Units of ` 10.00 each 239.13 211.05
ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund
4,92,90,221 Units of ` 10.00 each 50.00 50.00
ICICI Prudential - Flexible Income Plan
53,44,324 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 100.00 each 153.38 –
ICICI Prudential Blended Plan B
Nil (2015 - 3,86,97,174) Units of ` 10.00 each – 40.30
ICICI Prudential Dynamic Bond Fund
Nil (2015 - 3,59,60,193) Units of ` 10.00 each – 53.08
ICICI Prudential Income Opportunities Fund
7,98,55,052 (2015 - 7,98,54,771) Units of ` 10.00 each 168.21 150.00
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund
Nil (2015 - 50,35,980) Units of ` 100.00 each – 103.20
ICICI Prudential Short Term
7,64,50,849 (2015 - 7,64,51,068) Units of ` 10.00 each 241.15 213.10
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term
22,03,55,476 (2015 - 15,36,33,761) Units of ` 10.00 each 318.99 200.20
IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund
4,64,29,475 Units of ` 10.00 each 50.06 50.06
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment Plan
1,22,42,641 (2015 - 1,12,84,393) Units of ` 10.00 each 12.30 11.34
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Treasury Plan
4,22,87,680 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 102.19 –
JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund
Nil (2015 - 9,68,66,060) Units of ` 10.00 each – 150.00
JPMorgan India Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 20,35,37,192) Units of ` 10.00 each – 208.74
JPMorgan India Treasury Fund
Nil (2015 - 5,78,55,112) Units of ` 10.00 each – 102.28
Kotak Bond Short Term
2,49,65,867 Units of ` 10.00 each 24.98 24.98
Kotak Liquid Scheme Plan A
Nil (2015 - 17,641) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 5.00
Kotak Treasury Advantage Fund
13,17,66,857 (2015 - 4,76,54,096) Units of ` 10.00 each 320.94 102.24
L&T Short Term Opportunities Fund
Nil (2015 - 3,00,07,277) Units of ` 10.00 each – 40.00
L&T Triple Ace Bond Fund
Nil (2015 - 1,62,81,386) Units of ` 10.00 each – 60.00
Reliance Floating Rate Fund - Short Term Plan
38,18,89,185 (2015 - 19,74,70,372) Units of ` 10.00 each 410.75 252.57
Reliance Liquid Fund - Treasury Plan
54,317 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 1000.00 each 20.00 –

Carried over 1077.94 3934.28 1223.41 3957.50

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 1077.94 3934.28 1223.41 3957.50
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS (Contd.)
Reliance Medium Term Fund
10,42,77,348 (2015 - 12,56,20,295) Units of ` 10.00 each 209.61 255.81
Reliance Short Term Fund
2,07,06,236 (2015 - 20,42,82,694) Units of ` 10.00 each 59.68 451.45
SBI Premier Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 1,13,914) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 25.00
UTI - Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Option
Nil (2015 - 5,06,50,712) Units of ` 10.00 each – 50.65
Current Portion of Non Current Investments (at cost)
INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES
Export Import Bank of India
450 (2015 - Nil) 8.20% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds 2015-16 Series S-10-2019 (18 February 2019 with Call/Put
Option on 18 February 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 45.00 –
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.33% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds 2015-16 Series S-12-2019 (20 March 2019 with Call/Put Option
on 20 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 100.00 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 7.825% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds 2015-16 Series S-07-2018 (30 November 2018 with Call/Put
Option on 15 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 49.83 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.20% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
2015-16 Series S-14-2019 (15 March 2019 with Call/Put Option on
16 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 50.00 –
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.05% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Taxable Bonds Series 16 H (04 January 2019 with Call/Put Option on
14 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 400.00 –
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
2,850 (2015 - Nil) 8.28% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Taxable Bond Series 138 (04 March 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 285.00 –
Small Industries Development Bank of India
2,500 (2015 - Nil) 8.05% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Promissory Notes Series 1 of 2015-16
(28 January 2019 with Call/Put Option on 14 March 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 250.00 –
Aggregate amount of quoted and unquoted Investments 1362.94 5098.40 1223.41 4740.41
TOTAL 6461.34 5963.82

Aggregate market value of quoted investments ` 1363.44 Crores (2015 - ` 1224.09 Crores)
Aggregate excess of cost over fair value ` 63.65 Crores (2015 - ` 148.43 Crores)

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

14. Inventories
(At lower of cost and net realisable value)
Raw materials (including packing materials) 4888.81 4404.52
Work-in-progress 180.51 180.82
Finished goods (manufactured) 2744.79 2541.48
Stock-in-Trade (goods purchased for resale) 346.40 352.60
Stores and Spares 292.32 290.10
Intermediates - Tissue paper and Paperboards 66.99 67.24
TOTAL 8519.82 7836.76

The above includes goods in transit as under:

Raw materials (including packing materials) 110.82 84.05

Stock-in-Trade (goods purchased for resale) 5.76 0.53
Stores and Spares 3.44 1.76
TOTAL 120.02 86.34

15. Trade receivables

Outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the
date they are due for payment
Secured, considered good 1.16 0.59
Unsecured, considered good 41.94 30.05
Doubtful 70.74 52.91
113.84 83.55
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables 70.74 43.10 52.91 30.64
Others
Secured, considered good 26.07 24.47
Unsecured, considered good 1617.18 1667.29
Doubtful 1.86 0.88
1645.11 1692.64
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables 1.86 1643.25 0.88 1691.76
TOTAL 1686.35 1722.40

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Notes to the Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

16. Cash and bank balances

Cash and cash equivalents@
Balances with Banks
Current accounts 67.73 27.65
Cheques, drafts on hand 5.14 5.60
Cash on hand 2.92 75.79 3.04 36.29
Other bank balances
Earmarked balances 153.99 134.89
In deposit accounts* 6334.17 6488.16 7417.43 7552.32

TOTAL 6563.95 7588.61

@ Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cheques, drafts on hand, cash at bank and deposits with banks with original
maturity of 3 months or less.
* Represents deposits with original maturity of more than 3 months and includes deposits with remaining maturity of more than
12 months from the balance sheet date ` 900.00 Crores (2015 - ` 1300.00 Crores).

17. Short-term loans and advances

Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Loans and advances to Related Parties
Security deposits 0.70 0.17
Loans and advances
Secured, considered good – 35.07
Unsecured, considered good 13.49 14.19 48.48 83.72
Others
With Statutory authorities 229.24 213.47
Commercial advances and deposits
Secured, considered good 4.50 4.50
Unsecured, considered good (Refer Note 12) 149.51 154.01 166.13 170.63
Other Loans and Advances (Employees, unexpired expenses etc.) 104.40 82.07
TOTAL 501.84 549.89

Loans and advances to Related Parties include deposit with Director - Nil (2015 - ` 0.05 Crore) [Refer Note 33].

18. Other current assets

Interest accrued on loans, deposits etc. 58.34 83.56
Interest accrued on investments 192.09 55.45
Others*
Unsecured, considered good 151.01 154.54
Doubtful 4.11 3.60
155.12 158.14
Less: Provision for doubtful assets 4.11 151.01 3.60 154.54

TOTAL 401.44 293.55

* Others comprise receivables on account of export incentives, claims, interest, rentals, other receivables etc.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

19. Gross income

Gross Revenue from sale of products and services* 51582.45 49964.82
Other operating revenue 362.12 424.19
Other income 1803.74 1543.13
TOTAL 53748.31 51932.14

* Net of sales returns and damaged stocks.

20. Gross Revenue from sale of products and services*

FMCG
– Cigarettes etc. 32348.29 30452.38
– Branded Packaged Food Products 7097.49 6411.27
– Others (Apparel, Education and Stationery Products,
Personal Care Products, Safety Matches, Agarbattis etc.) 2622.13 2617.00
Hotels
– Hotels Sales/Income from Hotel Services 1273.51 1173.55
Agri Business
– Unmanufactured Tobacco 1694.19 1574.46
– Other Agri Products and Commodities (Wheat, Soya, Spices, Coffee,
Aqua etc.) 2695.15 4097.61
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging
– Paperboards and Paper 3275.67 3149.11
– Printed Materials 576.02 489.44
TOTAL 51582.45 49964.82

* Net of sales returns and damaged stocks.

21. Revenue from operations

Sale of products 50308.94 48791.27
Sale of services 1273.51 1173.55
Gross Revenue from sale of products and services* 51582.45 49964.82
Other operating revenue 362.12 424.19
51944.57 50389.01
Less:
Excise duty attributable to products sold 15107.18 13881.61
TOTAL 36837.39 36507.40

* Net of sales returns and damaged stocks.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

22. Other income

Interest income 851.63 611.22
Dividend income
– Long-term investments
– Subsidiary companies 319.33 347.37
– Other long-term investments 19.59 10.18
338.92 357.55
– Current investments 37.98 376.90 219.37 576.92
Net gain on sale of current investments 553.67 334.44
Other non-operating income 21.54 20.55
TOTAL 1803.74 1543.13

Interest income comprises interest from:

a) Deposits with Banks/Financial Institutions 557.90 456.67
b) Current investments 135.18 114.20
c) Long-term investments 123.26 –
d) Others (from customers, statutory authorities etc.) 35.29 40.35
TOTAL 851.63 611.22

23. Cost of materials consumed

Unmanufactured Tobacco 1764.47 1802.39
Board, Film and Laminates 631.34 650.57
Filter Rods 340.62 364.47
Wheat 1860.65 1392.81
Edible Oils 404.06 406.49
Sugar 243.64 255.15
Wheat Flour (Maida) 370.68 355.09
Waste Paper and Pulp 804.29 878.26
Chemicals and Fragrances 584.92 609.56
Hardwood and Bamboo 796.29 799.40
Coffee 367.09 451.09
Others (Hotel Consumables, Inks and Solvents, Skimmed
Milk Powder, Packing Materials etc.) 2886.70 3022.55
TOTAL 11054.75 10987.83

24. Purchases of Stock-in-Trade

Soya Seeds 191.97 432.10
Wheat 856.20 1885.01
Safety Matches 204.33 227.22
Coffee 361.07 528.85
Others (Spices, Apparel, Agarbattis, Education and Stationery Products etc.) 976.51 825.48
TOTAL 2590.08 3898.66

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

25. Changes in inventories of finished goods,

Work-in-progress, Stock-in-Trade and Intermediates
Finished goods (manufactured)
Opening stock 2541.48 2000.28
Acquired pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
[Refer Note 31(x)] – 0.40
Closing stock 2744.79 (203.31) 2541.48 (540.80)
Work-in-progress
Opening stock 180.82 142.29
Acquired pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
[Refer Note 31(x)] – 3.03
Closing stock 180.51 0.31 180.82 (35.50)
Stock-in-Trade (goods purchased for resale)
Opening stock 352.60 297.73
Closing stock 346.40 6.20 352.60 (54.87)
Intermediates - Tissue paper and Paperboards
Opening stock 67.24 75.29
Closing stock 66.99 0.25 (196.55) 67.24 8.05 (623.12)
Excise duties on increase/(decrease) of finished goods 254.72 408.59
TOTAL 58.17 (214.53)

26. Employee benefits expense

Salaries and wages 1558.62 1534.33
Contribution to Provident and other funds 171.32 108.25
Staff welfare expenses 178.95 167.28
1908.89 1809.86
Less: Recoveries made /reimbursements received 25.38 29.82
TOTAL 1883.51 1780.04

27. Finance costs

Interest expense 49.13 35.41
Applicable net loss on foreign currency transactions and
translations – 22.01
TOTAL 49.13 57.42

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

28. Other expenses

Power and fuel 541.57 581.65
Consumption of stores and spare parts 248.45 231.33
Contract processing charges 801.44 818.47
Rent [Refer Note 31(vii)] 296.18 272.76
Rates and taxes 628.88 484.21
Insurance 56.31 58.02
Repairs
– Buildings 56.72 54.71
– Machinery 185.33 169.97
– Others 50.60 48.72
Maintenance and upkeep 160.94 144.99
Outward freight and handling charges 836.86 890.46
Warehousing charges 129.49 111.18
Advertising/Sales promotion 871.27 713.06
Market research 93.05 96.26
Design and product development 46.41 37.45
Hotel reservation/ Marketing expenses 31.62 28.96
Retail accessories 190.41 185.16
Brokerage and discount - sales 8.60 17.44
Commission to selling agents 46.16 37.22
Doubtful and bad debts 22.40 19.79
Doubtful and bad advances, loans and deposits - Net (9.50) 0.54
Bank and credit card charges 22.80 21.03
Information technology services 224.47 191.92
Travelling and conveyance 235.97 225.56
Training and development 19.78 20.06
Legal expenses 33.20 22.38
Consultancy/Professional fees 81.65 95.66
Postage, telephone etc. 26.85 26.03
Printing and stationery 16.78 17.77
Provision for investment in subsidiary companies, reversed - Net (26.00) –
Loss on sale of long-term investment in subsidiary company 34.48 –
Net loss /(gain) on foreign currency transactions and translations 5.02 (40.79)
Excess of cost of current investments over fair value, reversed - Net (84.78) (29.53)
Loss on sale of fixed assets - Net 45.21 24.89
Loss on sale of stores and spare parts - Net 2.32 2.38
Miscellaneous expenses 1081.71 1002.14
TOTAL 7012.65 6581.85
Miscellaneous expenses include:
(1) Auditors’ remuneration and expenses*
Audit fees 2.65 1.95
Tax audit fees 0.55 0.48
Fees for limited review 0.93 0.84
Fees for other services # 1.83 1.52
Reimbursement of expenses 0.52 0.37
(2) Cost auditors’ fees 0.09 0.01

* Excluding taxes.
# Includes remuneration for professional services rendered by firms of auditors in which some of the partners of the statutory auditors
firm are partners ` 0.53 Crore (2015 - ` 0.11 Crore).

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

29. Current tax

Income tax for the year
Current Tax 4948.76 4043.28
Adjustments/(credits) related to previous years - Net
Current Tax (51.15) (22.29)
Fringe Benefit Tax (1.55) –
TOTAL 4896.06 4020.99

30. Deferred tax

Deferred tax for the year 166.47 353.15
Adjustments / (credits) related to previous years - Net 51.15 15.65
TOTAL 217.62 368.80

31. Additional Notes to the Financial Statements

(i) Earnings per share 2016 2015

Earnings per share has been computed as under:

(a) Profit for the year (` in Crores) 9844.71 9607.73
(b) Weighted average number of Ordinary shares outstanding 8,02,69,56,418 7,97,62,97,104
(c) Effect of potential Ordinary shares on Employee Stock Options
outstanding 4,51,49,611 7,54,08,227
(d) Weighted average number of Ordinary shares in computing
diluted earnings per share [(b)+ (c)] 8,07,21,06,029 8,05,17,05,331
(e) Earnings per share on profit for the year
(Face Value ` 1.00 per share)
– Basic [(a)/(b)] ` 12.26 ` 12.05
– Diluted [(a)/(d)] ` 12.20 ` 11.93

(ii) Expenditure incurred under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities -` 247.50
Crores (2015 - ` 214.06 Crores) comprising employee benefits expense of ` 7.01 Crores (2015 - ` 7.61 Crores) and other expenses
of ` 240.49 Crores (2015 - ` 206.45 Crores) of which ` 17.04 Crores (2015 - ` 12.67 Crores) is accrued for payment as on 31st
March, 2016. Such CSR expenditure of ` 247.50 Crores (2015 - ` 214.06 Crores) excludes ` 11.43 Crores (2015 - ` 4.97 Crores)
being the excess of expenditure of salaries of CSR personnel and administrative expenses over the limit imposed of 5% of total
CSR expenditure laid down under Rule 4(6) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 for such
expenses.
(iii) Research and Development expenses for the year amount to ` 121.91 Crores (2015 - ` 105.79 Crores).
(iv) Contingent liabilities and commitments:
(a) Contingent liabilities
(i) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts ` 581.25 Crores (2015 - ` 558.25 Crores), including interest on
claims, where applicable, estimated to be ` 178.47 Crores (2015 - ` 153.37 Crores). These comprise:
Excise duty, VAT / sales taxes and other indirect taxes claims disputed by the Company relating to issues of applicability
and classification aggregating ` 471.42 Crores (2015 - ` 450.01 Crores), including interest on claims, where applicable,
estimated to be ` 159.98 Crores (2015 - ` 135.58 Crores).
Local Authority taxes/cess/royalty on property, utilities, etc. claims disputed by the Company relating to issues of
applicability and determination aggregating ` 73.36 Crores (2015 - ` 68.79 Crores), including interest on claims, where
applicable, estimated to be ` 14.46 Crores (2015 - ` 13.47 Crores).
Third party claims arising from disputes relating to contracts aggregating ` 29.10 Crores (2015 - ` 29.19 Crores),
including interest on claims, where applicable, estimated to be ` 0.25 Crore (2015 - ` 0.14 Crore).

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Other matters ` 7.37 Crores (2015 - ` 10.26 Crores), including interest on other matters, where applicable, estimated
to be ` 3.78 Crores (2015 - ` 4.18 Crores).
It is not practicable for the Company to estimate the closure of these issues and the consequential timings of cash
flows, if any, in respect of the above.
(ii) Corporate Guarantee given to Yes Bank Limited for credit facility availed by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
outstanding - ` 1.30 Crores (2015 - ` 1.30 Crores).
(b) Commitments
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital accounts and not provided for ` 2039.83 Crores
(2015 - ` 1432.41 Crores).
Uncalled liability on shares partly paid is ` 26.40 Crores (2015 - ` 26.40 Crores).
(v) (a) Defined Benefit Plans/Long Term Compensated Absences - As per Actuarial Valuations as on March 31, 2016 and recognised
in the financial statements in respect of Employee Benefit Schemes:

For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave
Encashment Encashment
Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded
I Components of Employer Expense
1 Current Service Cost 44.34 19.65 4.87 43.17 25.39 4.49
2 Interest Cost 42.38 19.44 6.54 42.66 18.12 6.18
3 Expected Return on Plan Assets (50.53) (20.18) – (48.33) (18.39) –
4 Curtailment Cost /(Credit) – – – – – –
5 Settlement Cost /(Credit) – – – – – –
6 Past Service Cost – – – – – –
7 Actuarial Losses /(Gains) 27.01 16.91 11.59 (38.67) 12.01 1.26
8 Total expense recognised in the
Statement of Profit and Loss 63.20 35.82 23.00 (1.17) 37.13 11.93
The Pension and Gratuity expenses have been recognised in “Contribution to Provident and other funds” and Leave
Encashment in “Salaries and wages” under Note 26.
Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave
Encashment Encashment
II Actual Returns 49.12 22.21 – 87.23 27.65 –
III Net Asset / (Liability) recognised in
Balance Sheet
1 Present Value of Defined Benefit
Obligation 627.53 293.99 90.82 615.05 282.51 80.75
2 Fair Value of Plan Assets 640.50 273.12 – 663.53 247.57 –
3 Status [Surplus/(Deficit)] 12.97 (20.87) (90.82) 48.48 (34.94) (80.75)
4 Unrecognised Past Service Cost – – – – – –
5 Net Asset / (Liability) recognised in
Balance Sheet 12.97 (20.87) (90.82) 48.48 (34.94) (80.75)
– Current 12.97 (20.87) (16.46) 48.48 (34.94) (16.71)
– Non-current – – (74.36) – – (64.04)

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For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave

Encashment Encashment
IV Change in Defined Benefit
Obligation (DBO)
1 Present Value of DBO at the
beginning of the year 615.05 282.51 80.75 571.88 249.86 76.09
2 Current Service Cost 44.34 19.65 4.87 43.17 25.39 4.49
3 Interest Cost 42.38 19.44 6.54 42.66 18.12 6.18
4 Curtailment Cost /(Credit) – – – – – –
5 Settlement Cost /(Credit) – – – – – –
6 Plan Amendments – – – – – –
7 Acquisitions – – – – – –
8 Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 25.60 18.94 11.59 0.23 21.27 1.26
9 Benefits Paid (99.84) (46.55) (12.93) (42.89) (32.13) (7.27)
10 Present Value of DBO at the
end of the year 627.53 293.99 90.82 615.05 282.51 80.75
V Best Estimate of Employers’ Expected
Contribution for the next year 56.73 19.04 – 73.52 38.29 –
VI Change in Fair Value of Assets
1 Plan Assets at the beginning of the year 663.53 247.57 – 583.78 226.99 –
2 Acquisition Adjustment – – – – – –
3 Expected Return on Plan Assets 50.53 20.18 – 48.33 18.39 –
4 Actuarial Gains/(Losses) (1.41) 2.03 – 38.90 9.26 –
5 Actual Company Contributions 27.69 49.89 – 35.41 25.06 –
6 Benefits Paid (99.84) (46.55) – (42.89) (32.13) –
7 Plan Assets at the end of the year 640.50 273.12 – 663.53 247.57 –
VII Actuarial Assumptions
1 Discount Rate (%) 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.75 7.75 7.75
2 Expected Return on Plan Assets (%) 7.75 7.75 – 7.75 7.75 –
The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuations take account of inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors such as supply and demand factors in the employment market.
VIII Major Category of Plan Assets
as a % of the Total Plan Assets As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015

1 Government Securities/Special
Deposit with RBI 33.68% 34.57%
2 High Quality Corporate Bonds 25.28% 28.05%
3 Insurer Managed Funds* 31.88% 26.96%
4 Mutual Funds 2.24% 2.72%
5 Cash and Cash Equivalents 3.73% 4.49%
6 Term Deposits 3.19% 3.21%
* In the absence of detailed information regarding plan assets which is funded with Insurance Companies, the composition of
each major category of plan assets, the percentage or amount for each category to the fair value of plan assets has not
been disclosed.

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IX Basis used to determine the Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets

The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on the current portfolio of assets, investment strategy and market scenario.
In order to protect the capital and optimise returns within acceptable risk parameters, the plan assets are well diversified.
For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014 31st March, 2013 31st March, 2012
(` in Crores) (` in Crores) (` in Crores) (` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave
Encashment Encashment Encashment Encashment Encashment
X Net Asset/(Liability) recognised
in Balance Sheet (including
experience adjustment impact)
1 Present Value of Defined
Benefit Obligation 627.53 293.99 90.82 615.05 282.51 80.75 571.88 249.86 76.09 612.41 237.87 69.86 533.19 211.49 58.62
2 Fair Value of Plan Assets 640.50 273.12 – 663.53 247.57 – 583.78 226.99 – 600.65 225.13 – 520.47 220.29 –
3 Status [Surplus/(Deficit)] 12.97 (20.87) (90.82) 48.48 (34.94) (80.75) 11.90 (22.87) (76.09) (11.76) (12.74) (69.86) (12.72) 8.80 (58.62)
4 Experience Adjustment of
Plan Assets [Gain/(Loss)] (1.41) 2.03 – 19.65 6.29 – (4.22) (0.09) – 13.52 3.54 – (4.14) (0.43) –
5 Experience Adjustment of
obligation [(Gain)/Loss] 34.40 21.23 14.49 (54.42) 11.99 (6.06) (20.35) 4.85 3.24 (34.52) 1.45 2.31 (18.06) 6.48 0.59
(b) Amounts towards Defined Contribution Plans have been recognised under “Contribution to Provident and other funds” in
Note 26: ` 72.30 Crores (2015 - ` 72.29 Crores).
(vi) Micro, Small and Medium scale business entities:
A sum of ` 34.13 Crores is payable to Micro and Small Enterprises as at 31st March, 2016 (2015 - ` 24.56 Crores). The above
amount comprise ` 32.92 Crores (2015 - ` 21.91 Crores) on account of trade payable and ` 1.21 Crores (2015 - ` 2.65 Crores)
on account of other current liabilities. There are no Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, to whom the Company owes dues,
which are outstanding for more than 45 days during the year and also as at 31st March, 2016. This information as required to be
disclosed under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 has been determined to the extent such parties
have been identified on the basis of information available with the Company.
(vii) The Company’s significant leasing arrangements are in respect of operating leases for premises (residential, office, stores,
godowns etc.). These leasing arrangements which are not non-cancellable range between 11 months and 9 years generally, or
longer, and are usually renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The aggregate lease rentals payable
are charged as ‘Rent’ under Note 28.
With regard to certain other non-cancellable operating leases for premises, the future minimum rentals are as follows:

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Not later than one year 12.74 18.31

Later than one year and not later than five years 15.13 6.74
Later than five years 0.35 0.92

(viii) Interests in Joint Ventures:

a. The Company’s interest, as a venturer, in jointly controlled entities (Incorporated Joint Ventures) is:
Name Country of Percentage of Percentage of
Incorporation ownership ownership
interests as at interests as at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015

Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited India 25% 25%

Espirit Hotels Private Limited India 26% 26%
Logix Developers Private Limited (LDPL) India 27.90% 27.90%

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b. The Company’s interest in these Joint Ventures is reported as Long Term investments (Note 11) and stated at cost. However,
the Company’s share of each of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses, etc. (each without elimination of the effect of
transactions between the Company and the Joint Venture) related to its interests in these Joint Ventures are:

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

I ASSETS
Non-current assets
1 Fixed assets 98.67 98.66
a) Tangible assets 44.92 44.92
b) Intangible assets ... ...
c) Capital work-in-progress - Tangible assets 53.75 53.74
2 Deferred tax assets (Net) 0.27 0.29
3 Long-term loans and advances 0.20 0.22
Current assets
4 Current investments 0.19 0.19
5 Trade receivables 0.16 0.24
6 Cash and cash equivalents 1.31 1.24
7 Short-term loans and advances 0.01 0.01
II LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
1 Long-term borrowings 16.15 20.91
2 Long-term provisions 0.01 0.01
Current liabilities
3 Trade payables 0.71 0.83
4 Other current liabilities 24.66 14.77
5 Short-term Provisions ... ...
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
III INCOME
1 Net Revenue from sale of products and services 0.87 0.81
2 Other operating revenue 0.05 0.12
3 Other income 0.03 0.03
IV EXPENSES
1 Employee benefits expense 0.59 0.59
2 Finance Costs 4.71 –
3 Depreciation and amortisation expense 0.01 0.01
4 Other expenses 0.65 0.28
5 Tax expense 0.02 0.06

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

V OTHER MATTERS
1 Capital Commitments 9.49 9.30

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c. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA), Logix Developers Private Limited (LDPL) was to develop a luxury hotel-
cum-service apartment complex. However, Logix Estates Private Ltd., Noida, the JV partner communicated its intention to
explore alternative development plans and did not contribute its share of the cash call made by LDPL in June 2014. The
resultant deadlock has stalled the project. The Company’s petition, filed during the year, praying for a direction to the JV partner
to act in accordance with the Articles of Association of LDPL and complete the project or for appropriate directions for the
company to exit from the JV in terms of the JVA, is pending before the Company Law Board. Further, the financial statements
of LDPL for the year ended 31st March 2016 are yet to be approved by its Board of Directors. Accordingly, the share of assets,
liabilities, income and expenses etc., pertaining to LDPL included above are based on financial statements certified by the
management of LDPL.

(ix) Derivative Instruments:

The Company uses forward exchange contracts and currency options to hedge its exposures in foreign currency related to firm
commitments and highly probable forecasted transactions. The information on derivative instruments is as follows:
a) Forward exchange contracts outstanding as at year end:
(in Million)
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015

Currency Cross Currency Buy Sell Buy Sell

US Dollar Indian Rupee 65.75 173.65 18.94 149.80
Euro US Dollar 53.26 – 14.95 –
AUD US Dollar 1.20 – 0.08 –
CAD US Dollar – 0.20 – 1.07
CHF US Dollar 2.70 – 3.41 –
GBP US Dollar – 0.90 0.25 0.90
SGD US Dollar 1.78 – – –
SEK US Dollar 6.93 – 1.21 –
KWD US Dollar 0.04 – – –
JPY US Dollar 699.90 – 172.33 –

b) Foreign currency exposures that have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or otherwise as at year end:
(in Million)
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015

Currency Cross Currency Buy Sell Net* Buy Sell Net*

US Dollar Indian Rupee 41.13 36.18 4.95 44.10 48.83 (4.73)
Euro US Dollar 0.89 1.02 (0.13) 0.80 0.84 (0.04)
GBP US Dollar 0.97 0.86 0.11 0.75 0.81 (0.06)
JPY US Dollar 3.65 – 3.65 3.50 – 3.50
SEK US Dollar 0.54 – 0.54 0.24 – 0.24
KWD US Dollar ... ... ... – – –
CHF US Dollar 0.08 – 0.08 0.02 – 0.02
SGD US Dollar 0.34 – 0.34 0.18 – 0.18
CAD US Dollar 0.01 0.02 (0.01) – 0.06 (0.06)
HKD US Dollar 0.10 – 0.10 – – –
AED US Dollar 0.01 – 0.01 – – –
AUD US Dollar 0.05 – 0.05 0.06 ... 0.06

* Figures in brackets indicate open exports. Figures without brackets indicate open imports.

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(x) Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement for demerger of the Non-Engineering Business of Wimco Limited (‘Wimco’) into ITC
Limited (the Scheme), as approved by the shareholders of the Company and subsequently sanctioned by the Honourable High
Courts at Bombay and Calcutta vide their Orders dated 10th April, 2014 and 14th May, 2014 respectively, the entire assets and
liabilities, as at 1st April 2013, of the Non-Engineering Business of Wimco were transferred to and vested in the Company on a
going concern basis with effect from 1st April, 2013. The Scheme had been given effect to in the financial statements of the
Company for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
As a result, in the financial statements as at, and for the year ended 31st March, 2015:
a) the excess of value of the net assets of the Non-Engineering business of Wimco over the sum of face value of the shares
allotted and cancellation of the Company’s investment in Wimco, amounting to ` 91.00 Crores was debited to General Reserve.
b) the loss of ` 8.01 Crores for the year from 1st April, 2013 to 31st March, 2014 has been recognised as an adjustment to the
revenue reserves.
c) earlier unrecognised net deferred tax assets of ` 45.84 Crores on carry forward of business losses and other net timing
differences of Wimco have also been recognised as an adjustment to revenue reserves.
d) in consideration of the above, the Company had issued and allotted 87,761 Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each.

(xi) Pursuant to the notification of Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013, with effect from 1st April 2014, the Company had reviewed
and revised the estimated useful lives of its fixed assets. In respect of assets, whose useful life was exhausted as at 1st April,
2014, the related carrying amount aggregating to ` 48.32 Crores (net of deferred tax of ` 24.88 Crores) had been adjusted against
opening balance of Surplus in the Statement of Profit and Loss during 2014-15.
(xii) (a) Details of Opening and Closing Stock of Finished Goods (manufactured) and Stock-in-Trade (goods purchased for resale)

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Opening Stock
Cigarettes 1731.54 1309.87
Branded Packaged Food Products 229.99 212.14
Agri Products/Commodities (Soya, Spices, Coffee,
Aqua, Agri Inputs etc.) 259.44 251.99
Paperboards and Paper 114.11 90.06
Printed Materials 5.02 6.94
Others (Apparel, Education and Stationery Products,
Personal Care Products, Safety Matches, Agarbattis etc.) 553.98 2894.08 427.01 2298.01
Acquired pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
[Refer Note 31(x)]
Others (Safety Matches) – – 0.40 0.40
Closing Stock
Cigarettes 2047.68 1731.54
Branded Packaged Food Products 275.60 229.99
Agri Products /Commodities (Soya, Spices, Coffee,
Aqua, Agri Inputs etc.) 184.11 259.44
Paperboards and Paper 83.92 114.11
Printed Materials 7.27 5.02
Others (Apparel, Education and Stationery Products,
Personal Care Products, Safety Matches, Agarbattis etc.) 492.61 3091.19 553.98 2894.08

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(b) Details of Opening and Closing Stock of Work-in-progress

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Opening Stock
Branded Packaged Food Products 17.94 15.69
Paperboards and Paper 136.84 103.55
Printed Materials 20.78 15.83
Others (Apparel, Personal Care Products, etc.) 5.26 180.82 7.22 142.29
Acquired pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
[Refer Note 31(x)]
Paperboards and Paper – 2.28
Others (Safety Matches) – – 0.75 3.03
Closing Stock
Branded Packaged Food Products 34.45 17.94
Paperboards and Paper 119.41 136.84
Printed Materials 21.36 20.78
Others (Apparel, Personal Care Products, etc.) 5.29 180.51 5.26 180.82

For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(xiii) Value of Imports during the year (C.I.F. Basis) (` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Raw materials 1247.18 1429.00

Components and spare parts (including stores) 61.55 68.92
Purchase of Trademarks – 43.65
Capital goods 211.25 292.56
Other goods* 15.36 17.98

TOTAL 1535.34 1852.11

* Includes Goods purchased for resale, Packing Materials, Hotel Consumables and sundry items.

(xiv) Expenditure in Foreign Currency during the year

Professional fees 30.76 24.68

Hotel reservation/Marketing expenses 31.48 30.45
Export promotion expenses 4.38 5.66
Agency commission 12.38 10.13
Interest – 2.39
Licence fees 5.69 5.04
Miscellaneous expenditure* 51.66 38.29

TOTAL 136.35 116.64

* Includes Advertisements/Sales promotion, Training, Subscription fees etc.

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(xv) Value of Raw materials, Spare parts and Components consumed during the year

(Percentage) For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
2016 2015 (` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Raw materials (including packing material)
Imported 12.17 13.86 1345.56 1523.07

Indigenous 87.83 86.14 9709.19 9464.76

TOTAL 100.00 100.00 11054.75 10987.83
Spare parts and Components
Imported 28.15 28.59 69.93 66.13
Indigenous 71.85 71.41 178.52 165.20
TOTAL 100.00 100.00 248.45 231.33

(xvi) Dividend remittance in foreign currency

Year On Account of No. of No. of (` in Crores)

of Remittance Financial Year Non-Resident Shares
Shareholders held
2015/2016 2014/2015 53 2,43,40,08,262 1521.26
2014/2015 2013/2014 53 2,43,48,32,720 1460.90

(xvii) Earnings in foreign exchange during the year

For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Export of Goods (F.O.B.) 3057.85 4253.18

Hotel earnings 533.76 779.01

Freight and Insurance recoveries 33.36 42.46
Dividend 9.96 12.37
Other earnings* 8.81 8.97

TOTAL 3643.74 5095.99

* Consist of finance and storage charges and sundry recoveries.

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(xviii) Information in respect of Options granted under the Company’s Employee Stock Option Schemes (‘Schemes’):

Sl. ITC Employee Stock Option ITC Employee Stock Option ITC Employee Stock Option
No. Scheme (introduced in 2001) Scheme - 2006 Scheme - 2010

1. Date of Shareholders’ approval : 17-01-2001 22-01-2007 23-07-2010

2. Total number of Options : Options equivalent to Options equivalent to Options equivalent to

approved under the Schemes 12,27,07,450 Ordinary 36,22,61,893 Ordinary 38,26,70,153 Ordinary
Shares of ` 1/- each Shares of ` 1/- each Shares of ` 1/- each

Note: Adjusted for Bonus Shares issued in terms of Shareholders approval.

3. Vesting Schedule : The vesting period for conversion of Options is as follows:

On completion of 12 months from the date of grant of the Options : 30% vests
On completion of 24 months from the date of grant of the Options : 30% vests
On completion of 36 months from the date of grant of the Options : 40% vests

4. Pricing Formula : The Pricing Formula, as approved by the Shareholders of the Company, is such price, as
determined by the Nomination & Compensation Committee, which is no lower than the closing
price of the Company’s Share on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (‘the NSE’) on
the date of grant, or the average price of the Company’s Share in the six months preceding the
date of grant based on the daily closing price on the NSE, or the ‘Market Price’ as defined from
time to time under the erstwhile Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock
Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999, and the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014.
The Options have been granted at ‘market price’ as defined from time to time under the
aforesaid Guidelines/Regulations.

5. Maximum term of Options granted : 5 years from the date of grant 5 years from the date of vesting

6. Source of Shares : Primary

7. Variation in terms of Options : None

8. Method used for accounting of : The employee compensation cost has been calculated using the intrinsic value method of accounting
share-based payment plans for Options issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Option Schemes. The employee
compensation cost as per the intrinsic value method for the financial year 2015-16 is Nil.

9. Nature and extent of employee : Each Option entitles the holder thereof to apply for and be allotted ten Ordinary Shares of the
share based payment plans Company of ` 1/- each upon payment of the exercise price during the exercise period.
that existed during the period The exercise period commences from the date of vesting of the Options and expires at the end
including the general terms and of five years from (i) the date of grant in respect of Options granted under the ITC Employee Stock
conditions of each plan. Option Scheme (introduced in 2001) and (ii) the date of vesting in respect of Options granted under
the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006 & the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2010.
The above is in addition to the other terms and conditions provided in the table under Serial Nos.
(3) to (5) hereinbefore.

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10. Weighted average exercise : Weighted average exercise price per Option : ` 3200.41
prices and weighted average Weighted average fair value per Option : ` 755.90
fair values of Options whose
exercise price either equals or
exceeds or is less than the
market price of the stock.

11. Option movements during the year : ITC Employee Stock Option ITC Employee Stock Option ITC Employee Stock Option
Scheme (introduced in 2001) Scheme - 2006 Scheme - 2010

a) Options outstanding at the : 4,22,036 54,26,488 2,10,86,617

beginning of the year

b) Options granted during the year : - 63,840 68,45,760

c) Options cancelled and lapsed : - 64,840 4,81,229

during the year

d) Options vested and exercisable : - 1,06,505 57,00,166

during the year (net of Options
lapsed and exercised)

e) Options exercised during the year : 2,40,976 18,85,864 10,41,905

f) Number of Ordinary Shares of : 24,09,760 1,88,58,640 1,04,19,050

` 1/- each arising as a result of
exercise of Options during
the year

g) Options outstanding at the end : 1,81,060 35,39,624 2,64,09,243

of the year

h) Options exercisable at the end : 1,81,060 34,39,619 1,25,84,442

of the year

i) Money realised by exercise : 48.76 242.18 240.76

of the Options during the
year (` in Crores)

12. Summary of the status of Options :

Particulars As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
No. of Options Weighted Average No. of Options Weighted Average
Exercise Prices (`) Exercise Prices (`)
Outstanding at the beginning : 2,69,35,141 2609.34 2,65,81,347 2120.63
of the year
Add: granted during the year : 69,09,600 3200.41 68,26,355 3572.00
Less: Lapsed during the year : 5,46,069 3012.09 2,47,678 2753.48
Less: Exercised during the year : 31,68,745 1677.95 62,24,883 1572.39
Outstanding at the end of the year : 3,01,29,927 2835.55 2,69,35,141 2609.34
Options exercisable at the end of : 1,62,05,121 2452.64 1,30,61,292 2003.27
the year

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31. Additional Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd.)

13. Weighted average share price : The Options were exercised during the periods permitted under the Schemes, and weighted
of Shares arising upon exercise average share price of Shares arising upon exercise of Options, based on the closing market
of Options price on NSE on the date of exercise of Options (i.e. the date of allotment of shares
by the Securityholders Relationship Committee) for the year ended 31st March, 2016 was
` 322.18 (31st March, 2015 - ` 357.59).

14. Summary of Options outstanding, scheme-wise:

Particulars As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015

No. of Options Range of Weighted Average No. of Options Range of Weighted Average
Outstanding Exercise Prices (`) remaining Outstanding Exercise Prices (`) remaining
contractual life contractual life

ITC Employee Stock Option : 1,81,060 2023.50 0.40 4,22,036 2023.50 1.41
Scheme (introduced in 2001)

ITC Employee Stock Option : 35,39,624 948.00 - 3572.00 1.79 54,26,488 830.50 - 3572.00 2.38
Scheme - 2006

ITC Employee Stock Option : 2,64,09,243 2023.50 - 3572.00 4.91 2,10,86,617 2023.50 - 3572.00 5.32
Scheme - 2010

15. A description of the method used : The fair value of each Option is estimated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing model.
during the year to estimate the fair
Weighted average exercise price per Option : ` 3200.41
values of Options, the weighted
average exercise prices and Weighted average fair value per Option : ` 755.90
weighted average fair values of
Options granted.

The significant assumptions used : The fair value of each Option is estimated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing model after applying the
to ascertain the above. following key assumptions on a weighted average basis:
(i) Risk-free interest rate 7.70%
(ii) Expected life 3.21years
(iii) Expected volatility 24.56%
(iv) Expected dividends 1.76%
(v) The price of the underlying shares in market at the time of Option grant ` 3167.15
(One Option = 10 Ordinary Shares)

16. Methodology for determination of : The volatility used in the Black Scholes Option Pricing model is the annualized standard deviation of the
expected volatility. continuously compounded rates of return on the stock over a period of time. The period considered for the
working is commensurate with the expected life of the Options and is based on the daily volatility of the
Company’s stock price on NSE. The Company has incorporated the early exercise of Options by calculating
expected life on past exercise behaviour. There are no market conditions attached to the grant and vest.

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31. Additional Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd.)

17. Difference between the employee : ` 510.08 crores

compensation cost so computed
at (8) above and the employee
compensation cost that shall have
been recognised if it had used the
fair value of the Options.

18. The impact of this difference on : The effect on the profits and earnings per share, had the fair value method been adopted, is presented below:
profits and on Earnings Per Share Profit After Tax ` in Crores
of the Company. As reported 9844.71
Add: Intrinsic Value Compensation Cost Nil
Less: Fair Value Compensation Cost 510.08
(Black Scholes model)
Adjusted Profit 9334.63
Earnings Per Share Basic (`) Diluted (`)
As reported 12.26 12.20
As adjusted 11.63 11.56

19. Options granted to

(a) Senior managerial personnel : As provided below:-

Name Designation No. of Options granted

during the financial year
2015-16
1 Y. C. Deveshwar Executive Chairman 2,70,000
2 N. Anand Executive Director 1,35,000
3 S. Puri Executive Director 56,250
4 R. Tandon Executive Director and
Chief Financial Officer 56,250
5 K. Vaidyanath Non-Executive Director 10,000
6 S. M. Ahmad On deputation 25,300
7 A. Ambasta Executive V. P. and
Head - Social Investments 17,600
8 G. Anand Executive V. P.,
Pre-Opening Services (HD) 15,000
9 N. Arif Executive V.P. and
Head - Corporate Communications 32,000
10 R. Batra On deputation 25,300
11 S. K. Bezbaroa Executive V.P. - Corporate EHS 17,600
12 R. Bhandari Chief Operating Officer - ITC Hotels /
WelcomHotels (HD) 15,000
13 A. Chand Divisional Chief Executive (LRBD) 23,000
14 L. C. Chandrasekharan Chief Scientist - Research & Technology
Innovation (LS & T) 28,800
15 B. B. Chatterjee Executive V.P. and Company Secretary 40,000
16 C. Dar Group Head - LS & T, Projects, EHS and
Quality Assurance 40,000
17 Saradindu Dutta Head - Corporate Accounts 21,280
18 Supratim Dutta Executive V.P. - Corporate Finance 30,600
19 M. Ganesan Executive V.P. - Finance,
Procurement & IT (FD) 30,600
20 S. Ganesh Kumar Chief Operating Officer - Staples,
Snacks & Meals (FD) 25,300

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31. Additional Notes to the Financial Statements (Contd.)

(a) Senior managerial personnel : Name Designation No. of Options granted

(contd.) during the financial year
2015-16
21 S. Guha Executive V.P. - Technical (ITD) 25,300
22 P. Gupta Head - Corporate Taxation 23,000
23 D. Haksar Chief Executive - ITC Hotels /
WelcomHotels (HD) 21,500
24 S. Kaul SBU Chief Executive (PCPB) 30,600
25 S. Kumar On deputation 21,500
26 H. Malik Divisional Chief Executive (ITD) 35,000
27 A. K. Mukerji Corporate Financial Controller 40,000
28 A. R. Noronha Executive V.P. - Projects (HD) 21,500
29 R. Parasuram Head - Corporate Internal Audit 35,000
30 A. Pathak On deputation 30,600
31 R. Rai Chief Operating Officer (ABD) 25,300
32 V. M. Rajasekharan SBU Chief Executive - Agarbatti & Matches 23,000
33 V. L. Rajesh Divisional Chief Executive (FD) 30,600
34 A. K. Rajput Senior V.P. - Corporate Affairs 40,000
35 S. Rangrass Divisional Chief Executive (ABD-ILTD) 35,000
36 A. V. Rao Executive V.P. - Manufacturing &
Projects (PSPD) 30,600
37 C. V. Sarma Executive V.P. - Finance & MIS (PSPD) 25,300
38 R. Senguttuvan SBU Chief Executive (PPB) 35,000
39 S. Satpathy Chief Operating Officer (PCPB) 30,000
40 A. Seth Executive V.P. - Finance & MIS (ITD) 25,300
41 A. Sharma Executive V.P. - Human Resources (HD) 15,000
42 S. K. Singh Divisional Chief Executive (PSPD) 40,000
43 S. Sivakumar Group Head - Agri Business 56,250
44 R. Sridhar Head - Corporate Human Resources 23,000
45 S. A. Sule Executive V.P. - Sales Operations &
Development (TM&D) 30,600
46 B. Sumant President - FMCG 40,000
47 K. S. Suresh General Counsel 40,000
48 S. Tyagi SBU Chief Executive (ESPB) 30,600
49 K. I. Viswanathan Executive V.P. - Marketing (PSPD) 30,600
50 S. Wanchoo Executive V.P. - Marketing (ITD) 25,300
51 A. Zachariah Executive V.P. and
Head - Central Projects Organisation 23,000

The Optionees were granted Options on 12th August, 2015 at the exercise price of ` 3201/- per Option, other than Mr. S. Satpathy (Sl. No. 39) who was granted Options on
22nd January, 2016 at the exercise price of ` 3064/- per Option.
(b) Any other employee who received : None
a grant on any one year of Options
amounting to 5% or more of the
Options granted during the year.
(c) Identified employees who were : None
granted Options, during any one
year, equal to or exceeding 1% of
the issued capital (excluding
outstanding warrants and
conversions) of the Company at the
time of grant.
Abbreviations denote :
ITD India Tobacco Division HD Hotels Division
PSPD Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division ESPB Education & Stationery Products Business
LRBD Lifestyle Retailing Business Division PCPB Personal Care Products Business
ABD Agri Business Division PPB Printing & Packaging Business
ABD - ILTD Agri Business, India Leaf Tobacco Division LS&T Life Sciences & Technology
FD Foods Division TM&D Trade Marketing & Distribution
(xix) Previous year’s figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current
year’s classification/disclosure.

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32. Segment Reporting

PRIMARY SEGMENT INFORMATION (BUSINESS SEGMENTS)

(` in Crores)

2016 2015
External Inter Segment Total External Inter Segment Total
1. Segment Revenue - Gross
FMCG - Cigarettes 32348.29 – 32348.29 30452.38 – 30452.38
FMCG - Others 9719.62 11.55 9731.17 9028.27 9.73 9038.00
FMCG - Total 42067.91 11.55 42079.46 39480.65 9.73 39490.38
Hotels 1273.51 12.66 1286.17 1173.55 13.46 1187.01
Agri Business 4389.34 3067.54 7456.88 5672.07 2708.41 8380.48
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 3851.69 1476.01 5327.70 3638.55 1643.02 5281.57
Segment Total 51582.45 4567.76 56150.21 49964.82 4374.62 54339.44
Eliminations (4567.76) (4374.62)
Gross Revenue from sale of products and services 51582.45 49964.82
Segment Revenue - Net
FMCG - Cigarettes 17485.82 – 17485.82 16804.56 – 16804.56
FMCG - Others 9692.85 11.55 9704.40 9001.52 9.73 9011.25
FMCG - Total 27178.67 11.55 27190.22 25806.08 9.73 25815.81
Hotels 1273.45 12.66 1286.11 1173.50 13.46 1186.96
Agri Business 4389.34 3067.54 7456.88 5672.07 2708.41 8380.48
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 3633.81 1383.58 5017.39 3431.56 1542.34 4973.90
Segment Total 36475.27 4475.33 40950.60 36083.21 4273.94 40357.15
Eliminations (4475.33) (4273.94)
Net Revenue from sale of products and services 36475.27 36083.21

2. Segment Results
FMCG - Cigarettes 11752.43 11196.27
FMCG - Others 70.51 34.08
FMCG - Total 11822.94 11230.35
Hotels 55.69 49.08
Agri Business 933.72 903.97
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 907.62 921.48
Segment Total 13719.97 13104.88
Eliminations (51.13) (60.12)
Consolidated Total 13668.84 13044.76
Unallocated corporate expenses net of unallocated income 443.52 512.40
Profit before interest etc. and taxation 13225.32 12532.36
Finance costs 49.13 57.42
Interest earned on loans and deposits, income from current and
long-term investments, profit and loss on sale of investments etc. - Net 1782.20 1522.58
Profit before tax 14958.39 13997.52
Tax expense 5113.68 4389.79
Profit for the year 9844.71 9607.73

3. Other Information
Segment Assets Segment Liabilities* Segment Assets Segment Liabilities*
FMCG - Cigarettes 7893.49 2644.39 8004.99 2186.41
FMCG - Others 6031.77 1179.77 4849.14 861.29
FMCG - Total 13925.26 3824.16 12854.13 3047.70
Hotels [Refer Note 10(7)] 4820.29 345.39 4654.05 353.09
Agri Business 2970.11 611.38 2650.59 691.75
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 6031.00 510.68 5921.98 496.07
Segment Total 27746.66 5291.61 26080.75 4588.61
Unallocated Corporate Assets/Liabilities 22293.49 11819.54 18582.65 9339.10
Total 50040.15 17111.15 44663.40 13927.71
* Segment Liabilities of FMCG - Cigarettes is before considering ` 651.54 Crores (2015 - ` 629.98 Crores) in respect of disputed taxes,
the recovery of which has been stayed or where States’ appeals are pending before Courts. These have been included under ‘Unallocated
Corporate Liabilities’.

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32. Segment Reporting (Contd.)

(` in Crores)
2016 2015

Capital Depreciation Non Cash Capital Depreciation Non Cash

expenditure and expenditure expenditure and expenditure
amortisation other than amortisation other than
depreciation depreciation
FMCG - Cigarettes 218.25 245.82 6.73 533.49 247.51 3.21
FMCG - Others 757.15 236.17 25.19 671.53 177.61 20.15
FMCG - Total 975.40 481.99 31.92 1205.02 425.12 23.36
Hotels [Refer Note 10(7)] 291.50 187.59 2.21 956.93 190.30 3.27
Agri Business 128.46 50.63 1.98 214.42 48.75 2.82
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 349.76 242.52 23.54 154.14 231.95 6.87
Segment Total 1745.12 962.73 59.65 2530.51 896.12 36.32

SECONDARY SEGMENT INFORMATION (GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS)

(` in Crores)
2016 2015
1. Segment Revenue
– Within India 48302.97 45454.05
– Outside India 3279.48 4510.77
Total 51582.45 49964.82
2. Segment Assets
– Within India 27746.65 26080.75
– Outside India 0.01 –
Total 27746.66 26080.75
3. Capital Expenditure
– Within India 1745.12 2530.51
– Outside India – –
Total 1745.12 2530.51
NOTES:
(1) The Company’s corporate strategy aims at creating multiple drivers of growth anchored on its core competencies. The Company
is currently focused on four business groups: FMCG, Hotels, Paperboards, Paper and Packaging and Agri Business.
The Company’s organisational structure and governance processes are designed to support effective management of multiple
businesses while retaining focus on each one of them.
(2) The business groups comprise the following:
FMCG : Cigarettes – Cigarettes, Cigars etc.
: Others – Branded Packaged Foods Businesses (Staples, Snacks and Meals; Dairy and Beverages;
Confections); Apparel; Education and Stationery Products; Personal Care Products;
Safety Matches and Agarbattis.
Hotels – Hoteliering.
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging – Paperboards, Paper including Specialty Paper and Packaging including Flexibles.
Agri Business – Agri commodities such as soya, spices, coffee and leaf tobacco.
(3) The geographical segments considered for disclosure are:
– Sales within India.
– Sales outside India.
(4) Segment results of ‘FMCG: Others’ are after considering significant business development, brand building and gestation costs of
the Branded Packaged Foods businesses and Personal Care Products business.
(5) The Company’s Agri Business markets agri commodities in the export and domestic markets; supplies agri raw materials to the
Branded Packaged Foods businesses and sources leaf tobacco for the Cigarettes business.

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33. Related Party Disclosures

1. ENTERPRISES WHERE CONTROL EXISTS:

i) Subsidiaries:
a) Srinivasa Resorts Limited
b) Fortune Park Hotels Limited
c) Bay Islands Hotels Limited
d) WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka
e) Landbase India Limited
f) Russell Credit Limited and its subsidiary
Greenacre Holdings Limited
g) Technico Pty Limited, Australia and its subsidiaries
Technico Agri Sciences Limited (upto 21.03.2016)
Technico Technologies Inc., Canada
Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited, Australia and its subsidiary
Technico Horticultural (Kunming) Co. Limited, China
h) Technico Agri Sciences Limited (w.e.f. 22.03.2016)
i) Wimco Limited
j) Pavan Poplar Limited
k) Prag Agro Farm Limited
l) ITC Infotech India Limited and its subsidiaries
ITC Infotech Limited, UK
ITC Infotech (USA), Inc. and its subsidiary
Pyxis Solutions, LLC, USA
m) Gold Flake Corporation Limited
n) ITC Investments & Holdings Limited and its subsidiary
MRR Trading & Investment Company Limited
o) Surya Nepal Private Limited
p) King Maker Marketing, Inc., USA
q) North East Nutrients Private Limited
The above list does not include ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited, Singapore (in liquidation)
ii) Other entities under control of the Company:
a) ITC Sangeet Research Academy
b) ITC Education Trust
c) ITC Rural Development Trust
2. OTHER RELATED PARTIES WITH WHOM THE COMPANY HAD TRANSACTIONS
i) Associates & Joint Ventures:
Associates
a) Gujarat Hotels Limited
b) International Travel House Limited
- being associates of the Company, and
c) Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited, UK
- of which the Company is an associate
Associates of the Company’s subsidiaries
a) Russell Investments Limited
b) Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited
c) Divya Management Limited
d) Antrang Finance Limited
- being associates of Russell Credit Limited, and
e) ATC Limited
- being associate of Gold Flake Corporation Limited
Note: (a) During the year, Russell Credit Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired the entire equity share capital of
BFIL Finance Limited and Wills Corporation Limited from the Company on 18.06.2015 and 07.09.2015 respectively; both companies
have amalgamated with Russell Credit Limited w.e.f. 01.04.2015, with the effective date of the amalgamation being 16.05.2016
and 22.03.2016 respectively.
(b) Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited, an associate of the Company’s subsidiary, during the year became a wholly owned
subsidiary of Greenacre Holdings Limited, a wholly owned step down subsidiary of the Company, w.e.f. 07.12.2015; the company
amalgamated with Greenacre Holdings Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2015, with the effective date of the amalgamation being 05.04.2016.

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33. Related Party Disclosures (Contd.)

Joint Ventures
a) Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited
b) Espirit Hotels Private Limited
c) Logix Developers Private Limited
Joint Venture of the Company’s subsidiary
a) ITC Essentra Limited
- being joint venture of Gold Flake Corporation Limited
ii) a) Key Management Personnel:
Y. C. Deveshwar Executive Chairman
N. Anand Executive Director
P. V. Dhobale Executive Director (ceased w.e.f. 07.12.2015)
K. N. Grant Executive Director (ceased w.e.f. 23.01.2016)
R. Tandon Executive Director (w.e.f. 22.01.2016)
S. Puri Executive Director (w.e.f. 06.12.2015)
A. Baijal* Non-Executive Director
S. Banerjee* Non-Executive Director
A. Duggal* Non-Executive Director
S. H. Khan* Non-Executive Director (expired on 12.01.2016)
A. V. Girija Kumar# Non-Executive Director
R. E. Lerwill Non-Executive Director
S. B. Mainak Non-Executive Director
S. B. Mathur* Non-Executive Director
P. B. Ramanujam* Non-Executive Director
S. S. H. Rehman* Non-Executive Director
M. Shankar* Non-Executive Director
K. Vaidyanath Non-Executive Director
* Independent Directors
# Ceased to be Non-Executive Director from 23.07.2015. Appointed Additional Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 31.07.2015

Members - Corporate Management Committee

Y. C. Deveshwar
N. Anand
P. V. Dhobale (ceased w.e.f. 07.12. 2015)
K. N. Grant (ceased w.e.f. 23.01.2016)
R. Tandon
S. Puri
B. B. Chatterjee
A. Nayak (ceased w.e.f. 01.01.2016)
T. V. Ramaswamy (ceased w.e.f. 07.06.2015)
S. Sivakumar
K. S. Suresh
C. Dar (w.e.f. 07.06.2015)
b) Relatives of Key Management Personnel:
Mrs. B. Deveshwar (wife of Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar)
Mrs. R. Tandon (wife of Mr. R. Tandon)
iii) Employee Trusts where there is significant influence:
a) IATC Provident Fund
b) ITC Defined Contribution Pension Fund
c) ITC Management Staff Gratuity Fund
d) ITC Employees Gratuity Fund
e) ITC Gratuity Fund ‘C’
f) ITC Pension Fund
g) ILTD Seasonal Employees Pension Fund
h) ITC Platinum Jubilee Pension Fund
i) Tribeni Tissues Limited Gratuity Fund
j) ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited Management Staff Pension Fund
k) ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited Gratuity Fund ‘A’
l) ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited Gratuity Fund ‘C’
m) ITC Hotels Limited Employees Superannuation Scheme

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 Financial Statements

160
Notes to the
33. Related Party Disclosures (Contd.)

3. DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND RELATED PARTIES AND THE STATUS OF OUTSTANDING BALANCES AS AT 31.03.2016 (` in Crores)
Enterprises where control exists Key Management Relatives of Key Employee
Associates Joint Ventures Management Total
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY Subsidiaries Others Personnel Trusts

ITC Limited
Personnel
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
1. Sale of Goods/Services 307.18 259.46 – 0.01 0.47 0.32 9.40 9.84 317.05 269.63
2. Purchase of Goods/Services 173.56 135.88 80.57 85.69 291.55 302.99 545.68 524.56
3. Acquisition cost of Fixed Assets 29.06 2.11 0.37 – 29.43 2.11
4. Sale of Fixed Assets/Scraps 0.27 0.53 ... – 0.27 0.53
5. Investments Purchased from Subsidiary 1 121.00 – 121.00 –
6. Investment in Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures 286.98 88.79 – 3.87 286.98 92.66
7. Redemption of Preference Shares 187.00 – 187.00 –
8. Sale of Investment 2 5.40 – 5.40 –
9. Interest Income 0.58 11.62 0.58 11.62
10. Remuneration to Key Management Personnel
- Directors 3 26.17 24.64 26.17 24.64

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

- Others 11.43 9.83 11.43 9.83
11. Rent Received 20.08 19.47 1.04 1.29 21.12 20.76
12. Rent Paid 8.50 5.08 3.49 3.20 0.14 0.14 0.66 0.66 12.79 9.08
13. Remuneration of Managers on Deputation reimbursed 3.73 5.42 0.55 0.19 4.17 3.66 8.45 9.27
14. Remuneration of Managers on Deputation recovered 15.11 13.21 3.85 4.56 1.38 1.30 20.34 19.07
15. Expenditure towards Corporate Social Responsibility 4.83 21.00 4.83 21.00
16. Contribution to Employees’ Benefit Plans 109.04 96.10 109.04 96.10
17. Dividend Income 319.33 347.37 0.73 0.73 320.06 348.10
18. Dividend Payments 1240.98 1191.34 3.33 4.19 1244.31 1195.53
19. Expenses Recovered 12.01 13.54 0.02 0.02 0.19 0.74 0.39 0.43 12.61 14.73
20. Expenses Reimbursed 10.85 8.01 – 0.06 0.60 0.51 0.03 0.12 11.48 8.70
21. Loans Given 0.20 8.40# 0.20 8.40
22. Receipt towards Loan Repayment 43.67 62.90 43.67 62.90
23. Assignment of Loan to Subsidiary at fair value 1.13 – 1.13 –
24. Loans Taken – 2.00# – 2.00
25. Adjustment/Payment towards Loan Repayment 2.00 – 2.00 –
26. Advances Given during the year 0.93 – 0.93 –
27. Adjustment/Receipt towards Refund of Advances – 1.95 0.41 – – 0.02 0.41 1.97
28. Advance Received during the year 119.62 128.28 119.62 128.28
29. Adjustment/Payment towards Refund of Advance 131.97 105.86 131.97 105.86
30. Deposits Given during the year – 0.02 – 0.02
31. Adjustment/Receipt towards Refund of Deposit 2.00 50.35 2.00 50.35
32. Deposits Received during the year ... – ... –
33. Balances as at 31st March
i) Receivables 48.47 31.46 0.30 0.87 2.86 3.62 51.63 35.95
ii) Advances Given 0.52 – 12.97 48.48 13.49 48.48
iii) Loans Given – 76.02# – 76.02
iv) Deposits Given 4 0.70 2.60 – 0.10 0.07 0.07 0.30 0.30 1.07 3.07
v) Loans Taken – 2.00# – 2.00
vi) Advance Taken 134.02 146.37 134.02 146.37
vii) Deposits Taken 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
viii) Payables 5.30 3.04 6.13 8.41 5.92 4.73 20.87 34.94 38.22 51.12
ix) Investment in Non-Convertible Debentures – 15.00 – 15.00
34. Provision for Subsidiary as at 31st March 9.00 55.95 9.00 55.95
1 denotes purchase of unquoted investment from subsidiary at net book value as at 31st March, 2015 of the acquired company;
2 includes sale of unquoted investment, at cost, for ` 4.88 Crores (2015 - Nil) to Subsidiary;
3 includes `1.22 Crores (2015 - Nil) attributable to remuneration of Directors which is subject to approval by the Company in General Meeting;
4 includes transfer of deposit of ` 0.10 Crore, with an Associate in 2015, to a subsidiary during the year pursuant to amalgamation of the Associate with the subsidiary.
# pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)].
 Notes to the Financial Statements
33. Related Party Disclosures (Contd.)

4. INFORMATION REGARDING SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS / BALANCES

(Generally in excess of 10% of the total transaction value of the same type) (` in Crores)
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY 2016 2015 RELATED
RELATEDPARTY
PARTYTRANSACTIONS SUMMARY
TRANSACTION SUMMARY 2016
2010 2015
2009 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY 2016 2015
1. Sale of Goods/ Services 15. Expenditure towards Corporate Social 31. Adjustments/ Receipt towards Refund of Deposits
Surya Nepal Private Limited 273.35 225.22 Responsibility Greenacre Holdings Limited 2.00 –
King Maker Marketing, Inc. 27.59 28.65 ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.41 21.00 Wimco Limited7 – 50.35
2. Purchase of Goods /Services ITC Rural Development Trust 4.42 – 32. Deposit Received during the year
ITC Infotech India Limited 138.45 129.36 16. Contribution to Employees’ Benefit Plans International Travel House Limited 0.01 –
ITC Essentra Limited 291.20 302.73 IATC Provident Fund 22.95 23.95
International Travel House Limited 57.99 61.67 33. Balances as at 31st March
ITC Defined Contribution Pension Fund 16.16 15.27
3. Acquisition cost of Fixed Assets i) Receivables
ITC Management Staff Gratuity Fund 13.67 13.45 Surya Nepal Private Limited 39.32 20.07
Greenacre Holdings Limited 28.22 – ITC Pension Fund 19.87 31.64 King Maker Marketing, Inc. 6.65 7.05
Wimco Limited 0.02 2.08 ITC Employees Gratuity Fund 21.00 3.30
ii) Advances Given
4. Sale of Fixed Assets /Scraps 17. Dividend Income Employee Trust - Pension Funds 12.97 48.48
ATC Limited 0.27 0.53 Russell Credit Limited 45.25 90.51 iii) Loans Given
5. Investments Purchased from Subsidiary ITC Infotech India Limited 76.68 76.68 BFIL Finance Limited2 and 3 – 32.55
Technico Pty Limited 121.00 – Surya Nepal Private Limited 176.76 148.54 Prag Agro Farm Limited4 – 8.40
6. Investment in Subsidiaries /Joint Ventures 18. Dividend Payments Surya Nepal Private Limited1 – 35.07
WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited 73.63 24.06 Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited, UK 1240.98 1191.34 iv) Deposits Given
Landbase India Limited 197.00 28.00 19. Expenses Recovered Russell Credit Limited5 0.36 0.12
North East Nutrients Private Limited 7.35 36.73 Greenacre Holdings Limited6 0.34 2.24
Srinivasa Resorts Limited 1.50 1.71
7. Redemption of Preference Shares Wills Corporation Limited5 – 0.24
ITC Infotech India Limited 7.95 7.49
Landbase India Limited 187.00 – Classic Infrastructure and Development Limited6 – 0.10
Surya Nepal Private Limited 0.34 2.55
Mrs. B. Deveshwar 0.30 0.30
8. Sale of Investment 20. Expenses Reimbursed v) Loan Taken
Russell Credit Limited 5.40 – Srinivasa Resorts Limited 1.00 1.08 Pavan Poplar Limited – 2.00
9. Interest Income Landbase India Limited 7.31 4.87 vi) Advance Taken
BFIL Finance Limited – 4.28 Wimco Limited 1.63 1.09 Surya Nepal Private Limited 134.02 146.37
Surya Nepal Private Limited 0.57 7.34 21. Loan Given vii) Deposit Taken
10. Remuneration to Key Management Prag Agro Farm Limited 0.20 8.40 International Travel House Limited 0.10 0.10
Personnel – Directors & Others 22. Receipt towards Loan Repayments viii) Payables
Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar 13.73 13.85 ITC Essentra Limited 5.78 4.53
Prag Agro Farm Limited 8.60 –
11. Rent Received Surya Nepal Private Limited1 35.07 62.90 International Travel House Limited 3.39 5.22
ITC Infotech India Limited 15.63 15.41 Employee Trust - Gratuity Fund 20.87 34.94
23. Assignment of Loan to Subsidiary
Surya Nepal Private Limited 4.19 3.81 ix) Investment in Non-Convertible Debentures

ITC Limited
12. Rent Paid Russell Credit Limited 1.13 – BFIL Finance Limited – 15.00
Bay Islands Hotels Limited 1.46 1.29 24. Loan Taken 34. Provision for Subsidiary as at 31st March
Landbase India Limited 5.12 1.97 Pavan Poplar Limited – 2.00 BFIL Finance Limited - Debentures and Loan – 47.55
Technico Agri Sciences Limited 1.16 1.05 25. Adjustment/ Payment towards Refund of Loan Prag Agro Farm Limited - Loan – 8.40
Gujarat Hotels Limited 3.49 3.20 Prag Agro Farm Limited - Equity Shares 9.00 –
Pavan Poplar Limited 2.00 –
13. Remuneration of Managers
on Deputation reimbursed 26. Advances Given during the year 1 Interest @12% p.a. for funding its capital expenditure requirements and for general business purposes.
ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.93 – Repayable by 31.03.2016 with a prepayment option. The maximum indebtedness during the year was
Fortune Park Hotels Limited 1.35 1.34 ` 35.07 Crores (2015 - ` 97.97 Crores).
Bay Islands Hotels Limited 1.09 0.97 27. Adjustment/Receipt towards Refund of Advances 2 Interest @ 9% p.a. (w.e.f. 01.04.2014) for meeting working capital requirements ` 47.55 Crores
Landbase India Limited 0.32 1.23 repayable by 31.03.2016.
Wimco Limited – 1.95
Technico Agri Sciences Limited 0.97 0.95 3 The maximum indebtedness during the year was ` 32.55 Crores (2015 - ` 32.55 Crores).
ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.41 –
ITC Infotech India Limited – 0.94 4 Interest free loan for business purposes ` 8.40 Crores (2015 - ` 8.40 Crores) taken over pursuant to
Gujarat Hotels Limited 3.93 3.44 28. Advances Received during the year Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 31(x)] and interest @ 9% p.a. for meeting working capital
14. Remuneration of Managers Surya Nepal Private Limited 119.62 128.28 requirement ` 0.20 Crore (2015 - Nil). The maximum indebtedness during the year was ` 8.60 Crores
on Deputation recovered (2015 - ` 8.40 Crores).
29. Adjustment/Payment towards Refund of Advances
5 The maximum indebtedness during the year was ` 0.36 Crore (2015 - ` 0.12 Crore). Includes ` 0.24

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Srinivasa Resorts Limited 5.52 5.73 Surya Nepal Private Limited 131.97 105.86 Crore taken over from Wills Corporation Limited.
Fortune Park Hotels Limited 3.11 2.95
30. Deposit Given during the year 6 The maximum indebtedness during the year was ` 2.24 Crores (2015 - ` 2.24 Crores). Includes
ITC Infotech India Limited 2.80 2.39 ` 0.10 Crore taken over from Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited.
ATC Limited 1.88 3.12 Mr. R. Tandon – 0.02

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7 The maximum indebtedness during the year Nil (2015 - ` 50.35 Crores).
Notes to the Financial Statements

34. Significant Accounting Policies

IT IS CORPORATE POLICY
Convention Impairment of Assets
To prepare financial statements in accordance with To provide for impairment loss, if any, to the extent, the
applicable Accounting Standards in India. A summary of carrying amount of assets exceed their recoverable amount.
important accounting policies is set out below. The financial Recoverable amount is higher of an asset’s net selling price
statements have also been prepared in accordance with and its value in use. Value in use is the present value of
relevant presentational requirements of the Companies estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the
Act, 2013. continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the end
Basis of Accounting of its useful life.
To prepare financial statements in accordance with the Impairment losses recognised in prior years are reversed
historical cost convention modified by revaluation of certain when there is an indication that the impairment losses
Fixed Assets as and when undertaken. recognised no longer exist or have decreased. Such
reversals are recognised as an increase in carrying amounts
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or of assets to the extent that it does not exceed the carrying
non-current as per the Company’s normal operating cycle amounts that would have been determined (net of
and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been
Act, 2013 based on the nature of products and the time recognised in previous years.
between the acquisition of assets for processing and their
realisation in cash and cash equivalents. Investments
To state Current Investments at lower of cost and fair value;
Fixed Assets and Long Term Investments, including in Joint Ventures
To state Fixed Assets at cost of acquisition inclusive of and Associates, at cost. Where applicable, provision
inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary,
related to acquisition. In respect of major projects involving in valuation of Long Term Investments.
construction, related pre-operational expenses form part
Inventories
of the value of assets capitalised. Expenses capitalised
also include applicable borrowing costs, if any. To state inventories including work-in-progress at lower of
cost and net realisable value. The cost is calculated on
To capitalise software where it is expected to provide future weighted average method. Cost comprises expenditure
enduring economic benefits. Capitalisation costs include incurred in the normal course of business in bringing such
licence fees and costs of implementation/system integration inventories to its location and includes, where applicable,
services. The costs are capitalised in the year in which the appropriate overheads based on normal level of activity.
relevant software is implemented for use. Obsolete, slow moving and defective inventories are
To charge off as a revenue expenditure all upgradation / identified at the time of physical verification of inventories
enhancements unless they bring similar significant and, where necessary, provision is made for such
additional benefits. inventories.
Depreciation Revenue from sale of products and services
To calculate depreciation on Fixed Assets, Tangible and To recognise Revenue at the time of delivery of goods and
Intangible, in a manner that amortises the cost of the assets rendering of services net of trade discounts to customers
after commissioning (or other amount substituted for cost), and Sales tax/Value added tax recovered from customers
less its residual value, over their useful lives as specified but including excise duty on goods payable by the Company.
in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 other than Net revenue is stated after deducting such excise duty.
Intangible (Know how, Business and Commercial Rights, Investment Income
Trademarks), which are amortised over the estimated period To account for Income from Investments on an accrual
of benefit or contractual terms, as applicable. Leasehold basis, inclusive of related tax deducted at source. To account
properties are amortised over the period of the lease. for Income from Dividends when the right to receive such
To amortise capitalised software costs over a period of dividends is established.
five years. Proposed Dividend
Revaluation of Assets To provide for Dividends (including income tax thereon) in
As and when Fixed Assets are revalued, to transfer to the books of account as proposed by the Directors, pending
Revaluation Reserve the increase in the net book value of approval at the Annual General Meeting.
such Fixed Assets arising on revaluation. To account for Employee Benefits
the depreciation on such revalued Fixed Assets over the To make regular monthly contributions to various Provident
unexpired useful life of such Fixed Assets; to transfer to Funds which are in the nature of defined contribution
General Reserve the amount standing to the credit of schemes and such paid/payable amounts are charged
Revaluation Reserve on account of a revalued asset that against revenue including any shortfall in interest between
is retired/derecognised. the amount of interest realised by the investment and the

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34. Significant Accounting Policies (Contd.)

interest payable to members at the rate declared by the To account for gains/losses arising on cancellation or
Government of India. To administer such Funds through renewal of forward exchange contracts (other than those
duly constituted and approved independent trusts with designated as cash flow hedges) as income/expense for
the exception of Provident Fund and Family Pension the period.
contributions in respect of Unionised Staff which are To apply the principles of hedge accounting as set out in
statutorily deposited with the Government. Accounting Standard-30 “Financial Instruments: Recognition
To administer through duly constituted and approved and Measurement” to those forward exchange contracts
independent trusts, various Gratuity and Pension Funds and currency options that are designated as cash flow
which are in the nature of defined benefit / contribution hedges and, accordingly, to account for the changes in the
schemes. To determine the liabilities towards such schemes, fair value of such contracts, to the extent that they are
as applicable, and towards employee leave encashment effective, directly in the Hedging Reserve Account, and to
by an independent actuarial valuation as per the take the ineffective portion to the Statement of Profit and
requirements of Accounting Standard – 15 on “Employee Loss. To recognize in the Statement of Profit and Loss the
Benefits”. To determine actuarial gains or losses and to balance in the Hedging Reserve Account when the hedged
recognise such gains or losses immediately in Statement item affects the profit or loss.
of Profit and Loss as income or expense. To recognise the net mark to market losses in the Statement
To charge against revenue, actual disbursements made, of Profit and Loss on the outstanding portfolio of forward
when due, under the Workers’ Voluntary Retirement exchange contracts and currency options, other than those
Scheme. designated as cash flow hedges, as at the Balance Sheet
Lease Rentals date, and to ignore the net gain, if any.
To charge Rentals in respect of leased premises and To accumulate exchange differences arising on monetary
equipment to the Statement of Profit and Loss. items that, in substance, form part of the Company’s net
To recognise rental income on assets given on operating investment in a non-integral foreign operation in a foreign
lease on an accrual basis over the lease term in the currency translation reserve. To recognise such balances
Statement of Profit and Loss. in the Statement of Profit and Loss on disposal of the net
investment.
Research and Development
To write off all expenditure other than capital expenditure Claims
on Research and Development in the year it is incurred. To disclose claims against the Company not acknowledged
as debts after a careful evaluation of the facts and legal
Capital expenditure on Research and Development is aspects of the matter involved.
included under Tangible Assets.
Segment Reporting
Taxes on Income To identify segments based on the dominant source and
To provide Current tax as the amount of tax payable in nature of risks and returns and the internal organisation
respect of taxable income for the period, measured using and management structure.
the applicable tax rates and tax laws.
To account for inter-segment revenue on the basis of
To provide Deferred tax on timing differences between transactions which are primarily market led.
taxable income and accounting income subject to
consideration of prudence, measured using the tax rates To include under “Unallocated Corporate Expenses” revenue
and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively and expenses which relate to initiatives/costs attributable
enacted by the balance sheet date. to the enterprise as a whole and are not attributable to
segments.
Not to recognise Deferred tax assets on unabsorbed
depreciation and carry forward of losses unless there is Financial and Management Information Systems
virtual certainty that there will be sufficient future taxable To practice an Accounting System which unifies Financial
income available to realise such assets. and Cost Records and is designed to comply with the
relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 provide
Foreign Currency Transactions financial and cost information appropriate to the businesses
To account for transactions in foreign currency at the and facilitate Internal Control.
exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions.
Gains/Losses arising on settlement of such transactions On behalf of the Board
as also the translation of monetary items at period ends
due to fluctuations in the exchange rates are recognised
in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
To account for differences between the forward exchange R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
rates and the exchange rates at the inception of forward B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
exchange contracts (other than those designated as cash
flow hedges), as income or expense over the life of the Kolkata
contracts. 20th May, 2016

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Independent Auditor’s Report
to the Members of ITC Limited
Report on the Standalone Financial Statements the Standards on Auditing specified under Section
143(10) of the Act. Those Standards require that we
1. We have audited the accompanying standalone
financial statements of ITC LIMITED (“the Company”), comply with ethical requirements and plan and
which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31st March, perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
2016, the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Cash about whether the financial statements are free from
Flow Statement for the year then ended, and a material misstatement.
summary of the significant accounting policies and 4. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain
other explanatory information. audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures
in the financial statements. The procedures selected
Management’s Responsibility for the Standalone
depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the
Financial Statements
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of
2. The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible the financial statements, whether due to fraud or
for matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with respect to the preparation considers internal financial control relevant to the
of these standalone financial statements that give a Company’s preparation of the financial statements
true and fair view of the financial position, financial that give a true and fair view in order to design audit
performance and cash flows of the Company in procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances.
accordance with the accounting principles An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
generally accepted in India, including the Accounting of the accounting policies used and the
Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, reasonableness of the accounting estimates made
as applicable. This responsibility also includes
by the Company’s Directors, as well as evaluating
maintenance of adequate accounting records in
the overall presentation of the financial statements.
accordance with the provisions of the Act for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for 5. We believe that the audit evidence we have
preventing and detecting frauds and other obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
irregularities; selection and application of appropriate basis for our audit opinion on the standalone financial
accounting policies; making judgments and estimates statements.
that are reasonable and prudent; and design, Opinion
implementation and maintenance of adequate internal
6. In our opinion and to the best of our information and
financial controls, that were operating effectively for
according to the explanations given to us, the
ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the
aforesaid standalone financial statements give the
accounting records, relevant to the preparation and
information required by the Act in the manner so
presentation of the financial statements that give a
required and give a true and fair view in conformity
true and fair view and are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. with the accounting principles generally accepted in
India,of the state of affairs of the Company as at
Auditor’s Responsibility 31st March, 2016, and its profit and its cash flows
3. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these for the year ended on that date.
standalone financial statements based on our audit.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We have taken into account the provisions of the
Act, the accounting and auditing standards and 7. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report
matters which are required to be included in the audit that:
report under the provisions of the Act and the Rules (a) We have sought and obtained all the information
made thereunder and the Order under Section and explanations which to the best of our
143(11) of the Act. We conducted our audit of the knowledge and belief were necessary for the
standalone financial statements in accordance with purposes of our audit.

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 Independent Auditor’s Report

(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as our information and according to the explanations
required by law have been kept by the Company given to us:
so far as it appears from our examination of i. The Company has disclosed the impact of
those books. pending litigations on its financial position in
(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and its financial statements in accordance
Loss, and the Cash Flow Statement dealt with with the generally accepted accounting
by this Report are in agreement with the books practice – also refer Note 31(iv) to the
of account. financial statements.
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial ii. The Company did not have any long-term
statements comply with the Accounting Standards contracts including derivative contracts for
prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, as which there were any material foreseeable
applicable. losses.
(e) On the basis of the written representations iii. There has been no delay in transferring
received from the directors as on 31st March, amounts, required to be transferred, to the
2016 taken on record by the Board of Directors, Investor Education and Protection Fund by
none of the directors is disqualified as on the Company.
31st March, 2016 from being appointed as a 8. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report)
director in terms of Section 164(2) of the Act. Order, 2016 (“the Order”) issued by the Central
(f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal Government in terms of Section 143(11) of the Act,
financial controls over financial reporting of the we give in “Annexure B” a statement on the matters
Company and the operating effectiveness of specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order.
such controls, refer to our separate Report in
“Annexure A”. Our report expresses an
unmodified opinion on the adequacy and
operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
financial controls over financial reporting. Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 302009E)
(g) With respect to the other matters to be included
in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Shyamak R Tata
Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Kolkata, Partner
Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of 20th May, 2016 (Membership No. 38320)

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Annexure - A to the Independent Auditor’s Report
(Referred to in paragraph 7 (f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ of our report of even date)

Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of
Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of ITC Limited (“the Company”) as of March 31,
2016 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone financial statements of the Company for the year ended on that date.

Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the internal
control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control
stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate
internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business,
including adherence to company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as
required under the Companies Act, 2013.

Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting based on
our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over
Financial Reporting (the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards on
Auditing prescribed under Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal
financial controls. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting
was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls
system over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that
a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks
of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion
on the Company’s internal financial controls system over financial reporting.

Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting includes those
policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions
are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorisations
of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.

Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion
or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject to
the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in conditions,
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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Opinion
In our opinion, to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the Company has, in all material
respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over
financial reporting were operating effectively as at March 31, 2016, based on the internal control over financial reporting
criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note
on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 302009E)
Shyamak R Tata
Kolkata Partner
20th May, 2016 (Membership No. 38320)

Annexure - B to the Independent Auditor’s Report

(Referred to in paragraph 8 under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report of even date)

(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and situation
of fixed assets.
(b) The fixed assets were physically verified during the year by the Management in accordance with a regular
programme of verification which, in our opinion, provides for physical verification of all the fixed assets at
reasonable intervals. According to the information and explanations given to us, no material discrepancies were
noticed on such verification.
(c) With respect to immovable properties of acquired land and buildings that are freehold, according to the information
and explanations given to us and the records examined by us and based on the examination of the registered
sale deed / transfer deed / conveyance deed / court orders approving schemes of arrangements / amalgamations
provided to us, we report that, the title deeds of such immovable properties are held in the name of the Company
as at the balance sheet date. In respect of immovable properties of land and buildings that have been taken on
lease and disclosed as fixed asset in the financial statements, the lease agreements are in the name of the
Company, where the Company is the lessee in the agreement.
(ii) As explained to us, the inventories other than material lying with third parties (which have substantially been confirmed)
were physically verified during the year by the Management at reasonable intervals and no material discrepancies
were noticed on such physical verification.
(iii) The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to companies, firms, Limited Liability Partnerships
or other parties covered in the Register maintained under Section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013.
(iv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has complied with the
provisions of Sections 185 and 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of grant of loans, making investments and
providing guarantees and securities, as applicable.
(v) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not accepted any deposit during the
year and accordingly the question of complying with Sections 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 does not arise.
In respect of unclaimed deposits, the Company has complied with the provisions of Sections 74 and 75 or any other
relevant provisions of the Companies Act. According to the information and explanations given to us, no Order has

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 been passed by the Company Law Board or the National Company Law Tribunal or the Reserve Bank of India or
any Court or any other Tribunal on the Company.
(vi) The maintenance of cost records has been prescribed by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013 in respect of specified products of the Company. For such products, we have broadly reviewed
the cost records maintained by the Company pursuant to the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as
amended, and are of the opinion that, prima facie, the prescribed cost records have been made and maintained. We
have, however, not made a detailed examination of the cost records with a view to determine whether they are
accurate or complete.
(vii) According to the information and explanations given to us, in respect of statutory dues:
(a) The Company has been regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues including Provident Fund, Employees’
State Insurance, Income-tax, Sales tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Value Added Tax, Cess and
other material statutory dues applicable to it with the appropriate authorities.
(b) Details of dues of Income-tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, and Value Added Tax which
have not been deposited as on 31st March, 2016 on account of disputes are given below:

Name of Nature of Amount Period to which Forum where dispute

the statute the dues (` in Crores) the amount relates is pending
Various years
covering the period

Sales Tax Sales tax 40.37 1987-2015 Appellate Authority –

and Value and VAT upto Commissioners’ /
Added Tax Revisional authorities level
Laws 41.25 1994-2014 Appellate Authority –
Tribunal level
221.27 2005-2015 High Court

Customs Customs 0.10 2010-2014 Appellate Authority –

Act, 1962 duty upto Commissioners’ /
Revisional authorities level
0.51 2005-2007 Appellate Authority –
Tribunal level

Central Excise duty 32.96 1996-2015 Appellate Authority –

Excise upto Commissioners’ /
Act, 1944 Revisional authorities level
83.67 1973-2015 Appellate Authority –
Tribunal level
3.58 2005-2010 High Court

Finance Act, Service tax 0.35 2008-2014 Appellate Authority –

1994 upto Commissioners’ /
Revisional authorities level
53.40 2003-2011 Appellate Authority –
Tribunal level

Income-tax Income-tax 2.31 1999-2006 Appellate Authority –

Act, 1961 Tribunal level

Out of the total disputed dues aggregating ` 479.77 Crores as above, ` 379.90 Crores pertain to matters which
have been stayed for recovery by the relevant authorities.

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(viii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not defaulted in the
repayment of loans or borrowings to financial institutions, banks and government and dues to debenture holders.
(ix) The Company has not raised moneys by way of initial public offer or further public offer (including debt instruments)
or term loans and hence reporting under clause (ix) of the Order is not applicable.
(x) To the best of our knowledge and according to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud by the Company
and no material fraud on the Company by its officers or employees has been noticed or reported during the year.
(xi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has paid / provided
managerial remuneration in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of Section 197 read
with Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013. In respect of two whole-time directors, aggregate remuneration
of ` 1.22 Crores paid / provided during the year, is subject to the approval of the Members at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting.
(xii) The Company is not a Nidhi Company and hence reporting under clause (xii) of the Order is not applicable.
(xiii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us the Company is in compliance with
Sections 177 and 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, where applicable, for all transactions with the related parties and
the details of related party transactions have been disclosed in the financial statements etc. as required by the
applicable accounting standards.
(xiv) During the year the Company has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or partly
convertible debentures and hence reporting under clause (xiv) of the Order is not applicable to the Company.
(xv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, during the year the Company has not
entered into any non-cash transactions with its directors or directors of its holding, subsidiary or associate company
or person connected with them and hence provisions of Section 192 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable.
(xvi) The Company is not required to be registered under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 302009E)
Shyamak R Tata
Kolkata Partner
20th May, 2016 (Membership No. 38320)

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Guide to Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures /Associates
Subsidiaries of ITC Limited ITC Infotech India Limited (I3L)
Russell Credit Limited Shareholding
Shareholding 100% held by ITC Limited.
100% held by ITC Limited. Nature of Business
Nature of Business Information technology services and solutions.
Investment company. Its activities are primarily confined to Subsidiaries
making long term investments in strategic thrust areas for
I3L owns 100% of the shareholding of :
ITC, namely FMCG, Hotels & Tourism, Paper, Paperboards
& Packaging, Agri Business and Information Technology. ITC Infotech Limited, UK and
ITC Infotech (USA), Inc.
Subsidiary
ITC Infotech (USA), Inc. owns 100% of Pyxis Solutions, LLC,
Greenacre Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, is
a New York Limited Liability Company.
engaged in property infrastructure maintenance.
These subsidiaries are engaged in marketing and sales
Gold Flake Corporation Limited activities and provide IT services.
Shareholding
Surya Nepal Private Limited
100% held by ITC Limited.
Shareholding
Nature of Business
59% held by ITC Limited.
General trading.
Nature of Business
Joint Venture
Manufacture and sale of cigarettes and in the business of
ITC Essentra Limited, India, is a 50% joint venture of Gold
garments, matches and agarbatti.
Flake Corporation Limited with Essentra Filter Products
International Limited, UK. Srinivasa Resorts Limited
Nature of Business Shareholding
Manufacture and sale of cigarette filter rods.
68% held by ITC Limited.
ITC Investments & Holdings Limited (IIHL) Nature of Business
Shareholding The Company owns the hotel “ITC Kakatiya” at Hyderabad,
100% held by ITC Limited. for which operating services are rendered by ITC Limited.

Nature of Business Fortune Park Hotels Limited

Investment company.
Shareholding
Subsidiary 100% held by ITC Limited.
IIHL owns 100% of the shareholding of MRR Trading &
Nature of Business
Investment Company Limited (MRR), which provides estate
management services. The Company is in the business of operating hotels in the
mid-market to upscale segment under its hospitality brands
Landbase India Limited for the same. It currently operates 48 properties.
Shareholding
Bay Islands Hotels Limited
100% held by ITC Limited.
Shareholding
Nature of Business
100% held by ITC Limited.
Hospitality, real estate development and management of golf
resorts. Nature of Business
The Company owns the Classic Golf & Country Club, a The Company owns the hotel “Fortune Resort Bay Island”
27-hole international signature golf course, designed by Jack at Port Blair, which is licensed to ITC Limited and is operated
Nicklaus and ITC Grand Bharat Hotel which is licensed to by Fortune Park Hotels Limited under an Operating and
and operated by ITC Limited. Marketing Services Agreement.

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WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka Nature of Business
An agri-biotechnology company primarily engaged in rapid
Shareholding
multiplication of seed potatoes with TECHNITUBER ®
100% held by ITC Limited. technology.
Nature of Business
North East Nutrients Private Limited
The Company is in the process of developing a plot of land
in Colombo for a mixed use development project including Shareholding
a luxury hotel. 76% held by ITC Limited.
Nature of Business
King Maker Marketing, Inc., USA
The Company is in the business of manufacture and sale of
Shareholding packaged food products from its food processing facility
100% held by ITC Limited. based in Assam.
Nature of Business Pavan Poplar Limited & Prag Agro Farm Limited
Primarily engaged in distribution of cigarettes in USA.
Shareholding
Wimco Limited 100% held by ITC Limited.

Shareholding Nature of Business

98.21% held by ITC Limited. The Company is engaged in the business of agro-forestry
and other related activities.
Nature of Business
Joint Ventures of ITC Limited
Wimco Limited is engaged primarily in the manufacture of
packaging machinery, viz. tubefillers, cartoners, conveyor Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited
systems etc. Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited, where ITC Limited
has an ownership interest of 50% (25% held through
Technico Pty Limited, Australia (Technico)
Russell Credit Limited, a 100% subsidiary of the Company),
Shareholding is a joint venture with Jodhana Heritage Resorts
100% held by ITC Limited. Private Limited.

Nature of Business Nature of Business

The joint venture company currently operates 35 hotel
An agri-biotechnology company primarily engaged in rapid
properties spread across 14 states under 3 brands namely
multiplication of seed potatoes with TECHNITUBER ®
“Legend Hotels”, “WelcomHeritage Hotels” and “Nature
technology.
Resorts”.
Subsidiaries
Technico has two wholly owned subsidiaries, namely Espirit Hotels Private Limited
Technico Technologies Inc., Canada and Technico Asia ITC Limited holds 26% in Espirit Hotels Private Limited.
Holdings Pty Limited, Australia. Nature of Business
Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited, Australia, has a wholly The joint venture company is in the process of developing
owned subsidiary, Technico Horticultural (Kunming) a luxury hotel complex at Begumpet, Hyderabad.
Company Limited, China.
These companies support Technico in the production and Logix Developers Private Limited
commercialisation of seed potato technology in different ITC Limited holds 27.90% in Logix Developers Private
geographies. Limited.
Nature of Business
Technico Agri Sciences Limited
The joint venture company is intended for the purpose of
Shareholding developing a luxury hotel-cum-serviced apartment complex
100% held by ITC Limited. at Noida, UP.

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Major Associates of the Group (residual interest in the assets of the subsidiaries after
deducting all its liabilities) of the subsidiaries at the date of
Gujarat Hotels Limited investment in the subsidiaries are treated as goodwill/capital
ITC Limited holds 45.78% in Gujarat Hotels Limited. reserve in the CFS. The goodwill is disclosed as an asset
Nature of Business and capital reserve as a reserve in the Consolidated Balance
The Company owns the “WelcomHotel Vadodara” at Sheet.
Vadodara which is operated by ITC Limited under an Minority interest in the net income (profit after tax) for the
Operating Licence Agreement. reporting period is identified and adjusted against the group
income to arrive at the net income of the Group; likewise the
International Travel House Limited minority interest in the net assets of the consolidated
ITC Limited holds 3.60% and Russell Credit Limited, a 100% subsidiaries is identified and presented separately on the
subsidiary of ITC Limited, holds 45.36%. liabilities side in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Nature of Business Inter-Company transactions within the Group (both Profit &
Travel management including air ticketing, car rentals, Loss and Balance Sheet items) are eliminated for arriving
inbound and outbound tourism, domestic holidays, at the Group CFS.
conferences, events and exhibition management and CFS is prepared applying uniform accounting policies of
foreign exchange services for travellers. ITC Limited to the Group companies.
Note: The full list of the Group’s Associates appears on
page 208. Associates (AS 23)
On acquisition of an associate, the goodwill/capital reserve
Principles of Consolidation arising from such acquisition is included in the carrying
The Group’s interests in its subsidiaries, associates and joint amount of the investment and also disclosed separately.
ventures are reflected in the Consolidated Financial
Only share of net profits/losses of associates is considered
Statements (CFS) in accordance with the relevant
in Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies The carrying amount of the investment in associates is
(Accounts) Rules, 2014. adjusted by the share of net profits / losses in the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Subsidiaries (AS 21)
Line by line consolidation of the Statement of Profit and Loss Joint Ventures (AS 27)
and Balance Sheet is done by aggregating like items of Interest in joint ventures is reported using proportionate
assets, liabilities, income and expenses. consolidation method in the CFS.
The excess / deficit of the cost to ITC Limited of its A separate line item is added in CFS for proportionate share
investments in its subsidiaries over its share of net worth of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

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 Form AOC-1
(Pursuant to first proviso to sub-section (3) of section 129 read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
Statement containing salient features of the financial statement of subsidiaries/associate companies/joint ventures

Part “A”: Subsidiaries (` in Crores)

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name of the Subsidiary ITC Infotech ITC Infotech ITC Infotech Pyxis Surya Nepal King Maker Technico Pty Technico Agri Technico
Company India Limited (USA), Inc. Limited Solutions, Private Marketing, Limited Sciences Technologies
LLC. Limited Inc. Limited ^ Inc.

Financial Year ending on 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 13-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016

Reporting Currency Indian US Dollar British Pound US Dollar Nepalese US Dollar Australian Indian Canadian
Rupee Rupee Dollar Rupee Dollar

Exchange Rate on the last – 66.2550 95.4725 66.2550 0.6250 66.2550 50.9800 – 51.2300
day of the financial year

Share Capital 85.20 120.59 6.55 – 126.00 0.03 224.26 37.96 6.14

Reserves & Surplus 288.82 10.33 27.46 7.58 401.41 9.70 (87.36) 98.84 (4.75)

Total Assets 471.78 211.87 83.25 7.58 649.26 32.60 145.57 164.79 2.04

Total Liabilities 471.78 211.87 83.25 7.58 649.26 32.60 145.57 164.79 2.04

Investments (excluding Investments 33.58 – – – 1.60 – – 72.31 –

made in subsidiaries)

Turnover 961.32 567.86 297.78 14.46 1554.12 216.97 65.74 100.44 1.33

Profit/(Loss) before tax 135.29 11.23 9.51 0.62 564.94 5.74 56.43 17.54 0.18

ITC Limited
Provision for tax (47.11) (2.12) (2.56) – (171.64) (2.25) (2.47) (1.78) –

Profit/(Loss) after tax 88.18 9.11 6.95 0.62 393.30 3.49 53.96 15.76 0.18

Proposed Dividend 76.68@ – 14.40@ 6.63@ 299.88@ 9.94@ – – –

% of shareholding 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 59.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

^ A 100% subsidiary of ITC Limited w.e.f. 22nd March, 2016 (previously, a 100% subsidiary of Technico Pty Limited)
@Dividend paid during the year

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

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174
Part “A”: Subsidiaries (Contd.) (` in Crores)
Sl. No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

ITC Limited
Name of the Subsidiary Technico Asia Technico Srinivasa Fortune Park Landbase Bay Islands WelcomHotels Russell Credit Greenacre
Company Holdings Horticultural Resorts Hotels India Hotels Lanka Limited ** Holdings
Pty Limited (Kunming) Limited Limited Limited Limited (Private) Limited $
Co. Limited Limited

Financial Year ending on 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016

Reporting Currency Australian Chinese Yuan Indian Indian Indian Indian Sri Lankan Indian Indian
Dollar Renminbi Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee

Exchange Rate on the last 50.9800 10.2557 – – – – 0.4515 – –

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

day of the financial year

Share Capital 18.78 19.50 24.00 0.45 317.00 0.12 547.79 646.48 42.06

Reserves & Surplus (13.84) (5.45) 74.48 26.28 (97.67) 14.36 (8.60) 127.27 6.83

Total Assets 4.94 14.27 113.32 35.93 257.29 14.70 543.11 776.45 50.97

Total Liabilities 4.94 14.27 113.32 35.93 257.29 14.70 543.11 776.45 50.97

Investments (excluding Investments – – 12.47 9.19 … 1.00 – 127.55 25.40

made in subsidiaries)

Turnover – 3.20 54.34 28.91 18.86 1.66 – 70.64 4.87

Profit/(Loss) before tax – (0.58) (1.96) 9.22 1.36 1.59 0.48 65.13 2.53

Provision for tax – – 0.30 (3.00) – (0.55) – (20.12) (0.82)

Profit/(Loss) after tax – (0.58) (1.66) 6.22 1.36 1.04 0.48 45.01 1.71

Proposed Dividend – – – 10.04@ – 0.08 – 45.25@ –

% of shareholding 100.00 100.00 68.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

** During the year, BFIL Finance Limited and Wills Corporation Limited, both being wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, have been amalgamated with Russell Credit Limited (a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company) with effect from 1st April, 2015 [Refer Note 28 (x) to the Consolidated Financial Statement].
$ During the year, Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited an associate of the Company has been amalgamated with Greenacre Holdings Limited (a step down subsidiary of ITC Limited)
with effect from 1st October, 2015 [Refer Note 28 (x) to the Consolidated Financial Statement].
@Dividend paid during the year
 Part “A”: Subsidiaries (Contd.) (` in Crores)
Sl. No. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Name of the Subsidiary Wimco Gold Flake ITC MRR Trading North East Prag Agro Pavan Poplar
Company Limited Corporation Investments & Investment Nutrients Farm Limited Limited
Limited & Holdings Company Private
Limited Limited Limited

Financial Year ending on 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016

Reporting Currency Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian

Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee Rupee

Exchange Rate on the last – – – – – – –

day of the financial year

Share Capital 18.85 16.00 4.50 0.05 73.00 12.80 5.51

Reserves & Surplus (16.57) 7.02 0.84 (0.04) (12.45) (11.66) (3.84)

Total Assets 8.27 23.02 5.35 0.02 146.84 1.24 1.98

Total Liabilities 8.27 23.02 5.35 0.02 146.84 1.24 1.98

Investments (excluding Investments – 6.01 – – – ... –

made in subsidiaries)

Turnover 13.91 3.42 0.07 0.07 28.85 0.07 0.07

Profit/(Loss) before tax (0.21) 2.93 0.05 … (11.98) (0.17) (0.44)

Provision for tax – (0.29) (0.01) … – ... ...

Profit/(Loss) after tax (0.21) 2.64 0.04 … (11.98) (0.17) (0.44)

Proposed Dividend – – – – – – –

ITC Limited
% of shareholding 98.21 100.00 100.00 100.00 76.00 100.00 100.00

Notes:
i) Pyxis Solutions, LLC is a New York Limited Liability Company and does not have any share capital. ITC Infotech (USA), Inc., holds 100% membership interest of Pyxis Solutions, LLC.
ii) The Subsidiary not considered in the preparation of the above statement is ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited, Singapore, (‘Global’) a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited, which is under liquidation vide Singapore High Court’s
Order dated 30th November, 2007. Prior to this, Global was under Judicial Management in terms of an Interim Order passed by the Singapore High Court on 8th November, 1996, and confirmed by the Singapore High Court on
6th December, 1996.
iii) WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited is yet to commence commercial operations.
iv) Turnover includes Other income and Other operating revenue.
v) Other than the above, there are no subsidiaries which have been liquidated or sold during the year.

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

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 Part “B”: Associates and Joint Ventures

176
Statement pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 related to Associate companies and Joint Ventures

Name of Associates/Joint Ventures Espirit Logix ITC Essentra Maharaja International Russell Gujarat Divya ATC Antrang
Hotels Developers Limited Heritage Travel Investments Hotels Management Limited Finance
Private Private Resorts House Limited Limited Limited Limited
Limited Limited# Limited Limited

ITC Limited
1. Latest audited Balance Sheet Date 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 ~ 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016 31-Mar-2016

2. Shares of Associates /Joint Ventures

held by the company on the year end
No. 4,65,09,200 77,66,913 22,50,000 90,000 39,14,233 42,75,435 17,33,907 41,82,915 1,94,775* 43,24,634
Amount of Investment in Associates/ 46.51 41.95 2.25 0.90 89.67 12.05 11.55 7.15 6.66 4.80
Joint Ventures (` in Crores)

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

Extend of Holding % 26.00 27.90 50.00 50.00 48.96 25.43 45.78 33.33 47.50 33.33
3. Description of how there is significant Joint Venture Joint Venture Joint Venture Joint Venture Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate
influence
4. Reason why the associate/joint Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated
venture is not consolidated
5. Net worth attributable to Shareholding 46.17 13.18 41.64 (0.09) 75.45 12.66 9.67 6.06 6.46 4.70
as per latest audited Balance Sheet
(` in Crores)
6. Profit/(Loss) for the year (` in Crores) ... (18.11) 15.36 0.08 12.89 2.84 2.45 0.15 0.96 0.10
i. Considered in Consolidation ... (5.05) 7.68 0.04 6.31 0.72 1.12 0.05 0.46 0.03
(` in Crores)
ii. Not considered in Consolidation ... (13.06) 7.68 0.04 6.58 2.12 1.33 0.10 0.50 0.07
(` in Crores)

# Financial Statements are as certified by the management of Logix Developers Private Limited. [Refer Note 28 (ii) (d) to the Consolidated Financial Statement].
* Comprise 55,650 shares fully paid up and 1,39,125 shares partly paid up [Refer Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statesment].
~ ITC Essentra Limited has aligned its financial year to 31st day of March in accordance with section 2(41) of the Companies Act, 2013 with effect from financial year 2015-16.
Notes:
i) Espirit Hotels Private Limited and Logix Developers Private Limited are yet to commence commercial operations.
ii) Other than the above, there are no Associates or Joint Ventures which have been liquidated or sold during the year.

On behalf of the Board

Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Consolidated
Financial Statements
Balance Sheet 178

Statement of Profit and Loss 179

Cash Flow Statement 180

Notes 182

Auditor’s Report 224

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Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2016
As at As at
Note 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 1 804.72 801.55
Reserves and surplus 2 33159.69 33964.41 30933.94 31735.49
Minority interests 262.33 225.11
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 3 42.81 60.68
Deferred tax liabilities (Net) 4A 1862.21 1642.77
Other Long term liabilities 5 50.92 42.67
Long-term provisions 6 136.01 2091.95 124.16 1870.28
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 7 43.95 195.39
Trade payables
[Includes share of Joint Ventures
` 31.08 Crores (2015 - ` 14.18 Crores)]
Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises
and small enterprises 33.48 22.37
Total outstanding dues of creditors other than
micro enterprises and small enterprises 2370.72 2404.20 1998.10 2020.47
Other current liabilities 8 4108.09 3782.04
Short-term provisions 9 8388.85 14945.09 6162.01 12159.91
TOTAL 51263.78 45990.79
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 10
Tangible assets 14756.72 14648.38
Intangible assets 413.51 423.98
Capital work-in-progress - Tangible assets 3084.37 2671.55
Intangible assets under development 30.75 28.65
18285.35 17772.56
Less: Provision for assets given on lease – 1.05
18285.35 17771.51
Goodwill on consolidation 226.51 231.97
Non-current investments 11 4556.45 807.68
Deferred tax assets (Net) 4B 41.75 38.57
Long-term loans and advances 12 2341.28 1565.47
Other non-current assets 12A 1.24 25452.58 1.24 20416.44
Current assets
Current investments 13 6605.66 6135.09
Inventories 14 9156.41 8586.87
Trade receivables 15 1919.84 1982.07
Cash and bank balances 16 7012.92 7896.22
Short-term loans and advances 17 557.46 568.67
Other current assets 18 558.91 25811.20 405.43 25574.35
TOTAL 51263.78 45990.79
The accompanying notes 1 to 31 are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
In terms of our report attached On behalf of the Board
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
SHYAMAK R TATA R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
Partner B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016

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Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2016
For the year ended For the year ended
Note 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Gross Income 19 56599.53 54417.09

Gross Revenue from sale of products and services 54690.63 52759.08

Less: Excise Duty 15623.78 14325.77
Net Revenue from sale of products and services 39066.85 38433.31
Other operating revenue 360.17 401.50
Revenue from operations 20 39427.02 38834.81
Other income 21 1548.73 1256.51
Total Revenue 40975.75 40091.32

Expenses
Cost of materials consumed
[Includes share of Joint Ventures
` 152.51 Crores (2015 - ` 123.16 Crores)] 11160.78 11089.10
Purchases of Stock-in-Trade 2593.48 3918.80
Changes in inventories of finished goods,
Work-in-progress, Stock-in-Trade and Intermediates 22 51.22 (235.72)
Employee benefits expense 23 2946.57 2772.28
Finance costs 24 58.47 68.12
Depreciation and amortisation expense
[Includes share of Joint Ventures
` 2.20 Crores (2015 - ` 1.71 Crores)] 1113.43 1027.96
Other expenses 25 7618.62 7088.73
Total Expenses 25542.57 25729.27

Profit before tax 15433.18 14362.05

Tax expense:
Current tax 26 5153.96 4228.21
Deferred tax 27 218.00 368.21
Profit after tax before share of results of associates and
minority interests 10061.22 9765.63
Share of net profit of associates 8.23 12.89
Profit after tax before minority interests 10069.45 9778.52
Less: Minority interests 157.84 115.35
Profit for the year 9911.61 9663.17
Earnings per share (Face Value ` 1.00 each) 28 (i)
Basic ` 12.35 ` 12.11
Diluted ` 12.28 ` 12.00

The accompanying notes 1 to 31 are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

In terms of our report attached On behalf of the Board

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
SHYAMAK R TATA R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
Partner B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016

ITC Limited REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016 179

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2016
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

A. Cash Flow from Operating Activities

PROFIT BEFORE TAX 15433.18 14362.05
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense 1113.43 1027.96
Finance costs 58.47 68.12
Interest Income (881.13) (619.11)
Dividend Income from Long-Term Investments (20.40) (10.34)
Dividend Income from Current Investments (39.90) (255.41)
Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets - Net 56.13 27.18
Net gain on sale of Current Investments etc. (564.23) (339.95)
Gain on sale of Long-Term Investments – (0.64)
Doubtful and Bad Debts 29.36 23.06
Doubtful and Bad Advances, Loans and Deposits (0.08) 0.62
Provision for standard assets 0.20 –
Excess of Cost of Current Investments etc. over Fair Value, reversed - Net (84.78) (29.53)
Foreign Currency translations and transactions - Net 0.21 (8.57)
Impairment of Goodwill on consolidation 25.46 (307.26) 15.13 (101.48)
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE WORKING CAPITAL CHANGES 15125.92 14260.57
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Trade Receivables, Loans and Advances and Other Assets (172.61) 558.50
Inventories (690.60) (504.78)
Trade Payables, Other Liabilities and Provisions 696.63 (166.58) (22.51) 31.21
CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS 14959.34 14291.78
Income Tax Paid (5081.15) (4448.58)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 9878.19 9843.20
B. Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Purchase of Fixed Assets (2390.87) (3300.06)
Sale of Fixed Assets 7.34 8.73
Purchase of Current Investments etc. (149155.19) (98741.55)
Sale/ Redemption of Current Investments etc. 150651.05 99655.95
Purchase of Long-Term Investments (4926.25) –
Purchase of Long-Term Investments in subsidiary [Refer Note 28(x)(c)] (7.54) –
Sale of Long-Term Investments – 2.10
Dividend Income from Long-Term Investments Received 20.40 10.34
Dividend Income from Current Investments etc. Received 39.90 255.41
Dividend from Associates 2.27 2.27
Interest Received 741.17 559.09
Purchase of interest in Joint Venture – (1.63)
Investment in bank deposits
(original maturity more than 3 months) (5581.42) (7395.17)
Redemption/ Maturity of bank deposits
(original maturity more than 3 months) 6631.50 2914.15
Redemption / Maturity of deposits with financial institutions – 750.00
Loans Given (3.00) –
Loans Realised from Associates 1.40 1.40
Loans Realised 3.57 3.54
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (3965.67) (5275.43)

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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2016
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

C. Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Proceeds from issue of Share Capital 531.70 978.79
Proceeds from Long-term Borrowings 9.59 6.53
Repayments of Long-term Borrowings (22.25) (20.21)
Proceeds from issue of shares by a subsidiary
to minority shareholders 2.32 11.60
Net increase/ (decrease) in Cash / Export Credit Facilities (151.44) 45.15
Interest Paid (32.39) (16.12)
Net increase in Statutory Restricted Accounts Balances 19.10 21.22
Dividends Paid (5132.65) (4875.61)
Income Tax on Dividends Paid (993.15) (812.38)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (5769.17) (4661.03)
NET INCREASE /(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 143.35 (93.26)
OPENING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 183.22 276.48
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ON ACCOUNT OF AMALGAMATION 0.08 –
CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 326.65 183.22

Notes:
1. The above Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the
“Indirect Method” as set out in Accounting Standard - 3 “Cash Flow
Statements”.
2. Issue of Shares during the year 2014 -15 of ` 0.01 Crore pursuant
to the Scheme of Arrangement is a non-cash transaction
[Refer Note 28 (xi)].
3. During the year Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited,
an associate of the Group, became a wholly owned subsidiary of
Greenacre Holdings Limited, a step down wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, on further acquisition of its shares. Subsequently,
in accordance with the Scheme of Amalgamation [Refer Note 28 (x)(c)],
the assets and liabilities of Classic Infrastructure & Development
Limited were transferred to the Group with effect from
1st October, 2015, the Appointed Date, at the values stated below:
(i) Other liabilities 0.14
(ii) Fixed Assets ...
(iii) Cash and bank balances 0.08
(iv) Deposit Accounts 5.10
(v) Other assets 3.61
4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Cash and cash equivalents as above 326.65 183.22
Other bank balances 6710.73 7735.85
Unrealised gain/(loss) on foreign currency cash and
cash equivalents (24.46) (22.85)
Cash and bank balances (Note 16) 7012.92 7896.22

The accompanying notes 1 to 31 are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

In terms of our report attached On behalf of the Board

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
SHYAMAK R TATA R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
Partner B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
Kolkata, 20th May, 2016

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2015
(No. of Shares) (` in Crores) (No. of Shares) (` in Crores)

1. Share capital

Authorised
Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each 10,00,00,00,000 1000.00 10,00,00,00,000 1000.00
Issued and Subscribed
Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each, fully paid 8,04,72,06,991 804.72 8,01,55,19,541 801.55
A) Reconciliation of number of
Ordinary Shares outstanding
As at beginning of the year 8,01,55,19,541 801.55 7,95,31,82,950 795.32
Add: Issue of Shares on exercise of Options 3,16,87,450 3.17 6,22,48,830 6.22
Add: Issue of Shares under the Scheme of
Arrangement between Wimco Limited
and ITC Limited and their respective
shareholders – – 87,761 0.01
As at end of the year 8,04,72,06,991 804.72 8,01,55,19,541 801.55

B) Shareholders holding more than 5% of the Ordinary Shares in the Company

As at As at As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2015
(No. of Shares) % (No. of Shares) %

Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited 1,98,55,64,880 24.68 1,98,55,64,880 24.77

Life Insurance Corporation of India 1,15,50,35,797 14.35 1,15,50,35,797 14.41
Specified Undertaking of the
Unit Trust of India 89,67,42,540 11.14 89,67,24,540 11.19

C) Ordinary Shares allotted as fully paid pursuant to contract(s) without payment being received in cash during the period
of five years immediately preceding 31st March
2016 2015
(No. of Shares) (No. of Shares)

Shares issued in 2014-15 pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement between

Wimco Limited and ITC Limited 87,761 87,761

D) Ordinary Shares allotted as fully paid up Bonus Shares for the period of five years immediately preceding 31st March
2016 2015
(No. of Shares) (No. of Shares)
Bonus Shares issued in 2010-11 3,82,67,01,530 3,82,67,01,530

E) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to the Ordinary Shares

The Ordinary Shares of the Company, having par value of ` 1.00 per share, rank pari passu in all respects including voting rights
and entitlement to dividend.
F) Shares reserved for issue under Options
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(No. of Shares) (No. of Shares)
Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each 30,12,99,270 26,93,51,410
Terms and Conditions of Options Granted
Each Option entitles the holder thereof to apply for and be allotted ten Ordinary Shares of the Company of ` 1.00 each upon payment of the exercise price
during the exercise period. The exercise period commences from the date of vesting of the Options and expires at the end of five years from (i) the date of
grant in respect of Options granted under the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme (introduced in 2001) and (ii) the date of vesting in respect of Options granted
under the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2006 & the ITC Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2010.
The vesting period for conversion of Options is as follows:
On completion of 12 months from the date of grant of the Options: 30% vests
On completion of 24 months from the date of grant of the Options: 30% vests
On completion of 36 months from the date of grant of the Options: 40% vests
The Options have been granted at the ‘market price’ as defined from time to time under the erstwhile Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock
Option Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits)
Regulations, 2014.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

2. Reserves and surplus

Capital Reserve
At the beginning of the year 5.46 5.75
Less: Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 0.29
At the end of the year 5.46 5.46
Capital Reserve on consolidation
At the beginning and at the end of the year 74.12 74.12
Capital Redemption Reserve
At the beginning of the year 0.22 5.13
Less: Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 4.91
At the end of the year 0.22 0.22
Securities Premium Account
At the beginning of the year 5105.92 4133.35
Add: On issue of Shares 528.53 972.57
At the end of the year 5634.45 5105.92
Revaluation Reserve
At the beginning of the year 56.93 99.31
Less: Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 42.38
At the end of the year 56.93 56.93
Contingency Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 363.05 363.05
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
At the beginning of the year 147.82 165.09
Add/(Less): Adjustment for translation of Non Integral Foreign Operations (4.34) (17.27)
At the end of the year 143.48 147.82
Special Reserve under Section 45-IC of the RBI Act, 1934
At the beginning of the year 99.08 87.80
Add: Transfer from Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss 9.00 11.28
At the end of the year 108.08 99.08
Employees Housing Reserve under Nepal labour laws
At the beginning of the year 63.33 50.28
Add: Transfer from Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss 18.24 13.05
At the end of the year 81.57 63.33
Subsidy Reserve
At the beginning and at the end of the year 0.23 0.23
General Reserve
At the beginning of the year 15702.24 14823.01
Add: Transfer from Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss 990.00 970.67
Less: Adjustment pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation 52.85 –
Less: Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 91.44
At the end of the year 16639.39 15702.24
Hedging Reserve
At the beginning of the year 7.94 20.33
Add/(Less): Net movement, on hedging instruments, designated and
effective as hedges and transfers to Statement of Profit and Loss
on occurrence of forecasted hedge transactions (2.32) (18.66)
(Less)/Add: Deferred Tax 0.80 6.27
At the end of the year 6.42 7.94
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
At the beginning of the year 9273.18 6583.57
Add: Unrecognised Net Deferred Tax assets as on 1st April, 2013
adjusted pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 45.84
Unrecognised Net Deferred Tax assets for the period from 1st April, 2013
to 31st March, 2014 adjusted pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 4.13
Less: Depreciation on transition to Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 on
Tangible Fixed Assets [Net of Deferred Tax - Nil (2015 - ` 25.64 Crores)]
[Refer Note 28(xii)] – 61.71
Add: Surplus brought forward for Joint Ventures 30.16 26.95
Profit for the year 9911.61 9663.17
Adjustment pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation 50.18 –
Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement – 68.25
Less: Transfer to General Reserve 990.00 970.67
Transfer to Special Reserve under Section 45-IC of the RBI Act,1934 9.00 11.28
Employees Housing Reserve under Nepal labour laws 18.24 13.05
Income Tax for Wimco Limited for the year 2013-14 – 0.37
Proposed Dividend
– Ordinary Dividend [` 6.50 (2015 - ` 6.25) per share] 5230.68 5009.70
– Special Dividend [` 2.00 (2015 - Nil) per share] 1609.44 –
Income Tax on Dividend Proposed / Paid
– Current Year 1416.79 1051.76
– Earlier year’s provision no longer required (51.02) (30.58)
Share of Revenue reserves of Joint Ventures carried forward 30.38 30.77
At the end of the year 10011.62 9273.18
TOTAL 33125.02 30899.52
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 34.67 34.42
GRAND TOTAL 33159.69 30933.94

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

3. Long-term borrowings
Unsecured
Term loans
– From Others 0.83 1.08
Deferred payment liabilities
Sales tax deferment loans 25.83 38.69
TOTAL 26.66 39.77
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b)* 16.15 20.91
GRAND TOTAL 42.81 60.68

* secured by hypothecation of certain fixed assets and current assets.

Terms of borrowings are as under:

Term loans from Others:
Comprise two interest free loans. One of the loans is repayable by 2017-18 in annual instalments and the other loan stipulates
repayment on the basis of 50% of the net profits earned by a subsidiary or the residual balance, whichever is less.
Sales tax deferment loans:
Repayable after a period of 10 to 14 years from the end of the month of respective loans. These are repayable by 2025-26 and are
interest free.
Share of Joint Ventures:
Represents deferred payment liabilities which are repayable in 13 and 12 equal half yearly instalments alongwith interest. These are
repayable by 2020-21 and carry an interest of 11.00% p.a. and 14.00% p.a. respectively.
The scheduled maturity of the Long-term borrowings are summarised as under:

Term Loans Deferred Term Loans Deferred

Payment Payment
Liabilities Liabilities
Borrowings repayable
In the first year (Note 8) 0.31 27.15 0.42 21.83
Current maturities of long-term debt 0.31 27.15 0.42 21.83
In the second year 0.67 12.60 0.52 17.62
In the third to fifth year 0.16 23.75 0.56 32.23
After five years – 5.63 – 9.75
Long-term borrowings 0.83 41.98 1.08 59.60

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

4A. Deferred tax liabilities (Net)

Deferred tax liabilities
On fiscal allowances on fixed assets 1749.66 1583.10
On excise duty on closing stock 600.92 513.00
Other timing differences 36.74 17.17
2387.32 2113.27
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 1.44 1.20
Total Deferred tax liabilities 2388.76 2114.47
Deferred tax assets
On employees’ separation and retirement etc. 83.44 85.79
On provision for doubtful debts /advances 27.32 24.35
On State and Central taxes etc. 322.60 312.54
Other timing differences 92.97 48.79
526.33 471.47
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.22 0.23
Total Deferred tax assets 526.55 471.70
TOTAL 1862.21 1642.77

4B. Deferred tax assets (Net)

Deferred tax assets
On fiscal allowances on fixed assets 12.93 4.88
On employees’ separation and retirement etc. 15.80 19.24
On provision for doubtful debts /advances 5.71 4.35
On unabsorbed tax losses and depreciation* 0.63 2.42
Other timing differences 6.60 7.48
41.67 38.37
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b)* 0.56 0.58
Total Deferred tax assets 42.23 38.95
Deferred tax liabilities
On fiscal allowances on fixed assets 0.04 0.37
Other timing differences 0.43 –
0.47 0.37
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.01 0.01
Total Deferred tax liabilities 0.48 0.38
TOTAL 41.75 38.57

* Set up based on virtual certainty of future taxable income available to realise such assets.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

5. Other Long term liabilities

Sundry deposits 33.23 33.03
Others
(Includes retention monies payable towards fixed assets etc.) 17.69 9.64
TOTAL 50.92 42.67

6. Long-term provisions
Provision for employee benefits
Retirement benefits 87.07 77.94
Other benefits 48.06 45.64
Provision for standard assets 0.29 0.09
TOTAL 135.42 123.67
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.59 0.49
GRAND TOTAL 136.01 124.16

7. Short-term borrowings
Secured
Loans from Banks
Cash credit facilities 43.95 184.95
TOTAL 43.95 184.95
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) – 10.44
GRAND TOTAL 43.95 195.39

Cash credit facilities are secured by hypothecation of certain fixed assets, investments and current assets, both present and future.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

8. Other current liabilities

Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 3) 13.17 12.73
Interest accrued but not due on borrowings 0.51 2.55
Unpaid dividend* 153.56 134.50
Unpaid matured deposits and interest accrued thereon ... ...
Unpaid matured debentures/bonds and interest accrued thereon** 0.32 0.33
Sundry deposits 48.10 46.22
Other payables
(includes payables for fixed assets, statutory liabilities, advances from
customers etc.) 3866.71 3568.68
TOTAL 4082.37 3765.01
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b)# 25.72 17.03
GRAND TOTAL 4108.09 3782.04

* Represents dividend amounts either not claimed or kept in abeyance in terms of Section 126 of the Companies Act, 2013 /
Section 206A of the Companies Act, 1956, or such amounts in respect of which Prohibitory/Attachment Orders are on record with
the Company.
** Represents amounts which are subject matter of pending legal disputes, details in respect of which are on record with the Company,
including an amount of ` 0.30 Crore (2015 - ` 0.30 Crore) maintained with a bank for which the Company has filed a suit.
# Includes Current maturities of long-term debt ` 14.29 Crores (2015 - ` 9.52 Crores).

9. Short-term provisions
Current portion of long-term employee benefits
Retirement benefits 40.44 58.32
Other benefits 30.96 31.41
Current taxation (net of advance payment) 84.80 41.13
Fringe benefit tax (net of advance payment) – 1.55
Proposed dividend 6840.12 5009.70
Income tax on proposed dividend 1392.48 1019.86
TOTAL 8388.80 6161.97
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.05 0.04
GRAND TOTAL 8388.85 6162.01

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(` in Crores)
10. Fixed assets Gross Block

Foreign Foreign
Currency Currency
As at Withdrawals Translation As at Withdrawals Translation As at
31st March, and Reserve 31st March, and Reserve 31st March,
Particulars 20141 Additions adjustments adjustments 20151 Additions adjustments adjustments 20161
Tangible assets
Land
Freehold 2 1299.90 151.16 43.20 (0.02) 1407.84 137.59 0.01 0.01 1545.43
Leasehold 3 263.81 49.25 3.72 0.09 309.43 22.96 – 0.04 332.43
Buildings
Freehold 4 4014.99 755.96 10.29 0.18 4760.84 210.89 10.00 0.19 4961.92
Licensed Properties -
Building Improvement 94.92 9.21 5.33 (0.03) 98.77 3.67 9.07 0.03 93.40
Plant and Equipment 8 12632.72 2146.10 112.22 0.15 14666.75 756.92 161.06 0.41 15263.02
Furniture and Fixtures 728.95 93.73 17.58 0.04 805.14 44.60 15.51 0.13 834.36
Vehicles 120.49 20.35 12.34 (0.01) 128.49 27.45 12.63 0.01 143.32
Office Equipment 33.81 7.67 (4.95) (0.01) 46.42 5.30 4.90 0.01 46.83
Railway Sidings etc. 1.97 – – – 1.97 – – – 1.97
19191.56 3233.43 199.73 0.39 22225.65 1209.38 213.18 0.83 23222.68
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) 74.09 11.11 0.12 – 85.08 0.80 0.24 – 85.64
TOTAL (A) 19265.65 3244.54 199.85 0.39 22310.73 1210.18 213.42 0.83 23308.32
Capital work-in-progress7 3031.96 2707.61 3131.56 9.80 2617.81 2170.60 1737.52 (20.27) 3030.62
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) 49.33 4.22 (0.19) – 53.74 0.01 – – 53.75
TOTAL (B) 3081.29 2711.83 3131.37 9.80 2671.55 2170.61 1737.52 (20.27) 3084.37
Tangible assets (A+B) 22346.94 5956.37 3331.22 10.19 24982.28 3380.79 1950.94 (19.44) 26392.69
Intangible assets (acquired)
Goodwill 4.90 – – – 4.90 – – – 4.90
Trademarks 5 6.46 337.99 – (0.07) 344.38 0.05 0.05 0.03 344.41
Computer Software 336.55 48.64 12.55 0.02 372.66 43.62 0.09 0.04 416.23
Know-how, Business and
Commercial Rights 6 89.33 9.75 – (2.58) 96.50 10.59 – 1.14 108.23
437.24 396.38 12.55 (2.63) 818.44 54.26 0.14 1.21 873.77
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) 0.31 0.02 – – 0.33 – – – 0.33
TOTAL (C) 437.55 396.40 12.55 (2.63) 818.77 54.26 0.14 1.21 874.10
Intangible assets under
development 36.08 373.98 381.41 – 28.65 44.54 42.44 – 30.75
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) – – – – – – – – –
TOTAL (D) 36.08 373.98 381.41 – 28.65 44.54 42.44 – 30.75
Intangible assets (C+D) 473.63 770.38 393.96 (2.63) 847.42 98.80 42.58 1.21 904.85
Provision for assets given
on lease
GRAND TOTAL 22820.57 6726.75 3725.18 7.56 25829.70 3479.59 1993.52 (18.23) 27297.54

The above includes following assets given on operating lease:

As at 31st March, 2016 2016 As at 31st March, 2015 2015

Depreciation Depreciation
Accumulated Charge Accumulated Charge
Particulars Gross Block Depreciation Net Block for the year Gross Block Depreciation Net Block for the year
Buildings 1.90 0.63 1.27 0.02 1.33 0.44 0.89 0.03
Plant and Equipment 483.63 305.80 177.83 20.32 377.70 233.45 144.25 16.49
TOTAL 485.53 306.43 179.10 20.34 379.03 233.89 145.14 16.52

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(` in Crores)
10. Fixed assets (contd.) Depreciation and Amortisation Net Book Value
Transition
adjustment Foreign Foreign
recorded On Currency On Currency
Upto against surplus Withdrawals Translation Upto Withdrawals Translation Upto As at As at As at
balance in
31st March, Statement of and Reserve 31st March, and Reserve 31st March, 31st March, 31st March, 31st March,
Particulars 2014 Profit and Loss For the year adjustments adjustments 2015 For the year adjustments adjustments 2016 2016 2015 2014
Tangible assets
Land
Freehold2 – – – – – – – – – – 1545.43 1407.84 1299.90
Leasehold3 29.89 – 2.27 0.17 0.09 32.08 2.58 – 0.04 34.70 297.73 277.35 233.92
Buildings
Freehold4 643.27 33.58 108.78 3.70 0.18 782.11 117.57 4.42 0.19 895.45 4066.47 3978.73 3371.72
Licensed Properties -
Building Improvement 58.07 – 8.99 4.55 (0.03) 62.48 9.01 5.36 0.04 66.17 27.23 36.29 36.85
Plant and Equipment8 5551.09 43.24 764.72 89.78 0.12 6269.39 825.21 123.71 0.31 6971.20 8291.82 8397.36 7081.63
Furniture and Fixtures 367.78 7.39 72.79 13.32 0.03 434.67 68.85 13.30 0.10 490.32 344.04 370.47 361.17
Vehicles 36.75 0.74 15.55 7.11 – 45.93 16.30 11.22 – 51.01 92.31 82.56 83.74
Office Equipment 10.27 2.59 7.39 (1.20) (0.01) 21.44 6.92 2.08 – 26.28 20.55 24.98 23.54
Railway Sidings etc. 0.11 – 0.13 – – 0.24 0.13 – – 0.37 1.60 1.73 1.86
6697.23 87.54 980.62 117.43 0.38 7648.34 1046.57 160.09 0.68 8535.50 14687.18 14577.31 12494.33
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) 12.42 – 1.67 0.08 – 14.01 2.17 0.08 – 16.10 69.54 71.07 61.67
TOTAL (A) 6709.65 87.54 982.29 117.51 0.38 7662.35 1048.74 160.17 0.68 8551.60 14756.72 14648.38 12556.00
Capital work-in-progress7 – – – – – – – – – – 3030.62 2617.81 3031.96
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) – – – – – – – – – – 53.75 53.74 49.33
TOTAL (B) – – – – – – – – – – 3084.37 2671.55 3081.29
Tangible assets (A+B) 6709.65 87.54 982.29 117.51 0.38 7662.35 1048.74 160.17 0.68 8551.60 17841.09 17319.93 15637.29
Intangible assets (acquired)
Goodwill 4.90 – – – – 4.90 – – – 4.90 – – –
Trademarks5 6.35 – 4.80 – (0.06) 11.09 33.72 0.05 0.02 44.78 299.63 333.29 0.11
Computer Software 271.94 – 38.81 11.98 0.02 298.79 28.32 0.04 0.02 327.09 89.14 73.87 64.61
Know-how, Business and
Commercial Rights6 80.29 – 2.02 – (2.58) 79.73 2.62 – 1.17 83.52 24.71 16.77 9.04
363.48 – 45.63 11.98 (2.62) 394.51 64.66 0.09 1.21 460.29 413.48 423.93 73.76
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) 0.24 – 0.04 – – 0.28 0.03 0.01 – 0.30 0.03 0.05 0.07
TOTAL (C) 363.72 – 45.67 11.98 (2.62) 394.79 64.69 0.10 1.21 460.59 413.51 423.98 73.83
Intangible assets under
development – – – – – – – – – – 30.75 28.65 36.08
Share of Joint Ventures -
Note 28(ii)(b) – – – – – – – – – – – – –
TOTAL (D) – – – – – – – – – – 30.75 28.65 36.08
Intangible assets (C+D) 363.72 – 45.67 11.98 (2.62) 394.79 64.69 0.10 1.21 460.59 444.26 452.63 109.91
Provision for assets given
on lease – 1.05 5.67
GRAND TOTAL 7073.37 87.54 1027.96 129.49 (2.24) 8057.14 1113.43 160.27 1.89 9012.19 18285.35 17771.51 15741.53

1. Original Cost / Professional Valuation as at 30th June, 1986 in respect of assets of ITC Limited, as at 31st March, 1987 in respect of Surya Nepal Private Limited and as at
31st March, 1999 in respect of Bay Islands Hotels Limited.
2. Land Freehold includes certain lands at Munger with Gross Block - ` 1.16 Crores (2015 - ` 1.16 Crores) which stood vested with the State of Bihar under the Bihar Land
Reforms Act, 1950 for which compensation has not yet been determined.
3. Litigation relating to the ITC Windsor land is pending. In the opinion of the management based upon legal advice, the Company’s title to the property is tenable.
4. Buildings Freehold include ` 1173.27 Crores (2015 - ` 1062.72 Crores), aggregate cost of building on leasehold land situated at various locations.
5. Trademarks are being amortised over 10 years.
6. Out of the total amount of “Know-how, Business and Commercial Rights” aggregating ` 108.23 Crores (2015 - ` 96.50 Crores):-
– ` 80.31 Crores (2015 - ` 69.72 Crores) acquired during the year and in earlier years are being amortised over 10 years.
– ` 22.95 Crores (2015 - ` 21.81 Crores) acquired during the year and in earlier years and have been amortised over 5 years.
– ` 4.97 Crores (2015 - ` 4.97 Crores) acquired in earlier years and have been amortised over 4 years.
7. On being the successful bidder under the SARFAESI Act, the Company paid an amount of ` 515.44 Crores in 2014-15 to IFCI Limited as consideration for the purchase of
a 5 star hotel resort in Goa operating under the name Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa and IFCI Limited issued requisite Sale certificate in favour of the Company. The erstwhile
owners of the property thereafter challenged the sale. By its judgement dated 23.03.2016, the Bombay High Court set aside the sale and directed IFCI Limited to refund
the sale consideration to the Company. The Company and IFCI Limited have approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court against the High Court judgment. The Hon’ble Supreme
Court by its interim order dated 22.04.2016 has issued notice in the matter, ordered status quo and directed that the sale consideration shall remain with IFCI Limited.
In the absence of a stay on the order of the High Court, the amount of ` 515.44 Crores and the stamp duty paid in 2015-16 amounting to ` 25.77 Crores, has been adjusted
in 2015-16 from Capital Work In Progress and reflected in Capital Advances (Refer Note 12).
8. In respect of assets aggregating Nil (2015 - ` 5.82 Crores), the primary lease period has expired and balances reflected on this account have been fully realised or
provided for.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise)

Long Term
A. TRADE INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
In Subsidiaries
ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited (in liquidation)
89,99,645 Ordinary Shares of US $ 1.00 each, fully paid
(cost ` 25.58 Crores, fully provided) – –
In Associates
International Travel House Limited
39,14,233 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (including goodwill of ` 11.89 Crores) 21.87 21.87
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 67.80 89.67 63.49 85.36
Gujarat Hotels Limited
17,33,907 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (including goodwill of ` 1.16 Crores) 1.94 1.94
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 9.61 11.55 9.22 11.16
ATC Limited
55,650 Equity Shares of ` 100.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (net of capital reserve of ` 0.16 Crore) 0.83 0.83
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 1.38 2.21 1.21 2.04
1,39,125 Equity Shares of ` 100.00 each, partly paid
Cost of acquisition (including goodwill of ` 0.30 Crore) 2.92 2.92
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 1.53 4.45 1.24 4.16
Russell Investments Limited
42,75,435 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (net of capital reserve of ` 0.30 Crore) 4.27 4.27
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 7.78 12.05 7.06 11.33
Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited
54,00,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (including goodwill of ` 7.78 Crores) – 10.40
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2015 – – 0.95 11.35
(Amalgamated with Greenacre Holdings Limited, a wholly owned
step down subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. 01.10.2015)
Divya Management Limited
41,82,915 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (including goodwill of ` 1.09 Crores) 6.93 6.93
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 0.22 7.15 0.17 7.10
Antrang Finance Limited
43,24,634 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
Cost of acquisition (including goodwill of ` 0.10 Crore) 4.40 4.40
Add / (Less): Group Share of Profits / (Losses) upto 31.03.2016 0.40 4.80 0.37 4.77
In Others
VST Industries Limited
476 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.01 0.01
Hotel Leelaventure Limited
5,49,80,620 Equity Shares of ` 2.00 each, fully paid 200.17 200.17
EIH Limited
9,21,78,024 Equity Shares of ` 2.00 each, fully paid 440.67 440.67
Punjab Anand Batteries Limited (in liquidation)
11,86,157 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid - under
Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction's Order
of 20.04.1989 (cost ` 1.19 Crores, fully provided) – –

Carried over 742.07 30.66 737.37 40.75

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 742.07 30.66 737.37 40.75
TRADE INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
Bihar Hotels Limited
8,00,000 Equity Shares of ` 2.00 each, fully paid 0.04 0.04
B. OTHER INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited
25,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.05 0.05
Lotus Court Private Limited
2 Class G Shares of ` 48000.00 each, fully paid 2.34 2.34
Adyar Property Holding Company Limited
311 Equity Shares of ` 100.00 each, partly paid
(cost ` 43.86 Crores, provided for ` 20.67 Crores) 23.19 23.19
Andhra Pradesh Gas Power Corporation Limited
8,04,000 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 2.32 2.32
Mirage Advertising and Marketing Limited
12,488 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid
(cost ` 0.01 Crore, fully provided) – –
Bilaspur Cane Development Corporation Limited
100 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid (cost ` 1000.00) ... ...
Prime Golf Ranking Private Limited
150 Equity Shares of ` 1.00 each, fully paid (cost ` 150.00) ... ...
Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Limited
13,072 Equity Shares of ` 10.00 each, fully paid 0.01 0.01
INVESTMENT IN GOVERNMENT OR TRUST SECURITIES
Government Securities (cost ` 74000.00) 0.01 0.01
Government Securities - National Savings Certificates (cost ` 10000.00) – ...
National Savings Certificate, fully paid
(Deposited with Government Authorities) (cost ` 5000.00, fully provided) – ...
Kisan Vikas Patra, fully Paid (Deposited with Government Authorities)
(cost ` 5000.00, fully provided) – ...
National Saving Certificate pledged at Mandi Samiti (cost ` 16000.00) ... ...
Government Securities
6.5% Bikash Rinpatra, 2075 (Vikram Samvat Calendar Year) 1.60 1.60
INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited
2,000 (2015 - Nil) 7.07% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series B
(01 October 2025) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 200.00 –
7,00,696 (2015 - Nil) 7.39% (For category I, II & III)
Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Tax Free
Bonds Tranche I Series 2A (08 February 2031)
of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 70.07 –
IDFC Bank Limited
3,000 (2015 - Nil) Zero Coupon Unsecured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Debentures Series IDFC Bank OBB 20/2015
(27 November 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 325.74 –

Carried over 742.12 655.98 737.42 70.26

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 742.12 655.98 737.42 70.26
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.26% Tax Free Secured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
V B (23 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 106.82 –
800 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% Tax Free Secured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
VI B (30 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 86.88 –
1,630 (2015 - Nil) 8.48% Tax Free Secured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
VII B (05 September 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 177.23 –
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
2,000 (2015 - Nil) 7.19% Tax Free Secured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
99 (31 July 2025) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 200.00 –
1,250 (2015 - Nil) 8.48% Tax Free Secured Non-Cumulative
Non-Convertible Redeemable Bonds 89th A Series
(21 November 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 135.85 –
130 (2015 - Nil) 8.55% Tax Free Secured Non-Convertible
Redeemable Bonds Series 94th A (12 February 2029)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 14.21 –
LIC Housing Finance Limited
250 (2015 - Nil) 8.49% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 249 (28 April 2020) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 24.81 –
30 (2015 - Nil) 8.50% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 187 (13 April 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 3.00 –
3,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.69% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 257 (26 June 2019) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 300.00 –
239 (2015 - Nil) 8.95% Unsecured Non-Convertible Redeemable
Tier II Subordinated Bonds Series III (15 September 2020) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 24.04 –
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 9.18% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 219 (03 July 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 100.60 –
300 (2015 - Nil) 9.29% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche 230 Option 1 (16 October 2017) of
` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 30.29 –
170 (2015 - Nil) 9.80% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Debentures Tranche XXVI (22 October 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 17.28 –
National Highways Authority of India
2,500 (2015 - Nil) 7.11% Secured Redeemable Tax Free
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
NHAI-IIA (18 September 2025) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 249.99 –
2,500 (2015 - Nil) 7.28% Secured Redeemable Tax Free
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series
NHAI-IIB (18 September 2030) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 250.00 –
4,28,547 (2015 - Nil) 7.14% Secured Redeemable Tax Free
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series IA
(11 January 2026) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 42.85 –

Carried over 2005.95 1156.00 737.42 70.26

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 2005.95 1156.00 737.42 70.26
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
9,99,943 (2015 - Nil) 7.35% Secured Redeemable Tax Free
Non-Convertible Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series IIA
(11 January 2031) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 99.99 –
National Housing Bank
800 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% NHB Tax Free Bonds 2028, Series V
(30 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 86.73 –
Power Finance Corporation Limited
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.12% Unsecured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures
Series 139-B (22 May 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 99.88 –
170 (2015 - Nil) 8.29% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 129-B
(13 June 2018) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 17.04 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.38% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 131-B
(27 April 2020) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 50.11 –
1,500 (2015 - Nil) 9.11% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 115 I
(07 July 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 151.04 –
379 (2015 - Nil) 9.27% Unsecured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative Taxable Bonds Series-92-B
(21 August 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 38.37 –
150 (2015 - Nil) 9.32% Unsecured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures
Series 117 A (19 August 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 15.19 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures
Series 107-B (30 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 54.21 –
PNB Housing Finance Limited
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.36% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Promissory Note Series XXIV
(12 July 2019) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 49.99 –
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
800 (2015 - Nil) 8.46% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 3B
(29 August 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 86.73 –
50 (2015 - Nil) 8.54% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures
Series 4B (11 October 2028) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 5.45 –
250 (2015 - Nil) 8.87% Unsecured 7 Year Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Redeemable Taxable Bonds - 2020 (113th Series)
(08 March 2020) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 25.44 –
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 9.40% Unsecured Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Redeemable Taxable Bonds-2017 Series-108
(Option I) (20 July 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each,
fully paid 101.33 –
Small Industries Development Bank of India
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.28% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Promissory Notes Series 7 of 2015-16
(26 February 2019 with Put Option on 27 February 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 100.00 –

Carried over 2556.82 1586.63 737.42 70.26

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

11. Non-current investments (at cost unless stated otherwise) (Contd.)

Brought forward 2556.82 1586.63 737.42 70.26
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Contd.)
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS
Birla Sun Life Fixed Term Plan - Series LQ (1113 D)
50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 5.00 –
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1114D March 2016 (1) - Series-35
12,80,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 128.00 –
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1132D February 2016 (1) - Series-35
4,30,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 43.00 –
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1107D March 2016 (1) - Series-36
4,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 40.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan I - 1170 Days
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan J - 1168 Days
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan N - 1150 Days
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan T - 1130 Days
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 78 - Plan W - 1135 Days
1,20,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 12.00 –
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan Series 190
50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 5.00 –
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan Series 191
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXVI - Series 31
50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 5.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 5
1,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 15.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 12
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 13
2,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 20.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 17
3,50,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 35.00 –
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXX - Series 6
1,00,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 10.00 –
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund Series XXIV - VI - 1181 Days
1,20,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 12.00 –
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund Series XXIV - VIII - 1184 Days
80,00,000 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 8.00 –
Aggregate amount of quoted and unquoted investments 2969.82 1586.63 737.42 70.26
TOTAL 4556.45 807.68

Aggregate market value of quoted investments ` 3403.49 Crores (2015 - ` 1045.15 Crores)
Aggregate provision for diminution in value ` 47.45 Crores (2015 - ` 47.45 Crores)

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 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

12. Long-term loans and advances

Capital advances
Unsecured, considered good 1046.91 411.36

Security deposits
Unsecured, considered good 898.71 737.73
Doubtful 2.96 2.96
901.67 740.69
Less: Provision for doubtful deposits 2.96 898.71 2.96 737.73

Loans and advances to related parties

Security deposits - unsecured, considered good 0.37 0.30
Loans and advances - secured, considered good 1.40 1.77 2.80 3.10
Advance tax (net of provisions) - unsecured, considered good 27.56 59.48
Fringe benefit tax (net of provisions) - unsecured, considered good 0.02 ...
MAT credit Entitlement 2.09 0.85

Other loans and advances

(Comprise loans to employees, prepaid expenses,
advances with statutory authorities etc.)
Unsecured, considered good 363.15 351.64
Doubtful 17.50 17.81
380.65 369.45
Less: Provision for doubtful loans and advances 17.50 363.15 17.81 351.64
TOTAL 2340.21 1564.16

Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 1.07 1.31

GRAND TOTAL 2341.28 1565.47

12A. Other non-current assets

Payments towards land/project development - unsecured,
considered good* 1.24 1.24
TOTAL 1.24 1.24

* Suit for partition of land is pending

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value)

INVESTMENT IN PREFERENCE SHARES
ICICI Bank Limited
310 Non-Cumulative Redeemable Non-Convertible Non-Participative
Preference Shares (20 April 2018) of ` 10000000.00 each, fully paid 248.76 214.85
INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES
Export Import Bank of India
300 9.15% Unsecured Non-Convertible Bonds Series P-16
(05 September 2022) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 31.12 31.43
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
10,000 6.30% Secured Non-Convertible Tax Free Bonds
in the form of Promissory Notes 68th ‘A’ Series (08 March 2017)
of ` 100000.00 each, fully paid 98.91 95.54
10,00,000 7.18% Tax Free Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible
Redeemable Bonds in the nature of Debentures 86th Series
(19 February 2023) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 100.00 93.72
20,00,000 8.23% Tax Free Secured Non-Convertible Redeemable
Bonds Series 91st (18 February 2024) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 200.00 199.19
4,35,012 8.00% Tax Free Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible
Redeemable Bonds 80th Series (23 February 2022)
of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 43.50 42.84
LIC Housing Finance Limited
2,000 (2015 - Nil) Zero Coupon Secured Redeemable
Non-Convertible Debentures Tranche 242 Option 2 (24 February 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 219.06 –
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4,100 Zero Coupon Unsecured Non-Convertible Bonds in the form of
Promissory Notes Series BNB (01 August 2017)
2D of ` 20000.00 each, fully paid 7.35 6.54
1,41,270 Zero Coupon Unsecured Non-Convertible
Bonds in the form of Promissory Notes Series BNB (01 January 2019)
of ` 20000.00 each, fully paid 226.26 197.03
National Highways Authority of India
4,94,476 8.20% Tax Free Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds (25 January 2022) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 49.45 49.20
National Housing Bank
1,03,785 Zero Coupon Unsecured Non-Convertible Taxable Bonds
in the form of Promissory Notes (24 December 2018)
of ` 10000.00 each, fully paid 83.30 72.53
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Nil (2015 - 450) 9.69% Secured Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative
Taxable Bonds Series 113 (02 March 2019)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 46.85
1,500 8.09% Secured Non-Convertible Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds
in the nature of Debentures Series-80-A (25 November 2021)
of ` 100000.00 each, fully paid 15.49 14.84
1,000 8.01% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Tax Free Bonds in the nature of Debentures
Series 107-A (30 August 2023) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 99.95 98.27
450 9.32% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Taxable
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 119 B
(17 September 2019) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 46.18 46.52

Carried over 538.04 931.29 527.01 682.34

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 538.04 931.29 527.01 682.34
INVESTMENT IN BONDS/DEBENTURES (Contd.)
Nil (2015 - 500) 8.36% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 127
(26 February 2020) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 49.98
1,00,000 8.20% Secured Non-Convertible Tax Free Bonds Series-I
(01 February 2022) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 10.39 9.95
12,95,560 8.18% Secured Tax Free Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds Series 1A (16 November 2023) of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 129.56 128.60
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Nil (2015 - 750) 9.38% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Taxable Bonds Series 117th (06 November 2018)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 77.35
Nil (2015 - 400) 8.44% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Taxable Bonds in the nature of Debentures
Series 127th (04 December 2021) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid – 40.24
30,00,000 7.22% Secured Tax Free Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds Tranche 1 Series 1(19 December 2022)
of ` 1000.00 each, fully paid 299.99 282.01
1,000 8.01% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Tax Free
Bonds in the nature of Debentures Series 3A (29 August 2023)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 99.96 98.27
INVESTMENT IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS
15,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.17% Export Import Bank of India Certificate
of Deposit (10 February 2017) of ` 100000.00 each, fully paid 140.12 –
INVESTMENT IN GOVERNMENT OR TRUST SECURITIES
National Saving Certificate pledged at Mandi Samiti (cost ` 13000.00) ... ...
National Savings Certificates (cost ` 10000.00) ... –
Kisan Vikas Patra (cost ` 1000.00) ... –
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS
Axis Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 32,301) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 5.00
Birla Sun Life Cash Manager
4,60,214 (2015 - 1,26,84,353) Units of ` 100.00 each 15.31 425.05
Birla Sun Life Fixed Term Plan - Series LQ (368 Days)
Nil (2015 - 50,00,000) Units of ` 10.00 each – 5.00
Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund - Long Term
2,01,946 (2015 - 55,45,297) Units of ` 100.00 each 3.67 89.21
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund
1,07,82,737 (2015 - 5,18,77,366) Units of ` 10.00 each 60.69 57.50
Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Plan
15,45,665 (2015 - 15,45,666) Units of ` 100.00 each 29.37 25.39
Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
23,45,049 (2015 - 23,45,048) Units of ` 100.00 each 68.68 55.30
DSP BlackRock Liquidity Fund - Institutional Plan
Nil (2015 - 1,00,106) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 20.00
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 31
Nil (2015 - 1,00,00,000) Units of ` 10.00 each – 10.00

Carried over 1077.94 1249.13 1228.41 1359.79

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 1077.94 1249.13 1228.41 1359.79
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS (Contd.)
DHFL Pramerica Fixed Maturity Plan Series 62
(Formerly known as DWS FMP Series 62)
916 (2015 - 916) Units of ` 10.00 each ... ...
DWS Treasury Fund
Nil (2015 - 8,24,18,752) Units of ` 10.00 each – 86.77
DHFL Pramerica Ultra Short Term Fund
(Formerly known as DWS Ultra Short Term Fund)
5,09,80,716 (2015 - 6,74,76,680) Units of ` 10.00 each 49.74 76.74
Franklin India Treasury Management Account - Super Institutional Plan
Nil (2015 - 18,996) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 3.96
Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund Super Institutional Plan
Nil (2015 - 8,10,224) Units of ` 10.00 each – 1.50
HDFC Cash Management Fund - Treasury Advantage Plan
Nil (2015 - 2,34,21,163) Units of ` 10.00 each – 67.38
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Short Term Plan
10,23,22,267 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 267.06 –
HDFC High Interest Fund - Short Term Plan
Nil (2015 - 5,58,29,541) Units of ` 10.00 each – 151.00
HDFC High Interest Fund - Dynamic Plan
1,06,18,432 (2015 - 1,06,18,417) Units of ` 10.00 each 55.64 50.00
HDFC Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 1,43,72,056) Units of ` 10.00 each – 39.59
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund
13,70,31,285 (2015 - 13,70,33,144) Units of ` 10.00 each 226.61 201.11
HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund
14,94,65,786 (2015 - 14,94,65,765) Units of ` 10.00 each 246.13 218.06
ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund
5,39,16,760 Units of ` 10.00 each 57.00 57.00
ICICI Prudential - Flexible Income Plan
53,44,324 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 100.00 each 153.38 –
ICICI Prudential Blended Plan B
Nil (2015 - 3,86,97,174) Units of ` 10.00 each – 40.30
ICICI Prudential Dynamic Bond Fund
Nil (2015 - 3,59,60,193) Units of ` 10.00 each – 53.08
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan Series 72 - 370 Days Plan G
10,00,000 Units of ` 10.00 each 1.00 1.00
ICICI Prudential Income Opportunities Fund
7,98,55,052 (2015 - 7,98,54,771) Units of ` 10.00 each 168.21 150.00
ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan
Nil (2015 - 6,53,865) Units of ` 100.00 each – 13.50
ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
15,646 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 100.00 each 0.32 –
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund
Nil (2015 - 50,35,980) Units of ` 100.00 each – 103.20
ICICI Prudential Short Term
7,64,50,849 (2015 - 7,68,00,364) Units of ` 10.00 each 241.15 214.10

Carried over 1078.94 2714.37 1229.41 2887.08

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 1078.94 2714.37 1229.41 2887.08
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS (Contd.)
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term
22,53,87,574 (2015 - 16,18,17,990) Units of ` 10.00 each 325.99 211.70
IDFC Cash Fund
Nil (2015 - 4,531) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 0.77
IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund
4,64,29,475 Units of ` 10.00 each 50.06 50.06
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment Plan
1,22,42,641 (2015 - 1,12,84,393) Units of ` 10.00 each 12.30 11.34
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Treasury Plan
4,22,87,680 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 102.19 –
JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund
Nil (2015 - 9,68,66,060) Units of ` 10.00 each – 150.00
JPMorgan India Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 20,35,37,192) Units of ` 10.00 each – 208.74
JPMorgan India Treasury Fund
Nil (2015 - 5,78,55,112) Units of ` 10.00 each – 102.28
Kotak Bond Short Term
2,49,65,867 Units of ` 10.00 each 24.98 24.98
Kotak Floater Short Term
9,167 (2015 - 4,303) Units of ` 1000.00 each 2.27 0.82
Kotak Liquid Scheme Plan A
Nil (2015 - 17,641) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 5.00
Kotak Treasury Advantage Fund
13,17,66,857 (2015 - 4,76,54,096) Units of ` 10.00 each 320.94 102.24
L&T Short Term Opportunities Fund
Nil (2015 - 3,00,07,277) Units of ` 10.00 each – 40.00
L&T Triple Ace Bond Fund
Nil (2015 - 1,62,81,386) Units of ` 10.00 each – 60.00
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund - XXVI - Series 31 (366 Days)
Nil (2015 - 50,00,000) Units of ` 10.00 each – 5.00
Reliance Floating Rate Fund - Short Term Plan
38,18,89,185 (2015 - 19,74,70,372) Units of ` 10.00 each 410.75 252.57
Reliance Liquidity Fund
8,986 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 1000.00 each 2.05 –
Reliance Liquid Fund - Treasury Plan
2,73,025 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 1000.00 each 100.52 –
Reliance Medium Term Fund
10,67,50,776 (2015 - 12,80,94,023) Units of ` 10.00 each 216.61 262.81
Reliance Short Term Fund
2,07,06,236 (2015 - 20,42,82,694) Units of ` 10.00 each 59.68 451.45
SBI Premier Liquid Fund
Nil (2015 - 1,13,914) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 25.00
TATA Money Market Fund
Nil (2015 - 13,616) Units of ` 1000.00 each – 3.00

Carried over 1078.94 4342.71 1229.41 4854.84

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Quoted Unquoted Quoted Unquoted

13. Current investments (at lower of cost and fair value) (Contd.)
Brought forward 1078.94 4342.71 1229.41 4854.84
INVESTMENT IN MUTUAL FUNDS (Contd.)
UTI - Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Option
Nil (2015 - 5,06,50,712) Units of ` 10.00 each – 50.65
UTI - Money Market Fund - Institutional Plan
22,804 (2015 - Nil) Units of ` 10.00 each 3.82 –
Current Portion of Non Current Investments (at cost)
INVESTMENT IN BONDS /DEBENTURES
Export Import Bank of India
450 (2015 - Nil) 8.20% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
2015-16 Series S-10-2019 (18 February 2019 with Call/Put Option on
18 February 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 45.00 –
1,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.33% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
2015-16 Series S-12-2019 (20 March 2019 with Call/Put Option on
20 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 100.00 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 7.825% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds
2015-16 Series S-07-2018 (30 November 2018 with Call/Put Option on
15 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 49.83 –
500 (2015 - Nil) 8.20% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds 2015-16 Series S-14-2019 (15 March 2019 with Call/Put Option
on 16 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 50.00 –
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4,000 (2015 - Nil) 8.05% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Taxable Bonds Series 16 H (04 January 2019 with Call/Put Option on
14 March 2017) of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 400.00 –
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
2,850 (2015 - Nil) 8.28% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Non-Cumulative Taxable Bond Series 138 (04 March 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 285.00 –
Small Industries Development Bank of India
2,500 (2015 - Nil) 8.05% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible
Bonds in the nature of Promissory Notes Series 1 of 2015-16
(28 January 2019 with Call/Put Option on 14 March 2017)
of ` 1000000.00 each, fully paid 250.00 –
Aggregate amount of quoted and unquoted investments 1363.94 5241.36 1229.41 4905.49
TOTAL 6605.30 6134.90
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28 (ii) (b) 0.19 0.17 0.19 –
0.36 0.19
GRAND TOTAL 6605.66 6135.09

Aggregate market value of quoted investments `1364.83 Crores (2015 - `1230.72 Crores)
Aggregate excess of cost over fair value ` 63.65 Crores (2015 - ` 148.43 Crores)

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As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

14. Inventories

(At lower of cost and net realisable value)

Stocks and shares 337.18 458.24
Raw materials (including packing materials) 4989.23 4494.17
Work-in-progress 183.01 186.92
Finished goods (manufactured) 2891.04 2687.28
Stock-in-trade (goods purchased for resale) 353.69 357.91
Stores and Spares 308.21 306.12
Intermediates - Tissue paper and Paperboards 66.99 67.24
TOTAL 9129.35 8557.88
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 27.06 28.99
GRAND TOTAL 9156.41 8586.87

15. Trade receivables

Outstanding for a period exceeding six months from

the date they are due for payment
Secured, considered good 1.16 0.59
Unsecured, considered good 62.03 44.56
Doubtful 93.59 72.85
156.78 118.00
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables 93.59 63.19 72.85 45.15

Others
Secured, considered good 26.34 24.84
Unsecured, considered good 1827.57 1908.18
Doubtful 2.31 0.88
1856.22 1933.90
Less: Provision for doubtful receivables 2.31 1853.91 0.88 1933.02

TOTAL 1917.10 1978.17

Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 2.74 3.90
GRAND TOTAL 1919.84 1982.07

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

16. Cash and bank balances

Cash and cash equivalents@
Balances with Banks
Current accounts 135.63 139.76
Deposit accounts 134.96 7.16
Cheques, drafts on hand 9.98 5.60
Cash on hand 3.02 283.59 3.17 155.69
Other bank balances
Earmarked balances 153.99 134.89
In deposit accounts* 6556.74 6710.73 7600.96 7735.85
TOTAL 6994.32 7891.54
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b)@ 18.60 4.68
GRAND TOTAL 7012.92 7896.22

@ Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cheques, drafts on hand, cash at bank and deposits with banks with original
maturity of 3 months or less.
* Represents deposits with original maturity of more than 3 months and includes deposits with remaining maturity of more than
12 months from the balance sheet date ` 906.27 Crores (2015 - ` 1304.50 Crores).

17. Short-term loans and advances

Unsecured, considered good unless otherwise stated
Loans and advances to related parties
Security deposits – 0.17
Loans and advances
Secured, considered good 1.40 1.40
Unsecured, considered good 13.50 14.90 48.48 50.05
Others
With Statutory authorities 251.59 230.64
Commercial advances and deposits
Secured, considered good 4.50 7.19
Unsecured, considered good 161.96 166.46 178.64 185.83
Other loans and advances (Employees, unexpired expenses etc.) 121.61 100.10
TOTAL 554.56 566.62
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 2.90 2.05
GRAND TOTAL 557.46 568.67

18. Other current assets

Interest accrued on loans, deposits etc. 67.55 88.16
Interest accrued on investments 192.12 55.48
Others*
Unsecured, considered good 299.23 261.79
Doubtful 4.73 3.84
303.96 265.63
Less: Provision for doubtful assets 4.73 299.23 3.84 261.79
TOTAL 558.90 405.43
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.01 ...
GRAND TOTAL 558.91 405.43

* Others comprise receivables on account of export incentives, claims, interest, rentals etc.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

19. Gross income

Gross Revenue from sale of products and services* 54668.50 52741.54
Other operating revenue 359.58 400.73
Other income 1547.80 1255.85

TOTAL 56575.88 54398.12

Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 23.65 18.97

GRAND TOTAL 56599.53 54417.09

* Net of sales returns and damaged stocks.

20. Revenue from operations

Sale of products
[Includes share of Joint Ventures ` 20.55 Crores (2015 - ` 16.04 Crores)] 51975.53 50193.40
Sale of services
[Includes share of Joint Ventures ` 1.58 Crores (2015 - ` 1.50 Crores)] 2715.10 2565.68
Gross Revenue from sale of products and services* 54690.63 52759.08
Other operating revenue
[Includes share of Joint Ventures ` 0.59 Crore (2015 - ` 0.77 Crore)] 360.17 401.50
55050.80 53160.58
Less: Excise duty attributable to products sold [Includes share of
Joint Ventures ` 1.82 Crores (2015 - ` 1.37 Crores)] 15623.78 14325.77

TOTAL 39427.02 38834.81

* Net of sales returns and damaged stocks.

21. Other income

Interest income 881.02 618.98
Dividend income
– Long-term investments 20.40 10.34
– Current investments 39.47 59.87 255.19 265.53
Gain on sale of long-term investments – 0.64
Net gain on sale of current investments 564.23 339.95
Other non-operating income 42.68 30.75
TOTAL 1547.80 1255.85
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.93 0.66
GRAND TOTAL 1548.73 1256.51
Interest income comprises interest from:
a) Deposits with Banks/Financial Institutions 574.23 464.32
b) Current investments 144.89 122.93
c) Long-term investments 123.26 –
d) Others (from customers, statutory authorities etc.) 38.64 31.73
TOTAL 881.02 618.98

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

22. Changes in inventories of finished goods,

Work-in-progress, Stock-in-Trade and Intermediates
Finished goods (manufactured)
Opening stock 2687.28 2130.74
Closing stock 2891.04 (203.76) 2687.28 (556.54)
Work-in-progress
Opening stock 186.92 147.71
Closing stock 183.01 3.91 186.92 (39.21)
Intermediates - Tissue paper and Paperboards
Opening stock 67.24 75.29
Closing stock 66.99 0.25 67.24 8.05
Stock-in-Trade (goods purchased for resale)
Opening stock 357.91 301.48
Closing stock 353.69 4.22 (195.38) 357.91 (56.43) (644.13)
Excise duties on increase/(decrease) of finished goods 246.52 408.28
TOTAL 51.14 (235.85)
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.08 0.13
GRAND TOTAL 51.22 (235.72)

23. Employee benefits expense

Salaries and wages 2548.40 2456.47
Contribution to Provident and other funds 225.26 163.12
Staff welfare expenses 194.46 180.63
2968.12 2800.22
Less: Recoveries made /reimbursements received 25.79 31.24
TOTAL 2942.33 2768.98
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 4.24 3.30
GRAND TOTAL 2946.57 2772.28

24. Finance costs

Interest expense 53.60 45.47
Applicable net loss on foreign currency transactions and
translations – 22.01
TOTAL 53.60 67.48
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 4.87 0.64
GRAND TOTAL 58.47 68.12

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

25. Other expenses

Power and fuel 571.88 610.67
Consumption of stores and spare parts 254.14 237.09
Contract processing charges 846.07 853.70
Rent [Refer Note 28(vi)] 305.85 284.13
Rates and taxes 642.54 496.22
Insurance 86.45 84.32
Repairs
– Buildings 65.76 59.25
– Machinery 197.99 179.40
– Others 54.54 54.55
Maintenance and upkeep 169.41 149.26
Outward freight and handling charges 852.77 904.98
Warehousing charges 142.72 120.32
Advertising/ Sales promotion 894.93 741.53
Market research 93.78 96.97
Design and product development 47.04 39.02
Hotel reservation /Marketing expenses 33.02 30.30
Retail accessories 191.08 186.13
Brokerage and discount - sales 8.74 17.66
Commission to selling agents 46.81 37.59
Doubtful and bad debts 29.33 23.03
Doubtful and bad advances, loans and deposits 0.03 0.62
Provision for standard assets 0.20 –
Impairment of Goodwill on consolidation 25.46 15.13
Bank and credit card charges 24.53 22.84
Information technology services 148.35 125.69
Travelling and conveyance 357.13 343.12
Training and development 24.75 24.60
Legal expenses 37.89 26.98
Consultancy /Professional fees 280.58 259.68
Postage, telephone etc. 39.94 37.78
Printing and stationery 18.21 19.17
Net loss/(gain) on foreign currency transactions and translations (4.38) (52.41)
Excess of cost of current investments over fair value, reversed - Net (84.78) (29.53)
Loss on sale of fixed assets - Net 56.11 27.16
Loss on sale of stores and spare parts - Net 2.41 2.38
Miscellaneous expenses 1150.26 1053.34
TOTAL 7611.54 7082.67
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 7.08 6.06
GRAND TOTAL 7618.62 7088.73

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

26. Current tax

Income tax for the year 5204.36 4248.56
Adjustments /(credits) related to previous years - Net
Current Tax (51.20) (22.30)
Fringe benefit tax (1.55) –
MAT credit entitlement (1.24) (0.83)
TOTAL 5150.37 4225.43
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 3.59 2.78
GRAND TOTAL 5153.96 4228.21

27. Deferred tax

Deferred tax for the year 166.57 352.18
Adjustments/ (credits) related to previous years - Net 51.15 15.65
TOTAL 217.72 367.83
Share of Joint Ventures - Note 28(ii)(b) 0.28 0.38
GRAND TOTAL 218.00 368.21

28. Additional Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(i) Earnings per share: 2016 2015

Earnings per share has been computed as under:

(a) Profit for the year (` in Crores) 9911.61 9663.17
(b) Weighted average number of Ordinary shares outstanding 8,02,69,56,418 7,97,62,97,104
(c) Effect of potential Ordinary shares on Employee Stock Options outstanding 4,51,49,611 7,54,08,227
(d) Weighted average number of Ordinary shares in computing diluted
earnings per share [(b) + (c)] 8,07,21,06,029 8,05,17,05,331
(e) Earnings per share on profit for the year
(Face Value `1.00 per share)
– Basic [(a)/(b)] ` 12.35 ` 12.11
– Diluted [(a)/(d)] ` 12.28 ` 12.00

(ii) (a) The subsidiaries (which along with ITC Limited, the parent, constitute the Group) considered in the preparation of these
Consolidated Financial Statements are:

Name Country of Percentage Percentage

Incorporation of ownership of ownership
interest as at interest as at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
Srinivasa Resorts Limited India 68 68
Fortune Park Hotels Limited India 100 100
Bay Islands Hotels Limited India 100 100
Surya Nepal Private Limited Nepal 59 59
Landbase India Limited India 100 100
BFIL Finance Limited* India - 100
MRR Trading & Investment Company Limited
(a100% subsidiary of ITC Investments & Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 30th March, 2015) India 100 100

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28. Additional Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Contd.)

Name Country of Percentage Percentage

Incorporation of ownership of ownership
interest as at interest as at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015

Russell Credit Limited India 100 100

Greenacre Holdings Limited
(a 100% subsidiary of Russell Credit Limited) India 100 100
Wimco Limited India 98.21 98.21
Prag Agro Farm Limited
(a 100% subsidiary of ITC Limited, pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 28(xi)]) India 100 100
Pavan Poplar Limited
(a 100% subsidiary of ITC Limited, pursuant to the
Scheme of Arrangement [Refer Note 28(xi)]) India 100 100
Technico Agri Sciences Limited
(a100% subsidiary of ITC Limited w.e.f. 22nd March, 2016)
(previously, a 100% subsidiary of Technico Pty Limited) India 100 100
Technico Pty Limited Australia 100 100
Technico Technologies Inc.
(a100% subsidiary of Technico Pty Limited) Canada 100 100
Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited
(a100% subsidiary of Technico Pty Limited) Australia 100 100
Technico Horticultural (Kunming) Co. Limited
(a100% subsidiary of Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited) China 100 100
ITC Infotech India Limited India 100 100
ITC Infotech Limited
(a 100% subsidiary of ITC Infotech India Limited) UK 100 100
ITC Infotech (USA), Inc.
(a100% subsidiary of ITC Infotech India Limited) USA 100 100
Pyxis Solutions, LLC
[a100% subsidiary of ITC Infotech (USA), Inc.] USA 100 100
Wills Corporation Limited* India - 100
Gold Flake Corporation Limited India 100 100
King Maker Marketing, Inc. USA 100 100
WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited Sri Lanka 100 100
ITC Investments & Holdings Limited India 100 100
North East Nutrients Private Limited India 76 76

*Amalgamated with Russell Credit Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited) with effect from 1st April, 2015.
ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited, Singapore (a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited), in liquidation, has not been considered in
the preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
The financial statements of all subsidiaries, considered in the Consolidated Accounts, are drawn upto 31st March other than for
Surya Nepal Private Limited where it is upto 13th March.

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28. Additional Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Contd.)

(b) Interests in Joint Ventures:
The Group’s interests in jointly controlled entities (incorporated Joint Ventures) are:

Name Country of Percentage Percentage

Incorporation of ownership of ownership
interest as at interest as at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015

Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited India 50 50

Espirit Hotels Private Limited India 26 26
Logix Developers Private Limited India 27.90 27.90
ITC Essentra Limited
(a joint venture of Gold Flake Corporation Limited) India 50 50

The Group’s interests in jointly controlled operations:

Technico Technologies Inc., Canada has entered into a farming arrangement with Shamrock Seed Potato Farm Limited,
Canada for production and sale of Early Generation seed potatoes. The participating share of Technico Technologies
Inc., Canada is 35% (2015 - 35%).
ITC Essentra Limited has aligned its financial year to 31st day of March in accordance with Section 2(41) of the Companies
Act, 2013 with effect from financial year 2015-16. Consequently, the financial statements of all the Joint Ventures, considered
in the Consolidated Accounts, are drawn upto 31st March.
(c) Investments in Associates:
The Group’s Associates are:

Name Country of Percentage Percentage

Incorporation of ownership of ownership
interest as at interest as at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015

Gujarat Hotels Limited India 45.78 45.78

International Travel House Limited India 48.96 48.96

Russell Investments Limited India 25.43 25.43

Divya Management Limited India 33.33 33.33

Antrang Finance Limited India 33.33 33.33

ATC Limited India 47.50 47.50

Classic Infrastructure and Development Limited* India - 42.35

*Amalgamated with Greenacre Holdings Limited (a wholly owned step down subsidiary of ITC Limited) with effect from 1st October, 2015.
The financial statements of all Associates, considered in the Consolidated Accounts, are drawn upto 31st March.
During the year, the Group has received dividends aggregating ` 2.27 Crores (2015 - ` 2.27 Crores) in respect of the
investments in associates.

(d) These Consolidated Financial Statements are based, in so far as they relate to amounts included in respect of subsidiaries,
associates and joint ventures on the audited financial statements prepared for consolidation in accordance with the requirements
of Accounting Standard - 21 (AS 21) on “Consolidated Financial Statements”, Accounting Standard - 23 (AS 23) on “Accounting
for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements” and Accounting Standard - 27 (AS 27) on “Financial
Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures” by each of the included entities other than in respect of a joint venture Logix Developers
Private Limited which has been considered on the basis of financial statements as certified by Logix Developers Private
Limited’s management and provided to the Company.

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28. Additional Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Contd.)

(iii) Expenditure incurred under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities - ` 252.37
Crores (2015 - ` 217.41 Crores) comprising employee benefits expenses of ` 7.01 Crores (2015 - ` 7.61 Crores) and
other expenses of ` 245.36 Crores (2015 - ` 209.80 Crores) of which ` 17.04 Crores (2015 - ` 12.67 Crores) is accrued for
payment as on 31st March, 2016. Such CSR expenditure of ` 252.37 Crores (2015 - ` 217.41 Crores) excludes ` 11.43 Crores
(2015 - ` 4.97 Crores) being the excess of expenditure of salaries of CSR personnel and administrative expenses over the limit
imposed of 5% of total CSR expenditure laid down under Rule 4(6) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014 as applicable to individual entities.
(iv) Contingent Liabilities and commitments:
(a) Contingent liabilities:
Claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts, are ` 665.42 Crores (2015 - ` 636.38 Crores), including interest on
claims, where applicable, estimated to be ` 180.57 Crores (2015 - ` 153.37 Crores). These comprise:

Excise duty, VAT/Sales taxes and other Indirect taxes claims disputed by the Group relating to issues of applicability and
classification aggregating ` 481.57 Crores (2015 - ` 458.47 Crores), including interest on claims, where applicable, estimated
to be ` 161.25 Crores (2015 - ` 135.58 Crores).

Local Authority taxes/cess/royalty on property, utilities, etc. claims disputed by the Group relating to issues of applicability
and determination aggregating ` 75.17 Crores (2015 - ` 68.86 Crores), including interest on claims, where applicable,
estimated to be ` 14.46 Crores (2015 - ` 13.47 Crores).

Third party claims arising from disputes relating to contracts aggregating ` 29.16 Crores (2015 - ` 29.23 Crores), including
interest on claims, where applicable, estimated to be ` 0.25 Crore (2015 - ` 0.14 Crore).

Other matters aggregating ` 79.52 Crores (2015 - ` 79.82 Crores), including interest on other matters, where applicable,
estimated to be ` 4.61 Crores (2015 - ` 4.18 Crores).

In respect of Surya Nepal Private Limited (SNPL), Excise, Income Tax and VAT authorities issued Show Cause Notices
(SCNs) and raised demands to recover taxes for different years on theoretical production of cigarettes. The basis for all
these SCNs and demands is an untenable contention by the Revenue Authorities that SNPL could have produced more
cigarettes than it has actually produced in a given year, by applying an input-output ratio allegedly submitted by SNPL in
the year 1990-91 and, that, SNPL is liable to pay taxes on such cigarettes that could have been theoretically produced
and sold. This, despite the fact that SNPL’s cigarette factory was under ‘physical control’ of the Revenue Authorities and
cigarettes produced are duly accounted for and certified as such by the Revenue Authorities.

The above basis of theoretical production has been rejected by the Supreme Court of Nepal vide its orders dated
29th October, 2009 and 1st April, 2010. In the said order of the Supreme Court of Nepal dated 1st April, 2010, the Excise
demands (for the financial years 1998-99 to 2002-03) and Income Tax demands (for the financial year 2001-02) were
set aside. Citing the aforesaid decisions of the Supreme Court of Nepal, the Inland Revenue Department has,
on 11th February, 2011 and 12th August, 2013 decided the following administrative review petitions in favour of SNPL
relating to theoretical production:

(i) Value Added Tax - ` 11.88 Crores [Nepalese Rupee (NRs.) 19.01 Crores] for the financial years 2001-02 and 2007-08.
(ii) Income Tax - ` 3.07 Crores (NRs. 4.91 Crores) for the financial year 2005-06.

SNPL’s counsel appearing in the matter has opined that the verdict of the Supreme Court of Nepal dated 29th October,
2009, which was delivered by a Full Bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal, will add substantial strength to SNPL’s case
in all the other matters relating to the issue of theoretical production.
Following is the status of pending demands and Show Cause Notices received from the Revenue Authorities based on
similar untenable contention:

(i) Excise Demands and Show Cause Notices

1. Excise demand letter dated 22nd February, 2008 for ` 9.34 Crores (NRs. 14.95 Crores) relating to the financial
years 2003-04 to 2005-06. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court
of Nepal on 2nd April, 2008 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.

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28. Additional Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Contd.)

2. Excise demand letter dated 30th November, 2008 for ` 8.03 Crores (NRs. 12.85 Crores) relating to the financial
year 2006-07. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court of Nepal
on 6th January, 2009 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.
3. Show Cause Notice dated 19th January, 2010 seeking to demand ` 12.28 Crores (NRs. 19.65 Crores) by way of
Excise Duty for the financial year 2007-08. SNPL’s writ petition challenging the Notice was admitted by the Supreme
Court of Nepal. On 7th March, 2010, Supreme Court of Nepal issued interim order directing Inland Revenue
Department not to raise demand, pending final disposal of the writ petition.

(ii) Value Added Tax (VAT) Demands

1. VAT demand letter dated 8th August, 2007 for ` 3.58 Crores (NRs. 5.72 Crores) relating to the financial year
2002-03. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court of Nepal on
12th September, 2007 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.
2. VAT demand letter dated 5th August, 2008 for ` 0.67 Crore (NRs. 1.07 Crores) relating to the financial year
2003-04. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court of Nepal on
5th September, 2008 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.
3. VAT demand letter dated 10th July, 2009, for ` 6.69 Crores (NRs. 10.70 Crores) relating to the financial years
2004-05 to 2006-07. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court of
Nepal on 9th August, 2009 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.
(iii) Income Tax Demands
1. Income Tax demand letter dated 12th August, 2007 for ` 12.26 Crores (NRs. 19.61 Crores) relating to the financial
year 2002-03. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court of Nepal
on 12th September, 2007 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.
2. Income Tax demand letter dated 15th September, 2008 for the financial year 2003-04. Out of total demand of
` 1.41 Crores (NRs. 2.26 Crores), the basis of the demand for ` 1.19 Crores (NRs. 1.91 Crores) is on theoretical
production. SNPL’s writ petition, challenging the demand, has been admitted by the Supreme Court of Nepal on
8th December, 2008 and it has issued Show Cause Notices to the respondents.

3. Income Tax demand letter dated 16th October, 2009 for the financial year 2004-05. Out of a total demand of
` 1.41 Crores (NRs. 2.26 Crores), the basis of the demand for ` 1.35 Crores (NRs. 2.16 Crores) is on theoretical
production. SNPL has filed an administrative review petition before the Director General, Inland Revenue Department
on 18th December, 2009. The Director General without dealing with the issues raised by SNPL, summarily dismissed
the petition by an order dated 2nd March, 2010. SNPL thereafter filed an appeal before the Revenue
Tribunal, on 17th June, 2010. The Revenue Tribunal, vide its order dated 9th July, 2012 (received by SNPL on
2nd November, 2012), has directed Director General, Inland Revenue Department to reassess the case. The
Director General appealed to the Supreme Court of Nepal for admission of the case against the decision of the
Revenue Tribunal. The Supreme Court has admitted the case on 11th March, 2016 and issued notice to SNPL
for hearing, which is pending.

SNPL considers that all the demands and show cause notice listed above have no legal or factual basis. Accordingly,
SNPL is of the view that there is no liability that is likely to arise, particularly in the light of the decisions in favour of
SNPL by the Supreme Court of Nepal and the Inland Revenue Department.
It is not practicable for the Group to estimate the closure of these issues and the consequential timings of cash flows,
if any, in respect of the above.

(b) Uncalled liability on shares partly paid ` 1.25 Crores (2015 - ` 1.25 Crores).

(c) Corporate Guarantee given to Yes Bank Limited for credit facility availed by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
outstanding - ` 1.30 Crores (2015 - ` 1.30 Crores).
(d) Commitments: Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital accounts and not provided for, including
share of joint ventures ` 9.49 Crores (2015 - ` 9.30 Crores), are ` 2150.26 Crores (2015 - ` 1626.69 Crores).
(v) Research and Development expenses for the year amount to ` 122.02 Crores (2015 - ` 105.92 Crores).

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28. Additional Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Contd.)

(vi) The Group’s significant leasing arrangements are in respect of operating leases for premises (residential, office, stores,
godowns etc.). These leasing arrangements which are not non-cancellable range between 11 months and 9 years generally,
or longer, and are usually renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The aggregate lease rentals payable are
charged as ‘Rent’ under Note 25.

With regard to certain other non-cancellable operating leases for premises, the future minimum rentals are as follows:

As at As at
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Not later than one year 16.97 23.03

Later than one year and not later than five years 21.71 16.51
Later than five years 0.43 3.18

(vii) The Group has adopted Accounting Standard 15 (AS 15) on ‘Employee Benefits’. These Consolidated Financial Statements include
the obligations as per requirement of this standard except for those subsidiaries which are incorporated outside India who have
determined the valuation / provision for employee benefits as per requirements of their respective countries. In the opinion of the
management, the impact of this deviation is not considered material.

Defined Benefit Plans/Long Term Compensated Absences - As per Actuarial Valuations as on 31st March, 2016 and recognised
in the financial statements in respect of Employee Benefit Schemes:

For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)
Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave
Encashment Encashment
Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded
I Components of Employer Expense

1 Current Service Cost 46.62 22.38 7.21 45.19 27.82 7.08

2 Interest Cost 44.44 21.35 7.57 44.69 19.82 7.14
3 Expected Return on Plan Assets (52.60) (22.14) – (50.03) (19.84) –
4 Curtailment Cost/(Credit) – – – – – –
5 Settlement Cost/(Credit) – – – – – –
6 Past Service Cost – – (2.07) – – –
7 Actuarial Losses/(Gains) 25.19 14.19 11.25 (40.20) 12.66 1.30
8 Total expense recognised in the
Statement of Profit and Loss 63.65 35.78 23.96 (0.35) 40.46 15.52
The Pension and Gratuity Expenses have been recognised in “Contribution to Provident and other funds” and Leave
Encashment in “Salaries and wages” under Note 23.

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For the year ended For the year ended

31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015
(` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave

Encashment Encashment
Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded
II Actual Returns 51.11 24.31 – 90.40 30.16 –
III Net Asset/ (Liability) recognised in
Balance Sheet
1 Present Value of Defined Benefit
Obligation 656.69 320.08 104.30 643.34 309.48 95.56
2 Fair Value of Plan Assets 667.76 299.08 – 689.67 270.93 –
3 Status [Surplus/(Deficit)] 11.07 (21.00) (104.30) 46.33 (38.55) (95.56)
4 Unrecognised Past Service Cost – – – – – –
5 Net Asset/(Liability) recognised in
Balance Sheet 11.07 (21.00) (104.30) 46.33 (38.55) (95.56)
– Current 12.98 (20.87) (19.27) 48.43 (38.42) (19.85)
– Non-Current (1.91) (0.13) (85.03) (2.10) (0.13) (75.71)
IV Change in Defined Benefit
Obligations (DBO)
1 Present Value of DBO at the
beginning of the year 643.34 309.48 95.56 600.02 276.08 90.66
2 Current Service Cost 46.62 22.38 7.21 45.19 27.82 7.08
3 Interest Cost 44.44 21.35 7.57 44.69 19.82 7.14
4 Curtailment Cost/(Credit) – – – – – –
5 Settlement Cost/(Credit) – – – – – –
6 Past Service Cost – – (2.07) – – –
7 Plan Amendments – – – – – –
8 Acquisitions – – – – – –
9 Actuarial (Gains)/Losses 23.70 16.36 11.25 0.17 22.98 1.30
10 Benefits Paid (101.41) (49.49) (15.22) (46.73) (37.22) (10.62)
11 Present Value of DBO at the
end of the year 656.69 320.08 104.30 643.34 309.48 95.56
V Best Estimate of Employer’s Expected
Contribution for the next year 56.73 22.79 – 73.52 38.29 –
VI Change in Fair Value of Assets
1 Plan Assets at the Beginning of the year 689.67 270.93 – 601.39 243.75 –
2 Acquisition Adjustment – – – – – –
3 Expected Return on Plan Assets 52.60 22.14 – 50.03 19.84 –
4 Actuarial Gains/(Losses) (1.49) 2.17 – 40.37 10.32 –
5 Actual Company Contributions 28.39 53.33 – 44.61 34.24 –
6 Benefits Paid (101.41) (49.49) – (46.73) (37.22) –
7 Plan Assets at the end of the year 667.76 299.08 – 689.67 270.93 –
VII Actuarial Assumptions
1 Discount Rate (%) 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.75 7.75 7.75
2 Expected Return on Plan Assets (%) 7.75 6.15 - 9.00 – 7.75 5.78 - 9.00 –
The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuations take account of inflation, seniority, promotion
and other relevant factors such as supply and demand factors in the employment market.

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VIII Major Category of Plan Assets

As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
as a % of the Total Plan Assets
1 Government Securities/Special
Deposit with RBI 33.75% 34.70%
2 High Quality Corporate Bonds 25.40% 28.27%
3 Insurer Managed Funds* 31.63% 26.61%
4 Mutual Funds 2.27% 2.73%
5 Cash and Cash Equivalents 3.94% 4.65%
6 Term Deposits 3.01% 3.04%

* In the absence of detailed information regarding plan assets which is funded with Insurance Companies, the composition
of each major category of plan assets, the percentage or amount for each category to the fair value of plan assets has
not been disclosed.

IX Basis used to determine the Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets

The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on the current portfolio of assets, investment strategy and market scenario.
In order to protect the capital and optimise returns within acceptable risk parameters, the plan assets are well diversified.

For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2016 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014 31st March, 2013 31st March, 2012
(` in Crores) (` in Crores) (` in Crores) (` in Crores) (` in Crores)

Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave Pension Gratuity Leave
Encashment Encashment Encashment Encashment Encashment
X Net Asset / (Liability) recognised
in Balance Sheet (including
experience adjustment impact)
1 Present Value of Defined
Benefit Obligation 656.69 320.08 104.30 643.34 309.48 95.56 600.02 276.08 90.66 638.09 258.32 82.10 552.53 229.80 70.06
2 Fair Value of Plan Assets 667.76 299.08 – 689.67 270.93 – 601.39 243.75 – 618.55 242.07 – 533.14 233.63 –
3 Status [Surplus/(Deficit)] 11.07 (21.00) (104.30) 46.33 (38.55) (95.56) 1.37 (32.33) (90.66) (19.54) (16.25) (82.10) (19.39) 3.83 (70.06)
4 Experience Adjustment of
Plan Assets [Gain/(Loss)] (1.42) 1.92 – 20.85 6.71 – (4.59) (0.32) – 13.24 3.35 – (4.25) (0.61) –
5 Experience Adjustment of
Obligation [(Gain)/Loss] 32.02 18.08 13.72 (56.02) 14.86 (6.13) (21.02) 7.75 4.34 (29.41) 2.52 3.27 (18.01) 6.96 0.40
Amounts towards Defined Contribution Plans have been recognised under “Contribution to Provident and other funds” in Note 23.

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(viii) Derivative Instruments:

The Group uses forward exchange contracts and currency options to hedge its exposures in foreign currency related to firm commitments
and highly probable forecasted transactions. The information on derivative instruments is as follows:
a) Forward exchange contracts outstanding as at year end:
(in Million)
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
Currency Cross Currency Buy Sell Buy Sell
US Dollar Indian Rupee 70.68 189 19.09 178.70
Euro US Dollar 53.26 2.65 14.95 13.70
CHF US Dollar 2.70 – 3.41 –
GBP US Dollar – 1.70 0.25 2.68
SEK US Dollar 6.93 – 1.21 –
JPY US Dollar 699.90 – 172.33 –
Euro Indian Rupee – – 0.05 –
AUD US Dollar 1.20 0.38 0.55 0.50
CAD US Dollar – 0.20 – 1.07
DKK US Dollar – – 12.50 –
NOK US Dollar 0.90 – 2.80 –
ZAR US Dollar – 8.13 – 1.86
SGD US Dollar 1.78 – – –
KWD US Dollar 0.04 – – –
USD Nepalese Rupee 1.38 – – –
Euro Nepalese Rupee 0.30 – 3.86 –
GBP Nepalese Rupee – – 0.22 –

b) Foreign exchange currency exposures that have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or otherwise as at year end:
(in Million)
As at 31st March, 2016 As at 31st March, 2015
Currency Cross Currency Buy Sell Net* Buy Sell Net*
US Dollar Indian Rupee 42.26 36.36 5.90 46.79 49.58 (2.79)
Euro Indian Rupee ... 1.09 (1.09) – 0.59 (0.59)
Euro US Dollar 1.80 1.23 0.57 1.72 0.84 0.88
GBP US Dollar 0.97 2.85 (1.88) 4.53 4.23 0.30
SEK US Dollar 0.54 – 0.54 0.74 – 0.74
CHF US Dollar 0.08 – 0.08 0.02 – 0.02
SGD US Dollar 0.34 – 0.34 0.18 – 0.18
CAD US Dollar 0.01 0.02 (0.01) – 0.06 (0.06)
AUD US Dollar 0.61 0.63 (0.02) 0.52 – 0.52
DKK US Dollar 33.49 0.11 33.38 18.22 – 18.22
HKD US Dollar 1.81 – 1.81 1.29 – 1.29
ZAR US Dollar 0.51 0.26 0.25 0.47 – 0.47
NOK US Dollar 4.23 – 4.23 1.86 – 1.86
JPY US Dollar 3.65 – 3.65 3.50 – 3.50
AED US Dollar 1.07 0.16 0.91 0.32 – 0.32
SAR US Dollar 0.01 – 0.01 – – –
MYR US Dollar 0.01 – 0.01 – – –
KWD US Dollar ... – ... – – –
US Dollar Nepalese Rupee – – – 0.04 – 0.04
Euro Nepalese Rupee 0.04 – 0.04 0.01 – 0.01
GBP Nepalese Rupee 0.01 – 0.01 – – –
* Figures in brackets indicate open exports. Figures without brackets indicate open imports.

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(ix) Additional information as required by Paragraph 2 of the General Instructions for Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
to Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013:

Net Assets Share in Profit or (Loss)

As % of As % of
Name of the Entity Consolidated Amount Consolidated Amount
Net Assets (` in Crores) Profit or (Loss) (` in Crores)
Parent ITC Limited 90.80% 31076.97 96.10% 9525.80
Subsidiaries Indian
1 Russell Credit Limited 1.83% 625.05 0.43% 43.40
2 Greenacre Holdings Limited 0.14% 49.23 0.02% 1.70
3 Wimco Limited 0.01% 2.10 … (0.21)
4 Prag Agro Farm Limited … 1.14 … (0.17)
5 Pavan Poplar Limited … 1.67 … (0.44)
6 Technico Agri Sciences Limited 0.39% 134.69 0.16% 15.76
7 Srinivasa Resorts Limited 0.20% 68.10 (0.02%) (1.66)
8 Fortune Park Hotels Limited 0.08% 26.63 0.06% 6.23
9 Bay Islands Hotels Limited 0.04% 14.03 0.01% 1.04
10 ITC Infotech India Limited 0.68% 233.79 0.74% 72.98
11 Gold Flake Corporation Limited 0.05% 17.02 0.01% 0.61
12 ITC Investments & Holdings Limited 0.01% 5.04 … 0.04
13 MRR Trading & Investment Company Limited … 0.01 … …

14 Landbase India Limited 0.65% 219.65 0.01% 1.36

15 North East Nutrients Private Limited 0.36% 122.30 (0.12%) (11.98)
Foreign
1 Technico Pty Limited 0.40% 136.51 0.02% 2.02
2 Technico Technologies Inc. … 0.77 ... 0.22
3 Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited – – – –
4 Technico Horticultural (Kunming) Co. Limited 0.02% 6.35 ... (0.10)
5 WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited 1.58% 539.48 … 0.26
6 ITC Infotech Limited 0.16% 53.34 0.06% 5.99
7 ITC Infotech (USA), Inc. 0.40% 137.20 (0.02%) (2.38)
8 Pyxis Solutions, LLC 0.02% 7.51 0.01% 0.62
9 Surya Nepal Private Limited 0.69% 235.89 3.97% 393.30
10 King Maker Marketing, Inc. 0.05% 16.25 0.04% 4.16
Minority Interest in all subsidiaries 0.77% 262.33 (1.59%) (157.84)

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Net Assets Share in Profit or (Loss)

As % of As % of
Name of the Entity Consolidated Amount Consolidated Amount
Net Assets (` in Crores) Profit or (Loss) (` in Crores)
Associates Indian
1 International Travel House Limited 0.26% 89.67 0.06% 5.97
2 Gujarat Hotels Limited 0.03% 11.55 0.01% 1.00
3 Russell Investments Limited 0.04% 12.05 0.01% 0.72
4 Divya Management Limited 0.02% 7.15 … 0.05
5 Antrang Finance Limited 0.01% 4.80 … 0.03
6 ATC Limited 0.02% 6.66 … 0.46
Jointly
controlled
Entities Indian
1 ITC Essentra Limited 0.12% 41.25 0.08% 7.68
2 Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited … 1.21 … 0.04
3 Espirit Hotels Private Limited 0.13% 46.17 … …
4 Logix Developers Private Limited 0.04% 13.18 (0.05%) (5.05)
Total 100.00% 34226.74 100.00% 9911.61

Notes:
The Subsidiary not considered in the preparation of the above statement is ITC Global Holdings Pte. Limited, Singapore,
(‘Global’) a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited, which is under liquidation vide Singapore High Court’s Order dated
30th November, 2007. Prior to this, Global was under Judicial Management in terms of an Interim Order passed by the Singapore
High Court on 8th November, 1996, and confirmed by the Singapore High Court on 6th December, 1996.
(x) Changes in Group Structure:
During the year ended 31st March, 2016, the following changes in Group Structure have taken place and the same have been appropriately
dealt with in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(a) During the year, the shares of Wills Corporation Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company were sold to Russell Credit Limited,
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Subsequently, in accordance with the Scheme of Amalgamation as sanctioned by the Hon’ble
High Court at Calcutta on 16th February, 2016, the assets and liabilities of Wills Corporation Limited were transferred to Russell Credit
Limited with effect from 1st April, 2015, the Appointed Date. The Scheme became effective on 22nd March, 2016 upon filing of the Order
of the Hon’ble High Court with the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal. Consequent to such filing, the Scheme has been given effect to
in these Financial Statements.
(b) During the year, the shares of BFIL Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company were sold to Russell Credit Limited, a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Subsequently, in accordance with the Scheme of Amalgamation as sanctioned by the Hon’ble
High Court at Calcutta and Bombay on 27th November, 2015 and on 4th May, 2016 respectively, the assets and liabilities of BFIL Finance
Limited were transferred to Russell Credit Limited with effect from 1st April, 2015, the Appointed Date. The Scheme became effective on
16th May, 2016 upon filing of the Order of the Hon’ble High Court with the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal. Consequent to such filing,
the Scheme has been given effect to in these Financial Statements.
(c) During the year, Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited, an associate of the Group, became a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenacre
Holdings Limited, a step down wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, on further acquisition of its shares. Subsequently, in accordance
with the Scheme of Amalgamation as sanctioned by the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta on 17th March, 2016, the assets and liabilities of
Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited were transferred to Greenacre Holdings Limited with effect from 1st October, 2015, the
Appointed Date. The Scheme became effective on 5th April, 2016 upon filing of the Order of the Hon’ble High Court with the Registrar of
Companies, West Bengal. Consequent to such filing, the Scheme has been given effect to in these Financial Statements.
(xi) In accordance with the Scheme of Arrangement as sanctioned by Hon'ble High Courts at Bombay and Calcutta on 10th April, 2014 and 14th
May, 2014, respectively, the assets and liabilities of the Non-Engineering business of Wimco Limited [which include Safety Matches and Agri
(Forestry) Business] as at 1st April, 2013 had been taken over at their book values subject to adjustments as specified in the Scheme. The
Scheme became effective on 27th June, 2014 on filing of the Order of the Hon'ble High Court with the respective Registrars of Companies.
Pavan Poplar Limited and Prag Agro Farm Limited engaged in the business of agro-forestry and other related activities, had become direct
subsidiaries of ITC Limited with effect from 27th June, 2014, consequent upon the above Scheme becoming effective.
(xii) Pursuant to the notification of Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013, with effect from 1st April, 2014, the Group had reviewed and revised
the estimated useful lives of its fixed assets. In respect of assets, whose useful life was exhausted as at 1st April, 2014, the related carrying
amount aggregating to ` 61.71 Crores (net of deferred tax of ` 25.64 Crores) had been adjusted against opening balance of Surplus in the
Statement of Profit and Loss during 2014-15.
(xiii) Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year’s classification/disclosure.

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29. Segment Reporting

PRIMARY SEGMENT INFORMATION (BUSINESS SEGMENTS) (` in Crores)

2016 2015
External Inter Segment Total External Inter Segment Total
1. Segment Revenue - Gross
FMCG – Cigarettes 34062.67 – 34062.67 31855.85 – 31855.85
FMCG – Others 9738.57 12.07 9750.64 9043.92 10.05 9053.97
FMCG – Total 43801.24 12.07 43813.31 40899.77 10.05 40909.82
Hotels 1345.03 13.94 1358.97 1241.06 15.15 1256.21
Agri Business 4257.26 3199.62 7456.88 5566.08 2814.40 8380.48
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 3753.24 1574.46 5327.70 3558.05 1723.52 5281.57
Others 1533.86 314.66 1848.52 1494.12 272.23 1766.35
Segment Total 54690.63 5114.75 59805.38 52759.08 4835.35 57594.43
Eliminations (5114.75) (4835.35)
Gross Revenue from sale of products and services 54690.63 52759.08
Segment Revenue - Net
FMCG – Cigarettes 18685.98 – 18685.98 17765.99 – 17765.99
FMCG – Others 9711.78 12.07 9723.85 9017.18 10.05 9027.23
FMCG – Total 28397.76 12.07 28409.83 26783.17 10.05 26793.22
Hotels 1344.98 13.94 1358.92 1241.00 15.15 1256.15
Agri Business 4257.26 3199.62 7456.88 5566.08 2814.40 8380.48
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 3535.85 1481.54 5017.39 3351.06 1622.84 4973.90
Others 1531.00 294.59 1825.59 1492.00 256.02 1748.02
Segment Total 39066.85 5001.76 44068.61 38433.31 4718.46 43151.77
Eliminations (5001.76) (4718.46)
Net Revenue from sale of products and services 39066.85 38433.31
2. Segment Results
FMCG – Cigarettes 12348.08 11636.85
FMCG – Others 57.46 31.22
FMCG – Total 12405.54 11668.07
Hotels 60.89 52.44
Agri Business 933.72 903.97
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 907.62 921.48
Others 166.10 231.60
Segment Total 14473.87 13777.56
Eliminations (51.13) (60.12)
Consolidated Total 14422.74 13717.44
Unallocated corporate expenses net of unallocated income 436.74 512.72
Profit before Interest etc. and taxation 13986.00 13204.72
Finance costs 58.47 68.12
Interest earned on loans and deposits, income from current and long-term
investments, profit and loss on sale of investments etc. - Net 1505.65 1225.45
Profit before tax 15433.18 14362.05
Tax expense 5371.96 4596.42
Profit after tax before share of results of associates and minority interests 10061.22 9765.63
Share of net profit of associates 8.23 12.89
Profit after tax before Minority Interests 10069.45 9778.52
3. Other Information
Segment Assets Segment Liabilities* Segment Assets Segment Liabilities*
FMCG - Cigarettes 8478.44 2751.63 8647.38 2299.09
FMCG - Others 6179.14 1186.91 4922.38 870.90
FMCG - Total 14657.58 3938.54 13569.76 3169.99
Hotels [Refer Note 10(7)] 5558.10 365.07 5314.24 370.23
Agri Business 2970.11 490.51 2650.59 553.17
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 6020.32 510.39 5919.38 495.68
Others 959.21 280.39 999.02 290.04
Segment Total 30165.32 5584.90 28452.99 4879.11
Unallocated Corporate Assets/Liabilities 21625.49 11979.17 18009.88 9623.16
Total 51790.81 17564.07 46462.87 14502.27
* Segment Liabilities of FMCG – Cigarettes is before considering ` 651.54 Crores (2015 – ` 629.98 Crores) in respect of disputed taxes, the recovery of which has been stayed or
where States’ appeals are pending before Courts. These have been included under ‘Unallocated Corporate Liabilities’.

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29. Segment Reporting (Contd.)

(` in Crores)
2016 2015

Capital Depreciation Non Cash Capital Depreciation Non Cash

expenditure and expenditure expenditure and expenditure
amortisation other than amortisation other than
depreciation depreciation
FMCG - Cigarettes 256.05 281.45 6.76 613.96 274.78 5.50
FMCG - Others 837.67 240.26 25.19 718.74 177.64 20.15
FMCG - Total 1093.72 521.71 31.95 1332.70 452.42 25.65
Hotels [Refer Note 10(7)] 383.44 190.51 4.24 984.91 196.19 3.68
Agri Business 128.46 50.63 1.98 214.42 48.75 2.82
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging 349.76 242.52 23.54 154.14 231.95 6.87
Others 30.87 31.99 41.27 93.18 28.90 20.25
Segment Total 1986.25 1037.36 102.98 2779.35 958.21 59.27

SECONDARY SEGMENT INFORMATION (GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS)

(` in Crores)

2016 2015
1. Segment Revenue
– Within India 48619.36 45732.96
– Outside India 6071.27 7026.12
Total 54690.63 52759.08
2. Segment Assets
– Within India 28611.92 26930.24
– Outside India 1553.40 1522.75
Total 30165.32 28452.99
3. Capital Expenditure
– Within India 1871.79 2681.07
– Outside India 114.46 98.28
Total 1986.25 2779.35
NOTES:
(1) ITC Group’s corporate strategy aims at creating multiple drivers of growth anchored on its core competencies. The Group is currently focused on four
business groups: FMCG, Hotels, Paperboards, Paper and Packaging and Agri Business. The Group’s organisational structure and governance processes
are designed to support effective management of multiple businesses while retaining focus on each one of them.
(2) The business groups comprise the following :
FMCG : Cigarettes – Cigarettes, Cigars etc.
: Others – Branded Packaged Foods Businesses (Staples, Snacks and Meals; Dairy and Beverages; Confections);
Apparel; Education and Stationery Products; Personal Care Products; Safety Matches and Agarbattis.
Hotels – Hoteliering.
Paperboards, Paper and Packaging – Paperboards, Paper including Specialty Paper and Packaging including Flexibles.
Agri Business – Agri commodities such as soya, spices, coffee and leaf tobacco.
Others – Information Technology services, Filter Rods, etc.
(3) The Group companies and joint ventures have been included in segment classification as follows:
FMCG : Cigarettes – Surya Nepal Private Limited and King Maker Marketing, Inc.
: Others – Surya Nepal Private Limited and North East Nutrients Private Limited.
Hotels – Srinivasa Resorts Limited, Fortune Park Hotels Limited, Bay Islands Hotels Limited, WelcomHotels Lanka
(Private) Limited and joint ventures Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited, Espirit Hotels Private Limited and
Logix Developers Private Limited.
Others – ITC Infotech India Limited and its subsidiaries ITC Infotech Limited, ITC Infotech (USA), Inc. and Pyxis Solutions,
LLC, Russell Credit Limited and its subsidiary Greenacre Holdings Limited, Wimco Limited, Pavan Poplar
Limited, Prag Agro Farm Limited, Technico Agri Sciences Limited, Technico Pty Limited and its subsidiaries
Technico Technologies Inc., along with its jointly controlled operation with Shamrock Seed Potato Farm Limited,
Technico Asia Holdings Pty Limited and Technico Horticultural (Kunming) Co. Limited, ITC Investments &
Holdings Limited and its subsidiary MRR Trading & Investment Company Limited, Landbase India Limited,
Gold Flake Corporation Limited and its joint venture ITC Essentra Limited.
(4) The geographical segments considered for disclosure are:
– Sales within India
– Sales outside India
(5) Segment results of ‘FMCG: Others’ are after considering significant business development, brand building and gestation costs of the Branded Packaged Foods
businesses and Personal Care Products business.
(6) The Group’s Agri Business markets agri commodities in the export and domestic markets; supplies agri raw materials to the Branded Packaged Foods businesses
and sources leaf tobacco for the Cigarettes business.

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30. Related Party Disclosures

1. ENTERPRISES WHERE CONTROL EXISTS: A. V. Girija Kumar # Non-Executive Director

Entities, other than subsidiaries, under the control of R. E. Lerwill Non-Executive Director
the Group: S. B. Mainak Non-Executive Director
a) ITC Sangeet Research Academy S. B. Mathur* Non-Executive Director
b) ITC Education Trust P. B. Ramanujam* Non-Executive Director
c) ITC Rural Development Trust S. S. H. Rehman* Non-Executive Director
2. OTHER RELATED PARTIES WITH WHOM THE COMPANY M. Shankar* Non-Executive Director
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES HAD TRANSACTIONS: K. Vaidyanath Non-Executive Director
i) Associates & Joint Ventures: * Independent Director
Associates # Ceased to be Non-Executive Director from 23.07.2015. Appointed Additional
Non-Executive Director w.e.f. 31.07.2015.
a)
Gujarat Hotels Limited
b)
Russell Investments Limited Members - Corporate Management Committee
c)
ATC Limited Y. C. Deveshwar
d)
Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited N. Anand
e)
International Travel House Limited P. V. Dhobale (ceased w.e.f. 07.12.2015)
f)
Divya Management Limited K. N. Grant (ceased w.e.f. 23.01.2016)
g)
Antrang Finance Limited R. Tandon
– being associates of the Group S. Puri
h) Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Limited, UK B. B. Chatterjee
– of which the Company is an associate A. Nayak (ceased w.e.f. 01.01.2016)
Note: Classic Infrastructure & Development Limited, an T.V. Ramaswamy (ceased w.e.f. 07.06.2015)
associate of the Group, during the year became a
S. Sivakumar
wholly owned subsidiary of Greenacre Holdings Limited,
a wholly owned step down subsidiary of the Company, K. S. Suresh
w.e.f. 07.12.2015; the company amalgamated with C. Dar (w.e.f. 07.06.2015)
Greenacre Holdings Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2015, with the
b) Relatives of Key Management Personnel:
effective date of the amalgamation being 05.04.2016.
Mrs. B. Deveshwar (wife of Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar)
Joint Ventures
Mrs. R. Tandon (wife of Mr. R. Tandon)
a) Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited
iii) Employee Trusts where there is significant influence:
b) ITC Essentra Limited
c) Espirit Hotels Private Limited a) IATC Provident Fund
d) Logix Developers Private Limited b) ITC Defined Contribution Pension Fund
c) ITC Management Staff Gratuity Fund
ii) a) Key Management Personnel (KMP):
d) ITC Employees Gratuity Fund
Y. C. Deveshwar Executive Chairman
e) ITC Gratuity Fund ‘C’
N. Anand Executive Director
f) ITC Pension Fund
P. V. Dhobale Executive Director
g) ILTD Seasonal Employees Pension Fund
(ceased w.e.f. 07.12.2015)
h) ITC Platinum Jubilee Pension Fund
K. N. Grant Executive Director
(ceased w.e.f. 23.01.2016) i) Tribeni Tissues Limited Gratuity Fund
R. Tandon Executive Director j) ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited
(w.e.f. 22.01.2016) Management Staff Pension Fund
S. Puri Executive Director k) ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited
(w.e.f. 06.12.2015) Gratuity Fund ‘A’
A. Baijal* Non-Executive Director l) ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited
S. Banerjee* Non-Executive Director Gratuity Fund ‘C’
A. Duggal* Non-Executive Director m) ITC Hotels Limited Employees Superannuation Scheme
S. H. Khan* Non-Executive Director n) Greenacre Holdings Limited Provident Fund
(expired on 12.01.2016) o) Greenacre Holdings Limited Gratuity Fund

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Notes to the
30. Related Party Disclosures (Contd.)

3. DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE GROUP AND RELATED PARTIES AND THE STATUS OF OUTSTANDING BALANCES AS AT 31.03.2016 (` in Crores)

Enterprises where Key Management Relatives of Key Employee

Associates Joint Ventures Management Total

ITC Limited
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY control exists Personnel Trusts
Personnel
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
1. Sale of Goods/Services – 0.01 2.57 1.89 9.40 9.84 11.97 11.74
2. Purchase of Goods/Services 111.79 117.24 291.67 303.10 403.46 420.34
3. Acquisition cost of Fixed Assets 0.37 – 0.37 –
4. Sale of Fixed Assets/Scraps 0.27 0.53 ... – 0.27 0.53
5. Investment in Joint Ventures – 3.87 – 3.87
6. Interest Income 0.42 0.59 0.42 0.59
7. Remuneration to Key Management Personnel

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2016

- Directors1 26.17 24.64 26.17 24.64
- Others 11.43 9.83 11.43 9.83
8. Rent Received 1.17 1.41 1.17 1.41
9. Rent Paid 3.49 3.20 0.14 0.14 0.66 0.66 4.29 4.00
10. Remuneration of Managers on Deputation Reimbursed 0.55 0.19 4.17 3.66 4.72 3.85
11. Remuneration of Managers on Deputation Recovered 3.85 4.56 1.38 1.30 5.23 5.86
12. Expenditure towards Corporate Social Responsibility 9.46 24.20 9.46 24.20
13. Contribution to Employees’ Benefit Plans 113.03 114.87 113.03 114.87
14. Dividend Income 2.27 2.27 2.02 2.02 4.29 4.29
15. Dividend Payments 1240.98 1191.34 3.33 4.19 1244.31 1195.53
16. Expenses Recovered 0.02 0.02 0.19 0.74 0.39 0.43 0.60 1.19
17. Expenses Reimbursed – 0.06 0.61 0.54 0.03 0.12 0.64 0.72
18. Receipt towards Loan Repayment 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40
19. Advances Given during the year 0.93 – 0.93 –
20. Adjustment/Receipt towards Refund of Advances 0.41 – – 0.02 0.41 0.02
21. Deposits Given during the year – 0.02 – 0.02
22. Deposit Received during the year ... – ... –
23. Balances as at 31st March
i) Receivables 0.39 1.00 2.86 3.62 3.25 4.62
ii) Advances Given 0.52 – 12.98 48.48 13.50 48.48
iii) Loans Given 2.80 4.20 2.80 4.20
iv) Deposits Given2 – 0.10 0.07 0.07 0.30 0.30 0.37 0.47
v) Deposits Taken 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67
vi) Payables 9.87 13.74 5.92 4.75 22.50 40.28 38.29 58.77
1 includes ` 1.22 Crores (2015- Nil) attributable to remuneration of Directors which is subject to approval by the Company in General Meeting;
2 includes transfer of deposit of ` 0.10 Crore, with an associate in 2015, to a subsidiary during the year pursuant to amalgamation of the Associate with a subsidiary. Refer Note 28 (x) (c)
 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
30. Related Party Disclosures (Contd.)

4. INFORMATION REGARDING SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS / BALANCES

(Generally in excess of 10% of the total transaction value of the same type) (` in Crores)
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY 2016 2015 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY 2016 2015 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY 2016 2015
1. Sale of Goods/Services 12. Expenditure towards Corporate Social 19. Advances Given during the year
International Travel House Limited 2.47 1.77 Responsibility ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.93 –
ITC Essentra Limited 9.30 9.84
ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.41 24.20 20. Adjustment / Receipt towards Refund of
2. Purchase of Goods /Services ITC Education Trust 2.83 – Advances
International Travel House Limited 89.21 93.22
ITC Rural Development Trust 6.22 – ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.41 –
ITC Essentra Limited 291.32 302.84
International Travel House Limited – 0.02
3. Acquisition of Fixed Assets 13. Contribution to Employees’ Benefit Plans
Classic Infrastructure & Development IATC Provident Fund 22.95 23.95 21. Deposits Given during the year
Limited 0.37 – ITC Defined Contribution Pension Fund 16.16 15.27 Mr. R. Tandon – 0.02

4. Sale of Fixed Assets/Scraps ITC Pension Fund 20.58 40.83 22. Deposits Received during the year
ATC Limited 0.27 0.53 ITC Management Staff Gratuity Fund 16.81 22.92 International Travel House Limited ... –
5. Investment in Joint Ventures ITC Employees Gratuity Fund 21.00 3.30
23. Balances as at 31st March
Logix Developers Private Limited – 3.87
14. Dividend Income i) Receivables
6. Interest Income Gujarat Hotels Limited 0.61 0.61 ATC Limited 0.11 0.78
ATC Limited 0.42 0.59 Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited 2.73 3.33
International Travel House Limited 1.66 1.66
7. Remuneration to Key Management ITC Essentra Limited 2.02 2.02 ii) Advances Given
Personnel- Directors & Others Employees Trust - Pension Funds 12.98 48.48
Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar 13.73 13.85 15. Dividend Payments
Tobacco Manufacturers (India) iii) Loans Given
8. Rent Received
International Travel House Limited 1.17 1.41 Limited, UK 1240.98 1191.34 ATC Limited 2.80 4.20

9. Rent Paid 16. Expenses Recovered iv) Deposits Given

ITC Limited
Gujarat Hotels Limited 3.49 3.20 International Travel House Limited 0.18 0.71 Mr. Y. C. Deveshwar 0.05 0.05
Mrs. B. Deveshwar 0.66 0.66 Mrs. B. Deveshwar 0.30 0.30
Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited 0.35 0.36
Classic Infrastructure &
10. Remuneration of Managers on
Deputation Reimbursed 17. Expenses Reimbursed Development Limited – 0.10
Gujarat Hotels Limited 3.93 3.44 Gujarat Hotels Limited 0.06 0.08
v) Deposits Taken
ITC Sangeet Research Academy 0.55 0.19 International Travel House Limited 0.17 0.13
International Travel House Limited 0.67 0.67
11. Remuneration of Managers on ATC Limited 0.38 0.33
Deputation Recovered ITC Essentra Limited – 0.08 vi) Payables
International Travel House Limited 1.54 1.45 Employee Trust - Gratuity Funds 20.59 38.12
ATC Limited 1.88 3.12 18. Receipt towards Loan Repayment International Travel House Limited 7.14 10.55

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Maharaja Heritage Resorts Limited 0.95 0.92 ATC Limited 1.40 1.40 ITC Essentra Limited 5.78 4.56

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31. Significant Accounting Policies

IT IS GROUP CORPORATE POLICY

Convention To charge off as a revenue expenditure all upgradation/enhancements
To prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable unless they bring similar significant additional benefits.
Accounting Standards in India. A summary of important accounting Depreciation
policies is set out below. The financial statements have also been To calculate depreciation on Fixed Assets, Tangible and Intangible,
prepared in accordance with relevant presentational requirements of in a manner that amortises the cost of the assets after commissioning
the Companies Act, 2013. (or other amount substituted for cost), less its residual value, over
Basis of Accounting their useful lives as specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act,
2013 other than Intangible (Know how, Business and Commercial
To prepare financial statements in accordance with the historical cost Rights, Trademarks), which are amortised over the estimated period
convention modified by revaluation of certain Fixed Assets as and of benefit or contractual terms, as applicable. Leasehold properties
when undertaken. are amortised over the period of the lease.
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current To amortise capitalised software costs over a period of five years.
as per the Group’s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out
in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 based on the nature Revaluation of Assets
of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for As and when Fixed Assets are revalued, to transfer to Revaluation
processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. Reserve the increase in the net book value of such Fixed Assets
arising on revaluation. To account for the depreciation on such
Basis of Consolidation revalued Fixed Assets over the unexpired useful life of such Fixed
To prepare Consolidated Financial Statements (CFS) in accordance Assets; to transfer to General Reserve the amount standing to the
with Accounting Standard - 21 (AS 21) on “Consolidated Financial credit of Revaluation Reserve on account of a revalued asset that is
Statements”, Accounting Standard - 23 (AS 23) on “Accounting for retired/derecognised.
Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements” and Impairment of Assets
Accounting Standard - 27 (AS 27) on “Financial Reporting of Interests To provide for impairment loss, if any, to the extent, the carrying
in Joint Ventures” as notified. amount of assets exceed their recoverable amount. Recoverable
In case of subsidiaries, line by line consolidation of the Statement of amount is higher of an asset’s net selling price and its value in use.
Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet is done by aggregating like items Value in use is the present value of estimated future cash flows
of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The excess/deficit of the expected to arise from the continuing use of an asset and from its
cost of its investments in its subsidiaries over its share of net worth disposal at the end of its useful life.
of the subsidiaries at the date of investment in the subsidiaries are Impairment losses recognised in prior years are reversed when there
treated as goodwill / capital reserve in the CFS. The goodwill is is an indication that the impairment losses recognised no longer exist
disclosed as an asset and capital reserve as a reserve in the or have decreased. Such reversals are recognised as an increase
Consolidated Balance Sheet. Minority interest in the net income (profit in carrying amounts of assets to the extent that it does not exceed
after tax) for the reporting period is identified and adjusted against the carrying amounts that would have been determined (net of
the group income to arrive at the net income of the Group; likewise amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised
the minority interest in the net assets of the consolidated subsidiaries in previous years.
is identified and presented separately on the liabilities side in the Investments
Consolidated Balance Sheet. Inter-Company transactions within the To state Current Investments at lower of cost and fair value; and Long
Group (both Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet items) are eliminated Term Investments, other than associates, at cost. Where applicable,
for arriving at the CFS of the Group. provision is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in
On acquisition of an associate, the goodwill / capital reserve arising valuation of Long Term Investments.
from such acquisition is included in the carrying amount of the Goodwill on Consolidation
investment and also disclosed separately. Only share of net
profits/losses of associates is considered in Consolidated Statement To state goodwill arising on consolidation at cost, and to recognise,
where applicable, any impairment.
of Profit and Loss. The carrying amount of the investment in associates
is adjusted by the share of net profits / losses in the Consolidated Inventories
Balance Sheet. To state inventories including work-in-progress at lower of cost and
Interests in jointly controlled entities (incorporated Joint Ventures) net realisable value. The cost is calculated on weighted average
are reported using proportionate consolidation method in the CFS. method. Cost comprises expenditure incurred in the normal course
of business in bringing such inventories to its location and includes,
Fixed Assets where applicable, appropriate overheads based on normal level of
To state Fixed Assets at cost of acquisition inclusive of inward freight, activity. Obsolete, slow moving and defective inventories are identified
duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to acquisition. In at the time of physical verification of inventories and, where necessary,
respect of major projects involving construction, related pre-operational provision is made for such inventories.
expenses form part of the value of assets capitalised. Expenses Revenue from sale of products and services
capitalised also include applicable borrowing costs, if any. To recognize Revenue at the time of delivery of goods and rendering
To capitalize software where it is expected to provide future enduring of services net of trade discounts to customers and Sales Tax/Value
economic benefits. Capitalisation costs include licence fees and costs Added Tax recovered from customers but including excise duty on
of implementation/system integration services. The costs are capitalised goods payable by the Group. Net Revenue is stated after deducting
in the year in which the relevant software is implemented for use. such excise duty.

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31. Significant Accounting Policies (Contd.)

Investment Income To account for differences between the forward exchange rates and
To account for Income from Investments on an accrual basis, inclusive the exchange rates at the inception of forward exchange contracts
of related tax deducted at source. To account for Income from (other than those designated as cash flow hedges), as income or
Dividends when the right to receive such dividends is established. expense over the life of the contracts.
To account for gains / losses arising on cancellation or renewal of
Proposed Dividend
forward exchange contracts (other than those designated as cash
To provide for Dividends (including income tax thereon) in the books flow hedges), as income/expense for the period.
of account of the parent as proposed by the Directors, pending
To apply the principles of hedge accounting as set out in Accounting
approval at the Annual General Meeting.
Standard - 30 on “Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Employee Benefits Measurement” to those forward exchange contracts and currency
To make regular monthly contributions to various Provident Funds options that are designated as cash flow hedges and, accordingly,
which are in the nature of defined contribution schemes and such to account for the changes in the fair value of such contracts, to the
paid / payable amounts are charged against revenue including any extent that they are effective, directly in the Hedging Reserve Account,
shortfall in interest between the amount of interest realised by the and to take the ineffective portion to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
investment and the interest payable to members at the rate declared To recognize in the Statement of Profit and Loss the balance in the
by the Government of India. To administer such Funds through duly Hedging Reserve Account when the hedged item affects the profit
constituted and approved independent trusts with the exception of or loss.
Provident Fund and Family Pension contributions in respect of To recognise the net mark to market losses in the Statement of Profit
Unionised Staff which are statutorily deposited with the Government. and Loss on the outstanding portfolio of forward exchange contracts
To administer through duly constituted and approved independent and currency options, other than those designated as cash flow hedges,
trusts, various Gratuity and Pension Funds which are in the nature as at the Balance Sheet date, and to ignore the net gain, if any.
of defined benefit/contribution schemes. To determine the liabilities To accumulate exchange differences arising on monetary items that,
towards such schemes, as applicable, and towards employee leave in substance, form part of the Company’s net investment in a
encashment by an independent actuarial valuation as per the non-integral foreign operation in a foreign currency translation reserve.
requirements of Accounting Standard - 15 on “Employee Benefits”. To recognise such balances in the Statement of Profit and Loss on
To determine actuarial gains or losses and to recognise such gains disposal of the net investment.
or losses immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income To translate the financial statement of non-integral foreign operations
or expense. by recording the exchange difference arising on translation of
To charge against revenue, actual disbursements made, when due, assets / liabilities and income / expenses in a foreign exchange
under the Workers’ Voluntary Retirement Scheme. translation reserve.
Lease Rentals Claims
To charge Rentals in respect of leased premises and equipment to To disclose claims against the Group not acknowledged as debts
the Statement of Profit and Loss. after a careful evaluation of the facts and legal aspects of the
To recognise rental income on assets given on operating lease matter involved.
on an accrual basis over the lease term in the Statement of Profit Segment Reporting
and Loss. To identify segments based on the dominant source and nature of
Research and Development risks and returns and the internal organisation and management
To write off all expenditure other than capital expenditure on Research structure.
and Development in the year it is incurred. To account for inter-segment revenue on the basis of transactions
Capital expenditure on Research and Development is included under which are primarily market led.
Tangible Assets. To include under “Unallocated Corporate Expenses” revenue and
expenses which relate to initiatives /costs attributable to the enterprise
Taxes on Income as a whole and are not attributable to segments.
To provide Current tax as the amount of tax payable in respect of
taxable income for the period, measured using the applicable tax Financial and Management Information Systems
rates and tax laws. To practice an Accounting System which unifies Financial and Cost
To provide Deferred tax on timing differences between taxable income Records and is designed to comply with the relevant provisions of
and accounting income subject to consideration of prudence, measured the Companies Act, provide financial and cost information appropriate
using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively to the businesses and facilitate Internal Control.
enacted by the Balance Sheet date.
Not to recognise Deferred tax assets on unabsorbed depreciation On behalf of the Board
and carry forward of losses unless there is virtual certainty that there
will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise such assets.
Foreign Currency Transactions Y. C. DEVESHWAR Chairman
To account for transactions in foreign currency at the exchange rate R. TANDON Director & Chief Financial Officer
prevailing on the date of transactions. Gains / Losses arising on B. B. CHATTERJEE Company Secretary
settlement of such transactions as also the translation of monetary
items at period ends due to fluctuations in the exchange rates are Kolkata
recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 20th May, 2016

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Independent Auditor’s Report
to the Members of ITC Limited
Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and auditing standards and matters which are
1. We have audited the accompanying consolidated required to be included in the audit report under the
financial statements of ITC LIMITED (hereinafter provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
referred to as “the Holding Company”) and 4. We conducted our audit in accordance with the
its subsidiaries (the Holding Company and its Standards on Auditing specified under Section
subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), 143(10) of the Act. Those Standards require that we
its associates and jointly controlled entities, comply with ethical requirements and plan and
comprising of the Consolidated Balance Sheet as perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
at 31st March, 2016, the Consolidated Statement of about whether the consolidated financial statements
Profit and Loss, the Consolidated Cash Flow are free from material misstatement.
Statement for the year then ended, and a summary
5. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain
of the significant accounting policies and other
audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures
explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as
in the consolidated financial statements. The
“the consolidated financial statements”).
procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated judgment, including the assessment of the risks of
Financial Statements material misstatement of the consolidated financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
2. The Holding Company’s Board of Directors is
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal
responsible for the preparation of these consolidated
financial control relevant to the Holding Company’s
financial statements in terms of the requirements of
preparation of the consolidated financial statements
the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as
that give a true and fair view in order to design audit
“the Act”) that give a true and fair view of the
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances.
consolidated financial position, consolidated financial
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
performance and consolidated cash flows of the
of the accounting policies used and the
Group including its associates and jointly controlled
reasonableness of the accounting estimates made
entities in accordance with the accounting principles
by the Holding Company’s Board of Directors, as
generally accepted in India, including the Accounting
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Act,
consolidated financial statements.
as applicable. The respective Board of Directors of
the companies included in the Group and of its 6. We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us
associates and jointly controlled entities are and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors
responsible for maintenance of adequate accounting in terms of their reports referred to in paragraph 8(a)
records in accordance with the provisions of the Act of the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient
for safeguarding the assets of the Group and for and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
preventing and detecting frauds and other opinion on the consolidated financial statements.
irregularities; the selection and application of
appropriate accounting policies; making judgments Opinion
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and 7. In our opinion and to the best of our information and
the design, implementation and maintenance of according to the explanations given to us, the
adequate internal financial controls, that were aforesaid consolidated financial statements give the
operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and information required by the Act in the manner so
completeness of the accounting records, relevant to required and give a true and fair view in conformity
the preparation and presentation of the financial with the accounting principles generally accepted
statements that give a true and fair view and are in India, of the consolidated state of affairs of the
free from material misstatement, whether due to Group, its associates and jointly controlled entities
fraud or error, which have been used for the purpose as at 31st March, 2016, and their consolidated profit
of preparation of the consolidated financial statements and their consolidated cash flows for the year ended
by the Directors of the Holding Company, as on that date.
aforesaid.
Other Matters
Auditor’s Responsibility
8. (a) We did not audit the financial statements of
3. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these sixteen subsidiaries and one jointly controlled
consolidated financial statements based on our audit. entity, whose financial statements reflect the
While conducting the audit, we have taken into Group’s share of total assets of ` 1681.81 Crores
account the provisions of the Act, the accounting as at 31st March, 2016, and the Group’s share

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of total revenues of ` 1826.79 Crores and net Company and the reports of the statutory auditors
cash inflows amounting to ` 87.94 Crores for of its subsidiary companies, associate companies
the year ended on that date, as considered in and jointly controlled companies incorporated in
the consolidated financial statements. The India, none of the directors of the Group
consolidated financial statements also include companies, its associate companies and jointly
the Group’s share of net profit of ` 8.23 Crores controlled companies incorporated in India is
for the year ended 31st March, 2016, as disqualified as on 31st March, 2016 from being
considered in the consolidated financial appointed as a director in terms of Section 164
statements, in respect of six associates, whose (2) of the Act.
financial statements have not been audited by f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal
us. These financial statements have been audited financial controls over financial reporting and the
by other auditors whose reports have been operating effectiveness of such controls, refer
furnished to us by the management and our to our separate Report in “Annexure A”, which
opinion on the consolidated financial statements, is based on the auditors’ reports of the Holding
in so far as it relates to the amounts and company, subsidiary companies, associate
disclosures included in respect of these companies and jointly controlled companies
subsidiaries, jointly controlled entity and incorporated in India, where applicable. Our
associates, is based solely on the reports of the report expresses an unmodified opinion on the
other auditors. adequacy and operating effectiveness of the
(b) Our opinion on the consolidated financial Holding company’s, subsidiary company’s,
statements, and our report on Other Legal and associate company’s and jointly controlled
Regulatory Requirements below, is not modified company’s (incorporated in India) internal
in respect of the above matters with respect to financial controls over financial reporting.
our reliance on the work done and the reports g) With respect to the other matters to be included
of the other auditors and the financial statements. in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditor’s) Rules,
2014, in our opinion and to the best of our
9. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report, information and according to the explanations
to the extent applicable, that: given to us:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information i) The consolidated financial statements
and explanations which to the best of our disclose the impact of pending litigations on
knowledge and belief were necessary for the the consolidated financial position of the
purposes of our audit of the aforesaid Group, its associates and jointly controlled
consolidated financial statements. entities in accordance with the generally
b) In our opinion, proper books of account as accepted accounting practice – also refer
required by law relating to preparation of the Note 28(iv)(a) to the consolidated financial
aforesaid consolidated financial statements have statements.
been kept so far as it appears from our ii) The Group, its associates and jointly
examination of those books and the reports of controlled entities did not have any material
the other auditors. foreseeable losses on long-term contracts
c) The Consolidated Balance Sheet, the including derivative contracts.
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss, and iii) There has been no delay in transferring
the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement dealt amounts, required to be transferred, to the
with by this Report are in agreement with the Investor Education and Protection Fund by
relevant books of account maintained for the the Holding Company and its subsidiary
purpose of preparation of the consolidated companies, associate companies and jointly
financial statements. controlled companies incorporated in India.
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid consolidated financial
statements comply with the Accounting Standards For Deloitte Haskins & Sells
prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, as Chartered Accountants
applicable.
(Firm’s Registration No. 302009E)
e) On the basis of the written representations
received from the directors of the Holding Shyamak R Tata
Company as on 31st March, 2016 taken on Kolkata Partner
record by the Board of Directors of the Holding 20th May, 2016 (Membership No. 38320)

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Annexure - A to the Independent Auditor’s Report
(Referred to in paragraph 9(f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ of our report of even date)
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section
143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
In conjunction with our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended 31st
March, 2016, we have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of ITC Limited (hereinafter referred
to as “the Holding Company”) and its subsidiary companies, its associate companies and jointly controlled companies,
which are companies incorporated in India, as of that date.

Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls

The respective Boards of Directors of the Holding company, its subsidiary companies, its associate companies and jointly
controlled companies, which are companies incorporated in India, are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal
financial controls based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering
the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over
Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). These responsibilities include the
design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring
the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the respective company’s policies, the safeguarding
of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,
and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the Companies Act, 2013.

Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls over financial reporting based
on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over
Financial Reporting (the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards
on Auditing, prescribed under Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal
financial controls. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial
reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls
system over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk
that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control
based on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors of the
subsidiary companies, associate companies and joint controlled companies, which are companies incorporated in India,
in terms of their reports referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our audit opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls system over financial reporting.

Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal financial control over financial reporting includes
those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and
fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance
with authorisations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.

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Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion
or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are subject
to the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Opinion
In our opinion to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the Holding Company, its
subsidiary companies, its associate companies and jointly controlled companies, which are companies incorporated in
India, have, in all material respects, an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such
internal financial controls over financial reporting were operating effectively as at 31st March, 2016, based on the internal
control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal
control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India.

Other Matters
Our aforesaid report under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal
financial controls over financial reporting insofar as it relates to seven subsidiary companies, six associate companies
and one jointly controlled company, which are companies incorporated in India, is based on the corresponding reports
of the auditors of such companies incorporated in India and does not include one jointly controlled company, incorporated
in India, whose financial year commenced before 1st April 2015 and, consequently, its auditors were not required to, and
have not issued, a report under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act.

For Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Chartered Accountants
(Firm’s Registration No. 302009E)
Shyamak R Tata
Kolkata Partner
20th May, 2016 (Membership No. 38320)

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Ten Years at a Glance
Standalone Operating Results 2007 - 2016 (` in Crores)
Year ending 31st March 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
GROSS INCOME 19557 21879 23594 26814 31399 36046 43044 48176 51932 53748
Excise duty 7056 7320 7447 8046 9360 10073 12204 13830 13882 15107
Net Income 12501 14559 16147 18768 22039 25973 30840 34346 38050 38641
PBDIT 4293 5015 5393 6689 7993 9674 11566 13562 15017 16042
Depreciation & amortisation 363 439 549 609 656 699 795 900 962 1034
PBIT 3930 4576 4844 6080 7337 8975 10771 12662 14055 15008
PBT 3927 4572 4826 6015 7268 8898 10684 12659 13998 14958
Tax 1227 1452 1562 1954 2280 2736 3266 3874 4390 5113
PAT 2700 3120 3264 4061 4988 6162 7418 8785 9608 9845
Dividends* 1365 1543 1634 4453 4002 4089 4853 5583 6030 8233
- Ordinary Dividend 1365 1543 1634 2004 2518 4089 4853 5583 6030 6296
- Special Dividend 2449 1484 1937
Earnings Per Share on profit after tax
Actual (`)** 7.18 8.28 8.65 10.64 6.45 7.88 9.39 11.05 11.99 12.23
Adjusted (`)@ 3.56 4.11 4.29 5.31 6.45 7.88 9.39 11.05 11.99 12.23
Dividend Per Share
Actual - Ordinary (`)** 3.10 3.50 3.70 4.50 2.80 4.50 5.25 6.00 6.25 6.50
Actual - Special (`)** 5.50 1.65 2.00
Adjusted - Ordinary (`)@ 1.54 1.74 1.84 2.25 2.80 4.50 5.25 6.00 6.25 6.50
Adjusted - Special (`)@ 2.75 1.65 2.00
Market Capitalisation*** 56583 77765 69751 100476 140408 177360 244245 280708 260864 263989
Foreign Exchange Earnings 2283 2168 2226 2354 2732 2621 3807 4290 5096 3644

* Including Dividend Distribution Tax.

** Based on number of shares outstanding at the year end; reflects the impact of Corporate Actions.
*** Based on year end closing prices, quoted on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
@ To facilitate like to like comparison, adjusted for 1:1 Bonus Issue in 2011.

Standalone Equity, Liabilities and Assets 2007 - 2016 (` in Crores)

Year ending 31st March 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Equity
Share capital 376 377 378 382 774 782 790 795 802 805
Reserves and surplus 10061 11681 13357 13682 15179 18010 21498 25467 29934 32124
Shareholders’ funds 10437 12058 13735 14064 15953 18792 22288 26262 30736 32929
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings 94 91 91 92 87 77 66 51 39 26
Deferred tax liabilities (Net) 473 545 867 785 802 873 1204 1297 1632 1848
Other Long term liabilities 86 90 95 45 115 120 129 115 108 127
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings 77 92 62 2 2 ... ... 4
Proposed dividend (including tax) 1365 1543 1634 4453 4002 4089 4853 5583 6030 8233
Current liabilities (others) 2436 2830 3000 3566 4473 5035 5477 5921 5651 6351
Total Equity and Liabilities 14968 17249 19484 23005 25434 28988 34017 39229 44196 49518
Non-current assets
Fixed assets (Gross) 8000 10087 11773 12977 14099 16421 18432 20841 23841 25148
Accumulated Depreciation 2390 2791 3287 3825 4421 5045 5735 6532 7548 8443
Fixed assets (Net) 5610 7296 8486 9152 9678 11376 12697 14309 16293 16705
Non-current investments 835 846 892 1357 1563 1953 2001 2512 2442 6393
Long-term loans and advances 703 859 1117 882 1146 1196 1728 1480 1506 2285
Current assets
Current investments 2232 2089 1945 4370 3991 4363 5059 6311 5964 6461
Cash and bank balances 900 570 1031 1126 2243 2819 3615 3289 7589 6564
Current assets (others) 4688 5589 6013 6118 6813 7281 8917 11328 10402 11110
Total Assets 14968 17249 19484 23005 25434 28988 34017 39229 44196 49518
Net Worth Per Share (`)* 13.87 16.00 18.20 18.42 20.62 24.04 28.21 33.02 38.35 40.92
*To facilitate like to like comparison, adjusted for 1:1 Bonus Issue in 2011.
Equity includes impact of:
2011 – 1 : 1 Bonus Issue (` 383 Crores).
2015 – 87,761 Ordinary Shares of ` 1.00 each issued pursuant to Scheme of Amalgamation of Non-Engineering Business of Wimco Limited with the Company.
Note: Figures for the periods prior to 2011 have been broadly re-classified/re-arranged/re-grouped, wherever material, as per revised Schedule VI to the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956
in order to facilitate like to like comparison.

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Financial Highlights
Gross Income ` Crores Contribution to the Exchequer ` Crores

30750
53748

27546
51932

25669
48176
43044

22343
36046

18006
15860
31399

13491
26814
23594

11464
21879

10841
19557

8603
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Note: Includes Excise, Service Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Hotel Luxury Taxes etc.

PBDIT ` Crores Return on Net Capital Employed ` Crores

(ROCE)
Net Capital Employed ROCE %
16042

45 46 46
15017

44 43 43
41
13562

35 36 33
11566

34807
32407
27610
9674

23558
19744
7993

16844
6689

14941
14755
12786
5393

11081
5015
4293

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Net Worth ` Crores Earnings Per Share and Dividend Per Share
(Adjusted) ` per share
Earnings Per Share - Adjusted
Dividend Per Share - Adjusted (Incl. Dividend Distribution Tax)
Special Dividend - Adjusted (Incl. Dividend Distribution Tax)
32929
30736

2.41
26262
22288

12.23
11.99
11.05
18792
15953

9.39
14064
13735

3.20

1.92

7.88

7.82
12058

7.52
7.02
10437

6.45

6.14
5.31

5.23
4.29
4.11
3.56

3.25
2.62
2.15
2.03
1.80

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

These graphs depict the standalone financial position.

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Business Responsibility Report

The Directors present the Business Responsibility Report of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March,
2016, pursuant to Regulation 34 (2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. The Company also publishes annually, a comprehensive Sustainability Report, based on the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) guidelines.
The details on the aspects discussed in this Report are available in the Company’s Sustainability Report. The
Company’s Board approved Sustainability Policies, ITC Code of Conduct and the Sustainability Report are available on
the Company’s website – www.itcportal.com.

General Information
1. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) L16005WB1910PLC001985
of the Company:

2. Name of the Company: ITC Limited

3. Address of the Registered Office: Virginia House, 37 Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071

4. Website: www.itcportal.com

5. E-mail id: [email protected]

6. Financial Year reported: 2015-16

7. Key products / services:

Businesses Products / Services

FMCG: Branded Packaged Foods Businesses (Staples, Snacks and Meals;

Dairy and Beverages; Confections); Apparel; Education and Stationery
Products; Personal Care Products; Safety Matches and Agarbattis;
Cigarettes, Cigars, etc.

Hotels: Hoteliering.

Paperboards, Paper & Packaging: Paperboards, Paper including Specialty Paper & Packaging.

Agri Business: Agri-commodities such as soya, spices, coffee and leaf tobacco.

8. Locations where business The Company’s businesses and operations are spread across the
activities are undertaken by the country. Details of plant locations, hotels owned / operated by the
Company: Company, are provided in the section, ‘Shareholder Information’, in
the Report and Accounts.

9. Markets served by the Company: ITC’s products and services have a national presence and several
products are exported.

10. Subsidiary companies and their The Company has 25 subsidiaries, including 10 subsidiaries outside
BR initiatives: India as on 31st March 2016. The subsidiary companies define their
own initiatives based on their specific context whilst having access to
information and expertise residing with the parent company.

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Financial Details
1. Paid up Capital (As on 31.03.2016): H 804.72 crores

2. Total Turnover: H 51,582.45 crores

3. Total Profit after taxes: H 9,844.71 crores

4. Total Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): H 247.50 crores

As percentage of Profit after taxes: 2.51%

List of CSR activities in which expenditure has been incurred:

Areas listed under Schedule – VII to the Companies Act, 2013 ITC’s interventions (including through
Trusts established by the Company)

(i) Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, promoting health Health & Sanitation, Drinking Water and
care including preventive health care and sanitation including Eradicating Poverty
contribution to the Swachh Bharat Kosh set-up by the Central
Government for the promotion of sanitation and making
available safe drinking water.

(ii) Promoting education, including special education and Education, Vocational Training,
employment enhancing vocation skills specially among children, Livestock Development and generation
women, elderly, and the differently abled and livelihood of Livelihoods
enhancement projects.

(iii) Promoting gender equality, empowering women, setting up Women Empowerment

homes and hostels for women and orphans; setting up old age
homes, day care centres and such other facilities for senior
citizens and measures for reducing inequalities faced by socially
and economically backward groups.

(iv) Ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, Environmental Sustainability, Soil &
protection of flora and fauna, animal welfare, agroforestry, Moisture Conservation and Wasteland
conservation of natural resources and maintaining quality of Development
soil, air and water including contribution to the Clean Ganga
Fund set-up by the Central Government for rejuvenation of River
Ganga.

(v) Protection of national heritage, art and culture, including Protection of national heritage, art and
restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance culture
and works of art, setting up public libraries, promotion and
development of traditional arts and handicrafts.

(vi) Rural Development Projects. Agri Development

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Commitment to Sustainable
and Inclusive Growth
ITC’s sustainability initiatives are inspired by the Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum Certified and
opportunity to serve larger national priorities through a the increasing share of renewable energy usage in the
Triple Bottom Line contribution to the economy. It is the Company’s total energy consumption, which presently
Company’s deep conviction that businesses possess the stands at 47.3%.
transformative capacity to create far larger societal value
by leveraging their entrepreneurial vitality, creativity Business Responsibility Policies
and innovative capacity. This Vision is manifest in the
unique models fashioned by the Company to enable the and Guidelines
creation of large scale sustainable livelihoods and the The Company has aligned its policies and guidelines
augmentation of natural resources. with the principles enunciated under the Business
Responsibility Reporting framework on social,
This Triple Bottom Line commitment of the Company to
environmental and economic responsibilities of business.
simultaneously build economic, social and environmental
The context of the BR principles is embodied in the
capital has spurred innovation to orchestrate a symphony
Sustainability Policies and Code of Conduct adopted
of efforts that address some of the most challenging
by the Company, implementation of which is ensured
societal issues including widespread poverty and
through well-established systems and processes across
environmental degradation. These concerted efforts of the
all its businesses.
Company over several years have led to the creation of
sustainable livelihoods for around 6 million people, many
of whom represent the most disadvantaged in society. Reporting on Sustainability
While the Company’s pioneering work in empowering Initiatives
rural India is a global exemplar, it has also spearheaded For the past 12 years, the Company has published
several initiatives to achieve new benchmarks in Sustainability Reports encapsulating its performance
environmental excellence. Recognising that climate across the three dimensions of the Triple Bottom Line.
change is a threat that particularly makes rural ITC Sustainability Report 2015 meeting the latest G4
communities extremely vulnerable, the Company has guidelines of the GRI, ‘In Accordance - Comprehensive’
adopted a low carbon growth strategy. This encompasses category was also third party assured at the highest
large scale afforestation, increasing use of renewable criteria of ‘reasonable assurance’ as per the International
energy and a continuous quest to maximise natural Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000. The
resource efficiencies across all its operations. 13th Sustainability Report covering the sustainability
ITC is the only company of comparable dimensions in the performance for the financial year ended on 31st March
world to be carbon positive for 11 years, water positive 2016 and prepared in accordance with the GRI G4
for 14 years and solid waste recycling positive for Guidelines, will be available shortly. In addition, the
9 years. Its environmental stewardship is also reflected Report and Accounts 2016 of the Company provides a
in all its luxury hotels being Leadership in Energy and review of the Company’s Triple Bottom Line performance.

Sustainability Policies and ITC Code of Conduct aligned with

Business Responsibility Principles
ITC Code of Conduct Freedom of Association
Life-cycle Sustainability Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Stakeholder Engagement Prohibition of Child Labour and Prevention of Forced Labour at the Workplace
Responsible Advocacy Human Rights consideration of Stakeholders beyond the Workplace
Product Responsibility Environment, Health & Safety
Responsible Sourcing Corporate Social Responsibility

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Index on Social, Environmental
& Economic Issues

Sl. BRR Principle Section in BR Report Page Details in ITC

No. Sustainability
Report

1. Businesses should conduct and govern Corporate Governance for Ethics, V √

themselves with Ethics, Transparency and Transparency and Accountability
Accountability

2. Businesses should provide goods and Sustainability of Products & VI √

services that are safe and contribute to Services across Life-cycle
sustainability throughout their life-cycle

3. Businesses should promote the well-being Employee Well-being VIII √

of all employees

4. Businesses should respect the interests of, Stakeholder Engagement X √

and be responsive towards all stakeholders,
especially those who are disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised

5. Businesses should respect and promote Human Rights XI √

human rights

6. Businesses should respect, protect, and Protection and Restoration of the XI √

make efforts to restore the environment Environment

7. Businesses, when engaged in influencing Responsible Advocacy XIII √

public and regulatory policy, should do so
in a responsible manner

8. Businesses should support inclusive Supporting Inclusive Growth and XIV √

growth and equitable development Equitable Development

9. Businesses should engage with and Providing Value to Customers XVI √

provide value to their customers and and Consumers
consumers in a responsible manner

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Principle 1: Corporate Governance for

Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
A Board approved policy provides the framework for ITC’s ITC’s governance framework enjoins the highest
corporate governance philosophy, which is anchored on standards of ethical and responsible conduct of business
the values of trusteeship, transparency, ethical corporate to create value for stakeholders.
citizenship, empowerment, control and accountability.
For more details on ITC’s governance structure, please
ITC believes that since large corporations employ societal
refer to the section, ‘Report on Corporate Governance’, in
and environmental resources, governance processes
the Report and Accounts.
must ensure that they are utilised in a manner that meets
stakeholders’ aspirations and societal expectations.
ITC embeds sustainability principles in its business
Strategic Supervision of
strategies, and coupled with corporate governance Business Responsibility Practices
processes, seeks to ensure superior Triple Bottom Line The role of the CSR and Sustainability Committee is, inter
performance. alia, to review, monitor and provide strategic direction to
The practice of Corporate Governance in ITC takes place the Company’s CSR and sustainability practices towards
at three interlinked levels: fulfilling its Triple Bottom Line objectives. The Committee
seeks to guide the Company in integrating its social and
environmental objectives with its business strategies and
Strategic by the Board of Directors
assists in crafting unique models to support creation of
supervision
sustainable livelihoods. The Committee formulates and
monitors the CSR Policy and recommends to the Board
Strategic by the Corporate Management
the annual CSR Plan of the Company in terms of the
management Committee
Companies Act, 2013.

Executive by the Divisional / Strategic The CSR and Sustainability Committee presently
management Business Unit (SBU) Chief comprises the Chairman of the Company and five
Executive assisted by the Non-Executive Directors, two of whom are Independent
respective Divisional / SBU Directors. The Chairman of the Company is the Chairman
Management Committee of the Committee. The names of the members of this
Committee and the number of meetings held during the
year are provided in the Report and Accounts.
The three-tier governance structure ensures that:
(a) Strategic supervision (on behalf of the shareholders), The Sustainability Compliance Review Committee (SCRC)
being free from involvement in the task of strategic constituted by the Corporate Management Committee
management of the Company, can be conducted presently comprises one member of the Corporate
by the Board of Directors with objectivity, thereby Management Committee (as Chairman) and six senior
sharpening accountability of management; members of management. The role of the Committee,
inter alia, includes monitoring and evaluating compliance
(b) Strategic management of the Company, uncluttered with the Sustainability Policies of the Company and
by the day-to-day tasks of executive management, placing a quarterly report thereon for review by the
remains focused and energised; and Corporate Management Committee.
(c) Executive management of a Division or SBU, free During the year, three meetings of the SCRC were held to
from collective strategic responsibilities for ITC as a review the implementation of Sustainability Policies and
whole, focuses on enhancing the quality, efficiency the progress towards sustainability targets.
and effectiveness of the business.

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Principle 2: Sustainability of
Products & Services across Life-cycle

The Company’s strategic intent to create enduring value opportunities to continuously reduce environmental
by investing in new engines of growth is powered by its impacts across the value chain. Resource efficiency
strong and competitive capabilities in R&D, innovation is integrated into product and process design and
& technology and an array of institutional strengths is a critical component in the creation of physical
including deep consumer insights, brand building infrastructure, operations, logistics and waste
capability, trade marketing and distribution infrastructure, management.
focus on quality and world-class manufacturing practices,
The Company’s concerted efforts in optimising resource
strong rural linkages and outstanding human resources.
use efficiency, for instance, are evident across businesses
The Company endeavours to embed the principles of including the Company’s most resource-intensive
sustainability, as far as practicable, into the various business, the Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division,
stages of product or service life-cycle, including where continuous improvements in energy and water
procurement of raw material/service, manufacturing usage, have made it amongst the most efficient within
of product or delivery of service, transportation of the sector. Similarly, the Company’s Hotels Division
raw materials and finished goods, and disposal by has also demonstrated high levels of resource efficiency
consumers. Policies on ‘Life-cycle Sustainability’ and by achieving the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and
‘Responsible Sourcing’ detail the Company’s approach in Environmental Design) certification at the highest
this respect. Platinum level for all its luxury properties. Several of
the Company’s factories and office complexes have also
Some of these elements are discussed briefly below:
received the LEED® certification and Bureau of Energy
Efficiency’s (BEE) star ratings. In order to continually
Maximising Resource Efficiency reduce the Company’s environmental footprint, green
The Company has been continuously improving on attributes are integrated in all new constructions
resource use efficiencies, especially that of common and are also being incorporated into existing hotels,
resources such as water and energy. Life-cycle manufacturing units, warehouses and office complexes
Assessment studies have been carried out for some during retrofits.
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Sustainable Consumption Beyond Boundaries

The Company has crafted extensive strategies to Vendors/service providers and large outsourced
ensure sustainable consumption of energy, water and manufacturing facilities are encouraged to adopt
other resources in its businesses. Even though the management practices detailed under the international
Company’s Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
accounts for nearly 90% of the Company’s total energy and ITC’s Corporate Environment, Health and Safety
consumption and water intake, it is an acknowledged (EHS) Guidelines. Contract manufacturing agreements
leader in low-carbon operations as well as in water provide for compliance with accepted standards on
usage efficiency. This has been achieved by continuously issues related to EHS, human rights and labour practices.
reducing specific energy consumption, increasing share Most of the outsourced manufacturing units of the Foods
of renewable energy sources, afforestation, recycling Business are already HACCP (Hazard Analysis and
and reusing internal and post-consumer waste. The Critical Control Point) certified and are working towards
Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, rated improvement in energy efficiency. These interventions
this business as the ‘most energy efficient’ in the Indian are some of the examples of the Company’s sustainability
Paper and Paperboard sector (Challenge of the New practices being adopted by its supply chain network
Balance, CSE, 2010). In 2015-16, the specific water partners.
intake (water withdrawn per unit of product or service)
In order to strengthen sustainable procurement
at the Bhadrachalam unit was 34% below the standard
processes, Policies on ‘Responsible Sourcing’ and
proposed by the National Productivity Council for large-
‘Human Rights Consideration of Stakeholders beyond
scale integrated pulp and paper mills.
the Workplace’ have been adopted to address issues
The Hotels Division pioneered the concept of of labour practices, human rights, bribery, corruption,
‘Responsible Luxury’ and created design interventions, occupational health, safety and environment.
which have enabled optimisation in the usage of energy
The Company works in close partnership with small-
and water. The LEED® Platinum certification for the
scale units in businesses such as Safety Matches and
luxury hotels of the Company makes ‘ITC Hotels’ the
Education and Stationery Products. These partnerships
greenest luxury hotel chain in the world.
have significantly enhanced the competitiveness of a
The Company has laid down comprehensive guidelines number of units in these sectors.
on waste management for all its units, which cover
hazardous as well as non-hazardous waste and Responsible Sourcing
monitoring of performance for each unit, is carried out on
The Company endeavours to integrate sustainability in
a regular basis.
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across its diversified business portfolio. The Policy on

‘Responsible Sourcing’ encourages resource efficiency
in the supply chain which together with the ‘Code of
Conduct for Vendors and Service Providers’ provide
guidance to supply chain members and partners to adopt
sustainable practices.
Recognising that poverty in rural India also gets
accentuated by inadequate access to knowledge,
information, price discovery, quality agricultural inputs
and markets, the Company has devised unique models
for farmer empowerment. These interventions not only ‘Choupal Saagars’. The e-Choupal system has enabled
support sustainable agriculture and enhance productivity, efficient sourcing and raised rural incomes. The Company
but also contribute to substantial livelihood creation. promotes environmentally sustainable farm practices
The Company’s globally acknowledged ITC e-Choupal such as zero tilling, micro-irrigation and watershed
initiative has transformed rural communities into vibrant development. In addition, the Company promotes
economic organisations by leveraging information large-scale afforestation through its Social Forestry
technology to provide real-time information on weather, programmes. Customised extension services, knowledge
market prices, agricultural best practices, etc. It also of silvicultural practices, and bio-diversity enhancement
provides customised extension services and training enrich the farmers’ capacity whilst augmenting natural
through ‘Choupal Pradarshan Khets’ (demonstration capital. The farmers are free to transact at will and sell to
farms). Farmers have been empowered through the whoever they choose, though the Company stands as a
establishment of integrated rural services hubs called willing buyer.

Principle 3: Employee Well-being

A climate of creativity and innovation coupled with own unique experiences, perceptions, knowledge and
a culture of care and concern enables 25,564 skills, which when harnessed, strengthen the Company’s
employees – including 2,244 female employees – of productivity and ability to proactively respond to changing
the Company to enhance value creation for all its conditions. Equally, exposure to new ideas, cultures
stakeholders and address the challenges of tomorrow and perspectives encourages the personal growth of
with conviction and confidence. The superior capability employees. The Policy also ensures a work environment
of the Company’s talent pool is premised on a work that is free from any form of discrimination among
culture that nurtures quality talent and promotes a employees in terms of compensation, training and
conducive work environment that combines the need employee benefits based on caste, religion, disability,
to focus on performance and results with a caring gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ancestry, marital
and compassionate work ethos. Policies on ‘Diversity status or affiliation with a political, religious or union
and Equal Opportunity’, ‘Freedom of Association’ and organisation or majority/minority group. In 2015-16,
‘Environment, Health and Safety’, among others, guide there were no cases of discriminatory employment.
the management approach on specific elements of the
Company’s work practices. Enabling a Gender Friendly
Workplace
Equal Opportunity The Company has instituted processes and mechanisms
The Company’s Policy on ‘Diversity and Equal to ensure that issues relating to sexual harassment are
Opportunity’ is anchored in its fundamental belief that effectively addressed. In terms of the Sexual Harassment
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Redressal) Act, 2013, Internal Complaints Committees the Company engaged 19,595 employees from 1,776
have been constituted in all units. These Committees are service providers. Identified service providers have signed
intended to facilitate open and structured discussions the Code of Conduct for Vendors and Service Providers
on sexual harassment complaints, and to ensure their which details labour practices expected of them. Non-
resolution in a fair and just manner. In 2015-16, compliance with the Code results in termination of
183 employees and 77 Internal Complaints Committee contracts. The Company had no cases of child or forced
(ICC) members were trained on prevention of sexual labour in 2015-16.
harassment at workplace. During the same period,
7 complaints of sexual harassment were received. Whilst Ensuring a High Quality Life
5 of them have been investigated and resolved, 2 of The health of its employees is a vital area of care and
them are currently in the process of being redressed. concern for the Company. Employee well-being is
ensured through regular medical check-ups and other
Supporting the Differently Abled benefits provided in accordance with medical needs.
The Hotels Division of the Company has been proactively In addition, most units have a wellness centre and a
creating awareness on the opportunities for employing resident doctor.
people with disabilities among potential employers. The
Division has prepared two handbooks to guide industry Well-being @ ITC’s
action in this endeavour –‘ITC Hotels Disability Handbook
for Industry’ and ‘A Guide to Universal Design in Built
Manufacturing Units
Environments: A Guide for Creating Accessible Building Employee Well-being, one of the four constituents of the
Infrastructure for Persons with Disability’. Presently Company’s overall employee relation framework, ‘Good
there are 70 differently abled employees working in the ER’, is addressed through the following initiatives:
Company, the majority of whom are employed by the a) Skill Enhancement
Hotels Business. The Company is committed to enhancing
employability and skill building at the employee
Good Labour Practices level through exhaustive capability building
The Company has zero tolerance towards any incident programmes and at the community level through
which contradicts its Sustainability Policies. It is ensured appropriate apprenticeship programmes. Units
that no person below the age of eighteen years is regularly undertake programmes on technical and
employed in the workplace and forced or compulsory other aspects such as behaviour, emotions, cultural
labour is prohibited in all units. The Company does appreciation, relaxation, etc.
not engage vendors and suppliers who resort to using b) Employee Engagement
child and/or forced labour. In 2015-16, on an average, To capture ‘employee voice’, a critical component in
ensuring employee well-being, most units conduct
periodic employee engagement surveys wherein
employees share their views on the workplace.
Sports programmes and recreational events that
encourage the creative talents of both employees
and their families are organised periodically. In
some units participation is extended to employees of
service providers as well.

c) Enabling Physical and Mental/ Spiritual

Well-being
Periodic health/medical camps, awareness
programmes on a healthy lifestyle and development
of wellness plans are organised across units. Several
units hold regular Yoga sessions. Employees also
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WELCOMCARE
Learning and Development
ITC Hotels offers its employees a confidential
For the Company, learning and development is a
counselling service so that they can seek professional
business critical priority for enhancing capability,
help in a safe and secure environment in dealing with
strengthening the leadership pipeline and fostering
issues such as developing coping skills to meet life
employee engagement. Five capability platforms relevant
challenges, making important decisions or exploring
to making businesses future ready have been identified
new avenues for change and growth.
– Strategic, Value Chain, Leadership, Innovation and
Human Resources Development. These platforms are
Freedom of Association also designed to strengthen organisational systems to
facilitate speedy and competitively superior responses to
The Company believes all employees are important
market opportunities. In 2015-16, 1,08,735 person-
stakeholders in the enterprise and that building a culture
days of formal training were provided to employees at
of mutual trust, respect, interdependence and meaningful
various levels which includes 16,701 person-days of
engagement is imperative. As such, it respects the
training dedicated specifically to environment, health and
dignity of the individual and the freedom of employees
safety issues.
to lawfully organise themselves into interest groups,
independent of supervision by the management. In THE GURUKUL
2015-16, 11,463 employees were members of unions. The ‘Gurukul’ – the Company’s state-of-the-art
technical training facility located in Ranjangaon is a
Environment, Health and Safety significant milestone in its skilling journey. The first
The Company is committed to conducting its operations integrated facility catering to the Company’s FMCG
with due regard for the environment and providing a businesses, Gurukul offers both short term (1 to 2
safe and healthy workplace for its employees. Towards weeks) and integrated long term (1 year) programmes
this end, the Company implements best practices and to enhance shop floor skills.
provides appropriate EHS training to employees as well
as employees of service providers.

Principle 4: Stakeholder Engagement

The Policy on Stakeholder Engagement provides the
approach for identifying and engaging with stakeholders
that include shareholders, customers, employees,
farmers, suppliers, communities, civil society, media and
the government.
The Company believes that an effective stakeholder
engagement process is necessary for achieving its
sustainability goal of inclusive growth. Accordingly, it
anchors its stakeholder engagement on the following
principles:
a) Materiality – Prioritised consideration of the economic,
environmental and social impacts identified to
be important to the organisation as well as its
stakeholders.
b) Completeness – Understanding key concerns of
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c) Responsiveness – Responding coherently and transparent manner. These measures have helped the
transparently to such issues and concerns. Company develop strong relationships, which have
withstood the test of time.
The Company has put in place systems and procedures
to identify, prioritise and address the needs and concerns The Company’s collaborative partnerships with
of its stakeholders across businesses and units in a communities are manifest in its programmes such
continuous, consistent and systematic manner. It has as watershed development, social forestry, animal
implemented mechanisms to facilitate effective dialogues husbandry services and women empowerment. These
with all stakeholders across businesses, identify material initiatives augment the natural resource base of the
concerns and their resolution in an equitable and nation and create sustainable rural livelihoods.

Principle 5: Human Rights

The Company has Policies on Human Rights applicable The Company has in place a Code of Conduct for vendors
to its employees and its value chains. The Policies and and service providers which has been signed-off by
their implementation are directed towards adherence identified Vendors/ Service Providers across Businesses,
to applicable laws and to uphold the spirit of human and a Grievance Redressal Procedure to address
rights, as enshrined in existing international standards concerns, if any, pertaining to Human Rights and decent
such as the Universal Declaration and the Fundamental labour practices for its employees.
Human Rights Conventions of the International Labour A system for employees to read and sign-off the
Organisation (ILO). During the year, the Company Sustainability Policies including Policies on Human
introduced systems to ensure sound implementation of Rights and ITC’s Code of Conduct was rolled out across
ITC’s Sustainability Policies specifically with respect to Divisions. During the year, 8,587 employees across the
the Human Rights and decent work place. Company have been covered, amounting to 94% of the
managerial workforce.

Principle 6: Protection and

Restoration of the Environment
The Company is a global exemplar in environmental programmes and the creation of large-scale sustainable
sustainability and takes pride in being carbon positive, livelihoods amongst the marginalised sections of society.
water positive and solid waste recycling positive for many
The Company has sought to align with the NAPCC
years. The Company has contributed to environmental
(National Action Plan on Climate Change) of the
stewardship by not only ensuring efficient use of resources
Government of India to respond to the challenges
but also by augmenting precious natural resources.
emerging from the threat of climate change. Some of the
The Policies on ‘Life-cycle Sustainability’, ‘Environment, measures implemented include continual improvement
Health and Safety’ and ‘Responsible Sourcing’ provide in specific energy consumption (energy consumed per
the necessary direction towards climate change unit of product or service), enhanced use of renewable
mitigation and adaptation efforts as well as natural energy and expansion of forestry projects to improve the
resource replenishment initiatives. Such efforts include Company’s positive carbon footprint.
implementation of a low carbon growth strategy across
The Company has also computed its Greenhouse Gas
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has been assured at the highest ‘Reasonable Level’ as been carried out at select manufacturing units to ensure
per the ISAE 3410 standard, by a third-party assurance water security for all stakeholders at the local watershed
provider. level. These initiatives are intended to improve demand
and supply side management at the sub-basin level
Sustainable Solid Waste which include reduction of direct water consumption
within the unit, influencing reduced extraction by
Management stakeholders within defined watershed area, augmenting
The Company has initiated measures across business groundwater recharge enhancing surface storage through
units to ensure waste minimisation, segregation at source the rejuvenation and interlinking of existing water bodies,
and recycling. For the past 9 years, the Company has etc. The Company will progressively extend this initiative
been recycling over 98% of solid waste generated by its to other locations.
units and during the year, over 99% was recycled.
Cleaner Production Methods,
Water Management Stewardship Use of Energy Efficient
The Company has undertaken several water conservation and Environment-friendly
and harvesting initiatives to enhance its positive water
footprint. These include continual improvement in
Technologies
The Company is a pioneer in the green buildings
specific water intake, adoption of benchmarked practices
movement, which commenced with the establishment
to achieve zero effluent discharge in the Company’s
of the ITC Green Centre at Gurgaon in 2004, now one
operating units and the establishment of rainwater
of the highest LEED® Platinum certified buildings in the
harvesting structures both within the Company’s
world. ITC Grand Chola, the 600-key super-premium
premises and in the catchment areas of its operations.
luxury hotel complex in Chennai, which is amongst the
These initiatives not only lower fresh water intake but
world’s largest LEED® Platinum certified green hotel, has
also maximise groundwater recharge, reduce run-off
also secured a 5 Star Green Rating for Integrated Habitat
and provide precious water to farmers. Most of the
Assessment (GRIHA) rating, the highest national rating
Company’s units have achieved reduction in their specific
for green buildings in India. Other large infrastructure
water intake and many units have recycled their treated
investments, such as the ITC Green Centre at Manesar
effluents in-house and achieved a zero effluent discharge
(LEED® Platinum certified) and the upcoming ITC Green
status.
Centre at Bengaluru (pre-certified for LEED® Platinum)
Carrying forward the Company’s extensive work on continue to demonstrate the Company’s commitment to
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50% of its total energy requirements from renewable

sources by 2020. In order to meet this goal, the
Company has developed a strategic approach and plans
that focus on both energy conservation and renewable
energy investments.

Implementation of Environment,
Health & Safety Management
Systems
In pursuit of its EHS Policy commitments, the Company
has established management systems, certified by
accredited agencies in line with international standards
like ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Within the purview
of certified management systems, contingency plans are
developed and implemented to prevent, mitigate and
control environmental disasters.
The Company has also pioneered the manufacture of
Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) pulp & paper/paperboards An integrated sustainability database management
in India and taken further steps towards cleaner system implemented across the Company ensures
production by introducing ‘Ozone bleaching’ technology, monitoring and reviewing of sustainability performance
another first in the country. The Company continues to through defined key performance indicators. Standard
invest in reducing air emission levels through adoption operating procedures are in place to define, collate
of cleaner technologies/fuels, monitoring of combustion and support audits of data for ensuring accuracy and
efficiencies and investments in state-of-the-art pollution verifiability.
control equipment, such as plasma filters, electrostatic Furthermore, the Company has focused on
precipitators, etc. Its units monitor significant air emission institutionalising safety as a value-led concept by
parameters, such as Particulate Matter (PM), Nitrogen inculcating a sense of ownership at all levels and driving
Oxides (NOX) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) to ensure behavioural change towards creation of a safety culture.
compliance with Company standards that are more In line with this, behavioural based safety initiatives
stringent than regulatory requirements. The Company has and custom-made risk based training programmes have
made a commitment to reduce dependence on energy been implemented at several units which has resulted in
from fossil fuels by progressively moving towards meeting improved safety performance.

Principle 7: Responsible Advocacy

The Policy on Responsible Advocacy provides the values of commitment, integrity, transparency and the
framework for the necessary interface with Government/ need to balance interests of diverse stakeholders.
Regulatory Authorities on matters concerning the various
The Company, for its social development projects,
sectors in which the Company operates. The Company
organises meetings with the local administration and
works with apex industry institutions that are engaged
state governments to seek their participation and
in policy advocacy, like the Confederation of Indian
involvement. Their expert advice and counsel are also
Industry, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce
sought and approvals obtained, where required, for
and Industry, Associated Chambers of Commerce and
the planned interventions. The Company also engages
Industry of India and various other forums including
in public-private-partnerships (PPP) with the state
regional Chambers of Commerce. The Company’s
governments for such projects.
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Principle 8: Supporting Inclusive

Growth and Equitable Development

ITC’s Strategic Stakeholders Performance 2015-16

In social sector, the two most important stakeholders of Coverage
ITC are: The projects promoted under the Social Investments
Rural communities with whom the Company’s Programme were spread over 166 districts of 26 states.
agri-businesses have forged long and enduring
Interventions
partnerships through crop development and procurement
Horizon 1 - Making Today’s Livelihood Sustainable
activities.
Social Forestry: This Programme is designed to provide
Communities residing in close proximity to our
food, fuel and fodder security through plantations. During
production units, situated in urban and semi-rural
2015-16, the programme greened over 20,138 hectares,
locations.
taking the cumulative total to 87,674 hectares. Out of
The stakeholder communities face the challenge of this, the area under Agro Forestry during the year was
securing sustainable livelihoods, which is addressed 10,655 hectares, taking the total area under agro forestry
through the Company’s two-pronged approach: to 24,566 hectares.
Horizon 1: Making today’s dominant source(s) of Watershed Development: This Programme facilitates
livelihoods sustainable; and community-based participation in planning and executing
watershed projects. During 2015-16, 58,864 hectares
Horizon 2: Creating capabilities for wealth generation
was brought under soil and moisture conservation
and employment for tomorrow.
along with the construction of 1,534 water-harvesting
The two horizon strategy has necessitated an integrated structures, which contributed to creation of rainwater
approach to development involving several interventions harvesting potential of 3.57 million cubic metres. The
which are summarised below. All programmes are cumulative area under soil and moisture conservation
implemented through a mix of national and grass-root now stands at 2,59,050 hectares while the total number
level Programme Implementation Agencies (PIAs). of structures constructed to date number 7,998.

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Animal Husbandry: 238 Cattle development centres households, including 10,200 ultra-poor women, in
were functional during the year for rendering animal the core catchments had access to sustainable sources
husbandry services spread in 7 states. 2.29 lakhs of income through non-farm livelihood options, taking
Artificial Inseminations (AI) were conducted during the the total number of women beneficiaries to date to over
year leading to live births of 91,850 hybrid progenies. 50,000.
The cumulative total of AIs conducted since inception is
17.91 lakhs while progenies born to date number 5.70 Horizon 2- Creating Future Capabilities
lakhs. Education: The Education Programme provides children
Improved Agricultural Practices: The Programme from weaker sections access to education with focus on
provides a range of agricultural extension services to quality and retention. During the year, the programme
farmers to enhance farm productivity. During 2015-16, covered 45,823 children while 164 government primary
764 Farmer Field Schools (FFS) were functional in schools were provided infrastructure support. This
disseminating knowhow on advanced agri-practices to takes the total number of children covered under the
nearly 17,000 farmers for different crops and 228 Agri- programme to date to 4.60 lakhs while a cumulative total
Business Centres rendered extension services. of primary schools supported stands at 1,322.

Women’s Economic Empowerment: This initiative Vocational Training: This Programme builds skills of
provided a range of gainful employment opportunities youth to enable them to compete in the job market.
to poor women supported with financial assistance by 11,872 youth were enrolled for training under different
way of loans and grants. During 2015-16, 14,000 poor courses during the year of which 36% were female and

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41% belonged to the SC/ST communities. The total green environment and provide a sustainable source of
number of youth covered to date under the programme livelihood for rag pickers and waste collectors.
is 31,367.
The Well-being out of Waste (WOW) movement today
Sanitation: To achieve the objective of zero open extends to 400 municipal wards of Hyderabad, Chennai,
defecation, 7,175 Individual Household Toilets were Bengaluru, Coimbatore and some towns of Telangana
constructed during the year - 5,231 through direct covering over 5 million citizens. The Programme creates
Company contribution and the balance through sustainable livelihood for 10,000 rag pickers and waste
convergence with government schemes. This takes the collectors by propagating source segregation at each of
total number of toilets constructed to date to 15,429. the households. Similar programmes are operational
In addition to construction, equal focus was given to in 9 districts of Saharanpur, Hooghly, Kolkata,
awareness campaigns to create demand and drive Munger, Guntur, Madurai, Pune, Thiruvallur and
behaviour change. Haridwar also.
Solid Waste Management (SWM): The Company has The primary focus is on door-to-door collection of
also been collaborating with local municipal agencies household waste and segregation at site in order to
to work on sustainable management of community re-cycle so as to minimise the load at municipal
waste. The Programme’s aim is to promote a clean and landfills.

Principle 9: Providing Value

to Customers and Consumers
As an organisation which upholds and makes significant
efforts to ensure good governance, the Company
complies with all relevant laws of the land. The
Company’s uncompromising commitment to providing
world-class products and services to customers is
supported by its concern for the safety of its customers/
consumers. The Company’s overall approach on this vital
aspect is guided by its Policy on ‘Product Responsibility’.

Product Responsibility
The Company is committed to providing products
and services that offer best-in-class quality and user
communications are aimed at enabling customers to
experience. With a continually growing portfolio of
make informed purchase decisions. The Company also
businesses that use agri/farm products, the Company
makes efforts to educate customers on responsible usage
endeavours to use sustainably sourced ingredients.
of its products and services.
The Company adopts stringent hygiene standards,
benchmarked manufacturing practices and robust quality In addition, the Company’s businesses have a dedicated
assurance systems for its products and the declared consumer response cell to respond to customer
product shelf-life is determined based on independently queries and feedback on products so as to be able to
validated studies. continuously improve upon its products and services.

Marketing Communication Responsiveness to customers

All businesses of the Company comply with all A well-established system is in place for dealing with
regulations and relevant voluntary codes concerning customer feedback. Consumers are provided multiple
marketing communications, including advertising, options to connect with the Company through email,
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ITC Infotech

The IT services industry is at a historic inflection DIFFERENTIATED DELIVERY: With excellence forming
point – with traditional IT services and products model the corner stone of each engagement, ITC Infotech
getting disrupted. Innovative technologies, new buyers is committed to Differentiated Delivery models like
of technology and newer ways of deploying them are Outcome-based, BOT, JVs, As-a-service and Subscription
beginning to have an impact on the way the industry models.
operates. This disruption has unearthed massive growth
As part of the transformation efforts, ITC Infotech, during
opportunities and created a level playing field for nimble
the year, has aligned the organization to identified
technology innovators.
Go-to-market (GTM) industry verticals and Lines of
In this context, ITC Infotech has embarked on a Business (LoB) that can be offered to these target
transformational journey to become a Specialized, verticals. During the year, Testing as a Service (TaaS)
Global scale, Full service provider, led by Business and and Supply Chain Management (SCM) were seeded as
Technology consulting, and creating enduring value for new LoBs. In addition, the company has also instituted
its stakeholders through excellence across: an “Innoruption” lab to focus on R&D and innovation
DOMAIN: ITC Infotech’s solutions & services
are powered by deep Domain understanding and
practitioner’s expertise in focused supply chain based
industries and services industries.
DATA: From Infrastructure to Insights, ITC Infotech
enables clients to leverage the power of Data with
actionable insights and prescriptive analytics.
DIGITAL: ITC Infotech provides Digital solutions to help
clients transform their business and enhance customer
engagements.
DESIGN: ITC Infotech provides UI/UX, high-end
engineering Design solutions and services to market-
leading engineering organizations worldwide.
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in areas like Digital Supply Chain, Mobility, Internet ITC Infotech remains committed to creating a truly
of Things (IoT), Cognitive Automation and to build an diverse workforce, and has adopted a ‘source locally,
ecosystem of startups. deploy globally’ strategy. One such initiative is ITC
Infotech’s Graduate Program in South Africa, which is
The company’s strategy is beginning to deliver results.
designed to enable the company offer “Impact sourcing”
During the year, the company saw good traction for its
– a service delivery model that employs high potential but
ADM, Infrastructure, Customer experience and Product
previously disadvantaged individuals.
engineering services and solutions. Strong wins were
seen in the digital space among existing clients and new A unique programme has been initiated to enable
clients. employees to be effective Brand Ambassadors for
the company. This program is designed to empower
During the year, ITC Infotech won the “2015 European
InfoTitans with knowledge about the company, it’s
Outsourcing Awards” in the category: “Value creation
growth strategy and it’s differentiators, so as to create
in Outsourcing” for its engagement with a leading UK
a shared strategic vision. With most elements of the
based health retailer. The company was also featured as
company’s strategy already beginning to show green
a “Major Contender” in the Everest Group IT Outsourcing
shoots, ITC Infotech is poised to differentiate itself
in Banking – Service Provider Landscape with PEAK
and see strong traction in a dynamic market that is
Matrix™ Assessment 2015 and continued to be featured
undergoing rapid consolidation.
in the Leader’s Category for the 2016 Global Outsourcing
100 by the International Association of Outsourcing
Professionals. The company’s MD and CEO, Ms. Sushma
Rajagopalan was elected as the Chairperson of the IT
Services Council of NASSCOM.
In 2015, the company launched ‘iTech’, an annual
technology conference platform to foster innovation. As
part of the iTech 2015, ITC Infotech organised a two-day
IoT hackathon at its campus in Bengaluru. The event
saw over 850 registrations, out of which 30 teams were
shortlisted to participate. ITC Infotech will increasingly
engage with technology innovators by providing
mentorship, partnerships, solution development support,
market access and joint go-to-market.
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CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for

Sustainable Development
The CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable During the year, the Centre also launched the
Development, established by ITC in collaboration with Annual CSR Tracker, based on an analysis of CSR
the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2006, disclosures of companies. The tracker analysed
continues its endeavours to promote sustainable business 1,181 BSE-listed companies with respect to the amount
practices among Indian enterprises. The centre is steered of funds spent, CSR activities, geographical areas
by its Advisory Council, headed by Mr Y C Deveshwar, targeted and committees & policies instituted. The centre
Chairman, ITC Limited, and comprises members from also launched the Siemens Integrity Initiative (SII), a
industry, civil society and academia. The Council project aimed at creating awareness on responsible
provides strategic direction to the organisation. business practices.
The Centre celebrated its tenth year with its annual The Centre continued to work with the MoEFCC on
Sustainability Summit in September 2015. Experts various legislations and policies concerning business and
and participants from across the country deliberated environment. It provided inputs for the draft “Guidelines
on a wide range of sustainability topics at the two-day on private sector participation for afforestation on
summit. The year also marked a decade of the CII-ITC degraded forests land”, “Use of Multi-layered packaging
Sustainability Awards, instituted to reward and recognise under Draft Plastic Waste Management Rules 2015”,
outstanding contributions made by corporates in the field and the draft Environment Laws Amendment Bill 2015.
of sustainability. Over the past 10 years, the Awards
The Centre participated in the 21st session of the
have set benchmarks of excellence in sustainable
Conference of Parties (CoP) to the United Nations
business in India. Mr Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister for
Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Paris
Railways, gave away the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards to
in the winter of 2015. The climate negotiations was of
26 winners across various categories in 2015.
great significance since a legally binding agreement,
On the International Day for Biological Diversity on which will become operational in 2020, was to be
May 22, the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative finalised at the event. As India prepared for COP21, the
(IBBI), launched by the Centre in 2014, released Centre engaged with the MOEFCC on drafting India’s
the publication, ‘Bridging Business and Biodiversity: Intended National Determined Contributions (INDC). It
Innovative Approaches’. The publication, released in mobilised inputs from key industry segments, ensuring
association with the Union Ministry of Environment, that industry was fully aligned with the Government on
Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), highlights the the implementation of the INDCs.
concept of natural capital and its relation to biodiversity
and ecosystem services.

ITC Sangeet Research Academy

The ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC SRA), Buddhadev Dasgupta, Padma Shri Ulhas Kashalkar and
which was established in 1977, continues to be a Padma Shri Ajoy Chakrabarty. The focus of the Academy
true embodiment of ITC’s sustained commitment to is on nurturing exceptionally gifted students, carefully
a priceless national heritage. The Company’s pledge hand-picked across India, who receive full scholarships
towards ensuring enduring excellence in Classical Music to reside and pursue music education in the Academy’s
education has helped ITC SRA adhere to the age-old campus. This has provided opportunities to young
‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’. The Academy has eminent talent to train under the tutelage of the country’s most
musicians imparting quality Hindustani classical music to distinguished stalwarts and has helped create the next
its scholars. Its list of Gurus includes living legends like generation of musical masters.
Padma Vibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi, Padma Bhushan
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Major Awards 2015-16

ITC bagged four National Awards from the Public
Relations Society of India.
ITC’s production units at Bengaluru, Kolkata and
Saharanpur received the ‘Future Ready Factory’
Platinum Awards at the India Manufacturing Excellence
Awards (IMEA) instituted by Frost & Sullivan and The
Economic Times. The Pune factory was the Winner in
the ‘Information Technology Leadership’ category.
ITC’s Paperboards Unit in Kovai became the first such
unit to receive the CII GreenCo Platinum Rating.
ITC Chairman Mr Y C Deveshwar was conferred
the ‘Economic Times Smart Green Leader Lifetime ITC’s Personal Care factory in Manpura got a ‘Gold
Achievement Award’. He was also ranked among the rating’ from the Indian Green Building Council in the
Most Valuable CEOs of India by Businessworld. Green Factory category.
ITC’s Sankhya Data Centre, Bengaluru became the The ITC factory in Munger received the 1st prize at the
first data centre in the world to get LEED® Platinum FICCI Water Awards (Industrial Water Use Efficiency
Certification from the US Green Building Council. category) 2014-15.
ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon was ranked Best in Asia ITC’s Agri Business won 2 Gold awards for Best
and 4th in the world at the Condé Nast Traveller Exporter of Green Coffee and for exports to Europe from
Readers’ Choice Awards, 2015. the India Coffee Trust.
ITC won the Legal Era Award for the ‘Best Compliance Wills Lifestyle was conferred the “Super Brand” status
In-House Legal Team of the Year’. for 2015.

Major Awards Over the Years

ITC was ranked as ‘India’s Most Admired Company’ All ITC’s super premium luxury hotels were accorded
in a survey conducted by Fortune India magazine and LEED® Platinum certification, making ITC Hotels the
Hay Group (2014). ‘Greenest Luxury Hotel Chain in the World’ (2011).
Harvard Business Review ranked ITC Chairman Mr Y ITC’s Paperboards and Specialty Papers Units at
C Deveshwar as the 7th Best Performing CEO in the Bhadrachalam, Bollaram, Kovai and Tribeni were FSC
World in its January-February 2013 edition. Chain of Custody certified (2011).
ITC was presented the World Business and Chairman Mr Y C Deveshwar was conferred the Global
Development Award at the Rio+20 UN Summit for its Leadership Award by the US India Business Council of
Social and Farm Forestry initiative (2012). the US Chamber of Commerce in 2010. He was also
ITC was presented the AIM Asian CSR Award by was awarded the SAM/ SPG Sustainability Leadership
the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility Award in 2007.
(AFCSR), in recognition of its contribution to the ITC was conferred the National Award for Excellence in
creation of sustainable livelihoods and fostering Corporate Governance from the Institute of Company
economic growth in rural communities in India (2012). Secretaries of India (2007).
Chairman Mr Y C Deveshwar was conferred the Padma ITC was the 1st Indian Company and 2nd in the world
Bhushan by the Government of India (2011). to win the Development Gateway Award for its trail-
blazing e-Choupal initiative (2005).
 ITC: Transforming Lives
and Landscapes

ITC’s e-Choupal ITC’s Afforestation Programme

Empowering 4 million farmers Greening more than 2,25,000 hectares

ITC’s Watershed Development Programme ITC’s Livestock Development Initiative

Providing Soil & Moisture conservation to Providing animal husbandry services for
nearly 2,60,000 hectares of drylands nearly 13,00,000 milch animals

ITC’s Women Empowerment Initiative ITC’s Primary Education Initiative

Creating over 50,000 sustainable livelihoods
Benefitting over 4,60,000 children
for women

ITC’s Health & Sanitation Programme

ITC’s Skilling & Vocational Training Initiative Over 15,400 low-cost sanitary units
Over 31,000 youth trained
constructed

ITC is the only enterprise in the world of comparable dimensions to be Carbon Positive, Water Positive and Solid Waste Recycling Positive.
ITC’s businesses and value chains support around 6 million sustainable livelihoods