v3.25.2
Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]  
Financial Instruments

2.3 Financial instruments

Accounting policy

2.3.1 Initial recognition

 

The Group recognizes financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value on initial recognition, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities which are not at fair value through profit or loss are added to the fair value on initial recognition. Regular way purchase and sale of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.

 

2.3.2 Subsequent measurement

a. Non-derivative financial instruments

(i) Financial assets carried at amortized cost

A financial asset is subsequently measured at amortized cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

(ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)

A financial asset is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. The Group has made an irrevocable election for its investments which are classified as equity instruments to present the subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income based on its business model.

(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are subsequently fair valued through profit or loss.

(iv) Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for contingent consideration and financial liability under option arrangements recognized in a business combination which is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss.

b. Derivative financial instruments

The Group primarily holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for such contracts is generally a bank.

(i) Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss

This category includes derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges.

Although the Group believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that is either not designated a hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per IFRS 9, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, carried at fair value through profit or loss.

Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/

liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the balance sheet date.

(ii) Cash flow hedge

The Group primarily designates certain foreign exchange forward and options contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions.

When a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized immediately in the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognized in cash flow hedging reserve till the period the hedge was effective remains in cash flow hedging reserve until the forecasted transaction occurs. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the net profit in the statement of comprehensive income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in cash flow hedging reserve is reclassified to the net profit in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

 

2.3.3 Derecognition of financial instruments

The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under IFRS 9. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Group's balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.

2.3.4 Fair value of financial instruments

In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Group uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

Refer to table ‘Financial instruments by category’ below for the disclosure on carrying value and fair value of financial assets and liabilities. For financial assets and liabilities maturing within one year from the balance sheet date and which are not carried at fair value, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

2.3.5 Impairment

The Group recognizes loss allowances using the expected credit loss (ECL) model for the financial assets and unbilled revenue which are not fair valued through profit or loss. Loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenue with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition in which case those are measured at lifetime ECL.

 

The Group determines the allowance for credit losses based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect current and estimated future economic conditions. The Group considers current and anticipated future economic conditions relating to industries the Group deals with and the countries where it operates.

 

The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recorded is recognized as an impairment loss or gain in consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

Financial instruments by category

 

The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as of March 31, 2025, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets/ liabilities
at fair value through
profit or loss

 

 

Financial assets/liabilities
at fair value through OCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortised cost

 

 

Designated upon
initial recognition

 

 

Mandatory

 

 

Equity instruments
designated upon
initial recognition

 

 

Mandatory

 

 

Total
carrying
value

 

 

Total fair value

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1)

 

 

2,861

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,861

 

 

 

2,861

 

Investments (Refer to Note 2.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid mutual funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

229

 

 

 

229

 

Target maturity fund units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

54

 

Quoted debt securities

 

 

193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,389

 

 

 

1,582

 

 

1602(1)

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

410

 

Commercial Papers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

426

 

 

 

426

 

 

 

426

 

Quoted equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Unquoted equity and preference securities

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

23

 

Unquoted investments others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

23

 

Trade receivables

 

 

3,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,645

 

 

 

3,645

 

Unbilled revenues (Refer to Note 2.12) (3)

 

 

1,195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,195

 

 

 

1,195

 

Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4)

 

 

844

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

844

 

 

835(2)

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

23

 

Total

 

 

8,738

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

326

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

2,228

 

 

 

11,322

 

 

 

11,333

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables

 

 

487

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

487

 

 

 

487

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

962

 

 

 

962

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Financial liability under option arrangements (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

77

 

Other liabilities including contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,935

 

 

 

1,935

 

Total

 

 

3,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

3,468

 

 

 

3,468

 

 

(1)
On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2)
Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of $9 million
(3)
Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones

The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as of March 31, 2024, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets/ liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

 

Financial assets/liabilities
at fair value through OCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortised cost

 

 

Designated upon
initial recognition

 

 

Mandatory

 

 

Equity instruments
designated upon
initial recognition

 

 

Mandatory

 

 

Total
carrying
value

 

 

Total fair value

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Refer to Note 2.1)

 

 

1,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,773

 

 

 

1,773

 

Investments (Refer to Note 2.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid mutual funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

313

 

Target maturity fund units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

Quoted debt securities

 

 

211

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,384

 

 

 

1,595

 

 

1,620(1)

 

Certificate of deposit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

365

 

Commercial Papers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

579

 

Quoted equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

14

 

Unquoted equity and preference securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

11

 

Unquoted investments others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

24

 

Trade receivables

 

 

3,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,620

 

 

 

3,620

 

Unbilled revenues (Refer to Note 2.12) (3)

 

 

1,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,151

 

 

 

1,151

 

Prepayments and other assets (Refer to Note 2.4)

 

 

694

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

694

 

 

684(2)

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

10

 

Total

 

 

7,449

 

 

 

 

 

 

395

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

2,331

 

 

 

10,200

 

 

 

10,215

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables

 

 

474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

474

 

 

 

474

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

1,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,002

 

 

 

1,002

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Financial liability under option arrangements (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

72

 

Other liabilities including contingent consideration (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

1,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,887

 

 

 

1,887

 

Total

 

 

3,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,439

 

 

 

3,439

 

 

(1)
On account of fair value changes including interest accrued
(2)
Excludes interest accrued on quoted debt securities carried at amortized cost of $10 million
(3)
Excludes unbilled revenue on contracts where the right to consideration is dependent on completion of contractual milestones

 

For trade receivables, trade payables, other assets and payables maturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Fair value hierarchy

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices).

Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2025 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

As of
March 31, 2025

 

Fair value measurement at end of
the reporting year using

 

 

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments (Refer to note 2.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in liquid mutual fund units

 

229

 

229

 

 

Investments in target maturity fund units

 

54

 

54

 

 

Investments in quoted debt securities

 

1,602

 

1,533

 

69

 

Investments in certificates of deposit

 

410

 

 

410

 

Investments in commercial paper

 

426

 

 

426

 

Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities

 

23

 

 

 

23

Investments in quoted equity securities

 

7

 

7

 

 

Investment in unquoted investments others

 

23

 

 

 

23

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments- gain

 

23

 

 

23

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments- loss

 

7

 

 

7

 

Financial liability under option arrangements (Refer to Note 2.5)(1)

 

77

 

 

 

77


Liability towards contingent consideration (Refer to note 2.5)
(2)

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

(1) Discount rate ranges from 9% to 15%

(2) Discount rate - 6%

During fiscal 2025, quoted debt securities of $35 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of $65 million were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.

The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2024 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

As of
March 31, 2024

 

 

Fair value measurement at end of
the reporting year using

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments (Refer to note 2.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in liquid mutual fund units

 

 

313

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in target maturity fund units

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in quoted debt securities

 

 

1,620

 

 

 

1,580

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

Investments in certificates of deposit

 

 

365

 

 

 

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

 

Investments in commercial paper

 

 

579

 

 

 

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

 

Investments in unquoted equity and preference securities

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Investments in quoted equity securities

 

 

14

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in unquoted investments others

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments- gain

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments- loss

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

Financial liability under option arrangements (Refer to Note 2.5)(1)

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72

 

 

(1)Discount rate ranges from 9% to 15%

During fiscal 2024, quoted debt securities of $257 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on quoted price and quoted debt securities of $9 million were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, since these were valued based on market observable inputs.

A one percentage point change in the unobservable inputs used in fair valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities does not have a significant impact in its value.

Majority of investments of the Group are fair valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. These investments primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, target maturity fund units, quoted debt securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi-government organizations. The Group invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I Capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Credit Rating, Profitability, NPA levels and Deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per Group’s risk management program.

 

Income from financial assets

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Interest income on financial assets carried at amortized cost

 

180

 

 

128

 

 

107

 

Interest income on financial assets fair valued through other comprehensive income

 

124

 

 

122

 

 

119

 

Gain / (loss) on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss

 

34

 

 

34

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

338

 

 

 

284

 

 

 

244

 

 

Financial risk management

Financial risk factors

The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's primary focus is to foresee the unpredictability of financial markets and seek to minimize potential adverse effects on its financial performance. The primary market risk to the Group is foreign exchange risk. The Group uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate foreign exchange related risk exposures. The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristic of each customer and the concentration of risk from the top few customers.

Market risk

The Group operates internationally, and a major portion of the business is transacted in several currencies and consequently the Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk through its sales and services in the United States and elsewhere, and purchases from overseas suppliers in various foreign currencies. The Group holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The Group is also exposed to foreign exchange risk arising on intercompany transaction in foreign currencies. The exchange rate between the Indian rupee and foreign currencies has changed substantially in recent years and may fluctuate substantially in the future. Consequently, the results of the Group’s operations are adversely affected as the rupee appreciates/ depreciates against these currencies.

The following table analyzes foreign currency risk from financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2025:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

U.S. dollars

 

 

Euro

 

 

United Kingdom
 Pound Sterling

 

 

Australian dollars

 

 

Other currencies

 

 

Total

 

Net financial assets

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

1,379

 

 

 

261

 

 

 

159

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

5,298

 

Net financial liabilities

 

 

(1,539

)

 

 

(440

)

 

 

(120

)

 

 

(83

)

 

 

(253

)

 

 

(2,435

)

Total

 

 

1,599

 

 

 

939

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

2,863

 

 

The following table analyzes foreign currency risk from financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2024:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

U.S. dollars

 

 

Euro

 

 

United Kingdom
 Pound Sterling

 

 

Australian dollars

 

 

Other currencies

 

 

Total

 

Net financial assets

 

 

3,133

 

 

 

1,146

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

177

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

5,064

 

Net financial liabilities

 

 

(1,430

)

 

 

(405

)

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(97

)

 

 

(266

)

 

 

(2,283

)

Total

 

 

1,703

 

 

 

741

 

 

 

173

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

84

 

 

 

2,781

 

 

For the years ended March 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, every percentage point depreciation / appreciation in the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the U.S. dollar has affected the Group's incremental operating margins by approximately 0.43%, 0.43% and 0.44%, respectively.

Sensitivity analysis is computed based on the changes in the income and expenses in foreign currency upon conversion into functional currency, due to exchange rate fluctuations between the previous reporting period and the current reporting period.

Derivative financial instruments

The Group primarily holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for such contracts is generally a bank. These derivative financial instruments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

The following table gives details in respect of outstanding foreign exchange forward and options contracts:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

 

In Million

 

 

In $ Million

 

 

In Million

 

 

In $ Million

 

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Swiss Franc

 

53

 

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Euro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Euro

 

 

341

 

 

 

367

 

 

 

236

 

 

 

254

 

In Australian dollars

 

 

93

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

69

 

In United Kingdom Pound Sterling

 

 

17

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

44

 

Other derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In U.S. Dollars

 

 

1,284

 

 

 

1,284

 

 

 

1,423

 

 

 

1,423

 

In Euro

 

 

698

 

 

 

753

 

 

 

574

 

 

 

619

 

In Singapore dollars

 

 

133

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

125

 

In United Kingdom Pound Sterling

 

 

53

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

108

 

In Swiss Franc

 

 

51

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

19

 

In New Zealand dollars

 

 

37

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

18

 

In Czech Koruna

 

 

176

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

374

 

 

 

16

 

In Danish Krone

 

 

152

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

15

 

In Norwegian Krone

 

 

167

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

12

 

In Canadian dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

11

 

In Australian dollars

 

 

24

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

9

 

In Hungarian Forint

 

 

2,000

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

2,500

 

 

 

7

 

In Hongkong Dollars

 

 

40

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Philippine Peso

 

 

500

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Chinese Yuan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

6

 

In South African rand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

4

 

Option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In U.S. Dollars

 

796

 

 

796

 

 

 

543

 

 

 

543

 

In Euro

 

 

179

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

108

 

In Australian dollars

 

11

 

 

7

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,455

 

 

The Group recognized a net loss of $12 million, net gain of $22 million and net loss of $69 million on derivative financial instruments not designated as cash flow hedges for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which are included under other income.

The foreign exchange forward and option contracts mature within 12 months. The table below analyzes the derivative financial instruments into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period as of the balance sheet date:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

Not later than one month

 

 

1,814

 

 

 

1,304

 

Later than one month and not later than three months

 

 

1,947

 

 

 

1,914

 

Later than three months and not later than one year

 

 

105

 

 

 

237

 

 

 

 

3,866

 

 

 

3,455

 

 

During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Group has designated certain foreign exchange forward and option contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure on highly probable forecast cash transactions. The related hedge transactions for balance in cash flow hedging reserve as of March 31, 2025, are expected to occur and reclassified to statement of comprehensive income within three months.

The Group determines the existence of an economic relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item based on the currency, amount and timing of its forecasted cash flows. Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship, and through periodic prospective effectiveness assessments to ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument, including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset changes in cash flows of hedged items.

If the hedge ratio for risk management purposes is no longer optimal but the risk management objective remains unchanged and the hedge continues to qualify for hedge accounting, the hedge relationship will be rebalanced by adjusting either the volume of the hedging instrument or the volume of the hedged item so that the hedge ratio aligns with the ratio used for risk management purposes. Any hedge ineffectiveness is calculated and accounted for in profit or loss at the time of the hedge relationship rebalancing.

The following table provides the reconciliation of cash flow hedge reserve:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Year ended
March 31, 2025

 

 

Year ended
March 31, 2024

 

 

Year ended
March 31, 2023

 

Gain / (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at the beginning of the period

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Gain / (Loss) recognized in other comprehensive income during the period

 

 

(1

)

 

 

1

 

 

 

12

 

Amount reclassified to profit or loss during the period

 

 

(3

)

 

 

1

 

 

 

(13

)

Tax impact on above

 

 

1

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

 

 

(2

)

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

The Group offsets a financial asset and a financial liability when it currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and the Group intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

The following table provides quantitative information about offsetting of derivative financial assets and derivative financial liabilities:

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

 

Derivative
financial asset

 

 

Derivative
financial liability

 

 

Derivative
financial asset

 

 

Derivative
financial liability

 

Gross amount of recognized financial asset/liability

 

 

30

 

 

 

(14

)

 

 

12

 

 

 

(6

)

Amount set off

 

 

(7

)

 

 

7

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

2

 

Net amount presented in balance sheet

 

 

23

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

10

 

 

 

(4

)

 

Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk of default on its obligation by the counterparty resulting in a financial loss. The maximum exposure to the credit risk at the reporting date is primarily from trade receivables amounting to $3,645 million and $3,620 million as of March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2024, respectively and unbilled revenue amounting to $1,764 million and $1,744 million as of March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Trade receivables and unbilled revenue are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers primarily located in the United States of America and Europe. Credit risk has always been managed by the Group through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to which the Group grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The Group uses the expected credit loss model to assess any required allowances; and uses a provision matrix to compute the expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables and unbilled revenues. This matrix takes into account credit reports and other related credit information to the extent available.

The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristic of each customer and the concentration of risk from the top few customers. Exposure to customers is diversified and there is no single customer contributing more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables and unbilled revenues.

The following table gives details in respect of percentage of revenues generated from top five customers and top ten customers:

 

 

 

(In %)

 

 

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Revenue from top five customers

 

13.2

 

 

13.3

 

 

 

12.7

 

Revenue from top ten customers

 

 

20.5

 

 

 

20.0

 

 

 

20.2

 

 

Credit risk exposure

 

Trade receivables ageing schedule for fiscal 2025 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding for following periods from due date of payment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not Due

 

 

Less than 6 months

 

 

6 months to 1 year

 

 

1-2 years

 

 

2-3 years

 

 

More than 3 years

 

 

Total

 

Trade receivables

 

 

2,772

 

 

 

879

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

3,729

 

Less: Allowance for credit loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

84

 

Total Trade receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,645

 

 

Trade receivables ageing schedule for fiscal 2024 is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding for following periods from due date of payment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not Due

 

 

Less than 6 months

 

 

6 months to 1 year

 

 

1-2 years

 

 

2-3 years

 

 

More than 3 years

 

 

Total

 

Trade receivables

 

 

2,707

 

 

 

889

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

3,706

 

Less: Allowance for credit loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

Total Trade receivables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,620

 

 

The allowance for lifetime expected credit loss on customer balances was $13 million, $11 million and $28 million for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Movement in credit loss allowance on customer balance is as follows:

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance at the beginning

 

 

114

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

113

 

Translation differences

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(3

)

Impairment loss recognized / (reversed), net

 

 

13

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

28

 

Amounts written off

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(12

)

 

 

(21

)

Balance at the end

 

 

114

 

 

 

114

 

 

 

117

 

 

The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off (either partially or in full) when there is no realistic prospect of recovery.

 

Credit exposure

 

The Group’s credit period generally ranges from 30-75 days.

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

Trade receivables

 

 

3,645

 

 

 

3,620

 

Unbilled revenues

 

 

1,764

 

 

 

1,744

 

 

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) as of March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 was 69 days and 71 days, respectively.

 

Credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited as the Group generally invest in deposits with banks and financial institutions with high ratings assigned by international and domestic credit rating agencies. Ratings are monitored periodically and the Group has considered the latest credit rating information to the extent available as at the date of these consolidated financial statements.

 

The investments of the Group primarily include investment in liquid mutual fund units, quoted debt securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, quoted bonds issued by government and quasi government organizations. The Group invests after considering counterparty risks based on multiple criteria including Tier I Capital, Capital Adequacy Ratio, credit rating, profitability, NPA levels and deposit base of banks and financial institutions. These risks are monitored regularly as per Group’s risk management program.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Group will not be able to settle or meet its obligations on time.

The Group's principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents and investments and the cash flow that is generated from operations. The Group has no outstanding borrowings. The Group believes that the working capital is sufficient to meet its current requirements.

 

As of March 31, 2025, the Group had a working capital of $6,347, million including cash and cash equivalents of $2,861, million and current investments of $1,460 million. As of March 31, 2024, the Group had a working capital of $6,071 million including cash and cash equivalents of $1,773 million and current investments of $1,548 million.

 

As of March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2024, the outstanding employee benefit obligations were $351 million and $325 million, respectively, which have been substantially funded. Accordingly, no liquidity risk is perceived.

Refer to Note 2.8 for remaining contractual maturities of lease liabilities.

 

 

The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of significant financial liabilities as of March 31, 2025:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Less than 1 year

 

 

1-2 years

 

 

2-4 years

 

 

4-7 years

 

 

Total

 

Trade payables

 

 

487

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

487

 

Financial liability under option arrangements on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

89

 

Liability towards contingent consideration on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Other financial liabilities on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

1,709

 

 

 

205

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1,932

 

 

The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of significant financial liabilities as of March 31, 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Less than 1 year

 

 

1-2 years

 

 

2-4 years

 

 

4-7 years

 

 

Total

 

Trade payables

 

 

474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

474

 

Financial liability under option arrangements on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

83

 

Other financial liabilities (excluding liabilities towards contingent consideration) on an undiscounted basis (Refer to Note 2.5)

 

 

1,657

 

 

 

158

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

1,891