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A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 4 - 1 5
India is at the threshold of a new era of growth and
opportunity. This is driven by increasing economic activity,
ongoing ‘Make in India’ initiatives and a demographically
well-placed, aspirational society.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) continues to be a partner in India’s ongoing
journey towards economic and social well-being, and remains committed to
investing in and innovating for India. RIL is striving to meet and exceed global
benchmarks in product quality and customer service with inspiring ideas and
strategic investments. From the manufacturing landscape to high-growth
consumer service sectors, RIL is achieving superior outcomes that facilitate India’s
drive for global leadership.
RIL is delivering industry-leading performance through consistent efficiency
in operations and prudent configuration of assets. RIL is making sizable capital
investments, focusing on technology and expanding its level of services from
the hydrocarbons sector to consumer businesses. RIL innovates for existing
businesses and also focuses on developing new business models to deliver
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significant value for its growing stakeholder fraternity. In this effort, it collaborates
wwith leading gloobal institutionss to help usher in a n
with leading global institutions to help usher in a new era of possibilities.
RIL’s focus iis to continue ggrowing as a respoons
RIL’s focus is to continue growing as a responsible organisation, thereby
inspiring progress in thee lives it touches.
inspiring progress in the lives it touches.
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RIL’s finana cial and operrational performannc
RIL’s financial and operational performance reflects the strength
and exxtent of integrattion in its operationn
and extent of integration in its operations. It also highlights its
robustt risk managemeent strategies, profi
robust risk management strategies, proficiency of its people and
efficienncy of its processses. The projects t
efficiency of its processes. The projects that RIL has undertaken
and thee investments thhat it has planned
and the investments that it has planned will help it propel the
next phhase of growth fforo itself and Ind
next phase of growth for itself and India.
RIL is coontributing substtantially to stre
RIL is contributing substantially to strengthen India’s energy
landscappe. At the same ttime, it is crea
landscape. At the same time, it is creating value for society
in retail aand telecom spheeres and rein
in retail and telecom spheres and reinforcing community
engagemments.
engagements.
Contributinng to India’s econoomic gro
Contributing to India’s economic growth and social uplift is
RIL’s priority, and it sees its pressene t and
RIL’s priority, and it sees its present and future role through the
prism of nationnal progress.
prism of national progress.
RIL remains commmitted to Investt, , InInnon
RIL remains committed to Invest, Innovate and Inspire.
For a neneww India.a.
For a new India.
“We must forge a new partnership
for a great India. A strong and
constructive partnership between
industry, government and society.”
Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani
Founder Chairman
INSIDE THIS REPORT
CORPORATE OVERVIEW / 02-45
02 / Reliance at a Glance
03/ Key Performance Indicators
04 / Letter to Shareholders
08 / The Board of Directors
10 /
12 /
14 /
16 / Dimensions of Sustainable
Investing for the Nation
Innovating for the Future
Inspiring Progress
Growth - 4Ps
18 / Strategic Framework
20 / Review of Operations
30 / Reliance Foundation
32 / Awards and Recognitions
33 / Company Information
34 / Major Products and Brands
44 / Product Flow Chart
45 / Financial Highlights
MANAGEMENT REVIEW / 46-103
46 / Management’s Discussion and Analysis
94 / Report on Corporate Social Responsibility
GOVERNANCE / 104-201
104 / Business Responsibility Report
122 / Corporate Governance Report
147 / Auditors’ Certificate on Corporate Governance
154 / Directors’ Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / 202-315
Standalone / 202-253
203 / Independent Auditors’ Report on
Financial Statements
204 / Balance Sheet
205 / Profit and Loss Statement
206 / Cash Flow Statement
208 / Significant Accounting Policies
212 / Notes on Financial Statements
Consolidated / 254-315
255 / Independent Auditors’ Report on
Consolidated Financial Statements
256 / Consolidated Balance Sheet
257 / Consolidated Profit and
Loss Statement
258 / Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
260 / Significant Accounting Policies on
Consolidated Accounts
261 / Notes on Consolidated Financial
Statements
310 / Salient features of Financial
Statements of Subsidiaries/
Associates/Joint Ventures
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION / 316-348
316 / Shareholders’ Referencer
329 / Notice of Annual General Meeting
337 / Details Pertaining to Employees as reqired under Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act 2013
Attendance Slip and Proxy Form
Members’ Feedback Form
Letter from the Chairman / 04
Invest, Innovate, Inspire / 10
Review of Operations / 20
Management Review / 46
Business Responsibility Report / 104
On the cover:
The cover depicts RIL’s commitment
to the growth and progress of all
stakeholders through consistent
investments and innovations across the
energy and consumer businesses. RIL
has always partnered India’s all-round
progress in line with its philosophy of
‘Growth is Life.’
OTHER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Corporate sustainability
related information
Quarterly results and
investor presentations
www.ril.com/Sustainability/CorporateSustainability.aspx
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RELIANCE AT A GLANCE
RIL is India’s largest private sector Company on key financial parameters. It is a significant global player in the
integrated energy value chain, and has a growing presence in retail and digital services in India. Built on strong
values, RIL is steadfastly rooted in the culture of safety, integrity and commitment. RIL is dedicated to its vision of
partnering India’s economic growth and social wellbeing. RIL strives to be a product and service leader across its
industries, a great work-place and above all, to create value for its stakeholders and society.
BUSINESSES AT A GLANCE *
All figures in ` crore
Revenue 3,39,890 • EBIT 15,827
Refining & Marketing
Petroleum refining
Owns and operates two of the world’s largest and most
complex refineries with crude processing capacity of
1.24 MMBPD
$ 62.2 billion
` 3,88,494 crore
Annual revenue
$ 3.8 billion
` 23,566 crore
Net Profit
Revenue 96,804 • EBIT 8,291
Petrochemicals
Polymers, Polyester, Fibre intermediates, Elastomers
and Chemicals
Integrated petrochemicals player with Top 10 rankings in
key products globally
148
Major products and brands
across energy and service sectors
Revenue 11,534 • EBIT 3,181
Oil & Gas
Exploration and Production of oil and gas
Interests in onshore and offshore exploration
and production in India and significant
presence in US shale
Retail
Pan India footprint in organised retail
Retail market leader in several segments with
over 12.5 million sq. ft. of retail space and
having presence in 200 cities
Revenue 17,640 • EBIT 417
Jio Infocomm
Digital services
Building a countrywide broadband next
generation infrastructure to deliver digital
content, applications and services
Revenue 2,747** • EBIT 135**
Media & Entertainment
Broadcasting and Digital properties
Interests in television, digital content, filmed
entertainment, digital commerce, magazines, mobile
content and allied businesses
**For 9 months
2nd Largest
Producer of polyester
fibre/yarn, globally
5th Largest
Producer of PTA, globally
6th Largest
Producer of PP, globally
7th Largest
Producer of PX, globally
8th Largest
Producer of MEG, globally
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Conventional E&P blocks
2,621
Retail stores across India
Jio
Setting up pan India telecom
network to provide high speed
internet and digital services
*Refer- Page 300 for details (Consolidated Segment Information)
Reliance at a Glance
| Key Performance Indicators
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PROFIT & LOSS METRICS (Consolidated)
(PROFIT AFTER TAX CAGR OF 27.4%)*
Turnover (` crore)
13.0% (year-on-year)
Profit After Tax (` crore)
4.8% (year-on-year)
Earnings per Share (`)
4.7% (year-on-year)
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
3,88,494
4,46,339
4,08,392
3,68,571
2,76,372
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
23,566
22,493
20,879
19,724
19,294
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
80.1
76.5
70.7
66.2
64.8
BALANCE SHEET METRICS (Consolidated)
Networth (` crore)
9.9% (year-on-year)
Debt Equity Ratio
5.7% (year-on-year)
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
2,18,482
1,98,670
1,82,030
1,69,445
1,54,093
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
(NETWORTH CAGR OF 31.1%)*
Book Value per Share (`)
9.8% (year-on-year)
0.74
0.70
0.59
0.55
0.55
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
742.3
675.9
619.9
568.9
516.9
SHAREHOLDERS METRICS
(MARKET CAPITALISATION CAGR OF 31.7%)*
Market Capitalisation (` crore)
11.2% (year-on-year)
Dividend per Share (`)
5.3% (year-on-year)
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
2,66,847
3,00,405
2,49,802
2,44,757
3,42,984
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
10.0
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
SOCIAL METRICS (STANDALONE)
CSR Expenditure (` crore)
6.9% (year-on-year)
Injury Rate (per 100 workforce)
42.2% (year-on-year)
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
351
251
201
* since IPO, i.e. 37 years
761
712
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
0.048
0.083
0.095
0.099
0.090
India’s first private sector
company to feature in Fortune
Global 500 list of ‘World’s Largest
Corporations’, currently ranking
114th in terms of revenue and
155th in terms of profit, and
continues to be featured for the
11th consecutive year
Ranks 194th in the Financial
Times’ FT Global 500 2014 list of
the world’s largest companies
RIL is India’s greenest and most
environment-friendly company,
ranking 185th among the world’s
largest 500 companies, according to
Newsweek’s Green Rankings 2014
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
Reliance has always believed in
investing in India and in businesses
of the future. FY 2014-15 was a
landmark year for our company.
We have invested over $ 16 billion
or over ` 1,00,000 crore in creating
growth engines for the future. This
is the highest ever in the history of
our company and is a testimony to
our project execution capabilities.
This is also the highest by any Indian
corporate in a single year and is about
0.8% of India’s GDP.
The global economy in FY 2014-15
saw a steep decline in oil prices, which
had significant impact on energy
businesses. This coupled with slowing
growth in some of the leading global
economies impacted currencies. But,
there was positive news in terms of
faster-than-anticipated economic
growth recovery in the United States,
which provided momentum for the
global economic recovery.
India’s economy is in the midst of a
recovery with lower fiscal and current
account deficit, lower inflation and
weak commodity prices. Our country’s
growth seems poised to return to a
high-growth path.
It is in this context that Reliance
continues its quest for sustained
growth. I am pleased to inform you
that Reliance achieved its highest ever
consolidated net profits of ` 23,566
crore ($ 3.8 billion) during the year.
Both our energy businesses and
consumer businesses continue to
show strong growth potential.
` 23,566 crore
Highest ever consolidated
net profit in 2014-15
` 15,827 crore
Record EBIT of Refining &
Marketing Business
` 1,00,000 crore
Invested in creating
growth engines for the future
Our refining business delivered
a record profit with a healthy gross
refining margin. Our Petrochemicals
business margins improved on the
back of healthy polymer and polyester
deltas, partly offset by weak fibre
intermediate deltas.
Domestic upstream production
was lower due to natural decline in
the producing fields. Reliance and
its partners are trying to augment
production through interventions
to partly offset the natural decline.
Our US shale business recorded its
highest production and is a material
contributor to our earnings.
Reliance further strengthened its
leadership position as India’s largest
retailer. We have increased our
presence to 200 cities.
Our efforts to provide 4G services
across the country is gathering
momentum. During the year, based on
our acquisition of additional spectrum,
we have emerged as the largest
holder of liberalized spectrum in India.
This will truly be a transformational
initiative that will once again validate
Reliance’s ability to conceive and
execute large projects across the
country.
During the year, Independent
Media Trust, of which RIL is the sole
beneficiary, acquired the control
of Network18 and its subsidiary
TV18. This acquisition will enhance
the offering to the customers by
integrating telecom, web and digital
technologies.
REFINING & MARKETING
The world’s largest refinery complex
at Jamnagar maintained a high
operating rate of 110%, processing
67.9 MMT of crude oil during the year.
This is in comparison to the average
refinery utilization rates of 86.9% in
North America, 80.7% in Europe and
83.5% in Asia. This is a testimony to our
operational excellence and world-class
assets. The high capacity utilization
was supported by Reliance’s ability
to process advantaged feedstock,
flexibility to upgrade low value
products and place products in
a dynamic market environment.
Our Refining business delivered
record EBIT of `15,827 crore and gross
refining margins of $ 8.6/bbl.
During the year, over 300 fuel retailing
outlets were commissioned, with plans
to re-commission the entire network
of 1,400 outlets by the end of FY 2015-
16. Our focus is to ensure consistent
and superior customer experience
through several technology-enabled
initiatives.
Our petcoke gasification project,
designed to convert low-value
petroleum coke into high value syngas
is under execution. This will enable
increasing self-sufficiency in energy
at Jamnagar and also manufacture
of other value-added chemicals.
This project will also significantly
reduce energy costs for Jamnagar
refineries and make them competitive
compared to the North American
refineries which are benefiting from
the shale gas revolution.
PETROCHEMICALS
The steep decline in global energy
prices and increased supply from
the US led to sharp decline in
petrochemical products and feedstock
prices. Our integrated operations and
diversified feedstock slate coupled
with global cost competitiveness
helped mitigate some of the risks.
RIL is creating significant capacities to
further enhance its position amongst
the world’s largest producers of
petrochemicals, with global scale
capacities across the polymer and
polyester chain. During the year,
our focus was on creation of new
capacities with several new plants
being added and stabilizing the
operations of the new facilities.
During the year, the operations of the
new Polyester Filament Yarn (PFY)
facility at Silvassa were stabilized and
this strengthened our position as one
of the global leaders in production of
polyester fibre and yarn.
In the current year, RIL started India’s
largest Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Plant at Hazira with capacity of
150 KTPA. We also expanded our Poly-
Butadiene Rubber (PBR) capacity. This
will help in reaffirming our domestic
leadership position in the elastomers
segment.
RIL also started new 650 KTPA PET
plant at Dahej, which is one of the
world’s largest bottle grade PET resin
capacity at a single location. Our new
PTA facility at Dahej with a capacity
of 1,150 KTPA was also commissioned
Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director
Dear Fellow Shareowners,
I am delighted to write to you once again to
update you on the performance of Reliance
Industries Limited. Reliance continues to set new
benchmarks and records despite a challenging
global economic scenario marked by volatile
commodity prices, weak growth in certain major
economies and dollar appreciation against most
major global currencies.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
“During the year Reliance and its subsidiaries tied-up long-term
facilities of nearly $ 6.5 billion. Our facilities with Export Credit
Agencies were accorded ‘Better than Sovereign’ rating by all
the ECAs – this was the first time that these multiple agencies
accorded such a rating to any corporate in their history.”
Refining & Marketing
The world’s largest refinery complex at
Jamnagar continued to operate at 110%
operating rate processing 67.9 MMT of
crude oil during the year.
Petrochemicals
The operations of the new Polyester
Filament Yarn (PFY) facility at Silvassa
were stabilized and this strengthened
our position as the global leader in
production of polyester fibre and
yarn.
Exploration &
Production
Development effort at the two
CBM blocks in Sohagpur East and
Sohagpur West is making significant
progress. Reliance expects first
production from these two blocks in
FY 2015-16.
Consumer Businesses
Our Retail business sustained its growth
momentum by generating record
revenues of ` 17,640 crore. Reliance Jio’s
ambitious project to provide 4G internet
services continues to gather speed.
Independent Media Trust, of which RIL is
the sole beneficiary, acquired the control
of Network18 and its subsidiary TV18.
during the year. This increases
Reliance’s global capacity share to 4%.
Demand for petrochemicals is strongly
linked to economic growth. India’s
expected economic growth bodes
well for the growth of this business.
We are bringing several new capacities
on-stream in time to leverage the
expected spurt in demand.
We are building one of the world’s
largest ethylene crackers taking
advantage of refinery integration at
Jamnagar. The new cracker will be in
the top decile in terms of global cost
competitiveness on an integrated
basis among all the new crackers that
are being built. With implementation
of all the petrochemicals expansion
projects, RIL is likely to be among
the top 10 global petrochemicals
producers in the world.
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
Our domestic gas production from the
KG-D6 block was lower due to natural
decline during the year. RIL and its JV
partners stepped-up their efforts to
augment production from the field
through interventions like side-track
wells and onshore terminal booster
compressor to partly offset the natural
decline in the field.
Development effort at the two CBM
blocks in Sohagpur East and Sohagpur
West is making significant progress.
RIL expects first production from these
two blocks in FY 2015-16.
Despite extremely challenging pricing
environment especially in oil, the
26%
Year-On-Year production
growth in Shale Gas JV
` 761 crore
CSR Expenditure representing
3.35% of post-tax profits
31% CAGR
Growth in retail business over
5 years making Reliance the
largest retailer in India
US shale business showed strong
operational performance. During the
CY 2014, gross JV production showed
a 26% year on year growth.
CONSUMER BUSINESSES
Our Retail business sustained its
growth momentum by generating
record revenues of ` 17,640 crore.
This is a growth of 31% CAGR over
the last five years. We also enhanced
our presence with 2,621 stores spread
across 12.5 million square feet in 200
cities. During the year, we had a net
addition of 930 stores – at almost 18
new stores every week. We continue
to strengthen our retail offerings
to provide unmatched choice and
affordable pricing. We are building
on our leadership positions in all the
format sectors of grocery, apparel and
digital products.
Reliance Jio Infocomm’s ambitious
project to provide reliable (4G) high
speed internet services with rich
communication and digital services
continues to gather speed. We have
made significant progress including
physical network infrastructure,
systems and processes, sales and
distribution network, applications and
services and content. We are currently
working with several strategic partners
in deployment and testing activities
currently underway.
in 20 out of 22 circles in the country.
This is in addition to the pan India
spectrum in the 2300 MHz band.
ROBUST BALANCE SHEET
RIL enjoys top-notch credit ratings
as a result of its financial prudence
and strong balance sheet. During the
year RIL and its subsidiaries tied-up
long-term facilities of nearly $ 6.5
billion. Our facilities with Export Credit
Agencies were accorded ‘Better than
Sovereign’ rating by all the ECAs – this
was the first time that these agencies
have accorded such a rating to any
corporate in their history.
RIL has always been in the forefront
of investing in India and its growth.
During the year, as part of our
largest capital expenditure cycle, we
invested over ` 1,00,000 crore. This
large investment spread across all our
businesses will create sustained and
significant value for our stakeholders.
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Our work on Business Transformation
and next-gen people practices
continued at an accelerated pace. It is
an integral part of Reliance’s strategy to
build competitive advantage and use
technology for its advantage. We rolled
out “Our Values & Behaviours” to guide
Reliance and its talent through our
vision and mission in the coming years.
During the year, we were successful
in acquiring right to use spectrum in
800 MHz or 1800 MHz bands or both
in 13 key circles across India. With this,
Reliance Jio Infocomm has spectrum
in either 800 MHz or 1800 MHz or both
COMMITMENT
TO SOCIAL WELLNESS
As a responsible corporate citizen,
Reliance serves the society, through
Reliance Foundation, in the domains
of Rural Transformation, Education,
Healthcare, Urban Renewal and
Arts, Culture and Heritage. Our relief
and rehabilitation efforts in Kashmir
and other areas affected by natural
calamities earned significant respect.
During the year, Reliance contributed
` 761 crore towards CSR activities,
accounting for 3.35% of profit after tax.
I would like to thank all my colleagues
across the country and the globe
for their unflinching dedication,
commitment and contribution to
strengthening Reliance. We are looking
forward to continue on our mission
of generating sustained value for our
stakeholders and India.
I would like to place on record my
sincere appreciation to the Board of
Directors for their guidance. I would
like to express my gratitude to all our
stakeholders for their continuing faith
in Reliance.
With best wishes,
Sincerely
Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman & Managing Director
April 17, 2015
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
Member: Human Resources,
Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, Corporate Social
Responsibility and Governance
Committee, Health, Safety and
Environment Committee
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Shri Mansingh L. Bhakta
Independent Director
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Shri Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman and Managing Director
Chairman: Finance Committee
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Smt. Nita M. Ambani
Non Executive,
Non Independent Director
3
Shri P. M. S. Prasad
Executive Director
Member: Health, Safety and
Environment Committee, Risk
Management Committee
4
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Independent Director
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Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
Member: Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee, Corporate Social
Responsibility and Governance
Committee, Finance Committee
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Read the profiles of the Board of Directors on page 147
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Shri Yogendra P. Trivedi
Independent Director
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Prof. Ashok Misra
Independent Director
Chairman: Audit Committee,
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee,
Corporate Social Responsibility and
Governance Committee
Member: Human Resources, Nomina-
tion and Remuneration Committee
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Shri Hital R. Meswani
Executive Director
Chairman: Health, Safety and
Environment Committee
Member: Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee, Finance Committee, Risk
Management Committee
Member: Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee
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Dr. Raghunath A.
Mashelkar
Independent Director
Member: Audit Committee,
Human Resources, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, Corporate
Social Responsibility and Governance
Committee
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Shri Adil Zainulbhai
Independent Director
Chairman: Human Resources, Nomi-
nation and Remuneration Committee,
Risk Management Committee
Member: Audit Committee
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Shri Pawan Kumar Kapil
Executive Director
Member: Health, Safety and
Environment Committee
INVESTING
FOR THE NATION
RIL demonstrated its deep commitment to India’s
growth by investing $ 16 billion in its integrated
energy chain and India-centric consumer
businesses in FY 2014-15.
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At this stage of development, India needs large-scale employment creation through
investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, services and agriculture. RIL is currently in the
midst of its largest ever capital investment programme aimed at the energy and digital
value chain. These investments will create high levels of employment and self-employment
opportunities along with productivity gains. RIL is invested in the promise of an empowered
and energised India.
RIL has been a pioneer and continues to be at the forefront of ‘Make in India’ campaign.
RIL sees its investments as a contribution towards sustainable economic growth and social
prosperity for India.
CREATING VALUE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, INTEGRATION AND SCALE
PETCOKE GASIFICATION PROJECT
‘Bottom-of-the-barrel’ upgradation
Designed to convert low-value
petroleum coke into high value
Syngas for further use as fuels
and for hydrogen and chemicals
production.
Based on the ‘E-gas technology’ (of
CB&I), it has operational flexibility to
use coal and petcoke as feedstock,
providing competitive energy costs
for the integrated refining complex,
thus reducing volatility in earnings.
DIGITAL SERVICES
Transforming Communication
Work underway to provide end-
to-end solutions to address the
complete digital value chain by
setting up a world-class broadband
network
4G initiative will build scale based
on technological superiority,
affordability and providing an
unparalleled range of services
Leveraging the digital and
information technologies to
improve the quality of life of billion-
plus people in India.
PETROCHEMICALS EXPANSION
Foundation for economic growth
RIL’s petrochemical products touch
every facet of life through apparel,
household goods, electronic goods,
automobiles and food packaging.
RIL has undertaken the single largest
expansion in the petrochemicals
sector in the world– 65% overall
volume expansion.
Creating a larger and more
diversified portfolio of products.
Building one of the world’s largest
ethylene crackers – securing the
benefits of economies of scale
and integration with refineries at
Jamnagar; this will enable the plant
to be among the top decile in
global cost competitiveness.
Creating sustainable
cost advantage
To be among top 10 global
petrochemicals producers
Digital platform to
empower India
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INNOVATING
FOR THE FUTURE
Innovation not only unveils new opportunities in existing business verticals, but also helps
create the roadmap to develop new business models. RIL is passionate to find new pathways to
progress through consistent innovation.
CREATING AND NURTURING
INNOVATIVE IDEAS:
MISSION KURUKSHETRA (MK)
RIL recognises that every mind
is creative. MK is a step towards
democratising creativity and
innovation within the organisation.
BEYONDERS PROGRAMME
This programme aims to create
innovation leaders within RIL who
can take on substantial innovation
initiatives and introduce the ‘next big
thing’ to the world.
INITIATIVES FOR
INNOVATIVE
AND SUSTAINABLE
PRODUCTS
LEADING EXPERT
ACCESS PROGRAMME (LEAP)
LEAP was born with the aim of
providing people at RIL with access to
global thought and innovation leaders
through interactive sessions.
D4 (DEFINE-DISCOVER-
DEVELOP-DEMONSTRATE)
This programme aims to enable
and empower middle management
to ideate and innovate; hence
challenging the assumption that
innovation comes only from top
leadership.
GLOBAL INNOVATION HUB
In a move to spur innovation in industry, GenNext Ventures, a RIL sponsored
Venture Capital fund and Microsoft Ventures, have floated the Global Innovation
Hub. This globally competitive platform will support entrepreneurs shape their
disruptive ideas in a resourceful setting, with help and guidance from leaders
across industries and functionalities.
3,00,000 sq. ft. of space,
including 1,20,000 sq. ft. of
laboratory space, with state-
of-the-art R&D facilities in
Reliance Technology Group (RTG)
Laboratory at Navi Mumbai
RTG has transitioned from a
smart buyer of technology to a
fast customizer and flagship
developer of technology
Investments in R&D in
various businesses, biofuels &
bio-chemicals, breakthrough
technologies and health, safety &
environment
Strong steps towards product
stewardship in various businesses
The Reliance Innovation Council (RIC) sets an agenda to actively nurture innovation within
RIL in order to safeguard its standing as a unique corporate entity. The council consists of:
SHRI MUKESH D. AMBANI
Chairman
and Managing
Director of RIL. He is a Member
of Millennium Development
Goals (MDG) Advocacy Group
(MDG Advocate) constituted
by United Nations (UN) and
a Member of The Foundation Board of World
Economic Forum. He is also a member of the
Prime Minister’s Council on Trade and Industry,
Government of India and the Board of Governors
of the National Council of Applied Economic
Research, New Delhi.
DR. RAGHUNATH A.
MASHELKAR
An eminent scientist and
the President of Global
Research Alliance. Formerly,
he was the Director General
of the Council of Scientific
and
Industrial Research (CSIR) and also the
President of Indian National Science Academy
(INSA). For his various contributions to India, he
has been honoured with some of the highest
civilian honours bestowed in India including the
prestigious Padma Vibhushan award.
DR. GEORGE M.
WHITESIDES
at Harvard
A
Professor
the world’s
University and
foremost chemist. He has
held advisory positions on
the National Research Council,
National Science Foundation and the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
of the Department of Defense, and is a member
of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,
National Academy of Sciences, National Academy
of Engineering, and the American Philosophical
Society, among other organizations.
PROF. JEAN-MARIE LEHN
A professor at the Collège de France in Paris,
who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
in 1987 for his studies on the chemical basis of
‘molecular recognition’. Author of more than
800 scientific publications, he is a member of
many academies and institutions.
PROF. GARY HAMEL
One of the world’s foremost management experts and authors, he
has been called “the world’s most influential business thinker” by
The Wall Street Journal and “the world’s leading expert on business
strategy” by Fortune magazine. He also works with governments
on matters of innovation policy, entrepreneurship and industrial
competitiveness, and is a Fellow of the World Economic Forum.
DR. WILLIAM A. HASELTINE
He is the chairman of Haseltine Global Health LLC, a pharmaceutical
company. He is also president of the Haseltine Foundation for Medical
Sciences and the Arts, a foundation that supports access to high-quality
health for the poor and middle class of developing countries and that also
fosters a dialog between sciences and the arts. He is also well-known for his
pioneering work in cancer and HIV/AIDS.
PROF. ROBERT GRUBBS
He is a Victor and Elizabeth Atkins
Professor of Chemistry at California
Institute of Technology. He received
the 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry,
along with two others, for his work in
the field of olefin metathesis.
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INSPIRING
PROGRESS
VALUE ADDED STATEMENT FOR FY 2014-15 (Standalone)
Value Added is defined as the value created by the activities of a business and its employees.
Stakeholders
% ` in crore
Stakeholders
% ` in crore
Contribution to National
Exchequer
46
33,322
Employee Benefits
Reinvested in the Group to
maintain and develop operations 39
28,263
Providers of Equity
Capital
Providers of Debt
5
3,429
Contribution to Society
5
4
1
3,686
2,944
761
Total Value Created
` 72,405 crore
The Reliance story is a tribute to India’s entrepreneurial spirit. RIL has co-created growth and
built a culture of excellence, that is inspired by the will of its people, and in turn, inspires holistic
progress for all stakeholders.
INSPIRING PEOPLE
RIL inspires its people to pursue goals in the face of challenges, and convert those
challenges into opportunities.
RIL believes in creating a competency framework. This enables it to institutionalise
the spirit of entrepreneurship and develop an ecosystem of collective ownership.
RIL employs over 24,000 people, each of whom are encouraged to lead the value-
creation journey, and become examples of inspired thinking. RIL’s employees are its
partners in progress.
RIL continues to focus on implementing a robust Human Capital Management
system to support its global, multi-geographical and diversified organisation on
one common platform.
R-HR Transformation journey was initiated to revamp its people processes and
implement world-class HR practices. At RIL, the leadership team inculcate a culture
of inspiring people through six basic tenets:
Clear communication of vision and purpose
Motivate and inspire employees to succeed
and aspire for the best globally
Develop capability through continuous learning
Show passion to excel
Effective teamwork, trust and collaboration
Integrate diverse perspectives
INSPIRING SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability at RIL is a combination
of small, but critical steps, which help
redefine the future for businesses
and for the nation. RIL’s sustainability
initiatives are geared by the dream of its
Founder Chairman Late Shri Dhirubhai
Ambani, who envisioned India as a
superpower in which the industry,
government and society partner each
other constructively.
RIL’s CSR initiatives help elevate the
quality of life of millions. It seeks to
touch and transform lives by promoting
healthcare, education, rural wellbeing
and employment opportunities. RIL
aims to continue its efforts to build on
its tradition of social responsibility to
empower people and deepen its social
engagements.
CSR Expenditure FY 2014-15
(` in crore)
Healthcare
Rural Transformation
Education Others
Environment
Total
608
126
22
4
1
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DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH - 4Ps
To ensure a robust sustainability practice that will help advance business priorities,
drive innovation, and achieve a competitive advantage, RIL’s ’4P approach‘, along
with key focus areas, delineate actionable points in order to percolate sustainability
within every facet of the organisation.
During FY 2014-15, RIL has undertaken numerous initiatives directed towards these
four categories:
17,31,000+
Saplings planted till date
42.2%
Reduction in injury rate
` 1,220 crore
R&D expenditure
` 3,559 crore
Highest ever dividend payout
PLANET
PEOPLE
PRODUCTS & PROCESSES
PROFITS
1,63,500+ tonnes of soil has been
conserved till date
17,31,000+ saplings have been planted
till date
4.1%
Increase in
materials recycled
11.7%
Reduction of air
emission (SOx)
2.5%
Increase in renewable
energy consumption
3.1%
Reduction of direct
GHG emission
4.5%
Reduction of air
emission (NOx)
Reduction in injury rate by 42.2%
Reduction in lost day rate by 38.4%
1,533 students supported till date through Reliance
Dhirubhai Ambani Protsaham scheme
Disseminated 10,489 advisories to farmers and fisher
folks through 54,59,347 calls during the year
Programmes conducted to enhance the skill and
knowledge 1,87,415 small and marginal farmers
during the year
Re-built Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
and Research Centre in Mumbai with state-of-the-
art facilities
1.76 mn
Man hours of training
4%
Increase in the number of
women employees
Rice Husk PVC composite boards for construction
and furniture applications to save forest coverage,
reducing the demand for wood
PE Flexible Silo Bags for food grain storage to
reduce wastage
Recron Green Polyester Staple Fibre is eco-
friendly fibre that addresses environmental concerns
R&D Expenditure: ` 1,220 crore
Number of patents granted during the year: 22
More than 800 professionals working in research
and technology activities under Reliance Technology
Group
Harnessing natural resources through ‘Algae to Bio-
crude’ efforts and ‘Jatropha based biodiesel’
Highest ever dividend payout of ` 3,559 crore
(including dividend distribution tax) recommended
for this year
Largest ever capital expenditure programme to
significantly enhance profits
5%
PBDIT increased to
` 45,977 crore ($ 7.4 billion)
4.8%
PAT increased to
` 23,566 crore ($ 3.8 billion)
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Adopting the Group Strategic Framework
will ensure that the business model, business
strategy and operating models comprehensively
address each component of the Reliance Group
Strategy and remain bound by it.
STRATEGY
VALUE CREATED
FIVE ENABLERS
Driving growth, value, innovation and transformation in society
Reliance is pursuing its strategy to grow, by leveraging its existing know-how and asset base and investing in
opportunities strategic to its existing businesses and those of the future. Reliance initially focuses on activities and
investment in India to take advantage of the large domestic market, as it currently holds a leadership position in it.
It builds competencies that can be rolled out on a global scale. Reliance’s business creates value for its
shareholders, employees, customers and society, and each new opportunity it pursues must meet these criteria or
it does not invest in it.
Shareholder
Value
Reliance drives shareholder value through active portfolio management to continuously
enhance the quality of its business portfolio, consistently deliver shareholder returns and
maintain a focus on long-term growth potential.
Employee
Value
Reliance creates value for its employees, by ensuring their prosperity as the organisation grows.
Specifically, it creates employee value through continuous learning, structured career
progression opportunities and an industry-leading employee value proposition.
Customer
Value
Reliance drives customer value through its product innovation for customers, application
and service levels, ability to deliver a consistently high consumer experience and its overall
reputation and brand promise in the markets it operates in.
Societal
Value
Society provides Reliance with a license to operate, and with this privilege comes a responsibility
to create value. Reliance drives societal value through job creation, both directly and indirectly,
social innovation through products and services and its respect for ecology and environment.
Safe operations, digital technology, capital productivity,
operational efficiency and ethics
Reliance’s Group Strategy is founded on five enablers. These include safe operations,
digital technology, capital productivity, operational excellence and ethics.
Safety and compliance are core values, and they help Reliance to preserve enterprise value, and provide a
perpetual license securing its right to operate across India and globally.
Digital technologies underpin how Reliance operates its businesses. It is a pioneer in harnessing new digital
technolgies and mobility initiatives that change how it conducts its business.
Capital is judiciously used, and achieving enhanced capital productivity is a priority across Reliance’s businesses
to create competitive advantage.
Reliance remains committed to achieve the highest levels of operating efficiencies and effectiveness across all its
activities, both customer facing and internal. A mindset for continuous improvement and processes forms the
bedrock of all its operations.
Reliance is committed to conduct all its initiatives with the highest levels of integrity.
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REFINING AND MARKETING
RIL has world-scale competitive assets in the
refining business. It runs one of the most
energy efficient refineries globally with
among the lowest operating cost per barrel,
adjusted for complexity. Key intrinsic strengths
of RIL’s refining business comprise:
Largest single site refinery - crude
processing capacity of 1.24 MMBPD
Robust configuration - Nelson Complexity
Index of 12.7
Ability to sustain high operating rates -
state-of-the-art operating and maintenance
practices
Dedicated world-scale port facilities – strong
crude and product freight economics
Flexibility to process wide range of
challenging crudes – competitive feedstock
costs
Flexibility to swing product slate – agile and
opportunistic response to volatile markets
Robust logistics set-up and proficient
product placement team enables placement
of large volumes of refined product globally
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ACHIEVEMENTS IN FY 2014-15
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Record EBIT for the year
($ 2.5 billion)
New crude grades processed
$ 32.5 billion
300+
Total exports of
refined products
Fuel retail outlets operational
67.9 MMT
Crude processed at
110% utilisation rate
GRM of
$ 8.6/bbl
Outperforming regional
benchmark margins
Petcoke gasification
Project under fast track implementation
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PETROCHEMICALS
RIL is one of the top petrochemicals producers
globally and the largest producer in India. RIL’s
petrochemicals business portfolio consists
of polymers, polyester, fibre intermediates,
elastomers and chemicals. Integration from
refinery to petrochemicals provides feedstock
security, logistics advantage and economies of
scale. RIL’s wide product portfolio, world-scale
capacities, integrated operations and presence
in growing domestic market supports high
operating rates and provides earnings stability.
START-UP OF NEW FACILITIES
PBR plant, Hazira
Capacity: 40 KTPA
SBR plant, Hazira
Capacity: 150 KTPA
PET plant, Dahej
Capacity: 650 KTPA
PTA plant, Dahej
Capacity: 1,150 KTPA
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Robotic packaging in POY, Silvassa
BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT:
PTA plant, Dahej
Silvassa Polyester plant, Packaging section
Construction site, ROGC
ACHIEVEMENTS IN FY 2014-15
22 MMT
Overall Petrochemicals
production in India
38%
Overall share in Indian
polymer market
>2.0 MMT
PP sales in India –
market share of 58%
37%
Share of specialty products
in polyester
26%
Polyester filament market share
increased with start-up of new
Silvassa facility
Securing feedstock
Implementing project to source
1.5 MTPA of ethane from US
to feed crackers in India
Creating new market
opportunities
in India
New product application
development in Polymers
and Polyesters
New cracker to
improve cost
competitiveness
Refinery off-gas cracker and
related downstream projects
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RIL’s upstream portfolio includes operations
in conventional upstream, which consists
of onland, shallow water and deepwater
acreages, Coal Bed Methane (CBM) and Shale
Gas. This places RIL in an advantageous
position of having strong offshore (deep-
water) capabilities combined with the
knowledge of operations in unconventional
areas, such as CBM and Shale Gas.
RIL’s assets include KG-D6, Panna-Mukta,
Tapti and two CBM blocks in addition to
several domestic and international blocks.
Additionally, RIL has three joint ventures in
North America – one in the Eagle Ford play
and two in Marcellus play.
KG-D6 JV PRODUCTION
157.6 BCF
Gas
2.28 MMBBL
Oil and condensates
PMT JV PRODUCTION
85 BCF
Gas
7.45 MMBBL
Oil and condensates
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Control Riser Platform (CRP)
BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT:
US shale operation in Marcellus play
Off-shore control room
Control Riser Platform (CRP) at KG-D6 off-shore
ACHIEVEMENTS IN FY 2014-15
142 BCFe
RIL’s share of production
in India
195 BCFe
RIL’s share of production
(CY2014) in US shale operations
17 million acres
Total JV acreage
Two booster
compressors
Commissioned in KG-D6
block on-shore terminal
11%
Growth in reserve accretion
in US shale operations with
proved reserves at 2.95 TCFe as at
December 2014
CBM block
Development activities in
advanced stage of mechanical
completion
Shahdol-Phulpur gas
pipeline project
Construction work in progress
Production sharing contract
Signed between RIL and Myanma Oil & Gas Enterprise
(MOGE) for two offshore blocks (M17 and M18) in the
Tanintharyi basin of Myanmar
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RETAIL
Reliance Retail addresses India’s growing
consumption requirements by operating
multiple retail formats that offer unmatched
choices in products and services in addition to
a superior value proposition. It is India’s largest
retailer by revenues. Its operating model is
based on keen insights into customer needs,
while leveraging robust technology platform,
business processes and supply chain.
During the year, RIL sustained the growth
momentum in its retail business. The
introduction of new delivery channels allowed
it to further enhance consumer service and
experience.
India’s largest
cash & carry chain
Reliance Market - 43 stores with
1.5 million registered members
India’s largest
fashion destination
Reliance Trends - 200+ stores
selling 1,50,000 garments per day
India’s largest mobile
phone retail chain
Reliance Digital - 1,100+ stores
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Reliance Mart
Reliance Market
Reliance Digital
ACHIEVEMENTS IN FY 2014-15
` 17,640 crore
Total Revenue
21% y-o-y
` 784 crore
EBITDA
116% y-o-y
2,621 stores
Operated across 200 cities
12.5+ mn sq. ft.
Retail space
930 stores
Net addition to network
Launched Reliance
Fresh Direct
Online grocery retail channel
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During the year, Independent Media Trust
(IMT), of which RIL is the sole beneficiary,
acquired the control of Network18 Media &
Investments Limited (Network18), including its
subsidiary TV18 Broadcast Limited (TV18). With
the completion of this transaction, IMT and RIL
became promoters of Network18 and TV18.
Network18 has interests in television, digital
content, filmed entertainment, digital
commerce, magazines, mobile content and
allied businesses.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN FY 2014-15
No.1^ position
maintained by CNBC-TV18, CNBC
Awaaz in their respective genres
1.1+ billion
pageviews* attracted by IBNlive,
Firstpost and News18.com
~225 cities
serviced by BookMyShow across
2,600 screens
^ Source: TAM| All India| CS AB Males 25+| Wk 14’14 to Wk 13’15 (till 28th Mar’15)| All days, 24
hours), (Source: TAM| HSM| CS AB Males 25+| Wk 14’ 14 to Wk 13’15| All days, 24 hours| Market
shares basis GTVTs).
^^ Source: TAM| CS 4+|HSM |Prime Time: 1900-2400|FY15 Q1, Q2, Q3 &. Q4.
+ Source: TAM| All India| CS 4+| 1st Apr’14 to 28th Mar’15| All days, 24 hours| Avg. Monthly Reach.
* Independent Industry data sources
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Colors, entertaining a billion Indians
CNN-IBN ‘Indian of The Year 2014’, Lifetime Achievement Award -2014-ISRO scientists
Poster of National Award winning movie ‘Queen’
ETV Ahmedabad studio
CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz maintained
No.1^ position in their respective genres
CNN-IBN continued to be a leading player
in English General News
General Entertainment Channel Colors was
the No.1 player^^ in weekend primetime
slots throughout the year
MTV India is a top destination across
platforms for youth in the country
ETV News and ETV Entertainment
sustained their growth momentum, reaching
58 million+ and 66 million+ average monthly
viewers respectively
Moneycontrol.com continues to be one
of Asia’s leading financial news and
services portal
News properties IBNlive, Firstpost and
News18.com, together attracted over
1.1 billion pageviews*
HomeShop18 reached close to 54 million+
viewers on TV, close to 6 million* average
monthly users on web and had more than
2 million app downloads
Viacom18 Motion Pictures produced and
released films ‘Queen’, ‘Mary Kom’ and
‘Manjunath’, which were well received
IBN Lokmat bagged 4 prestigious Ramnath
Goenka ‘Excellence in Journalism’ Awards
History TV18 continued to be amongst the
leading players in the Factual Entertainment
genre
BookMyShow, India’s largest entertainment
ticketing company serviced ~225 cities and
2,600 screens in India
Network18’s Publishing division (‘Overdrive’,
‘Better Photography’ and ‘Better Interiors’)
reached out to over 1 million readers on a
monthly basis across platforms
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Reliance Foundation provides
technical knowhow and resources to
enhance livelihood opportunities of
farmers and fisherfolk. The Foundation
reached out to over 94,000
households involved in agriculture
and marine fishery in more than 5,500
villages.
It has supplemented the nutritional
intake of rural households through
small kitchen gardens that provide
vegetables and fruits to more than
26,600 families.
Water harvesting, structures serving
as critical sources of irrigation for
communities living in dry and rain-fed
areas, were created to harvest and
store 447 lakh cubic metres of
rain water.
The Foundation’s health initiatives
have reached out to over 4 lakh
marginalised and urban poor in
Mumbai within three years of
operations.
Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
and Research Centre has been rebuilt
and launched to provide world-class
tertiary care.
Reliance Foundation Drishti has
helped improve the vision of more
than 14,000 people through free
corneal transplants. The initiative
reaches out to the visually-impaired
through a fortnightly braille
newspaper across India and 17 other
countries.
The Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship
programme supports meritorious
students across India to pursue higher
education. Over 10,000 students
have benefited from the programme;
among these students about 20% are
specially-abled.
Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA is an
initiative to build a holistic sports
culture among children through
basketball. It has engaged with more
than 1 million children through the
comprehensive school-based youth
basketball programme.
The Foundation’s Education for
All initiative, in partnership with
prominent NGOs working in the field
of education, has reached out to over
70,000 underprivileged children and
positively influenced their lives.
Reliance Foundation was among the
first organisations to reach out to
the affected people with relief and
medical care when disasters struck
Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir
and Uttarakhand.
Reliance Foundation operates across:
Rural
transformation
Education
Health
Urban
renewal
Art, culture
and heritage
94,000+
households, across 5,500+
villages, benefitted through
Reliance Foundation’s initiatives
14,000+
visually challenged people
helped to improve their vision
through free corneal transplants
447 lakh m3
Rain water harvested stored in
water harvesting structures
10,000+
Students benefitted from
The Dhirubhai Ambani
Scholarship program
70,000+
underprivileged children
positively influenced
through Education for All
initiative
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Positively influencing the lives of underprivileged children
Supplementing nutritional intake of rural households
BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Enhancing livelihoods
Encouraging sports for development
Creating critical sources of irrigation
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LEADERSHIP
SUSTAINABILITY
RIL’s Chairman and Managing Director Shri Mukesh D. Ambani
was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Science degree by the
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
Won the ‘CII-ITC (Confederation of Indian
Industry) Sustainability Awards 2014’
ENERGY AND WATER
CONSERVATION/EFFICIENCY
Awarded ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit
Award’ at the CII National Energy Efficiency
Summit
HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENT
Awarded as the ‘HSE Company of the Year’ at
the Asia Oil & Gas Awards 2015, organised by
Oliver Kinross
Awarded the ‘Golden Peacock Environment
Management Award’ for the year 2014
Won the 15th annual ‘Greentech Environment
Award’ 2014
CSR
Awarded the ‘Corporate Social Responsibility
Company of the Year’ for the second
consecutive year in the Asia Oil & Gas Awards
2015, organised by Oliver Kinross
Won the ‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility
Practices’ Award and the ‘Best use of
Corporate Social Responsibility practices in
Manufacturing’ Award at the 3rd Global CSR
Excellence and Leadership Conference of the
World CSR Congress
Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award
Golden Europe Award for Quality & Commercial Prestige 2014
QUALITY
Received the esteemed Golden Europe Award for Quality &
Commercial Prestige at the convention organised by Otherways
Management & Consulting Association (OMAC)
Read more about Awards and Recognitions on page 92
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD COMMITTEES
Chairman and Managing Director
Mukesh D. Ambani
Executive Directors
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
P. M. S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Chief Financial Officer
Alok Agarwal
Joint Chief Financial Officer
Srikanth Venkatachari
Auditors
Chaturvedi & Shah
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Rajendra & Co
Non Executive Directors
Mansingh L. Bhakta
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
Group Company Secretary
and Chief Compliance
Officer
K. Sethuraman
Solicitors & Advocates
Kanga & Co
Audit Committee
Yogendra P. Trivedi (Chairman)
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee
Yogendra P. Trivedi (Chairman)
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
Prof. Ashok Misra
Corporate Social Responsibility
and Governance Committee
Yogendra P. Trivedi (Chairman)
Nikhil R. Meswani
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Finance Committee
Mukesh D. Ambani (Chairman)
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
Health, Safety and Environment
Committee
Hital R. Meswani (Chairman)
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
P.M.S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Human Resources,
Nomination and
Remuneration Committee
Adil Zainulbhai (Chairman)
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Risk Management Committee
Adil Zainulbhai (Chairman)
Hital R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
Alok Agarwal
Srikanth Venkatachari
BANKERS
Allahabad Bank
Andhra Bank
Bank of America
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Citibank N.A
Credit Agricole Corporate and
Investment Bank
ICICI Bank Limited
IDBI Bank Limited
Indian Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of Patiala
Syndicate Bank
Corporation Bank
Deutsche Bank
The Hong Kong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation Limited
HDFC Bank Limited
Indian Overseas Bank
The Royal Bank of Scotland
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Union Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Vijaya Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
State Bank of Hyderabad
MAJOR PLANT LOCATIONS
Hazira
Dahej
Village Mora, P.O. Bhatha,
P. O. Dahej,
Surat-Hazira Road,
Taluka: Vagra,
Surat - 394 510,
Dist. Bharuch – 392 130,
Gujarat, India
Gujarat, India
Jamnagar
Gadimoga
Village Meghpar / Padana,
Tallarevu Mandal,
Taluka Lalpur,
East Godavari District,
Jamnagar – 361 280,
Gadimoga – 533 463,
Gujarat, India
Andhra Pradesh, India
REGISTERED OFFICE
3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, India
Tel: +91 22 2278 5000, Fax: +91 22 2278 5111
e-mail: investor_relations@ril.com
Website: www.ril.com
Jamnagar SEZ Unit
Village Meghpar / Padana,
Taluka Lalpur,
Jamnagar - 361 280,
Gujarat, India
Nagothane
P. O. Petrochemicals Township,
Nagothane - 402 125,
Roha Taluka, Dist. Raigad,
Maharashtra, India
Patalganga
B-1 to B-5 & A3,
MIDC Industrial Area, P. O. Rasayani,
Patalganga - 410 220,
Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, India
Vadodara
P. O. Petrochemicals,
Vadodara - 391 346,
Gujarat, India
REGISTRARS & TRANSFER AGENTS
Karvy Computershare Private Limited,
Karvy Selenium Tower B, Plot 31-32,
Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda,
Hyderabad 500 032, India Tel: +91 40 6716 1700
Toll Free No.: 1800 425 8998 Fax: +91 40 2311 4087
e-mail: rilinvestor@karvy.com Website : www.karvy.com
41st Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11.00 a.m. at Birla Matushri Sabhagar, 19, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020.
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Business/Brand
Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
REFINING AND MARKETING
Refining
Reliance Gas
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Domestic, commercial and industrial fuel
Propylene
Naphtha
Gasoline
Superior Kerosene Oil
High Speed Diesel
Sulphur
Petroleum Coke
Alkylate
GAPCO
Petroleum Retail
Feedstock for polypropylene
Feedstock for petrochemicals such as ethylene,
propylene & fertilisers, etc. and as fuel in power plants
Transport fuel
Domestic fuel
Transport fuel
Feedstock for fertilisers and pharmaceuticals
Fuel for power plants and cement plants
High Octane blend stock for gasoline
Retail distribution of fuels
Petroleum Retail
Reliance
Petroleum
Retail
Reliance
Aviation
Transportation fuels
Retail distribution of fuels
Jet / Aviation Turbine Fuel
Aviation fuel
Auto LPG
Auto LPG
Auto fuel outlet
Trans Connect
Fleet Management Services
Fleet Management Solutions
A1 Plaza
Highway Hospitality Services
Highway food plaza
R-Care
Vehicle care services
Vehicle service, repair and preventive maintenance
Qwik Mart
Convenience shopping
Shopping of beverages, snacks, gifts on highways
Refresh
Foods
Passengers amenities/food court on highways
Relstar
Lubricants
Lubricants
PETROCHEMICALS
Polymers
Repol
Polypropylene (PP)
Woven sacks for packaging of cement, food-grain,
sugar, fertiliser; leno bags for packaging of fruits &
vegetables, TQ & BOPP films for packaging of textiles,
films and containers for processed food, FMCG, office
stationery; components for automobile and consumer
durables, moulded furniture, luggage, housewares,
geo-textiles & fibres for non-woven textiles and pipes.
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Major Products & Brands
Business/Brand
Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
Polymers
Relene
Polyethylene (HDPE, LLDPE & LDPE)
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
(EVA)
Reon
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Relpipe
Poly-Olefin HDPE and PPR pipes
Woven sacks, raschel bags for packaging of fruits
& vegetables, containers for packaging of edible
oil, processed food, FMCG, lubricants, detergents,
chemicals, pesticides; industrial crates & containers,
carrier bags, housewares, ropes & twines; pipes for
water supply, irrigation, process industry & telecom;
films for packaging of milk, edible oil, salt, processed
food, roto-moulded containers for storage of water,
chemicals storage and general purpose tanks,
protective films and pipes for agriculture, cable
sheathing, lids & caps and master batches.
Footwear
Pipes & fittings; door & window profiles, insulation
& sheathing for wire & cables, rigid bottles &
containers for packaging applications, footwear,
I.V. fluid & blood
flooring, partitions, roofing,
bags and calendered films for pharmaceutical
applications.
Irrigation, water supply projects, sewerage and
drainage, mines, coal fields, industrial water/fluids/
effluents transportation, gas distribution network,
telecom cable ducts and micro ducts for FTTx,
plumbing & construction.
Relflex™
Elastomers
Relflex™
Cisamer PBR
Relflex™
Stylamer SBR
Chemicals
Synthetic Rubbers
Tyres, Footwear soles & heels, belts, hoses etc.
Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR)
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
Automotive Tyres, Tyre treads, Cycle Tyres, Conveyor
& V-Belts, Sports Goods, Dock Fenders, HIPS etc.
Tyres, Footwear, Conveyor belts, Hoses, Mechanical
rubber goods etc.
Relab
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
Detergents
Polyester & Fibre Intermediates
Paraxylene (PX)
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
Raw material for PTA
Raw material for polyester
Raw material for polyester
Recron®
Polyester Staple Fibres, Polyester
Filament Yarns, Speciality Polyesters
Apparel, Home textiles, Technical textiles & Non-
wovens
Recron® IDY
Polyester high-tenacity industrial
yarns
Recron® SHT
Polyester Super High Tenacity
Fibres
Conveyor belts,
lashings, slings, industrial fabrics etc.
ropes, geo-grids,
seat-belts,
Hi-Strength, Low-shrinkage Sewing threads for
apparel, home and industrial applications
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Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
Polyester & Fibre Intermediates
Recron®
Fancyy
Recron®
Stretch
Recron®
Cotluk
Recron®
Dyefast
Recron®
Superblack
Recron®
Superdye
Recron®
Kooltex
Recron®
Fibrefill
Innovative Polyester Filament yarns
Stretch yarns for comfortable fit
and freedom of movement
Cotton Look, Cotton Feel Yarns
Can dye at boiling water
temperature with high colour
fastness
Dope dyed black
with high consistency in shade
Bright, brilliant colours
and soft feel, low pill
Value-added fine quality fashion fabrics with unique
weave patterns, textures and hand-feel.
Blouse material, denim, shirting, suiting, dress
material, T-shirt, sportswear, swimwear, medical
bandages & diapers
Dress material, shirting, suiting, furnishing fabric,
curtain & bed sheet
Ladies outerwear, feather yarn for knitted cardigan,
decorative fabric & home furnishing
Apparel, automotive, non-woven & interlining
Woven & knitted apparel, furnishing & home textile
Moisture management yarns
Active sports and high performance wear
Hollow fibres with high bounce and
resilience
Pillows, cushions, quilts, mattresses, furniture, toys
& non-wovens
Recron® 3D
Conjugate
Virgin superwhite fibres with a
unique spiral structure
Recron® 3S
Secondary Reinforcement Products
Sleep and comfort products, Furniture, Toys &
Beddings
Construction industry (concrete/mortar), cement
(sheet & pipe), paper industry (conventional &
speciality), battery industry, wetlaid industry (wall
papers, filtration, wipes & hygiene products) &
Asbestos replacement
Recron®
Certified
Quality Certified Sleep Products
Pillows, cushions, blankets & quilts
Recron® Low
Pill
Polyester Tow & Staple Fibre with
unique low pill properties
Anti microbial fibres & yarns
High-end worsted suitings, upholstery fabrics &
socks
Active sportswear, Intimate apparel, socks, home
furnishings & garments used in healthcare industry
Recron®
FeelFresh
Recron®
Micrelle
Recron®
Recrobulk
Recron®
Green
Recron®
Spunlace
Recron®
RecoSilk
Bi-component filament yarns
Super soft and ultra comfortable fabrics
Hi-bulk fibres for soft-feel &
warmth
Eco-friendly fibres made from
100% post-consumer polyester
waste
Speciality polyester fibres
Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, shawls & jackets
Apparel & home textiles
High quality non-woven products for the healthcare
& hygiene industry
Speciality Polyester Filament Yarns
R e c o s i l k
Ideal for dress materials, velvet, sarees, embroidery
threads with a silken shimmer and in swathes of
colour.
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Major Products & Brands
Business/Brand
Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
Polyester & Fibre Intermediates
Recron® FR
Flame retardant Fibres & Yarns
Recron®
Duratarp
Recron®
Safeband
Polyester Fibres with increased
abrasion resistance for better water
proof, tear proof and fade- proof
qualities
Structurally modified polyester
fibre with antimicrobial and
antifungal properties
Relpet®
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Institutional textiles for hospitality, entertainment,
transport, safety etc. Also used in home textiles, fill
& comfort products.
Tarpaulin, Tents & Awnings
Crepe, Rolled Bandages & Surgical Dressings
for
Packaging
beverages,
confectionary, pharmaceutical, agro-chemical and
food products
bottled water,
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Refining, power, fertilisers, petrochemicals and
other industries
RETAIL
Reliance Retail
Reliance Retail
Organised retail
Reliance Fresh
Food & Grocery
Specialty Store
Reliance Super Mini Hypermarket
Reliance Mart
Hypermarket
Wholesale Store
Electronics Specialty Store
Digital Technology Specialty Store
Specialty Store for mobility &
communication
Reliance
Market
Reliance
Digital
Reliance
Digital Xpress
Reliance
Digital Xpress
Mini
iStore
Fresh vegetables, grocery, general and convenience
merchandise
Grocery, clothing,
electronics and home merchandise
leisure, beauty and style,
Grocery, clothing,
electronics, home merchandise,
jewellery
A wholesale store for business & bulk needs
leisure, beauty and style,
furniture and
Computers, mobiles, entertainment, gaming
merchandise
Solutions for the emerging entertainment and
technology needs of Smart phones, ultra books, HD
speakers, music players, smart TVs.
Products and Services relating to mobility needs
through
tablets, accessories,
peripherals
smart phones,
Exclusive Apple Store
Range of Apple products like IPod and IMac
Reliance Resq
Digital Service Center
Services (Guidance, Installation, Maintenance &
Repair) for Digital products
Reliance
Jewels
Reliance
Trends
Reliance
Footprint
Jewellery Specialty Store
Fine jewellery
Apparel Specialty
Men, ladies, children clothing and accessories
Footwear Specialty Store
Men, ladies, children footwear, sports, handbags
and accessories
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Product / Service
Brand Logo
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RETAIL
Ermenegildo
Zegna
Paul & Shark
Stuart
Weitzman
Pink
Brooks
Brothers
Diesel
Kenneth Cole
Superdry
Italian Luxury Men’s Clothing
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear for Men
Italian luxury sportswear brand
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear for Men
Luxury Footwear
Accessories and Footwear for Women
British Shirt Authority
Apparel and Accessories for Men
American icon that has redefined
& shaped classic American style for
nearly two centuries
Apparel and Accessories for Men
Iconic Italian Lifestyle Brand
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Urban fashion & Lifestyle brand
that exudes metropolitan lifestyle
of New York city
Fashion brand that fuses design
influences from Japanese graphics
and vintage Americana, with the
values of British Tailoring
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Dune
Distinctive Fashion footwear &
Accessories
Steve Madden
Fashion forward Footwear &
Accessories Brand
Accessories and Footwear for Men and Women
Accessories and Footwear for Men and Women
BCBG Max
Azria
Contemporary women’s clothing
brand
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Juicy Couture
Casual luxury lifestyle brand
Apparel, Accessories and Footwear
Hamleys
The finest toy shop in the world
Toys
Vision Express Optical Specialty Store
Spectacles, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses
Marks &
Spencer
Payless
Quiksilver
International Apparel, Accessories &
Home Products Store
Apparel for Women, Men and Children, Lingerie,
Beauty and Home Décor
Affordable Fashion Footwear
Specialty Store
Mens, ladies, kids and sports footwear, handbags
and accessories
Quiksilver is a premium youth
lifestyle and culture clothing brand
representing action sports
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Skateboards &
Surfboards
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Business/Brand
Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
RETAIL
Roxy
DC
GAS
Mossimo
Roxy is a global lifestyle brand,
offering products for every aspect
of an active girl’s life, the key
ingredient of the products being
the inimitable Roxy spirit. “Daring,
confident, naturally beautiful, fun,
alive”
Founded by Ken Block and Damon
Way in 1993, DC is a leader in
performance skateboarding shoes and
renowned action sports and stands
as a global brand whose product
line has expanded to include men’s,
women’s and kids’ skateboarding and
lifestyle shoes, apparel, snowboards,
snowboard boots, outerwear, and
accessories.
GAS is an Italian clothing brand
offering quality products for
intelligent, aware consumers, with
an international, cosmopolitan
attitude.
Global apparel brands by blending
surf, sport, urban and street into a
contemporary fashion brand with a
broad and credible appeal
Apparel, Accessories, Swimwear, Footwear for girls
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Skateboards
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear for men & women
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear for Men and Women
Umbro
Umbro makes football tail oring
Men’s sports Footwear, Apparel and Accessories
Cannon
Ed Hardy
London Fog
Candie’s
TEXTILES
Vimal
The #1 most recognized home
brand with a powerful heritage
Alternative lifestyle fashion brand
that celebrates the classic American
tattoo as an art form
Known for the classic trench coat
and its iconic reputation
Fun & Flirty American Lifestyle
Brand
Home Furnishings
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear for Men and Women
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear for Men and Women
Apparel, Accessories, Footwear for Girls
Suitings, Shirtings, Readymade
Garments
Fabrics, suits, jackets, shirts & trousers
Vimal Gifting
Ready-to-stitch, take away fabric in
gift packs
V2
Ready-to-stitch,
Take away fabric
Fabrics
Fabrics
Jio
Jio Messaging
Enhanced messaging, Voice & Video
calling application
OTT Instant messaging and calling
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Product / Service
Brand Logo
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MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
TV Channels
CNBC TV18
English Business News Channel
English Business news
CNBC Awaaz
Hindi News Channel
Hindi Business news
CNBC Bajar
Gujarati News Channel
Gujarati Business news
CNN IBN
English General News Channel
English language news and current affairs
IBN 7
Hindi General News Channel
Hindi language news channel
News18 India
English General News Channel
News from India for Indian diasporas outside
IBN Lokmat
Marathi News Channel
National and International news for Marathi viewers
ETV Urdu
Regional News Channel
Urdu news channel
ETV Rajasthan
Regional News Channel
Rajasthani news channel
ETV
Bihar
Jharkhand
ETV
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
ETV
Madhya
Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
ETV News
Gujarati
Regional News Channel
Regional news for Bihar and Jharkhand
Regional News Channel
Regional news for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Regional News Channel
Regional news for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Regional News Channel
Gujarati news channel
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Business/Brand
Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
TV Channels
ETV News
Kannada
ETV News
Bangla
ETV Haryana
Himachal
Pradesh
Colors
Regional News Channel
Kannada news channel
Regional News Channel
Bangla news channel
Regional News Channel
Regional news for Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
Hindi general Entertainment
Channel
Hindi mass entertainment channel
Rishtey
Hindi general Entertainment
Channel
Hindi mass entertainment channel
MTV India
Music Channel
Music destination for the youth
Vh1
English Music and Lifestyle Channel
English music destination for the youth
Comedy
Central
English Entertainment Channel
English
viewership
entertainment
for
inclusive
family
Nickelodeon
Kids Channel
Comedy destination for kids
Sonic
Kids Channel
Action and adventure entertainment for kids and
young adults
Nickelodeon
Junior
Kids Channel
Entertainment aimed at pre-school kids
Colors Marathi
Regional Entertainment Channel
Marathi entertainment channel
Colors
Kannada
Regional Entertainment Channel
Kannada entertainment channel
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Product / Service
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TV Channels
Colors Bangla
Regional Entertainment Channel
Bangla entertainment channel
Colors Gujarati
Regional Entertainment Channel
Gujarati entertainment channel
Colors Odia
Regional Entertainment Channel
Oriya entertainment channel
History TV18
Infotainment Channel
Factual Entertainment channel
Filmed Entertainment
Filmed Entertainment
Viacom18
Motion
Pictures
Content Asset Monetization
IndiaCast
Multi-platform ‘Content Asset
Monetization’ entity
Digital Content
Moneycontrol
Financial news and services portal
IBNLive
News and entertainment portal
Firstpost
Online news and views website
Acquisition, production, syndication, marketing
and distribution of full length feature films within
India and distribution of Indian films in several
international markets
International Channel distribution, advertising sales
on international Channels and content Syndication
Comprehensive financial information, news and in-
depth analysis across asset classes
Real time coverage, sports updates, entertainment
buzz, anchor blogs & chats and Live TV for CNN-IBN,
IBN7 and IBN-Lokmat
Digital newsroom powered by expert writer-editors
across the country and the globe
News18.com
Regional news website
Web, mobile & tablet service with focus on news at
the state & city level
In.com
News and entertainment portal
Content & videos of Network18 entertainment
channels and websites and popular third party
websites
Burrp
Lifestyle portal
Social lifestyle portal for metropolitan Indian market
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Major Products & Brands
Business/Brand
Product / Service
Brand Logo
End Uses
Digital Commerce
HomeShop18
Retail platform
Integrated virtual shopping on Internet, Television
and Mobile
BookmyShow Online ticket booking platform
Online ticket booking for movies, plays, sporting
events and shows
Publishing Business
Forbes India
Business Magazine
Lifestyle magazine targeting India’s affluent and
influential individuals
Better
Photography
Better
Interiors
Photography Magazine
Magazine for photography enthusiasts
Interiors Magazine
Magazine for interiors ideas and design
Overdrive
Auto Publication
Publication for auto enthusiasts and users
Allied Business
Topper
Learning
Education
Educational content for K-12 students
Colosceum
Production House
Content producers specializing in TV and filmed
entertainment
Capital 18
Investment
Investment arm of Network18
C O L O S C E U M
M E D I A P R I V A T E L T D
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| Financial Highlights
| Key Indicators
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – RIL STANDALONE
$ Mn
2014-15
13 -14
12 -13
11-12
10 -11
09 -10
08 - 09
07- 08
06 - 07
05 - 06
Revenue From Operations
54,530
3,40,814 4,01,302 3,71,119 3,39,792 2,58,651 2,00,400 1,46,328 1,39,269 1,18,354
89,124
Total Income
55,926
3,49,535 4,10,238 3,79,117 3,45,984 2,61,703 2,02,860 1,48,388 1,44,898 1,18,832
89,807
` in crore
Earnings Before Depreciation,
Finance Cost and Tax Expenses
(EBDIT)
6,452
40,323
39,813
38,785
39,811
41,178
33,041
25,374
28,935
20,525
14,982
Depreciation and Amortisation
1,358
8,488
8,789
9,465
11,394
13,608
10,497
5,195
4,847
4,815
3,401
Exceptional Items
Profit For the Year
Equity Dividend %*
Dividend Payout
Equity Share Capital
Equity Share Suspense Account
Equity Share Warrants
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(370)
4,733
-
-
3,635
22,719
21,984
21,003
20,040
20,286
16,236
15,309
19,458
11,943
9,069
100
95
90
85
80
70
130
130
110
100
2,944
2,793
2,643
2,531
2,385
2,084
1,897
1,631
1,440
1,393
3,236
3,232
3,229
3,271
3,273
3,270
1,574
1,454
1,393
1,393
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
69
-
-
1,682
60
-
-
-
471
518
-
-
Reserves and Surplus
34,068
2,12,923 1,93,842 1,76,766 1,62,825 1,48,267 1,33,901 1,24,730
78,313
62,514
48,411
Net Worth
Gross Fixed Assets
Net Fixed Assets
Total Assets
34,585
2,16,159 1,97,074 1,79,995 1,66,096 1,51,540 1,37,171 1,26,373
81,449
63,967
49,804
49,890
3,11,815 2,64,281 2,32,270 2,05,493 2,21,252 2,28,004 2,18,673 1,27,235 1,07,061
91,928
30,451
1,90,316 1,51,122 1,28,864 1,21,477 1,55,526 1,65,399 1,69,387
84,889
71,189
62,675
63,646
3,97,785 3,67,583 3,18,511 2,95,140 2,84,719 2,51,006 2,45,706 1,49,792 1,17,353
93,095
Market Capitalisation
42,696
2,66,847 3,00,405 2,49,802 2,44,757 3,42,984 3,51,320 2,39,721 3,29,179 1,98,905 1,10,958
Number of Employees
Contribution to National
Exchequer
24,930
23,853
23,519
23,166
22,661
23,365
24,679
25,487
24,696
12,540
5,332
33,322
31,374
28,950
28,197
28,719
17,972
11,574
13,696
15,344
15,950
KEY INDICATORS
Earnings Per Share - (`)
[excluding Exceptional item]*
$ 2014-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
10-11
09-10
08-09
07-08
06-07
05-06
1.1
70.2
68.0
64.8
61.2
62.0
49.7
49.7
105.3
82.2
65.1
Turnover Per Share - (`)
16.9
1,053.3
1,241.7
1,149.5
1,037.8
790.5
612.9
464.9
958.1
814.2
639.6
Book Value Per Share - (`)
10.7
668.0
609.8
557.5
507.3
463.2
419.5
401.5
560.3
440.0
357.4
Debt : Equity Ratio
EBDIT / Gross Turnover %
Net Profit Margin %
RONW % **
ROCE % **
0.45:1
0.45:1
0.40:1
0.41:1
0.44:1
0.46:1
0.63:1
0.45:1
0.44:1
0.44:1
11.8
6.7
13.4
12.7
11.8
6.7
13.4
12.7
9.9
5.5
12.9
11.5
10.5
11.7
15.9
16.5
5.7
12.8
11.2
5.9
13.4
11.6
7.8
15.5
13.2
8.1
16.4
13.9
17.3
10.5
21.6
20.3
20.8
14.0
28.8
20.3
17.3
10.1
23.5
20.5
16.8
10.2
22.7
20.5
In this Annual Report $ denotes US$
1US$ = ` 62.50 (Exchange rate as on 31.03.2015)
* Adjusted for issue of bonus shares in 2009-10 in the ratio of 1:1
** Adjusted for CWIP and revaluation
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT
The report contains forward-looking statements, identified
by words like ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘will’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’,
‘intends’, ‘projects’, ‘estimates’ and so on. All statements that
address expectations or projections about the future, but
not limited to the Company’s strategy for growth, product
development, market position, expenditures and financial
results, are forward-looking statements. Since these are
based on certain assumptions and expectations of future
events, the Company cannot guarantee that these are
accurate or will be realised. The Company’s actual results,
performance or achievements could thus differ from
those projected in any forward-looking statements. The
Company assumes no responsibility to publicly amend,
modify or revise any such statements on the basis of
subsequent developments, information or events.
OVERVIEW
The global economy in FY 2014-15 witnessed divergent
trends among major economies and stress on major oil
producing countries as a direct result of sharp decline in
energy prices, especially in the second half of the year.
Strong growth in oil output from non-OPEC (Organisation
of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) producers, coupled
with weak demand in some key consumption economies
led to an oversupplied oil market, precipitating a sharp
decline in oil prices, during the year. The decline in oil
prices was further accentuated by OPEC’s decision not
to cut back production in their respective countries.
A sustained lower oil price environment will benefit
commodity importing countries, such as India. Falling
energy prices have significantly improved India’s overall
fiscal landscape, and augur well for growth in domestic
consumption.
Despite unpredictable headwinds, the global economic
recovery is gaining momentum. These winds of positive
change have masked the growth divergence among
major economies.
Specifically, the recovery in United States was stronger
than expected, while performance in Japan and Eurozone
has fallen short of expectations. This has resulted in the
dollar appreciating vis-à-vis other G7 currencies. The
currencies of commodity exporting countries weakened
due to fiscal and trade imbalances.
India’s economy is poised to return to its high-growth
path, thanks to lower fiscal and current account deficits,
falling inflation, benign commodity prices, and structural
reforms to boost investments. Monetary policy is also
likely to be supportive with the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) having moved to flexible inflation targeting. The
manufacturing sector is likely to benefit from lower
interest rates. The share of investments in Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) is at 29% (compared to 33% in 2007) and
is expected to pick up. However, productivity and capital
efficiency improvement are likely to drive near-term
growth.
Despite the significant decline in commodity prices,
Reliance
Industries Limited (RIL) delivered a robust
financial performance, led by record earnings from the
refining business. The dramatic fall in crude oil prices
in
impacted RIL’s upstream business, and resulted
lower revenues and stock values for the refining and
petrochemical businesses. However, the benefits from
demand revival, strong product margins and lower energy
costs outweighed inventory effects, and both refining and
petrochemical businesses ended the year on a strong
note. In FY 2014-15, Reliance (consolidated RIL) achieved:
Highest ever consolidated net profit of ` 23,566 crore
($ 3.8 billion)
Record Refining EBIT of ` 15,827 crore ($ 2.5 billion),
Gross Refining Margins (GRM) of $ 8.6/barrel (bbl)
Dividend of 100%, payout of ` 3,559 crore ($ 569
million)
Operationally, RIL continues to optimally utilise its best-
in-class downstream assets, with near full utilisation
levels in most petrochemical units. RIL processed 67.9
million metric tonnes (MMT) of crude oil at its Jamnagar
rate.
refinery complex, achieving 110% operating
Continuing its emphasis on processing challenging and
most advantageous crudes, RIL processed 13 new crudes
during the year. The crude sourcing strategy was driven
by continuous adjustment of sourcing pattern based
on relative economics. The ability to operate at high
utilisation levels and switch product slate to suit market
conditions enable RIL to capture margin optimisation
opportunities in the market.
RIL ranked 114th in the Fortune Global 500 list of the
World’s Largest Corporations in terms of revenues, and was
Processed 67.9 MMT of crude oil
at Jamnagar refinery
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ranked 155th in terms of profits. This is the 11th consecutive
year that RIL has featured in the Fortune Global 500 list.
HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY EVENTS
Reliance delivered an
industry-leading performance
across its refining and petrochemicals business, despite a
challenging crude market environment. Its international
upstream business demonstrated strong volume growth,
(E&P)
whilst domestic Exploration and Production
business witnessed lower production due to geological
complexities and natural decline in the fields. Reliance
also made substantial progress on various projects in
the refining and petrochemicals business during the
year. These initiatives are expected to create significant
value for its stakeholders. Furthermore, strong growth
momentum was maintained in its consumer-facing retail
business.
Refining and Marketing – Record earnings
The refining business delivered record earnings, driven
by strong underlying business performance. Refining
margins were robust on the back of healthy product
cracks and lower energy costs. The year’s key highlight
was the dramatic decline in crude prices. Continuous
non-OPEC crude oil production growth, led by the US,
partial return of Libyan barrels, muted oil demand growth
resulted in an oversupplied crude market, leading to a
sharp decline in crude oil prices. The fall of oil price was
further accentuated by OPEC’s decision not to cut back
production in their respective countries. RIL’s refining
margins at $ 8.6/bbl significantly outperformed regional
benchmarks as the superior configuration of its refineries
enabled it to benefit from strong light product cracks,
favourable crude differentials and stable middle distillate
cracks.
Petrochemicals – Focus on capacity creation
Petrochemical business EBIT margins improved to 8.6%
from 8.1% in the previous year. The improvement in EBIT
margins were aided by firm polymer and polyester deltas,
partly offset by weak fibre intermediates deltas.
RIL successfully stabilised the production at its new
Polyester Filament Yarn (PFY) facility at Silvassa, which had
started production towards the end of the last financial
year. This expansion has further strengthened RIL’s
position among the world’s largest producers of polyester
fibre and yarn. The new PFY plant at Silvassa is the most
automated and one of the most environment-friendly
plants globally.
During the year, RIL also started production at its new
150 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) capacity Styrene
Butadiene Rubber (SBR) plant at Hazira, which is also
India’s largest plant. The plant has capability to produce
an entire range of dry as well as oil extended grades of
emulsion SBR. With this, RIL has reaffirmed its leadership
in synthetic rubbers in the Indian market.
During FY 2014-15, RIL also expanded its Poly-Butadiene
Rubber (PBR) capacity. With the start-up of new PBR
capacity at Hazira, RIL is expected to increase its domestic
market share as substantial portion of production from
new line will be placed in the domestic market.
RIL has also started new Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
resin facility at Dahej, Gujarat. The plant consists of two
lines with a combined manufacturing capacity of 650
KTPA. This is one of the largest bottle-grade PET resin
capacity at a single location globally. This will consolidate
RIL’s position as a leading PET resin producer with a
global capacity of 1.15 million metric tonnes per annum
(MMTPA).
RIL also started new Purified Terepthalic Acid (PTA) plant
at Dahej, Gujarat. The plant with a capacity of 1150 KTPA is
built with ‘Invista technology’. This state-of-the-art facility
is highly energy efficient and environment friendly. With
this facility, RIL’s total PTA capacity will increase to 3.2
MMTPA and global capacity share to 4%.
RIL announced a project to source 1.5 MMTPA of ethane
from the US to feed its crackers in India. RIL executed
storage and capacity agreements for liquefaction and
export of ethane with a North American terminal, which
is expected to commence operations in the second half
of 2016. RIL also placed orders for building of Very Large
Ethane Carriers (VLECs) in a Korean yard and entered into
a shipping management agreement to ensure end-to-
end integration. RIL has initiated discussions with major
ethane suppliers in North America for long term sourcing
arrangements. The project is expected to significantly
improve the long term competitiveness of its cracker
portfolio through dedicated feedstock, enhanced margins
and higher capacity.
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production - Sustained
performance
International - Growth in Shale gas business
The US shale gas business witnessed macro headwinds,
with a sharp downturn in commodity prices, especially in
the case of oil. But operationally, the business continued
its strong performance, with production at record levels.
During the Calendar Year (CY) 2014, gross JV production
averaged at ~1.2 Billion Cubic Feet equivalent per day
(BCFe/d), reflecting 26% y-o-y growth. The US shale
business delivered EBIT of $ 402 million, an increase of
36.3% on y-o-y basis.
During the year, RIL and Myanma Oil & Gas Enterprise
(MOGE), an enterprise of the Government of Myanmar
signed a production sharing contract for two offshore
blocks (M17 and M18)
in the Tanintharyi basin of
Myanmar. RIL will be the operator of the blocks with a
96% participating interest. The United National Resources
Development Services Co. Ltd. (UNRD), a Myanmar
company, will hold the remaining interest in the block.
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Domestic
Gas production from the KG-D6 field declined by 12% to
157.6 Billion Cubic Feet (BCF) in FY 2014-15. Efforts by RIL
and its JV partners to augment production from the field
through interventions like side-track wells and onshore
terminal booster compressor helped partly offset the
natural decline in the field.
During the year, RIL made significant progress towards
development of two Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks,
Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West. Detailed engineering
and construction activities have been completed. RIL
expects first gas production from these blocks during
FY 2015-16.
In October 2014, Government of India (GoI) notified the
New Domestic Natural Gas Guidelines, 2014. Based on
the new guidelines, domestic gas prices in the period
from November 2014 to March 2015 were set at $ 5.05/
Million British Thermal Units (MMBTU) on Gross Calorific
Value basis.
Retail Business – Gaining growth momentum
Reliance Retail continued its growth momentum, despite
a challenging macroeconomic environment. Its revenues
for FY 2014-15 increased by 21.2% to ` 17,640 crore, while
EBIT was at ` 417 crore. The retail business achieved several
new milestones during the year. The Company enhanced
its presence across various format sectors. Reliance Retail
now operates 2,621 stores across 200 cities, with over
12.5 million square feet of space. Reliance Trends now
operates over 200 stores and sells over 1,50,000 pieces
of garments per day. Reliance Digital operates over 1,100
stores and the Digital Express Mini format has established
itself as the country’s largest mobile phone retail chain.
Reliance Market further consolidated its position as the
largest cash-and-carry operator in the country, with 43
operational stores and patronage of more than 1.5 million
registered members.
Jio Infocomm– Building infrastructure to roll out
digital services
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), a subsidiary of RIL,
is setting up a pan-India telecom network to cater to the
highly underserviced Indian market, reliable high speed
internet connectivity (4th generation), rich communication
services and various digital services in key domains, such
as education, healthcare, security, financial services,
government-citizen interfaces and entertainment. RJIL
aims to provide anytime, anywhere access to innovative
and empowering digital content, applications and
services, thereby propelling India into global leadership in
digital economy.
RJIL has made significant progress in building its 4G-LTE
(Long Term Evolution) business,
including physical
network
infrastructure, systems and processes, sales
and distribution network, applications and services
and content, among others. It is working with strategic
partners who have committed significant resources,
knowhow and global talent to support deployment and
testing activities currently underway.
During the year, RJIL successfully acquired the right to use
spectrum in 800 MHz band or 1800 MHz band or both in 13
key circles across India in the spectrum auction conducted
by Department of Telecommunication (DoT), GoI. RJIL plans
to provide seamless 4G services, using LTE technology in
800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz bands through an
integrated ecosystem. With this new spectrum, in addition
to the pan-India 2300 MHz spectrum, RJIL has spectrum
in either 800 MHz or 1800 MHz or both in 20 out of total
22 circles
in the country. This combined spectrum
footprint across frequency bands provides significant
network capacity and deep coverage.
Media and Entertainment
During the year, Independent Media Trust (IMT) of
which RIL is the sole beneficiary, acquired the control of
Network18 Media & Investments Limited (Network18)
including its subsidiary TV18 Broadcast Limited (TV18).
This acquisition will differentiate Reliance’s Jio business
by providing a unique amalgamation at the intersect of
telecom, web and digital commerce via a suite of premier
digital properties.
Other Corporate Highlights
During FY 2014-15, RIL issued Rule 144A/Regulation S
Senior Unsecured Notes of $ 1.0 billion for a tenure of 10
years and $ 750 million for 30 years. The 10-year Notes
were the lowest coupon Notes ever issued by RIL. The 30
year Notes were issued at the lowest coupon ever achieved
by an Asian private corporate issuer for a 30-year issuance.
The 10-year Note issuance was the largest private sector
oil and gas deal out of Asia (ex-Japan) since the last RIL
guaranteed bond issued in 2012. RIL continues to be the
only Rule 144A/Regulation S 30-year private corporate
issuer out of Asia since 2003.
Corporate Social Responsibility
During the year, RIL has contributed ` 761 crore (previous
year ` 712 crore) towards Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) which is 3.35% (previous year 3.24%) of profit after
tax for the year.
CSR spend during the year amounted
to ` 761 crore
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW
Financial Information – Consolidated and Standalone
Consolidated
Standalone
Particulars
FY 2014-15
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
FY 2013-14
` in crore
$ in billion
` in crore
` in crore
$ in billion
` in crore
Revenue from Operations
3,88,494
62.2
4,46,339
3,40,814
54.5
4,01,302
PBDIT
Cash Profit
Net Profit
Cash and Marketable Securities
Fixed Assets
Gross Debt
45,977
36,291
23,566
84,472
3,18,523
1,60,860
7.4
5.8
3.8
13.5
51.0
25.7
43,800
33,980
22,493
90,637
2,32,911
1,38,761
40,323
31,832
22,719
78,291
1,90,316
97,617
6.5
5.1
3.6
12.5
30.5
15.6
39,813
30,795
21,984
88,190
1,51,122
89,968
Reliance delivered superior financial performance on
a consolidated basis, with improvements across key
parameters.
compensating for weaker fibre intermediates deltas. Oil &
Gas segment EBIT grew by 13% to ` 3,181 crore, led by
strong growth in US shale volumes.
Reliance achieved a turnover of ` 3,88,494 crore ($ 62.2
billion) for the year ended 31st March, 2015, a decrease of
13.0%, as compared to ` 4,46,339 crore in the previous
year. The decline in turnover reflects sharp fall in crude oil
prices during the second half of the year. Crude oil price
averaged at $ 85.4/bbl for the year, a fall of 21% on y-o-y
basis. With decrease in oil and product prices, exports
from India were lower by 17.1% at ` 2,28,651 crore ($ 36.6
billion) as against ` 2,75,825 crore in the previous year.
transfers).
inter-divisional
Refining segment contributed 71% of revenues
(including
Refining
segment revenues were lower by 16% on y-o-y basis
reflecting lower average crude oil and product prices.
Petrochemicals business accounted for 20% of
revenues, lower by 7% on y-o-y basis as product
prices declined along with sharp fall in feedstock and
crude oil prices.
Oil & Gas business revenue grew by 6%, compared to
previous year primarily on account of 27% increase
in shale gas production which was partially offset by
lower production from Panna-Mukta, Tapti and KG-D6
block in India.
Operating profit before other income and depreciation
increased by 7.3% on a y-o-y basis from ` 34,799 crore to
` 37,364 crore ($ 6.0 billion).
Strong operating performance from the refining business
and stable petrochemicals business performance led
to higher operating profits. Refining segment EBIT
recorded a robust 18% growth on y-o-y basis to ` 15,827
crore ($ 2.5 billion) with strong GRM and lower energy
cost. Petrochemical segment EBIT remained stable at
` 8,291 crore ($ 1.3 billion), with strong polymer deltas
Other income was lower at ` 8,495 crore ($ 1.4 billion)
as against ` 8,911 crore in the previous year, primarily
on account of lower average investments. Other income
includes interest income of ` 4,513 crore and investment
income of ` 3,516 crore.
Interest cost was lower at ` 3,316 crore ($ 531 million) as
against ` 3,836 crore in FY 2013-14. Interest capitalised
was higher at ` 4,409 crore ($ 705 million) as against
` 1,758 crore last year, on account of ongoing expansion
projects in the petrochemicals, refining, US shale gas
business and also broadband access project.
Depreciation (including depletion and amortisation) was
marginally higher at ` 11,547 crore ($ 1.8 billion) as against
` 11,201 crore in FY 2013-14. This was primarily on account
of higher depletion charges in US shale gas business,
which was in line with increase in production.
Profit after tax for the year was at ` 23,566 crore ($ 3.8
billion), an increase of 4.8% over ` 22,493 crore in the
previous year. Growth in net profit was led by higher
operating income from the refining and US shale gas
business.
Operating profit before other income
and depreciation
` 37,364 crore
7.3% increase as compared to previous year
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The basic and diluted EPS for the year was ` 80.1 per
share as compared to ` 76.5 per share in FY 2013-14,
registering 4.7 % growth.
The Board of Directors have recommended, subject to
approval of shareholders, a dividend of 100 % amounting
to ` 3,559 crore ($ 569 million), including dividend
distribution tax. This shall be the highest payout ever by RIL
even though capex commitments are significantly higher.
Key subsidiaries which contributed to
incremental
revenues and profits were the US shale operations and
domestic retail business.
Key subsidiaries
Reliance Retail
Ventures Limited*
GAPCO*
Recron Malaysia Sdn
Bhd
Reliance Holding USA
Inc. (Shale)*
* consolidated
Revenue from
Operation
PBDIT
(` in crore)
Profit/(Loss)
after Tax
17,640
14,006
784
179
193
72
6,795
(223)
(279)
6,010
4,232
756
Capital expenditure for the year was ` 1,00,247 crore
($ 16.0 billion)
including exchange rate difference
capitalisation. Capital expenditure was principally
on account of on-going expansion projects
in the
petrochemicals and refining business (Jamnagar, Dahej
and Hazira), as well as in US shale business and broadband
access project.
Capital expenditure during the year amounted
to ` 1,00,247 crore
Reliance’s fixed assets stood at ` 3,18,523 crore ($ 51.0
billion) as on 31st March, 2015. This includes fixed assets of
` 1,28,207 crore of its subsidiaries mainly in Reliance Jio
Infocomm, Reliance Holding USA and Reliance Retail.
Reliance’s gross debt was at ` 1,60,860 crore ($ 25.7
billion). This includes standalone gross debt of ` 97,617
crore and subsidiary debt mainly raised by Reliance
Holding USA (` 36,359 crore), Reliance Jio Infocomm
(` 22,305 crore), Recron Malaysia (` 1,481 crore), Reliance
Retail (` 1,682 crore) and Independent Media Trust Group
(` 1,001 crore).
Cash and marketable securities were at ` 84,472 crore
($ 13.5 billion), resulting in consolidated net debt of
` 76,388 crore ($ 12.2 billion).
RIL’s standalone revenue from operations for FY 2014-
15 was ` 3,40,814 crore ($ 54.5 billion), a decrease of
15.1% on y-o-y basis. Standalone profit after tax was at
` 22,719 crore ($ 3.6 billion), an increase of 3.3% against
` 21,984 crore in the previous year. EPS on standalone
basis for the year was at ` 70.2 as against ` 68.0 in the
previous year.
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REFINING AND MARKETING
Refining & Marketing (R&M) business segment sources
crude and feedstock from the international markets,
processes it at Jamnagar refinery complex and sells high
value petroleum products globally. RIL generates value
by processing the most advantaged crudes, optimally
utilising refinery assets and placing products in the highest
net-back markets. RIL manages high quality refining assets
with advantaged design capacity for processing 1.24
million barrels per day (MMBPD) of crude, fully utilising
the range of options and flexibility that is built into them.
Reliance’s global footprint includes international trading
locations (in US, London and Singapore), international
tankages and presence in East Africa through GAPCO.
During FY 2014-15, R&M business posted record earnings,
despite volatile market conditions, driven primarily by
good product price realisations, lower energy costs,
superior configuration, asset optimisation and trading
capabilities.
Market environment - Global
Second half oil demand recovery with fall in oil prices
OECD demand reduced by 0.5 MMBPD due to lower
consumption in Europe and Japan, non-OECD demand
grew by 1.1 MMBPD. Sluggish Chinese demand and
improved energy efficiency in non-OECD countries have
led to the slowdown in demand growth. This year’s oil
demand growth is marked by two contrasting halves.
Sluggish Chinese demand, improving efficiency standards,
especially in the OECD economies led to a marginal
decline in oil demand in the first half of 2014.
The steep fall in oil prices has had a significant macro-
economic impact on oil producers and consumers. It
benefited oil importers with higher disposable income
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for consumers and lower costs in the production of final
goods. For many importers, the boost from lower oil
prices, while sizable, is somewhat muted by the recent
currency depreciation against the US dollar. This implies
a smaller oil price decline in domestic currency. On the
other hand, oil exporters’ real incomes and profits have
generally decreased.
But overall the sharp decline in oil prices boosted
consumption leading to a strong growth in the second
half of 2014. In 2014, average oil demand grew by
0.7 MMBPD to 92.5 MMBPD.
Oil markets remained oversupplied, dominated by non-
OPEC supply
On the supply side, overall crude oil supply increased by
2.0 MMBPD in 2014, driven entirely by non-OPEC supply,
leaving OPEC production more or less flat.
Geo-political tension and social unrest in several major
oil exporting countries in the Middle East and Africa was
overshadowed by persistent oversupply in the oil market.
The main feature was the growth in US oil production
which surged by 1.6 MMBPD
in 2014. Significant
production increase in Iraq (0.25 MMBPD), Canada (0.25
MMBPD) and Brazil (0.19 MMBPD) also contributed
to overall supply. Post the steep oil price drop in the
second half of 2014, most upstream players in the US
have announced very significant cut in their capex
programme. This may restrict growth in US shale oil
production from the second half of 2015.
Oil prices collapsed by over 50%, after remaining range-
bound for nearly 3 years
This gap between supply growth of 2.0 MMBPD and
demand of less than 1 MMBPD had put pressure on OPEC
to cut production. Oil prices had traded in a range of $100
– $115/bbl from 2010 until around mid-June of 2014.
The average Brent price was $ 109/bbl from January to
June in 2014, but then started to drift down and then by
September moved sharply lower. This was triggered by
Saudi Arabia clearly signalling its unwillingness to absorb
the excess supply, so prices had to fall to make storage
economics work in the near term and in the medium term
trigger the actions to balance supply and demand.
investments. This
The steep fall in crude prices has led to a reduction in
planned upstream
is expected to
have short-term and long-term effects. The decline in
investments in the US shale oil may have an early impact
on reduction in oil production, while decline in other high
cost E&P investments by oil majors could have long-term
consequences on future crude supplies.
Oil Prices
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FY 2013-14: $ 108/bbl
FY 2014-15: $ 85/bbl
Refining margins supported by lower fuel costs and
higher product cracks specially Light ends
Lower fuel costs on the back of low oil prices, frequent
unplanned outages and delays in new refinery start-
ups, supported the margins. New refinery additions and
expansions in existing refineries were partly offset by
closures in the US, Europe and Japan, leading to a net
capacity addition of about 0.6 MMBPD, compared to
demand growth of 0.7 MMBPD. Lower oil prices and higher
margins led to an increase in average refinery utilisation
rates in North America (86.9% in FY 2014-15 compared
to 85.1% in FY 2013-14) and Europe (80.7% in FY 2014-15
compared to 78.2% in FY 2013-14). In Asia, operating rates
were almost flat at 83.5% in FY 2014-15.
Product Cracks
Asian Cracks
- $/bbl
Naphtha
Gasoline
Jet
Gasoil
Fuel Oil
Source: Platts
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
-1.0
-5.1
-1.6
16.1 13.2 13.4
14.3 14.5 17.7
16.0 14.4 16.0
-7.2
-12.8 -10.5
1.5
15.4
17.1
16.2
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2014-15
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15.9
15.7
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FY
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-4.3
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16.7
17.4
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Light distillates
Light ends exhibited strength throughout the year.
Gasoline cracks remained supported on robust demand
growth in the US, China and India. In the US, falling
pump prices pushed gasoline demand particularly in
the last few months of the year. Chinese passenger car
sales continued to grow, even though at a lower rate,
compared to the previous year. In India, narrowing of
gasoline – diesel price differential, supported demand for
more gasoline cars through the year. Naphtha cracks held
relatively stronger during the first half of FY 2014-15, amid
a demand escalation from Asian petrochemical sector and
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some unplanned outages. Naphtha strength continued in
the last quarter supported by both petrochemicals and
gasoline demand.
Middle distillates
Middle distillates (both diesel and jet/kerosene) weakened
when compared to last year, mostly on slow demand
growth in major consuming countries like China, India
and Indonesia. Cracks got some support due to falling
crude prices. Gasoil cracks gained some strength in the
last quarter as China’s effort to stimulate its economy by
cutting interest rates supported demand, and low pump
prices in India aided a demand recovery especially during
the last quarter of the year.
Jet cracks were weak during the first half of the year;
however bounced back in the second half on improved air
travel demand and maintenance/unplanned outages in
Europe and the US, which tightened the supplies.
Fuel oil
Fuel Oil (FO) cracks were weak at the beginning of the year
on tepid bunker demand, but picked up in the second half
on low outright prices and improving bunker demand.
Crude differentials
Arab Light – Heavy crude differentials widened marginally
to $ 4.3/bbl in FY 2014-15 as compared to $ 4.2/bbl in
the previous year. Heavier crudes, particularly from Latin
American sources continue to be available with incremental
light oil supply in North America. While new refineries
getting built are increasingly complex and require heavy
crudes as feedstock, crude production increase is more on
the lighter side over the next few years leading to possibly
narrowing of Light-Heavy differentials in the medium term.
RIL continued to outperform regional benchmarks
RIL refining margins outperformed Singapore benchmark
yet again, with a premium of $ 2.3/bbl over the benchmark
during FY 2014-15. Relative performance versus
benchmarks was built on advantaged configuration to
secure higher value product yields, wider selection of
crudes, operational efficiency and record throughputs.
Jetty at Jamnagar
Strong margins in the second half of the year and lower
energy costs were the key drivers for record earnings.
However, fall in oil prices impacted the value of the
inventories, as seen in lower margins for the third quarter.
Gross Refining Margins
Regional
Margins
($/bbl)
Singapore
Complex
RIL GRM
Rotterdam
(Brent)
USGC (WTI)
Source: Reuters
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
FY
2014-15
FY
2013-14
5.8
8.7
2.5
8.9
4.8
8.3
5.6
11.0
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7.3
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9.4
8.6
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6.3
8.6
5.4
5.9
8.1
3.9
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Strategic advantages and competitive strength
Refinery configuration: RIL’s refinery at Jamnagar is among
the largest and most complex refining assets globally, with
a Nelson Complexity Index of 12.7. The refinery’s superior
configuration gives RIL the ability to process a wide variety
of crudes and meet differentiated and stringent product
specifications. Additionally, RIL has significant flexibility
to alter the product mix, thereby capturing opportunities
arising due to the evolving market dynamics.
Crude selection and sourcing: RIL’s asset flexibility and
logistics
infrastructure allows optimisation of crude
portfolio to suit the changing market conditions. With
inherent design flexibility, RIL optimises the crude diet,
sourcing the most advantageous crude globally. During FY
2014-15, many new initiatives were launched to enhance
the flexibility of RIL’s assets and enable them to process
even heavier and higher contaminant content crudes.
Crude slate processed in FY 2014-15 was one of the most
challenging slates, processed by only a few refineries in
the world. During the year, RIL processed 13 new crudes
grades. RIL has been regularly processing challenging
crude grades with sulphur content of over 5%, Total Acid
Number (TAN) of 5 milligram per potassium hydroxide
(mg/KOH), Viscosity of ~ 5000 cst and an API as low as 10.
Market access: RIL’s global outreach, including trading
offices at key locations like Houston, London, Singapore
and Mumbai, gives it a broad coverage for crude supplies
and product sinks. Tankages at major trading hubs allow
RIL to move its selling point closer to consumption hubs
and improve responsiveness to market needs.
Logistics and supply-chain: RIL’s state-of-the-art refineries
are supported by a world-class dedicated
logistics
infrastructure, including a marine facility, giving access to
the world’s largest crude and product vessels. This facility
allows berthing of ships ranging from small chemical
carriers to VLCCs, thus allowing it to benefit from strong
crude and product freight economics and enhanced cost
competitiveness.
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RIL’s Gross Refining Margin
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USGC
FY12
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FY13
FY14
FY15
Singapore
RIL
Outperformed
Singapore benchmark by $ 2.3/bbl
Operational excellence: RIL excels in managing and
utilising its assets most efficiently to generate superior
returns. While maintaining highest standards of safety,
RIL ensures high on-stream
focus on
improving energy efficiency and reducing operating and
maintenance cost.
factor with
Utilisation rates
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N. America
FY12
FY13
Europe
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FY15
Asia
RIL
Consistently
surpassing
regional and global benchmarks in asset
optimisation and utilisation
Several initiatives focusing on debottlenecking, capacity
enhancement and yield
improvement, are regularly
undertaken to enhance RIL’s competitive strengths. Some
examples are:
An investment to boost yield of diesel
Developed ULSD production capabilities in DTA
refinery
A revamp of logistics to allow managing of more
grades of middle distillates and faster unloading of
high pour point crudes
Heater of Aromatics complex at Jamnagar refinery
Energy efficiency: RIL continues to invest in improving
the energy efficiency of its assets and is focused on
retaining the pacesetter position in the industry on
energy efficiency. Several energy conservation plans were
initiated during FY 2014-15, which are currently under
implementation and can reduce the energy consumption
of refinery assets by about 8% in next 3 years.
Operations and Financial Performance
Financial performance*
FY 2014-15
(` in crore)
3,39,890
15,827
4.7%
Revenues
EBIT
EBIT (%)
*Consolidated basis
FY 2014-15
($ in billion)
54.4
2.5
FY 2013-14
(` in crore)
4,05,852
13,392
3.3%
% change
(16.3%)
18.2%
FY 2014-15 revenue from the R&M segment decreased
by 16.3% y-o-y to ` 3,39,890 crore ($ 54.4 billion),
reflecting lower average crude oil prices during the year.
Refining EBIT increased by 18.2% y-o-y to a record level
of ` 15,827 crore, supported by low energy prices, strong
light product cracks, favourable crude differentials and
stable middle distillates. RIL’s GRM for the year stood at
$ 8.6/bbl as against $ 8.1/bbl in the previous year. During
the year, RIL Jamnagar refineries processed 67.9 MMT of
crude, achieving an average utilisation rate of 110%. Total
exports of refined products reached $ 32.5 billion this
year, compared to $ 41.1 billion for the previous year.
RIL was able to fully capitalise on the market conditions,
through
its operational excellence, higher efficiency
and well executed strategies around crude sourcing
and product placement. Continuing its emphasis on
processing challenging and most advantageous crudes,
RIL processed 13 new crudes this year. The crude sourcing
strategy was driven by continuous adjustment of sourcing
pattern based on relative economics. The ability to
operate at high utilisation levels and switch product slate
to suit market conditions enabled RIL to capture margin
optimisation opportunities in the market.
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Overall, effective utilisation of secondary processing
units, innovative approach to optimise logistics cost
and utilisation, production flexibility to swing to higher
net-back products and sourcing of best value feed
stock enabled RIL to sustain its performance even in a
challenging margin environment.
Global and Domestic Retail
GAPCO
GAPCO group owns and operates large storage facilities
and retail distribution network in Tanzania, Uganda and
Kenya.
GAPCO has significantly improved its standing in the East
African market and has emerged as a key supplier to the
neighbouring countries.
During 2014, GAPCO sold 2.8 million kilo Litres (mkLs) of
petroleum products. This was lower compared to previous
year due to change in sales mix to enhance profitability.
launched the first
GAPCO successfully
loyalty card
scheme in Africa called “Safari”. The scheme is targeted
to further enhance the customer fuelling experience, and
offers tailor-made solutions to personal, corporate and
commercial vehicle owners.
With deep market insight and improved operational
processes, GAPCO is now poised to explore new growth
opportunities, especially in retail sales, LPG, jet, lubes and
wholesale business.
Domestic-Market environment, operating strategy and
value proposition
In October 2014, GoI announced deregulation of High
Speed Diesel (HSD) prices leading to re-opening of fuel
retailing outlets by the private sector. Post announcement
of deregulation, prices of Motor Spirit (MS) and HSD are
being changed in-line with international prices. This has
presented an opportunity for RIL to re-enter the domestic
retail market and ramp-up volumes to compete with local
players.
Between 2006 and now, industry volumes have doubled
from 40 MMTPA in 2006 to 80 MMTPA. Demand for
transportation fuels is expected to grow in line with
growth in the country’s GDP. The retail network has
increased from 31,000 in 2006 to over 53,000 outlets with
majority owned by public sector units.
Reliance’s operating strategy and value proposition
Reliance plans to re-commission the entire network of
1,400 outlets by the end of FY 2015-16. As on 31st March,
2015, over 300 outlets are operational.
Aggressive communication campaigns and
instant
reward schemes have been launched to help create a
market buzz and quick ramp-up of volumes. Reliance’s key
differentiator, a unique fleet management programme,
Trans-Connect, will also be re-launched with a host of
value-added services. Focus is to ensure consistent and
superior customer experience through technology-
enabled initiatives.
Reliance fuels undergo stringent quality checks at various
stages of product movement up to the feeding terminals.
Entire Reliance network is connected on a real time basis
ensuring online monitoring and a central control of
activities.
The combination of
latest technology, well-defined
processes, value propositions with right channel partners
and manpower ensures consistent delivery of superior
customer experience. Trans-Connect is the backbone
of the Company’s value proposition to fleet owners and
provides fleet management
at
revolutionising the way commercial vehicle owners
operate. This provides tangible benefits to the fleet
owners by reducing the working capital expenses,
complete control over the fuel and non-fuel expenses
of their entire fleet and smart analysis supporting better
decision making.
solution
aimed
Reliance is aggressively investing in restart of entire
network with a focus on quickly regaining market share.
Capex and growth plan
Major Projects – Petcoke Gasification
Petcoke gasification project is designed to convert low-
value petroleum coke into high value syngas for further
use as fuels and for hydrogen and chemicals production.
This project would not only cause a steep reduction in
LNG imports thus increasing self-sufficiency in energy at
Jamnagar, but would also allow to manufacture various
other value-added chemicals, such as acetic acid by
chemical conversion of syngas which is produced by
gasification of petroleum coke.
The gasification project, being based on the ‘E-gas
technology’ (owned by CB&I) and having operational
flexibility to use coal and petcoke as feed stock, is
expected to enhance the profitability of the refinery
complex significantly.
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With engineering and procurement activities being nearly
complete, full focus is now on construction activities at
Jamnagar, which are progressing well to meet the project
timelines. Several systems like Stacker / Re-claimer, ETP,
Flare stack, Cooling towers are nearing completion.
Construction resources are at peak levels with focus on
commissioning of other critical systems like ASU, SRU and
Super Heater.
RIL is looking at an accelerated commissioning of the
project which is set to deliver a quantum, reduction in the
energy costs.
Olefins and Polymers
Ethylene and propylene are the key petrochemical
raw materials used in manufacturing of polymers, like
Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) and chemicals like ethylene oxide and ethylene
glycols.
Global demand for ethylene increased by 3.2% y-o-y to
137 MMT in 2014. Global ethylene operating rates, which
are indicative of the margin environment, improved
marginally on a y-o-y basis to 87.8% in 2014, sustaining
above the five-year average of 86.7%.
the world’s
PETROCHEMICALS
RIL
largest producers of
is among
petrochemicals with global scale capacities across the
polymer and polyester chain. Vertical integration from
oil & gas to refining and downstream petrochemical
products is among RIL’s key competitive advantage. This
provides RIL feedstock security, scalability and economies
of scale. RIL is the pre-eminent petrochemical company in
India with a product portfolio spanning across polymers,
polyester, fibre intermediates, elastomers and chemicals.
The deep integration within each chain helps RIL mitigate
the impact of price volatility in the global energy and
chemical industry. RIL also has a diversified feedstock
slate, with both naphtha and gas based crackers, which
helps to mitigate risk involved with different feedstock
cycles. World-scale capacities and integration help RIL in
achieving industry-leading profitability with enhanced
stability.
RIL constantly focuses on technology, cost improvements
and safe practices, while continuing to invest in new
growth opportunities. RIL believes that this strategy is also
important in maintaining domestic market leadership
in its major product lines and is a source of competitive
advantage.
Market environment and outlook
FY 2014-15 provided the petrochemical industry with
both challenges and opportunities. The steep decline
in global energy prices during the second half of the
year was compounded by increased supply from the
US markets, leading to a sharp decline in petrochemical
feedstock and product prices. The impact of the steep
drop in commodity petrochemical prices was felt across
the petrochemical chain and resulted
in significant
destocking for the industry in 3Q FY 2014-15. However,
stabilisation of product prices at lower levels is likely to
aid a faster revival of demand growth. Petrochemical
consumption is correlated to global economic growth.
Improving macro-economic activity levels is likely to drive
demand for petrochemical end uses that encompass most
consumer goods, such as appliances, electronics and
automobiles; construction or industrial uses as solvents,
coatings as well as packaging.
Global ethylene supply/demand 2014
Production by feedstock
Demand by end use
Production : 137 MMT
Naphtha
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Others
Source: IHS
Demand : 137 MMT
46% PE
35% Ethylene Oxide
9% EDC
5% EBZ
5% Others
61%
15%
10%
6%
8%
Northeast Asia and North America remain the world’s
largest ethylene producing regions. However, recent large
investments in the Middle East have propelled this region
into the group of the largest-producing regions, and it
has now surpassed West Europe in respect to ethylene
production. The low cost position of the US Gulf Coast,
due to the ethane advantage that has developed over the
past several years, with increasing shale gas production,
is resulting in new grassroots steam cracker investments.
Mostly, propylene is produced as a co-product in steam
crackers or a by-product in refineries. Feedstock changes
and/or utilisation rate changes
impacts propylene
production. RIL produces a large part of propylene as a by-
product of refinery, which helps the Company to take full
advantage from refinery integration. Propylene demand is
dominated by polypropylene production. Polypropylene
is expected to remain the largest propylene derivative,
and has historically grown at very high rates due to its low
cost and versatility.
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Asian cracker operating rates were higher in FY 2014-15
with an improvement in naphtha cracking fundamentals
and a healthy demand environment.
Lower crude oil prices impacted the ethylene cash cost
curve as naphtha prices tracked crude lower during the
second half of FY 2014-15. This improved the cash cost
economics of liquid based crackers, as against crackers
based on other feedstock, resulting in a flattening of the
global ethylene cash cost curve. Lower crude prices are
also impacting the competitiveness of coal-to-chemicals
plants with erosion of the spread between coal and oil
prices. While North American gas cracking is still at the
low end of the cost curve, the reduced margins could lead
to a more evenly distributed build-out of ethane based
crackers with some already announced (but not yet under
construction) projects being pushed out.
Global thermoplastics market in 2014 was estimated at
224 MMT. PE accounted for 38%, PP 26% and PVC 18%, of
the market. Demand for these polymers (PE, PP, PVC) grew
by 3.8% during 2014 driven by Indian subcontinent, North
East Asia (NEA), South East Asia (SEA) and the Middle East.
The demand for these polymer products is likely to grow
at a CAGR of 4% over 2014-19 period.
Global polyolefin and PVC demand
(In MMT)
PE
PP
PVC
Ethylene
Propylene
Source: IHS
2014
85
59
40
137
89
2013
82
56
39
133
86
% growth
4%
4%
3%
3%
4%
Price and delta environment
reducing margins for gas based producers from the US
and the Middle East. Globally, propane prices were also
under pressure this year due to increased exports from the
US with start-up of new propane export terminals.
Average naphtha prices in Asia were lower in FY 2014-
15 due to ample supply and drop in crude oil prices.
However, from 2Q FY 2014-15 naphtha prices firmed up
due to higher gasoline cracks, increased demand from
NEA/SEA and refinery turnarounds. On a y-o-y basis
ethylene prices were down by 5% and lagged the decline
in feedstock naphtha prices, which was down 18% during
the same period. Ethylene prices rebounded in 4Q FY
2014-15, due to supply constraints and improved demand.
Ethylene supply in Asia is likely to stay tight due to limited
incremental supplies.
South East Asia polymers deltas
($/MT)
HDPE-Naphtha
PP-Propylene
PVC-EDC-Naphtha
Source: Platts
FY 2014-15
694
277
453
FY 2013-14
574
149
463
Polymer deltas remained healthy during FY 2014-15, as
feedstock prices declined sharply and demand remained
stable. On a y-o-y basis, PP deltas improved sharply as
decline in propylene prices (with lower downstream
activity in China in a well-supplied market) was sharper
than the decline in polypropylene prices, which were
supported by firm demand. PE delta also remained strong
on a y-o-y basis as feedstock prices tracked falling crude
oil price. Relatively higher ethylene prices compared to
naphtha helped in supporting High Density Poly Ethylene
(HDPE) prices, resulting in high HDPE-Naphtha deltas.
Polymers:
The year witnessed a sharp decline in feedstock and
product prices. Year-end prices of naphtha and olefins
were down 12-43%, compared to prices at the beginning
of the year. Polymer prices also declined on an absolute
basis, with year-end prices 15-19% lower than prices at the
beginning of the year.
Polyester and Fibre Intermediates
Polyester: Polyester markets faced challenges during the
year as feedstock volatility was accentuated by capacity
additions, which were significantly ahead of demand
growth. As with other hydrocarbon chains, prices for
feedstock and final products witnessed a steep decline
during the year, with price declines ranging from 12-41%.
Entry and Exit prices for FY 2014-15
Entry and Exit prices for FY 2014-15
$/MT
Oil - Dubai
($/bbl)
Naphtha
Ethylene
Propylene
EDC
PE
PP
PVC
Source: Platts
Entry price
01st April, 2014
Exit price
31st March, 2015
%
change
$/MT
104
914
1,430
1,320
490
1,535
1,515
1,020
53
519
1,260
990
300
1,250
1,245
870
-49%
-43%
-12%
-25%
-39%
-19%
-18%
-15%
Entry price
01st April, 2014
1,206
1,263
936
940
1,350
1,310
1,301
PX
BZ
PTA
MEG
POY
PSF
PET
Source: Platts and ICIS
Exit price
31st March, 2015
822
750
642
829
1,090
1,025
971
%
change
-32%
-41%
-31%
-12%
-19%
-22%
-25%
Polyester fibre and yarn markets started the year amid
uncertain feedstock price trends, leading to a conservative
(need-based buying) approach by downstream units.
The year 2014 witnessed filament capacity growth of
The low crude oil prices resulted in flattening of ethylene
cash cost curve benefiting naphtha-based producers and
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2.2 MMT compared to a demand growth of under 2.0
MMT. In addition to the overcapacity in the filament
yarn segment, higher raw material cost and consequent
declining margins during the first half forced producers
to rationalise operations. During the third quarter, raw
material costs saw a decline with the steep drop in energy
prices. While polyester fibre and yarn prices were also
lower by ~25% from their peak in June 2014, the lag in
price drops supported polyester deltas. FY 2014-15
margins of Partially Oriented Yarn (POY) and Polyester
Staple Fibre (PSF) were higher by 20% on y-o-y basis.
Cotton production of 26.3 MMT in FY 2014-15 remained
higher than consumption for the fifth consecutive
season. Along with this, the Chinese policy of limiting
cotton purchases for the year weighed on prices which
ended 23% lower than last year. However, with the steep
drop in polyester prices towards the later part of the
year, polyester v/s cotton price difference stayed above
long-term levels, at $ 500/MT, mitigating the threat of
substitution in blends.
The outlook for the coming year is favourable for polyester
as the declining cotton prices globally has discouraged
cotton farming
in major cotton growing countries,
leading to a lower cotton acreage for the next season.
This could lead to production falling below consumption
for the first time in five years and support cotton prices.
Indian polyester demand is expected to reach a level of
around 6 MMT, at a CAGR of around 8 % by end of 2020.
Global PET markets witnessed a series of new capacity
additions during the year amounting to 1.5 MMT,
compared to lower demand growth of 0.6 MMT. Overall
market balance weakened even though some capacities
were taken off for extended periods especially in China.
Prices during the year declined steadily apart from a short
spurt during second quarter, average prices for the year
were 15% lower than last year. Margins however improved
in the second half of the year amid the drop in feedstock
costs and ended the year 5% higher on a y-o-y basis. In
most emerging markets, demand was strong reflecting
better consumer spending. Several countries started anti-
dumping investigations against China. Europe withdrew
Polyester Bobbins at Silvassa
an agreement with Indian producers, resulting in higher
anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties from India. The use
of food grade Recycled PET (RPET) increased in the US
and Europe, amid new capacity addition. But with prices
of virgin PET dropping, the use of recycled content as a
choice becomes difficult.
Fibre intermediates: During the year, overcapacity in the
fibre intermediate markets led to a decline in prices and
margins. Paraxylene (PX) demand uncertainty, along with
capacity anticipations, kept markets cautious and contract
prices remained unsettled for most part of the year.
Deltas continued to be above break-even levels though
they were 27% lower than previous year. PX witnessed a
bunching up of capacity additions during the second half
of the year, with 4.7 MMT total additions during the year
compared to demand growth of 1.4 MMTPA.
The Chinese PTA markets have witnessed large capacity
addition during the past years, changing market dynamics
significantly. Poor margins forced producers to shut down
unviable plants or implement production rationalisation.
The average PTA prices during the year declined by
20% from that of last year. Delta continued to be under
pressure due to the overcapacity and averaged at
$ 108/MT as against $ 117/MT in the previous year.
Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) markets were largely guided
by the upstream markets and co-feedstock PTA demand
patterns. The average MEG prices during the year declined
by 13% from that of last year and average deltas were
lower by 6% on a year on year basis.
Polyester and fibre intermediates deltas
($/MT)
POY
PSF
PET
PX
PTA
MEG
Source: Platts and ICIS
FY 2014-15
401
214
155
354
108
384
FY 2013-14
337
179
148
486
117
408
Chemicals and Elastomers
Benzene: The expected oversupply of benzene at the
beginning of the year in the Asian region was pushed
back due to delays in commissioning of plants in Korea,
Singapore and India. However, as the year progressed
start-up of new capacities during the third quarter
resulted in bunching of new supplies, along with the
declining global energy markets resulted in price and
margin decline during the year.
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB): LAB markets were weighed
down by the continuous uncertainty in the upstream
markets which was coupled with overcapacity. In the
absence of adequate Chinese domestic demand, most
producers opted for exports resulting in price competition,
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affecting the overall industry profitability. Continuing
volatility and declining feedstock prices led to cautious
buying.
Butadiene: During 2014, the global capacity of butadiene
was at 14.5 MMTPA with 76.4% operating rate. Demand
saw subdued growth of 5.2% y-o-y, driven by synthetic
rubber demand primarily catering to the automobile
industry. SBR and PBR markets in Asia were weak in 2014
and demand is yet to recover. Most butadiene consuming
plants in Asia, especially China have been operating at
reduced rates due to weaker downstream demand. This
has put pressure on butadiene prices, resulting in severe
margin erosion for butadiene manufacturers towards the
end of the year.
PBR: Demand for PBR is largely driven by growth in
the automobile sector. The global automobile industry
grew by 3% to reach 86.9 million units in 2014. Global
PBR consumption for FY 2014-15 remained weak and
is expected to grow at 5% in 2015. Significant capacity
addition in China during 2014, coupled with the slowdown
in global economy kept the operating rates of PBR plants
at lower levels (~67%). Major manufacturers in China and
Korea, operated plants at lower rates of 40-50% due to
weak regional demand.
Domestic Scenario
Polymers: India’s polymer market growth enjoys high
correlation with the country’s GDP growth. In the last five
years, the country’s per capita plastic consumption has
outpaced its GDP growth, making India among the world’s
fastest growing polymer markets with a five-year CAGR of
7.1% (2009-2014). Despite strong growth over the last few
decades, the domestic market remains under-penetrated
compared to other Asian developing countries.
In India, polymer demand continued to be healthy
during FY 2014-15, also supported by lower absolute
prices towards the end of the year. During FY 2014-15,
India’s polymer demand was higher by 6.7%. PP demand
grew by 8.1% y-o-y with improved demand from raffia
packaging, nonwoven, multi filament, automotive,
hygiene applications and appliances sector. PE demand
was higher by 6.3% due to firm demand from film
packaging, moulded products (i.e. FMCG, pharma and
food packaging), and paper/woven sacks lamination
packaging sector. PVC domestic demand was higher by
5.4% with higher demand from pipe and fitting sector.
Overall, with improving business sentiment and a revival
in investment cycle, demand is likely to see higher growth
in the medium term.
Polyester and Fibre Intermediates: Feedstock fluctuations
in the international markets and the steep drop in the
latter part of the year led to cautious buying behaviour
by the industry. In addition, severe cash crunch and
longer cash cycles resulted in need-based buying. Overall
polyester demand increased by 7% during the year,
led by Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) and PET. Overall growth
was constrained by high volatility of prices and reduced
liquidity with customers.
FDY witnessed healthy growth from warp knitting
segments, while PET witnessed stable growth owing to
delayed monsoons during the first half. Shipments during
the second half were limited on account of the price
volatility and lean season.
Domestic cotton production
increased during the
seasonal year, owing to higher acreage, making India
the largest producer globally. The high production has
resulted in prices dropping by 20% during the year, as the
exports to China also declined.
Indian polyester
in advantageous
industry will be
position with growth of consumer demand and strong
manufacturing base enabling India to serve as regional
polyester manufacturing hub.
Elastomers
Indian butadiene demand grew by ~43% to 171 KTPA as
against an installed capacity of 435 KTPA, making it a net
exporter in the global markets. Domestic demand growth
increase was primarily driven by additional capacities in
downstream synthetic rubber plants.
India’s demand for PBR in 2014 is around 191 KT and is
expected to grow at 8% annually in the medium term.
India is a net importer of PBR and is likely to remain an
importer even after start-up of announced capacity
addition in 2017-18. RIL has successfully commercialised
its new PBR plant, effectively reducing imports and
increasing its domestic market share.
India’s demand for SBR is estimated at 250 KT and is likely
to grow at 6-8% annually in the medium term. India is
currently a net importer of SBR. RIL has started 150 KTPA
SBR plant at Hazira and expects to stabilise the same in the
coming months.
Operations and Financial performance
Financial performance*
FY 2014-15
(` in crore)
96,804
8,291
8.6%
Revenues
EBIT
EBIT (%)
*Consolidated basis
FY 2014-15
($ in billion)
15.5
1.3
FY 2013-14
(` in crore)
104,018
8,403
8.1%
%
change
(6.9%)
(1.3%)
FY 2014-15 revenue from the Petrochemicals segment
decreased by 6.9% y-o-y to ` 96,804 crore ($ 15.5 billion),
reflecting lower product prices resulting from sharp decline
in crude and feedstock prices. Petrochemicals segment
EBIT was marginally lower at ` 8,291 crore ($ 1.3 billion),
as strong polymer deltas were offset by sharp decline in
PX deltas and weak PTA / MEG deltas. Petrochemicals EBIT
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margins were higher at 8.6% as product deltas held up
well despite lower absolute product prices.
During the year, product prices were lower by around 8%
on y-o-y basis. The steep decline witnessed during the
second half of the year continued to weigh on the overall
sentiments and markets remained cautious and highly
sensitive to even minor moves in crude oil price.
The sharp meltdown in the global hydrocarbon prices last
year impacted buyer’s behaviour, leading to destocking
by downstream players. Stability in prices is expected to
support demand revival. Continued lower band of energy
prices should also be supportive of demand due to price
elasticity.
RIL’s overall petrochemicals production in India during
FY 2014-15 was 22 MMT.
Polymer production
(Production in KT)
PP
PE
PVC
FY 2014-15
2,685
969
649
FY 2013-14
2,805
1,018
671
RIL has on overall market share of 38% in the Indian
Polymer market. RIL is the world’s sixth largest producer
of PP. During FY 2014-15, the Company produced
2.7 MMT of PP. RIL has a pre-eminent position in the
domestic PP market with 58% share. During the year,
RIL achieved highest ever domestic market sales of over
2 MMT of PP. RIL produced total PE of 0.97 MMT during
the year and has market shares of 18% in HDPE, 34% in
Linear Low Density Poly Ethylene (LLDPE) and 37% in Low
Density Poly Ethylene (LDPE). With 27% market share in
the overall PE market, RIL is the leading PE producer in
India. RIL’s total PVC production was at 0.65 MMT and it
has 27% market share in the domestic market. RIL placed
significant volumes of PP in the international market
while PE and PVC are largely sold in the domestic market.
PP Plant at Jamnagar
RIL took a planned turnaround at its Hazira manufacturing
site. This opportunity was utilised to carry out other
routine maintenance and turnaround activities to increase
productivity. With advance planning and
inventory
management, impact on external sales was minimal.
RIL also took a planned turnaround at its Nagothane
manufacturing site. The cracker and some of the
downstream units were shut for four weeks during the last
quarter of the year.
Polyester production
(Production in KT)
PFY
PSF
PET
FY 2014-15
852
621
374
FY 2013-14
671
630
347
RIL’s polyester production during the year increased by
13% y-o-y with significant gains in filament yarn and
PET. Start-up of the new PFY plant at Silvassa has helped
production gain and improvement in market share.
Overall market share increased to 37% from 34% with
gains in filament yarns to 26% from 21% in the previous
year.
Fibre intermediates production
(Production in KT)
PX
PTA
MEG
FY 2014-15
2,169
2,074
635
FY 2013-14
1,989
2,045
675
RIL’s overall fibre intermediates production remained
stable during the year. PX production was higher on a
y-o-y basis as there was a planned turnaround in the
previous year.
Elastomer / chemicals production
(Production in KT)
PBR
Benzene
LAB
FY 2014-15
101
688
168
FY 2013-14
81
714
164
PBR production increased by 25% on a y-o-y basis with the
start-up of new plant at Hazira.
New Product Developments
RIL has continued to add products to its range of
deliverables to the customers, thus upholding a spirit of
innovation, excellence and better customer satisfaction.
Polymers: The PP business has carried forward its efforts
in acceptance and awareness of its pioneered effort
“Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC)” for silage
storage. In the process of continual improvement, RIL has
conceptualised anti-rodent bags and laminated bags.
PP nonwoven crop-cover/ fruit-cover has been successfully
tested on various fruits and vegetables like litchi, grapes,
mango, brinjal, tomato, pomegranate. As a part of ‘Make-
in-India’ mission, RIL is providing inputs on specifications of
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PP Nonwoven Agro textiles to be included in BIS standards
to encourage acceptance of domestically produced PP
Nonwoven and in-turn facilitate import-substitution.
Geo-synthetics are man-made products, used to stabilise
terrain and solve civil engineering problems. Impact of
geo-synthetics includes increase in service life of the
structure, reduction in maintenance cost and conservation
of natural resources.
RIL polyethylene team is working on concept promotion
of flexible silos made up of multilayer PE films for food
grain storage. These silos provide ease of handling,
installation and cost effective storage systems against the
constructed warehouses. These silos have huge potential
in reducing the food grain wastage across the country.
Polyesters: Reliance is committed for a greener world and
continuously strives to make products, which save natural
resources and reduce carbon footprint. Reliance has
introduced Recron Green Gold using recycled feedstock.
During the year, Reliance added various products in
apparel fibre and yarn segment as;
Recron® Lite – Imparts better bounce, used for extra-
light dress materials
Recron® Lnlyk and Recron® Linen – Special textured
and FDY for imparting linen like look and used for
variety of fabrics
Recron® Sparkle – Additional shiny appearance for
rugs, fancy yarn and hand knitting
Recron® Recro Bulk Sparkle – Additional bulk and
shine for rugs, fancy yarn and hand knitting
Recron® Fancy Effect fibre – Small cut length fibres –
6mm,12mm,18mm and are used for fancy effect in
yarns, fabric and garments
Reliance under its Recron Certified Product range has
launched a variety of products as;
Sleep Tunes – India’s first music pillow with embedded
speakers, which allows users to enjoy their favourite
music while sleeping
Ergo Pillow – It is a unique combination of memory
foam and micro fibre and provides an ergonomical
sleep design
Reliance developed 2 litre PET bottles with pinch grip for
mustard oil for export markets. Reliance has collaborated
with one of the largest dairy producers in India to pioneer
the introduction of PET bottles in the dairy segment.
Elastomers: In elastomers, development is considered
an essential growth factor. This was the stimulus behind
setting up of world class Elastomer Customer Support
Centre (ECSC), as a platform to invite customers for
collaborative efforts, and joint projects to develop new
applications for synthetic rubber in Vadodara.
Capex and growth plans
RIL started phase-1 PTA capacity of 1150 KTPA and 650
KTPA of PET capacity at Dahej. Both these plants are
expected to stabilise operations in the coming months
and will be advantageously positioned to reap the
benefits of integration.
RIL has successfully commissioned its new PBR plant. RIL
has started 150 KTPA of SBR plant during the year which is
expected to stabilise in the coming months. Additionally,
RIL has broken ground for its 100 KTPA butyl rubber facility
in partnership with Sibur at Jamnagar. During the year,
RIL successfully debottlenecked PVC capacity at Dahej,
adding 100 KTPA to PVC capacity.
Refinery Off-Gas Cracker (ROGC): India’s PE demand in
2014 was 3.8 MMT and expected to grow by 8-10% in the
medium term. The market remains supply-constrained;
higher domestic availability and new applications are
expected to augment demand. To meet the increasing
domestic demand, RIL is setting up a new 1.4 MMTPA
ethylene cracker (ROGC) along with downstream PE
capacity of 1 MMTPA at Jamnagar. The cracker will
use refinery off gases as feedstock which will provide
competitive cost advantage and feedstock flexibility to
the petrochemicals business. The new ROGC cracker is also
integrated with downstream MEG to have chain margin
advantage of its in-house consumption in polyester chain.
The new cracker is likely to be among the world’s largest
ethylene crackers and will secure the benefits of economies
of scale. This is the first cracker based entirely on refinery
off gases, leveraging the scale of RIL’s refining complex at
Jamnagar, and as such is not replicable. ROGC will have
one of the largest ethylene derivative plants including
swing polyethylene (with metallocene capability), LDPE
and MEG.
Additionally, by virtue of integration with Company’s
existing refineries at the same site, the plant will be in
the top decile in terms of global cost competitiveness
on an integrated basis and for all new capacity being
built. Currently, ROGC project is in an advanced stage
of execution. Renowned EPC companies with global
1.4 MMTPA refinery off-gas cracker to be among
the world’s largest ethylene crackers
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reach
including Fluor, Bechtel, Technip, Tecnimont,
Foster Wheeler, Linde, Jacobs and Aker are executing
engineering and construction from various locations.
Majority of engineering deliverables for procurement and
construction have been issued. RIL is also undertaking
debottlenecking activities for PP at Jamnagar which is
likely to augment capacity by 60 KTPA.
Market environment and outlook
With the fall in oil prices, many US producers have
responded to the situation by cutting back on drilling
activity and rig counts have dropped by nearly 50%,
since their peak in October 2014. The fall in rig count will,
however, start impacting the US oil production only from
the second half of 2015.
As a part of providing feedstock flexibility and long-term
supply security to existing crackers, RIL initiated projects
for imports of ethane from the US. This will ensure long-
term feedstock competitiveness. RIL is implementing a
project to source 1.5 MMTPA of Ethane from US to feed
its crackers in India. It has executed storage and capacity
agreements for liquefaction and export of ethane with a
North American Terminal. RIL has ordered six state-of-the-
art Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) which will be the
largest vessels ever built in the world. For construction
supervision, RIL has entered into agreements with one
of the world’s largest and reputed shipping companies
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL).The ships are expected
to be delivered starting last quarter of 2016.
MOL will also operate and manage the vessels after they
built and deliver. Ethane import from the US will start from
the first quarter of 2017.
RIL’s petrochemical capacity additions are aimed at
serving growing Indian consumption and will further
strengthen its leadership position in the large growing
domestic market.
Post completion of petrochemical expansion plans, RIL
is likely to be among the top 10 global petrochemical
producers by capacity and earnings potential.
The expansions are world-scale and use state-of-the-
art technology, which ensures advantageous cost of
operations alongside savings in packing and logistic costs.
Being strategically located close to the consumption
centres, allows for easy access and benefits the targeted
markets with an economical and reliable source of raw
materials.
from acquisition
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
Reliance’s upstream business encompasses the complete
chain of activity
to exploration,
development and production of hydrocarbons. Reliance
has an advantageous position in offshore (deep-water)
capabilities, coupled with the knowledge of operations
in unconventional areas such as CBM and shale gas. More
specifically it:
Has strong offshore capabilities in India
Has a strategic partnership with BP in the domestic
upstream business
Can leverage existing infrastructure, knowledge and
experience
Has achieved materiality in the unconventional shale
gas business
Has a balanced portfolio with growth potential
For the US gas markets, FY 2014-15 started with strong
gas prices on the strength of record low gas inventories.
This was followed by a milder-than-expected summer
and continuously increasing production levels resulting in
record injection to the storage. This period also witnessed
new infrastructure coming on line, particularly in Marcellus
and Utica region, and thus, the US gas production reached
a record high of 73.5 BCF/D in December 2014, a 5 BCF/D
y-o-y increase. This resulted in softening of gas prices
towards the end of the year. However, the long-term
fundamentals of gas market remain intact. Over 22 BCF/D
of take-away capacities are being planned that would
help gas off-take. Gulf Coast demand remains strong
and is expected to go further up with commencement of
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports and other industrial
facilities, along with higher gas export to Mexico. In
addition, capex cut by producers, will also cut some of
the associated gas production. These are likely to have
favourable impact on long term gas prices.
According to research estimates, nearly 3 billion barrels of
global oil reserves remain challenged if oil price remains
below $ 70/bbl. The projects most at risk are in oil sands,
deep water, ultra-deep water, arctic and some shale oil
plays. Estimates of global exploration and production
capital expenditure show a fall from $ 870 billion in 2014
to nearly $ 680 billion in 2015, about 22% decline. The
steepest fall is being experienced in North America, where
the capital expenditure programme has fallen by 34%.
Of the $ 680 billion spend on upstream development, IHS
CERA estimates that offshore capex plans will be lower by
10% and are likely to touch $ 180 billion globally by 2015.
Deep and ultra-deep projects account for nearly a 22% of
total global costs and deep-water day rates are declining
with lower fleet utilisation levels and idle rigs. Typically,
there is a 15-18 months lag before costs fully respond.
The share of gas in India’s energy mix as per the BP
statistical review is 8%. This is modest by international
norms since the global average mix is about 23%. India’s
future gas demand is expected to touch 224 Million
Metric Standard Cubic Meter per Day (MMSCMD) by 2020.
(Source: IEA’s WEO 2014 publication)
In October, 2014 the Government notified the New
Domestic Natural Gas Price Guidelines, 2014. The new
pricing guideline applicable to most of the natural gas
produced in India uses a formula consisting of US Henry
Hub, UK National Balancing Point, Canadian Alberta and
Russian gas prices to arrive at the domestic gas price.
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Based on this formula, domestic gas prices in the period from November 2014 to March 2015 were set at $ 5.05/MMBTU
on Gross Calorific Value basis.
Business and Competitive position
The Company’s assets include KG-D6, Panna-Mukta, Tapti and two CBM blocks in addition to several domestic and
international blocks. RIL also has three joint ventures in North American shale plays with Pioneer Natural Resources,
Chevron and Carrizo.
Oil & Gas Portfolio
Block
Conventional*
KG-DWN-98/3
Panna Mukta
Mid and South Tapti
Other Blocks
NEC-OSN-97/2
CY-DWN-2001/2
CB-ONN-2003/1
GS-OSN-2000/1
International
Block 34
Block 37
Block 39
M17
M18
CBM*
SP(East)-CBM-2001/1
SP(West)-CBM-2001/1
Shale
Pioneer JV
Chevron JV
Carrizo JV
Country
Partners
RIL Stake
JV Acreage (in acres)
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
Yemen
Yemen
Peru
NIKO - 10 %, BP - 30%
BG - 30% ; ONGC - 40%
BG - 30% ; ONGC - 40%
NIKO - 10 %, BP - 30%
BP - 30%
BP - 30%
Hardy - 10 %
Hood Energy - 30%
Hood Energy - 30%
Perenco - 55%, PetroVietnam -35%
Myanmar
Myanmar
UNRD 4%
UNRD 4%
India
India
USA
USA
USA
-
-
Pioneer – 46.4%, Newpek – 8.6%
Chevron – 60%
Carrizo – 40%
60%
30%
30%
60%
70%
70%
90%
70%
70%
10%
96%
96%
100%
100%
45%
40%
60%
5,62,906
2,98,256
3,63,492
10,23,016
16,95,142
1,17,622
1,48,263
17,33,691
17,03,544
18,41,182
35,01,976
32,92,159
1,22,317
1,23,552
1,55,767
2,30,822
48,393
* Conventional and CBM acreage converted into acres using 1sq. km. = 247.1053 acres
During the year, RIL opted to relinquish two blocks KG-
DWN-2003/1 and CY-PR-DWN-2001/3 as part of the
ongoing effort to high grade its upstream asset portfolio.
further progress
in petroleum
In KG-DWN-2003/1
operations were impeded by defence restrictions imposed
in October 2012. Since then the JV had continued to seek
unrestricted access to the block without success. RIL and
its JV partners finally decided to relinquish the block in
line with Government’s policy. The decision was approved
by the Management Committee (MC) in the meeting held
in December 2014. CY-PR-DWN-2001/3 was relinquished
as prospectivity was not commensurate with the high
geological risk involved.
Operations and Financial performance
Financial performance- Domestic
FY 2014-15
(` in crore)
5,507
1,250
22.7%
FY 2014-15
($ in billion)
0.9
0.2
FY 2013-14
%
(` in crore)
change
(9.2%)
6,068
1,626 (23.1%)
26.8%
Revenues
EBIT
EBIT (%)
Revenues for the domestic oil and gas operations for the
year were at ` 5,507 crore, a decline of 9.2%. This was
largely on account of decline in production and lower
crude oil price realisation. EBIT for the year declined by
23.1% on y-o-y basis to ` 1,250 crore on account of the
lower realisations with no commensurate reduction in cost.
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Production Performance
Units of
measurement
FY 2014-15
FY 2013-14
KG-D6
Oil
Gas
Condensate
Panna- Mukta
Oil
Gas
Tapti
Gas
Condensate
MMBBL
BCF
MMBBL
MMBBL
BCF
BCF
MMBBL
2.0
157.6
0.3
7.2
70.7
14.3
0.2
2.0
178.3
0.3
7.4
65.4
27.3
0.3
RIL’s share of produciton in India during the FY 2014-15
was 142 BCFe.
KG-D6 gas production declined by 12% for the year to
157.6 BCF. Fall in production was mainly due to natural
decline in the fields coupled with partial shutdown of
MA field due to Hudhud cyclone and the fire in East-
West pipeline during the year. This was partly offset by
incremental production from side tracks in well MA6H and
MA5H.
In FY 2014-15, Panna-Mukta fields produced 7.2 MMBBL
of crude, a reduction of 2 % on y-o-y basis and 70.7 BCF of
natural gas, a growth of 8.1% on y-o-y basis. The increase
in production was on account of incremental gains from
existing wells and effective well intervention activities.
This was partly offset by a decrease in production due
to unplanned shutdowns during the year, including the
shutdown in July 2014 on account of integrity issue with
South Bassein Hazira Trunk (SBHT) coupled with natural
decline.
Gas production at the Tapti fields declined by 48% on a
y-o-y basis. The decrease is due to natural decline, and
field is progressing towards cessation of production.
International business
Reliance’s E&P strategy is to balance the portfolio by
expanding its international asset base and investing in
regimes having attractive
internationally competitive
terms. A number of opportunities are under review.
Updates:
RIL and Myanma Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE), an
enterprise of the Government of Myanmar, have
signed production sharing contracts for two offshore
blocks (M17 and M18). RIL won both the offshore
blocks, after its bids in Myanmar offshore block
bidding round – 2013 were declared successful by the
Ministry of Energy (MoE) of the Republic of the Union
of Myanmar.
RIL signed a MoU with Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX)
to co-operate for assessment of potential upstream oil
and gas business opportunities in Mexico and jointly
evaluate value-added opportunities in international
markets.
North American Shale Gas Operations
Background
The shale gas industry in the US has emerged as one of the
most cost competitive and agile among upstream basins
using state-of-the-art technology to continuously improve
productivity and reduce cost. As a result, the sector has
consistently seen the entry of new players and production
has continued to grow at a steady pace. North America
remains market friendly with cutting-edge technology
and nimbleness to respond to market challenges with
innovative technical and business solutions.
Reliance has partnerships with strong operators who
have a proven track record and so far has invested $ 7.9
billion of Capex in its joint ventures with Pioneer Natural
Resources, Carrizo and Chevron including investments in
EFS midstream.
Operations and financial performance
Financial Performance
Revenues
EBIT
EBIT (%)
CY 2014
984
402
40.9%
CY 2013
819
295
36.0%
$ in million
% change
20.1%
36.3%
Reliance’s shale gas business continued on its growth
trajectory with revenues and EBIT increasing 20.1%
and 36.3%, respectively, despite a challenging price
environment. Reliance’s share of net sales volume was
at 168 BCFe, compared to 131 BCFe in 2013. EBITDA of
$775.1 million in 2014 was up 26% y-o-y. Business gained
materiality in terms of production, revenue and EBITDA.
The shale gas business effectively managed the sharp
downturn in commodity prices, and high gas differentials,
particularly in Marcellus region. WTI oil prices dropped
40% from $ 90/bbl at the beginning of the year to
$ 53/bbl by the end of the year. Henry Hub gas prices
remained higher at $ 4.43/MMBTU during CY 2014,
compared to the average of $ 3.65/MMBTU in CY 2013,
though declined during the year’s second half.
the business continued
Operationally,
its strong
performance during CY 2014, with production reaching
record levels across JVs. Reliance’s share of production in
US shale operations was 195 BCFe. Gross JV production
averaged at ~1.2 BCFe/d, reflecting a growth of 26%
over the levels achieved in CY 2013. Development
growth momentum remained strong and performance
of its wells continued to be encouraging. All three
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JVs successfully implemented various value creation
initiatives that resulted in increased well count, improved
well productivity and reduced well costs. These initiatives
significantly add to the long-term profitability and
sustainability of the business. The business has reached
an overall development maturity (with a significant part
of the acreages held by production) and this provides
adequate investment flexibility in managing the low
price environment through prioritising well capex in the
most prolific areas.
In 2014, the joint ventures drilled 211 wells and put 225
wells on production, taking the cumulative number
of producing wells to 838 at the end of the year.
Improvement in efficiencies, improving well recovery and
cost reductions in development activities for 2014 over
the previous year was a key success area during the year.
Reliance’s share in gross JV production
Gross JV Production average at
~1.2 BCFe/d
reflecting a growth of 26% over CY 2013
JV continued
Eagle Ford shale remains one of the most competitive
liquid shale plays in the US and is better positioned to
remain competitive even in a volatile price environment.
Pioneer
implementation of better
completion
technologies, which has demonstrated
improved well performance. Similarly, down spacing
efforts progressed well and is improving the potential
well count for the JV. Further, the Pioneer JV successfully
decreased Drilling & Completion (D&C) costs through
initiatives like use of 2-string casing design and efficient
pad operations. This improved efficiency, greatly helped
managing the depressed oil price environment.
The Marcellus shale area continued to see sustained
growth in production with some of the best-in-class gas
wells, and continued to contribute significantly to the gas
production growth of the US. This growth also resulted
in some pricing pressure leading to increased gas price
differentials. Carrizo and Chevron, the two Marcellus
JVs, remained focused on maintaining competitive cost
structure and worked on reducing well costs and lease
operating expenses.
All three JVs actively pursued opex and capex reduction
initiatives in the current commodity price downturn.
The overall capex during the year was $ 1.2 billion, lower
by 14% over the previous year on account of moderated
development pace at Marcellus, and cost efficiency
achieved in drilling and completion activities across the
JVs. With NEPA initial development maturing there was
slow capex momentum. Cumulative capex across all
JVs including investment in EFS Midstream LLC stood
at $ 7.9 billion. Substantial part of Pioneer JV capex was
met through cash from JV operations, while Carrizo JV
was cash positive from operations in 2014. Chevron JV
continued to account for most of the ongoing capex and
funding needs.
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The Reliance-Shale Gas Operations (Reliance-SGO) share
of gross JV production was 195 BCFe in 2014, reflecting a
growth of about 27% over 2013 production.
In CY 2014, year-end proved reserves stood at 2.95
Trillion Cubic Feet equivalent (TCFe) for Reliance-SGO
reflecting 11% growth in reserve accretion over CY 2013.
These proved reserves are about 33% of total resource
base. Reserves were positively impacted by benefits of
additional well locations in Pioneer and Carrizo joint
ventures, marking development upside.
Pioneer Upstream JV
JV successfully pursued
further high-value growth.
Producing well count increased from 371 at year-end 2013
to 499 at year-end 2014, which was a major factor in the
growth in production volumes. The JV produced 250 BCFe
of products through the year (gross) and achieved net
sales of 98.3 BCFe. The share of liquids increased to 68%
in 2014, reflecting growth in activity in oil-rich acreage.
Ongoing development thrust on infill drilling and down
spaced wells in Lower Eagle Ford and Middle Eagle Ford
provided for additional potential locations leading to
growth in proved reserves by 12% at year-end 2014.
Chevron Upstream JV
The JV production stood at 122 BCFe, reflecting growth of
over 25% from the previous year and achieved net sales
of 42.2 BCFe. Growth of 13% also witnessed in proved
reserves from year-end 2013 to year-end 2014. JV is
pursuing paced development in view of the challenging
pricing environment, while working on various operational
and cost efficiency improvement initiatives to maximise
well recovery and decrease well cost.
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Carrizo Upstream JV
In view of a challenging price differential environment,
Carrizo JV deferred bringing some wells online as per
original schedule and also decided to curtail production
to produce only at optimal
levels (for operational
considerations). The JV production of 56 BCFe reflected a
39% increase over the previous year with net sales volume
of 27.1 BCFe for 2014. Carrizo JV opted for deferment
of drilling activities to CY 2016, considering the price
environment. While year-end 2014 reserves were largely
unchanged, Carrizo added potential well locations due to
Upper Marcellus development plan down spacing.
Capex and growth plans
KG-D6
Appraisal of MJ1 discovery
RIL along with JV partners made a significant hydrocarbon
discovery in FY 2013-14, called ‘D-55’ in well MJ1 drilled
in the block KG-D6 situated in the Krishna Godavari basin.
As a part of the appraisal programme, three appraisal wells
have been drilled to date, of which two appraisal wells
were drilled in FY 2014-15. All the appraisal wells have
provided vital information on the extent and potential of
the reservoir.
for
imaging
addition,
enhanced
In
reservoir
characterisation is underway and the first phase of
conceptual engineering has been completed. This will
be followed by further engineering to develop a robust
scheme of exploitation. Based on these appraisal efforts
the JV expects to submit the Declaration of Commerciality
(DoC) in the second half of FY 2015-16.
R-Cluster Development
The Field Development Plan (FDP) for the R-Cluster
discoveries was submitted in January 2013 and it was
approved by the MC in August 2013. Since the approval
of the FDP, the KG-D6 JV has made significant progress
towards development of the discovery. This includes:
Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for facilities
completed
Gas dehydration units at Gadimoga
onshore terminal
Detailed engineering for Onshore Terminal (OT)
modification works required to handle multiple
pressure regimes completed; construction work-in-
progress
Geo-mechanical
studies have been completed
(compaction and
subsidence)
Well completion design study at final stages
Procurement activities advanced for subsea long
leads and installation contract for facilities
Procurement activities advanced for rig, tangibles
and services
There is continued engagement with suppliers and
contractors in order to optimise the projects in light of
falling, but lagged supply chain response.
Production augmentation efforts in existing producing
fields (D1, D3 and D26)
D1-D3 field continues to produce from eight wells.
To maximise the recovery from the field, well
intervention jobs were planned for execution in
phases. In the initial phase, Water Shut-off (WSO)
jobs in three wells were attempted. Although, the
outcome of these jobs did not meet expectations, the
data acquired from these wells and the lessons learnt
have been incorporated in designing the side track
jobs in the next phase of well intervention jobs
Reservoir top-set drilling of a substitute well has been
completed, and further drilling, completions and
connections are planned to be undertaken during FY
2015-16. Besides, side track activities are planned and
well options have been prioritised to undertake these
jobs
Meanwhile, as part of the Onshore Terminal Booster
Compressor (OTBC) project, two compressors have
been successfully commissioned, with the third
compressor expected to be commissioned in first
half of FY 2015-16. As an outcome of this effort,
augmentation of production in terms of improved
recovery from the field is expected to be achieved
In D26 field, well MA6H and MA5H side track have
been completed successfully and put on production
Panna-Mukta
The Panna-Mukta JV has successfully completed 20 years
of operation and is entering into the last five years of its
contract period. The field is still contributing significantly
to the E&P revenue and profitability. During the year, the
following activities were carried out to sustain production
from this field:
Intermediate stage compressor piping modification
to enhance gas processing capability
Successful migration of Panna emergency shutdown
system from pneumatic system to a more reliable
electronic shutdown system
PMT JV is also in the process of expanding the existing
gas lift pipeline network to enhance oil production
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Mobilisation of rig for work-over of 15 wells (of
which five wells completed) and for drilling of six
development wells at Mukta-B
Mukta-B development project is at an advanced stage
of completion. Scheduled completion of facilities is
expected in the first quarter of FY 2015-16. Drilling of six
development wells is scheduled to commence during the
first quarter of FY 2015-16 and first oil is expected in the
subsequent quarter.
Tapti
Tapti JV production level has steadily declined this year
as it is nearing the end of its economic life. The field
is currently producing around 1 MMSCMD of gas. The
cessation of production is likely to happen during the
second half of FY 2015-16.
In line with the production sharing contract, RIL along
with its partners have issued an abandonment notice to
the Government in December 2013 and started allocating
funds for site restoration activity.
Post cessation of production, ONGC as a Government
nominee will take over the process facilities and the export
pipelines for its Daman development project. As part of
the site restoration of Tapti block, Tapti JV will commence
necessary decommissioning and abandonment activities
(the first of its kind in India’s E&P industry) for the balance
of the facilities in the coming year.
Other NELP Blocks
NEC-25
No significant development has taken place in this block
during the year. RIL continues to wait for the approval of
its Integrated Block Development Plan for the discoveries
(D32, D40) and approval of proposal for conducting Drill
Stem Testing (DST) for D32 and D40 from the regulator.
CY-D5
Post notification of discovery of S1 well (D56), the
appraisal programme has been reviewed by MC. The
period of appraisal programme is valid up to August
2016. Subsequent to completion of exploration phase
II, RIL along with its partner has opted not to enter the
phase-III of exploration and also decided not to submit a
development plan for discovery D35, for which the DoC
has been reviewed earlier.
CB-10
The block was awarded under the NELP-V licensing round
and is the only conventional on-land block operated by
RIL. Post completion of phase-1 of the exploration period,
wherein RIL made eight discoveries out of 18 wells drilled
in this block, the Government has approved RIL and its
partner to enter into phase-II of the exploration in January
2015. RIL has extensive plans towards drilling to explore
and augment additional resources.
During the year, the DoC of eight discoveries was reviewed
by the MC. RIL along with its JV partner is actively engaged
in preparation of development plan for submission by mid
of FY 2015-16.
CBM (Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West)
Development Project
Based on extensive exploration activity, the development
plan was submitted to DGH for both blocks and approved
by DGH in November 2007. The development plan
envisages 1,000 wells to be executed in a phased manner
over the contract period.
Development activities have commenced in the two
CBM blocks (Sohagpur East and West) with all requisite
approvals required for the development stage in place.
As a part of the project scope, RIL is drilling more than 200
wells and setting up two gas gathering stations and eight
water gathering stations in phase-I. The land acquisition
for phase-I wells and facilities is near completion. Out
of phase-I scope, RIL has drilled 168 surface holes, 153
production holes and completed hydro fracturing jobs
for 120 wells. Detailed engineering and procurement
for sub-surface and surface facilities are completed.
Installation and erection of most of the equipment is
nearing completion. Installation of well-site facilities is
completed for two trunk lines. Laying of gas gathering and
water gathering network is under progress. The first gas
production is expected in the second half of FY 2015-16.
Shahdol – Phulpur gas pipeline project
Reliance Gas Pipeline Limited, a subsidiary of RIL, is
building a natural gas pipeline from Shahdol in Madhya
Pradesh to Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh (hook-up point with
GAIL’s HVJ pipeline), to transport gas from its CBM blocks.
Land acquisition has been completed for all critical
installations. Right to Use (RoU) for 261 km out of 302
km is handed over to pipeline construction contractors.
Basic engineering (FEED) and detailed engineering are
completed. Ordering for all long lead and other items
has been completed. Overall project progress of 72%
was achieved by the year end and RIL is fully geared
up for completing the pipeline work by second half of
FY 2015-16.
Update on domestic gas pricing, arbitration and
other legal issues
Domestic Gas Pricing
In October 2013, Cabinet Committee on Economic
Affairs (CCEA) approved a new gas pricing formula for a
period of five years based on the recommendation of the
Rangarajan Committee Report on ‘The Production Sharing
Contract Mechanism in Petroleum Industry’. The Domestic
Natural Gas Pricing Guideline, 2014 were notified by the
Government on 10th January, 2014. The price under the
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new formula was to be applicable from 1st April, 2014,
including the gas produced from block KG-DWN-98/3
(’KG-D6 Block’) where the previous approved price expired
on 31st March, 2014. The gas price under these guidelines
was to be notified by the Government by March 2014.
There was continued delay on the part of the Government
in notifying the price in accordance with the approved
formula. RIL, BP and NIKO issued a Notice of Arbitration
on 9th May, 2014 to the Government of India, seeking
the
‘Domestic Natural Gas
Pricing Guideline 2014’ notified on 10th January, 2014,
while preserving their rights to claim an arms-length
market price as required under the Production Sharing
Contract (PSC).
implementation of the
On 18th October, 2014, in supersession of its earlier
notification of 10th January, 2014, the Government
notified the New Domestic Natural Gas Price Guidelines
2014. In view of RIL, the methodology used for valuation
of gas under these guidelines, does not reflect true arms-
length market price of gas in India as required under the
production sharing contract signed with the Government.
Without prejudice to any of its rights and contentions, RIL
is complying with the guidelines.
KG-D6 Arbitration and other legal issues
RIL sought Government’s confirmation that no action
was being planned following news reports that the
Government may curtail the Company’s entitlement to
recover its costs on the basis of there being a shortfall
in production from levels specified in the development
plan. According to the Company the PSC permits full ‘cost
recovery’ of its costs of exploration, development and
production from the value of petroleum produced from
the KG-D6 Block.
RIL on behalf of all contractor constituents - namely Niko
(NECO) Limited (NIKO) and BP Exploration Alpha Limited
(‘BP‘) (together, the ’Claimants‘) served an arbitration
notice on the Government on 23rd November, 2011
(‘Cost Recovery Arbitration‘). Both the Claimants and
the Government have appointed arbitrators and on 23rd
September, 2014, the Supreme Court nominated Hon’ble
Michael Kirby AC CMG as the presiding third arbitrator.
Justice Kirby is corresponding with the parties.
Three public interest litigations have been filed before the
Supreme Court of India against the Company in relation to
the production sharing contract for KG-D6 Block seeking
substantially similar reliefs in the nature of; (i) disallowance
of cost recovery under the production sharing contract for
KG-D6 Block; (ii) quashing the Government’s decision to
approve the certain gas price formula, and (iii) termination
of production sharing contract for KG-D6 Block on the
basis that the Company has not achieved the committed
production. In the views of both the Company and the
Government, point (ii) in the public interest litigation no
longer survives in view of the revised pricing guidelines
issued by the government on 1st November, 2014 and being
a matter of arbitration. Petitioners have also requested the
Supreme Court to stay the Cost Recovery Arbitration. The
Company has submitted that the underlying issues which
have been flagged by the Petitioners are already subject
matter of Cost Recovery Arbitration and the Gas Price
Arbitration and the same need to be heard by the arbitral
tribunal.
PMT Arbitration
In December 2010, the Company and BG Exploration
and Production India Limited (together, the ’Claimants‘)
referred a number of disputes, differences and claims
arising under two Production Sharing Contracts entered
into in 1994 among the Claimants, Oil & Natural Gas
Corporation Limited (ONCG) and the Government (the
’PSCs‘) to arbitration. The disputes relate to, among
other things, the limits of cost recovery, profit sharing
and audit and accounting provisions of the PSCs. The
value of the Claimants’ claims exceeds $ 500 million.
The Government’s defence dated 31st January 2012
raised certain jurisdictional objections and asserted a
number of substantial counterclaims, including claims for
underpayment of profits and failure to complete agreed
work programmes.
The parties agreed by consent that the juridical seat of the
arbitration would be London, England.
Following an initial merits hearing in May 2012, the
Tribunal passed a number of final partial awards, largely
in the Claimants’ favour. The Government challenged the
Tribunal’s awards/determinations under Part I of the Indian
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 before the Hon’ble
Delhi High Court. These challenges were ultimately
dismissed after the Claimants prevailed in a Special Leave
Petition (SLP) before the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 28th
May 2014. The Government filed a Review Petition before
the Supreme Court against this judgement, which was
unsuccessful, and also filed a Curative Petition before the
Supreme Court seeking reconsideration of the judgment
which was also dismissed. ONGC, another constituent
of Contractor under the PSCs but is not a party to the
arbitration (as ONGC was directed by the Government
of India at the inception to be bound by any award and
not to participate in the arbitration) has now filed an
intervention application in the disposed off Government
SLP on the basis that there are certain factual and legal
errors in the judgement and ONGC needs to present its
position before the court. The matter is presently sub-
judice. Government has filed another SLP, copy of which is
yet to be served upon the Company.
The Tribunal is yet to set a date to hear the parties’ closing
submissions, which was deferred due to the illness of
Government nominated Arbitrator.
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Yemen Arbitration
Considering the deteriorating security situation
in
Yemen, consortium has declared Force Majeure thereby
suspending
its obligations under the PSAs for the
Yemen blocks 34 and 37. RIL and Reliance Exploration
& Production DMCC have obtained injunction from
Hon’ble Bombay High Court for restraining bankers from
honouring any demand of Yemen Government under the
LCs during Force Majeure period and have also initiated
Arbitration proceedings against Yemen Government
under the terms of the PSAs.
RETAIL BUSINESS
Market environment and outlook
Twenty-first century
India reflects the potential to
withstand challenges and emerge as a significant
contributor to the global economy. Aspirations and
capabilities of over a billion people are creating a huge
market for both domestic and global investment.
India is the world’s fifth largest retail market (Source:
Retailing-Sector-Analysis-Report by
Equity Master
November 2014). There are several favourable factors at
an interplay, which are driving consumption boom in the
Indian market. Favourable demographics, urbanisation
and rising education levels are affecting growth in
incomes, and increasing spending power is translating
further
increasing household consumption. As
incomes rise, the shape of the country’s income pyramid is
also getting transformed. The cascading effect of wealthier
households, wanting to live an aspirational lifestyle would
further drive India’s consumption boom.
into
Overall India’s retail business is projected to nearly double
to $ 1 trillion by 2020 from $ 600 billion in 2015. The retail
market is expected to grow by 12% in line with historical
trends. (Source: Retail 2020: Retrospect, Reinvent, Rewrite
by BCG and RAI, 2015)
Modern trade is expected to grow three times to $ 180
billion by 2020 from $ 60 billion in 2015. Traditional trade
is projected to grow at 10% annually, while modern trade
is projected to grow at almost twice this pace.
is expected
India’s e-commerce market
to grow
exponentially over the next five years. Internet users are
expected to increase three times from ~200 million in 2014
to ~600 million by 2020, due to increased proliferation of
smartphones, lower cost of connectivity and improved
quality and expanded reach in lower tier cities.
Even though, India continues on its current high-growth
path for the long term, the economy is prone to headwinds
in the short run. The growth path began slowing down in
the last few years, because of low level of macro-economic
activity, caused by high interest rates, rising inflation and
investor pessimism.
Amid escalating food prices, high borrowing rates and
marginal real wage growth, consumers tend to postpone
discretionary spend.
Going forward, the Indian economy is expected to
maintain its growth momentum aided by stronger growth
enabling factors like stress on improved governance,
reforms towards more competitive and market oriented
policies, restructuring of welfare measures aimed at
improving end level benefits.
India’s organised retail would continue to surge as
customers look for an aspirational lifestyle, and are willing
to pay for superior shopping experience and better quality
products at attractive prices.
Retail business and competitive position
Operating strategy
Reliance Retail is the retail initiative of the group and is
central to Reliance’s consumer facing businesses. Reliance
Retail leads group’s efforts in enabling inclusion, growth,
opportunity and building sustainable societal value for
millions of Indians.
Leadership: Over the years, Reliance Retail has
aimed to create an operating model that can
provide scalability and sustainable value. In its short
but meaningful journey, it has attained leadership
position in key format sectors. It continues to make
investments in building retail infrastructure that is
aimed at improving the shopping experience for
millions of consumers and improving the lives of
kiranas and small shopkeepers.
Innovation: The intrinsic strategy of Reliance Retail
remains in its ability to respond to evolving consumer
demands and provide
innovative products and
services that enhance their shopping experience.
It has embraced technology to innovate customer
experience in the stores. 3D rendering of Mock
Shop Planogram for in-store execution, analytics to
slice and dice millions of transactions to understand
what customers buy and how their experience can
be further improved, introduction of innovative
merchandise through own brands and ‘Reliance
One’ loyalty programme across multiple formats are
examples of innovation and uniqueness which give
Reliance Retail a competitive advantage.
Operational
Excellence:
Retail
is
committed to achieving the highest
levels of
operating efficiencies and effectiveness across all
business activities, both customer facing and internal.
Efficient planning, superior processes supported
by automation and meticulous execution driven
by operating discipline forms the bedrock of all
operations.
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Sector overview
Reliance Retail operates in five core format sectors viz.,
Value Formats and others, Fashion and Lifestyle, Digital,
Brands and Jewellery.
Value formats and others
Food and grocery constitutes the largest category in
the consumption basket and is estimated at around
60% of consumer spending (Source: Deloitte – Indian
Retail Market Opening More Doors, January 2013). The
penetration of organised retail is among the lowest in this
category, which creates an unprecedented opportunity
for growth of modern retail.
Value formats offer a comprehensive range of products
ranging from fresh produce, dairy, staples, processed
food, food/non-food FMCG products and much more
to delight customers. Value formats operate the largest
chain of full service convenience stores, supermarkets and
hypermarkets on a highly integrated supply chain model.
the
linkages with
The
farm has brought about
transformational changes in the quality of life of farmers,
also enhancing the quality of produce, reducing wastage
by shortening the time to move fresh produce and
reducing intermediaries in the value chain, thereby
benefiting all.
Modern grocery retail has evolved in India and so have
the customers. To remain relevant to weekly and monthly
shopping missions of a household, value formats have
successfully maintained a fine balance of serving local
tastes by offering small brands, as well as national and
international brands.
Value formats have been focusing on own label products
that stand true to the tag-line of ‘Trusted Quality,
Reliance Price’. Several new products and categories
were added to the strong own label portfolio. During the
year, the business recorded a participation of up to 25%
from own label brands in key categories, such as Home
Personal Care and Dairy. With a broad selection of own
label products, complemented by well-known brands,
value formats optimally meet the diverse needs of Indian
consumers.
Value formats also launched the e-commerce channel
through www.reliancefreshdirect.com. The site has
received overwhelming response and is still under pilot.
The online channel provides the convenience of delivery
of fresh produce, dairy, packaged food and much more at
the door step.
Reliance Fresh has been included in the list of ‘Most
India by Brand Equity,
Trusted’ service brands
in
The Economic Times and continues to
its
position year after year. This represents the faith of
consumers in patronising the chain, which continues to
remain as India’s largest grocery retailer.
improve
Traditional retail is characterised by the presence of over
12 million kirana shops in the country. These kirana shops
operate their retail business on a fragmented distribution
network, with presence of a number of intermediaries.
Reliance Market, the wholesale cash-and-carry format
aims at supporting their growth and providing them with
a modern distribution system.
traditional kiranas, hotel,
Reliance Market
restaurant and catering (HORECA), small and medium
institutions, thereby generating sustained social value.
serves
Reliance Market serves deliveries to kiranas to ensure that
they focus on their business, while it empowers them
with the right merchandise on a timely basis. In a short
duration, thousands of kiranas have benefited from this
programme and the business continues to enroll and
engage with newer kirana members each day.
Reliance Market has established leadership in wholesale
cash-and-carry segment in the country with 43 operational
stores and enjoys patronage of more than 1.5 million
registered members.
Fashion and lifestyle
India’s apparel market is worth around ` 2.3 lakh crore
(Source: Deloitte – Indian Retail Market Opening More
Doors, January 2013), of which the organised sector
accounts for 24% of the overall pie. The entire market is
growing at a CAGR of 9% with women’s wear and kids’
wear being the fastest growing categories.
Reliance Trends Store
With rising disposable income, exposure to western
broadcast media, access to better education and younger
demographics, the fashion and lifestyle sector is poised
for robust growth.
Reliance Trends, the apparel and accessories specialty
format, is a fashion destination for young at heart, value
conscious style seeking men and women. The format
offers an extensive range of own labels, apart from other
national and international brands. Over the years, it has
successfully democratised fashion by making ‘fast fashion’
accessible to the young and aspirational customers.
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Reliance Trends sells over 1,50,000 pieces of garments per
day across its stores with a portfolio of over 20 private label
brands (targeting different customer segments), which
account for 70% of its turnover. Through its private brands,
Trends has been able to establish a unique differentiated
offering to its customers.
Reliance Trends is the largest apparel retailer in the country
with largest geographical footprint. Reliance Trends has
continued on its growth trajectory in the period and has
opened 45 new stores taking the total store count to 200
across 100 cities.
With an eye on offering the most fashionable clothes to
its customers, Reliance Trends operates a state-of-the-art
design studio, fully integrated with a sampling and quality
testing facility. With quality and comfort in mind, Trends
offers to its customer’s affordable fashion that is designed
to meet everyday fashion desires.
Trends continues to leverage its international sourcing
capabilities to source the best of fabric and product
technology from around the world. International sourcing
offices as well as its existing regional sourcing offices
across India aid in converting the fabric to the finished
product at best prices, while ensuring the highest
adherence to quality.
is
Reliance Footprint, the specialty footwear format
offering footwear and accessories through a range of
own, national and
international brands. The format
attained a milestone of opening 200th store during the
year, making it a leading national multi-brand footwear
chain.
Own brands contribute 15% of turnover and gives it
a competitive edge, so that the format is able to offer
superior designed products at great value.
Payless ShoeSource, which runs the
largest family
footwear store chain in western hemisphere was launched
in India in an exclusive partnership with Reliance Retail
during the year. In a short period, the chain has expanded
to over 14 stores and is witnessing great enthusiasm from
customers for innovative designs at affordable prices.
The successful partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S)
continued to grow with strong same store sales growth,
as well as roll out of new stores during the year. During the
year, the business opened 12 stores, including launching
the first M&S standalone beauty and lingerie store and
men’s only M&S store in India. The business continues
to maintain thrust on innovation and focuses on several
meaningful innovations, like providing an anti-bacterial
finish in all shirt packs, quick dry swimwear products,
sleek and sculpt body shaping innerwear among several
other product innovations.
Digital
Consumer Durables and Information Technology (CDIT)
is one of the major categories in the consumption basket
that reflects the aspirational lifestyle of India’s consumers.
The sector has been hit by industry slowdown. To add to
the pain, high interest rates have compelled consumers to
postpone spending on large ticket items to restrict their
family budgets.
The sluggish consumption pattern of digital products
is expected to be a transient phenomenon, as younger
demographic population supported by new job creation
and aspirational lifestyle is likely to bring back industry
demand.
industry
Unabated by the
impact, Reliance Retail
continued its growth in the digital sector during the
year. Reliance Digital operates multiple formats, offering
consumer electronics, home appliances, IT and telecom
products.
Reliance Digital, the CDIT products retailing format, has
established itself as a complete destination store that
offers comprehensive assortment of top brands, a large
selection of innovative products, attractive pricing and
best-in-class service.
Reliance Digital Express Store
Digital Express Mini is a smaller store format catering to
mobility and communication needs of the consumers.
The rate of opening stores during the year has been on
an accelerated path for Digital Express Mini format. In
a short period, the format has established itself as the
country’s largest mobile phone retail chain. The format
is increasingly becoming a distribution platform for
most of the national and international brands as it offers
tremendous reach to over 150 cities in India, with further
plans to take the format to over 800 cities.
ResQ, the service arm of digital continues to expand
and strengthen its capabilities. It is a full-fledged service
organisation and is India’s first multi-product, multi-
brand and multi-location service network that provides
solutions encompassing end-to-end product life cycle
requirements for the entire range of CDIT products and
other value-added services.
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Reliance Digital offers
cutting-edge, aesthetically
designed, high value products through the own-label
brand ‘ReConnect’. ReConnect products are offered in over
100 products across all core product categories ranging
from Tablets, TVs to accessories. ReConnect contributed
up to 18% penetration for several CDIT product categories
representing steady increase in the own label penetration.
Digital format sector continued its rapid expansion during
the year. It added 912 stores to its tally of 284 stores at
the beginning of the year and built upon its leadership
position and achieved a distinction of crossing the 1,100
stores mark.
Built around the central theme of providing cutting-edge
technology solutions, the Digital Express format offers a
wide range of products and helps customers connect with
their world from anywhere at any time.
Brands
Reliance Brands has a portfolio of 40 brands that span
across the entire spectrum of luxury, bridge to luxury,
high-premium and high-street lifestyle space. Reliance
Brands continue to partner with new and revered
international brands. During the year, Reliance Brands
announced partnership with ABG Juicy Couture, LLC for
a distribution agreement for the Brand, Juicy Couture
in India. Reliance Brands also partnered with BCBG
MAX Azria Group, Inc. to bring in India, an international
women’s wear brand known for its contemporary fashion
sensibilities.
Reliance Brands now operates 107 stores for international
brands. The strong partner portfolio reassures that
Reliance Brands is seen as a partner of choice for
international brands.
Hamleys store in Mumbai
Jewellery
During the year, jewellery demand remained sluggish
owing to weak macro environment. Regulatory changes
severely curtailed gold imports, resulting in scarcity and
spiralling cost of imported gold. The inevitable outcome
was higher gold prices and weak consumer demand.
initiatives
to augment
improvement
in the stores. These
Reliance Jewels was focused on undertaking several
process
the
customer experience
initiatives
included introduction of technology solutions catering
to jewellery retail, setting up of centralised distribution
centre for faster delivery of goods to stores, training
of store staff to improve better service to customers
and others.
There is also an added focus on building in-house designs
so that customers can get most exquisite designs, which
are uniquely available at Reliance Jewels store.
With the Government relaxing import restriction recently,
better availability of bullion and stabilising of gold prices,
the business growth should return in the sector in the
near future.
Operations and Financial performance
Financial Performance
FY 2014-15
(` in crore)
17,640
417
2.4%
FY 2014-15
($ in billion)
2.8
0.1
FY 2013-14
(` in crore)
14,556
%
change
21.2%
118 253.4%
0.8%
Revenues
EBIT
EBIT (%)
Reliance Retail business grew by 21.2% to reach revenue
of ` 17,640 crore as against ` 14,556 crore registered in
the previous financial year. EBIT for the year grew by 3.5x
to ` 417 crore.
It continued to grow profitably, achieving earnings
before depreciation, finance cost and tax expense
(EBDITA) of ` 784 crore, up 116% on y-o-y basis. The
format sectors collectively witnessed a five-year CAGR of
31% in revenues.
Reliance Retail witnessed strong same store sales growth
up to 17% across format sectors over the last year.
Continued focus on providing better shopping experience,
coupled with strong store operations and utilisation of
back-end infrastructure efficiencies, has resulted in this
year’s strong performance.
During the year, Reliance Retail consolidated its market
leadership in all of the focus sectors of digital, lifestyle
and value sectors. During the year, Reliance Retail
undertook an unprecedented store opening plan on an
accelerated pace and added a net total of 930 stores to
further increase its reach in the underserved markets.
A total of 0.9 million square feet area was added during
the year.
As on 31st March 2015, Reliance Retail operated 2,621
stores, covering an area of over 12.5 million square feet
across 200 cities.
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The performance of various format sectors during the year
is detailed below.
Store Count and Additions
Format Sector
Value and Others
Fashion & Lifestyle
Digital
Brands
Jewellery
TOTAL STORE
Area in
Million
Square Feet
5.42
4.04
2.53
0.32
0.20
12.51
Store Count
As on 31st
March, 2015
616
649
1,196
107
53
2,621
Store
Additions
FY 2014-15
-102
116
912
5
-1
930
Revenue Mix
(%)
2
6
14
24
2014-15
54
Value Format &
Others
Digital
Fashion & Lifestyle
Jewellery
Brand
LEADERSHIP
positions maintained in grocery,
digital and apparel formats
Growth plans
Reliance Retail has launched the first of its online channel
initiatives
through www.reliancefreshdirect.com. The
site is currently under pilot and process improvements
are being implemented. It will further improve the end
customer experience. The operations would be expanded
to newer geographies in a phased manner.
is poised to
Reliance Retail
launch multi-channel
shopping for other format sectors as well. The potential of
e-commerce combined with the network of physical store
locations will offer tremendous choice and convenience
at a great value to the consumer. The opportunity is
to integrate an ‘offline-online’ model, which can truly
differentiate the customer experience.
Reliance Market remains a priority for network expansion
as it continues to empower kiranas and helps farmers
and small manufacturers to benefit from the modern
distribution system.
Digital sector remains one of the growth verticals for the
coming year. The Digital Express Mini format enables
consumers to experience and benefit from the interplay
of communication and technology. Expansion of Digital
Express Mini format would continue this year to newer
geographies, supported by further strengthening of ResQ,
the service organisation.
JIO INFOCOMM
Market environment
With more than 961 million mobile users as of February
2015 (Source: TRAI), India has achieved a tele-density
of more than 76%. However, the growth in broadband
connections has not been commensurate with the
enormous growth of India’s telecommunication industry.
India has only around 18.7 million broadband connections
as of September, 2014
(Source: TRAI), excluding
internet access by wireless phone subscribers, which is
comparatively lower than other countries.
LTE, a fourth generation wireless technology that offers
higher speed, is likely to alter the contours of the Indian
wireless industry and drive the ‘Digital India’ movement.
LTE rollouts will not only accelerate data adoption (user
base and usage) in India, but will also cause a dramatic
shift for 4G services.
systems and processes,
RIL’s subsidiary RJIL has made significant progress in
building its LTE business, including physical network
sales and
infrastructure,
distribution network, applications and services, content
and many others. It is working with strategic partners
who have committed significant resources, know-how
and global talent to support the deployment and testing
activities currently underway.
Spectrum acquisition and infrastructure tie-ups
RJIL is the only private player with Broadband Wireless
Access (BWA) spectrum in all the 22 telecom circles of
India. It plans to provide reliable fast internet connectivity
through the 20 MHz, contiguous, pan-India BWA spectrum.
RJIL has also successfully acquired 1800 MHz spectrum
across 14 key circles in February, 2014.
In March 2015, RJIL successfully acquired the right to use
spectrum in 800 MHz band or 1800 MHz band or both
in 13 key circles across India in the spectrum auction
conducted by DoT, GoI. With this acquisition, in addition
to the pan-India 2300 MHz spectrum, RJIL has spectrum
in either 800 MHz or 1800 MHz or both, in 20 out of the
total 22 circles in the country. RJIL’s total equivalent
spectrum footprint has increased from 597.6 MHz to 751.1
MHz (including uplink and downlink), strengthening its
position as the largest holder of liberalised spectrum.
Frequency
No. of circles
Spectrum in
MHz (Uplink &
Downlink)
800 MHz
10
1800 MHz
18
2300 MHz
22
97.5
213.6
440.0
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This combined spectrum footprint across frequency
bands provides significant network capacity and deep
in-building coverage. RJIL plans to provide seamless 4G
services using LTE in 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz
through an integrated ecosystem.
addition to LTE and its future versions, it will continue to
evaluate and deploy other technologies, both wireless and
wire-line, to offer comprehensive broadband solutions to
consumers, small businesses, enterprises, government
and other entities.
RJIL is working aggressively in achieving the minimum
rollout obligations as specified in the notice inviting
application for the spectrum auction in 2010, as per the
Test Schedule Test Procedure (TSTP) issued by DoT in
March, 2015. RJIL was allotted Mobile Switching Centre
Code (MSC), Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile
Network Code (MNC) for mobile access services across
all 22 circles by the DoT, hence providing it with about
22 million mobile phone numbers across India to provide
mobile access services. Apart from the above, RJIL has
been allotted crucial Signalling Point (SP) codes by DoT for
launching National Long Distance (NLD) and International
Long Distance (ILD) services. RJIL has also received
clearances to set up international internet gateways by
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) and DoT.
RJIL has adopted a partnership based model for telecom
infrastructure for 4G wireless and fibre based high speed
broadband services. In line with this strategic intent,
RJIL and its wholly owned subsidiaries have finalised the
following partnerships, among others, for infrastructure
sharing:
An agreement with Indus Towers, for more than
1,13,490 towers across 15 telecom circles in India
An agreement with GTL Infra, for more than 27,800
towers across India
An agreement with Ascend Telecom, for more than
4,500 towers across India
An agreement with Tower Vision, for 8,400 towers
across India
An agreement with ATC India, for 11,000 towers
across India
Agreements with Reliance Communications Limited
(RCOM) for sharing of RCOM’s extensive intercity and
intra-city optic fibre infrastructure of nearly 1,20,000
fibre-pair kilometres of optic fibre and 5,00,000 fibre-
pair kilometres respectively, and 45,000 towers
Technology framework
LTE
LTE has globally emerged as the technology of choice
to deploy next generation mobile networks. Global
operators are deploying mobile networks using LTE to
meet the explosive demand for mobile data services. It
offers superior performance at lower cost per megabyte
of data, compared to 3G, and also has more evolved
ecosystem and compatibility with 2G and 3G.
RJIL is deploying an enhanced packet core network to
create a futuristic, high capacity infrastructure, to handle
huge demand for data, video and voice services. In
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
RJIL plans to provide advanced 4G voice calling using
VoLTE, a technology to offer high quality voice calls over
its 4G network. The quality of voice services on VoLTE is
superior compared to 2G/3G voice services. VoLTE also
allows video-calling, and RJIL has showcased LTE- Time
Division Duplex (LTE-TDD) inter-operability use case with
China Mobile at Mobile World Congress 2014 (MWC) in
Barcelona. In addition to high speed data, the 4G network
will provide voice services from and to non-RJIL networks.
High speed broadband over Fibre to the x (FTTx)
In addition to 4G wireless services, RJIL is planning to roll
out high speed internet services via FTTx. The high speed
fibre connectivity will enable RJIL to provide a wide gamut
of digital services across various sectors.
RJIL has all the key agreements in place with its technology
partners, service providers,
infrastructure providers,
application partners, device manufacturers and other
strategic partners for the project. It is in the process of
implementation of the detailed plans for the infrastructure
needed in few selected markets and has also started field
operations on a pilot basis.
Devices
LTE ecosystem is gaining traction worldwide as more
devices across various price points are being launched
to strengthen the device ecosystem across the globe
including India. Recent device launches from various
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), with various
device capabilities, is only a beginning. The global handset
ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and multiband, multimode
handsets shall soon become the default offering.
involved
in developing the
RJIL has been actively
ecosystem for India’s LTE phones, working with renowned
OEMs, Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and chipset
vendors on end-to-end device design and engineering.
RJIL is ensuring the tight integration of these devices with
Jio’s network infrastructure, platforms and applications
portfolio to ensure seamless experience to customers.
Developments during the year
RJIL has demonstrated Lawful Intercept and Monitoring
(LIM) system in few circles with DoT and has been granted
approval. RJIL has also demonstrated its capabilities of
Aadhaar based e-KYC, for paperless activations as per the
directives of DoT.
RJIL is currently conducting extensive field tests in Navi
Mumbai, Jamnagar and other locations on integration
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of devices with its network, platform and services, to
provide uninterrupted service to customers. RJIL has
finalised or is in the process of finalising agreements with
OEMs and ODMs for LTE devices, and is working with its
partners on certification, validation and quality assurance.
RJIL is committed on innovation, design and providing
technologically advanced devices at affordable prices.
RJIL has exhibited trial 4G services at various techfest,
college events, trade shows etc., and has offered high-
speed Wi-Fi broadband services to various participants.
Participants were able to experience benefit of high
speed wireless connectivity
for hand-held devices
(smartphones and tablets) over a blend of LTE and Wi-Fi
networks. Participants were also provided a glimpse of
various products RJIL is working on, including gaming,
e-payment through mobile phone, video conferencing,
TV programmes, video on demand and many more.
RJIL has launched trial Wi-Fi hot spots across India and is in
the process of entering agreements with various State and
Local Authorities to provide Wi-Fi services.
RJIL continues to attract the best talent in the industry and
is focusing on building a high performance team. The key
leadership talent, required for setting up of the business
at Headquarters and respective geographies, are in place,
and are currently getting ready for the launch phase.
RJIL is actively involved in setting up of robust sales and
distribution network through a chain of distributors and
retailers across the country. RJIL is already working on
creating a world-class customer support experience.
RJIL is rolling out physical office infrastructure across 880
cities/towns across India. RJIL continues to hire talent for
various positions across all locations, who are actively
working towards the launch of services.
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
During the year, Independent Media Trust (IMT), of
which RIL is the sole beneficiary, acquired the control of
Network18 Media & Investments Limited (Network18),
including its subsidiary TV18 Broadcast Limited (TV18).
This acquisition will differentiate Reliance’s Jio Infocomm
business by providing a unique amalgamation at the
intersect of telecom, web and digital commerce via a suite
of premier digital properties.
India’s media and entertainment industry is on the cusp
of entering a new era of growth, riding the digitization of
television distribution, steady growth of regional media
and fast emerging new media businesses. Network18,
with its multi-platform portfolio is geared to unlock these
opportunities by leveraging technological innovation and
harnessing emerging trends.
Network18 has interests in television, digital content,
filmed entertainment, digital commerce, magazines,
mobile content and allied businesses. Network18,
through its group companies, operates a combined
bouquet of over 30 channels. These channels include
general news channels in English, Hindi and regional
languages, business news channels in Hindi, English and
Gujarati, national and regional entertainment channels,
music channels, kids channels and infotainment channels.
Network18 operates a number of digital and mobile
properties offering digital content and commerce,
including home shopping and online ticketing. It also
publishes special interest magazines and has a presence
in film production and distribution.
It adds value and differentiates
Network18’s operating model is driven by its zeal to
provide consumers with the best-in-class media and
entertainment products, that set new benchmarks
in creative excellence, fair journalism and audience
engagement.
itself
through 5 key elements - consumer engagement across
platforms,
thought
creative excellence/innovation,
leadership, network synergy and strategic collaborations.
At Network18, there is a focus on driving the highest
standards of creative excellence by fostering a culture of
innovation to build new content formats across platforms.
Further, at Network 18, it is believed that leadership is
derived not only through consumption numbers, but
also by providing a platform to new ideas. Network18
constantly strives to host thought leadership – on air,
online and on ground. Network18’s synergy across its
varied and vast portfolio facilitates cross-pollination of
content. Network18 has strategic alliances with leading
including Viacom, CNN, CNBC,
international players
Forbes and A+E Networks.
During the year, Network18 reached out to over
228 million television viewers (Source: TAM | All India | CS
4+ | 1st April, 2014 to 28th March, 2015| All days, 24 hours| Avg.
Monthly Reach) and an average of 24.5 million (Source:
Independent Industry data sources) unique digital visitors
per month.
From the date of acquisition of control till 31st March, 2015,
Network18’s operating revenue stood at ` 2,747 crore and
EBIT at ` 135 crore, on a consolidated basis.
MODEL ECONOMIC TOWNSHIP LIMITED
(Erstwhile Reliance Haryana SEZ Ltd)
In line with the objective of developing a world-class
township at Jhajjar, Haryana namely Model Economic
Township (MET) and creating a distinct identity, the
name of the Company Reliance Haryana SEZ Ltd (RHSL),
has been changed to Model Economic Township Limited
(METL).
The Company has returned 1,383.68 acres of land to
Haryana State Industrial and Investment Development
Corporation Limited (HSIIDC). HSIIDC and Infrastructure
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Leasing and Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) have since
exited the venture. It has now become a wholly owned
subsidiary of RIL.
METL commenced development of the phase I of the
Model Economic Township and units of Panasonic and
Denso are already operational. The Company has sought
license for additional land parcel of approx 400 acres
which is expected by June, 2015. Besides, it plans to
start development thereafter and apply for license for
an additional area of 600 acres of land. To mitigate the
challenge of land consolidation, it has been making self-
efforts to achieve consolidation of its existing land parcels
primarily through land exchange scheme.
METL has engaged itself in various CSR activities in the
field of healthcare by providing mobile health services
to 18 villages, free eye care and dental camps, women
empowerment and employability training, technical
education and skills development and creation of village
infrastructure in its project area.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCE
Financing strategy
Reliance endeavours to diversify its funding sources
across instrument classes, financing products, financial
markets and investor classes. Its superior credit profile and
strong relationship with lenders, which include over 100
banks and financial institutions, allows it to flexibly tie up
optimal financing mix at competitive costs.
Reliance also strives to manage its debt portfolio, by
actively exploring opportunities to reduce cost of existing
long-term debt, as well as to extend the average maturity
of its portfolio to optimal level.
Reliance calibrates its financing strategy continuously,
in order to maximise long-term value growth for its
stakeholders, while maintaining a secure financial base.
Facilities from Export Credit Agencies (ECAs)
During FY 2014-15, RIL signed ~ $ 1.3 billion equivalent
facilities backed by 6 ECAs.
Name of ECA
1. Japan International Bank for Cooperation
Amount
(JBIC)
2. Nippon Export and Investment Insurance
$ 550 million
door tenor between 11 and 13 years. These deals were
accorded ‘Better than Sovereign’ rating by all these ECAs.
This was the first time, these agencies accorded such a
rating to any corporate in their history, re-emphasising
RIL’s creditworthiness in international debt markets.
RIL also re-priced $ 900 million of existing ECA facilities
to reduce its cost of debt. It includes $ 500 million
equivalent facility supported by KSURE (South Korea)
and $ 400 million facility supported by SACE (Italy). This
was the first time that facilities covered by either of these
ECAs have been re-priced.
For the $ 550 million facility backed by JBIC & NEXI and
€ 175 million facility supported by SERV, OeKB and
DUCROIRE, RIL has received the ‘Deals of the Year 2014’
award from Trade Finance Magazine, a Euromoney
publication.
US bond issuance - Rule 144A/Regulation S Offerings
During FY 2014-15, RIL priced rule 144A/Regulation
S offering of $ 1 billion 4.125% Senior Unsecured Notes
due 2025. This was the first 10 year issuance in the oil
and gas sector out of Asia (ex-Japan) since July, 2014
and the largest private sector oil and gas deal out of Asia
(ex-Japan) since the last RIL guaranteed bond in 2012.
This was RIL’s lowest cost US$ bond issuance and also
the lowest coupon ever achieved by an Asia (ex-Japan)
corporate issuer in the BBB category, for a 10 year issuance
with a size of $1 billion or more. These Notes were over-
subscribed 4.5 times across 272 accounts.
During FY 2014-15, RIL also priced rule 144A/Regulation S
offering of $ 750 million 4.875% Senior Unsecured Notes
due 2045. With this issuance, RIL continues to be the
only Regulation S / 144A private corporate issuer for a 30
year issuance out of Asia, since 2003. This deal achieved
the lowest coupon ever achieved by an Asian private
corporate issuer for a 30 year issuance, and also was the
first ever single tranche 30 year deal by a private corporate
issuer out of Asia. These Notes were over-subscribed 3.07
times across 167 accounts.
Financing in Subsidiaries
During FY 2014-15, RJIL raised foreign currency financing
from banks and other institutions aggregating over
$ 2.25 billion, to part finance the capital expenditure. This
(NEXI)
3. Export Development Canada (EDC)
4. Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV),
5. Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB)
6. Office national du Ducroire/Nationale
Delcrederedienst (ONDD)
$ 500 million
Awarded
€ 175 million
’Deals of the Year 2014’
These facilities will be drawn over the next one to two
years, as the projects progress and will have a door-to-
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included $ 750 million ECA financing supported by The
Export-Import Bank of Korea (K-EXIM). This facility will
be drawn over the next one to two years as the projects
progress and will have a door-to-door tenor of 12 years.
This transaction was the first and largest long-term
telecom equipment and services, financing globally till
date by a Korean ECA and also the largest deal in India till
date by K-EXIM.
The K-EXIM deal has been awarded ‘Best Asia-Pacific ECA
Finance Deals of the Year’ by Trade and Export Finance
(TXF) as part of their perfect 10 awards, which recognise
only 10 deals globally within Export & Project finance
for 2014. This deal has also been awarded as ‘Deals of
the Year 2014’ by Trade Finance Magazine, a Euromoney
publication.
loan
term
signed
syndicated
RJIL also
facilities
aggregating to $ 1.5 billion to refinance the syndicated
term loan facilities aggregating to $ 1.5 billion tied up
in 2010, significantly extending maturity at a lower cost.
These facilities comprised $ 1 billion facility with a total
maturity of 5.5 years and the $ 500 million facility which
had a total maturity of 7 years. The $ 500 million facility
had the longest average maturity for an unsecured
syndicated loan of similar size in Asia this year. These
facilities had participation from a total of 26 banks and
raised over $ 400 million in syndication.
In addition to the foreign currency financing, RJIL issued
long-term INR debentures aggregating to ` 5,000 crore
comprising ` 1,500 crore debentures with maturity of
five year and ` 3,500 crore debenture with maturity of 10
years. RJIL also tied up INR secured loans of ` 2,400 crore
with total maturity of 7.5 years.
S&P rated RIL two
notches above India’s
sovereign rating
with Stable Outlook
Capital Resources
During FY 2014-15, RIL and its subsidiaries tied up long-
term facilities of ~ $ 6.50 billion equivalent across various
financing products and maturities. The below table shows
debt levels and related ratios for the year ended 31st March,
2015 and 31st March, 2014 for Reliance on a consolidated
basis.
Particulars
Cash and marketable
securities (` in crore)
Gross debt (` in crore)
Net debt (` in crore)
Gross debt to equity ratio
Net debt to equity ratio
Net gearing (%)
31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014
84,472
1,60,860
76,388
0.74
0.35
24.6 %
90,637
1,38,761
48,124
0.70
0.24
18.4 %
Reliance’s consolidated net debt level has increased
during the year, as it drew down on funding to finance the
ongoing expansion of its petrochemical capacities, new
gasification plant and refinery off-gas cracker.
Credit Rating
RIL’s financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong credit ratings ascribed by rating agencies. The below table
depicts RIL credit ratings profile in a nutshell:
Instrument
Rating Agency
Rating
Outlook
Remarks
International debt
International debt
Long term debt
Long term debt
S&P
Moody's
CRISIL
Fitch
BBB+
Baa2
AAA
Ind AAA
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Two notches above India’s sovereign rating
One notch above India’s sovereign rating
Highest rating awarded by CRISIL
Highest rating awarded by Fitch
Ratings Definitions
S&P BBB+: An obligation rated ‘BBB’ exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
Moody’s Baa2: Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain
speculative characteristics.
CRISIL AAA: Instruments with this rating are considered to have the highest degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations.
Such instruments carry lowest credit risk.
Fitch Ind AAA: ‘AAA’ national ratings denote the highest rating assigned in its national rating scale. This rating is assigned to the ‘best‘ credit risk
relative to all other issuers or issues in the country.
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Liquidity and Treasury Management
Reliance manages
its working capital efficiently by
optimising the cash-to-cash cycle through active financing
of receivables and extending maturities of payables.
Reliance effectively manages its cash and cash equivalents
and cash generated from operations through diversified
investment portfolio. Reliance’s
investment portfolio
consists of wide ranging financial instruments viz., liquid
and highly rated securities, bank fixed deposits, CDs,
government securities, corporate bonds and mutual funds.
The diversification across instruments and counterparties
enables Reliance to avoid concentration risk.
With its robust Risk Management Framework, Reliance has
the ability to monitor and adjust its investment portfolios
in the light of a dynamic market environment and mitigate
consequent risks.
During the FY 2014-15, RIL won the award for ‘Best
Hedging Strategy 2014’ from Corporate Treasurer, a
leading treasury publication in Asia Pacific.
RIL also bagged ‘Asia Champion Award’ and ‘Treasury
Team of the Year’ from ‘The Asset AAA’ recognising its
excellence in the industry across Asia.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AT RELIANCE
The way Reliance conducts its business has evolved
over the decades both at the individual and group level.
Reliance has reached up to this scale on the strength
of 4 enablers, which would also enable it to sustain its
growth momentum, reinforcing Reliance’s fundamental
philosophy - ‘Growth is Life’. These enablers are:
A)
B)
C)
D)
A Strategic Framework which ensures that the
the objectives of all
business model meets
stakeholders
Focus on 4P’s (Planet, People, Products & Processes
and Profit) which ensures an all-inclusive growth
An Enterprise Risk Management Framework which
ensures mitigation of risk while seamlessly governing
the execution of operations
Smart Transformation at Reliance (STAR) which
ensures the institutionalisation of Reliance’s DNA
through continuous reinvention, for the next level of
growth
A) STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK AT RELIANCE
Reliance’s group strategic framework sets out its
strategy, financial framework and how the Reliance
manages risk.
Group Strategic Framework establishes the goals
of Reliance. It also describes the strategic intent
of Reliance and the expectations and boundaries
within which each of its businesses must operate. It
provides guidance for each of the businesses - both
established and emerging.
The Group Strategic Framework ensures that the
business model, business strategy, and operating
models comprehensively address each component
of the Reliance’s Group Strategy and remain bound
by it. It improves alignment between each of the
businesses and the group.
Refer page no. 18 of the Corporate Overview for the
quick view into the strategic framework of Reliance.
B)
DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH-
4 P’s (PLANET, PEOPLE, PRODUCT &
PROCESSES AND PROFIT)
1. Planet
RIL continues to meet the growing energy demand,
while working towards minimising the environmental
footprint of its ongoing operations, as well as all
future projects. This is done, among others, by
setting environmental targets and investing in green
projects.
Continuous Improvement - Minimising
Environmental Footprint
RIL in its journey towards excellence in environmental
management has started further strengthening
its compliance processes and systems to reach
compliance plus
is being done by
institutionalising a rigorous analysis and audit
processes. A dedicated ‘Environmental Compliance
Review Committee’ has been created at each
manufacturing site.
level. This
Environmental Management System in conformance
to ISO-14001, is followed at all its manufacturing
sites. All major sites have adopted
‘Integrated
Management System’ combining Environment (ISO-
14001), Quality (ISO-9001) and Occupational Health &
Safety Management System (OHSAS-18001).
Green belt at Jamnagar
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As a part of continuous
initiatives were undertaken during the year like;
improvement, various
Recovering product gasoline heat, by heating
inlet stream devised by
effluent exchanger
Pinch Technology, using super target software
resulting in fuel savings of 4.81 Gigacalorie per
hour (Gcal/hr)
initiative to reduce compressor’s power
An
consumption in Parex trains, by operating at
lower H2/HC ratio resulting in saving of 0.44 Gcal
energy
Numerous of such initiatives at the manufacturing
locations led to an aggregated energy saving of
4.33 million Gigajoule (GJ) thereby reducing
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission.
(GRI) guidelines. The
RIL has been publishing annual sustainability
reports since FY 2004-05 as per the Global Reporting
Initiative
reports were
externally assured with an A+ rating indicating
comprehensive disclosures.
highest
at
reports
The
http://www.ril.com/Sustainability/CorporateSustainability.aspx.
level of
sustainability
available
are
Most of the sustainability indicators have shown
improvement over the years. During the year,
further steps have been initiated to strengthen
the sustainability governance
framework. The
focus during the year was on energy conservation,
renewable energy, GHG emission reduction, reduction
of air pollutant emissions
like Sulphur Oxides
(SOx), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and waste recycling.
Significant efforts in this direction have resulted in
improved performance in the key areas identified as
indicated below. The parameters indicate percentage
changes in absolute total values at the manufacturing
locations, compared to the previous year.
Continuous Improvement
Reduction of direct GHG emission by 3.14 %
Reduction of SOx emission by 11.71 %
Reduction of NOx emission by 4.46 %
Increase in renewable energy consumption by
2.47 %
Increase in material recycled by 4.11 %
Across RIL, as a part of awareness, it celebrates ‘World
Environment Day’, ‘Earth Day’, ‘International Day for the
Preservation of the Ozone Layer’ and ‘World Wetland Day’.
Inculcate ‘care for environment among stakeholders’
RIL undertakes due diligence, auditing for Health Safety
and Environment (HSE), and plant procedures at suppliers’
manufacturing plants. Audit certifications of suppliers’
for safe and healthy working conditions,
facilities
environmental procedures and systems, are carried out
drawing attention to unsafe work practices.
Direct GHG emissions at manufacturing
locations
(millions tco2e)
25.49
24.69
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
3.14%
Reduction in Direct GHG Emissions
SOX and NOX emissions at
manufacturing locations
(000’ tonnes)
28.47
27.2
11.61
10.25
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
SOX
NOX
11.71% & 4.46%
Reduction in SOx and NOx emissions
Biogas plant installed at RCP
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Renewable energy consumption at
manufacturing locations
(000’ GJ)
464.33
475.81
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
2.47%
Increase in renewable energy consumption
Few suppliers were, thus visited multiple times, to ensure
that corrective actions on clean, safe and healthy working
environment are taken. This was made mandatory for
continuing business with RIL.
integrate
sourcing practices
RIL’s
requirements,
specifications and criteria that are compatible and in
favour of protecting the environment, social progress
India’s economic development. RIL’s
and supporting
sustainable sourcing procedures
focus on: world
class supplier base, contractor care, responsible care,
development of India’s engineering talent, innovation
through supplier collaboration, green packaging and
managing human rights across the supply chain.
Total recycled materials at manufacturing
locations
(000’ tonnes)
69.15
71.99
Promoting use of eco-friendly fuels
RIL continues to work towards the development and
implementation of climate change mitigation projects.
This is primarily done through energy efficiency initiatives
at all manufacturing sites (as listed in the Director’s report
page no 175), where use of cleaner fuels and renewable
energy has been adopted. During the year, RIL has taken
up various initiatives for the deployment of renewable
energy, like rooftop solar photovoltaic projects, biogas
generation project, and carrying out wind resource
assessment for exploring possibility of installation of wind
turbines.
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
RIL has built in-house capacity to develop CDM projects,
and obtain the registration and issuance of the same in
the form of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC).
As on 31st March, 2015 following CDM projects at RIL are
registered at UNFCCC.
Site Name
Jamnagar
Hazira
Vadodara
Barabanki
Khinwsar
Dahej
Patalganga
Allahabad
CDM projects
Reduction in steam consumption in stripper
re-boiler through process optimisation
Energy efficiency through steam
optimisation
Energy efficiency through heat recovery
Biomass based process steam generation
Solar power generation
Demand side energy conservation and
reduction
Demand side energy efficiency projects
Improvement in energy efficiency of steam
generation and power consumption
Spill Prevention
RIL has strong processes and procedures to prevent
operational spills. There were no significant spills or leaks
at RIL facilities during the FY 2014-15.
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
4.11%
Increase in recycled material utilisation
Solar Photovoltaic system installed at RCP
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2. People
Human Resource (HR) transformation
RIL HR has earmarked a dedicated team reporting to
Group Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), under
the newly formed role of ‘Governance, Integration,
Risk & Assurance’ to drive the ‘Reliance Management
System (RMS)’ journey for RIL HR. As a result, RIL HR
function has strengthened its impact in its day-to-
day functioning, and is raising its bar of excellence
to ensure timely availability of necessary talent and
capabilities and engage and help talent to perform
sustainably.
During FY 2014-15, RIL has implemented three of
the four ‘waves’ of the R-HR Transformation process,
which included:
Rolled out ‘Our Values & Behaviours’, to guide it
through its mission and vision in the coming years
Unification of RIL’s position grading across the
Company
Performance management that balances long
term and short term goals, as well as delivery and
behaviours
Annual cash bonus alignment to market rates
and linked to performance outcomes
Consistent delegation of authority to empower
managers to make decision on people related
matters
Best-in-class talent management and succession
planning practices for building RIL’s leadership
pipeline
Career Acceleration Programme (CAP) for young
and high potential employees
Alignment of internal and external job markets,
underpinned by a standard recruitment process
Five-day working week
Wave 4 of R-HR Transformation, comprising
Leadership Development and Learning, is expected
to be rolled out by July, 2015.
Health and Wellbeing
RIL is driven by the philosophy of ‘One Reliance.
Healthy Reliance!’
RIL employees undergo regular periodic medical
examinations which are also extended to contract
employees at manufacturing sites. The results are
maintained online, and analysed to provide targeted
interventions at individual and group levels. A high
alert recall is then sent as per the pre-defined criteria,
and a follow up is done until the parameter returns to
normal.
RIL has also
implemented a programme called
‘Task Based Health Risk Assessment’ (TBHRA). The
programme
focusses on approach to evaluate
occupational hazard effects on individual with respect
to task and job position, and also provide ‘exposure
data’ linked to each employee or group of employees.
A significant initiative, ‘REFERS’ (Reliance Employee
and Family Emergency Response Services) offers
24x7 assistance in case of any medical, accident, fire
and security exigencies.
In addition to emergency medical services, the
Occupational Health Centres (OHC) offer preventive,
promotive, curative and rehabilitative health services
to its employees. All centres are equipped with state-
of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
Across RIL, as a part of awareness, it celebrates No
Tobacco Day, World Diabetes Day, Women’s health
awareness drive and World Heart Day.
During the FY 2014-15, RIL’s expenditure on HSE was
` 289.75 crore.
RIL has been accredited by agencies like Joint
Commission
International, National Accreditation
Board for Hospitals, National Accreditation Board for
Laboratories, etc. for its initiatives and activities in the
field of health and well-being.
Safety
RIL targets zero injuries and incidents. Safety is a
critical aspect in delivering responsible products, and
hence, RIL conducts its operations considering safety
of its employees, suppliers and vendors, as well as
communities in which RIL operates. A fully equipped
and well-qualified HSE organisation
in place
at all locations providing necessary governance,
documentation and HSE assurance. To support
its HSE organisation, RIL is backed by a Centre of
Excellence at the Corporate, which brings in subject
matter expertise in various fields of HSE, apart from
governance. To ensure the effective functioning of
the Health, Safety and Environment Management
Systems
for conducting regular
performance reviews, RIL has also formed a board-
level HSE Committee.
(HSE-MS), and
is
RIL’s HSE Learning and Development
(L&D)
programmes and e-modules are designed to equip
employees with skills needed for safe operations.
These modules cover workplace risk and process risk
management. This e-learning is corroborated by field
training. Collaborating and networking with global
institutions and industries has helped in improving
the competencies at every level of line management.
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Injury rate at manufacturing locations
(per 100 workforce)
0.083
0.048
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
42.17%
Reduction in Injury rate
The management of Process Safety Risk is part of
Process Safety Management in HSE Management
framework. At RIL, an integrated robust system is in
place to monitor process safety incidents and other
HSE incidents.
implemented
‘Learning From
RIL has
Incidents’
across its sites to interpret incidents and make
improvements in the existing practices. A team of
qualified specialists provide recommendations. The
action plan is monitored through a comprehensive
and robust tracking system to ensure complete
adoptability of the plan.
talent. The principle focuses on providing its people
three categories of experience, 70% through the
challenging work on hand, 20% through interaction
with people and 10% from training activities.
While the five functional and four business academies
give emphasis to enhancing the functional and
domain competencies of employees - through
e-learning, classroom
training and on-the-job
assignments. The Reliance Institute of Leadership
focused on building core RIL values and behaviours
among employees, through a series of customised
workshops to firmly establish the principle that, ‘How’
we do things at RIL, matters as much as ‘What’ we do.
RIL imparted more than a million man-hours of
trainings (1.76 million man-hours) to its people, both
through internal and external subject matter experts
in FY 2014-15.
Training
(million man-hours)
1.76
1.36
Lost day rate at manufacturing locations
(per 100 workforce)
29.41%
5.26
Increase in man-hours of training imparted
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
3.24
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
38.40%
Reduction in lost day rate
Nurturing and managing talent
RIL’s business strategy is aimed at building social
capacity, which
leads to sustained growth. RIL
has adopted the 70:20:10 principle for nurturing
leading
institutions and
RIL partnered with
professional bodies worldwide,
the
Indian Institutes of Management, Indian Institutes
of Technology, Harvard Business School, Bersin by
Deloitte and Corporate Executive Board, among
others, to provide ‘anywhere-anytime’, world-class
e-learning and classroom programmes.
including
To build tomorrow’s leaders, RIL has rolled out
the Career Acceleration Programme (CAP). This
programme identifies, supports and accelerates the
development of employees, who demonstrate high
potential and the level of excellence required to move
into senior positions within the organisation.
RIL has created a strong bench strength for leadership
roles in the organisation and focusing on long-term
development initiatives, such as mentoring and
coaching by leadership teams, job rotations and
stretch assignments.
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At RIL, trainings are extended to contractual workforce
with a focus towards developing their capacities,
especially on HSE.
To inculcate the culture of quality and enhance the
knowledge of business process excellence, people
are being trained on Six-Sigma protocol. This year, a
total of 14,546 person hours of training have been
provided on Six-Sigma. During the year, 82 Six Sigma
projects have been executed.
Diversity & Inclusion
RIL believes in creating an environment for its
employees which is free from any discrimination.
The Company culture embraces diversity and aims
at treating everyone with dignity and respect. RIL
believes in equality irrespective of gender, sexual
orientation, disability, caste or age.
As on 31st March 2015, RIL’s total people strength
is 24,930 including 1,195 female employees. RIL
employs people from 19 nationalities.
RIL
is strongly committed to gender diversity
and has taken progressive measures to increase
in the organisation,
representation of women
especially at the leadership level. Diversity initiatives
taken at the corporate level includes:
Extension of maternity leave
Introduction of Adoption leave
Launched a first ever radio show at RIL to hold
discussion on gender diversity
Organising Self-defense workshops for women
Introduction of Internal Complaints Committee
Pan-India toll free Helpline for safety & security
R-Aadya Initiative: RIL introduced a common platform
for women workforce to connect, converse and
collaborate. R-Aadya is about the power of women at
RIL. RIL believes that women have the same potential
to contribute towards realising the organisation’s
vision. Under the R-Aadya platform RIL has introduced
“Nirbhaya: Be Fearless©” which is an Android
emergency application that can send a distress call or
emergency message to a specified contact or group in
an emergency situation.
Ethics and Human Rights
All RIL employees, suppliers and vendors are required
to respect human rights of not only each other, but
also of the community in which RIL operates in. All
the Company’s units maintain 100% compliance with
local and national laws, regarding ethics and human
rights. RIL also takes into account global standards
and the Company strives to comply with all global
norms on human rights, including the principles
outlined in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration
of Human Rights. All employees are exposed to these
topics through organised training programmes. 100%
of its non-supervisory permanent employees at its
manufacturing locations are covered under collective
bargaining agreements with trade unions.
indirect
Stakeholder Engagement
RIL’s relationships with all its stakeholders have
impact on their business
a direct and
activities and reputation. RIL has identified eight key
stakeholders (Investors and Shareholders, employees,
customers, suppliers, trade unions, Government and
regulatory authorities, local community and NGOs)
with whom to discuss common solutions through
strategic dialogues.
The Company proactively engages with
its
stakeholders in order to inform them of their business
strategy and operations, shape their products and
services, manage and respond to social expectations
and improve the environment in which RIL conducts
its business.
3. Product & Processes
Innovation
The Reliance
(RIC) was
established in 2008. The RIC spearheads innovation
within the organisation by providing RIL a grand
innovation vision.
Innovation Council
Refer page no. 12 of the Corporate Overview section
to know more about the members of the council.
The Reliance Innovation Leadership Centre has led
various programmes to integrate innovation within
RIL. Some of the key programmes are:
Diversity & inclusion at RIL
Reliance Innovation Council members with
Executive Director Shri Hital R. Meswani
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Mission Kurukshetra (MK): RIL recognises that every mind is creative. MK is a step
towards democratising creativity and innovation within the organisation. Through
the MK platform, its people can submit ideas and track their progress right up to
implementation. In addition, businesses can put up specific challenges seeking novel
ideas and solutions. In short, MK aims to be a platform where ideas are born, brought
to logical conclusion and executed for impact. In the long term, MK aims to create an
environment that allows for every single good idea to be explored for the benefit of
the organisation and its people.
Beyonders: The Beyonders programme aims at creating innovation leaders at RIL
by linking opportunity with innovation training. The participants receive training
in multiple world-class innovation approaches to break psychological inertia and
enhance quantity and quality of their ideas. In addition, the programme gives the
participants opportunities to lead substantial innovation projects. The Beyonders
programme aims to create innovation leaders within RIL who can take on substantial
innovation initiatives and introduce the ‘next big thing’ to the world.
D4 (Define-Discover-Develop-Demonstrate): At RIL, the D4 programme aims to
create a drive for innovation within its people, ultimately creating a vibrant culture
of innovation. This programme is action–oriented-participants identify innovation
opportunities and are trained to use cutting-edge innovation tools and techniques to
find innovative solutions. The ultimate objective is to achieve bottom-up innovation
and help accelerate the accomplishment of organisational goals. The D4 programme
aims to enable and empower middle management to ideate and innovate; hence
challenging the assumption that innovation comes only from top leadership.
Leading Expert Access Programme (LEAP): Innovation thrives within inspired
minds. LEAP was born with the aim of providing people at RIL with access to global
thought and innovation leaders through interactive sessions. From industry captains
to Nobel Laureates to Social Crusaders, all have been inspiring the people of RIL
through LEAP.
External
Global Innovation Hub: In a move to spur innovation in industry, GenNext Ventures, a RIL sponsored Venture
Capital fund and Microsoft Ventures have floated the Global Innovation Hub. This globally competitive platform will
support entrepreneurs shape their disruptive ideas in a resourceful setting, with help and guidance from leaders across
industries and functionalities.
The collaboration will allow entrepreneurs to access the Microsoft business units for product feedback, marketing and
technical guidance, including access to Microsoft’s Biz Spark programme. The four-month long programme grooms,
mentors and nurtures high potential start-ups, by providing deep engagement to strengthen and grow customer
traction. Beyond the initial four-month programme, GenNext Ventures will fund selected start-ups graduating from the
hub and provide them hands-on support to build and grow their companies into successful global companies.
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Investing in Research & Development (R&D)
Reliance Technology Group’s (‘RTG’) vision is to
develop novel and proprietary catalysis, processes
and products to improve profitability and sustain
the growth of RIL. To achieve this vision, RTG has
transitioned from a smart buyer of technology to
a fast customiser of technology, and its current
initiatives are rapidly establishing RIL as a flagship
developer in few key technology areas.
RTG transitioned from a smart buyer to a
fast customiser &
flagship developer
of technology
products,
processes
RTG focuses on
New
catalyst
(i)
development to support existing business
(near-term R&D), and create breakthrough
technologies for new businesses (breakthrough
R&D)
and
(ii) Advanced troubleshooting and
(iii) Supporting capital projects, along with profit
and reliability improvements in manufacturing
plants
innovation, RTG
is actively
As a part of open
collaborating with various international and national
institutions for R&D related activities. Some of the
prominent institutions are; Florida State University,
NUS (Singapore), KIER( South Korea), IIP Dehradun,
IIT Mumbai, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Chennai, University
of Delaware, Penn State University, Kansas State
University & Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT).
R&D - Refining
RTG continues to pursue research in the areas
of coking, hydro processing, Fluidised Catalytic
Cracking (FCC), crude processing, molecule-based
process optimisation and value addition from low
value refinery streams. In addition to conventional
refining area, RTG is also venturing into new areas like
biomass gasification, carbon dioxide capture and its
utilisation, and Nano technology based applications.
RIL is the sole industry partner in the New Millennium
Initiative (NMITLI)
Indian Technology Leadership
project with Council of Scientific &
Industrial
Research (CSIR) on indigenous ‘Polymer Electrolyte
Membrane’ (PEM) fuel cell technology development.
After successful lab-scale demonstration of PEM fuel
cell technology at a lower power, a bigger scaled-up
cell of 3 kilowatt-electric (kWe) capacity has been
designed. A fuel cell test bed is being built, for which
the engineering has been done by RIL, while the
stack is built by its CSIR partner. This test bed should
facilitate automated testing of complete fuel cell
system and help in system validation.
RTG also provides advanced technical support
through computational fluid dynamics and multiple
advanced simulation tools. The modelling and
simulation group is engaged in resolving several
important refinery and petrochemicals reliability
issues, leveraging computational fluid dynamics and
other simulation tools.
R&D - Petrochemicals
RTG
is providing technology support to olefin
crackers, polymers, fibre intermediates, LAB and
polyester. The focus areas include:
i)
ii)
Efficient asset utilisation
Development of specialty product grades/
materials/catalysts
iii) Value-addition to by-product streams
iv)
Leveraging opportunities at the chemicals/oil
interface
Several projects in the following areas have been
completed or are ongoing across the refining and
petrochemicals businesses:
and
development
Process
Product
&
improvements
Energy efficiency
Enhancing product value to customer
Product applications development
Catalyst development
Additive development
Automation technology
Biofuels and Biochemicals
The ‘Algae to Bio-crude’ effort aims at establishing a
green platform, to harness natural resources, such as the
freely available sunlight, the vast resource of sea water
without competing for the limited freshwater sources
and low cost nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus) that will
produce abundant quantities of biomass that can be
converted to bio-crude. Research efforts on algae are
focused on physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology,
genomics, and development of technologies for algae
cultivation, harvesting, upstream and downstream
processing technologies for converting biomass to bio-
crude.
RIL is also developing Jatropha based biodiesel. The
agronomy-based development efforts are helping to
develop high-yielding and robust Jatropha cultivars
that can be deployed over marginal lands. This initiative
is expected to provide better and stable economic
alternatives to farmers, who today have limited cultivation
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options and are exposed to price fluctuations of their
produce. RIL is also partnering with global leaders in
hybrid development and evaluating their hybrids in its
research farms alongside their hybrids, with an objective
of putting together best technology available worldwide.
India. An impressive array of advanced equipment (X-ray
diffraction, mass spectrometers, chromatographs, nuclear
magnetic resonance imaging, electron microscopes, infra
red spectrometers, X-ray photoelectron spectrometers,
rheometers, etc.) is available to researchers.
Breakthrough R&D –
RTG is focusing on the following areas:
i)
Metabolic flux analysis and pathway modification for
production of biomolecules
ii) Scale up of process in bioreactors
iii) Polyester fabric waste recycling
iv) Biomass deconstruction
v) Productivity improvement in agri-based biofuels.
vi)
Development of hybrids and improved production
protocols
R&D - Health Safety and Environment
RIL research has yielded benefits in sustainability, process
intensification and HSE. Few examples on RTG’s initiatives
related to HSE include the following:
RIL is in the process of commercialising a breakthrough
technology in the production of LAB. Conventional
technology uses hydrofluoric acid (HF) as a catalyst.
RIL’s new technology uses a proprietary ionic liquid
in place of HF improving safety, reducing risk to the
environment.
Sulphur is a refinery by-product. In its elemental
form, sulphur has limited use. RIL has developed a
technology that increases the efficacy of sulphur
as a fertiliser. It is estimated that Indian soils are
40% deficient
in sulphur and RIL new sulphur
fertiliser (RelFarmS™) will greatly improve agriculture
productivity throughout India. RIL has also acquired
specialty polymer technology
from Agricultural
Research Institute and is exploring its application for
sustained and slow release of water to the plants.
For more detail refer Director’s Report the technology
absorption section on page no. 177.
R&D – Enablers
Infrastructure
The RTG has state-of-the-art R&D facilities in Navi Mumbai
and across various locations as mentioned below:
Headquarters- Navi Mumbai R&D Centre:
The newly constructed Research Laboratory became fully
operational last year. With a total area of 3,00,000 square
feet including 1,20,000 square feet of laboratory space,
the new laboratories are among the best equipped in all of
This R&D centre focuses on catalysis, chemistry, process
engineering, modelling, simulation, material science,
synthetic biology, biotechnology, downstream polymer
processing, reaction engineering, advanced analytical
sciences and product applications.
In its next phase, R&D infrastructure will include high
throughput experimentation systems that significantly
increase its ability to explore technology options and
reduce the time for technology development.
Other Centres and Focus areas
R&D Centres Focus areas for R&D activities
Hazira
Polypropylene catalysis, and pilot scale
testing
Catalysts, adsorbents, organic chemistry,
process development, applied biology
and environmental science
Polyester materials, processes, products,
and applications
Crude characterisation, process research,
and pilot scale facilities for supporting
refining operations and renewable energy
technology development
Water treatment and biotechnology
Biotechnology for biofuel
Developing various performance properties
for apparel fabrics and auto textiles
Developing Polymer applications and
technologies
Vadodara
Patalganga
Jamnagar
Gagva
Samalkot
Naroda
Chembur
(Mumbai)
R&D – Personnel
RIL also runs initiatives and campus recruitment drives
across universities and colleges to attract the fresh talent
and the next generation of engineers and scientists. The
total number of professionals working to support the
research and technology activities under RTG is more than
800.
Patents
In FY 2014-15, total 22 patents were granted, in which,
three for India, ten for USA, two for China, one for
South Korea, one for Indonesia, one for Taiwan, two for
Singapore, one for Nigeria and one for Poland.
R&D expenditure
Capital
Revenue
TOTAL
FY 2014-15
722
498
1,220
FY 2013-14
810
408
1,218
FY 2012-13
738
380
1,118
FY 2011-12
654
335
989
(` in crore)
FY 2010-11
203
314
517
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Product Stewardship
Reliance works towards increasing the recycling and reuse
of materials, and thereby inculcating the 3R (reduce, reuse
and recycle) philosophy into the production process.
section ‘Financial Performance and Review’ on page
49 of Management Discussion & Analysis report
followed by commentary on each of the major
business.
It is Reliance’s constant endeavour to make products that
have a positive impact on the environment and cater
to consumer needs. Some of the instances of product
stewardship are listed below:
C)
1.
Product Stewardship in Refining
The RIL’s DTA refinery at Jamnagar is producing unleaded
gasoline, since its inception. A new benzene recovery unit
is being implemented in the Jamnagar DTA Refinery, to
reduce benzene from the FCC gasoline, and upgrade it to
clean fuels of Euro III/Euro IV standards. This shall help to
reduce environmental impact of these fuels at the end use
stage.
Product Stewardship in Petrochemical
i)
Promotion of Polyethylene (PE) Flexible Silo Bags for
food grain storage to reduce wastage of grain
ii)
iii)
Promotion of Rice Husk PVC Composite Boards for
construction and furniture application thus reducing
the demand of wood
Recron Green Polyester Staple Fibre which are made
from 100% post-consumer waste PET bottles and
have one of the lowest carbon footprint
iv)
Promotion of Polypropylene Raffia Bags in fodder
packaging for improved milk production
v)
Enhancing PET recycle capacity by 11KT/year
For more information please refer Business Responsibility
Report, principle 2.
Recron Green polyester staple fibre
Product Stewardship in Retail
Reliance trends operates a state-of-the-art design studio,
fully integrated with sampling and quality testing facility
to improve quality and comfort for the customers.
4. Profit
RIL consistently endeavour to enhance shareholder
value. RIL’s financial performance is explained in
actively
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL
CONTROL
Introduction
Reliance
entrepreneurship
stimulates
throughout the organisation and encourages its
people to identify and seize opportunities. The
current economic environment, in combination with
significant growth ambitions of Reliance, carries
with it an evolving set of risks. Reliance recognises
that these risks need to be managed to protect
its customers, employees, shareholders and other
stakeholders, to achieve its business objectives and
enable sustainable growth. Risk and opportunity
management is therefore a key element of the overall
Reliance strategy. This section provides an overview
of the key strategic risks, Reliance’s risk and control
framework, and its approach to risk management.
2. Creating Value through Risk Management
Reliance operates in diverse industries and global
markets, and therefore requires a balanced approach
to risk management. An
integrated system of
risk management and internal controls, which is
tailored to the specific segments of Reliance and its
businesses, is deployed, taking into account various
factors, such as the size and nature of the inherent
risks and the regulatory environment of the individual
business segment or operating company. This
framework undergoes continuous
improvements
to allow Reliance to optimise its management of
risk exposures, while taking advantage of business
opportunities.
3. Reliance’s View on Risk
3.1 Risk Appetite
Reliance’s risk appetite is linked to its strategic
approach and is based on the stance it has taken
across four areas:
Strategic and commercial: Reliance manages
strategic risk in the pursuit of profitable growth
in both mature and emerging markets. Given the
volatile markets and economic climate in which it
operates, the adaptability of its people, its service
offering, and its infrastructure are key to manage its
risk.
Safety and operations: Reliance is committed to
conduct all its activities in such a manner so as to avoid
harm to employees and the community. It strives to
deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.
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Compliance and control: Compliance with laws and
regulations is fundamental to maintain Reliance’s
license to operate in the various industries that it
operates in. Reliance also believes that accurate
and reliable information provides a competitive
advantage and is key to effective management of its
business. It therefore accepts minimal risk in relation
to reporting risks.
Financial: Reliance manages financial risk to maintain
a prudent financing strategy, even when undertaking
major investment, and therefore taking controlled
risks in this area.
3.2 Risk factors
Reliance emphasises on those risks that threaten the
achievement of business objectives of the Group over
the short to medium term. An overview of these risks
is provided hereafter, including the actions taken to
mitigate these risks and any related opportunities:
d.
Strategic and Commercial risks
i)
a. Prices and markets
Reliance’s financial performance is subject to the
fluctuating prices of crude oil & gas and downstream
petroleum products. Prices of oil & gas products are
affected by supply and demand, both globally and
regionally. Factors that influence the supply and
demand include operational issues, natural disasters,
political instability, economic conditions and many
others. For example, lower prices will mean lower
revenues for Reliance’s upstream production and as a
result the long-term upstream projects may become
less profitable. In addition, this may also have an
impact on booked reserves. Prolonged unfavourable
conditions could also result in cancellation of projects
or impairment of assets.
Mitigation: Since Reliance operates an integrated
hydrocarbon business, some of these risks can
be offset by gains in other parts of the Reliance’s
business. In addition, Reliance proactively hedge’s
these exposures.
b. Competitive forces
While Reliance seeks to compete on the basis of
product differentiation, it operates in commodity-
type markets. It is therefore, important to manage
its costs, to ensure it has an edge in pricing over its
competitors.
refining capacities by PSUs
Surplus refining capacity in India, augmentation
of
(Public Sector
Undertaking) and the additions of new refining
capacity in Asia, notably in China and the Middle East,
will increase competition in the region, potentially
impacting GRM in its refining and marketing business.
Mitigation: As a risk-mitigating strategy, Reliance
continues to diversify its product portfolio and also
develop new export markets. It is also investing in
projects to strengthen cost competitiveness.
c. Brand and reputational risks
As one of India’s leading brands, Reliance’s reputation
is an important asset.
Mitigation: The Group has defined a RMS and code of
conduct that govern how all employees in Reliance
operate. Compliance with
these organisational
policies, code of conduct, regulatory compliance
requirements and other governance requirements,
are key to protect Reliance’s reputation.
Political instability, acts of terrorism, government
policies
Social or civil unrest, in geographical areas where
Reliance operates, can have an
its
operations. Potential developments that may impact
its business operations include government pricing
policy of petroleum products, piracy on high seas,
any changes to Indo-US economic policy, acts of
terrorism or civil unrest that may have an impact on
safe operations of its facilities and transportation of
its products.
impact on
Political unrest and tensions in the Middle East, North
Africa can cause short-term fluctuations in crude
prices and crude availability.
Mitigation: To mitigate the risks resulting from non-
availability of crude and feedstock, Reliance has a
diversified crude sourcing strategy from multiple
geographies (Asia, the Middle East, West Africa, Latin
/ South America and North Africa) under both short-
term and long-term arrangements.
ii) Safety and operational risks
a. Changing technology and obsolescence risk
The changing technologies and the natural ageing
of existing facilities pose the risk of production
plants becoming obsolete and uneconomic. Aged
plants are prone to unplanned shutdowns, increased
maintenance and operating costs. Deployment
of new technologies and ongoing maintenance
processes are key to enhancing the reliability of
operations and reduction in operating costs, while
improving the safety of operating conditions by
extending the useful life of assets.
Mitigation: Reliance utilises a dedicated Research &
Development function, which develops near term
and incremental improvements, as well as step
change improvements to existing products and
processes.
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is
information
technologies
the use of
b. Cybersecurity risk
and
At Reliance,
telecommunication
increasing,
resulting in greater security threats to its digital
infrastructure. A breach of its digital security or
disruptions to
infrastructure, due to
intentional actions, such as cyber-attacks or human
error could lead to serious impacts to its businesses.
These impacts may include injury to staff, loss of
control, impact on continuity or damage to assets
and services, harm to the environment, the loss of
sensitive data or information, legal and regulatory
breaches and reputational damage.
its digital
Mitigation: Reliance continues to strengthen
its
responses to cybersecurity threats through proactive
and reactive risk mitigations. These include, proactive
activities to continuously improve its cybersecurity
policies, standards, technical safeguard, ongoing
monitoring of new and existing threats and IT
security awareness initiatives. Its reactive responses
to cybersecurity threats, which include IT disaster
recovery, emergency
response and business
continuity management capabilities to enable the
reduction of the impacts of a cybersecurity event.
c. Major project execution risk
Reliance’s
future growth plans depend upon
successful delivery of major capital projects. Major
capital projects include the Jamnagar project (cracker,
gasification etc.), which is designed to deliver a step
change in energy costs and increase the production
capacity of ethylene and other downstream products
at the complex, as well as the launch of a pan-India
telecom infrastructure to provide 4G LTE TDD high
speed wireless internet and mobile communication
services. Delivery of these major projects is key to
Reliance’s future financial performance. Managing
the risks related to the delivery of these and other
major capital projects is key to enhancing Reliance’s
long-term shareholder value.
Mitigation: Project risk management is embedded in
the way Reliance delivers projects. These includes a
specialised project delivery function with experience
project management professionals, project risk
modelling on a project-by-project basis, partnering
with experienced vendors to execute complex
projects and ongoing review and escalation of issues
that undermine project success.
d.
Evolving Health, Safety, Security and Environmental
(HSSE) risks
Reliance is exposed to a wide spectrum of HSSE risks,
given the diversity and complexity of the industries,
it operates in. The exploration and production of oil
and gas, transportation of the hydrocarbons and their
further refining and processing is regulated by various
HSSE related regulations across the geographies
where Reliance operates. A major HSSE incident, such
as fire, oil spill, security breach can result in loss of life,
environmental degradation and overall disruption in
business activities.
Mitigation: Reliance follows an HSE policy that ‘Safety
of persons overrides all production targets’, which
incentivises all employees to strive for excellence in
safety management for the benefit of its employees,
customers and the communities. Reliance has set
it self the goal of ‘zero injuries and incidents‘. The
Group conducts HSSE audits to get assurance on
HSSE management
framework protocols and
regulatory compliances.
iii) Compliance and control risks
a.
Reporting and estimation of provisions and reserves
The estimation of proved oil and gas reserves involves
subjective judgements and determinations based
on available geological, technical, contractual and
economic information. These estimates may change
depending on the availability of new information
from production and drilling activities, or changes
in economic factors like change in pricing of crude,
projection of foreign exchange rates and natural
decline in the field and unexpected geological
complexity, among others. The published provisions
and reserves may also be subject to correction due to
errors in application of published rules and change in
guidance. Any downward adjustment would indicate
lower production volumes in the upstream business.
Mitigation: Reliance has a
reserves assurance
framework and process in place to ensure accuracy in
reporting of reserves volumes.
b. Regulatory compliance risks
The evolution of the global regulatory environment
has resulted into increased regulatory scrutiny that
has raised the minimum standards to be maintained
by Reliance. This signifies the alignment of corporate
performance objectives, while ensuring compliance
with regulatory requirements.
regulatory
Mitigation: Reliance
requirements can at times be challenging, and
therefore will:
recognises
that
Strive to understand the changing regulatory
its decision
standards, so as to strengthen
making processes and integrate these in the
business strategy of each of the industries in
which it operates
the
Drive business performance
convergence of risk, compliance processes
and controls mechanisms to ensure continued
operational efficiency and effectiveness
through
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iv) Financial risks
Treasury risks
Treasury risks include, among others, exposure to
movements in interest rates and foreign exchange
rates. Reliance also maintains sufficient liquidity, so
that it is able to meet its financial commitments on
due dates and is not forced to obtain funds at higher
interest rates. It has access to markets worldwide and
it uses a range of products and currencies to ensure
that its funding is efficient and well diversified across
markets and investor types.
Foreign Exchange risk
Reliance prepares its financial statements in
Indian Rupee (INR), but most of the payables
and receivables of hydrocarbon business are
in US Dollars, minimising the cash flow risk on
account of fluctuations in foreign exchange
rates. Reliance avails long-term foreign currency
liabilities (primarily in USD, EURO and JPY) to
fund its capital investments.
of conduct and behaviours together form the RMS
that governs how Reliance conducts its business and
manage associated risks.
Reliance has introduced several improvements to
Integrated Enterprise Risk Management,
Internal
Controls Management and Assurance Frameworks
and processes to drive a common integrated view of
risks, optimal risk mitigation responses and efficient
internal control and assurance
management of
activities. This integration is enabled by all three being
fully aligned across Group wide Risk Management,
Internal Control and Internal Audit methodologies
and processes.
Reliance’s risk management framework is designed
to be a simple, consistent and clear framework for
managing and reporting risks from the Reliance’s
operations to the Board. The framework and related
processes seek to avoid incidents and maximise
business outcomes by allowing management to:
Reliance also avails short-term foreign currency
liabilities to fund its working capital.
Understand the risk environment, and assess the
specific risks and potential exposure for Reliance.
Mitigation: Foreign exchange risk is tracked
and managed within the risk management
framework. Short-term foreign currency asset –
liability mismatch is continuously monitored and
hedged.
The foreign exchange market is highly regulated
and Reliance ensures compliance with all the
regulations.
Interest rate risk
Reliance borrows funds from domestic and
international markets to meet its long-term and
short-term funding requirements. It is subject to
risks arising from fluctuations in interest rates.
Mitigation: The interest rate risk is managed
through financial
to
convert floating rate liabilities into fixed rate
liabilities or vice-versa, and is aimed at reducing
the cost of borrowings.
instruments available
4. How Reliance manages risk
incorporates an
Reliance manages, monitors and reports on the
principal risks and uncertainties that can impact
its ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The
Company has established the Reliance Management
System (RMS) as part of its transformation agenda.
integrated framework for
RMS
managing risks and internal controls. The internal
financial controls have been documented, embedded
and digitised in the business processes. Internal
controls are regularly tested for design and operating
systems,
effectiveness. Reliance’s management
organisational structures, processes, standards, code
Determine how to deal best with these risks to
manage overall potential exposure.
Manage the identified risks in appropriate ways.
Monitor and seek assurance of the effectiveness
of the management of these risks and intervene
for improvement wherever necessary.
Report up the management chain to the
board on a periodic basis about how risks are
being managed, monitored, assured and the
improvements that are being made.
Group Risk Management Framework
The Group Risk Management Framework, is designed
to help ensure risk management is an integral
part of the way that Reliance works everywhere to
enable risks to be identified, assessed and managed
appropriately. The Group Risk Management
Framework comprises three levels:
(OMS)
Day-to-day Risk Management
Management and staff at Reliance’s facilities, assets
and functions identify and manage risk, promoting
safe, compliant and reliable operations. For example,
Reliance’s group-wide Operating Management
System
integrates Reliance requirements
on health, safety, security, environment, social
responsibility, operational reliability and related
issues. These Reliance requirements, along with
business needs and the applicable
legal and
regulatory requirements, underpin the practical plans
developed to help reduce risk and deliver strong,
sustainable performance.
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DAY TO DAY
RISK MANAGEMENT
Continuous at all
Operations & Functions
(e.g. Control of work,
Credit Risk, etc.)
Operate and manage risk
and boundaries
Results in safer operations
risk reward outcomes
(e.g. Permit to work,
Expected Limits, etc.)
BUSINESS AND
STRATEGIC RISK
MANAGEMENT
Periodic at each Businesses,
Functional Leadership Level
(e.g. Risk Refresh Activity,
Risk Reporting, etc.)
Set expectations and boundaries
and operate within them to
maximise business outcomes
Integration of risk into key
business processes
(e.g. Strategy, Business Plan,
Resource Commitments)
OVERSIGHT AND
GOVERNANCE
Periodic at Board, Executive
and Function Levels
(e.g. Board and Executive Team /
Committees, Functions’
independent view of risk, etc.)
Endorse the responses to risks and
Results in Governance
over Key Risks
(e.g. Risk in Group Plan,
Board/Exec. Risk Discussions)
Business and Strategic Risk Management
Through Business Risk & Assurance Committees,
Reliance’s businesses and functions integrate risk into
key business processes, such as strategy, planning,
performance management, resource and capital
allocation, and project appraisal. Reliance does this
by collating risk data, assessing risk management
activities, making further improvements and planning
new activities.
Oversight and Governance
to
Reliance’s Board, along with executive and functional
leadership provides oversight
identify and
understand significant risks. They also put in place
systems of risk management, compliance and control
to mitigate these risks. Executive committees set
policy and oversee the management of group risks,
and dedicated Board Committees review and monitor
certain risks throughout the year.
Its Group Audit
Reliance’s Group Risk team analyses the Group’s risk
profile and maintains the Group Risk Management
Framework.
team provides
independent assurance to the Board, through its
Committees, over whether the Group’s system of
risk management and internal control is adequately
designed and operating effectively to respond
appropriately to the risks that are significant to
Reliance.
D)
SMART TRANSFORMATION AT RELIANCE
(STAR)
Reliance has been working to deliver a large scale,
multi-year business
transformation programme
called STAR.
The STAR programme is an integral part of Reliance’s
strategy to build competitive advantage and use
technology for its advantage. This programme has
seen concentrated efforts on three pillars -
a)
b)
c)
People – to build and sustain a human capital
advantage
Processes Systems & Data – to develop an integrated,
end-to-end digital chain providing
time
information
Governance – to provide continuous assurance to all
stakeholders
real
The successful implementation of STAR will enable
the institutionalisation of Reliance’s DNA to:
Create a new set of leaders who retain the best
elements of what makes Reliance distinctive and
take its business forward with new energy and
entrepreneurship
Create scalable frameworks and methodologies
to extract full value from existing assets and
quickly integrate and monetise new lines of
business and acquisitions
Implement world class integrated processes
and systems solutions to fully leverage existing
and emerging technologies to allow Reliance to
become more informed, effective and efficient
STAR Programme
People
Strategy
Processes, Systems & Data
Goals &
Outcomes
Governance
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Coverage of STAR
STAR covers three businesses, Refining & Marketing,
Petrochemicals and Oil & Gas Exploration & Production,
and support functions such as Manufacturing, Projects,
Procurement & Contracting, Logistics, Human Resources
(HR), Finance,
Information Technology (IT), Research
and Development, Corporate Security, Governance &
Integration (G&I), Risk and Audit.
Progress during the year
Successful transformation requires vision,
leadership,
dedication, discipline and teamwork sustained over
a multi-year timeframe. Reliance continues to meet
this criteria for the STAR project which is unique and
unparalleled in both scope and outcome. Significant
progress being made across the entire agenda during
FY 2014-15 with the following highlights.
1. People
Reliance has taken strong steps forward in its HR
Transformation, a key part of its STAR Business
Transformation programme. Under the banner of
‘R-HR Transformation’, the programme is steeped in
a desire to drive both a culture change in Reliance
and to embrace new business processes used by
the world’s leading companies. The objective of this
transformation is to achieve Reliance’s vision of being:
“A modern, progressive people environment, where
purpose-driven talent are attracted and motivated by
a consistent meritocratic HR framework and where
high quality leaders capable of realising RIL business
goals are identified, encouraged, and rewarded.”
Significant progress has been made during
FY 2014-15.
Reliance launched new ‘Values & Behaviours’
Implemented new processes
for employee
objective setting and performance management
This better aligns corporate and
individual
performance and rewards
Implemented
processes
Started to develop new Leadership Development
and Learning programs
improved Talent Management
2. Processes, Systems and Data
Reliance started with the aim of seamlessly integrating
and systems enabling all of its processes. To achieve
this Reliance mapped all of the key processes in detail.
These processes were then integrated and optimised
with the aim to technology enable them through a
series of system go-lives.
Till date Reliance successfully delivered integrated
systems go-lives for the E&P business in April 2014
and for the R&M business in January 2015. The R&M
go live was very large and complex and was delivered
successfully without impacting business operations.
The scope included Jamnagar refinery and included
Petrochemicals activities at the site. With these
go-lives Reliance has made substantial progress to
automated processes, reducing manual effort and
improving controls and transparency through an
end-to-end digital chain.
3. Governance
The way Reliance conducts its business has evolved
over the decades, both at the individual business and
the group levels. In FY 2014-15, Reliance launched
the RMS which formalises the governance framework
in a transparent manner and codifies the way work
gets done at Reliance. The RMS encompasses the
policies, processes, tasks, behaviours and other
aspects of the Company and is organised across four
areas:
Purpose and Values
Group Strategy, Financial Framework and ‘How
We Manage Risk’
‘ How We Organize and Manage the Company’
‘ How We Verify’ that the business is operating
and performing as it should
The RMS establishes clarity and a common understanding
of the way Reliance operates. Reliance has created a new
function called Governance & Integration to ensure RMS
governance processes, frameworks and content is kept
current and that all elements of RMS are aligned and
integrated.
Focus for next year
The focus for FY 2015-16 will be to:
Embed and operationalise a full cycle for governance
within the new RMS framework
Complete the full implementation of the people R-HR
Transformation projects
Implement
Petrochemical businesses
systems
go-lives
for
remaining
When fully deployed, Reliance’s goal is that all of these
transformation projects will create a foundation to support
and enable Reliance to be among top-50 Company in the
Fortune 500 list by 2020, with a ‘most admired company’
status in India.
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RIL’s Chairman and Managing Director Shri Mukesh D. Ambani being conferred the
honorary Doctor of Science degree by ICT
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Some of the major awards and recognitions conferred on
Reliance during FY 2014-15 are:
Leadership
RIL’s Chairman and Managing Director Shri Mukesh D.
Ambani was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Science
degree by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)
Corporate Social Responsibility
the
Awarded
‘Corporate Social Responsibility
Company of the Year’ for the second consecutive time
in the Asia Oil & Gas Awards 2015, organised by Oliver
Kinross
in environment
Awarded the ‘Best CSR project
management forestry /horticulture & Best CSR
Innovation Award’ by
Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI)
the
‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility
Won
Practices Award’ and the ‘Best use of Corporate Social
Responsibility practices in Manufacturing Award’
at the 3rd Global CSR Excellence and Leadership
Conference of the World CSR Congress
Quality and Excellence
Won three Par Excellence and one Excellence award
under Quality Circle (QC) and Lean QC category
respectively at the National Convention 2014 of the
Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI)
Won the Par Excellence Award at the National
Convention of Quality Concepts (NCQC)
Received the ‘Best-in-Class Award’ from Asia Pacific
Quality Organisation (APQO)
Received Par Excellence award at National Quality
Circle Convention-2014 and Gold awards at Annual
Convention on Quality Concepts (ACQC) organised
by QCFI
Received the esteemed ‘Golden Europe Award’ for
Quality & Commercial Prestige at the convention
organised by Otherways Management & Consulting
Association (OMAC)
Received the
Convention of Quality Control Circles - 2014 (ICQCC)
‘Gold Award’ at the
International
Won two Par Excellence awards in Kaizen by Quality
Circle Forum of India
Won the ‘Gold Award’ at the Annual Convention on
Quality Concepts organised by QCFI
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Best Corporate Social Responsibility
Practices 2014
Diamond Award and “Gold Award”
on Lean Six Sigma
Won the Diamond Award and “Gold Award” at the
Annual Convention & Competition on Lean Six Sigma
Convention
Human Resources, Learning and Development
Awarded the ‘Golden Peacock National Training
Award 2014’ at the Golden Peacock Awards
Projects and Engineering
Received ‘Bechtel’s Award for Quality Engineering’ for
its off-site and utilities engineering
Health, Safety and Environment
The Floating Production Storage and Offloading
the
(FPSO), Dhirubhai-1 platform,
‘Best Overall Safety Performance’ in the offshore
production platforms category in 2014
received
Awarded as the ‘HSE Company of the Year’ at the Asia
Oil & Gas Awards 2015, organised by Oliver Kinross
‘ Gold Award in Arogya World Healthy Workplace
Award 2014’
Awarded the ‘Golden Peacock Occupational Health &
Safety Award’ for the year 2014
the
‘Golden Peacock
Awarded
Management Award’ for the year 2014
Won the 13th annual ‘Greentech Safety Award 2014’
Won the 15th annual ‘Greentech Environment Award
2014’
Environment
Won the first position
competition organised by Times of India
in the
‘Green Warrior’
Energy and Water conservation / efficiency
Awarded ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award’ at the
CII National Energy Efficiency Summit
Received 1st prize in Petrochemicals sector in National
Energy Conservation Award - 2014 by Bureau of
Energy Efficiency
Retail
Recognised as the ‘Best Brand’ in the Consumer
Electronics and Appliances Retailers category by The
Economic Times Best Brands 2014
Franchise India Retail Awards 2014 - CDIT and
Telecommunications Retailer
Awarded the ‘Most Admired Retailer’ of the Year -
Large Format as well as Private Label by Images Retail
Awards 2014
Ranked among the ‘Most Trusted Service Brands’ in
India by Brand Equity
Award for ‘Marketing Excellence in Retail Sector’
given in the field of Marketing Dynamics towards a
sustainable tomorrow and continuous marketing
practice in Retail
Award for ‘Best Diamond Jewellery’ of the Year from
National Jewellery Awards 2014, in Vogue and Bridal
category
Sustainability
Won the ‘CII-ITC (Confederation of Indian Industry)
Sustainability Award 2014’
RIL ranked as India’s Greenest Company in a survey
of 500 global majors conducted by The Newsweek in
partnership with Corporate Knights Capital. Ranked
at 185, RIL is the highest ranked Indian company
among the World’s Greenest Companies
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT RIL
At RIL, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is embedded
in the long term business strategy of the Company. For
RIL, business priorities co-exist with social commitments
to drive holistic development of people and communities.
The Company’s CSR initiatives help elevate the quality of
life of millions, especially the disadvantaged sections of
the society.
It seeks to touch and transform people’s lives by promoting
healthcare, education and employment opportunities.
RIL aims to continue its efforts to build on its tradition of
social responsibility to empower people and deepen its
social engagements.
Corporate Social Responsibility Philosophy: The
Company’s initiatives support inclusive growth.
Focus Areas of Engagement
For a company with diversified businesses like RIL, there
are several opportunities to increase and deepen social
impact significantly and generate value for all. RIL seeks
to strategically consolidate the Company’s CSR initiatives
to focus on discrete social problems and enable people to
earn their livelihoods. To streamline its social initiatives,
the Company, in its CSR policy, has identified six focus
areas that aim to positively and holistically impact society.
RIL’s six focus areas comprise:
Rural Transformation
Healthcare
Education
Environment
Protection of National Heritage, Art and Culture
Disaster Response
information please
For more
refer CSR policy
http://www.ril.com/getattachment/d5fd70ef-e019-47e5-
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Policy.aspx
RIL has undertaken numerous
initiatives aimed at
developing the communities around which the Company
conducts its operations. The overriding objective is to
create value and ensure all inclusive growth.
RIL is working assiduously to ensure that economic wealth
is not just limited to the privileged, but distributed in a
manner that benefits the marginalised sections of society.
The Company has made significant contributions to
help shape India’s vision of inclusive growth. Sustainable
development strategies have helped RIL to create thriving
eco-systems towards profitable growth and creation of
societal value for multiple stakeholders. RIL goes beyond
its business activities to create societal impact through its
diverse initiatives.
involved
The Company has been
in various social
responsibility initiatives over the decades. In 2010, these
activities were brought under the Reliance Foundation (The
Foundation), the umbrella organisation for the Company’s
social sector initiatives. Through these initiatives, the
Company engages with communities to ensure their
well-being by enhancing access to quality education and
healthcare, capacity building for employment generation,
access to good infrastructure and ecological conservation.
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CSR Expenditure
(` in crore)
Rural Transformation
Healthcare
Education
Environment (Greening activities)
Others
TOTAL
FY 2014-15
FY 2013-14
FY 2012-13
FY 2011-12
FY 2010-11
126.33
608.25
21.80
0.42
3.78
760.58
165.72
416.69
80.76
0.52
48.03
711.72
73.10
140.72
66.71
1.20
69.27
351.00
21.69
91.03
75.06
2.15
61.34
28.35
46.99
91.01
0.76
34.23
251.27
201.34
RURAL TRANSFORMATION
The Foundation has been making systematic efforts at
bridging the country’s rural-urban development gap.
The Foundation’s strategy combines a judicious mix of
technology, material and information with specific focus
on agriculture and marine fisheries. It is currently working
with over 94,000 rural households.
Livelihoods
The Foundation works on enhancing opportunities
and disseminating information relevant to improving
livelihood options among rural communities. It deploys
locally-relevant solutions to promote agriculture, marine
fisheries and other farm and non-farm based activities.
Systematic efforts are taken to improve the quality and
productivity of assets leading to increased and more
reliable yields. 17,902 hectares of land has been enriched
in FY 2014-15 (48,913 hectares since inception). Location
specific information is provided to fisher folk to help them
effectively plan their sea routes, navigate directly to fish
aggregation zones and return with heavier hauls in lesser
time. 10,489 advisories (14,274 since inception) were
disseminated to farmers and fisher folk through 54, 59,347
calls .
The Foundation focuses on building the capacity of
communities that it works with. This initiative starts from the
time that the Foundation engages with them by ensuring
their participation in the resource mapping and planning
exercise. More than need-based training, programmes
have been conducted to further enhance the skills and
knowledge of 1,87,415 small and marginal farmers, women
and fisher folk. Trainings on sustainable agricultural
practices, soil and water conservation, pest management,
feeding and fodder management for livestock, use of
organic fertilisers, GPS handling, hygienic handling of fish,
sea safety etc. have been imparted.
Silaging with Polypropylene Flexible
Intermediate Bulk Containers (PP FIBCs)
RIL has assisted dairy farmers in Punjab and Haryana
by
implementing education programmes on silage
production/preparation and how to bag the silage using
intermediate bulk containers
polypropylene flexible
known as PP FIBCs. The training produced solutions to
problems faced by farmers, such as low milk yield, acute
scarcity of fodder and a lack of knowledge among farmers
on how to make silage.
The programme redesigned bag sizes found in the supply
chain, thereby increasing delivery speed and promptness.
RIL also supplied the farmers with free sample bags
and cattle feed for the programme’s first 40 days. The
programme also brought in world-class fodder seed
supplies to the farmers.
There were a number of key innovations that this
programme brought about, namely the use of anti-
rodent bags, applying a redesign of the FIBC so that the
inner lining was laminated, eliminating the use of liners
– leading to operational convenience. The benefits of the
programme were substantial. Surplus fodder that would
have otherwise gone to waste was made into silage, and a
silage bank was set up for times of need.
CSR expenditure
3.35%
of profit after tax Spent on
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In a cost/benefit analysis, it was seen that the initial
investment was very low compared to conventional silage
pits. Silage bags ensure zero maintenance cost, which can
be transported from fodder surplus to nil fodder districts.
The programme also received a number of awards for
its work, including letters of product acceptance and
certifications received from government departments,
such as the Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) in
Punjab and Haryana.
Similar programmes have been implemented in Rajasthan
by Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science
(RJUVAS) and 17 other states.
Polypropylene Nonwoven Fruit Cover for
Pomegranates
RIL has assisted various pomegranate farms in Karnataka
and Maharashtra in dealing with problems of low fruit
yield and low productivity, insects and pests, poor quality
fruit, and wastage.
Through the programme, farmers were educated on
fruit bagging through various media such as case
study presentations, and practical demonstrations. The
programme redesigned the bag size used to hold the
produce in order to fit with the quality and size of said
produce. RIL also created a supply chain for quicker
delivery of the bags.
There were challenges faced during the implementation
of the programme, such as tying the cover over individual
fruit which was a major issue, fruit ripening, and the
availability of readymade fruit covers with the right kind
of materials for easy retrieval.
However, despite these challenges, the programme was
successful in significantly increasing productivity and
yield, going up 10 MT per hectare. Fruits produced were
of a more uniform size and deeper red colour, and the
general quality also increased such that the fruit was fit
for export. As a result, the average price fetched by the
pomegranate also increased by 20%.
Social Security for Villagers of Balangir District
The Foundation has initiated a life insurance programme
for villagers of the Balangir district of Odisha. It is an
attempt to provide a social security net to the villagers of
the district against accidents and threats, such as falling
from tree and snake bites. The medical camps have been
organised and the villagers have been educated on social
security tools including insurance.
Balangir District is one of the poorest districts of India and
is globally known for its poverty, drought and migration.
Predominantly an agrarian district, with more than 70%
of the population dependent on agriculture for their
livelihood. The villagers face various threats while collecting
Non Woods Forest Products (NWFP) such as Kendu leaf,
Mahula and Broom, for their survival. The Foundation, with
the support of Village Farmers Association (VFA) leaders,
has opted for the Janata Accidental Insurance Policy of
the National Insurance Company for hapless villagers. The
policy insures individual villagers for an amount of ` 1 lakh
against a premium of ` 60. The Foundation also organised
a policy related discussion in one of the district’s villages
where farmers from nearby seven villages participated.
Through this initiative, the Foundation has already helped
613 insured farmers. Another 836 farmers are in the
process of getting insured.
Beneficiary of the Foundation’s Initiative
Food and Nutrition Security
The Foundation directly engages with small and marginal
farmers and promotes sustainable agricultural practices
to transform their lives. Large patches of fallow land
is being transformed, enriched and brought under
cultivation with an increase in the crop yield through the
adoption of practices, such as mixed cropping, integrated
pest management and the use of farmyard manure and
rainwater conservation efforts. 10,379 kitchen gardens
(26,671 since inception) called Reliance Nutrition Gardens
have been constructed this year among rural households
to supplement their nutritional intake.
All these initiatives have helped improve productivity, food
and nutrition and self-sufficiency among the marginalised
communities.
Water Security
The Foundation’s engagement with farmers is spread
across multiple agro-ecological sub regions with issues
Rain water harvesting
447 lakh
cubic meter of rain water has been stored for
irrigation for communities
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of poor soil quality, dependence on rain, low productivity
and poor accessibility to services. Together with farmers,
the Foundation has developed water harvesting structures
that are critical sources of irrigation for these communities
living in dry and rain-fed areas, and created capacities to
harvest and store 203 lakh cubic metres of rain water in
the last one year (447 lakh cubic metres since inception).
Leveraging Knowledge and Institution Building
research
RIL partners with knowledge providers,
institutions,
line departments, NGOs and others for
relevant information and disseminates it to those who
need it. The Foundation currently has 456 knowledge
partners across different states.
A knowledge base is created by collating queries asked
and solutions provided, thereby creating a repository
of local knowledge that can be used going forward.
Collecting, processing, packaging and disseminating
demand-driven multilingual information, aligned with
local context and culture in multimedia formats, helps
to overcome
literacy barriers. Rural
communities are involved through multiple interactive
including a
information dissemination programmes,
helpline on which they can call. Feedback is also obtained
from fishermen and farmers who benefit from the various
information dissemination programmes.
language and
Foundation
encourages participation
The
from
communities for planning and decision-making, where it
is intervening through the formation of Village Farmers’
Association (VFAs). 504 such VFAs have been formed where
farmers participate in decision-making processes and
develop individual as well as community development
plans.
There is a lot of emphasis on building capacities of
communities. Farmers are trained in best practices and
are encouraged to adopt them.
Institution-building
efforts and promotion of self-governance through VFAs
encourage farmers to come together and engage in
collective decision making. The programme also promotes
the involvement of women and the most marginal farmers
in a village, for whom VFAs have become a platform where
their voices are heard.
HEALTHCARE
Over the years, the Foundation has been working towards
enhancing
India’s access to quality and affordable
healthcare. The Foundation’s integrated healthcare model
aims to reach out to the most vulnerable sections of society,
through a network of healthcare delivery mechanisms and
awareness and diagnostic specialty camps. It is committed
to contributing towards the nation’s efforts in achieving
the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations
and aims to support the efforts, especially in the field of
maternal and child health care.
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and
Research Centre
Located in the heart of South Mumbai, the hospital in its
90th year, has been completely rebuilt by the Foundation,
led by its Chairperson, Smt. Nita M. Ambani into a
very modern 19-storey tower and two heritage wings.
Founded in 1925 as Mumbai’s first general hospital, it has
a rich heritage. The hospital celebrated its silver jubilee
with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as its chief guest and the
Golden Jubilee celebrations were graced by Jayaprakash
Narayan. During the pre-independence period, it treated
many freedom fighters, including the Father of Nation,
Mahatma Gandhi.
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and
Research Centre at Mumbai
The hospital has collaborations with John Hopkins, MD
Anderson Cancer Centre, Massachusetts General Hospital
and University of Southern California. This hospital has
state-of-the-art operation theaters equipped with robotic
surgery and on-line video conferencing enabling live
consultations with specialists across the world, India’s first
hybrid cath-lab for emergency heart operations, state-of-
the-art diagnostics facility with Asia’s first new generation
CT scan. The hospital is equipped with high-end Obstetrics
& Gynaecology services and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) and a learning centre, adapting the Millennium
Development Goals.
The general wards of the hospital will have the same level
of treatment for the citizens at the bottom of the pyramid.
The hospital has adopted water recycling and rainwater
harvesting making it the greenest healthcare facility in
India of its size.
Reliance Anti-Retroviral Therapy Centre
+3,000 patients
benefited at Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
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Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Envisioned and inaugurated on 1st October 1998 by our
beloved Founder Chairman Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani,
the Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital with its moto “Seva
Paramo Dharma” has been striving relentlessly to provide
comfort, care and cure to the population in the vicinity
and beyond.
With the development of Mumbai-Karjat-Khopoli-Pune
corridor, the increase in traffic has intensified the need
for emergency care of road traffic victims. The hospital by
virtue of its strategic location, finds itself in a position to
offer this care in the hour of need.
The 82 bed hospital, with its various specialised units such
as ICU, NICU, maternity, surgical, medical and orthopaedic
services, offers comprehensive care to
its patients.
Availability of pathology laboratory and radiological
services including CT scan and Ultrasound complement
the diagnostic services.
Apart from a dedicated team of full time specialists and
generalist doctors, a team of specialist doctors are on
visiting role to care for complex patient needs.
An Operation Theatre (OT) complex with 3 Major OT and
one minor procedure OT with an Endoscopy suite are in
service.
As part of a very strong focus on CSR, a number of initiatives
are in place and are widely accepted by the community
by which a large number of patients benefit on a day to
day basis. During FY 2014-15, free and subsidised medical
care including trauma care was provided to residents of
surrounding villages (a total of 1,362 patients from the
vicinity).
A major CSR activity is for the Reliance Anti-Retroviral
Therapy (ART) Centre being run at the hospital with
National Aids Control Organisation
(NACO) and
Maharashtra State Aids Control Society. The centre
provided over 3,000 HIV/AIDs patients with
free
consultation, counselling, investigation and treatment till
31st March 2015.
An annual ophthalmology camp in association with the
Lions Club provided free cataract surgery at the Dhirubhai
Ambani Hospital to 105 patients. 157 patients benefitted
for a general health check-up that was conducted in
association with primary health centre at Ajivali.
Specialised Care for HIV/AIDS
Two dedicated ART centres at Hazira and Patalganga
have reached out to people affected by HIV/AIDS through
more than one lakh patient consultations since inception.
The centres offer comprehensive care in the form of
counselling, testing and medicines for anti-retroviral
therapy.
Project Hope, operational since 2006 in Hazira, provides
free nutritional kits and medical support to the HIV
infected children. Under this programme, over 100 HIV
infected children, mostly orphaned due to death of their
parents from HIV/AIDS, are enrolled and getting free
nutritional supplementary support every month.
Primary and Preventive Healthcare
The Foundation addresses the primary care needs of
the serving population through four static medical units
in Mumbai and six mobile medical units at selected
locations in Mumbai, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh.
The interventions cater to the primary and preventive
healthcare needs of the underprivileged rural and urban
people.
technology,
to store patient
including
information, serve
Six fully-equipped Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) with
state-of-the-art
cloud-based
the
software
communities. The MMUs reach out to those in need
and provide necessary care free of cost at the doorstep
through periodic visits. 75,510 patient consultations
(1,49,439 since
inception) have happened during
the year across Mumbai, Uttarakhand and Madhya
Pradesh. Static Medical Units across Mumbai provide
diagnostic facilities along with consultation and a focus
on chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
Professional and trained MBBS doctors, nurses and
social workers cater to the primary medical care needs
of patients.
Care and Compassion for the Elderly
Through these health initiatives in Mumbai, 4,00,288
individuals from 1,09,333 families have been enrolled
to receive medical care since inception. Around 80%
of these families earn less than ` 1 lakh annually. About
40% of these families were previously utilising services
of pharmacists or non-MBBS doctors in the vicinity for
healthcare needs. The Foundation’s intervention has now
provided them access to services from a qualified medical
doctor.
RIL is committed towards ensuring that pertinent issues
such as health and safety are not just restricted to the
Company’s employees, but that the same care and concern
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is meted out in the community in which they operate. The
Company has undertaken a slew of initiatives at not just
the corporate level, but also at the plant level in order to
ensure that their responsibility is extended to all strata of
the society. The Company has set up numerous community
medical centres near most of its manufacturing divisions
in order to provide comprehensive healthcare services to
local villagers.
The community medical centre at Motikhavdi, Jamnagar
has been providing comprehensive medical services free
of cost since its inception in 1995. It operates round the
clock and is equipped with doctors and para-medics,
medicine counter male and female wards for day care
procedures.
and
dedicated
state-of-the-art
A
ultra-modern
ophthalmology Mobile Eye Clinic facility has been
launched at Motikhavdi, Jamnagar. The clinic is fully
equipped to perform eye check-ups, lab tests and dispense
medicines. An Optometrist, along with a Paramedic, visit
the nearby villages and provide services.
Numerous awareness sessions on diabetes along with
screening camps were organised in the neighbouring
villages of all the sites.
Health awareness camps for pregnant women and
lactating mothers was organised at Kakinada which
focused on creating awareness for mothers and mothers-
to-be on various aspects of health care - pre natal and post
natal, early childhood education and preventive steps to
be taken against spread of seasonal diseases. More than
150 women participated in the camps.
A health awareness programme exclusively for adolescent
girls of 12 to 15 years was conducted at Bhairavapalem
Govt. High School, which focused on personal hygiene
and nutrition for the adolescent girls.
Health Camps
The Foundation organises multi diagnostic health
camps that not only provide services for chronic and
other diseases, but also help raise awareness among the
population. 70 health camps providing specialised care
for diabetes, hypertension, cardiac ailments, bone and
mineral density, ophthalmology among others, were
organised during the year.
Reliance Foundation Drishti
is engaged
The Foundation’s Drishti programme
in
impaired from
improving the vision of visually
underprivileged segments of society. Over 14,000 corneal
transplants have been done of which 1,200 were done this
year. An international braille newspaper is published every
fortnight which reaches thousands of visually impaired
readers across India and 17 other countries.
Accessible Eye Care for the Marginalised
Technology in Healthcare
The Foundation and the University of Chicago have
entered into an innovative collaboration that will use
technology for training, competency evaluation and
clinical decision support. The collaboration is aimed at
improving clinical diagnosis and supporting doctors in
real-time and evidence-based clinical decision making.
The programme will implement cloud-based software
applications to train medical professionals through virtual
patients and state-of-the-art clinical reasoning tools. These
tools will help reduce diagnostic errors and could help in
saving millions of lives globally. The programme will be
piloted in the Foundation’s Sir HN Reliance Foundation
Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai. The Foundation
aims to enhance access to quality healthcare in India.
EDUCATION
Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Programme
Launched in 1996, the Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship
(DAS) programme has been working towards Shri
Dhirubhai Ambani’s vision of creating future leaders from
India’s youth. This scholarship is awarded to meritorious
students with demonstrated needs for financial support
and to the specially abled meritorious students. This year,
399 students, including 110 specially abled children were
selected to form the 18th batch of Dhirubhai Ambani
Scholarship Programme.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), Mumbai,
prepares students for the ICSE, the IGCSE and the IB
Diploma Examinations. The school is also a member of the
Cambridge International Primary Programme.
The school’s mission is to provide a learning environment
that encourages children to bring out the best
in
themselves. It supports their all-round development by
helping them discover the joy of learning, awakening and
illuminating their intellect in multi-dimensional ways, and
instilling abiding values in themselves.
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Over the years, the school has achieved the highest
standards of excellence on all performance parameters. It
has evolved as one of the most admired schools in India
and the world. In 2014, Education World ranked DAIS as the
No. 1 International School in India across all categories for
the 2nd consecutive year. The school was ranked No. 1 on
crucial parameters of ‘academic reputation’, ‘competence
of faculty’, and ‘teacher welfare and development’. The
Hindustan Times - C Fore Top Schools Survey has ranked
DAIS the best school in Mumbai in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
The school has received highest ratings for ‘teachers’ and
‘academic rigour’.
The students have consistently achieved outstanding
results across all three curricula – the ICSE, the IGCSE and IB
Diploma. The 10th batch of IB Diploma, the Class of 2014,
earned an average of 39.42 points (out of the maximum
possible score of 45). Generally an average of 30-32 points
is considered to be excellent for any good IB world school.
From the class of 2014, six students obtained the perfect
score of 45 points. This score was achieved by only 208
children worldwide. The IB results place DAIS among the
top five international schools globally.
The IB Diploma graduates from the Class of 2014 have
earned admissions in 21 of the top 25 global universities
like Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Brown,
Imperial and Columbia, to name a few. Many top-tier
universities have offered scholarships to the students.
Some of the School’s IB graduates have also joined India’s
leading colleges.
In 2014, 87.50% of IGCSE grades achieved were A+ and A
grades. Each year, students have topped the world and in
India in several subjects. In 2014, of the 27 IGCSE world
toppers in India, three are from DAIS. In 2014, the School’s
average ICSE score was 94.86% - 28 out of 30 students
have scored more than 90% and the ICSE topper scored
98.40%.
initiative
Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Protsaham Scheme
A flagship CSR
its own right, Reliance
in
Dhirubhai Ambani Protsaham financially supports poor
and meritorious students (Class X pass-outs) from the East
Godavari District. Recipient students of this scheme get
admissions in corporate junior (intermediate) colleges of
Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani
Protsaham Scheme
1,533
students supported under scheme
their choice. A total of 207 poor meritorious students were
selected in the scheme for the academic year 2014-15
with a budget of ` 1.15 crore.
Students belonging to poor families get a chance to study
at the best of the corporate colleges. With the current year’s
admissions, the cumulative total of students supported
under the scheme has gone up to 1,533 students. Since
FY 2010-11, RIL also has been providing financial aid to
the deserving toppers (among Protsaham recipients) for
pursuing their higher studies in engineering and medical
streams.
Keeping in view the need to improve personal efficiency
in studies, RIL also organised a motivational counselling
for the Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Protsaham students
at Sri Suryakalamandir Kakinada. Over 350 students of
first and second Inter Protsaham students attended the
programme.
Counselling Programme for Students of Reliance
Dhirubhai Ambani Protsaham Scheme
Education for All
The Education for All initiative was launched to enhance
the access to quality education in India. The Foundation
supports this initiative and has been working in the areas
of education for the underprivileged, girl child and life
skills for the specially abled. Through partnership with
several NGOs, the Education for All initiative has positively
influenced the
lives of over 70,000 underprivileged
children during the last few years.
youth
school-based
Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA
Jr. NBA programme, a
The Reliance Foundation
comprehensive
basketball
programme has reached more than 1 million youth in
India since its launch in 2013. Through this collaborative
programme, the Foundation is committed to igniting in
millions of youth a passion to explore and enjoy sports.
The programme promotes health, fitness and an active
lifestyle through basketball, and teaches the values of the
game such as teamwork, sacrifice, discipline, dedication
and sportsmanship.
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The Foundation is planning to setup a world class, multi-
disciplinary University in Maharashtra soon. The University
will provide an enabling environment and cutting edge
research facilities.
Promoting Education – People with Disability
The Foundation supported Vishwas School in Haryana
for carrying out various initiatives including a series of
expansion plans aimed towards promoting education
and enhancing quality of education to children including
those with special needs.
The Early Intervention & Rehabilitation Centre at Tallarevu
has been facilitating and enhancing the development
process of children with speech and hearing impairment
during early childhood stage and shaping their skills,
behaviours and personality to fight against physical
challenges.
The Centre offered services to specially abled children.
It also periodically identifies the needy children with
different disabilities and motivates them to access its
services center. The Centre is equipped with play way
material and special education appliances. It also provides
special training on therapeutic needs of children, apart
from conducting community awareness programmes on
disability, improved personal, educational and vocational
skills of special children. It is a matter of pride for us that six
special children from the Centre were mainstreamed into
formal education so far.
Career counselling sessions were organised in Jhajjar,
Haryana and Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. Over 340 students
participated in and benefitted through the sessions.
The sessions involved one-to-one counselling as well as
screening of motivational films and presentations. RIL is
also running coaching classes in three high schools & one
middle school (Changera) in Shahdol where 508 students
have been registered.
Sanskar Shibir
Sanskar Shibir is a regular activity organised by RIL.
Sanskar Shibir is a concept of enjoyable learning for school
students. It is also a demonstration of interactive teaching
method for school teachers. Sanskar, synonymous with
excellence in education equips its pupils with all the
requisite skills to be tomorrow’s leaders with a critical and
global outlook.
involves activities which provides
Sanskar Shibir
opportunities for skill based activities that contribute to
the development of an all-round personality.
The children are exposed to intellectual and social
experiences that are unique in their richness of quality,
variety, relevance and depth. The focus is on the three-
fold development of children in all the three domains
namely psychomotor (physical) cognitive (intellectual)
and affective (emotional & social).
Self-Development Training Programmes for
local students
As part of student development initiatives, a training
program on self development was organised for the
Pedavalasala youth to sensitise the local youth on various
soft skills and to explain them the importance of personal
development. The participants were explained about
communication skills, career planning and effective social
relations.
The Foundation set-up a Skill Development Centre in
order to provide basic education to children, this has been
initiated at Allahabad with the assistance of the employees
including IT team. The main purpose for setting up the
centre is to offer free computer education to marginalised
students from the neighbouring villages.
Skill Development Center at Allahabad
Training to the Local Womenfolk on Tailoring
As part of facilitating economic empowerment among
womenfolk, tailoring training programmes were initiated
for women of Gadimoga and women from Bhairavapalem
villages. The training covered the basics of tailoring. All
the trainees were provided with sewing machines for
establishing their own ventures.
EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Village Knowledge Centre (VKC) at Gadimoga
village
As part of the youth empowerment initiatives, RIL started
Village Knowledge center at Gadimoga village. The aim of
starting the center is to give opportunity to unemployed
youth, to get access to various books, magazines,
news papers, periodicals, etc. so as to enable them to
gain knowledge and prepare for different competitive
examinations. This facility helps aspirants of jobs as well
as higher studies.
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Computer Lab, Science Lab and School Furniture
at Ramakrishna English Medium School
RIL focuses on providing quality education aligned with
technology to school children. With a view to implement
the ideology, RIL sponsored a computer lab, laboratory
facilities (Physics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences) and
school furniture to Ramakrishna Public School, Kakinada.
About 800 poor students benefited from this initiative.
Computer Aided Learning Centre in Tribal
Welfare Girls Ashram School, Rampachodavaram
With a view to promote quality education to girl child in
tribal areas, RIL extended support to the Tribal Welfare
Girls Ashram School, Rampachodavaram by providing a
Computer Aided Learning Center Facility in the school with
computer systems and with all necessary infrastructure
and digital class room contents, both in Telugu and
English medium.
Computer Labs in Shahdol
Computer labs were established in six higher secondary
schools in Shahdol. The objective of these centres is to
provide basic knowledge for computer proficiency to the
rural youths, who were benefited from this programme.
Education with a purpose
The Foundation launched a programme for children in the
rural areas with the aim to bring about a positive change
in attitudes related to education, gender inclusivity
and fitness through active participation of parents and
the local community. The programme uses sports and
activities as a tool for development to bring about positive
change. Engagement with children through fun and play
sessions, friendly mentoring support from community
youth, off-field activities to reinforce learning and handle
sensitive topics, engagement in community activities like
cleanliness drives etc. are undertaken. More than 2,500
children across 30 villages have been engaged under this
programme in Agar District of Madhya Pradesh.
ENVIRONMENT
The Foundation has made significant efforts in promoting
ecological sustainability through resource conservation,
promotion of biodiversity and use of cleaner energy
sources. The Foundation has undertaken construction
Soil Conservation
+1,63,500 tonnes
of soil has been conserved by
Reliance Foundation
of 482 (1,394 since inception) biogas plants in rural
households during the year. The shift to using a cleaner
fuel has led to reduction in indoor pollution thereby
resulting in improved health of women and families.
Additionally, during the year, 7,679 composting facilities
(17,968 since inception) have been created across rural
households to convert waste into organic manure and
reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. In an effort
to promote bio-diversity and preserve the environment,
4,97,238 saplings (17,31,243 since inception) have been
planted across the intervention areas during the year.
1,63,535 tonnes of soil has been conserved, thereby
ensuring sustainability.
The Foundation aims to focus on enhancing quality of
life for all, in India’s rapidly growing urban areas. The
Foundation has been actively examining transformative
approaches to planning for enhancement of public spaces
and has partnered with municipal bodies to undertake
urban planning and improvement of public spaces.
PROTECTION OF NATIONAL HERITAGE, ARTS
AND CULTURE
The Foundation recognises the value of preserving
India’s rich heritage, art and culture for
its future
generations and has made conscious efforts to ensure
its continuity.
The Foundation supported the annual ‘Homage to Abbaji’
concert by Ustad Zakir Hussain in memory of his father,
Ustad Allah Rakha Khan. The concert featured renowned
artists who came together to pay tribute to the legendary
Guru. The Foundation has partnered with the Nashik
Municipal Corporation in developing the park on bank of
river Godavari. The development of Goda Park includes
construction of various civil structures like jogging tracks,
walkways, children’s park, senior citizen’s park, horticulture
activities, etc.
DISASTER RESPONSE
The Foundation has the capacity to respond to disasters
in a timely manner and engage directly with the affected
communities. The Foundation was one of the first
organisations to deploy relief services including a team
of doctors and development professionals in over 100
villages of Uttarakhand which were affected by floods
in June 2013. Post the relief work, the Foundation has
planned long term measures to support the community,
involves extension of rural transformation and
and
health interventions along with reconstruction of two
government schools.
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of children in the traffic environment and sensitize the
parents through high school students. Basic instructions
such as importance of using a seat belt, places children
can use in order to ride their cycle, how one should cross
the road etc. were meted out to students in an effort to
ensure their safety.
Safety Matters
Training and demonstration activity on fire and safety
was organised for 250 students of Sanjeevani Primary
School, Damka village. Basic knowledge about fire and
its types, mitigation methods were explained to the
students with proper demonstration.
Road Safety Awareness Programmes
RIL conducts rigorous safety programmes to ensure and
instil road safety among bus drivers and cleaners. The
road safety briefing session was conducted for drivers
and cleaners and included various aspects of road
safety.
Drivers Safety Training Centre
In an endeavour to prevent road accidents, truck / tanker
drivers are trained for ‘Defensive Driving Techniques’ and
‘Material Transportation’ at Drivers Safety Training Centre
(DSTC), Hazira. This centre is fully equipped with audio-
video equipment to impart training to truck drivers on
safety rules, efficient driving techniques, understanding
hazards associated with various materials and emergency
responses. 21,092 drivers were trained through this
initiative during FY 2014-15 (Over 2,60,000 since its
inception).
Driver Safety Training Centre
+2,60,000
drivers were trained
Hudhud Cyclone Relief Material Distribution
The recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir during September
2014 was another occasion where the Foundation acted
promptly following a natural calamity. The Foundation
reached Srinagar with doctors and volunteers setting
up medical relief operations. Medical help was provided
along with safe drinking water, food, utensils, beddings
and other household items. Relief material including
blankets and food was provided to the landslide affected
regions of Reasi District, Jammu.
Medical care was provided through 72 camps held
across Srinagar where 35,281 patient consultations were
undertaken. 217 mid-term shelters were constructed for
the affected to provide protection from the winter that
had begun to set in. Relief material was provided to 13,561
families.
During the cyclones Hudhud and Nilofer, the technology
platforms of the Foundation were used to deliver early
cyclone warnings and alerts in the form of SMS and audio
advisories.
OTHER INITIATIVES
initiative was started to
Safety Initiatives for Community
Alert today – Alive Tomorrow
improve road safety
This
awareness among students with a view to reduce
their risks of road accidents and develop capacity and
awareness of students as well as parents regarding road
safety. An initiative to promote the health and well-being
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INTRODUCTION
The importance of a business’ role in creating economic
value is a well-accepted paradigm. However, the extended
role of the business to manage its environmental and
social impacts is gaining momentum.
Among Indian corporates, RIL is one of the forerunner
of inclusive growth with its deep rooted philosophy of
growth as a universal concept that touches all aspects
of life. The Company’s vision is to create value for the
nation, enhance quality of life across the entire socio-
economic spectrum, and help spearhead India as a
global leader in the domains where it operates. This
manifests in the Company’s core values; Customer
Value, Ownership Mindset, Respect, Integrity, One Team
and Excellence.
Principle 1
Businesses should conduct and govern
themselves with Ethics, Transparency
and Accountability
Principle 2
Businesses should provide goods and
services that are safe and contribute to
sustainability throughout their life cycle
Principle 3
Businesses should promote the well-
being of all employees
Principle 4
Businesses should respect the interests of,
and be responsive towards all stakeholders,
especially those who are disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised
Principle 5
Businesses should respect and promote
human rights
Principle 6
Businesses should respect, protect, and
make efforts to restore the environment
Principle 7
Businesses, when engaged in
influencing public and regulatory policy,
should do so in a responsible manner
Principle 8
Businesses should support inclusive
growth and equitable development
Principle 9
Businesses should engage with and
provide value to their customers and
consumers in a responsible manner
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SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT
THE COMPANY
1.
Corporate Identity Number (CIN) of the Company:
L17110MH1973PLC019786
2. Name of the Company: Reliance Industries Limited
3.
Registered address: 3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, India
4. Website: www.ril.com
5. E-mail id: sustainability.report@ril.com
6. Financial Year reported: 2014-15
7.
Sector(s) that the Company
(industrial activity code-wise):
is engaged
in
Refining, Petrochemicals (Polymers, Polyester and
Fibre Intermediates), Exploration and Production of
Oil & Gas and Textiles.
Industrial
Group
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Description
Extraction of crude petroleum
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers
and nitrogen compounds, plastic and
synthetic rubber in primary forms
Manufacture of man-made fibres
Extraction of natural gas
Spinning, weaving and finishing of
textile
Manufacture of other textiles
As per National Industrial Classification – Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation
Hoshiarpur, Jamnagar, Nagothane, Nagpur,
Naroda, Patalganga, Silvassa and Vadodara.
The Exploration and Production (E&P) units
are at KG-D6 – Gadimoga and Panna-Mukta-
Tapti. Besides, there are CBM Blocks and various
regional marketing offices.
10. Markets served by the Company – Local/State/
National/International: In addition to serving Indian
markets, RIL exported to 121 countries worldwide as
on 31st March, 2015.
SECTION B: FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE
COMPANY
1.
Paid up capital (INR): 3,236 crore
2. Total turnover (INR): 3,40,814 crore
3. Total profit after taxes (INR): 22,719 crore
4.
5.
Total spending on Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) as percentage of profit after tax (%): 3.35%
List of activities in which the Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) expenditures have been
incurred:
The major areas in which the above expenditure
has been
includes rural transformation,
healthcare, education, environment, protection of
national heritage, art and culture and disaster response.
incurred
SECTION C: OTHER DETAILS
1. Subsidiary Company/Companies
The number of RIL’s subsidiary companies as on
31st March, 2015 was 96 as per details given in
Annexure A to Consolidated Financial Statements.
8.
List three key products/services that the Company
manufactures/provides (as in balance sheet):
2.
i)
Transportation Fuels
ii) Polymers
iii) Polyester Fibre
9.
Total number of locations where business activity
is undertaken by the Company:
i.
ii.
Number of International Locations (Provide
details of major 5): RIL has business activity
undertaken
locations (on
standalone basis). The major ones are Turkey,
Malaysia, China, UK, and Netherlands.
international
in 8
Number of National Locations: RIL has
business activity carried out in over 50 domestic
locations.
divisions
The manufacturing
are at Allahabad, Barabanki, Dahej, Hazira,
Participation of Subsidiary Company/Companies
in the Business Responsibility (BR) initiatives of
the parent company
RIL encourages its subsidiary companies to participate
in its group-wide BR initiatives on several topics. RIL’s
CSR mission is to continue growing as a responsible
organisation that believes in enriching lives of those
around it, and it propagates this mission through its
business partners. All subsidiaries are aligned to the
activities under the aegis of Reliance Foundation. RIL’s
subsidiaries like Reliance Retail Limited and Reliance
Trading Limited, have taken part in initiatives across
several areas during FY 2014-15. These include farm
engagement activities, training and skill development
of youth, community development activities and
promotion of education etc.
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3.
Participation and percentage of participation of
other entity/entities (e.g. suppliers, distributors
etc.) that the Company does business with, in the
BR initiatives of the Company
RIL collaborates with all relevant stakeholders
as part of the BR initiatives of the Company. This
includes suppliers, distributors, local communities,
government and other entities in the value chain.
Considering the spread of RIL’s value chain, at present
the number of entities which directly participate in
the BR initiatives would be less than 30%.
SECTION D: BR INFORMATION
1. Details of Director/Directors responsible for BR
a)
Details of the Director/Directors responsible
for implementation of the BR policy/policies
The Corporate Social Responsibility and
Governance (CSR&G) Committee of the Board of
Directors is responsible for implementation of BR
policies. The following are the members of the
CSR&G Committee:
DIN Number: 00001879
Name: Shri Yogendra P. Trivedi (Chairman)
Designation: Independent Director
DIN Number: 00001620
Name: Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
Designation: Executive Director
DIN Number: 00001982
Name: Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Designation: Independent Director
DIN Number: 00074119
Name: Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Designation: Independent Director
b) Details of the BR Head
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Details
DIN Number
(if applicable)
Name
Designation
Telephone Number
e-mail id
00001879
Shri Yogendra P. Trivedi
Independent Director
022 - 2363 3600
trivedi_yogendra@yahoo.co.in
2.
Principle-wise (as per NVGs) BR policy/policies
(Reply in Y/N)
P1– Businesses should conduct and govern themselves
with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
P2– Businesses should provide goods and services that
are safe and contribute to sustainability throughout
their life cycle
P3– Businesses should promote the well-being of all
employees
P4– Businesses should respect the interests of, and be
responsive towards all stakeholders, especially
those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and
marginalised
P5– Businesses should respect and promote human rights
P6– Businesses should respect, protect, and make efforts
to restore the environment
P7– Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and
regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner
P8– Businesses should support inclusive growth and
equitable development
P9– Businesses should engage with and provide value
to their customers and consumers in a responsible
manner
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P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
Do you have policy/policies for....
the policy being
formulated
Has
consultation with relevant stakeholders?
in
Does the policy conform to any national/
international standards? If yes, specify?
(The policies are based on NVG-guidelines
in addition to conformance to the spirit of
international standards like ISO 9000, ISO
14000, OHSAS 18000, UNGC guidelines and
ILO principles)
Has the policy being approved by the
Board?
If yes, has it been signed by MD/owner/
CEO/appropriate Board Director?
Does the Company have a specified
committee of the Board/ Director/Official to
oversee the implementation of the policy?
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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Y
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Y
Y
Y
Y
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Y
Indicate the link for the policy to be viewed
online?
Please refer below for linkages of these policies with BR principles and page
no. 111 for weblinks.
Has the policy been formally communicated
to all
internal and external
stakeholders?
relevant
The policies have been communicated to RIL’s key internal stakeholders. The
BR policies are communicated through this report. RIL will also explore other
formal channels to communicate with other relevant stakeholders.
Does the Company have in-house structure
to implement the policy/policies?
Yes, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance (CSR&G) Committee
of the Board of Directors is responsible for implementation of policies.
Does the Company have a grievance
redressal mechanism related to the policy/
policies to address stakeholders’ grievances
related to policy/policies?
Yes, any grievances or feedback related to the policies can be sent to
sustainability.report@ril.com. CSR&G Committee of the Board of Directors
undertakes the responsibility of addressing stakeholder concerns related to
BR policies.
10 Has the Company carried out independent
audit/evaluation of the working of this
policy by an internal or external agency?
The BR policy has been evaluated internally. Policies pertaining to health,
safety and environment have also been audited by external agencies, viz.
DNV, LRQA and BVQi.
Linkages of various Company policies with BR Principles as per NVG
Principle
No.
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2
3
4
NVG Principle
Reference Document
Reference Section
Businesses should conduct and govern
themselves with Ethics, Transparency and
Accountability
Businesses should provide goods and
services that are safe and contribute to
sustainability throughout their life cycle
Code of Conduct
Values and Behaviours
Our Code
Code of Conduct
Values and Behaviours
Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy
Section 2, 3, 5 & 7
Customer Value
Section 3
Section 6
Customer Value
Section 3
Businesses should promote the well-
being of all employees
Businesses should respect the interests
of, and be responsive towards all
stakeholders, especially those who
are disadvantaged, vulnerable and
marginalised
Health, Safety & Environment Policy
Code of Conduct
Values and Behaviours
Code of Conduct
Our Code
Please refer page no. 111 for
weblink
Section 3, 4, 6 & 8
Excellence Value
Section 5 & 6
Section 5
Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy
Section 3
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Principle
No.
5
6
7
8
9
NVG Principle
Reference Document
Reference Section
Businesses should respect and promote
human rights
Businesses should respect, protect and
make efforts to restore the environment
Businesses, when engaged in influencing
public and regulatory policy, should do so
in a responsible manner
Businesses should support inclusive
growth and equitable development
Businesses should engage with and
provide value to their customers and
consumers in a responsible manner
Code of Conduct
Our Code
Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy
Environment Policy
Code of Conduct
Section 6 & 8
Section 5
Section 3
Please refer page no. 111 for
weblink
Section 5 & 6
Our Code
Health, Safety & Environment Policy Please refer page no. 111 for
Section 5
Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy
Values and Behaviours
Our Code
Code of Conduct
Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy
weblink
Section 3
Customer Value
Section 2 & 5
Section 5
Section 3
Detailed description of NVG
Principle
No.
1
2
NVG Principle
Reference Document
Reference Section
Section 7
Section 5
Customer Value
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Section 2
Section 3
Values and Behaviours
Code of Conduct
Our Code
Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Businesses should develop governance structures, procedures
and practices that ensure ethical conduct at all levels; and
promote the adoption of this principle across its value chain.
Businesses should communicate transparently and ensure
access to information about their decisions that impact
relevant stakeholder.
Businesses should not engage in practices that are abusive,
corrupt or anti-competition.
Businesses should truthfully discharge their responsibility on
financial and other mandatory disclosures.
Businesses should provide goods and services that are safe and contribute to sustainability
throughout their life-cycle
Businesses should assure safety and optimal resource use
over the lifecycle of the product – from design to disposal
– and ensure that everyone connected with it– designers,
producers, value chain members, customers and recyclers are
aware of their responsibilities.
Businesses should raise the consumer's awareness of their
rights through education, product labelling, appropriate and
helpful marketing communication, full details of contents and
composition and promotion of safe usage and disposal of
their products and services.
In designing the product, businesses should ensure that
the manufacturing processes and technologies required to
produce it are resource efficient and sustainable.
Businesses should regularly review and improve upon the
process of new technology development, deployment
and commercialisation, incorporating social, ethical, and
environmental considerations.
Businesses should recognise and respect the rights of people
who may be owners of traditional knowledge, and other
forms of intellectual property.
Please refer
page no. 111
for weblink
Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy
Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy
Health, Safety &
Environment Policy
Values and Behaviours
Code of Conduct
Customer Value
Section 3
Section 3
Section 6
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No.
NVG Principle
Reference Document
Reference Section
3
4
5
Section 4
Section 6
Section 8
Section 3
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Health, Safety &
Environment Policy
Please refer
page no. 111 for
weblink
Businesses should recognise that over-consumption results
in unsustainable exploitation of our planet's resources,
and should therefore promote sustainable consumption,
including recycling of resources.
Businesses should promote the well-being of all employees
Businesses should respect the right to freedom of association,
participation, collective bargaining and provide access to
appropriate grievance redressal mechanism.
Businesses should provide and maintain equal opportunities
at the time of recruitment as well as during the course
of employment irrespective of caste, creed, gender, race,
religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Businesses should not use child labour, forced labour or any
form of involuntary labour, paid or unpaid.
Businesses should provide facilities for the well-being of all
employees.
Businesses should provide a workplace environment that is
safe, hygienic, humane, and which upholds the dignity of the
employees. Businesses should communicate this provision to
their employees and train them on a regular basis.
Businesses should ensure continuous skill and competence
upgrading of all employees by providing access to necessary
learning opportunities, on an equal and non-discriminatory
basis. They should promote employee morale and career
development
resource
interventions.
Businesses should create systems and practices to ensure a
harassment free workplace, where employees feel safe and
secure in discharging their responsibilities.
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be responsive towards all stakeholders, especially
those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
Businesses should systematically identify their stakeholders,
understand their concerns, define purpose and scope of
engagement, and commit to engaging with them.
Businesses should acknowledge, assume responsibility and
be transparent about the impact of their policies, decisions,
product and services and associated operations on the
stakeholders.
Businesses should give special attention to stakeholders in
underdeveloped areas.
through enlightened human
Values and Behaviours
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
Excellence Value
Section 5 & 6
Section 5 & 6
Section 3
Section 4
Section 3
Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy
Our Code
Our Code
Section 5
Section 5
Businesses should resolve differences with stakeholders in a
just, fair and equitable manner.
Businesses should respect and promote human rights
Businesses should understand the human rights content of
the Constitution of India, national laws and policies and the
content of International Bill of Human Rights.
Businesses should appreciate that human rights are inherent,
universal, indivisible and interdependent in nature.
Businesses should integrate respect for human rights in
management systems, in particular through assessing and
managing human rights impacts of operations, and ensuring
all individuals impacted by the business have access to
grievance mechanisms.
Businesses should recognise and respect the human rights of
all relevant stakeholders and groups within and beyond the
workplace, including that of communities, consumers and
vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Businesses should, within their sphere of influence, promote
the awareness and realisation of human rights across their
value chain.
Code of Conduct
Section 6
Code of Conduct
Section 6 & 8
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Environment Policy
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Responsibility Policy
Businesses should not be complicit with human rights abuses
by a third party.
Businesses should respect, protect and make efforts to restore the environment
Businesses should utilise natural and man made resources in an
optimal and responsible manner and ensure the sustainability
of resources by reducing, reusing, recycling and managing
waste.
Businesses should take measures to check and prevent
pollution. They should assess the environmental damage and
bear the cost of pollution abatement with due regard to public
interest.
Businesses should ensure that benefits arising out of access
and commercialisation of biological and other natural
resources and associated traditional knowledge are shared
equitably.
Businesses should continuously seek to
improve the
environmental performance by adopting cleaner production
methods and promoting use of renewable energy.
Businesses should develop Environment Management
Systems (EMS) and contingency plans and processes that help
them in preventing, mitigating and controlling environmental
damages and disasters, which may be caused due to their
operations or that of a member of its value chain.
Businesses should report their environmental performance,
including the assessment of potential environmental risks
associated with their operations, to the stakeholders in a fair
and transparent manner.
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Businesses should proactively persuade and support its value
chain to adopt this principle.
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Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner
Businesses, while pursuing policy advocacy, must ensure that
their advocacy positions are consistent with the principles
and core elements contained in these guidelines.
To the extent possible, businesses should utilise the trade and
industry chambers and associations and other such collective
platforms to undertake such policy advocacy.
Businesses should support inclusive growth and equitable development
Health, Safety &
Businesses should understand their impact on social and
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economic development, and respond through appropriate
action to minimise the negative impacts.
Businesses should innovate and invest in products, technologies
and processes that promote the well-being of society.
Businesses should make efforts to complement and support
the development priorities at local and national levels,
and assure appropriate resettlement and rehabilitation
of communities who have been displaced owing to their
business operations.
Businesses operating in regions that are underdeveloped
should be especially sensitive to local concerns.
Businesses should engage with and provide value to their customers and consumers in a responsible manner
Businesses, while serving the needs of their customers, should
take into account the overall well-being of the customers and
that of the society.
Businesses should ensure that they do not restrict the
freedom of choice and free competition in any manner while
designing, promoting and selling their products.
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Responsibility Policy
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Businesses should disclose all information truthfully and
factually, through labelling and other means, including
the risks to the individual, to society and to the planet from
the use of the products, so that the customers can exercise
their freedom to consume in a responsible manner. Where
required, businesses should also educate their customers on
the safe and responsible usage of their products and services.
Businesses should promote and advertise their products in
ways that do not mislead or confuse the consumers or violate
any of the principles in these guidelines.
Businesses should exercise due care and caution while
providing goods and services that result in over exploitation
of natural resources or
lead to excessive conspicuous
consumption.
Businesses should provide adequate grievance handling
mechanisms to address customer concerns and feedback.
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Links
1. Environment Policy
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4. Our code
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3. Governance related to BR
a)
Frequency with which the Board of Directors,
Committee of the Board or CEO meet to assess
the BR performance of the Company
The CSR&G Committee assesses the BR performance
of the Company annually.
b)
BR and Sustainability Reports published, frequency
and link of published reports
RIL publishes its Sustainability Report annually based
on Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) latest reporting
guidelines. RIL has been publishing the GRI A+
application1 level check reports since 2005-06. The
last published Sustainability Report for FY 2013-14
at
reports
and
all previous
available
are
http://www.ril.com/Sustainability/CorporateSustainability.aspx
results
1 Declaring an Application Level
in a clear
communication about which elements of the GRI Reporting
in the preparation of
Framework have been applied
levels C, B and A reflects an
a report. The reporting
increasing application or coverage of the GRI Reporting
Framework while the ‘+’ sign signifies that the report is
externally assured.
SECTION E: PRINCIPLE-WISE PERFORMANCE
Principle 1
Businesses should conduct and govern themselves
with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Conducting business on the pillars of ethics and
transparency fosters the trust of stakeholders. RIL
believes that image and reputation are vital in adding
value to the organisation.
1.
Coverage of policy relating to ethics, bribery
and corruption (e.g. Joint Ventures, Suppliers,
Contractors, NGOs etc.).
RIL’s code of conduct covers the policy on bribery and
anti-corruption and it includes all individuals working
with it, and its subsidiaries at all levels and grades.
This mechanism includes directors, senior executives,
officers, employees (whether permanent, fixed-term
or temporary), and third parties including consultants,
contractors or any other person associated with
RIL. The well-defined policy lists tenets on ethical
business conduct, definitions and the framework for
reporting concerns.
2.
Stakeholder complaints received in the past
financial year and percentage of complaints
satisfactorily resolved by the management.
As specified in the Corporate Governance Report,
2,301 investor complaints were received during FY
2014-15. No complaint was outstanding, as on 31st
March, 2015. In addition to this, 2,527 customer
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Rice Husk PVC Composites can be cut, nailed,
screwed, glued and routed like wood. These
properties make it useful for various products
including furniture, siding, shuttering, flooring,
railing, partitions and doors. Rice Husk PVC
composites also have potential in industrial
applications like industrial lumbers, pallets etc.
Rice Husk PVC products are used in Green
Buildings across the world due to their potential
to meet the necessary requirements.
RIL organised meeting with many processors
to manufacture Rice Husk PVC products. To
start with, two processors have ventured into
manufacturing of Rice Husk PVC Composite
construction boards.
b)
PE Flexible Silo Bags for food grain storage to
reduce the wastage of food grain
Hermetic Storage (HS) technology has emerged
as a significant alternative to other methods
of storage that protect commodities from
insects and molds. HS is based on the principle
of generation of an oxygen-depleted, carbon
dioxide-enriched interstitial atmosphere caused
by the respiration of the living organisms in the
ecological system of a sealed storage.
Silo Recron Green Products is a Bulk Grain Storage
system which is a low cost alternative to fixed
structure storage. A Silo Bag is simply a long PE
(polyethylene) bag that comes in different sizes.
A Silo Bag is a laminated mix of three layers of PE.
The first two layers act as a UV filter. The third layer is
black and is designed to keep out the sunlight.
complaints were received, out of which 2,435
were successfully resolved as on 31st March, 2015.
Subsequently, most of these complaints have been
resolved.
RIL’s code of conduct has a provision for all
its stakeholders to freely share their concerns
and grievances with RIL through a structured
mechanism.
Principle 2
Businesses should provide goods and services that
are safe and contribute to sustainability throughout
their life cycle
Creating sustainable products is a part of RIL’s
endeavour towards responsible product stewardship.
RIL aims to make its products safer and more
environment friendly.
1.
List three products or services whose design has
incorporated social or environmental concerns,
risks and/or opportunities.
It is RIL’s constant endeavour to make products that
not only have a positive impact on the environment,
but also cater to consumer needs. Some of the
products created during FY 2014-15 are listed below:
a)
Rice Husk Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Composite
boards
furniture
applications
construction
and
for
Rice Husk PVC Composites are manufactured
using PVC resin, additives and Rice Husk (Husk
generated during milling). As these products
perform equally well compared to wood, they
have potential to save forest coverage of the
country by reducing the demand of wood.
The husk generated during milling of rice is
mostly used in the boilers for processing paddy,
producing energy through direct combustion
and/or by gasification. The ash generated as
a result is a great environment threat causing
damage to the land and the surrounding area in
which it is dumped.
Workers using Silo Bags for Grain Storage
The basic principle is to keep the grain in a modified
atmosphere, low in oxygen and with a high
concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2). Once filled,
the bag is sealed. The conditions within the bag
thereafter control the breading of vermin, insects
and fungi, eliminating the need for fumigation .
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c) Recron Green Polyester Staple Fibre
3.
RIL has taken many initiatives towards addressing
environmental concerns, and continues to make
eco-friendly sustainable fibre under the brand
name Recron® Green Gold polyester staple fibre.
The Company’s philosophy is to reduce, re-use,
recycle and replace, in all stages of Recron® Green
Gold polyester staple fibres are produced with 100
% post-consumer waste PET bottles. These fibres
are one of the greenest fibres in the world and have
one of the lowest carbon footprints. These fibres
have been tested for lowest carbon footprint by SGS,
for both Grey (white) and EcoD (pre-colour fibres)
meeting the most stringent environmental criteria
for being a green fibre.
Recron Green Polyester Staple Fibre
2.
Procedures in place for sustainable sourcing
(including transportation) and percentage of
inputs sourced sustainably
RIL’s ethos on sustainable sourcing symbolises
protection of the environment, social progress and
India’s economic development. The
supporting
international
Company has adopted RC-14001
environmental management
an
in
endeavour to effectively manage the manufacturing,
distribution and use of chemicals in the products.
To improve the protection of human health and
the Company has sourced
the environment,
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemical’s) compliant materials and
its requirements include that its tier 1 suppliers also
procure REACH compliant materials. RIL ensures
100% compliance of statutory laws and regulations
including labour laws by its contractors.
system
In order to dispose of the waste effectively, the
Company audits its processors’ operations to ensure
that credible disposal practices. RIL prefers vendors
who undertake green initiatives and reduce, reuse,
recycle as a continuous exercise. The Company takes
highest care in safe handling of its materials and also
does reconnaissance of entire logistics handling/
storage from supplier factory to its gate. Through
it’s large scale new capacity addition projects, it has
enabled the creation of a large engineering base in
India.
Steps taken to procure goods and services from
local and small producers, including communities
and capability building activities undertaken for
local and small vendors
RIL has invested in mega projects and operations
in India. These investments have developed India’s
chemicals and engineering supplier base. Today
leading Indian engineering companies, raw materials
companies and industrial goods companies are RIL’s
its sustained
long-term vendor partners. Through
efforts, the Company has helped local industry develop
new products to serve its needs and enabled them to
grow their businesses globally. While RIL always believes
in working with highest capability vendors, majority of
its suppliers and contractors are India based.
RIL’s manufacturing sites act as economic nerve
centres for local communities. The Company ensures
that it engages local villagers and small businesses
around its plants in variety of productive employment
especially through vehicle hiring, material handling,
housekeeping, waste-handling and horticulture
contracts. Some of these vendors have been
serving the Company’s manufacturing sites for
the past two generations. These contracts have
led to entrepreneurship development around the
manufacturing sites and have created employment
for the populace.
CASE STUDY- JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF APE
FREE SPIN FINISH FOR PSF
RIL has been working hand-in-hand with one of its
long time suppliers of speciality chemicals, Croda,
for adopting sustainable products/ technologies.
Spin finishes are speciality chemicals (surfactants)
used during manufacture of polyester fibres.
Depending on the application, the spin finish may
be washed off during production or remain on the
fibre to deliver some processing characteristics
to the fibre. Alkyl Phenol Ethokylate (APE) based
surfactants are used in the industry due to their very
high performance. However studies have indicated
that APEs are slow to degrade, bio-accumulate,
toxic to aquatic organisms and endocrine disruptor
in higher animals. In an endeavour to create spin
finishes that are sustainable and environment
friendly, RIL, along with Croda, worked to develop
spin finishes that are APE free and also compliant
with Öko-Tex Standard (independent testing and
certification system for textile products).
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CASE STUDY- VENDOR AND SUPPLIER
ORIENTATION ON ENVIRONMENT AND
SAFETY ISSUES
legal compliance are of top
Regulatory and
priority for the Company and violation of any sorts
is unacceptable. RIL has conducted awareness
programmes for vendors, suppliers, contractors
about its philosophy towards health, safety and
environment.
it
Mechanism to recycle products and waste and the
percentage of recycling of products and waste
(separately as <5%, 5-10%, >10%)
RIL considers waste minimisation as the first
step towards responsible management of waste.
Through process technology and operational
intends to minimise the
control measures,
generation of product or process waste. However,
considering the nature of its operations, there
is a certain amount of waste generation which
is
inevitable. Recycling and reusing of waste
helps the Company in reducing its environmental
impact while at the same time improving the
material efficiency of the operations.
In this
direction, RIL has taken various measures such
as converting waste to organic manure and bio-
gas generation, recycling of used oil, slop oil and
oily sludge at Jamnagar plant, recycling of waste
PET bottles at Hazira, Nagothane, Hoshiarpur
and Barabanki plants and recycling of used/
waste oil, spent catalysts through authorised
re-processors.
RIL ensures responsible disposal of waste generated
by partnering with various agencies to encourage
end-of-life recycling and reuse. The industrial waste
generated at the Naroda plant is converted into useful
‘bio-manure’ by the vermi-composting method,
thereby reducing the load of waste disposal on the
environment.
Jamnagar Refinery
The Jamnagar refinery has reduced its load on
the environment by tapping and desalinating
sea water instead of using fresh water resources.
The waste water generated is treated and used for
green belt development thereby ensuring zero
effluent discharge.
Continuous focus on waste minimisation, reuse and
recycle help the Company in reducing consumption
of virgin material.
RIL has recycled treated waste water across its
manufacturing divisions.
RIL is recycling about 60000 tons/year of polyester
both industrial and consumer waste, and has plans to
expand further in recycling capacity.
Polyester fabric waste recycling: Work is underway
to develop a process to recover polyester component
of fabrics and enzymatically hydrolyse the products
of non- polyester components like cotton and viscose
to glucose. As a value addition, this glucose can be
consumed for production of various biochemicals
while the polyester recovered can be recycled.
CASE STUDY- OPTIMISATION OF EFFLUENT
TREATMENT OPERATIONS AT HAZIRA
MANUFACTURING DIVISION
Primary treatment is done for individual effluent
streams at the plant level as per the requirement.
These streams are then segregated into Low Total
Dissolved Solids (LTDS) streams and High Total
Dissolved Solids (HTDS) streams and led to separate
LTDS Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and HTDS ETP
respectively. The effluent at both the LTDS and HTDS
ETPs are sequentially treated in primary, secondary
and tertiary treatment facilities. Treated effluents
from HTDS ETP are discharged outside after ensuring
that quality of the effluent meets or is better than
the prescribed discharge standards. The treated
effluent from LTDS ETP are further processed through
reverse osmosis plant and recycled as make-up water
to cooling towers. About 8000 m3/day of treated
effluent (25% of total volume) is thus reused as make-
up water to cooling tower, reducing requirement of
freshwater for the complex.
Principle 3
Businesses should promote the well-being of all
employees
RIL believes in its people power propelling its
progressive growth. Their knowledge, experience
and passion to perform are fundamental to building
the organisation further. Hence at RIL, it provides
employees with opportunities that encourage
them to excel. RIL ensures a work environment that
promotes well-being.
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1. Total number of employees
The total number of employees is 24,930 as on
31st March, 2015.
7.
Percentage of under mentioned employees that
were given safety & skill up-gradation training in
the last year
2. Number of permanent women employees
The total number of permanent women employees is
1,195 as on 31st March, 2015.
3. Number of permanent employees with disabilities
The total number of permanent employees with
disabilities is 83 as on 31st March, 2015.
4.
Employee associations recognised by the
management
RIL has various unions and associations of employees
at various sites which encourage the employees to
participate freely in constructive dialogue with the
management.
Workforce breakdown
(%)
Non Supervisors
27
Executive
5
3
2
Leaders
Apprentices
Trainees
Managers
28
2014-15
35
4%
increase in women employees
5.
6.
Percentage of permanent employees that are
members of recognised employee association
Almost 100% of non-supervisory permanent
employees at manufacturing locations are members
of trade unions/employee associations.
Number of complaints relating to child labour,
forced labour, involuntary labour, sexual
harassment in the last financial year and pending,
as on the end of the financial year
No cases of child labour, forced labour, involuntary
labour, sexual harassment and discriminatory
employment were reported in the last financial year.
Taking a step further, RIL has formed an Internal
Complaints Committee where employees can
register their complaints against sexual harassment.
This is supported by the Sexual Harassment Policy
which ensures a free and fair enquiry process with
clear timelines.
Permanent Employees
Permanent Women Employees
Casual/Temporary/Contractual Employees
Employees with Disabilities
It is RIL’s constant endeavour to keep its employees abreast
with the latest technical knowledge. During FY 2014-15, a
total of 1.76 million man-hours of training was imparted
by RIL to its people. 65.6% of RIL’s permanent employees
received safety and skill up-gradation trainings while
61% of the women employees received trainings through
classroom as well as web-based training programmes.
Out of 83 permanent employees with disabilities, 51.8%
received safety and skill up-gradation trainings. All of RIL’s
contractual employees receive mandatory safety training
before entering the premises and receive on the job
training through the contractor and the Company.
Principle 4
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be
responsive towards all stakeholders, especially those
who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
Stakeholders play an important role in determining
RIL’s growth story. Stakeholder engagement, at RIL,
aims to provide transparency in communications and
continual improvement. It’s a dialogue that defines
the RIL approach of understanding stakeholder
needs, and develop action plans to fulfil them.
1. Mapping of internal and external stakeholders
The stakeholders have been mapped and the key
categories are as below:
i) Government and regulatory authorities
ii) Employees
iii) Customers
iv) Local community
v)
vi) Suppliers
vii) Trade unions
viii) NGOs
Investors and shareholders
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is
structured
RIL engages with its identified stakeholders on an
ongoing basis through a constructive consultation
process. There
stakeholder
engagement programme which entails specific
engagement mechanisms for each stakeholder group.
The Company follows a system of timely feedback
and response through formal and informal channels
of communication to ensure that the stakeholder
information remains current and updated.
2.
3.
Identification of the disadvantaged, vulnerable
and marginalised stakeholders
Through RIL’s
the
stakeholder
disadvantaged and marginalised stakeholders are
identified.
engagement,
Special initiatives taken by the Company to
engage with the disadvantaged, vulnerable and
marginalised stakeholders
RIL goes beyond its business activities to create
societal impact through its diverse initiatives, and
is working towards improving lives of India’s most
marginalised and vulnerable communities. At RIL,
there are certain criteria for selecting a project. In
order to determine the beneficiaries, the Company
undertakes a need assessment that focuses on the
scale, impact and sustainability of the project. These
include rural rejuvenation projects that help empower
farmers, schools for children living in remote areas,
affordable healthcare for the average Indian, urban
planning to build essential infrastructures etc.
livelihood
large number of RIL’s
support
A
programmes are women-centric and have helped
them become independent and gain a steady source
of income through a range of different vocations. The
Company is continuously improving the access to
quality education through adopting schools in and
around its manufacturing units. These educational
institutions include children from the underprivileged
communities whose fee are completely or partially
waived. Meritorious students are assisted with
scholarships to pursue higher education in colleges.
Students who are physically challenged are specially
assisted to pursue high education in colleges. RIL is
moving ahead in every possible direction to help
India move into the brave new world.
For specific details, please refer to Report on
Corporate Social Responsibility.
2.
Principle 5
Businesses should respect and promote human rights
RIL’s culture demonstrates integrity and respect
for human rights. RIL developed policies and
mechanisms to ensure human rights are an
entitlement to all. It is guaranteed in day-to-day
operations and in the way RIL conducts its
business. RIL publicly reports its progress against
the ten principles by UNGC, one of them being
human rights.
1.
Coverage of the Company’s policy on human rights
to the Company and its extension to Group/Joint
Ventures/Suppliers/Contractors/ NGOs/Others
RIL’s code of conduct demonstrates its commitment
towards the preservation of human rights across
the value chain. The Company believes that a
sustainable organisation rests on a foundation of
ethics and respect for human rights. RIL promotes
awareness of the importance of respecting human
rights within
its value chain and discourage
instances of abuse.
2.
Stakeholder complaints received in the past
financial year and percentage of complaints
satisfactorily resolved by the management
There were no reported complaints during FY 2014-15.
Principle 6
Businesses should respect, protect and make efforts
to restore the environment
RIL believes in safeguarding the environment, while
executing its operations. To this effect, it takes every
effort towards environmental conservation. RIL
ensures to do business with a minimal environmental
impact that aims at rational use of natural resources
and reduced waste and emissions.
1.
Coverage of the policy related to Principle 6 and its
extension to the Group/Joint Ventures/Suppliers/
Contractors/NGOs/others
Environmental conservation is core to RIL’s business
strategy. RIL, in its ‘Environment Policy’, has stated
that protection of the environment is of prime
concern. RIL is conscious of its responsibility towards
creating, maintaining and ensuring a safe and clean
environment for sustainable development. The policy
addresses issues related to Group companies, JV
partners, suppliers, contractors and customers.
RIL encourages sharing of process and product
innovations within the group and extending it to
benefit the industry and key members of its value
chain.
Company’s strategies/ initiatives to address global
environmental issues such as climate change,
global warming, etc.
One of the key strategic pillars of RIL’s sustainability
strategy is ensuring energy security. In its endeavour
to become a key global energy player, the Company
has strengthened
in recent years on
its focus
opportunities to harness alternative energy sources.
RIL is continuously working to improve energy
efficiency in its manufacturing operations, thereby
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reducing emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). A
dedicated Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
cell
identifies the opportunities, and works on
climate change mitigation projects. RIL adheres
to all legal requirements and norms of energy
conservation and other environmental conservation
standards stipulated by the Government of India
and other countries where RIL has a presence. All
of RIL’s manufacturing sites regularly account for
GHG emissions, resulting from their manufacturing
operations. Energy conservation initiatives are a
part of regular operations, which help reduce the
Company’s GHG emission as well. Data on GHG
emission is annually published in its Sustainability
Report.
CASE STUDY- SHORE POWER SUPPLY
TO TUGS AT HAZIRA:
Reduction in fuel oil consumption of support tugs by
providing shore electrical power supply at Jetty.
Benefits:
Reduction of HSD fuel consumption by 138 KL in
FY 2013-14
Reduction in maintenance cost
Protection of the environment:
Reduction in CO2 emission by 360 tonnes per year
Reduction of noise level on board vessel
Reduction of waste in lube oil generation
identified
Identification and assessment of potential
environmental risks
RIL has
assessed potential
and
environmental risks for FY 2014-15. RIL has systems in
place that ensure continuous monitoring of potential
environmental risks involved in its operations. For
new and upcoming projects, potential environmental
risks are identified while preparing Environment
Impact Assessment (EIA) and Risk Assessment reports.
Accordingly, identified potential environmental risks
are addressed at the design stage and also mitigated
through
incorporation of robust environmental
management plan. Environmental audits are carried
out regularly which help in identifying potential risks
and necessary corrective actions are taken to mitigate
the same.
All the manufacturing divisions are certified as per
the ISO-14001 environment management system
and integrated with quality and safety management
systems (ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001). In addition,
all these sites have also been covered under the
British Safety Council UK’s environment five star
audit. The periodic audits conducted as part of these
management systems help RIL identify potential risks
at its locations.
3.
The measures highlighted in the environmental
assessments are addressed in a timely manner and
monitored accordingly. Mitigation measures and
environmental parameters are internalised at all
stages of project design, execution, construction,
operation and maintenance.
4.
Company’s initiatives towards Clean Development
Mechanism
The Company continues to work towards development
and implementation of climate change mitigation
projects, mainly through energy efficiency and use of
cleaner fuels. RIL has eight CDM projects registered
with the United Nations Framework Convention
Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Company has built in-
house capacity to develop CDM projects and obtain
the registration and issuance of the same in the form
of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from the
UNFCCC.
Migratory birds at Gadimoga
5.
Company’s initiatives on – clean technology,
energy efficiency, renewable energy, etc.
Clean Technology
Process for CO2 capture from refinery flue gas:
Work is underway to further reduce emissions
through CO2 capture, storage, and further
utilisation for conversion to useful chemicals.
The patented RIL process for development of
in-house adsorbent and energy efficient CO2
capture process follows carbonate-bicarbonate
chemistry for adsorption and regeneration step
with minimum operating expense as compared
to conventional amine absorption process. The
results of recently concluded pilot plant study
provide definite indications towards the efficacy
and scalability of this adsorption process for
capturing CO2 from both oil refinery and power
plant. These works support RIL’s commitment to
ameliorating long-term environmental issues.
Work is underway for the development of catalyst
and processes for gasification of petroleum coke/
biomass at low temperature.
Design and
installation of organic stripper
systems at Silvassa, which reduced emissions
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of organic vapours to environment and also
partially substituted fuel oil or natural gas as fuel,
thus reducing fossil fuel use.
Development of sulphur and particulate matter
removal systems at Barabanki Unit.
Direct synthesis of Dimethyl carbonate from
carbon dioxide recycles CO2 into fuels that lowers
GHG emissions.
Development of advanced non phthalate
polypropylene catalyst, donor & polypropylene
products. Phthalates have been identified as
potential endocrine disruptors and it is desirable
to eliminate their use.
Design & installation of organic stripper systems
at Silvassa which reduced emissions of organic
vapours to the environment and also partially
substituted fuel oil or natural gas as fuel, thus
reducing fossil fuel use.
Development of a new product, RelFarmS™,
which converts by-product sulfur into a high
quality fertilizer. RelfarmS™ is currently in field
test.
Energy Efficiency
Use of Vapour Absorption Chiller at Silvassa,
Patalganga and Hoshiarpur, using waste steam/
hot water in place of electricity to generate
refrigeration for process. This also substitutes a
HCFC based refrigerant (Global Warming Potential
1300) chiller with a water refrigerant chiller.
Additives to improve efficiency in Hydrocarbon
Process: Research work is underway to improve
the conversion of hydrocarbons to petrochemical
building blocks and thereby not only reducing
the by-product formation but improving process
efficiency.
Replacement of lighting systems by LED based
systems.
Optimisation of compressed air system at
Silvassa, thereby cutting down on power import
from grid (600 kW reduction).
Renewable Energy
‘Algae to Biocrude’ effort aims at
RIL’s
to achieve
establishing a green platform
sustainable and economically viable production
large scale cultivation of
of biocrude by
‘producer’ algal strains with optimal
inputs
of sea water, low cost nutrients (N, P) and
crop protection measures. Use of Algae to
produce biocrude represents the adaptation
of
/ Green Technology’
with benefits such as (a) less environmental
impact on land currently used for production
of food crops (b) use of land that is otherwise
non-productive (c) potential to reduce the
‘Green Chemistry
generation of GHG and to recycle CO2 emissions
from flue gases from power plants and natural
gas operations.
Biofuel Productivity improvement and Large
scale production: Research and development
efforts in the areas of improvement of productivity
of biofuels per unit area and production of clean
energy and chemicals using renewable raw
materials are closer to commercialisation. These
efforts have a potential to produce significantly
large quantities of clean fuels and chemicals.
Jatropha based biodiesel: Marginal low-rainfall
land is ideally suited for our globally competitive
high yielding Jatropha hybrids.
Jamnagar Refinery
6.
Agri-residue to hydrocarbons: Agri-residue
is often burnt to quickly clear fields. Our
technology provides a better alternative by
enabling efficient conversion of this waste agri-
residue into products such as kerosene.
Reporting on the Emissions/Waste generated by
the Company as per the permissible limits given by
CPCB/SPCB
The emissions / waste generated by the Company
is within the permissible limits given by the State or
Central pollution control boards. In RIL’s environmental
management system, environmental compliance
is an indispensable aspect. RIL’s emissions/waste
generated reports are regularly submitted to CPCB/
SPCB by the Company and no non-conformances
have been reported. Efficient control equipment
and robust procedures help us meet the applicable
environmental standards continuously.
7.
Number of show cause/ legal notices received
from CPCB/SPCB which are pending (i.e. not
resolved to satisfaction) as on the end of
financial year
There are no pending or unresolved show cause/
legal notices from CPCB/SPCB in FY 2014-15.
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Principle 7
Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and
regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner
RIL’s collaboration with industrial bodies and academia
demonstrates its approach towards addressing
sustainability challenges. RIL aims to create an
environment that encourages supportive decisions
made in a responsible way. The associations formed
are in consultation with the Board and contains
representation from the Board in certain memberships.
Representation in any trade and chamber or association
1.
RIL has its representation in several business and industrial
associations such as The World Economic Forum, The
American Chemistry Council (ACC), Indian Chemical
Council (ICC), The Chemicals and Petroleum Manufacturers
Association (CPMA), Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals
Association (GPCA), World Business Council for Sustainable
European Petrochemicals
Development
Association (EPCA), American Fuel & Petrochemical
Manufacturers
(AFPM) Association of Oil and Gas
Operators in India (AOGO), Federation of Indian Chambers
of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII), Associated Chambers of Commerce
and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Association Of
Synthetic Fibre Industry (ASFI).
(WBCSD)
2.
Advocating/lobbying through above associations for
the advancement or improvement of public good
RIL as a responsible producer of petrochemicals is
collaborating with ICPE (Indian Centre for Plastic in
the Environment) on a voluntary basis and provides
technical and financial support to help develop
newer technologies for plastics waste management,
establishment of pilot projects for plastics waste
management
cooperation with municipal
authorities and civil society.
in
Principle 8
Businesses should support inclusive growth and
equitable development
RIL believes in creating opportunities for the people
around its operations to enable a sustainable
future and ensure inclusive growth. Its community
development activities focus on areas that foster
development and well-being of communities. RIL’s
CSR initiatives are aligned to aspects, such as rural
transformation, healthcare, education, environment,
protection of national heritage, art and culture, and
disaster response.
1.
Specified programmes/initiatives/projects by the
Company in pursuit of the policy related to Principle 8
RIL’s CSR policy demonstrates
its efforts towards
social and economic development. RIL’s community
development initiative focuses on rural transformation,
healthcare, education, environment, protection of
national heritage, art and culture, and disaster response.
Following are some of the initiatives RIL undertook
during FY 2014-15:
1. Ensuring well-being of local communities
2. Building capabilities for employment generation
3. Empowering women
4. Creating access to healthcare
5. Conserving environment
6. Promoting education
2.
Modes through which programmes/projects
undertaken (through in-house team/own
foundation/external NGO/government structures/
any other organisation)
Corporate Social Responsibility Philosophy: RIL’s
business priorities co-exist with social commitments
and its activities support inclusive growth.
RIL seeks to strategically consolidate the Company’s
CSR initiatives to focus on discrete social problems,
all aimed at enabling lives, living and livelihoods. In
order to streamline its social initiatives, the Company
has identified six focus areas that aim to positively
and holistically impact society. The six focus areas
identified by RIL are as follows:
Rural transformation
Healthcare
Education
Environment
Protection of national heritage, arts and culture
Disaster Response
For specific details please refer to the Report on
Corporate Social Responsibility.
Impact assessments for initiatives
Impact assessments for the CSR initiatives across
RIL, help gauge the impact made on the lives of
beneficiaries and also facilitates the decision making
process. Before embarking on a project, a primary or
secondary baseline study is undertaken to establish
the situation prior to the intervention. Measurement
of the impact and achievements of programmes are
done through sample surveys and studies. These
are carried out at different points of time in the
intervention life cycle to systematically measure and
capture the change. These studies are mostly external
in nature to ensure the objectivity and credibility of
the findings.
Studies have been conducted to assess the impact of
health initiatives across RIL manufacturing locations
and rural transformation initiatives which focus on
agriculture.
3.
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4.
5.
After initiation of the CSR activities, RIL has constituted
mechanisms to collect relevant information about the
beneficiaries so that the progress and changes could
be measured over a period of time. RIL continuously
seeks feedback to understand the impact of its
initiatives which also includes visits by its CSR teams
on a periodic basis. In addition, feedback is also
sought from the village heads/Sarpanch to get an
understanding of the impacts of the initiatives and
opportunities for improvement.
Company’s direct contribution to community
development projects
During FY 2014-15, RIL spent ` 760.58 crore on
community development
initiatives. Community
development expenditure incurred by RIL is on rural
transformation, healthcare, education, environment,
protection of national heritage, art and culture, and
disaster response.
for planning and
Steps undertaken to ensure that community
development initiatives are successfully adopted
by the community
RIL follows a participatory approach in the areas
of intervention and encourages participation from
communities
implementation
purposes. There is continuous engagement with
communities for needs assessment. This engagement
also supports the decision making process after taking
the local context into consideration and brings about
a sense of ownership among them. Their capacities
are built through multiple training programmes, so
they are self-sufficient and capable of managing the
programme even in the absence of a third party.
To ascertain the medical care needs, multiple
interactions are held with communities through
village meetings, meetings with local administration
and officials from the health department on the
basis of which infrastructure is established. Through
continuous feedback from the beneficiaries, more
facilities and specialised services have been added in
locations where there was a demand for them.
Principle 9
Businesses should engage with and provide value
to their customers and consumers in a responsible
manner
Understanding customer needs is a key step in RIL’s
endeavour towards developing an efficient product
stewardship programme. RIL ensures utmost care is
taken towards customer safety. Putting customers
first has always been the approach of conducting
business at RIL.
1.
Percentage of customer complaints/consumer
cases pending as on the end of financial year.
RIL conducts regular Customer Relation Meets (CRM)
to educate and appraise customers about all aspects
of its products and takes their feedback in addition to
understanding their concerns.
The Company has a separate framework to deal with
customer complaints. As on 31st March, 2015, 2,527
customer complaints were received out of which
2,435 were successfully resolved. Subsequently, most
of these complaints have been resolved.
2. Product information and product labelling
All marketing communication efforts of the Company
adhere to the brand standards/ guidelines with regard
to visual manifestation, brand promise and relevancy
and saliency of the target group. RIL adheres to
all legal statutes with respect to product labelling
and display of product information. RIL follows
the Globally Harmonised System for classification
of chemicals and preparation of Material Safety
Data Sheets. Besides, RIL shares information with
its customers on safe handling and use of products
during distribution.
3.
4.
Case filed by any stakeholder against the Company
regarding unfair trade practices, irresponsible
advertising and/or anti-competitive behaviour
during the last five years and pending as on the
end of financial year.
Nil
Consumer survey/consumer satisfaction trends
carried out by the Company
Customer satisfaction is RIL’s goal, which drives
the Company to ensure its products deliver results
that continuously meet customer requirements. To
understand customers better, RIL follows several
modes of engagement. These engagements include
customer audits, customer surveys and call centres,
direct feedback taken by visiting managers/plant
personnel and factory visits organised for customers.
These modes help RIL to understand customer
requirements, satisfaction
levels and customer
behaviour. RIL also conducts one-to-one meetings
with customers to enable efficient communication
and resolve specific needs. In addition, it conducts
web-based customer satisfaction surveys.
RIL has also conducted third-party Mystery Customer
Audits, Customer Satisfaction Index and Call Centre
evaluation studies for this purpose. This has helped
RIL to ensure periodical fulfilment of service delivery
promise, conformance
internal norms and
to
standards, identification of process improvement areas
and understand customer attitude and behaviour
stage to ascertain that needs are met at all stages.
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RIL’s alignment towards the NVG and it’s commitment towards social and environmental
responsibility which has been disclosed in the Company’s GRI A+ application level check
Annual Sustainability Reports being published since 2005-06
NVG Principle
Reference in
Sustainability
Report
Details
1 Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with
Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Corporate
Governance
2
Businesses should provide goods and services that are
safe and contribute to sustainability throughout their life
cycle
Product
Stewardship
3 Businesses should promote the well-being of all
employees
Social Institution
Building
4
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be
responsive towards all stakeholders, especially those
who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
Stakeholder
engagement
5 Businesses should respect and promote human rights
Social Institution
Building
6 Businesses should respect, protect and make efforts to
restore the environment
Environment
Management
7 Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and
regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner
Corporate
Governance
8 Businesses should support inclusive growth and
equitable development
Social Institution
Building
9 Businesses should engage with and provide value to
their customers and consumers in a responsible manner
Product
Stewardship
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“Between my past, the present and the future,
there is one common factor: Relationship and
Trust. This is the foundation of our growth.”
- Founder Chairman Shri Dhirubhai H. Ambani
In accordance with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
with BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange
of India Limited (NSE), the report containing the details of
Corporate Governance systems and processes at Reliance
Industries Limited is as follows:
At Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Corporate Governance
is all about maintaining a valuable relationship and
trust with all stakeholders. We consider stakeholders
as partners in our success, and we remain committed
to maximising stakeholders’ value, be it shareholders,
employees, suppliers, customers, investors, communities
or policy makers. This approach to value creation
emanates from our belief that sound governance system,
based on relationship and trust, is integral to creating
enduring value for all. We have a defined policy framework
for ethical conduct of businesses. We believe that any
business conduct can be ethical only when it rests on the
six core values of Customer Value, Ownership Mindset,
Respect, Integrity, One Team and Excellence.
STATEMENT ON COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY ON
CODE OF GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance encompasses a set of systems and
practices to ensure that the Company’s affairs are being
managed in a manner which ensures accountability,
transparency and fairness in all transactions in the widest
sense. The objective is to meet stakeholders’ aspirations
and societal expectations. Good governance practices
stem from the dynamic culture and positive mindset of the
organisation. We are committed to meet the aspirations of
all our stakeholders. This is demonstrated in shareholder
returns, high credit ratings, governance processes and an
entrepreneurial performance focused work environment.
Additionally, our customers have benefited from high
quality products delivered at extremely competitive
prices.
The essence of Corporate Governance lies in promoting
and maintaining integrity, transparency and accountability
in the management’s higher echelons. The demands of
Corporate Governance require professionals to raise their
competence and capability levels to meet the expectations
in managing the enterprise and its resources effectively
with the highest standards of ethics. It has thus become
crucial to foster and sustain a culture that integrates all
components of good governance by carefully balancing
the complex
inter-relationship among the Board of
Directors, Audit Committee, Finance, Compliance and
Assurance teams, Auditors and the senior management.
Our employee satisfaction is reflected in the stability of
our senior management, low attrition across various levels
and substantially higher productivity. Above all, we feel
honoured to be integral to India’s social development.
Details of several such initiatives are available in the
Report on Corporate Social Responsibility.
At RIL, we believe that as we move closer towards our
aspirations of being a global corporation, our Corporate
Governance standards must be globally benchmarked.
Therefore, we have institutionalised the right building
blocks for future growth. The building blocks will ensure
that we achieve our ambition in a prudent and sustainable
manner. RIL not only adheres to the prescribed Corporate
Governance practices as per Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges in India (Listing
Agreement), but is also committed to sound Corporate
Governance principles and practices.
It constantly
strives to adopt emerging best practices being followed
worldwide. It is our endeavour to achieve higher standards
and provide oversight and guidance to the management
in strategy
implementation, risk management and
fulfilment of stated goals and objectives.
Over the years, we have strengthened governance
practices. These practices define the way business is
conducted and value is generated. Stakeholders’ interests
are taken into account, before making any business
decision. RIL has the distinction of consistently rewarding
its shareholders over 37 eventful years from its first IPO.
Since then, RIL has moved from one big idea to another
and these milestones continue to fuel its relentless pursuit
of ever-higher goals.
On stand-alone basis, we have grown by a Compounded
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Revenues 25.8%, EBITDA
26.4% and Net Profit 27.4%. The financial markets have
endorsed our sterling performance and the market
capitalization has increased by CAGR of 31.7% during
the same period. In terms of distributing wealth to
our shareholders, apart from having a track record of
uninterrupted dividend payout, we have also delivered
consistent unmatched shareholder returns since listing.
The result of our initiative is our ever widening reach
and recall. Our shareholder base has grown from 52,000
after the IPO to a consolidated present base of around 2.8
million.
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For decades, RIL is growing in step with India’s industrial
and economic development. The Company has helped
transform the Indian economy with big-ticket projects
and world-class execution. The quest to help elevate
India’s quality of life continues unabated. It emanates from
a fundamental article of faith: ‘What is good for India is
good for Reliance’.
We believe, Corporate Governance is not just a destination,
but a journey to constantly improve sustainable value
creation. It is an upward-moving target that we collectively
strive towards achieving. Our multiple initiatives towards
maintaining the highest standards of governance are
detailed in the following pages.
roles and
Appropriate Governance Structure with defined
roles and responsibilities
The Company has put in place an internal governance
structure with defined
responsibilities
of every constituent of the system. The Company’s
shareholders appoint the Board of Directors, which in
turn governs the Company. The Board has established
seven Committees to discharge its responsibilities in an
effective manner. RIL’s Company Secretary acts as the
Secretary to all the Committees of the Board constituted
under the Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act,
2013. The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
provides overall direction and guidance to the Board.
Concurrently, the CMD
is responsible for overall
implementation. In the operations and functioning of
the Company, the CMD is assisted by four Executive
Directors and a core group of senior level executives.
Board Leadership
A majority of the Board, 7 out of 13, are Independent
Directors. At RIL, it is our belief that an enlightened Board
consciously creates a culture of leadership to provide
a long-term vision and policy approach to improve
the quality of governance. The Board’s actions and
decisions are aligned with the Company’s best interests.
It is committed to the goal of sustainably elevating the
Company’s value creation. The Company has defined
guidelines and an established framework for the meetings
of the Board and Board Committees. These guidelines
seek to systematise the decision-making process at
the meeting of the Board and Board Committees in an
informed and efficient manner.
The Board critically evaluates the Company’s strategic
direction, management policies and their effectiveness.
The agenda for the Board reviews include strategic review
from each of the Board committees, a detailed analysis
and review of annual strategic and operating plans and
capital allocation and budgets. Additionally, the Board
reviews related party transactions, possible risks and risk
mitigation measures, financial reports from the CFO and
business reports from each of the sector heads. Frequent
and detailed interaction sets the agenda and provides the
strategic roadmap for the Company’s future growth.
Ethics/Governance Policies
At RIL, we strive to conduct our business and strengthen
our relationships in a manner that is dignified, distinctive
and responsible. We adhere to ethical standards to ensure
integrity, transparency, independence and accountability
in dealing with all stakeholders. Therefore, we have
adopted various codes and policies to carry out our duties
in an ethical manner. Some of these codes and policies are:
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy
Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy
Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and
on Dealing with Related Party Transactions
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Policy for Selection of Directors and determining
Directors Independence
Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other Employees
Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries
Audits and internal checks and balances
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants,
M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah, Chartered Accountants, one
of India’s leading audit firms and a member of the
Nexia’s global network of independent accounting and
consulting firms and M/s. Rajendra & Co., Chartered
Accountants, Member of PrimeGlobal, an association of
Independent Accounting Firms, audit the accounts of
the Company. The Company has an Internal Audit Cell
besides external firms acting as independent internal
auditors that reviews internal controls and operating
systems and procedures. A dedicated Legal Compliance
Cell ensures that the Company conducts its businesses
with high standards of legal, statutory and regulatory
compliances. RIL has instituted a legal compliance
programme in conformity with the best international
standards, supported by a robust online system that
covers the Company’s manufacturing units as well as its
subsidiaries. The purview of this system includes various
statutes, such as industrial and labour laws, taxation
laws, corporate and securities laws and health, safety and
environment regulations.
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At the heart of our processes is the extensive use of
technology. This ensures robustness and
integrity
of financial reporting and
internal controls, allows
optimal use and protection of assets, facilitates accurate
and timely compilation of financial statements and
management reports and ensures compliance with
statutory laws, regulations and company policies.
Management Initiatives for Controls and
Compliance
The Company has established the Reliance Management
System (RMS) as part of its transformation agenda. RMS
incorporates an integrated framework for managing
risks and internal controls. The internal financial controls
have been documented, embedded and digitised in the
business processes. Internal controls are regularly tested
for design and operating effectiveness.
Best Corporate Governance practices
RIL maintains the highest standards of Corporate Governance.
It is the Company’s constant endeavour to adopt the best
Corporate Governance practices keeping
in view the
international codes of Corporate Governance and practices of
well-known global companies. Some of the best implemented
global governance norms include the following:
The Company has a designated Lead Independent
Director with a defined role.
All securities related filings with Stock Exchanges and
SEBI are reviewed every quarter by the Company’s
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of Directors.
The Company has
independent Board Committees
for matters related to Corporate Governance and
stakeholders’
interface and nomination of Board
members.
The Company’s internal audit is also conducted by
independent auditors.
The Company also undergoes quarterly secretarial
audit conducted by an independent company secretary
who is in whole-time practice. The quarterly secretarial
audit reports are placed before the Board and the
annual secretarial audit report placed before the Board,
is included in the Annual Report.
Business and Functional Risk and Assurance
Committees (BRACs)
To have a better assessment of the business and
functional
risk mitigation
effectiveness based on risk evaluation, the concept of
BRACs was introduced comprising senior management
personnel in the said committee.
to monitor
risks and
Initiative (GRI) application
RIL’s sustainability reporting journey
RIL commenced annual reporting on its triple-bottom-
line performance from the Financial Year 2004-05. All its
sustainability reports are externally assured and Global
Reporting
level checked.
The maiden report received ‘in-accordance’ status from
GRI and all subsequent reports are ‘GRI G3 Checked A+’
application level reports. From Financial Year 2006-07,
in addition to referring GRI G3 Sustainability Reporting
Guidelines, RIL refers to the American Petroleum Institute
/ the International Petroleum Industry Environmental
Conservation Association
Sustainability Reporting
Guidelines and the United Nations Global Compact
Principles. RIL has also aligned its sustainability activities
with the focus areas of the World Business Council for
Sustainable Development. From the Financial Year 2011-
12, Reliance adopted the newly published GRI G3.1
guidelines and is additionally referring to GRI G3.1 – Oil &
Gas Sector Supplement. RIL has aligned its sustainability
report with the National Voluntary Guidelines on Social,
Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business
framed by the Government of India.
Working towards Planet, People, Product,
Processes and Profit
RIL works towards attaining a sustained financial bottom
line along with enhancing the natural human capital
and product development. It is committed to reduce its
negative impacts and enhance its positive impacts on the
society as well as the natural environment.
RIL supports life cycle assessment studies being done
by Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE)
and also works with the Bureau of Indian Standards for
formulating standards and guidelines.
In addition to making a positive economic contribution to
the nation and society at large, it has focused its energies
on identifying specific impact areas. It endeavours to
alleviate the underprivileged and marginalized sections of
the society and has an active engagement with them to
ensure their holistic development.
It aims to develop innovative products and processes
to sustain its growth momentum. It also invests in R&D
across its businesses, to serve the current and emerging
needs of growth and efficiency of its businesses, and to
develop new path - breaking technologies.
Social, Environmental and Economic
Responsibilities
RIL is committed to create value for the nation and
enhance the quality of life across the entire socio-
economic spectrum. RIL believes that Corporate Social
Responsibility extends beyond the ambit of business
and should focus on a broad portfolio of assets - human,
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physical, environmental and social. RIL gives utmost
importance to conservation of the natural capital at its
operations. RIL is committed to responsible stewardship
of the natural resources to conduct its operations in a
sustainable manner. To strengthen its commitment to
responsible business, the Board of the Company has
adopted Business Responsibility Framework based
on the principles of National Voluntary Guidelines on
Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of
Business (NVG) as issued by the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, Government of India. In sync with the same
and Clause 55 of the Listing Agreement, a Business
is attached forming part of
Responsibility Report
the Annual Report. This Report is in addition to RIL’s
Sustainability Reporting in accordance with Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Shareholders’ communications
The Board recognises the
importance of two-way
communication with shareholders and giving a balanced
report of results and progress and responding to questions
and issues raised in a timely and consistent manner. RIL’s
corporate website (www.ril.com) has information for
institutional and retail shareholders alike. Shareholders
seeking information related to their shareholding may
contact the Company directly or through any of the
Investor service centres of the Company’s Registrars and
Transfer Agents spread over 82 cities across India, details of
which are available on the Company’s website. RIL ensures
that complaints and suggestions of its shareholders are
responded to in a timely manner. A comprehensive and
informative shareholders’ referencer is appended to this
Annual Report.
Role of the Company Secretary in overall
governance process
The Company Secretary plays a key role in ensuring that
the Board (including committees thereof ) procedures
are followed and regularly reviewed. The Company
Secretary ensures that all relevant information, details
and documents are made available to the Directors and
senior management for effective decision-making at the
meetings. The Company Secretary is primarily responsible
to assist and advise the Board in the conduct of affairs
of the Company, to ensure compliance with applicable
statutory requirements and Secretarial Standards, to
provide guidance to directors and to facilitate convening
of meetings. He interfaces between the management and
regulatory authorities for governance matters.
Observance of the Secretarial Standards issued
by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), one of
India’s premier professional bodies, has issued Secretarial
Standards on important aspects like Board meetings,
General meetings, Payment of Dividend, Maintenance of
Registers and Records, Minutes of Meetings, Transmission
of Shares and Debentures, Passing of Resolutions by
Circulation, Affixing of Common Seal and Board’s Report.
Although these standards, as of now, are recommendatory
in nature, the Company substantially adheres to these
standards voluntarily.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board composition and category of Directors
The Company’s policy
to maintain optimum
is
combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The composition of the Board and category of Directors
are as follows:
Category
Promoter Directors
Executive Directors
Independent Directors
Name of Directors
Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman and
Managing Director
Nita M. Ambani
Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Mansingh L. Bhakta
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Smt. Nita M. Ambani is the spouse of Shri Mukesh D.
Ambani. Shri Nikhil R. Meswani and Shri Hital R. Meswani,
are brothers. None of the other directors are related to any
other director on the Board.
to
Selection of Independent Directors
Considering the requirement of skill sets on the Board,
eminent people having an
independent standing
in their respective field/profession, and who can
the Company’s business
effectively contribute
and policy decisions are considered by the Human
Resources, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
for appointment, as Independent Directors on the
Board. The Committee, inter alia, considers qualification,
positive attributes, area of expertise and number
of Directorships and Memberships held
in various
committees of other companies by such persons in
accordance with the Company’s Policy for Selection of
Directors and determining Directors’ independence. The
Board considers the Committee’s recommendation, and
takes appropriate decision.
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Every Independent Director, at the first meeting of
the Board in which he participates as a Director and
thereafter at the first meeting of the Board in every
financial year, gives a declaration that he meets the
criteria of independence as provided under law.
discuss matters pertaining to the Company’s affairs and
put forth their views to the Lead Independent Director.
The Lead Independent Director takes appropriate steps to
present Independent Directors’ views to the Chairman and
Managing Director.
Familiarisation programmes for Board Members
The Board members are provided with necessary
documents/brochures, reports and internal policies to
enable them to familiarise with the Company’s procedures
and practices.
Periodic presentations are made at the Board and Board
Committee Meetings, on business and performance
updates of the Company, global business environment,
business
involved. Detailed
presentations on the Company’s business segments
were made at the separate meetings of the Independent
Directors held during the year.
strategy
risks
and
judicial pronouncements
Quarterly updates on relevant statutory changes and
landmark
encompassing
important laws are regularly circulated to the Directors.
Site visits to various plant locations are organized for the
Directors to enable them to understand the operations of
the Company.
such
familiarization programmes
The details of
for
the
Independent Directors are posted on
website of the Company and can be accessed at
http://www.ril.com/getattachment/3b0559bd-20fd-
4e3e-8a35-1c0a8f090224/Familiarisation-Programme-for-
Independent-Director.aspx
Lead Independent Director
The Company’s Board of Directors has designated Shri
Mansingh L. Bhakta as the Lead Independent Director. The
Lead Independent Director’s role is as follows:
To preside over all meetings of Independent Directors
To ensure there is an adequate and timely flow of
information to Independent Directors
To liaise between the Chairman and Managing Director,
the Management and the Independent Directors
To preside over meetings of the Board and Shareholders
when the Chairman and Managing Director is not
present, or where he is an interested party
To perform such other duties as may be delegated to the
Lead Independent Director by the Board/ Independent
Directors
Meetings of Independent Directors
The Company’s Independent Directors meet at least once
in every financial year without the presence of Executive
Directors or management personnel. Such meetings are
conducted informally to enable Independent Directors to
Six meetings of Independent Directors were held during
the year.
Code of Conduct
The Company has in place a comprehensive Code of
Conduct (the Code) applicable to all the employees and
Non-executive Directors including Independent Directors.
is applicable to Non-executive Directors
The Code
including Independent Directors to such extent as may
be applicable to them depending on their roles and
responsibilities. The Code gives guidance and support
needed for ethical conduct of business and compliance
of law. The Code reflects the values of the Company viz.
- Customer Value, Ownership Mind-set, Respect, Integrity,
One Team and Excellence.
A copy of the Code has been put on the Company’s
website (www.ril.com). The Code has been circulated to
Directors and Management Personnel, and its compliance
is affirmed by them annually.
A declaration signed by the Company’s Chairman and
Managing Director is published in this Report.
Directors’ Profile
A brief resume of Directors, nature of their expertise in
specific functional areas and names of companies in which
they hold Directorships, Memberships/ Chairmanships of
Board Committees, and shareholding in the Company are
provided in this Report.
BOARD MEETINGS, BOARD COMMITTEE
MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
Institutionalized decision-making process
The Board of Directors is the apex body constituted
by shareholders for overseeing the Company’s overall
functioning. The Board provides and evaluates the
Company’s strategic direction, management policies and
their effectiveness, and ensures that shareholders’ long-
term interests are being served.
The Board has constituted seven Committees, namely
Audit Committee, Human Resources, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility
and Governance Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee, Health, Safety and Environment Committee,
Finance Committee and Risk Management Committee.
The Board is authorised to constitute additional functional
Committees, from time to time, depending on business
needs.
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The Company’s
internal guidelines for Board/Board
Committee meetings facilitate the decision making
process at its meetings in an informed and efficient
manner. The following sub-sections deal with the practice
of these guidelines at RIL.
Scheduling and selection of agenda items for
Board meetings
Minimum five pre-scheduled Board meetings are held
annually. Additional Board meetings are convened by
giving appropriate notice to address the Company’s specific
needs. In case of business exigencies or urgency of matters,
resolutions are passed by circulation.
The meetings are usually held at the Company’s office at
Maker Chambers IV, 222 Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
The Company’s various business heads / service heads
are advised to schedule their work plans well in advance,
particularly with regard to matters requiring discussion/
approval/decision at Board/Board Committee meetings.
Such matters are communicated by them to the Company
Secretary in advance so that they are included in the agenda
for Board/Board Committee meetings.
The Board is given presentations covering Finance, Sales,
Marketing, the Company’s major business segments and
their operations, overview of business operations of major
subsidiary companies, global business environment, the
Company’s business areas, including business opportunities
and strategy and risk management practices before taking
on record the Company’s quarterly/annual financial results.
The items / matters required to be placed before the Board,
inter alia, include:
Annual operating plans of businesses and budgets
including capital budgets and any updates
Quarterly results of the Company and its operating
divisions or business segments
Company’s
annual
Financial Results,
Financial
Statements, Auditors’ Report and Board’s Report
Minutes of meetings of the Audit Committee and other
Committees of the Board
Show cause, demand, prosecution notices and penalty
notices, which are materially important
Fatal or serious accidents, dangerous occurrences, and
any material effluent or pollution problems
Any material default in financial obligations to and by
the Company, or substantial non-payment for goods
sold by the Company
the conduct of the Company or taken an adverse view
regarding another enterprise that can have negative
implications on the Company
Details of any joint venture or collaboration agreement
Transactions that involve substantial payment towards
goodwill, brand equity or intellectual property
Significant
labour problems and their proposed
solutions. Any significant development
in Human
Resources/Industrial Relations front like implementation
of Voluntary Retirement Scheme, etc.
Sale of material nature of investments, subsidiaries,
assets, which is not in normal course of business.
Quarterly details of foreign exchange exposures, and
steps taken by management to limit risks of adverse
exchange rate movement, if material
Non-compliance of any regulatory, statutory or listing
requirements, and shareholders’ service, such as
dividend non-payment, share transfer delay (if any),
among others
Appointment,
remuneration and
resignation of
Directors
Formation/reconstitution of Board Committees
Terms of reference of Board Committees
Minutes of Board meetings of unlisted subsidiary
companies
Declaration of Independent Directors at the time of
appointment/annually
Disclosure of Directors’ interest and their shareholding
Appointment or removal of the Key Managerial
Personnel
Appointment of
Internal Auditors and Secretarial
Auditors
Quarterly / Annual Secretarial Audit reports submitted
by Secretarial Auditors
Dividend declaration
Quarterly summary of all long-term borrowings made,
bank guarantees issued and loans and investments
made
Significant changes in accounting policies and internal
controls
Takeover of a company or acquisition of a controlling or
substantial stake in another company
Any issue, which involves possible public or product
liability claims of substantial nature, including any
judgment or order, which may have passed strictures on
Statement of significant transactions, related party
transactions and arrangements entered by unlisted
subsidiary companies
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Issue of securities including debentures
Recommending appointment of and fixing of
remuneration of the Auditors as recommended by the
Audit Committee
Internal Audit findings and External Audit Reports
(through the Audit Committee)
Proposals
for major
investments, mergers,
amalgamations and reconstructions
Status of business risk exposures, its management and
related action plans
Making of loans and investment of surplus funds
Borrowing of monies, giving guarantees or providing
security in respect of loans
Buyback of securities by the Company
Diversify the business of the Company
Brief on
statutory developments,
in
government policies, among others with
impact
thereof, Directors’ responsibilities arising out of any
such developments
changes
Compliance Certificate certifying compliance with all
laws as applicable to the Company
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report under SEBI
(Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 1996
Brief on information disseminated to the press
The Chairman of the Board and Company Secretary, in
consultation with other concerned members of the senior
management, finalise the agenda for Board meetings.
Board material distributed in advance
The agenda and notes on agenda are circulated to
Directors in advance, and in the defined agenda format.
All material information is incorporated in the agenda
for facilitating meaningful and focused discussions at
the meeting. Where it is not practicable to attach any
document to the agenda, it is tabled before the meeting
with specific reference to this effect in the agenda. In
special and exceptional circumstances, additional or
supplementary item(s) on the agenda are permitted.
Recording minutes of proceedings at Board and
Committee meetings
The Company Secretary records minutes of proceedings
of each Board and Committee meeting. Draft minutes are
circulated to Board/ Board Committee members for their
comments. The minutes are entered in the Minutes Book
within 30 days from the conclusion of the meeting.
Post meeting follow-up mechanism
The guidelines for Board and Board Committee meetings
facilitate an effective post meeting follow-up, review and
reporting process for decisions taken by the Board and
Board Committees thereof. Important decisions taken at
Board/Board Committee meetings are communicated
promptly
the concerned departments/divisions.
Action-taken report on decisions/minutes of the previous
meeting(s) is placed at the succeeding meeting of the
Board/Board Committee for noting.
to
Compliance
The Company Secretary, while preparing the agenda, notes
on agenda and minutes of the meeting(s), is responsible
for and is required to ensure adherence to all applicable
laws and regulations, including the Companies Act, 1956/
Companies Act, 2013 read with rules issued thereunder,
as applicable and the Secretarial Standards recommended
by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Number of Board meetings held with dates
Seven Board meetings were held during the year, as
against the minimum requirement of four meetings.
The details of Board meetings are given below:
Date
Board Strength
No. of Directors
Present
April 18, 2014
May 29, 2014
July 19, 2014
October 13, 2014
December 08, 2014
January 16, 2015
February 19, 2015
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
12
13
14
11
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ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS AT BOARD MEETINGS, LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) AND
NUMBER OF OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS AND CHAIRMANSHIPS / MEMBERSHIPS OF COMMITTEES OF
EACH DIRECTOR IN VARIOUS COMPANIES:
Name of
the Director
Mukesh D. Ambani
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Ramniklal Ambani *
Mansingh L. Bhakta
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Mahesh P. Modi #
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani ^
Attendance at
meetings during
2014-15
Board
AGM
No. of Other
Directorship(s) as
on 31-03-2015
(1)
No. of Membership(s) /Chairmanship(s)
of Board Committees in other
Companies as on 31-03-2015
(2)
7
7
7
7
5
1
6
7
7
6
7
7
5
7
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N.A.
4
1
2
1
Nil
N.A.
Nil
7
5
N.A.
1
3
11
6
3
Nil
1 (as Chairman)
1
1
Nil
N.A.
Nil
1
4 (including 3 as Chairman)
N.A.
2
2
3
5 (including 4 as Chairman)
Nil
(1)
(2)
*
#
^
The Directorships, held by Directors as mentioned above, do not include directorships in foreign companies.
In accordance with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, Memberships/Chairmanships of only Audit Committees and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committees
in all public limited companies (excluding Reliance Industries Limited) have been considered.
Ceased to be a Director w.e.f. June 18, 2014. 2 meetings were held during his tenure.
Ceased to be a Director w.e.f February 15, 2015. 6 meetings were held during his tenure.
Appointed as Director, w.e.f. June 18, 2014. 5 meetings were held during her tenure.
Video/tele-conferencing facilities are used to facilitate Directors travelling abroad, or present at other locations, to
participate in the meetings.
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BOARD COMMITTEES:
Details of the Board Committees and other related information are provided hereunder:
Composition of Board Committees
Audit Committee
1. Yogendra P. Trivedi
Independent Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Independent Director
3. Adil Zainulbhai
Independent Director
Corporate Social Responsibility
and Governance Committee
1. Yogendra P. Trivedi
Independent Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
3. Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
4. Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Independent Director
Health, Safety and
Environment Committee
1. Hital R. Meswani
Executive Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
3. P.M.S. Prasad
Executive Director
4. Pawan Kumar Kapil
Executive Director
Human Resources, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee
1. Adil Zainulbhai
Independent Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Yogendra P. Trivedi
Independent Director
3. Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
4. Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Independent Director
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
1. Yogendra P. Trivedi
Independent Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
3. Hital R. Meswani
Executive Director
4. Prof. Ashok Misra
Independent Director
Finance Committee
1. Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman and Managing Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
3. Hital R. Meswani
Executive Director
Risk Management Committee*
1. Adil Zainulbhai
Independent Director
(Chairman of the Committee)
2. Hital R. Meswani
Executive Director
3. P.M.S. Prasad
Executive Director
4. Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
5. Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
* Constituted on October 13, 2014 in accordance with provisions of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Shri K. Sethuraman, Group Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, is the Secretary of all Board
Committees constituted under the Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act, 2013.
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Meetings of Board Committees held during the year and Directors’ attendance:
Board Committees
Audit
Committee
Human
Resources
Nomination
and
Remuneration
Committee
Corporate
Social
Responsibility
and
Governance
Committee
Stakeholders’
Relationship
Committee
Health,
Safety
and
Environment
Committee
Finance
Committee
Risk
Management
Committee
(1)
Meetings held
Directors’ Attendance
Mukesh D. Ambani
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Mansingh L. Bhakta
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Mahesh P. Modi *
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
N.A. – Not a member of the Committee
9
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
9
N.A.
7
N.A.
N.A.
8
9
N.A.
6
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
6
6
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
6
6
N.A.
4
N.A.
4
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
4
4
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
3
N.A.
N.A.
4
N.A.
4
4
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
4
N.A.
N.A.
4
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
4
N.A.
N.A.
4
2
3
N.A.
N.A.
4
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
4
4
4
4
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
1
N.A.
N.A.
1
0
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
1
N.A.
*
Ceased to be a member of the Audit Committee w.e.f. February 15, 2015. 8 meetings were held during his tenure.
(1)
The Committee was constituted on October 13, 2014
Procedure at Committee Meetings
The Company’s guidelines relating to Board meetings are
applicable to Committee meetings as far as practicable.
Each Committee has the authority to engage outside
experts, advisors and counsels to the extent it considers
appropriate to assist in its function. Minutes of proceedings
of Committee meetings are circulated to the Directors and
placed before Board meetings for noting.
Terms of Reference and other details of Board
Committees
Audit Committee
Composition of the Committee
Yogendra P. Trivedi
(Chairman of the Committee)
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Independent Director
Independent Director
Independent Director
The Committee’s composition meets with requirements of
Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement. Members of the Audit Committee
possess financial / accounting expertise / exposure.
Powers of the Audit Committee
To investigate any activity within its terms of reference
To seek information from any employee
To obtain outside legal or other professional advice
To secure attendance of outsiders with relevant
expertise, if it considers necessary
Role of the Audit Committee, inter alia, includes the
following:
Oversight of the Company’s financial reporting process
and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure
that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and
credible
Recommending the appointment, remuneration and
terms of appointment of statutory auditors including
cost auditors of the Company
Approving payment to statutory auditors, including
cost auditors, for any other services rendered by them
Reviewing with the management, the annual financial
statements and auditors
thereon before
submission to the Board for approval, with particular
reference to:
report
Matters required to be included in the Directors’
Responsibility Statement to be included in the
Board’s Report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section 3
of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013;
Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices
and reasons for the same;
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Major accounting entries involving estimates based
on the exercise of judgement by the management;
Significant adjustments made in financial statements
arising out of audit findings;
Compliance with listing and other legal requirements
relating to financial statements;
Disclosure of any related party transactions; and
Qualifications in draft audit report.
Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly
financial statements before submission to the Board for
approval
Monitoring and reviewing with the management, the
statement of uses/ application of funds raised through
an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.),
the statement of funds utilised for purposes other than
those stated in the offer document/prospectus/notice
and the report submitted by the monitoring agency
monitoring the utilisation of proceeds of a public or
rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations
to the Board to take up steps in this matter
Reviewing and monitoring the auditors independence
and performance, and effectiveness of audit process
Approval or any
subsequent modification of
transactions of the Company with related parties
Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments
Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company,
wherever it is necessary
Evaluation of
internal financial controls and risk
management systems
Reviewing, with the management, the performance of
statutory auditors and internal auditors, adequacy of
internal control systems
Formulating the scope, functioning, periodicity and
methodology for conducting the internal audit
Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function,
if any, including the structure of the internal audit
department, staffing and seniority of the official
heading the department, reporting structure coverage
and frequency of internal audit
Discussion with internal auditors of any significant
findings and follow-up thereon
Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations
by the internal auditors into matters where there is
suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal
control systems of a material nature and reporting the
matter to the Board
Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit
commences, about the nature and scope of audit as
well as post audit discussion to ascertain any area of
concern
To look into the reasons for substantial defaults, if
any, in the payment to depositors, debenture holders,
shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared
dividends) and creditors
To review the functioning of the Vigil Mechanism and
Whistle Blower mechanism
Approval of appointment of the CFO (i.e. the whole-
time Finance Director or any other person heading the
finance function or discharging that function) after
assessing qualifications, experience and background,
etc. of the candidate
Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the
terms of reference of the Audit Committee.
Reviewing financial statements,
in particular the
the Company’s unlisted
investments made by
subsidiaries
Reviewing the following information:
The Management Discussion and Analysis of
financial condition and results of operations;
Statement of significant related party transactions
(as defined by the Audit Committee), submitted by
management;
Management
weaknesses issued by the statutory auditors;
letters/letters of
internal control
Internal audit reports relating to internal control
weaknesses; and
Reviewing the appointment, removal and terms of
remuneration of the Chief internal auditor / internal
auditor(s).
General
The representatives of statutory auditors are permanent
invitees to the Audit Committee Meetings. They have
attended all the Audit Committee meetings held during
the year. Executives of Accounts Department, Finance
Department, Corporate Secretarial Department and
Internal Audit department and representatives of internal
auditors attend Audit Committee Meetings. The cost
auditors attend the Audit Committee Meeting where
cost audit reports are discussed. The due date for filing
the cost audit reports in XBRL mode for the financial year
ended March 31, 2014 was September 27, 2014 and the
cost audit reports were filed by the Lead Cost Auditor
on September 23, 2014. The due date for filing the cost
audit reports for the financial year ended March 31, 2015
is October 30, 2015.
internal auditor reports directly to the Audit
The
Committee.
The Chairman of the Audit Committee was present at the
last Annual General Meeting held on June18, 2014.
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Meeting Details
Nine meetings (including one adjourned meeting) of the
Audit Committee were held during the year. The details
of meetings and attendance are given on page no. 131 of
this Report.
Human Resources, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee
Composition of the Committee
Adil Zainulbhai
(Chairman of the Committee)
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
Independent Director
Independent Director
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Independent Director
The Committee’s constitution and terms of reference are
in compliance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Employee Stock Option Scheme
and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999,
as amended from time to time.
Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter alia,
includes the following:
To identify persons who are qualified to become
Directors and who may be appointed
in senior
management in accordance with the criteria laid down
and to recommend to the Board their appointment
and/or removal
To carry out evaluation of every Director’s performance
To formulate the criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of a Director,
and recommend to the Board a policy, relating to
the remuneration for the Directors, key managerial
personnel and other employees
To formulate the criteria for evaluation of Independent
Directors and the Board
To devise a policy on Board diversity
To recommend/review remuneration of the Managing
Director(s) and Whole-time Director(s) based on their
performance and defined assessment criteria
To administer, monitor and formulate detailed terms
and conditions of the Employees’ Stock Option Scheme
including:
the quantum of options to be granted under
Employees’ Stock Option Scheme per employee and
in aggregate;
in
the conditions under which option vested
employees may lapse in case of termination of
employment for misconduct;
the specified time period within which the employee
shall exercise the vested options in the event of
termination or resignation of an employee;
the right of an employee to exercise all options
vested in him at one time or various points of time
within the exercise period;
the procedure for making a fair and reasonable
adjustment to the number of options and to the
exercise price in case of corporate actions, such as
rights issues, bonus issues, merger, sale of division
and others;
the granting, vesting and exercising of options in
case of employees who are on long leave; and
the procedure for cashless exercise of options.
To carry out any other function as is mandated by
the Board from time to time and / or enforced by any
statutory notification, amendment or modification, as
may be applicable;
To perform such other functions as may be necessary
or appropriate for the performance of its duties.
Meeting Details
Six meetings of the Human Resources, Nomination and
Remuneration Committee were held during the year. The
details of meeting and attendance are given on page no.
131 of this Report.
The details relating to remuneration of Directors, as
required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement,
have been given under a separate section, viz. ‘Directors’
Remuneration’ in this report.
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
Composition of the Committee
Yogendra P. Trivedi
(Chairman of the Committee)
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
Prof. Ashok Misra
Independent Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Independent Director
Committee’
Relationship
‘Stakeholders’
The
(SR
Committee) was constituted by the Board on April 18,
2014 consequent to the dissolution of the ‘Shareholders’/
Investors’ Grievance Committee’ (SIG Committee). The SR
Committee is primarily responsible to review all matters
connected with the Company’s transfer of securities
and redressal of shareholders’ / investors’ / security
holders’ complaints. The Committee also monitors the
implementation and compliance with the Company’s
Code of Conduct for prohibition of Insider Trading.
the exercise period within which the employee
should exercise the option, and that the option
would lapse on failure to exercise the option within
the exercise period;
The SR Committee’s composition and the terms of
reference meet with the requirements of Clause 49 of the
Listing Agreement and provisions of the Companies Act,
2013.
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Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter alia,
includes the following:
Oversee and review all matters connected with the
transfer of the Company’s securities
Approve issue of the Company’s duplicate share /
debenture certificates
Consider, resolve and monitor redressal of investors’
/ shareholders’ / security holders’ grievances related
to transfer of securities, non-receipt of Annual Report,
non-receipt of declared dividend etc.
Oversee the performance of the Company’s Registrars
and Transfer Agents
Recommend methods to upgrade the standard of
services to investors
Monitor implementation and compliance with the
Company’s Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider
Trading
Carry out any other function as is referred by the Board
from time to time and / or enforced by any statutory
notification / amendment or modification as may be
applicable
Perform such other functions as may be necessary or
appropriate for the performance of its duties
Meeting Details
Four meetings (including one of SIG Committee) of the
SR Committee were held during the year. The details of
meetings and attendance are given on page no. 131 of
this Report.
Compliance Officer
Shri K. Sethuraman, Group Company Secretary and
Chief Compliance Officer, is the Compliance Officer for
complying with requirements of Securities Laws and
Listing Agreements with Stock Exchanges.
Prohibition of Insider Trading
With a view to regulate trading in securities by the directors
and designated employees, the Company has adopted a
Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading.
Investor Grievance Redressal
The number of complaints received and resolved to the
satisfaction of investors during the year under review and
their break-up are as under:
Type of Complaints
Non-Receipt of Annual Reports
Non-Receipt of Dividend Warrants
Non-Receipt of Interest/ Redemption
Warrants
Non-Receipt of Certificates
TOTAL
Number of
Complaints
202
1755
117
226
2300
As on March 31, 2015, no complaints were outstanding.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance
Committee
Composition of the Committee
Yogendra P. Trivedi
(Chairman of the Committee)
Independent Director
Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Independent Director
The Committee’s prime responsibility is to assist the
Board in discharging its social responsibilities by way
of formulating and monitoring implementation of the
framework of
‘corporate social responsibility policy’,
observe practices of Corporate Governance at all levels,
and to suggest remedial measures wherever necessary.
The Board has also empowered the Committee to look into
matters related to sustainability and overall governance.
The Committee’s constitution and terms of reference meet
with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013.
Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter alia,
includes the following:
To formulate and recommend to the Board, a Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy indicating activities
to be undertaken by the Company in compliance with
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
thereunder
To recommend the amount of expenditure to be
incurred on the CSR activities
To monitor the implementation of the CSR Policy of the
Company from time to time
To approve the Corporate Sustainability Reports and
oversee the implementation of sustainability activities
To oversee the implementation of polices contained
in the Business Responsibility Policy Manual and to
make any changes / modifications, as may be required,
from time to time and to review and recommend the
Business Responsibility Reports (BRR) to the Board for
its approval
To observe practices of Corporate Governance at all
levels and to suggest remedial measures wherever
necessary
To ensure compliance with Corporate Governance
norms prescribed under Listing Agreements with Stock
Exchanges, the Companies Act and other statutes or
any modification or re-enactment thereof
To advise the Board periodically with respect to
significant developments in the law and practice of
Corporate Governance and to make recommendations
to the Board for appropriate revisions to the Company’s
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To monitor the Company’s compliance with Corporate
Governance Guidelines and applicable
laws and
regulations and make recommendations to the Board
on all such matters and on any corrective action to be
taken, as the Committee may deem appropriate
To review and assess the adequacy of the Company’s
Corporate Governance Manual, Code of Conduct for
Directors and Senior Management, Code of Ethics and
other internal policies and guidelines and monitor that
principles described therein are being incorporated
into the Company’s culture and business practices
To formulate / approve codes and / or policies for better
governance
To provide correct inputs to the media so as to preserve
and protect the Company’s image and standing
To disseminate
factually correct
information
to
investors, institutions and the public at large
To establish oversight on
important corporate
communication on behalf of the Company with the
assistance of consultants / advisors, if necessary
To ensure institution of standardised channels of
internal communications across the Company to
facilitate a high level of disciplined participation
To carry out any other function as is mandated by
the Board from time to time and/or enforced by any
statutory notification, amendment or modification as
may be applicable or as may be necessary or appropriate
for performance of its duties.
Meeting Details
Four meetings of the Corporate Social Responsibility and
Governance Committee were held during the year. The
details of meetings and attendance are given on page no.
131 of this Report.
Health, Safety and Environment Committee
Composition of the Committee
Hital R. Meswani
(Chairman of the Committee)
Executive Director
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Independent Director
P.M.S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Executive Director
Executive Director
The Health, Safety and Environment Committee
is
primarily responsible to monitor and ensure the highest
standards of environmental, health and safety norms
are maintained, and the Company’s operations are in
compliance with applicable pollution and environmental
laws across all
its
responsibilities by reviewing the management of health,
safety, environmental and social impacts of the Company’s
various projects and operations.
locations. The Committee fulfils
Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter alia,
includes the following:
Monitoring and ensuring the highest standards of
environmental, health and safety norms
Ensuring compliance with applicable pollution and
environmental laws at the Company’s works / factories
/ locations by putting in place effective systems in this
regard and reviewing the same periodically
Reviewing, as the Committee deems appropriate, the
Company’s health, safety and environment related
policy and making recommendations as necessary
Reviewing the Company’s performance on health,
safety and environment related matters and suggesting
improvements as the Committee may deem necessary
Reviewing procedures and controls being followed at
the Company’s various manufacturing facilities and
plants for compliance with relevant statutory provisions
Reviewing regularly and making recommendations
about changes to the charter of the Committee
Obtaining or performing an annual evaluation of the
Committee’s performance and making appropriate
recommendations.
Meeting Details
Four meetings of the Health, Safety and Environment
Committee were held during the year. The details of the
meetings and attendance are given on page no. 131 of
this Report.
Finance Committee
Composition of the Committee
Mukesh D. Ambani
(Chairman of the Committee)
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
Chairman and
Managing Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter alia,
includes the following:
Review the Company’s financial policies, risk assessment
and minimisation procedures, strategies and capital
structure, working capital and cash flow management,
and make such reports and recommendations to the
Board with respect thereto, as it may deem advisable
Review banking arrangements and cash management
Exercise all powers to borrow money (otherwise than
by issue of debentures) within limits approved by the
Board, and take necessary actions connected therewith,
including refinancing for optimisation of borrowing
costs
Give guarantees/issue
letters of comfort/providing
securities within the limits approved by the Board
Borrow money by way of loan and/or issue and allot
bonds/notes denominated in one or more foreign
currencies in international markets for the purpose
of refinancing the existing debt, capital expenditure,
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general corporate purposes, including working capital
requirements and possible strategic investments within
limits approved by the Board
Provide corporate guarantee/performance guarantee
by the Company within the limits approved by the
Board
Approve opening and operation of
Investment
Management Accounts with foreign banks and appoint
them as agents, establishment of representative/sales
offices in or outside India
Carry out any other function as is mandated by the
Board from time to time and/or enforced by any
statutory notification, amendment or modification as
may be applicable
Other transactions or financial issues that the Board
may desire to have them reviewed by the Finance
Committee
Delegate authorities from time to time to the executives/
authorised persons to implement the Committee’s
decisions
Review regularly and make recommendations about
changes to the charter of the Committee
Meeting Details
Four meetings of the Finance Committee were held during
the year. The details of meetings and attendance are given
on page no. 131 of this Report.
Risk Management Committee
Composition of the Committee
Adil Zainulbhai
(Chairman of the Committee)
Hital R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
Alok Agarwal
Srikanth Venkatachari
Independent Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Chief Financial Officer
Joint Chief Financial Officer
The Risk Management Committee (RM Committee) was
constituted by the Board on October 13, 2014 adhering
to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The Committee’s
prime responsibility is to implement and monitor the
risk management plan and policy of the Company. The
Committee’s constitution meets with the requirements of
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
Role and Responsibilities of the Committee includes
the following:
Framing of Risk Management Plan and Policy
Overseeing implementation of Risk Management Plan
and Policy
Monitoring of Risk Management Plan and Policy
Validating the process of risk management
Validating the procedure for Risk Minimisation
Periodically
the Risk
reviewing and evaluating
Management Policy and practices with respect to risk
assessment and risk management processes
Continually obtaining reasonable assurance
from
management that all known and emerging risks have
been identified and mitigated or managed
Performing such other functions as may be necessary
or appropriate for the performance of its oversight
function
Meeting Details
One meeting of the Committee was held during the year
and the details of meeting and attendance are given on
page no. 131 of this Report.
Directors’ Remuneration
Remuneration policy
The Company’s Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other employees is annexed
as Annexure IIIB to the Directors’ Report. Further, the
Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation
of Independent Directors, Board, Committees and other
individual Directors.
The Company’s remuneration policy is directed towards
rewarding performance based on review of achievements
periodically. The remuneration policy is in consonance
with the existing industry practice.
Remuneration paid to the Chairman and Managing Director and Whole-time Directors during 2014-15:
Name of the Director
Mukesh D. Ambani
Nikhil R. Meswani
Hital R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Salary
Perquisites and
allowances
Retiral
benefits
Commission
payable
Performance
Linked Incentive*
Total
Stock options granted
4.16
1.15
1.15
0.86
0.50
0.60
1.45
1.45
1.35
0.75
0.83
0.23
0.23
0.15
0.09
9.41
9.20
9.20
-
-
-
-
-
3.67
1.07
15.00
12.03
12.03
6.03
2.41
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
* Performance Linked Incentive for the financial year (FY) 2013-14 was paid during the FY 2014-15.
(` in crore)
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The Chairman and Managing Director’s compensation has
been set at ` 15 crore as against ` 38.86 crore as approved,
reflecting his desire to continue to set a personal example
for moderation in managerial compensation levels.
Performance criteria for two Executive Directors, entitled
for Performance Linked Incentive (PLI), are determined
by the Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee.
Financial statements, in particular investments made by
unlisted subsidiary companies, are reviewed quarterly
by the Company’s Audit Committee.
Minutes of Board meetings of unlisted subsidiary
companies are placed before the Company’s Board
regularly.
A statement containing all significant transactions
and arrangements entered into by unlisted subsidiary
companies is placed before the Company’s Board.
The tenure of office of the Managing Director and Whole-
time Directors is for five years from their respective dates
of appointments, and can be terminated by either party by
giving three months notice in writing. There is no separate
provision for payment of severance fees.
Prof. Dipak C. Jain and Shri Adil Zainulbhai, the Company’s
Independent Directors have been appointed as
Independent Directors on the Board of Reliance Retail
Ventures Limited and Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited,
subsidiaries of the Company.
Sitting fee and commission paid on net profit to Non-
Executive Directors:
Name of the
Non-Executive
Director
Ramniklal H. Ambani
Mansingh L. Bhakta
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Mahesh P. Modi
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. Raghunath A.
Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
TOTAL
(` in Lakh)
Commission
Total
21.66
100.00
100.00
100.00
87.96
100.00
100.00
22.66
112.00
136.00
127.00
105.96
117.00
111.00
100.00
128.00
100.00
128.00
78.64
83.64
Sitting
Fee
1.00
12.00
36.00
27.00
18.00
17.00
11.00
28.00
28.00
5.00
183.00
888.26
1071.26
During the year, the Company paid ` 0.36 crore as
professional fees to M/s. Kanga & Co., a firm in which
the Company’s Director, Shri Mansingh L. Bhakta, is a
partner. There were no other pecuniary relationships
or transactions of Non-Executive Directors vis-à-vis the
Company. The Company has not granted any stock option
to any of its Non-Executive Directors.
Subsidiary Companies’ Monitoring Framework
All subsidiary companies are Board managed with their
Boards having the rights and obligations to manage such
companies in the best interest of their stakeholders. The
Company does not have any material unlisted subsidiary,
and hence, is not required to nominate an Independent
Director of the Company on the Board of any subsidiary.
The Company monitors performance of subsidiary
companies, inter alia, by the following means:
GENERAL BODY MEETINGS
Annual General Meetings
During the preceding three years, the Company’s Annual
General Meetings were held at Birla Matushri Sabhagar,
19, New Marine Lines, Mumbai - 400020.
The date and time of Annual General Meetings held
during last three years, and the special resolution(s)
passed thereat, are as follows:
Year
Date
Time
Special Resolution Passed
2013-14 June 18,
2014
11.00
a.m.
2012-13 June 06,
2013
2011-12 June 07,
2012
11.00
a.m.
11.00
a.m.
1) Payment of remuneration
to Non-executive
Directors not exceeding
in aggregate one percent
of the net profits of the
Company
2) Offer or invitation for
subscription of Non –
Convertible Debentures
on private placement basis
3) Adoption of new Articles
of Association of the
Company
1) Payment of commission to
Non-executive Directors
No Special Resolution was
passed in the meeting
Special Resolution(s) passed through Postal Ballot
During the year, the members of the Company have
approved amendment
in the Objects Clause of the
Memorandum of Association of the Company by passing
a Special Resolution through postal ballot effective March
28, 2015.
The Board had appointed Shri Ketan Vora, a Practicing
Chartered Accountant, Partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells
LLP, Mumbai as a Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot
voting process in a fair and transparent manner.
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The details of the voting pattern in respect of Special Resolution passed for alteration of the Object Clause of the
Memorandum of Association was as under:
Promoter/Public
No. of shares
held
No. of votes
polled
(1)
(2)
Promoter and Promoter Group 146 39 61 977 146 39 61 977
76 95 12 551
Public – Institutional holders
1 72 42 864
Public – Others
TOTAL
305 74 91 684 225 07 17 392
101 07 63 660
58 27 66 047
% of votes
polled on
outstand-
ing shares
(3)=[(2)/
(1)]* 100
No. of
votes –
in favour
No. of
votes –
against
(4)
(5)
100.00 146 39 61 977
0
76 73 42 613 21 69 938
1 65 298
1 70 77 566
73.61 224 83 82 156 23 35 236
76.13
2.96
% of
votes in
favour
on votes
polled
(6)=[(4)/
(2)]* 100
65.04
34.09
0.76
99.90
% of
votes
against
on votes
polled
(7)=[(5)/
(2)]* 100
0.00
0.10
0.01
0.10
There is no immediate proposal for passing any resolution
through Postal Ballot. None of the businesses proposed
to be transacted at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
require passing a resolution through Postal Ballot.
Disclosures on materially significant related party
transactions, i.e. the Company’s transactions that
are of material nature, with its Promoters, Directors
and the management, their relatives or subsidiaries,
among others that may have potential conflict with
the Company’s interests at large
During the period under review, the Company had not
entered into any material transaction with any of its
related parties.
None of the transactions with any of related parties
were in conflict with the Company’s interest. Attention
of members is drawn to the disclosure of transactions
with related parties set out in Note No. 32 of Standalone
Financial Statements, forming part of the Annual Report.
with Stock Exchanges in respect of warrants issued in
April, 2007. The Adjudicating Officer of SEBI imposed an
aggregate monetary penalty of ` 13 crore. The Company
has challenged this order before the Hon’ble Securities
Appellate Tribunal.
Whistle Blower policy
The Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its
business activities and has put in place a mechanism for
reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. The Company
has a Vigil mechanism and Whistle blower policy under
which the employees are free to report violations of
applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct.
The reportable matters may be disclosed to the Ethics
and Compliance Task Force which operates under the
supervision of the Audit Committee. Employees may also
report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During
the year under review, no employee was denied access to
the Audit Committee.
The Company’s major related party transactions are
generally with its subsidiaries and associates. The related
party transactions are entered into based on considerations
of various business exigencies, such as synergy
in
operations, sectoral specialization and the Company’s
long-term strategy for sectoral investments, optimization
of market share, profitability, legal requirements, liquidity
and capital resources of subsidiaries and associates.
Means of Communication
Quarterly results: The Company’s quarterly results
are published in ‘Financial Express’/‘Indian Express’ and
‘Navshakti’, and are displayed on its website (www.ril.com).
News releases, presentations, among others: Official
news releases and official media releases are sent to Stock
Exchanges.
All related party transactions are negotiated on an arms-
length basis, and are intended to further the Company’s
interests.
Details of non-compliance by the Company, penalties,
strictures imposed on the Company by Stock
Exchange or SEBI, or any statutory authority, on any
matter related to capital markets, during the last
three years
During the last three years, SEBI had issued a Show
Cause Notice
in connection with the alleged non-
disclosure of the diluted Earnings Per Share in the filing
Presentations to institutional investors / analysts:
Detailed presentations are made to institutional investors
and financial analysts on the Company’s unaudited
quarterly as well as audited annual financial results.
These presentations are also uploaded on the Company’s
website (www.ril.com).
Website: The Company’s website (www.ril.com) contains
a separate dedicated section ‘Investor Relations’ where
shareholders’ information is available. The Company’s
Annual Report is also available in a user-friendly and
downloadable form.
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Annual Report: The Annual Report containing, inter
alia, Audited Financial Statement, Consolidated Financial
Statements, Directors’ Report, Auditors’ Report and other
important information is circulated to members and
others entitled thereto. The Management’s Discussion and
Analysis (MD&A) Report forms part of the Annual Report
and is displayed on the Company’s website (www.ril.com).
Chairman’s Communiqué: The printed copy of the
Chairman’s speech
is distributed to shareholders at
Annual General Meetings. The document is also placed on
the Company’s website (www.ril.com) and sent to Stock
Exchanges.
Reminder to Investors: Reminders for unclaimed shares,
unpaid dividend/unpaid interest or redemption amount
on debentures are sent to shareholders/debenture
holders as per records every year.
Corporate Filing and Dissemination System (CFDS):
The CFDS portal jointly owned, managed and maintained
by BSE and NSE is a single source to view information filed
by listed companies. All disclosures and communications
to BSE and NSE are filed electronically through the CFDS
portal. In particular, the Company informs BSE and NSE all
price sensitive matters or such other matters which in its
opinion are material and of relevance to the members.
NSE Electronic Application Processing System
(NEAPS): The NEAPS is a web-based application designed
by NSE for corporates. All periodical compliance filings
like shareholding pattern, corporate governance report,
media releases, among others are filed electronically on
NEAPS.
BSE Corporate Compliance & Listing Centre (the ’Listing
Centre‘): BSE’s Listing Centre is a web-based application
designed for corporates. All periodical compliance filings
like shareholding pattern, corporate governance report,
media releases, among others are also filed electronically
on the Listing Centre.
SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES): The investor
complaints are processed in a centralised web-based
complaints redress system. The salient features of this
system are: Centralised database of all complaints, online
upload of Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by concerned
companies and online viewing by investors of actions
taken on the complaint and its current status.
Designated Exclusive email-id: The Company has
designated the following email-ids exclusively for investor
servicing:
For queries on Annual Report:
investor_relations@ril.com
For queries in respect of shares in physical mode:
rilinvestor@karvy.com
Shareholders’ Feedback Survey: The Company had sent
feedback forms seeking shareholders’ views on various
matters relating to investor services and Annual Report
2013-14. The feedback received from shareholders was
placed before the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee.
General Shareholder Information
Company Registration Details
The Company is registered in the State of Maharashtra,
India. The Corporate Identification Number (CIN) allotted
to the Company by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
is L17110MH1973PLC019786.
Annual General Meeting
(Day, Date, Time and Venue)
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11.00 a.m.
Birla Matushri Sabhagar, 19, New Marine Lines,
Mumbai 400 020
Financial Year
April 1 to March 31
Financial Calendar (tentative)
Results for the quarter ending
June 30, 2015 - Fourth week of July, 2015
September 30, 2015 - Third week of October, 2015
December 31, 2015 - Fourth week of January, 2016
March 31, 2016 - Fourth week of April, 2016
Annual General Meeting - June, 2016
Date of Book Closure
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 to Friday, May 15, 2015 (both days
inclusive) for payment of dividend.
Dividend Payment Date
Credit/dispatch of dividend warrants between June 13,
2015 and June 19, 2015.
Listing on Stock Exchanges
Equity Shares
BSE Limited (BSE)
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street, Mumbai 400 001
Scrip Code 500325
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)
‘‘Exchange Plaza”,
Bandra-Kurla Complex,
Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051
Trading Symbol - RELIANCE EQ
ISIN : INE002A01018
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Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)
Listing
Luxembourg Stock Exchange, 11, Avenue de la Porte-
Neuve, L – 2227, Luxembourg.
Also traded on International Order Book System (London
Stock Exchange) and PORTAL System (NASD, USA)
Trading Symbol RILYP, CUSIP 759470107
Overseas Depository
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation 101, Barclay
Street, New York, NY 10286 USA
Domestic Custodian
ICICI Bank Limited, Empire Complex, E7/F7, 1st Floor, 414,
Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013
Debt Securities
Listing
The Wholesale Debt Market (WDM) Segment of BSE and
NSE
Stock Market Price Data
Debenture Trustees
Axis Bank Limited
Axis House, C-2, Wadia International Centre,
Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli,
Mumbai 400 025
Axis Trustee Services Limited
Axis House, 2nd Floor, Wadia International Centre,
Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 025
Payment of Listing Fees
Annual listing fee for the year 2015-16 has been paid by
the Company to BSE and NSE. Annual maintenance and
listing agency fee for the calendar year 2015 has been paid
by the Company to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Payment of Depository Fees
Annual Custody/Issuer fee for the year 2015-16 will be
paid by the Company to NSDL and CDSL on receipt of the
invoices.
Month
April 2014
May 2014
June 2014
July 2014
August 2014
September 2014
October 2014
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
BSE Limited (BSE)
High Price (`)
Low Price (`) Volume (No.) High Price (`)
Low Price (`)
Volume (No.)
971.00
5 09 82 514
1 023.25
971.60
1 041.30
917.30
6 95 39 618
1 049.90
1 003.70
911.55
6 30 70 521
988.90
930.00
65 60 890
925.00
1 14 34 861
929.10
925.00
5 91 45 995
9 49 72 283
1 000.00
7 44 29 949
958.50
7 29 67 161
963.40
859.70
4 87 42 867
6 73 55 504
831.20
7 79 91 514
1 142.50
1 132.80
1 042.50
1 002.70
1 016.20
991.70
934.25
1 000.10
959.00
918.10
912.75
964.15
859.95
831.10
82 33 114
77 72 886
52 73 893
64 09 846
72 73 760
47 31 270
91 55 808
98 69 437
988.75
1 145.25
1 133.00
1 043.30
1 023.00
1 017.35
991.95
934.50
943.80
909.65
836.60
6 15 40 933
943.10
837.10
88 12 618
796.45
7 01 41 354
909.00
796.75
81 33 925
[Source: This information is compiled from the data available from the websites of BSE and NSE]
Share Price Performance in comparison to broad
based indices – BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty as on
March 31, 2015
BSE (% Change)
NSE (% Change)
RIL
Sensex
RIL
Nifty
FY 2014-15
-11.27% 24.89% -11.25% 26.65%
2 years
3 years
5 years
6.59% 48.43% 6.87% 49.42%
10.22% 60.64% 10.44% 60.34%
-23.26% 59.50% -23.11% 61.76%
Registrars and Transfer Agents
Karvy Computershare Private Limited
Karvy Selenium Tower B, 6th Floor
Plot 31-32, Gachibowli, Financial District.
Nanakramguda, Hyderabad – 500 032
Tel: +91-40-67161700
Toll Free No.: 1-800-4258-998; Fax: +91-40-23114087
e-mail: rilinvestor@karvy.com
Website: www.karvy.com
(Address changed w.e.f. April 14, 2015)
List of Investor Service Centres of Karvy Computershare
Private Limited is available on the Company’s website
www.ril.com.
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Share Transfer System
Share transfers are processed and share certificates duly endorsed are delivered within a period of seven days from the
date of receipt, subject to documents being valid and complete in all respects. The Board has delegated the authority for
approving transfer, transmission, etc. of the Company’s securities to the Managing Director and/or Company Secretary.
A summary of transfer/transmission of securities of the Company so approved by the Managing Director/Company
Secretary is placed at every Board meeting / Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee. The Company obtains from a
Company Secretary in Practice half-yearly certificate of compliance with the share transfer formalities as required under
Clause 47(c) of the Listing Agreement and files a copy of the said certificate with Stock Exchanges.
Distribution of Shareholding as on March 31, 2015
Category
Code
Category of shareholder
Number of
shareholders
Total number of
shares
As a percentage of
(A+B+C)
(A)
(1)
(2)
(B)
(1)
(2)
(C)
(1)
(2)
Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group
Indian
Foreign
Total Shareholding of Promoter and Promoter Group
Public Shareholding
Institutions
Non-institutions
Total Public Shareholding
Shares held by Custodians and against which
Depository Receipts have been issued
Promoter and Promoter Group
Public
TOTAL (A) + (B) + (C)
63*
0
63
146 39 61 977
0
146 39 61 977
2 025
101 53 53 383
27 88 753
65 19 69 215
27 90 778
166 73 22 598
0
1
0
10 44 04 190
27 90 842
323 56 88 765
45.24
0.00
45.24
31.38
20.15
51.53
0.00
3.23
100.00
* As per disclosure under regulation 30(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011,
furnished by the promoters.
Shareholding Pattern by Size as on March 31, 2015
Category-wise shareholding
(%)
3.23
20.15
Promoter
2014-15
45.24
Institutions
Category (Shares)
Holders
Shares
Up to 500
501 – 1000
1001 – 5000
5001 – 10000
26 70 447
18 25 13 865
70 803
4 99 98 921
43 811
8 23 39 556
3 053
2 12 39 477
Non-institutions
10001 – 20000
1 087
1 51 73 387
% of Total
Shares
5.64
1.55
2.54
0.66
0.47
31.38
GDR Holders
Above 20000
1 641 288 44 23 559
89.14
TOTAL
27 90 842 323 56 88 765
100.00
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Build-up of Equity Share Capital
Particulars
Subscribers to Memorandum
Shareholders of Reliance Textile Industries Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Conversion of Loan
Rights Issue – I
Bonus Issue – I
Debenture Series I Conversion
Consolidation of Fractional Coupon Shares
Conversion of Loan
Conversion of Loan
Rights Issue II
Debenture Series II Conversion
Debenture Series I Conversion Phase II
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Rights Issue II NRI
Debenture Series III Conversion
Rights Issue II
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) II
Bonus Issue- II
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) III
Debenture Series IV Conversion
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) IV
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) V
Debenture Series I Conversion
Debenture Series II Conversion
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) VI
Consolidation of Fractional Coupon Shares
Debenture Series E Conversion
Debenture Series III Conversion
Debenture Series IV Conversion
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) VII
Consolidation of Fractional Coupon Shares
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) VIII
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) IX
Debenture Series G Conversion
Rights Issue III
Debenture Series G Conversion
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) X
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) XI
Allotment Date
No. of Shares
October 19, 1975
May 9, 1977
September 28, 1979
December 31,1979
September 19, 1980
December 31, 1980
May 15,1981
June 23, 1981
September 22, 1981
October 6, 1981
December 31, 1981
December 31, 1981
April 12, 1982
June 15, 1982
August 31, 1982
September 9, 1982
December 29, 1982
1 100
59 50 000
9 40 000
6 47 832
45 23 359
8 40 575
24 673
2 43 200
1 40 800
23 80 518
8 42 529
27 168
81 059
774
19 20 000
41
1 942
September 30, 1983
1 11 39 564
September 30, 1983
September 30, 1983
April 5, 1984
June 20, 1984
October 1, 1984
December 31, 1984
January 31, 1985
April 30, 1985
April 30, 1985
July 5, 1985
December 17, 1985
December 31, 1985
December 31, 1985
November 15, 1986
April 1, 1987
August 1, 1987
February 4, 1988
February 4, 1988
June 2, 1988
October 31, 1988
371
64 00 000
617
50
97 66 783
2 16 571
91
45 005
53 33 333
52 835
42 871
106
610
40 284
169
6 60 30 100
3 15 71 695
29 35 380
25
10
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Particulars
Allotment Date
No. of Shares
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) XII
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) XIII
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company) XIV
Euro Issue GDR-I
Shareholders of Sidhpur Mills Co Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Shareholders of Reliance Petrochemicals Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Loan Conversion
Debenture Series H Conversion
Warrant Conversion (Debenture Series F)
Euro Issue GDR II
Loan Conversion
Warrant Conversion (Debenture Series J)
Private Placement of Shares
Conversion of Reliance Petrochemicals Limited Debentures
Shareholders of Reliance Polypropylene Limited and Reliance
Polyethylene Limited (Merged with the Company)
Warrants Conversion
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 I
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 II
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 III
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 IV
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 V
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 VI
Bonus Issue III
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 VII
Conversion of 3.5% ECB Due 1999 VIII
Conversion of Warrants
Shareholders of Reliance Petroleum Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Shareholders of Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Exercise of Warrants
ESOS – Allotment
Shareholders of Reliance Petroleum Limited
(Merged with the Company)
Bonus Issue IV
ESOS – Allotment
ESOS – Allotment
ESOS – Allotment
ESOS – Allotment
ESOS – Allotment
ESOS – Allotment
Less: Shares bought back and extinguished on January 24, 2005
Less: Shares bought back and extinguished from February 08, 2012
to January 22, 2013
TOTAL EQUITY AS ON MARCH 31, 2015
November 29, 1990
May 22, 1991
October 10, 1991
322
46
25
June 3, 1992
1 84 00 000
December 4, 1992
July 7, 1993
August 26, 1993
August 26, 1993
February 23, 1994
March 1, 1994
August 3, 1994
October 21, 1994
December 22, 1994
March 16, 1995
March 10, 1995
May 24, 1997
July 11, 1997
July 22, 1997
September 13, 1997
October 22, 1997
November 4, 1997
December 20, 1997
December 4, 1997
September 27, 1999
January 12, 2000
October 23, 2002
October 13, 2007
October 3, 2008
Various dates in 2008-09
September 30, 2009
November 28, 2009
Various dates in 2009-10
Various dates in 2010-11
Various dates in 2011-12
February 22, 2013
Various dates in 2013-14
Various dates in 2014-15
4 060
7 49 42 763
3 16 667
3 64 60 000
1 03 16 092
2 55 32 000
18 38 950
87 40 000
2 45 45 450
75 472
9 95 75 915
74 80 000
544
13 31 042
6 05 068
18 64 766
18 15 755
1 03 475
46 60 90 452
15 68 499
7 624
12 00 00 000
34 26 20 509
6 01 40 560
12 00 00 000
1 49 632
6 92 52 623
1 62 67 93 078
5 30 426
29 99 648
13 48 763
1 86 891
32 38 476
37 86 907
-28 69 495
-4 62 46 280
323 56 88 765
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
Corporate Benefits to Investors
Dividend Declared for the last 10 Years
Financial Year
Dividend Declaration
Dividend
per Share*
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
August 03, 2005
June 27, 2006
March 10, 2007
June 12, 2008
October 07, 2009
June 18, 2010
(post bonus issue 1:1)
June 03, 2011
June 07, 2012
June 06, 2013
June 18, 2014
7.5
10
11
13
13
7
8
8.5
9
9.5
* Share of paid-up value of `10 per share.
Note: Dividend of `10 per share, recommended by Directors on April 17, 2015, is
subject to declaration by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
BONUS ISSUES OF FULLY PAID-UP EQUITY
SHARES
Financial Year
1980-81
1983-84
1997-98
2009-10
Ratio
3:5
6:10
1:1
1:1
Shares issued on Demerger
Consequent upon the demerger of the coal based,
gas based, financial services and telecommunications
undertakings/businesses of the Company in December,
2005, the shareholders of the Company were allotted
equity shares of the four companies, namely, Reliance
Energy Ventures Limited (REVL), Reliance Natural Resources
Limited (RNRL), Reliance Capital Ventures Limited (RCVL)
and Reliance Communication Ventures Limited (RCoVL) in
the ratio of one equity share of each of the companies for
every equity share held by shareholders except specified
shareholders, in Reliance Industries Limited, as on the
record date fixed for the purpose.
Accordingly, 122,31,30,422 equity shares each of REVL,
RNRL, RCVL and RCoVL were allotted on January 27, 2006.
Dematerialisation of Shares
Mode of Holding
NSDL
CDSL
Physical
TOTAL
% age
95.96
1.85
2.19
100.00
97.81% of Company’s paid-up Equity Share Capital has
been dematerialised up to March 31, 2015 (97.70% up to
March 31, 2014). Trading in Equity Shares of the Company
is permitted only in dematerialised form.
Liquidity
The Company’s Equity Shares are among the most liquid
and actively traded shares on the Indian Stock Exchanges.
RIL shares consistently rank among the top few frequently
traded shares, both in terms of the number of shares
traded, as well as value.
Relevant data for the average daily turnover for the
financial year 2014-15 is given below:
Shares (nos.)
Value (in ` crore)
BSE
3,85,442
36.89
NSE
33,36,956
321.61
Total
37,22,398
358.50
[Source: This information is compiled from the data available from the
websites of BSE and NSE]
Outstanding GDRs / Warrants and Convertible
Bonds, Conversion Date and likely impact on
equity
GDRs: Outstanding GDRs as on March 31, 2015 represent
10 44 04 190 equity shares constituting 3.23% of Company’s
paid-up Equity Share Capital. Each GDR represents two
underlying equity shares in the Company. GDR is not a
specific time-bound instrument and can be surrendered
at any time and converted into the underlying equity
shares in the Company. The shares so released in favour of
the investors upon surrender of GDRs can either be held
by investors concerned in their name or sold off in the
Indian secondary markets for cash. To the extent of shares
so sold in Indian markets, GDRs can be reissued under the
available head room.
RIL GDR Programme - Important Information
RIL GDRs are listed at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
GDRs are traded on the International Order Book (IOB) of
London Stock Exchange. GDRs are also traded amongst
Qualified Institutional Investors in the Portal System of
NASD, USA.
RIL GDRs are exempted securities under US Securities Law.
RIL GDR program has been established under Rule 144A
and Regulation S of the US Securities Act, 1933. Reporting
is done under the exempted route of Rule 12g3-2(b) under
the US Securities Exchange Act, 1934.
The Bank of New York Mellon is the Depository and ICICI
Bank Limited is the Custodian of all the Equity Shares
underlying the GDRs issued by the Company.
Employee Stock Options
The information on Options granted by the Company
during the financial year 2014-15 and other particulars
with regard to Employees’ Stock Options are set out under
Annexure IV to the Directors’ Report
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PLANT LOCATIONS
Refining & Marketing
Jamnagar
Village Meghpar/Padana, Taluka Lalpur,
Jamnagar - 361 280, Gujarat, India
Jamnagar SEZ Unit
Village Meghpar/Padana, Taluka Lalpur,
Jamnagar - 361 280, Gujarat, India
Petrochemicals
Allahabad Manufacturing Division
A/10-A/27, UPSIDC Industrial Area,
P. O.T.S.L. Allahabad - 211 010,
Uttar Pradesh, India
Barabanki Manufacturing Division
Dewa Road, P.O. Somaiya Nagar,
Barabanki - 225 123, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dahej Manufacturing Division
P. O. Dahej- 392 130,
Taluka: Vagra, District Bharuch, Gujarat, India
Hazira Manufacturing Division
Village Mora, P.O. Bhatha,
Surat-Hazira Road, Surat - 394 510, Gujarat, India
Hoshiarpur Manufacturing Division
Dharamshala Road, V.P.O. Chohal,
District Hoshiarpur - 146 024, Punjab, India
Nagothane Manufacturing Division
P. O. Petrochemicals Township,
Nagothane - 402 125, Roha Taluka,
District Raigad, Maharashtra, India
Nagpur Manufacturing Division
Village: Dahali, Mouda ,Ramtek Road,
Tehsil Mouda – 441 104, District Nagpur,
Maharashtra, India
Patalganga Manufacturing Division
B-1 to B-5 & A3, MIDC Industrial Area, P.O. Rasayani,
Patalganga – 410 220, District Raigad,
Maharashtra, India
Silvassa Manufacturing Division
342, Kharadpada, P.O. Naroli – 396 235,
Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India
Vadodara Manufacturing Division
P. O. Petrochemicals, Vadodara - 391 346,
Gujarat, India
Oil & Gas
KG D6 Onshore Terminal
Village Gadimoga, Tallarevu Mandal,
East Godavari District Gadimoga – 533 463,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Oil & Gas Blocks
Panna Mukta, Mid and South Tapti, NEC-OSN-97/2,
KG-DWN-98/3, CY-DWN-2001/2, CB-ONN-2003/1, and
GS-OSN-2000/1
CBM Blocks
SP (West) – CBM – 2001/1, SP (East) – CBM – 2001/1
Coal Bed Methane Project (CBM)
Village & PO: Lalpur, Tehsil: Burhar,
District Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh - 484 110, India
Textiles
Naroda Manufacturing Division
103/106, Naroda Industrial Estate, Naroda,
Ahmedabad - 382 330, Gujarat, India
Address for Correspondence
Investor Correspondence
For Shares/Debentures held in Physical form
Karvy Computershare Private Limited
Karvy Selenium Tower B, 6th Floor
Plot 31-32, Gachibowli, Financial District.
Nanakramguda, Hyderabad – 500 032
Tel: +91-40-67161700
Toll Free No.: 1-800-4258-998; Fax: +91-40-23114087
e-mail: rilinvestor@karvy.com
Website: www.karvy.com
(Address changed w.e.f. April 14, 2015)
For Shares/Debentures held in Demat form
Investors’ concerned Depository Participant(s) and /or
Karvy Computershare Private Limited.
Any query on the Annual Report
Shri A. Anjeneyan
Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretarial
Reliance Industries Limited,
3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV, 222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021.
e-mail: investor_relations@ril.com
Transfer of unpaid/unclaimed amounts to Investor
Education and Protection Fund
During the year under review, the Company has credited
` 9.89 crore to the Investor Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF) pursuant to Section 205C of the Companies
Act, 1956 read with the Investor Education and Protection
Fund (Awareness and Protection of Investors) Rules, 2001.
The cumulative amount transferred to IEPF up to March
31, 2015 is ` 118.33 crore.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
Pursuant to the provisions of Investor Education and
Protection Fund (Uploading of information regarding
unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with companies)
Rules, 2012, the Company has uploaded the details of
unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company
as on June 18, 2014 (date of last Annual General Meeting)
on the Company’s website (www.ril.com) and on the
website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Equity Shares in the Suspense Account
In terms of Clause 5A(I) and Clause 5A(II) of the Listing
Agreement, the Company reports the following details
in respect of equity shares lying in the suspense accounts
which were issued in demat form and physical form,
respectively:
Demat
Physical
Number of
Shareholders
Number of
equity shares
Number of
Shareholders
(phase wise
transfers)
Number of
equity shares
96
1 308
1 62 905
62 41 611
0
0
0
0
1 625
1 04 438
19
1 741
96
1308
1 61 299
61 38 914
CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATION
The Chairman and Managing Director and the Chief
Financial Officer of the Company give annual certification
on financial reporting and internal controls to the Board in
terms of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The Chairman
and Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer
also give quarterly certification on financial results while
placing the financial results before the Board in terms of
Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement. The annual certificate
given by the Chairman and Managing Director and the
Chief Financial Officer is published in this Report.
Certificate on Compliance with Code of Conduct
I hereby confirm that the Company has obtained from all
the members of the Board and Management Personnel,
affirmation that they have complied with the Code of
Conduct for the financial year 2014-15.
(Mukesh D. Ambani)
Chairman and Managing Director
Mumbai
April 17, 2015
Particulars
Aggregate Number of shareholders and
the
outstanding shares in the suspense account lying as
on April 1, 2014
Number of shareholders who approached the
Company for transfer of shares and shares transferred
from suspense account during the year
Number of shareholders and aggregate number
of shares transferred to the Unclaimed Suspense
Account during the year
Aggregate Number of shareholders and
the
outstanding shares in the suspense account lying as
on March 31, 2015
The voting rights on the shares in the suspense accounts
as on March 31, 2015 shall remain frozen till the rightful
owners of such shares claim the shares.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE OF THE AUDITORS
Certificate from the Company’s Auditors, M/s. Chaturvedi
& Shah, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP and M/s. Rajendra &
Co., confirming compliance with conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement, is attached to this Report.
ADOPTION OF MANDATORY AND NON-
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS OF CLAUSE 49
The Company has complied with all mandatory
requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.
The Company has adopted following non-mandatory
requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement:
Communication to Shareholders
Half-yearly reports covering financial results were sent to
members at their registered addresses.
Audit Qualification
The Company is in the regime of unqualified financial
statements.
Reporting of Internal Auditor
The
Committee
Internal Auditor directly reports to the Audit
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CEO / CFO CERTIFICATE UNDER CLAUSE 49 (IX)
To,
The Board of Directors
Reliance Industries Limited
1. We have reviewed financial statements and the cash
flow statement of Reliance Industries Limited for the
year ended 31st March, 2015 and to the best of our
knowledge and belief:
(i) these statements do not contain any materially
untrue statement or omit any material fact or contain
statements that might be misleading;
(ii) these statements together present a true and fair
view of the Company’s affairs and are in compliance
with existing accounting standards, applicable laws
and regulations.
2. There are, to the best of our knowledge and belief, no
transactions entered into by the Company during the
year which are fraudulent, illegal or violative of the
Company’s Code of Conduct.
3. We accept
responsibility
for establishing and
maintaining internal controls for financial reporting
and we have evaluated the effectiveness of Company’s
internal control systems pertaining
to financial
reporting. We have not come across any reportable
deficiencies in the design or operation of such internal
controls.
4. We have indicated to the Auditors and the Audit
Committee:
(i) that there are no significant changes in internal
control over financial reporting during the year;
(ii) that there are no significant changes in accounting
policies during the year; and
(iii) that there are no instances of significant fraud of
which we have become aware.
(Alok Agarwal)
Chief Financial
Officer
(Srikanth Venkatachari)
Joint Chief Financial
Officer
(Mukesh D. Ambani)
Chairman and Managing
Director
Mumbai
April 17, 2015
implementation thereof adopted by the Company for
ensuring compliance with the conditions of the Corporate
Governance as stipulated in the said Clause. It is neither
an audit nor an expression of opinion on the financial
statements of the Company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us and based
on the representations made by the Directors and the
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effectiveness with which the management has conducted
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DIRECTORS’ PROFILE
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani (DIN 00001695) is a Chemical
Engineer from Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
(earlier University Department of Chemical Technology,
University of Mumbai). He has pursued MBA from Stanford
University, USA.
initiated Reliance’s backward
into polyester fibres and further
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani has joined Reliance in 1981.
integration journey
He
from textiles
into
petrochemicals, petroleum refining and going up-
stream into oil and gas exploration and production. He
created several new world class manufacturing facilities
involving diverse technologies that have raised Reliance’s
petrochemicals manufacturing capacities from less than
a million tonnes to about fourteen million tonnes per
year. He is envisaging almost doubling these capacities
to twenty seven million tonnes per annum within a short
span.
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We have examined the compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance by Reliance Industries Limited,
for the year ended on 31st March 2015, as stipulated in
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the said Company
with stock exchanges.
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani led the creation of the world’s
largest grassroots petroleum refinery at Jamnagar, India,
with a capacity of 660,000 barrels per day (33 million
tonnes per year) integrated with petrochemicals, power
generation, port and related infrastructure. Further, he
steered the setting up of another 580,000 barrels per day
refinery next to the existing one in Jamnagar. With an
aggregate refining capacity of 1.24 million barrels of oil
per day at any single location in the world has transformed
“Jamnagar” as the ‘Refining Hub of the World’.
The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is
the responsibility of the Management. Our examination
has been limited to a review of the procedures and
In September 2008, when the first drop of crude oil flowed
from the Krishna-Godavari basin, Shri Mukesh D. Ambani’s
vision of energy security for India was being realized.
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Shri Mukesh D. Ambani is steering Reliance’s development
of infrastructure facilities and implementation of a pan-
India organized retail network spanning multiple formats
and supply chain infrastructure. Today, Reliance Retail is
the largest retail player in the Country.
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani is also setting up one of the most
complex 4G broadband wireless services in the world
offering end to end solutions that address the entire value
chain across various digital services in key domains of
national interest such as Education, Healthcare, Security,
Financial Services, Government-Citizen interfaces and
Entertainment.
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani’s achievements have been
international
acknowledged at several national and
levels. Over the years, some of the awards and recognition
bestowed on him are:
Conferred an honorary Doctor of Science by Institute
of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai in February
2015
In 2014, he continues to be featured in the list of
the ‘Most Powerful People in the World’ by Forbes
magazine
NDTV honored him as one of the 25 Greatest Global
Living Legends
Awarded as ‘Global Challenger’ by Boston Consulting
Group in 2013
In 2013, he was conferred ‘Entrepreneur of the
Decade’ by All India Management Association
In 2010, awarded the Dean’s Medal by University of
Pennsylvania Dean of the School of Engineering and
Applied Science for his leadership in the application
of Engineering and Technology
In 2011, he was featured in the list of TIME 100 Most
Influential People in the World
In 2011, ranked the 5th best performing CEO in the
World by the Harvard Business Review in its ranking
of the top 50 global CEOs
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani is a member of the Prime Minister’s
Council on Trade and Industry, Government of India. He
is the Chairman of Board of Governors, Pandit Deendayal
Petroleum University, Gandhinagar.
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani is a Member of Millennium
Development Goals
(MDG
Advocate) constituted by United Nations (UN), a Board
member of the INTERPOL Foundation and a Member of
The Foundation Board of World Economic Forum.
(MDG) Advocacy Group
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani is a member of the Indo-US CEOs
Forum, Chair of The British Asian Trust’s India Advisory
Council, International Advisory Council of The Brookings,
McKinsey & Company International Advisory Council,
Global Advisory Council of Bank of America, Member of
The Business Council and London School of Economics’
India Advisory Group.
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani is the Chairman of Reliance Jio
Infocomm Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
and a Director of Reliance Foundation and Reliance
Europe Limited.
At RIL, he is Chairman of the Finance Committee.
He is Promoter of the Company and holds 36,15,846
shares of the Company in his name as on March 31, 2015.
Shri Nikhil R. Meswani (DIN 00001620) is a Chemical
Engineer. He is the son of Shri Rasiklal Meswani, one of the
Founder Directors of the Company.
He joined Reliance in 1986 and since July 01, 1988 he is a
Whole-time Director designated as Executive Director on
the Board of the Company.
He is primarily responsible for Petrochemicals Division and
has contributed largely to Reliance to become a global
leader in Petrochemicals. Earlier, he handled refinery
business between 1997 and 2005. He was also responsible
for integration of IPCL with Reliance businesses. In
addition, he continues to shoulder several other corporate
responsibilities such as Corporate Affairs and Group’s
taxation policies. He also takes keen interest in IPL cricket
franchise “Mumbai Indians”.
He was the President of Association of Synthetic Fibre
Industry and was also the youngest Chairman of Asian
Chemical Fibre Industries Federation. He is also a member
of managing committee of Federation of Indian Export
Organisations set up by Ministry of Commerce.
He was named Young Global Leader by the World Economic
Forum in 2005 and continues to actively participate in the
activities of the Forum.
He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organisation.
He was honoured by the Institute of Economic Studies,
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Textile Association
(India), Ministry of Textiles. He is also a distinguished
Institute of Chemical
Alumnus of
Technology (UICT), Mumbai.
the University
He is currently ranked fourth among Top 40 Global Power
Players in chemical industry as per ICIS – leading chemical
industry magazine.
He is a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility and
Governance Committee, the Finance Committee and the
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of the Company.
He is a Director of Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
and Chairman of its Audit Committee and Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
He holds 4,18,374 shares of the Company in his name as
on March 31, 2015.
Shri Hital R. Meswani (DIN 00001623) graduated with
Honours in the Management & Technology programme
from the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. where he
received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical
Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied
Sciences and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics
from the Wharton Business School.
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He joined Reliance Industries Limited in 1990. He is on the
Board of the Company as Whole-time Director designated
as Executive Director since August 04, 1995, with overall
responsibility of the Petroleum Refining Business and
all Manufacturing, Research & Technology and Project
Execution activities of the group.
He is a member of the Finance Committee, Stakeholders’
Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee
and Chairman of the Health, Safety and Environment
Committee of the Company.
He is a Director of Reliance Industrial Investments and
Holdings Limited and Reliance Commercial Dealers
Limited. He is a member of the Audit Committee and
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Reliance
Commercial Dealers Limited.
He has been instrumental in the execution of several mega
projects of the group including the Hazira Petrochemicals
complex and the world’s largest Refinery complex at
Jamnagar.
He has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by IChemE
(Institution of Chemical Engineers – the International
Professional body for Chemical, Biochemical and Process
Engineers) in recognition of his contribution to the
process industries.
He is the recipient of The 2011 D. Robert Yarnall Award
from The Engineering Alumni Society of the University of
Pennsylvania.
He was also conferred the Honorary CEPM-PMA Fellowship
Award for Project Management Excellence.
He holds 3,51,886 shares of the Company in his name as
on March 31, 2015.
Shri P.M.S. Prasad (DIN 00012144) is a Whole-time
Director designated as Executive Director of the Company
since August 21, 2009.
He has been with the Company for about 34 years. Over
the years, he has held various senior positions in the Fibres,
Petrochemicals, Refining & Marketing and Exploration &
Production Businesses of the Company.
He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Engineering.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the
University of Petroleum Engineering Studies, Dehradun
in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the
Petroleum sector. He has been conferred the Energy
Executive of the Year 2008 award by Petroleum Economist
in recognition of his leadership.
He is on the Board of Governors of the University of
Petroleum & Energy Studies, India.
He is a member of the Health, Safety and Environment
Committee and Risk Management Committee of the
Company.
He is a Director of Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
and is a member of its Audit Committee and Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
Shri Pawan Kumar Kapil (DIN 02460200) has been
appointed as a Whole-time Director designated as
Executive Director of the Company with effect from May
16, 2010.
He holds Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and
has a rich experience of more than four decades in the
Petroleum Refining Industry.
He joined Reliance in 1996 and led the commissioning
and start-up of the Jamnagar complex. He was associated
with this project since conception right through Design,
Engineering, Construction and Commissioning. He also
led the commissioning of the manufacturing operations in
the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Jamnagar by Reliance.
He started his career
in 1966 with the Indian Oil
Corporation. In the initial years he worked in various
capacities in Operations, Technical Services and start-
up/ commissioning of various Refinery Process Units/
facilities in Barauni and Gujarat Refineries. Being a person
with a strong penchant for analytical work and high
technology skills, he was chosen to head the Central
Technical Services Department at the Corporate Office
of Indian Oil Corporation. Here he did extensive work in
‘expansion of the existing refineries’, ‘energy optimisation’,
‘debottlenecking studies’ and ‘long range planning’.
Then he moved to Mathura Refinery as the head of
Refinery Operations. From Mathura he was picked up
to become the Director (Technical) of Oil Coordination
Committee (OCC) - the ‘Think Tank’ of the Ministry of
Petroleum, the Government of India. He has travelled
extensively and has been to USA, Russia, the Middle East,
Europe and the Far East in connection with refinery design,
technology selection, crude sourcing, etc. Having served
for 28 years in Indian Oil Corporation and OCC in various
capacities, he rose to the position of Executive Director
and spearheaded the setting up of Panipat Refinery for
the Indian Oil Corporation.
He has been the Site President of the Jamnagar complex
of the Company from 2001 to 2010. He is currently
heading Group Manufacturing Services (GMS) since
2011 and working towards achieving excellence in the
areas of HSE, Technology, Reliability and Operations of all
Manufacturing Sites covering Refineries, Petrochemicals
and Polyester Plants of the Company. Under his able
leadership, in 2005, the Jamnagar Refinery became the
first Asian Refinery to be declared the ‘Best Refinery in
the world’, at the ‘World Refining & Fuel Conference’ at
San Francisco, USA. Both Refineries have bagged many
national and
in
Safety performance, Energy conservation & Environment
management,
including the ‘Golden Peacock Global
Award for Sustainability for the year 2010’.
international awards for Excellence
In recognition of his excellent achievements, the
CHEMTECH Foundation had conferred on him the
“Outstanding Achievement Award for Oil Refining” in
2008. He is also a Member of the Research Council of the
Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.
He holds 1,36,666 shares of the Company in his name as
on March 31, 2015.
He is a member of the Health, Safety and Environment
Committee of the Company.
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He holds 8,000 shares of the Company in his name as on
March 31, 2015.
Shri Mansingh L. Bhakta (DIN 00001963) is senior partner
of Messers Kanga & Company, a leading firm of Advocates
and Solicitors in Mumbai. He has been in practice for
over 60 years and has vast experience in legal field and
particularly on matters relating to corporate laws, banking
and taxation.
He is a legal advisor to leading foreign and Indian
companies and banks. He has also been associated with
a large number of Euro issues made by Indian companies.
He was the Chairman of the Taxation Law Standing
Committee of LAWASIA, an Association of Lawyers of Asia
and Pacific, which has its headquarters in Australia.
He is a Director of the Indian Merchant’s Chamber,
Mumbai. He is the Lead Independent Director of the
Company. During his long legal career, he has served as
an Independent Director of a large number of leading
corporates including Larsen & Toubro Limited, SKF (India)
Limited, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Arvind Limited and
Bennett Coleman & Company Limited.
He is a recipient of Rotary Centennial Service Award for
Professional Excellence from Rotary International. In its
normal annual survey conducted by Asia Law Journal,
Hong Kong, a leading International law journal, he has
been nominated as one of ‘the Leading Lawyers of Asia
2011’ for sixth consecutive years. Recently, ‘Trans Asian
Chamber of Commerce & Industry’ conferred on him the
prestigious award of ‘The Pillar of Hindustaanee Society’
for the year 2014-15 in the field of ‘Ethical Law Practice’.
He holds 3,30,000 shares of the Company in his name as
on March 31, 2015.
Shri Yogendra P. Trivedi (DIN 00001879) is practicing as
senior advocate in Supreme Court. He was a member of
the Rajya Sabha till April 02, 2014. He holds important
positions in various fields’ viz. economics, profession,
politics, commercial, education, medical field, sports and
social service. He has received various Awards and medals
for his contribution in various fields. He was a Director
in Central Bank of India and Dena Bank, amongst many
other reputed companies. He was the past President of
the Indian Merchant’s Chamber and presently is a Member
of the Managing Committee. He was on the Managing
Committee of ASSOCHAM and the International Chamber
of Commerce. He was the Hon’ Counsel of Republic of
Ethiopia.
He is the Chairman of Sai Service Private Limited and
Trivedi Consultants Private Limited. He is the Director
of The Supreme Industries Limited, Zodiac Clothing
Company Limited, New Consolidated Construction
Company Limited, Emami Limited and Federation of
Indian Automobile Association.
He is the Chairman of Indo African Chamber of Commerce.
He was the President of the Cricket Club of India. He
was the past President of the Western India Automobile
Association. He is also Member of the Indian Merchant’s
Chamber, All India Association of Industries, W.I.A.A. Club,
B.C.A Club, Orient Club, Royal Bombay Yatch Club. He is
also the Chairman of the Audit Committee, the Corporate
Social Responsibility and Governance Committee and
the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee and Member
of the Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Company. He is a Member of the Audit
Committee of Zodiac Clothing Company Limited.
He has been conferred Honorary Doctorate (HonorisCausa)
by Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha.
He holds 27,984 shares of the Company in his name as on
March 31, 2015.
Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur (DIN 00001982) is an honours
Graduate in Electrical Engineering with wide experience
in Power, Capital Goods, Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Industries.
Dr. D.V. Kapur was the founding chairman-cum-managing
director of the National Thermal Power Corporation
(NTPC). He had an illustrious career in the government
sector with a successful track record of building vibrant
organisations and successful project implementation. In
a meeting of the executive directors of the World Bank
group, Dr. Kapur was once described as ‘a model manager’.
Prior to NTPC, he also served at the Hirakud dam project,
Punjab state electricity board, the Indian Railways, and
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, in various positions.
He has been secretary to the government of India in
the ministries of Power, Heavy Industry and Chemicals
& Petrochemicals. His significant contributions as
Secretary during 1980 to 1986 were introduction of
new management practices and liberalization initiatives
including authorship of “Broad Banding” and “Minimum
Economic Sizes” in industrial licensing. Dr. Kapur was also
member of various government committees including
Arjun Sengupta Committee to Review Policy for Public
Enterprises. Reports on “Utilization and Conservation
of Energy” and “Perspective Planning of Petrochemical
Industry” are still remembered as bibles of sorts for path
breaking recommendations made under his chairmanship.
Indian
He was associated with a number of national institutions,
including
Institute of Technology-Bombay as
chairman of its board of governors for over ten years,
National Productivity Council as its chairman, and as
member of the board of governors of the Administrative
Staff College of India and Indian Institute of Management-
Lucknow. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
conferred on him the degree of D.Sc. He is also the recipient
of lifetime achievement awards and meritorious services
awards from a number of prestigious organisations
associated with energy and project management.
He is the Chairman (Emeritus) of Jacobs H&G (P) Limited.
In addition to Reliance Industries Limited, Dr. Kapur is also
a Director on the Boards of Honda Siel Power Products
Limited, DLF Limited and other private limited companies.
He has also been an independent director on the Board
of Tata Chemicals Limited, Larsen and Toubro Limited and
Ashok Leyland Limited. He was also founding Chairman
of Reliance Power Limited. In addition to this, he has
also chaired the boards of subsidiaries of multinational
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corporations, Jacobs Engineering Consultants (USA) and
GKN plc (UK). He is a member of the Human Resources,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Corporate
Social Responsibility and Governance Committee and
the Health, Safety and Environment Committee of the
Company. He is the Chairman of Audit Committee,
Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee
and
Remuneration Committee of Honda Siel Power Products
Limited. He is a member of Audit Committee and Equity
Issuance Committee of DLF Limited. He is also the
Chairman of Corporate Governance Committee and
Shareholders’/Investor Grievance Committee of DLF
Limited.
He holds 13,544 shares of the Company in his name as on
March 31, 2015.
Prof. Ashok Misra (DIN 00006051) is a B.Tech. in Chemical
Engineering from IIT Kanpur, M.S. in Chemical Engineering
from the Tufts University and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science &
Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He has
also completed the ‘Executive Development Programme’
and ‘Strategies for Improving Directors’ Effectiveness
Programme’ at the Kellogg School of Management,
Northwestern University.
He was the Director at the Indian Institute of Technology,
Bombay from 2000 to 2008, where he made significant
contribution taking the Institute to greater heights.
During his tenure, the IIT Bombay was transformed into
a leading Research & Development Institute, while at
the same time maintaining its reputation as a leader in
quality engineering education. Prior to this he was at
IIT Delhi from 1977-2000 and at Monsanto Chemical Co.
from 1974-1977. He is currently the Chairman-Emeritus-
India, Intellectual Ventures. He is a Fellow of the National
Academy of Sciences, India (President from 2006 to
2008); the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Indian Plastics
Institute and the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences.
He is the Founder President of the Polymer Processing
Academy, the former President of the Society of Polymer
Science, India and founder President of IIT Alumni Centre,
Bengaluru.
He is an Independent Director on the Board of Jubilant
Life Sciences Limited. He is a member of Audit Committee,
Sustainability and CSR Committee and Stakeholders
Relationship Committee of Jubilant Life Sciences Limited.
He is the Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT
Roorkee, member of Board of Governors, IIT, Delhi and
a member of the Central Advisory Board of Education of
MHRD.
He
is a member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship
Committee of the Company and a Member of the
Investment Committee for Aditya Birla Private Equity –
Sunrise Fund. He was on the Board of National Thermal
Power Corporation Limited for 6 years. He is/has been
on the Boards or Councils of several national and
international institutions. He has received several awards
including the Distinguished Alumnus Awards from all his
alma maters – IIT Kanpur, Tufts University and University of
Massachusetts. He was awarded the Distinguished Service
Award by IIT Delhi during its Golden Jubilee in 2011. He
has co-authored a book on Polymers, was awarded 6
patents and has over 150 international publications. He is
on the editorial board of several scientific journals.
He holds 2,300 shares of the Company in his name as on
March 31, 2015.
Prof. Dipak C. Jain (DIN 00228513) has a M.S. in
Mathematical Statistics
from Guwahati University,
India and a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of
Texas at Dellas, United States of America. Prof. Jain is a
distinguished teacher and scholar. He had been Dean
of the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
University, Evanston, Illinois, United States of America
from 2001 to 2009 and an Associate Dean from 1996 to
2001. Currently, he is a Chaired Professor of Marketing at
INSEAD, a leading business school with three campuses
at Fontainebleau (Paris), France, Singapore and Abu
Dhabi. He has served as the Dean of INSEAD from 2011-
13. He is a Director of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business
Administration of Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
(Thailand). He has more than 30 years of experience in
management education. He has published several articles
in international journals on marketing and allied subjects.
His academic honors include the Sidney Levy Award for
Excellence in Teaching in 1995; the John D.C. Little Best
Paper Award in 1991; Kraft Research Professorships in
1989-90 and 1990-91; the Beatrice Research Professorship
in 1987-88; the Outstanding Educator Award from the
State of Assam in India in 1982; Gold Medal for the Best
Post- Graduate of the Year from Guwahati University in
India in 1978; Gold Medal for the Best Graduate of the
Year from Darrang College in Assam in India in 1976;
Gold Medal from Jaycees International in 1976; the Youth
Merit Award from Rotary International in 1976; and the
Jawaharlal Nehru Merit Award, the Government of India
in 1976.
He is a Director of John Deere & Company, United States
of America, Global Logistic Properties, Singapore and
Northern Trust Bank, United States of America. He is also
a Director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, Reliance Jio
Infocomm Limited and HT Global Education. He is a member
of Audit Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee
and Remuneration
Committee of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and also
a member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
and Audit Committee of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.
and Nomination
He does not hold any shares of the Company in his name
as on March 31, 2015.
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar, (DIN 00074119) National
Research Professor, is presently also the President of
Global Research Alliance, a network of publicly funded
R&D Institutes from Asia-Pacific, Europe and USA with over
60,000 scientists.
Dr. Mashelkar served as the Director General of Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with thirty-
eight laboratories and about 20,000 employees for over
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eleven years. He was also the President of Indian National
Science Academy and President of Institution of Chemical
Engineers (UK).
publicly funded R&D institutions around the World; his
contributions in South Africa, Indonesia and Croatia have
been particularly notable.
Dr. Mashelkar is on the Board of Directors of several other
reputed companies such as Tata Motors Limited, Thermax
Limited, Piramal Enterprises Limited, KPIT Technologies
Limited, TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited and several
other private limited companies. He is Chairman of the
Safety, Health and Environment Committee as well as
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Tata Motors
Limited. He is a member of the Audit Committee and
Nomination & Remuneration Committee of Tata Motors
Limited and TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited. He is
also member of Audit Committee of Piramal Enterprises
Limited.
Dr. Mashelkar is a member of the Audit Committee,
the Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility and
Governance Committee of the Company.
Dr. Mashelkar is only the third Indian engineer to have
been elected (1998) as Fellow of Royal Society (FRS),
London in the twentieth century. He was elected Foreign
Associate of National Academy of Science (USA) in 2005,
Associate Foreign Member, American Academy of Arts &
Sciences (2011); Foreign Fellow of US National Academy
of Engineering (2003); Fellow of Royal Academy of
Engineering, U.K. (1996), Foreign Fellow of Australian
Technological Science and Engineering Academy (2008)
and Fellow of World Academy of Art & Science, USA (2000).
In August 1997, Business India named Dr. Mashelkar
as being among the 50 path-breakers in the post-
Independent India. In 1998, Dr. Mashelkar won the JRD
Tata Corporate Leadership Award, the first scientist to
win it. In June, 1999, Business India did a cover story on
Dr. Mashelkar as “CEO OF CSIR Inc.”, a dream that he himself
had articulated, when he took over as DG, CSIR in July
1995. On November 16, 2005, he received the Business
Week (USA) award of ‘Stars of Asia’ at the hands of George
Bush (Sr.), the former President of USA. He was the first
Asian Scientist to receive it.
Deeply connected with the innovation movement in India,
Dr. Mashelkar is currently the Chairman of India’s National
Innovation Council,
Innovation Foundation, Reliance
Thermax Innovation Council, KPIT Technology Innovation
Council and Marico Innovation Foundation.
Thirty three universities have honored him with honorary
doctorates, which include Universities of London, Salford,
Swinburne,Pretoria, Wisconsin and Delhi.
In the post-liberalized India, Dr. Mashelkar has played
a critical role in shaping India’s S&T policies. He was a
member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime
Minister and also of the Scientific Advisory Committee
to the Cabinet set up by successive governments. He has
chaired twelve high powered committees set up to look
into diverse issues of higher education, national auto fuel
policy, overhauling the Indian drug regulatory system,
dealing with the menace of spurious drugs, reforming
Indian agriculture research system, etc. He has been
a much sought after consultant for restructuring the
The President of India honoured Dr. Mashelkar with
Padmashri (1991), with Padmabhushan (2000) and with
Padma Vibhushan (2014), which are three of the highest
civilian honours in recognition of his contribution to
nation building.
He does not hold any shares of the Company in his name
as on March 31, 2015.
Shri Adil Zainulbhai (DIN 06646490) is currently Chairman
of Quality Council of India, He retired as Chairman of
McKinsey, India after 34 years at McKinsey, the last 10
of which were in India. Prior to returning to India, he
led the Washington office of McKinsey and founded the
Minneapolis office.
Shri Adil has worked directly with the CEOs and promoters
of some of the major companies in India and globally –
private companies, MNCs and PSUs.
Shri Adil has been working with several parts of the
government also and led efforts around urbanization,
inclusive growth and energy.
Shri Adil has co-edited the book, ‘Reimagining India’ which
featured 60 authors including prominent businessmen,
academicians, economists, authors and journalists. The
book has been #1 in non-fiction in India on its release and
#2 on Amazon’s International Business List in the US.
Shri Adil grew up in Bombay and graduated in Mechanical
Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. He
also has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Shri Adil is very active in community, social causes and
education. He is a Board member of Saifee Hospital,
Board of Trustees at Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust
(redeveloping Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai), Wockhardt
Foundation, Piramal Swasthya. He was President of
Harvard Business School Alumni Association of India and
is on the Global Advisory Board of the Booth School of
Business at University of Chicago.
Shri Adil is a Director of Harvard Business School Club
of India, Network18 Media and Investments Limited,
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Cipla Limited, Reliance
Retail Ventures Limited and Larsen and Toubro Limited.
Shri Adil is a Board Member of McKinsey Investment
Office, Washington. Shri Adil is Chairman of the Human
Resources, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
Risk Management Committee and Member of the Audit
Committee of the Company. He is Chairman of the Audit
Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Corporate
Social Responsibility Committee of Network18 Media and
Investments Limited. He is also the Chairman of Audit
Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Reliance
Jio Infocomm Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited.
He is a member of Audit Committee of Cipla Limited.
He does not hold any shares of the Company in his name
as on March 31, 2015.
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Smt. Nita M. Ambani (DIN 03115198) is a Commerce
Graduate from Mumbai University and a Diploma holder
in Early Childhood Education.
to
For over two decades, Smt. Nita M. Ambani has played
a pivotal role in Reliance’s CSR initiatives and made
a significant contribution
India’s social sector
development. She is the Founder and Chairperson of
Reliance Foundation, one of India’s foremost philanthropic
institutions with a commitment to building an inclusive
India. In accomplishing this vision, she has inspired
and led the implementation of many path-breaking
initiatives
in education, health, rural transformation,
urban renewal, environmental protection, disaster relief
and rehabilitation, sports, arts, culture and heritage.
Cumulatively, the Reliance Foundation has impacted the
lives of over 4 million people in over 5,500 villages and
various urban locations.
Smt. Nita M. Ambani was at the forefront of the ecological
development of Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery site by
implementing a greening plan covering 3.2 million trees
over 2000 acres, which led to the annual rainfall in this
area nearly doubling. She also designed and developed
a world-class township for 5500 families in Jamnagar,
setting new standards in the provision of urban facilities
and in the quality of life of people. Under her leadership,
the Reliance Foundation BIJ (Bharat-India Jodo), which
aims to bridge the gap between rural India and urban
India by catalyzing sustainable growth in the rural areas,
has reached out to about 48,500 households in over 470
villages, across 12 states.
Smt. Nita M. Ambani exemplified her commitment to
people’s welfare by leading the rescue and rehabilitation
efforts in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. In the aftermath of
the natural calamities in Uttarakhand in 2013 and Jammu
and Kashmir in 2014, she spearheaded the operation
‘Mission Rahat’. Reliance Foundation was one of the first
organizations to deploy its team to some of the most
inaccessible locations with a focus on providing prompt
relief to the affected families and continues to impact their
lives through long-term support by way of reconstruction
of schools and homes.
Smt. Nita M. Ambani provides leadership to 13 schools
that educate over 15,000 students. She is the Founder &
Chairperson of Dhirubhai Ambani International School
(DAIS), which just in a span of 12 years has emerged as
a centre of excellence. In 2014, Education World ranked
DAIS as the No. 1 International School in India for the
2nd consecutive year and the Hindustan Times has
ranked it as the No. 1 School in Mumbai for 3 years in
a row in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Dhirubhai Ambani
Scholarship Programme has reached out to over 10,000
scholars across India, with about 20% of them being
specially-abled, enabling them to pursue higher education
opportunities. Under her leadership, Reliance Foundation
is planning to establish a world-class multi-disciplinary
university, with cutting-edge research facilities.
international healthcare
Smt. Nita M. Ambani is the President of Sir H. N. Reliance
Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, which was
inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Shri Narendra Modi
in 2014. With state-of-the-art
infrastructure facilities and technologies and a team of
highly qualified and committed team of doctors, nurses
and paramedical staff, the hospital aims to provide
affordable
for all. Reliance
Foundation’s Health for All initiative, which aims to
provide affordable quality healthcare, has reached out to
over 4 lakh people in Mumbai. She has recently joined the
Board of MD Anderson Cancer Centre, USA, which is the
world’s premier cancer centre with a mission to making
cancer history. Smt. Nita M. Ambani is the first Indian and
the second Asian to join the Board of MD Anderson. The
Reliance Foundation Drishti launched by her in 2003 has
completed over 14,000 corneal transplants across the
country, and in 2012, it launched a registered international
Braille newspaper in Hindi, which has now circulation
across India and in 17 other countries.
Smt. Nita M. Ambani is the inspiring architect of the
Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indians’ and Reliance
Foundation’s ‘Education For All’ initiative led by her
has impacted the lives of over 70,000 underprivileged
children. She has been spearheading various sports for
development initiatives that support children’s holistic
development and also provide them various life skills. The
Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program, launched in 2013 in
association with the National Basketball Association, has
reached out to 1 million children across 1,000 schools in
India. She is the Founder & Chairperson of Football Sports
Development Limited that launched the Indian Super
League (ISL) in 2014. With the overwhelming response
of fans and football enthusiasts, ISL has been a ground-
breaking success in its very first season itself and has
emerged as the fourth largest football league in the world
in terms of stadium attendance. She leads a grassroots
football programme to identify and develop talent from
all over India and it has reached out to over 500,000
children in the very first year. Thus, she plays a catalytic
role in multiple sports.
Over the years, Smt. Nita M. Ambani has received many
awards and honours. In 2013, Sri Chandrasekharendra
Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV University),
Kanchipuram conferred on her the Honourary Doctoral
Degree (D. Litt)
in recognition of her multifarious
contributions to the social sector. In 2015, the All India
(AIMA) conferred on her
Management Association
the Entrepreneur of the Year award, for her visionary
leadership in many path-breaking initiatives, positively
impacting millions of lives.
Smt. Nita M. Ambani is a Director of EIH Limited.
She is a promoter and holds 33,98,146 shares of the
Company in her name as on March 31, 2015.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Forty first Annual Report and the Company’s audited financial statement for the
financial year ended March 31, 2015.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company’s financial performance, for the year ended March 31, 2015 is summarised below:
PROFIT BEFORE TAX
Less: Current Tax
Deferred Tax
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR
Add: Balance in Profit and Loss Account
SUB-TOTAL
LESS: APPROPRIATION:
Adjustment relating to Fixed Assets
Transferred to General Reserve
Proposed dividend on Equity Shares
Tax on dividend
CLOSING BALANCE
2014-15
2013-14
` crore
29,468
6,124
625
22,719
9,326
32,045
318
18,000
2,944
615
10,168
$ million*
4,715
980
100
3,635
1,973
5,608
51
2,880
471
98
2,108
` crore
27,818
5,812
22
21,984
8,610
30,594
-
18,000
2,793
475
9,326
$ million*
4,643
970
4
3,669
1,853
5,522
-
3,004
466
79
1,973
* 1 $ = ` 62.5 Exchange Rate as on March 31, 2015 (1 $ = ` 59.915 as on March 31, 2014)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND THE STATE OF
COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
The highlights of the Company’s performance are as
under:
Revenue from operations decreased by 15.1% to
` 3,40,814 crore ($ 54.5 billion).
Exports decreased by 17.1% to ` 2,28,651 crore
($ 36.6 billion).
PBDIT increased by 1.3% to ` 40,323 crore ($ 6.5 billion).
Profit before Tax increased by 5.9% to ` 29,468 crore
($ 4.7 billion).
Cash Profit increased by 3.4% to ` 31,832 crore
($ 5.1 billion).
Net Profit
increased by 3.3% to ` 22,719 crore
($ 3.6 billion).
Gross Refining Margin was $ 8.6 / bbl for the year ended
March 31, 2015.
from operations of the
The consolidated revenue
Company for year ended March 31, 2015 was down by
13% to ` 3,88,494 crore ($ 62.2 billion). The decline in
turnover reflects a sharp fall in crude oil prices during the
second half of the year. Strong operating performance
from the refining business and stable petrochemicals
business performance led to higher operating profits.
Consolidated operating profits before other income and
depreciation increased by 7.3% on a year on year basis from
` 34,799 crore to ` 37,364 crore. Profit after Tax was higher
by 4.8% at ` 23,566 crore as against ` 22,493 crore in the
previous year.
The financial year 2014-15 has been a very successful and
important year for the Company. The Company’s refining
business delivered record earnings in a year when the
collapse of oil prices unsettled the hydrocarbons market.
During the year, RIL Jamnagar refineries processed
67.9 MMT of crude, achieving an average utilization rate
of 110%. The Company was able to capitalize on the
market conditions through its operational excellence,
higher efficiency and well executed strategies around
crude sourcing and product placement. The revenue
from Petrochemicals segment decreased reflecting lower
product prices resulting from sharp decline in crude and
feedstock prices.
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KG-D6 field produced 1.96 million barrels of crude oil,
0.32 million barrels of condensate and 158 BCF of natural
gas in 2014-15, reflecting a growth of 12% in case of
Condensate and a reduction of 3% and 12% of Crude Oil
and Natural Gas respectively on a year on year basis. The
decline in production was largely due to natural decline
in fields coupled with partial shutdown of MA field due to
Hudhud cyclone.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a dividend of ` 10
(i.e. 100%) per equity share (last year ` 9.50 per equity
share) for the financial year ended March 31, 2015,
amounting to ` 3,559 crore (inclusive of tax of ` 615 crore),
one of the highest payout by any private sector company
in India. The dividend payout is subject to approval of
members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The capital expenditure of Reliance on a consolidated
basis for 2014-15 was ` 1,00,247 crore including exchange
rate difference capitalization. The capital expenditure was
principally on account of ongoing expansion projects in
petrochemicals and refining business at Jamnagar, Dahej
and Hazira, Broadband access and US Shale gas projects.
During the year, the Company commissioned its new PBR
Plant at Hazira, Gujarat, with capability to produce Nickel
and Neodymium grade PBR. With the commissioning of
this facility, the Company’s total PBR capacity is now at
115 KTPA. RIL also started its new 150 KTPA SBR plant
during the year which is expected to stabilise in the
coming months.
During the last quarter of 2014-15, RIL started phase-1
PTA capacity of 1,150 KTPA and 650 KTPA of PET capacity
at Dahej, Gujarat. Both these plants are expected to
stabilise operations in the coming months and will
be advantageously positioned to reap the benefits of
integration. The new PET resin facility is one of the largest
bottle-grade PET resin facility at a single location globally.
The new PTA plant has been built with Invista technology
and is highly energy efficient and environment friendly.
Indian market is currently deficit in PTA by over 1.5 MMTPA.
The start-up of the new PTA plant at Dahej will take India
closer to self-sufficiency in PTA.
The Company has made offerings of Senior Unsecured
Notes priced under Rule 144A/Regulation S of the
Securities Act, 1933 (USA) aggregating US $ 1.75 billion
during January and February 2015. These funds will be
utilized for ongoing capital expenditure.
The Company is one of India’s largest contributors to the
national exchequer primarily by way of payment of taxes
and duties to various government agencies. During the
year, a total of ` 33,322 crore ($ 5.3 billion) was paid in the
form of various taxes and duties.
The Company is featured in the Fortune Global 500
list of the world’s largest corporations for the eleventh
consecutive year and was ranked 114th in terms of
revenues and 155th in terms of profit.
No material changes and commitments have occurred
after the close of the year till the date of this Report, which
affect the financial position of the Company.
The dividend will be paid to members whose names
appear in the Register of Members as on May 11, 2015 and
in respect of shares held in dematerialised form, it will be
paid to members whose names are furnished by National
Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository
Services (India) Limited, as beneficial owners as on that
date.
The dividend payout for the year under review has been
formulated in accordance with the Company’s policy
to pay sustainable dividend linked to long term growth
objectives of the Company to be met by internal cash
accruals.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
REPORT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year
under review, as stipulated under Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreement with the Stock Exchanges in India, is presented
in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
The developments in business operations / performance
of major subsidiaries consolidated with RIL are as below:
Shale Gas Business
Reliance’s shale gas business continued on its growth
trajectory with revenues and EBIT increasing 20.1%
and 36.3% respectively, despite a challenging price
environment. RIL’s share of net sales volume was at
168 BCFe, compared to 131 BCFe in 2013. EBITDA of
$ 775.1 million in 2014, was up 26% y-o-y.
its
the business continued
strong
Operationally,
performance during calendar year 2014, with production
reaching the new record levels across the JVs. Gross JV
production averaged at ~1.2 Bcfe/day, reflecting growth
of 26% over the levels achieved in calendar year 2013. The
business has reached an overall development maturity
(with a significant part of the acreages held by production)
and this provides adequate investment flexibility in
managing the low price environment through prioritizing
well capex in the most prolific areas.
Retail Business
Reliance Retail business grew by 21.2% to reach revenue
of ` 17,640 crore as against ` 14,556 crore registered in
the previous financial year. It continued to grow profitably,
achieving profits before depreciation, finance cost and
tax expense (PBDIT) of ` 784 crore, an increase of 116%
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on a year on year basis. The format sectors collectively
witnessed a five-year CAGR of 31% in revenues.
During the year, Reliance Retail consolidated its market
leadership in all of the focus sectors of digital, lifestyle and
value sectors. During the year, Reliance Retail undertook
an unprecedented store opening plan on an accelerated
pace and added a net total of 930 stores to further
increase its reach in the underserved markets. A total of
0.9 million square feet area was added. As on 31st March
2015, Reliance Retail operated 2,621 stores, covering an
area of 12.5 million square feet across 200 cities.
Jio Infocomm
RIL’s subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) is the
only private player with Broadband Wireless Access (BWA)
spectrum in all the 22 telecom circles of India. It plans to
provide reliable fast internet connectivity through the 20
MHz, contiguous, pan-India BWA spectrum. RJIL has also
successfully acquired 1800 MHz spectrum across 14 key
circles in February, 2014.
In March 2015, RJIL has successfully acquired the right
to use spectrum in 800 MHz & 1800 MHz in 13 key circles
across India in the Spectrum Auction conducted by
Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government
of India. With this acquisition, in addition to the pan-India
2300 MHz spectrum, RJIL has spectrum in either 800 MHz
or 1800 MHz or both in 20 out of the total of 22 circles in
the country. RJIL’s total equivalent spectrum footprint has
increased from 597.6 MHz to 751.1MHz (including uplink
and downlink), strengthening its position as the largest
holder of liberalized spectrum.
This combined spectrum footprint across frequency
bands provides significant network capacity and deep
in-building coverage. RJIL plans to provide seamless 4G
services using LTE in 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz
through an integrated ecosystem.
RJIL is working aggressively in achieving the minimum
roll out obligations as specified in the Notice Inviting
Application for the spectrum auction in 2010, per the Test
Schedule Test Procedure (TSTP) issued by DoT in March,
2015.
Media and Entertainment
During the year, Independent Media Trust (IMT), of
which RIL is the sole beneficiary, acquired the control of
Network18 Media & Investments Limited (Network18),
including its subsidiary TV18 Broadcast Limited (TV18).
This acquisition will differentiate Reliance’s Jio Infocomm
business by providing a unique amalgamation at the
intersect of telecom, web and digital commerce via a suite
of premier digital properties.
Network18 has interests in television, digital content,
filmed entertainment, digital commerce, magazines,
mobile content and allied businesses. Network18, through
its group companies, operates a combined bouquet
of over 30 channels. Network18 operates a number of
digital and mobile properties offering digital content
and commerce, including home shopping and online
ticketing. It also publishes special interest magazines and
has a presence in film production and distribution.
From the date of acquisition of control to 31st March, 2015,
Network 18’s operating revenue stood at ` 2,747 crore and
EBIT at ` 135 crore, on a consolidated basis.
CREDIT RATING
The Company’s financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong credit ratings ascribed by rating agencies as
given below:
Instrument
International Debt
International Debt
Long Term Debt
Long Term Debt
Rating Agency
S&P
Moody's
CRISIL
Fitch
Rating
BBB+
Baa2
AAA
Ind AAA
Outlook
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Remarks
Two notches above India’s sovereign rating
One notch above India’s sovereign rating
Highest rating awarded by CRISIL
Highest rating awarded by Fitch
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
and Accounting Standard (AS) - 21 on Consolidated
Financial Statements read with AS - 23 on Accounting
for Investments in Associates and AS - 27 on Financial
Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures, the audited
consolidated financial statement is provided in the Annual
Report.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND
ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review, companies
in
Annexure I to this Report have become or ceased to
listed
be Company’s subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate
companies. A report on the performance and financial
position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint
venture companies as per the Companies Act, 2013 is
provided as Annexure A to the consolidated financial
statement and hence not repeated here for the sake of
brevity. The Policy for determining material subsidiaries
as approved may be accessed on the Company’s website
at the link: http://www.ril.com/getattachment/759df65c-
9a8d-42ff-a23c-e1c5d892e0c7/Policy-for-determining-
Material-Subsidiaries.aspx
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DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors state that:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f )
in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year
ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting
standards read with requirements set out under
Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there
are no material departures from the same;
the Directors have selected such accounting policies
and applied them consistently and made judgements
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as at March 31, 2015 and of the profit of the
Company for the year ended on that date;
the Directors have taken proper and sufficient
care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a
‘going concern’ basis;
laid down
the Directors have
internal financial
controls to be followed by the Company and that
such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; and
the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws
and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest
standards of corporate governance and adhere to the
corporate governance requirements set out by SEBI. The
Company has also implemented several best corporate
governance practices as prevalent globally. The report
on Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Listing
Agreement forms an integral part of this Report. The
requisite certificate from the Auditors of the Company
confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate
governance is attached to the report on Corporate
Governance.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
As stipulated under
the
Business Responsibility report describing the initiatives
taken by the Company from environmental, social and
governance perspective is attached as part of the Annual
Report.
the Listing Agreement,
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH
RELATED PARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the
Company during the financial year with related parties
were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s
length basis. During the year, the Company had not
entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction
with related parties which could be considered material in
accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality
of related party transactions.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions
and dealing with related party transactions as approved
by the Board may be accessed on the Company’s website
at the link: http://www.ril.com/getattachment/007dfb3a-
20aa-4b32-9a5b-ac51738bad00/Policy-on-Materiality-of-
Related-Party-Transaction.aspx
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note 32
to the financial statement which sets out related party
disclosures.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance
Committee
formulated
(CSR&G Committee) has
and recommended to the Board, a Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) indicating the activities
to be undertaken by the Company, which has been
approved by the Board.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company’s
website at the link: http://www.ril.com/getattachment/
d5fd70ef-e019-47e5-bb83-de2077874505/Corporate-
Social-Responsibility-Policy.aspx
The key philosophy of all CSR initiatives of the Company is
guided by three core commitments of Scale, Impact and
Sustainability.
The Company has identified six focus areas of engagement
which are as under:
Rural Transformation: Creating sustainable livelihood
solutions, addressing poverty, hunger and malnutrition.
Health: Affordable solutions for healthcare through
improved access, awareness and health seeking
behaviour.
Education: Access to quality education, training and
skill enhancement.
Environment: Environmental sustainability, ecological
balance, conservation of natural resources.
Protection of National Heritage, Art and Culture:
Protection and promotion of India’s art, culture and
heritage.
Disaster Response: Managing and responding to
disaster.
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The Company would also undertake other need based
initiatives in compliance with Schedule VII to the Act.
During the year, the Company has spent ₹ 761 crore
(around 2.85% of the average net profits of last three
financial years) on CSR activities.
The Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed herewith
marked as Annexure II.
RISK MANAGEMENT
During the year, your Directors have constituted a Risk
Management Committee which has been entrusted with
the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing
and approving the Company’s enterprise wide risk
management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all
the risks that the organization faces such as strategic,
liquidity, security, property,
financial, credit, market,
IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks have
been identified and assessed and there is an adequate
risk management
in place capable of
addressing those risks. A Group Risk Management Policy
was reviewed and approved by the Committee.
infrastructure
The Company manages, monitors and reports on the
principal risks and uncertainties that can impact its
ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The Company’s
structures,
management
processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors
together form the Reliance Management System (RMS)
that governs how the Group conducts the business of the
Company and manages associated risks.
organisational
systems,
The Company has introduced several improvements to
Integrated Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls
Management and Assurance Frameworks and processes
to drive a common integrated view of risks, optimal
risk mitigation responses and efficient management of
internal control and assurance activities. This integration is
enabled by all three being fully aligned across Group wide
Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit
methodologies and processes.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial
controls with reference to financial statements. During the
year, such controls were tested and no reportable material
weakness in the design or operation were observed.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Shri Hital R.
Meswani and Shri P.M.S. Prasad, Directors of the Company,
retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting and being eligible have offered themselves for
re-appointment. Shri Mahesh P. Modi,
Independent
Director of the Company passed away in February 2015.
The Board places on record its deep appreciation for the
valuable contribution made by him during his tenure as
Director of the Company. Shri Maheswar Sahu, who was
appointed as an additional director, demitted office as a
Director effective March 30, 2015.
During the year under review, the members approved the
appointments of Smt. Nita M. Ambani as a non-executive
Non-Independent Director who is liable to retire by
rotation and of Shri Mansingh L. Bhakta, Shri Yogendra
P. Trivedi, Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur, Prof. Ashok Misra,
Prof. Dipak C. Jain, Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar and
Shri Adil Zainulbhai as Independent Directors who are
not liable to retire by rotation. The members have also
re-appointed Shri Mukesh D. Ambani as the Managing
Director and Shri Hital R. Meswani and Shri P.M.S. Prasad as
whole-time directors, designated as executive directors.
The Company has received declarations from all the
Independent Directors of the Company confirming that
they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both
under the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with
the Stock Exchanges.
The Company has devised a Policy for performance
evaluation of Independent Directors, Board, Committees
and other individual Directors which includes criteria for
performance evaluation of the non-executive directors
and executive directors.
The Company had engaged two consultants for looking at
the best practices prevalent in the industry and advising
with respect to evaluation of Board members. On the basis
of recommendations of the consultants and the Policy for
performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board,
Committees and other individual Directors, a process
of evaluation was followed by the Board for its own
performance and that of its Committees and individual
Directors.
for
familiarisation of
The details of programmes
Independent Directors with the Company, their roles,
rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the
industry
in which the Company operates, business
model of the Company and related matters are
put up on the website of the Company at the link:
http://www.ril.com/getattachment/3b0559bd-20fd-4e3e-
8a35-1c0a8f090224/Familiarisation-Programme-for-
Independent-Director.aspx
The following policies of the Company are attached
herewith marked as Annexure IIIA and Annexure IIIB:
a)
b)
Policy for selection of Directors and determining
Directors independence; and
Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other employees.
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EMPLOYEES’ STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company,
inter alia, administers and monitors the Employees’ Stock
Option Scheme of the Company in accordance with the
applicable SEBI Guidelines.
The applicable disclosures as stipulated under the SEBI
Guidelines as on March 31, 2015 (cumulative position)
with regard to the Employees’ Stock Option Scheme
(ESOS) are provided in Annexure IV to this Report.
The issue of equity shares pursuant to exercise of options
does not affect the Statement of Profit and Loss of the
Company, as the exercise is made at the market price
prevailing as on the date of the grant plus taxes as
applicable.
The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors
of the Company that the Scheme has been implemented
in accordance with the SEBI Guidelines and the resolution
passed by the members. The certificate would be placed at
the Annual General Meeting for inspection by members.
Voting rights on the shares issued to employees under
the ESOS are either exercised by them directly or through
their appointed proxy.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS’ REPORT
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah, Chartered Accountants,
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants and
M/s. Rajendra & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory
Auditors of the Company, hold office till the conclusion
of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are eligible
for re-appointment. They have confirmed their eligibility
to the effect that their re-appointment, if made, would be
within the prescribed limits under the Act and that they
are not disqualified for re-appointment.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the
Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and do not call for
any further comments. The Auditors’ Report does not
contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Cost Auditors
The Board has appointed the following cost auditors for
conducting the audit of cost records of the Company for
various segments for the financial year 2014-15:
(i)
For Textiles Business - M/s. Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost
Accountants;
(ii)
For Chemicals Business - M/s. Diwanji & Associates,
Cost Accountants, M/s. K.G. Goyal & Associates, Cost
Accountants, M/s. V.J. Talati & Co., Cost Accountants,
M/s. Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants,
M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co., Cost
Accountants, M/s. Shome & Banerjee, Cost
Accountants and M/s. Dilip M. Malkar & Co., Cost
Accountants;
(iii) For Polyester Business - Shri Suresh D. Shenoy, Cost
Accountant and M/s. V. Kumar & Associates, Cost
Accountants;
(iv) For Electricity Generation - M/s. Dilip M. Malkar & Co.,
Cost Accountants;
(v)
For Petroleum Business – M/s. V.J. Talati & Co., Cost
Accountants; and
(vi) For Oil & Gas Business - Shri Suresh D. Shenoy,
Cost Accountant and M/s. Shome & Banerjee, Cost
Accountants.
M/s. Shome & Banerjee, Cost Accountants, were nominated
as the Company’s Lead Cost Auditor.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed Dr. K.R. Chandratre, Practising
Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the
financial year 2014-15. The Secretarial Audit Report for the
financial year ended March 31, 2015 is annexed herewith
marked as Annexure V to this Report. The Secretarial Audit
Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark.
DISCLOSURES:
CSR&G Committee
The CSR&G Committee comprises Shri Yogendra P. Trivedi
(Chairman), Shri Nikhil R. Meswani, Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
and Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar as other members.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises Independent Directors
namely Shri Yogendra P. Trivedi (Chairman), Dr. Raghunath
A. Mashelkar and Shri Adil Zainulbhai as other members.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee
were accepted by the Board.
Vigil Mechanism
The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which also
incorporates a whistle blower policy in terms of the Listing
Agreement, includes an Ethics & Compliance Task Force
comprising senior executives of the Company. Protected
disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through
an e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the
Task Force or to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy
may be accessed on the Company’s website at the link:
http://www.ril.com/getattachment/c5c2d3f9-8a4d-4075-
830f-33d9917d05b4/Vigil-Mechanism-and-Whistle-
Blower-Policy.aspx
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
Meetings of the Board
Seven meetings of the Board of Directors were held
during the year. For further details, please refer report on
Corporate Governance on page no. 128 of this Annual
Report.
Particulars of Loans given, Investments made,
Guarantees given and Securities provided
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees
given and securities provided along with the purpose for
which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be
utilized by the recipient are provided in the standalone
financial statement (Please refer to Note 11, 12, 13 and 37
to the standalone financial statement).
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars relating to conservation of energy,
technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and
outgo, as required to be disclosed under the Act, are
provided in Annexure VI to this Report.
Extract of Annual Return
Extract of Annual Return of the Company is annexed
herewith as Annexure VII to this Report.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read
with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a
statement showing the names and other particulars of the
employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits
set out in the said rules are provided in the Annual Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details
as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the
Annual Report.
Having regard to the provisions of the first proviso to
Section 136(1) of the Act and as advised, the Annual
Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent
to the members of the Company. The said information
is available for inspection at the registered office of
the Company during working hours and any member
interested in obtaining such information may write to
the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished
on request. The full Annual Report including the aforesaid
information is being sent electronically to all those
members who have registered their email addresses and
is available on the Company’s website.
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is
required in respect of the following items as there were no
transactions on these items during the year under review:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V
of the Act.
Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to
dividend, voting or otherwise.
Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to
employees of the Company under any scheme save
and except ESOS referred to in this Report.
Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time
Directors of the Company receive any remuneration
or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
No significant or material orders were passed by the
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the
going concern status and Company’s operations in
future.
Your Directors further state that during the year under
review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would
like to express their sincere
appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received
from the financial
institutions, banks, Government
authorities, customers, vendors and members during the
year under review. Your Directors also wish to place on
record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed
services by the Company’s executives, staff and workers.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman and Managing Director
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ANNEXURE I TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Companies which became / ceased to be Company’s Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies:
1.
Companies which have become subsidiaries during
the financial year 2014-15:
Sr.
No.
Name of Company
Bhagyashri Mercantile Private Limited
Chitrani Mercantile Private Limited
Ethane Crystal LLC
Ethane Emerald LLC
Ethane Opal LLC
Ethane Pearl LLC
Ethane Sapphire LLC
Ethane Topaz LLC
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Sr.
No.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Name of Company
Kaizen Capital LLP
LPG Infrastructure (India) Limited
Mark Project Services Private Limited
Rancore Technologies Private Limited
10.
Reliance Agri Ventures Private Limited
11.
Reliance Convention & Exhibition Centre Limited
12.
Reliance Corporate Centre Limited
13.
Reliance Corporate Services Limited
Gopesh Commercials Private Limited
14.
Reliance Dairy Foods Limited
10. Nemita Commercials Private Limited
15.
Reliance F&B Services Limited
11. Nisarga Commercials Private Limited
16.
Reliance Financial Distribution & Advisory Services Limited
12. Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions Private Limited
17.
Reliance Food Processing Solutions Limited
13.
Prakruti Commercials Private Limited
18.
Reliance Gas Corporation Limited
14.
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte Limited
19.
Reliance Industries Investment And Holding Limited
15.
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions Private Limited
20.
Reliance Infrastructure Management Services Limited
16.
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited
21.
Reliance Nutritious Food Products Limited
17.
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC
22.
Reliance People Serve Limited
18.
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited
23.
Reliance Review Cinema Limited
19.
Reliance Textiles Limited
24.
Reliance Security Solutions Limited
20. Vijayant Commercials Private Limited
25.
Reliance Strategic (Mauritius) Limited
2.
Companies which ceased to be subsidiaries during
the financial year 2014-15:
27.
Reliance Styles India Limited
26.
Reliance Styles Fashion India Private Limited
3.
No company has become/ceased to be a joint venture or
associate during the financial year 2014-15.
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name of Company
Achman Commercial Private Limited
Delight Proteins Limited
GAPCO Rwanda Limited
GenNext Innovation Ventures Limited
Infotel Telecom Limited
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ANNEXURE II TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities for the financial year 2014-15
1.
2.
3.
A brief outline of the Company’s CSR Policy including overview of projects or programs
proposed to be undertaken and a reference to the web-link to the CSR Policy and projects or
programs and the composition of CSR Committee.
Average net profit of the Company for last three financial years
Prescribed CSR expenditure
(two percent of the amount mentioned in item 2 above)
4.
Details of CSR spent during the financial year:
Total amount to be spent for the financial year
Amount unspent, if any
Manner in which the amount spent during the financial year
Refer Sections:
(a) Corporate Social
Responsibility and
(b) Disclosures: CSR&G
Committee in this
Report
` 26,648 crore
` 532.96 crore
` 532.96 crore
Not applicable
Details given below
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
DETAILS OF AMOUNT SPENT ON CSR ACTIVITIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-15
Sr.
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
No.
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
101.69
101.69
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
1
Rural
Transformation
- Reliance
Foundation
Bharat India Jodo
- “Enhancing Rural
Livelihoods”
Cl. (i) eradicating
hunger, poverty
and malnutrition;
Cl. (iv) ensuring
environmental
sustainability;
Cl. (x) rural
development
projects.
127.31
Andhra Pradesh-
Kurnool,
Nizamabad,
Vizianagram,
Srikakulam
Chhatisgarh-
Rajnandgaon
Gujarat-Amreli,
Rajkot, Aravali,
Bharuch,
Surat, Patan
Jharkhand-
Deogarh
Karnataka-
Gadag,
Bidar
Madhya Pradesh-Agar,
Chhindwara,
Seoni, Mandla,
Panna, Barwani
Maharashtra-
Parbhani,
Yavatmal,
Nagpur
Orissa-Balangir
Rajasthan-Jaipur,
Sawai Madhopur
Tamilnadu-
Sivaganga,
Ramanathapuram
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Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
13.49
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
9.65
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
9.65
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Cl. (i) eradicating
hunger, poverty
and malnutrition,
Cl. (iv) ensuring
environmental
sustainability,
Cl. (x) rural
development
projects;
2
Rural
Transformation
- Information
Services - “Enable
access to need
based locale-
specific content
in agriculture,
marine fisheries,
public health,
disaster response
and other areas
by leveraging
technology”
Andhra Pradesh-
Vishakapatanam,
East Godavari, West
Godavari, Nellore,
Krishna, Srikakulam,
Vizianagram, Kurnool,
Prakasam, Guntur
Gujarat-Bharuch,
Junagadh,
Surendranagar, Surat,
Bhavnagar, Kutch,
Patan, Ahmedabad
Maharashtra-
Parbhani, Yavatmal,
Amravati, Washim,
Akola, Wardha,
Buldhana, Hingoli,
Nanded, Ratnagiri,
Sindhdurg,
Aurangabad, Jalna
Orissa-Bargarh,
Jagatsinghpur,
Ganjam, Bhadrak,
Balangir, Kandhamal,
Puri, Baleswar
Tamilnadu-
Ramanathapuram,
Sivaganga, Thanjavur,
Ariyalur, Pudukkottai,
Nagapattinam,
Cuddalore,
Villupuram, Dindigul,
Theni, Tuticorin,
Kanyakumari,
Thrivarur, Tirunelveli,
Salem, Trichy, Chennai
Kerala-Kozhikode,
Malapuram,
Ernakulam, Alapuzha,
Kasargod, Kollam,
Kochi
Chattisgarh-Raipur,
Rajnandgaon
Karnataka-Udipi,
Uttar Kanada,
Dakshin Kanada
Madhya Pradesh-
Ujjain, Chhindwara,
Seoni, Mandla,
Jabalpur,
Khandwa, Bhopal
Rajasthan-Jodhpur,
Sawai Madhopur
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Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
3.15
3.14
3.14
2.86
1.28
1.28
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
3
4
Health Outreach
Programme II -
“Static, Mobile
Medical Units and
camps for primary
and preventive
healthcare
including
diagnostics”
Health - Drishti
“Corneal
transplants and
other activities for
visually impaired”
Cl. (i) promoting
health care
including
preventive
health care
Cl. (i) promoting
health care
including
preventive health
care
Uttarakhand-
Uttarkashi, Rudra
Prayag
West Bengal-East
Midnapur,Nadia,24
Parganas-South
Puduchery- Yanam
Maharashtra-Mumbai
Assam-Tinsukia
Andhra Pradesh-
Anantapur, Chittoor,
East Godavari,Guntur,
Kadapa,Krishna,
Kurnool,Nellore,
Prakasam, Srikakulam,
Visakhapatnam,
Vizianagaram, West
Godavari,
Machilipatnam
Bihar- Arwal,
Bhagalpur, Buxar,
Chhapra, Gaya,
Nawada, Saharsa,
Patna, Aurangabad,
Begusarai,
Madhubani,
Sitamarhi, Gopalganj,
Kishanganj, Saran
Chhattisgarh-Raipur,
Bemetra, Balod,
Bilaspur, Koriya,
Rajnandgaon
Delhi- Baljeet Nagar,
Central Delhi, North
West Delhi, South
West Delhi
Gujarat- Bharuch,
Narmada, Surat,
Tapi, Valsad
Haryana- Rohtak,
Gurgaon,
Mandi, Jind, Karnal,
Palwal,Yamunanagar,
Sonepat,Hisar,
Kurukshetra,Bhiwani,-
Faridabad,Panipat
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Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
Himachal Pradesh-
Kangra, Bilaspur
Jammu & Kashmir-
Jammu, Ramban,
Srinagar
Jharkhand- East
Singhbhum, Deogarh,
Giridih, Simga
Karnataka- Bangalore,
Bandipore, Bidar,
Bijapur, Chikmagalur,
Davangere, Gulbar-
ga, Mysore, Kolar,
Belgaum, Bellary,
Raichur, Yadgir, Haveri,
Dharwad
Madhya Pradesh-
Sehore, Balod,
Durg,Gwalior,
Balaghat,Bhopal,
Dewas, Harda,
Hoshangabad,Indore,
Raisen, Rajgarh,
Saugor, Shajapur,
Sidhi, Ujjain,
Vidisha, Guna,Katni,
Chhindwara
Maharashtra-
Buldhana, Parbhani,
Ahmadnagar, Hingoli,
Kolhapur, Nanded,
Nandurbar, Nashik,
Osmanabad, Pune,
Satara, Solapur,
Thane, Amravati,
Nagpur, Navi Mumbai,
Akola, Bhandara,
Jalgaon, Mumbai,
Yavatmal, Latur
NCT of Delhi- East
Delhi, North Delhi,
North East Delhi,
South Delhi,
West Delhi
Odissha- Bargarh,
Ganjam
Punjab-Amritsar,
Firozpur, Gurdaspur,
Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar,
Ludhiana, Muktsar,
Patiala, Sangrur, Tarn
Taran, Fatehgarh
Sahib, Moga, Ropar,
Bathinda, Kapurthala
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Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
Rajasthan-Alwar,
Bharatpur,
Chittaurgarh, Alwar,
Jaipur, Jhunjhunu
Tamilnadu-Chennai,
Dindigul, Kancheepu-
ram, Krishnagiri,
Nagapattinam,
Perambalur,
Ramanathapuram,
Thanjavur, Thiruvallur,
Vellore,Pudukkot-
tai,Madurai,Trichy,
Ariyalur,Sivagan-
gai,Tiruchirapalli,
Namakkal, Theni,
Tirunelveli, Virudhun-
agar, Cuddalore, Dhar-
mapuri, Pattukkottai,
Salem
Telangana- Hyder-
abad, Adilabad,
Karimnagar, Kham-
mam, Mahbubnagar,
Medak, Nalgonda,
Nizamabad, Ran-
gareddy, Warangal,
Secunderabad,
Karimnagar
Uttar Pradesh-
Aligarh, Baghpat,
Bareilly, Bulandshahr,
Ghaziabad, Gonda,
Meerut, Muzaffar-
nagar, Saharanpur,
Amroha, Bijnor, Bu-
daun, Kasganj, Noida,
Rampur, Shamli, Agra,
Hathras, Pratapgarh,
Azamgarh, Etah,Main-
pur, Mathura,
Muradabad, Sam-
balpur, Sonbhadra,
Bagpat, Jaunpur,
Shahjanpur, Deoria,
Hapur, Hatras
Uttarakhand -Nainital,
Gunthia, Dehradun
West Bengal-Nadia,
Bankura, Hugli,
Kolkata, Murshidabad,
Purba Medinipur,
Howrah, Bardhaman,
South 24 Parganas,
Paschim Medinipur,
Burdwan, Malda,
North 24 Parganas,
Purba Mednipur
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Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
New Delhi
1.50
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
1.50
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
1.50
5
6
7
8
Health - Autism
Project
Health - “to
develop
innovative
technology that
will help train
medical
students and
clinicians for
better diagnosis
and improved
healthcare”
Health -
Partnerships with
Non-Government
Organisations
Community
Development
9
Disaster Relief
Cl. (i) promoting
health care
including
preventive
health care
Cl. (i) promoting
health care
including
preventive
health care
Cl. (i) promoting
health care
including
preventive
health care
Cl. (x) rural
development
projects
Cl. (x) rural
development
projects
10
Education - DA
Scholarships
Cl. (ii) promoting
education
11
Education
- Reliance
Foundation Jr.
NBA Programme
Cl. (ii) promoting
education;
Cl. (vii) training to
promote sports
12
Education
- Reliance
University
Cl. (ii) promoting
education
13
Environment
Cl (iv) ensuring
environmental
sustainability
Maharashtra-Mumbai
35.00
24.25
24.25
All States and Union
Territories (UTs) of
India
Madhya Pradesh-
Shadol
Jammu and Kashmir-
Srinagar, Jammu
Uttarakhand -
Uttarkashi, Rudra
Prayag
All States and UTs of
India
Kerala- Kottayam
and Kochi, Punjab:
Ludhiana and
Jalandhar, Delhi,
Maharashtra-Mumbai,
West Bengal-Kolkata,
Tamil Nadu-Chennai
Maharashtra-Mumbai
5.80
5.54
5.54
0.45
0.36
0.36
19.64
7.07
7.07
9.75
4.01
4.01
6.30
4.06
4.06
1.50
1.35
1.35
Maharashtra-Nashik
85.37
0.11
0.11
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
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Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
Education and
Other Initiatives
Cl. (ii) promoting
education
All States and UTs of
India
1.70
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
1.68
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
1.68
14
15
16
Health - Sir
HN Reliance
Foundation
Hospital and
Research Centre
Health-CSR at
Manufacturing
locations
Cl. (i) promoting
health care
including
preventive
health care
Cl. (i) promoting
preventive
healthcare
Maharashtra-Mumbai
613.75
553.89
553.89
10.47
14.40
14.40
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Implementing
Agency -
Reliance
Foundation*
Direct/
Implementing
Agency**
17
Community
Development-CSR
at manufacturing
locations
Cl. (x) rural
development
projects
18
19
Disaster Relief-CSR
at manufacturing
locations
Education-CSR at
Manufacturing
locations
Cl. (x) rural
development
projects
Cl. (ii) promoting
education
2.90
1.88
1.88
Direct/
Implementing
Agency**
0.84
0.79
0.79
12.01
10.24
10.24
Direct/
Implementing
Agency**
Direct/
Implementing
Agency**
States: 6 (Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, Punjab,
Madhya Pradesh)
UT-1 (Dadra and
Nagar Haveli)
Districts-13(Allahabad,
Barabanki, Bharuch,
Surat, Nagpur, Raigad,
Hoshiarpur, Jamnagar,
East Godavari,
Ahmedabad,
Vadodara, Shahdol,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
States: 6 (Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, Punjab,
Madhya Pradesh)
UT-1 (Dadra and
Nagar Haveli)
Districts-13(Allahabad,
Barabanki, Bharuch,
Surat, Nagpur, Raigad,
Hoshiarpur, Jamnagar,
East Godavari,
Ahmedabad,
Vadodara, Shahdol,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Andhra Pradesh-East
Godavari
States: Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, Punjab,
Madhya Pradesh)
Districts-Barabanki,
Bharuch, Surat,
Nagpur, Raigad,
Hoshiarpur, Jamnagar,
East Godavari,
Vadodara, Shahdol
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Sr.
No.
CSR project
or Activity
Identified
Sector in which
the project is
covered
(clause no. of
Schedule VII to
the Companies
Act, 2013,
as amended)
Project of Program
(1) Local Area or
Other
(2) Specify the
State and district
where projects
or programs was
undertaken
20
Other Initiatives-
CSR at
Manufacturing
locations
Various
clauses of
Schedule VII
States: Gujarat,
Maharashtra,
Andhra Pradesh,
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab,
Madhya Pradesh
UT-Dadra and
Nagar Haveli
Districts-Allahabad,
Barabanki, Bharuch,
Surat, Nagpur, Raigad,
Hoshiarpur, Jamnagar,
East Godavari,
Ahmedabad,
Vadodara, Shahdol,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Total - Direct Expenses
Total - Indirect
Expenses
Grand Total
Amount
Outlay
(Budget)
Project or
Program
wise
(` in crore)
11.94
Amount spent
on the Projects
or Programs
Sub Heads:
(1) Direct
Expenditure
on Projects or
Programs
(2) Overheads
(` in crore)
4.09
Amount
Spent Direct
or through
Implementing
Agency
Cumulative
Expenditure
upto the
reporting
period i.e.
FY 2014-
2015
(` in crore)
4.09
Direct/
Implementing
Agency**
750.98
9.60
750.98
9.60
965.73
760.58
760.58
*Reliance Foundation (RF) is a company within the meaning of Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 and has a comprehensive approach towards development
with an overall aim to create and support meaningful and innovative activities that address some of India’s most pressing developmental challenges, with the aim
of enabling lives, living and livelihood for a stronger and inclusive India. RF has an established track record of more than three years in undertaking such projects
and programs.
** Some CSR activities have been carried out directly and some through support to several other Non-Governmental Organisations or Charitable Institutions.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Responsibility Statement of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance (CSR&G) Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company, is reproduced below:
‘The implementation and monitoring of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy, is in compliance with CSR objectives
and policy of the Company.’
Sd/-
Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
April 17, 2015
Sd/-
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Chairman, CSR&G Committee
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ANNEXURE IIIA TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Policy for Selection of Directors and
determining Directors’ independence
1.
1.1
Introduction
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) believes that an
enlightened Board consciously creates a culture of
leadership to provide a long-term vision and policy
approach to improve the quality of governance.
Towards this, RIL ensures constitution of a Board
of Directors with an appropriate composition,
size, diversified expertise and experience and
commitment to discharge their responsibilities and
duties effectively.
1.2
2.
2.1
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
RIL recognizes the importance of Independent
Directors in achieving the effectiveness of the
Board. RIL aims to have an optimum combination
Independent
of Executive, Non-Executive and
Directors.
Scope and Exclusion:
This Policy sets out the guiding principles for the
Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee
identifying persons who are
qualified to become Directors and to determine
the independence of Directors, in case of their
independent directors of the
appointment as
Company.
for
Terms and References:
In this Policy, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
“Director” means a director appointed to the Board
of a company.
Resources,
Nomination
and
“Human
Remuneration Committee” means the committee
constituted by RIL’s Board in accordance with the
provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Clause 49 of the Equity Listing Agreement.
“Independent Director” means a director referred
to in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Clause 49(II)(B) of the Equity Listing
Agreement.
Policy:
4.
4.1 Qualifications and criteria
4.1.1 The Human Resources, Nomination and
Remuneration
(HRNR) Committee, and
the Board, shall review on an annual
basis, appropriate skills, knowledge and
experience required of the Board as a whole
and its individual members. The objective
is to have a Board with diverse background
and experience that are relevant for the
Company’s global operations.
4.1.2 In evaluating the suitability of individual
Board members, the HRNR Committee may
take into account factors, such as:
General understanding of the Company’s
business dynamics, global business and
social perspective;
Educational and professional background
Standing in the profession;
Personal and professional ethics, integrity
and values;
Willingness to devote sufficient time and
energy in carrying out their duties and
responsibilities effectively.
4.1.3 The proposed appointee shall also fulfill the
following requirements:
Shall possess a Director Identification
Number;
Shall not be disqualified under the
Companies Act, 2013;
Shall give his written consent to act as a
Director;
Shall endeavour to attend all Board
Meetings and wherever he is appointed
as a Committee Member, the Committee
Meetings;
Shall abide by the Code of Conduct
established by the Company for Directors
and Senior Management Personnel;
Shall disclose his concern or interest in
any company or companies or bodies
corporate, firms, or other association of
individuals including his shareholding
at the first meeting of the Board in every
financial year and thereafter whenever
there is a change in the disclosures
already made;
Such other requirements as may be
prescribed, from time to time, under
the Companies Act, 2013, Equity Listing
Agreements and other relevant laws.
4.1.4 The HRNR Committee shall evaluate each
individual with the objective of having a
group that best enables the success of the
Company’s business.
4.2 Criteria of Independence
4.2.1 The HRNR Committee shall assess
the
independence of Directors at the time of
appointment / re-appointment and the Board
shall assess the same annually. The Board shall
re-assess determinations of independence
when any new interests or relationships are
disclosed by a Director.
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4.2.2 The criteria of independence, as laid down
in Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the
Equity Listing Agreement, is as below:
An independent director in relation to a
company, means a director other than a
managing director or a whole-time director
or a nominee director—
a.
who, in the opinion of the Board, is
a person of
integrity and possesses
relevant expertise and experience;
b.
(i)
who is or was not a promoter of the
company or its holding, subsidiary
or associate company;
c.
d.
(ii)
who is not related to promoters or
directors in the company, its holding,
subsidiary or associate company;
who has or had no pecuniary relationship
with the company, its holding, subsidiary
or associate company, or their promoters,
or directors, during the two immediately
preceding financial years or during the
current financial year;
none of whose relatives has or had
pecuniary relationship or transaction
with the company, its holding, subsidiary
or associate company, or their promoters,
or directors, amounting to two per cent
or more of its gross turnover or total
income or fifty lakh rupees or such higher
amount as may be prescribed, whichever
is lower, during the two immediately
preceding financial years or during the
current financial year;
e.
who, neither himself nor any of his
relatives—
(i)
holds or has held the position of
a key managerial personnel or
is or has been employee of the
company or its holding, subsidiary
or associate company in any of the
three financial years immediately
preceding the financial year in which
he is proposed to be appointed;
(ii)
is or has been an employee or
proprietor or a partner, in any of the
three financial years immediately
preceding the financial year in which
he is proposed to be appointed, of—
(A)
a firm of auditors or company
secretaries in practice or cost
auditors of the company or its
holding, subsidiary or associate
company; or
(B)
any legal or a consulting firm
that has or had any transaction
with the company, its holding,
subsidiary or associate company
amounting to ten per cent or
more of the gross turnover of
such firm;
(iii) holds together with his relatives two
per cent or more of the total voting
power of the company; or
(iv) is a Chief Executive or director, by
whatever name called, of any non-
profit organisation that receives
twenty-five per cent or more of its
receipts from the company, any of its
promoters, directors or its holding,
subsidiary or associate company
or that holds two per cent or more
of the total voting power of the
company; or
(v)
is a material
service
provider or customer or a lessor or
lessee of the company.
supplier,
possess
appropriate
shall
skills,
experience and knowledge in one or
more fields of finance, law, management,
administration,
sales,
research,
governance,
technical operations, corporate social
responsibility or other disciplines related
to the Company’s business.
marketing,
corporate
f.
g.
shall possess such other qualifications
as may be prescribed, from time to time,
under the Companies Act, 2013.
h. who is not less than 21 years of age.
4.2.3 The Independent Directors shall abide by the
“Code for Independent Directors” as specified
in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
4.3 Other directorships / committee memberships
4.3.1 The Board members are expected to have
adequate time and expertise and experience
to contribute to effective Board performance.
Accordingly, members should voluntarily
limit their directorships in other listed public
limited companies in such a way that it does
not interfere with their role as directors of the
Company. The HRNR Committee shall take into
account the nature of, and the time involved
in a Director’s service on other Boards, in
evaluating the suitability of the individual
Director and making its recommendations to
the Board.
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4.3.2 A Director shall not serve as Director in more
than 20 companies of which not more than 10
shall be Public Limited Companies.
3.
Terms and References:
In this Policy, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
4.3.3 A Director shall not serve as an Independent
Director in more than 7 Listed Companies and
not more than 3 Listed Companies in case
he is serving as a Whole-time Director in any
Listed Company.
4.3.4 A Director shall not be a member in more than
10 Committees or act as Chairman of more
than 5 Committees across all companies in
which he holds directorships.
For the purpose of considering the limit
of the Committees, Audit Committee and
Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of all
Public Limited Companies, whether listed or
not, shall be included and all other companies
including Private Limited Companies, Foreign
Companies and Companies under Section 8
of the Companies Act, 2013 shall be excluded.
ANNEXURE IIIB TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other employees
1.
1.1
Introduction
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) recognizes the
importance of aligning the business objectives with
specific and measureable individual objectives and
targets. The Company has therefore formulated the
remuneration policy for its directors, key managerial
personnel and other employees keeping in view the
following objectives:
1.1.1 Ensuring that the level and composition of
remuneration is reasonable and sufficient
to attract, retain and motivate, to run the
company successfully.
1.1.2 Ensuring that relationship of remuneration
is clear and meets the
to performance
performance benchmarks.
1.1.3 Ensuring
that
remuneration
involves a
balance between fixed and incentive pay
reflecting short and long term performance
objectives appropriate to the working of the
company and its goals.
2.
2.1
Scope and Exclusion:
This Policy sets out the guiding principles for the
Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee for recommending to the Board the
remuneration of the directors, key managerial
personnel and other employees of the Company.
3.1
“Director” means a director appointed to the Board
of the Ccompany.
3.2
“Key Managerial Personnel” means
(I)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
the Chief Executive Officer or the managing
director or the manager;
the company secretary;
the whole-time director;
the Chief Financial Officer; and
such other officer as may be prescribed under
the Companies Act, 2013
3.3
4.
4.1
Resources,
Nomination
“Human
and
Remuneration Committee” means the committee
constituted by RIL’s Board in accordance with the
provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Clause 49 of the Equity Listing Agreement.
Policy:
Remuneration to Executive Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel
4.1.1 The Board, on the recommendation of
the Human Resources, Nomination and
shall
Remuneration
review and approve
remuneration
payable to the Executive Directors of the
Company within the overall limits approved
by the shareholders.
(HRNR) Committee,
the
4.1.2 The Board, on the recommendation of the
HRNR Committee, shall also review and
approve the remuneration payable to the Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company.
4.1.3 The remuneration structure to the Executive
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel shall
include the following components:
(i) Basic Pay
(ii) Perquisites and Allowances
(iii) Stock Options
(iv) Commission
(Applicable
in case of
Executive Directors)
(v) Retiral benefits
(vi) Annual Performance Bonus
4.1.4 The Annual Plan and Objectives for Executive
Directors and Senior Executives (Executive
Committee) shall be reviewed by the HRNR
Committee and Annual Performance Bonus
will be approved by the Committee based
on the achievements against the Annual Plan
and Objectives.
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4.2
Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors
4.2.1 The Board, on the recommendation of the
HRNR Committee, shall review and approve
the remuneration payable to the Non-
Executive Directors of the Company within the
overall limits approved by the shareholders.
4.2.2 Non-Executive Directors shall be entitled to
sitting fees for attending the meetings of the
Board and the Committees thereof. The Non-
Executive Directors shall also be entitled to
profit related commission in addition to the
sitting fees.
4.3 Remuneration to other employees
4.3.1 Employees
shall be
assigned grades
according to their qualifications and work
experience, competencies as well as their
roles and responsibilities in the organization.
Individual remuneration shall be determined
within the appropriate grade and shall be
based on various factors such as job profile,
skill sets, seniority, experience and prevailing
remuneration levels for equivalent jobs.
ANNEXURE IV TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Disclosures with respect to Employees Stock
Option Scheme of the Company
(a) Options granted - 5,98,47,502;
(b)
Exercise Price – 5,74,56,000 options granted at an
exercise price of ` 642 per option (adjusted for bonus
issue); 54,000 options granted at an exercise price of
` 842 per option (adjusted for bonus issue); 20,16,000
options granted at an exercise price of ` 1,146 per
option (adjusted for bonus issue); 1,00,200 options
granted at an exercise price of ` 644.50 per option
(adjusted for bonus issue); 16,000 options granted at
an exercise price of ` 995 per option; 19,200 options
granted at an exercise price of ` 929 per option;
4,100 options granted at an exercise price of ` 972
per option; 18,000 options granted at an exercise
price of ` 871 per option; 23,717 options granted at
an exercise price of ` 847 per option; 15,000 options
granted at an exercise price of ` 765 per option; 8,000
options granted at an exercise price of ` 715 per
option; 60,866 options granted at an exercise price of
` 860 per option, 11,000 options granted at an exercise
price of ` 880 per option, 21,367 options granted at
an exercise price of ` 936 per option, 13,052 options
granted at an exercise price of ` 960.65 per option
and 11,000 options granted at an exercise price of
` 843.15 per option. The above exercise prices exclude
all applicable taxes, as may be levied in this regard;
(c) Options vested – 3,72,27,053;
(d) Options exercised - 1,22,40,743;
(e)
The total number of shares arising as a result of
exercise of options – 1,22,40,743;
(f ) Options lapsed – 2,40,91,360;
(g) Variation in terms of options – Nil;
(h)
(i)
(j)
Money
` 811,06,21,484;
realised by exercise of options –
Total number of options in force [(a) – (d) – (f )] –
2,35,15,399;
Employee wise details of options granted to: (i) Senior
Management Personnel: Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
– 14,00,000, Shri Hital R. Meswani - 14,00,000,
Shri P.M.S. Prasad - 10,00,000 and Shri P.K. Kapil –
1,00,000 (ii) Any other employee who received a grant
in any one year of options amounting to 5% or more
of options granted – Nil (iii) Identified employees who
were granted options, during any one year, equal to
or exceeding 1% of the issued capital (excluding
outstanding warrants and conversions) of the
Company at the time of grant – Nil; and
(k)
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) before
exceptional items pursuant to issue of shares on
exercise of options calculated in accordance with
AS-20 ‘Earnings Per Share’ - ` 70.25. Based on alternate
interpretation for calculation of Diluted EPS as per
AS-20, the diluted EPS is ` 70.09.
ANNEXURE V TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
[Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act,
2013 and rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
To,
The Members
Reliance Industries Limited
Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
I have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance
of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to
good corporate practices by Reliance Industries Limited
(hereinafter called the Company). Secretarial Audit was
conducted in a manner that provided me a reasonable
basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/statutory
compliances and expressing my opinion thereon.
Based on my verification of the Company’s books,
papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and
other records maintained by the Company and also the
information provided by the Company, its officers, agents
and authorized representatives during the conduct of
secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, the
Company has, during the audit period covering the
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financial year ended on 31 March 2015 (‘Audit Period’)
complied with the statutory provisions listed hereunder
and also that the Company has proper Board-processes
and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent, in the
manner and subject to the reporting made hereinafter:
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms
and returns filed and other records maintained by the
Company for the financial year ended on 31 March 2015
according to the provisions of:
(i)
The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules
made thereunder;
The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956
(‘SCRA’) and the rules made thereunder;
(ii)
(iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and
Bye-laws framed thereunder;
(v)
(iv) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and
the rules and regulations made thereunder to the
extent of Foreign Direct Investment, Overseas Direct
Investment and External Commercial Borrowings;
The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed
under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act,
1992 (‘SEBI Act’): —
(a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Regulations, 2011;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations,
1992;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2009 (Not applicable to the
Company during the Audit Period);
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f )
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee
Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations,
2014 notified on 28 October 2014;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue
and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008;
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents)
Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act
and dealing with client;
(g) The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009
(Not applicable to the Company during the
Audit Period); and
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998 (Not
applicable to the Company during the Audit
Period).
(h)
I have also examined compliance with the applicable
clauses of the following:
(i)
Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute
of Company Secretaries of India (Not notified
hence not applicable to the Company during
the audit period).
(ii)
The Listing Agreements entered into by the
Company with Stock Exchanges.
During the period under review the Company has
complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations,
Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above.
I further report that, having regard to the compliance
system prevailing in the Company and on examination of
the relevant documents and records in pursuance thereof,
on test-check basis, the Company has complied with the
following laws applicable specifically to the Company:
(a)
Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and Rules made
thereunder;
(b) Petroleum Act, 1934 and rules made thereunder;
(c)
Oil Field (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
read with Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in
offshore Operations) Rules, 2008;
(d) The Mines Act, 1952 and Rules made thereunder.
I further report that
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted
with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive
Directors and Independent Directors. The changes in the
composition of the Board of Directors that took place
during the period under review were carried out in
compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule the
Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda
were sent at least seven days in advance, and a system
exists for seeking and obtaining further information and
clarifications on the agenda items before the meeting and
for meaningful participation at the meeting.
All decisions at Board Meetings and Committee Meetings
are carried out unanimously as recorded in the minutes of
the meetings of the Board of Directors or Committee of
the Board, as the case may be.
I further report that there are adequate systems and
processes in the Company commensurate with the size
and operations of the company to monitor and ensure
compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and
guidelines.
I further report that during the audit period:
(a)
the Company has made offering of Senior Unsecured
Notes priced under Rule 144A/Regulation S of the
Securities Act, 1933 (USA) aggregating US$ 1.75
billion;
the Company has
debentures aggregating ` 434.33 crore.
redeemed non-convertible
(b)
Dr. K R Chandratre Place: Mumbai
FCS No. 1370, C P No: 5144
Date: April 17, 2015
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ANNEXURE VI TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption
and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo required under
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
A. Conservation of Energy
(i) Steps taken for conservation of energy
Energy conservation dictates how efficiently a
its operations. RIL has
company can conduct
recognized the importance of energy conservation in
decreasing the deleterious effects of global warming
and climate change. The Company has undertaken
various energy efficient practices that have reduced
the growth in carbon di-oxide (CO2) emissions and
strengthened the Company’s commitment towards
becoming an environment friendly organisation.
and
closely monitor
A dedicated ‘Energy Cell’ is focusing on energy
management
energy
consumption pattern across all manufacturing sites.
Periodic energy audits are conducted to improve
energy performance and benchmark with other
international refineries and petrochemicals sites.
Major energy conservation initiatives taken
during the FY 2014-15
Refining & Marketing
Jamnagar manufacturing division (DTA)
Installation of ‘Vacuum Distillation Unit’ off-gas
scrubber and recovering additional heat from
flue gas of crude heaters
Retrofitting heaters in Crude Distillation Unit
(CDU) with new air preheaters
Crude column overhead heat recovery
Efficiency improvement at Isomar unit
Reduction of operating Hydrogen/Hydro Carbon
ratio at Isomar unit
Substituting fuel gas blanketing with nitrogen
in push-pull system of naphtha
blanketing
splitter receiver
Installation of new Medium Pressure (MP) steam
generator for heat recovery from LCNO product
circuit
Switching steam turbine driven pump to motor
drive and maintaining deaerator temperature at
123oC for Low Pressure (LP) steam optimization
Switching of ‘High High Pressure Boiler Feed
Water (HHP BFW)’ turbo driven pump to motor
drive to avoid LP steam dumping
LP steam header pressure optimization in DTA
Isomer Benzene Column (IBC) feed preheat by
lean solvent
Jamnagar manufacturing division (SEZ)
Use of sponge oil as a heating media in blow
down reboiler of Coker in place of MP steam
Scanfiner heat recovery project for recovering
heat from product
Stoppage of Vent Gas Recovery (VGR) compressor
in SEZ polypropylene during low throughput
scenario.
Substituting flare seal drum purge gas from fuel
gas to nitrogen
Petrochemicals
Hazira manufacturing division
Replacement of old chillers with new energy
efficient chillers
Pyroblock installation in cracker furnaces to
reduce heat loss
Line up of process flash steam from Pure
Terephthalic Acid (PTA) crystallizer to recovery
column
Efficiency improvement of Heat Recovery Steam
Generator (HRSG) by dry ice cleaning
Replacement of quench water pumps with high
efficiency pumps
Heat recovery from Gasoline Hydrogenation Unit
(GHU) coolers to reduce LP steam consumption
Uprating of Cracker compressor
Installation of glycol jet ejector instead of steam
ejector
Replacing impeller of cracker Cooling Water (CW)
pumps
Installation of thermo compressor in butadiene
plant
Vadodara manufacturing division
Cooling water pumping optimization by a
combination of small and big pumps in Low
Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plant
Optimization of stripping steam
in Poly
Butadiene Rubber (PBR) Efficiency improvement
of HRSG by dry ice cleaning
Improved heat recovery from cycle water by
installing additional shell in series
Thermal efficiency improvement in Linear Alkyl
Benzene (LAB) hot oil heater by cleaning of Air
Pre-Heater (APH) and conventional coils
Preheat benzene clay tower feed for heat
integration
Pyrogel insulation for HP steam header
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Dahej manufacturing division
Patalganga manufacturing division
Steam preheater taken in line at dryers to reduce
fuel gas consumption
Importing power under Medium Term Open
Access (MTOA)
Intermediate Pressure (IP) steam supply to Vinyl
Chloride Monomer (VCM) Plant
Stoppage of refrigeration machine during leaner
gas composition and low plant load at Ethane
Propane Recovery Unit (EPRU)
Running single amine circulation pump during
leaner gas composition and low plant load at
Ethane Propane Recovery Unit (EPRU)
Replacing Ammonia chillers with new efficient
chiller
Reduced power and
in
reformate stripper of Para-Xylene plant by using
smaller reflux pump
fuel consumption
Other initiatives taken at various manufacturing
divisions
Replacement of conventional motors to energy
efficient motors
Recycle of fly ash in pet-coke Dow vapouriser
Optimisation in operation of air compressors
Improving power factor by
Tension (HT) capacitor bank
installing High
(ii)
Steps taken by the Company for utilising alternate
sources of energy
Nagothane manufacturing division
LP condensate heat recovery in Cracker
Provision of cracker off gas line directly to High
Pressure (HP) knock out drum of power plant for
gas turbine
Increasing the area of regeneration gas feed-
effluent heat exchanger for
increased heat
recovery in Cracker
Replacement of old cooling water pumps with
high efficiency pumps
Hybrid digester converted to Up flow Anaerobic
Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactor at Hazira
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) for canteen building at
Jamnagar
Solar Photovoltaic system of 34.8 kWp installed
for internal consumption at RIL (Exploration &
Production) Shore based complex at Kakinada
Anaerobic digester for processing of 3 TPD
canteen waste to generate biogas and organic
manure is commissioned at Reliance Corporate
Park
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment
Sr.
No.
Manufacturing Division
(I)
Refining & Marketing
1
2
Jamnagar manufacturing division (DTA)
Jamnagar manufacturing division (SEZ)
(II)
Petrochemicals
3
4
5
6
7
8
Hazira manufacturing division
Vadodara manufacturing division
Dahej manufacturing division
Nagothane manufacturing division
Patalganga manufacturing division
Other manufacturing divisions
Capital investments on
energy conservation
equipment’s
(` in crore)
Energy savings
(Gcal/hr)
Financial saving
(` in crore per Annum)
68.72
14.73
169.52
3.55
5.90
2.79
0.10
2.18
30.51
14.99
30.87
4.78
47.27
9.33
0.52
2.69
101.50
49.80
117.36
11.27
69.33
29.49
3.41
9.01
The Company has also made capital investment in its Hazira manufacturing division for utilising alternate sources of
energy to the extent of ` 2.9 crores resulting in to energy savings of 1.10 Gcal/hr and financial savings of ` 1.10 crores.
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B. Technology Absorption
Reliance Technology Group (RTG), RIL’s integrated
central research & technology unit that helps create
internal research
superior value by harnessing
and development skills and competencies and by
innovating in emerging technology domains related
to RIL’s various businesses. RTG focuses on (i) new
products, processes and catalyst development to
support existing business and create breakthrough
(ii) advanced
technologies
for new businesses
troubleshooting, and
to capital
(iii)
projects, and profit and reliability improvements in
manufacturing plants.
support
(i)
Major efforts made towards technology
absorption
Refining & Marketing
New coking research facilities to carry out
research projects for upgrading refinery residue
streams
Hydroprocessing research facilities to carry out
research projects to upgrade intermediate and
final products in petroleum refinery
Development of in-house Vacuum Gas oil (VGO)
hydroprocessing catalyst
Development of a new coking additive to
increase liquid product yields
A new process for Total Acid Number (TAN)
reduction in crude and kerosene products
Addition of facilities like desalter pilot plant and
extractive distillation pilot unit to boost crude
processing research capability
New analytical techniques for rapid crude
characterization and molecule-based modeling
and optimization of intra-refinery streams and
processes
CO2 capture from refinery flue gases and its
utilization to make chemicals
Development of catalyst and processes for
gasification of petroleum coke/biomass at
moderate temperature
In Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), a new process
technology for generating very high olefin yields
from lower-value feedstock
High stability catalyst additive for maximizing
petrochemicals co-production in FCC
The use of feed properties and operating
conditions to optimize petroleum coke quality
Determination of crude corrosion potential and
requisite mitigation
Removal of heat stable salts and sodium from
refinery streams
Technology development to process low-cost,
heavy crudes
New catalytic cracking technology for high light
olefin yields from low value hydrocarbon streams
and
improvement
Development of composition based reactor
models for VGO hydrotreating
Reliability
capacity
augmentation of coker unit through cost
effective revamp
Crude debottlenecking and crude window
widening through installation of third vacuum
distillation unit
Cycle oil manufacturing from Clarified Slurry Oil
(CSO)
Isotherming technology evaluation for VGO
processing for sweet VGO quality improvement
with capacity enhancement
Refinery wide optimiser development in KBC
Petrosim
Debottlenecking the existing crude de-salters.
Revamp of FCC naphtha splitter for improving
performance
Trails planned for RMP5, an additive developed
by R&D for propylene maximization
Molecular characterization of VGO hydrotreating
feed streams
Stream-wise value addition to low value refinery
streams
Selection and pilot plant studies for improved
catalysts for transalkylation
Petrochemicals
rubber process-structure
Blow molding polyethylene grade by inhouse
catalyst system
High melt flow impact polypropylene copolymer
grade development
Styrene-butadiene
relationship and process improvement
Polybutadiene rubber process and performance
improvement
Polypropylene fiber composite development
Halogenated butyl rubber derivative studies and
development
Regeneration of adsorbents for olefins removal
from aromatic streams
Scale up of new polyester packaging material to
extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables
Development of adsorbent for recovery of para-
xylene from C8 stream
Catalyst for nitrogen purification
New process for butadiene production
Scale up of chlorination process for new products
Development of super absorbent polymers
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Additive development for coke reduction on
thermal cracking
Development of new ethylene based polymers
Development of homogeneous catalyst and
process for polyolefin
High performance oriented polyolefin products
for niche applications
High performance polyethylene grades
packaging and transport
for
Improvement and
in-house
catalysts with higher efficiency (activity, and
throughput) for producing polypropylene
innovation
for
In-house production of 1-butene catalyst
Metallocene grade polyethylene production
High flow polypropylene grades for melt blown
film applications
Development of high flow polypropylene
random copolymer grades for thin wall injection
molding applications
Production of slurry based polypropylene
impact copolymer grades for sheet extrusion &
automotive applications
Chemical Composition Distribution (CCD) of
Polyolefins using CRYSTAF-TREF
Capacity augmentation of polypropylene plants
Flexible
(FIBC)
intermediate bulk container
loading machines installation in Polyolefin plants
Installation of Sea-Bulk
polypropylene plant at Jamnagar
loading
facility
in
Various Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) products using
alternate polyester Scale-up of alternate cross-
section Partially Oriented Yarn (POY)/FDY
Development of alternate cross section fibre for
improving characteristics
Development of polyester staple fibre as
replacement of other synthetic fibres
Design spinnerets to produce products of
specific requirements and increase productivity
Research on additives for fibers with better
comfort properties
Fibers for reinforcement of different kinds of
matrix materials
High performance carbon nanotube fibers
Development of alternative ReHeat
(RH)
additive for PET bottles applications mainly for
productivity enhancement during blow molding
process
Development of
compound for PET bottles applications
alternative phosphorous
Development of slow crystallizing PET resin for
20 litres containers applications
of
alternative
de-lustering
Development
additives for partial replacement of TiO2 in
polyester fiber applications
Development of barrier PET resin for packaging
oxygen sensitive foods and beverages
Development of UV blocking PET resin for
packaging applications
Development of PET resin for thin walled
injection moulding applications
Development of extrusion blow mouldable
grade of PET having high melt strength
Development of UV resistant PET fiber
Development of PET fibres for non-woven
application
Indigenous development of catalyst for heavy
metal catalyst replacement in PET.
Development of bicomponent polyester yarns
Polyester recycling initiatives for diverse end
uses & polyester waste recycling to improve
carbon foot print
Development of bio-based process for recovering
PET from textile PET/ blends
Biofuels and Biochemicals
Development of ‘Green Bio crude’ from algae
using sea water, sunlight and low cost nutrients
Development of high yielding biofuel hybrid
crops
Development of high yielding, waste land based
non-edible crops for large scale cultivation for
production of biofuels/chemicals
In house research and external technology
for converting abundantly available cellulosic
biomass in India to fuels and chemicals
Application of biotechnology to enhance the
productivity of biofuels species
Testing the best hybrids produced by us and
others at different agro-climatic zones to identify
most productive cultivators
Popularizing the cultivation of bio-fuel crops
by growers by conducting method and varietal
demonstrations
Genetic modifications,
screening and metabolic flux analysis
biomolecule production
throughput
for
high
Health, Safety and Environment
Separation of olefins from coker gas oil for LAB
production
Hydroisomerization
diesel
production and low pressure, ultra-low sulphur
diesel hydrotreating catalyst
Purification of normal olefins from coker gas oil
for LAB production
catalyst
for
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Gasoline upgradation by benzene recovery unit /
extract hydrotreater and scanfining unit
Sulfur based polymers development for concrete
applications
Development of high
dehydrogenation catalyst for LAB production
stability paraffin
Development of non-hydrofluoric acid LAB
manufacturing process that eliminates Hydro
Fluoric (HF)
Other R&D activities across multiple business
Computational fluid dynamics studies for trouble
shooting plant operations
Advance Process Control (APC) and Real Time
Optimisation (RTO)
Comparative evaluation and benchmarking of
various technologies
Development of reactor models
refinery/petrochemicals plants
in various
(ii)
The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import
substitution
The potential benefits derived from R&D and Technology absorption, adoption and innovation initiatives in
FY 2014-15 is approximately ` 340 crore / annum.
(iii) Information regarding imported technology (Imported during last three years)
Details of technology imported
Technology import from
Ethylene (Cracker) – Ethane feed
flexibility project
Synthetic natural gas (SNG)
Hydrotreatment of extract
High purity isobutylene
Paraxylene (PX)
Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber (IIR)
ROGC (refinery off-gas cracker) for
production of ethylene & propylene
Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
Linear Low Density Polyethylene Project
Technip, Houston
Johnson Matthey, UK
Axens, France
CB&I - Lummus
Lummus
Sibur, Russia
Technip, France
DOW Process
Technologies, USA
Univation Technologies
LLC, USA
LyondellBasell, Germany
Low Density Polyethylene Project
Air separation unit for oxygen production Linde - Germany
Petcoke gasification for syngas
Acid gas recovery for cleaning syngas
Scanfiner project
Linde - Germany
P66 – USA
Partially Oriented Yarn/Fully Drawn Yarn
(POY/FDY)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
ExxonMobil Research &
Engineering ,USA
Invista/Chemtex/Barmag/TMT
Year of
import
2014-15
Status implementation / absorption
eBEP phase in progress
2014-15
2014-15
Plant under design and construction
Plant under construction
2013-14
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under design and construction
2012-13
Plant under construction
2011-13
Plant commissioned
Invista/Chemtex/Buhler
2011-13
Plant commissioned
(iv) Expenditure incurred on research and development
Sr. No.
Particulars
a)
b)
Capital
Revenue
Total
Amount
(` in crore)
722
498
1,220
C. Foreign exchange Earnings and Outgo-
1.
Activities relating to export, initiatives to increase
exports, Developments of New export markets for
Products and Services and Export Plan.
The Company has continued to maintain focus and
avail of export opportunities based on economic
considerations. During the year, the Company
has exports (FOB value) worth ` 2,09,169 crore
($ 33,467 million).
2. Total Foreign exchange Earned and Used
Foreign Exchange earned in terms of
Actual Inflows
Foreign Exchange outgo in terms of
Actual Outflows
` in crore
2,09,398
2,65,640
Note: Actual inflows does not includes total savings in Foreign Exchange
through products manufactured by the Company and deemed Exports is
` 92,733 crore ($ 14,837 million)
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ANNEXURE VII TO DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Form No. MGT-9
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
as on the financial year ended on March 31, 2015
[Pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration)
Rules, 2014]
I.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
REGISTRATION AND OTHER DETAILS
CIN
Registration Date
Name of the Company
Category / Sub-Category of the Company
Address of the Registered office and contact details
vi) Whether listed company
vii) Name, Address and Contact details of Registrar and Transfer Agent, if any
L17110MH1973PLC019786
08-05-1973
Reliance Industries Limited
Public Company / Limited by shares
3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV, 222,
Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021
Tel: +91 22 22785000
Fax:+91 22 22785111
Yes / No
Karvy Computershare Private Limited
Karvy Selenium Tower B
Plot 31-32, Gachibowli, Financial District
Nanakramguda, Hyderabad – 500 032
Tel: +91 40 67161700
Toll Free No:1800 425 8998
Fax: +91 40 23114087
II.
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY
III.
IV.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
V.
All the business activities contributing 10% or more of the total turnover of
the company
PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE
COMPANIES
SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL BREAKUP AS
PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EQUITY)
Category-wise Share Holding
Shareholding of Promoters
Change in Promoters’ Shareholding
Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors,
Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs)
Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
INDEBTEDNESS
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but
not due for payment
VI. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL
As per Attachment A
As per Attachment B
As per Attachment C
As per Attachment D
As per Attachment E
As per Attachment F
As per Attachment G
As per Attachment H
A.
B.
C.
VII. PENALTIES / PUNISHMENT/ COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCES
As per Attachment I
Remuneration to Managing Director, Whole-time Directors and/or Manager
Remuneration to other directors
As per Attachment J
Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel other than MD/MANAGER/WTD As per Attachment K
As per Attachment L
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ATTACHMENT A
II. PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITES OF THE COMPANY
All the business activities contributing 10% or more of the total turnover of the company are given below :-
Sl. No. Name and Description of main products/services
NIC Code of the product/service *
1
2
Refining
Petrochemicals
192- Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
201-Manufacture of basic chemicals,
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastic
and synthetic rubber in primary forms
% to total turnover
of the company #
75.91%
22.43%
* As per National Industrial Classification – Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
# On the basis of Gross Turnover
ATTACHMENT B
III. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Sr.
No.
Name of Company
1
Affinity Names, Inc
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bhagyashri Mercantile Private Limited
Central Park Enterprises DMCC
Chitrani Mercantile Private Limited
Delta Corp East Africa Limited
Ethane Crystal LLC
Ethane Emerald LLC
Ethane Opal LLC
Ethane Pearl LLC
10
Ethane Sapphire LLC
11
Ethane Topaz LLC
12
Gapco Kenya Limited
Address of Company
CIN/GLN
Holding /
Subsidiary /
Associate
% of
Shares
held*
Applicable
section
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street,
Suite B, Dover,
Delaware 19901
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao Mumbai- 400002
Unit No. 1801-B, JBC 3,
Plot No JLT-PH2-Y1A,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai U.A.E
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400002
L. R. No.1870 / II /236, The Pride Rock,
No. 6, Donyo Sabuk Avenue, Off General
Mathenge Drive, P.O. Box 69952- 00400,
Nairobi
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Marshall Islands MH96960.
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Marshall Islands MH96960.
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Marshall Islands MH96960.
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Marshall Islands MH96960.
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Marshall Islands MH96960.
Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Marshall Islands MH96960.
L. R. No. 209/10357,
Nation Centre, Kimathi Street,
P.O Box 40908, 00100 Nairobi
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51101MH2007PTC171320
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51101MH2007PTC171372
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Subsidiary
58.80
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
N.A.
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
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Address of Company
CIN/GLN
Sr.
No.
Name of Company
13
Gapco Tanzania Limited
14
Gapco Uganda Limited
P.O Box No. 9103,
Mafuta Street, Kurasini,
DAR ES SALAM, Tanzania
Plot 13, 7th Street,
Industrial Area, P O Box 7105,
Kampala, Uganda
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400002
IFS Court, Twenty Eight,
Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
15
16
Gapoil (Zanzibar) Limited
Plot No.1282 Zanzibar
Gopesh Commercials Private Limited
17
Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation
18
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
19
Kanhatech Solutions Limited
20
Resolute Land Consortium Projects
Limited (Formerly known as Model
Economic Township Limited)
3rd Floor, 77-B,
IFFCO Road, Sector-18,
Gurgaon - 122015
21
Nemita Commercials Private Limited
22
Nisarga Commercials Private Limited
23
Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions
Private Limited
24
Prakruti Commercials Private Limited
25
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
26
Reliance Aerospace Technologies
Limited
27
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
28
Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals
Limited
29
Reliance Brands Limited
30
Reliance Chemicals Limited
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao Mumbai- 400002
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao Mumbai- 400002
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400002
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400002
Level 7, Wisma Goldhill,
67, Jalan Raja Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222 Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400021
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222 Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai – 400 002
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222 Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
31
Reliance Clothing India Private Limited Court House, 3rd Floor,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
Holding /
Subsidiary /
Associate
% of
Shares
held*
Applicable
section
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
U52599MH2007PTC168165
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
N.A.
Subsidiary
76.00
2(87)(ii)
U51109MH2007PTC176254
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U52599MH2007PLC176414
Subsidiary
72.00
2(87)(ii)
U45400HR2007PLC037102
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U52599MH2007PTC168247
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51101MH2007PTC168203
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U36991MH1999PTC119874
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51909MH2007PTC168523
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U35300MH2008PLC186471
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U01119MH2006PTC162902
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U23200MH1993PLC190934
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51900MH2007PLC174470
Subsidiary
89.98
2(87)(ii)
U24110MH1990PLC059590
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U17120MH2008PTC180384
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
02-45
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316-348
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Name of Company
Address of Company
CIN/GLN
Holding /
Subsidiary /
Associate
% of
Shares
held*
Applicable
section
Sr.
No.
32
Reliance Commercial Land &
Infrastructure Limited
33
Reliance Comtrade Private Limited
34
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
Reliance Corporate Park, Building No.4, 5
TTC Industrial Area, Thane- Belapur Road,
Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai – 400 701.
U51109MH2008PLC185389
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U52599MH2006PTC164458
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U74140MH2001PLC131458
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
35
Reliance do Brasil Industria e Comercio
de Produtos Texteis, Qumicios,
Petroqumicios e Derivados Ltda.
Rua Antonio Loureiro, No. 346, Sala 8,
CEP 04376-110, Vila Santa Catarina,
São Paulo, Brazil
36
Reliance Eagleford Midstream LLC
37
Reliance Eagleford Upstream GP LLC
38
Reliance Eagleford Upstream Holding
LP
39
Reliance Eagleford Upstream LLC
40
41
42
43
44
Reliance Eminent Trading &
Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Energy and Project
Development Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and
Distribution Limited
Reliance Ethane Holding
Pte Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production
DMCC
45
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
46
Reliance Global Business B.V.
47
Reliance Global Commercial Limited
48
49
Reliance Global Energy Services
(Singapore) Pte Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services
Limited
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B, Dover,
Delaware -19901
Capitol Corporate Services, Inc.
800 Brazos, Suite 400,
Austin, Texas 78701
Capitol Corporate Services, Inc.
800 Brazos, Suite 400,
Austin, Texas 78701
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B, Dover,
Delaware-19901
Raman Rati Apartment,
Near Ashapura Hotel, Saru Section Road,
Jamnagar- 361002
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222 Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
250 North Bridge Road,
#16-01, Raffles City Tower
Singapore -179101
Unit No. 1801-A, JBC 3,
Plot No JLT-PH2-Y1A
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai U.A.E
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
Claude Debussylaan 18,
1082 MD Amsterdam,
Netherlands
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
250 North Bridge Road,
#16-01 Raffles City Tower,
Singapore-179101
8th Floor, 105 Wigmore Street,
London W1U 1QY,
United Kingdom
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51100GJ2005PTC046538
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U45201MH1993PLC190935
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U40108MH2008PLC185326
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U60300MH1991PLC059678
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U24230MH1999PLC121318
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
184
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
Sr.
No.
Name of Company
50 Model Economic Township Limited
(Formerly known as Reliance Haryana
SEZ Limited)
51
Reliance Holdings USA, Inc
52
Reliance Industrial Investments and
Holdings Limited
Address of Company
CIN/GLN
Holding /
Subsidiary /
Associate
% of
Shares
held*
Applicable
section
3rd Floor, 77-B, IFFCO Road,
Sector-18, Gurgaon-122015
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B, Dover,
Delaware-19901
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
U70109HR2006PLC036416
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U65910MH1986PLC041081
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
53
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC Unit No. 1801, Jumeirah,
Business Centre 3, Plot No. Y 1,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, U.A.E
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
54
55
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions
Private Limited
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private
Limited
56
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC
57
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
58
Reliance Jio Infocomm Pte Limited
59
Reliance Jio Infocomm UK Limited
60
Reliance Jio Infocomm USA Inc
61
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited
62
Reliance Jio Messaging Private Limited
(Formerly known as Reliance Jio
Electronics Private Limited)
63
Reliance Lifestyle Holdings Limited
64
Reliance Marcellus Holding, LLC
65
Reliance Marcellus II LLC
66
Reliance Marcellus LLC
67
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400 002
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai-400021
5600, Tennyson Parkway,
Suite 115, Plano,
Texas-75025
3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai-400021
250 North Bridge Road, #16-01,
Raffles City Tower,
Singapore-179101
8th Floor, 105 Wigmore Street,
London, United Kingdom,
W1U 1Qy
Capitol Corporate Services, Inc.,
800 Brazos, Suite 400,
Austin, Texas-78701.
3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
U52100MH2007PTC174895
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U72900MH2013PTC239846
Subsidiary
99.84
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U72900MH2007PLC234712
Subsidiary
99.16
2(87)(ii)
NA
NA
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U92100MH2013PTC239849
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021
U32204MH2013PTC239944
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai – 400 002
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B, Dover,
Delaware -19901
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B, Dover,
Delaware -19901
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B, Dover,
Delaware -19901
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
U01403MH2007PLC172415
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
NA
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U65923MH2007PLC173923
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
02-45
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185
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Address of Company
CIN/GLN
Holding /
Subsidiary /
Associate
% of
Shares
held*
Applicable
section
Sr.
No.
Name of Company
68
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
69
Reliance Petroinvestments Limited
70
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222 Nariman Point,
Mumbai - 400 021
71
72
Reliance Progressive Traders Private
Limited
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private
Limited
Raman Rati Apartment,
Near Ashapura Hotel,
Saru Section Road, Jamnagar- 361002
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
73
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited Raman Rati Apartment,
U74210MH1999PLC120377
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U72900MH1999PLC121039
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U99999MH1992PLC065847
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51100GJ2005PTC046466
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U01122MH2006PTC161600
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Near Ashapura Hotel,
Saru Section Road, Jamnagar- 361002
U51100GJ2005PTC046464
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
74
Reliance Retail Finance Limited
75
Reliance Retail Insurance Broking
Limited
76
Reliance Retail Limited
77
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai -400002
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
78
Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private
Limited
Admin Building, MTF Area,
Village Sikka,
Taluka & District Jamnagar - 361140
79
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited 9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
80
Reliance Textiles Limited
81
Reliance Trading Limited
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
Plot No. 384/2, Near Abhishek Complex,
Opp. Amola Chambers, C.G. Road,
Ahmedabad - 380009
3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai -400002
82
Reliance Universal Commercial Limited 4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai-400002
83
Reliance Universal Enterprises Limited 9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
84
Reliance Universal Traders Private
Limited
85
Reliance USA Gas Marketing LLC
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
Raman Rati Apartment,
Near Ashapura Hotel, Saru Section Road,
Jamnagar- 361002
Capitol Services, Inc.
1675 S. State Street, Suite B,
Dover, Delaware 19901
U17110MH2000PLC123731
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U67200MH2006PLC165651
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U01100MH1999PLC120563
Subsidiary
99.95
2(87)(ii)
U51909MH2006PLC166166
Subsidiary
94.45
2(87)(ii)
U25209GJ2012PTC068867
Subsidiary
74.90
2(87)(ii)
U65990MH1999PLC120918
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U17291GJ2015PLC082664
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51909MH2006PLC166165
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U15300MH1999PLC123315
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51100MH2005PLC190767
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51100GJ2005PTC046467
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
Address of Company
CIN/GLN
Holding /
Subsidiary /
Associate
% of
Shares
held*
Applicable
section
Sr.
No.
Name of Company
86
Reliance Vantage Retail Limited
87
Reliance Ventures Limited
88
Reliance World Trade Private Limited
1st Floor, High Street,Shrimali Society,
Near Navrangpura Railway Crossing,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad , Gujarat -
380009
9th Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
Avdesh House, 3rd Floor,
Pritam Nagar, 1st Slope,
Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad - 380006
89
Reliance-GrandOptical Private Limited Dhobitalao, 5th Floor, Court House,
90
RIL (Australia) Pty Limited
91
RIL USA, Inc
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Mumbai - 400002
Kennedy & Co,
140 Greenhill Road,
Unley, SA, 5061
Corporation Service Company, 2711,
Centerville Road, Suite 400,
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
92
93
Strategic Manpower Solutions Limited 3rd Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
Surela Investment & Trading Private
Limited
Swadeshi Complex, Tower 2,
Swadeshi Mills Road,
Chunabhatti (East), Mumbai - 400022
94
Transenergy (Kenya) Limited
95
Vijayant Commercials Private Limited
96 Wave Land Developers Limited
97
Gujarat Chemicals Port Terminal
Company Limited
98
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
99
Reliance Europe Limited
100 Reliance Industrial Infrastructure
Limited
101 Reliance LNG Limited
14th Floor, Nation Centre,
Kimathi Street,
P O Box 40908, 00100 Nairobi
5th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400002
L. R. No. 1870 / II /236, The Pride Rock,
No. 6, Donyo Sabuk Avenue, Off General
Mathenge Drive, P.O. Box 69952- 00400,
Nairobi
PO Lakhigam, Via Dahej,
Tal. - Vagra,
Dist.- Bharuch-392130
Village Manesar,
Delhi-Jaipur Highway (N.H.8)
P.O. Manesar, Distt, Gurgaon, Haryana
Devonshire House, 60,
Goswell Road,
London, EC1M 7AD
NKM International House,
5th Floor, 178 Backbay Reclamation,
Behind LIC Yogakshema Building,
Babubhai Chinai Road, Mumbai - 400 020
4th Floor, Court House,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg,
Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400002
*
Representing aggregate % of shares held by the Company and/or its subsidiaries
U51109GJ2007PLC049968
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U24120MH1999PLC121009
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51100GJ1994PTC021590
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U51900MH2007PTC175638
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U74999MH2007PLC167704
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U65990MH1986PTC041221
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
N.A.
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U52599MH2007PTC168204
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
NA
Subsidiary
100.00
2(87)(ii)
U99999GJ1992PLC017798
Associate
41.80
2(6)
U74900HR1989GOI030516
Associate
33.33
2(6)
NA
Associate
50.00
2(6)
L60300MH1988PLC049019
Associate
45.43
2(6)
U23203MH2000PLC127885
Associate
45.00
2(6)
02-45
46-103
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ATTACHMENT C
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
i) Category-wise Share Holding
No. of Shares held at the beginning of the year
(As on 01-04-2014)
No. of Shares held at the end of the year
(As on 31-03-2015)
Demat
Physical
Total
% of total
shares
Demat
Physical
Total
% of change
during the
year
% of total
shares
Category of Shareholders
A
(1)
PROMOTERS
Indian
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
(f-i)
Individual / HUF
2,11,72,646
Central Govt.
State Govt(s)
0
0
Bodies Corporate
1,32,23,18,328
Banks / FI
Any other…
Petroleum Trust (through
Trustees for sole
beneficiary- M/s Reliance
Industrial Investments and
Holdings Ltd.)
0
12,04,71,003
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,11,72,646
0
0
0.66
0.00
0.00
2,11,72,646
0
0
1,32,23,18,328
40.91
1,32,23,18,328
0
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,11,72,646
0
0
1,32,23,18,328
0
0.65
0.00
0.00
40.87
0.00
-0.01
0.00
0.00
-0.04
0.00
12,04,71,003
3.73
12,04,71,003
0
12,04,71,003
3.72
-0.01
SUB - TOTAL (A) (1)
1,46,39,61,977
0
1,46,39,61,977
45.30
1,46,39,61,977
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,46,39,61,977
0
1,46,39,61,977
45.30
1,46,39,61,977
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,46,39,61,977
45.24
-0.06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,46,39,61,977
45.24
-0.06
6,72,43,426
36,50,069
3,96,993
2,17,684
16,80,824
17,23,069
93,600
0
2,072
0
6,76,40,419
38,67,753
34,03,893
95,672
0
2.09
0.12
0.11
0.00
0.00
8.91
7,48,16,598
3,94,097
7,52,10,695
39,85,589
2,17,107
21,92,664
16,62,549
93,600
0
2,072
0
42,02,696
38,55,213
95,672
0
32,30,49,648
5,848
32,30,55,496
Insurance Companies
28,80,49,778
6,348
28,80,56,126
FIIs
60,12,88,317
2,31,527
60,15,19,844
18.61
60,83,98,675
2,31,027
60,86,29,702
Foreign Venture Capital
Funds
(i)
Others
(i-i) Qualified Foreign Investor
(i-ii) UTI
0
121
0
0
0
3,04,309
0
0.00
121
3,04,309
0.00
0.01
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,03,909
3,03,909
SUB - TOTAL (B) (1)
96,20,06,135
28,82,002
96,48,88,137
29.85
1,01,25,36,774
28,16,609
1,01,53,53,383
2.32
0.13
0.12
0.01
0.00
9.98
18.81
0.00
0.00
0.01
31.38
0.23
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.00
1.07
0.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.53
(2)
Foreign
a)
b)
c)
d)
NRIs - Individuals
Other - Individuals
Bodies Corporate
Banks / FI
(e)
Any other…
SUB - TOTAL (A) (2)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDING
OF PROMOTER (A) = (A)(1)
+ (A)(2)
PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING
Institutions
Mutual Funds
Banks / FI
Central Govt
State Govt(s)
Venture Capital Funds
B
1
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
No. of Shares held at the beginning of the year
(As on 01-04-2014)
No. of Shares held at the end of the year
(As on 31-03-2015)
Demat
Physical
Total
% of total
shares
Demat
Physical
Total
% of change
during the
year
% of total
shares
12,96,85,918
14,23,665
13,11,09,583
1,81,958
36,186
2,18,144
4.06
0.01
10,60,92,979
14,14,814
10,75,07,793
1,81,958
36,186
2,18,144
3.32
0.01
-0.74
0.00
26,10,63,082
6,44,80,184
32,55,43,266
10.07
25,11,57,322
6,11,90,958
31,23,48,280
9.65
-0.42
2,54,16,253
6,64,062
2,60,80,315
0.81
2,65,56,500
5,68,704
2,71,25,204
0.84
0.03
Category of Shareholders
2
Non-institutions
a)
i)
ii)
b)
I)
II)
Bodies Corporate
Indian
Overseas
Individuals
Individual shareholders
holding nominal share
capital up to ` 1 lakh
Individual shareholders
holding nominal share
capital in excess of
` 1 lakh
c)
Others
(c-i) Qualified Foreign Investor
350
0
350
(c-ii) NRIs
1,51,15,569
49,25,789
2,00,41,358
0
0
0
1,52,02,285
46,89,209
1,98,91,494
1,07,77,559
24,44,850
24,44,850
0.00
0.62
0.33
(c-iii) Clearing Member
1,07,77,559
(c-iv)
Shares held by Subsidiary
Companies on which no
voting rights are exercisable
(c-v) Unclaimed Shares Suspense
Account-Clause 5A.II2
(c-vi)
Trusts
17,18,83,624
62,41,611
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,18,83,624
5.32
17,18,83,624
17,18,83,624
5.31
-0.01
62,41,611
0
0.19
0.00
61,38,914
61,38,914
43,86,121
24,791
44,10,912
0.00
0.61
0.08
0.00
-0.01
-0.25
0.19
0.14
20.15
0.00
0.14
-1.26
SUB - TOTAL (B) (2)
62,03,65,924
7,15,29,886
69,18,95,810
21.41
58,40,44,553
6,79,24,662
65,19,69,215
TOTAL PUBLIC
SHAREHOLDING (B) = (B)
(1) + (B)(2)
C.
SHARES HELD BY
CUSTODIAN FOR GDRS
& ADRS
1,58,23,72,059
7,44,11,888
1,65,67,83,947
51.26
1,59,65,81,327
7,07,41,271
1,66,73,22,598
51.53
0.27
11,11,38,234
17,700
11,11,55,934
3.44
10,43,86,490
17,700
10,44,04,190
3.23
-0.21
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 1
3,15,74,72,270
7,44,29,588
3,23,19,01,858
100.00
3,16,49,29,794
7,07,58,971
3,23,56,88,765
100.00
0.00
1includes 415 equity shares of ` 10 each on which calls are in arrears to be paid by the shareholders who are not Promoters.
2 The voting rights on these shares shall remain frozen till the rightful owner claims the shares. [Refer to Clause 5A(II)(d) of the Listing Agreement.]
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ATTACHMENT D
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
ii) Shareholding of Promoters
Shareholding at the beginning of the year
(As on 01-04-2014)
Shareholding at the end of the year
(As on 31-03-2015)
% of total
Shares
of the
company
% of Shares
Pledged /
encumbered
to total
shares *
No. of Shares
% of total
Shares of
the
company
% of Shares
Pledged /
encumbered
to total
shares *
% change in
sharehold-
ing during
the year
No. of Shares
14,84,90,952
13,46,16,811
12,70,41,799
12,70,41,799
12,45,14,168
12,45,13,168
4.59
4.17
3.93
3.93
3.85
3.85
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14,84,90,952
13,46,16,811
12,70,41,799
12,70,41,799
12,45,14,168
12,45,13,168
4.59
4.16
3.93
3.93
3.85
3.85
Sl.
No.
Shareholder’s Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Kankhal Trading LLP
Bhuvanesh Enterprises LLP
Ajitesh Enterprises LLP
Badri Commercials LLP
Abhayaprada Enterprises LLP
Trilokesh Commercials LLP
Petroleum Trust (through Trustees
for sole beneficiary - M/s. Reliance
Industrial Investments and Holdings
Ltd.)
Farm Enterprises Limited
Taran Enterprises LLP
Pitambar Enterprises LLP
Adisesh Enterprises LLP
Rishikesh Enterprises LLP
Pavana Enterprises LLP
Smt. K D Ambani
Shreeji Comtrade LLP
Shrikrishna Tradecom LLP
Kamalakar Enterprises LLP
Nagothane Agrofarms Private
Limited
Shri. M D Ambani
Smt. Nita Ambani
Ms. Isha M Ambani
Master Akash M Ambani
Reliance Welfare Association
Narahari Enterprises LLP
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure
Limited
Master Anant M Ambani
Saumya Finance and Leasing
Company Private Limited
Exotic Investments and Trading
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Carat Holdings and Trading Co. Pvt.
Ltd.
Ekansha Enterprise Private Limited
Amudha Venture Capital Private
Limited
Neutron Enterprises Private Limited
Futura Commercials Private Limited
Relcom Venture Capital Private
Limited
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12,04,71,003
3.73
0.00
12,04,71,003
3.72
11,89,78,113
10,63,73,069
10,49,00,070
8,10,99,093
6,04,09,418
3,56,73,400
73,31,074
66,77,500
66,77,500
63,70,016
56,00,000
36,15,846
33,98,146
33,64,390
33,63,190
25,05,468
6,16,840
1,72,000
1,00,000
21,200
12,988
5,100
2,550
900
861
845
600
3.68
3.29
3.25
2.51
1.87
1.10
0.23
0.21
0.21
0.20
0.17
0.11
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.08
0.02
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11,89,78,113
10,63,73,069
10,49,00,070
8,10,99,093
6,04,09,418
3,56,73,400
73,31,074
66,77,500
66,77,500
63,70,016
56,00,000
36,15,846
33,98,146
33,64,390
33,63,190
25,05,468
6,16,840
1,72,000
1,00,000
21,200
3.68
3.29
3.24
2.51
1.87
1.10
0.23
0.21
0.21
0.20
0.17
0.11
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.08
0.02
0.01
0.00
0.00
12,688
0.00
5,100
2,550
900
861
845
600
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Sl.
No.
Shareholder’s Name
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
Deccan Finvest Private Limited
Reliance Consultancy Services
Private Limited
Chakradev Enterprises LLP
Chakradhar Commercials LLP
Chakresh Enterprises LLP
Chhatrabhuj Enterprises LLP
Devarshi Commercials LLP
Harinarayan Enterprises LLP
Janardan Commercials LLP
Karuna Commercials LLP
Samarjit Enterprises LLP
Shripal Enterprises LLP
Srichakra Commercials LLP
Svar Enterprises LLP
Synergy Synthetics Private Limited
Tattvam Enterprises LLP
Vasuprada Enterprises LLP
Vishatan Enterprises LLP
Anuprabha Commercials Private
Limited
Elakshi Commercials Private Limited
Manuvidya Commercials Private
Limited
Nirahankara Commercials Private
Limited
Pinakin Commercials Private Limited
Vandhya Commercials Private
Limited
Reliance Industries Holding Private
Ltd
Reliance Life Sciences Private Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private
Limited
Reliance Utilities Private Limited
Reliance Corp
Reliance Group Corp
Shivapriya Corporation
TOTAL
Shareholding at the beginning of the year
(As on 01-04-2014)
Shareholding at the end of the year
(As on 31-03-2015)
No. of Shares
% of total
Shares
of the
company
% of Shares
Pledged /
encumbered
to total
shares *
No. of Shares
% of total
Shares of
the
company
% of Shares
Pledged /
encumbered
to total
shares *
% change in
sharehold-
ing during
the year
300
200
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
0
0
1,46,39,61,977
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
45.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
300
200
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
50
50
50
50
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,46,39,61,977
45.24
0.00
-0.06
* The term “encumbrance” has the same meaning as assigned to it in regulation 28(3) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
2011.
Shareholders listed under Sl. No. 1 to 63 are disclosed as promoters under regulation 30(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
2011 as on March 31, 2015.
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IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
iii) Change in Promoters’ Shareholding
Sl.
No.
Shareholding at the
beginning of the year
(As on 01-04-2014)
No. of shares
% of total
shares of the
company
1,46,39,61,977
45.30
Cumulative Shareholding
during the year
(01-04-2014 to 31-03-2015)
% of total
shares of the
company
No. of shares
#
#
1,46,39,61,977
45.24*
At the beginning of the year
Date wise Increase / Decrease in Promoters Share
holding during the year specifying the reasons for
increase / decrease (e.g. allotment / transfer / bonus/
sweat equity etc) #
At the End of the year
Note : There is no change in the total shareholding of promoters between 01-04-2014 and 31-03-2015
* The decrease in % of total shares of the company from 45.30 % to 45.24 % is due to ESOS allotment of 37,86,907 shares.
# Inter-se Transfer among Promoters
Sl.
No.
Name
Shareholding
Date
% of total
shares of
the
Company
No. of
Shares at the
beginning
(01-04-14) /
end of the
year
(31-03-15)
Reason
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Sharehold-
ing during the year
(01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
% of total
shares
of the
Company
No.of
Shares
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Exotic Investments and
Trading Company Pvt Ltd
Anuprabha Commercials
Private Limited
Elakshi Commercials
Private Limited
Manuvidya Commercials
Private Limited
Nirahankara Commercials
Private Limited
Pinakin Commercials
Private Limited
Vandhya Commercials
Private Limited
12,988
0.00
01-Apr-2014
31-Mar-2015
-300
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
12,688
0
0.00
0.00
31-Mar-2015
01-Apr-2014
12,688
12,688
31-Mar-2015
0.00
0.00
31-Mar-2015
01-Apr-2014
31-Mar-2015
0.00
0.00
31-Mar-2015
01-Apr-2014
31-Mar-2015
0.00
0.00
31-Mar-2015
01-Apr-2014
31-Mar-2015
0.00
0.00
31-Mar-2015
01-Apr-2014
31-Mar-2015
0.00
0.00
31-Mar-2015
01-Apr-2014
31-Mar-2015
0.00
31-Mar-2015
50
0
50
0
50
0
50
0
50
0
50
50
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
50
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
50
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
50
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
50
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
50
Transfer (Inter
se transfers)
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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ATTACHMENT F
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
iv)
Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (Other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and
ADRs)
Date
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Shareholding during
the year (01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
Reason
No. of Shares
% of total
shares of the
Company
Sl.
No.
Name
1
Life Insurance Corporation
of India
Shareholding
No.of Shares at the
beginning
(01-04-14)/end of
the year(31-03-15)
26,35,20,679
% of total
shares of the
Company
8.15
2
Reliance Chemicals Limited
29,69,44,782
6,22,39,998
9.18
1.93
1-Apr-2014
4-Apr-2014
11-Apr-2014
18-Apr-2014
25-Apr-2014
9-May-2014
8-Aug-2014
15-Aug-2014
22-Aug-2014
29-Aug-2014
5-Sep-2014
19-Sep-2014
30-Sep-2014
10-Oct-2014
17-Oct-2014
24-Oct-2014
31-Oct-2014
7-Nov-2014
5-Dec-2014
19-Dec-2014
31-Dec-2014
2-Jan-2015
9-Jan-2015
16-Jan-2015
23-Jan-2015
27-Feb-2015
6-Mar-2015
20-Mar-2015
27-Mar-2015
31-Mar-2015
1-Apr-2014
3
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
6,11,94,924
1.89
1-Apr-2014
6,22,39,998
1.92*
31-Mar-2015
6,11,94,924
1.89
31-Mar-2015
4
Abu Dhabi Investment
Authority
4,09,15,544
1.27
1-Apr-2014
-4,70,000 Transfer
-3,02,000 Transfer
-12,373 Transfer
-11,96,111 Transfer
-3,04,421 Transfer
23,670 Transfer
24,51,611 Transfer
4,69,969 Transfer
4,99,000 Transfer
1,55,075 Transfer
-3,00,000 Transfer
50,000 Transfer
11,43,556 Transfer
9,34,539 Transfer
24,13,717 Transfer
23,69,581 Transfer
-1,93,541 Transfer
-3,08,498 Transfer
43,32,754 Transfer
50,97,539 Transfer
13,12,235 Transfer
24,59,772 Transfer
52,58,512 Transfer
4,51,806 Transfer
18,96,704 Transfer
24,82,086 Transfer
17,47,615 Transfer
7,61,306 Transfer
2,00,000 Transfer
26,30,50,679
26,27,48,679
26,27,36,306
26,15,40,195
26,12,35,774
26,12,59,444
26,37,11,055
26,41,81,024
26,46,80,024
26,48,35,099
26,45,35,099
26,45,85,099
26,57,28,655
26,66,63,194
26,90,76,911
27,14,46,492
27,12,52,951
27,09,44,453
27,52,77,207
28,03,74,746
28,16,86,981
28,41,46,753
28,94,05,265
28,98,57,071
29,17,53,775
29,42,35,861
29,59,83,476
29,67,44,782
29,69,44,782
8.13
8.12
8.12
8.08
8.07
8.07
8.15
8.16
8.18
8.18
8.18
8.18
8.21
8.24
8.32
8.39
8.38
8.37
8.51
8.67
8.71
8.78
8.94
8.96
9.02
9.09
9.15
9.17
9.18
0
0
Nil
move-
ment
during
the year
Nil
move-
ment
during
the year
6,22,39,998
1.92
6,11,94,924
1.89
* Decrease in the % of total shares of the Company is due to ESOS allotment.
4-Apr-2014
30-May-2014
6-Jun-2014
13-Jun-2014
-48,500 Transfer
80,000 Transfer
5,24,265 Transfer
-85,800 Transfer
4,08,67,044
4,09,47,044
4,14,71,309
4,13,85,509
1.26
1.27
1.28
1.28
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Sl.
No.
Name
Shareholding
No.of Shares at the
beginning
(01-04-14)/end of
the year(31-03-15)
% of total
shares of the
Company
Date
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Shareholding during
the year (01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
Reason
No. of Shares
% of total
shares of the
Company
20-Jun-2014
30-Jun-2014
4-Jul-2014
11-Jul-2014
18-Jul-2014
1-Aug-2014
5-Sep-2014
19-Sep-2014
30-Sep-2014
24-Oct-2014
14-Nov-2014
28-Nov-2014
5-Dec-2014
12-Dec-2014
19-Dec-2014
23-Jan-2015
27-Feb-2015
6-Mar-2015
20-Mar-2015
31-Mar-2015
-40,825 Transfer
16,344 Transfer
54,720 Transfer
5,55,079 Transfer
1,35,202 Transfer
-2,43,531 Transfer
2,45,898 Transfer
85,506 Transfer
39,954 Transfer
-257257 Transfer
-194010 Transfer
5,68,942 Transfer
-3,00,258 Transfer
1,12,211 Transfer
-3,74,164 Transfer
68,800 Transfer
-64,688 Transfer
-6,97,595 Transfer
10,000 Transfer
4,13,44,684
4,13,61,028
4,14,15,748
4,19,70,827
4,21,06,029
4,18,62,498
4,21,08,396
4,21,93,902
4,22,33,856
4,19,76,599
4,17,82,589
4,23,51,531
4,20,51,273
4,21,63,484
4,17,89,320
4,18,58,120
4,17,93,432
4,10,95,837
4,11,05,837
4,11,05,837
1.28
1.28
1.28
1.30
1.30
1.29
1.30
1.30
1.31
1.30
1.29
1.31
1.30
1.30
1.29
1.29
1.29
1.27
1.27
1.27
4,11,05,837
1.27
Reliance Aromatics and
Petrochemicals Limited
2,98,89,898
0.92
1-Apr-2014
0
5
6
2,98,89,898
2,78,17,612
Vanguard Emerging Markets
Stock Index Fund, A Series of
Vanguard International Equity
Inde X Fund
0.92
31-Mar-2015
0.86
Nil
move-
ment
during
the year
2,98,89,898
0.92
1-Apr-2014
4-Apr-2014
11-Apr-2014
18-Apr-2014
23-May-2014
30-May-2014
6-Jun-2014
11-Jul-2014
25-Jul-2014
1-Aug-2014
22-Aug-2014
12-Sep-2014
30-Sep-2014
28-Nov-2014
5-Dec-2014
31-Dec-2014
9-Jan-2015
16-Jan-2015
23-Jan-2015
6-Feb-2015
13-Feb-2015
27-Mar-2015
31-Mar-2015
1,62,160 Transfer
1,98,646 Transfer
28,378 Transfer
3,36,247 Transfer
1,96,624 Transfer
1,20,201 Transfer
1,41,890 Transfer
1,59,920 Transfer
2,55,872 Transfer
99,950 Transfer
1,11,944 Transfer
-5,10,401 Transfer
1,05,784 Transfer
5,73,107 Transfer
-2,87,507 Transfer
-1,54,898 Transfer
-68,004 Transfer
-64,226 Transfer
-18,890 Transfer
-75,560 Transfer
-5,01,385 Transfer
-55,635 Transfer
2,79,79,772
2,81,78,418
2,82,06,796
2,85,43,043
2,87,39,667
2,88,59,868
2,90,01,758
2,91,61,678
2,94,17,550
2,95,17,500
2,96,29,444
2,91,19,043
2,92,24,827
2,97,97,934
2,95,10,427
2,93,55,529
2,92,87,525
2,92,23,299
2,92,04,409
2,91,28,849
2,86,27,464
2,85,71,829
0.86
0.87
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.89
0.90
0.90
0.91
0.91
0.92
0.90
0.90
0.92
0.91
0.91
0.91
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.88
0.88
2,85,71,829
0.88
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Name
7
Government of Singapore
Shareholding
No.of Shares at the
beginning
(01-04-14)/end of
the year(31-03-15)
3,24,28,137
% of total
shares of the
Company
1.00
2,66,37,648
0.82
Date
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Shareholding during
the year (01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
Reason
No. of Shares
% of total
shares of the
Company
1-Apr-2014
4-Apr-2014
11-Apr-2014
18-Apr-2014
25-Apr-2014
2-May-2014
23-May-2014
30-May-2014
6-Jun-2014
13-Jun-2014
20-Jun-2014
30-Jun-2014
4-Jul-2014
11-Jul-2014
18-Jul-2014
25-Jul-2014
1-Aug-2014
8-Aug-2014
22-Aug-2014
29-Aug-2014
5-Sep-2014
12-Sep-2014
19-Sep-2014
30-Sep-2014
3-Oct-2014
10-Oct-2014
17-Oct-2014
24-Oct-2014
31-Oct-2014
7-Nov-2014
21-Nov-2014
28-Nov-2014
5-Dec-2014
12-Dec-2014
19-Dec-2014
31-Dec-2014
9-Jan-2015
16-Jan-2015
23-Jan-2015
30-Jan-2015
13-Feb-2015
20-Feb-2015
27-Feb-2015
6-Mar-2015
13-Mar-2015
20-Mar-2015
27-Mar-2015
31-Mar-2015
7,00,358 Transfer
-5,66,760 Transfer
-3,47,654 Transfer
-24,846 Transfer
-4,63,205 Transfer
-3,77,950 Transfer
-3,68,735 Transfer
-3,60,440 Transfer
-15,828 Transfer
-33,711 Transfer
-2,04,718 Transfer
-46,424 Transfer
-2,61,916 Transfer
-2,94,629 Transfer
-82,984 Transfer
-6,01,266 Transfer
-86,816 Transfer
-3,35,266 Transfer
-1,58,490 Transfer
-3,83,745 Transfer
12,918 Transfer
11,137 Transfer
-3,11,915 Transfer
86,760 Transfer
1,64,509 Transfer
-1,24,979 Transfer
1,878 Transfer
1,98,532 Transfer
5,64,792 Transfer
-4,11,118 Transfer
-40,221 Transfer
-88,762 Transfer
-1,01,314 Transfer
-61,702 Transfer
-1,15,806 Transfer
-1,96,605 Transfer
3,99,402 Transfer
-68,096 Transfer
-2,80,867 Transfer
-1,81,562 Transfer
-67,995 Transfer
-3,47,258 Transfer
-53,944 Transfer
-2,59,459 Transfer
-3,00,000 Transfer
96,211 Transfer
3,31,28,495
3,25,61,735
3,22,14,081
3,21,89,235
3,17,26,030
3,13,48,080
3,09,79,345
3,06,18,905
3,06,03,077
3,05,69,366
3,03,64,648
3,03,18,224
3,00,56,308
2,97,61,679
2,96,78,695
2,90,77,429
2,89,90,613
2,86,55,347
2,84,96,857
2,81,13,112
2,81,26,030
2,81,37,167
2,78,25,252
2,79,12,012
2,80,76,521
2,79,51,542
2,79,53,420
2,81,51,952
28,716,744
2,83,05,626
2,82,65,405
2,81,76,643
2,80,75,329
2,80,13,627
2,78,97,821
2,77,01,216
2,81,00,618
2,80,32,522
2,77,51,655
2,75,70,093
2,75,02,098
2,71,54,840
2,71,00,896
2,68,41,437
2,65,41,437
2,66,37,648
2,66,37,648
1.02
1.01
1.00
0.99
0.98
0.97
0.96
0.95
0.95
0.94
0.94
0.94
0.93
0.92
0.92
0.90
0.90
0.89
0.88
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.86
0.86
0.87
0.86
0.86
0.87
0.89
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.86
0.86
0.87
0.87
0.86
0.85
0.85
0.84
0.84
0.83
0.82
0.82
0.82
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Sl.
No.
Name
Shareholding
No.of Shares at the
beginning
(01-04-14)/end of
the year(31-03-15)
% of total
shares of the
Company
Date
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Shareholding during
the year (01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
Reason
No. of Shares
% of total
shares of the
Company
8
Franklin Templeton
Investment Funds
2,80,95,227
0.87
1-Apr-2014
4-Apr-2014
2-May-2014
23-May-2014
30-May-2014
6-Jun-2014
20-Jun-2014
18-Jul-2014
17-Oct-2014
24-Oct-2014
14-Nov-2014
21-Nov-2014
28-Nov-2014
9-Jan-2015
13-Feb-2015
31-Mar-2015
1-Apr-2014
4-Apr-2014
11-Apr-2014
18-Apr-2014
25-Apr-2014
2-May-2014
9-May-2014
6-Feb-2015
31-Mar-2015
-10,27,027 Transfer
-3,00,000 Transfer
-1,50,000 Transfer
-2,20,000 Transfer
-2,50,000 Transfer
-99,000 Transfer
-11,51,300 Transfer
-3,30,141 Transfer
-2,24,859 Transfer
1,64,700 Transfer
56,100 Transfer
81,400 Transfer
93,400 Transfer
1,14,600 Transfer
90,11,867 Transfer
17,76,791 Transfer
10,72,390 Transfer
9,65,152 Transfer
26,50,853 Transfer
3,70,974 Transfer
-26,40,000 Transfer
9
Europacific Growth Fund *
2,48,53,100
90,23,773
0.77
0.28
2,22,31,800
0.69
10 Dimensional Emerging
Markets Value Fund
2,11,89,341
0.66
1-Apr-2014
11
Janus Overseas Fund#
2,08,02,961
2,27,09,823
0.64
0.70
4-Apr-2014
28-Nov-2014
5-Dec-2014
12-Dec-2014
19-Dec-2014
31-Dec-2014
2-Jan-2015
16-Jan-2015
20-Mar-2015
27-Mar-2015
31-Mar-2015
1-Apr-2014
16-May-2014
23-May-2014
18-Jul-2014
8-Aug-2014
22-Aug-2014
12-Sep-2014
19-Sep-2014
30-Sep-2014
-58,116 Transfer
-25,389 Transfer
-3,09,436 Transfer
-97,629 Transfer
-75,503 Transfer
-1,43,871 Transfer
-21,153 Transfer
-38,681 Transfer
97,216 Transfer
1,86,053 Transfer
1,00,129 Transfer
-11,92,197 Transfer
-11,11,649 Transfer
-1,40,085 Transfer
-1,33,613 Transfer
-1,36,630 Transfer
-1,37,239 Transfer
-6,08,244 Transfer
-4,80,504 Transfer
2,70,68,200
2,67,68,200
2,66,18,200
2,63,98,200
2,61,48,200
2,60,49,200
2,48,97,900
2,45,67,759
2,43,42,900
2,45,07,600
2,45,63,700
2,46,45,100
2,47,38,500
2,48,53,100
2,48,53,100
1,80,35,640
1,98,12,431
2,08,84,821
2,18,49,973
2,45,00,826
2,48,71,800
2,22,31,800
2,22,31,800
2,11,31,225
2,11,05,836
2,07,96,400
2,06,98,771
2,06,23,268
2,04,79,397
2,04,58,244
2,04,19,563
2,05,16,779
2,07,02,832
2,08,02,961
2,15,17,626
2,04,05,977
2,02,65,892
2,01,32,279
1,99,95,649
1,98,58,410
1,92,50,166
1,87,69,662
0.84
0.83
0.82
0.82
0.81
0.81
0.77
0.76
0.75
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.77
0.77
0.56
0.61
0.65
0.68
0.76
0.77
0.69
0.69
0.65
0.65
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.63
0.63
0.63
0.63
0.64
0.64
0.67
0.63
0.63
0.62
0.62
0.61
0.59
0.58
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Sl.
No.
Name
Shareholding
No.of Shares at the
beginning
(01-04-14)/end of
the year(31-03-15)
% of total
shares of the
Company
Date
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Shareholding during
the year (01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
Reason
No. of Shares
% of total
shares of the
Company
0.54
0.52
0.52
0.51
0.51
0.50
0.50
0.49
0.49
0.48
0.48
Not in the list of Top 10 shareholders as on 01-04-2014. The same has been reflected above since the shareholder was one of the Top 10 shareholders as on
31-03-2015.
-13,02,471 Transfer
-4,92,025 Transfer
-2,03,107 Transfer
-3,08,380 Transfer
-95,294 Transfer
-1,84,445 Transfer
-1,58,244 Transfer
-1,27,814 Transfer
-1,38,466 Transfer
-2,77,972 Transfer
31-Oct-2014
28-Nov-2014
12-Dec-2014
31-Dec-2014
9-Jan-2015
16-Jan-2015
23-Jan-2015
30-Jan-2015
13-Feb-2015
13-Mar-2015
31-Mar-2015
1,74,67,191
1,69,75,166
1,67,72,059
1,64,63,679
1,63,68,385
1,61,83,940
1,60,25,696
1,58,97,882
1,57,59,416
1,54,81,444
1,54,81,444
1,54,81,444
0.48
Ceased to be in the list of Top 10 shareholders as on 31-03-2015. The same is reflected above since the shareholder was one of the Top 10 shareholder as on
01-04-2014.
*
#
ATTACHMENT G
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
v) Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Name
Sl.
No.
Shareholding
Date
% of total
shares of
the
Company
No. of
Shares at
the
beginning
(01-04-14) /
end of the
year
(31-03-15)
Reason
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Sharehold-
ing during the year
(01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
No.of
Shares
% of total
shares of
the
Company
A
1
2
3
4
DIRECTORS:
Mukesh D. Ambani
Chairman And Managing
Director
Nikhil R. Meswani
Executive Director
Hital R. Meswani
Executive Director
36,15,846
0.11
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
36,15,846
0.11 31-Mar-2015
36,15,846
0.11
4,18,374
0.01
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
4,18,374
0.01 31-Mar-2015
4,18,374
0.01
3,51,886
0.01
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
3,51,886
0.01 31-Mar-2015
3,51,886
0.01
Nita M. Ambani
Non-Executive Director
(Appointed as a Director on
18-06-2014)
33,98,146
0.11
18-Jun-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
33,98,146
0.11 31-Mar-2015
33,98,146
0.11
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Name
Sl.
No.
Shareholding
Date
Reason
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Sharehold-
ing during the year
(01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
No.of
Shares
% of total
shares of
the
Company
% of total
shares of
the
Company
No. of
Shares at
the
beginning
(01-04-14) /
end of the
year
(31-03-15)
1,36,666
P. M. S. Prasad
Executive Director
Pawan Kumar Kapil
Executive Director
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
1,36,666
0.00 31-Mar-2015
1,36,666
0.00
5,000
0.00
01-Apr-2014
01-Apr-2014
-1,000 Transfer
02-Apr-2014
-1,000 Transfer
07-Apr-2014
-1,000 Transfer
15-Apr-2014
5,000 ESOS Allotment
28-Apr-2014
3,300 ESOS Allotment
30-Apr-2014
-2,000 Transfer
06-May-2014
-1,000 Transfer
07-May-2014
-500 Transfer
09-May-2014
-2,500 Transfer
12-May-2014
-1,000 Transfer
16-May-2014
-500 Transfer
22-May-2014
-1,500 Transfer
23-May-2014
-500 Transfer
28-May-2014
-500 Transfer
03-Jun-2014
-300 Transfer
04-Jun-2014
8,000 ESOS Allotment
21-Nov-2014
-1,000 Transfer
28-Nov-2014
-500 Transfer
13-Jan-2015
1,500 ESOS Allotment
8,000
0.00 31-Mar-2015
4,000
3,000
2,000
7,000
10,300
8,300
7,300
6,800
4,300
3,300
2,800
1,300
800
300
0
8,000
7,000
6,500
8,000
8,000
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Ramniklal H. Ambani
Non-Executive Director
(Ceased to be Director on 18-06-
2014)
1,73,900
0.01
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
1,73,900
0.01
18-Jun-2014
1,73,900
0.01
Mansingh L. Bhakta
Non-Executive Director
3,30,000
0.01
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
3,30,000
0.01 31-Mar-2015
3,30,000
0.01
Yogendra P. Trivedi
Non-Executive Director
27,984
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
27,984
0.00 31-Mar-2015
27,984
0.00
10 Dr. Dharam Vir Kapur
Non-Executive Director
13,544
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
13,544
0.00 31-Mar-2015
13,544
0.00
5
6
7
8
9
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Name
Sl.
No.
Shareholding
Date
Reason
Increase/
Decrease
in share-
holding
Cumulative Sharehold-
ing during the year
(01-04-14 to 31-03-15)
No.of
Shares
% of total
shares of
the
Company
% of total
shares of
the
Company
No. of
Shares at
the
beginning
(01-04-14) /
end of the
year
(31-03-15)
2,924
11 Mahesh P. Modi
Non-Executive Director
(Ceased to be a Director on
15-02-2015)
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
2,924
0.00
15-Feb-2015
2,924
0.00
12
Prof. Ashok Misra
Non-Executive Director
2,300
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil movement during
the year
2,300
0.00 31-Mar-2015
2,300
0.00
13
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Non-Executive Director
14 Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar
Non-Executive Director
15
Adil Zainulbhai
Non-Executive Director
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil Holding/
0.00 31-Mar-2015
movement during
the year
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil Holding/
0.00 31-Mar-2015
movement during
the year
0.00
01-Apr-2014
0 Nil Holding/
0.00 31-Mar-2015
movement during
the year
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
16 Maheshwar Sahu
2,300
0.00
19-Feb-2015
0 Nil movement during
Non-Executive Director
(Appointed as a Director on
19-02-2015)
(Ceased to be a Director on
30-03-2015)
Key Managerial
Personnel(KMP's)
K Sethuraman
Group Company Secretary and
Chief Compliance Officer
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
B
1
2
3
2,300
0.00 30-Mar-2015
2,300
0.00
the year
35,500
40,000
1,06,126
1,40,626
75,111
99,180
0.00
01-Apr-2014
03-Feb-2015
0.00 31-Mar-2015
0.00
01-Apr-2014
14-Jul-2014
05-Sep-2014
03-Feb-2015
0.00 31-Mar-2015
0.00
01-Apr-2014
15-May-2014
0.00 31-Mar-2015
4,500 ESOS Allotment
21,000 ESOS Allotment
6,000 ESOS Allotment
7,500 ESOS Allotment
24,069 Transfer
40,000
40,000
1,27,126
1,33,126
1,40,626
1,40,626
99,180
99,180
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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ATTACHMENT H
V. INDEBTENDNESS
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment
Secured Loans excluding
deposits
Unsecured Loans
Deposits
Total Indebtedness
Amount (` in crore)
Indebtedness at the
beginning of the financial
year (01.04.2014)
i) Principal Amount
ii) Interest due but not paid
iii) Interest accrued but not due
TOTAL (i+ii+iii)
Change in Indebtedness
during the financial year
Addition
Reduction
Exchange Difference
Net Change
Indebtedness at the end of
the financial year (31.03.2015)
i) Principal Amount
ii) Interest due but not paid
iii) Interest accrued but not due
TOTAL (i+ii+iii)
11,056.35
78,759.25
87.41
11,143.76
105.88
78,865.13
2,68,873.02
2,78,085.92
-121.84
-9,091.06
1,983.02
64.02
2,047.04
81,742.18
67,621.18
-2,633.34
16,754.34
95,513.58
189.70
95,703.28
ATTACHMENT I
VI. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
A. Remuneration to Managing Director, Whole-time Directors and/or Manager:
Sl.
No.
Particulars of
Remuneration
Mukesh D.
Ambani
Name of MD/WTD/Manager
Hital R.
Meswani
Nikhil R
Meswani
P.M.S Prasad
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
89,815.60
193.29
90,008.89
3,50,615.20
3,45,707.10
-2,755.18
7,663.28
97,496.60
253.72
97,750.32
(` in crore)
Total
Amount
Pawan
Kumar Kapil
1
2
3
4
5
Gross salary
(a)
(c)
(b)
Salary as per
provisions
contained in
section 17(1) of
the Income-tax
Act, 1961
Value of
perquisites u/s
17(2) of the
Income-tax Act,
1961
Profits in lieu
of salary under
section 17(3) of
the Income-tax
Act, 1961
Stock Option
Sweat Equity
Commission
- as % of profit
- others
Others
TOTAL (A)
4.22
2.46
2.21
5.81
2.12
16.82
0.57
0.36
0.60
0.06
0.20
1.79
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9.41
9.20
9.20
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.46
-
-
0.46
-
27.81
14.20
12.02
12.01
5.87
2.78
46.88
Ceiling as per the Act
` 2,949.90 crore (being 10% of the net profits of the Company calculated as per Section 198 of the
Companies Act, 2013)
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ATTACHMENT K
VI. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
C. REMUNERATION TO KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL OTHER THAN MD/MANAGER/WTD
Sl.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Particulars of Remuneration
Gross salary
(a)
Salary as per provisions
contained in section 17(1)
of the Income-tax Act,
1961
Value of perquisites u/s
17(2) of the Income-tax
Act, 1961
Profits in lieu of salary
under section 17(3) of the
Income-tax Act, 1961
(b)
(c)
Stock Option
Sweat Equity
Commission
- as % of profit
- Medical
- Cars
- Interest Concession
on loan
Others
TOTAL
CEO
Key Managerial Personnel
Company
Secretary
(K. Sethuraman)
CFO
(Alok Agarwal)
Joint CFO
(Srikanth
Venkatachari)
(` in crore)
Total
Amount
0.88
11.51
11.48
23.87
Not
Applicable
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25.33
ATTACHMENT L
VII. PENALTIES / PUNISHMENT/ COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCES
Section of the
Companies
Act
Brief
Description
Details of
Penalty /
punishment /
compounding
fees imposed
Authority (RD/
NCLT/ COURT)
Appeal made,
if any (give
details)
N I L
Type
Penalty
Punishment
Compounding
OTHER OFFICERS IN DEFAULT
Penalty
Punishment
Compounding
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204 / Balance Sheet
205 / Profit and Loss Statement
206 / Cash Flow Statement
208 / Significant Accounting Policies
212 / Notes on Financial Statements
STANDALONE
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS &
NOTES
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Standalone
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
REPORT ON THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have audited the accompanying standalone financial
statements of Reliance Industries Limited (“the Company”), which
comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2015, the Profit and
Loss Statement, the Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended
and a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE STANDALONE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters
stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with
respect to the preparation of these standalone financial statements
that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial
performance and cash flows of the Company in accordance with
the accounting principles generally accepted in India including
the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the
Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
This responsibility also
includes maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing
and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and
application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design,
implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial
controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy
and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the
preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a
true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error.
AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone
financial statements based on our audit.
We have taken into account the provisions of the Act, the
accounting and auditing standards and matters which are
required to be included in the audit report under the provisions
of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards
on Auditing specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those
Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements
and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free from material
misstatements.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment,
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of
the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal financial
control relevant to the Company’s preparation of the financial
statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for
the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the Company
has in place an adequate internal financial controls system over
financial reporting and the operating effectiveness of such
controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the
accounting estimates made by the Company’s directors, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the
standalone financial statements.
OPINION
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according
to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone
financial statements give the information required by the
Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view
in conformity with
the accounting principles generally
accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at
March 31, 2015, and its profit and its cash flows for the year ended
on that date.
OTHER MATTERS
The financial statements and other financial information include
the Company’s proportionate share in jointly controlled assets of
` 967 crore, liabilities of ` 190 crore, expenditure of ` 440 crore
and the elements making up the Cash Flow Statement and
related disclosures in respect of an Unincorporated Joint Venture
which is based on statements from the respective Operators and
certified by the management.
Our opinion is not qualified / modified in respect of this matter.
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
a)
We have sought and obtained all the information and
explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief
were necessary for the purposes of our audit;
In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law
have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our
examination of those books.
The Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Statement, and
the Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this Report are in
agreement with the books of account.
In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements
comply with the Accounting Standards specified under
Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014;
On the basis of the written representations received from
the directors as on March 31, 2015, taken on record by the
Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on
March 31, 2015, from being appointed as a director in terms
of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
With respect to the other matters to be included in the
Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies
(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the
best of our information and according to the explanations
given to us:
(i)
The Company has disclosed the impact of pending
litigations on its financial position in its financial
statements as referred to in Note 33.2 (d), (e) and Note
34 to the financial statements.
The Company has made provision, as required under
the applicable law or accounting standards, for
material foreseeable losses, if any, and as required on
long-term contracts including derivative contracts.
There has been no delay in transferring amounts,
required to be transferred, to the Investor Education
and Protection Fund by the Company except a sum of
` 15 crore, which are held in abeyance due to pending
legal cases.
(ii)
(iii)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f )
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 101720W)
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 117366W/ W-100018)
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 108355W)
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
Membership No.: 5611
A. B. Jani
Partner
Membership No.: 46488
A. R. Shah
Partner
Membership No.:47166
Mumbai
Date : April 17, 2015
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RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2015
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ Funds
Share Capital
Reserves and Surplus
Share Application Money Pending Allotment
Non-Current Liabilities
Long Term Borrowings
Deferred Tax Liability (Net)
Deferred Payment Liability
Long Term Provisions
Current Liabilities
Short Term Borrowings
Trade Payables
Other Current Liabilities
Short Term Provisions
TOTAL
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Capital Work-in-Progress
Intangible Assets under Development
Non-Current Investments
Long Term Loans and Advances
Current Assets
Current Investments
Inventories
Trade Receivables
Cash and Bank Balances
Short Term Loans and Advances
Other Current Assets
TOTAL
Note
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
1
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
3,236
2,12,923
3,232
1,93,842
2,16,159
17
1,97,074
17
76,227
12,677
-
1,404
12,914
54,470
19,063
4,854
79,778
34,785
65,178
10,575
62,058
29,259
50,515
36,551
4,661
11,571
12,307
547
90,308
62,708
12,215
3
-
22,770
57,862
10,767
4,167
74,926
91,301
3,97,785
95,566
3,67,583
2,81,633
80,368
29,038
32,673
9,043
52,692
28,436
33,370
42,932
10,664
36,624
11,277
466
2,32,250
1,16,152
3,97,785
1,35,333
3,67,583
Significant Accounting Policies
See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements
1 to 37
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Standalone
INCOME
Revenue from Operations
Sale of Products
Income from Services
Less: Excise Duty / Service Tax Recovered
Net Revenue from Operations
Other Income
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURE
Cost of Materials Consumed
Purchases of Stock-in-Trade
Changes in Inventories of Finished Goods, Stock-in-Process and
Stock-in-Trade
Employee Benefits Expense
Finance Costs
Depreciation / Amortisation and Depletion Expense
Other Expenses
TOTAL EXPENSES
Profit Before Tax
Tax Expenses
Current Tax
Deferred Tax
Profit for the Year
Earnings per equity share of face value of ` 10 each
Basic and Diluted (in `)
Significant Accounting Policies
Note
2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
19
3,40,727
87
3,40,814
11,738
4,01,200
102
4,01,302
11,185
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
31
3,29,076
8,721
3,37,797
3,90,117
8,936
3,99,053
2,55,998
3,29,313
7,134
1,943
3,686
2,367
8,488
28,713
3,08,329
29,468
6,124
625
22,719
70.25
524
412
3,370
3,206
8,789
25,621
3,71,235
27,818
5,812
22
21,984
68.05
See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements
1 to 37
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 20 14-15
A: CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Profit Before Tax as per Profit and Loss Statement
29,468
27,818
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
Adjusted for:
Write off of Investment (` 26,96,800)
Loss on Sale / Discard of Assets (Net)
Depreciation / Amortisation and Depletion Expense
Effect of Exchange Rate Change
Net Gain on Sale of Investments
Dividend Income
Interest Income
Finance Costs
Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes
Adjusted for:
Trade and Other Receivables
Inventories
Trade and Other Payables
Cash Generated from Operations
Taxes Paid (Net)
Net Cash from Operating Activities
B: CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Sale of Fixed Assets
Purchase of Investments in Subsidiaries / Trusts
Redemption of Investments in Subsidiaries
Purchase of Other Investments
Sale / Redemption of Other Investments
Movement in Loans and Advances
Maturity of / (Investment in) Fixed Deposits
Interest Income
Dividend Income
Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities
-
31
8,488
1,408
(3,046)
(250)
(5,414)
2,367
5,462
6,381
(3,528)
3,584
33,052
8,315
41,367
(6,082)
35,285
(42,720)
86
(11,506)
169
(6,55,591)
6,43,525
(133)
3,400
6,584
188
(55,998)
25
44
8,789
2,739
(2,348)
(91)
(6,472)
3,206
413
(203)
14,305
5,892
33,710
14,515
48,225
(6,065)
42,160
(32,456)
57
(22,621)
7,182
(7,55,722)
7,39,929
(3,911)
(3,400)
6,838
91
(64,013)
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Standalone
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014-15 (CONTINUED)
C: CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Issue of Share Capital
Share Application Money
Proceeds from Long Term Borrowings
Repayment of Long Term Borrowings
Short Term Borrowings (Net)
Dividends Paid (including Dividend Distribution Tax)
Interest Paid
Net Cash (Used in) / Generated from Financing Activities
Net (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Opening Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Closing Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents*
(Refer Note No. 16)
*
Include towards Unclaimed Dividend of ` 199 crore (Previous year ` 175 crore)
2014-15
226
17
20,310
(4,555)
(10,302)
(3,268)
(3,368)
(940)
(21,653)
33,224
11,571
(` in crore)
2013-14
183
17
20,500
(19,672)
11,648
(3,093)
(4,053)
5,530
(16,323)
49,547
33,224
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A.
BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in
India (Indian GAAP), including the Accounting Standards notified under the relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The financial statements are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention, except for certain Fixed
Assets which are carried at revalued amounts. The financial statements are presented in Indian rupees rounded off
to the nearest rupees in crore.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires judgements, estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities
on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are
known/materialised.
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
Tangible Assets are stated at cost net of recoverable taxes, trade discounts and rebates and include amounts added
on revaluation, less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. The cost of Tangible Assets comprises its
purchase price, borrowing cost and any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for
its intended use, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations
attributable to the assets.
Subsequent expenditures related to an item of Tangible Asset are added to its book value only if they increase the
future benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.
Projects under which assets are not ready for their intended use are disclosed under Capital Work-in-Progress.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets are stated at cost of acquisition net of recoverable taxes less accumulated amortisation/depletion
and impairment loss, if any. The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs, and any cost directly attributable
to bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use and net charges on foreign exchange contracts
and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the intangible assets.
LEASES
a)
Operating Leases: Rentals are expensed on a straight line basis with reference to the lease terms and other
considerations.
b)
(i)
Finance leases prior to 1st April, 2001: Rentals are expensed with reference to lease terms and other
considerations.
(ii)
Finance leases on or after 1st April, 2001: The lower of the fair value of the assets and present value
of the minimum lease rentals is capitalised as Fixed Assets with corresponding amount disclosed as
lease liability. The principal component in the lease rental is adjusted against the lease liability and the
interest component is charged to Profit and Loss Statement.
c)
However, rentals referred to in (a) or (b) (i) above and the interest component referred to in (b) (ii) above,
pertaining to the period upto the date of commissioning of the asset are capitalised.
DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND DEPLETION
Tangible Assets
Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided to the extent of depreciable amount on the Written Down Value (WDV)
Method except in case of assets pertaining to Refining segment and SEZ units / developer where depreciation is
provided on Straight Line Method (SLM). Depreciation is provided based on useful life of the assets as prescribed in
Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in respect of the following assets, where useful life is different than
those prescribed in Schedule II are used;
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Standalone
Particular
Fixed Bed Catalyst (useful life: 2 years or more)
Fixed Bed Catalyst (useful life: up to 2 years)
Assets acquired from 1st April, 2001 under finance lease
Premium on Leasehold Land
Depreciation
Over its useful life as technically assessed
100% depreciated in the year of addition
Over the period of lease term
Over the period of lease term
In respect of additions or extensions forming an integral part of existing assets and insurance spares, including
incremental cost arising on account of translation of foreign currency liabilities for acquisition of Fixed Assets,
depreciation is provided as aforesaid over the residual life of the respective assets.
Intangible Assets
These are amortised as under:
Particular
Amortisation / Depletion
Technical Know-How Over the useful life of the underlying assets
Computer Software
Development Rights
Over a period of 5 years
Depleted in proportion of oil and gas production achieved vis-a-vis the proved reserves
(net of reserves to be retained to cover abandonment costs as per the production
sharing contract and the Government of India’s share in the reserves, where applicable)
considering the estimated future expenditure on developing the reserves as per technical
evaluation
Over the period of agreement of right to use, provided that in case of jetty, the aggregate
amount amortised to date is not less than the aggregate rebate availed by the Company.
Others
F.
G.
H.
I.
IMPAIRMENT
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is
charged to the Profit and Loss Statement in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss
recognised in prior accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
a.
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of
the transaction or that approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies at the year end are restated at year end rates. In case of
items which are covered by forward exchange contracts, the difference between the year end rate and rate
on the date of the contract is recognised as exchange difference and the premium paid on forward contracts
is recognised over the life of the contract.
Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.
In respect of integral foreign operations, all transactions are translated at rates prevailing on the date of
transaction or that approximates the actual rate at the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are
restated at the year end rates.
Any income or expense on account of exchange difference either on settlement or on translation is recognised
in the Profit and Loss Statement, except in case of long term liabilities, where they relate to acquisition of
Fixed Assets, in which case they are adjusted to the carrying cost of such assets.
INVESTMENTS
Current investments are carried at lower of cost and quoted/fair value, computed category-wise. Non Current
investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of Non Current investments is made only if
such a decline is other than temporary.
INVENTORIES
Items of inventories are measured at lower of cost and net realisable value after providing for obsolescence, if any,
except in case of by-products which are valued at net realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises of cost of
purchase, cost of conversion and other costs including manufacturing overheads incurred in bringing them to their
respective present location and condition.
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Cost of raw materials, process chemicals, stores and spares, packing materials, trading and other products are
determined on weighted average basis.
J.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognised only when risks and rewards incidental to ownership are transferred to the customer, it can
be reliably measured and it is reasonable to expect ultimate collection. Revenue from operations includes sale of
goods, services, service tax, excise duty and sales during trial run period, adjusted for discounts (net), and gain/loss
on corresponding hedge contracts.
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the
interest rate applicable.
EXCISE DUTY / SERVICE TAX
Excise duty / Service tax is accounted on the basis of both, payments made in respect of goods cleared / services
provided and provisions made for goods lying in bonded warehouses.
K.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Short Term Employee Benefits
The undiscounted amount of short term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services
rendered by employees are recognised as an expense during the period when the employees render the services.
These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences.
Post-Employment Benefits
Defined Contribution Plans
A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which the Company pays specified
contributions to a separate entity. The Company makes specified monthly contributions towards Provident Fund,
Superannuation Fund and Pension Scheme. The Company’s contribution is recognised as an expense in the Profit
and Loss Statement during the period in which the employee renders the related service.
Defined Benefit Plans
The liability in respect of defined benefit plans and other post-employment benefits is calculated using the Projected
Unit Credit Method and spread over the period during which the benefit is expected to be derived from employees’
services.
Actuarial gains and losses in respect of post-employment and other long term benefits are charged to the Profit
and Loss Statement.
Employee Separation Costs
Compensation to employees who have opted for retirement under the voluntary retirement scheme of the
Company is charged to the Profit and Loss Statement in the year of exercise of option by the employee.
BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs include exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they
are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that
necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged
to the Profit and Loss Statement in the period in which they are incurred.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
Revenue expenditure pertaining to research is charged to the Profit and Loss Statement. Development costs
of products are charged to the Profit and Loss Statement unless a product’s technological feasibility has been
established, in which case such expenditure is capitalised.
FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AND COMMODITY HEDGING TRANSACTIONS
In respect of derivative contracts, premium paid, gains/losses on settlement and losses on restatement are
recognised in the Profit and Loss Statement except in case where they relate to the acquisition or construction of
Fixed Assets, in which case, they are adjusted to the carrying cost of such assets.
L.
M.
N.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
O.
INCOME TAXES
Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be
paid to the tax authorities, using the applicable tax rates. Deferred income tax reflect the current period timing
differences between taxable income and accounting income for the period and reversal of timing differences of
earlier years/period. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that
sufficient future income will be available except that deferred tax assets, in case there are unabsorbed depreciation
or losses, are recognised if there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available to realise
the same.
P.
Q.
R.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax law that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.
PREMIUM ON REDEMPTION OF BONDS / DEBENTURES
Premium on redemption of bonds/debentures, net of tax impact, are adjusted against the Securities Premium
Reserve.
PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS
Provision is recognised in the accounts when there is a present obligation as a result of past event(s) and it is
probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best estimate required to
settle the obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to
reflect the current best estimates.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed unless the possibility of outflow of resources is remote.
Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.
ACCOUNTING FOR OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY
The Company has adopted Full Cost Method of accounting for its’ Oil and Gas activities and all costs incurred are
accumulated considering the country as a cost centre. Costs incurred on acquisition of interest in oil and gas blocks
and on exploration and evaluation are accounted for as Intangible Assets under Development. Upon a reserve
being either ‘proved’ or deemed to be ‘dry’, the costs accumulated in Intangible Assets under Development are
capitalised to intangible assets. Development costs incurred thereafter in respect of ‘proved’ reserves are capitalised
to the said intangible asset. All costs relating to production are charged to the Profit and Loss Statement.
Oil and Gas Joint Ventures are in the nature of Jointly Controlled Assets. Accordingly, assets and liabilities as well
as income and expenditure are accounted on the basis of available information on a line-by-line basis with similar
items in the Company’s financial statements, according to the participating interest of the Company.
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The previous year figures have been regrouped / reclassified, wherever necessary to conform to the current year presentation.
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
1.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Share Capital:
500,00,00,000
(500,00,00,000)
100,00,00,000
(100,00,00,000)
Equity Shares of ` 10 each
Preference Shares of ` 10 each
Issued, Subscribed and Paid up:
323,56,88,765
(323,19,01,858)
Equity Shares of ` 10 each fully paid up
Less: Calls in arrears - by others
[` 3,113 (Previous Year ` 3,113)]
3,236
-
5,000
1,000
6,000
3,236
3,236
5,000
1,000
6,000
3,232
3,232
3,232
-
TOTAL
1.1
1.2
1.3
45,04,27,345
(45,04,27,345)
17,18,83,624
(17,18,83,624)
4,62,46,280
(4,62,46,280)
Shares were allotted on conversion / surrender of Debentures and Bonds, conversion of Term
Loans, exercise of Warrants, against Global Depository Shares (GDS) and re-issue of Forfeited
Equity Shares, since inception.
Shares held by subsidiaries, which were allotted pursuant to the Schemes of Amalgamation sanctioned
by the Hon’ble High Courts in the previous years, do not have voting rights and are not eligible for
Bonus Shares
Shares were bought back and extinguished in the last five years.
1.4
The details of shareholders holding more than 5% shares :
Name of the Shareholder
Life Insurance Corporation of India
As at
31st March, 2015
No. of Shares % held
9.18
29,69,44,782
As at
31st March, 2014
% held
8.15
No. of Shares
26,35,20,679
1.5
The reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding is set out below :
Particulars
Equity Shares at the beginning of the year
Add : Shares issued on exercise of Employee Stock Options
Equity Shares at the end of the year
As at
31st March, 2015
No. of Shares
323,19,01,858
37,86,907
323,56,88,765
As at
31st March, 2014
No. of Shares
322,86,63,382
32,38,476
323,19,01,858
1.6
The Company has reserved issuance of 12,67,18,207 (Previous year 13,05,05,114) Equity Shares of ` 10 each for
offering to Eligible Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS).
During the year the Company has granted 45,419 options which includes 21,367 options at a price ` 936 per option,
13,052 options at a price of ` 961 per option and 11,000 options at a price of ` 843 per option plus all applicable
taxes, as may be levied in this regard on the Company (Previous year 71, 866 options which includes 60,866 options
at a price of ` 860 per option and 11,000 options at a price of ` 880 per option plus all applicable taxes, as may be
levied in this regard on the Company) to the Eligible Employees. The options would vest over a maximum period of 7
years or such other period as may be decided by the Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
from the date of grant based on specified criteria.
1.7
Share Application Money Pending Allotment represents application money received on account of Employees
Stock Option Scheme.
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Standalone
2. RESERVES AND SURPLUS
Capital Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Capital Redemption Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Securities Premium Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add : On issue of shares
Less: Calls in arrears - by others
[` 1,93,288 (Previous Year ` 1,93,288)]
Debentures Redemption Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Revaluation Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account
General Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from Profit and Loss Account
Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account
Profit and Loss Account
As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Profit for the year
Less: Appropriations
Adjustment relating to Fixed Assets (Refer Note No. 10.9)
Transferred to General Reserve
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares
[Dividend per Share ` 10 /- (Previous year ` 9.5/-)]
Tax on Dividend
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
291
48
48,089
1,117
291
48
47,850
1,117
47,645
205
47,850
-
1,055
1,055
-
-
1,18,000
18,000
790
1,53,210
1,35,210
8,610
21,984
30,594
-
18,000
2,793
475
10,168
2,12,923
9,326
1,93,842
47,850
239
48,089
-
-
-
1,35,210
18,000
-
9,326
22,719
32,045
318
18,000
2,944
615
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3.
LONG TERM BORROWINGS
Secured
Non Convertible Debentures
Long Term Maturities of Finance Lease Obligations
(Refer Note No. 10.8 and 32)
Unsecured
Bonds
Term Loans- from Banks
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
Non
Current
Current
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
Non
Current
Current
1,270
94
1,364
20,303
54,560
74,863
76,227
164
27
191
857
7,428
8,285
8,476
1,434
122
1,556
9,941
51,211
61,152
62,708
434
25
459
-
4,025
4,025
4,484
3.1 Non Convertible Debentures referred above to the extent of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
` 533 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on all the properties situated at Hazira Complex and
at Patalganga Complex of the Company.
` 500 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on the immovable properties situated at Jamnagar
Complex (SEZ unit) of the Company.
` 370 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on the immovable properties situated at Hazira
Complex and at Jamnagar Complex (other than SEZ units) of the Company.
` 31 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on certain properties situated at Surat in the State of
Gujarat and on Fixed Assets situated at Allahabad Complex of the Company.
3.2 Maturity Profile and Rate of Interest of Non Convertible Debentures are as set out below :
Rate of Interest
Zero Coupon Debentures
6.25%
8.75%
10.75%
TOTAL
Non Current
2020-21
-
-
500
-
500
2018-19
-
134
-
370
504
2017-18
-
133
-
-
133
2016-17
-
133
-
-
133
TOTAL
-
400
500
370
1,270
(` in crore)
Current
2015-16
31
133
-
-
164
3.3
Finance Lease Obligations are secured against Leased Assets.
3.4 Maturity Profile and Rate of Interest of Bonds are as set out below :
Non Current
Rate of Interest
2.86%
4.13%
4.88%
6.21%
6.24%
6.34%
6.51%
6.61%
7.63%
8.25%
9.38%
10.25%
10.38%
10.50%
TOTAL
2096-97 2046-47 2044-45 2027-28 2026-27 2024-25 2018-19 2016-17
-
-
-
313
1,013
-
813
-
-
-
-
-
408
-
2,547
-
-
4,687
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,687
-
6,250
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,250
-
-
-
-
-
238
-
1,062
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,300
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
212
138
-
-
-
350
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
60
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31
-
-
-
-
-
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
78
-
-
78
(` in crore)
Current
TOTAL 2015-16
857
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
857
-
6,250
4,687
313
1,013
238
813
1,062
31
212
138
78
408
60
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3.5
Bonds include 5.875% Senior Perpetual Notes (the "Notes") of ` 5,000 crore. The Notes have no fixed maturity date
and the Company will have an option, from time to time, to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, on any semi-
annual interest payment date on or after February 5, 2018 at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
Standalone
3.6
Maturity Profile of Unsecured Term Loans are as set out below :
Term Loans- from Banks
6-12 years
11,893
(` in crore)
Maturity Profile
2-5 years
42,667
TOTAL
54,560
1 year
7,428
4.
5.
6.
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (NET)
Deferred Tax Liability
Related to Fixed Assets
Deferred Tax Assets
Disallowances under the Income Tax Act, 1961
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
12,956
279
12,677
12,376
161
12,215
LONG TERM PROVISIONS
During the current financial year, Tapti Joint Venture (JV) achieved resolution with Government of India (GoI)
that the Tapti JV will assume responsibility for abandonment obligation of Tapti Part B facilities. Accordingly, the
Company has recognized a liability related to dismantling and abandonment of facilities based on the estimated
future expenditure. Further the Company has also recognized similar liabilities for D1D3 and MA fields based on
the estimates provided in the development plan. Aggregate provision recognised is ` 1,404 crore ($ 224.70 Million)
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS
Secured
Working Capital Loans
From Banks
Foreign Currency Loans
Rupee Loans
From Others
Rupee Loans
Unsecured
Other Loans and Advances
From Banks
Foreign Currency Loans - Buyers/Packing Credit
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
655
17
600
7,389
672
-
12,242
12,914
7,989
1,199
13,582
22,770
6.1 Working Capital Loans from Banks referred above to the extent of:
(a)
(b)
` 672 crore (Previous Year ` 3,906 crore) are secured by hypothecation of present and future stock of raw
materials, stock-in-process, finished goods, stores and spares (not relating to plant and machinery), book
debts, outstanding monies, receivables, claims, bills, materials in transit, etc. save and except receivables of
Oil and Gas Division.
` Nil (Previous Year ` 3,105 crore) are secured by way of lien on Fixed Deposits and ` Nil (Previous Year ` 978 crore)
are secured by lien on Government Securities.
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6.2 Working Capital Loan from Others of ` Nil (Previous Year ` 1,199 crore) are secured by lien on Government Securities.
7.
TRADE PAYABLES
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Others
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
131
54,339
54,470
108
57,754
57,862
7.1
The details of amounts outstanding to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises based on information available with
the Company is as under:
Particulars
Principal amount due and remaining unpaid
Interest due on above and the unpaid interest
Interest paid
Payment made beyond the appointed day during the year
Interest due and payable for the period of delay
Interest accrued and remaining unpaid
Amount of further interest remaining due and payable in
succeeding years
8.
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of Long Term Debt
Current maturities of Finance Lease Obligations
(Refer Note No. 3 and 10.8)
Current maturities of Deferred Payment Liabilities
Interest accrued but not due on borrowings
Unclaimed Dividends #
Application money received and due for refund #
Unclaimed/ Unpaid matured Debentures and Interest accrued thereon #
Other Payables *
TOTAL
#
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
8,449
27
4,459
25
8,476
3
254
199
1
1
10,129
19,063
4,484
3
194
175
1
1
5,909
10,767
These figures do not include any amounts due and outstanding, to be credited to Investor Education and Protection Fund except
` 15 crore (Previous Year ` 12 crore) which is held in abeyance due to legal cases pending.
*
Includes Statutory Dues, Security Deposit, Creditors for Capital Expenditure and Advance from Customers.
9.
SHORT TERM PROVISIONS
Provisions for Employee Benefits (Refer Note No. 23.1)
Proposed Dividend
Tax on Dividend
Provision for Wealth Tax
Other Provisions #
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
237
2,944
615
77
981
4,854
190
2,793
475
60
649
4,167
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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Standalone
#
The Company had recognised liability based on substantial degree of estimation for excise duty payable on clearance of goods
lying in stock as on 31st March, 2014 of ` 300 crore as per the estimated pattern of dispatches. During the year, ` 300 crore was
utilised for clearance of goods. Provision recognised under this class for the year is ` 489 crore which is outstanding as on 31st
March, 2015. Actual outflow is expected in the next financial year. The Company had recognised customs duty liability on goods
imported under various export incentive schemes of ` 346 crore as at 31st March, 2014. During the year, further provision of `
538 crore was made and sum of ` 395 crore were reversed on fulfillment of export obligation. Closing balance on this account as
at 31st March, 2015 is ` 489 crore. Other class of provisions where recognition is based on substantial degree of estimation relate
to disputed customer / supplier / third party claims, rebates or demands against the Company. Any additional information in this
regard can be expected to prejudice seriously the position of the Company.
Description
As at
01-04 2014
Additions /
Adjustment
Deductions/
Adjustments
As at
31-03-2015
As at
01-04-2014
For the
Year#
Deductions/
Adjustments
As at
31-03-2015
As at
31-03-2015
As at
31-03-2014
Gross Block
Depreciation / Amortisation / Depletion
Net Block
(` in crore)
10. FIXED ASSETS
TANGIBLE ASSETS :
OWN ASSETS :
Leasehold Land
Freehold Land
Buildings
Plant & Machinery
Electrical Installations
Equipments $
Furniture & Fixtures
Vehicles
Ships
Aircrafts & Helicopters
SUB-TOTAL
LEASED ASSETS :
Plant & Machinery
Ships
SUB-TOTAL
TOTAL (A)
INTANGIBLE ASSETS : *
Technical Knowhow Fees
Software
Development Rights
Others
TOTAL (B)
TOTAL (A + B)
PREVIOUS YEAR
Capital Work-in-Progress
Intangible Assets under
Development
1,593
1,497
9,169
1,40,810
8,337
2,384
524
429
387
46
107
101
255
4,453
182
1,062
21
98
-
-
-
-
2
1,700
1,598
9,422
885
1,44,378
-
7
2
34
-
-
8,519
3,439
543
493
387
46
340
-
3,361
76,094
2,700
1,489
372
235
281
30
58
-
555
5,085
454
428
63
84
13
2
-
-
-
782
-
3
1
26
-
-
398
-
3,916
80,397
3,154
1,914
434
293
294
32
1,302
1,598
5,506
63,981
5,365
1,525
109
200
93
14
1,253
1,497
5,808
64,716
5,637
895
152
194
106
16
1,65,176
6,279
930
1,70,525
84,902
6,742
812
90,832
79,693
80,274
318
10
328
-
-
-
-
-
-
318
10
328
224
10
234
9
-
9
-
-
-
233
10
243
85
-
85
94
-
94
1,65,504
6,279
930
1,70,853
85,136
6,751
812
91,075
79,778
80,368
3,449
869
43,564
9,179
57,061
2,22,565
2,13,154
48
4
8,096
-
8,148
14,427
10,531
-
-
-
-
-
930
1,120
3,497
873
51,660
9,179
65,209
2,36,062
2,22,565
2,183
623
187
82
24,218
2,068
999
28,023
1,13,159
64
2,401
9,152
1,03,406
10,771
-
-
-
-
-
812
1,018
2,370
705
26,286
1,063
30,424
1,21,499
1,13,159
1,127
168
25,374
8,116
34,785
1,14,563
1,09,406
65,178
10,575
1,266
246
19,346
8,180
29,038
1,09,406
32,673
9,043
$
*
#
Includes Office Equipments
Other than internally generated
Depreciation for the year includes depreciation of ` 182 crore (Previous Year ` 137 crore) capitalised during the year.
10.1 Leasehold Land includes ` 203 crore (Previous Year ` 203 crore) in respect of which lease-deeds are pending execution.
10.2 Buildings includes :
i)
ii)
iii)
Cost of shares in Co-operative Housing Societies ` 1 crore (Previous Year ` 1 crore).
` 5 crore (Previous Year ` 5 crore) in respect of which conveyance is pending.
` 93 crore (Previous Year ` 93 crore) in shares of Companies / Societies with right to hold and use certain area
of Buildings.
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10.3 Intangible Assets - Others includes :
i)
ii)
Jetties amounting to ` 812 crore (Previous Year ` 812 crore), the Ownership of which vests with Gujarat
Maritime Board.
` 8,367 crore (Previous Year ` 8,367 crore) in preference shares of subsidiaries and lease premium paid with
right to hold and use Land and Buildings.
10.4 Capital Work-in-Progress and Intangible Assets under Development includes :
i)
ii)
` 6,770 crore (Previous Year ` 4,204 crore) on account of Project Development Expenditure.
` 16,346 crore (Previous Year ` 10,951 crore) on account of cost of construction materials at site.
10.5 Project Development Expenditure
(in respect of Projects up to 31st March, 2015, included under Capital Work-in-Progress and Intangible Assets under
Development)
Opening Balance
Add:
Transferred from Profit and Loss Account
(Refer Note no. 26)
Interest Capitalised (Refer Note no. 24)
Project Development Expenses Capitalised during the year
Less:
Closing Balance
2014-15
4,204
(` in crore)
2013-14
2,795
1,573
1,062
715
701
2,635
6,839
69
6,770
1,416
4,211
7
4,204
10.6 The Gross Block of Fixed Assets includes ` 38,122 crore (Previous Year ` 38,122 crore) on account of revaluation of
Fixed Assets carried out since inception.
10.7 Additions in Plant and Machinery, Capital Work-in-Progress, Intangible Assets - Development Rights and Intangible
Assets under Development includes ` 4,709 crore (net loss) [Previous Year ` 8,678 crore (net loss)] on account of
exchange difference during the year.
10.8
i)
In respect of Fixed Assets acquired on finance lease on or after 1st April, 2001, the minimum lease rentals
outstanding as on 31st March, 2015 are as follows:
Total Minimum Lease
Payments outstanding
As at 31st March
Future interest on
Outstanding Lease
Payments
2015
37
108
145
2014
37
146
183
2014-15
10
2013-14
12
14
24
24
36
(` in crore)
Present value of Mini-
mum Lease Payments
As at 31st March
2015
27
94
121
2014
25
122
147
Within one year
Later than one year and not later
than five years
TOTAL
ii)
General Description of Lease Terms:
Assets are taken on Lease over a period of 5 to 10 years.
iii)
Fixed Assets taken on finance lease prior to 1st April, 2001, amount to ` 444 crore (Previous Year ` 444 crore).
Future obligations towards lease rentals under the lease agreements as on 31st March, 2015 amount to
` 1 crore (Previous Year ` 2 crore).
Within one year ` 44,00,000 (Previous Year ` 44,00,000)
Later than one year and not later than five years
TOTAL
2014-15
-
1
1
(` in crore)
2013-14
-
2
2
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
10.9 Pursuant to the enactment of Companies Act 2013, the company has applied the estimated useful lives as specified
in Schedule II, except in respect of certain assets as disclosed in Accounting Policy on Depreciation, Amortisation
and Depletion. Accordingly the unamortised carrying value is being depreciated / amortised over the revised/
remaining useful lives. The written down value of Fixed Assets whose lives have expired as at 1st April 2014 have
been adjusted net of tax, in the opening balance of Profit and Loss Account amounting to ` 318 crore.
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
11. NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS
(Long Term Investments)
(Valued at cost less other than temporary diminution in value, if any)
Trade Investments
In Equity Shares - Unquoted, fully paid up
1,00,00,000
(1,00,00,000)
Petronet India Limited of ` 10 each
In Equity Shares of Associate Companies -
Unquoted, fully paid up
64,29,20,000
(64,29,20,000)
62,63,125
(62,63,125)
11,08,500
(11,08,500)
52,00,000
(52,00,000)
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company
Limited of ` 1 each
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
of ` 10 each
Reliance Europe Limited of Sterling
Pound 1 each
Reliance Utilities and Power Private
Limited Class ‘A’ shares of ` 1 each
[` 40,40,000 (Previous Year ` 40,40,000)]
In Preference Shares of Associate Company -
Unquoted, fully paid up
50,00,00,000
(50,00,00,000)
9% Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference
Shares of Reliance Gas Transportation
Infrastructure Limited of ` 10 each
Total Trade Investments (A)
Other Investments
In Equity Shares of Associate Company -
Quoted, fully paid up
68,60,064
(68,60,064)
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
of ` 10 each
In Equity Shares of Associate Company -
Unquoted, fully paid up
22,500
(22,500)
Reliance LNG Limited of ` 10 each
[` 2,25,000 (Previous Year ` 2,25,000)]
In Equity Shares of Subsidiary Companies -
Unquoted, fully paid up
12,50,000
(12,50,000)
12,11,60,000
(-)
Reliance Energy Generation and Distribution
Limited of ` 10 each
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Ltd. of $ 1 each
10
10
64
1
4
-
69
2,000
2,000
16
16
-
-
1
752
10
10
64
1
4
-
69
2,000
2,000
2,079
2,079
16
16
-
-
1
-
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As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
15,00,00,000
(50,000)
2,00,000
(2,00,000)
14,75,04,400
(14,75,04,400)
42,450
(42,450)
29,74,74,90,000
(22,69,44,90,000)
5,50,000
(-)
5,66,70,00,000
(5,66,70,00,000)
20,20,200
(20,20,200)
26,91,150
(26,91,150)
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited of ` 10 each
(Previous Year ` 5,01,256)
Reliance Global Business B.V. of Euro 0.01 each
[` 1,25,400 (Previous Year ` 1,25,400)]
Reliance Industrial Investments and
Holdings Limited of `10 each
Reliance Industries (Middle East)
DMCC of AED 1000 each
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
of `10 each
Reliance Jio Messaging Services Private Limited
of ` 10 each
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited of
` 10 each
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
of ` 10 each
Reliance Ventures Limited of ` 10 each
In Corpus of Trust-Unquoted
Investment in Corpus of Independent Media Trust
In Preference Shares of Subsidiary Companies -
Unquoted, fully paid up
63,436
(63,436)
4,02,800
(4,02,800)
5,93,90,00,000
(8,04,83,61,211)
5% Non Cumulative Compulsorily Convertible
Preference Shares of Reliance Industries
(Middle East) DMCC of AED 1000 each
9% Non Cumulative Compulsorily Convertible
Preference Shares of Reliance Strategic
Investments Limited of ` 1 each
Reliance Global Business B.V.
‘A’ Class Shares of Euro 0.01 each
In Debentures of Subsidiary Companies - Unquoted, fully paid up
2,79,90,000
(2,79,90,000)
8,83,143
(8,83,143)
1,10,00,00,000
(-)
1,11,60,000
(-)
1,23,60,00,000
(-)
0% Unsecured Convertible Debentures
of Reliance Industrial Investments and
Holdings Limited of ` 100 each
0% Unsecured Convertible Redeemable
Debentures of Reliance Industrial Investments
and Holdings Limited of ` 5,000 each
Zero Coupon Unsecured Optionally Fully
Convertible Debentures of Reliance Industrial
Investments and Holdings Limited of ` 10 each
Zero Coupon Unsecured Optionally Fully
Convertible Debentures of Reliance Universal
Traders Private Limited of ` 10 each
Zero Coupon Unsecured Optionally Fully
Convertible Debentures of Reliance Prolific
Traders Private Limited of ` 10 each
150
-
148
46
29,747
1
5,667
2
2,351
38,865
1,089
1,089
85
113
422
280
442
1,100
11
1,236
-
-
148
46
22,695
-
5,667
2
2,351
30,910
-
-
39,970
30,926
85
113
572
620
770
280
442
-
-
-
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
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Standalone
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
2,97,40,000
(-)
1,97,90,000
(-)
6,51,50,000
(-)
Zero Coupon Unsecured Optionally Fully
Convertible Debentures of Reliance Prolific
Commercial Private Limited of ` 10 each
Zero Coupon Unsecured Optionally Fully
Convertible Debentures of Reliance Ambit Trade
Private Limited of ` 10 each
Zero Coupon Unsecured Optionally Fully
Convertible Debentures of Reliance Gas
Pipelines Limited of ` 10 each
30
20
65
-
-
-
In Government Securities-Unquoted
6 Years National Savings Certificate
(Deposited with Sales Tax Department
and other Government Authorities )
[` 87,420 (Previous Year ` 1,37,420 )]
3,184
-
722
-
In Government Securities-Quoted
3,551
5,357
In Fixed Maturity Plan - Quoted fully paid up
-
(25,90,00,000)
1,50,75,101
(6,00,00,000)
27,98,82,768
(63,10,00,000)
20,93,53,761
(15,50,00,000)
5,00,00,000
(22,80,00,000)
14,01,55,380
(14,00,00,000)
3,50,00,000
(80,00,00,000)
-
(6,00,00,000)
77,12,14,635
(83,50,00,000)
3,79,28,740
(28,80,00,000)
-
(10,50,00,000)
5,45,14,579
(40,00,00,000)
-
(19,50,00,000)
3,00,00,000
(12,00,00,000)
-
(2,50,00,000)
32,99,25,439
(30,00,00,000)
Axis Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 47/49/52/55/59/60) - Growth
Baroda Pioneer Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series J/M/N) - Growth
Birla Sun Life Fixed Term Plan - (Series JA/JI/JQ/
JX/JR/KA/KC/KE/KJ/KM/KO/KP/KR/KT/MA/MD/
MK) - Growth
DSP Black Rock Fixed Term Plan -
(Series 36/37/146/149/150/151/152) - Growth
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 45/47/49/52/53/85) - Growth
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan Close Ended Debt Fund
- (Series 54/57/62/63/82/87)- Growth
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 28/29/33) - Growth
HSBC Fixed Term - (Series 105) - Growth
ICICI Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 71/72/73/75/76) - Growth
IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 21/49/50/51/
57/60/64/66/70/72/75/79/84/86) - Growth
JPMorgan India Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 30/33) - Growth
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 132/133/136/
141/142/145/146/147/149) - Growth
L&T Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series IX/X) - (Plan B/H/J/M/Q/S/T) -Growth
LIC Nomura Mutual Fund Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 64/72/76/77/79/89/90) - Growth
Principal PNB Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series B10) - Growth
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund -
(Series 2/4/5/6/7/8/10/11/27/33) -
(Plan - XXV/XXVI/XXVII/XXVIII) - Growth
-
15
280
209
50
140
35
-
771
38
-
55
-
30
-
330
259
60
631
155
228
140
800
60
835
288
105
400
195
120
25
300
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As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
22,78,25,006
(3,50,00,000)
23,93,60,369
(57,50,00,000)
-
(7,00,00,000)
-
(8,80,00,000)
2,74,08,274
(17,00,00,000)
27,37,96,672
(13,50,00,000)
Religare Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series XXI/XXII/
XXIV/XXV) - (Plan A/D/E/F/H) - Growth
SBI Debt Fund - (Series A/B - 1/2/3/4/5/6/8/9/10/1
1/16/17/47/49) - Growth
SBI Debt Fund - Double Indexation Fund
(Series A-14) - Growth
Sundaram Fixed Term Plan -
(Series FD/FI/EU/PL) - Growth
Tata Fixed Maturity Plan (Series 45/46) -
(Scheme C/K/M/N/Q/T) - Growth
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - (Series XVII-I/XVII-
IV/XVII-VII/XVII-XIII/XVII-XIV/XVIII-I/XX-VIII/XX-X/
XXI-XI) - Growth
In Debentures or Bonds - Unquoted
Tata Sons Limited
820
(3,000)
In Debentures or Bonds - Quoted
100
(-)
55,350
(32,550)
42,62,612
(42,62,612)
8,050
(3,500)
11,250
(6,350)
-
(550)
39,44,752
(49,44,752)
9,49,946
(9,49,946)
42,79,543
(42,81,393)
950
(20)
12,100
(700)
950
(-)
-
(650)
Export Import Bank of India
Housing Development Finance Corporation
Limited
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Infrastructure Development Finance Company
Limited
LIC Housing Finance Limited
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development
National Highways Authority of India
National Thermal Power Company Limited
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
State Bank of India
Tata Steel Limited
228
239
-
-
27
274
83
10
4,389
426
805
1,126
-
395
95
1,203
95
1,212
94
-
35
575
70
88
170
135
2,721
5,674
300
83
300
-
3,293
426
350
635
55
494
95
1,385
3
70
-
58
Total Other Investments (B)
Total Non Current Investments (A + B)
Aggregate amount of quoted investments
Market Value of quoted investments
Aggregate amount of unquoted investments
9,850
59,979
62,058
16,138
16,950
45,920
6,864
50,613
52,692
17,911
18,039
34,781
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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Financial Statements
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Standalone
12. LONG TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(Unsecured and Considered Good)
Capital Advances #
Deposits with Related Parties (Refer Note No. 32)
Loans and Advances to Related Parties (Refer Note No. 32)
Advance Income Tax (Net of Provision)
Other Loans and Advances (Refer Note No. 33.2 (e))
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
6,717
1,666
19,989
685
202
29,259
4,407
1,499
21,740
728
62
28,436
#
Includes ` 11,92,164 (Previous Year ` 5 crore) to Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited, ` Nil (Previous Year ` 2 crore) to
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited and ` 14,23,851 (Previous Year ` 9,49,234) to Model Economic Township Limited which
are related parties.
12.1 Loans and Advances in the nature of Loans given to Subsidiaries and Associates:
A)
(i)
Loans and Advances in the nature of Loans to Subsidiaries (Excluding Debentures):
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Name of the Company
As at
31st
March,
2015
Maximum
Balance
during
the year
As at
31st
March,
2014
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC
TOTAL
17,159
249
2,121
-
-
-
2,791
33
-
-
22,353
19,787
2,579
5,114
1,737
78
-
3,536
135
1,867
565
18,941
14
471
1,737
78
-
945
33
-
-
22,219
All the above loans and advances have been given for business purposes.
(ii)
Loans and Advances in the nature of Loans to Associate :
Name of the Company
Sr.
No.
As at
31st
March,
2015
Maximum
Balance
during the
year
As at
31st
March,
2014
1.
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
TOTAL
6
6
6
6
6
The above loan has been given for the purpose of capital expenditure.
(` in crore)
Maximum
Balance
during
previous
year
20,555
4,351
1,158
1,737
78
32
1,290
33
400
-
(` in crore)
Maximum
Balance
during
previous
year
6
(iii)
Loans and Advances shown above, fall under the category of ‘Long Term Loans & Advances’ in nature of
Loans and are re-payable within 3 to 5 years except Short Term Loans and Advances to Reliance Ventures
Limited and Reliance Strategic Investments Limited.
(iv)
All the above Loans and Advances are interest bearing except for an amount of ` 11,202 crore given to
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited and ` 33 crore to Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited.
(v)
Loans to employees as per the Company’s policy are not considered.
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B)
(i)
Investment by the Loanee in the shares of the Company
*None of the loanees and loanees of subsidiary companies have, per se, made investments in shares of
the Company. These investments represent shares of the Company allotted as a result of amalgamation of
erstwhile Reliance Petroleum Limited (amalgamated in 2001-02) and Indian Petrochemicals Corporation
Limited with the Company under the Schemes approved by the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at
Bombay and Gujarat and certain subsequent inter se transfer of shares.
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
Name of the Company
*Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Limited
*Reliance Energy and Project Development Limited
No. of Shares
held in RIL
2,98,89,898
20,58,000
(` in crore)
Amount of
Loan Given
71
303
(ii)
Investment by Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited in Subsidiaries
In Equity Shares :
Sr. No. Name of the Company
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions Private Limited - (Class A / B / C)
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Land & Infrastructure Limited
Kanhatech Solutions Private Limited
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited
Reliance Universal Enterprises Limited
Reliance Retail Insurance Broking Limited
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Reliance Retail Finance Limited
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Chemicals Limited
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Limited
Reliance Energy and Project Development Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Ltd.
Reliance Aerospace Technologies Limited
Reliance World Trade Private Limited
In Preference Shares :
Sr. No. Name of the Company
1
2
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
(iii)
Investment by Reliance Ventures Limited in Subsidiaries
In Equity Shares:
Sr. No. Name of the Company
1
Model Economic Township Limited
No. of Shares
13,69,27,614
10,00,00,000
8,83,86,308
6,46,93,950
4,30,10,000
1,80,00,000
1,10,10,000
64,25,000
40,00,000
31,55,000
26,50,000
20,20,000
18,00,000
10,10,600
10,10,000
10,09,300
10,09,280
1,76,200
1,00,000
50,000
1,000
No. of Shares
12,50,00,000
14,66,913
No. of Shares
50,000
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Standalone
(iv)
Investment by Reliance Strategic Investments Limited in Subsidiaries
In Equity Shares:
Sr. No. Name of the Company
1
2
Reliance Global Commercial Limited
Reliance Universal Commercial Limited
(v)
Investment by Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited in Subsidiaries
In Equity Shares:
Sr. No. Name of the Company
1
Strategic Manpower Solutions Limited
No. of Shares
25,500
25,000
No. of Shares
50,000
(` in crore)
13. CURRENT INVESTMENTS
(Carried at lower of cost and quoted / fair value, including current portion of
long term investment)
In Government Securities - Quoted
Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligation - Unquoted
In Debentures or Bonds - Quoted, fully Paid up
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
State Bank of India
4,850
(3,050)
6,950
(100)
20
(20)
150
(-)
23,957
(-)
In Debentures or Bonds - Unquoted, fully Paid up
Tata Sons Limited
2,150
(-)
In Fixed Maturity Plan - Quoted, fully Paid up
25,90,00,000
(2,50,00,000)
Axis Fixed Term Plan -
(Series 34/47/49/52/55/59/60) - Growth
6,00,00,000
(9,80,00,000)
Baroda Pioneer Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series C/E/G/J/M/N) - Growth
64,10,00,000
(1,89,00,00,000)
Birla Sun Life Fixed Term Plan - (Series GA/GB/GF/GT/
GV/HI/HK/HL/HM/HQ/HS/HV/HY/IA/JA/JE/JG/JI/JL/JN/
JO/JQ/JR/JT/JU/JX/JY/JZ/KA/KC/KD/KE/KF/KG/KH/KI/
KJ/KK/KN/KO/KP/KQ/KR/KS/KT) - Growth
-
(26,00,00,000)
Birla Sun Life Interval Income Fund -
(Annual Plan VIII/IX/X) - Growth
-
(13,50,00,000)
BNP Paribas Fixed Term Fund -
(Series 24A/26A/26C/29B) - Growth
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
4,370
100
1,318
355
486
695
3
15
145
259
60
641
-
-
303
10
3
-
-
1,344
215
316
-
25
98
1,890
260
135
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
15,50,00,000
(1,67,00,00,000)
DSP Black Rock Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 36/37/88/
89/91/93/95/103/104/105/107/108/109/110/113/117/
130/144/146/149/150/151/152/153/155) - Growth
22,80,00,000
(47,50,00,000)
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 26/28/30/32/34/36/
42/43/45/46/47/48/49/50/52/53) - Growth
14,00,00,000
(7,50,00,000)
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan - Close Ended Debt Fund
(Series 51/54/55/57/62/63) - Growth
-
(5,00,00,000)
84,56,47,510
(2,13,70,00,000)
DWS Interval Fund Annual Plan - Growth
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 366D/369D/370D/
371D/372D/377D/384D/390D/398D/400D/434D/435
D/441D/447D/453D/478D/491D/504D/526D/531D/
540D/566D) - Growth
6,00,00,000
(13,50,00,000)
HSBC Fixed Term Plan -
(Series 90/94/96/101-104/105) - Growth
2,98,46,064
(19,99,03,904)
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Annual Interval Plan -
(Series VI/VII) - (Plan C/D/F/I) - Cumulative
7,50,00,000
(1,75,00,00,000)
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 65/66/67/68/69/70/71) -
(Plan A/C/D/E/G/H/I/J/K/M) - Cumulative
79,00,00,000
(92,40,00,000)
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 72/73) -
(Plan A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/S/T) -
Growth
-
(2,00,00,000)
31,30,00,000
(85,50,00,000)
8,79,22,280
(11,07,54,164)
IDBI Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series III) - Dividend
IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 11/14/21/24/25/27/
31/32/33/34/49/50/51/54/57/59/60/64/65/66/67/69/
70/72/74/75/78/79/81/84/85/86) - Growth
IDFC Yearly Interval Fund - (Series I/II/III) - Growth
-
(2,50,00,000)
JM Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series FXXIV) - (Plan C)- Growth
10,50,00,000
(50,00,00,000)
JPMorgan India Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 12/13/16/18/21/30/31/32/33) - Growth
40,00,00,000
(1,14,00,00,000)
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 97/98/99/100/101/
102/104/105/106/107/110/111/112/114/116/118/119
/132/133/136/137/138/139/141/142/143/144/145/
146/147/149/152) - Growth
19,50,00,000
(33,70,00,000)
L & T Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series VII/VIII/IX/X) -
(Plan A/B/D/G/I/J/H/L/M/Q/S/T) - Growth
18,00,00,000
(31,00,00,000)
LIC Nomura Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 55/56/58/60/
62/63/64/66/68/72/73/75/76/77/79/81/86) - Growth
28,13,373
(68,00,038)
2,50,00,000
(-)
-
(4,95,01,683)
LIC Nomura Interval Fund - (Series 1) - Growth
Principal PNB Fixed Maturity Plan -Series B10
Reliance Annual Interval Fund - (Series 1) - Growth
30,00,00,000
(68,00,00,000)
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund -
(Series XXII/XXIII/XXIV/XXV/XXVI) - Growth
155
228
140
-
846
60
32
75
790
-
313
88
-
105
400
195
180
4
25
-
300
1,670
475
75
50
2,137
135
208
1,750
924
20
855
113
25
500
1,140
337
310
10
-
60
680
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Standalone
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
-
(24,78,28,132)
Reliance Yearly Interval Fund - (Series 3/6/8) - Growth
3,50,00,000
(15,50,00,000)
Religare Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series XVII/XVIII/XXII) - (Plan A/B/D/F) - Growth
3,50,00,000
(19,50,00,000)
Religare Invesco Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series XIX/XXI/XXII) - (Plan A/C/E/F/G/H) - Growth
64,50,00,000
(1,72,00,00,000)
SBI Debt Fund - (Series 1/2/3/5/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/
16/17/25/28/29/32/33/34/36/37/38/39/41/47/48/49/
51/52/53/54) - Growth
8,80,00,000
(31,00,00,000)
Sundaram Fixed Term Plan - (Series DC/DF/DH/DO/
DQ/DR/EW/EU/EX/EY/FB/FD/FF/FI/FJ) - Growth
17,00,00,000
(96,90,00,000)
Tata Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 42/43/44/45/46) -
(Scheme A/B/C/D/E/G/H/I/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/T) - Growth
-
(3,04,93,690)
UTI Fixed Income Interval Fund - Annual Interval Plan
(Series - II/IV) - Growth
13,50,00,000
(1,42,00,00,000)
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - (Series XIII-III/XIV-VIII/
XV-I/XV-II/XV-III/XV-IV/XV-V/XV-VI/XV-VII/XV-X/XVI-I/
XVI-IV/XVI-VII/XVII-I/XVII-II/XVII-IV/XVII-V/XVII-VII/
XVII-X/XVII-XIII/XVII-XIV/XVII-XVI/XVII-XX/XVIII-I/
XVIII-III/XVIII-IV/XVIII-VII) - Growth
In Mutual Fund - Quoted
2,50,000
(-)
Canara Robeco Capital Protection Fund - Growth
[` 25,00,000 (Previous Year ` Nil)]
14,23,59,900
(-)
3,25,87,726
(-)
18,69,31,029
(-)
26,80,90,641
(-)
3,25,53,638
(-)
9,11,243
(-)
97,58,08,342
(-)
3,21,07,882
(-)
Franklin India Corp Bond Opportunities Fund - Growth
Franklin India Income Builder Account - Growth
Franklin India Income opportunities fund - Growth
Franklin India Low Duration Fund - Growth
Franklin India Savings Plus Fund - Growth
Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Growth
HDFC Corporate Debt Opportunities Fund - Dividend
1,000
HDFC Dynamic Bond Fund - Growth
30,00,00,000
(-)
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund -
Long Term Plan - Dividend
5,30,69,730
(-)
61,07,51,216
(-)
12,80,60,101
(-)
33,79,24,449
(-)
HDFC Gilt Fund - Long Term - Growth
HDFC High Interest Fund Short Term Plan - Dividend
HDFC Income Fund - Growth
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund - Dividend
-
35
35
645
88
170
-
135
-
200
150
300
400
75
250
150
300
150
625
400
350
250
155
195
1,720
310
969
40
1,420
6,004
18,941
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
300
485
149
725
225
200
50
70
75
-
125
96
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,629
-
25
-
96
-
-
-
-
-
549
-
-
29,42,59,007
(-)
47,91,71,028
(-)
1,66,50,000
(-)
66,83,30,981
(-)
21,42,10,231
(-)
8,15,59,748
(-)
5,70,000
(-)
4,43,27,649
(-)
6,85,74,208
(-)
HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund - Dividend
HDFC Short Term Plan - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Nifty Exchange Traded Fund
IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund - Dividend
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment Plan -
Dividend
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Short Term Plan - Growth
Kotak Nifty Exchange Traded Fund - Growth
Sundaram Growth Fund - Dividend
Sundaram Select Debt - Dividend
In Mutual Fund - Unquoted
Axis Banking Debt Fund - Growth
Axis Short Term Fund - Dividend
Axis Short Term Fund - Growth
-
(2,27,889)
12,45,78,631
(-)
7,59,94,772
(7,59,94,772)
1,98,28,31,662
(-)
9,73,33,060
(-)
6,07,43,008
(-)
60,94,85,042
(-)
7,41,06,213
(-)
29,22,23,922
(29,22,23,922)
2,29,32,203
(-)
28,92,79,309
(-)
22,34,01,784
(22,34,01,784)
4,95,70,718
(4,95,70,718)
15,82,42,871
(-)
7,22,79,657
(7,22,79,657)
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund - Dividend
2,100
Birla Sun Life Income Plus - Growth
Birla Sun Life Index Fund - Dividend
Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund -
Dividend
Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Plan - Dividend
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund - Growth
Birla Sun Life Enhanced Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund - Dividend
600
150
875
850
549
25
300
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund - Growth
1,000
1,000
DSP Black Rock Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Growth
DSP Black Rock Income Opportunities Fund - Growth
DSP Black Rock Short Term Fund - Growth
50
350
147
50
-
147
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Standalone
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
23,03,028
(-)
DSP Black Rock Strategic Bond Institutional Fund -
Dividend
2,43,52,942
(-)
7,15,76,496
(-)
DWS Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
DWS Banking and PSU Debt Fund - Dividend
2,46,06,581
(3,61,86,149)
DWS Insta Cash Plus Fund Super Institutional Plan -
Bonus
DWS Mutual Fund Insta Cash Plus - Bonus
DWS Treasury Fund - Investment - Bonus
DWS Treasury Fund - Investment - Growth
Franklin India Savings Plus Fund - Growth
HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund - Growth
400
50,00,000
(50,00,000)
HDFC Debt Fund for Cancer Cure -
50% Regular Option - Dividend
-
(11,23,62,581)
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund -
Long Term Plan - Growth
HDFC Liquid Fund - Growth
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund - Growth
ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund - Growth
ICICI Prudential Blended Plan A - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Blended Plan B - Growth
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund - Dividend Reinvestment
ICICI Prudential Income Plan - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Long Term Gilt Fund - Growth
ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan - Dividend
1,025
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term - Growth
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan - Dividend
-
75
2,40,93,515
(2,40,93,515)
1,84,06,566
(1,84,06,566)
-
(11,79,24,798)
-
(3,25,53,638)
29,63,61,644
(29,63,61,644)
8,34,43,987
(-)
18,54,84,708
(21,41,12,926)
47,31,50,819
(-)
3,61,78,141
(3,61,78,141)
8,12,12,898
(4,06,37,366)
11,08,46,926
(11,08,46,926)
66,48,88,122
(-)
18,12,46,791
(3,98,32,730)
-
(2,41,47,124)
47,47,16,615
(-)
2,66,12,448
(-)
1,01,65,79,969
(-)
-
(16,20,52,229)
7,50,00,000
(-)
250
25
75
243
236
18
-
-
5
-
230
241
475
50
110
200
675
255
-
475
125
-
-
-
600
236
18
159
75
400
5
250
-
278
-
50
55
200
-
55
25
-
-
-
200
-
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
50,00,00,000
(-)
13,37,083
(-)
39,68,11,202
(12,63,13,875)
10,35,81,344
(-)
-
(29,82,16,282)
ICICI Regular Saving Fund - Dividend
IDBI Liquid Fund - Growth
IDFC Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
IDFC Arbitrage Plus Fund - Dividend
IDFC Banking Debt Fund - Growth
7,48,48,058
(-)
IDFC Government Securities Fund -
Investment Plan - Growth
-
(21,48,65,792)
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment Plan - Growth
60,22,44,143
(-)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Medium Term Plan - Dividend
10,88,83,711
(19,04,43,459)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Short Term - Growth
16,56,58,516
(-)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Short Term Plan - Dividend
-
(2,50,000)
13,99,57,033
(-)
-
(61,49,62,892)
20,94,33,717
(-)
4,50,68,027
(4,50,68,027)
19,71,60,883
(19,71,60,883)
-
(1,36,85,132)
3,81,67,259
(-)
3,15,22,512
(-)
13,40,05,771
(13,40,05,771)
20,50,03,232
(10,68,70,464)
16,88,74,261
(-)
11,16,73,351
(-)
2,00,00,000
(-)
5,79,076
(16,54,740)
Indiabulls Short Term Fund - Growth
JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund - Dividend
JPMorgan India Treasury Fund - Bonus
JM Arbitrage Advantage Fund - Bonus
JM Money Manager Fund - Super Plan - Bonus
JM Money Manager Fund - Super Plus Plan - Bonus
JM Money Manager Fund Super Plan - Growth
Kotak Bond Fund - Plan A - Dividend
Kotak Bond Scheme - Plan A - Growth
Kotak Bond Short Term Plan - Growth
Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
Kotak Income Opportunities Fund - Dividend
Kotak Medium Term Fund - Dividend
L&T Arbitrage Opportunities Fund
L&T Cash Bonus Liquid Fund
500
200
505
125
-
125
-
625
275
175
-
200
-
208
44
199
-
150
125
304
315
190
125
20
59
-
-
160
-
319
-
400
-
475
-
25
-
629
-
44
199
25
-
-
304
115
-
-
-
169
02-45
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Financial Statements
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Standalone
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
-
(7,21,37,997)
15,01,53,208
(-)
10,00,92,744
(-)
10,75,21,101
(10,75,21,101)
11,76,732
(10,76,394)
4,72,07,221
(-)
-
(1,62,107)
9,52,48,074
(-)
4,66,24,829
(-)
11,53,39,989
(-)
65,66,28,473
(-)
7,60,51,576
(-)
97,40,32,447
(-)
1,36,24,06,377
(-)
6,03,55,015
(10,68,81,070)
1,55,32,291
(-)
2,33,47,858
(-)
5,58,353
(-)
17,98,180
(17,98,180)
5,08,30,350
(-)
23,19,53,980
(-)
3,18,960
(-)
39,21,38,152
(36,08,46,691)
17,81,54,863
(17,81,54,863)
-
(6,20,51,677)
L&T Floating Rate Fund - Growth
L&T Income Opportunity Fund - Dividend
L&T Short Term Opportunities Fund - Dividend
L&T Triple Ace Bond Fund - Bonus
LIC Nomura Liquid Fund - Growth
LIC Nomura Savings Plus Fund - Growth
Principal Bank CD Fund - Growth
Reliance Arbitrage Advantage Fund - Dividend
Reliance Corporate Bond Fund - Dividend
Reliance Corporate Bond Fund - Growth
Reliance Floating Rate Fund -Short Term Plan - Dividend
Reliance Income Fund - Growth
-
150
100
133
283
100
-
100
50
125
675
350
Reliance Regular Savings Fund - Debt Plan - Dividend
1,000
Reliance Short Term Fund - Dividend
1,425
Religare Invesco Arbitrage Fund - Bonus
Religare Invesco Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Growth Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Short Term Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Short Term Fund - Growth
SBI Arbitrage Opportunity Fund - Dividend
SBI Dynamic Bond Fund - Growth
SBI Premier Liquid Fund - Growth
SBI Short Term Debt Fund - Growth
Sundaram Flexible Fund Short Term Plan - Bonus
Sundaram Flexible Fund Short Term Plan - Growth
65
20
50
75
295
70
400
70
537
175
-
83
-
-
133
250
-
25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
115
-
-
-
295
-
-
-
487
175
121
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
30,09,68,369
(17,58,87,636)
9,57,31,798
(9,57,31,798)
34,20,77,650
(-)
25,00,00,000
(-)
25,58,386
(-)
12,03,386
(36,10,159)
12,62,99,078
(-)
8,73,988
(-)
Sundaram Money Fund - Bonus
Sundaram Select Debt Short Term Asset Plan - Bonus
Tata Short Term Bond Fund - Dividend
UTI Bond Fund - Dividend
UTI Floating Rate Fund - Dividend
UTI Floating Rate Fund - Growth
UTI Income Opportunities Fund - Growth
UTI Liquid Fund - Cash Plan - Growth
52,77,23,010
(-)
UTI Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Plan -
Dividend
35,25,25,179
(35,25,25,179)
UTI Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Plan -
Growth
272
100
475
250
300
239
160
200
550
518
272
100
-
-
-
715
-
-
-
518
In Treasury Bills - Quoted
In Commercial Paper - Unquoted
26,186
10,626
3
15
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
Small Industries Development Bank Of India Limited
-
230
369
-
230
369
In Certificate of Deposits - Unquoted
Andhra Bank
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
IDBI Bank
Indian Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce
State Bank of Patiala
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
Total Current Investments
Aggregate amount of quoted investments
Market Value of quoted investments
Aggregate amount of unquoted investments
644
2,624
-
461
969
736
-
-
-
9
44
187
-
287
263
71
478
91
5,434
50,515
18,350
19,158
32,165
1,430
33,370
20,590
21,655
12,780
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Standalone
14.
INVENTORIES
Raw Materials (Including Material In Transit)
Stock-in-Process
Finished Goods
Stores, Chemicals and Packing Materials
Stock-in-Trade
TOTAL
15.
TRADE RECEIVABLES
(Unsecured and Considered Good)
Outstanding for a period exceeding six months
Others
TOTAL
16. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash on Hand
Bank Balances:
In Current Accounts*
In Deposit **
Sub-Total
Other Bank Balances
In Deposit #
Sub-Total
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
18,974
5,209
9,409
2,872
87
36,551
23,454
6,546
10,071
2,789
72
42,932
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
80
4,581
4,661
65
10,599
10,664
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
15
1,002
10,554
11,571
-
-
11,571
21
996
32,207
33,224
3,400
3,400
36,624
*
**
#
Include towards Unclaimed Dividend of ` 199 crore (Previous Year ` 175 crore).
Includes Deposits of ` 10,64,942 (Previous Year ` 1 crore) with maturity of more than 12 months.
Deposits of ` Nil (Previous Year ` 3,400 crore) are given as lien against Short Term Borrowings.
16.1 Cash and Cash Equivalents includes deposits maintained by the Company with banks, which can be withdrawn by
the Company at any point of time without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
17.
SHORT TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(Unsecured and Considered Good)
Loans and Advances to Related Parties
(Refer Note No. 32)
Balance with Customs, Central Excise Authorities
Deposits
Others#
TOTAL
#
Includes primarily Interest Receivable and Advance to Sundry Creditors.
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
6,763
2,490
988
2,066
12,307
4,366
2,727
681
3,503
11,277
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18. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Interest Accrued on Investment
TOTAL
19.
SALE OF PRODUCTS
Particulars of Sale of Products
Petroleum Products
Petrochemical Products
Oil & Gas
Others
TOTAL
20. OTHER INCOME
Interest
From Current Investments
From Long Term Investments
From Others
Dividend
From Current Investments
From Long Term Investments
Net Gain on Sale of Investments
From Current Investments
From Long Term Investments
Other Non Operating Income *
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
547
547
2014-15
2,45,160
89,944
4,907
716
3,40,727
2014-15
466
466
(` in crore)
2013-14
2,97,746
96,383
6,055
1,016
4,01,200
(` in crore)
2013-14
301
1,054
4,059
243
7
1,011
2,035
442
1,025
5,005
5,414
6,472
88
3
250
91
1,716
632
3,046
11
8,721
2,348
25
8,936
*
Other Non Operating Income includes income from Finance Lease of ` Nil (Previous Year ` 6,85,777).
(` in crore)
2014-15
% of Consumption
(` in crore)
2013-14
% of Consumption
21.
COST OF MATERIALS CONSUMED
Imported
Indigenous
TOTAL
21.1 Particulars of Materials Consumed
2,32,867
23,131
2,55,998
90.96
9.04
100.00
2,95,338
33,975
3,29,313
Particulars
Crude Oil
Others
TOTAL
2014-15
2,37,505
18,493
2,55,998
89.68
10.32
100.00
(` in crore)
2013-14
2,98,950
30,363
3,29,313
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Standalone
22
CHANGES IN INVENTORIES OF FINISHED GOODS, STOCK-
IN-PROCESS AND STOCK-IN-TRADE
Inventories (at close)
Finished Goods / Stock-in-Trade
Stock-in-Process
Inventories (at commencement)
Finished Goods / Stock-in-Trade
Stock-in-Process
Less: Capitalised during the year
TOTAL
23
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSE
Salaries and Wages
Contribution to Provident and other Funds
Staff Welfare Expenses
TOTAL
9,496
5,209
10,143
6,546
16,689
41
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
10,143
6,546
14,705
16,689
10,872
6,361
17,233
132
17,101
412
(` in crore)
2013-14
2,877
233
260
3,370
16,648
1,943
2014-15
3,125
297
264
3,686
23.1 As per Accounting Standard 15 “Employee benefits”, the disclosures as defined in the Accounting Standard are
given below :
Defined Contribution Plans
Contribution to Defined Contribution Plans, recognised as expense for the year is as under :
Employer’s Contribution to Provident Fund
Employer’s Contribution to Superannuation Fund
Employer’s Contribution to Pension Scheme
2014-15
93
14
30
(` in crore)
2013-14
100
15
21
The Company’s Provident Fund is exempted under section 17 of Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952. Conditions for grant of exemption stipulate that the employer shall make good deficiency, if
any, in the interest rate declared by the trust vis-a-vis statutory rate.
Defined Benefit Plan
The employees’ gratuity funds scheme managed by a Trust (Life Insurance Corporation of India for SEZ unit of the
Company) is a defined benefit plan.
I)
Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of Defined Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Obligation at beginning of the year
Current Service Cost
Interest Cost
Actuarial (Gain) / Loss
Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Obligation at year end
Gratuity
(Funded)
(` in crore)
Compensated Absences
(Unfunded)
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
521
30
42
61
(39)
615
500
33
39
(16)
(35)
521
189
9
15
47
(24)
236
128
10
9
60
(18)
189
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Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of fair value of Plan Assets
II)
Fair value of Plan Assets at beginning of year
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Actuarial Gain / (Loss)
Employer Contribution
Benefits Paid
Fair value of Plan Assets at year end
Actual return on Plan Assets
III) Reconciliation of fair value of Assets and Obligations
(` in crore)
Gratuity
(Funded)
2014-15
2013-14
521
42
9
82
(39)
615
51
503
39
3
11
(35)
521
42
Fair value of Plan Assets
Present value of Obligation
Amount recognised in Balance Sheet
IV) Expenses recognised during the year
Current Service Cost
Interest Cost
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Actuarial (Gain) / Loss
Net Cost
V)
Investment Details :
GOI Securities
Public Securities
State Government Securities
Insurance Policies
Others (including bank balances)
Gratuity
(Funded)
As at 31st March
Compensated Absences
(Unfunded)
As at 31st March
(` in crore)
2015
615
615
-
2014
521
521
-
2015
-
236
236
2014
-
189
189
(` in crore)
Gratuity
(Funded)
Compensated Absences
(Unfunded)
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
30
42
(42)
52
82
33
39
(39)
(19)
14
9
15
-
47
71
10
9
-
60
79
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
` in crore
% Invested
` in crore
% Invested
21
23
5
560
6
615
3.42
3.79
0.78
91.04
0.97
100.00
24
21
8
464
4
521
4.64
4.08
1.52
89.0
0.76
100.00
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Standalone
VI) Actuarial assumptions
Mortality Table
Discount Rate (per annum)
Expected rate of return on Plan Assets (per annum)
Rate of escalation in Salary (per annum)
Gratuity
(Funded)
Compensated Absences
(Unfunded)
2014-15
2006-08
2013-14
2006-08
2014-15
2006-08
2013-14
2006-08
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
8%
8%
6%
8%
8%
6%
8%
-
6%
8%
-
6%
The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation, take into account inflation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market. The above
information is certified by the actuary.
The Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets is determined considering several applicable factors, mainly the
composition of Plan Assets held, assessed risks, historical results of return on Plan Assets and the Company’s
policy for Plan Assets Management.
VII) Amounts recognised in current year and previous four years
Gratuity
Defined Benefit Obligation
Fair value of Plan Assets
(Surplus) / Deficit in the plan
Actuarial (Gain) / Loss on Plan Obligation
Actuarial Gain / (Loss) on Plan Assets
2015
615
615
-
61
9
As at 31st March
2014
521
521
-
(16)
3
2013
500
503
(3)
26
10
(` in crore)
2011
383
327
56
40
2
2012
436
394
42
17
2
VIII) The expected contributions for Defined Benefit Plan for the next financial year will be in line with FY 2014-15.
23.2 The Company had announced Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for the employees of Silvassa Manufacturing
Division during the previous year. A sum of ` 32,00,000 (Previous Year ` 31 crore) has been paid during the year and
debited to the Profit and Loss Statement under the head “Employee Benefits Expense”.
24.
FINANCE COSTS
Interest Expenses*
Other Borrowing Costs
Applicable loss on foreign currency transactions and translation
TOTAL
2014-15
1,540
12
815
2,367
*
Interest Expenses are net of Interest Capitalised of ` 1,062 crore (Previous Year ` 701 crore) (Refer Note No.10.5)
25. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION EXPENSE
Depreciation and Amortisation (Refer Note No. 10)
Less: Transferred from Revaluation Reserve
Less: Transferred from General Reserve
TOTAL
2014-15
8,488
-
-
8,488
(` in crore)
2013-14
1,867
14
1,325
3,206
(` in crore)
2013-14
10,634
1,055
790
8,789
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26. OTHER EXPENSES
Manufacturing Expenses
Stores, Chemicals and Packing Materials
Electric Power, Fuel and Water
Labour Processing, Production Royalty and Machinery Hire Charges
Repairs to Building
Repairs to Machinery
Exchange Difference (Net)
Excise Duty #
Lease Rent
Selling and Distribution Expenses
Warehousing and Distribution Expenses
Sales Tax / VAT
Other Selling and Distribution Expenses
Establishment Expenses
Professional Fees
General Expenses*
Rent
Insurance
Rates & Taxes
Other Repairs
Travelling Expenses
Payment to Auditors
Loss on Sale /Discard of Fixed Assets
Charity and Donations
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
4,446
10,153
1,288
23
786
(111)
(2)
1
19,693
16,584
5,119
939
724
7,406
6,782
787
316
74
647
108
237
131
18
57
595
4,702
12,299
1,325
35
957
69
304
2
5,521
1,063
822
514
387
107
721
171
267
159
22
34
805
Less: Transferred to Project Development Expenditure
TOTAL
3,187
1,573
28,713
2,970
715
25,621
#
*
Excise Duty shown under expenditure represents the aggregate of excise duty borne by the Company and difference between
excise duty on opening and closing stock of finished goods.
Includes Write Off of Investments of ` 26,96,800 (Previous Year ` 25 crore).
26.1 Value of Stores, Chemicals and Packing Materials Consumed :
Imported
Indigenous
TOTAL
2014-15
% of
Consumption
46.28
53.72
100.00
` in crore
2,176
2,526
4,702
2013-14
% of
Consumption
41.46
58.54
100.00
` in crore
1,843
2,603
4,446
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26.2 Payment to Auditors as :
Standalone
(a)
(b)
(c)
Auditor:
Statutory Audit Fees
Tax Audit Fees
Certification and Consultation Fees
Cost Audit Fees
TOTAL
2014-15
9
1
11
1
22
(` in crore)
2013-14
8
1
8
1
18
26.3 Expenditure related to Corporate Social Responsibility as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Schedule VII thereof : ` 761 crore.
27. VALUE OF IMPORTS ON CIF BASIS IN RESPECT OF
Raw Materials and Stock-in-Trade
Stores, Chemicals and Packing Materials
Capital Goods
28.
EXPENDITURE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY :
Oil and Gas Activity
Repairs to Machinery
(Includes ` 4 crore for SEZ units)
Repairs to Building ` 42,20,904
(Previous Year ` 8,45,220)
Employee Benefits Expense
(Includes ` 12,42,422 for SEZ units)
Sales Promotion Expenses
(Includes ` 23,25,753 for SEZ units)
Brokerage and Commission
(Includes ` 7 crore for SEZ units)
Ocean Freight
(Includes ` 497 crore for SEZ units)
Warehousing and Distribution Expenses
(Includes ` 1,552 crore for SEZ units)
Insurance
(Includes ` 18,10,241 for SEZ units)
Rent
Rates & Taxes
Other Repairs
(Includes ` 2 crore for SEZ units)
Travelling Expenses
Professional Fees
(Includes ` 15 crore for SEZ units)
Charity and Donations
Labour Processing, Production Royalty and Hire Charges
(Includes ` 3 crore for SEZ units)
Bank Charges
(Includes ` 10 crore for SEZ units)
General Expenses
(Includes ` 3 crore for SEZ units)
Interest Expenses
(Includes ` 327 crore for SEZ units)
2014-15
2,41,456
3,217
9,788
2014-15
2,812
30
-
19
40
224
949
2,060
1
2
1
37
26
225
12
12
23
94
1,218
(` in crore)
2013-14
3,02,630
3,719
4,218
(` in crore)
2013-14
3,308
33
-
19
44
220
1,234
1,598
2
5
1
17
28
144
15
2
19
153
1,380
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29.
EARNINGS IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE
FOB Value of Exports [Excluding captive transfers to
Special Economic Zone of ` 17,343 crore (Previous Year
` 16,861 crore)]
Interest
Others (includes Guarantee Commission)
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
2,09,169
2,61,118
24
205
5
243
30. REMITTANCE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY ON ACCOUNT OF DIVIDEND
The Company has paid dividend in respect of shares held by Non-Residents on repatriation basis. This inter-alia
includes portfolio investment and direct investment, where the amount is also credited to Non-Resident External
Account (NRE A/c). The exact amount of dividend remitted in foreign currency cannot be ascertained. The total
amount remittable in this respect is given herein below:
a)
b)
c)
Number of Non Resident Shareholders
Number of Equity Shares held by them
(i)
(ii)
Amount of Dividend Paid (Gross) (` in Crore)
Tax Deducted at Source
(iii) Year to which dividend relates
31.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
i)
Net Profit after Tax as per Profit and Loss Statement
attributable to Equity Shareholders (` in crore)
ii) Weighted Average number of Equity Shares
used as denominator for calculating EPS
iii)
iv)
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (`)
Face Value per Equity Share (`)
2014-15 (Final Dividend)
2013-14 (Final Dividend)
34,412
65,46,96,249
37,150
58,20,62,860
622
-
2013-14
2014-15
22,719
524
-
2012-13
2013-14
21,984
3,23,42,13,408
3,23,06,12,815
70.25
10.00
68.05
10.00
31.1
Based on alternate interpretation for calculation of Diluted EPS as per Accounting Standard (AS) 20, the Diluted
EPS for the year ended March’ 15 and year ended March’14 are ` 70.09 and ` 67.89 respectively.
32. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES :
As per Accounting Standard 18, the disclosures of transactions with the related parties are given below:
(i)
List of related parties where control exists and related parties with whom transactions have taken place and relationships:
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Name of the Related Party
Relationship
Achman Commercial Private Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Adventure Marketing Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
AETN18 Media Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Affinity Names, Inc.
Bhagyashri Mercantile Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Capital18 Fincap Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Subsidiary
#
Control by Independent Media Trust of which RIL is the sole beneficiary.
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Standalone
Relationship
Subsidiary
Sr.
No.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
#
*
Name of the Related Party
Central Park Enterprises DMCC
Chitrani Mercantile Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
Colorful Media Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Colosceum Media Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Delight Proteins Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Delta Corp East Africa Limited
Digital18 Media Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
E-18 Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
e-Eighteen.com Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Equator Trading Enterprises Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Ethane Crystal LLC (from 10.09.2014)
Ethane Emerald LLC (from 10.09.2014)
Ethane Opal LLC (from 10.09.2014)
Ethane Pearl LLC (from 10.09.2014)
Ethane Sapphire LLC (from 10.09.2014)
Ethane Topaz LLC (from 10.09.2014)
Gapco Kenya Limited
Gapco Rwanda Limited (Up to 05.08.2014)
Gapco Tanzania Limited
Gapco Uganda Limited
Gapoil (Zanzibar) Limited
GenNext Innovation Ventures Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 18.12.2014)
Gopesh Commercials Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
Greycells18 Media Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation
Ibn18 (Mauritius) Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Infomedia Press Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Infotel Telecom Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
Kaizen Capital LLP
(Liquidated w.e.f. 12.08.2014)
Kanhatech Solutions Limited
LPG Infrastructure (India) Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
Mark Project Services Private Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 18.12.2014)
Model Economic Township Limited*
Moneycontrol Dot Com India Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Nemita Commercials Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
Control by Independent Media Trust of which RIL is the sole beneficiary.
Formerly known as Reliance Haryana SEZ Limited.
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Sr.
No.
Name of the Related Party
Relationship
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
#
Network 18 Holdings Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Network18 Media & Investments Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Nisarga Commercials Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
NW18 HSN Holdings Plc (from 07.07.2014)#
Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions Private Limited (from 27.03.2015)
Panorama Television Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Prakruti Commercials Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
Prism Tv Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Rancore Technologies Private Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
RB Holdings Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
RB Media Holdings Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
RB Mediasoft Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reed Infomedia India Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Reliance Aerospace Technologies Limited
Reliance Agri Ventures Private Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Limited
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Chemicals Limited
Reliance Clothing India Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Land & Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Comtrade Private Limited
Reliance Convention and Exhibition Centre Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
Reliance Corporate Centre Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Corporate Services Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 18.12.2014)
Reliance Dairy Foods Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Produtos Texteis,
Quimicos, Petroquimicos e Derivados Ltda.
Reliance Eagleford Midstream LLC
Reliance Eagleford Upstream GP LLC
Reliance Eagleford Upstream Holding LP
Reliance Eagleford Upstream LLC
Reliance Eminent Trading & Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Energy and Project Development Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and Distribution Limited
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Ltd. (from 04.09.2014)
Control by Independent Media Trust of which RIL is the sole beneficiary.
Subsidiary
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
243
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Standalone
Relationship
Subsidiary
Sr.
No.
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
Name of the Related Party
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance F&B Services Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance Financial Distribution and Advisory Services Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance Food Processing Solutions Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance Gas Corporation Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 18.12.2014)
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Global Commercial Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Reliance Global Energy Services Limited
Reliance Holding USA, Inc.
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC
Reliance Industries Investment and Holding Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 18.12.2014)
Reliance Infrastructure Management Services Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions Private Limited (from 30.03.2015)
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm Pte. Ltd.
Reliance Jio Infocomm UK Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm USA, Inc.
Reliance Jio Messaging Services Private Limited^
Reliance Lifestyle Holdings Limited
Reliance Marcellus Holding LLC
Reliance Marcellus LLC
Reliance Marcellus II LLC
Reliance Nutritious Food Products Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
Reliance People Serve Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited w.e.f. 01.09.2014)
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
Reliance Petroinvestments Limited
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
Reliance Progressive Traders Private Limited
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited
Reliance Retail Finance Limited
Reliance Retail Insurance Broking Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
^
Formerly known as Reliance Jio Electronics Private Limited
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Sr.
No.
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
**
#
Name of the Related Party
Relationship
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Reliance Review Cinema Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Retail Limited w.e.f. 26.12.2014)
Reliance Security Solutions Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
w.e.f. 18.12.2014)
Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
Reliance Strategic (Mauritius) Limited
(Liquidated w.e.f. 23.04.2014)
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Style Fashion India Private Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Brands Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2014)
Reliance Styles India Limited
(Amalgamated with Reliance Brands Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2014)
Reliance Textiles Limited (from 23.03.2015)
Reliance Trading Limited
Reliance Universal Commercial Limited
Reliance Universal Enterprises Limited
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
Reliance USA Gas Marketing LLC
Reliance Vantage Retail Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
Reliance World Trade Private Limited#
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited (from 22.09.2014)
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC (from 15.01.2015)
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited (from 02.01.2015)
Reliance-GrandOptical Private Limited
Resolute Land Consortium Projects Limited**
RIL (Australia) Pty Ltd
RIL USA, Inc.
RRB Investments Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
RRB Mediasoft Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
RRK Finhold Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
RVT Finhold Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
RVT Media Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Setpro18 Distribution Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Stargaze Entertainment Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Strategic Manpower Solutions Limited
Surela Investment and Trading Private Limited
Television Eighteen Mauritius Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Television Eighteen Media & Investments Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Transenergy (Kenya) Limited
TV18 Broadcast Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
TV18 Home shopping Network Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
Vijayant Commercials Private Limited (from 05.11.2014)
Formerly known as Model Economic Township Limited
Control by Independent Media Trust of which RIL is the sole beneficiary.
Subsidiary
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
245
NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Standalone
Name of the Related Party
Sr.
No.
157 Watermark Infratech Private Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
158 Wave Land Developers Limited
159 Web18 Holdings Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
160 Web18 Software Services Limited (from 07.07.2014)#
161 GenNext Ventures Fund
162
163
Independent Media Trust
Petroleum Trust
164 Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance LNG Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani
Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
Shri Hital R. Meswani
Shri P. M. S. Prasad
Shri P. K. Kapil
Smt. Nita M. Ambani
179 Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation
180 Hirachand Govardhandas Ambani Public Charitable Trust
181 HNH Trust and HNH Research Society
182
183
Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Foundation
Reliance Foundation
#
Control by Independent Media Trust of which RIL is the sole beneficiary.
(ii)
Transactions during the year with related parties :
Relationship
Subsidiary
Company / Subsidiary is a
beneficiary
Associates
Key Managerial Personnel
Relative of
Key Managerial Personnel
Enterprises over which Key
Managerial Personnel are able to
exercise significant influence
Sr.
No.
Nature of Transactions (Excluding
Reimbursements)
Subsidiaries/
Beneficiary
Associates
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Purchase / Subscription of Investments
Redemption of Investments
Capital Advances Given / (Returned)
Net Loans and Advances, Deposits Given
/ (Returned)
2,434
2,063
11,506
22,620
150
7,179
-
-
133
3,910
264
44
-
-
-
-
(8)
7
166
36
(` in crore)
Others
TOTAL
Key
Managerial
Personnel/
Relative
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,698
2,107
11,506
22,620
150
7,179
(8)
7
299
3,946
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Sr.
No.
Nature of Transactions (Excluding
Reimbursements)
Subsidiaries/
Beneficiary
Associates
(` in crore)
Others
TOTAL
Key
Managerial
Personnel/
Relative
6.
7.
8.
9.
Revenue from Operations
Other Income
Purchases / Material Consumed
Electric Power, Fuel and Water
10.
Hire Charges
11.
Employee Benefits Expense
12.
13.
Payment to Key Managerial Personnel /
Relative
Sales and Distribution Expenses
14.
Rent
15.
Professional Fees
16.
General Expenses
17.
Donations
18.
Finance Costs
19.
Investment written off
Balance as at 31st March, 2015
20.
Investments
21.
Trade Receivables
22.
Capital Advances
23.
Loans and Advances
24.
Deposits
25.
Trade and Other Payables
26.
Finance Lease Obligations
27.
Financial Guarantees
28.
Performance Guarantees
Note :
Figures in italic represents Previous Year’s amounts.
24,395
28,394
1,536
1,068
1,562
2,575
-
-
-
-
10
16
-
-
147
171
-
-
990
592
45
29
-
-
12
14
-
25
43,758
32,402
2,396
4,620
-
-
26,743
26,092
-
-
462
380
121
146
33,685
30,993
159
159
428
403
27
8
267
184
1,579
1,466
622
523
-
-
-
-
2,767
2,885
7
8
42
51
293
274
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,085
2,085
21
39
-
8
9
14
1,666
1,499
253
309
-
1
1,733
1,315
115
114
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48
47
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
742
529
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,823
28,797
1,563
1,076
1,829
2,759
1,579
1,466
622
523
10
16
48
47
2,914
3,056
7
8
1,032
643
338
303
742
529
12
14
-
25
45,843
34,487
2,417
4,659
-
8
26,752
26,106
1,666
1,499
715
689
121
147
35,418
32,308
274
273
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
247
NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Disclosure in Respect of Major Related Party Transactions during the year :
Standalone
Particulars
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
1
2
3
4
5
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Eminent Trading & Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
Reliance Progressive Traders Private Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Purchase / Subscription of Investments
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and Distribution Limited
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Ltd.
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Jio Messaging Services Private Limited
(Formerly known as Reliance Jio Electronics Private Limited)
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
Independent Media Trust
Redemption of Investments
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Capital Advances Given / (Returned)
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Net Loans and Advances, Deposits Given / (Returned)
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and Distribution Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
Gujarat Chemicals Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Company / Subsidiary
is a beneficiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
100
1,963
105
1
215
31
18
2
46
8
198
10
20
-
752
215
-
1,100
7,052
1
30
1,236
11
1,089
150
-
(3)
(5)
-
1,846
-
(78)
-
(1,782)
(1,737)
1,650
234
11
155
-
2,031
-
-
-
31
-
1
4
3
36
-
-
1
-
-
222
-
22,397
-
-
-
-
-
32
7,147
2
5
(11)
945
(1)
7
33
1,635
817
471
14
36
-
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Particulars
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
6
7
8
Revenue from Operations
Gapco Kenya Limited
Gapco Tanzania Limited
LPG Infrastructure (India) Limited
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reliance Commercial Land & Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
RIL USA, Inc.
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Other Income
Gapco Kenya Limited
Gapco Tanzania Limited
Gapco Uganda Limited
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Reliance Holding USA, Inc.
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
RIL USA, Inc.
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Purchases / Material Consumed
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
9,089
-
-
2,013
-
2
4
1,969
1,064
415
644
210
8,985
15
49
-
363
2
3
1
8
205
1
1
2
149
812
23
42
61
157
61
8
10
13
1
3
1,561
1
3
3
19
241
9,898
1,972
458
2,685
1
12
-
-
948
546
156
567
11,149
12
69
2
320
2
6
1
5
26
5
-
-
204
557
-
48
66
35
98
12
-
4
1
3
2,550
25
4
-
13
167
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
249
NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Standalone
9
10
11
Particulars
Electric Power, Fuel and Water
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Hire Charges
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Employee Benefits Expense
Reliance F&B Services Limited
Reliance People Serve Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
12
Payment To Key Managerial Personnel / Relative
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani
Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
Shri Hital R. Meswani
Shri P. M. S. Prasad
Shri P. K. Kapil
Smt Nita M. Ambani
13
14
15
16
17
Sales and Distribution Expenses
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reliance Retail Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Rent
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Professional Fees
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
General Expenses
Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Donations
Hirachand Govardhandas Ambani Public Charitable Trust
Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Foundation
Reliance Foundation
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
Associate
1,579
1,466
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Key Managerial
Personnel
Key Managerial
Personnel
Key Managerial
Personnel
Key Managerial
Personnel
Key Managerial
Personnel
Relative of Key
Managerial Personnel
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Others
Others
Others
90
194
37
301
-
-
10
15
12
12
6
2
1
86
185
26
226
1
4
11
15
12
12
6
2
-
146
1
16
2,751
171
-
16
2,869
7
-
990
25
17
1
13
31
282
7
3
2
4
735
8
25
567
32
19
-
12
17
274
-
-
1
8
520
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18
19
Particulars
Finance Costs
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Investment Written Off
RIL (Australia) Pty Ltd (` 26,96,800)
Balances as at 31st March, 2015
20
Loans and Advances
Gapco Kenya Limited
Gapco Tanzania Limited
Gapco Uganda Limited
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and Distribution Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Holding USA, Inc.
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
21
Deposits
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
12
-
14
25
2
3
1
8
1
2,976
3,263
-
33
-
17,890
-
2,263
302
6
3
111
155
1,050
350
2
2
1
1
-
969
3,263
80
33
35
19,443
1,745
503
14
6
8
99
-
1,050
350
33.1 (a) Disclosure of the Company’s Interest in Oil and Gas Joint Ventures (Jointly Controlled Assets):
Sr.
No.
1
Name of the Fields in
the Joint Ventures
Panna Mukta
Company’s
% Interest
Partners and their Participating Interest (PI)
Country
30%
(30%) BG Exploration & Production India Limited - 30% ;
India
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited - 40%
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tapti
30%
(30%) BG Exploration & Production India Limited - 30% ;
India
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited - 40%
NEC - OSN - 97/2
60%
(60%) Niko (NELPIO) Limited - 10% ;
BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited - 30%
KG - DWN - 98/3
60%
(60%) Niko (NECO) Limited - 10% ;
India
India
BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited - 30%
GS - OSN - 2000/1
CY-DWN-2001/2
CB-ONN-2003/1
Block M-17
90%
70%
70%
96%
(90%) Hardy Exploration and Production (India) Inc. - 10% India
India
(70%) BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited - 30%
India
(70%) BP Exploration (Alpha) Limited - 30%
Myanmar
-
United National Resources Development Services
Company Limited (UNRD) - 4%
United National Resources Development Services
Company Limited (UNRD) - 4%
Myanmar
Block M-18
96%
-
Figures in bracket represent Previous Year’s (%) Interest.
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Standalone
(b) Disclosure of the Blocks surrendered during the year:
Sr. No. Name of the Fields
1
2
KG-DWN-2003/1
CY-PR-DWN-2001/3
% Interest
60%
70%
33.2 (a) Net Quantities of Company's Interest (on gross basis) in Proved Reserves and Proved Developed Reserves :
Oil:
Beginning of the year
Revision of estimates
Production
Closing balance for the year
Gas:
Beginning of the year
Revision of estimates
Production
Closing balance for the year
Proved Reserves
(Million MT)
Proved Developed Reserves
(Million MT)
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2.47
(0.06)
(0.45)
1.96
2.46
0.47
(0.46)
2.47
2.09
(0.17)
(0.45)
1.47
1.82
0.73
(0.46)
2.09
Proved Reserves
(Million M3*)
Proved Developed Reserves
(Million M3*)
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
86,230
(17,047)
(3,442)
65,741
97,285
(7,195)
(3,860)
86,230
15,444
6,810
(3,442)
18,812
18,470
834
(3,860)
15,444
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
*
1 cubic meter (M3) = 35.315 cubic feet, 1 cubic feet = 1000 BTU and 1 MT = 7.5 bbl
In case of producing field and fields where development of drilling activities are in progress, the geological and
reservoir simulation are updated as and when new well information is available. In all cases, reserve evaluation
is carried out at least once in a year.
The reserves estimates related to KGD6 and NEC25 have been revised. During the year, the Company recognized
reserves towards CB10 block post review of Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) by Management Committee.
The Government of India (GoI), by its letters dated 2nd May 2012, 14th November 2013 and 10th July 2014 has
communicated that it proposes to disallow certain costs which the Production Sharing Contract (PSC), relating
to KG-DWN-98/3 entitles the Company to recover. Based on legal advice received, the Company continues
to maintain that a Contractor is entitled to recover all of its costs under the terms of the PSC and there are no
provisions that entitle the GoI to disallow the recovery of any Contract Cost as defined in the PSC. The Company
has already referred the issue to arbitration and already communicated the same to GoI for the resolution of
dispute. Pending decision of the arbitration, the demand from the GoI of $ 117 million ( ` 731 crores) being
the Company’s share (total demand $ 195 million) towards additional Profit Petroleum has been considered
as contingent liability.
In supersession of the Ministry’s Gazette notification no. 22011/3/2012-ONG.D.V. dated 10th January, 2014,
the GoI notified the New Domestic Natural Gas Pricing Guidelines, 2014, on 25th October 2014. As per new
notification, GoI had revised the price of Gas to $ 5.05 per MMBTU on Gross Calorific Value (GCV) basis from
the existing price of $ 4.205 on Net Calorific Value (NCV) basis per MMBTU with effect from 01st November
2014 for the period from November 2014 to March 2015. Consequent to the aforesaid dispute referred to
under 33.2 (d) above which has been referred to arbitration, the GoI has directed the Company to instruct
customers to deposit differential revenue on gas sales from D1D3 field on account of the price determined
under the guidelines converted to NCV basis and the prevailing price prior to 1st November 2014 ($ 4.205 per
MMBTU) to be credited to the gas pool account maintained by GAIL (India) Limited. The amount so deposited
by customer to Gas Pool Account is ` 147 crore as at 31st March 2015 is disclosed under Other Long Term
Loans and Advances. Revenue has been recognized at the GoI notified price of $ 5.05 MMBTU on GCV basis,
in respect of gas quantities sold from D1D3 field from 1st November 2014.
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
34. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
(I)
Contingent Liabilities
(A)
Claims against the Company / disputed liabilities not acknowledged
as debts*
(a)
(b)
In respect of Joint Ventures
In respect of Others
(B) Guarantees
(i)
(ii)
Guarantees to Banks and Financial Institutions against credit
facilities extended to third parties and other Guarantees
In respect of Joint Ventures
(a)
(b)
In respect of Others
Performance Guarantees
(a)
(b)
In respect of Joint Ventures
In respect of Others
(iii) Outstanding Guarantees furnished to Banks and Financial
Institutions including in respect of Letters of Credits
(a)
(b)
In respect of Joint Ventures
In respect of Others
(C) Other Money for which the Company is contingently liable
(i)
Liability in respect of bills discounted with Banks (Including third
party bills discounting)
(a)
(b)
Commitments
(A)
In respect of Joint Ventures
In respect of Others
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital
account and not provided for:
(a)
(b)
In respect of Joint Ventures
In respect of Others
(B) Other Commitments
Sales Tax deferral liability assigned
(a)
(b) Guarantee against future cash calls **
(II)
798
1,770
-
35,418
-
274
20
17,704
-
1,121
865
20,569
787
1,315
414
1,433
-
32,308
-
290
700
4,843
-
4,970
1,168
25,349
1,563
2,917
*
**
The Company has been advised that the demand is likely to be either deleted or substantially reduced and accordingly no provision is
considered necessary.
The Company has issued Guarantees against future cash calls to be made by JV Partners of its wholly owned subsidiary Reliance Marcellus
LLC.
(III) The Income-Tax Assessments of the Company have been completed up to Assessment Year 20 10-11. The assessed tax
liability exceeds the provision made, by ` 509 crore as on 31st March, 2015. Based on the decisions of the Appellate
authorities and the interpretations of other relevant provisions, the Company has been legally advised that the
additional demand raised is likely to be either deleted or substantially reduced and accordingly no provision is
considered necessary.
35. FINANCIAL AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
a)
Derivative contracts entered into by the Company and outstanding as on 31st March, 2015
(i)
For Hedging Currency and Interest Rate Related Risks:
Nominal amounts of derivative contracts entered into by the Company and outstanding as on 31st March,
2015 amount to ` 1,61,205 crore (Previous Year ` 1,03,772 crore). Category wise break up is given below:
As at 31st March, 2015
As at 31st March, 2014
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
Particulars
Forward Contract
Currency Swap
Interest Rate Swap
Option
Amount
(` in Crore)
84,137
1,356
69,218
6,494
Amount
(` in Crore)
66,733
1,772
32,851
2,416
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Standalone
(ii)
For Hedging Commodity related risks :
Category wise break up is given below :
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
Particulars
Forward swaps
Futures
Spreads
Option
As at 31st March, 2015
Feedstock
Petroleum
Product
40,389
11,844
88,393
12,150
49,460
23,980
1,04,653
1,30,618
Petroleum
Product
16,544
6,308
35,456
-
21,321
7,066
86,016
36,550
(in Kbbl)
As at 31st March, 2014
Feedstock
In addition the Company has net margin hedges outstanding for contracts relating to petroleum product
sales of 88,508 kbbl (Previous Year 1,05,627 kbbl).
b)
Foreign Currency Exposures that are not hedged by derivative instruments as on 31st March 2015 amount to
` 82,812 crore (Previous Year ` 64,918 crore). The unhedged exposures are naturally hedged by future foreign
currency earnings and earnings linked to foreign currency.
36. As per Accounting Standard (AS) 17 on "Segment Reporting", segment information has been provided under the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
37.
DETAILS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE AND GUARANTEE GIVEN COVERED U/S 186 (4) OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Loans given and Investments made are given under the respective heads.
Corporate Guarantees given by the Company in respect of loans as at 31st March, 2015
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name of the Company
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Holding USA, Inc.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
RIL USA, Inc.
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC
As at
31st March, 2015
1,539
18,750
16,813
547
69
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
1,655
17,975
11,737
674
66
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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Consolidated Financial Statements
256 / Consolidated Balance Sheet
257 / Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement
258 / Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
260 / Significant Accounting Policies on
Consolidated Accounts
261 / Notes on Consolidated Financial Statements
310 / Salient features of Financial Statements of
Subsidiaries/Associates/Joint Ventures
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS &
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Consolidated
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial
statements of RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (“the Company”),
its subsidiaries and its joint ventures (collectively referred to as
“the Group”) which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as
at 31st March, 2015, the Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement
and the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year then
ended, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and
other explanatory information.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the matters
stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
with respect to the preparation of these consolidated financial
statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position,
financial performance and cash flows of the Group in accordance
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India,
including the Accounting Standards specified under section 133
of the Act, read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Act for safeguarding the assets of the Group and for preventing
and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and
application of the appropriate accounting policies; making
judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
and the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate
internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for
ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the
consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view
and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audit.
We have taken into account the provisions of the Act, the
accounting and auditing standards and matters which are
required to be included in the audit report under the provisions
of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards
on Auditing specified under Section 143(10) of the Act. Those
standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the consolidated financial statements are free from
material misstatements.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence
about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal financial control relevant to the Company’s
preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial
statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for
the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the Company
has in place an adequate internal financial controls system over
financial reporting and the operating effectiveness of such
controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the
accounting estimates made by the Company’s Directors, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated
financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the
consolidated financial statements.
OPINION
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according
to the explanations given to us, and based on the consideration
of the reports of other auditors, on the financial statements
/ consolidated financial statements of the subsidiaries and
associates noted below, the aforesaid consolidated financial
statements give the information required by the Act in the
manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the
consolidated state of affairs of the Group as at 31st March, 2015,
and its consolidated profit and its consolidated cash flows for the
year ended on that date.
OTHER MATTERS
1.
Consolidated financial statements and other financial
information include the Company’s proportionate share in
jointly controlled assets of ` 967 crore, liabilities of ` 190
crore, expenditure of ` 440 crore and the elements making
up the Cash Flow Statement and related disclosures in
respect of an unincorporated joint venture which is based
on statements from the respective operators and have been
certified by the Management.
Financial statements / consolidated financial statements of
certain subsidiaries which reflect total assets of ` 1,26,523
crore as at March 31, 2015, total revenues of ` 61,384 crore
and net cash flows amounting to (` 688 crore) for the year
then ended, have been audited by one or jointly by two of
us or two of us with other and financial statements of certain
associates in which the share of profit (net) of the Group is
` 10 crore have been audited by one of us.
We did not audit the financial statements / consolidated
financial statements of certain subsidiaries, whose financial
statements / consolidated financial statements reflect total
assets of ` 55,214 crore as at March 31, 2015 / December 31,
2014, total revenues of ` 9,940 crore and net cash flows of
` 304 crore for the year then ended on that date and financial
statements of certain associates in which the share of profit
of the Group is ` 22 crore. These financial statements /
consolidated financial statements have been audited by
other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us
and our opinion is based solely on the reports of the other
auditors.
We have relied on the unaudited financial statements /
consolidated financial statements of certain subsidiaries
whose financial statements
/ consolidated financial
statements reflect total assets of ` 5,548 crore, total revenue
of ` 11 crore, cash flows amounting to (` 2 crore) for the year
then ended on that date and on the unaudited financial
statements of an associate wherein the Group’s share of
profit aggregate ` Nil. These unaudited financial statements
/ consolidated financial statements as approved by the
respective Board of Directors of these companies have been
furnished to us by the Management and our report insofar
as it relates to the amounts included in respect of these
subsidiaries and associates is based solely on such approved
unaudited financial statements / consolidated financial
statements.
2.
3.
4.
Our report is not qualified in respect of other matters.
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 101720W)
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 117366W/ W-100018)
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 108355W)
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
Membership No.: 5611
Mumbai
Date : April 17, 2015
A. B. Jani
Partner
Membership No.: 46488
A. R. Shah
Partner
Membership No.:47166
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2015
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ Funds
Share Capital
Reserves and Surplus
Share Application Money Pending Allotment
Minority Interest
Non-Current Liabilities
Long Term Borrowings
Deferred Payment Liabilities
Deferred Tax Liability (net)
Other Long Term Liabilities
Long Term Provisions
Current Liabilities
Short Term Borrowings
Trade Payables
Other Current Liabilities
Short Term Provisions
TOTAL
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Capital Work-in-Progress
Intangible Assets under Development
Goodwill on Consolidation
Non-Current Investments
Long Term Loans and Advances
Other Non-Current Assets
Current Assets
Current Investments
Inventories
Trade Receivables
Cash and Bank Balances
Short Term Loans and Advances
Other Current Assets
TOTAL
Note
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
1
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2,943
2,15,539
2,940
1,95,730
2,18,482
17
3,038
1,98,670
17
959
1,20,777
7,388
12,974
1,703
1,554
27,965
59,407
45,789
5,392
99,198
52,863
1,06,256
60,206
4,397
25,437
19,538
14
51,014
53,248
5,315
12,545
11,171
3,284
1,01,016
3
11,925
807
290
1,44,396
1,14,041
32,792
60,860
17,058
4,446
1,38,553
5,04,486
1,15,156
4,28,843
3,67,909
97,200
44,217
48,646
42,848
-
26,867
17,996
-
33,735
56,720
9,411
37,984
9,965
3,254
2,77,774
1,36,577
5,04,486
1,51,069
4,28,843
Significant Accounting Policies
See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements
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For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Consolidated
INCOME
Revenue from Operations
Sale of Products
Income from Services
Less: Excise Duty / Service Tax Recovered
Net Revenue from Operations
Other Income
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURE
Cost of Materials Consumed
Purchases of Stock-in-Trade
Changes in Inventories of Finished Goods,
Stock-in-Process and Stock-in-Trade
Employee Benefits Expense
Finance Costs
Depreciation / Amortisation and Depletion Expense
Other Expenses
TOTAL EXPENSES
Profit Before Tax
Tax Expenses
Current Tax
Deferred Tax
Profit for the year (before adjustment for Minority Interest)
Add: Share of (Profit) transferred to Minority Interest
Profit for the year (after adjustment for Minority Interest)
Earnings per equity share of face value of ` 10 each
Basic and Diluted (in `)
Significant Accounting Policies
Note
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
3,79,992
8,502
3,88,494
13,059
4,42,581
3,758
4,46,339
11,879
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
3,75,435
8,613
3,84,048
2,66,862
25,701
1,483
6,262
3,316
11,547
37,763
3,52,934
31,114
6,296
1,178
23,640
(74)
23,566
80.11
4,34,460
9,001
4,43,461
3,46,491
17,091
(560)
5,572
3,836
11,201
31,067
4,14,698
28,763
5,929
286
22,548
(55)
22,493
76.55
See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements
1 to 37
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014-15
A: CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Profit Before Tax as per Profit and Loss Statement
31,114
28,763
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
Adjusted for:
Miscellaneous Expenditure written off
Share in Income of Associates
Investment written off (Net)
Loss on Sale / Discard of Assets (Net)
Depreciation / Amortisation and Depletion Expense
Effect of Exchange Rate Change
Profit on De-subsidiarisation of Subsidiary
Net gain on Sale of Investments
Dividend Income
Interest Income
Finance Costs
Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes
Adjusted for:
Trade and Other Receivables
Inventories
Trade and Other Payables
Cash Generated from Operations
Taxes Paid (Net)
Net Cash from Operating Activities
B: CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Sale of Fixed Assets
Purchase of Investments
Sale / Redemption of Investments
Movement in Loans and Advances
Maturity of / (Investment in) Fixed Deposits
Interest Income
Dividend Income
Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities
32
(90)
3
2
11,201
3,272
-
(2,493)
(175)
(5,907)
3,836
(1,913)
(1,396)
14,339
38
(118)
-
68
11,547
1,372
(8)
(3,516)
(306)
(4,513)
3,316
1,097
3,472
(2,754)
7,880
38,994
1,815
40,809
(6,435)
34,374
(63,364)
402
(6,78,241)
6,66,383
(232)
3,551
6,055
548
(64,898)
9,681
38,444
11,030
49,474
(6,213)
43,261
(60,087)
148
(7,65,659)
7,49,849
(426)
(3,624)
6,413
316
(73,070)
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Consolidated
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014-15 (CONTINUED)
C: CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Issue of Share Capital
Proceeds from Issue of Share Capital to Minority
Redemption of Preference Share Capital of Minority
Share Application Money
Proceeds from Long Term Borrowings
Repayment of Long Term Borrowings
Short Term Borrowings (Net)
Dividends Paid (including Dividend Distribution Tax)
Interest Paid
Miscellaneous Expenditure / Issue Expenses
Net Cash from Financing Activities
Net (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Opening Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Add: Upon addition of Subsidiaries (Previous Year ` 12,00,000)
Closing Balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents*
(Refer Note No. 18)
* Include towards Unclaimed Dividend of ` 199 crore (Previous year ` 175 crore)
2014-15
226
117
(1)
17
29,413
(5,465)
(6,444)
(3,268)
(6,149)
(2)
8,444
(22,080)
34,552
12,472
(` in crore)
2013-14
183
5
(67)
17
28,215
(19,835)
13,937
(3,123)
(5,619)
-
13,713
(16,096)
50,456
34,360
50,456
-
34,360
192
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ON CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS
A.
BASIS OF PREPARATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles in India (Indian GAAP), including the Accounting Standards notified under the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013.
B.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements relate to Reliance Industries Limited (‘the Company’) and its subsidiary
companies, associates and joint ventures. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the following
basis:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f )
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
The financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary companies are combined on a line-by-line
basis by adding together the book values of like items of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, after fully
eliminating intra-group balances and intra-group transactions in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS)
21 - “Consolidated Financial Statements”
Interest in Joint Ventures have been accounted by using the proportionate consolidation method as per
Accounting Standard (AS) 27 - “Financial Reporting of Interest in Joint Ventures”.
In case of foreign subsidiaries, being non-integral foreign operations, revenue items are consolidated at the
average rate prevailing during the year. All assets and liabilities are converted at rates prevailing at the end
of the year. Any exchange difference arising on consolidation is recognised in the Exchange Fluctuation
Reserve.
The difference between the cost of investment in the subsidiaries, over the net assets at the time of acquisition
of shares in the subsidiaries is recognised in the financial statements as Goodwill or Capital Reserve, as the
case may be.
The difference between the proceeds from disposal of investment in subsidiaries and the carrying amount of
its assets less liabilities as of the date of disposal is recognised in the consolidated Profit and Loss Statement
being the profit or loss on disposal of investment in subsidiary.
Minority Interest’s share of net profit of consolidated subsidiaries for the year is identified and adjusted
against the income of the group in order to arrive at the net income attributable to shareholders of the
Company.
Minority Interest’s share of net assets of consolidated subsidiaries is identified and presented in the
consolidated balance sheet separate from liabilities and the equity of the Company’s shareholders.
Investment in Associate Companies has been accounted under the equity method as per Accounting
Standard (AS) 23 - “Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements”.
The Company accounts for its share of post acquisition changes in net assets of associates, after eliminating
unrealised profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Company and its associates to
the extent of its share, through its Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement, to the extent such change is
attributable to the associates’ Profit and Loss Statement and through its reserves for the balance based on
available information.
The difference between the cost of investment in the associates and the share of net assets at the time of
acquisition of shares in the associates is identified in the financial statements as Goodwill or Capital Reserve
as the case may be.
As far as possible, the consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for
like transactions and other events in similar circumstances and are presented in the same manner as the
Company’s separate financial statements.
Investments other than in subsidiaries and associates have been accounted as per Accounting Standard (AS) 13 on
“Accounting for Investments”.
Other significant accounting policies
These are set out under “Significant Accounting Policies” as given in the Company’s separate financial statements.
C.
D.
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The previous year figures have been regrouped / reclassified, wherever necessary to conform to the current year presentation.
Consolidated
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
1.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Share Capital:
500,00,00,000
Equity Shares of ` 10 each
(500,00,00,000)
100,00,00,000
Preference Shares of ` 10 each
(100,00,00,000)
Issued, Subscribed and Paid up:
294,33,34,138
(293,95,47,231)
Equity Shares of ` 10 each fully paid up
Less: Calls in arrears - by others
[` 3,113 (Previous Year ` 3,113)]
2,943
-
TOTAL
5,000
1,000
6,000
2,943
2,943
5,000
1,000
6,000
2940
2,940
2,940
-
1.1
1.2
45,04,27,345
(45,04,27,345)
Shares were allotted on conversion / surrender of Debentures and Bonds, conversion of Term
Loans, exercise of Warrants, against Global Depository Shares (GDS) and re-issue of Forfeited
Equity Shares, since inception.
4,62,46,280
(4,62,46,280)
Shares were bought back and extinguished in the last five years.
1.3
The reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding is set out below :
Particulars
Equity Shares at the beginning of the year
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
No. of Shares
No. of Shares
293,95,47,231
293,63,08,755
Add : Shares issued on exercise of Employee Stock Options
37,86,907
32,38,476
Equity Shares at the end of the year
294,33,34,138
293,95,47,231
1.4
1.5
1.6
The Company has reserved issuance of 12,67,18,207 (Previous year 13,05,05,114) Equity Shares of ` 10 each for
offering to Eligible Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries under Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS).
During the year, the Company has granted 45,419 options which includes 21,367 options at a price ` 936 per option,
13,052 options at a price of ` 961 per option and 11,000 options at a price of ` 843 per option plus all applicable
taxes, as may be levied in this regard on the Company (Previous year 71, 866 options which includes 60,866 options
at a price of ` 860 per options and 11,000 options at a price of ` 880 per options plus all applicable taxes, as
may be levied in this regard on the Company) to the Eligible Employees. The options would vest over a maximum
period of 7 years or such other period as may be decided by the Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration
Committee from the date of grant based on specified criteria.
Issued, Subscribed and paid up capital excludes 29,23,54,627 (Previous Year 29,23,54,627) equity shares directly
held by subsidiaries/trust, before their becoming subsidiaries of the Company, which have been eliminated.
Share Application Money Pending Allotment represents application money received on account of Employees
Stock Option Scheme.
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2.
RESERVES AND SURPLUS
Capital Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add: On Consolidation of Subsidiaries (Net)
Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account (Refer Note No. 11.7)
Exchange Fluctuation Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add : During the year
Capital Redemption Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add : Transferred from Profit and Loss Account on redemption of Shares
Securities Premium Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add : On issue of shares
Less : Calls in arrears - by others
[` 1,93,288 (Previous Year ` 1,93,288)]
Debentures Redemption Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from Profit and Loss Account
Statutory Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add : Transferred from Profit and Loss Account
Revaluation Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add: On Revaluation
Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account
(Refer Note No. 11.7)
Add: Transferred from / (to) Minority Interest
General Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Add: Transferred from Profit and Loss Account
Less: Transferred to Profit and Loss Account (Refer Note No. 11.7)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
207
45
252
86
1,803
31
94
1
42,431
250
42,681
-
1,117
5
100
47
848
-
848
28
7
572
(280)
292
85
166
207
1,097
706
1,834
1,803
56
38
95
94
42,226
205
42,431
-
42,681
42,431
1,117
-
1,122
1,117
86
14
147
100
1,661
346
2,007
1,083
(76)
827
848
1,35,214
18,000
-
1,18,004
18,000
790
1,53,214
1,35,214
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Consolidated
Share in Reserves of Associates
Revaluation Reserve
As per last Balance Sheet
Profit and Loss Account
As per last Balance Sheet
Less: Adjustment arising out of Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation
(Short) Provision of Tax for earlier years (Net) [(` 49,19,979), Previous
Year (` 8,26,209)]
Excess /(Short) Provision of Tax for earlier years (Net) - Minority Interest
[` Nil, Previous Year (` 781)]
Add: Profit for the year
Less: Appropriations
Adjustment relating to Fixed Assets (Refer Note No. 11.9)
Adjustment on Amalgamation#
Transferred to Statutory Reserve
Transferred to General Reserve
Transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve
Transferred to Debenture Redemption Reserve
Proposed Dividend on Equity Shares
[Dividend per Share ` 10/- ; (Previous year ` 9.5/-)]
Tax on Dividend
Proposed Dividend on Preference Shares
(Minority Interest ` Nil; Previous Year ` 9,749/-)
Tax on Dividend on Preference Shares
(Minority Interest ` Nil ; Previous Year ` 1,657/-)
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
10
10
13,906
-
-
-
23,566
37,472
377
40
47
18,000
1
5
2,944
615
-
-
14,265
1,532
-
-
22,493
35,226
-
-
14
18,000
38
-
2,793
475
-
-
15,443
2,15,539
13,906
1,95,730
#
Represents Deferred Tax of the Amalgamating Company in accordance with the Scheme of Amalgamation (‘the Scheme’) filed
by the subsidiary Companies under the Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 sanctioned by the Hon’ble High Court of
Judicature at Bombay.
2.1
The Debenture Redemption Reserve has not been created for a cumulative amount of ` 466 crore in terms of Section
71(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Previous Year ` 352 crore in terms of section 117C of the Companies Act, 1956).
Debenture Redemption Reserve has not been created in respect of the following subsidiary companies in view of the
loss for the year:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
The Company shall create the Debenture Redemption Reserve out of profits, if any, in future years.
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3.
LONG TERM BORROWINGS
Secured
Non Convertible Debentures
Term Loans from Banks
Term Loans from Others
Long Term Maturities of Finance Lease Obligations
Unsecured
Bonds / Debentures
Term Loans- from Banks
Term Loans- from Others
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
Current
Non
Current
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
Current
Non
Current
1,270
4,696
1,500
9
7,475
164
-
-
13
177
45,999
66,807
496
1,13,302
1,20,777
857
11,084
-
11,941
12,118
1,434
3,138
-
21
4,593
32,407
63,775
241
96,423
1,01,016
434
-
-
13
447
-
4,500
-
4,500
4,947
3.1 Non Convertible Debentures referred above to the extent of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
` 533 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on all the properties situated at Hazira Complex and
at Patalganga Complex of the Company.
` 500 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on the immovable properties situated at Jamnagar
Complex (SEZ unit) of the Company.
` 370 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on the immovable properties situated at Hazira
Complex and at Jamnagar Complex (other than SEZ units) of the Company.
` 31 crore are secured by way of first mortgage / charge on certain properties situated at Surat in the State of
Gujarat and on Fixed Assets situated at Allahabad Complex of the Company.
3.2
Secured Term Loans from Banks referred above to the extent of:
a)
b)
c)
` 4,236 crore are secured by way of mortgage on Oil and Gas properties outside India and related assets.
` 444 crore are secured by way of mortgage / hypothecation of moveable, immoveable properties and current
assets.
` 16 crore are secured by way of hypothecation of vehicles and are repayable over a period of 2 to 5 years.
3.3
Finance Lease Obligations are secured against leased assets.
3.4
` 1,500 crore Secured Term Loan from Others referred above are secured by hypothecation of movable properties
of the Subsidiary Company “Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited” except telecom licenses and spectrum.
4.
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (NET)
Deferred Tax Liability
Related to fixed assets
Deferred Tax Assets
Related to fixed assets
Disallowances under the Income Tax Act
Carried forward loss of subsidiaries
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
19,983
16,282
120
321
6,568
27
176
4,154
7,009
12,974
4,357
11,925
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Consolidated
5.
OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Others #
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
1,703
1,703
807
807
#
Includes interest accrued but not due on Deferred Payment Liabilities, Creditors for Capital Expenditure, Premium payable on
forward contracts and exchange loss.
6.
LONG TERM PROVISIONS
Provisions for Annuities
Others (Refer Note No. 6.1)
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
53
1,501
1,554
226
64
290
6.1
During the current financial year, Tapti Joint Venture (JV) achieved resolution with Government of India (GoI)
that the Tapti JV will assume responsibility for abandonment obligation of Tapti Part B facilities. Accordingly, the
Company has recognized a liability related to dismantling and abandonment of facilities based on the estimated
future expenditure. Further the Company has also recognized similar liabilities for D1D3 and MA fields based on the
estimates provided in the development plan. Aggregate provision recognised is ` 1,404 crore ($ 224.70 Million)
7.
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS
Secured
Working Capital Loans
From Banks
Foreign Currency Loans
Rupee Loans
From Others
Rupee Loans
Unsecured
A.
Other Loans and Advances
From Banks
Foreign Currency Loans *
Rupee Loans
From Others
Rupee Loans
Loans from related parties (Refer Note No. 28)
B.
TOTAL
*
Includes Buyers Credit/Packing Credit
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
843
2,142
828
7,566
2,985
-
8,394
1,199
24,535
332
23,128
9
50
-
24,917
63
27,965
23,137
62
32,792
7.1 Working Capital Loans from Banks referred above to the extent of:
(a)
` 2,774 crore (Previous Year ` 3,906 crore) are secured by hypothecation of present and future stock of raw
materials, stock-in-process, finished goods, stores and spares (not relating to plant and machinery), book
debts, outstanding monies, receivables, claims, bills, materials in transit, etc. save and except receivables of Oil
and Gas Division.
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(b)
(c)
` Nil (Previous Year ` 3,281 crore) are secured by way of lien on Fixed Deposits, ` 23 crore (Previous Year ` Nil) are
secured by standby Letter of Credit and ` Nil (Previous Year ` 978 crore) are secured by lien on Government
Securities.
` 188 crore (Previous Year ` 229 crore) is secured by hypothecation of Plant and Machinery.
7.2 Working Capital Loan from Others of ` Nil (Previous Year ` 1,199 crore) crore are secured by lien on Government
Securities.
8.
TRADE PAYABLES
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Others
TOTAL
9.
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of Long Term Debt
Current maturities of Finance Lease Obligations
(Refer Note No 3)
Current maturities of Deferred Payment Liabilities
Interest accrued but not due on borrowings
Unclaimed Dividend #
Application money received and due for refund #
Unclaimed/Unpaid matured deposits and interest accrued thereon
Unclaimed/ Unpaid matured debentures and interest accrued thereon #
Other Payables *
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
136
59,271
59,407
109
60,751
60,860
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
12,105
13
4,934
13
12,118
3
928
199
1
2
1
32,537
45,789
4,947
3
612
175
1
-
1
11,319
17,058
#
*
These figures do not include any amounts, due and outstanding, to be credited to Investor Education and Protection Fund except
` 15 crore (Previous Year ` 12 crore) which is held in abeyance due to legal cases pending.
Includes Statutory Dues, Security Deposit, Creditors for Capital Expenditure, Advance from Customers and Income Received in
Advance.
10.
SHORT TERM PROVISIONS
Provisions for Employee Benefits
Proposed Dividend
Tax on Dividend
Provision for Wealth Tax
Provision for Income Tax (Net of advance tax)
Other Provisions *
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
364
2,944
615
77
126
1,266
5,392
244
2,793
475
61
25
848
4,446
*
Includes primarily provision for Customs Duty, Excise Duty on Finished Goods, Other Duties and Taxes.
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Description
11.
FIXED ASSETS
TANGIBLE ASSETS :
OWN ASSETS :
Leasehold Land
Freehold Land
Buildings
Plant & Machinery
Electrical Installations
Equipments $
Furniture & Fixtures
Vehicles
Ships
Aircrafts & Helicopters
SUB-TOTAL
LEASED ASSETS :
Plant & Machinery
Ships
SUB-TOTAL
TOTAL (A)
INTANGIBLE ASSETS* :
Technical Knowhow Fees
Software
Development Rights
Others
TOTAL (B)
TOTAL (A+B)
PREVIOUS YEAR
Capital Work-in-Progress
Intangible Assets under Development
Gross Block
Depreciation / Amortisation / Depletion
Net Block
As at
01-04-2014
Additions/
Adjustments
Deductions/
Adjustments
As at
31-03-2015
As at
01-04-2014
For the
Year#
Deductions/
Adjustments
As at
31-03-2015
As at
31-03-2015
As at
31-03-2014
(` in crore)
2,667
6,711
13,239
1,47,038
8,957
4,423
1,078
537
387
45
329
286
588
7,764
300
1,524
140
150
-
-
120
4
56
2,876
6,993
588
-
13,771
3,765
212
-
654
24
-
7
776
-
4,412
2,100
6,993
9,359
2,079
6,711
9,474
962
1,53,840
77,704
6,194
740
83,158
70,682
69,334
26
66
15
44
-
-
9,231
5,881
1,203
643
387
45
2,828
1,928
541
269
281
30
538
728
146
110
13
2
7
21
6
31
-
-
3,359
2,635
681
348
294
32
5,872
3,246
522
295
93
13
6,129
2,495
537
268
106
15
1,85,082
11,081
1,293
1,94,870
87,934
8,597
836
95,695
99,175
97,148
275
10
285
1
-
1
-
-
-
276
10
286
223
10
233
30
-
30
-
-
-
253
10
263
23
-
23
52
-
52
1,85,367
11,082
1,293
1,95,156
88,167
8,627
836
95,958
99,198
97,200
3,525
1,233
67,143
3,751
75,652
2,61,019
2,40,971
50
267
13,128
547
13,992
25,074
23,112
-
1
-
330
331
1,624
3,064
3,575
1,499
80,271
3,968
89,313
2,183
785
187
224
27,467
4,460
1,000
432
31,435
5,303
2,84,469
1,19,602
13,930
2,61,019
1,07,484
13,352
-
2
-
286
288
1,124
1,234
2,370
1,007
1,205
492
31,927
48,344
1,146
36,450
2,822
52,863
1,342
448
39,676
2,751
44,217
1,32,408
1,52,061
1,41,417
1,19,602
1,41,417
1,33,487
1,06,256
60,206
48,646
42,848
$
*
#
Includes Office Equipments
Other than internally generated
Depreciation for the year includes depreciation of ` 254 crore (Previous Year ` 193 crore) capitalised during the year.
11.1 Leasehold Land includes ` 203 crore (Previous Year ` 203 crore) in respect of which lease-deeds are pending execution.
11.2 Buildings includes :
i)
ii)
iii)
Cost of shares in Co-operative Housing Societies ` 1 crore (Previous Year ` 1 crore).
` 5 crore (Previous Year ` 5 crore) in respect of which conveyance is pending.
` 93 crore (Previous Year ` 93 crore) in shares of Companies / Societies with right to hold and use certain area
of Buildings.
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11.3 Intangible assets - Others includes:
i)
ii)
Jetties amounting to ` 812 crore (Previous Year ` 812 crore), the Ownership of which vests with Gujarat Maritime
Board.
` 2,899 crore (Previous Year ` 2,899 crore) in shares of companies and lease premium paid with right to hold
and use Land and Buildings.
11.4 Capital Work-in-Progress and Intangible Assets under Development includes:
i)
ii)
` 19,935 crore (Previous Year ` 9,982 crore) on account of project development expenditure.
` 27,610 crore (Previous Year ` 17,346 crore) on account of cost of construction materials at site.
11.5 Project Development Expenditure:
(in respect of Projects upto 31st March, 2015, included under Capital Work-in-Progress and Intangible Assets under
Development)
Opening Balance
Add:
Transferred from Profit and Loss Account (Refer Note No. 26)
Expenses on Project under Construction
Interest Capitalised
Less: Project Development Expenses Capitalised during the year
Closing Balance
1,573
4,051
4,409
2014-15
9,982
10,033
80
19,935
736
1,712
1,758
(` in crore)
2013-14
5,849
4,206
73
9,982
11.6 Gross Block includes ` 346 crore added on revaluation of Buildings, Plant & Machinery and Storage Tanks as at
31st December, 2013, ` 11 crore added on revaluation of Buildings, Plant & Machinery and Storage Tanks as at
31st December, 2010, based on reports issued by international valuers.
11.7 The Gross Block of Fixed Assets includes ` 38,872 crore (Previous Year ` 38,872 crore) on account of revaluation
of Fixed Assets carried out since inception. ` 114 crore (Previous Year ` 1,958 crore) has been withdrawn from
Revaluation Reserve and Capital Reserve.
11.8 Additions in Plant and Machinery, Capital Work-in-Progress , Intangible Assets - Development Rights and Intangible
Assets under Development include ` 6,867 crore (net loss) [Previous Year ` 10,675 crore (net loss)] on account of
exchange difference during the year.
11.9 Pursuant to the enactment of Companies Act 2013, the company has applied the estimated useful lives as specified
in Schedule II, except in respect of certain assets as disclosed in Accounting Policy on Depreciation, Amortisation
and Depletion. Accordingly the unamortised carrying value is being depreciated / amortised over the revised/
remaining useful lives. The written down value of Fixed Assets whose lives have expired as at 1st April 2014 have
been adjusted net of tax, in the opening balance of Profit and Loss Account amounting to ` 377 crore.
11.10 Depreciation for the year includes ` 975 crore on account of consolidation of Network 18 Media & Investments
Limited.
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Consolidated
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
12. NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS
(Long Term Investments)
(Valued at Cost less other than temporary diminution in value, if any)
A .
Investments in Associates
In Equity Shares - Quoted, fully paid up
68,60,064
(68,60,064)
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited of ` 10 each
In Equity Shares - Unquoted, fully paid up
51,54,872
(51,54,872)
10,000
(-)
6,31,42,865
(6,31,42,865)
Algenol LLC
Aeon Learnings Private Limited of ` 10 each
Aurora Algae Inc
2,600
(-)
Book My Show Limited
[` 21,44,553; (Previous year ` Nil)]
EFS Midstream LLC
60,94,190
(-)
46,87,500
(46,87,500)
Eenadu Television Private Limited of ` 10 each
Extramarks Education Private Limited of ` 10 each
64,29,20,000
(64,29,20,000)
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
of ` 1 each
1,05,000
(5,000)
Gaurav Overseas Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` 9,45,470; (Previous Year ` 50,078)]
62,63,125
(62,63,125)
52,49,344
(52,49,344)
11,08,500
(11,08,500)
74,99,990
(74,99,990)
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited of `10 each
Matrix Genetics LLC
Reliance Europe Limited of Sterling Pound 1 each
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited of `10 each
22,500
(22,500)
Reliance LNG Limited of ` 10 each
[` 2,14,493 ; (Previous Year ` 2,14,493)]
5,000
(5,000)
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
of ` 10 each
52,00,000
(52,00,000)
Reliance Utilities and Power Private
Limited Class ‘A’ shares of ` 1 each
[` 40,40,000 ; (Previous Year ` 40,40,000)]
5,000
(5,000)
Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` 40,500; (Previous Year ` 50,000)]
-
(5,000)
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` Nil; (Previous Year ` 50,000)]
-
(5,000)
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` Nil; (Previous Year ` 50,000)]
157
157
321
-
-
-
1,795
471
125
106
-
1
13
32
11
-
-
-
-
-
-
147
147
413
-
227
-
1,662
-
125
85
-
1
14
31
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
8,014
(-)
Wespro Digital Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` 3,41,532 ; (Previous Year ` Nil)]
1,07,593
(-)
24x7 Learning Private Limited of ` 10 each
In Preference Shares - Unquoted, fully paid up
50,00,00,000
(50,00,00,000)
9% Non Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited of
` 10 each
In Debentures - Unquoted, fully Paid Up
4,17,319
(4,22,335)
Zero Coupon Secured Optionally Convertible
Redeemable Debentures of Reliance Commercial
Trading Private Limited - Series B of ` 1,000 each
1,00,000
(1,00,000)
9% Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures of
Extramarks Education Private Limited of
` 10,000 each
In Limited Liability Partnership
GenNext Ventures Investment Advisers LLP
[` 14,43,495 ; (Previous Year ` 12,50,000)]
Total Investment in Associates (A)
B.
Investments in others
In Government Securities-Unquoted
6 Years National Savings Certificate (Deposited
with Sales Tax Department and other Government
Authorities) [` 41,55,919; (Previous Year ` 16,57,020)]
In Government Securities-Quoted
Trade Investments
In Equity Shares-Unquoted, fully paid up
1,00,00,000
(1,00,00,000)
Petronet India Limited of ` 10 each
5,000
(5,000)
Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India of ` 10 each
[` 1,00,000 ; (Previous Year ` 1,00,000)]
25
(25)
The Colaba Central Co-operative Consumer’s Wholesale
and Retail Stores Limited (Sahakari Bhandar) of ` 200 each.
[` 5,000; (Previous Year ` 5,000)]
-
-
2,875
2,000
2,000
42
100
142
-
-
10
-
-
10
5,174
-
3,551
-
-
2,568
2,000
2,000
42
100
142
-
-
-
10
-
-
10
4,857
-
5,357
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Consolidated
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
Other Investments
In Equity Shares-Quoted, fully paid up
3,10,02,444
(91,68,704)
19,48,680
(19,48,680)
10,59,07,273
(10,59,07,273)
Algae. Tech Limited of AU$ 0.1636 each
Den Networks Limited of ` 10 each
EIH Limited of ` 2 each
36,58,400
(65,43,657)
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited of
` 2 each
4,85,32,764
(4,85,32,764)
Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited
of ` 1 each
-
(8,48,639)
8,100
(-)
HDFC Bank Limited of ` 2 each
Inca Finlease Limited of ` 10 each
4,74,308
(-)
KSL Industries Limited of ` 4 each
[` 88,69,560; (Previous Year ` Nil)]
1,15,86,762
(-)
-
(97,25,000)
-
(89,82,030)
-
(7,69,000)
-
(41,73,123)
2,75,000
(-)
2,20,000
(-)
Network 18 Media Trust
NMDC Limited of ` 1 each
NTPC Limited of ` 10 each
Oil India Limited of ` 10 each
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited of ` 5 each
Refex Refrigerants Limited of ` 10 each
Royal Traders Limited of ` 10 each
22,32,720
(9,33,011)
State Bank of India of ` 2 each
(Previous Year ` 10 each)
In Equity Shares-Unquoted, fully paid up
Airspan Networks Inc.
5,000
(-)
1,000
(1,000)
Air Controls and Chemical Engineering Company Limited
of ` 1 each [` 1,500; (Previous Year ` 1,500)]
Covacsis Technologies Private Limited of ` 10 each
19,180
(-)
8,98,500
(-)
Delhi Stock Exchange Association Limited of
` 10 each
Eshwar Land Private Limited of ` 10 each
400
(400)
Ecorithim Inc.
17
19
1,433
241
57
-
-
1
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
49
1,860
32
-
3
-
80
3
8
19
1,433
431
57
70
-
-
-
142
134
42
136
-
-
199
2,671
-
-
-
-
80
-
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
83,763
(-)
3,01,876
(-)
85,000
(85,000)
Ensemble Infrastructure India Limited of ` 10 each
MobileNXT Teleservices Private Limited of ` 10 each
-
-
National Stock Exchange of India Limited of ` 10 each
28
1,500
(1,500)
Reliance Research and Development Services Private
Limited of ` 10 each [` 15,000; (Previous Year ` 15,000)]
2,53,800
(2,53,800)
Shinano Retail Private Limited of `10 each
[` 25,38,000 ; (Previous Year ` 25,38,000)]
400
(400)
Sonali Land Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` 4,000 ; (Previous Year ` 4,000)]
3,192
(-)
44,54,799
(34,53,378)
Skorydove Systems Private Limited of ` 10 each
Terra Power LLC
1,800
(1,800)
Teesta Retail Private Limited of ` 10 each
[` 18,125 ; (Previous Year ` 18,125)]
27,500
(-)
72,643
(-)
27,00,000
(-)
50,614
(-)
Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited of ` 100 each
Videonetics Technology Private Limited of ` 10 each
Yatra Online Inc. of $ 0.0001 each
Yatraonline Private Limited of ` 10 each
-
-
-
-
97
-
37
10
14
9
-
-
28
-
-
-
-
93
-
-
-
-
-
313
201
In Preference Shares - Unquoted, fully paid up
2,50,000
(-)
0.10% Non Cumulative Redeemable Preference
Shares of Series "II" of ` 100 each in
IBN Lokmat News Private Limited
25,00,000
(-)
Preference shares of ` 10 each in
Den Entertainment Network Private Limited
15,00,015
(-)
Series A Preference Shares of $ 0.0001 each in Yatra
Online Inc.
9,75,700
(-)
Series B Preference shares of $ 0.0001 each in Yatra
Online Inc.
4,37,459
(-)
Series C Preference Shares of $ 0.0001 each in Yatra
Online Inc.
In Fixed Maturity Plan - Quoted fully paid up
-
(25,90,00,000)
Axis Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 47/49/52/55/59/60) - Growth
1,50,75,101
(6,00,00,000)
Baroda Pioneer Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series J/M/N) - Growth
27,98,82,768
(63,10,00,000)
Birla Sun Life Fixed Term Plan - (Series JA/JI/JQ/JX/JR/
KA/KC/KE/KJ/KM/KO/KP/KR/KT/MA/MD/MK)-Growth
3
3
4
8
9
27
-
15
280
-
-
-
-
-
-
259
60
631
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Consolidated
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
20,93,53,761
(15,50,00,000)
5,00,00,000
(22,80,00,000)
14,01,55,380
(14,00,00,000)
3,50,00,000
(80,00,00,000)
-
(6,00,00,000)
77,12,14,635
(83,50,00,000)
3,79,28,740
(28,80,00,000)
-
(10,50,00,000)
5,45,14,579
(40,00,00,000)
-
(19,50,00,000)
3,00,00,000
(12,00,00,000)
-
(2,50,00,000)
32,99,25,439
(30,00,00,000)
22,78,25,006
(3,50,00,000)
23,93,60,369
(57,50,00,000)
-
(7,00,00,000)
-
(8,80,00,000)
2,74,08,274
(17,00,00,000)
27,37,96,672
(13,50,00,000)
DSP Black Rock Fixed Term Plan -
(Series 36/37/146/149/150/151/152) - Growth
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 45/47/49/52/53/85) - Growth
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan Close ended Debt Fund -
(Series 54/57/62/63/82/87)- Growth
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 28/29/33) - Growth
HSBC Fixed Term - (Series 105) - Growth
ICICI Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 71/72/73/75/76) - Growth
IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 21/49/50/51/57/
60/64/66/70/72/75/79/84/86) - Growth
JP Morgan India Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 30/33) - Growth
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 132/133/136/141/
142/145/146/147/149) - Growth
L&T Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series IX/X) - (Plan B/H/J/M/Q/S/T) -Growth
LIC Nomura Mutual Fund Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 64/72/76/77/79/89/90) - Growth
Principal PNB Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series B10) - Growth
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund -
(Series 2/4/5/6/7/8/10/11/27/33) -
(Plan - XXV/XXVI/XXVII/XXVIII) - Growth
Religare Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series XXI/XXII/XXIV/
XXV) - (Plan A/D/E/F/H) - Growth
SBI Debt Fund - (Series A/B - 1/2/3/4/5/6/8/9/10/11/
16/17/47/49) - Growth
SBI Debt Fund - Double Indexation Fund
(Series A-14) - Growth
Sundaram Fixed Term Plan -
(Series FD/FI/EU/PL) - Growth
Tata Fixed Maturity Plan (Series 45/46) -
(Scheme C/K/M/N/Q/T) - Growth
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - (Series XVII-I/XVII-IV/
XVII-VII/XVII-XIII/XVII-XIV/XVIII-I/XX-VIII/XX-X/XXI-XI)
- Growth
In Debentures or Bonds - Unquoted
-
(1,74,73,143)
D. E. Shaw India Securities Private Limited - 7.90%
Optionally Convertible Debentures of ` 100 each
3,000
(-)
Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited - 10.60%
Secured Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of
` 10,00,000 each
10,00,000
(-)
IndiaCast Media Distribution Private Limited - Zero
Coupon compulsorily convertible debenture of
` 10 each
209
50
140
35
-
771
38
-
55
-
30
-
330
228
239
-
-
27
274
2,721
-
300
3
155
228
140
800
60
835
288
105
400
195
120
25
300
35
575
70
88
170
135
5,674
175
-
-
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(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
4,389
3,293
HDB Financial Services Limited - 0% Secured
Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of
` 10,00,000 each
Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited - 0% Secured
Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of
` 10,00,000 each
Tata Sons Limited
2,250
(-)
1,252
(-)
820
(3,000)
30
(-)
Unsecured Redeemable Non Convertible, Upper Tier
II Bonds of Yes Bank Limited of ` 10,00,000 each
2,50,000
(-)
Unsecured Zero (Coupon) Optionally Redeemable/
Convertible Debentures of VT Media Private Limited
of ` 1,000 each
In Debentures or Bonds - Quoted
22,505
(-)
Citicorp Finance (India) Limited - Secured
Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures - Series
324 of ` 1,00,000 each
Export Import Bank of India
100
(-)
55,350
(32,550)
-
(1,500)
HDB Financial Services Limited - 9.43%
Secured Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures of
` 5,00,000 each
8,050
(3,500)
Infrastructure Development Finance Company
Limited
42,62,612
(42,62,612)
11,250
(6,350)
-
(550)
39,44,752
(49,44,752)
9,49,946
(9,49,946)
950
(20)
42,79,543
(42,81,393)
12,100
(700)
950
(-)
-
(650)
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
LIC Housing Finance Limited
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
National Highways Authority of India
National Thermal Power Company Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
State Bank Of India
Tata Steel Limited
225
100
83
3
25
739
225
10
-
-
300
-
-
475
-
-
-
805
426
1,126
-
395
95
95
1,203
1,212
94
-
75
350
426
635
55
494
95
3
1,385
70
-
58
10,075
6,939
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Consolidated
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
In Others
10,00,000
(-)
27,10,745
(17,05,638)
-
(62,00,000)
2,73,770
(2,73,770)
DSP Blackrock India Enhanced Equity Fund
Faering Capital India Evolving Fund of ` 1,000 each
GenNext Ventures Fund - Class A Units
HDFC India Real Estate of ` 1,000 per unit
50,000
(50,000)
JM Financial Property Fund - I of ` 6,432.82 per unit;
(Previous Year ` 7,551.28 per unit)
26,82,000
(8,70,000)
25,000
(25,000)
KKR India Debt Fund I of ` 1,000 each
LICHFL Urban Development Fund
of ` 10,000 each, ` 3,145 paid up
(Previous Year ` 2,870 paid up)
MPM Bioventure IV-QP, LP, USA
5,000
(5,000)
Multiples Private Equity Fund - Scheme 1
of ` 1,00,000 each, ` 62,297 paid up
(Previous Year ` 69,940 paid up)
Peninsula Realty Fund of ` 1,00,000 each
2,000
(2,000)
21,600
(21,600)
Urban Infrastructure Opportunities Fund
of ` 86,160 per unit (Previous Year ` 86,750 per unit)
Total Investments in Others (B)
Total Long Term Investments (A + B)
13.
LONG-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(Unsecured and Considered Good)
Capital Advances#
Deposits##
Loans and Advances to Related Parties (Refer Note No. 28)
Advance Income Tax (Net of Provision)
Other Loans and Advances*
TOTAL
10
271
-
29
32
274
9
96
33
25
188
967
-
171
6
29
38
87
7
95
34
25
191
683
20,263
25,437
22,010
26,867
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
11,783
4,050
18
1,554
2,133
19,538
9,954
3,504
17
1,008
3,513
17,996
#
##
*
Includes ` 11,92,164 (Previous Year ` 5 crore) to Reliance Utilities & Power Private Limited, ` Nil (Previous Year ` 3 crore) to Reliance
Industrial Infrastructure Limited which are related parties.
Includes ` 2,172 crore (Previous Year ` 2,006 crore) relating to Deposits with related parties (Refer Note No. 28).
Includes claims receivable from statutory authorities, loans to employees etc.
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14. OTHER NON CURRENT ASSETS
Miscellaneous Expenditure (to the extent not written off or adjusted)
` Nil (Previous Year ` 61,510)
Others*
TOTAL
*
Includes Revaluation of Forward Contracts.
15.
CURRENT INVESTMENTS
(Carried at lower of cost and quoted / fair value, including current
portion of long term investment)
Investments in Equity Shares - Quoted fully Paid-up
6,98,288
(-)
Den Network Limited of ` 10 each
In Government Securities - Quoted
Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligation - Unquoted
In Debentures or Bonds - Quoted, fully Paid up
4,850
(3,050)
Housing Development Finance Corporation
Limited
-
(2,000)
Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited - 10.60 %
Secured Reedemable Non Convertible Debentures
of ` 10,00,000 each
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
State Bank Of India
6,950
(100)
20
(20)
150
(-)
23,957
(-)
In Debentures or Bonds - Unquoted, fully Paid up
Tata Sons Limited
2,150
(-)
In Fixed Maturity Plan - Quoted, fully Paid up
25,90,00,000
(2,50,00,000)
Axis Fixed Term Plan -
(Series 34/47/49/52/55/59/60) - Growth
6,00,00,000
(9,80,00,000)
Baroda Pioneer Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series C/E/G/J/M/N) - Growth
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
-
14
14
-
-
-
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
1
4,370
100
1,344
215
486
-
695
3
15
145
259
60
-
1,317
355
516
-
303
200
10
3
-
-
25
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Consolidated
64,10,00,000
(1,89,00,00,000)
Birla Sun Life Fixed Term Plan - (Series GA/GB/GF/
GT/GV/HI/HK/HL/HM/HQ/HS/HV/HY/IA/JA/JE/JG/
JI/JL/JN/JO/JQ/JR/JT/JU/JX/JY/JZ/KA/KC/KD/KE/
KF/KG/KH/KI/KJ/KK/KN/KO/KP/KQ/KR/KS/KT) -
Growth
-
(26,00,00,000)
Birla Sun Life Interval Income Fund -
(Annual Plan VIII/IX/X) - Growth
-
(13,50,00,000)
BNP Paribas Fixed Term Fund -
(Series 24A/26A/26C/29B) - Growth
15,50,00,000
(1,67,00,00,000)
DSP Black Rock Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 36/37/
88/89/91/93/95/103/104/105/107/108/109/
110/113/117/130/144/146/149/150/151/152/
153/155) - Growth
22,80,00,000
(47,50,00,000)
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 26/28/30/32/34/
36/42/43/45/46/47/48/49/50/52/53) - Growth
14,00,00,000
(7,50,00,000)
DWS Fixed Maturity Plan - Close Ended Debt Fund
(Series 51/54/55/57/62/63) - Growth
-
(5,00,00,000)
84,56,47,510
(2,13,70,00,000)
DWS Interval Fund Annual Plan - Growth
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 366D/369D/
370D/371D/372D/377D/384D/390D/398D/400D/
434D/435D/441D/447D/453D/478D/491D/504D/
526D/531D/540D/566D) - Growth
6,00,00,000
(13,50,00,000)
HSBC Fixed Term Plan -
(Series 90/94/96/101-104/105) - Growth
2,98,46,064
(19,99,03,904)
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Annual Interval
Plan - (Series VI/VII) - (Plan C/D/F/I) - Cumulative
7,50,00,000
(1,75,00,00,000)
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 65/66/67/68/69/70/71) -
(Plan A/C/D/E/G/H/I/J/K/M) - Cumulative
79,00,00,000
(92,40,00,000)
ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 72/73)
- (Plan A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/S/T) -
Growth
-
(2,00,00,000)
31,30,00,000
(85,50,00,000)
8,79,22,280
(11,07,54,164)
IDBI Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series III) - Dividend
IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 11/14/21/24/
25/27/31/32/33/34/49/50/51/54/57/59/60/64/65/
66/67/69/70/72/74/75/78/79/81/84/85/86) -
Growth
IDFC Yearly Interval Fund - (Series I/II/III) - Growth
-
(2,50,00,000)
JM Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series FXXIV) - (Plan C)- Growth
10,50,00,000
(50,00,00,000)
JPMorgan India Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series 12/13/16/18/21/30/31/32/33) - Growth
40,00,00,000
(1,14,00,00,000)
Kotak Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 97/98/99/100/
101/102/104/105/106/107/110/111/112/114/116/
118/119/132/133/136/137/138/139/141/142/143/
144/145/146/147/149/152) - Growth
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
641
1,890
-
-
155
228
140
-
846
60
32
75
790
-
313
88
-
105
400
260
135
1,670
475
75
50
2,137
135
208
1,750
924
20
855
113
25
500
1,140
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As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
19,50,00,000
(33,70,00,000)
L & T Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series VII/VIII/IX/X) -
(Plan A/B/D/G/I/J/H/L/M/Q/S/T) - Growth
18,00,00,000
(31,00,00,000)
LIC Nomura Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 55/56/
58/60/62/63/64/66/68/72/73/75/76/77/79/81/
86) - Growth
28,13,373
(68,00,038)
2,50,00,000
(-)
-
(4,95,01,683)
LIC Nomura Interval Fund - (Series 1) - Growth
Principal PNB Fixed Maturity Plan -Series B10
Reliance Annual Interval Fund - (Series 1) - Growth
30,00,00,000
(68,00,00,000)
Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund -
(Series XXII/XXIII/XXIV/XXV/XXVI) - Growth
-
(24,78,28,132)
Reliance Yearly Interval Fund - (Series 3/6/8) -
Growth
3,50,00,000
(15,50,00,000)
Religare Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series XVII/XVIII/XXII) - (Plan A/B/D/F) - Growth
3,50,00,000
(19,50,00,000)
Religare Invesco Fixed Maturity Plan -
(Series XIX/XXI/XXII) - (Plan A/C/E/F/G/H) - Growth
64,50,00,000
(1,72,00,00,000)
SBI Debt Fund - (Series 1/2/3/5/9/10/11/12/13/14/
15/16/17/25/28/29/32/33/34/36/37/38/39/41/
47/48/49/51/52/53/54) - Growth
8,80,00,000
(31,00,00,000)
Sundaram Fixed Term Plan - (Series DC/DF/DH/
DO/DQ/DR/EW/EU/EX/EY/FB/FD/FF/FI/FJ) -
Growth
17,00,00,000
(96,90,00,000)
Tata Fixed Maturity Plan - (Series 42/43/44/45/46)
- (Scheme A/B/C/D/E/G/H/I/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/T) -
Growth
-
(3,04,93,690)
UTI Fixed Income Interval Fund - Annual Interval
Plan (Series - II/IV) - Growth
13,50,00,000
(1,42,00,00,000)
UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - (Series XIII-III/XIV-
VIII/XV-I/XV-II/XV-III/XV-IV/XV-V/XV-VI/XV-VII/XV-X/
XVI-I/XVI-IV/XVI-VII/XVII-I/XVII-II/XVII-IV/XVII-V/
XVII-VII/XVII-X/XVII-XIII/XVII-XIV/XVII-XVI/XVII-XX/
XVIII-I/XVIII-III/XVIII-IV/XVIII-VII) - Growth
In Mutual Fund - Quoted
2,50,000
(-)
Canara Robeco Capital Protection Fund - Growth
[` 25,00,000 (Previous Year ` Nil)]
14,23,59,900
(-)
Franklin India Corp Bond Opportunities Fund -
Growth
3,25,87,726
(-)
18,69,31,029
(-)
26,80,90,641
(-)
Franklin India Income Builder Account - Growth
Franklin India Income opportunities fund - Growth
Franklin India Low Duration Fund - Growth
195
180
4
25
-
300
-
35
35
645
88
170
-
135
-
200
150
300
400
337
310
10
-
60
680
250
155
195
1,720
310
969
40
1,420
6,004
18,941
-
-
-
-
-
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
279
NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Consolidated
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
3,25,53,638
(-)
9,11,243
(-)
Franklin India Savings Plus Fund - Growth
Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Growth
97,58,08,342
(-)
HDFC Corporate Debt Opportunities Fund -
Dividend
3,21,07,882
(-)
HDFC Dynamic Bond Fund - Growth
30,00,00,000
(-)
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund -
Long Term Plan - Dividend
5,30,69,730
(-)
HDFC Gilt Fund - Long Term - Growth
61,07,51,216
(-)
HDFC High Interest Fund Short Term Plan -
Dividend
12,80,60,101
(-)
HDFC Income Fund - Growth
33,79,24,449
(-)
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund -
Dividend
29,42,59,007
(-)
47,91,71,028
(-)
1,66,50,000
(-)
66,83,30,981
(-)
HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund - Dividend
HDFC Short Term Plan - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Nifty Exchange Traded Fund
IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund - Dividend
21,42,10,231
(-)
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment Plan -
Dividend
8,15,59,748
(-)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Short Term Plan - Growth
5,70,000
(-)
4,43,27,649
(-)
6,85,74,208
(-)
Kotak Nifty Exchange Traded Fund - Growth
Sundaram Growth Fund - Dividend
Sundaram Select Debt - Dividend
In Mutual Fund - Unquoted
-
(2,27,889)
5,716,712
(-)
12,45,78,631
(-)
7,59,94,772
(7,59,94,772)
Axis Banking Debt Fund - Growth
Axis Mutual Fund
Axis Short Term Fund - Dividend
Axis Short Term Fund - Growth
75
250
1,000
150
300
150
625
400
350
300
485
149
725
225
200
50
70
75
-
7
125
96
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,629
-
25
-
-
96
280
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As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund - Dividend
2,100
-
-
-
-
-
549
-
-
1,98,28,31,662
(-)
9,73,33,060
(-)
6,07,43,008
(-)
7,41,06,213
(-)
29,22,23,922
(29,22,23,922)
2,29,32,203
(-)
28,92,79,309
(-)
22,34,01,784
(22,34,01,784)
19,22,375
(-)
3,88,183
(65,694)
86,068
(79,225)
4,95,70,718
(4,95,70,718)
Birla Sun Life Income Plus - Growth
Birla Sun Life Index Fund - Dividend
60,94,85,042
(-)
Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund -
Dividend
Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Plan - Dividend
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund - Growth
Birla Sun Life Enhanced Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund - Dividend
600
150
875
850
549
25
300
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund - Growth
1,000
1,000
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
Birla Sun Life - Cash Plus - Direct Plan - Growth
Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund Short Term Growth
DSP Black Rock Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Growth
15,82,42,871
(-)
DSP Black Rock Income Opportunities Fund -
Growth
7,22,79,657
(7,22,79,657)
DSP Black Rock Short Term Fund - Growth
23,03,028
(-)
DSP Black Rock Strategic Bond Institutional Fund
- Dividend
2,43,52,942
(-)
7,15,76,496
(-)
DWS Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
DWS Banking and PSU Debt Fund - Dividend
2,46,06,581
(3,61,86,149)
DWS Insta Cash Plus Fund Super Institutional Plan
- Bonus
2,40,93,515
(2,40,93,515)
1,84,06,566
(1,84,06,566)
-
(11,79,24,798)
658,460
(-)
DWS Mutual Fund Insta Cash Plus - Bonus
DWS Treasury Fund - Investment - Bonus
DWS Treasury Fund - Investment - Growth
DWS Mutual Fund
8
9
2
50
350
147
250
25
75
243
236
18
-
1
-
1
1
50
-
147
-
-
-
600
236
18
159
-
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
281
NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Consolidated
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
85,54,686
(-)
-
(3,25,53,638)
29,63,61,644
(29,63,61,644)
DWS Short Maturity Fund -Growth
Franklin India Savings Plus Fund - Growth
HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund - Growth
50,00,000
(50,00,000)
HDFC Debt Fund for Cancer Cure -
50% Regular Option - Dividend
-
(11,23,62,581)
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund -
Long Term Plan - Growth
9,69,16,031
(1,11,74,438)
18,54,84,708
(21,41,12,926)
1,19,97,216
(-)
HDFC Liquid Fund - Growth
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund - Growth
HDFC Short Term Plan Growth
4,74,138
(-)
HDFC Mutual Fund
[` 48,35,353; (Previous Year ` Nil)]
2,94,221
(-)
HDFC Cash Management Fund-Savings Plan -
Direct Plan -Growth option
-
(1,73,378)
HDFC Cash Management Fund-Savings Plan -
Direct Plan-Dividend
[` Nil; (Previous Year ` 18,44,123)]
-
(5,55,857)
HDFC Cash Management Fund-Savings Plan -
Dividend
47,31,50,819
(-)
ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund -
Dividend
3,61,78,141
(3,61,78,141)
ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund -
Growth
8,12,12,898
(4,06,37,366)
11,08,46,926
(11,08,46,926)
ICICI Prudential Blended Plan A - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Blended Plan B - Growth
-
(1,30,51,222)
ICICI Prudential Blended - Plan A - Direct Plan -
Growth
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund - Dividend Reinvestment
ICICI Prudential Income Plan - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Long Term Gilt Fund - Growth
66,48,88,122
(-)
18,12,46,791
(3,98,32,730)
-
(2,41,47,124)
47,47,16,615
(-)
2,66,12,448
(-)
1,01,65,79,969
(-)
20
-
400
5
-
266
241
30
-
1
-
-
475
50
110
200
-
675
255
-
475
125
ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan - Dividend
1,025
-
75
400
5
250
27
278
-
-
-
-
1
-
50
55
200
26
-
55
25
-
-
-
282
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NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
-
(16,20,52,229)
7,50,00,000
(-)
50,00,00,000
(-)
1,46,858
(1,45,545)
4,23,870
(71,180)
8,69,439
(-)
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term - Growth
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan - Dividend
ICICI Regular Saving Fund - Dividend
ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan - Direct -Growth
ICICI Pru Liquid Plan - Direct Plan - Growth
ICICI Prudential Liquid - Regular Plan - Growth
3,76,282
(-)
ICICI Prudential Flexible Income - Regular Plan -
Growth
48,30,864
(-)
ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund - Direct Plan -
Growth Option
-
(61,05,501)
ICICI Prudential Institutional Liquid Plan Super
Institutional Daily Dividend
13,37,083
(-)
39,68,11,202
(12,63,13,875)
10,35,81,344
(-)
1,19,50,858
(-)
-
(29,82,16,282)
-
(2,29,27,832)
IDBI Liquid Fund - Growth
IDFC Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
IDFC Arbitrage Plus Fund - Dividend
IDFC Arbitrage Fund - Plan A
IDFC Banking Debt Fund - Growth
IDFC Banking Debt Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
7,48,48,058
(-)
IDFC Government Securities Fund -
Investment Plan - Growth
-
(21,48,65,792)
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment Plan -
Growth
60,22,44,143
(-)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Medium Term Plan - Dividend
10,88,83,711
(19,04,43,459)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Short Term - Growth
16,56,58,516
(-)
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund -
Short Term Plan - Dividend
20,52,369
(-)
1,41,795
(1,13,125)
-
(2,50,000)
IDFC Cash Fund
IDFC Cash Fund - Regular Plan - Growth
Indiabulls Short Term Fund - Growth
-
75
500
3
8
17
10
100
-
200
505
125
15
-
-
125
-
625
275
175
3
24
-
200
-
-
3
2
-
-
-
61
-
160
-
-
319
25
-
400
-
475
-
-
18
25
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
283
NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Consolidated
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
13,99,57,033
(-)
-
(61,49,62,892)
20,94,33,717
(-)
4,50,68,027
(4,50,68,027)
19,71,60,883
(19,71,60,883)
-
(1,36,85,132)
3,81,67,259
(-)
3,15,22,512
(-)
13,40,05,771
(13,40,05,771)
20,50,03,232
(10,68,70,464)
16,88,74,261
(-)
11,16,73,351
(-)
2,00,00,000
(-)
5,79,076
(16,54,740)
-
(7,21,37,997)
15,01,53,208
(-)
10,00,92,744
(-)
10,75,21,101
(10,75,21,101)
11,76,732
(10,76,394)
4,72,07,221
(-)
-
(1,62,107)
9,52,48,074
(-)
4,66,24,829
(-)
JPMorgan India Active Bond Fund - Dividend
JPMorgan India Treasury Fund - Bonus
JM Arbitrage Advantage Fund - Bonus
JM Money Manager Fund - Super Plan - Bonus
JM Money Manager Fund - Super Plus Plan - Bonus
JM Money Manager Fund Super Plan - Growth
Kotak Bond Fund - Plan A - Dividend
Kotak Bond Scheme - Plan A - Growth
Kotak Bond Short Term Plan - Growth
Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
Kotak Income Opportunities Fund - Dividend
Kotak Medium Term Fund - Dividend
L&T Arbitrage Opportunities Fund
L&T Cash Bonus Liquid Fund
L&T Floating Rate Fund - Growth
L&T Income Opportunity Fund - Dividend
L&T Short Term Opportunities Fund - Dividend
L&T Triple Ace Bond Fund - Bonus
LIC Nomura Liquid Fund - Growth
LIC Nomura Savings Plus Fund - Growth
Principal Bank CD Fund - Growth
Reliance Arbitrage Advantage Fund - Dividend
Reliance Corporate Bond Fund - Dividend
200
-
208
44
199
-
150
125
304
315
190
125
20
59
-
150
100
133
283
100
-
100
50
-
629
-
44
199
25
-
-
304
115
-
-
-
169
83
-
-
133
250
-
25
-
-
284
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NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
11,53,39,989
(-)
Reliance Corporate Bond Fund - Growth
65,66,28,473
(-)
Reliance Floating Rate Fund -Short Term Plan -
Dividend
7,60,51,576
(-)
Reliance Income Fund - Growth
97,40,32,447
(-)
Reliance Regular Savings Fund - Debt Plan -
Dividend
1,36,24,06,377
(-)
6,03,55,015
(10,68,81,070)
1,55,32,291
(-)
2,33,47,858
(-)
5,58,353
(-)
17,98,180
(17,98,180)
5,08,30,350
(-)
23,19,53,980
(-)
1,632,512
(-)
3,18,960
(-)
Reliance Short Term Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Arbitrage Fund - Bonus
Religare Invesco Arbitrage Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Growth Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Short Term Fund - Dividend
Religare Invesco Short Term Fund - Growth
SBI Arbitrage Opportunity Fund - Dividend
SBI Dynamic Bond Fund - Growth
SBI Dynamic Bond Fund
SBI Premier Liquid Fund - Growth
8,31,421
(3,197)
SBI-Premier Liquid Fund Regular Plan - Growth
Option
39,21,38,152
(36,08,46,691)
17,81,54,863
(17,81,54,863)
-
(6,20,51,677)
30,09,68,369
(17,58,87,636)
SBI Short Term Debt Fund - Growth
Sundaram Flexible Fund Short Term Plan - Bonus
Sundaram Flexible Fund Short Term Plan - Growth
Sundaram Money Fund - Bonus
9,57,31,798
(9,57,31,798)
Sundaram Select Debt Short Term Asset Plan -
Bonus
75,623
(-)
34,20,77,650
(-)
Templeton India -Short term-growth
Tata Short Term Bond Fund - Dividend
342
(-)
Tata Liquid Fund
[` 8,82,902; (Previous Year ` Nil)]
125
675
350
1,000
1,425
65
20
50
75
295
70
400
3
70
181
537
175
-
272
100
20
475
-
-
-
-
-
-
115
-
-
-
295
-
-
-
-
1
487
175
121
272
100
-
-
-
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
285
NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Consolidated
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
(` in crore)
25,00,00,000
(-)
25,58,386
(-)
12,03,386
(36,10,159)
12,62,99,078
(-)
8,73,988
(-)
UTI Bond Fund - Dividend
UTI Floating Rate Fund - Dividend
UTI Floating Rate Fund - Growth
UTI Income Opportunities Fund - Growth
UTI Liquid Fund - Cash Plan - Growth
52,77,23,010
(-)
UTI Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Plan -
Dividend
35,25,25,179
(35,25,25,179)
UTI Short Term Income Fund - Institutional Plan -
Growth
In Treasury Bills - Quoted
In Commercial Paper - Unquoted
Housing Development Finance Corporation
Limited
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Limited
In Certificate of Deposits - Unquoted
Andhra Bank
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
IDBI Bank
Indian Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce
State Bank of Patiala
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
Total Current Investments
250
300
239
160
200
550
518
-
230
644
2,624
-
461
969
736
-
-
-
-
-
715
-
-
-
518
26,684
10,792
3
15
369
-
230
369
9
44
187
-
287
263
71
478
91
5,434
51,014
1,430
33,735
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16.
INVENTORIES
Raw Materials (Including Material in Transit)
Stock-in-Process
Stock-in-Trade
Finished Goods
Stores, Chemicals and Packing Materials
Others
TOTAL
17.
TRADE RECEIVABLES
(Unsecured and Considered Good)
Outstanding for a period exceeding six months
Others
TOTAL
18. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash on hand
Bank Balances:
In Current Accounts*
In Deposit **
Sub-Total
Other Bank Balances
In Deposit #
Sub-Total
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
20,276
10,881
5,055
11,310
3,056
2,670
53,248
23,718
12,012
5,347
11,947
2,973
723
56,720
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
189
5,126
5,315
78
9,333
9,411
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
49
1,418
11,005
12,472
73
73
12,545
63
1,430
32,867
34,360
3,624
3,624
37,984
*
**
#
Include Unclaimed Dividend of ` 199 crore (Previous Year ` 175 crore).
Includes Deposits of ` 25 crore (Previous Year ` 75 crore) with maturity of more than 12 months.
Deposits of ` 73 crore (Previous Year ` 3,624 crore) are given as lien against Short Term Borrowings.
19.
SHORT-TERM LOANS AND ADVANCES
(Unsecured and Considered Good)
Loans and Advances to Related Parties (Refer Note No. 28)
Balance with Customs, Central Excise Authorities
Deposits
Others#
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
3
5,695
1,170
4,303
11,171
186
3,573
696
5,510
9,965
#
Includes primarily Interest Receivable, Advance to Sundry Creditors and Advance to Employees.
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Consolidated
20. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Interest Accrued on Investment
Share Application Money
Others *
TOTAL
*
Includes Interest Receivable.
21. OTHER INCOME
Interest
From Current Investments
From Long Term Investments
From Others
Dividend
From Current Investments
From Long Term Investments
Net Gain on Sale of Investments
From Current Investments
From Long Term Investments
Profit on De-subsidiarisation of Subsidiary
Share in income of Associates
Other Non Operating Income
TOTAL
22. CHANGES IN INVENTORIES OF FINISHED GOODS, STOCK-
IN-PROCESS AND STOCK-IN-TRADE
Inventories (at close)
Finished Goods / Stock-in-Trade
Stock-in-Process
Inventories (at commencement)
Finished Goods / Stock-in-Trade
Stock-in-Process
Less: Capitalised during the year
Less: Cost of Land acquired by Government of Haryana, Consideration
of Land surrendered to HSIIDC, Reversal / Recovery of Annuity on
HSIIDC Surrendered Land
TOTAL
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
680
2,277
327
3,284
535
2,572
147
3,254
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
471
1,085
4,351
4,513
5,907
138
37
306
175
1,685
808
2,493
-
90
336
9,001
3,516
8
118
152
8,613
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
17,294
12,012
27,246
29,306
17,341
11,537
28,878
132
-
28,729
1,483
28,746
(560)
335
1,076
3,102
286
20
1,305
2,211
16,365
10,881
17,294
12,012
29,306
41
536
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23.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSE
Salaries and Wages
Contribution to Provident and Other Funds
Staff Welfare Expenses
TOTAL
2014-15
5,355
468
439
6,262
(` in crore)
2013-14
4,814
362
396
5,572
23.1 As per Accounting Standard 15 “Employee benefits”, the disclosures as defined in the Accounting Standard are
given below :
Defined Contribution Plans
Contribution to Defined Contribution Plans, recognised as expense for the year is as under :
Particulars
Employer’s Contribution to Provident Fund
Employer’s Contribution to Superannuation Fund
Employer’s Contribution to Pension Scheme
Defined Benefit Plan
2014-15
188
18
75
2013-14
157
18
44
I)
Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of Defined Benefit Obligation
Gratuity
(Funded)
Gratuity
(Unfunded)
Compensated
Absences
(Funded)
(` in crore)
Compensated
Absences
(Unfunded)
2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14
630
587
11
8
41
27
217
148
23
52
53
79
(55)
782
-
51
46
(13)
(41)
630
7
8
1
2
(4)
25
-
5
1
(2)
(1)
11
-
3
3
4
(3)
48
-
3
2
11
(2)
41
14
22
18
63
(37)
297
-
19
10
63
(23)
217
Defined Benefit
Obligation at
beginning of the year
Add : On Acquisition
Current Service Cost
Interest Cost
Actuarial (Gain) / Loss
Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit
Obligation at year
end
II)
Reconciliation of opening and closing balances of fair value of Plan Assets
Fair value of Plan Assets at beginning of year
Add : On Acquisition
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Actuarial Gain / (Loss)
Employer Contribution
Benefits Paid
Fair value of Plan Assets at year end
Actual return on Plan Assets
Gratuity
(Funded)
(` in crore)
Compensated Absences
(Funded)
2014-15
630
8
51
10
114
(47)
766
54
2013-14
560
-
45
2
64
(41)
630
43
2014-15
29
-
2
-
3
(3)
31
-
2013-14
24
-
2
-
5
(2)
29
-
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
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Consolidated
III)
Reconciliation of fair value of assets and obligations
(` in crore)
Gratuity
(Funded)
As at 31st March
Gratuity
(Unfunded)
As at 31st March
Compensated
Absences (Funded)
As at 31st March
Compensated
Absences (Unfunded)
As at 31st March
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
766
782
16
630
630
-
-
25
25
-
11
11
31
48
17
29
41
12
-
297
297
-
217
217
Fair value of Plan Assets
Present value of
Obligation
Amount recognised
in Balance Sheet
IV)
Expenses recognised during the year
Gratuity
(Funded)
Gratuity
(Unfunded)
Compensated
Absences (Funded)
Compensated
Absences (Unfunded)
2014-15
2013-14 2014-15
2013-14 2014-15
2013-14 2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
Current Service Cost
Interest Cost
Expected Return on
Plan Assets
Actuarial (Gain) / Loss
Net Cost
52
53
(51)
69
123
51
46
(45)
(15)
37
8
1
-
2
11
5
1
-
(2)
4
3
3
(2)
4
8
3
2
(2)
11
14
22
18
-
63
103
19
10
-
63
92
V)
Investment Details :
Gratuity (Funded)
GOI Securities
Public Securities
State Government Securities
Insurance Policies
Others (including Bank Balances)
VI) Actuarial assumptions
As at
31st March, 2015
As at
31st March, 2014
` in crore
% Invested
` in crore
% Invested
21
23
5
711
6
766
2.74
3.00
0.65
92.82
0.79
100.00
24
21
8
573
4
630
3.81
3.33
1.27
90.96
0.63
100.00
Gratuity
(Funded)
Gratuity
(Unfunded)
Compensated
Absences (Funded)
Compensated
Absences (Unfunded)
2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14 2014-15 2013-14
Mortality Table
2006-08
2006-08 2006-08
2006-08 2006-08
2006-08 2006-08
2006-08
Discount Rate (per
annum)
Expected rate of
return on Plan Assets
(per annum)
Rate of escalation in
Salary (per annum)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
(Ultimate)
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
-
8%
-
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
-
8%
-
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
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The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation, take into account inflation,
seniority, promotion and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employment market. The
above information is certified by the actuary.
The Expected Rate of Return on Plan Assets is determined considering several applicable factors, mainly the
composition of Plan Assets held, assessed risks, historical results of return on Plan Assets and the Company’s
policy for Plan Assets Management.
VII) Amounts recognised in current year and previous four years
Particular
Gratuity
Defined Benefit Obligation
Fair value of Plan Assets
(Surplus) / Deficit in the plan
Actuarial (Gain) / Loss on Plan Obligation
Actuarial Gain / (Loss) on Plan Assets
2015
807
766
41
81
10
As at 31st March
2014
641
630
11
(15)
2
2013
585
560
25
58
10
(` in crore)
2011
414
351
63
41
2
2012
476
422
54
21
2
VIII) The expected contributions for Defined Benefit Plan for the next financial year will be in line with FY 2014-15.
23.2 The Company had announced Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for the employees of Silvassa Manufacturing
Division during the previous year. A sum of ` 32,00,000 (Previous Year ` 31 crore) has been paid during the year and
debited to the Profit and Loss Statement under the head “Employee Benefits Expense”.
24.
FINANCE COSTS
Interest Expenses
Other Borrowing Costs
Applicable loss on foreign currency transactions and translation
TOTAL
25. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION EXPENSE
Depreciation and Amortisation (Refer Note No. 11)
Less: Transferred from Revaluation Reserve
(Refer Note No. 11.7)
Less: Transferred from General Reserve
Less: Transferred from Capital Reserve (Refer Note No. 11.7)
TOTAL
2014-15
2,486
16
814
3,316
2014-15
11,661
28
-
86
11,547
2014-15
(` in crore)
2013-14
2,507
4
1,325
3,836
(` in crore)
2013-14
13,159
1,083
790
85
11,201
(` in crore)
2013-14
26. OTHER EXPENSES
Manufacturing Expenses
Stores, Chemicals and Packing Materials
Electric Power, Fuel and Water
Labour Processing, Production Royalty and Machinery Hire Charges
Repairs to Building
Repairs to Machinery
Exchange Difference (Net)
Excise Duty #
Lease Rent
5,222
13,261
1,384
67
1,105
237
305
3
4,935
10,855
1,372
49
922
231
(1)
2
21,584
18,365
02-45
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104-201
202-315
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Financial Statements
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Consolidated
Land Development and Construction Expenditure
Selling and Distribution Expenses
Warehousing and Distribution Expenses
Sales Tax /VAT
Other Selling and Distribution Expenses
Establishment Expenses
Professional Fees
General Expenses
Programming and Telecast Related Expenses
Rent
Insurance
Rates & Taxes
Other Repairs
Travelling Expenses
Payment to Auditors
Loss on Sale / Discard of Assets
Investments Written Off
Charity and Donations
2014-15
35
(` in crore)
2013-14
30
7,410
8,767
5,935
1,063
1,769
1,242
2,864
858
1,095
780
248
556
388
28
85
-
806
5,536
939
935
1,184
1,579
-
896
693
202
414
272
24
136
3
595
Less: Transfer to Project Development Expenditure
TOTAL
8,950
1,573
37,763
5,998
736
31,067
#
Excise Duty shown under expenditure represents the aggregate of excise duty borne by the Company and difference between
excise duty on opening and closing stock of finished goods.
26.1
Expenditure related to Corporate Social Responsibility as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Schedule VII thereof : ` 762 crore.
27.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Net Profit after Tax (after adjusting Minority Interest) as per Profit and
Loss Statement (` in crore)
(Short) provision of tax for earlier years (Net) (` in crore)
[(` 49,19,979), Previous Year (` 8,26,209)]
(Short) Provision of Tax for earlier years (Net) - Minority Interest
[(` Nil), Previous Year (` 781)]
2014-15
2013-14
23,566
22,493
-
-
-
-
Net profit attributable to Equity Shareholders (` in crore)
23,566
22,493
Weighted Average number of Equity Shares used as denominator for
calculating EPS
2,94,18,58,781
2,93,82,58,188
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (`)
Face Value per Equity Share (`)
80.11
10.00
76.55
10.00
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
27.1 Based on alternate interpretation for calculation of Diluted EPS as per Accounting Standard (AS) 20, the Diluted EPS
for the year ending March’ 15 and year ended March’14 are ` 79.91 and ` 76.36 respectively.
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28. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES :
(i)
List of related parties and relationships:
Relationship
Associate Companies
Name of the Related Party
Sr.
No.
24 X 7 Learning Private Limited
1.
Aeon Learning Private Limited
2.
Algenol LLC
3.
Ashwani Commercials Private Limited
4.
Atri Exports Private Limited
5.
Aurora Algae Inc.
6.
Book My Show Limited
7.
Carin Commercials Private Limited
8.
Centura Agro Private Limited
9.
Chander Commercials Private Limited
10.
Creative Agrotech Private Limited
11.
Eenadu Television Private Limited
12.
EFS Midstream LLC
13.
Einsten Commercials Private Limited
14.
Extramarks Education Private Limited
15.
Fame Agro Private Limited
16.
Gaurav Overseas Private Limited
17.
GenNext Ventures Investment Advisers LLP
18.
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
19.
Honeywell Properties Private Limited
20.
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
21.
Jaipur Enclave Private Limited
22.
Kaniska Commercials Private Limited
23.
24.
KCIPI Trading Company Private Limited
25. Marugandha Land Developers Private Limited
26. Matrix Genetics LLC
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47 Wespro Digital Private Limited
N.C. Trading Company Private Limited
Netravati Commercials Private Limited
Noveltech Agro Private Limited
Parinita Commercials Private Limited
Pepino Farms Private Limited
Prakhar Commercials Private Limited
R P Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Rakshita Commercials Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited
Reliance LNG Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Rocky Farms Private Limited
Shree Salasar Bricks Private Limited
Vishnumaya Commercials Private Limited
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
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Consolidated
Name of the Related Party
Sr.
No.
Brooks Brothers India Private Limited
48.
D.E. Shaw India Securities Private Limited
49.
Diesel Fashion India Reliance Private Limited
50.
Football Sports Development Limited
51.
IBN Lokmat News Private Limited
52.
Iconix Lifestyle India Private Limited
53.
IMG Reliance Limited
54.
India Gas Solutions Private Limited
55.
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited
56.
Indiacast UK Limited
57.
Indiacast US Limited
58.
59.
Indiacast UTV Media Distribution Private Limited
60. Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
Reliance Paul & Shark Fashions Private Limited
Reliance-GrandVision India Supply Private Limited
Reliance-Vision Express Private Limited
Roptonal Limited
Supreme Tradelinks Private Limited
Ubona Technologies Private Limited
Viacom18 Media (UK) Limited
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Viacom18 US Inc.
Zegna South Asia Private Limited
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani
Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
Shri Hital R. Meswani
Shri P. M. S. Prasad
Shri P. K. Kapil
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
Smt. Nita M. Ambani
Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation
Hirachand Govardhandas Ambani Public Charitable Trust
HNH Trust and HNH Research Society
Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Foundation
Reliance Foundation
(ii)
Transactions during the year with related parties :
Relationship
Joint Ventures
Key Managerial Personnel
Relative of
Key Managerial Personnel
Enterprises over which Key Managerial
Personnel are able to exercise
significant influence
Sr.
No.
Nature of Transactions
(Excluding Reimbursements)
Associates
1.
2.
3.
4.
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Purchase / Subscription of Investments
Sale / Transfer / Redemption of Investments
Capital Advance Given / (Returned)
264
44
1
179
1
-
(8)
7
Key
Managerial
Personnel /
Relative
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(` in crore)
Others
TOTAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
264
44
1
179
1
-
(8)
7
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Sr.
No.
Nature of Transactions
(Excluding Reimbursements)
Associates
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Net Loans and Advances, Deposits Given / (Returned)
Revenue from Operations
Other Income
Purchases / Material Consumed
Electric, Power, Fuel and Water
10.
Hire Charges
11.
Payment to Key Managerial Personnel / Relative
12.
Sales and Distribution Expenses
13.
Rent
14.
Professional Fees
15.
General Expenses
16.
Donations
17.
Finance Cost
18.
Investment written off
Balance as at 31st March, 2015
19.
Investments
20.
Trade Receivables
21.
Capital Advance
22.
Loans and Advances
23.
Deposits
24.
Unsecured Loans
25.
Trade and Other Payables
26.
Finance Lease Obligations
27.
Financial Guarantees
28.
Performance Guarantees
Note :
Figures in italic represents Previous Year’s amounts.
(11)
137
432
435
50
17
1,319
1,763
1,579
1,466
622
523
-
-
2,767
2,885
8
8
47
55
299
274
-
-
2
2
-
3
5,189
4,671
45
56
-
8
21
203
2,172
2,006
63
62
670
553
-
4
1,315
1,315
115
114
Key
Managerial
Personnel /
Relative
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48
47
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(` in crore)
Others
TOTAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
743
529
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(11)
137
432
435
50
17
1,319
1,763
1,579
1,466
622
523
48
47
2,767
2,885
8
8
47
55
299
274
743
529
2
2
-
3
5,189
4,671
45
56
-
8
21
203
2,172
2,006
63
62
670
553
-
4
1,315
1,315
115
114
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
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Management Review
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Financial Statements
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Disclosure in respect of Major Related Party Transactions during the year :
Consolidated
Particulars
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation and Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Purchase / Subscription of Investments
Aurora Algae LLC
Matrix Genetics LLC
Sale / Transfer / Redemption of Investments
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
Capital Advance Given / (Returned)
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Net Loans and Advances, Deposits Given/ (Returned)
Ashwani Commercials Private Limited
Carin Commercials Private Limited
Centura Agro Private Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Kaniska Commercials Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
Vishnumaya Commercials Private Limited
Revenue from Operations
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Wespro Digital Private Limited
Reliance Foundation
Other Income
Extramarks Education Private Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Purchases / Material Consumed
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
R P Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Others
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
2
46
8
198
10
1
-
1
(3)
(5)
(1)
-
-
12
1
(23)
1
-
16
50
-
2
363
1
-
9
10
13
14
1
3
1
4
3
36
-
160
19
-
2
5
13
(18)
2
36
-
102
1
1
12
97
1
4
320
-
1
9
-
4
-
1
3
3
1,052
3
19
241
4
1,579
-
13
167
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Particulars
Electric Power, Fuel and Water
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
Associate
1,579
1,466
Hire Charges
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Payment To Key Managerial Personnel / Relative
Shri Mukesh D. Ambani
Shri Nikhil R. Meswani
Shri Hital R. Meswani
Shri P. M. S. Prasad
Shri P. K. Kapil
Smt Nita M. Ambani
Sales & Distribution Expenses
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Rent
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Professional Fees
GenNext Ventures Investment Advisers LLP
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
General Expenses
Eenadu Television Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Donations
Hirachand Govardhandas Ambani Public Charitable Trust
Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Foundation
Reliance Foundation
Finance Cost
Reliance Europe Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Investment Written Off
Deccan Cargo and Express Logistics Private Limited
Loans & Advances
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Key Managerial Personnel
Key Managerial Personnel
Key Managerial Personnel
Key Managerial Personnel
Key Managerial Personnel
Relative of Key
Managerial Personnel
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Others
Others
Others
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
90
194
301
37
15
12
12
6
2
1
86
185
226
26
15
12
12
6
2
-
16
2,751
16
2,869
8
5
25
17
7
282
7
3
2
4
737
1
-
-
6
-
12
3
8
4
32
19
-
274
-
-
1
8
520
1
1
3
6
178
11
8
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Consolidated
Particulars
Relationship
2014-15
2013-14
Deposits
Ashwani Commercials Private Limited
Atri Exports Private Limited
Carin Commercials Private Limited
Centura Agro Private Limited
Chander Commercials Private Limited
Creative Agrotech Private Limited
Einsten Commercials Private Limited
Fame Agro Private Limited
Gaurav Overseas Private Limited
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Honeywell Properties Private Limited
Jaipur Enclave Private Limited
Kaniska Commercials Private Limited
Marugandha Land Developers Private Limited
Netravati Commercials Private Limited
Noveltech Agro Private Limited
Parinita Commercials Private Limited
Pepino Farms Private Limited
Prakhar Commercials Private Limited
Rakshita Commercials Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Ports and Terminals Limited
Reliance Utilities and Power Private Limited
Rocky Farms Private Limited
Shree Salasar Bricks Private Limited
Vishnumaya Commercials Private Limited
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
65
19
77
10
33
15
43
3
17
111
50
4
23
5
6
3
6
1
48
6
155
1,050
350
29
33
10
66
19
77
10
33
15
43
3
17
99
50
4
22
5
6
3
6
1
48
6
-
1,050
350
29
33
10
29.
(a) Net Quantities of Company’s interest (on gross basis) in Proved Reserves and Proved Developed Reserves :
Oil:
Beginning of the year
Revision of estimates
Production
Closing balance for the year
Reserves in India
Reserves outside India
(North America)
Proved Reserves
(Million MT)
2013-14
2014-15
Proved Developed
Reserves (Million MT)
2014-15
2013-14
Proved Reserves
(Million MT)
2013-14
2014-15
Proved Developed
Reserves (Million MT)
2014-15
2013-14
2.47
(0.06)
(0.45)
1.96
2.46
0.47
(0.46)
2.47
2.09
(0.17)
(0.45)
1.47
1.82
0.73
(0.46)
2.09
20.51
4.48
(1.48)
23.51
14.63
7.02
(1.14)
20.51
6.08
2.84
(1.48)
7.44
3.62
3.60
(1.14)
6.08
Reserves in India
Reserves outside India
(North America)
Proved Reserves
(Million M3*)
2013-14
2014-15
Proved Developed
Reserves (Million M3*)
2014-15
2013-14
Proved Reserves
(Million M3*)
2013-14
2014-15
Proved Developed
Reserves (Million M3*)
2014-15
2013-14
Gas:
Beginning of the year
Revision of estimates
Production
Closing balance for the year
86,230
(17,047)
(3,442)
65,741
97,285
(7,195)
(3,860)
86,230
15,444
6,810
(3,442)
18,812
18,470
834
(3,860)
15,444
49,075
7,450
(2,860)
53,665
33,904
17,436
(2,265)
49,075
17,345
5,712
(2,860)
20,197
10,583
9,027
(2,265)
17,345
* 1 cubic meter (M3) = 35.315 cubic feet, 1 cubic feet = 1000 BTU and 1 MT = 7.5 bbl
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(b)
In case of producing field and fields where development of drilling activities is in progress, the geological and
reservoir simulation are updated as and when new well information is available. In all cases, Reserve evalua-
tion is carried out at least once in a year.
(c)
The reserves estimates related to KGD6 and NEC25 have been revised. During the year, the Company recognized
reserves towards CB10 block post review of Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) by Management Committee.
30. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
(I)
(II)
Contingent Liabilities
(A)
Claims against the company / disputed liabilities
not acknowledged as debts*
(a)
(b)
Guarantees
(i)
In respect of joint ventures
In respect of others
(B)
Guarantees to Banks and Financial Institutions against credit
facilities extended to third parties and other Guarantees
(a) In respect of joint ventures
(b) In respect of others
Performance Guarantees
(a) In respect of joint ventures
(b) In respect of others
Outstanding guarantees furnished to Banks and Financial
Institutions including in respect of Letters of Credits
(a) In respect of joint ventures
(b) In respect of others
(ii)
(iii)
(C)
Other Money for which the company is contingently liable
(i)
Liability in respect of bills discounted with Banks (Including
third party bills discounting)
(a) In respect of joint ventures
(b) In respect of others
Commitments
(A)
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on
capital account and not provided for:
(a)
In respect of Joint Ventures
(B)
(C)
In respect of others
(b)
Uncalled Liability on Shares and Other Investments Partly paid
Other commitments
Sales tax deferral liability assigned
800
2,330
12
9,579
-
135
20
18,224
-
1,121
886
41,157
83
819
414
1,532
-
1,390
-
239
700
7,273
-
4,970
1,174
44,069
388
1,563
*
The Company has been advised that the demand is likely to be either deleted or substantially reduced and accordingly no provision is considered necessary.
(III) The Income-Tax Assessments of the Company have been completed up to Assessment Year 2010-11. The
assessed tax liability exceeds the provision made by ` 726 crore as on 31st March, 2015. Based on the
decisions of the Appellate authorities and the interpretations of other relevant provisions, the Company has
been legally advised that the additional demand raised is likely to be either deleted or substantially reduced
and accordingly no provision is considered necessary.
31. FINANCIAL AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
a)
Derivative contracts entered into by the Company and outstanding as on 31st March, 2015
(i)
For hedging Currency and Interest Rate Related Risks:
Nominal amounts of derivative contracts entered into by the Company and outstanding as on
31st March, 2015 amount to ` 1,74,754 crore (Previous Year ` 1,15,654 crore).
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Consolidated
Category wise break up is given below :
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
Particulars
Forward Contracts
Currency Swaps
Interest Rate Swaps
Options
(ii)
For Hedging Commodity related risks :
Category wise break up is given below :
As at 31st March, 2015
Amount
(` in crore)
95,886
2,381
69,993
6,494
As at 31st March, 2014
Amount
(` in crore)
76,715
2,797
33,726
2,416
Sr.
No.
Particulars
1
2
3
4
Forward Swaps
Futures
Spreads
Options
As at 31st March, 2015
As at 31st March, 2014
Petroleum
Product
Sales
(in Kbbl)
40,469
16,186
89,290
12,150
Feedstock
Other
Products
(in Kbbl)
49,460
23,980
1,04,653
1,30,618
(in Kg)
4,224
-
-
-
Petroleum
Product
Sales
(in Kbbl)
16,944
6,737
35,456
-
Feedstock
Other
Products
(in Kbbl)
21,321
7,066
86,016
36,550
(in Kg)
2,225
-
-
-
In addition the Company has net margin hedges outstanding for contracts relating to petroleum product
sales of 88,508 kbbl (Previous Year 1,05,627 kbbl).
b)
Foreign Currency Exposures that are not hedged by derivative instruments as on 31st March, 2015 amount to
` 85,791 crore (Previous Year ` 65,612 crore). The unhedged exposures are naturally hedged by future foreign
currency earnings and earnings linked to foreign currency.
c)
Other Option Contracts of ` 16 crore and Future Contracts of ` 306 crore are outstanding as on 31st March, 2015.
32.
In respect of Jointly Controlled Entities, the Company’s share of assets, liabilities, income and expenditure of the joint
venture companies are as follows:
Particulars
(i)
Assets
Fixed Assets
Non-Current Investments
Non-Current Assets
Current Investments
Current Assets
(ii)
Liabilities
Long Term Borrowings
Non-Current Liabilities and Provisions
Short Term Borrowings
Current Liabilities and Provisions
(iii)
(iv)
Income
Expenses
As at
31st March, 2015
(` in crore)
As at
31st March, 2014
172
13
321
25
1,067
91
35
126
587
1,428
1,448
170
-
59
10
373
-
29
4
111
459
530
33. The audited/unaudited financial statements of foreign subsidiaries / associates have been prepared in accordance
with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principle of its Country of Incorporation or International Financial
Reporting Standards. The differences in accounting policies of the Company and its subsidiaries / associates are not
material and there are no material transactions from 1st January, 2015 to 31st March, 2015 in respect of subsidiaries
/ associates having financial year ended 31st December, 2014.
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34. SEGMENT INFORMATION:
The Company has identified four reportable segments viz. Refining, Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas and Organized Retail.
Segments have been identified and reported taking into account nature of products and services, the differing risks
and returns and the internal business reporting systems. The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are
in line with the accounting policy of the Company with following additional policies for segment reporting.
a)
b)
Revenue and Expenses have been identified to a segment on the basis of relationship to operating activities of
the segment. Revenue and Expenses which relate to enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to a segment
on reasonable basis have been disclosed as “Unallocable”.
Segment Assets and Segment Liabilities represent Assets and Liabilities in respective segments. Investments,
tax related assets and other assets and liabilities that cannot be allocated to a segment on reasonable basis
have been disclosed as “Unallocable”.
(i) Primary Segment Information :
Particulars
Refining
Petrochemicals
Oil and Gas
Organized Retail
Others
Unallocable
TOTAL
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
2014-15
2013-14
(` in crore)
1
Segment Revenue
External Turnover
2,57,156
3,15,574
94,644
1,01,562
10,934
10,888
17,121
14,109
Inter Segment Turnover
82,734
90,278
2,160
2,456
600
14
519
447
8,639
1,868
GROSS TURNOVER
3,39,890
4,05,852
96,804
1,04,018
11,534
10,902
17,640
14,556
10,507
Less: Excise duty / Service
Tax recovered
4,552
3,703
7,183
7,479
224
199
91
60
1,009
NET TURNOVER
3,35,338
4,02,149
89,621
96,539
11,310
10,703
17,549
14,496
2
Segment Result before
Interest and Taxes
15,827
13,392
8,291
8,403
3,181
2,811
417
118
Less: Interest Expense
Add: Interest Income
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,498
958
-
-
4,206
2,065
6,271
438
5,833
879
-
-
Profit Before Tax
15,827
13,392
8,291
8,403
3,181
2,811
417
118
958
879
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,88,494
4,46,339
-
-
3,88,494
4,46,339
13,059
11,879
3,75,435
4,34,460
1,243
1,089
29,917
26,692
3,316
4,513
2,440
6,296
1,178
3,836
5,907
3,160
5,929
286
3,316
4,513
3,836
5,907
31,114
28,763
6,296
1,178
5,929
286
15,827
13,392
8,291
8,403
3,181
2,811
417
118
958
879
(5,034)
(3,055)
23,640
22,548
(23)
(19)
-
-
-
-
(11)
(10)
(40)
(26)
-
-
(74)
(55)
15,804
13,373
8,291
8,403
3,181
2,811
406
108
918
853
(5,034)
(3,055)
23,566
22,493
Segment Assets
1,39,832
1,19,030
59,190
57,596
77,918
67,318
47,312
31,317
3,266
51,283
17,572
4,404
12,700
8,056
2,802
9,849
8,690
2,262
5,996
4,219
15,807
17,954
4,382
3,881
8,138
1,937
368
349
7,651
1,00,087
50,289
1,19,321
1,26,959
5,04,486
4,28,843
1,742
31,221
4,360
(1,149)
39,341
24,783
234
168
145
6,390
5,358
580
3,796
1,05,556
1,227
1,00,247
275
11,547
75,249
69,077
11,201
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
* Total Gross Turnover is after elimination of inter segment turnover of ` 87,881 crore (Previous Year ` 95,260 crore).
(ii)
Inter segment pricing are at Arm’s length basis.
(iii) As per Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting (AS-17), the Company has reported segment information on
consolidated basis including businesses conducted through its subsidiaries.
Current Tax
Deferred Tax
Profit after Tax (before
adjustment for Minority
Interest)
Add: Share of (Profit)
/ Loss transferred to
Minority
Profit after Tax (after
adjustment for Minority
Interest)
3
Other Information
Segment Liabilities
Capital Expenditure
Depreciation /
Amortisation and
Depletion expense
Non Cash Expenses other
than depreciation and
Amortisation
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(iv) The reportable Segments are further described below :
Consolidated
–
–
–
–
–
The refining segment includes production and marketing operations of the petroleum products.
The petrochemicals segment includes production and marketing operations of petrochemical products namely,
High and Low density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Poly Butadiene Rubber, Polyester Yarn,
Polyester Fibre, Purified Terephthalic Acid, Paraxylene, Ethylene Glycol, Olefins, Aromatics, Linear Alkyl Benzene,
Butadiene, Acrylonitrile, Caustic Soda and Polyethylene Terephthalate.
The oil and gas segment includes exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas.
The organized retail segment includes organized retail business in India.
The business, which were not reportable segments during the year, have been grouped under the “Others
segment. This mainly comprises of:
Textile
(cid:3)SEZ development
(cid:3)Telecom / Broadband Business
(cid:3)Media
(v)
Secondary Segment Information:
1.
Segment Revenue – External Turnover
- Within India
- Outside India
Total Revenue
2.
Segment Assets
- Within India
- Outside India
Total Assets
3.
Segment Liabilities
- Within India
- Outside India
Total Liabilities
4.
Capital Expenditure
- Within India
- Outside India
Total Expenditure
2014-15
1,36,571
2,51,923
3,88,494
4,47,372
57,114
5,04,486
1,00,867
4,689
1,05,556
90,776
9,471
1,00,247
(` in crore)
2013-14
1,41,880
3,04,459
4,46,339
3,77,905
50,938
4,28,843
71,847
3,402
75,249
56,521
12,556
69,077
35. Enterprises consolidated as subsidiary in accordance with Accounting Standard 21-Consolidated Financial
Statements
Name of the Enterprise
Adventure Marketing Private Limited
AETN18 Media Private Limited
Affinity Names Inc. *
Bhagyashri Mercantile Private Limited
Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited
Capital18 Fincap Private Limited
Central Park Enterprises DMCC *
Country of
Incorporation
Proportion of
ownership interest
India
India
USA
India
India
India
UAE
100.00%
21.27%
100.00%
100.00%
28.79%
73.16%
100.00%
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Name of the Enterprise
Chitrani Mercantile Private Limited
Colorful Media Private Limited
Colosceum Media Private Limited
Delta Corp East Africa Limited
Digital18 Media Limited
E-18 Limited
e-Eighteen.com Limited
Equator Trading Enterprises Private Limited
Ethane Crystal LLC
Ethane Emerald LLC
Ethane Opal LLC
Ethane Pearl LLC
Ethane Sapphire LLC
Ethane Topaz LLC
Gapco Kenya Limited *
Gapco Tanzania Limited *
Gapco Uganda Limited *
Gapoil (Zanzibar) Limited *
GenNext Ventures Fund
Gopesh Commercials Private Limited
Greycells18 Media Limited
Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation *
Ibn18 (Mauritius) Limited
Independent Media Trust
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Infomedia Press Limited
Kanhatech Solutions Limited
Model Economic Township Limited #
Moneycontrol Dot Com India Limited
Nemita Commercials Private Limited
Network18 Holdings Limited
Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Nisarga Commercials Private Limited
NW18 HSN Holdings Plc
Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions Private Limited
Panorama Television Private Limited
Petroleum Trust
Prakruti Commercials Private Limited
Prism Tv Private Limited
RB Holdings Private Limited
RB Media Holdings Private Limited
RB Mediasoft Private Limited
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd *
Reed Infomedia India Private Limited
Country of
Incorporation
Proportion of
ownership interest
India
India
India
Kenya
India
Cyprus
India
India
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Zanzibar
India
India
India
Mauritius
Mauritius
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
Mauritius
India
India
Cyprus
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
Malaysia
India
100.00%
100.00%
73.16%
58.80%
73.16%
73.16%
67.27%
41.70%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
76.00%
76.00%
76.00%
76.00%
99.99%
100.00%
54.30%
76.00%
41.70%
100.00%
100.00%
37.08%
72.00%
100.00%
67.27%
100.00%
73.16%
73.16%
100.00%
39.29%
100.00%
41.70%
100.00%
100.00%
20.85%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
73.16%
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Consolidated
Name of the Enterprise
Reliance Aerospace Technologies Limited
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Limited
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Chemicals Limited
Reliance Clothing India Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Land & Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Comtrade Private Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance do Brasil Indústria e Comercio de Produtos Texteis, Quimicos
Petroquimicos e Derivados Ltda *
Reliance Eagleford Midstream LLC*
Reliance Eagleford Upstream GP LLC*
Reliance Eagleford Upstream Holding LP*
Reliance Eagleford Upstream LLC*
Reliance Eminent Trading & Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Energy and Project Development Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and Distribution Limited
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC *
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Global Commercial Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services Limited
Reliance Holding USA Inc.*
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC *
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions Private Limited
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm Pte. Limited *
Reliance Jio Infocomm UK Limited *
Reliance Jio Infocomm USA Inc. *
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited
Reliance Jio Messaging Services Private Limited **
Reliance Lifestyle Holdings Limited
Reliance Marcellus Holding LLC *
Reliance Marcellus LLC*
Reliance Marcellus II LLC*
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
Reliance Petroinvestments Limited
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
Country of
Incorporation
Proportion of
ownership interest
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
Brazil
USA
USA
USA
USA
India
India
India
Singapore
UAE
India
Netherlands
India
Singapore
UK
USA
India
UAE
India
India
USA
India
Singapore
UK
USA
India
India
India
USA
USA
USA
India
India
India
India
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
84.99%
100.00%
94.40%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
99.84%
99.16%
99.16%
99.16%
99.16%
99.16%
100.00%
100.00%
84.99%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
94.40%
100.00%
100.00%
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Name of the Enterprise
Reliance Progressive Traders Private Limited
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited
Reliance Retail Finance Limited
Reliance Retail Insurance Broking Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Textiles Limited
Reliance Trading Limited
Reliance Universal Commercial Limited
Reliance Universal Enterprises Limited
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
Reliance USA Gas Marketing LLC *
Reliance Vantage Retail Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
Reliance World Trade Private Limited
Reliance-Grand Optical Private Limited
Resolute Land Consortium Projects Limited ##
RIL (Australia) Pty Limited
RIL USA Inc.*
RRB Investments Private Limited
RRB Mediasoft Private Limited
RRK Finhold Private Limited
RVT Finhold Private Limited
RVT Media Private Limited
Setpro18 Distribution Limited
Stargaze Entertainment Private Limited
Strategic Manpower Solutions Limited
Surela Investment and Trading Private Limited
Television Eighteen Mauritius Limited
Television Eighteen Media and Investments Limited
Transenergy Kenya Limited *
TV18 Broadcast Limited
TV18 Home shopping Network Limited
Vijayant Commercials Private Limited
Watermark Infratech Private Limited
Wave Land Developers Limited
Web18 Holdings Limited
Web18 Software Services Limited
#
##
**
*
Formerly known as Reliance Haryana SEZ Limited.
Formerly known as Model Economic Township Limited.
Formerly known as Reliance Jio Electronics Private Limited.
Subsidiary Company having 31st December as a reporting date
Country of
Incorporation
Proportion of
ownership interest
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
USA
India
India
India
India
India
Australia
USA
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
Mauritius
Mauritius
Kenya
India
India
India
India
Kenya
Cyprus
India
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
94.40%
94.45%
74.90%
100.00%
100.00%
94.40%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
94.40%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
73.16%
100.00%
73.16%
73.16%
41.70%
73.16%
65.84%
100.00%
100.00%
73.16%
73.16%
76.00%
41.70%
39.29%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
73.16%
73.16%
02-45
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104-201
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36. Significant Enterprises consolidated as Associates and Joint Ventures in accordance with Accounting Standard
23 - Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements and Accounting Standard
27 - Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures respectively:
Consolidated
Name of the Enterprise
24 X 7 Learning Private Limited
Aeon Learning Private Limited
Algenol LLC#
Aurora Algae Inc#
Book My Show Limited
Brooks Brothers India Private Limited
D.E. Shaw India Securities Private Limited
Diesel Fashion India Reliance Private Limited
Eenadu Television Private Limited
EFS Midstream LLC#
Extramarks Education Private Limited
Football Sports Development Limited
Gaurav Overseas Private Limited
GenNext Ventures Investment Advisers LLP
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
IBN Lokmat News Private Limited
Iconix Lifestyle India Private Limited
IMG Reliance Limited
India Gas Solutions Private Limited
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited
Indiacast UK Limited
Indiacast US Limited
Indiacast UTV Media Distribution Private Limited
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited
Matrix Genetics LLC#
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
Reliance Europe Limited#
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited
Reliance LNG Limited
Reliance Paul & Shark Fashions Private Limited
Reliance-GrandVision India Supply Private Limited
Reliance-Vision Express Private Limited
Roptonal Limited
Supreme Tradelinks Private Limited
Ubona Technologies Private Limited
Viacom18 Media (UK) Limited
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Viacom18 US Inc.
Wespro Digital Private Limited
Zegna South Asia Private Limited
#
Associate Company having 31st December as a reporting date.
Country of Incorporation
Proportion of
ownership interest
India
India
USA
USA
New Zealand
India
India
India
India
USA
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
India
UK
USA
India
India
India
USA
India
India
UK
India
India
India
India
India
India
Cyprus
India
India
UK
India
USA
India
India
27.42%
18.29%
38.30%
44.58%
7.48%
41.64%
50.00%
41.64%
10.22%
49.90%
38.46%
32.50%
50.00%
50.00%
41.80%
20.85%
42.49%
50.00%
50.00%
31.27%
31.27%
31.27%
31.27%
33.33%
46.25%
30.63%
50.00%
50.00%
50.00%
45. 43%
50.00%
45.00%
42.49%
47.20%
47.20%
20.85%
46.25%
36.58%
20.85%
20.85%
20.85%
32.19%
41.64%
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37. Additional Information, as required under Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013, of enterprises
consolidated as Subsidiary / Associates / Joint Ventures.
Name of the Enterprise
Parent
Reliance Industries Limited
Subsidiaries
Indian
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Adventure Marketing Private Limited
AETN18 Media Private Limited
Bhagyashri Mercantile Private Limited
Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited
Capital18 Fincap Private Limited
Chitrani Mercantile Private Limited
Colorful Media Private Limited
Colosceum Media Private Limited
Digital18 Media Limited
e-Eighteen.com Limited
Equator Trading Enterprises Private Limited
GenNext Ventures Fund
Gopesh Commercials Private Limited
Greycells18 Media Limited
Independent Media Trust
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Infomedia Press Limited
Kanhatech Solutions Limited
Model Economic Township Limited
Moneycontrol Dot Com India Limited
Nemita Commercials Private Limited
Network 18 Media & Investments Limited
Nisarga Commercials Private limited
Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions Private Limited
Panorama Television Private Limited
Petroleum Trust
Prakruti Commercials Private Limited
Prism Tv Private Limited
RB Holdings Private Limited
RB Media Holdings Private Limited
RB Mediasoft Private Limited
Reed Infomedia India Private Limited
Reliance Aerospace Technologies Limited
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals Limited
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Chemicals Limited
Reliance Clothing India Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Land & Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Comtrade Private Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance Eminent Trading & Commercial Private Limited
Reliance Energy and Project Development Limited
Reliance Energy Generation & Distribution Limited
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Net Assets i.e. total assets
minus total liabilities
As % of
consolidated
net assets
Amount
(` in crore)
Share in
profit or loss
As % of
consolidated
profit or loss
Amount
(` in crore)
98.94
2,16,158.97
96.41
22,718.93
(0.00)
0.01
(0.00)
0.07
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
0.01
(0.02)
0.02
0.09
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.50
(0.05)
(0.01)
0.01
(0.03)
(0.00)
0.00
1.24
0.00
0.00
0.06
4.70
(0.00)
0.01
(0.14)
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
0.21
1.24
(0.00)
1.19
(0.00)
1.91
0.11
1.29
0.99
0.44
0.17
0.07
(3.60)
31.96
(0.95)
160.22
(1.71)
2.04
(3.60)
12.91
(42.16)
34.31
197.47
14.62
7.70
0.89
1,088.98
(102.29)
(23.64)
22.82
(65.73)
(0.11)
2.52
2,714.70
2.90
0.38
126.39
10,259.99
(0.15)
14.15
(304.85)
(3.68)
(0.02)
0.01
(1.30)
466.73
2,710.34
(2.52)
2,604.90
(2.10)
4,173.05
242.86
2,822.50
2,152.20
952.80
373.00
148.52
(0.00)
(0.03)
(0.00)
(0.06)
(0.01)
0.00
(0.00)
0.00
0.01
0.05
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.00
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.00)
(0.06)
0.00
0.00
(2.92)
0.00
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.57)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.04)
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.05
(0.05)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.02)
(6.29)
(0.05)
(13.53)
(3.35)
1.01
(0.02)
1.17
1.40
10.85
(0.10)
(0.11)
0.29
(3.89)
(0.00)
(3.87)
(3.47)
(0.69)
(15.23)
0.07
0.89
(687.55)
0.36
(0.02)
(1.07)
(0.02)
(0.01)
(134.79)
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.00)
0.01
(0.83)
(0.00)
(9.34)
(0.02)
(2.14)
(0.46)
(0.01)
12.52
(12.05)
(0.00)
(0.01)
(1.48)
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Consolidated
Name of the Enterprise
Reliance Global Commercial Limited
46
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited
47
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions Private Limited
48
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited
49
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
50
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited
51
Reliance Jio Messaging Services Private Limited
52
Reliance Lifestyle Holdings Limited
53
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
54
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
55
Reliance Petroinvestments Limited
56
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
57
Reliance Progressive Traders Private Limited
58
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private Limited
59
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited
60
Reliance Retail Finance Limited
61
Reliance Retail Insurance Broking Limited
62
Reliance Retail Limited
63
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
64
Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
65
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
66
Reliance Textiles Limited
67
Reliance Trading Limited
68
Reliance Universal Commercial Limited
69
Reliance Universal Enterprises Limited
70
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
71
Reliance Vantage Retail Limited
72
Reliance Ventures Limited
73
Reliance World Trade Private Limited
74
Reliance-GrandOptical Private Limited
75
Resolute Land Consortium Projects Limited
76
RRB Investments Private Limited
77
RRB Mediasoft Private Limited
78
RRK Finhold Private Limited
79
RVT Finhold Private Limited
80
RVT Media Private Limited
81
Setpro18 Distribution Limited
82
Stargaze Entertainment Private Limited
83
Strategic Manpower Solutions Limited
84
Surela Investment and Trading Private Limited
85
TV18 Broadcast Limited
86
TV18 Home shopping Network Limited
87
88
Vijayant Commercials Private Limited
89 Watermark Infratech Private Limited
90 Web18 Software Services Limited
Foreign
1
2
3
4
5
Affinity Names Inc.
Central Park Enterprises DMCC
Delta Corp East Africa Limited
E-18 Limited
Ethane Crystal LLC
Net Assets i.e. total assets
minus total liabilities
As % of
consolidated
net assets
Amount
(` in crore)
0.00
0.57
0.01
0.00
13.77
0.00
0.00
(0.01)
0.04
0.01
0.08
1.19
0.88
0.15
0.65
0.05
0.00
2.37
2.74
0.06
0.58
-
0.00
0.00
1.56
0.03
(0.02)
1.18
2.81
0.00
0.00
(0.01)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.02
(0.00)
0.01
(0.01)
(0.00)
1.60
0.01
0.01
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
0.01
0.04
0.07
0.05
1,249.82
21.70
3.04
30,074.17
10.10
0.14
(19.39)
96.49
22.79
183.09
2,597.81
1,923.67
331.51
1,427.73
101.79
9.86
5,188.36
5,996.76
127.67
1,258.11
-
2.24
0.05
3,416.05
65.82
(45.41)
2,587.21
6,133.34
0.03
0.04
(19.89)
(0.02)
(6.59)
(4.67)
34.58
(1.60)
25.84
(28.99)
(0.94)
3,489.00
11.72
11.65
(3.59)
(0.37)
0.95
(0.69)
16.29
78.99
149.23
Share in
profit or loss
As % of
consolidated
profit or loss
(0.00)
0.01
(0.01)
(0.00)
(0.10)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.01)
0.00
(0.00)
0.00
(0.13)
(0.00)
(0.07)
(0.00)
0.01
1.16
(0.00)
0.01
0.31
-
0.00
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.01)
0.69
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.00)
0.06
(0.74)
0.00
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.01)
0.00
(0.00)
Amount
(` in crore)
(0.00)
1.28
(1.26)
(0.12)
(23.12)
(0.91)
(0.41)
(0.21)
(2.12)
1.05
(0.56)
1.04
(31.46)
(0.75)
(15.37)
(0.03)
1.95
272.48
(0.98)
2.23
72.00
-
0.10
(0.00)
(0.64)
(2.03)
(2.96)
161.49
(0.16)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.01)
(4.02)
(0.01)
(0.02)
(0.63)
(4.36)
(2.99)
(0.48)
14.63
(174.91)
0.73
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.32)
(0.38)
(1.95)
0.05
(0.02)
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Name of the Enterprise
Net Assets i.e. total assets
minus total liabilities
As % of
consolidated
net assets
Amount
(` in crore)
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Ethane Emerald LLC
Ethane Opal LLC
Ethane Pearl LLC
Ethane Sapphire LLC
Ethane Topaz LLC
Gapoil (Zanzibar) Limited
Gapco Kenya Limited
Gapco Tanzania Limited
Gapco Uganda Limited
Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation
Ibn18(Mauritius) Limited
Network 18 Holdings Limited
NW18 HSN Holdings Plc
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Reliance do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Têxteis,
Químicos, Petroquímicos e Derivados Ltda.
Reliance Eagleford Midstream LLC
Reliance Eagleford Upstream GP LLC
Reliance Eagleford Upstream Holding LP
Reliance Eagleford Upstream LLC
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Limited
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Global Energy Services (Singapore) Pte. Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services Limited
Reliance Holding USA Inc.
Reliance Industries(Middle East) DMCC
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC
Reliance Jio Infocomm Pte. Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm UK Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm USA Inc.
Reliance Marcellus Holdings LLC
Reliance Marcellus LLC
Reliance Marcellus II LLC
Reliance USA Gas Marketing LLC
RIL USA Inc.
RIL(Australia) Pty Limited
Television Eighteen Mauritius Limited
Television Eighteen Media and Investments Limited
Transenergy Kenya Limited
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45 Wave Land Developers Limited
46 Web18 Holdings Limited
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.03
0.03
0.00
0.25
0.29
0.06
0.03
(0.02)
(0.05)
0.23
0.51
0.00
0.23
0.00
2.54
0.66
0.35
0.28
0.20
0.01
0.00
1.26
0.01
-
0.19
0.00
0.05
-
0.37
0.18
0.00
0.08
(0.00)
0.01
0.13
0.00
0.01
0.10
148.73
148.46
158.67
76.09
76.09
0.30
536.17
629.38
138.19
58.50
(50.83)
(114.66)
496.88
1,119.81
0.11
496.34
0.19
5,556.34
1,439.41
757.86
615.98
434.12
20.13
7.21
2,762.64
22.06
-
407.98
2.63
101.50
-
799.03
386.09
0.01
178.26
(0.19)
23.49
277.77
1.49
17.82
216.72
Share in
profit or loss
As % of
consolidated
profit or loss
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
0.19
0.15
0.05
(0.06)
0.03
(0.02)
(0.16)
(1.15)
(0.00)
1.08
(0.00)
6.87
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.08)
0.10
0.05
0.01
(2.30)
(0.02)
-
(0.03)
(0.00)
(0.04)
-
(3.76)
(6.37)
(0.00)
0.48
(0.00)
0.00
(0.02)
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
Amount
(` in crore)
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.03)
(0.02)
(0.02)
(0.02)
44.44
34.91
11.79
(14.92)
7.79
(4.98)
(36.98)
(269.98)
(0.05)
254.91
(0.00)
1,618.67
(0.06)
(0.02)
(18.09)
23.05
11.13
1.20
(541.85)
(5.23)
-
(7.60)
(0.27)
(8.30)
-
(885.89)
(1,500.48)
(0.00)
114.16
(0.24)
0.24
(5.86)
(0.37)
0.72
(0.05)
Minority Interests in all subsidiaries
(1.39)
(3,038.21)
(0.32)
(74.39)
Associates (Investments as per the equity method)
Indian
1
2
3
24 X 7 Learning Private Limited
Aeon Learning Private Limited
Eenadu Television Private Limited
-
-
0.22
-
-
471.19
-
-
0.05
-
-
12.38
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Shareholder Information
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NOTES ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015
Consolidated
Name of the Enterprise
Extramarks Education Private Limited
Gaurav Overseas Private Limited
GenNext Ventures Investment Advisers LLP
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited
Reliance Commercial Trading Private Limited
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited
Reliance LNG Limited
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 Wespro Digital Private Limited
Foreign
1
2
3
4
5
6
Algenol LLC
Aurora Algea Inc.
Book My Show Limited
EFS Midstream LLC
Matrix Genetics LLC
Reliance Europe Limited
Joint Ventures(as per proportionate consolidation/Investment
as per the equity method)
Indian
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Brooks Brothers India Private Limited
D. E. Shaw India Securities Private Limited
Diesel Fashion India Reliance Private Limited
Football Sports Development Limited
IBN Lokmat News Private Limited
Iconix Lifestyle India Private Limited
IMG Reliance Limited
India Gas Solutions Private Limited
Indiacast Media Distribution Private Limited
Indiacast UTV Media Distribution Private Limited
Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited
Reliance Paul & Shark Fashions Private Limited
Reliance-GrandVision India Supply Private Limited
Reliance-Vision Express Private Limited
Supreme Tradelinks Private Limited
Ubona Technologies Private Limited
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Zegna South Asia Private Limited
Foreign
1
2
3
4
5
Indiacast UK Limited
Indiacast US Limited
Roptonal Limited
Viacom18 Media (UK) Limited
Viacom18 US Inc.
Net Assets i.e. total assets
minus total liabilities
As % of
consolidated
net assets
Amount
(` in crore)
0.06
0.00
0.00
0.05
0.00
0.01
-
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.15
-
0.00
0.82
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.00
(0.01)
0.00
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.01
(0.00)
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.09
(0.00)
(0.00)
125.00
0.10
0.14
105.79
0.92
11.33
-
156.60
0.00
0.02
0.03
321.36
-
0.21
1,794.29
12.87
31.87
13.71
17.88
10.68
(31.24)
7.62
3.11
53.07
3.69
7.67
3.67
158.89
5.93
8.20
22.37
(6.77)
4.61
443.75
3.72
0.99
0.70
204.38
(1.98)
(3.60)
Share in
profit or loss
As % of
consolidated
profit or loss
-
(0.00)
0.00
0.09
-
0.01
-
0.04
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
(0.42)
(0.99)
0.00
1.76
(0.01)
0.00
(0.01)
(0.08)
(0.01)
(0.26)
0.02
0.01
(0.00)
0.00
0.00
0.00
(0.17)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.03)
0.00
0.00
0.36
(0.01)
0.00
0.00
(0.03)
(0.00)
(0.00)
Amount
(` in crore)
-
(0.00)
0.01
20.95
-
1.22
-
10.03
(0.00)
0.00
(0.59)
(99.28)
(232.43)
0.12
413.89
(1.70)
0.90
(2.50)
(20.02)
(2.59)
(61.95)
3.85
1.42
(0.63)
0.30
0.77
0.62
(38.90)
(0.10)
(0.99)
(7.27)
0.13
0.95
84.25
(2.96)
0.41
0.22
(7.89)
(0.28)
(0.26)
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ANNEXURE-A
SALIENT FEATURES OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SUBSIDIARY / ASSOCIATES / JOINT VENTURES AS PER
COMPANIES ACT , 2013
PART “A” : SUBSIDIARIES
Name of Subsidiary Company
Sr.
No.
Reporting
Currency
Share
Capital
Reserves &
Surplus
Total Assets
Total
Liabilities
Investments
Turnover /
Total
Income
Profit
Before
Taxation
Provision
for
Taxation
Profit
After
Taxation
Proposed
Dividend
% of
Shareholding
**
` in crore
Foreign Currencies in Million
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Affinity Names Inc.*#
Bhagyashri Mercantile Private Limited*
Central Park Enterprises DMCC#
Chitrani Mercantile Private Limited*
Delta Corp East Africa Limited
Ethane Crystal LLC
Ethane Emerald LLC
Ethane Opal LLC
Ethane Pearl LLC
10
Ethane Sapphire LLC
11
Ethane Topaz LLC
12 Gapoil (Zanzibar) Limited#
13 Gapco Kenya Limited#
14 Gapco Tanzania Limited#
INR
USD
INR
INR
USD
INR
INR
KSH
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
TZS
INR
KSH
INR
1.58
0.25
0.01
0.63
0.10
0.01
9.72
143.81
149.25
23.88
148.75
23.80
148.48
23.76
158.70
25.39
76.11
12.18
76.11
12.18
1.82
(0.63)
(0.10)
(0.96)
(1.32)
(0.21)
2.03
6.57
97.14
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.03)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(1.52)
0.95
0.15
3.79
0.06
0.01
2.13
19.23
0.00
0.00
4.74
0.75
0.12
0.09
2.94
284.44
43.49
150.04
24.01
149.54
23.93
149.27
23.88
158.95
25.43
76.90
12.30
76.90
12.30
8.00
0.81
0.13
0.81
0.13
0.81
0.12
0.28
0.04
0.81
0.12
0.81
0.12
7.70
500.00
(419.81)
2,203.72
2,123.53
101.44
434.73
1,534.55
998.38
1,459.54
6,255.13
22,079.85 14,365.18
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0.32)
(0.05)
(0.05)
(0.38)
(0.06)
1.03
1.01
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1.82)
(26.90)
0.13
1.86
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.03)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.32)
(0.05)
(0.05)
(0.38)
(0.06)
1.01
(1.95)
(28.76)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.03)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(0.02)
(4.46)
44.44
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.07
(0.02)
20.87
(4.46)
12,856.33
66.66
22.22
1,84,983.14
959.13
319.75
639.38
108.57
520.81
986.33
356.95
0.60
1,299.79
48.77
13.86
34.91
TZS
29,910.00
1,43,474.00
2,71,717.00 98,333.00
165.00
3,58,070.00 13,436.00
3,817.00
9,619.00
15 Gapco Uganda Limited#
INR
19.86
118.33
171.51
33.32
16 Gopesh Commercials Private Limited*
INR
0.01
7.69
7.70
0.00
USH
8,750.10
52,127.83
75,553.77 14,675.84
-
-
-
430.73
16.44
4.65
11.79
1,89,746.73
7,240.51
2,049.87
5,190.64
0.33
0.29
-
0.29
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
58.80 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
76.00 %
76.00 %
76.00 %
76.00 %
100.00 %
As on 31.12.2014:1EUR = ` 76.5850, 1US$ = ` 63.0350,1RM = ` 18.0275, 1KSH = ` 0.6950, 1TZS = ` 0.0363,1USH = ` 0.0227,1BRL = ` 23.7207,1GBP = ` 98.3125,
As on 31.03.2015:1EUR = ` 67.1900 , 1US$ = ` 62.5000, 1Aus$= ` 47.5350, 1KSH = ` 0.6761, 1SGD = ` 45.4750, 1GBP = ` 92.4700
* Financial Information is based on Unaudited Results.
** Based on effective shareholding of Equity and Convertible Preference Shares.
# Company having 31st December as a reporting date.
02-45
46-103
104-201
202-315
316-348
Corporate Overview
Management Review
Governance
Financial Statements
Shareholder Information
311
Consolidated
Name of Subsidiary Company
Sr.
No.
Reporting
Currency
Share
Capital
Reserves &
Surplus
Total Assets
Total
Liabilities
Investments
Turnover /
Total
Income
Profit
Before
Taxation
Provision
for
Taxation
Profit
After
Taxation
Proposed
Dividend
% of
Shareholding
**
` in crore
Foreign Currencies in Million
17 Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation#
INR
138.68
(80.18)
324.07
265.57
323.56
18
19
Indiawin Sports Private Limited
Kanhatech Solutions Limited
20 Model Economic Township Limited*
21 Nemita Commercials Private Limited*
22 Nisarga Commercials Private limited*
23 Office Depot Reliance Supply Solutions
Private Limited
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Prakruti Commercials Private Limited*
Recron (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd#
Reliance Aerospace Technologies Limited
Reliance Ambit Trade Private Limited
Reliance Aromatics and Petrochemicals
Limited
Reliance Brands Limited
Reliance Chemicals Limited
Reliance Clothing India Private Limited
Reliance Commercial Land & Infrastructure
Limited
Reliance Comtrade Private Limited
Reliance Corporate IT Park Limited
Reliance do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de
Produtos Têxteis, Químicos, Petroquímicos
e Derivados Ltda.#
36
Reliance Eagleford Midstream LLC*#
37
Reliance Eagleford Upstream GP LLC#
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
RM
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
BRL
INR
USD
INR
USD
USD
22.00
(12.72)
51.41
42.13
2.65
(104.94)
163.61
265.90
25.00
(2.18)
44.06
21.24
(65.78)
5,534.94
5,600.67
0.05
0.01
0.01
2.51
2.89
136.93
(136.55)
0.01
(0.16)
4.21
2.90
0.89
0.54
1.69
0.00
0.52
0.69
204.05
915.76
3,684.01
2,564.20
113.19
507.98
2,043.55
1,422.38
0.05
1.93
(1.35)
0.27
1.57
464.80
520.25
53.52
51.33
36.37
0.02
0.12
-
-
-
-
0.59
0.33
-
-
-
-
(14.94)
(2.37)
167.75
(3.87)
-
(0.69)
2.28
1.12
0.45
(15.23)
0.89
0.36
0.26
(0.02)
-
(0.01)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(14.92)
(2.37)
(3.87)
(0.69)
(15.23)
0.89
0.36
(0.02)
(0.01)
6,576.68
(344.18)
(74.20)
(269.98)
3,648.14
(190.92)
41.16
(149.76)
1.36
0.01
0.00
-
(0.83)
-
-
4.52
2,705.82
2,780.09
69.75
2,780.06
0.02
(0.00)
89.86
(92.38)
445.71
448.23
135.28
182.88
(17.48)
(8.14)
7.57
0.05
2,597.33
2,604.92
0.02
2,604.91
(2.15)
23.82
25.92
-
0.02
5.75
(0.02)
(2.14)
-
51.26
4,121.79
4,398.16
225.11
3,202.26
0.10
(0.46)
0.00
(0.46)
1.48
241.38
243.07
0.20
-
-
(0.01)
2,974.99
(152.49)
6,926.75
4,104.25
0.12
6,760.10
15.84
3.51
1.48
(3.40)
(1.43)
0.22
0.09
0.12
0.05
-
-
0.86
0.36
(0.05)
(0.02)
295.00
201.34
1,311.57
815.23
1,794.29
314.54
254.91
208.07
129.33
284.65
49.90
40.44
46.80
0.25
0.04
31.94
(0.06)
(0.01)
0.19
0.03
-
-
0.13
0.02
-
-
-
-
(0.00)
(0.00)
4,896.94
1,618.67
776.86
256.79
0.01
(0.83)
(0.00)
(9.34)
(0.02)
(2.14)
-
3.32
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0.01)
12.52
(0.05)
(0.02)
254.91
40.44
(0.00)
(0.00)
1,618.67
256.79
(0.06)
(0.01)
38
Reliance Eagleford Upstream Holding LP#
INR
1,439.40
4,116.94
21,239.57 15,683.23
USD
228.35
653.12
3,369.49
2,488.02
39
Reliance Eagleford Upstream LLC#
INR
1,439.72
(0.31)
13,059.53 11,620.12
1,439.28
USD
228.40
(0.05)
2,071.79
1,843.44
228.33
-
-
(0.06)
(0.01)
As on 31.12.2014:1EUR = ` 76.5850, 1US$ = ` 63.0350,1RM = ` 18.0275, 1KSH = ` 0.6950, 1TZS = ` 0.0363,1USH = ` 0.0227,1BRL = ` 23.7207,1GBP = ` 98.3125,
As on 31.03.2015:1EUR = ` 67.1900 , 1US$ = ` 62.5000, 1Aus$= ` 47.5350, 1KSH = ` 0.6761, 1SGD = ` 45.4750, 1GBP = ` 92.4700
* Financial Information is based on Unaudited Results.
** Based on effective shareholding of Equity and Convertible Preference Shares.
# Company having 31st December as a reporting date.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
76.00 %
100.00 %
72.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
84.99 %
100.00 %
94.40 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
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Name of Subsidiary Company
Reporting
Currency
Share
Capital
Reserves &
Surplus
Total Assets
Total
Liabilities
Investments
Turnover /
Total
Income
Profit
Before
Taxation
Provision
for
Taxation
Profit
After
Taxation
Proposed
Dividend
% of
Shareholding
**
` in crore
Foreign Currencies in Million
14.67
2,137.53
2,374.56
222.37
-
1.11
(12.05)
-
(12.05)
Sr.
No.
40
41
42
53
54
55
56
57
Reliance Eminent Trading & Commercial
Private Limited
Reliance Energy and Project Development
Limited
Reliance Energy Generation and
Distribution Limited
43
Reliance Ethane Holding Pte. Limited
44
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC#
45
46
47
48
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited
Reliance Global Business B.V.
Reliance Global Commercial Limited
Reliance Global Energy Services
(Singapore) Pte. Limited
49
Reliance Global Energy Services Limited
50
Reliance Holding USA Inc.*#
51
Reliance Industrial Investments and
Holdings Limited
52
Reliance Industries(Middle East) DMCC#
INR
INR
INR
INR
USD
INR
INR
INR
EUR
INR
INR
USD
INR
GBP
INR
USD
INR
INR
1.01
951.79
1,256.23
303.43
1,255.99
0.02
(0.00)
1.25
371.75
3,636.37
3,263.37
3,636.26
0.02
(0.01)
757.88
121.26
(0.02)
(0.00)
757.86
121.26
0.00
0.00
2,818.61
(2,202.63)
650.58
34.60
USD
447.15
(349.43)
103.21
5.49
(1.48)
34.94
5.20
0.00
630.77
482.25
434.25
64.63
4.49
0.13
0.02
4.43
12.75
1,649.69
1,629.56
2.04
2.59
0.28
263.95
260.73
13.78
1.49
6.57
0.71
150
399.18
59.41
0.05
7.38
1.18
4.62
0.50
0.32
0.05
(0.02)
(0.00)
(18.09)
(2.87)
(1.48)
23.05
3.43
(0.00)
13.13
2.10
1.57
0.17
757.41
121.19
501.13
79.50
23.61
0.00
0.00
4.60
0.73
-
433.71
45.96
64.55
4.47
-
-
-
-
6.84
0.00
1.406.63
225.06
20.53
2.22
-
-
149.06
1,100.76
21,574.22 20,324.40
9,546.88
1,095.66
1.28
181.35
(159.29)
633.50
611.44
12.92
1,804.25
USD
28.77
(25.27)
100.50
97.00
2.05
286.23
Reliance Innovative Building Solutions
Private Limited
Reliance Jio Digital Services Private Limited
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC##
INR
INR
INR
USD
64.69
(42.99)
24.36
2.66
3.16
(0.12)
38.81
35.77
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
INR
30,125.00
(50.83)
82,015.09 51,940.92
792.36
Reliance Jio Infocomm Pte. Limited#
INR
416.03
58
Reliance Jio Infocomm UK Limited#
59
Reliance Jio Infocomm USA Inc.#
USD
66.00
INR
GBP
INR
USD
2.95
0.30
111.21
17.64
(8.05)
(1.28)
(0.32)
(0.03)
(9.71)
(1.54)
433.54
25.56
68.78
5.32
0.54
104.77
16.62
4.06
2.69
0.27
3.27
0.52
-
-
-
-
31.52
5.00
(5.23)
(0.83)
1.10
(1.26)
-
-
-
0.04
4.28
0.68
-
-
-
-
(0.12)
-
-
(23.12)
(7.60)
(1.21)
(0.27)
(0.03)
(8.30)
(1.32)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.13
0.18
1.85
0.20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
99.84 %
-
99.16 %
99.16 %
99.16 %
99.16 %
99.16 %
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.02)
(0.00)
(18.09)
(2.87)
(1.48)
23.05
3.43
(0.00)
11.13
1.78
1.20
0.13
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.00
0.32
0.37
0.04
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.28
(5.23)
(0.83)
(1.26)
(0.12)
-
-
(23.12)
(7.60)
(1.21)
(0.27)
(0.03)
(8.30)
(1.32)
2,762.32
34,084.29 31,321.65
6,436.50
438.22
5,407.20
4,968.93
1,021.10
(58.94)
482.91
(541.85)
(9.35)
76.61
(85.96)
As on 31.12.2014:1EUR = ` 76.5850, 1US$ = ` 63.0350,1RM = ` 18.0275, 1KSH = ` 0.6950, 1TZS = ` 0.0363,1USH = ` 0.0227,1BRL = ` 23.7207,1GBP = ` 98.3125,
As on 31.03.2015:1EUR = ` 67.1900 , 1US$ = ` 62.5000, 1Aus$= ` 47.5350, 1KSH = ` 0.6761, 1SGD = ` 45.4750, 1GBP = ` 92.4700
* Financial Information is based on Unaudited Results.
** Based on effective shareholding of Equity and Convertible Preference Shares.
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Name of Subsidiary Company
Reporting
Currency
Share
Capital
Reserves &
Surplus
Total Assets
Total
Liabilities
Investments
Turnover /
Total
Income
Profit
Before
Taxation
Provision
for
Taxation
Profit
After
Taxation
Proposed
Dividend
% of
Shareholding
**
` in crore
Foreign Currencies in Million
Sr.
No.
60
61
62
63
Reliance Jio Media Private Limited
Reliance Jio Messaging Services Private
Limited
Reliance Lifestyle Holdings Limited
Reliance Marcellus Holdings LLC#
64
Reliance Marcellus LLC#
65
Reliance Marcellus II LLC#
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
Reliance Payment Solutions Limited
Reliance Petro Marketing Limited
Reliance Petroinvestments Limited
Reliance Polyolefins Limited
Reliance Progressive Traders Private
Limited
Reliance Prolific Commercial Private
Limited
Reliance Prolific Traders Private Limited
Reliance Retail Finance Limited
Reliance Retail Insurance Broking Limited
Reliance Retail Limited
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Reliance Sibur Elastomers Private Limited
Reliance Strategic Investments Limited
Reliance Textiles Limited
Reliance Trading Limited
Reliance Universal Commercial Limited
Reliance Universal Enterprises Limited
Reliance Universal Traders Private Limited
Reliance USA Gas Marketing LLC*#
Reliance Vantage Retail Limited
Reliance Ventures Limited
Reliance World Trade Private Limited
INR
INR
INR
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
INR
USD
INR
INR
INR
11.01
(0.91)
10.14
10.10
0.14
(0.86)
0.04
(0.91)
(0.41)
0.14
0.12
0.00
(0.41)
0.04
0.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0.41)
(0.21)
-
-
(885.89)
(140.54)
(1,500.48)
(238.04)
(2.12)
1.05
(0.56)
1.04
(31.46)
(0.75)
(19.44)
88.18
107.57
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,212.84
(1,413.81)
16,739.76 15,940.73
351.05
(224.29)
2,655.63
2,528.87
2,052.48
(1,666.39)
3,468.06
3,081.97
325.61
(264.36)
550.18
488.93
0.55
0.05
-
-
100.00
4.05
8.88
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
124.60
(0.21)
-
-
-
-
890.50
(885.89)
141.27
(140.54)
413.44 (1,500.48)
65.59
(238.04)
-
(2.12)
(3.51)
18.74
173.34
76.85
220.25
197.47
4.17
75.01
710.88
1.64
0.59
174.21
195.87
12.78
184.47
0.02
(0.56)
13.26
2,584.55
2,602.35
4.55
2,602.18
56.68
1.60
0.56
14.05
1,909.62
2,434.11
510.45
0.00
2.96
(31.46)
1.66
329.85
408.92
77.40
12.87
1,414.86
2,695.10
1,267.38
2.02
4.00
99.77
5.86
101.80
11.45
0.01
1.60
-
-
101.79
0.29
0.00
(15.35)
0.02
(15.37)
(0.03)
2.54
(0.03)
1.95
0.59
5.41
15.38
0.03
(0.75)
4,989.54
198.82
8,565.57
3,377.21
470.10
16,201.67
399.30
126.82
272.48
6,000.00
(3.24)
5,996.86
0.10
5,074.05
-
(0.98)
118.01
9.66
225.73
98.06
-
2.36
2.24
2.33
1,255.78
3,552.32
2,294.21
464.55
248.02
86.31
-
1.05
0.05
-
1.19
0.00
-
9.90
4.49
13.26
3,402.79
3,416.70
-
7.66
4.43
0.65
-
-
4.47
3,416.56
55.70
(0.01)
(0.00)
138.13
72.31
0.01
0.00
-
-
(45.97)
81.24
126.66
-
-
-
-
10.12
0.02
0.00
0.56
2.69
-
50.87
0.00
0.02
-
-
-
0.03
-
0.12
(0.00)
(0.64)
(2.03)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(2.96)
-
0.01
14.31
-
0.02
0.00
-
-
-
-
(0.98)
2.23
72.00
-
0.10
(0.00)
(0.64)
(2.03)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(2.96)
2,584.52
2,939.46
352.25
1,773.19
264.48
201.24
39.75
161.49
12.28
6,121.06
6,133.50
0.17
6,133.50
-
(0.16)
-
(0.16)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100.00 %
100.00 %
84.99 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
94.40 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
94.40%
94.45 %
74.90 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
94.40 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
As on 31.12.2014:1EUR = ` 76.5850, 1US$ = ` 63.0350,1RM = ` 18.0275, 1KSH = ` 0.6950, 1TZS = ` 0.0363,1USH = ` 0.0227,1BRL = ` 23.7207,1GBP = ` 98.3125,
As on 31.03.2015:1EUR = ` 67.1900 , 1US$ = ` 62.5000, 1Aus$= ` 47.5350, 1KSH = ` 0.6761, 1SGD = ` 45.4750, 1GBP = ` 92.4700
* Financial Information is based on Unaudited Results.
** Based on effective shareholding of Equity and Convertible Preference Shares.
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Name of Subsidiary Company
Reporting
Currency
Share
Capital
Reserves &
Surplus
Total Assets
Total
Liabilities
Investments
Turnover /
Total
Income
Profit
Before
Taxation
Provision
for
Taxation
Profit
After
Taxation
Proposed
Dividend
% of
Shareholding
**
` in crore
Foreign Currencies in Million
Sr.
No.
88
89
90
Reliance-GrandOptical Private Limited
Resolute Land Consortium Projects Limited*
RIL USA Inc#
91
RIL(Australia) Pty Limited*
92
93
94
Strategic Manpower Solutions Limited
Surela Investment and Trading Private Limited
Transenergy Kenya Limited#
95
Vijayant Commercials Private Limited*
96 Wave Land Developers Limited
0.05
0.05
18.91
3.00
31.37
6.60
0.05
0.05
8.34
(31.56)
(6.64)
(29.04)
(0.99)
(6.85)
120.00
(98.53)
0.01
5.55
11.64
12.27
INR
INR
INR
USD
INR
AUD
INR
INR
INR
KSH
INR
INR
KSH
(0.02)
(0.01)
0.03
0.05
0.00
0.01
159.35
1,633.23
1,454.97
25.28
259.10
230.82
0.10
0.02
46.36
21.12
1.74
25.07
11.66
17.84
0.29
0.06
75.35
22.06
0.25
3.61
0.01
0.02
0.29
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.60
-
-
-
9.58
-
0.00
(0.00)
(0.00)
-
-
(0.00)
(0.00)
17,641.29
188.92
74.76
114.16
2,798.65
-
-
436.67
0.06
-
-
1.14
1.16
29.97
(0.24)
(0.05)
(2.99)
(0.19)
(0.37)
(5.39)
0.73
1.12
18.11
(0.24)
(0.05)
(2.99)
(0.48)
(0.37)
(5.39)
0.73
0.72
11.86
-
-
-
0.29
-
-
-
0.40
5.89
94.40 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
76.00 %
100.00 %
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
23.61
82.11
181.49
263.89
141.68
17.19
16.53
10.65
349.14
100.00 %
As on 31.12.2014:1EUR = ` 76.5850, 1US$ = ` 63.0350,1RM = ` 18.0275, 1KSH = ` 0.6950, 1TZS = ` 0.0363,1USH = ` 0.0227,1BRL = ` 23.7207,1GBP = ` 98.3125,
As on 31.03.2015:1EUR = ` 67.1900 , 1US$ = ` 62.5000, 1Aus$= ` 47.5350, 1KSH = ` 0.6761, 1SGD = ` 45.4750, 1GBP = ` 92.4700
* Financial Information is based on Unaudited Results.
** Based on effective shareholding of Equity and Convertible Preference Shares.
# Company having 31st December as a reporting date.
## The first accounting year of the company will be ending on 31st December 2015.
The above statement also indicates performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries.
Names of Subsidiaries which are yet to commence operations -
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
Name of the Companies
Reliance Jio Global Resources LLC
Reliance Marcellus Holdings LLC
Reliance Textiles Limited
Names of Subsidiaries which have been liquidated or sold during the year -
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Name of the Companies
Achman Commercial Private Limited
Delight Proteins Limited
Gapco Rwanda Limited
GenNext Innovation Ventures Limited
Infotel Telecom Limited
Kaizen Capital LLP
LPG Infrastructure (India) Limited
Mark Project Services Private Limited
Rancore Technologies Private Limited
Reliance Agri Ventures Private Limited
Reliance Convention and Exhibition Centre Limited
Reliance Corporate Centre Limited
Reliance Corporate Services Limited
Reliance Dairy Foods Limited
Reliance F&B Services Limited
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Name of the Companies
Sr.
No.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
All the above Companies have been amalgamated pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation except:
1.
2.
Reliance Financial Distribution and Advisory Services Limited
Reliance Food Processing Solutions Limited
Reliance Gas Corporation Limited
Reliance Industries Investment and Holding Limited
Reliance Infrastructure Management Services Limited
Reliance Nutritious Food Products Limited
Reliance People Serve Limited
Reliance Review Cinema Limited
Reliance Security Solutions Limited
Reliance Strategic (Mauritius) Limited
Reliance Style Fashion India Private Limited
Reliance Styles India Limited
Gapco Rwanda Limited which has been sold during the year.
Reliance Strategic (Mauritius) Limited and Kaizen Capital LLP which have been liquidated during the year.
PART “B” : ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
Statement pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act , 2013 related to Associate Companies and Joint Ventures
Name of Associates/Joint Ventures
Sr.
No.
Shares of Associate/Joint Ventures held
by the company on the year end
Latest
audited
Balance
Sheet
Date
No.
Extend of
Holding %
Amount of
Investment
in Associates/
Joint Venture
(` in crore)
Profit/Loss for the year
Considered
in
Consolidation
(` in crore)
Not
Considered
in
Consolidation
Description
of how
there is
significant
influence
Reason
why the
associate/
joint venture
is not
consolidated
Networth
attributable
to
Shareholding
as per latest
audited
Balance
Sheet
(` in crore)
Associates
1
2
3
4
5
Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company Limited
31.03.2015
64,29,20,000
Indian Vaccines Corporation Limited
Reliance Europe Limited
31.03.2014
62,63,125
31.12.2014
11,08,500
Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited
31.03.2015
68,60,064
Reliance LNG Limited
31.03.2015
22,500
64.29
0.61
3.93
16.30
0.02
41.80 %
33.33 %
50.00 %
45.43 %
45.00 %
105.79
0.92
31.87
156.60
0.02
20.95
-
0.90
10.03
0.00
-
-
-
-
-
Note - A
Note - A
Note - A
Note - A
Note - A
-
-
-
-
-
Note:
A. There is significant influence due to percentage(%) of Share Capital.
The above statement also indicates performance and financial position of each of the associates.
As per our Report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board
For Chaturvedi & Shah
Chartered Accountants
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Chartered Accountants
For Rajendra & Co.
Chartered Accountants
D. Chaturvedi
Partner
A. B. Jani
Partner
A.R. Shah
Partner
Alok Agarwal
Chief Financial Officer
Mumbai
Date : April 17,2015
Srikanth Venkatachari
Joint Chief Financial Officer
K. Sethuraman
Company Secretary
- Chairman & Managing Director
Executive Directors
Directors
M.D. Ambani
N.R. Meswani
H.R. Meswani
P.M.S. Prasad
P. K. Kapil
M.L. Bhakta
Y.P. Trivedi
Dr. D.V. Kapur
Prof. Ashok Misra
Prof. Dipak C. Jain
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Adil Zainulbhai
Nita M. Ambani
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AN OVERVIEW
The Company has currently around 2.8 million
shareholders holding Equity Shares.
The Company’s Equity Shares are listed on BSE
Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE). The Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)
of the Company are listed on the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange and traded on International Order Book
(London Stock Exchange) and PORTAL System (NASD,
USA).
The Company’s Equity Shares are the most actively
traded security on both BSE and NSE.
The Company’s Equity Shares are under compulsory
trading in demat form only.
97.81% of the Company’s Equity Shares are held in
demat form.
(Karvy),
Karvy Computershare Private Limited
Hyderabad, an ISO 9002 Certified Registrars and
Transfer Agents, is the Registrars and Transfer Agents
(R&TA) of the Company.
INVESTOR SERVICE AND GRIEVANCE
HANDLING MECHANISM
All investor service matters are being handled by
Karvy, the largest Registrar in the country with a large
number of Investor Service Centres across the country,
who discharges investor service functions effectively,
efficiently and expeditiously.
The Company has appointed Dayal & Lohia, Chartered
Accountants as Internal Auditors to concurrently audit
the securities related transactions being handled at
Karvy.
The Company has prescribed service standards for the
various investor related activities. These standards are
periodically reviewed by the Company.
Particulars
Service Standards
(No. of working days)
The service standards set by the Company for
various investor related transactions / activities
are as follows:
Sl.
No.
(A) Registration Items
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Transfers
Transmissions
Transpositions
Deletion of Name
Folio Consolidation
Change of Name
Demat
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Particulars
Sl.
No.
8
9
Remat
Issue of Duplicate
Certificates
Replacement of Certificates
10
Certificate Consolidation
11
Certificate Split
12
Change of Address
13
14
Bank Mandate / Details
15 Nomination by security
16
holders
Power of Attorney by
security holders
(B) Correspondence
1
Non-receipt of Annual
Reports
Non-receipt of Dividend
Warrants
Non-receipt of Interest/
Redemption Warrants
Non-receipt of Certificates
Revalidation of Dividend
Warrants
Revalidation of Redemption
Warrants
Multiple Queries
IEPF Letters
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Service Standards
(No. of working days)
3
15
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
1. DEALING IN SECURITIES
1.1 What are the types of accounts for dealing in
securities in demat form?
Beneficial Owner Account (B.O. Account) / Demat
Account: An account opened with a Depository
Participant (DP) in the name of investor for holding
and transferring securities.
Trading Account: An account opened by the broker
in the name of the investor for buying and selling of
securities.
Bank Account: A bank account opened in the name
of the investor and linked to the Beneficial Owner
account / Demat account for debiting or crediting
money with respect to transactions in the securities
market.
1.2 What is Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) and
what precautions one should observe with
respect to DIS?
To give delivery of the securities, the beneficial owner
has to fill in a form called Delivery Instruction Slip
(DIS). DIS may be compared to cheque book of a bank
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account. The following precautions are to be taken in
respect of DIS:
Ensure that DIS numbers are pre-printed and DP takes
acknowledgment for the DIS booklet issued to the
investor.
Ensure that the account number [client id] is pre-
stamped.
If the account is a joint account, all the joint holders
have to sign the instruction slips. Instruction cannot
be executed if all joint holders have not signed.
Avoid using loose slips.
Do not leave signed blank DIS with anyone viz.,
broker/sub-broker, DPs or any other person/entity.
Keep the DIS book under lock and key when not in
use.
If only one entry is made in the DIS book, strike out the
remaining space to prevent misuse.
Personally fill in target account-id and all details in the
DIS.
If the DIS booklet is lost / stolen / not traceable, the
same must be intimated to the DP, immediately, in
writing. On receipt of such intimation, the DP will
cancel the unused DIS of the said booklet.
The password should not be shared with others
and password must be changed at periodic
intervals.
Proper understanding of the manner in which the
online trading software has to be operated.
Adequate training on usage of software.
The online trading system has facility for order
and trade confirmation after placing the orders.
1.6 What are the other safety measures an
online client must observe?
Avoid placing order from shared PCs / through
cyber cafés.
Log out after having finished trading to avoid
misuse.
Do not click “remember me” option while signing
in from shared PCs / through cyber cafes.
Do not leave the terminal unattended while
“signed-in” on the trading system.
Protect your personal computer against viruses
by placing a firewall and an anti-virus solution.
Do not open email attachments from people you
do not know.
1.3 What is online trading in securities?
1.7 What are the do’s and don’ts while dealing in
Online trading in securities refers to the facility
available to an investor for placing his own orders
using the internet trading platform offered by the
trading member viz., the broker. The orders so placed
by the investor using internet would be routed
through the trading member.
1.4 What is SARAL Account Opening Form?
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide its
circular dated March 04, 2015, has introduced SARAL
Account Opening Form for resident individuals.
Individual investors can open a trading account and
demat account by filling up a simplified Account
Opening Form (‘AOF’) termed as ‘SARAL AOF’. This form
will be separately available with the intermediaries
and can also be downloaded from the Exchanges’ and
Depositories’ website. The investors who open such
account through SARAL AOF will also have the option
to obtain other facilities, whenever they require, on
furnishing of additional information as per prescribed
regulations/circulars.
1.5 What precautions an online investor must
take?
Investor trading online must take the following
precautions:
Default password provided by the broker must be
changed before placing the order.
securities market?
DO’S
Transact only through Stock Exchanges.
Deal only through SEBI registered intermediaries.
Complete all the required formalities of opening
an account properly (Client registration, Client
agreement forms etc).
Ask for and sign “Know Your Client Agreement”.
Read and properly understand the risks associated
with investing in securities / derivatives before
undertaking transactions.
Assess the risk - return profile of the investment
as well as the liquidity and safety aspects before
making your investment decision.
Ask all relevant questions and clear your doubts
with your broker before transacting.
Invest based on sound reasoning after taking into
account all publicly available information and on
fundamentals.
Beware of the false promises and to note that
there are no guaranteed returns on investments
in the Stock Market.
Give clear and unambiguous instructions to your
broker / sub-broker / DP.
Be vigilant in your transactions.
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Insist on a contract note for your transaction.
Verify all details in the contract note, immediately
on receipt.
Always settle dues through the normal banking
channels with the market intermediaries.
Crosscheck details of your trade with details as
available on the exchange website.
Scrutinize minutely both the transaction and the
holding statements that you receive from your
DP.
Keep copies of all your investment documentation.
Handle DIS Book issued by DP’s carefully.
Insist that the DIS numbers are pre-printed and
your account number (client id) be pre-stamped.
In case you are not transacting frequently make
use of the freezing facilities provided for your
demat account.
Pay the margins required to be paid in the time
prescribed.
Deliver the shares in case of sale or pay the money
in case of purchase within the time prescribed.
Participate and vote in general meetings either
personally or through proxy.
Be aware of your rights and responsibilities.
In case of complaints, approach the right
authorities for redressal in a timely manner.
DON’TS
Don’t undertake off-market transactions
securities.
Don’t deal with unregistered intermediaries.
Don’t fall prey to promises of unrealistic returns.
in
Don’t invest on the basis of hearsay and rumours;
verify before investment.
Don’t forget to take note of risks involved in the
investment.
Don’t be misled by rumours circulating in the
market.
Don’t blindly follow media reports on corporate
developments, as some of these could be
misleading.
Don’t follow the herd or play on momentum - it
could turn against you.
Don’t be misled by so called hot tips.
Don’t try to time the market.
Don’t hesitate to approach the proper authorities
for redressal of your doubts / grievances.
Don’t leave signed blank DISs of your demat
account lying around carelessly or with anyone.
Do not sign blank DIS and keep them with DP or
broker to save time. Remember your carelessness
can be your peril.
Do not keep any signed blank transfer deeds.
COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS / INVESTORS:
should
transact
Deal with Registered Intermediaries
registered
Investors
intermediary who is subject to regulatory discipline of
SEBI, as it will be responsible for its activities, and in case
the intermediary does not act professionally, investors
may take up the matter with SEBI/Stock Exchanges.
through a
Obtain documents relating to purchase and sale
of securities
A valid Contract Note/Confirmation Memo should be
obtained from the broker/sub-broker, within 24 hours of
execution of purchase or sale of securities and it should
be ensured that the Contract Note/Confirmation Memo
contains order number, order time, trade number, trade
time, security descriptions, bought and sold quantity,
price, brokerage, service tax and securities transaction
tax. In case the investors have any doubt about the details
contained in the contract note, they can avail the facility
provided by BSE / NSE to verify the trades on BSE / NSE
websites. It is recommended that this facility be availed in
respect of a few trades on random basis, even if there is no
doubt as to the authenticity of the trade/transaction.
Transfer securities before Book Closure/Record
Date
The corporate benefits on the securities lying in the
clearing account of the brokers cannot be made available
to the members directly by the Company. In case an
investor has bought any securities, he must ensure that
the securities are transferred to his demat account before
the book closure / record date.
2. DIVIDEND
2.1 What are the modes by which the dividend is
paid?
Dividend is paid under four modes viz:
a. National Electronic Clearing Services (NECS)
b. National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT)
c. Direct Credit to shareholders’ account by bank
d. Physical dispatch of Dividend Warrant
2.2 What is payment of dividend through NECS
facility and how does it operate?
NECS facility is a centralised version of ECS facility.
The NECS system takes advantage of the centralised
accounting system in banks. Accordingly, the account
of a bank that is submitting or receiving payment
instructions
is debited or credited centrally at
Mumbai. The branches participating in NECS can,
however, be located anywhere across the length and
breadth of the country.
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2.3
What are the benefits of NECS (payment
through electronic facilities)?
Some of the major benefits are :
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Investor need not make frequent visits to
his bank for depositing the physical paper
instruments.
Prompt credit is given to the bank account of
the investor through electronic clearing.
Fraudulent encashment of warrants is avoided.
Exposure to delays / loss in postal service are
avoided.
Issue of duplicate warrants is avoided as there
can be no loss in transit of warrants.
2.7
2.4 How to avail of NECS facility?
Investors holding shares in physical form may send
their NECS Mandate Form, duly filled in, to the
Company’s R&TA. The Form may be downloaded
from the Company’s website www.ril.com under the
section “Investor Relations”.
However, if shares are held in dematerialised form,
NECS mandate has to be sent to the concerned DP
directly, in the format prescribed by the DP.
2.8
Investors must note that NECS essentially operates
on the new and unique bank account number,
allotted by banks post implementation of Core
Banking Solutions (CBS) for centralized processing of
inward instructions and efficiency in handling bulk
transactions.
In this regard, shareholders are requested to furnish
the new bank account number allotted by the banks
post implementation of CBS, along with a copy of
cheque pertaining to the concerned account:
(a)
(b)
to the R&TA of the Company in case the
shareholders hold shares in physical form; and
to the concerned DP in case the shareholders
hold shares in demat form.
2.5 Can investors opt out of NECS facility?
Investors have a right to opt out from this mode
of payment by giving an advance notice of four
weeks, prior to payment of dividend, either to the
Company’s R&TA or to the concerned DP, as the case
may be.
2.9
2.6
What is payment of dividend through NEFT
facility and how does it operate?
NEFT is a nation-wide payment system facilitating
electronic transfer of funds from one account to
another. Dividend payment through NEFT denotes
payment of dividend electronically through RBI
clearing to selected bank branches which have
implemented Core Banking Solutions (CBS). This
extends to all over the country, and is not necessarily
restricted to the 91 designated centres where
payment can be handled through ECS. To facilitate
payment through NEFT, the shareholder is required
to ensure that the bank branch where his/her
account is operated, is under CBS and also records
the particulars of the new bank account with the DP
with whom the demat account is maintained.
What is payment of dividend through
direct credit and how does it operate?
The Company will be appointing a bank as its
Dividend banker for distribution of dividend. The
said banker will carry out direct credit to those
investors who are maintaining accounts with the
said bank, provided the bank account details are
registered with the DP for dematerialised shares
and / or registered with the Company’s R&TA prior to
the payment of dividend for shares held in physical
form.
What should a shareholder do in case of
non-receipt of dividend?
Shareholders may write to the Company’s R&TA,
furnishing the particulars of the dividend not
received and quoting the folio number /DPID and
Client ID particulars (in case of dematerialised
shares). On expiry of the validity period, if the
dividend warrant is still shown as unpaid in the
records of the Company, duplicate warrant will be
issued. The R&TA would request the concerned
shareholder to execute an indemnity before issuing
the duplicate warrant.
No duplicate warrants will be issued against those
shares wherein a ‘stop transfer indicator’ has been
instituted either by virtue of a complaint or by law,
unless the procedure for releasing the same has
been completed.
Why do the shareholders have to wait till
the expiry of the validity period of the
original warrant for issue of duplicate
warrant?
Since the dividend warrants are payable at par
at several centres across the country, banks do
not accept ‘stop payment’
instructions. Hence,
shareholders have to wait till the expiry of the
validity of the original warrant for issue of duplicate
warrant. Validity of dividend warrant is three months
from the date of issue of the warrant.
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2.10 Why shares should be transferred before
the Book Closure/ Record Date fixed for
dividend payment?
The dividend on shares lying in the clearing account
of the brokers cannot be made available to the
members directly by the Company. In case an
investor has bought any shares, he must ensure
that the shares are transferred to his demat account
before the book closure / record date.
2.11 What are the statutory provisions
governing unpaid dividend?
As per the Companies Act, 2013, unpaid or
unclaimed dividend for a period of seven years
shall be transferred to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF). Further, all shares in respect
of which unpaid or unclaimed dividend has been
transferred to IEPF shall also be transferred by the
Company in the name of IEPF.
The shareholders whose amounts and shares have
been transferred to IEPF, shall be entitled to get
refund of the dividend and claim the transfer of
shares from IEPF after complying with the prescribed
procedure under the Companies Act, 2013.
2.12 Where can the status of unclaimed
dividend not transferred to IEPF account be
verified?
The Company has uploaded the details of unpaid
and unclaimed amounts lying with the Company
as on June 18, 2014 (date of last Annual General
Meeting) on the website of the Company (www.ril.
com), as also on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
website which can be accessed by the shareholders.
2.13 What is the status of unclaimed and unpaid dividend for different years?
The status of unclaimed and unpaid dividend of the Company is captured in Chart 1 below:
Chart 1: Status of unclaimed and unpaid dividend for different years:
Unclaimed Dividend
upto1994-95
Unclaimed Dividend for
1995-96 to 2006-07
Unclaimed Dividend for
2007-08 and thereafter
Transfer of unpaid dividend
Transferred to General
Revenue account of the
Central Government
Claims for unpaid dividend
Can be claimed from ROC,
Maharashtra*
Transferred to Central
Government’s Investor
Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF)
Can be claimed from IEPF.
Will be transferred to IEPF on
due date(s)
Can be claimed from the
Company’s R&TA within the
time limits provided in Chart
2 given below
* Shareholders who have not encashed their dividend warrant(s) relating to one or more of the financial year(s) (i) upto and including 1994-95 are requested
to claim such dividend from the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra, CGO Complex, 2nd Floor, “A Wing”, CBD- Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614. Telephone
(091) (022) 2757 6802 and (ii) from 1995-96 to 2006-07, from IEPF after complying with the prescribed procedure under the Act.
Chart 2: Information in respect of unclaimed
and unpaid dividends declared for 2007-08 and
thereafter
Financial year ended
31.03.2008
31.03.2009
31.03.2010
31.03.2011
31.03.2012
31.03.2013
31.03.2014
Date of
declaration of
dividend
Last date
for claiming
unpaid
dividend
12.06.2008
11.06.2015
07.10.2009
06.10.2016
18.06.2010
17.06.2017
03.06.2011
02.06.2018
07.06.2012
06.06.2019
06.06.2013
05.06.2020
18.06.2014
17.06.2021
2.14 What are the provisions relating to Tax on
Dividend and Sale of Shares?
The provisions relating to tax on dividend and
sale of shares are provided for ready reference of
Shareholders:
No tax is payable by shareholders on dividend.
However, the Company is required to pay
dividend tax @ 15% and surcharge @12% (as
proposed by the Finance Bill, 2015) together
with education cess @ 2% and secondary
higher education cess @ 1%.
Short Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax is payable
in case the shares are sold within 12 months
from the date of purchase @ 15% in case of
‘individuals’ together with education cess @
2% and secondary higher education cess @ 1%;
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Surcharge @ 12% (as proposed by the Finance
Bill, 2015) is payable for income exceeding
` 1 crore in the case of individuals also.
stock
No Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax
is payable on sale of shares through a
recognised
provided
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) has been paid
and shares are sold after 12 months from the
date of purchase. In any other case, lower of
the following is payable as LTCG tax:
exchange,
a.
b.
20% of the capital gain computed
after substituting ‘cost of acquisition’
with
‘indexed cost of acquisition’
together with education cess @ 2% and
secondary higher education cess @ 1%
in the case of ‘individuals’. Surcharge @
12 % (as proposed by the Finance Bill,
2015) is payable for income exceeding `
1 crore in the case of individuals also.
10% of the capital gain computed
before substituting ‘cost of acquisition’
with
‘indexed cost of acquisition’
together with education cess @ 2% and
secondary higher education cess @ 1%
in the case of ‘individuals’. Surcharge @
12 % (as proposed by the Finance Bill,
2015) is payable for income exceeding
` 1 crore in the case of individuals also.
INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE COMPANY
Reminder letters to Investors
The Company gives an opportunity to investors by
sending reminder letters on yearly basis for claiming
their outstanding dividend amount which is due for
transfer to Investor Education & Protection Fund.
COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS / INVESTORS
Register NECS Mandate and furnish correct
bank account particulars with Company/
Depository Participant (DP)
Investors holding the shares in physical form should
provide the National Electronic Clearing Service
(NECS) mandate to the Company’s R&TA and investors
holding the shares in demat form should ensure that
correct and updated particulars of their bank account
are available with the Depository Participant (DP). This
would facilitate in receiving direct credits of dividends,
refunds etc., from companies and avoid postal delays
and loss in transit. Investors must update their new
bank account numbers allotted after implementation
of Core Banking Solution (CBS) to the Company’s R&TA
in case of shares held in physical form and to the DP in
case of shares held in demat form.
3.
3.1
3.2
DEMATERIALISATION/
REMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
What is dematerialisation of shares?
Dematerialisation (Demat) is the process by which
securities held in physical form are cancelled and
destroyed and the ownership thereof is retained in
fungible form in a depository by way of electronic
balances.
Why dematerialise shares? Is trading
compulsory in demat form?
SEBI has notified various companies whose shares
shall be traded in demat form only. By virtue of such
notification, the shares of the Company are also
subject to compulsory trading only in demat form
on the Stock Exchanges.
3.3 What are the benefits of dematerialisation?
Elimination of bad deliveries
Elimination of all risks associated with physical
certificates
No stamp duty on transfers
Immediate transfer / trading of securities
Faster settlement cycle
Faster disbursement of non-cash corporate
benefits like rights, bonus, etc.
SMS alert facility
Lower brokerage is charged by many brokers
for trading in dematerialised securities
Periodic status
available on internet
reports and
information
Ease related to change of address of investor
Elimination
transmission of demat shares
problems
of
related
to
Ease in portfolio monitoring
Ease in pledging the shares
3.4
What is the procedure for dematerialisation
of shares?
Shareholders should submit the duly filled
in Demat Request Form (DRF) along with
physical certificate(s) to the concerned DP.
DP intimates the relevant Depository of such
requests through the system.
DP submits the DRF and the certificate(s) to
the Company’s R&TA.
Company’s
The
dematerialisation request from Depository.
confirms
R&TA
the
The Company’s R&TA, after dematerialising the
certificate(s), updates accounts and informs
concerned depository regarding completion
of dematerialisation.
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Depository updates its accounts and informs
the DP.
DP updates the demat account of the
shareholder.
The entire process should be completed
within 21 days.
3.5
Can shares held jointly in physical form
be dematerialised, if the sequence of
names mentioned in certificate differs
from sequence of names as per beneficiary
account?
Depositories provide “Transposition cum Demat
facility” to help joint holders to dematerialise
securities in different sequence of names. For this
purpose, DRF and Transposition Form should be
submitted to the DP.
3.6 What is SMS alert facility?
NSDL and CDSL have launched SMS alert facility for
demat account holders whereby the investors can
receive alerts for debits and credits in their demat
accounts. Under this facility, investors can receive
alerts, a day after such debits (transfers) / credits
take place. These alerts are sent to those account
holders who have provided their mobile numbers
to their DPs. Alerts for debits are sent, if the debits
(transfers) are up to five ISINs in a day. In case
debits (transfers) are for more than five ISINs, alerts
are sent with a message that debits for more than
five ISINs have taken place and that the investor
can check the details with the DP.
Why the Company cannot take on record
bank details in case of dematerialised
shares?
As per the Depository Regulations, the Company
is obliged to pay dividend on dematerialised
shares as per the bank account details furnished
concerned Depository. Therefore,
by
investors are requested to keep their bank
particulars updated with their concerned DP.
the
3.7
3.8 What is rematerialisation of shares?
It is the process through which shares held in
electronic form are converted into physical form by
issuance of share certificate(s).
3.9
What is the procedure for rematerialisation
of shares?
Shareholders should submit the duly filled in
Rematerialisation Request Form (RRF) to the
concerned DP.
DP intimates the relevant Depository of such
requests.
DP submits RRF to the Company’s R&TA.
Depository confirms rematerialisation request
to the Company’s R&TA.
The Company’s R&TA updates accounts
and prints certificate(s) and
informs the
Depository.
Depository updates the Beneficiary Account
of the shareholder by deleting the shares so
rematerialised.
Share certificate(s)
shareholder by Company’s R&TA.
is despatched to the
COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS / INVESTORS
Open Demat Account and dematerialise
your shares
Investors should convert their physical holdings
of securities into demat holdings to reap the
benefits of dematerialisation set out under para
3.3 of this referencer.
Monitor holdings regularly
Demat account should not be kept dormant for
long period of time. Periodic statement of holdings
should be obtained from the concerned DP and
holdings should be verified. Where the investor
is likely to be away for a long period of time and
where the securities are held in electronic form, the
investor can make a request to the DP to keep the
account frozen so that there can be no debit to the
account till the instruction for freezing the account
is countermanded by the investor.
Register for SMS alert facility
Investors should register their mobile numbers
with DPs for SMS alert facility. National Securities
Depository Limited and Central Depository Services
(India) Limited proactively inform the investors of
transaction in the demat account by sending SMS.
Investors will be informed about debits and credits
to their demat account without having to call-up
their DPs and investors need not wait for receiving
Transaction Statements from DPs to know about the
debits and credits.
4. NOMINATION FACILITY
4.1
What is nomination facility and to whom is
it more useful?
Section 72 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides
the facility of nomination to shareholders. This
facility is mainly useful for individuals holding
shares in sole name. In the case of joint holding of
shares by individuals, nomination will be effective
only in the event of death of all joint holders.
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4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
What is the procedure for appointing a
nominee?
Investors especially those who are holding shares in
single name, are advised to avail of the nomination
facility by submitting the prescribed Form SH-13 for
initial registration of nomination and Form SH-14
for cancellation and variation of nomination as per
Companies Act, 2013 to the Company’s R&TA. The
said forms may be downloaded from the Company’s
website, www.ril.com under the section “Investor
Relations”.
However, if shares are held in dematerialised form,
nomination has to be registered with the concerned
DP directly, as per the format prescribed by the DP.
Who can appoint a nominee and who can
be appointed as a nominee?
Individual shareholders holding the shares /
debentures in single name or joint names can
appoint a nominee. In case of joint holding, joint
holders together have to appoint the nominee. An
individual having capacity to contract only can be
appointed as a nominee. Minor(s) can, however, be
appointed as a nominee.
Can a nomination once made be revoked /
varied?
It is possible to revoke / vary a nomination once
made. If nomination is made by joint holders, and
one of the joint holders dies, the remaining joint
holder(s) can make a fresh nomination by revoking
the existing nomination.
Are the joint holders deemed to be
nominees to the shares?
Joint holders are not nominees they are joint holders
of the relevant shares having joint rights on the
same. In the event of death of any one of the joint
holders, the surviving joint holder(s) of the shares
is / are the only person(s) recognised under law as
holder(s) of the shares. Surviving joint holder(s) may
appoint a nominee.
Is nomination form required to be
witnessed?
A nomination form must be witnessed.
What rights are conferred on the nominee
and how can he exercise the same?
As per the provisions of Section 72 of the Companies
Act, 2013, the nominee is entitled to all the rights
in the securities of the deceased shareholder in
relation to such securities to the exclusion of all other
persons. In the event of death of the shareholder,
all the rights of the shareholder shall vest in the
nominee. In case of joint holding, all the rights shall
vest in the nominee only in the event of death of all
the joint holders. The nominee is required to apply
to the Company or to the DP as may be applicable
by reporting death of the nominator along with the
attested copy of the death certificate.
COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS / INVESTORS
Submit Nomination Form
Investors should register their nominations
in
case of physical shares with the Company’s R&TA
and in case of dematerialised shares with their
DP. Nomination would help the nominees to get
the shares transmitted in their favour without any
hassles. Investors must ensure that nomination
made is in the prescribed Form and must be
witnessed in order to be effective. The Form may
be downloaded from the Company’s website
www.ril.com under the section “Investor Relations”.
TRANSFER / TRANSMISSION /
TRANSPOSITION / DUPLICATE
CERTIFICATES ETC.
What is the procedure for transfer of shares
in favour of transferee(s)?
Transferee(s) need to send share certificate(s) along
with share transfer deed in the prescribed Form
SH-4 as per Companies Act, 2013, duly filled in,
executed and share transfer stamps affixed, to the
Company’s R&TA. It takes about 3 working days for
the Company’s R&TA to process the transfer from
the date of lodgement, although the statutory time
limit fixed for completing a transfer is 15 days under
the Listing Agreement and one month under the
Companies Act, 2013.
Is submission of Permanent Account
Number (PAN) mandatory for transfer /
transmission / transposition of shares in
physical form?
SEBI has made it mandatory to furnish a copy of the
PAN to the Company / R&TA in the following cases,
viz., (a) for securities market transactions and off-
market transactions involving transfer of shares in
physical form; (b) Deletion of name of the deceased
holder(s), where the shares are held in the name of
two or more shareholders; (c) Transmission of shares
to legal heir(s), where deceased shareholder was
the sole holder of the shares; and (d) Transposition
of shares - where there is a change in the order of
names in which physical shares are held jointly in
the names of two or more shareholders.
5.
5.1
5.2
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5.4
5.5
5.6
What should transferee (purchaser) do
in case transfer form is returned with
objections?
Transferee needs to immediately proceed to get
the errors/ discrepancies corrected. Transferee
needs to contact the transferor (seller) either
directly or through his broker for rectification or
replacement with good securities. After rectification
or replacement of the securities, the same should
be resubmitted for effecting transfer. In case the
errors are non-rectifiable, purchaser has recourse
to the seller and/or his broker through the Stock
Exchange to get back his money. However, in case
of off-market transactions, matter should be settled
with the seller only.
Can single holding of shares be converted
into joint holdings or joint holdings
into single holding? If yes, what is the
procedure involved in doing the same?
Yes, conversion of single holding into joint holdings
or joint holdings into single holding or transfer
within the family members leads to a change in the
pattern of ownership, and therefore, the procedure
for a normal transfer as mentioned above needs to
be followed.
How to get shares registered which are
received by way of gift? Does it attract stamp
duty?
The procedure for registration of shares gifted (held
in physical form) is the same as the procedure for
a normal transfer. The stamp duty payable for
registration of gifted shares would be @ 25 paise for
every ` 100 or part thereof, of the market value of the
shares prevailing as on the date of the document, if
any, conveying the gift or the date of execution of
the transfer deed, whichever is higher. In case the
shares held in demat form are gifted no stamp duty
is payable.
What is the procedure for getting shares in
the name of surviving shareholder(s), in case
of joint holding, in the event of death of one
shareholder?
The surviving shareholder(s) will have to submit a
request letter supported by an attested copy of the
death certificate of the deceased shareholder and
accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s).
The Company’s R&TA, on receipt of the said
documents and after due scrutiny, will delete the
name of the deceased shareholder from its records
and return the share certificate(s) to the surviving
shareholder(s) with necessary endorsement.
5.7
What is the procedure for getting physical
shares in the name of legal heir(s), in case
of single holding and nomination is not
registered, in the event of death of sole
shareholder?
If the value of shares of the company as on the date
of application is up to Rs. 2,00,000, the legal heir(s)
should submit the following documents along with
a request letter, transmission form, attested copy of
the death certificate of the deceased shareholder
and the share certificate(s) in original, to the
Company’s R&TA for transmission of the shares in
his / their name(s):
No objection certificate [NOC] from all legal
heir(s) who do not object to such transmission
(or) copy of Family Settlement Deed duly
notarized or attested by a Gazetted Officer and
executed by all the legal heirs of the deceased
holder.
Indemnity made on appropriate non judicial
indemnifying the R&TA/
stamp paper –
Company.
If the value of shares of the company as
on the date of application is more than Rs.
2,00,000, the legal heir(s) should submit the
following documents along with a request
letter, transmission form, attested copy of the
death certificate of the deceased shareholder
and the share certificate(s) in original, to
the Company’s R&TA for transmission of the
shares in his / their name(s)
Succession certificate (or) Probate of will (or)
Letter of Administration (or) Court decree.
5.8
What is the procedure for getting demat
shares in the name of legal heir(s), in case
of single holding and nomination is not
registered, in the event of death of sole
shareholder?
If the value of shares of the company as on the date
of application is up to ` 5,00,000, the legal heir(s)
should submit the following documents to the DP:
Notarized copy of the death certificate
Transmission Request Form(TRF)
Affidavit – to the effect of the claim of legal
ownership to the shares
Deed of
depository and Depository Participants (DP)
indemnity –
Indemnifying the
NOC from legal heir(s), if applicable or family
settlement deed duly executed by all legal
heirs of the deceased beneficial owner
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If the value of shares of the company as on the
date of application is more than Rs. 5,00,000, the
legal heir(s) should additionally submit one of the
following documents to the DP:
Surety form
Succession certificate
Probated will
Letter of Administration
Note:
As per SEBI Circular dated October 28, 2013, the
timeline for processing the transmission requests
by the DP for securities held in dematerialized mode
shall be 7 days and by the Company/R&TA for the
securities held in physical mode shall be 21 days,
after receipt of the prescribed documents from the
claimants/legal heirs.
5.9
5.10
How can the change in order of names (i.e.
transposition) be effected?
Share certificates along with a request letter duly
signed by all the joint holders may be sent to the
Company’s R&TA for change in order of names, known
as ‘transposition’. Transposition can be done only
for the entire holdings under a folio and therefore,
requests for transposition of part holding cannot be
accepted by the Company / R&TA. For shares held in
demat form, investors are advised to approach their
DP concerned for transposition of the names.
What is the procedure for obtaining
duplicate share certificate(s) in case of
loss / misplacement of original share
certificate(s)?
Shareholders who have lost / misplaced share
certificate(s) should inform the Company’s R&TA,
immediately about
loss of share certificate(s),
quoting their folio number and details of share
certificate(s), if available.
The R&TA shall immediately mark a ‘stop transfer’
on the folio to prevent any further transfer of
shares covered by the lost share certificate(s). It is
recommended that the shareholders should lodge
a FIR with police station regarding loss of share
certificate(s).
They should send their request for duplicate share
certificate(s) to the Company’s R&TA and submit
documents as required by the R&TA.
5.11
What is the procedure to get
the certificates issued in various
denominations consolidated into a single
certificate?
Consolidation of share certificates helps in saving
costs in the event of dematerialising shares and
also provides convenience in holding the shares
physically. Shareholders having certificates
in
various denominations under the same folio should
send all the certificates to the Company’s R&TA
for consolidation of all the shares into a single
certificate.
If the shares are not under the same folio but have
the same order of names, the shareholder should
write to the Company’s R&TA for the prescribed
form for consolidation of folios. This will help the
investors to efficiently monitor their holding and
the corporate benefits receivable thereon.
INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE COMPANY
Consolidation of Folios
initiated a unique
investor
The Company has
servicing measure
for consolidation of small
holdings within the same household. In terms of
this, those shareholders holding less than 10 shares
(under a single folio) in the Company, within the
same household, can send such shares for transfer
along with transfer forms duly filled in and signed,
free of cost; the stamp duty involved in such cases
will be borne by the Company.
Scheme for disposal of ‘Odd Lot’ Equity
Shares
At the Annual General Meeting of the Company held
on June 26, 1998, Company’s Founder Chairman Shri
Dhirubhai H. Ambani, announced, for the benefit of
small shareholders, a scheme for disposal of ‘Odd Lot’
shares (the Scheme) to facilitate such shareholders to
realise the full market value without having to suffer a
discount for odd lots.
In order to assist small shareholders in disposal of such
odd lot shares held in physical form, the Company has
formed a Trust known as ‘Reliance Odd Lot Shares
Trust’ which will dispose off the odd lot shares on
behalf of the shareholders.
The salient features of the Scheme in force from
July 1, 1998, are as under:
This Scheme is available to Indian national
residents in respect of any master folio having
holdings up to 49 shares;
The holders of Equity Shares in odd lot (less
than 50 shares) may avail of the Scheme by
lodging duly filled in application form and a duly
executed transfer deed along with the relevant
share certificate(s);
The odd lot shares offered under the Scheme are
sold through designated brokers in the BSE / NSE;
All costs of implementing the Scheme will be
borne by the Company.
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COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS / INVESTORS
Consolidate Multiple Folios
Investors should consolidate their shareholding
held in multiple folios. This would facilitate one-stop
tracking of all corporate benefits on the shares and
would reduce time and efforts required to monitor
multiple folios.
Opt for Corporate Benefits in Electronic
Form
In case of non-cash corporate benefits like split
of shares / bonus shares, the holders of shares
in physical form must opt to get the shares in
electronic form by providing the details of demat
account to the R&TA.
Exercise caution
There is likelihood of fraudulent transfers in case of
folios with no movement or where the shareholder
has either expired or is not residing at the address
registered with the Company. Company should be
updated on any change of address or contact details.
Similarly,
information of death of shareholder
should also be communicated.
Mode of Postage
Share certificates and high value dividend / interest
warrants / cheques / demand drafts should not
be sent by ordinary post. It is recommended
that investors should send such instruments by
registered post or courier.
6. UNCLAIMED SHARES
6.1
What are the regulatory provisions and
procedure governing unclaimed shares
lying in physical form with the Company or
its R&TA ?
As per Clause 5A of the Listing Agreement with the
Stock Exchanges:
a.
b.
issued
in dematerialised
Shares
form
pursuant to a public issue or any other issue,
which remain unclaimed and are lying in
the escrow account, shall be credited to
unclaimed shares suspense account in demat
form, opened by the Company with one of
the depository participants, for this purpose.
Shares issued in physical form pursuant to a
public issue or any other issue, which remain
unclaimed, the Company, after complying
with the procedure prescribed therein, shall
transfer all such unclaimed shares into one
folio in the name of “Unclaimed Suspense
Account” and shall dematerialise such shares
with one of the depository participants.
6.2
What is the status of compliance by the
Company with regard to these provisions?
In terms of Clause 5A of the Listing Agreement,
details relating to unclaimed shares lying in the
suspense account at the beginning of the year,
number of shareholders who had approached the
Company claiming for the unclaimed shares, number
of shareholders, to whom the said unclaimed shares
were transferred from the suspense accounts during
the year and the aggregate number of shareholders
along with number of unclaimed shares lying in
the suspense account at the end of the year, have
been set out under Para “Equity Shares in Suspense
Account” in the Corporate Governance Report.
As per Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
(once the same is notified), all shares in respect of
which unpaid or unclaimed dividend has been
transferred to IEPF shall also be transferred by the
company in the name of IEPF. However, the shares
can be claimed by the investor after following the
prescribed procedure under the Companies Act,
2013.
INVESTOR SERVICING AND GRIEVANCE
REDRESSAL - EXTERNAL AGENCIES
1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2.
3.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) e-Governance
initiative christened as “MCA 21” on the MCA portal
(www.mca.gov.in): One of the key benefits of this
initiative
investor
includes timely redressal of
grievances. MCA 21 system accepts complaints
under the eForm prescribed, which has to be filed
online.
The status of complaint can be viewed by quoting
the Service Request Number (SRN) provided at the
time of filing the complaint.
Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI)
SEBI, in its endeavour to protect the interest of
investors, has provided a platform wherein the
investors can lodge their grievances. This facility
is available on the SEBI website (www.sebi.gov.in)
under the Investor Guidance Section.
SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES)
The
in a
investor complaints are processed
centralized web based complaints redress system.
The salient features of this system are: Centralised
database of all complaints. Online upload of Action
Taken Reports (ATRs) by the concerned companies
and online viewing by investors of actions taken on
the complaint and its current status.
All companies against whom complaints are
pending on SCORES, will have to take necessary
steps within 4 days of receipt of complaint through
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SCORES and resolve the complaint within 30 days of
receipt of complaint and also keep the complainant
duly informed of the action taken.
issued guidance to general public
SEBI has
about effective ways to redress their grievances.
The guidance lists down the matters which are
considered as complaints and handled by SEBI, the
matters which are not considered as complaints,
how the investor complaints’ are handled by SEBI,
the arbitration mechanism, etc.
Stock Exchanges
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) -
NSE has formed an Investor Grievance Cell (IGC)
to redress investors’ grievances electronically. The
investors have to log on to the website of NSE i.e.
www.nseindia.com and go to the link “Investors
Service”.
BSE Limited (BSE) - BSE provides an opportunity to
the investors to file their complaints electronically
through its website www.bseindia.com under the
“Investor Grievances”.
4.
5. Depositories
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) - In
order to help its clients resolve their doubts, queries,
complaints, NSDL has provided an opportunity
wherein they can raise their queries by logging on
to www.nsdl.co.in under the “Investors” section or
an email can be marked mentioning the query to
relations@nsdl.co.in.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)
- Investors who wish to seek general information
on depository services may mail their queries
to investors@cdslindia.com. With respect to the
complaints / grievances of the demat account
holders relating to the services of the DP, mails may
be addressed to complaints@cdslindia.com
MISCELLANEOUS
Change of address
What is the procedure to get change of address
registered in the Company’s records?
Shareholders holding shares in physical form, may
send a request letter, duly signed by all the holders,
giving the new address along with Pin Code, to the
Company’s R&TA. Shareholders are also requested to
quote their folio number and furnish proof of address
such as attested copies of Ration Card / PAN Card /
Passport / Latest Electricity or Telephone Bill / Lease
Agreement, Aadhaar Card, etc. If shares are held in
dematerialised form, information about change in
address needs to be sent to the DP concerned.
Change of name
What is the procedure for registering change of
name of shareholders?
Shareholders may request the Company’s R&TA for
effecting change of name in the share certificate(s) and
records of the Company. Original share certificate(s)
along with the supporting documents like marriage
certificate, court order etc. should be enclosed. The
Company’s R&TA, after verification, will effect the
change of name and send the share certificate(s) in the
new name of the shareholders. Shareholders holding
shares in demat form, may request the concerned DP
in the format prescribed by DP.
Authority to another person to deal with
shares
What is the procedure for authorising any other
person to deal with the shares of the Company?
Shareholder needs to execute a Power of Attorney
in favour of the concerned person and submit
a notarised copy of the same to the Company’s
R&TA. After scrutiny of the documents, the R&TA
shall register the Power of Attorney and inform
the shareholders concerned about the registration
number of the same. Whenever a transaction is done
by the Power of Attorney holder, this registration
number should be quoted in the communication.
Permanent Account Number (PAN)
It has become mandatory to quote PAN before
entering into any transaction in the securities
market. The Income Tax Department of India has
highlighted the importance of PAN on its website:
www.incometaxindia.gov.in wherein lot of queries
with respect to PAN have been replied to in the FAQ
section.
Insider Trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India vide
its Notification dated January 15, 2015 has notified
India
The Securities and Exchange Board of
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015
(New Regulations). The New Regulations will come
into effect from May 15, 2015 and The Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 1992 shall stand repealed
from that date. Under the New Regulations, the
requirements of initial disclosures are applicable to
promoter, key managerial personnel and director
of a company and requirements of continual
disclosures are applicable to promoter, employee
and director of a company.
Takeover Regulations
(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and
SEBI
Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 cast obligation on
the investor (acquirer) to make disclosure w.r.t.
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acquisition and disposal of shares. The relevant
provisions as contained in the Regulations 29 (1), (2)
and (3) are given below:
Disclosure of acquisition
Any acquirer who acquires shares
(including
convertible securities) or voting rights in a target
company which taken together with shares or
voting rights, if any, held by him and by persons
acting in concert with him in such target company,
aggregating to five per cent or more of the shares
of such target company, should disclose their
aggregate shareholding and voting rights in such
target company, to target company and Stock
Exchanges within 2 working days to the receipt of
intimation of the allotment / acquisition, as the case
may be.
Disclosure, in case of change in holding
Any person, who together with persons acting in
concert with him, holds shares or voting rights
entitling them to five per cent or more of the shares
or voting rights in a target company, should disclose
the number of shares or voting rights held and
change in shareholding or voting rights, even if such
change results in shareholding falling below five per
cent, if there has been change in such holdings from
the last disclosure made; and such change exceeds
two per cent of total shareholding or voting rights in
such target company, to target company and Stock
Exchanges within 2 working days of such change.
E-voting
The Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 35B of the
Listing Agreement requires a listed Company to
provide e-voting facility to its shareholders, in
respect of all shareholders’ resolutions, to be passed
at General Meetings.
Register e-mail address
To contribute
towards greener environment
and to receive all documents, notices, including
Annual Reports and other communications of the
Company, investors are requested to register their
e-mail addresses with Karvy, if shares are held in
physical mode or with their DP, if the holding is in
electronic mode.
Intimate mobile number
Intimate your mobile number and changes therein
if any to Karvy, if shares are held in physical mode
or to your DP if the holding is in electronic mode, to
receive communications on corporate actions and
other information of the Company.
Note:
To receive notice and forms for Postal Ballots in
terms of the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the relevant Rules issued thereunder.
To receive copies of Balance Sheet and
Statement of Profit and Loss along with all
annexures / attachments (Generally known as
Annual Report) not less than 21 days before
the date of the annual general meeting.
To participate and vote at general meetings
either personally or through proxy (proxy can
vote only in case of a poll).
To receive dividends and other corporate
benefits like bonus, rights etc. once approved.
To demand poll on any resolution at a general
meeting in accordance with the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013.
To inspect statutory registers and documents
as permitted under law.
To require the Board of Directors to call an
extraordinary general meeting in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013.
SEBI
information and
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES OF INVESTORS
To remain abreast of corporate developments,
company specific
take
informed investment decision(s).
To be aware of relevant statutory provisions
and ensure effective compliance therewith.
To deal with only
registered
intermediaries while dealing in the securities.
Not to indulge in fraudulent and unfair trading
in securities nor to act upon any unpublished
price sensitive information.
To participate effectively in the proceedings
of shareholders’ meetings.
To contribute to the Greener Environment and
accordingly register email addresses to enable
the Company to send all documents / notices
including Annual Reports electronically.
To register nominations, which would help
the nominees to get the shares transmitted in
their favour without any hassles.
To participate in the e-voting facility provided
by the company or attend the General
Meeting of the Company and cast their vote.
To respond to communications seeking
shareholders’ approval through Postal Ballot.
To respond to communications of SEBI /
Depository / DP / Brokers / Sub-brokers /
Other Intermediaries / Company, seeking
investor feedback / comments.
SHAREHOLDERS’ GENERAL RIGHTS
To receive not less than 21 clear days notice of
general meetings.
The contents of this Referencer are for the purpose
of general information. Readers are advised to refer
to the relevant Acts / Rules / Regulations / Guidelines
/ Clarifications.
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Notice
is hereby given that the Forty first Annual
General Meeting of the members of Reliance Industries
Limited will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11.00
a.m. at Birla Matushri Sabhagar, 19, New Marine Lines,
Mumbai 400 020, to transact the following businesses:
his candidature for the office of Director, be and is
hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the
Company, not liable to retire by rotation and to hold
office for 5 (five) consecutive years for a term up to
June 11, 2020.”
Ordinary Business
1. To consider and adopt:
(a)
the audited financial statement of the Company
for the financial year ended March 31, 2015, the
reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors
thereon; and
(b)
the audited consolidated financial statement of
the Company for the financial year ended March
31, 2015.
2. To declare a dividend on equity shares.
3.
4.
To appoint Directors in place of those retiring by
rotation.
To appoint Auditors and fix their remuneration and in
this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the
following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah,
Chartered Accountants (Registration No. 101720W),
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 117366W / W – 100018) and
M/s. Rajendra & Co., Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 108355W), be and are hereby
appointed as Auditors of the Company, to hold office
from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting
till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting
of the Company at such remuneration as shall be
fixed by the Board of Directors of the Company.”
Special Business
appoint
5.
Shri
Raminder
Singh Gujral
To
(DIN: 07175393) as an Independent Director and in
this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the
following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of
Sections 149 and 152 read with Schedule IV and other
applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act,
2013 (“the Act”) and the Companies (Appointment
and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (including
any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s)
thereof, for the time being in force) and Clause 49 of
the Listing Agreement, Shri Raminder Singh Gujral
(DIN: 07175393), who qualifies for being appointed
as an Independent Director and in respect of whom
the Company has received a notice in writing under
Section 160 of the Act from a member proposing
6.
To approve continuation of employment of
Shri Pawan Kumar Kapil (DIN: 02460200) as a Whole-
time Director designated as Executive Director and in
this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the
following resolution as a Special Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT in accordance with the provisions
of Sections 196, 197 and 203 read with Schedule V and
other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or
re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force),
approval of the Company be and is hereby accorded
for the continuation of employment of Shri Pawan
Kumar Kapil (DIN: 02460200), who will attain the age
of seventy years on September 01, 2015, as a Whole-
time Director, designated as Executive Director of the
Company, up to May 15, 2018, i.e. up to expiry of his
present term of office as approved by the members
at the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company
held on June 7, 2012;
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors
of the Company be and is hereby authorised to do
all acts and take all such steps as may be necessary,
proper or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
7.
To approve the remuneration of the Cost Auditors
for the financial year ending March 31, 2016 and in
this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the
following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of
Section 148 and other applicable provisions, if any, of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit
and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the
time being in force), the Cost Auditors appointed by
the Board of Directors of the Company, to conduct
the audit of the cost records of the Company for the
financial year ending March 31, 2016, be paid the
remuneration as set out in the Statement annexed to
the Notice convening this Meeting;
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors
of the Company be and is hereby authorised to do
all acts and take all such steps as may be necessary,
proper or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
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8.
To approve offer or invitation to subscribe to Non-
Convertible Debentures on private placement and in
this regard, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the
following resolution as a Special Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of
Sections 42, 71 and other applicable provisions,
if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities)
Rules, 2014 and the Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the
time being in force) and subject to the provisions of
the Articles of Association of the Company, approval
of the members be and is hereby accorded to the
Board of Directors of the Company to offer or invite
subscriptions for secured / unsecured redeemable
non-convertible debentures, in one or more series /
tranches, aggregating up to ` 10,000 crore (Rupees
ten thousand crore), on private placement, from
such persons and on such terms and conditions as
the Board of Directors of the Company may, from
time to time, determine and consider proper and
most beneficial to the Company including, without
limitation, as to when the said Debentures are to
be issued, the consideration for the issue, mode of
payment, coupon rate, redemption period, utilization
of the issue proceeds and all matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto;
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors
of the Company be and is hereby authorised to do
all acts and take all such steps as may be necessary,
proper or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
By Order of the Board of Directors
K. Sethuraman
Group Company Secretary and
Chief Compliance Officer
May 5, 2015
Registered Office:
3rd Floor, Maker Chambers IV,
222 Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021, India
CIN: L17110MH1973PLC019786
e-mail: investor_relations@ril.com
Notes:
1.
(the “Meeting”)
A member entitled to attend and vote at the
Annual General Meeting
is
entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on
a poll instead of himself and the proxy need not
be a member of the Company. The instrument
appointing the proxy should, however, be
deposited at the registered office of the Company
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
less than forty-eight hours before the
not
commencement of the Meeting.
A person can act as a proxy on behalf of members
not exceeding fifty and holding in the aggregate
not more than ten percent of the total share
capital of the Company carrying voting rights.
A member holding more than ten percent of the
total share capital of the Company carrying voting
rights may appoint a single person as proxy and
such person shall not act as a proxy for any other
person or shareholder.
The business set out in the Notice will be
transacted through electronic voting system
and the Company is providing facility for voting
by electronic means.
Instructions and other
information relating to e-voting are given in this
Notice under Note No. 20. The Company will also
send communication relating to remote e-voting
which inter alia would contain details about User ID
and password along with a copy of this Notice to the
members, separately.
to send
intending
Corporate members
their
authorised representatives to attend the Meeting
are requested to send to the Company a certified
true copy of the Board Resolution authorising their
representative to attend and vote on their behalf at
the Meeting.
In terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013,
Shri Hital R. Meswani (DIN 00001623) and Shri P.M.S.
Prasad (DIN 00012144), Directors, retire by rotation at
the Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-
appointment. The Board of Directors of the Company
commend their respective re-appointments. Brief
resume of Directors including those proposed to be
re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific
functional areas, names of companies in which they
hold directorships and memberships / chairmanships
of Board Committees, shareholding and relationships
between directors inter-se as stipulated under Clause
49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges,
are provided in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of the Annual Report.
A Statement pursuant to Section 102(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013, relating to the Special Business
to be transacted at the Meeting is annexed hereto.
Members are requested to bring their attendance
slip along with their copy of Annual Report to the
Meeting.
In case of joint holders attending the Meeting, only
such joint holder who is higher in the order of names
will be entitled to vote.
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8.
Relevant documents referred to in the accompanying
Notice and the Statement are open for inspection by
the members at the Registered Office of the Company
on all working days, except Saturdays, during business
hours up to the date of the Meeting.
9.
(a)
The Company has notified closure of Register of
Members and Share Transfer Books from Tuesday,
May 12, 2015 to Friday, May 15, 2015 (both days
inclusive) for determining the names of members
eligible for dividend on Equity Shares, if declared
at the Meeting.
10.
11.
12.
(b)
The dividend on Equity Shares, if declared at the
Meeting, will be credited / dispatched between
June 13, 2015 and June 19, 2015 to those members
whose names shall appear on the Company’s
Register of Members on May 11, 2015; in respect
of the shares held in dematerialized form, the
dividend will be paid to members whose names
are furnished by National Securities Depository
Limited and Central Depository Services (India)
Limited as beneficial owners as on that date.
Members holding shares in electronic form may
note that bank particulars registered against their
respective depository accounts will be used by the
Company for payment of dividend. The Company or its
Registrars and Transfer Agents, Karvy Computershare
Private Limited (“Karvy”) cannot act on any request
received directly from the members holding shares in
electronic form for any change of bank particulars or
bank mandates. Such changes are to be advised only
to the Depository Participant by the members.
Members holding shares in electronic form are
requested to intimate immediately any change in
their address or bank mandates to their Depository
Participants with whom
they are maintaining
their demat accounts. Members holding shares in
physical form are requested to advise any change in
their address or bank mandates immediately to the
Company / Karvy.
transferred
The Company has
the unpaid or
unclaimed dividends declared up to financial years
2006-07, from time to time on due dates, to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund (the IEPF)
established by the Central Government. Pursuant to
the provisions of Investor Education and Protection
Fund (Uploading of information regarding unpaid
and unclaimed amounts
lying with companies)
Rules, 2012, the Company has uploaded the details
of unpaid and unclaimed amounts lying with the
Company as on June 18, 2014 (date of last Annual
General Meeting) on the website of the Company
(www.ril.com), as also on the website of the Ministry
of Corporate Affairs.
13.
14.
15.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
has mandated the submission of Permanent Account
Number (PAN) by every participant in securities
market. Members holding shares in electronic form
are, therefore, requested to submit their PAN to
their Depository Participants with whom they are
maintaining their demat accounts. Members holding
shares in physical form can submit their PAN to the
Company / Karvy.
Members holding shares in single name and physical
form are advised to make nomination in respect of
their shareholding in the Company. The nomination
form can be downloaded from the Company’s website
www.ril.com under the section ‘Investor Relations’.
in physical form
Members who hold shares
in
multiple folios in identical names or joint holding in
the same order of names are requested to send the
share certificates to Karvy, for consolidation into a
single folio.
16.
Non-Resident Indian Members are requested to
inform Karvy, immediately of:
(a)
(b)
Change in their residential status on return to
India for permanent settlement.
Particulars of their bank account maintained in
India with complete name, branch, account type,
account number and address of the bank with
pin code number, if not furnished earlier.
17.
Members are advised to refer to the Shareholders’
Referencer provided in the Annual Report.
18.
Members are requested to fill in and send the
Feedback Form provided in the Annual Report.
19.
Members who have not registered their e-mail
addresses so far, are requested to register their
e-mail address for receiving all communication
including Annual Report, Notices, Circulars, etc.
from the Company electronically.
20.
Information and other instructions relating to
e-voting are as under:
(i)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108
and other applicable provisions, if any, of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014,
as amended and Clause 35B of the Listing
Agreement, the Company is pleased to provide
to its members facility to exercise their right to
vote on resolutions proposed to be passed in the
Meeting by electronic means. The members may
cast their votes using an electronic voting system
from a place other than the venue of the Meeting
(‘remote e-voting’).
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(ii)
The facility for voting through electronic voting
system (‘Insta Poll’) shall be made available at
the Meeting and the members attending the
Meeting who have not cast their vote by remote
e-voting shall be able to vote at the Meeting
through ‘Insta Poll’.
(iii) The members who have cast their vote by remote
e-voting may also attend the Meeting but shall
not be entitled to cast their vote again.
(iv) The Company has engaged the services of Karvy
Computershare Private Limited (“Karvy”) as the
Agency to provide e-voting facility.
(v)
The Board of Directors of the Company has
appointed Shri Nilesh Shah, a Practicing
Chartered Accountant, Partner, Deloitte Haskins
& Sells LLP, Mumbai as Scrutinizer to scrutinise
the Insta Poll and remote e-voting process
in a fair and transparent manner and he has
communicated his willingness to be appointed
and will be available for same purpose.
(vi)
Voting rights shall be reckoned on the paid-
up value of shares registered in the name
of the member / beneficial owner (in case of
electronic shareholding) as on the cut-off
date i.e. June 5, 2015.
(vii) A person, whose name is recorded in the
register of members or
in the register
of beneficial owners maintained by the
depositories as on the cut-off date, i.e. June 5,
2015 only shall be entitled to avail the facility
of remote e-voting / Insta Poll.
(viii) Any person who becomes a member of the
Company after dispatch of the Notice of the
Meeting and holding shares as on the cut-off
date i.e. June 5, 2015, may obtain the User ID and
password in the manner as mentioned below:
a)
If the mobile number of the member is
registered against Folio No. / DP ID Client
ID, the member may send SMS : MYEPWD
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