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INTRODUCTION

Kotak Mahindra Bank(BSE: 500247, NSE: KOTAKBANK) is an Indian financial service

firm established in 1985. It was previously known as Kotak Mahindra Finance Limited, a non-

banking financial company. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd, the group's flagship

company was given the license to carry on banking business by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. is the first company in the Indian banking history to convert to a

bank. Today it has more than 20,000 employees and Rs. 10,000 crore in revenue.[2]

Mr. Uday Kotakis Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank

Ltd. In July 2011 Mr. C. Jayaram and Mr. Dipak Gupta, whole time directors of the Bank, were

appointed the Joint Managing Directors of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Dr. Shankar Acharya is the

chairman of board of Directors in the company.

The Bank has its registered office at Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai

Established in 1985, the Kotak Mahindra group has been one of India's most reputed financial

conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd, the group's flagship company

was given the license to carry on banking business by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This

approval created banking history since Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. is the first non-banking

finance company in India to convert itself in to a bank as Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Today, we

are one of the fastest growing bank and among the most admired financial institutions in India.
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COMPANY PROFILE

Kotak Mahindra Bank works with a vision to provide customer a helpful hand, in particular with

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd is one of the fastest growing bank and among the most admired

financial institutions in India. The Bank offers transaction banking, operates lending verticals,

manages IPOs and provides working capital loans. They have one of the largest and most

respected Wealth Management teams in India, providing the widest range of solutions to high net

worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business families and employed professionals. The Bank has

over 245 branches, a customer base of over 8 lakh and has spread all over India. The Bank offers

complete financial solutions for infinite needs of all individual & non-individual customers

depending on the customer's need - delivered through a state of the art technology platform.

They also offer investment products like Mutual Funds, Life Insurance, retailing of gold coins

and bars etc. Apart from Phone banking and Internet banking, they offer convenient banking

facility through Mobile banking, SMS services, Netc@rd, Home banking and BillPay facility

among others. The Depository services offered by the Bank allows the customers to hold equity

shares, government securities, bonds and other securities in electronic or Demat forms. Their

Salary 2 Wealth offering provides comprehensive administrative solutions for Corporates with

features such as easy and automated web based salary upload process thereby eliminating the

paper work involved in the process, a dedicated relationship manager to service the corporate

account, customized promotions and tie - ups and many such unique features. The Bank offers

comprehensive business solutions for the business community that includes the Current Account,

Trade Services, Cash Management Service and Credit Facilities. Their Wholesale banking

products offer business banking solutions for long-term investments and working capital needs,

advice on mergers and acquisitions and equipment financing. The Bank addresses the entire

spectrum of financial needs of Non-Resident Indians. Their tie-up with the Overseas Indian

Facilitation Centre (OIFC) as a strategic partner gives them a platform to share their

comprehensive range of banking & investment products and services for Non Resident Indians

(NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). The bank has overseas subsidiaries with offices in

Mauritius, London, Dubai, Singapore, New York & San Francisco. The overseas subsidiaries are

mainly engaged in investment advisory and investment management of funds, Equity & Debt

Trading, management of GDR/ FCCB issuances, broker & broker dealer activities and


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investments. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd was incorporated in the year 1985 with the name Kotak

Capital Management Finance Ltd. In April 8, 1986, the company's name was changed Kotak

Mahindra Finance Ltd. They started bill discounting activity. In the year 1987, they entered into

lease and hire purchase market. In the year 1990, they started car finance division and during

next year, they started investment banking division. Alsom they took over FICOM, one of India's

largest financial retail marketing networks. In the year 1994, the company formed Kotak

Mahindra International in Mauritius and opened an office in Dubai. They formed Kotak

Mahindra (UK) formed with office in London. In the year 1996, the car finance business was

hived off into a separate company, namely Kotak Mahindra Primus Ltd and Ford Credit took a

40% stake in Kotak Mahindra Primus. In the year1998, they formed Kotak Mahindra Inc with

office in New York. In the year 2001, Kotak Securities Ltd became a subsidiary company. In

February 2003, the company was given the license to carry on banking business by the Reserve

Bank of India (RBI). This approval created banking history since Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd is

the first non-banking finance company in India to convert themselves into a bank as Kotak

Mahindra Bank Ltd. In March 2003, they commenced banking operations. The Bank started their

operations in New Delhi by inaugurating a branch.

FEATURE

Investing your money in a Term Deposit at Kotak Mahindra is a safe, stress-free way to make it

grow. A host of features make Kotak Mahindra Term Deposits an excellent investment

opportunity.

Key Features

Safe and stress-free way to make your money grow Loan facility to the extent of 85% of principal on a deposit term Attractive interest rates

You can choose to roll over only the principal amount that you deposit or principal plus interest

earned (i.e. re-invest the interest). Automatic rollover will be for the same period, at an interest

rate applicable on the maturity date


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When you reinvest the interest, you get compound interest on the total amount, i.e. rollover ofprincipal plus interest, at the end of the period (quarter or half-yearly)

You can specify, on or before the maturity date, changes in deposit tenure, maturity instructions,payment instructions, principal amount and rollover mode (from principal to principal plus

interest or vice versa)

Loan facility is available to the extent of 85% of principal on a deposit term, with a period ofminimum of 1 year (as per Kotak Mahindra Bank's conditions)


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LOANS AND ADVANCES

Loans that help you fulfill all your financial needs

Kotak Mahindra Bank presents Personal Finance - the single expert source for all your financial

needs. Unexpected expenses, education, wedding in the family, home improvement or that long

awaited vacation.

Learn more about Loans:

Home Loans Personal Loans Car Loans Loan against property Home Improvement Loans Home Loan Balance Transfer Kotak Stock Ace Gold Loan

PERSONAL LOANS

No matter what your financial needs are, our personal loans help you fulfill them

Our Personal Loans help to make a difference in your life. No matter what your financial needs

are - unexpected expenses, school fees, wedding in the family, home improvement or that long

awaited vacation. Whatever the occasion, our range of Personal Loans can help.

The procedure is simple, documentation is minimal and approval is quick.

Key Features

Avail loans from Rs.50,000-50 lakh* Quick Approval & hassle-free processing Minimal paperwork Flexible repayment options Repay with easy EMIs
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Convenience of service at your doorstep

HOME LOANS

Designed to suit your requirements

At Kotak Mahindra Bank, we offer highly customized facilities of availing home loans.

Importantly, we appoint a dedicated manager who takes customers through the entire process,

starting with the filling in of the application forms and culminating in the loan disbursement

process. This otherwise seemingly difficult process is made simpler and more convenient for the

customer. Sometimes, customers are unable to spare that extra time from their hectic schedules,

and the Bank Doorstep Service makes the home buying process seamless and pleasurable. A

relationship that is happy from the start is extended through the attention the customer getsthrough his loan repayment tenure and beyond.

Home buying is an emotional decision and one must find the right partner to guide you

through the course.

Key Features

High Eligibility for Businessmen Doorstep Service Attractive Interest Rates Simplified Documentation Quicker Turnaround time

LOAN AGAINST PROPERTY

Unlock the potential in your property and - benefit with lower interest rates

Unlock the potential in your property by availing a Loan Against Property (LAP). A LAP is aloan given against the security of your existing property. The benefit is that interest rates on LAP

are generally lower than rates on other consumer loans

Key Features

High loan eligibility for businessmen


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Loans amounts ranging from Rs.10 lakh - Rs.3 crore! Loans against residential as well as commercial properties

HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS

Make your home a better place to reside in

With Kotak Home Improvement Loans, you can make your home a better one to reside in.

Key Features

Improve your home Build up its equity Attractive interest rates

Home Loan Balance Transfer

Transfer your home loan to us and benefit largely

Kotak Home Loan Transfer offers you the same home on better terms to suit your needs.

Key Features

Transfer your loan to a lower interest rate Simple documentation and speedy processing

Quick check

Even a 1.0% reduction in the interest rate can save you more than Rs.1.5 lakh on a loan of 10

lakh over a 20 yr period. The exact figure will depend on the rate on the existing loan, balance

tenure etc
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Call us now to know your savings under the Kotak Home Loan Transfer and find out how Kotak

Home Finance can meet you needs.

GOLD LOAN

A simple, easy, reliable way to use your gold for a better tomorrow

Kotak Mahindra Bank now presents Kotak Gold Loan that offers quick and easy financing at

very attractive interest rates. With this offering, Kotak brings to you a product designed to make

your future full of golden opportunities and growth.

Key Features

Instant loan

Utmost safety of your gold Minimal documentation Higher Loan to Value Easy repayment with multiple modes Overdraft facility Need not be an existing Kotak Bank customer


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ACCOUNTS AND DEPOSITS

Savings Accounts

Choose the Account best suited to your needs

Our Savings Accounts are designed to ensure you receive the benefits of quick & convenient

banking transactions along with options for your money to earn high returns. The savings

account goes beyond the traditional role of savings, to provide you a range of services from

funds transfer options to online payments of bills to attractive returns earned through a

comprehensive suite of investment options.

Current Accounts

Accounts deigned for small-mid size business or an enterprise

Kotak Mahindra Bank offers you unparalleled advantages with its three Current Account

offerings. Whether you have a small/ mid size business or you are an enterprise spread across

multiple locations in the country, you would find a Current Account that's just designed for you.

With features ranging from Free DDs, Free Cheque Collection, Free At -Par Cheque facility to

Free Trading Account & free Demat Account, and more!

Term Deposits

Term Deposit with highly attractive interest rates

Kotak Mahindra Bank brings you Term Deposit at highly attractive interest rates coupled with

special facilities like Overdraft and Re-investment option.

Safe Deposit Lockers

Be at peace when your valuables are in our lockers

Kotak Mahindra Bank offers you Safe Deposit Locker facilities which can be utilized to safe

keep your important documents, jewellery and other valuables.


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AWARDS AND RECOGNISIONS

Our commitment to excellence whether its in banking orinsurance or stock broking or fund

management has earned us great recognition in India and internationally.

Recent awards:

Kotak Bond Regular received the Lipper Fund Award 2010 for Best Fund over 10 years BondIndian Rupee

Best Investment Bank for 6 years in a row from 2006 to 2011, Finance Asia Best Equity house in IndiaFinanceAsia Country Awards 2011 Best Domestic Equity House for 4 years in a row by Asiamoney in 2011 Best Private Banking Services Overall in India - Euromoney 2011 Best Range of Advisory Services Category - Euromoney 2010 Best Family Office Services Category - Euromoney 2010 Best Private Bank in India 2010 - Finance Asia Country Awards

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund

We are sponsored by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, one of India's fastest growing banks, with a

pedigree of over twenty years in the Indian Financial Markets. Kotak Mahindra Asset

Management Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank, is our Investment Manager.

We made a humble beginning in the Mutual Fund space with the launch of our first scheme in

December, 1998. Today we offer a complete bouquet of products and services suiting the diverse

and varying needs and risk-return profiles of our investors.

We are committed to offering innovative investment solutions and world-class services and

conveniences to facilitate wealth creation for our investors.


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Businesses

Multiple businesses. One brand.

Kotak Mahindra is one of India's leading banking and financial services groups, offering a wide

range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd is a one stop shop for all banking needs. The bank offers personalfinance solutions of every kind from savings accounts to credit cards, distribution of mutual

funds to life insurance products. Kotak Mahindra Bank offers transaction banking, operates

lending verticals, manages IPOs and provides working capital loans. Kotak has one of the largest

and most respected Wealth Management teams in India, providing the widest range of solutions

to high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business families and employed professionals.

For more information, please visit the Kotak Mahindra Bank website

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Funded Products

Short and medium term funding facilities

At Kotak Mahindra Bank we understand the challenges and complexities faced by corporations

in managing cash flows.

Learn more about Funded Products:

Working Capital Structured Products

Treasury Products

Mitigate Business Risks

Risks are a reality of the business world. We provide money market and foregn exchange

facilities to help you mitigate them.

Learn more about Treasury Products:

Foreign Exchange Money Market Benchmark PLR

Investment Products

Meet your financial goals

At Kotak Mahindra Bank, we recognize that financial needs vary. We have years of experience

in helping organisations put together an investment portfolio that works best for them.

Learn more about Investment Products:

Term Deposit Mutual Funds Bancassurance
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Fixed Income Products

A range of debt and fixed income products

Our debt capital markets group comprises a team of experienced and highly qualified

professionals who structure products to suit the dynamic and varied needs of customers across

segments. This includes corporates, Public Sector Undertakings, state level undertakings,

Financial Institutions and banks.

Learn more about Fixed Income Products:

Sales and Distribution Case Studies Research

ATM NETWORK

The ATM service is available to you absolutely FREE

Our strategically located and constantly growing ATM network brings the bank within your easy

reach.

The state of the art touch screen Kotak Mahindra Bank ATMs are part of the Visa/Plus ATM

network. That means you can withdraw cash from our ATM Network with International and

Domestic Visa/Visa Electron/Plus Credit Cards/Debit Cards.

With our special arrangement with HDFC Bank, you can use your Kotak Mahindra Bank Global

Debit Card at over 1450 HDFC Bank ATMs absolutely free

onstantly growing ATM network brings the bank within your easy reach.

The ATM service is available to you absolutely FREE

Our strategically located and constantly growing ATM network brings the bank within your easy

reach.
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The state of the art touch screen Kotak Mahindra Bank ATMs are part of the Visa/Plus and

Cashnet ATM network. That means you can withdraw cash from our ATM Network with any

International and Domestic Visa/Visa Electron/Plus Credit Cards/Debit Cards.

Key Features

Access your account anytime anywhere State of the art Touch Screen ATMs Affiliated to the VISA network Access any ATM in the country absolutely free.

Services available

24-hour access to cash Transfer funds between accounts View Account Balances and Mini Statement Pin Change option Call our24-hour Customer Contact Centerto know more.

NETBANKING

Kotak Mahindra Bank's Net Banking service brings you the timeless world of instant banking. It

is quick and easy, available to you 24X7 and it's absolutely free!

Key Features

Bank 24X7 - anywhere, anytime Move Money - Within your own Kotak Accounts, to someone else's Kotak Account, to another

bank via NEFT/ RTGS and Demand Draft. You have the option to 'Pay Now', 'Pay at a later date'

or 'Schedule Regular Payments'. You even have the option to 'Save' the Transaction and pay

when desired. You can even view all your 'Completed Transactions' along with the status.

You can book a Term Deposit and can do a premature withdrawal online.
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You can add a Beneficiary and Multiple accounts can be mapped for a beneficiary for TransferType. (E.g. - NEFT / RTGS etc). Beneficiaries added at other channels like branch too, will be

available for the customer on Net Banking to make a transfer to.

View details across Accounts, Term Deposits and Demat Accounts Pay your utility bills , VISA Credit Card bills, Recharge Prepaid Mobile phones and DTH

accounts and even pay your Direct tax through Kotak BillPay

Safe online shopping with Kotak Netc@rd ASBA-apply for IPO/FPO/Rights Issue without any paper-work and from the convenience of

your home / office.

Invest /Redeem in Mutual Funds online and much more Stringent security offers complete peace of mind


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KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

One of the biggest reasons for this success was the teams unrelenting focus on achieving whatthey had set out to do, which was to eliminate the problems of the existing system and ensure

that there was no disruption of business during and after the Finacle go live.

Accomplished this through an unprecedented amount of testing which saw more than 100 endof days, and simulations of operations right through to April 2012 prior to going live

The banks insistence on testing every offering before giving it the go aheadas well as its vasttest case repositorywas a contributing factor in the smooth execution

The availability of the production environment at the simulation stage itself, which gave the bankand the implementation team a realistic preview of the results that they could expect after going

live on the new system.

Benefits

Agility and short time to market Scalability to support future growth 44% increase in new accounts added in the quarter succeeding implementation Increase in new sales, cross sales and fee income New offerings, such as RTGS Payments, Sweeps and Standing Instructions 24x7 back office


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AUDIT REPORTS

To The Board Of Directors Of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

1. We have audited the attached Consolidated Balance sheet of KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK

LIMITED ( the Bank) and its subsidiaries(the Bank and its subsidiaries constitute the

Group) as at 31st March, 2012, the Consolidated Profit and Loss account and the

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement of the Group for the year ended on that date, both annexed

thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Banks Management and have

been prepared by the Management on the basis of separate financial statements and other

financial information regarding components. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these

statements based on our audit.

2. We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in India.

Those Standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about

whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements.

An audit includes, examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in

financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and

significant estimates made by the Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial

statements presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

3. We did not audit the financial statements of twelve subsidiaries, whose financial statements

reflect total assets of ` 144,197,455 (in thousands) as at 31st March 2012, total revenue of `42,468,971 (in thousands) and net cash outflows amounting to ` 31,207 (in thousands) for the

year then ended as considered in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The financial statements

and other financial information of these subsidiaries have been audited by other auditors whose

reports have been furnished to us and our opinion, in so far as it relates to the amounts included

in respect of these subsidiaries, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.

4. The financial statements also include ` 9,828 (in thousands) being the Groups proportionate

share in the net profit of two associates (carrying value ` 69,943 (in thousands)) which has been

recognised on the basis of the unaudited financial information available with the Group.

5. The auditors of a subsidiary company of the Bank, Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life

Insurance Limited (the Company), have reported in their audit opinion the actuarial valuation

of liabilities for life policies in force is the responsibility of the Companys Appointed Actuary

(the Appointed Actuary). The actuarial valuation of these liabilities as at 31st March 2012 has


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been duly certified by the Appointed Actuary and in his opinion, the assumptions for such

valuation are in accordance with the guidelines and norms issued by the Insurance Regulatory

Development Authority (IRDA) (Authority) and the Actuarial society of India in

concurrence with the Authority. The auditors of the Company have relied upon the Appointed

Actuarys certificate in this regard forforming an opinion on the valuation of liabilities for life

policies in force and for policies in respect of which premium has been discontinued but liability

exists on financial statements of the Company.

6. We report that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the Bank in

accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standard 21 (Consolidated Financial

Statements) and Accounting Standard 23 (Accounting for Investments in Associates in

Consolidated Financial Statements) notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,

2006.

7. Based on our audit and on consideration of reports of other auditors on separate financial

statements and on the other financial information of the components, and to the best of our

information and according to the explanations given to us, we are of the opinion that the attached

Consolidated Financial Statements give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting

principles generally accepted in India:

(a) in the case of the Consolidated Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Group as at 31st

March, 2012;

(b) in the case of the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss, of the profit of the Group for the

year ended on that date and

(c) in the case of the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows of the Group for the

year ended on that date.


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To The Members of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED (the

Bank) as at 31st March, 2012, the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement of the

Bank for the year ended on that date, both annexed thereto. These financial statements are the

responsibility of the Banks Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these

financial statements based on our audit.

2. We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in India.

Those Standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about

whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining,

on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements.

An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and the significant estimates

made by the management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We

believe that our audit provides reasonable basis for our opinion.

3. The Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account are drawn up in conformity with Forms A

and B (revised) of the Third Schedule to the

Banking Regulation Act, 1949, read with Section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956.

4. We further report as follows :

(a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge

and belief were necessary for the purposes of our audit and have found them to be satisfactory;

(b) In our opinion, the transactions of the Bank which have come to our notice have been within

its powers;

(c) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Bank so far

as it appears from our examination of those books;

(d) The financial accounting systems of the Bank are centralised and therefore, accounting

returns are not required to be submitted by the Branches;

(e) The Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement dealt with by

this report are in agreement with the books of account;

(f) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement

dealt with by this report comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in Section 211 (3C)

of the Companies Act, 1956, insofar as they apply to banks;


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(g) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to

us, the said accounts give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956 in the manner so

required for banking companies and the Guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India from

time to time and give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally

accepted in India :

(i) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of the affairs of the Bank as at 31st March, 2012;

(ii) in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit of the Bank for the year ended on that

date and

(iii) in the case of Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows of the Bank for the year ended on that

date.

5. On the basis of the written representations received from the Directors as on 31st March, 2012

taken on record by the Board of Directors, we report that none of the Directors is disqualified

from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 274(1) (g) of the Companies Act, 1956.

6. We report that during the course of our audit we have visited 13 Branches. Since the key

operations of the Bank are completely automated with the key applications integrated to the core

banking systems, the audit is carried out centrally at the Head Office as all the necessary records

and data required for the purposes of our audit are available therein and the Branches are not

required to submit any financial returns.


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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. ACCOUNTING METHODOLOGY

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost basis of accounting. The Group

adopts the accrual method of accounting and historical cost convention. The financial statements

conform with the Accounting Standards notified under the

Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006 as amended, guidelines issued by the Reserve

Bank of India (RBI), InsuranceRegulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) from time

to time as applicable to relevant companies and the generally accepted accounting principles

prevailing in India. In case the accounting policies followed by consolidating entities are

different from those followed by Bank, the same have been disclosed separately.

The preparation of financial statements requires the management to make estimates and

assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent

liabilities) as on the date of the financial statements and the reported income and expenses

during the reporting period. Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the

financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Any revision in the accounting estimates is recognized prospectively.

B. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a. Banking/ Investing Activity:

i. Interest income is recognised on accrual basis except in case of non-performing assets where itis recognised, upon realisation, as per RBI guidelines. Penal interest is recognised as income on

realisation.

ii. Interest income in respect of retail advances {except for the subsidiary, Kotak Mahindra Prime

Limited (KMPL)} is accounted for by using the internal rate of return method to provide a

constant periodic rate of return on the net investment outstanding on the contract.

iii. KMPL accrues for auto finance income (including service charges and incentives) by using

the internal rate of return method to provide a constant periodic rate of return after adjustment of

brokerage expenses on the net investment outstanding on the contract. The volume-based

incentives and brokerage are accounted as and when the said volumes are achieved. Income also

includes gains made on termination of contracts.


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iv. Service charges, Fees and Commission income are recognised when due except for guarantee

commission and letter of credit commission which is recognised over the period of the guarantee/

letter of credit respectively, except as indicated in para iii above.

v. Interest income on discounted instruments is recognised over the tenure of the instruments so

as to provide a constant periodic rate of return.

vi. Gain on account of securitisation of assets is amortised over the life of the securities issued in

accordance with the guidelines issued by the RBI.

vii. Gain on account of assignment of assets on bilateral basis is recognised, based on the

difference between the book value of the assigned assets and sale consideration received.

viii. Dividend income is accounted on an accrual basis when the right to receive the dividend is

established.

ix. In respect of non-performing assets acquired from other Banks, FIs and NBFCs, collections in

excess of the consideration paid at each asset level or portfolio level is treated as income in

accordance with RBI guidelines and clarifications.

b. Investment Banking Activity:

i. Issue management fees, underwriting commission, financial advisory fees and placement fees

are accounted on completion of milestones specified in the contract.

ii. Brokerage and clearing fees are recognised as on the date of transaction.

c. Insurance Activity:

i. Premium is recognised as income when it is due from policyholders except on unit linked

policies, where the premium is recognised when associated units are created.

ii. Uncollected premium on lapsed policies is not recognised as income until revived.

iii. Top Up/ Lump sum contributions are accounted as a part of the single premium.

iv. Income from linked policies, which include asset management fees and other charges, if any,

are recovered from the linked fund in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policies.

v. Re-insurance premium ceded is accounted as an expense at the time of recognition of the

premium income in accordance with the treaty arrangements with the re-insurers.

vi. Commission on re-insurance ceded is accounted as income in the period in which re-

insurance is ceded.

vii. Re-insurance premium and re-insurance commission are recognised over the period of the

risk.


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d. Broking Activity:

i. Placement and other fee based income are accounted for on the basis of the progress of the

assignment.

ii. Brokerage Income (net of service tax):

On fixed deposit is accounted on completion of the transaction.

On primary market subscription / mobilisation is accounted on receipt of intimation of

allotment.

On secondary market transaction is recognised on the date of the transaction.

iii. Incentive on primary market subscription / mobilisation is accounted on the basis of receipt of

intimation of allotment.

iv. In respect of depository activity, transaction fees (net of service tax) are recognised on

completion of transaction. Account maintenance charges are recognised on time basis over the

period of contract.

v. Portfolio management fees are accounted on accrual basis as follows:

a. In case of fees based on fixed percentage of the corpus / fixed amount, income is accrued over

the period of the agreement.

b. In case of fees, based on the returns of the portfolio, income is accounted on the termination of

the portfolio agreement/ on each anniversary as per the agreement, whichever is earlier.

c. In case of upfront non-refundable fee, income is accounted in the year of receipt.

e. Asset Management

i. Management fee from mutual funds is recognised at specific rates agreed with the relevant

schemes, applied on the average daily net assets of each scheme (excluding inter-scheme

investments, where applicable, and investments made by the Company in the respective scheme),

and are in conformity with the limits specified under SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.

ii. Management fee from venture funds, private equity funds and other similar funds is

recognised on accrual basis at the

rates specified in the investment management agreement from the date of initial closing of funds

under management.

iii. Portfolio Advisory Service income is recognised on accrual basis as per the terms of the

contract.


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C. FIXED ASSETS AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Fixed assets / Intangible assets have been stated at cost inclusive of freight, duties and other

incidental expenses less accumulated depreciation / amortisation.

D. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i Provident FundDefined Contribution Plan:

Contribution as required by the Statute made to the Government Provident Fund is debited to the

Profit and Loss Account when incurred.

ii GratuityDefined Benefit Plan:

The Group accounts for the liability for future gratuity benefits based on an actuarial valuation

conducted by an independent actuary. The Bank and three of its subsidiaries make contribution

to a Gratuity Fund administered by trustees and managed by a life insurance company. In other

subsidiaries gratuity obligation is wholly unfunded. The net present value of the Groups

obligation towards the same is actuarially determined based on the projected unit credit method

as at the Balance Sheet date.

iii Actuarial gains/losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account and are not

deferred.

iv Superannuation FundDefined Contribution Plan:

The Group contributes a sum equivalent to 15% of eligible employees salary subject to a

maximum of ` 1 lakh per eligible employee per annum, to the Superannuation Funds

administered by trustees and managed by a Life Insurance Company. The

Group recognises such contributions as an expense in the year they are incurred.

v Compensated Absences - Other Long-Term Employee Benefits:

The Group accrues the liability for compensated absences based on the actuarial valuation as at

the Balance Sheet date conducted by an independent actuary. The net present value of the

Groups obligation is determined based on the projected unit credit method as at the Balance

Sheet date.

vi Other Employee Benefits:

The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for

the services rendered by employees is recognised during the period when the employee renders

the service. These benefits include performance incentives.


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E. INVESTMENTS

For The Bank

1. Classification:

In accordance with the RBI guidelines, investments are categorised at the date of purchase into

Held for Trading, Available

for Sale and Held to Maturity and further classified under six groups, namely, Government

Securities, Other Approved

Securities, Shares, Debentures and Bonds, Investments in Associates and Other for the purpose

of disclosure in the Balance

Sheet.

i. Investments that are held for resale within 90 days from the date of purchase are classified as

Held for Trading.

ii. Investments that the Bank intends to hold to maturity are classified as Held to Maturity.

iii. Investments which are not classified in the above categories are classified as Available for

Sale.

2. Valuation:

The cost of investments is determined on weighted average basis. Broken period interest on debt

instruments is treated as revenue item. The transaction costs including brokerage, commission

etc. paid at the time of acquisition of investments is charged to Profit and Loss Account.

The valuation of investments is made in accordance with the RBI guidelines as indicated

hereunder:

a. Held for Trading / Available for saleEach security except treasury bills in this category is

revalued at the market price or fair value on a monthly basis and the net depreciation of each

group is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Net appreciation, if any, is ignored. Further,

provision for diminution other than temporary is made for, at the individual security level.

The market / fair value of quoted investments included in the Available for Sale and Held for

Trading categories is measured with respect to the market price of the scrip as available from

the trades / quotes on the stock exchanges, SGL account transactions, price list of RBI or prices

declared by Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI) jointly with Fixed

Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) as at the year end.

The market value of investments where market quotations are not available is determined as per


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the norms laid down by the RBI. Treasury bills, commercial bills and certificates of deposits

being discounted instruments are valued at carrying cost.

b. Held to MaturityThese are carried at their acquisition cost. Any premium on acquisition of

debt instruments is amortised over the balance maturity of the security on a straight-line basis.

Any diminution, other than temporary, in the value of securities, is provided for.

The market value of investments where market quotations are not available is determined as per

the norms laid down by the RBI.

c. Repurchase and reverse repurchase transactionsSecurities sold under agreements to

repurchase (Repos) and securities purchased under agreements to resell (Reverse Repos) are

accounted as collateralised borrowing and lending transactions respectively. The difference

between the consideration amount of the first leg and the second leg of the repo is

recognised as interest income / interest expense over the period of the transaction.

3. Transfer between categories:

Transfer between categories is done, in accordance with RBI guidelines, at the lower of

acquisition cost/ carrying value / market value on the date of the transfer and depreciation, if any,

on such transfer is fully provided for.

4. Profit or loss on sale / redemption of investments:

a. Held for Trading and Available for Sale:

Profit or loss on sale / redemption is included in the Profit and Loss Account.

b. Held to Maturity:

Profit on sale / redemption of investments is included in the Profit and Loss Account and is

appropriated to Capital Reserve after adjustments for tax and Statutory Reserve transfer. Loss on

sale / redemption is charged off to the Profit and Loss Account.

For the insurance company:

a. Investments are recorded at cost on trade date which includes brokerage, transfer charges,

transaction taxes as applicable, etc. but excludes preacquisition interest, if any, and service tax on

brokerage where cenvat credit is being claimed.

b. Investments maturing within twelve months from the Balance Sheet date and investments

made with the specific intention to dispose them off within twelve months from the Balance

Sheet date are classified as Short TermInvestments. Investments other than Short Term

Investments are classified as Long Term Investments.


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F. FOREIGN CURRENCY AND DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS

For the bank:

i. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the Balance Sheet date at rates

notified by the Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI).

ii. Income and Expenditure items are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of

the transaction except for representative office expenses which are translated at the monthly

average rate of exchange.

iii. Foreign Exchange contracts (other than deposit and placement swaps) outstanding at the

Balance Sheet date are revalued at rates notified by FEDAI and resulting profits or losses are

included in the Profit and Loss Account. Foreign exchange swaps linked to foreign currency

deposits and placements are translated at the prevailing spot rate at the time of swap. The

premium / discount on the swap arising out of the difference in the exchange rate of the swap

date and the maturity date of the underlying forward contract is amortised over the period of the

swap and the same is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

iv. Notional amounts of derivative transactions comprising of forwards, swaps, futures and

options are disclosed as off-balance sheet exposures. The swaps are segregated into trading or

hedge transactions. Trading swaps outstanding as at the Balance Sheet dates are marked to

market and the resulting profits or losses, are recorded in the Profit and Loss Account.

Outstanding derivative transactions designated as Hedges are accounted in accordance with

hedging instrument on an accrual basis over the life of the transaction underlying instrument.

Option premium paid/ received is accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account on expiry of the

option. Option contracts are marked to market on every reporting date.

v. Contingent liabilities at the Balance Sheet date on account of outstanding foreign exchange

contracts are restated at year end rates notified by FEDAI.

For other entities:

vi. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date

of the transaction.

vii. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are restated at the rate of

exchange ruling at the Balance Sheet date.

viii. Exchange differences arising on settlement of the transaction and on account of restatement

of assets and liabilities are dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. In case of items which are


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covered by forward exchange contracts entered to hedge the foreign currency risk, the difference

between the year end rate and the rate on the date of the contract is recognised as exchange

difference in Profit and Loss Account and the premium paid on forward contracts is recognised

over the life of the contract.

ix. The financial statements of all subsidiaries incorporated outside India which are in the nature

of non-integral foreign operations are converted on the following basis: (a) Income and expenses

are converted at the average rate of exchange applicable for the year and (b) All assets and

liabilities are translated at the closing rate as on the Balance Sheet date. The exchange difference

arising out of year end translation is debited or credited as Foreign Currency Translation

Reserve forming part ofReserves and Surplus.

Interest rate/ Currency swaps:

x. The outstanding swap trades at the Balance Sheet date are disclosed at the contract amount.

The swaps which are in the nature of hedges are accounted on an accrual basis; these contracts

are not marked to market. Accrued interest is adjusted against the interest cost / income of the

underlying liability / asset. The foreign currency balances on account of principal of currency

swaps outstanding as at the Balance Sheet date are revalued using the closing rate.

Currency options:

xi. The outstanding option trades, in the nature of hedge, at the Balance Sheet date are disclosed

at the contract amount. The premium paid is amortised over the life of the contract.

Equity index/ equity futures/ equity index/ equity options/embedded derivatives:

xii. Outstanding derivative contracts, including embedded derivatives, are measured at fair value

as at each Balance Sheet date.

Fair value of derivatives is determined using quoted market prices in an actively traded market,

for the instrument, wherever available, as the best evidence of fair value. In the absence of

quoted market prices in an actively traded market, a valuation technique is used to determine the

fair value. In most cases the valuation techniques use as input parameters observable market data

in order to ensure reliability of the fair value measure.

G. ADVANCES

i. Advances are classified into standard, sub-standard, doubtful and loss assets in accordance

with the RBI guidelines and are stated net of provisions made towards non-performing assets.


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ii. Provision for non-performing assets comprising sub-standard, doubtful and loss assets is made

in accordance with the RBI guidelines. In addition, the Group considers accelerated provisioning

that is based on past experience, evaluation of security and other related factors.

iii. In accordance with RBI Guidelines the bank has provided general provision on standard

advances at uniform rate of 0.40% except in case of direct advances to sectors agricultural and

SME at 0.25%, Commercial Real Estate sector at 1.00% and restructured standard advances,

teaser rate housing loans at 2.00%.

Excess standard asset provision resulting from revision in provisioning rates is not written back

in Profit and Loss Account in accordance with the RBI guidelines and clarifications.

The Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) subsidiaries provide general provision on standard

assets at 0.25% in accordance with RBI guidelines.

iv. Amounts paid for acquiring non-performing assets from other banks and NBFCs are

considered as advances. Actual collections received on such non-performing assets are compared

with the cash flows estimated while purchasing the asset to ascertain overdue. If the overdue is in

excess of 90 days, the Bank classifies such assets into sub-standard, doubtful or loss as required

by the RBI guidelines on purchase of non-performing assets. In respect of NBFCs, if the overdue

is in excess of 180 days, then the assets are classified into sub-standard, doubtful and loss as

required by the RBI guidelines on purchase of non-performing assets.

H. STRUCTURED LIABILITIESThe Group has issued structured liabilities wherein the return on these liabilities is linked to non-

interest benchmarks. Such structured liabilities have an embedded derivative which is the non-

interest related return component. The embedded derivative is separated and accounted

separately {Refer Note 2 (F)(xii)}.

The resultant debt component of such structured liabilities is recognised in the Balance Sheet

under Secured loans and is measured at amortised cost using yield to maturity basis.

I. LIABILITY FOR POLICIES

i Provision is made for policy liabilities in respect of all in force policies and lapsed policies

that are likely to be revived in future based on actuarial valuation done by the Appointed Actuary

in accordance with accepted actuarial practices, requirements of IRDA and the Institute of

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ii Liabilities in respect of unit-linked policies which have lapsed and are not likely to be revived,

are shown as Policyholdersliabilities until expiry of the revival period.

iii Linked liabilities comprise of unit liability representing the fund value of policies.

J. ACTUARIAL METHODLIFE INSURANCE

i Actuarial method and assumptions: The actuarial liabilities have been calculated in accordance

with generally accepted actuarial principles, the requirements of the Insurance Act 1938, IRDA

regulations and the prescribed guidance notes of the institute of Actuaries of India. In respect of

unit linked policies, a unit reserve equal to the value of units as on the Balance Sheet date and an

additional non-unit reserve calculated on gross premium prospective valuation method is created.

The method adopted for par policies (accumulation contracts) is the value of the accumulated

fund and an additional non-unit reserve calculated on gross premium prospective valuation

method. For non-par conventional business the gross premium prospective method is used.

Additional reserve on lapsed unit-linked policies is created and shown as Policyholders Funds.

ii The assumptions used in the Gross Premium valuation are based on conservative best estimates

together with appropriate margins for adverse deviations from experience. The principal

assumptions are interest, inflation, return to policyholders accounts, lapses, expenses, mortality

and morbidity.

iii Reserves for group life business are calculated as the risk premium for the unexpired term

with an allowance for expenses and a margin for adverse deviations.

K. DISCOUNTED INSTRUMENTS

The liability is recognised at face value at the time of issuance of discounted instruments. The

discount on the issue is amortised over the tenure of the instrument.

L. ACQUISITION COSTS

Acquisition costs such as commission and medical fees are costs that vary with and are primarily

related to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts. Such costs are recognised in

the year in which they are incurred.

M. BULLION

The Bank imports bullion including precious metal bars on a consignment basis for selling to its

wholesale and retail customers. The difference between the sale price to customers and actual

price quoted by supplier is reflected under other income.


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The Bank also borrows and lends gold, which is treated as borrowings / lending as the case may

be with the interest paid / received classified as interest expense / income and is accounted on an

accrual basis.

N. TAXES ON INCOME

The Income Tax expense comprises Current tax and Deferred tax. Current tax is measured at the

amount expected to be paid in respect of taxable income for the year in accordance with the

Income tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax adjustments comprise of changes in the deferred tax assets

and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for the future tax consequences

of timing differences being the difference between the taxable income and the accounting

income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent

periods.

Deferred tax assets arising mainly on account of carry forward losses and unabsorbed

depreciation under tax laws are recognized only if there is virtual certainty of its realisation,

supported by convincing evidence. Deferred tax assets on account of other timing differences are

recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable

income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been

enacted or substantially enacted at the Balance Sheet date. Changes in deferred tax assets /

liabilities on account of changes in enacted tax rates are given effect to in the Profit and Loss

Account in the period of the change. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at

each Balance Sheet date. The Group writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to

the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that

sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be

realised.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities across various entities are not set off against each

other as the Group does not have a legal right to do so.

O. SEGMENT REPORTING

A transfer pricing mechanism between segments has been established to arrive at interest cost on

the borrowings of the segments based on borrowing costs, maturity profile of assets / liabilities

etc. and which is disclosed as part of Segment Revenue.


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Segment revenues consists of earnings from external customers and inter-segment revenue as

stated above. Segment expenses consist of interest expenses including those allocated, operating

expenses and provisions.

Segment results are net of segment revenue and segment expenses.

Segment assets include assets related to segments and exclude tax related assets. Segment

liabilities include liabilities related to the segment excluding net worth, minority interest and

employees stock option (grants outstanding), proposed dividend and dividend tax thereon.

Since the business operations of the Group are primarily concentrated in India, the Group is

considered to operate only in the domestic segment.

P. EMPLOYEE SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

Equity-settled:

The Bank has formulated Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOSs) in accordance with

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The

Schemes provide for grant of options to employees of the Group to acquire the equity shares of

the Bank that vest in cliff vesting or in a graded manner and that are to be exercised within a

specified period.

In accordance with the SEBI Guidelines and the guidance note on Accounting for Employee

Share-based payments issued by TheInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India, the excess, if

any, of the market price of the share preceding the date of grant of the option under ESOSs over

the exercise price of the option is amortised on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

Where the terms of an equitysettled award are modified, the minimum expense recognised in

Payments to and provision foremployees is the expense as if the terms had not been modified.

An additional expense is recognised for any modification which increases the total intrinsic value

of the sharebased payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured

at the date of modification.

Cash-settled:

The cost of cash-settled transactions (stock appreciation rights) is measured initially using

intrinsic value method at the grant date taking into account the terms and conditions upon which

the instruments were granted. This intrinsic value is amortised on a straight-line basis over the

vesting period with a recognition of corresponding liability. This liability is remeasured at each


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Balance Sheet date up to and including the settlement date with changes in intrinsic value

recognised in Profit and Loss Account in Payments to and provision for employees.

Q. CLAIMS/ BENEFITS

Benefits paid comprise of policy benefit amount, surrenders, claim investigation fees and

specific claims settlement costs where applicable and change in the outstanding provision for

claims at the year end. Surrender and claims by death are accounted when intimated. Survival

benefits are accounted when due. Maturity claims are accounted on the date of maturity.

Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are accounted for in the same period as the related claim.

Repudiated claims disputed before judicial authorities are provided for based on the best

judgment of the management considering the facts and evidence in respect of each such claim.

Withdrawals under unit-linked policies are accounted in respective schemes when the associated

units are cancelled.

R. SECURITISATION

The Group enters into arrangements for sale of loans through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

In most cases, post securitisation, the Group continues to service the loans transferred to the

SPV. The Group also provides credit enhancement in the form of cash collaterals and / or by

subordination of cash flows to Senior Pass Through Certificate (PTC) holders. In respect of

credit enhancements provided or recourse obligations (projected delinquencies, future servicing

etc.) accepted by the Group, appropriate provision / disclosure is made at the time of sale in

accordance with Accounting Standard 29, (AS-29) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and

Contingent Assets notified under the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006 as

amended.

The gain/ premium on account of securitisation of assets at the time of sale is computed as the

difference between the sale onsideration and the book value of the securitised asset and is

amortised over the tenure of the securities issued. The loss on account of securitisation is

recognised immediately in Profit and Loss Account.

S. LEASES

Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of

the leased term, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an

expense in the Profit and Loss Account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.


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Assets subject to operating leases are included in fixed assets. Lease income is recognised in the

Profit and Loss Account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Initial direct costs in respect of operating leases such as legal costs, brokerage costs, etc. are

recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.

Assets given under a finance lease are recognised as a receivable at an amount equal to the net

investment in the lease.

T. PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES

Provision is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past event; it is probable

that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable

estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present value and are determined

based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are

reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Provision

is made for Credit card reward points based on reward points accrued to the customer at Balance

Sheet date.

Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes unless the outflow of

resources is remote. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial

statements.

U. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable

to equity shareholders (after deducting attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of

equity shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average number of equity shares

outstanding during the year is adjusted for events of bonus issue and stock split.

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year

attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during

the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

V. IMPAIRMENT

The carrying amount of assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication

of impairment based on internal/ external factors. Impairment loss, if any, is provided in Profit

and Loss Account to the extent of carrying amount of assets exceeds their estimated recoverable

amount.


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W. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents in the Balance Sheet comprise Cash in hand, Balances with Reserve

Bank of India and Balances with Banks and Money at Call and Short Notice (including the effect

of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency).


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