Ambuja Cement Annual Report 2018

Give a man orders and he will do the task
reasonably well. But let him set his own targets,

give him the freedom and the authority, and his
task becomes a personal mission:
Contents
06 08 10
Corporate Information Chairman’s Letter MD & CEO’s Letter
12 13 18
Financial Highlights Performance Highlights I Can - Some Highlights
of 5 Years
26 28 46
Awards & Recognitions Integrated Report Directors’ Report and
Management Discussion
and Analysis
79 117 150
Annexure Report on Business Responsibility
to Directors’ Report Corporate Governance Report for the Year 2018
163 170 226

Auditor’s Report Financial Statements Consolidated Accounts
with Auditor’s Report
298
Notice
Our Vision
To be the most sustainable

and competitive
company in our industry.
Our Mission
Delighted
Customers
Healthy Inspired
Environment Employees
Create Value
for All.
Loyal Enlightened
Shareholders Partners
Energised
Society
Corporate Information
Board of Directors Executive Committee
Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria Mr. Ajay Kapur

Chairman & Principal Founder Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Jan Jenisch Mr. Suresh Joshi

Vice Chairman Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Nasser Munjee Mr. Vilas Deshmukh

Chief Manufacturing Officer
Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale
Mr. Deepak Mehra
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti Chief Marketing Officer
Dr. Omkar Goswami Mr. Rajeev Mehta

Chief Logistics Officer
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan
Ms. Meenakshi Narain
Ms. Usha Sangwan Chief HR Officer
(ceased w.e.f. 21st December, 2018)
Mr. Christof Hassig Auditors

Mr. Martin Kriegner M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Statutory Auditors
Mr. Roland Kolher
M/s. P. M. Nanabhoy & Co.
Mr. B. L. Taparia Cost Auditors
Ms. Then Hwee Tan M/s. Rathi & Associates

(Director w.e.f. 18th February, 2019) Secretarial Auditors
Mr. Ajay Kapur

Managing Director & CEO
(upto 28th February, 2019)
Corporate Office
Elegant Business Park,

Mr. Bimlendra Jha
MIDC Cross Road ‘B’,
Off Andheri-Kurla Road,
(w.e.f. 1st March, 2019)
Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 059.
website: www.ambujacement.com
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Suresh Joshi Registered Office
P. O. Ambujanagar, Tal. Kodinar

Dist. Gir Somnath, Gujarat 362 715.
Company Secretary
Mr. Rajiv Gandhi
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Committees of the Board Corporate Social Responsibility
& Sustainability Committee
Audit Committee
Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria
Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale Chairman
Chairman
Mr. Nasser Munjee
Mr. Nasser Munjee
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Mr. Martin Kriegner
Mr. Martin Kriegner
Mr. B. L. Taparia
Mr. Ajay Kapur
Permanent Invitee Mr. Ajay Kapur
Mr. B. L. Taparia Mrs. Pearl Tiwari

Permanent Invitee Permanent Invitee
Nomination and Risk Management Committee

Remuneration Committee
Mr. Nasser Munjee Chairman
Chairman
Mr. Nasser Munjee
Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Mr. Martin Kriegner
Mr. Ajay Kapur
Mr. Ajay Kapur
Permanent Invitee
Compliance Committee
Stakeholders’ Relationship Mr. Haigreve Khaitan

Committee Chairman
Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale Dr. Omkar Goswami

Chairman
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan
Mr. B. L. Taparia
Mr. Ajay Kapur
Mr. Ajay Kapur
Mr. B. L. Taparia
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Chairman’s Letter
Dear Shareholders, System and a Captive Power Plant. The total

investment in the project is M 2350 crores.
The Indian economy continued to strengthen
in 2018, reclaiming its position as the world’s Following the mandatory Board and shareholders’
fastest growing economy. This economic growth approvals, Ambuja and ACC entered into a
was led by a number of factors, including Master Supply Agreement in May last year to
macro-economic policies, improved consumer unlock various areas of synergy that will accrue
sentiment and structural reforms introduced by incremental benefit to both companies.
the Government. The impact of these structural
reforms are reflected in the World Bank’s ‘Ease of The Company won two limestone blocks for
Doing Business’ report for 2019, where India our MCW and Marwa-Mundwa plants last year,
climbed 23 places to rank 77th among the 190 ensuring a secure future supply of limestone.
countries surveyed, making it the only country In 2018, Mangu mines at Darlaghat kick-started
to place among the top 10 most improved operations, while two other mines at Lodhva and
countries for the second consecutive year. Maldi-Mopar are slated to begin operations soon.
This clear improvement in India’s ranking will
strengthen the Government’s reformist credentials. Our captive coal block at Gare Palma started
production ahead of schedule in November
The nation’s economic growth had a positive 2018. While this is yet another step to reduce our
impact on the Cement industry, which posted a dependency on the market, it will also provide
higher growth rate than the previous year at 9%. long term energy security for our Bhatapara unit,
Increased demand continued to be led by key at a competitive cost.
infrastructure projects like roads and metros, and
the Government-led ‘Housing for All’ programme. This year our people’s determination and
This allowed the industry’s capacity utilisation to resilience - their quintessential I Can spirit -
improve by approximately 3%, over 2017. ensured our continued progress on many fronts.
The Company took many significant steps To counteract elevated fuel and energy prices,
forward this year and had several remarkable coupled with the weakening of the Rupee,
achievements. I would like to highlight a few we continued to focus on ‘least-cost fuel mixes’,
of them. increased our usage of alternative fuels to 5.5%,
significantly improved our efficiency parameters
Our Greenfield Marwar-Mundwa project is and achieved a lower clinker factor.
now approved with a revised clinker production
capacity from 1.71 MTPA to 3.1 MTPA, a 1.8 On the Marketing front, our consumer’s
MTPA cement grinding capacity and related needs were identified and innovative solutions
infrastructure like a Waste Heat Recovery were rolled out to complement the entire

construction journey. Premium cement products for the year ended 31st December 2018,
like Compocem and Roof Special saw as compared to the previous year:
impressive sales growth. Cool Walls was
launched last year to capture a greater share • Sales by volume increased by 5.4% from
of the construction market, and is now 22.95 million tonnes to 24.18 million tonnes.
witnessing good traction due to increased • Absolute EBITDA was lower by 2.5% to
customer acceptance and our continuous M 1891 crores.
efforts for market expansion. • Net Profit after tax was higher by 19% to
M 1487 crores.
On the sustainability front, our performance has
been exemplary. Ambuja has been accredited The government’s plan to increase both
with a 6x Water Positive status for 2017. spending and budget allocation towards
We bettered our own previous rank in the Dow infrastructure bodes well for the cement sector
Jones Sustainability Index to rank among the top and could translate into a boom in demand.
5 companies in the Construction Material With the strength of our people’s I Can
Category for 2018. We also secured the number spirit, and our premium quality products,
2 position in the global Carbon Disclosure Project I am confident that Ambuja is poised to write
index. Closer to home, Ambuja shone bright with a new chapter in our great story.
the highest number of wins at the CII-ITC
Sustainability Awards, 2018.
With warm regards,
Ambuja’s shipping operation, one of our
greatest sustainability initiatives, celebrated
its silver jubilee in 2018. We were among the N.S. Sekhsaria
first companies to transport cement by sea – Chairman & Principal Founder
a unique initiative that continues to record 18th February, 2019
not just the lowest operational cost, but
also provides uninterrupted services during
the monsoons and even under cyclonic
conditions.
I am proud to say that our work on the health

and safety front continues to deliver results. Our
concerted focus on reinforcing our systems and
processes, learning from incidents, and better
frontline leadership, have led to an overall
reduction in injuries by 34%, with two of our
plants in Surat and Farakka achieving ‘Zero
Harm’ in 2018.
Our people’s continued efforts have had

an impact on the Company’s performance.
I would like to share with you a snapshot

MD & CEO’s Letter
Dear Shareholders, Our commercial initiatives included a focus on

core markets, home market sale, and premium
On the back of the government’s well-structured products. Strengthening channels further
policies and reforms, the Indian economy facilitated our strong performance in the market.
continued its impressive growth. GDP growth Internally a strong operational focus improved
at 7%-7.5% has been coupled with relatively low our capacity utilisation. The result was that
inflation. Growth in the construction sector also Ambuja reported 5.4% growth over 2017.
improved due to the reversal of stalled
infrastructure and housing projects. It reflected Last year, at Ambuja we made our most
in the 2018-19 quarterly construction GDP substantial investment - in our customers.
numbers which recorded robust growth of 8.3% By identifying consumer pain points along the
in April - Sept 2018 as against 2.5% for April - entire construction journey, our people
Sept 2017. developed solutions and delivered them for
an improved customer experience. Our people
Even through these positive numbers, envisioned the initiative as a home thereby
the cement industry stood out, recording an giving the idea a concrete form. They named it
impressive growth of 9% in 2018. This was Ambuja House. Considered almost like an actual
despite the several concerns plaguing the realty house built by Ambuja, every solution was seen
sector. The growth of the cement industry was to be applied to it. From the foundation to the
largely driven by government-sponsored spending roof and walls. I am very happy that the Ambuja
on infrastructure projects and low cost housing, team responded positively to this novel concept.
among others. It helped ramp up sales of Roof Special and
Compocem to a level where the products began
Other significant reforms undertaken by the to generate increasing demand. Moving ahead
government were in the areas of raw material we are also ramping up our premium
and fuel security. Limestone and coal auctions non-cement products like AAC blocks and
provided the much-needed impetus to the Manufactured Sand.
cement sector. Increased permissible truck axle
load and allowing the use of pet coke in kilns With the aim to achieve higher performance
have helped the industry to partially absorb the we have shifted focus closer to the markets and
cost pressures emanating from a volatile rupee customers we serve, and simplified our
and crude oil movement in 2018. The recently organisational processes.
announced interim Budget 2019 reinforced the
government’s focus on boosting infrastructure in In the past year, the company faced multiple
the rural economy, which augurs well for us. challenges from rising costs for power and fuel,
diesel, and packing bags coupled with volatility
At Ambuja Cement, we utilised this conducive in the exchange rates. There were also logistics
market scenario to leverage our brand equity. issues, such as less availability of railway

resources, impacting the movement of clinker efficiency parameters and cost saving initiatives
to grinding units. will help us improve our competitiveness.
But it was a vision for the future that guided us Health & Safety (H&S) has always been of
through challenging times. In 2018, our group paramount importance at Ambuja Cement. All
LafargeHolcim’s new Strategy 2022 – ‘Building our safety programs have been well integrated
for Growth’ set a roadmap for the next five years into our daily activities , ensuring the safety of
to help drive profitable growth and simplify our every stakeholder. This focus resulted in 7 sites
business. Ambuja Cement has also worked recording Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI), while 2
out a growth strategy based on four value plants accomplished ‘Zero Harm’ in 2018.
drivers: Growth, Simplification & Performance,
Financial Strength, and Vision & People. Our CSR initiatives through the Ambuja Cement
Foundation (ACF) has involved work with
As a market leader, we understand that the communities, building strong ties and transforming
key to retaining this position is continual growth. a whopping two million lives across 22 sites.
With a robust growth forecast for the cement
industry of 7.0-7.5% CAGR in the next few years, Ambuja is extremely proud of its achievements
we have also worked out a roadmap. The Ambuja at the national and global level, ranging from
Board approved the Marwa Mundwa plant sustainability to CSR, branding and compliance.
with 3.1 MT clinker and 1.8 MT cement capacity Ambuja was ranked 5th in the prestigious Dow
along with captive power plant and waste heat Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2018; and
recovery system in Dec 2018. This will help ranked 2nd in the global Carbon Disclosure
strengthen our position in the core markets of Project (CDP) index. This reflects the collective
the North and West region. Our people are also efforts of our people with an unwavering focus
working on various efficiency improvement on our company’s vision to be the most
projects to build long-term competitiveness in sustainable company in the industry.
a sustainable manner.
Ambuja Cement’s resilience and passion
The coal mine in the Eastern region is now fully resonates with our indomitable I Can spirit which
operational with open cast mining reaching will ensure our continued excellence on delivery,
its full capacity. This is the first time in India that efficiency and sustainability.
a private mine in a difficult terrain started mining
operations on time and achieved full-rated
capacity within one month. With warm regards,
Going ahead, we are looking forward to

increased cement demand due to positive
impact of various initiatives rolled out by the Ajay Kapur
government in the infrastructure and housing Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
segments. Our well-defined marketing and 18th February, 2019
commercial strategies, increased sales of
value added premium products and our continued
focus on customer engagement will continue to
improve our reach in core markets. Better

Financial Highlights of 5 Years
Amount in ` crore
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

(1) (1) (1) (2) (2)
Income Statement
Net Sales 10,977 10,250 9,117 9,368 9,911
Operating EBITDA 1,891 1,940 1,692 1,531 1,928
Profit before tax and exceptional item 1,636 1,619 1,279 1,172 1,783
Profit After Tax 1,487 1,250 932 808 1,496
Balance Sheet
Net Worth 21,013 19,973 19,356 10,307 10,103
Borrowings 40 24 16 23 29
Capital Employed 21,471 20,499 19,920 10,946 10,763
Fixed Assets - Net Block 5,563 5,693 5,923 6,092 6,227
Current Assets 5,755 5,510 4,214 6,549 5,995
Current Liabilities 3,715 4,127 3,431 3,226 3,138
Cash Flow Statement

Net Cash Generated from Operations 596 1,836 1,416 1,553 1,675
Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,150 3,311 2,396 5,032 4,459
Significant Ratios
Operating EBITDA / Net Sales 17% 19% 19% 16% 19%
Return on Capital Employed (EBIT/Avg. CE) 8% 8% 8% 12% 18%
Price Earning Ratio 3 29.96 43.10 43.93 39.02 23.65
Book Value Per Share (`) 105.92 100.65 97.52 66.49 65.29
Basic Earning Per Share (`) 7.49 6.29 4.69 5.21 9.67
Dividend Per Share (`) 1.50 3.60 2.80 2.80 5.00
Dividend Payout Ratio 31% 65% 76% 65% 62%
Current Ratio 1.55 1.34 1.23 2.03 1.91
Operations
Cement Capacity - Million Tonnes 29.65 29.65 29.65 29.65 28.75
Cement Production - Million Tonnes 24.34 22.98 21.19 21.54 21.43
(1) Figures are as per Ind AS and schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013.
(2) Figures are as per previous GAAP and as per revised schedule VI of the Companies Act, 2013.
(3) Based on price taken from Bombay Stock Exchange as on last trading day of the year.

Performance Highlights
Net Sales, EBITDA & EBITDA Margin
10,977
11,000 30%
10,250
9,911
10,000 9,368
9,117 25%
9,000
8,000
20%
7,000 17%
19% 19% 19%
` in crore
6,000 15%
16%
5,000
10%
4,000
3,000
5%
1,928 1,692 1,940 1,891
2,000 1,531
1,000 0%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Net Sales Operating EBITDA EBITDA Margin%
Profit Before Tax & Profit After Tax
1,900
1,783
1,700 1,619 1,636
1,496 1,487
1,500
1,279 1,250
` in crore
1,300
1,172
1,100
932
900 808
700
500
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Profit Before Tax Profit After Tax

Dividend Per Share, Earning Per Share
& Dividend Payout Ratio
12.0 100%
11.0
10.0 9.67 76%
80%
9.0
65% 65%
8.0 62% 7.49
` per share
7.0 60%
6.29
6.0
5.00 5.21
5.0 4.69
40%
4.0 3.60
31%
3.0 2.80 2.80
20%
2.0 1.50
1.0
0.0 00%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
DPS EPS Dividend Payout Ratio%
Book Value Per Share
120
110 106
101
100 98
90
80
` per share
70 65 66
60
50
40
30
20
10
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Book Value Per Share (`)

Net Fixed Assets & Assets Turnover Ratio
7,000 2.70
6,500 6,227
6,092 2.40
6,000 5,923
5,693
5,563
5,500 2.10
` in crore
2.0
5,000
4,500 1.8 1.80

1.6
4,000
1.5 1.50
1.5
3,500
3,000 1.20
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Fixed Assets - Net Block Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio
Enterprise Value
60,000
55,000
50,564
50,000
45,000
` in crore
41,448
40,000 38,564
35,000
31,012
30,000
26,551
25,000
20,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Enterprise Value

Cost and profit as a percentage of total income 2017 Cost break up as a percentage of total cost 2017
8% Cost of Materials Consumed ` 909 Cr. 1% 10%

15% Cost of Materials Consumed ` 909 Cr.
6% 20%
Employee Benefits Expense ` 661 Cr.
7%
1% Employee Benefits Expense ` 661 Cr.
5%
Depreciation & Amortisation Expense ` 573 Cr.
7% Depreciation & Amortisation Expense ` 573 Cr.
Power & Fuel ` 2234 Cr.
17% Power & Fuel ` 2234 Cr.
Freight & Forwarding Expense ` 2872 Cr.
21% Freight & Forwarding Expense ` 2872 Cr.
Manufacturing & other Costs ` 1841 Cr.
24% Manufacturing & other Costs ` 1841 Cr.
Finance Costs ` 107 Cr. 31%
Finance Costs ` 107 Cr.
27% Profit Before Tax ` 1619 Cr.
Cost and profit as a percentage of total income 2018 Cost break up as a percentage of total cost 2018
8% Cost of Materials Consumed ` 1013 Cr. 1%

14% 10%
Cost of Materials Consumed ` 1013 Cr.
6% Employee Benefits Expense ` 680 Cr. 20%
1% 7%
16%
22% Freight & Forwarding Expense ` 3277 Cr.
Manufacturing & other Costs ` 1946.01 Cr.
25% Manufacturing & other Costs ` 1946.01 Cr.
Finance Costs ` 82 Cr. 32%
28% Profit Before Tax ` 1636 Cr.
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Cost break up as a percentage of total cost 2017
1% 10%
20%
7%
24% Manufacturing & other Costs ` 1841 Cr.

31%
Cost break up as a percentage of total cost 2018
1% 10%
20%
7%
25% Manufacturing & other Costs ` 1946.01 Cr.

32%

While coal is an integral part of cement In 2015, the company had initiated the Gare Palma
production, it remains a scarce resource. Thus Coal Block. Back then, linkage coal wasn’t scarce,
most companies relied on outsourcing through but our people had their eye on the future. As a
linkage coal. In 2018 Ambuja faced a setback result, Ambuja successfully bid for this coal block
when the government decreased allocation of which had reserves of 45 million tonnes.
coal to industrial sectors. Thankfully it was
the foresight of a management decision from
the past that shone light on the way ahead.
It’s hard to stick

to a deadline
for starting a coal mine.
So our people did
it in record time instead.
Starting the coal block wasn’t a simple task. Now with permissions in place they only had
Gaining approvals from multiple government a month to begin operations. From Procurement
agencies was difficult. But even tougher was the to Logistics, teams combined to kick-start the
approval of the local community. Our teams mining operations ahead of schedule.
went door to door, to meet the locals and address
their issues. The locals realised the coal block The mine is now fully operational with open cast
would bring them prosperity. But more importantly mining reaching its full capacity of 1 million
they were convinced that their surroundings tonnes. This is the first time in India that a private
would be ecologically managed, because of mine in a difficult terrain started mining
Ambuja’s track record for sustainable practices. operations, and achieved full capacity in just one
month. It was the I Can spirit of our people that
turned a problem into a pioneering effort.
Last year, we ranked No.7
globally in the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
That wasn’t good enough for us.
Or the planet.
At Ambuja, sustainability has always been at Efforts were doubled to integrate sustainable
the core of our processes. Through the years our and social practices in each and every endeavour.
efforts have led to considerable accolades at Right from manufacturing down to even tax
various levels. But in 2017, we gained practices. At the end of the year, the company
unprecedented international recognition when was once again up for evaluation. It was with
Ambuja was ranked No. 7 in the Dow Jones immense pride that Ambuja was now ranked
Sustainability Index (DJSI). No. 5 globally in the Construction Material
category, moving up two places. This included
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is a a perfect 100 score in 6 areas, and a score of
benchmark that uses a best-in-class approach to over 85 percentile in 7 others.
select sustainability leaders from various industry
sectors across the world. It was the I Can spirit that motivated our
people to raise their standards from India’s best
This was not only a huge honour, but a future to a global leader of sustainable change.
standard for the cement industry in India.
But our people were not comfortable with simply
being amongst the best. It was our Managing
Director who reminded everyone of the company’s
vision: To become the most sustainable company
in the industry.
We helped a humble tailor from
the deserts of Rajasthan,
weave together an inspiring story.
Taufique Ahmed was a simple tailor who hailed His first job out of the academy was at a reputed
from a remote desert in Nagaur, Rajasthan. hospital in Mumbai. With the double expenses of
But his bold aspirations took him far beyond. maintaining his family and life in the city, he was
forced to get a second night job at a restaurant.
For years now, Ambuja Cement Foundation’s But Taufique’s dream of working abroad never left
Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Institute him. So he approached SEDI again, to assist him in
(SEDI) has helped people from rural India to finding a job abroad. Soon after, he secured a
achieve their dreams. Taufique approached SEDI, position in Riyadh, Saudi.
and after consulting with our people, enrolled in
a Hospitality and English speaking course. But bigger things awaited Taufique. In 2018, his
efforts were lauded by the Prime Minister of India,
But he still needed to support his family. So to Narendra Modi, when he was chosen from
make ends meet, he studied by day and stitched 2.5 lakh candidates as the ‘Skill Icon’ of Rajasthan.
clothes by night. It was a struggle for him to stay Today he enjoys a senior position at a luxury
awake in class. Despite this he maintained a resort in the Maldives.
near-perfect attendance record. And graduated
with the ‘best student’ badge. Taufique’s story is proof that the I Can spirit of
our people within the company can be carried
beyond it by flag bearers like him.
When it comes to building one’s own home, makes the roof virtually leak-proof. The product
consumers across the country have always was an instant hit in the launch market. But what
trusted Ambuja cement. It’s also a well-established sent sales through the roof was the marketing
fact that in house construction the roof is the push. Our branding team created a series of
most critical component. Because a secure roof impactful films, that garnered over 50 million
makes for a safe home. views on social media.
Our people were all too aware of this. They But even after a successful launch our engineers
sought to use the established trust in the didn’t stop there. In order to deliver a sustainable
consumer and further strengthen it. To do this, solution, they also offered customers a novel
they decided to create an entirely new product – method of cement curing, which didn’t require
the Ambuja Roof Special. any water.
It took innumerable collective man-hours This year, the Ambuja Roof Special has reached
from our team of engineers of research, testing a significant 7% share of the company’s retail sales.
and implementation. But together they created
a breakthrough product. By helping produce It was the I Can spirit that inspired our people to
cohesive and denser concrete, the Roof Special transform an entire category.
Our top-selling
cement faced its strongest
competition in years.
Thankfully, it was
from our special roofing cement.
Awards & Recognitions
Ambuja Cements Ltd. ranked 5th globally in the Construction Material category
for the internationally renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2018.
Ambuja Cement ranked 2nd in the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
for the low-carbon transition. Ambuja also topped in Climate Governance & Strategy.
Ambuja Cement wins ‘Commendation for Significant Achievement’ in the ‘CII-ITC

Sustainability Awards 2018’. Including 8 awards for Corporate Excellence, Environment
Management and CSR.
Ambuja ranked 2nd in Responsible Business Ranking 2018 - India’s top companies
for Sustainability and CSR 2018.
The Ambuja Cement Foundation was conferred with the prestigious ‘ICSI CSR Excellence
Award’ as the Best Corporate (Large Category) by The Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (ICSI).

The Ambuja Cement Foundation won ‘Best CSR and Sustainability Practices 2017’ award at
5th Asia Business Responsibility Summit.
The Ambuja Cement Foundation bagged the prestigious award for the category ‘Strategic
and Cohesive CSR Partnership Project’ at the Gujarat CSR Authority
Award 2018, for its pioneering CSR work not only in the Ambujanagar (Kodinar)
region but in the entire state of Gujarat.
Ambuja Cement’s Internal Audit department received ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Ambuja Cement was awarded the ‘Best Compliance In-house Legal Team of the Year’
award for 2017-2018 at the 7th National GenNext Business and Law Congress.

Integrated
Report
Decision making through
integrated thinking
As a part of our Annual Report 2017, we embarked on the journey of integrated reporting by introducing
elements of the International Integrated Reporting (IR) Framework developed by the International
Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). This is in line with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) circular dated February 2017 which recommends the top 500 listed companies to
publish an integrated report. Our intention is to communicate how integrated thinking influences critical
business decisions, value creation for our stakeholders and incorporation of the Six Capitals of Integrated
Reporting, i.e. Financial, Manufactured, Intellectual, Social & Relationship, Human and Natural. For
2018, we continue to report performance of the organization in the dimensions of these six Capitals and
demonstrate our commitment to create value for our stakeholders across the value chain of our business.
Our integrated approach allows our stakeholders to gain a holistic view of the company’s processes, goals
and even numbers. Apart from tangible factors, our decision-making takes into consideration aspects such
as environmental protection, engagement with local communities, supply chain sustainability, employee
empowerment and ethical dealings. Accountability to stakeholders constitutes an integral part of our
business philosophy which drives sustained growth.
We achieve goals by planning for the long run, the short run and in-between.
At Ambuja, we’ve always planned ahead, for the next step. Our business strategies are formulated with an
aim to create short, medium and long term actions to achieve organisational goals across functions. Our
strategy is centered on:
• Engaging our resources for best returns
• Analysing risks and opportunities and creating options for value creating growth
• Driving a change towards customer and end-user oriented business views
Numbers don’t tell the whole story. Unless it’s True Value figures.
Since 2012, Ambuja conducts an annual ‘True Value’ study to understand and establish the business
case for sustainable development. We focus on value creation throughout our business value chain and
leaving a positive impact on environment and society through activities that enhances our ‘True Value’
[Social & Environment Profit and Loss Assessment- to value our externalities] year-on-year. This valuation
of non-financial parameters and externalities provides a mechanism to monitor and improve our social,
environmental and economic performance. This approach also helps in internalising these externalities and
developing a road map for enhancing value creation thus influencing our business strategy and helping us
to make informed decisions.
While narrating our value creation for stakeholders, we have taken into consideration the resources and
relationships used and affected by our operations, which are collectively referred to as the six Capitals of
integrated reporting. We have discussed the management approach implemented for each Capital, role
of each Capital as inputs and outcomes, value chain activities relevant to these Capitals and stakeholders’
impacted.

We’re planning for a healthy future.
And the environment’s.
With Sustainability as a core value, our practices, We now aim to further build upon these strategic
processes and overall strategy are aligned with the commitments by developing systems and
triple bottomline approach aligned with our vision processes that incorporate an integrated thinking
“to be the most sustainable and competitive approach. This approach focuses on creating
company in our industry”. We developed medium sustained value in order to maximize both financial
and long term objective and targets called and non-financial returns to our stakeholders. In
Sustainable Development (SD) 2020/2030 Plan, this endeavor, we have embarked on the journey
comprising four major thrust areas of Climate, of integrated reporting. Going ahead, we aspire to
Circular Economy, Water & Nature, and People develop systems and procedures that inculcate
& Community which further have several SMART the aspect of value creation as an integral part of
targets. This plan is inspired by Sustainable our decision making process over and above our
Development Goals (SDGs) and designed to ensure traditional triple bottom line approach. In line with
business growth along with increased commitment the same, we have developed a 4D methodology
towards corporate sustainable development. to streamline our efforts towards scaling up
integrated thinking in years to come.
The 4D Methodology
Defining
the Scope
1
Designing
the Model
Process of
4 continual
improvement 2
Deducing
the Results Developing
the
3 Indicators
Governance and stakeholder perpspective
The 4D methodology functions as the framework of our integrated thinking agenda thereby catalyzing
our value creation strategy. It includes - the identification of both positive and negative externalities,
development of protocols, identification of material issues, development and prioritization of our KPIs
against the IR Capitals and the measurement of performance against the KPIs to highlight the milestones
against targets. Through continual and reliable information in concordance with the methodology, we aim
to progressively meet our committed efforts in making Ambuja Cement the industry benchmark in creating
value for its stakeholders, both internal and external, in the years to come.

Our Key Stakeholders
Shareholder & Investors
Government & Regulatory

Authorities
Dealer & Suppliers
Media
Customers
Construction Professionals
Employess
Industry Associations
Community & NGOs

Governance for integrated thinking
and management
We operate on a three-tiered governance The company is proactive in accommodating

model consisting of the Board of Directors towards international and voluntary guidelines that
(BoD), Committees of Directors and Executive help in assessing the sustainability performance
Management. We have a board level CSR and of the company and help in identifying risks
Sustainability Committee which comprises wholly and opportunities arising from the sustainability
of Board Members and a permanent invitee. This challenges.
Committee conducts quarterly meetings, evaluates
the progress on social programs and sustainability
Presentations are made to the Board on
outreach efforts of the firm along with discussions
performance updates of the company, business
on sustainability issues that are presented to the
strategy, internal controls, health & safety,
Committee by the Management level Corporate
sustainability, risks involved and the mitigation plan
Sustainability Steering Committee (CSSC).
on an ongoing basis. Performance against non-
financial KPIs and major sustainability initiatives/
We find opportunities, by identifying risks. achievements during the quarter are also reported
to the Board. As a part of our familiarization
Our approach to risk and strategy focuses on
program, the Independent Directors are introduced
issues we have identified as most material to
to the cement industry scenario, the socio-
our business. The assessment is based on the
economic environment in which we operate, our
feedback received from the internal and external
business model and our operational and financial
stakeholders. This analysis helps us assess our
performance. Apart from this, they are also
overall risk exposure and supports the strategic
apprised on non-financial aspects that are material
decision - making process. We have also identified
to Ambuja Cement.
specific risks and opportunities in alignment with
our Vision and Mission on people, operations and
sustainability. Our intention is to inculcate an integrated
operating model across Ambuja. To ensure this,
• People – we continue to strengthen and the variable compensation of the MD&CEO has
energize ‘We Care’ through ‘More Boots On been linked not only to KRAs pertaining to internal
Ground’, which focuses on organization, financial success metrics (such as cash flows,
people engagement and specific EBIT, revenues etc.) but also consider external
deliverables. financial success metrics (such as perception
metrics, environmental metrics, social figures
• Operations – since our operations are
etc.). While 60% of the MD &CEO’s variable
highly dependent on natural resources and
compensation is determined by the financial
energy, we need to ensure supply security at
performance of the company, 40% depends on
optimum cost and quality.
the non-financial performance including health &
• Sustainability – our constant endeavor to safety, sustainability (including CO2 performance),
explore opportunities for sustainability and customer excellence and excellence in operations
prosperity in a business environment that etc.
is evolving dynamically to live our guiding
philosophy of ‘I CAN’.

Financial Capital – Profitability and Capital structure
We work towards enhancing our performance by delivering a significant
positive contribution to financial capital.
We are focused on effective management of the and boosting the productivity of our plants.
balance sheet to guarantee financial flexibility and We conducted a Climate Change related Risk
assure business sustainability in the long-term. Assessment in 2018 as per Task Force on Climate-
Our investment decisions consider the targeted Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guidelines to
return and value creation across all six Capitals. We evaluate in monetary terms the impacts of climate
consistently put in proactive efforts in the areas change related risks on EBITDA; at the same time
of cost competitiveness and cost optimisation we also monetized the cost savings promised by
by reducing costs, reforming the supply chain the necessary mitigation measures.
Financial Capital
Key Inputs Value Chain Activities Key Outcomes

• Total assets: INR 25,187 Crore • Mining lease • Revenue from operations: INR
• Net working capital: INR 2,040 • Land acquisition 11,357 Crore
Crore • Procurement • Increase in sales: 7.1%
• Total borrowings: INR 40 Crore • Research and Development • Operating EBITDA: INR 1,891 Crore
• Total equity: INR 21,013 Crore • EBITDA margin: 17.23%
• Finance costs: INR 82 Crore • Operating cash flow: INR 596
• Retained earnings: INR 1,039 Crore
Crore • Market capitalization at the end
• Tax paid as per cash flow: INR 625 of 2018: INR 44,389
Crore
Stakeholders
Impacted

Manufactured Capital – Expansion and consolidation
In order to deliver our products and services safely, efficiently, reliably and
sustainably, we significantly count on our fixed assets.
We ensure value creation through consolidation our facilities and enabling compliance with new
and expansion of existing capacities. We regularly regulatory requirements and are committed to our
improvise our operational model and continue to long-term business strategy. Our plants follow lean
nurture and grow these assets. We put concerted model of operations to ensure optimal utilization of
efforts in reducing the environmental footprint of assets, infrastructure and equipment.
Manufactured Capital

• Total of 13 plants • Mining plan • Total cement production: 24.32
- 5 integrated plants • Land acquisition million tonnes
- 8 grinding plants • Resource extraction • Clinker factor in production has
• Preparing raw feed improved by two percent point
• 5 shipping terminals
• Grinding raw meal • Thermal substitution rate: 5.61%
• Production capacity 29.65 MTPA
• Pre-heating, Calcination • Screening plants have led
• Capex during the year: 639 Crore
• Clinkerisation to conversion of low grade
• 15 Mine leases across India with • Fuel preparation and limestone to cement grade thus
7346 Ha area Homogenisation conserving natural resource and
• 2 limestone screening plants in • Stacking increasing life of a mine
operation and 3 plants proposed • Cement grinding • All plants are ISO 9001, OHSAS
• Packing and dispatch 18001 and ISO 14001 certified
• Specific Thermal Energy
Consumption: 3180 MJ/T Clinker
Stakeholders
Impacted

Intellectual Capital – Innovation, Sustainable construction,
Ethics & Compliance
We strategically enhance our value proposition through development of
new sustainable products and by offering unique service solutions.
The drive to serve a growing population has innovate. Innovation is placed centrally across
spurred the adoption of new technologies. We our value chain. Our Ambuja Knowledge Centers
strive to gain a competitive edge over our peers and Ambuja Knowledge initiatives aim at giving
by enhancing the quality of our products through our customers maximum value through a diverse
technological advancement and our ability to portfolio of products and services.
Intellectual Capital

• Discovering latent customer • Research and Development • PuraSand, a premium quality
needs, developing and scaling up manufactured sand for plastering
new solutions at market place application launched, which
• Technical support from our saves natural resource like river
parent LafargeHolcim group sand
• Internal thought leaders and • Sales of premium products up by
external experts influence the 38% on YoY basis. Ambuja Plus
sector Roof Special: 27% YoY growth
and Ambuja Compocem: 125%
• R&D spend
YoY growth.
• Enhanced consumer trust on
product quality, brand promise
and other beneficial features.
• Value created for society &
environment by utilization of
supplementary cementing
material like fly ash and slag
• 6 technical support labs are NABL
Stakeholders accredited
Impacted

Creating value through innovation
Product Stewardship that communicates the Declarations (EPDs) were externally verified by
environmental performance of our products. independent assessors and also uploaded on the
international portal “Environdec”. This portal allows
During 2018, we conducted Life Cycle Analysis
the B2B communication to our stakeholders and
(LCA) for our two major low carbon products,
customers on the environmental performance of
Portland Pozzalana Cement (PPC) and Composite
these products without making any performance
Cement across all our plants as per ISO 14025
or quality based comparison with other products
Type III Ecolabels & Declarations, and in line
in the market. Ambuja is the first Indian cement
with the product category rules (PCR) CPC-3744
company to adopt such green product Declaration
developed by Cement Sustainability Initiative
to distinguish its products and enable the
(CSI) of World Business Council for Sustainable
customers to make an informed sourcing decision.
Development. The resultant Environment Product

Social & Relationship Capital – Community engagement, Customer
relationship management, Supply chain management
Since inception, we have aspired to be a neighbor of choice by creating
a socio-economic value based on trust which in turn improve our long term viability.
Engagement with our internal and external societal value we create through our core business
stakeholders, their prosperity and happiness activities, we undertake targeted community
quotient are vital to us. Corporate social and social development initiatives. We work
responsibility is an opportunity for us to contribute beyond addressing poverty and implement an
to the society and drive development within the integrated approach through knowledge, skills and
communities that we operate in. In addition to the infrastructure development.
Social & Relationship Capital

• Total vendors assessed in supply • Land acquisition • 553 vendors pre-qualified
chain: 553 • Procurement the sustainable supply chain
• Customer complaints resolved: assessment
• CSR activities
896 • Total 7792 active local vendors
• Marketing and sales
• Value Added Services for (from the national market) as a
Customers: Instant Mix result of implementing the policy
Proportioning (36647 nos), • Around 2.4 Million lives were
Modular Curing Solution (9078 reached through our CSR
nos), Rain water harvesting skill activities including 2,50,103 new
building sessions (282) beneficiaries in 2018.
• No. of technical lectures: 14825 • 2464 Women Self Help Groups
• 7874 Vendors were on boarded with 28285 members and a total
corpus of INR 18 Crore.
• Policy in place for referring locally
based (national market) suppliers • 30 Skill and Entrepreneurship
Development Institutes (SEDI)
• Expenditure on vendor
have trained over 42000 youth.
development: INR 9395 Crore
• Investment in rural housing and
development Stakeholders
Impacted
• 553 suppliers were assessed for
human rights aspects
• INR 53.46 Crore were spent on CSR
• All sites with Stakeholder
Engagement Plan in place

Creating value by promoting skill-based livelihoods
We are trying to Build More Skills for Youth in with 73% of them being gainfully employed. This
India. increasing number of centers and graduates is
due attributable to our growing partnerships with
The year 2018 witnessed the number of our Skill
some of the leading corporates in India such as
and Entrepreneurship Development Institutes
ADOR Welding, APM Terminals, Castrol India, Cipla
(SEDI) going upto 30 (from 22 in 2017) across the
Foundation, Gruh Finance, Godrej Consumer
country with the expansion of different skill and
Products, Schneider Electric, Tech Mahindra
entrepreneurship courses. About 7900 students
Foundation, AU Bank, Hindustan Zinc, etc.
graduated from the institutes this year, bringing the
cumulative number of skilled youth to over 42000,

Human Capital – Employees,
Talent Management, Health and Safety.
Our people strategy, systems and processes have made us stronger to face the future.
Human Resources (HR) plays a pivotal role in priority for us. Maintaining high standards with
realising business objectives by coordinating health and safety results in improved quality and
organisational change, fostering innovation and productivity. We are not only committed to achieve
mobilising talent to sustain the organisation’s ‘Zero harm’ but also focus on building health and
competitive edge. We put concerted efforts safety competencies of people. The LH Group’s
to provide a congenial work environment with global expertise in Health and Safety processes
innovative recruitment and retention practices. & systems, Talent Management and best HR
Health and Safety (H&S) has continued to be the Processes helped us in realizing our vision of ‘Zero
principal value for Ambuja Cement and is a top Harm’ and becoming an employer of choice.
Human Capital

• 5180 employees (118 females and • Trainings • Revenue per employee is INR
5062 males) • Cement manufacturing process 2,19,24,247
• No. of employees hired: 376 • Marketing and sales • 87% of employees engaged as
• Total man-hours worked: per last survey
1,25,44,148 • 13 cases of employee grievances
• Employee wages is INR 679.57 recorded
Crores • 17 women recruited in 2018
• Average employee cost incurred • 2% women in total workforce
is INR 13,11,911 per annum and 4% women in senior
• 6 recruitments under new management level.
verticals • 35% reduction in total Onsite
• Total Training imparted: 7570 injuries, 31% reduction in Total
man-days Injury Frequency Rate (TIFR) and
37% reduction in Lost Time Injury
• Health & Safety App launched
Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• H&S Campaigns on Road Safety,
• On-site fatalities: 2
Working at Height, Energy
Isolation and Permit to Work • Improvement in health of people
• H&S audit (Group, Cross OpCo or • Decrease in rate of absenteeism
Stakeholders
Intra-plant for all units) Impacted

Accelerated Learning Model Significant progress in Health & Safety of our
people.
Accelerated Learning Model (ALM) is an initiative
from ACC-ACL Leadership Academy (AALA) and We have made significant strides in our Health &
focuses on bringing byte-sized learning to user Safety (H&S) journey. In 2018, our concerted focus
workplace. Each ALM initiative is based on a on systems and processes, incident learning,
specific theme for the month (e.g. Performance ‘More-Boots-on-the-Ground’ coupled with greater
Management, Personal Development, Health visible leadership on the frontline, has delivered
& Safety, Diversity etc). The learning content is good results. These initiatives reduced overall
delivered online and includes short videos, courses injuries by 34%, Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate
and audio lessons. ALM contests are run at the (LTIFR) by 38% and Total Injury Frequency Rate
end of each month reinforcing key learning points (TIFR) by 31%. Our Surat and Farakka plants have
covered during the month. AALA conducts ALM accomplished ‘Zero Harm’ in 2018 while seven sites
survey every six months to understand learner (Rabriyawas, Nalagarh, Dadri, Bathinda, Roorkee,
feedback on the initiatives launched, and gauge Dirk and Marwar Mundwa) recorded ‘Zero Lost
learner interests and preferences. The survey also Time Injury’ (LTI). All these validate our seriousness
helps us to understand and measure effectiveness and significant progress in the H&S with better
of this initiative and bring about changes to make it performance across our operations – at our plants,
more appealing, relevant, and enriching to learners. warehouses as well as in transportation. We Care
ALM is supplementing our other e-learning is our transformation journey that has helped us
modules, classroom and field trainings. significantly in this implementation.

Natural Capital - Resource availability, Energy efficiency, Air
emissions, Water management, Waste management, Biodiversity.
Maintaining an operational – environmental balance is a key driver in our business
We recognize the global pressure on natural change mitigation policies reflect its commitment
resources and place high priority in managing to sustainable development. Moreover, we have
our raw materials. With an objective to reduce also developed the ability to switch to the most
reliance on non-renewable raw materials, we economical fuel mix. We invest significantly
have implemented a robust strategy focusing in reducing our environmental footprint and
on optimising our supply chain and mining in enhancing the positive contributions of our
operations. Use of alternative raw materials has products and processes. Ambuja was ranked 2nd
been made a strategic priority to reduce the among 13 global cement companies in the Carbon
consumption of natural resources and extend Disclosure Project League table of 2018. The list
the life of the quarries. Energy conservation and indicates the companies which are best prepared
emission reduction forms an integral part of our for the low carbon transition.
business strategy. Our sustainability and climate
Natural Capital

• Operational water consumption • Mining lease • Total waste generated 383,711
is 127 lit/t cementitious material • Land acquisition Tons out of which only 73 Tons
• Operational fresh water were disposed by land-filling.
• Procurement
withdrawal is 64 lit/t cementitious All other wastes were reused,
• Research and Development recycled or sent for energy
material
• Manufacturing processes recovery.
• Total heat consumption kiln
49852 TJ • Logistics • 529.6 kg CO2/t of cement net
emission (Scope 1) released
• Alternative fuels utilized 1904 TJ
• Specific SO2 Emission: 42.5 g/t of
• Alternative bio fuels utilized 895
cement
TJ
• Specific NOx emission: 1111 g/t of
• All quarries are assessed for
cement
Biodiversity baseline conditions
using BIRS (Biodiversity Indicator • Specific dust emission: 21.9 g/t of
& Reporting System) every two cement
year • 7.1 % of renewable energy over
• INR 102.4 Crore incurred under total energy consumption.
environmental expenditure • 15% of water is recycled
• Over 6 times water positive
Stakeholders
Impacted

We follow ‘Circular Economy’ to protect Environment,
Society and Our Bottomline
Waste materials, both non-hazardous and of 5.6, replacing fossil fuels. In a major initiative to
hazardous wastes, from other sources as resource be a plastic negative company, we co-processed
for us. Ambuja used about 8 million tonnes of about 69,000 tonnes of plastic waste from
waste derived raw-materials and fuels such as fly the market and became about two times plastic
ash, slag and biomass. About 0.3 million tonnes negative (which means burnt two times more
of alternate materials and wastes were used as plastic wastes from elsewhere in the Ambuja kilns
fuels used to achieve the thermal substitution rate than the plastic content used in the cement bags).

Value created for our stakeholders
In wearly 2018, a comprehensive stakeholder relationship it shares with its stakeholders. While
engagement exercise was carried out to our operations work towards achieving excellence
understand the expectations of our stakeholders in all aspects, there is also a great thrust on the
(internal and external) and identify the material empowerment of our human capital as well. We
topics for the preparation of this report. This work relentlessly towards driving technological
exercise also gave us an opportunity to identify disruptions to ensure sustainable business growth
concerns amongst various stakeholder groups, that reduces our operational footprint. Our efficient
fostering transparency and building confidence utilisation of assets helps us gain a competitive
for their desired satisfaction. We believe that an advantage while also uplifting the communities
organisation’s performance is essentially influenced that we operate in.
by the availability of resources and the quality of
Our integrated thinking is reflected through our approach of creating value for our stakeholders:
Capitals Value creation through integrated thinking
Collaboration
Financial & Trust
Customers
Results Sustainability
‘I Can
Manufactured culture’
Integrity People
Empowerment,
Agility &
Accountability &
Simplicity
Transparency
Intellectual Business
activities
Ensuring raw Demonetisation

material security impact
Inbound logistics
Operations
Social & Relationship • Mining
• Raw material extraction
• Drying and grinding of
Reinitiating raw meal Administrative
demand • Clinkerisation burden
• Cement grinding and
storage
Human Outbound logistics
Marketing and sales
Cement
Services Taxation
import
Natural
Integrating risks into business strategy

While estimation for 2018 is still under process, as SRoI (Social Return on Investment). An SRoI
our net positive contribution to environment study (2017) of Watershed Development project at
and society in 2017 was about INR 2200 crore as Darlaghat (Himachal Pradesh) found that for every
compared to about INR 750 crore in 2012. Most ` 1 million invested by Ambuja, there has been a
of this value creation was achieved through fly resultant social return of
ash utilisation, water harvesting and recharge ` 8.4 million. This is succeeding to the 2016 SRoI
projects, agro-based livelihood creation and use of results of ` 13 million at Kodinar (Gujarat) and ` 5
alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR). million at Rabriyawas (Rajasthan), respectively for
every ` 1 million invested. These SRoI results aid
our decisions to make our CSR investments more
Increasingly, we are focussing on evaluating social
strategic.
impact of CSR projects through True Value as well
Value created for our stakeholders
Shareholders & investors

• Increased market capitalisation
• Elevated EBITDA margin
• Rise in operating cash flow
• Increased revenue from operations
Customers
• Sustainable and cost saving products
• Increased customer satisfaction
Employees
• Increased employee satisfaction
• Enhanced gender diversity in workforce
• Employee mentored and trained for leadership role
• Increased employee retention
• Reduction in LTIFR
Communities
• Lives positively impacted in a year
• Youth skill trained through SEDI
(Including gender sensitive reporting)
• Local institutions promoted/created/strengthened
• Drinking water solutions provided
• Livelihoods promoted through Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) with details on reduced inputs
including water, increased outputs and social value created

Directors’ Report and
Management Discussion
and Analysis
Dear Members,
It is our pleasure to present the Annual Report of the company for the year 2018.
1. An overview of the Indian economy and

cement industry in 2018.
Macro economy. This made India the only country among the top
Indian economy in 2018 began its journey to 10 improvers for the second consecutive year;
recovery as it reclaimed the position as the and this sharp rise in ranking will further burnish
fastest growing economy. Macro-economic the reformist credentials of the Government.
policies and structural reforms along with the
improved consumer sentiments, strengthened During the year long journey, the economy did
economic growth which led to a swift revival face a growth risk due to fluctuation in rupee and
post the temporary disruption caused due to crude price; however, this continued volatility
demonetisation and Goods & Services Tax (GST). will not impact India’s sovereign credit profile as
per Moody’s analysis; as the rupee-denominated
As per the Central Statistics Organisation government bonds and robust foreign exchange
(CSO), India’s GDP grew by 6.7% in FY 2018. reserves will help mitigate the risk.
The constant increasing trend of quarterly
GDP numbers in the four quarters of FY 2018 Cement industry.
(Q1: 5.6%, Q2: 6.3%, Q3: 7% and Q4: 7.7%) are Reflecting the country’s economic sentiment,
indicative of the fact that the structural measures the cement sector too displayed impressive
of reforms undertaken by the government are growth of approx. 9% in 2018 on the back
now bringing rich dividends in the form of of faster execution of stalled infrastructure
higher GDP growth. Digitisation across industries and construction projects. Infrastructure
brought increased transparency and ease of (roads and metros, in particular) and the
doing business, which also helped speeding of government’s “Housing for All” program (rural
the revival cycle which otherwise could have and urban), remained the key demand drivers.
taken longer. Implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation
and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) too brought
Performance across sectors (agriculture, a paradigm shift in the construction sector by
manufacturing and services) improved, which making the sector transparent. With robust
was well reflected in the World Bank’s Ease of demand, capacity utilization in 2018 improved
Doing Business 2019 survey where India climbed by 2-3% as compared to 2017 despite capacity
23 places and ranked 77th among 190 countries. expansion during the year.

2. Operational and Financial
performance - 2018.
The company cemented its position in 2018. • Net Profit at ` 1,487 crores was up by 19%
• Cement production increased by 5.9% over the corresponding Net Profit of ` 1,250
from 22.98 million tonnes to 24.34 million crores for the year 2017.
tonnes.
Performance of the material subsidiary.
• Domestic cement sales volume increased The Company’s material subsidiary, ACC
by 5.4% from 22.95 million tonnes in 2017 Limited is one of the oldest & leading cement
to 24.18 million tonnes in 2018. manufacturer of India. The summary of ACC
Limited’s operational & financial performance is
• The net sales increased by 7.1% from
as under:
` 10,250 crores in 2017 to ` 10,977 crores
in 2018. The average sales realisation
• Cement sales volumes in 2018 were up by
increased by around 1% at ` 4510 per tonne 8% at 28.4 million tonnes.
against approximately ` 4,460 per tonne in
2017. • Operating EBITDA for the year was ` 2,048
crores, as compared to ` 1,912 crores in the
• The total operating expenses for the year previous year.
2018 were higher by 11% than the previous
year. • Consolidated profit before tax for the
year was up by 15% to ` 1,510 crores as
• The EBITDA of ` 1,891 crores was 2.5% lower compared to ` 1310 crores in the previous
than the corresponding EBITDA of ` 1,940 year.
crores for the year 2017.
• Profit before Tax at ` 1,506 crores was down

by 7% from ` 1,619 crores for the year 2017.

Financial Performance at glance.
Amount ` in crores
Standalone Consolidated
Current Previous Current Previous
Year Year Year Year
31-12-2018 31-12-2017 31-12-2018 31-12-2017
SUMMARISED PROFIT AND LOSS
Sales (Net of excise duty) 10,977.00 10,250.18 25,419.00 23,126.08
Profit before finance cost, depreciation & 2,266.44 2,299.23 4,382.23 4,180.19
amortisation expense and exceptional item
Finance costs 82.33 107.19 170.50 205.78
Gross Profit 2,184.11 2,192.04 4,211.73 3,974.41
Depreciation and amortisation expense 548.09 572.92 1,153.94 1,219.45
Add: Share of profit of associates and joint

ventures - - 12.53 12.77
Less: Exceptional item 129.95 - 151.78 -
Profit before Tax and Non Controlling Interest 1,506.07 1,619.12 2,918.54 2,767.73
Tax expense 19.06 369.55 (54.15) 822.85
Profit after tax but before non controlling interest 1,487.01 1,249.57 2,972.69 1,944.88
Less: non controlling interest - - 795.29 428.52
Net profit for the year 1,487.01 1,249.57 2,177.40 1,516.36
MOVEMENT IN OTHER EQUITY

Balance as per last account 1,303.52 687.18 1,843.76 992.48
Net profit for the year 1,487.01 1,249.57 2,177.40 1,516.36
Add : other comprehensive income 2.09 3.41 (0.17) 4.32
Less: Dividend on equity shares (including

interim) 397.13 555.98 397.13 555.98
Less: Corporate dividend tax on above 52.65 80.66 81.82 113.42
Closing balance 2,342.84 1,303.52 3,542.04 1,843.76

3. Dividend for the year 2018.
The company has a robust track record of annexed as Annexure – I of this report. The
rewarding its shareholders with a generous policy is also available on the website of the
dividend pay-out (both interim & final). However, Company and can be accessed through the web
with a view to conserve resources for the link:https://www.ambujacement.com/Upload/
upcoming expansion & other capital expenditure PDF/dividend-distribution-policy.pdf
projects, the Company did not declare the
Interim Dividend during the year 2018. The Credit rating.
Board of Directors is now pleased to recommend The Company enjoys a good reputation for its
a dividend of ` 1.50/- per share (75%) which sound financial management and its ability to
will result in the total pay-out of ` 332 crores, meet financial obligations. CRISIL, the reputed
inclusive of dividend distribution tax of ` 34 Rating Agency, has re-affirmed the highest
crores. This represents a pay-out ratio of 31%. credit rating of CRISIL AAA/ STABLE for the long
The dividend pay-out is in accordance with the term and CRISIL A1+ for the short term financial
Company’s Dividend Distribution Policy, which is instruments of the Company.
4. Market situations that tested

our cement’s strength.
Structural reforms and policies ushered the Excelling through deeper engagement with
economy to a high growth path which was customers.
reflected in the construction, commercial, In line with company’s vision to promote
infrastructure and cement industries. It restored sustainable construction practices our Technical
confidence in the domestic and international Support (TS) team has started promoting
communities. GDP increased to 6.7% in 2017-18. sustainable construction practices through
With a balanced demand and supply, cement our Twenty-Eight Ambuja Knowledge Centres
sector recorded robust growth of 9% for FY 2018 (AKCs) in core markets. Through AKC platform,
despite the initial hiccups due to GST. the Company promotes sustainable products
& solutions amongst its customers, architect,
Ambuja’s cement sales in 2018 grew by 5.4% to ~ mason’s etc. Today, this platform is digital and its
24.18 million tonnes as compared to 22.95 million reach has considerably widened, thus living up
tonnes 2017 on the back of continued focus on to its objective of becoming a digital service that
core markets and retail push strategy. informs, interacts and engages.
The Master Supply Agreement, a maiden

initiative by Ambuja and ACC, helped unlock
mutual benefits from various areas of synergies.

PREMIUM PRODUCTS – SUSTAINABLE guaranteed weight. The initial response of this
INNOVATIONS product is very much encouraging and company
is planning to expand its reach to all its important
Products Developed From Concrete Insights.
markets.
Ambuja has continued the approach of
discovering latent customer needs, developing
LOGISTICS AND SURFACE TRANSPORT
and scaling up solutions at market place with a
Distribution Safety
systematic go-to- market platform developed
with support from our parent, LafargeHolcim. In line with its commitment to Lafarge Holcim’s
Zero Harm policy, Ambuja has taken long strides
This has enabled the company to successfully in improving distribution safety in its end-to-
continue the launch of new products with added end logistics operations. Technology enabled
focus on premium products and helped scale real time monitoring of safety KPIs resulted in a
up sales of premium products by 38% on YoY substantial improvement in safe KM from 53% in
basis - Ambuja Plus Roof Special: 27% YoY growth 2017 to 79% in 2018. During the year, In Vehicle
and Ambuja Compocem: 125% YoY growth. This Monitoring System (IVMS) was fitted in over
was possible due to enhanced consumer trust 7000 vehicles and e-passports distributed across
on product quality, brand promise and other all plants. Over 1300 drivers were trained through
beneficial features extended to consumers. The a structured training process as per stringent
new products not only fulfil important customer global standards.
needs but also help in significantly reducing the
carbon footprint. Capability Building
In order to have sustainable solutions to mitigate
AMBUJA PLUS COOL WALLS challenges of availability of rail wagons; coupled
The planet’s heating up, so we made cooler with demand fluctuations, efforts were made to
cement. balance mode-mix and insulate the organisation.
Ambuja Plus Cool Walls was launched last year

The organisation now is well prepared to meet
as an environment friendly, strong and cool wall
any situation and ensure 100% evacuation under
solution. During 2018, this product expanded
any circumstances. Planned augmentation of
to nine core states in India and 67,250 cubic
road fleet, use of external sidings and network
meters were sold through eight operating units.
optimization were key drivers of capability
The target for 2019 is to achieve 100% growth
building.
by expanding the product reach in operating
markets.
Cost Leadership
AMBUJA PURA SAND Led by high fuel cost, change in tax structure
(GST) and high cost of packing bags, cost was
Aggregate is the most important natural resource
always under pressure throughout the year.
for making mortar and concrete in construction.
Sharp focus on network optimisation, change
Day by day depleting natural resources like river
in mode-mix, re-negotiation of transportation
sand has become a challenge for consumers as
contracts enabled the organisation to take
well as for entire construction industry. Looking
maximum advantage of cost optimization
this Ambuja has launched “PuraSand”, which
initiatives. These initiatives will result in recurring
is a premium quality manufactured sand for
cost benefits and enable Ambuja for superior
plastering application. The unique feature of
logistic performance in the coming years.
Ambuja “PuraSand” is 100% purity (free from
impurities), perfectly graded, Zero wastage and

Technology People Management
Acknowledging the importance of real time Logistics organisation was restructured to
control over logistic operations, the company has create a lean and seamless structure to control
initiated various technical initiatives towards the end to end logistics operation from inbound to
use of advanced SCM practices and digitization outbound. The reorganized structure now has
of end-to-end process. a blend of experienced and young leaders. The
global capability of LafargeHolcim is being used
We were amongst the first in the industry to to give global exposure to SCM professionals.
implement Transport Control Tower (TCT) for Recruitment of young talent is being done in a
real time control over logistic KPIs. The first structured manner to ensure an uninterrupted
phase derived substantial benefits in distribution availability of quality professionals. These people
safety; and in the second phase, these analytics initiatives will help Ambuja become the best in
are being used to optimize cost and improve class SCM organisation in India and globally too.
customer service.
5. Cost developments.
On the cost front, the company witnessed 1% in comparison to the previous year. The
significant pressure over the course of the year company also saw a reduction in the per
due to increase in various input costs. These tonne cost of Bauxite and Iron Dust, which
increases were caused largely due to external further helped to reduce the impact of the
factors and also affected many other industries. rising cost of raw materials.
Crude prices, raw material costs and even fuel
costs saw a significant rise in prices. To limit the ii) Power and fuel costs constituted
impact of such cost increases, the company approximately 25% of the total expenses.
improved its efficiency, fuel mix optimisation and In 2018, we saw a significant increase in
strategic sourcing. Such internal initiatives and fuel price as compared to 2017. This was
measures helped restrict the costs from rising to because of an increase in the prices of
even higher levels. imported coal and petcoke. As a result, the
power and fuel cost in 2018 increased by
Major cost movements. more than 8% in comparison to 2017 on a
i) Raw Material costs constituted per tonne basis. This impact would have
approximately 10% of the total expenses. been significantly higher, however, the
The cost of major raw materials increased dynamic fuel mix strategy helped restrict
by 6% over the previous year on a per tonne the impact. Over the course of the year,
basis. This increase was largely because the company was able to remain alert and
of an increase in the cost of fly ash. This time and again was able to change its fuel
was however mitigated through optimal mixes in Kiln and CPP by using a relatively
sourcing and a judicious change in the lower cost fuel. The usage of alternate fuels
gypsum mix, which helped the company to in kiln also increased by 2%. Furthermore,
restrict the increase in gypsum cost by only the company consumed 69% of the total

power requirement from captive sources, despite a 10% increase in packing bag cost,
including an increased usage of the Waste which increased because of the PP granule
Heat Recovery System. Lower rate of price increase. The company undertook
purchased power also helped to lower a fixed cost optimization drive and as a
overall power & fuel cost over the previous result, saw savings in many fixed cost
year. elements. Such initiatives helped to keep
other expenses in check.
iii) Freight and forwarding costs constituted
32% of the total expenses. On a per tonne Cost mitigation measures / efficiency
basis, the cost increased by 8%. This improvement initiatives.
increase was largely due to 17% increase in i) To further strengthen the company’s
diesel prices in comparison to the previous philosophy of Sustainable Operations,
year. To tackle this, the company took up central focus was placed on the production
various logistical initiatives such as the of fly ash based PPC. While keeping its PPC
reduction of rail lead by 7 km and availing in mind, several initiatives were taken up to
Long term tariff Contract benefit with enhance fly ash consumption to maintain
Indian Railways as well as axle load benefit the best-in-class quality.
with transporters. Such initiatives helped
offset the impact of higher diesel prices to ii) The company continued its effort of
some extent. optimising costs of the fuel mix and worked
on its fuel flexibility to mitigate any risks
iv) Other expenses that constituted 20% of associated with the dynamic fuel market.
the total expenses were restricted to an All efforts were directed towards using low-
increase of just 1% over the previous year, cost fuels like petcoke.
6. Expansion projects and new investments.

While bolstering its market position, the company the highest standards of safety with the help of
took up several projects to serve its customers the capital investments during the year.
in a more efficient, cost-effective, reliable and
environment-friendly manner. Achievements at a glance.
i) The projects taken up to comply with the
Our people are safer, and so is the new environmental regulations for Dust,
environment. SOx and NOx, issued by the Ministry
The company focused on the consolidation of Environment, Forests and Climate
and optimisation of its existing capacities in Change (MoEFCC) are in an advanced
all the three regions. In accordance with its stage. The total investment is estimated
policies of Zero Harm, Clean and Energy Efficient at approximately ` 125 crores. Best
Infrastructure, Cost Efficiency, Environment- technologies are being deployed at par
friendly material handling systems and with global best practices.
Sustainability initiatives, the company ensured

ii) To meet the limestone requirement, the • Installation of the Limestone
company has invested ` 113 crores to Transportation System for the said mines
purchase approximately 96 hectares at an approved cost of ` 85 crores.
of land at Darlaghat, Ambujanagar,
Rabriyawas and Bhatapara. ii) Setting up of a greenfield integrated
plant with a capacity of 3.1 million tonnes
iii) To strengthen the company’s logistical clinker, 1.8 million tonnes cement grinding
capability as well as extend its reach to alongwith Captive Power Plant and Waste
customers, a new railway siding project Heat Recovery System at Marwar Mundwa
is in progress at the Rabriyawas unit in Nagaur District of Rajasthan with a total
in Rajasthan at a cost of ` 180 crores. investment of ` 2350 crores. The new plant
Possession of land taken and ground work will be commissioned by September, 2020.
for line laying is currently in progress. Other
than the line laying work, 70% of the project iii) In order to secure the long-term limestone
is complete. As per current timelines, the requirement of the Ambujangar plant
project is expected to be completed by in Gujarat, the company has acquired
Q1-2020. a new mining lease at Loadhva. The
environmental clearance and other
iv) Ambuja acquired a coal block at Gare- required approvals for the mining lease
Palma sector IV/8 in Chhatisgarh at an have already been obtained; and mining
e-auction of coal blocks conducted by equipment delivered. Land acquisition is
the Government of India. This, with an underway; development and infrastructure
estimated investment of ` 363 crores, work for the mine is in progress and
will secure the company’s long-term expected to be operationalized by March
requirement of fuel. Open cast mining 2019.
commenced from April 2018 and
commercial production from October 2018. iv) In order to secure long-term limestone
The mines development-cum-operation requirement of Maratha Cement Works
(MDO) contract has been finalised and site plant in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, the
development activities are underway for company has acquired a new mining lease
underground mining. at the Nandgaon Ekodi. Environmental
clearance and other required approvals for
Upcoming Capacities and Investments. the mining are in progress.
i) In order to secure long-term limestone

v) To ensure adequate availability of dry fly
requirement for the Bhatapara plant,
ash for the North cluster, the company
Ambuja acquired a new mining lease at
has drawn up plan to invest ` 20 crores
Maldi Mopar. Environmental clearances as
to install a ‘fly ash dryer’ at Ropar. Civil
well as all other required approvals for the
construction and delivery of equipment are
mining lease have already been received.
in progress.
The following two projects are nearing
completion:
• Opening of limestone mining with

mining infrastructure at Maldi Mopar
Mines at an approved cost of ` 120
crores.

7. The year 2019 will be one of growth.
The world is confident of India’s growth demographics, structural reforms, increased
potential digitization, focus on development of
The confidence in the Indian economy has infrastructure and housing and acceleration of
increased substantially because of the various productive job opportunities. We are certain
policy measures taken by the Government and that with continued thrust and impetus, India
Central Bank. will retain its position as one of the high growth
economies over the medium term.
India’s future growth trend will be driven
by structurally positive factors – favourable
8. Key areas of concern.

Ambuja has a comprehensive framework for risk All this is done while maintaining the appropriate
management covering strategic, operational, controls to ensure effective and efficient
compliance, financial and sustainability related operations and regulatory compliance. Following
risks through the Business Risk Management key risks were identified for 2018:
(BRM) process which is also a part of the yearly
business plan. Risk assessment provides not Compliance with new regulations
just the mechanism for identifying risks and Regulatory changes have been proceeding at
opportunities but also gives Ambuja a clear a rapid pace across countries due to changes
view of variables to which the company may be in climate and environment. Non-compliance
exposed – internal, external or forward-looking. to new standards imposes high degree of
complexity as it may lead to reputational and
The BRM process involves identification and financial consequences. To meet business
prioritization of risks through risk maps, business challenges, transformation, upgradation,
risk environment scanning and risk assessments. modification etc. are the different tools which are
Both approaches -- ‘Top down’ and ‘Bottom up’ used to comply with the regulatory changes but
are taken to assess risks / opportunities, which is these come at a cost.
then consolidated / calibrated to get an overview
of the entire organisation. Various projects across operations within the
company have been taken up to comply with the
The Risk Management committee under new emission standards (for dust, SOx & NOx)
the chairmanship of Mr. Rajendra Chitale, issued by Ministry of Environment and Forest
Independent Director, reviews and discusses and Climate Change (MoEF & CC). The MoEF &
the risk trends, exposure and potential impact CC vide notifications have stated that Ministry
analysis. will empanel government institutions of national

repute for carrying out compliance monitoring from its operations. The company has also
of Environment Clearance conditions of projects been responding on climate change risks,
and activities. strategies and targets as an outcome of robust
sustainability and carbon governance in the
Securing raw material for business continuity organization.
The cement industry is not just capital intensive
but highly raw material and energy intensive Transforming risks to opportunities through
too, therefore dependent on natural resources digitisation
– coal, limestone, water, minerals etc. To Digitisation has deeply embedded in the Ambuja
ensure business continuity, availability of these strategy, as most of our businesses activities
materials at a competitive cost and quality have been slated for digital transformations,
is the need of the hour. However, due to the whether from logistics, marketing or
depletion of reserves, volatile prices and rising manufacturing. The significant advantages of
demand, procurement of such raw materials is a digitization, with respect to customer service,
challenge. Ambuja will continue to participate in revenue, and cost will certainly reap benefits in
upcoming auctions to secure raw materials and the medium to long term. However, in the short
has already commenced operation of its own term, we need to provide better monitoring
Coal Block in Q4 2018. and control and more effective regulatory
compliance to mitigate any risks arising due to
The Mines and Minerals Development and digitisation. This could be misuse of hardware
Regulation Act (MMDRA) notification states that and software, interference, loss, unauthorised
the renewal and grants of mining leases and access, modification and disclosure.
composite licenses (PL-cum-ML) will only be
through auctions. Ensuring non-disruptive transportation to
consumption centres
Creating healthy environment for people’s Streamlined logistics is the biggest opportunity
interests for improving margins via cost optimisation for
Continuous change in the global climate has cement industry. Beyond 250 km distance, the
been impacting our areas of operations too. The ideal mode of transportation for cement is rail
exact timing and severity of physical effects are as compared to road because it is environment
difficult to estimate especially in the context of friendly, cost efficient and faster. Availability of
economic decision making. Climate-related risks rakes during peak months has always been a
and its expected transition to a lower-carbon challenge. Besides, the railways’ policies (giving
economy is one area of focus. preference to food and power companies) has
impacted the planned movement of cement
Being a responsive organisation, Ambuja has to consumption centres, thereby adversely
been responding to the CDP Climate Change impacting production schedule and increasing
questionnaire since the past few years and has the overall transportation cost.
resolved to maintain it’s leadership position in
the cement sector by further improving its CDP
disclosure.
The robust mechanism for capturing and

reporting GHG performance as per the
WBCSD CSI Ver 3.1 protocol, Ambuja has also
accounted for Scope 3 emissions emanating

9. Human Resources.
A structured approach to streamline On leadership development, high potential
functions. senior leaders were identified for development
The role of Human Resources has evolved in programs at premier business schools in India
recent years. Today, it operates in complete like ISB - Hyderabad and SP Jain Institute
partnership with senior leadership and business of Management and Research - Mumbai. To
functions translating strategic priorities into continue efforts to build a coaching culture, a
action. The end result: to develop and sustain a batch of 60 participants were selected for the
culture where every employee is respected and Sustainable Talent for Enhanced Performance
valued for their good work. (STEP) III program, and are now part of this
learning journey.
The company adopted a balanced approach to
talent acquisition, relying both on leveraging the A structured approach towards organisation
skills and experience already available within the renewal was adopted to create a leaner and flat
organization, while also bringing in the necessary organisation that is more front-line focused and
capabilities that helped position us for long- customer-oriented.
term sustainable performance. Efforts directed
towards strengthening organization’s internal Meanwhile, exemplary work was recognised
career mobility activities to drive greater career in 2018 and 540 employees from various
development and retention of employees. The categories of awards from across locations and
year 2018 also saw campus hiring of 65 Graduate functions won accolades under the Rewards and
Engineer Trainees. Recognition program.
10. Health and Safety

A step forward towards making our in our Total Injury Frequency Rate and Loss Time
workplace safe. Injury Frequency Rate for the year being 32% and
Health & Safety is our Core Value and embodied 38% respectively; and below the previous year
in the way we run our ‘We Care’ programme performance numbers. We have also seen a 35%
across the length and breadth of Ambuja. drop in the number of resultant injuries.
Despite setbacks in terms of two fatal incidents
this year, we have demonstrated our indomitable In 2018, two units (Surat and Farakka) achieved
ICAN spirit by meeting our H&S challenges with Zero Harm, and Zero Loss Time Injury was
determination leading to a step change in both recorded at Rabriyawas Integrated plant; and
our leading and lagging indicators. Not only six of the eight grinding units -- Surat, Farakka,
have we maintained the momentum that started Roorkee, Dadri, Nalagarh and Bhatinda; and one
gathering last year but also improved in tackling BCT (Mangalore).
frontline issues in a pragmatic way that resulted

Our H&S strategy. • Three tier audit system wherein every unit
We looked at initiatives with five objectives/ was audited at least once by the corporate.
pillars in mind:
What we achieved
• onsite fatality elimination • 35% reduction in total onsite injuries in
• zero harm culture 2018 vs 2017;
• systems & processes

• Reduction in total offsite injuries (16%) and
• health incidents (20%);
We also set for ourselves micro battles on five • Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) programme
of our most significant impact objectives such was piloted at Bhatapara Integrated plant
that we could follow a ‘more than robust’ process which resulted in 94 - 120% increase in
while executing/ implementing on ground. We visible personal commitment and safe
also supported this plan through: behaviour observations;
• In-depth performance monitoring on a • The In-Cab training at Ambujanagar

monthly basis and real time implementation and Darlaghat extended to 1269 drivers,
of actions from such analysis; recorded drop in injuries amongst our
limestone vehicle drivers at Ambujanagar
• Greater focus on quality of incident by 70%; and a 20% drop in number of
investigations and sharing of lessons. We incidents across Ambuja;
also looked at consequence management
in terms of both positive and negative • Noise Profiling of all units and 75%
reinforcements; units covered with a ‘Protect Your Ear’
programme;
• Greater digitisation both in health and
safety – 50% Health Surveillance records • Identifying contractors of high risk
digitised; activities and commencement of
development of these personnel/ team
• New H&S app introduced to ensure greater starting with silo cleaning. We have
proliferation of H&S issues/ incident received very heartening response to this
learnings; effort from our contract partners.
• Campaigns/ waves on the following to Ambuja is committed to achieving its ambition

ensure that units self-assess their H&S of Zero Harm and Health & Safety continue to
processes on a periodic basis: constitute its core values.

11. Leveraging digital technology
In 2018, digital transformation was part of the Going ahead, the apps will be consolidated to
Ambuja core strategy to support business provide one user-experience to our contractors.
objectives like: Sustainable Growth, Customer
Satisfaction, Continuous Productivity Transport control tower for logistics operation
Improvement and High employee engagement. Ambuja streamlined its logistics operations
Some of the major initiatives taken are as follows: by setting up the centralised TCT that uses
Telematics technology to monitor logistics
Dealer connect transport, type of driving violations, etc. This has
We have enabled faster reach to our channel helped improve safe Km by above 20%, through
partners/ dealers by adding various value-added one-on-one driver coaching.
features on the existing “Ambuja Dealer Connect”
platform. One major feature is to provide visibility Going forward
of credit and debit note to dealers. This initiative More value added and exciting features/
has reduced the cost of printing and courier benefits have been planned for our dealers and
charges significantly for Ambuja and enabled retailers. Additionally, we intend to use Artificial
real-time visibility of reports to dealers from Intelligence to bring in various motivation
anytime, anywhere. This also helped dealers to levers for our sales team so that they can get
submit their GST return on time and faster since readymade information on leading and lagging
the data was readily available to them online. performance indicators which can help them
perform better. Similarly, in Logistics our focus
Mobile Apps will be Paperless Proof of Delivery for our end
• myWorld: an app developed for Technical customers and also streamline our Sales &
Service engineers, myWorld is a one- Operations Planning process. In Manufacturing,
stop shop to manage leads, services, we plan to explore the Industry 4.0 features of
influencers, events and content. This IoT, Drones, Sensor technology to bring in better
has helped strengthen engagement with productivity and efficiency. Similarly, in finance,
customers and contractors. we plan to bring in analytical dashboards to
monitor financial performance. In HR, we plan
• Estimator: provides customized estimate to bring a user-friendly platform to enable our
to home buyers for complete construction, employees to learn quicker, faster and anytime,
material and fund requirement. anywhere.
• Gruhrachna: provides different options

for Plan & Elevation, Vastu-related tips to
homebuyers/ contractors.

12. Sustainability and environment.
Maintaining consistency delivers greater Citizenship, Ambuja became a member of the
results. “Indian solutions for the world to achieve SDGs,”
Training its sights to realise its vision to become as part of the Confederation of Indian Industries
the most sustainable company in the industry, (CII) and NITI Aayog initiative. Also, Ambuja
Ambuja’s teams have consistently strived to has mapped its activities against the SDGs and
achieve excellence and efficiency to improve the their indicators, which are also reported in our
level of sustainable performance. Sustainability reports for 2016 & 2017. This will
also be covered in our forth coming SDG Report
2018 witnessed certain major initiatives and of 2018.
achievements in Sustainability development.
Our system improvement, process efficiency As part of the company’s product stewardship,
measures and all round performance catapulted the year 2018 witnessed some major milestones.
the company to achieve the 5th rank globally in Ambuja developed the Environmental Product
the Construction Materials category in the Dow Declaration (EPDs) for the low carbon - Portland
Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) competing with Pozzolana Cement (PPC) as well as Composite
some of the most sustainable companies the Cement produced at all Ambuja plants. These
world over. Ambuja is the only Indian cement EPDs were verified by an independent third party
company to achieve such a high ranking in DJSI. and were also listed on the international portal
‘Environdec’ for stakeholder communication.
Focussing on future sustainability goals.
As per our assessment, not only is Ambuja
It is imperative to monitor progress with respect
water positive by more than six times in 2018,
to Corporate Sustainable Development targets
but every integrated plant and grinding unit
and goals as defined by the company’s parent
is independently water positive. In addition,
- LafargeHolcim. Our Sustainable development
Ambuja also stepped up to compensate the
plan -- ‘The Plan 2020 / 2030, Building for
plastic consumption in the supply chain and
Tomorrow’ -- has vested an inclusive approach in
recovered about 69000 tonnes of plastic waste
our project planning and management approach.
from the market and became two times plastic
The four thrust areas of Climate Change, Circular
negative in the year 2018.
Economy, Water & Nature, as well as People &
Community in our Sustainable development
plan have acted as the yardstick for developing Over the course of the year, Ambuja focussed on
KPIs and connecting all projects with the overall encouraging circular economy usage, renewable
business objective. The performance results of energy and sustainable product solutions.
2018 show our promising progress towards our A total of 2.9 lakh tonnes of Alternate Fuel &
intermediate 2020 targets in the above target Raw Material (AFR) were used that yielded a
areas. The company is completely committed to Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) of 5.6%. About
stepping up its efforts year after year to not only 8 million tonnes of waste derived raw-materials
meet, but also surpass these targets. were used in the company’s circular economy
portfolio. This contributed to lowering the
clinker factor to as low as 64.99%. Ambuja also
Aligning internal goals with external is hard
made a conscious effort towards substituting its
but necessary.
power requirements and in the process, sourced
To endorse the principles of the Sustainable
about 6.5% of total power generation through
Development Goals (SDGs) and Corporate

renewable sources. As part of its sustainable aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals
and innovative product solutions, Ambuja also (SDG) and CSI indicators as well. The Metal
encouraged the production of 3.5 lakh metric and Mining Sector Supplement of the GRI were
tonnes of slag based, composite cement in 2018. also referred to while reporting the company’s
sustainability performance to its stakeholders.
Sustainability reporting - Global Green The company has been consistent in issuing
Standards the Business Responsibility Report (BRR) as part
In 2018, Ambuja published its 11th Sustainability of its Annual Report since 2012. The process
Development Report on the triple bottom line also entailed a detailed Materiality Review
performance for the year 2017. Ambuja displayed with the company’s internal as well as external
its stewardship in aligning with the latest stakeholders. From last year the company also
guidelines by preparing the report in accordance initiated reporting its performance against the
with the latest Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) six capitals (principles of Integrated Report) as
Standard (Comprehensive) with ‘Assurance’ by a part of this report, and will continue its efforts
an independent certifying agency, as per the to transition to a complete Integrated Report in
AA1000 assurance standard. The report was future.
13. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Improving lives, holistically. Social Engagement Scorecard (SES) that rates
The company’s CSR arm, the Ambuja Cement CSR initiatives across locations.
Foundation (ACF) was established over 25 years
ago in 1993, at Kodinar, the first area of Ambuja’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) are
operations. Here, ACF worked with farmers in the formulated at each unit, citing stakeholder
immediate neighbourhood of our plant with the concerns relevant to environment, CSR, mining,
philosophy that if Ambuja prospers, so will our HR and commercial operations. Implementation
neighbours. and monitoring of stakeholder engagement at
all plants is monitored at the corporate level by
Today, ACF expanded to 30 locations spread the Corporate Sustainability Steering Committee
across 11 states on issues ranging from Water (CSSC). Site Specific Impact Assessments
Resource Development, Agricultural Livelihoods, (SSIA) are conducted cyclically to apprehend
Skill and Entrepreneurship Development, the insights and felt needs of all stakeholders,
Community Health and Sanitation, Women related to human rights, labor rights, stakeholder
Empowerment to Education, with projects suiting conduct at ACL sites. Each site undergoes an
the needs of the geography and community. assessment every three years.
These programmes are implemented in
partnership with different government agencies, Water resource management
development agencies and corporates. Water Resource Development remains one of our
oldest and largest thrust areas and undertakes
Stakeholder engagement projects for: Water Harvesting & Conservation
ACF ensures all programmes across locations (check dams, interlinking rivers, watershed
are based on the needs of the region and development, etc.), Drinking Water (Roof Rain
engagement of stakeholders. Systematic Water Harvesting Structures - RRWHS, pond
assessments are carried out annually using the deepening, in-village distribution system,

water quality surveillance, etc.) and Optimum Skill and entrepreneurship development
Utilisation (Water User Association, Participatory institute (SEDI)
Irrigation Management (PIM), Promotion of SEDIs were initiated by ACF to create suitable
Micro Irrigation). By the end of year 2018, ACF skill sets for rural youth, which are in accordance
completed construction of 425 check dams, with the needs of the industry.
6684 RRWHS, treated 25209 hectares for
Watershed Development, which along with other SEDI courses range across 12 sectors such as
projects created a cumulative water storage hospitality, driving, retail, automobile repair,
capacity of 54 MCM, across all locations. construction, apparel making, accountancy,
healthcare, etc. ACF also develops soft skills
As a step towards sustainability of the impact to handle the challenges at work and further
created by the programme, community supports graduates in placement and job
institutions such as Water User Associations retention. In 2018, SEDIs have leapt by 50% with
(WUAs), Paani Samiti, Village Watershed 29 SEDIs across the country now; about 7800
Committee (VWC) play significant roles in students have graduated from the institutes this
planning and execution of water project; and year, bringing the cumulative number of skilled
are also trained and empowered to ensure youth to over 42000, with 73% of them being
post project repair and maintenance of assets gainfully employed. This increasing number
created. of centres and graduates is attributed to our
growing partnerships with some lead corporates
Agricultural livelihoods such ADOR Welding, APM Terminals, Castrol
ACF works to boost farmers’ production capacity India, Cipla Foundation, Gruh Finance, Godrej
- to make their agriculture more efficient and Consumer Products, Schneider Electric, Tech
therefore, more profitable. The Agricultural Mahindra Foundation, AU Bank, Hindustan Zinc,
Livelihoods program fundamentally aims to etc.
bridge the existing gap between traditional farm
practices and the preferred scientific package Community health and sanitation
practices. For this, ACF organizes them into The Community Health and Sanitation program
learner groups, producer groups and ultimately works under the thrust areas of Maternal, Child
into producer organizations. In 2018, ACF and Adolescent Health, Communicable and Non-
reached out to total 1,75,000 farmers through the Communicable Diseases, Total Sanitation and
agricultural livelihoods program. Curative Health.
The major projects in Agricultural Livelihoods, In the year 2017, responding to the growing
active across 17 locations are: Better Cotton burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)
Initiative (BCI), System of Rice Intensification among the rural population, ACF had rolled out
(SRI), Salinity Ingress Mitigation, Organic a programme on Awareness and Prevention
Farming, Wadi Development, Fruit and Vegetable of NCD. In 2018, realising the extent and the
Cultivation, Animal Husbandry and Aquaculture. impact of this need, the NCD programme has
Among these projects, another important project been expanded, reaching out to 105 villages
is that of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO), throughout the country, with scope to expand
to build a collective bargaining power of farmers further in 2019. Further addressing the lifecycle
for procurement of inputs and marketing of that leads to emergence of NCDs, ACF has also
produce. launched programmes addressing Malnutrition in
30 Anganwadis at Dadri. This programme too is
designed for further expansion in 2019.

Under community health, ACF also engages students, AMK initiated a Skill Development
with truckers who are large yet vulnerable group Centre in 2017, in partnership with Cipla
of Stakeholders for ACL. ACF in collaboration Foundation. The centre provides training in
with Apollo Tyres Foundation runs Health Care Bakery, Pottery and Artificial Jewellery making.
Centres for truckers at Surat, Sankrail, Nalagarh
and Farakka. In the year 2018, these centres ACF has also been working with 118 government
reached out to 66455 truckers, addressing STIs, schools to support them infrastructure,
HIV, common ailments, lifestyle diseases, vision strengthening School Management Committees,
problems and overall safety behaviour. providing e-learning and other Teaching Learning
Methodologies. In 2018, ACF in partnership with
Women empowerment CII Foundation initiated Make India Play project
Women being the pronounced 50% of our host in 10 schools in Darlaghat. The project aims to
communities, are a special focus of all of ACF bring the zest of organised play among school
programmes. students in rural India.
As a part of the Women Empowerment

Measuring the social impact
programme, ACF has formed 2464 Self Help
Groups with total 28285 members and a total While we energise our communities through our
corpus of ` 18.72 crore. At various locations CSR work, with time we have realised the worth
these SHGs have come together to federate of measuring the impact of our work. Not only
themselves into six Women Federations. Other does it help us review and improve on our work
projects boasting female strength are 41 female incrementally, it helps us recognize models that
extension workers in Better Cotton Initiative, 59 work best and can be scaled and replicated
PSS and 352 Sakhis. In 2018, 44% of the students cost efficiently. The CSR projects have been
graduating in both technical and non-technical contributing into ACL’s True Value measurement,
trades from our SEDIs were females. helping the company comprehend its
performance in the sustainability parameters.
An important achievement in Women’s

The measured impacts of our CSR work has
empowerment is that of the ACF promoted
helped us improve our score on the Dow Jones
Amrit Dhara Milk Marketing Cooperative Society
Sustainability Index, taking Ambuja’s rank to 5,
Limited (ADMMCSL) at Darlaghat, which is an
among the all construction materials companies
all women run FPC working on a model which
globally. In addition, The Institute of Company
addresses the problems related to animal
Secretaries of India (ICSI) has also conferred
husbandry, right from animal care, veterinary
us with the Best Company for CSR Excellence
services, to milk collection and marketing.
Award under large corporates and Asia Centre
for Corporate Governance & Sustainability
Education - The only thing our special needs
presented us the ‘Best CSR & Sustainability
children lacked were opportunities.
Practices Award’, both benchmarks not only CSR
Ambuja Manovikas Kendra (AMK) is special work, but also our implementation processes and
facility for intellectually challenged children governance to be excellent.
in Ropar, Punjab and the centre has earned a
reputation of being one of the best schools for Annual report on CSR activities and
special children in the vicinity. This school is expenditure
being currently attended by 93 students and also
The annual report on CSR activities and
has 13 under home based rehabilitation. A step
expenditure as required under Section 134
further into rehabilitation of the Specially Abled
and 135 of the Companies Act 2013 read with

Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 is given as
Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014 and Rule 9 of Annexure II to this Report.
14. Disclosures under the Companies Act, 2013

and Listing Regulations.
Extract of Annual Return. etc. which may have a potential conflict with
The details forming part of the extract of the the interest of the company at large or which
annual return in Form MGT-9 is provided as warrants the approval of the shareholders. All
Annexure III of this Report. Related Party Transactions are presented to
the Audit Committee and the Board. Omnibus
Number of Board Meetings. approval is obtained before the commencement
of the new financial year, for the transactions
The Board of Directors met 7 (seven) times in the
which are repetitive in nature and also for the
year 2018. The details of the board meetings and
transactions which are not foreseen (subject
the attendance of the Directors are provided in
to financial limit). A statement of all related
the Corporate Governance Report forming part
party transactions is presented before the Audit
of this Report.
Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the
nature, value and terms & conditions of the
Composition of Audit Committee.
transactions. The statement is supported by
The Board has constituted the Audit Committee
the certification from the MD & CEO and the
which comprises of Mr. Rajendra Chitale as the
CFO. All related party transactions are subject
Chairman and Mr. Nasser Munjee, Dr. Omkar
to half-yearly independent review by a reputed
Goswami and Mr. Martin Kriegner as members.
accounting firm to establish compliance with the
More details on the committee are given in the
requirements of Arms’ Length Pricing.
Corporate Governance Report.
In accordance to Section 134(3)(h) of the
Related Party Transactions. Companies Act 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the
In line with the requirements of the Companies Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the particulars
Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations, the of the material contract or arrangement entered
company has formulated a Policy on Related into by the company with related parties referred
Party Transactions which is also available on to in Section 188(1) in Form AOC-2 is attached as
the website of the company at https://www. Annexure IV of this Report.
ambujacement.com/Upload/PDF/policy_on_
determining_materiality_of_rpt_28_oct_2015_ Renewal of Agreement for Payment of
revised.pdf Technology & Know-how fees to Holcim
Technology Ltd.
All the related party transactions are entered The Members at the previous Annual General
on an arm’s length basis in the ordinary course Meeting passed an Ordinary Resolution
of business and adheres to the applicable approving the renewal of Agreement for
provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. payment of Technology & Know-how fees to
There are no materially significant related Holcim Technology Ltd. (a Related Party) for a
party transactions made by the company with further period of 3 years w.e.f. 1st January, 2018
Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel on the same terms & conditions as that of the

previous Agreement, including the payment (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act
of fee @1% of the net sales of the Company. 2013 and the Rules thereunder. All employees
Since the resolution was proposed as Related (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees)
Party Transaction, all the related parties are covered under the said policy. An Internal
abstained from voting. Further, the Competent Complaints Committee has also been set
Authorities of India and Switzerland under the up to redress complaints received on sexual
Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (BAPA) has harassment. During the financial year under
confirmed the Arm’s Length rate for payment review, no complaints were received by the
under the said TKH Agreement @1% of net sales. company. No cases of child labour, forced
labour, involuntary labour and discriminatory
Policy on Sexual Harassment of Women at employment were reported during the period.
Workplace.
The company has zero tolerance towards sexual The company is committed to providing a safe
harassment at the workplace and to this end, and conducive work environment to all its
has adopted a policy in line with the provisions employees and associates.
of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
15. Corporate Governance

The company has complied with the corporate governance along with a certificate from the
governance requirements under the Companies statutory auditors confirming compliance is
Act, 2013 as stipulated under the Listing annexed and forms part of this report.
Regulations. A separate section on corporate
16. Internal audits and controls

To keep things under control commensurate with the size of business
operations. These have been established at
The Company believes that a strong internal
the entity & process levels and are designed
control framework is an important pillar of
to ensure compliance to internal control
Corporate Governance. It has established internal
requirements, regulatory compliance and
control mechanisms commensurate with the size
appropriate recording & reporting of financial
and complexity of its business. A strong Internal
& operational information. The Company has
Control framework is established through right
reviewed and sustained internal financial controls
tone at the top for good corporate governance
by adopting a systematic approach to evaluate,
which serves as a foundation for excellence and
control design and operating effectiveness.
the same is embedded in operations through
its policies and procedures. Employees of the
Company are guided by the Company’s ‘Code of As the first line of defence, primary responsibility
Conduct’. for design & establishment of internal controls
and its operating effectiveness lies with
the management in their respective areas
The Company has laid down Internal Financial
of operation. Internal control frameworks
Controls as detailed in the Companies Act,
and procedures documented in the form
2013 and has covered all major processes
of Internal Controls Manuals, Standard

Operating Procedures, Accounting Guidelines the IA function reports directly to the Chairman
including regular management reporting and of the Audit Committee. The IA team develops
monitoring thereof. Policies and procedures risk-based annual internal audit plan which is
are reviewed periodically for any changes approved by the Audit Committee. In addition
required, to changing business needs as well as Audit Committee also reviews compliance to
improvements in processes to strengthen the the IA plan. The IA team monitors and evaluates
internal control systems. Authorisation Matrices the efficacy and adequacy of internal control
for financial transactions are derived based on systems, its compliance with operating systems,
Board decisions. accounting procedures and policies at all
locations of the Company. Based on the report
Over the years, the formal and independent of internal audit function, process owners
evaluation of internal controls is conducted undertake corrective action(s) in their respective
for the effective compliance of Section 138 of area(s) and thereby strengthen the controls,
the Companies Act 2013 and relevant statutes mitigate risk. The IA department provides
applicable to the LafargeHolcim group. independent assurance to the Audit Committee,
the Board, the senior management and the
To ensure that controls work as designed regulators regarding the effectiveness of the
The company has a strong and independent company’s governance & controls. Significant
in-house Internal Audit (IA) department that audit observations and corrective action(s)
functionally reports to the Chairman of the thereon are presented to the Audit Committee.
Audit Committee, thereby maintaining its The Audit Committee reviews the reports
objectivity. Remediation of deficiencies by the IA submitted by the Internal Auditors in each of its
department has resulted in a robust framework meeting. Recommendations of Internal Audit
for internal controls. are mainly focused on Process Design, Process
Compliance, Process Improvement and Statutory
compliance. It mainly focus on mitigating
The scope and authority of the Internal Audit
existing risk and identifying improvement
function is defined in the Internal Audit Charter.
opportunity.
To maintain its objectivity and independence,
17. Managing the risks of fraud, corruption

and unethical business practices.
Vigil mechanism / Whistle blower policy – terms of the said Policy, all the reported incidents
protecting those who speak up, by listening. are reviewed by a designated Committee.
Creating a fraud and corruption free culture has Based on an in-depth review, all such incidents
always been at Ambuja’s core. In view of the are investigated in an impartial manner and
potential risk of fraud, corruption and unethical appropriate actions are taken to uphold the
behaviour that could adversely impact the highest professional, ethical and governance
company’s business operations, performance standards. The Policy also provides for the
and reputation, Ambuja has emphasised even requisite checks, balances and safeguards
more on addressing these risks. To meet to ensure that no employee is victimised or
this objective, a comprehensive Ethical View harassed for reporting and bringing up such
Reporting Policy akin to Vigil Mechanism or the incidents in the interest of the company.
Whistle-blower policy has been laid down. In

No personnel have been denied access to the and ethical manner, the Board has laid down
Audit Committee pertaining to the Ethical View ‘ABC Directives’ as part of the company’s Code
Policy. The implementation of the Ethical View of Business Conduct and Ethics. As a company,
Policy is overseen by the Audit Committee. Ambuja has zero-tolerance to bribery and
corruption and is committed to act professionally
More details on this Policy are given in the and fairly in all its business dealings. To spread
Corporate Governance Report, which forms awareness about the company’s commitment
part of this Report. The Ethical View Reporting to conduct business professionally, fairly and
Policy is available on the company website: www. free from bribery and corruption and as part
ambujacement.com of continuous education to the employees on
‘ABC Directives’, mandatory online training
Code of conduct & testing through a web-based application
The company has laid down a robust Code tool was conducted for approximately 3000
of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is relevant employees. The above policies and its
based on the principles of ethics, integrity and implementation are closely monitored by the
transparency. More details about the Code is Audit and Compliance Committees of Directors
given in the Corporate Governance Report. and periodically reviewed by the Board.
ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION

DIRECTIVES (ABCD)
We’re only intolerant to corruption.
In furtherance to the company’s philosophy of
conducting business in an honest, transparent
18. Board of Directors and

key managerial personnel.
Cessation. holds office upto 31st March, 2019 has conveyed
Mr. Ajay Kapur (DIN 03096416) MD & CEO, that he does not intend to seek re-appointment
after an illustrious career of 26 years with the for the second term due to personal commitment
Company, decided to pursue his career outside and will ceased to be a Director upon completion
the cement industry and accordingly resigned of his current term.
from the Board w.e.f. 1st March, 2019. His five year
term as MD & CEO was to expire on 24th April, Mr. B.L. Taparia (DIN 00016551) will retire by
2019. rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
of the Company in accordance with the
Mrs. Usha Sangwan (DIN 07238383), Director provisions of Section 152 and Article 147 of the
(representing Life Insurance Corporation of India) Articles of Association of the company. Mr.
resigned from the Board w.e.f. 21st December, Taparia, who is eligible for re-appointment, has
2018. conveyed that he does not intend to seek
re-appointment and will retire upon completion
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan (DIN 00005290), who was of his current term at the ensuing Annual General
appointed as an Independent Director and who Meeting.

The Board placed on record its appreciation for In terms of the provisions of Section 160(1) of
the valuable services rendered by Mr. Ajay Kapur, the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has
Mrs. Usha Sangwan, Mr. Haigreve Khaitan and Mr. received a Notice from a Member signifying his
B.L. Taparia. intention to propose the candidature for the re-
appointment of Mr. Nasser Munjee, Mr. Rajendra
Retirement by rotation. Chitale, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti and Dr. Omkar
Mr. Jan Jenisch (DIN 07957196) and Mr. Roland Goswami for the office of Independent Directors
Kohler (DIN 08069722) will retire by rotation not liable to retire by rotation.
at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of
the company and being eligible, have offered Ms. Then Hwee Tan (DIN 08354724)
themselves for re-appointment. Ms. Then Hwee Tan has been appointed as an
Additional Director w.e.f. 18th February, 2019. As
The Board recommends their re-appointment. Additional Director, Ms. Then Hwee Tan shall
hold the office up to the date of the ensuing
APPOINTMENT. Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has
Mr. Nasser Munjee (DIN: 00010180), offered herself to be appointed as a Director
Mr. Rajendra Chitale (DIN: 00015986), liable to retire by rotation. The Company has
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti (DIN: 0007347) and received a notice from a Member under Section
Dr. Omkar Goswami (DIN: 00004258) as 160 (1) signifying his intention to propose the
Independent Directors candidature of Ms. Then Hwee Tan for the office
of Director.
Mr. Nasser Munjee, Mr. Rajendra Chitale,
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti and Dr. Omkar Goswami
The Nomination Committee and the Board of
were appointed as Independent Directors of
Directors recommends her appointment.
the Company pursuant to Section 149 of the
Companies Act, 2013 for the first term of 5
years and will hold office upto 31st March, 2019.
Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma (DIN 00327684)
Considering their knowledge, expertise and
and Mr. Ranjit Sahani (DIN 00103845)
experience in their respective fields and the Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of
substantial contribution made by these Directors the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Mahendra Kumar
during their tenure as an Independent Director Sharma and Mr. Ranjit Sahani are proposed to
since their appointment, the Nomination & be appointed as a Non Independent Directors
Remuneration Committee and the Board has (representing LafargeHolcim Group) liable to
recommended the re-appointment of these retire by rotation w.e.f. 1st April, 2019.
Directors as Independent Directors on the Board
of the Company, to hold office for the second In terms of the provisions of Section 160(1) of the
term of five consecutive years commencing Companies Act, 2013, the Company has received
from 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, 2024 and a Notice from a Member signifying his intention
not liable to retire by rotation. The Company to propose the candidature for the appointment
has received declaration from all these of Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma and Mr. Ranjit
Directors that they continue to fulfil the criteria Shahani as Directors liable to retire by rotation.
of independence as prescribed under the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Nomination & Remuneration Committee
the Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as and the Board of Directors recommends their
well as Regulation 16 of the Listing Regulations appointment.
(including statutory re-enactment thereof for the
time being in force).

Ms. Shikha Sharma (DIN 00043265) Mr. Bimlendra Jha (DIN 02170280)
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee Mr. Bimlendra Jha has been appointed as an
and the Board after evaluating the profiles of Additional Director w.e.f. 18th February, 2018 and
suitable Women candidates have shortlisted as a Managing Director & CEO for a period of five
Ms. Shikha Sharma to be appointed as a years w.e.f. 1st March, 2019.
Women Independent Director on the Board.
The Company has received a notice from a More details about the Directors are either given
Member signifying his intention to propose in the Corporate Governance Report or in the
the candidature of Ms. Sharma for the office of Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting
Independent Director. being sent to the shareholders along with the
Annual Report.
The Company has also received declaration from
her that she fulfil the criteria of independence Attributes, qualifications & independence of
as prescribed under the provisions of Directors and their appointment.
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the The Nomination & Remuneration Committee of
Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as Directors has approved a Policy for the Selection,
well as Regulation 16 of the Listing Regulations Appointment and Remuneration of Directors,
(including statutory re-enactment thereof for the which inter-alia, requires that the Directors shall
time being in force). be of high integrity with relevant expertise and
experience to have a diverse Board. The Policy
If appointed as an Independent Director, Ms. also lays down the positive attributes/criteria
Shikha Sharma shall hold office w.e.f. 1st April, while recommending the candidature for the
2019 for a period of five years and shall not be appointment of a new Director.
liable to retire by rotation.
The Board Diversity Policy of the company
The Nomination Committee and the Board of
requires the Board to comprise of a set of
Directors recommends her appointment. The
accomplished individuals, ideally representing
appointment of Ms. Sharma on the Board will
a wide cross-section of industries, professions,
also fulfil the requirement of the amended Listing
occupations and functions and possessing a
Regulations, which requires top 500 Listed
blend of skills, domain and functional knowledge,
Companies by market capitalization to have a
experience and educational qualifications, both
Woman Independent Director by 1st April, 2019.
individually as well as collectively.
Mr. Praveen Kumar Molri (DIN 07810173)

Directors are appointed/re-appointed with
Consequent to the stepping down of Mrs. the approval of the Members for a term in
Usha Sangwan from the Board, Life Insurance accordance with the provisions of the law
Corporation of India (LIC) has nominated Mr. and the Articles of Association. The initial
Praveen Kumar Molri as their representative on appointment of Managing Director & CEO is
the Company’s Board. In terms of Section 160(1) generally for a period of five years. All Directors
of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has other than Independent Directors are liable to
received a notice from a Member signifying his retire by rotation unless otherwise specifically
intention to propose the candidature of Mr. Molri provided under the Articles of Association or
as a Director, liable to retire by rotation. under any statute. One-third of the Directors
who are liable to retire by rotation, retire at every
The Nomination Committee and the Board of Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-
Directors recommends his appointment. appointment.

The relevant abstract of the Policy for Selection, peer group evaluation and the engagement &
Appointment & Remuneration of Directors is impact of individual Director was reviewed on
given as Annexure V of this Report. parameters such as contribution, attendance,
decision making, inter-personal relationship,
Independent Directors declaration. actions oriented, external knowledge etc. The
The Independent Directors have submitted Directors were also asked to provide their
the Declaration of Independence, as required valuable feedback and suggestions on the overall
pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies functioning of the Board and its committees and
Act 2013 and provisions of the Listing the areas of improvement for a higher degree of
Regulations, stating that they meet the criteria engagement with the management.
of independence as provided therein. The profile
of the Independent Directors forms part of the The Independent Directors met on 11th December
Corporate Governance Report. 2018 to review the performance evaluation
of Non–Independent Directors and the entire
Evaluation of the Board’s performance. Board of Directors including the Chairman, while
considering the views of the Executive and Non-
As per provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and
Executive Directors.
Regulation 17(10) of the Listing Regulations, the
evaluation process for the performance of the
Board, its committees and individual Directors for The Independent Directors were highly satisfied
the year 2018 was carried out. For this purpose with the overall functioning of the Board, its
an external consultant was engaged to review various committees and with the performance
the existing evaluation process. The external of other Non-executive and Executive Directors.
consultant, after detailed review, found the They also appreciated the exemplary leadership
review process to be satisfactory. However, they role of the Board Chairman in upholding and
had suggested re-organization of the evaluation following the highest values and standards of
templates and the rating matrix coupled with the corporate governance.
inclusion of new evaluation criteria in line with
the guidelines under the Listing Regulations and Post the review by the Independent Directors,
Secretarial Standards. the results were shared with the entire Board and
its respective committees. The Board expressed
With a view to maintain high level of its satisfaction with the Evaluation results, which
confidentiality and ease of doing evaluation, reflects the high degree of engagement of the
this years’ exercise was carried out online using Board and its committees with the company and
secured web based application. Each Board its Management.
member submitted a detailed evaluation form
online on the functioning and overall level of Based on the outcome of the evaluation and
engagement of the Board and its committees on assessment cum feedback of the Directors, the
parameters such as composition, execution of Board and the Management have also agreed on
specific duties, quality, quantity and timeliness of various action points which will be implemented
flow of information, deliberations at the meeting, during the year 2019.
independence of judgement, decision making,
management actions etc. Remuneration policy.
The company follows a Policy on the
A one-on-one meeting of the individual Remuneration of Directors and Senior
Directors with the Chairman of the Board was Management Employees. The policy is approved
also conducted as a part of self-appraisal and by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee

and the Board. The main objective of the said Induction and familiarisation programme for
policy is to ensure that the level and composition Directors.
of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient The details of the induction and familiarisation
to attract, retain and motivate the Directors, program of the Directors are given in the
KMP and Senior Management employees. The Corporate Governance Report.
remuneration involves a balance between
fixed and incentive pay, reflecting short and Key managerial personnel.
long-term performance objectives appropriate
The MD & CEO, the CFO and the Company
to the working of the company and its goals.
Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel of
The Remuneration Policy for the Directors and
the company. As mentioned elsewhere in this
Senior Management employees is given in the
report. Mr. Bimlendra Jha is appointed as the MD
Corporate Governance Report which form part of
& CEO in place of Mr. Ajay Kapur. There was no
this Report.
change in the CFO and the Company Secretary
during the year under review.
19. Directors’ responsibility.

Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act accounting records in accordance with the
2013, the Board of Directors to the best of their provisions of the Companies Act 2013 for
knowledge and ability confirm that: safeguarding the assets of the company
and for preventing and detecting fraud and
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, other irregularities;
the applicable accounting standards
have been followed, along with proper iv) the annual accounts have been prepared
explanations relating to material on an ongoing concern basis
departures.
v) proper internal financial controls to be
ii) they have selected such accounting followed by the company have been laid
policies, judgments and estimates that are down and that such internal financial
reasonable and prudent and have applied controls are adequate and were operating
them consistently to give a true and fair effectively and
view of the state of affairs of the company
as on 31st December 2018, and of the iv) proper systems to ensure compliance with
statement of Profit and Loss and cash flow the provisions of all applicable laws have
of the company for the period ended 31st been devised and that such systems are
December 2018. adequate and are operating effectively.
iii) proper and sufficient care has been

taken for the maintenance of adequate

20. Auditors & Auditors’ Report.
Statutory Audit. Accountants (ICWAI Firm Registration
At the 34 Annual General Meeting held on 31
th st
No.000012) as the Cost Auditors of the
March 2017, the shareholders had approved the company for the Financial Year 2019 and
appointment of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, has recommended their remuneration to the
Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Shareholders for their ratification at the ensuing
No.117366W/W-100018) as the Statutory Annual General Meeting. M/s P.M. Nanabhoy Co.
Auditors for a period of 5 years commencing have given their consent to act as Cost Auditors
from the conclusion of the 34th Annual General and confirmed that their appointment is within
Meeting until the conclusion of the 39th Annual the limits of the Section 139 of the Companies
General Meeting, subject to ratification by the Act, 2013. They have also certified that they
shareholders every year. Pursuant to the recent are free from any disqualifications specified
amendment to Section 139 of the Companies under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Act, 2013 effective 7th May, 2018, ratification by The Audit Committee has also received a
Shareholders every year for the appointment certificate from the Cost Auditor certifying their
of the Statutory Auditors is no longer required independence and arm’s length relationship
and accordingly the Notice of ensuing Annual with the company. Pursuant to Companies (Cost
General Meeting does not include the proposal Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Cost Audit
for seeking Shareholders approval for ratification Report for the financial year 2017 was filed with
of Statutory Auditors appointment. M/s. Deloitte the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 29.06.2018
Haskins & Sells LLP has furnished a certificate vide SRN: G91152223.
of their eligibility and consent under section
139 and 141 of the Companies Act 2013 and the Secretarial Audit.
Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules 2014 for The Board had appointed Mr. Himanshu S.
their continuance as the Auditors of the company Kamdar (CP No.3030), Partner of M/s. Rathi &
for the financial year 2019. In terms of the Listing Associates, Company Secretaries in Whole-time
Regulations, the Auditors have confirmed that Practice, to carry out Secretarial Audit under the
they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act,
Review Board of the ICAI. The Auditors’ Report 2013 for the fiscal year 2019.
for financial year 2018 on the financial statement
of the company forms part of this Annual Report.
The company has received consent from
Mr. Himanshu S. Kamdar of M/s. Rathi &
Explanations or comments by the Board on Associates to act as the auditor for conducting
“emphasis of matters” made by the statutory audit of the Secretarial records for the financial
auditors in their report includes Order passed year ending 31st December 2019. The report of
by the Competition Commission of India in two the Secretarial Auditor for financial year 2018 is
matters, which dealt in more detailed in the full annexed as Annexure VI of this Report. The
Annual Report. report does not contain any qualification,
reservation and adverse remarks.
Cost Audit.
Pursuant to section 148 of the Companies Reporting of fraud.
Act 2013, the Board of Directors on the The Auditors of the company have not reported
recommendation of the Audit Committee any fraud as specified under Section 143(12) of
appointed M/s. P. M. Nanabhoy Co. Cost the Companies Act, 2013.

21. Compliance with secretarial standards on
Board and Annual General Meetings.
The company has complied with the Secretarial Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Annual General Meetings.
22. Significant material orders passed by

the courts or regulators.
Order Passed by the National Company imposed a penalty of ` 29.84 crores on the
Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in the Company. The Company filed an Appeal
matter of penalty levied by the Competition before the Competition Appellate Tribunal
Commission of India (CCI). (COMPAT) and obtained an interim stay
i) Appeal filed by the Company against the the operation of the said Order. Further, by
Order of the CCI for levying penalty of virtue of Government of India notification,
` 1163.91 crores on the Company was heard all cases pending before the COMPAT were
and dismissed by the NCLAT and CCI’s transferred to the NCLAT and as such, the
Order was upheld. Further, the Company hearing on the Appeal is underway at the
has challenged the judgment passed by NCLAT.
NCLAT before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court has admitted Other than the aforesaid, there have been no
the Company’s Appeal and ordered for the significant and material orders passed by the
continuation of interim order passed by the courts or regulators or tribunals impacting
Tribunal. the ongoing concern status and company’s
operations. However, members’ attention is
ii) Pursuant to a reference filed by the drawn to the statement on contingent liabilities
Director, Supplies and Disposals, and commitments in the notes forming part of
Government of Haryana, the CCI vide the Financial Statements.
its Order dated 19th January, 2017 has
23. Particulars of loans, guarantees

or investments.
Particulars of loans, guarantees given and Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
investments made during the year, as required Requirement) Regulations 2015, are provided in
under Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 Notes 9, 11, 16, 45, 46 of the Standalone Financial
and Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Statements.

Treasury operations. deployment of temporary surplus liquidity
During the year, the company’s treasury continued to be guided primarily by the tenets of
operations continued to focus on cash safety of Principal and liquidity.
forecasting and the deployment of excess funds
on the back of effective portfolio management During the year, the investment portfolio mix was
of funds within a well-defined risk management continuously rebalanced in line with the evolving
framework. All investment decisions in interest rate environment.
24. Transfer of unclaimed dividend

and unclaimed shares.
The details relating to Unclaimed Dividend and Unclaimed shares forms part of the Corporate
Governance Report.
25. Energy, technology and foreign exchange.

Information on the conservation of energy, Companies Act 2013, read with the Companies
technology absorption, foreign exchange (Accounts) Rules 2014, which is marked
earnings and out go is required to be given Annexure VII and forms part of this report.
pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the
26. Particulars of employees.

There were 5058 permanent employees of forms part of this report. However, in terms of
the company as of 31st December 2018. The first provision of Section 136(1) of the Act, the
disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other Annual Report and Accounts are being sent
details as required under Section 197(12) of the to the members and others entitled thereto,
Companies Act 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of the excluding the aforesaid information. The said
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of information is available for inspection by
Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014 are annexed to the members at the Registered Office of the
this report at Annexure VIII. company during business hours on working days
up to the date of the ensuing Annual General
Further, a statement showing the names Meeting. If any member is interested in obtaining
and other particulars of employees drawing a copy thereof, such member may write to the
remuneration in excess of the limits as set out Company Secretary, whereupon a copy would be
in the Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the aforesaid Rules sent.

27. Direct subsidiaries, joint ventures
and joint operations.
As of 31st December 2018, the company has 6 of the Listing Regulations, can be accessed on
direct subsidiaries, 1 joint venture and 1 joint the company’s website at:www.ambujacement.
operation. com/investors
The Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries

adopted by the Board pursuant to Regulation 16
28. Corporate Governance.

The company has complied with the corporate governance along with a certificate from the
governance requirements under the Companies statutory auditors confirming compliance is
Act, 2013 as stipulated under the Listing annexed and forms part of this Report.
Regulations. A separate section on corporate
29. Consolidated financial statements.

As stipulated by Regulation 33 of the Listing Pursuant to Section 136 of the Companies Act
Regulations, the Consolidated Financial 2013, the financial statements of the subsidiary
Statements have been prepared by the company and joint venture companies are kept for
in accordance with the applicable Accounting inspection by the shareholders at the Registered
Standards. The audited Consolidated Financial Office of the company. The company shall
Statements, together with Auditors’ Report, form provide free of cost, the copy of the financial
part of the Annual Report. statements of its subsidiary and joint venture
companies to the shareholders upon their
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies request. The statements are also available on the
Act 2013, a statement containing the salient website of the company www.ambujacement.
features of the financial statements of each com/investors.
subsidiary, joint venture and joint operations in
the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed at The consolidated net profit of the company
Annexure IX of this Report. amounted to ` 2,177.40 crore for 2018 as
compared to ` 1516.36 crores for 2017.

30. Business Responsibility Reporting
The Business Responsibility Report of the 2018, is made available on the website of the
Company for the year ended 31st December, Company at and forms part of this Report.
31. Equal opportunity employer

The company has always provided a congenial harassment. It has provided equal opportunities
atmosphere for work that is free from of employment to all without regard to their
discrimination and harassment, including sexual caste, religion, colour, marital status and sex.
32. Other disclosure.

No disclosure or reporting is made with own shares by employees or by trustees for
respect to the following items, as there were no the benefits of employees.
transactions during the year under review:
• Neither the Managing Director nor the
• Details relating to deposits that are covered whole-time Directors of the company
under Chapter V of the Act. receive any remuneration or commission
from any of its subsidiaries.
• The issue of equity shares with differential
rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise. • No material fraud has been reported by
the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the
• The issue of shares to the employees of the Board.
company under any scheme (sweat equity
or stock options). • There was no revision in the financial
statements.
• There is no change in the Share Capital
Structure during the year under review. There was no change in the nature of business.
• The company does not have any scheme or

provision of money for the purchase of its

33. Caution statement.
Statements in the Directors’ Report and the operations include global and domestic demand
Management Discussion and Analysis describing and supply conditions affecting selling prices,
the company’s objectives, expectations or new capacity additions, availability of critical
predictions may be forward looking within materials and their cost, changes in government
the meaning of applicable securities laws and policies and tax laws, economic development of
regulations. Actual results may differ materially the country and other factors that are material to
from those expressed in the statement. Crucial the business operations of the company.
factors that could influence the company’s
34. Acknowledgements.
The Directors take this opportunity to express appreciation for the commitment, dedication and
their deep sense of gratitude to the Banks, hard work put in by every member of the Ambuja
Central and State Governments and their family. To them goes the credit for the company’s
Departments, and the Local Authorities for their achievements. And to you, our Shareholders, we
continued guidance and support. The Directors are deeply grateful for the confidence and faith
would also like to place on record their sincere that you have always reposed in us.
For and on behalf of the Board

of Ambuja Cements Limited
N. S. Sekhsaria
Chairman & Principal Founder
Mumbai
18th February, 2019

ANNEXURE I TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Dividend Distribution Policy

This Policy is called Ambuja Cements Limited – Dividend Distribution Policy” (hereinafter referred to as
“the Policy”). The Policy is framed pursuant to Regulation 43A of Securities & Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 for the time being in force. The Policy
shall come into effect from the receipt of the Board’s approval (Effective Date).
The Policy lays down the broad criteria which the Company would take into consideration for the purpose
of ascertaining the amount of dividend to be declared keeping in mind the need to maintain a balance
between the payout ratio and retained earnings, in order to address future needs of the Company. The
policy serves as a guideline for the Board of Directors and the decision of the Board of Directors with
respect to the amount of dividend declared for any given period will be final and shall not be open to
challenge by any person on the basis of the Policy.
Dividend would continue to be declared on per share basis on the Equity Shares of the Company
having face value ` 2/- each. The Company currently has issued only equity shares. Dividend other than
interim dividend shall be declared at the annual general meeting of the shareholders based on the
recommendation of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to declare interim
dividend.
Subject to the provisions of the applicable law, the Company’s dividend payout will be determined
based on available financial resources, growth / investment requirements and fair shareholder return.
The Company will broadly take into consideration the following financial parameters and / or internal
and external factors to determine whether or not to declare dividend or to determine the quantum of
dividend to be declared.
Internal Factors
• Profits earned during the financial year and the retained profits of the previous years in accordance
with the provisions of Section 123 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013 read
with rules framed thereunder;
• Cash flow position of the company and the debt : equity ratio;
• Projections with regard to the performance of the Company;
• Fund requirement to finance Capital Expenditure;
• Fund requirement to finance any organic / inorganic growth opportunities or to finance working
capital needs of the company;
• Opportunities for investment of the funds of the Company to capture future growth and current
and future leverage;
• Dividend payout history.
External Factors :
• Business cycles and long term/ short term Industry outlook;
• Cost of external financing,
• Changes in the Government policies, rate of inflation and taxes structure etc.
• Quantum of dividend payout by other comparable concerns etc;
The Company may recommend additional special dividend in special circumstances.
In the event of a loss or inadequacy of profits in a given year, the Company may, taking into consideration
the shareholder expectations, past dividend payout history etc. declare payment of some dividend out of
its reserves as may be permitted by the law.

Likewise, in the event of challenging circumstances such as adverse economic cycles and industry
projections, the performance of the Company in the coming years, pressure on cash flow on account of
various factors such as higher working capital requirements, etc., the Company may, decide not to declare
a dividend even when in a given year, the Company had generated adequate profits.
In case it is proposed not to declare dividend during any financial year, the grounds thereof and the
information on the manner in which the retained profits of the company, if any, are being utilized shall
be disclosed to the Members in the Board’s Report forming part of the Annual Report of the Company
for the given financial year.
The MD & CEO and the Chief Financial Officer, considering various internal and external factors and the
overall performance of the company, shall jointly make a recommendation to the Board of Directors with
regard to whether or not to declare a dividend and in case a dividend is recommended, the quantum of
dividend to be declared.
The retained earnings of the Company may be used in any of the following ways:
• Capital expenditure, and for the purpose of any organic and/ or inorganic growth,
• Declaration of dividend,
• Issue of Bonus shares or buy back of shares,
• Other permissible usage as per the Companies Act, 2013.
The policy may be modified as may, in the opinion of the Board of Directors be deemed necessary.
The Policy will be available on the Company’s website: www.ambujacement.com and will also be disclosed
in the Company’s Annual Report.

ANNEXURE II TO THE DIRECTORS' REPORT
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility

[Pursuant to Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014]
1 Brief outline of the Company's "Ambuja Cements Ltd. (ACL) conducts its CSR Programs through
CSR policy, including overview of its social development arm, Ambuja Cement Foundation
projects or programs proposed to (ACF). ACF was envisioned in 1993 to create self-empowered
be undertaken and a reference communities. Since the last 25 years, ACF has been working
to the web link to CSR policy and mainly with communities around ACL's manufacturing
projects or programs sites,across twenty two locations in twelve states. ACF's
approach is to energise,involve and enable communities to
realise their true potential and be self sustaining. The key
identified programe areas of ACF are Natural Resource
Management (Land and Water Resource Management),
Livelihood Promotion (Agro Based Livelihoods and Skill
and Entrepreneurship Development),Human Development
(Community Health and Sanitation,Education and Women
Empowerment) and Rural Infrastructure Development.
For further details about the above listed programs,please
refer to www.ambujacementfoundation.org. ACL's CSR
policy is available on Company's website https://www.
ambujacement.com/Upload/PDF/csr-policy-12-12-2018.pdf
2 Composition of CSR & Sustainability Mr. Narotam Sekhsaria, Chairman

Committee
Mr. Nasser Munjee, Independent Director
Mr. Rajendra Chitale, Independent Director
Mr. Martin Kriegner
Mr. B.L.Taparia
Mr. Ajay Kapur
Ms. Pearl Tiwari, Permanent Invitee, Head of Ambuja Cement

Foundation
3 Average net profit of the company `1273.02 Crores

for last three financial years
4 Prescribed CSR Expenditure (two `25.46 Crores

percent of the amount as in item
3 above)
5 Actual amount spend on CSR `53.46 Crores. i.e. 4.2% of the Average Net Profit of the last
during the financial year 3 years.

(` In Crores)
6 Expenditure Statement for the year 2018 as per Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013
Sr. CSR Project or activity Sector in which Projects or programmes (1) Amount Amount Cumulative Amount
No. identified the Project is Local areas (2) State and district outlay Spent on expenditure spent: Direct
covered where projects or programs was (Budget) Programs upto the or through
undertaken project or / Projects reporting Implementing
programs period Agency
wise
a Eradicating extreme Drinking Water, 1. Andhra Pradesh 16.81 18.62 18.62 Through
hunger, poverty and Agro based A) Nadikudi - District Ambuja Cement
malnutrition, promoting Livelihood,Animal Guntur Foundation
preventive health care Husbandry, 2. Chattisgarh and Through
and sanitation and Health, Sanitation A) Bhatapara - District Ambuja
making available safe Baloda Hospital Trust
drinking water B) Raigarh
b Promoting education, Ambuja 3. Gujarat 14.93 14.36 14.36 Through
A) Kodinar - District
including special Manovikas Ambuja Cement
Gir Somnath
education and Kendra, Skill And B) Gandhinagar Foundation &
employment enhancing Entrepreneurship - District Ambuja Vidya
vocation skills especially Development Gandhinagar Niketan
among children, Institute C) Sanand - District
women, elderly, and the (SEDI),Non Formal Ahmedabad
differently abled and Education, Village D) Choryashi - District
livelihood enhancement Knowledge Surat
projects. Center 4. Himachal Pradesh
c Promoting gender Women A) Darlaghat - District 2.83 1.67 1.67 Through
equality, empowering Empowerment, Solan Ambuja Cement
women, setting up homes Female Feticide, B) Nalagarh - District Foundation
Solan
and hostels for women Women Self
5. Madhya Pradesh
and orphans; setting Help Groups
A) Amarwara - District
up old age homes, day Federation Chhindwara
care centres and such 6. Maharshtra
other facilities for senior A) Korpana - District
citizens and measures Chandrapur
for reducing inequalities B) Panvel - District
faced by socially and Raigad
economically background 7. Punjab
groups A) Bathinda - District
d Ensuring environmental Non Bathinda 8.58 7.28 7.28 Through
sustainability, ecological Conventional, B) Daburjee - District Ambuja Cement
balance, protection of Biogas, Solar, Rupnagar Foundation
flora and fauna, animal Plantation, 8. Rajasthan
welfare, agroforestry, Water Resources, A) Marawar Mundwa -
District Nagur
conservation of Watershed
B) Rabriyawas - District
natural resources and Pali
maintaining quality of 9. Uttarakhand
soil, air and water A) Roorkee - District
e Rural development Rural Haridwar 10.05 9.64 9.64 Through
projects. Infrastructure 10. Uttar Pradesh Ambuja Cement
Project A) Dadri - District Foundation
Gautam Budhnagar
11. West Bengal
A) Farakka - District
Murshidabad
B) Sankrail - District
Howarh”

6 Expenditure Statement for the year 2018 as per Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013
Sr. CSR Project or activity Sector in which Projects or programmes (1) Amount Amount Cumulative Amount
No. identified the Project is Local areas (2) State and district outlay Spent on expenditure spent: Direct
covered where projects or programs was (Budget) Programs upto the or through
undertaken project or / Projects reporting Implementing
programs period Agency
wise
f Training to promote Sports - 0.26 0.26 Through
rural sports, nationally Ambuja Cement
recognised sports, Foundation
Paralympic sports and
Olympic sports
g Contribution to Prime Contribution to - - 0.29 0.29 Directly
Minister’s National Relief Prime Minister’s
Fund or any other fund National Relief
set up by the Central Fund
Government for socio-
economic development
and relief and welfare
of the Scheduled Castes,
the Scheduled Tribes,
other backward classes,
minorities and women
Total 53.20 52.12 52.12
Overheads Overheads 1.34 1.34 1.34
Cumulative expenditure up to the reporting period 54.54 53.46 53.46
7 Responsibility Statement The CSR & Sustainability Committee affirms that the implementation and monitoring of CSR Policy is in compliance
of the CSR Committee with CSR Policy and Objectives of the Company.
On behalf of the CSR Committee
Sd/- Sd/-
N.S.Sekhsaria Ajay Kapur
CHAIRMAN -CSR COMMITTEE MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO
(DIN NO. 00276351) (DIN NO. 03096416)

ANNEXURE III TO THE BOARD’S REPORT
Form No. MGT-9

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
as on the financial year ended on 31st December 2018
[Pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014]
I. REGISTRATION AND OTHER DETAILS
1. CIN L26942GJ1981PLC004717
2. Registration Date 20th October 1981
3. Name of the Company Ambuja Cements Limited
4. Category/Sub/Category of the Public Company limited by shares
Company
5. Address of the Registered office and P.O.Ambujanagar, Taluka: Kodinar,
contact details District: Gir Somnath, Gujarat – 362715
Telephone: +91/2795/221137 / +91/2795/232365
6. Whether listed Company (Yes/No) Yes
7. Name, Address and Contact details of Link Intime India Pvt.Ltd.
Registrar and Transfer Agent, if any C/101, 247 Park, L B S Marg, Vikhroli West,
Mumbai – 400083.
Telephone: (022) 49186000
Fax Number: (022) 49186060
Email id: [email protected]
II. PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY
All the business activities contributing 10 % or more of the total turnover of the company shall be stated:
Sr. Name and Description of Main Industrial Activity of the Product % to total turnover
No Product/Services (NIC Code of the Product/service) of the company.
1. Manufacture of Clinkers and Group – 239; Class:2394 100%
Cement Sub/Class:23941 & 23942
Ill. PARTICULARS OF HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Sr. Name and Address of the Company CIN/GIN Holding/ % of Applicable

No Subsidiary of shares Section
the Company held
1. Holderind Investments Limited Foreign Company Holding 63.11 2(46)
Holcim Group Support (Zurich) Ltd.
Hagenholzstrasse 85, CH/8050, Zurich,
Switzerland
2. M.G.T Cements Private Limited U26943GJ1990PTC061530 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
P.O.Ambujanagar, Tal: Kodinar, Dist: Gir
Somnath, Gujarat / 362715

Sr. Name and Address of the Company CIN/GIN Holding/ % of Applicable
No Subsidiary of shares Section
the Company held
3. Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Limited U14107GJ2007PTC061529 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
P.O.Ambujanagar, Tal: Kodinar, Dist: Gir
Somnath, Gujarat / 362715
4. Dang Cement Industries Private Limited Foreign Company Subsidiary 91.63 2(87)
House No. 70, Nalma Marg, Handigaon,
Ward No. 5, Kathmandu, Nepal
5. Dirk India Private Limited U40102MH2000PTC126812 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Plot no. 10, India House, Gitanjali Colony,
Indira Nagar, Mumbai Agra Road, Nashik
422009
6. ACC Limited L26940MH1936PLC002515 Subsidiary 50.05 2(87)
Cement House, 121 Maharshi Karve Road,
Mumbai / 400020
7. Counto Microfine Products Private Limited U70200GA1996PTC002240 Joint Venture 50 2(6)
2nd Floor, Velho Building, Opp. Muncipal
Garden, Panaji, Goa 403001.
8. Wardha Vaalley Coal Field Private Limited U10300DL2010PTC197802 Joint Venture 27.27 2(6)
A/23, New Office Complex, Defence Colony,
New Delhi 110024
9. OneIndia BSC Private Limited U74900KA2015PTC082264 Subsidiary 50 2(87)
No/003, ‘A’, Garden Floor, ‘The Estate’,
No/121, Dickenson Road, Bangalore,
Karnataka / 560042
Note: OneIndia BSC Private Limited is a JV between the Company and its subsidiary, ACC Limited and
hence considered as “Subsidiary”. Wardha Vaalley Coal Field Private Limited is a “Joint Operation”
as per Accounting Standards.
IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
i. Category/wise Share Holding:
Category of No. of Shares held at the beginning of the year No. of Shares held at the end of the year %
Shareholders Demat Physical Total % of Demat Physical Total % of Change
Total Total during
shares Shares the year
A. Promoters
1. Indian - - - - - - - - -
2. Foreign
Bodies 1253156361 - 1253156361 63.11 1253156361 - 1253156361 63.11 0
Corporate
Total Shareholding of 1253156361 - 1253156361 63.11 1253156361 - 1253156361 63.11 0
Promoters & Promoter
Group (A)

Total Total during
B. Public
Shareholding
1. Institutions
Mutual Funds / 75199557 95055 75294612 3.79 100080537 91485 100172022 5.04 1.25
UTI
Banks/FI 30196829 9708 30206537 1.52 34634794 9708 34644502 1.74 0.22
Central Govt. 2756344 0 2756344 0.14 2899483 0 2899483 0.15 0.01
Insurance Co. 130932579 13500 130946079 6.59 96669396 13500 96682896 4.87 (1.72)
FII’s 2111772 62775 2174547 0.11 310794 62775 373569 0.02 (0.09)
Others/ Foregin 337326248 0 337326248 16.99 336317420 0 336317420 16.94 (0.05)
Portfolio Corp.
Sub / Total B (1) 578523329 181038 578704367 29.14 570912424 177468 571089892 28.76 (0.38)
2. Non/Institution
a. Body Corp. 25774677 30000 25804677 1.30 30331298 0 30331298 1.53 0.23
b. Individuals
i. Individual 69153709 11810382 80964091 4.08 72351769 10570362 82922131 4.18 0.10
shareholders
holding
nominal share
capital upto ` 1
lakh.
ii. Individual 8118370 325710 8444080 0.43 7905548 325710 8231258 0.41 (0.02)
shareholders
holding
nominal share
capital in excess
of ` 1 lakh
c. Others
i. Non Resident 5358163 4013922 9372085 0.47 5431984 3718335 9150319 0.46 (0.01)
Indians
(Repatriation)
ii. Non Resident 1913038 127648 2040686 0.10 2065672 121310 2186982 0.11 0.01
Indians (Non/
Repatatriation)
iii. Foreign 3850 0 3850 0.00 6100 0 6100 0.00 0
Nationals
iv. OCB 3750 9140 12890 0.00 3750 9120 12870 0.00 0
v. Trust 12425192 0 12425192 0.63 17100817 0 17100817 0.86 0.23
vi. Foreign 709717 0 709717 0.03 581459 0 581459 0.03 0
Company
vii NBFCs 0 0 0 0 26779 0 26779 0.00 0
registered with
RBI
viii. QIB 0 0 0 0 35 0 35 0.00 0
Sub/Total B (2) 123460466 16316802 139777268 7.04 135805211 14744837 150550048 7.58 0.54

Total Total during
Total Public 701983795 16497840 718481635 36.18 706717635 14922305 721639940 36.34 0.16
Shareholding B - (B1
+ B2)
Total (A) + (B) 1955140156 16497840 1971637996 99.29 1959873996 14922305 1974796301 99.45 0.16
C. Shares held by
Custodian for
GDRs & ADRs
Promoter and - - - - - - - - -
Promoter Group
Public 13995233 12000 14007233 0.71 10836928 12000 10848928 0.55 (0.16)
Grand Total (A+B+C) 1969135389 16509840 1985645229 100.00 1970710924 14934305 1985645229 100.00
ii. Shareholding of the Promoters:
Sr. Name Shareholding at the beginning of the Shareholding at the end of the year % change
No. year in share-
holding
No. of % of total %of Shares No. of % of total %of Shares during the
Shares Shares Pledged / Shares Shares Pledged / year
of the encumbered of the encumbered
company to total company to total
shares shares
1 HOLDERIND 1253156361 63.11 - 1253156361 63.11 - -
INVESTMENTS
LIMITED
Total 1253156361 63.11 - 1253156361 63.11 - -
iii. Change in Promoters’ Shareholding (Please specify, if there is no change):
There is no change in the shareholding of the promoter group.
iv. Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of
GDRs and ADRs):
Sr. Name of the Shareholding at the Dates Increase / Reason Cumulative Shareholding
No. Shareholders beginning & end of the Decrease in during the year
year shareholding
No of % of total during the No. of % of total
Shares shares of the year Shares shares of the
company company
1. LIFE INSURANCE 130942329 6.59 01/01/2018 130942329 6.59
CORPORATION OF
03/03/2018 272895 TRANSFER 131215224 6.61
INDIA
09/03/2018 27004 TRANSFER 131242228 6.61
01/06/2018 -1840198 TRANSFER 129402030 6.52
08/06/2018 -1154887 TRANSFER 128247143 6.46
15/06/2018 -6608273 TRANSFER 121638870 6.13
22/06/2018 -836399 TRANSFER 120802471 6.08
30/06/2018 -4390675 TRANSFER 116411796 5.86
06/07/2018 -5495348 TRANSFER 110916448 5.59

year shareholding
company company
13/07/2018 -4639323 TRANSFER 106277125 5.35
20/07/2018 -1013570 TRANSFER 105263555 5.30
27/07/2018 -6845744 TRANSFER 98417811 4.96
03/08/2018 1131615 TRANSFER 97286196 4.90
10/08/2018 -107800 TRANSFER 97178396 4.89
24/08/2018 -105000 TRANSFER 97073396 4.89
31/08/2018 -149317 TRANSFER 96924079 4.88
07/09/2018 -60000 TRANSFER 96864079 4.88
14/12/2018 -30022 TRANSFER 96834057 4.88
21/12/2018 -71561 TRANSFER 96762496 4.87
28/12/2018 -63350 TRANSFER 96699146 4.87
Total as on 31.12.2018 96699146 4.87
2. GOVERNMENT OF 22527819 1.13 01/01/2018 22527819 1.13
SINGAPORE
05/01/2018 212783 TRANSFER 22740602 1.47
19/01/2018 171826 TRANSFER 22912428 1.48
26/01/2018 166871 TRANSFER 23079299 1.49
02/02/2018 127712 TRANSFER 23207011 1.50
09/02/2018 -917067 TRANSFER 22289944 1.44
23/02/2018 936742 TRANSFER 23226686 1.50
02/03/2018 -215395 TRANSFER 23011291 1.48
09/03/2018 -174709 TRANSFER 22836582 1.47
31/03/2018 208670 TRANSFER 23045252 1.48
06/04/2018 722480 TRANSFER 23767732 1.53
20/04/2018 -92434 TRANSFER 23675298 1.53
27/04/2018 -3622 TRANSFER 23671676 1.53
04/05/2018 235754 TRANSFER 23907430 1.54
18/05/2018 -16253 TRANSFER 23891177 1.54
25/05/2018 -3751 TRANSFER 23887426 1.54
01/06/2018 158066 TRANSFER 24045492 1.55
08/06/2018 329296 TRANSFER 24374788 1.57
15/06/2018 230598 TRANSFER 24605386 1.59
22/06/2018 59846 TRANSFER 24665232 1.59
30/06/2018 1203323 TRANSFER 25868555 1.67
20/07/2018 65402 TRANSFER 25933957 1.67
27/07/2018 3137195 TRANSFER 29071152 1.87
03/08/2018 3715685 TRANSFER 32786837 2.11
10/08/2018 405846 TRANSFER 33192683 1.67

year shareholding
company company
24/08/2018 152713 TRANSFER 33345396 1.68
31/08/2018 409406 TRANSFER 33754802 1.70
07/09/2018 -1626800 TRANSFER 32128002 1.62
14/09/2018 -1408615 TRANSFER 30719387 1.55
21/09/2018 117968 TRANSFER 30837355 1.55
29/09/2018 287117 TRANSFER 31124472 1.57
05/10/2018 -854746 TRANSFER 30269726 1.52
12/10/2018 -8335 TRANSFER 30261391 1.52
19/10/2018 48890 TRANSFER 30310281 1.53
26/10/2018 -771604 TRANSFER 29538677 1.49
02/11/2018 19987 TRANSFER 29558664 1.49
09/11/2018 900684 TRANSFER 30459348 1.53
16/11/2018 937283 TRANSFER 31396631 1.58
23/11/2018 596644 TRANSFER 31993275 1.61
30/11/2018 -69521 TRANSFER 31923754 1.61
07/12/2018 -5821 TRANSFER 31917933 1.61
14/12/2018 18935 TRANSFER 31936868 1.61
21/12/2018 96769 TRANSFER 32033637 1.61
28/12/2018 -5097 TRANSFER 32028540 1.61
Total as on 31.12.2018 32028540 1.61
3. ABU DHABI 14265319 0.72 01/01/2018 14265319 0.72
INVESTMENT 26/01/2018 -473000 TRANSFER 13792319 0.69
AUTHORITY /
JHELUM 02/02/2018 -27000 TRANSFER 13765319 0.69
09/02/2018 -382179 TRANSFER 13383140 0.67
02/03/2018 -58327 TRANSFER 13324813 0.67
23/03/2018 -12405 TRANSFER 13312408 0.67
06/04/2018 28264 TRANSFER 13340672 0.67
11/05/2018 -5077 TRANSFER 13335595 0.67
01/06/2018 -55532 TRANSFER 13280063 0.67
30/06/2018 504085 TRANSFER 13784148 0.69
06/07/2018 126021 TRANSFER 13910169 0.70
03/08/2018 -14975 TRANSFER 13895194 0.70
17/08/2018 -20643 TRANSFER 13874551 0.70
24/08/2018 -20642 TRANSFER 13853909 0.70
31/08/2018 -167646 TRANSFER 13686263 0.69
29/09/2018 711114 TRANSFER 14397377 0.73
05/10/2018 3190492 TRANSFER 17587869 0.89

year shareholding
company company
12/10/2018 3248 TRANSFER 17591117 0.89
19/10/2018 1260047 TRANSFER 18851164 0.95
26/10/2018 3885099 TRANSFER 22736263 1.15
16/11/2018 13202 TRANSFER 22749465 1.15
Total as on 31.12.2018 22749465 1.15
4. HDFC TRUSTEE 13281828 0.67 01/01/2018 13281828 0.67
COMPANY LIMITED 05/01/2018 542089 TRANSFER 13823917 0.70
/ HDFC TOP 200
FUND 12/01/2018 865826 TRANSFER 14689743 0.74
19/01/2018 810434 TRANSFER 15500177 0.78
26/01/2018 523982 TRANSFER 16024159 0.81
02/02/2018 1518676 TRANSFER 17542835 0.88
09/02/2018 300056 TRANSFER 17842891 0.90
16/02/2018 134918 TRANSFER 17977809 0.91
23/02/2018 612 TRANSFER 17978421 0.91
02/03/2018 876081 TRANSFER 18854502 0.95
09/03/2018 734815 TRANSFER 19589317 0.99
16/03/2018 124779 TRANSFER 19714096 0.99
23/03/2018 15767 TRANSFER 19729863 0.99
31/03/2018 -5702 TRANSFER 19724161 0.99
06/04/2018 -354026 TRANSFER 19370135 0.98
13/04/2018 566000 TRANSFER 19936135 1.00
20/04/2018 908000 TRANSFER 20844135 1.05
27/04/2018 1280000 TRANSFER 22124135 1.11
04/05/2018 85000 TRANSFER 22209135 1.12
18/05/2018 1422500 TRANSFER 23631635 1.19
25/05/2018 1052000 TRANSFER 24683635 1.24
15/06/2018 22500 TRANSFER 24706135 1.24
22/06/2018 -2273000 TRANSFER 22433135 1.13
30/06/2018 40000 TRANSFER 22473135 1.13
06/07/2018 912500 TRANSFER 23385635 1.18
20/07/2018 130000 TRANSFER 23515635 1.18
27/07/2018 107500 TRANSFER 23623135 1.19
10/08/2018 17500 TRANSFER 23640635 1.19
24/08/2018 549993 TRANSFER 24190628 1.22
31/08/2018 -654993 TRANSFER 23535635 1.19
07/09/2018 -5400 TRANSFER 23530235 1.19
14/09/2018 634000 TRANSFER 24164235 1.22
12/10/2018 46776 TRANSFER 24211011 1.22

year shareholding
company company
19/10/2018 -1984500 TRANSFER 22226511 1.12
02/11/2018 447500 TRANSFER 22674011 1.14
07/12/2018 -1128000 TRANSFER 21546011 1.09
14/12/2018 -615100 TRANSFER 20930911 1.05
21/12/2018 -1359000 TRANSFER 19571911 0.99
Total as on 31.12.2018 19571911 0.99
5. NPS TRUST/ A/C 12356545 0.62 01/01/2018 12356545 0.62
UTI RETIREMENT
05/01/2018 2959 TRANSFER 12359504 0.62
SOLUTIONS
PENSION FUND 12/01/2018 3984 TRANSFER 12363488 0.62
SCHEME / STATE 19/01/2018 1832 TRANSFER 12365320 0.62
GOVT
26/01/2018 1050 TRANSFER 12366370 0.62
02/02/2018 118585 TRANSFER 12484955 0.63
09/02/2018 101200 TRANSFER 12586155 0.63
16/02/2018 108253 TRANSFER 12694408 0.64
23/02/2018 1519 TRANSFER 12695927 0.64
02/03/2018 227870 TRANSFER 12923797 0.65
09/03/2018 29934 TRANSFER 12953731 0.65
16/03/2018 28800 TRANSFER 12982531 0.65
23/03/2018 40250 TRANSFER 13022781 0.66
31/03/2018 118000 TRANSFER 13140781 0.66
06/04/2018 44210 TRANSFER 13184991 0.66
20/04/2018 1200 TRANSFER 13186191 0.66
27/04/2018 -6856 TRANSFER 13179335 0.66
04/05/2018 1600 TRANSFER 13180935 0.66
11/05/2018 1600 TRANSFER 13182535 0.66
18/05/2018 -68044 TRANSFER 13114491 0.66
25/05/2018 5700 TRANSFER 13120191 0.66
15/06/2018 2000 TRANSFER 13122191 0.66
22/06/2018 1600 TRANSFER 13123791 0.66
30/06/2018 25000 TRANSFER 13148791 0.66
06/07/2018 6000 TRANSFER 13154791 0.66
13/07/2018 2525 TRANSFER 13157316 0.66
20/07/2018 3300 TRANSFER 13160616 0.66
27/07/2018 1411 TRANSFER 13162027 0.66
10/08/2018 7745 TRANSFER 13169772 0.66
17/08/2018 38843 TRANSFER 13208615 0.67
31/08/2018 46267 TRANSFER 13254882 0.67
07/09/2018 100500 TRANSFER 13355382 0.67

year shareholding
company company
14/09/2018 206980 TRANSFER 13562362 0.68
21/09/2018 63004 TRANSFER 13625366 0.69
29/09/2018 139331 TRANSFER 13764697 0.69
05/10/2018 125000 TRANSFER 13889697 0.70
12/10/2018 695582 TRANSFER 14585279 0.73
19/10/2018 262142 TRANSFER 14847421 0.75
26/10/2018 428081 TRANSFER 15275502 0.77
02/11/2018 692613 TRANSFER 15968115 0.80
09/11/2018 380147 TRANSFER 16348262 0.82
16/11/2018 483268 TRANSFER 16831530 0.85
23/11/2018 79107 TRANSFER 16910637 0.85
30/11/2018 21189 TRANSFER 16931826 0.85
07/12/2018 600 TRANSFER 16932426 0.85
14/12/2018 49942 TRANSFER 16982368 0.86
21/12/2018 3921 TRANSFER 16986289 0.86
28/12/2018 4000 TRANSFER 16990289 0.86
Total as on 31.12.2018 16990289 0.86
6. VANGUARD 13501875 0.68 01/01/2018 13501875 0.68
EMERGING 26/01/2018 62745 TRANSFER 13564620 0.68
MARKETS
STOCK INDEX 02/02/2018 56070 TRANSFER 13620690 0.69
FUND, ASERIES 31/03/2018 -65400 TRANSFER 13555290 0.68
OF VANGUARD
04/05/2018 -26160 TRANSFER 13529130 0.68
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY INDE X 11/05/2018 -24852 TRANSFER 13504278 0.68
FUND 01/06/2018 -19620 TRANSFER 13484658 0.68
15/06/2018 -19620 TRANSFER 13465038 0.68
22/06/2018 -57523 TRANSFER 13407515 0.68
30/06/2018 -315592 TRANSFER 13091923 0.66
06/07/2018 -37881 TRANSFER 13054042 0.66
13/07/2018 -60329 TRANSFER 12993713 0.65
29/09/2018 -315069 TRANSFER 12678644 0.64
16/11/2018 19800 TRANSFER 12698444 0.64
23/11/2018 51480 TRANSFER 12749924 0.64
07/12/2018 25080 TRANSFER 12775004 0.64
21/12/2018 71280 TRANSFER 12846284 0.65
Total as on 31.12.2018 12846284 0.65
7. THE NEW INDIA 11733991 0.59 01/01/2018 11733991 0.59
ASSURANCE 02/03/2018 100000 TRANSFER 11833991 0.60
COMPANY LIMITED
20/07/2018 62107 TRANSFER 11896098 0.60

year shareholding
company company
27/07/2018 37893 TRANSFER 11933991 0.60
31/08/2018 300000 TRANSFER 12233991 0.62
07/09/2018 150050 TRANSFER 12384041 0.62
14/09/2018 149950 TRANSFER 12533991 0.63
09/11/2018 80078 TRANSFER 12614069 0.64
Total as on 31.12.2018 12614069 0.64
8. VANGUARD TOTAL 10149212 0.51 01/01/2018 10149212 0.51
INTERNATIONAL 19/01/2018 134392 TRANSFER 10283604 0.52
STOCK INDEX
FUND 09/02/2018 240937 TRANSFER 10524541 0.53
01/06/2018 217701 TRANSFER 10742242 0.54
08/06/2018 170365 TRANSFER 10912607 0.55
20/07/2018 108085 TRANSFER 11020692 0.56
27/07/2018 135880 TRANSFER 11156572 0.56
07/09/2018 248785 TRANSFER 11405357 0.57
19/10/2018 241239 11646596 0.59
07/12/2018 161143 11807739 0.59
Total as on 31.12.2018 11807739 0.59
9. IDFC PREMIER 7276825 0.37 01/01/2018 7276825 0.37

EQUITY FUND 05/01/2018 19766 TRANSFER 7296591 0.37
12/01/2018 254741 TRANSFER 7551332 0.38
26/01/2018 446026 TRANSFER 7997358 0.40
02/02/2018 107 TRANSFER 7997465 0.40
09/02/2018 20221 TRANSFER 8017686 0.40
23/02/2018 245169 TRANSFER 8262855 0.42
02/03/2018 88286 TRANSFER 8351141 0.42
09/03/2018 25001 TRANSFER 8376142 0.42
16/03/2018 -192 TRANSFER 8375950 0.42
23/03/2018 25000 TRANSFER 8400950 0.42
31/03/2018 24997 TRANSFER 8425947 0.42
06/04/2018 990340 TRANSFER 9416287 0.47
13/04/2018 50000 TRANSFER 9466287 0.48
27/04/2018 289424 TRANSFER 9755711 0.49
04/05/2018 150000 TRANSFER 9905711 0.50
11/05/2018 2435000 TRANSFER 12340711 0.62
18/05/2018 1285000 TRANSFER 13625711 0.69
25/05/2018 -904840 TRANSFER 12720871 0.64
01/06/2018 -457522 TRANSFER 12263349 0.62

year shareholding
company company
08/06/2018 -990000 TRANSFER 11273349 0.57
15/06/2018 -1437500 TRANSFER 9835849 0.50
30/06/2018 75000 TRANSFER 9910849 0.50
06/07/2018 320500 TRANSFER 10231349 0.52
13/07/2018 -27500 TRANSFER 10203849 0.51
27/07/2018 455000 TRANSFER 10658849 0.54
03/08/2018 185000 TRANSFER 10843849 0.55
10/08/2018 202500 TRANSFER 11046349 0.56
17/08/2018 -23512 TRANSFER 11022837 0.56
24/08/2018 580350 TRANSFER 11603187 0.58
31/08/2018 12650 TRANSFER 11615837 0.58
07/09/2018 487500 TRANSFER 12103337 0.61
14/09/2018 485000 TRANSFER 12588337 0.63
21/09/2018 18000 TRANSFER 12606337 0.63
29/09/2018 -52500 TRANSFER 12553837 0.63
05/10/2018 -275000 TRANSFER 12278837 0.62
12/10/2018 2500 TRANSFER 12281337 0.62
19/10/2018 -7500 TRANSFER 12273837 0.62
26/10/2018 -980000 TRANSFER 11293837 0.57
02/11/2018 33420 TRANSFER 11327257 0.57
09/11/2018 150000 TRANSFER 11477257 0.58
16/11/2018 52500 TRANSFER 11529757 0.58
21/12/2018 -25000 TRANSFER 11504757 0.58
Total as on 31.12.2018 11504757 0.58
10. DEUTSCHE BANK 13945699 0.70 01/01/2018 13945699 0.70
TRUST COMPANY 12/01/2018 -1432882 TRANSFER 12512817 0.63
AMERICAS
09/03/2018 2548 TRANSFER 12515365 0.63
16/03/2018 -20000 TRANSFER 12495365 0.63
23/03/2018 -74420 TRANSFER 12420945 0.63
31/03/2018 1224249 TRANSFER 13645194 0.69
06/04/2018 113450 TRANSFER 13758644 0.69
25/05/2018 14176 TRANSFER 13772820 0.69
01/06/2018 124383 TRANSFER 13897203 0.70
08/06/2018 4359 TRANSFER 13901562 0.70
15/06/2018 814924 TRANSFER 14716486 0.74
30/06/2018 -917908 TRANSFER 13798578 0.69
13/07/2018 2428 TRANSFER 13801006 0.70
27/07/2018 -892832 TRANSFER 12908174 0.65

year shareholding
company company
03/08/2018 -380089 TRANSFER 12528085 0.63
31/08/2018 -1179517 TRANSFER 11348568 0.57
05/10/2018 -108400 TRANSFER 11240168 0.57
23/11/2018 -516395 TRANSFER 10723773 0.54
Total as on 31.12.2018 10723773 0.54
11. GENERAL 11700000 0.59 01/01/2018 11700000 0.59
INSURANCE 05/01/2018 -200000 TRANSFER 11500000 0.58
CORPORATION OF
INDIA 12/01/2018 -50000 TRANSFER 11450000 0.58
19/01/2018 -150000 TRANSFER 11300000 0.57
09/02/2018 -50000 TRANSFER 11250000 0.57
16/02/2018 -171247 TRANSFER 11078753 0.56
23/02/2018 -290993 TRANSFER 10787760 0.54
02/03/2018 -287760 TRANSFER 10500000 0.53
09/03/2018 -240940 TRANSFER 10259060 0.52
16/03/2018 -259060 TRANSFER 10000000 0.50
06/04/2018 50000 TRANSFER 10050000 0.51
13/04/2018 300000 TRANSFER 10350000 0.52
20/04/2018 50000 TRANSFER 10400000 0.52
27/04/2018 200000 TRANSFER 10600000 0.53
18/05/2018 250000 TRANSFER 10850000 0.55
25/05/2018 320000 TRANSFER 11170000 0.56
01/06/2018 30000 TRANSFER 11200000 0.56
10/08/2018 -212491 TRANSFER 10987509 0.55
24/08/2018 -323712 TRANSFER 10663797 0.54
31/08/2018 -63797 TRANSFER 10600000 0.53
Total as on 31.12.2018 10600000 0.53
12. SBI MAGNUM 10455020 0.53 01/01/2018 10455020 0.53
TAXGAIN SCHEME 05/01/2018 68133 TRANSFER 10523153 0.53
12/01/2018 45497 TRANSFER 10568650 0.53
19/01/2018 -1810 TRANSFER 10566840 0.53
26/01/2018 -256164 TRANSFER 10310676 0.52
02/02/2018 -124388 TRANSFER 10186288 0.51
09/02/2018 -63617 TRANSFER 10122671 0.51
16/02/2018 51833 TRANSFER 10174504 0.51
23/02/2018 -8486 TRANSFER 10166018 0.51
02/03/2018 127374 TRANSFER 10293392 0.52
09/03/2018 95644 TRANSFER 10389036 0.52
16/03/2018 117545 TRANSFER 10506581 0.53

year shareholding
company company
23/03/2018 482321 TRANSFER 10988902 0.55
31/03/2018 183055 TRANSFER 11171957 0.56
06/04/2018 -4383156 TRANSFER 6788801 0.34
11/05/2018 57812 TRANSFER 6846613 0.34
18/05/2018 20670 TRANSFER 6867283 0.35
01/06/2018 632 TRANSFER 6867915 0.35
08/06/2018 602500 TRANSFER 7470415 0.38
22/06/2018 318 TRANSFER 7470733 0.38
30/06/2018 170 TRANSFER 7470903 0.38
13/07/2018 4691 TRANSFER 7475594 0.38
20/07/2018 309 TRANSFER 7475903 0.38
03/08/2018 14 TRANSFER 7475917 0.38
10/08/2018 320 TRANSFER 7476237 0.38
24/08/2018 13 TRANSFER 7476250 0.38
31/08/2018 -343 TRANSFER 7475907 0.38
14/09/2018 26 TRANSFER 7475933 0.38
21/09/2018 618 TRANSFER 7476551 0.38
29/09/2018 10843 TRANSFER 7487394 0.38
05/10/2018 775 TRANSFER 7488169 0.38
12/10/2018 1037 TRANSFER 7489206 0.38
19/10/2018 333 TRANSFER 7489539 0.38
26/10/2018 2276009 TRANSFER 9765548 0.49
02/11/2018 784616 TRANSFER 10550164 0.53
09/11/2018 17 TRANSFER 10550181 0.53
16/11/2018 -75 TRANSFER 10550106 0.53
30/11/2018 -4176 TRANSFER 10545930 0.53
14/12/2018 -2787 TRANSFER 10543143 0.53
28/12/2018 -12 TRANSFER 10543131 0.53
Total as on 31.12.2018 10543131 0.53
13. CITY OF NEW 6995440 0.35 01/01/2018 6995440 0.35
YORK GROUP 26/01/2018 29767 TRANSFER 7025207 0.35
TRUST
09/02/2018 14695 TRANSFER 7039902 0.35
16/03/2018 -40419 TRANSFER 6999483 0.35
20/04/2018 7194 TRANSFER 7006677 0.35
27/04/2018 14068 TRANSFER 7020745 0.35
18/05/2018 27754 TRANSFER 7048499 0.35
01/06/2018 7067 TRANSFER 7055566 0.36
27/07/2018 423551 TRANSFER 7479117 0.38

year shareholding
company company
03/08/2018 51910 TRANSFER 7531027 0.38
05/10/2018 35051 TRANSFER 7566078 0.38
12/10/2018 116001 TRANSFER 7682079 0.39
19/10/2018 569520 TRANSFER 8251599 0.42
26/10/2018 788570 TRANSFER 9040169 0.46
02/11/2018 206579 TRANSFER 9246748 0.47
Total as on 31.12.2018 9246748 0.47
14. JPMORGAN SICAV 11108134 0.56 01/01/2018 11108134 0.56
INVESTMENT 26/01/2018 -1000000 TRANSFER 10108134 0.51
COMPANY
(MAURITIUS) 09/02/2018 -416000 TRANSFER 9692134 0.49
LIMITED 12/10/2018 -818400 TRANSFER 8873734 0.45
19/10/2018 -681600 TRANSFER 8192134 0.41
Total as on 31.12.2018 8192134 0.41
15. JP MORGAN 10348666 0.52 01/01/2018 10348666 0.52
INDIAN 09/02/2018 -414026 TRANSFER 9934640 0.50
INVESTMENT
COMPANY 14/09/2018 -417081 TRANSFER 9517559 0.48
(MAURITIUS) 12/10/2018 -824010 TRANSFER 8693549 0.44
LIMITED
19/10/2018 -675990 TRANSFER 8017559 0.40
Total as on 31.12.2018 8017559 0.40
16. BIRLA SUN LIFE 2848288 0.14 01/01/2018 2848288 0.14
INSURANCE 26/01/2018 -746581 TRANSFER 2101707 0.11
COMPANY LIMITED
06/04/2018 -17800 TRANSFER 2083907 0.10
08/06/2018 37500 TRANSFER 2121407 0.11
30/06/2018 1464271 TRANSFER 3585678 0.18
06/07/2018 1576180 TRANSFER 5161858 0.26
13/07/2018 921320 TRANSFER 6083178 0.31
20/07/2018 795280 TRANSFER 6878458 0.35
27/07/2018 104150 TRANSFER 6982608 0.35
03/08/2018 -1225600 TRANSFER 5757008 0.29
17/08/2018 425000 TRANSFER 6182008 0.31
21/09/2018 -252100 TRANSFER 5929908 0.30
29/09/2018 -99350 TRANSFER 5830558 0.29
05/10/2018 112120 TRANSFER 5942678 0.30
19/10/2018 1700660 TRANSFER 7643338 0.38
26/10/2018 54910 TRANSFER 7698248 0.39
02/11/2018 2593270 TRANSFER 10291518 0.52
09/11/2018 216000 TRANSFER 10507518 0.53
16/11/2018 -84142 TRANSFER 10423376 0.52

year shareholding
company company
23/11/2018 -90653 TRANSFER 10332723 0.52
30/11/2018 -867300 TRANSFER 9465423 0.48
07/12/2018 -1393507 TRANSFER 8071916 0.41
28/12/2018 -190403 TRANSFER 7881513 0.40
Total as on 31.12.2018 7881513 0.40
17. UTI/MNC FUND 7059596 0.36 01/01/2018 7059596 0.36
05/01/2018 21921 TRANSFER 7081517 0.36
12/01/2018 13302 TRANSFER 7094819 0.36
19/01/2018 35693 TRANSFER 7130512 0.36
26/01/2018 11024 TRANSFER 7141536 0.36
02/02/2018 20121 TRANSFER 7161657 0.36
09/02/2018 -2027 TRANSFER 7159630 0.36
16/02/2018 12319 TRANSFER 7171949 0.36
23/02/2018 18507 TRANSFER 7190456 0.36
02/03/2018 190058 TRANSFER 7380514 0.37
09/03/2018 120579 TRANSFER 7501093 0.38
16/03/2018 -188313 TRANSFER 7312780 0.37
23/03/2018 -115514 TRANSFER 7197266 0.36
31/03/2018 59378 TRANSFER 7256644 0.37
06/04/2018 -1129173 TRANSFER 6127471 0.31
13/04/2018 -62500 TRANSFER 6064971 0.31
20/04/2018 -178875 TRANSFER 5886096 0.30
04/05/2018 -76058 TRANSFER 5810038 0.29
11/05/2018 7500 TRANSFER 5817538 0.29
08/06/2018 552500 TRANSFER 6370038 0.32
22/06/2018 -235000 TRANSFER 6135038 0.31
30/06/2018 -398016 TRANSFER 5737022 0.29
06/07/2018 346022 TRANSFER 6083044 0.31
13/07/2018 3588 TRANSFER 6086632 0.31
27/07/2018 -463 TRANSFER 6086169 0.31
03/08/2018 -1248 TRANSFER 6084921 0.31
10/08/2018 -110175 TRANSFER 5974746 0.30
17/08/2018 8275 TRANSFER 5983021 0.30
24/08/2018 1878 TRANSFER 5984899 0.30
31/08/2018 285864 TRANSFER 6270763 0.32
07/09/2018 4069 TRANSFER 6274832 0.32
14/09/2018 60321 TRANSFER 6335153 0.32
21/09/2018 -1701 TRANSFER 6333452 0.32

year shareholding
company company
29/09/2018 -4682 TRANSFER 6328770 0.32
05/10/2018 10126 TRANSFER 6338896 0.32
12/10/2018 7862 TRANSFER 6346758 0.32
19/10/2018 -44751 TRANSFER 6302007 0.32
26/10/2018 -69647 TRANSFER 6232360 0.31
02/11/2018 7620 TRANSFER 6239980 0.31
09/11/2018 3498 TRANSFER 6243478 0.31
16/11/2018 5619 TRANSFER 6249097 0.31
23/11/2018 1908 TRANSFER 6251005 0.31
30/11/2018 4265 TRANSFER 6255270 0.32
07/12/2018 704 TRANSFER 6255974 0.32
14/12/2018 10138 TRANSFER 6266112 0.32
21/12/2018 5980 TRANSFER 6272092 0.32
28/12/2018 -2247 TRANSFER 6269845 0.32
Total as on 31.12.2018 6269845 0.32
18. ISHARES INDIA 6896774 0.35 01/01/2018 6896774 0.35
INDEX MAURITIUS 05/01/2018 -15259 TRANSFER 6881515 0.35
COMPANY
12/01/2018 63112 TRANSFER 6944627 0.35
19/01/2018 29018 TRANSFER 6973645 0.35
26/01/2018 22610 TRANSFER 6996255 0.35
02/02/2018 40698 TRANSFER 7036953 0.35
09/02/2018 -19726 TRANSFER 7017227 0.35
16/02/2018 -29367 TRANSFER 6987860 0.35
02/03/2018 -71942 TRANSFER 6915918 0.35
09/03/2018 -6705 TRANSFER 6909213 0.35
27/04/2018 -51999 TRANSFER 6857214 0.35
11/05/2018 -13446 TRANSFER 6843768 0.34
18/05/2008 -40338 TRANSFER 6803430 0.34
25/05/2018 -145665 TRANSFER 6657765 0.34
01/06/2018 -240884 TRANSFER 6416881 0.32
08/06/2018 -21930 TRANSFER 6394951 0.32
15/06/2018 -26721 TRANSFER 6368230 0.32
22/06/2018 -17488 TRANSFER 6350742 0.32
30/06/2018 -43720 TRANSFER 6307022 0.32
06/07/2018 -13116 TRANSFER 6293906 0.32
27/07/2018 23119 TRANSFER 6317025 0.32
31/08/2018 -46074 TRANSFER 6270951 0.32
07/09/2018 -107959 TRANSFER 6162992 0.31

year shareholding
company company
14/09/2018 13008 TRANSFER 6176000 0.31
21/09/2018 52069 TRANSFER 6228069 0.31
12/10/2018 -65388 TRANSFER 6162681 0.31
19/10/2018 10365 TRANSFER 6173046 0.31
26/10/2018 8916 TRANSFER 6181962 0.31
02/11/2018 -1333 TRANSFER 6180629 0.31
16/11/2018 11015 TRANSFER 6191644 0.31
07/12/2018 -7997 TRANSFER 6183647 0.31
28/12/2018 21820 TRANSFER 6205467 0.31
31/12/2018 13087 TRANSFER 6218554 0.31
Total as on 31.12.2018 6218554 0.31
19. JPMORGAN INDIA 8551135 0.43 01/01/2018 8551135 0.43
FUND 26/01/2018 -500000 TRANSFER 8051135 0.41
02/02/2018 -960000 TRANSFER 7091135 0.36
09/02/2018 -73251 TRANSFER 7017884 0.35
12/10/2018 -631742 TRANSFER 6386142 0.32
19/10/2018 -518258 TRANSFER 5867884 0.30
Total as on 31.12.2018 5867884 0.30
20. PEOPLE’S BANK OF 3243975 01/01/2018 3243975 0.16
CHINA 05/01/2018 -6405 TRANSFER 3237570 0.16
12/01/2018 32044 TRANSFER 3269614 0.16
19/01/2018 4576 TRANSFER 3274190 0.16
02/02/2018 45285 TRANSFER 3319475 0.17
09/02/2018 148381 TRANSFER 3467856 0.17
02/03/2018 -15604 TRANSFER 3452252 0.17
09/03/2018 5907 TRANSFER 3458159 0.17
16/03/2018 60489 TRANSFER 3518648 0.18
23/03/2018 26219 TRANSFER 3544867 0.18
31/03/2018 56741 TRANSFER 3601608 0.18
06/04/2018 76788 TRANSFER 3678396 0.19
13/04/2018 6972 TRANSFER 3685368 0.19
20/04/2018 68363 TRANSFER 3753731 0.19
04/05/2018 22375 TRANSFER 3776106 0.19
11/05/2018 17382 TRANSFER 3793488 0.19
18/05/2018 15290 TRANSFER 3808778 0.19
25/05/2018 21817 TRANSFER 3830595 0.19
01/06/2018 -42983 TRANSFER 3787612 0.19
08/06/2018 16268 TRANSFER 3803880 0.19

year shareholding
company company
15/06/2018 69584 TRANSFER 3873464 0.20
22/06/2018 84274 TRANSFER 3957738 0.20
30/06/2018 17279 TRANSFER 3975017 0.20
06/07/2018 21922 TRANSFER 3996939 0.20
13/07/2018 20905 TRANSFER 4017844 0.20
20/07/2018 38732 TRANSFER 4056576 0.20
27/07/2018 34874 TRANSFER 4091450 0.21
03/08/2018 33233 TRANSFER 4124683 0.21
10/08/2018 33222 TRANSFER 4157905 0.21
17/08/2018 19740 TRANSFER 4177645 0.21
24/08/2018 62791 TRANSFER 4240436 0.21
31/08/2018 46940 TRANSFER 4287376 0.22
07/09/2018 14729 TRANSFER 4302105 0.22
05/10/2018 14452 TRANSFER 4316557 0.22
12/10/2018 39466 TRANSFER 4356023 0.22
19/10/2018 30070 TRANSFER 4386093 0.22
26/10/2018 40256 TRANSFER 4426349 0.22
02/11/2018 40039 TRANSFER 4466388 0.22
09/11/2018 18238 TRANSFER 4484626 0.23
16/11/2018 36671 TRANSFER 4521297 0.23
23/11/2018 19486 TRANSFER 4540783 0.23
30/11/2018 49879 TRANSFER 4590662 0.23
07/12/2018 31404 TRANSFER 4622066 0.23
14/12/2018 32882 TRANSFER 4654948 0.23
21/12/2018 21087 TRANSFER 4676035 0.24
Total as on 31.12.2018 4676035 0.24
21. ABERDEEN 19765787 1.00 01/01/2018 19765787 1.00
GLOBAL INDIAN 12/01/2018 -545000 TRANSFER 19220787 0.97
EQUITY LIMITED
19/01/2018 -455000 TRANSFER 18765787 0.95
01/06/2018 -1250000 TRANSFER 17515787 0.88
08/06/2018 -2000000 TRANSFER 15515787 0.78
15/06/2018 -1982725 TRANSFER 13533062 0.68
22/06/2018 -5317275 TRANSFER 8215787 0.41
06/07/2018 -2600000 TRANSFER 5615787 0.28
05/10/2018 -860000 TRANSFER 4755787 0.24
19/10/2018 -300000 TRANSFER 4455787 0.22
Total as on 31.12.2018 4455787 0.22

year shareholding
company company
22. RELIANCE CAPITAL 16108465 0.81 01/01/2018 16108465 0.81
TRUSTEE CO. LTD. 05/01/2018 1980331 TRANSFER 18088796 0.91
/ A/C RELIANCE
TAX SAVER (ELSS) 12/01/2018 6271 TRANSFER 18095067 0.91
FUND 19/01/2018 2172364 TRANSFER 20267431 1.02
26/01/2018 87412 TRANSFER 20354843 1.03
02/02/2018 -11210 TRANSFER 20343633 1.02
09/02/2018 1078754 TRANSFER 21422387 1.08
16/02/2018 2842 TRANSFER 21425229 1.08
23/02/2018 1351191 TRANSFER 22776420 1.15
09/03/2018 1748684 TRANSFER 24525104 1.24
16/03/2018 752084 TRANSFER 25277188 1.27
23/03/2018 7209 TRANSFER 25284397 1.27
31/03/2018 9078 TRANSFER 25293475 1.27
06/04/2018 382958 TRANSFER 25676433 1.29
13/04/2018 -824412 TRANSFER 24852021 1.25
20/04/2018 -279896 TRANSFER 24572125 1.24
27/04/2018 -279629 TRANSFER 24292496 1.22
04/05/2018 3563 TRANSFER 24296059 1.22
11/05/2018 110644 TRANSFER 24406703 1.23
18/05/2018 297628 TRANSFER 24704331 1.24
25/05/2018 -74775 TRANSFER 24629556 1.24
01/06/2018 5599 TRANSFER 24635155 1.24
08/06/2018 -2796392 TRANSFER 21838763 1.10
15/06/2018 3544 TRANSFER 21842307 1.10
22/06/2018 -728428 TRANSFER 21113879 1.06
30/06/2018 -1197029 TRANSFER 19916850 1.00
06/07/2018 1219520 TRANSFER 21136370 1.06
13/07/2018 -928715 TRANSFER 20207655 1.02
20/07/2018 466790 TRANSFER 20674445 1.04
27/07/2018 -10888 TRANSFER 20663557 1.04
03/08/2018 -1555350 TRANSFER 19108207 0.96
10/08/2018 262922 TRANSFER 19371129 0.98
17/08/2018 -38216 TRANSFER 19332913 0.97
24/08/2018 72092 TRANSFER 19405005 0.98
31/08/2018 -695092 TRANSFER 18709913 0.94
07/09/2018 -419445 TRANSFER 18290468 0.92
14/09/2018 5836 TRANSFER 18296304 0.92
21/09/2018 -348965 TRANSFER 17947339 0.90

year shareholding
company company
29/09/2018 -315821 TRANSFER 17631518 0.89
05/10/2018 -3057609 TRANSFER 14573909 0.73
12/10/2018 57369 TRANSFER 14631278 0.74
19/10/2018 34026 TRANSFER 14665304 0.74
26/10/2018 -7169032 TRANSFER 7496272 0.38
02/11/2018 -2840864 TRANSFER 4655408 0.23
09/11/2018 -827305 TRANSFER 3828103 0.19
16/11/2018 -1207647 TRANSFER 2620456 0.13
23/11/2018 52320 TRANSFER 2672776 0.13
30/11/2018 -434 TRANSFER 2672342 0.13
07/12/2018 -15094 TRANSFER 2657248 0.13
14/12/2018 -110680 TRANSFER 2546568 0.13
21/12/2018 57294 TRANSFER 2603862 0.13
28/12/2018 -69458 TRANSFER 2534404 0.13
31/12/2018 2254 TRANSFER 2536658 0.13
Total as on 31.12.2018 2536658 0.13
23. THE INDIA FUND 6811000 0.34 01/01/2018 6811000 0.34
INC 05/01/2018 -1400000 TRANSFER 5411000 0.27
01/06/2018 -300000 TRANSFER 5111000 0.26
15/06/2018 -624694 TRANSFER 4486306 0.23
22/06/2018 -1675306 TRANSFER 2811000 0.14
29/09/2018 -540000 TRANSFER 2271000 0.11
05/10/2018 -450000 TRANSFER 1821000 0.09
Total as on 31.12.2018 1821000 0.09
24. EUROPACIFIC 52190000 2.63 01/01/2018 52190000 2.63
GROWTH FUND 26/10/2018 -1802950 TRANSFER 50387050 2.54
02/11/2018 -46285990 TRANSFER 4101060 0.21
09/11/2018 -1406797 TRANSFER 2694263 0.14
16/11/2018 -2694263 TRANSFER 0 0.00
Total as on 31.12.2018 0 0.00
v. Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
Sr. For Each of the Directors Shareholding at the Shareholding at the

No. and KMP beginning of the year - end of the year -
1st January, 2018 31st December, 2018
Name of the Director/ No. of % of total shares No. of % of total shares
KMP shares of the company shares of the company
1. Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria 1000 - 1000 -
2. Mr. B.L.Taparia 307284 - 207284 -
3. Mr. Ajay Kapur 185500 - 285500 -
4. Mr. Rajiv Gandhi 2000 - 2000 -
5. Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 19650 - 0 -

V. INDEBTEDNESS
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment:
(` In Crores)
PARTICULARS Secured Loans Unsecured Deposits Total
Excluding Deposits Loans Indebtedness
Indebtedness at the beginning of
the financial year 01.01.2018 (1)
1) Principal Amount 24.12 24.12
2) Interest due but not paid 0.00 0.00
3) Interest accrued but not due 0.00 0.00
Total of (1+2+3) 24.12 24.12
Change in Indebtedness during
the financial year
Addition (1) 21.55 0.00 0.00 21.55
Reduction (1) (5.99) 0.00 0.00 (5.99)
Net change 15.56 0.00 0.00 15.56
Indebtedness at the end of the 39.68 0.00 0.00 39.68
financial year / 31.12.2018
1) Principal Amount 39.68 0.00 0.00 39.68
2) Interest due but not paid 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3) Interest accrued but not due 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total of (1+2+3) 39.68 0.00 0.00 39.68
(1) The above includes interest free loans under sales tax department schemes from State
Government as given in Note 21 of standalone financial statements and is recognised at fair
value in the books and reduction is on account of effect of unwinding & discounting.
VI. Remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
A. Remuneration to Managing Director, Whole/Time Directors and/or Manager:
(` In Lakhs)
Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Name of MD/WTD/
No. Manager
Mr. Ajay Kapur
1. Gross Salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 17(1) of the 613.84
Income Tax Act
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income Tax Act, 1961 2.84
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under Section 17(3) Income Tax
Act, 1961
2. Stock Option 0.00
3. Sweat Equity 0.00
4. Commission 0.00
- As % of Profit
- Others, specify
5. Others, please specify 44.88
Provident Fund & other Funds
Performance Bonus (Refer Note) 434.79
Total (A) 1096.35
Ceiling as per the Act 5% of the net profits of
the Company
Note: The above figures do not include performance bonus of the MD & CEO for FY 2018. The
performance bonus mentioned above is for FY 2017 paid in FY 2018.

B. Remuneration of other Directors:
1. Independent Directors:-
(` In Lakhs)
Particulars of Name of Directors Total

Remuneration Mr. N. Mr. R. Mr. S. Dr. O. Mr. H. Amount
Munjee Chitale Haribhakti Goswami Khaitan
Fee for attending board 8.90 11.70 6.60 8.30 6.50 42.00
committee meetings
Commission 36.00 45.00 36.00 36.00 36.00 189.00
Others, please specify Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil -
Total (1) 44.90 56.70 42.60 44.30 42.50 231.00
2. Other Non-Executive Directors:-
(` In Lakhs)
Other Non-Executive Mr. N. Mr. C. Mr. J. Mr. B.L. Ms. U. Mr. M. Mr. R. Total
Directors Sekhsaria Hassig Jenisch Taparia Sangwan Kriegner (3) Kohler Amount
(1) (2) (4)
Fee for attending board 5.50 4.00 0.50 6.40 1.00 5.40 1.50 24.30
committee meetings
Commission 50.00 20.00 20.00 Nil 19.40 Nil 17.26 126.66
Others Nil Nil Nil 131.00 Nil Nil Nil 131.00
Total (2) 55.5 24.00 20.50 137.40 20.40 5.40 18.76 281.96
Total B = (1+2) 512.96
Ceiling as per the Act 1% of the Net Profits of the Company
(1) The Board has extended the advisory service agreement of Mr. B. L. Taparia for a year
from 1st November, 2018 at a service fee of ` 5,50,000/- p.m.
(2) For the period of January 1, 2018 to December 20, 2018
(3) Mr. Martin Kriegner has waived his right to receive any sitting fees and/or commission
effective October, 2018.
(4) For the period of February 20, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
C. Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel Other Than MD/ Manager/ WTD:
(` In Lakhs)
Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Name of the KMP Total

No. Mr. Suresh Mr. Rajiv Amount
Joshi Gandhi
1. Gross Salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 183.11 78.22 261.33
17(1) of the Income Tax Act
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income Tax Act,
1961
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under Section 17(3)
Income Tax Act, 1961

Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Name of the KMP Total
No. Mr. Suresh Mr. Rajiv Amount
Joshi Gandhi
2. Stock Option
3. Sweat Equity
4. Commission
- As % of Profit
- Others, specify
5. Others, please specify 21.99 10.85 32.84
Contribution to Provident Fund
Performance Bonus ( Refer Note) 70.84 17.68 88.52
Cash in lieu of erstwhile Holcim Ltd’s ESOP Scheme
Total 275.94 106.75 382.69
Note: The above figures do not include performance bonus of the CFO & CS for FY 2018. The
performance bonus mentioned above is for FY 2017 paid in FY 2018.
VII. PENALTIES/ PUNISHMENT/ COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCES (Under the Companies Act):
None
On behalf of the Board of Director
Sd/-
N. S. Sekhsaria
Chairman & Principal Founder
(DIN: 00276351)
Mumbai, 18th February, 2019

ANNEXURE IV TO DIRECTORS' REPORT
Form No. AOC-2
January to December - 2018
Particulars of contracts/arrangements made with related parties
(Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
This Form pertains to the disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered into by the company
with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including
certain arm’s length transactions under third proviso thereto.
Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at arm’s length basis
There were no contracts or arrangements or transactions entered into during the year ended
31st December 2018, which are not at arm’s length basis.
Details of material contracts or arrangement or transactions at arm’s length basis
The details of material contracts or arrangements or transactions at arm’s length basis for the year ended
31st December 2018 are as follows;
Name of the related party Nature of Duration of Contract Silent Terms (1) Amount
Nature of Contract Relationship (in ` Crs.)
Purchase of goods
LafargeHolcim Energy Fellow Subsidiary January 1st, 2018 - Based on Transfer 267.5
Solutions S.A.S, France December 31st, 20181 Pricing Guidelines
ACC Limited Subsidiary June 1st, 2018 - Based on Transfer 24.3
December 31st, 2018 Pricing Guidelines
291.8
Sale of goods
ACC Limited Subsidiary June 1st, 2018 - Based on Transfer 12.2
December 31st, 2018 Pricing Guidelines
12.2
Receiving of services
ACC Limited Subsidiary August 1st, 2014 - July Based on Transfer 42.8
31st, 20193 Pricing Guidelines
Holcim Technology Ltd, Fellow Subsidiary January 1st, 2013 - Based on Transfer 109.5
Switzerland December 31st, 20172 Pricing Guidelines
Holcim Services (South Asia) Fellow Subsidiary April 1st, 2016 - March Based on Transfer 66.9
Limited 31st, 2019 Pricing Guidelines
219.1
Rendering of services
ACC Limited Subsidiary August 1st, 2014 - July Based on Transfer 47.1
31st, 20193 Pricing Guidelines
47.1
Note:
1. Purchase of goods from Lafarge Holcim Energy Solutions referred above is towards procurement of
petcoke.
2. Payment of fees to Holcim Technology Ltd. was towards availing various technical and other services
which formed part of the Technical and Know-how Agreement entered into by the Company for a
period of 3 years (i.e. from 2018- 2020), pursuant to the approval of the Board and the Shareholders.
3. Supply of of cement, clinker, raw materials and sparts parts and for providing toll grinding services
in certain plants is pusurant to the Master Supply Agreement entered into between the Company
and its subsidiary, ACC Ltd., as approved by the Board and shareholders

ANNEXURE V TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Abstract of the Policy for selection and

appointment of Directors
The Nomination and Remuneration (N&R) Committee has adopted a Charter which, inter alia, deals
with the manner of selection of Board Directors and Managing Director & CEO and their remuneration.
The Charter also deals with the remuneration Policy for Senior Management Employees. This Policy is
accordingly derived from the said Charter.
1. Criteria of selection of Non Executive Directors
i. The Non Executive Directors shall be of high integrity with relevant expertise and experience
so as to have a diverse Board with Directors having expertise in the fields of manufacturing,
marketing, finance & taxation, law & governance and general management.
ii. In case of appointment of Independent Directors, the N&R Committee shall satisfy itself with
regard to the Independent nature of the Directors vis-à-vis the Company so as to enable the
Board to discharge its function and duties effectively.
iii. The N&R Committee shall ensure that the candidate identified for appointment as a Director is
not disqualified for appointment under Section 164 of the Companies Act 2013.
iv. The N&R Committee shall consider the following attributes / criteria whilst recommending to
the Board the candidature for appointment as Director.
a. Qualification, expertise and experience of the Directors in their respective fields;
b. Personal, Professional or business standing
c. Diversity of the Board
v. In case of re-appointment of Non Executive Directors, the Board shall, take into consideration
the performance evaluation of the Director and his engagement level.
2. Criteria of selection/appointment of Managing Director & CEO
For the purpose of selection of the MD & CEO, the N&R Committee shall identify persons of integrity
who possess relevant expertise, experience and leadership qualities required for the position and
shall take into consideration recommendation if any, received from any member of the Board.
The Committee will also ensure that the incumbent fulfills such other criteria with regard to age and
other qualifications as laid down under the Companies Act or other applicable laws.
3. Details of the remuneration to Director / Senior Management policy is available as a part of Corporate
Governance Report.

ANNEXURE VI TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

[Pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule No. 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014]
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2018
To (iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the

The Members, Regulations and Bye-laws framed
thereunder;
Ambuja Cements Limited
(iv) Foreign Exchange Management Act,
Elegant Business Park, MIDC Cross Road ‘B’, 1999 and the rules and regulations made
Off. Andheri – Kurla Road, Andheri (East), thereunder to the extent of Foreign
Direct Investment and Overseas Direct
Mumbai – 400 059
Investment and External Commercial
Dear Sirs, Borrowings;
We have conducted the secretarial audit of the (v) The following Regulations and Guidelines
compliance of applicable statutory provisions and prescribed under the Securities and
the adherence to good corporate governance Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (‘SEBI
practice by Ambuja Cements Limited (hereinafter Act’):-
called “the Company”). Secretarial Audit was
i. The Securities and Exchange Board
conducted in a manner that provided us a
of India (Prohibition of Insider
reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate
Trading) Regulations, 2015;
conducts/statutory compliances and expressing our
opinion thereon. ii. The Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations
Based on our verification of the Company’s books,
and Disclosure Requirements)
papers, minutes books, forms and returns filed and
Regulations, 2015.
other records maintained by the Company and
also the information provided by the Company, iii. The Securities and Exchange Board
its officers, agents and authorized representatives of India (Substantial Acquisition of
during the conduct of secretarial audit, we hereby Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
report that in our opinion, the Company has, 2011;
during the audit period covering calendar year 2. Provisions of the following Regulations and
(“year”) ended on 31st December, 2018, complied Guidelines prescribed under the Securities
with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (‘SEBI
also that the Company has proper Board processes Act’) were not applicable to the Company
and compliance mechanism in place to the extent, during the year under report:-
in the manner and subject to the reporting made
hereinafter: i. The Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities)
1. We have examined the books, papers, minute Regulations, 2008;
books, forms and returns filed and other
records maintained by Ambuja Cements ii. The Securities and Exchange Board
Limited (“the Company”) for the year ended of India (Delisting of Equity Shares)
on 31st December, 2018, according to the Regulations, 2009;
applicable provisions of: iii. The Securities and Exchange Board of
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations,
the rules made thereunder; 1998;
(ii) The Securities Contracts (Regulation) iv. The Securities and Exchange Board of
Act, 1956 (‘SCRA’) and the rules made India (Registrars to an Issue and Share
thereunder; Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993,

regarding the Companies Act and None of the members have communicated
dealing with client; dissenting views, in the matters / agenda
v. The Securities and Exchange Board of proposed from time to time for consideration
India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure of the Board and its Committees thereof,
Requirements) Regulations, 2009; and during the year under the report, hence were
not required to be captured and recorded as
vi. The Securities and Exchange Board of part of the minutes.
India (Share Based Employee Benefits)
Regulations, 2014; We further report that there are adequate
systems and processes in the Company
3. We further report that, having regard to commensurate with the size and operations
the compliance system prevailing in the of the Company to monitor and ensure
Company and on examination of the relevant compliance with applicable laws, rules,
documents and records in pursuance thereof, regulations and guidelines.
on test-check basis, the Company has complied
with following Acts, Laws and Regulations As regards, event / action which had major
applicable specifically to the Company : bearing on the Company’s affairs in pursuance
to the above referred laws, rules, regulations,
(i) Mines and Mineral (Regulation and guidelines, standards, etc.
Development) Act, 1957 read with
Mineral Conservation and Development We would like to report that in the preceding
Rules, 1988 year, appeal filed by the Company against the
Order of Competition Commission of India
(ii) Mines Act, 1952 read with Mines Rules, (CCI) for penalty of ` 1163.91 crores levied
1955 on the Company was heard and dismissed by
(iii) Cement Cess Rule, 1993 National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
(iv) Cement (Quality Control) Order, 2003. (NCLAT) and CCI’s Order was upheld. Further,
the Company has challenged the judgment
We have also examined compliance with the passed by NCLAT before the Supreme Court.
applicable clauses of Secretarial Standards The Supreme Court has admitted the appeal
1 and 2, issued by The Institute of Company and ordered for continuation of interim order
Secretaries of India under the provisions of passed by the Tribunal.
the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, we would also like to report that
During the year under the report the Company pursuant to a reference filed by Director,
has complied with the provisions of the Act, Supplies and Disposals, Government of
Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. Haryana, the CCI by its order dated 19th
mentioned above. January, 2017 has imposed a penalty of ` 29.84
We further report that: crores on the Company. On the Company’s
The Board of Directors of the Company is duly appeal, the Competition Appellate Tribunal
constituted with proper balance of Executive (COMPAT) has stayed the operation of CCI’s
Directors, Non-Executive Directors and order. By virtue of Government notification,
Independent Directors. There were changes all cases pending before COMPAT were
in the composition of the Board of Directors transferred to the National Company Law
of the Company. The changes in the Board Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and, as such, the
of Directors that took place during the year hearing on the appeal is underway at the
under report were carried out in compliance NCLAT.
with the provisions of the Act.
Adequate notice is given to all directors to
schedule the Board Meetings, agenda and For RATHI & ASSOCIATES COMPANY SECRETARIES
detailed notes on agenda were sent at least
seven days in advance and a system exists for HIMANSHU S. KAMDAR
seeking and obtaining further information Date: 7 February, 2019
th
PARTNER M. NO. FCS 5171
and clarifications on the agenda items before
the meeting and for meaningful participation Place: Mumbai CP No.3030
at the meeting.

ANNEXURE – VII TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF SECTION 134 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE
COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES, 2014.
A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY 16. Removal of Dampers from Bag
Filter ducts after VFD installation
(1) The steps taken or impact on
(Roorkee)
conservation of energy:
17. Energy efficient motors IE2
1. Optimisation of Furnace draft
purchased in place of IE1 (Dadri)
(Bhatapara)
18. Coal Mill fan modification to reduce
2. Removal of Boiler 1&2 FD fan
SEEC of fan (Gaj 2)
Silencer & bell mouth suction fixing
(Bhatapara) 19. Dam-ring optimization in Raw Mill
(Gaj-2)
3. Line-1 coal mill Drag chain of 22 kW
replaced with belt conveyor of 5.5 20. PC firing nozzle position optimized
kW (Bhatapara) in order to improve combustion
efficiency and also PC nozzle area
4. Reduction in output Voltage of
optimization done to improve
USS 3A Lighting Transformer
injection velocity (Ambuja and Gaj 1)
(Bhatapara)
21. Main firing blower volume reduced
5. Reduction in Power by changing
in order to reduce STEC, SEEC and
USS-6 P&V Blower connection from
NOx. (Gaj 1)
delta to star at (Bhatapara)
6. Replacement of 1st chamber (2) Steps taken by Company for utilizing
Liner in Cement Mill-2 to increase alternate sources of Energy :
Grinding efficiency at (Sankrail) 1. Improved TSR % across all Plants
7. Optimized Grinding Media pattern with usage of Alternate fuel in
and increased filling degree in place of Fossil fuels.
Cement Mill to reduce electrical 2. Continuous operation of solar
energy consumption (Ropar) power (Bhatapara)
8. Installed high efficiency water 3. WHRS (Rabariyawas)
pumps (Ropar) 4. Double shredding of the plastic
9. Modification of Boiler Feed Pump mix to improve AF consumption
in CPP helped in reducing Auxiliary (Ambujanagar)
power consumption at (Ropar) 5. 15 KW solar panel installed for
10. Replacement of coal firing blower MPSS lighting and battery backup
(Rabariyawas) (Ambujanagar)
11. Replacement of two nos. blower for 6. Use of Wind Power (Surat)
C.F. Silo extraction at Rabariyawas. (3) The capital investment on energy
12. Increase in flyash consumption by conservation equipment
improving the clinker reactivity and 1. Installation of Water Spray system
by ensuring consistent supply of fly in PH Cyclone to increase the
ash at various locations. productivity of Kiln-1 and to reduce
13. Cement mill 2 Grinding Media power consumption (Bhatapara)
re-gradation & optimization of 2. Installed high efficiency water
grinding media charge pattern pumps (Ropar)
to increase the productivity 3. Replacement of DC motors with AC
(Rabariyawas) motors in Weigh Feeders (Ropar)
14. Change in orientation of Kiln coal 4. Replacement of Raw Mill 1 ID
firing transport line (Suli) fan with high efficiency fan
15. VFD installation at various locations (Rabariyawas)

5. Installation of reactive power 3) Information regarding Technology
compensation panel to improve Imported during last 3 years
Grid power factor on low load
(Rabariyawas) Details of Technology Year Status of
6. Installation of VFD at various Imported of implementation
locations Import / absorption
Geocycle Facilities for
7. Two number of cooler fan GRR
processing hazardous 2016 Fully Absorbed
replaced with LVVFD (Suli)
wastes
8. Installation of screw compressors in
Clinker Reactivity for
place of reciprocating compressors
maximizing flyash 2016 Fully Absorbed
(Ambujanagar)
usage
9. Installation of Mineral Sizer in
Pre-heater modification
place of conventional Roll Crusher
for higher petcoke and 2016 Fully Absorbed
(Ambujanagar)
AF usage
B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION OBIS (Onboard
Information System)
I. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) 2017 Fully Absorbed
for better mining fleet
1) Efforts made towards Technology management
Absorption: Upgradation of Energy
1. EMS client installed for continuous Management System- 2018 Fully Absorbed.
monitoring of Mill main motor/ Schneider at Bhatapara
Sepol/ Osepa power (Farakka) Software EPIC3
2. PCS HMI up gradation from 7.4 to controller installed in
7.9 version (Farakka) CPP ESP for controlling 2018 Fully Absorbed
hammering action in
3. Installation of color index to ESP at Ropar
identify variation in color of various Installation of SNCR
sources of fly ash (Sankrail) system to reduce NOx 2018 Fully Absorbed
4. Installation of SNCR system to emission
reduce NOx emission at various Mineral Sizer in place
locations of conventional roll 2018 Fully Absorbed
5. Digitalization of walk by inspection crusher
to improve quality of inspection 4) Expenditure on R&D:
across all Plants.
(` in Crores)
6. Nitrogen Injection fire prevention
and extinguishing system Current Previous
(NIFPES) for oil filled transformers Year Year
(Ambujanagar) 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Capital Expenditure 0.75 0.63
7. Auto fire suppression system in
Recurring Expenditure 0.26 0.40
surface miners (Ambujanagar)
Total Expenditure 1.01 1.03
2) Benefits derived as a result of above Total R & D expenditure 0.01% 0.01%
R & D: as a percentage of total
1. Reduction of Contract Demand turnover
from 8 MVA to 7.5 MVA (Farakka) C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
2. Energy saving through initiative OUTGO
like VFD installation, LED lights and
optimisation measures Total foreign exchange used and earned :
Category Current Year Previous Year
3. Minimize the variation of color in 2018 2017
final product (Sankrail) (` in crores) (` in crores)
4. Better conversion factor of clinker Used 989.64 975.99
with higher fly ash addition. Earned 2.79 4.59

ANNEXURE VIII TO THE DIRECTORS' REPORT
Information pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
(1) Ratio of the remuneration of each Director/KMP to the median remuneration of all the employees
of the Company for the financial year:
Median remuneration of all the employees of the Company for the Financial Year 2018 621,756
Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the Financial Year 3.17%
Number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on 31st December, 2018 4,745
Name of Director and KMP Remuneration Ratio of % increase in

remuneration to remuneration
median remuneration in the Financial
of all employees(a) Year 2018
Non Executive Directors
Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria 5,550,000 8.93 0.54%
Mr. Jan Jenisch 2,050,000 3.3 378.97%
Mr. Martin Kriegner 540,000 0.87 -87.20%
Mr. Chrisfof Haessig 2,400,000 3.86 -2.04%
Mr. Roland Kohler 1,876,000 3.02 N.A.
Ms. Usha Sangwan 2,040,000 3.28 -7.27%
Mr. B.L. Taparia 13,740,000 31.36 28.54%
Independent Directors
Mr. Nasser Munjee 4,490,000 7.22 4.42%
Mr. Rajendra Chitale 5,670,000 9.12 -0.70%
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 4,260,000 6.85 -4.48%
Dr. Omkar Goswami 4,430,000 7.12 -3.49%
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan 4,250,000 6.84 4.17%
Executive Director
Mr. Ajay Kapur, MD & CEO (Refer point no. 2) 109,635,897 176.33 17.84%
Other KMPs
Mr. Suresh Joshi, Chief Financial Officer 27,594,882 44.38 15.77%
Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, Company Secretary 10,675,788 17.17 13.78%
Notes:
(1) The ratio of remuneration to the median remuneration is based on the remuneration paid during
the period 1st January, 2018 to 31st December, 2018;
(2) (a) The remuneration to Directors includes sitting fees paid for attending Board and Committee
Meeting and commission to them.
(b) Remuneration to MD & CEO and KMPs includes salary, performance bonus, allowances & other
benefits/applicable perquisities except contribution to the approved Pension Fund under the
defined benefit scheme and Gratutity Funds and provisions for leave encashment which are
actuarially determined on an overall Company basis.

(3) The % increase in remuneration in case of Mr. Roland Kohler and Mr. Jan Jenisch is not comparable
with that of the previous year 2017 as Mr.Kohler was appointed as Director w.e.f. 20.02.2018 and
Mr. Jenisch joined the Board w.e.f. 24.10.2017(i.e. part of 2017)
(4) Mr. Martin Kriegner has waived his right to receive any sitting fees and/or commission effective
October, 2018.
(5) Average percentile increase in the salaries of employees other than the Managerial Personnel and its
comparison with the percentile increase in the Managerial Remuneration and justification thereof:
(a) Average percentile increase over the previous year in the salaries of employees other than the
Managerial Personnel (i.e. M.D.&CEO) is 5.15 % while percentile increase in the Managerial
Remuneration is 18.18%.
(b) Average increase in the remuneration of the employees other than the Managerial Personnel
is in line with the industry practice and is within the normal range.
(6) The remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the company.

ANNEXURE IX TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Form AOC-1
Statement containing salient features of the financial statements of subsidiaries and joint ventures. pursuant to first proviso sub-section (3) of section 129 read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
A) Subsidiary company ` in crores
Name Date of Financial year As on and for Reporting Share Reserves Total Total Total Turnover Profit Provision Profit / (loss) Proposed % of
acquisition ending on the year ended Currency capital and assets liabilities Invetments / (loss) for after tax but Dividend Shareholding
surplus before taxation before share (including
tax of profit in dividend
associates distribution
and minority tax) (4)
interest
M.G.T. 10/20/2007 31st December, 31st December, ` 0.75 -0.75 - - - - - - - - 100
Cements 2018 2018
Private
31st December, 31st December, ` 0.75 -0.75 - - - - - - - - 100
Limited
2017 2017
Chemical 10/20/2007 31st December, 31st December, ` 5.14 -4.65 1.76 1.27 - - -0.26 - -0.26 - 100
Limes 2018 2018
Mundwa
31st December, 31st December, ` 5.14 -4.39 1.82 1.07 - - -0.23 - -0.23 - 100
Private
2017 2017
Limited
Dirk India 9/2/2011 31st December, 31st December, ` 2.08 -34.26 24.48 56.66 - 10.14 -0.81 0.1 -0.91 - 100
Private 2018 2018
Limited
31st December, 31st December, ` 2.08 -33.51 22.36 53.79 - 7.11 -2.85 - -2.85 - 100
2017 2017
Dang 5/6/2011 31st December, 31st December, Nepalese 13.84 -5.65 8.19 - - -0.1 - -0.1 - 91.63
Cement 2018 2018 Rupee
Industries
31st December, 31st December, Nepalese 13.84 -5.54 8.3 - - - -0.13 - -0.13 - 91.63
Private
2017 2017 Rupee
Limited
ACC Limited 8/12/2016 31st December, 31st December, ` 187.99 10,343.91 16,055.95 5,521.02 104.1 14,477.47 1,510.11 -10.51 1,520.62 316.95 50.05
(1) 2018 2018
31st December, 31st December, ` 187.99 9,167.86 14,845.74 5,487.01 94.86 12,909.00 1,310.06 385.55 924.51 339.02 50.05
2017 2017
Oneindia 8/13/2015 31st December, 31st December, ` 2.5 3.54 10.37 4.33 - 23.05 2.02 0.43 1.6 - 50
BSC Private 2018 2018
Limited (1
31st December, 31st December, ` 2.5 1.96 8.25 3.79 - 20.42 1.97 0.65 1.32 - 50
& 2)
2017 2017

B) Joint Ventures company ` in crore
Name Date of Financial year Shares of Joint Ventures held by Description Reason why Net worth Profit / (loss)
acquisition ending on the company on the year end of how there the associate/ attributable to
No. Reporting Amount of is significant joint venture shareholding as For the Considered in Not
Currency investment influence is not per latest audited Year Consolidation Considered in
in Joint consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidation
Venture
Counto 8/1/2011 31st December, 8,319,722 ` 16.16 Refer note (3) Not 37.09 7.57 3.78 3.79
Microfine 2018 applicable
Private Limited

31st December, 9,010,002 ` 17.5 32.9 6.11 3.06 3.05
2017
Notes
1) Figure of ACC limited is as per consolidated financial statements of the same, includes its share in Joint venture in Oneindia BSC Private
Limited, which is indirect subsidiary of the Company.
2) Figure of Oneindia BSC Private Limited, is proportionate to the shareholding of the Company as the same is joint venture of its
subsidiary ACC Limited.
3) Significant influence is demonstrated by holding 20% or more of the voting power of the investee.
4) Dividend and tax thereon represents, amount declared by ACC Limited for year ended 31st December, 2018.
Suresh Joshi N.S. Sekhsaria Rajendra P. Chitale Martin Kriegner

Chief Financial Officer Chairman & Principal Founder Chairman - Audit Committee Director
DIN - 00276351 DIN - 00015986 DIN - 00077715
Rajiv Gandhi Shailesh Haribhakti Haigreve Khaitan Omkar Goswami
Company Secretary Director Director Director
DIN - 00007347 DIN - 00005290 DIN - 00004258
Christof Hassig Roland Kohler Jan Jenisch
Director Director Director
DIN - 01680305 DIN - 08069722 DIN - 07957196
Report on Corporate Governance
The Directors’ Report on the Corporate Governance pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations, 2015) is
given below.
1. Corporate Governance
1.1 Company’s Philosophy on Corporate Governance:
At Ambuja Cements, Corporate Governance has been an integral part of the way we have been
doing our business since inception. We believe that good Corporate Governance emerges from
the application of the best and sound management practices and compliance with the laws
coupled with adherence to the highest standards of transparency and business ethics. These
main drivers, together with the Company’s ongoing contributions to the local communities
through meaningful “Corporate Social Responsibility” initiatives will play a pivotal role in
fulfilling our renewed vision to be the most sustainable and competitive company in our
industry and our mission to create value for all our stakeholders.
The Company places great emphasis on values such as empowerment and integrity of its
employees, safety of the employees and communities surrounding our plants, transparency in
decision making process, fair and ethical dealings with all, pollution free clean environment
and last but not the least, accountability to all the stakeholders. These practices being followed
since inception have contributed to the Company’s sustained growth. The Company also
believes that its operations should ensure conservation and development of economic, social
and environmental capital and that the precious natural resources are utilized in a manner
that contributes to the “Triple Bottom Line”. The relentless efforts made on these fronts have
resulted in the Company becoming 6 times water positive, among various other sustainability
initiatives.
1.2 The Governance Structure:
Ambuja’s governance structure is based on the principles of freedom to the executive
management within a given framework to ensure that the powers vested in the executive
management are exercised with due care and responsibility so as to meet the expectation
of all the stakeholders. In line with these principles, the Company has formed three tiers of
Corporate Governance structure, viz.:
(i) The Board of Directors - The primary role of the Board is to protect the interest and
enhance value for all the stakeholders. It conducts overall strategic supervision and control
by setting the goals and targets, policies, governance standards, reporting mechanism
and accountability and decision making process to be followed.
(ii) Committees of Directors - The Committees of the Board such as Audit Committee,
Compliance Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, CSR and Sustainability
Committee and Risk Management Committee etc. are focused on financial reporting,
audit and internal controls, compliance issues, appointment and remuneration of
Directors and Senior Management Employees, implementation and monitoring of CSR
and Sustainability activities and the risk management framework.
(iii) Executive Management – The entire business including the support functions are managed
with clearly demarcated responsibilities and authorities at different levels.
(a) Executive Committee - The Executive Committee is headed by the Managing Director
and CEO. The CFO and the Heads of Manufacturing, Marketing, Logistics, Corporate
Affairs and HR are its other members. Heads of Technical and Procurement are the
Permanent Invitees. This committee is a brain storming committee, which meets
once in a month, wherein all important business issues are discussed and decisions
are taken. This Committee reviews and monitors monthly performances, addresses

challenges faced by the business, draws strategies and policies and keep the Board
informed about important developments having bearing on the operational and
financial performance of the Company. Additionally, the Committee also reviews
Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability initiatives of the Company.
(b) Managing Director and CEO – The Managing Director and CEO is responsible for
achieving the Company’s vision and mission, business strategies, project execution,
mergers and acquisition, significant policy decisions and all the critical issues having
significant business and financial implications. He is also responsible for the overall
performance and growth of the Company and ensures implementation of the
decisions of the Board of Directors and its various Committees. He reports to the
Board of Directors.
1.3 The Compliance Framework:
The Company has a robust and effective framework for monitoring compliances with
applicable laws within the organization and to provide updates to senior management and
the Board on a periodic basis. The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of Directors and the
Board periodically review the status of compliances with applicable laws and provide valuable
guidance to the management team wherever necessary.
2. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is entrusted with the ultimate superintendence, control and responsibility of
the affairs of the Company.
2.1 Composition and Board Diversity:
The Company has a very balanced and diverse Board of Directors. The Composition of the
Board primarily takes care of the business needs and stakeholders’ interest. The Non-Executive
Directors including Independent Directors on the Board are well qualified, experienced,
competent and highly renowned persons from the fields of manufacturing, finance and
taxation, economics, law, governance etc. They take active part at the Board and Committee
Meetings by providing valuable guidance and expert advice to the Board and the Management
on various aspects of business, policy direction, governance, compliance etc. and play critical
role on strategic issues, which enhances the transparency and add value in the decision making
process of the Board of Directors. The Company has also devised a policy on board diversity.
As at the end of corporate financial year 2018, the total Board strength comprises of the
following:
Non-Independent – Non-Executive Directors

Non-Executive Chairman 1
Promoter Directors 4
Other Non-Executive Director 1
6
Independent Directors 5
Non-Independent and Executive – (Managing Director and CEO) 1
Total Strength 12
Note: (i) None of the Directors have any inter-se relationship among themselves and with
any employees of the Company. (ii) Woman Director on the Board, viz. Ms. Usha Sangwan,
representing LIC resigned w.e.f. 21st December, 2018 and Ms. Then Hwee Tan has been appointed
as an Woman Director w.e.f. 18th February, 2019. More details are given in the Directors Report.
2.2 Selection, Appointment and Tenure of Director:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee have approved a Policy for the Selection,
Appointment and Remuneration of Directors. In line with the said Policy, the Committee
facilitate the Board in identification and selection of the Directors who shall be of high integrity
with relevant expertise and experience so as to have well diverse Board. The abstract of the
said policy forms part of the Directors’ Report.
The Directors are appointed or re-appointed with the approval of the shareholders and shall
remain in office in accordance with the provisions of the law and the retirement policy laid
down by the Board from time-to-time. The current retirement age for the Directors is 75
years. The Independent Directors are appointed for a fixed term not exceeding five years.
The Managing Director is also appointed for a term of five years and is not liable to retire by
rotation. Non-executive Directors (except Independent Directors) are liable to retire by rotation
and are eligible for re-appointment, unless otherwise specifically provided under the Articles
of Association or under any statute.
As required under Regulation 46(2)(b) of the Listing Regulations, the Company has issued
formal letters of appointment to the Independent Directors. The terms and conditions of their
appointment are posted on the Company’s website and can be accessed at www.ambujacement.
com
2.3 Directors’ Profile
The brief profile of each Director as at the year-end is given below:
(i) Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria (DIN: 00276351) (Non-Executive Chairman, Non-Independent)
Mr. Sekhsaria is the Principal Founder of the Company. Mr. Sekhsaria is a doyen of the
Indian Cement Industry and one of the most respected business personalities in India.
He introduced new standards in manufacturing, management, marketing efficiency and
corporate social responsibility to an industry he helped transform.
A first generation industrialist, Mr. Sekhsaria obtained his Bachelor’s in Chemical
Engineering with honours and distinction from the University of Bombay. As the Principal
Founder-Promoter of Ambuja Cements, he was the Chief Executive and Managing
Director of the Company from its inception in April 1983, until January 2006. Mr. Sekhsaria
relinquished the post of Managing Director and was appointed as the Non-executive
Vice Chairman when management control of the Company was transferred to Holcim.
In September 2009, he was appointed as the Non-executive Chairman after Mr. Suresh
Neotia relinquished the post of Chairman.
Mr. Sekhsaria built Ambuja Cements into the most efficient and profitable cement
company in India. He created and developed a result-oriented management team, and
an extraordinary business model for the Company that centred on continually fine-
tuning efficiencies and upgrading facilities to meet increased competition and growing
challenges in the Cement Industry.
Mr. Sekhsaria redefined industry practices by turning cement from a commodity into a
brand, bringing cement plants closer to cement markets and linking plants to lucrative
coastal markets by setting up ports and a fleet of bulk cement ships for the first time
in India. During his tenure, the Company grew from a 0.7 million tonne capacity to 15
million tonnes, from a market capitalisation of ` 18 crores to ` 14,000 crores, and from
a single location to a pan-India Company which set new benchmarks for the cement
industry. These achievements, from a first generation industrialist, speak volumes about
Mr. Sekhsaria’s vision, business acumen and leadership qualities.
Mr. Sekhsaria is the Chairman of the CSR and Sustainability Committee and a Member of
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
(ii)
Mr. Jan Jenisch, (DIN:07957196) Vice-Chairman (Non-Executive Promoter Director
representing LafargeHolcim Ltd., Non-Independent)
Mr. Jan Jenisch, a German national is the Chief Executive Officer of LafargeHolcim since
September 2017. From 2012, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Sika AG which develops
and manufactures systems and products for the building materials and automotive

sector. Under his leadership, Sika expanded into new markets and set new standards of
performance in sales and profitability. Mr. Jenisch joined Sika in 1996 and went on to work
in various management functions and countries. He was appointed to the Management
Board in 2004 as Head of the Industry Division and he served as President Asia Pacific from
2007 to 2012.
Mr. Jenisch has studied in Switzerland and the US and is a Graduate of the University of
Fribourg, Switzerland with an MBA. He is a non-executive Director of the German listed
company, Schweiter Technologies AG and of the privately held Glas Troesch.
He joined the Board on 24th October, 2017 and is the Vice Chairman of the Board.
(iii) Mr. Nasser Munjee (DIN:00010180) (Non-Executive, Independent Director)
Mr. Munjee holds a Master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics
(LSE), U.K. His journey in creating financial institutions began with HDFC, which he joined
at its inception in February 1978. In March 1993, he was inducted on the Board of HDFC as
Executive Director until 1997. He continues to be an Independent Director on the Board
of HDFC along with other leading companies like ABB India, Cummins India, Tata Motors,
Tata Chemicals, Jaguar Land Rover. In 1997, Mr. Munjee played a pivotal role in setting
up IDFC and was its CEO in its formative years. Mr. Munjee has a deep interest for rural
development, housing finance, urban issues, specially the development of modern cities
and humanitarian causes.
He is also the Chairman of DCB Bank and of three other Aga Khan institutions in India. He
was the President of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry – the city’s oldest
Chamber of Commerce and has served on numerous Government Task Forces on Housing
and Urban Development. He has been awarded as the “Best Non-Executive Independent
Director 2009 by Asian Centre for Corporate Governance (ACCG).
He joined the Board in August, 2001. He is the Chairman of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, CSR and Sustainability
Committee and Risk Management Committee.
(iv) Mr. Rajendra Chitale (DIN:00015986) (Non-Executive, Independent Director)
Mr. Chitale, an eminent Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate, is the Managing
Partner of M/s. Chitale and Co, a leading boutique international structuring, tax and
legal advisory firm and of M/s M. P. Chitale and Co., a reputed chartered accountancy
firm. He has served as a member of the Insurance Advisory Committee of the Insurance
and Regulatory Development Authority of India, the Company Law Advisory Committee,
Government of India, the Takeover Panel of the Securities and Exchange Board of India,
the Advisory Committee on Regulations of the Competition Commission of India, and the
Maharashtra Board for Restructuring of State Enterprises, Government of Maharashtra.
He has served on the Board of Life Insurance Corporation of India, Unit Trust of India,
Small Industries Development Bank of India, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and
Clearing Corporation of India Limited. He is on the Board of several large corporates.
Mr. Chitale joined the Board in July, 2002. He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee,
Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee and the member
of the CSR and Sustainability Committee.
(v) Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti (DIN:00007347) (Non-Executive, Independent Director)
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti an eminent Chartered Accountant is the Chairman of Haribhakti
and Co. LLP (Chartered Accountants); New Haribhakti Business Services LLP and Mentorcap
Management Pvt. Ltd.
Evolving from a background in Audit, Tax and Consulting, he now seeks to create enduring
value for Companies and organizations he is involved with, by being a deeply engaged
Independent Director. His strong belief is that good Governance creates a sustainable

competitive advantage and partnered with “New India”. He is a strong supporter of a
clean and green environment and is pioneering the concept of ‘innovating to zero’ in the
social context.
He is currently Non-Executive Chairman of L and T Finance Holdings Ltd., L and T Mutual
Fund and Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd. He currently serves on the Boards of several large
Multinational and Indian Companies and is also a member of several Advisory Boards.
He has participated in creating Indian Multinationals in the services sector. His passion
for teaching, writing and public speaking have made him an associate with IIMA, many
management institutions and several industry and professional forums. He has led BMA,
IIA (Mumbai), ICAI (WIRC), IMC, FPSB and Rotary Club of Bombay over the last several
decades. For two years, he served on the Standards Advisory Council of the IASB in London.
Mr. Haribhakti joined the Board in May, 2006. He is the member of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee and the Compliance Committee.
(vi) Dr. Omkar Goswami (DIN: 00004258) (Non-Executive, Independent Director)
Dr. Goswami, a professional economist, did his Master’s in Economics from the Delhi School
of Economics and his D. Phil (Ph.D.) from Oxford University. He taught and researched
economics for 20 years at various reputed universities in India and abroad. During a
career spanning over three decades, he has been associated as a member or advisor to
several Government committees and international organizations like the World Bank,
the OECD, the IMF and the ADB. He also served as the Editor of Business India, one of
India’s prestigious business magazines and as the Chief Economist of the Confederation
of Indian Industry. Dr. Goswami is the Founder and Executive Chairman of CERG Advisory
Pvt. Ltd., which is engaged in corporate advisory and consulting services for companies in
India and abroad. He also serves on the Board of several large corporations.
Dr. Goswami joined the Board in July, 2006. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Risk
Management Committee and the Compliance Committee.
(vii) Mr. Haigreve Khaitan (DIN: 00005290) (Non-Executive, Independent Director)
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan is a Partner at Khaitan and Co, one of India’s oldest full service
law firms. He started his career in litigation and has over the years been involved in
some of India’s landmark MandA’s, Private Equity and Project Finance transactions. He has
extensive experience of advising on all aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate
Restructuring, Demergers, Spin-offs, Sale of Assets, Foreign Investments, Joint Ventures
and Collaborations. He advises a range of large Indian conglomerates and multinational
clients in various business sectors including infrastructure, power, telecom, automobiles,
steel, software and information technology, retail, etc.
He has been recommended by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Asialaw and IFLR 1000
as one of the leading lawyers in India. India Business Law Journal has ranked him in
India’s top 100 lawyers (the A-List). He is on the Board of some of the large public listed
companies.
Mr. Khaitan joined the Board in July, 2012. He is the Chairman of the Compliance Committee
and the member on the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee. Mr. Khaitan expressed
that he does not wish to be re-appointed as an Independent Director upon expiry of his
first term as Independent Director at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
(viii)
Mr. Christof Hassig (DIN: 01680305) (Non-Executive Promoter Director representing
LafargeHolcim Ltd., Non-Independent)
Mr. Hassig is a Swiss national and a professional banker with Masters in Banking and the
Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. He is currently the Head
of the Corporate Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions function at LafargeHolcim Ltd.
Before joining the erstwhile Holcim Ltd., Mr. Hassig worked for over twenty five years at

UBS in different functions including global relationship manager and investment banker.
In erstwhile Holcim, he has worked in corporate finance and treasury functions for over
fifteen years. In 2013, he took over the additional responsibility as Head of Mergers and
Acquisitions.
Mr. Hassig joined the Board in December, 2015.
(ix)
Mr. Roland Kohler (DIN: 08069722) (Non-Executive Promoter Director representing
Mr. Roland Kohler is a Swiss national and a MBA from the University of Zurich and has
attended the Advanced Executive Program at INSEAD (European Institute for Business
Administration).
Mr. Kohler has extensive commercial and international experience in cement, ready
mix and aggregates industry ranging from operations, marketing, business integration,
mergers and acquisitions, divestments etc. He joined Holcim group in 1994 as Head
Management Consultant and progressed through the ranks to be appointed to the
Executive Committee in March, 2010, responsible for Group Functions.
He was a key member of the integration Committee for merger of Lafarge and Holcim.
He also served as interim COO of the LafargeHolcim group. He is also the Chairman of
LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction.
Mr. Kohler joined the Board in February, 2018.
(x)
Mr. Martin Kriegner (DIN: 00077715) (Non-Executive Promoter Director representing
Mr. Martin Kriegner is an Austrian national and has joined the Executive Committee of
the LafargeHolcim Group in August 2016 and is responsible for India and South East
Asia and since January 2018 also for the Australia and New Zealand operations. He is a
graduate from the Vienna University with a Doctorate in Law and obtained an MBA at
the University of Economics in Vienna. Mr. Kriegner joined Lafarge in 1990 and became
the CEO of Lafarge Perlmooser AG, Austria in 1998. He moved to India as the CEO of the
Lafarge‘s Cement operations in 2002 and later served as Regional President Cement for
Asia, based in Kuala Lumpur. In 2012, he was appointed CEO of Lafarge India for the
Cement, RMX and Aggregates business. In July 2015, he became Area Manager-Central
Europe for the LafargeHolcim operations and was appointed Head of India effective
March 1, 2016.
Mr. Kriegner joined the Board in February, 2016. He is a member on the Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and CSR and Sustainability Committee.
(xi) Mr. B. L. Taparia (DIN: 00016551) (Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director)
Mr. Taparia is a Commerce and Law graduate and a fellow member of The Institute of
Company Secretaries of India. He possesses more than 43 years of working experience in
the fields of Legal, Secretarial, Finance, Taxation, Procurement, Internal Audit, HR, Health
and Safety, and Sustainability. He joined the Company in the year 1983 as Deputy Company
Secretary. After working at different positions in the Company, he was promoted as the
Whole-time Director in the year 1999, the position which he served till 2009. Throughout
his career in Ambuja Cements, he was member of the Core Management Committee
responsible for the growth of the Company. Mr. Taparia superannuated from the Company
in July, 2012. He re-joined the Board in September, 2012.
Mr. Taparia is also an Independent Director on the Board of Everest Industries Ltd.
He is a member on the Stakeholders Relationship Committee, CSR and Sustainability
Committee and Compliance Committee. He is a permanent invitee at the Audit Committee
meeting.
Mr. Taparia has expressed that he does not wish to be re-appointed as a Director upon his
retirement by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

(xii) Mr. Ajay Kapur (DIN: 03096416) (Executive, Non-Independent, Managing Director and
CEO)
Mr. Ajay Kapur is an economics graduate. He holds a master’s in management degree
with specialisation in marketing and an Advanced Management Program degree from
Wharton Business School, USA. He joined the company in 1993 as an Executive Assistant
to the then Managing Director and Founder, Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria. From there, he acquired
various strategic positions within the organisation in last two decades and in April 2014,
he was elevated as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Today, he is an accomplished business leader with an extensive experience in the cement
industry. Mr Kapur has been instrumental in leading several excellence programs during
his tenure, mainly the transformation journey of Ambuja Cements in the field of cost
leadership and customer excellence. He puts a strong focus on sustainable development
within the company and under his leadership, Ambuja Cements has been recognized for
its sustainability initiatives and won several accolades from apex bodies.
While his forte lies in driving business impacts, he is also actively involved in various
international and national forums such as CSI-WBCSD, NCBM and CII.
Mr. Kapur joined the Board in July 2013. He is a member of the CSR and Sustainability
Committee, Risk Management committee, Compliance Committee, Stakeholders
Relationship Committee and a Permanent Invitee of Audit Committee and Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Kapur has resigned as MD and CEO w.e.f. 1st March, 2019.
2.4 Meetings, agenda and proceedings etc. of the Board Meeting:
(i) Meetings:
The Board generally meets 5 times during the year and the maximum interval between
any two meetings did not exceed 120 days. The Company adheres to the Secretarial
Standards on the Board and Committee Meetings as prescribed by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India. The yearly calendar of the meetings is finalized before the beginning
of the year. Additional meetings are held when necessary. The Directors are also given
an option of attending the board meeting through video conferencing. The Board has
complete access to any information within the Company. Agenda papers containing all
necessary information/documents are made available to the Board/Committee Members
in advance to enable them to discharge their responsibilities effectively and take informed
decisions. The information as specified in the Listing Regulations, 2015 is regularly made
available to the Board, whenever applicable, for discussion and consideration. The Senior
Management of the Company make timely disclosure to Board relating to all material,
financial and commercial transactions.
During the year ended on 31st December, 2018, the Board of Directors had 7 meetings.
These were held on 20th February, 2018, 26th February, 2018, 18th April, 2018, 4th May,
2018, 25th July, 2018, 23rd October, 2018 and 12th December, 2018. The last Annual General
Meeting (AGM) was held on 15th June, 2018. The attendance record of the Directors at the
Board Meetings during the year ended on 31st December, 2018, and at the last AGM is as
under:-
Sr. Name of the Category No. of Board Attendance at

No. Director Meetings attended last AGM
1. Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria Chairman, Non-Executive 7 No
Non-Independent
2. Mr. Jan Jenisch Vice Chairman, 1 No
Non-Executive,
Non-Independent

Sr. Name of the Category No. of Board Attendance at
No. Director Meetings attended last AGM
3. Mr. Nasser Munjee Independent 6 Yes
4. Mr. Rajendra Chitale Independent 7 No
5. Mr. Shailesh Independent 6 No
Haribhakti
6. Dr. Omkar Goswami Independent 6 Yes
7. Mr. Haigreve Independent 7 No
Khaitan
8. Ms. Usha Sangwan* Non-Executive, 2 No
Non-Independent
9. Mr. Christof Hassig Non-Executive, 7 No
Non-Independent
10. Mr. Martin Kriegner Non-Executive, 7 No
Non-Independent
11. Mr. Roland Kohler Non-Executive, 3 of 6 No
Non-Independent
12. Mr. B. L. Taparia Non-Executive, 5 Yes
Non-Independent
13. Mr. Ajay Kapur Managing Director and 7 Yes
CEO
* Resigned w.e.f. 21st December, 2018
(ii) Separate Meeting of Independent Directors:
The Independent Directors met amongst themselves without the presence of the Company
executives on 18th April, 2018 and 11th December, 2018 respectively. At the December,
2018 meeting, the Independent Directors reviewed the performance of Non-Independent
Directors (including the Chairman) and the entire Board and the quality, content and
timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board and its
Committees which is necessary to effectively and reasonably perform and discharge their
duties.
(iii)
Agenda:
All the meetings are conducted as per well designed and structured agenda and in line
with the compliance requirement under the Companies Act, 2013, Rules thereunder and
applicable Secretarial Standards prescribed by ICSI. All the agenda items are backed by
necessary supporting information and documents (except for the critical price sensitive
information, which is circulated separately or placed at the meeting) to enable the Board
to take informed decisions. Agenda also includes minutes of the meetings of all the Board
Committees and unlisted subsidiaries for the information of the Board.
Additional agenda items in the form of “Other Business” are included with the permission
of the Chairman and majority of the Directors present at the meeting. Agenda papers are
circulated seven days prior to the Board / Committee Meeting. Further, information is also
provided to the Board members on critical matters for their inputs, review and approval.
For any business exigencies, the resolutions are passed by circulation and later placed at
the subsequent Board / Committee Meeting for ratification/approval.
(iv) Invitees and Proceedings:
Apart from the Board members, the Company Secretary, the CFO, the Heads of
Manufacturing and Marketing are invited to attend all the Board Meetings. Other senior
management executives are invited as and when necessary, to provide additional inputs
for the items being discussed by the Board. The Managing Director, the CFO and other

senior executives make presentations on quarterly and annual operating and financial
performance, annual operating and capex budget and progress, operational health and
safety, marketing and cement industry scenario and other business issues.
The annual strategic and operating plans of the business are presented to the Board. The
quarterly financial statements and annual financial statements are first presented to the
Audit Committee and subsequently to the Board for their approval. Also, the Compliance
Committee and the Board periodically reviews compliance reports with respect to laws
and regulations applicable to the Company. Important managerial decisions, material
positive / negative developments and statutory matters are presented to the Committees
of the Board and the Committee recommendations are placed before the Board. As a
system, information is submitted along with the agenda papers well in advance of the
meetings.
The Chairman of various Board Committees brief the Board on all the important matters
discussed and decided at their respective committee meetings, which are generally held
prior to the Board meeting.
(v) Post Meeting Action and Follow-up system:
Post meetings, all important decisions taken at the meeting are communicated to the
concerned officials and departments. Action Taken Report is prepared and reviewed
periodically by the Managing Director and Company Secretary for the action taken /
pending to be taken.
(vi) Support and Role of Company Secretary:
The Company Secretary is responsible for convening the Board and Committee meetings,
preparation and distribution of Agenda and other documents and recording of the
Minutes of the meetings. He acts as interface between the Board and the Management
and provides required assistance and assurance to the Board and the Management on
compliance and governance aspects.
(vii)
Compliance Officer:
Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, Company Secretary is the compliance officer for complying with the
provisions of the Companies Act and the Securities Laws.
2.5 Other Directorships etc.:
None of the Directors is a Director in more than 10 Public Limited Companies or acts as an
Independent Director in more than 7 Listed Companies. The Managing Director and CEO does
not serve as Independent Director on any listed company. Further, none of the Directors acts as
a member of more than 10 committees or acts as a chairman of more than 5 committees across
all Public Limited Companies in which he/she is a Director.
The details of the Directorships, Chairmanships and the Committee memberships in other
Companies (excluding Private Limited Companies, Foreign Companies and Section 8 Companies)
held by the Directors as on 31st December, 2018, are given below:-
Sr. Name of the Director Other Committee Positions in India2

No. Directorships1 Chairman Member
1. Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria 2 Nil Nil
2. Mr. Jan Jenisch 1 Nil Nil
3. Mr. Nasser Munjee 7 5 Nil
4. Mr. Rajendra Chitale 7 3 4
5. Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 9 5 5
6. Dr. Omkar Goswami 7 Nil 6

Sr. Name of the Director Other Committee Positions in India2
No. Directorships1 Chairman Member
7. Mr. Haigreve Khaitan 8 3 5
8. Mr. Christof Hassig 1 Nil Nil
9. Mr. Martin Kriegner 1 Nil 1
10. Mr. Roland Kohler Nil Nil Nil
11. Mr. B.L. Taparia 1 1 Nil
12. Mr. Ajay Kapur 1 Nil Nil
1
Includes Directorships of Indian Public limited companies other than Ambuja Cements
Limited.
2
Includes only Audit Committee and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of Public
Limited companies (whether listed or not) other than Ambuja Cements Limited.
2.6 Induction and Familiarization Program for Directors:
Induction and training of the newly appointed Director and ongoing familiarization of all the
Board Members are the responsibility of the Managing Director and CEO and the Company
Secretary.
A newly appointed Director is provided with an appointment letter along with an induction kit
setting out their roles, function, duties and responsibilities and copies of the Code of Business
Conduct, Insider Trading Code and other policies as may be applicable to them.
Each newly appointed Independent Director is taken through an induction and familiarization
program including the presentation and interactive session with the Managing Director and CEO,
Executive Committee Members and other Functional Heads on the Company’s manufacturing,
marketing, finance and other important aspects. The Company Secretary briefs the Director
about their legal and regulatory responsibilities as a Director. The program also includes visit
to the plant to familiarize them with all facets of cement manufacturing. On the matters of
specialized nature, the Company engages outside experts/consultants for presentation and
discussion with the Board members.
On an on-going basis, periodic presentations are made at the Board and Committee meetings,
on Health and Safety, Sustainability, performance updates of the Company, Industry scenario,
business strategy, internal control and risks involved and mitigation plan. The Directors are also
provided with quarterly update on relevant statutory changes, judicial pronouncements and
important amendments.
As a normal practice, this year also the Audit Committee reviewed the Direct and Indirect tax
matters pertaining to the Company. As a part of deeper engagement, the Board Members
also interact with the senior management team on various critical issues having impact on the
Company’s operations.
Directors’ Forum:
A Directors’ Forum was held in November, 2018, where in Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairman-
Infosys Limited, was invited to apprise the Directors and the senior leadership team of the
Company on the developments and current trends in the area of Information Technology and
in particular the manner in which data analytics could be used for leveraging business and was
followed by an interactive session.
Directors’ visit to the Research & Development Centre of LafargeHolcim Group:
With a view to familiarize the Board of Director with the research and development activities of
LafargeHolcim group, the majority of the Directors visited the group’s Research & Development
centre at Lyon in France in June, 2018.

The Directors were given a demonstration of the product development and other research and
development activities carried out at the centre, which was followed by a meeting with the
group CEO and knowledge sharing session with the top executives on various key topics such as
ready mix concrete, aggregates, product design and development, Geocycle activities etc. The
Directors were highly impressed with the very insightful tour and great learning experience,
which has changed their general perception of the cement industry.
The details of familiarization program can be accessed from the Investor Tab on the website of
the Company at: https://www.ambujacement.com/Upload/PDF/familiarisation-programme-for-
independent-directors-jan-2019.pdf
2.7 Board Evaluation:
With the introduction of the Board Evaluation in the Companies Act, 2013, Ambuja’s Board
adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and effectiveness as well as that of
its Committees and individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board. During the year
under review, an external consultant was also engaged for reviewing the Company’s present
evaluation process including the evaluation templates. After detailed review, they found the
process to be satisfactory. However, they had suggested re-organization of the templates and
the rating matrix coupled with the inclusion of few new criteria’s in line with the guidelines
under the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standards.
Further, to maintain highest level of confidentiality and to smoothen the process, the
evaluation exercise was carried out using a web based application developed by the IT arm of
the Company.
More details on the methodology followed along with the criteria for performance evaluation
are provided in the Directors Report.
2.8 Code of Conduct:
Good companies attract the best talent and at Ambuja Cements we believe that our greatest
asset is our people. ACL is a vibrant company, with broad horizons and a truly diverse
workforce. As we continue to evolve and develop we will do so pursuing the highest standards
of excellence in all our business practices. In line with this philosophy, the Board of Directors
has laid down a Code of Conduct for Business and Ethics (the Code) for all the Board members
and all the employees in the management grade of the Company. The Code lays emphasis
amongst other things, on the integrity at workplace and in business practices, honest and
ethical personal conduct, diversity, fairness and respect etc. The Company believes in “Zero
Tolerance” to bribery and corruption in any form. In line with our governance philosophy
of doing business in most ethical and transparent manner, the Board has laid down an “Anti
Bribery and Corruption Directives”, which is embedded to the Code. The Code of Conduct is
posted on the website of the Company.
To raise awareness of the Code amongst employees, the Company conduct regular awareness
workshops right from the induction stage to periodic face to face training and annual online
e-learning course.
All the Board members and senior management personnel have confirmed compliance with
the code during the year 2018. A declaration to that effect signed by the Managing Director
and CEO is attached and forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
Further, the senior management have made disclosure to the effect confirming that there
were no financial or commercial transactions in which they or their relatives had any potential
conflict of interest with the Company.
2.9 Prevention of Insider Trading Code:
As per SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a
Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading. All the Directors, employees and third
parties such as auditors, consultants etc. who could have access to the unpublished price

sensitive information of the Company are governed by this code. The trading window is closed
during the time of declaration of results and occurrence of any material events as per the
code. The Company has appointed Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, Company Secretary as Compliance Officer,
who is responsible for setting forth procedures and implementation of the code for trading in
Company’s securities.
3. Committees of the Board:
The Committees of the Board play an important role in the governance and focus on specific areas
and make informed decisions within the delegated authority. Each Committee is guided by its
Charter or Terms of Reference, which provides for the composition, scope, powers and duties and
responsibilities. The recommendation and/or observations and decisions are placed before the Board
for information or approval. The Chairman of respective Committee updates the Board regarding
the discussions held / decisions taken at the Committee Meeting.
The Board has constituted the following mandatory and non-mandatory Committees:-
3.1 Audit Committee
The Board has constituted a well-qualified Audit Committee. All the members of the Committee
are Non-Executive Directors with majority of them are Independent Directors including
Chairman. They possess sound knowledge on accounts, audit, finance, taxation, internal
controls etc. The Company Secretary acts as secretary to the committee.
A. Composition and Meetings:
The Audit Committee had 7 meetings during the year 2018. The attendance of each
committee member was as under:-
Sr. Name of the Directors Category No. of Meetings
No. Attended
1. Mr. Rajendra Chitale (Chairman) Independent 7
2. Mr. Nasser Munjee Independent 6
3. Dr. Omkar Goswami Independent 6
4. Mr. Martin Kriegner Non-Independent 4
As Mr. Rajendra Chitale, Chairman of the Audit Committee was travelling abroad, he
could not attend the last Annual General Meeting, In his absence, Mr. Nasser Munjee was
authorised to represent him, for answering the shareholders queries.
B. Invitees / Participants:
1. The M.D. and CEO and Mr. B. L. Taparia, Director are the permanent invitees to all
Audit Committee meetings.
2. Head of Internal Audit department attends all the Audit Committee Meetings as far
as possible and briefs the Committee on all the points covered in the Internal Audit
Report as well as the other related issues that comes up during the discussions.
3. During the year under review, the representatives of the Statutory Auditors have
attended all the Audit Committee meetings, where Financial Results were approved
and Direct and Indirect Tax matters were reviewed.
4. The representatives of the Cost Auditors have attended 1 (one) Audit Committee
Meeting when the Cost Audit Report was discussed.
5. The CFO and the Heads of Manufacturing, Marketing and Logistics also attends the
Committee meetings to provide inputs on issues relating to internal audit findings,
internal controls, accounts, taxation, risk management etc. Other executives are
invited to attend the meeting as and when required.
6. The Committee also invites the representatives of LafargeHolcim group’s internal
audit department to attend the Audit Committee meetings for review of the special

audit projects as and when undertaken by them and also to get their valuable support
and guidance on the international best practices in internal audit and strengthening
of internal controls.
C. Private Meetings:
In order to get the inputs and opinions of the Statutory Auditors and the Internal Auditors,
the Committee also held two separate one-to-one meetings during the year with the
Statutory Auditor and Head of Internal Audit department but without the presence of
the M.D. and CEO and other management representatives.
D. Terms of Reference:
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as per the guidelines set out in the
Listing Regulations, 2015 read with section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. These broadly
includes
(i) developing an annual plan for Committee, (ii) review of financial reporting processes,
(iii) review of risk management, internal control and governance processes, (iv) discussions
on quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statements and the auditor’s report,
(v) interaction with statutory, internal and cost auditors to ascertain their independence
and effectiveness of audit process, (vi) recommendation for appointment, remuneration
and terms of appointment of auditors and (vii) risk management framework concerning
the critical operations of the Company.
In addition to the above, the Audit Committee also reviews the following:
(i) Matter included in the Director’s Responsibility Statement.
(ii) Changes, if any, in the accounting policies.
(iii) Major accounting estimates and significant adjustments in financial statement.
(iv) Compliance with listing and other legal requirements concerning financial
statements.
(v) Subject to review by the Board of Directors, review on quarterly basis, Related Party
Transactions entered into by the Company pursuant to each omnibus or specific
approval given.
(vi) Qualification in draft audit report.
(vii) Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments.
(viii) Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Company’s operations.
(ix) Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary.
(x) Periodical Internal Audit Reports and the report of Ethical View Committee.
(xi) Findings of any special investigations carried out either by the Internal Auditors or
by the external investigating agencies.
(xii) Letters of Statutory Auditors to management on internal control weakness, if any.
(xiii) Major non routine transactions recorded in the financial statements involving
exercise of judgement by the management.
(xiv) Recommend to the Board, the appointment, re-appointment and, if required the
replacement or removal of the statutory auditors, cost auditors and secretarial
auditors considering their independence and effectiveness, and recommend their
audit fees.
(xv) Recommend to the Board, the appointment and remuneration of the CFO and Chief
Internal Auditors.

E. Other Matters:
i. The Audit Committee has framed its Charter for the purpose of effective compliance
of regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations, 2015. The Charter is reviewed by the
Committee from time-to-time and necessary amendments as may be required are
made in it.
ii. In view of large number of laws and regulations applicable to the Company’s
business, their complexities and the time required for monitoring the compliances,
the task of monitoring and review of legal and regulatory compliances has been
assigned to a separate committee of directors called the “Compliance Committee”.
The composition and the scope/function of Compliance Committee are given under
point no. 3.2 below.
3.2. Compliance Committee
With the rapid growth of business and its complexities coupled with increasing regulatory
compliances, the Board felt it necessary to have zero non-compliance regimes for sustainable
business operations. With this object, a structured mechanism for ensuring full compliance
of various statutes, rules and regulations has been put in place and a separate Committee of
Directors by the name “Compliance Committee” has been constituted by the Board.
A. Composition and Meetings:-
The Committee consists of the members as stated below. During the year ended 2018, the
Committee held 4 meetings which were attended by the members as under:-
Sr. Name of the Directors Category No. of Meetings

No. Attended
1. Mr. Haigreve Khaitan, (Chairman) Independent 4
2. Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti Independent 3
4. Mr. B. L. Taparia Non-Independent 4
5. Mr. Ajay Kapur Managing Director and CEO 3
B. Invitees / Participants:
The Executive Committee Members and the Head of Legal department are the Permanent
Invitees to all the Committee meetings. The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to
the Committee.
C. Terms of Reference:
The terms of reference of the Committee are to:
a) periodically review the Legal Compliance Audit report of various Units / Department
submitted by the Corporate Legal Department;
b) suggest taking necessary corrective actions for non compliance, if any;
c) specifically review and confirm that all the requirements of Competition Law and
Anti Bribery and Corruption Directives are fully complied with;
d) review the significant amendments in the laws, rules and regulations;
e) review the significant legal cases filed by and against the Company;
f) review the judgements of various court cases not involving the Company as a litigant
but having material impact on the Company’s operations;
g) periodically review the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Code of Conduct
for prevention of Insider Trading.

The Corporate Legal and Secretarial departments provide ‘backbone’ support to all the
business segments for timely compliance of all the applicable laws, rules and regulations
by putting in place a robust compliance mechanism with adequate checks and balances
and thus facilitates the management in practicing the highest standards of Corporate
Governance.
The Compliance Committee on its part gives valuable guidance to ensure full compliance
of all significant laws, rules and regulations as may be applicable to the Company on top
priority.
3.3. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises the members as stated below.
The Committee during the year ended on 31st December, 2018 had 5 meetings. The
attendance of the members was as under:-
Sr. Name of the Director Category No. of Meetings

No. Attended
1. Mr. Nasser Munjee (Chairman) Independent 4
2. Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria Non-Independent 5
B. Invitees/Participants:
Mr. Ajay Kapur, MD and CEO is the Permanent Invitee to this Committee. The Company
Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
C. Terms of Reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
The Committee is empowered to -
(i) Formulate criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of Directors and oversee the succession management process for the
Board and senior management employees.
(ii) Identification and assessing potential individuals with respect to their expertise, skills,
attributes, personal and professional standing for appointment and re-appointment
as Directors / Independent Directors on the Board and as Key Managerial Personnel.
(iii) Formulate a policy relating to remuneration for the Directors, Committee and also
the Senior Management Employees.
(iv) Support Board in evaluation of performance of all the Directors and in annual self-
assessment of the Board’s overall performance.
(v) Conduct Annual performance review of MD and CEO and Senior Management
Employees;
(vi) Administration of Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS), if any;
D. Remuneration Policy
The Company follows a policy on remuneration of Directors and Senior Management
Employees.
Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors
The Non-Executive Directors shall be entitled to receive remuneration by way of sitting
fees, reimbursement of expenses for participation in the Board / Committee meetings and
commission as detailed hereunder:

i. A Non-Executive Director shall be entitled to receive sitting fees for each meeting
of the Board or Committee of the Board attended by him of such sum as may be
approved by the Board of Directors within the overall limits prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies Managerial Remuneration Rules, 2014.
ii. A Non-Executive director will also be entitled to receive commission on an annual
basis of such sum as may be approved by the Board on the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
iii. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee may recommend to the Board, the
payment of commission on uniform basis to reinforce the principles of collective
responsibility of the Board.
iv. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee may recommend a higher commission
for the Chairman of the Board of Directors taking into consideration his overall
responsibility.
v. In determining the quantum of commission payable to the Directors, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall make its recommendation after
taking into consideration the overall performance of the Company and the onerous
responsibilities required to be shouldered by the Director.
vi. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee may recommend to the Board, for
the payment of additional commission to those Directors who are Members on the
Audit Committee and the Compliance Committee of the Board subject to a ceiling
on the total commission payable as may be decided.
vii. In addition to the remuneration paid under Clause (ii) and (vi) above, the Chairman of
the Audit Committee shall be paid an additional commission as may be recommended
to the Board by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
viii. The total commission payable to the Directors shall not exceed 1% of the net profit
of the Company.
ix. The Commission shall be payable on pro-rata basis to those Directors who occupy
office for part of the year.
x. The Independent Directors of the Company shall not be entitled to participate in
Stock Option Scheme of the Company, if any, introduced by the Company.
Remuneration of Managing Director and CEO
i. At the time of appointment or re-appointment, the Managing Director and CEO
shall be paid such remuneration as may be mutually agreed between the Company
(which includes the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of
Directors) and the Managing Director and CEO within the overall limits prescribed
under the Companies Act.
ii. The remuneration shall be subject to the approval of the Members of the Company
in General Meeting.
iii. The remuneration of the Managing Director and CEO is broadly divided into fixed
and variable component. The fixed compensation shall comprise salary, allowances,
perquisites, amenities and retrial benefits. The variable component shall comprise of
performance bonus.
iv. In determining the remuneration (including the fixed increment and performance
bonus) the Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall consider the following:
a. the relationship of remuneration and performance benchmarks is clear;
b. balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term
performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its
goals;

c. responsibility required to be shouldered by the Managing Director and CEO
and the industry benchmarks and the current trends;
d. the Company’s performance vis-à-vis the annual budget achievement and
individual performance vis-à-vis the KRAs / KPIs.
Remuneration of Senior Management Employees
i. In determining the remuneration of the Senior Management employees (i.e. KMPs
and Executive Committee Members) the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
shall consider the following:
a. the relationship of remuneration and performance benchmark is clear;
b. balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term
performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its
goals;
c. the remuneration is divided into two components viz. Fixed component
of salaries, perquisites and retirement benefits and variable component of
performance based incentive;
d. the remuneration including annual increment and performance incentive is
decided based on the criticality of the roles and responsibilities, the Company’s
performance vis-à-vis the annual budget achievement, individuals performance
vis-à-vis KRAs / KPIs, industry benchmark and current compensation trends in
the market.
ii. The Managing Director and CEO will carry out the individual performance review
based on the standard appraisal matrix and after taking into account the appraisal
score card and other factors mentioned hereinabove, recommends the annual
increment and performance incentive to the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee for its review and approval.
As per the current internal policy, the Senior Management Employees i.e. Executive
Committee Members are eligible for a maximum Performance Incentive (Bonus)
upto 50% of Annual Fixed Gross Salary. However, the amount of actual Performance
Incentive to be paid each year is decided by the Board of Directors, on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
E. Details of Remuneration Paid to the Directors
Remuneration to Directors:
(a) The Non-Executive Directors are paid sitting fees of ` 50,000/- per meeting for
attending the Board, Audit Committee and the meeting of the Special Committee of
Directors and ` 30,000/- per meeting for attending other committee meetings. The
CSR and Sustainability Committee members have unanimously decided not to accept
any sitting fees for the CSR and sustainability Committee meeting to be attended by
them.
In addition to the sitting fees, the Company also pays commission to the Non-Executive
Directors for their overall engagement and contribution for the Company’s business.
The Commission is paid on a uniform basis to reinforce the principle of collective
responsibility. Accordingly, the Company has provided for payment of commission
of ` 20 lacs to each of the Non-Executive Directors who were in office for the whole
of the financial year 2018 and on pro-rata basis to those who were in office for part
of the year.
Considering the accountability and the complexities of issues handled by the Audit
and Compliance Committees respectively, the Company has provided additional
commission of ` 16 lacs for each of the Non-Executive Member Directors of the

Audit Committee and Compliance Committee who were in office for the whole of
the financial year 2018 and on pro-rata basis to those who were in office for part
of the year. The maximum commission payable to each Non-Executive Director has
however been capped at ` 36 lacs per Director.
Taking into consideration the amount of time spent on the critical policy decisions,
higher degree of engagement and increased responsibilities of the Chairman of
the Board and greater involvement of the Chairman of the Audit Committee in
some of the critical issues relating to internal audit, internal control, accounting
and compliance and governance aspects, the Board based on the recommendation
of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee resolved to pay an additional
amount of ` 30 lakhs and ` 9 lakhs to the Chairman of the Board and the Audit
Committee respectively. The maximum commission payable to the Chairman of the
Board and the Chairman of Audit Committee has been capped at ` 50 lacs and ` 45
lacs respectively.
None of the Directors hold any convertible instruments.
The details of remuneration, sitting fees, performance bonus, and commission paid
to each of the Directors during the year ended on 31st December, 2018 are given
below:-
(` in Lakhs)
Sr. Name of the Director Remuneration Sitting Commission No. of
No. Fees Shares held
1. Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria Nil 5.50 50.00 1,000
2. Mr. Jan Jenisch Nil 0.50 20.00 Nil
3. Mr. Nasser Munjee Nil 8.90 36.00 Nil
4. Mr. Rajendra Chitale Nil 11.70 45.00 Nil
5. Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti Nil 6.60 36.00 Nil
6. Dr. Omkar Goswami Nil 8.30 36.00 Nil
7. Mr. Haigreve Khaitan Nil 6.50 36.00 Nil
8. Ms. Usha Sangwan Nil 1.00 19.40 Nil
9. Mr. Christof Hassig Nil 4.00 20.00 Nil
10. Mr. Martin Kriegner Nil 5.40 Nil Nil
11. Mr. Roland Kohler
Nil 1.50 17.26 Nil
(w.e.f. 20.02.2018)
12. Mr. B. L. Taparia@ 131.00 6.40 Nil 207284
13. Mr. Ajay Kapur, MD 1096.35 Nil Nil 285500
and CEO #$$
TOTAL 1227.35 66.30 315.66 493784
@ The Board has extended the advisory services agreement of Mr. B. L. Taparia for
a year from 1st November, 2018 at service fee at ` 5.50 Lakhs p.m.
# Appointment of MD and CEO is governed by a service contract for a period of
5 years and the notice period of 3 months. His remuneration includes basic salary,
performance bonus, allowances, contribution to provident, superannuation
and gratuity funds and perquisites (including monetary value of taxable
perquisites) etc.
$$ The amount of remuneration of the MD and CEO for the year 2018 shown
herein above does not include the amount of Performance Incentive (Bonus)
for FY 2018.
Mr. Martin Kriegner has waived his right to receive any sitting fees and/or
commission effective October, 2018.

3.4. Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee
The Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee is responsible for transfer/transmission of
shares, satisfactory redressal of investors’ complaints and recommends measures for overall
improvement in the quality of investor services. The Committee also looks into allotment of
shares kept in abeyance, allotment of shares on exercise of the stock options by the employees,
if any and allotment of privately placed preference shares, debentures and bonds, if any.
Composition and Meetings:
The Committee is headed by Mr. Rajendra Chitale, Independent Director and consists of the
members as stated below. During the year ended on 31st December, 2018, this Committee had
4 meetings which were attended by the members as under:-

No. Attended
2. Mr. Haigreve Khaitan Independent 4
3. Mr. B. L. Taparia Non – Independent 3
The Company Secretary is designated as the “Compliance Officer” who oversees the redressal
of the investors’ grievances.
The detailed particulars of investors’ complaints handled by the Company and its Registrar and
Share Transfer Agent during the year are as under:
Nature of Complaints Opening Received During Resolved Pending

the Year Resolution
Non-Receipt of Bonus Shares Nil Nil Nil Nil
Non-Receipt of Transferred Shares Nil Nil Nil Nil
Non-Receipt of Dividend Nil Nil Nil Nil
Non-Receipt of Revalidated Dividend Nil Nil Nil Nil
Warrants
Letters from SEBI / Stock Exchanges, Nil 37 37 Nil
Ministry of Corporate Affairs etc.
Demat Queries Nil Nil Nil Nil
Miscellaneous Complaints Nil Nil Nil Nil
TOTAL Nil 37 37 Nil
No investor grievances remain pending/unattended for a period exceeding 15 days. All the
valid requests for transfer of shares have been processed on time and there are no transfers
pending for more than 15 days.
Over and above the aforesaid complaints, the Company and its Registrar and Share Transfer
Agent have received around 9,340 letters / queries / requests on various matters such as change
of address, change of bank particulars, ECS mandate, nomination request etc. and we are
pleased to report that except for requests received towards the year end which are under
process, all other queries / requests have been replied on time.
3.5. CSR and Sustainability Committee
The Company has constituted a CSR and Sustainability Committee as required under Section
135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company is at the forefront of undertaking various CSR activities in the fields of Health
and Sanitation, Skill Development, Agriculture, Water Resource Management etc. which
has tremendously benefitted the communities around our operations. Sustainability has

been embedded in the Company’s Vision statement and is a major thrust area for carrying
our activities in the most sustainable manner. The major Sustainability areas include Health
and Safety, Environment, Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR), Waste Management,
Renewable Energy, Sustainable Construction Practices etc.
The Company has also formulated “CSR Policy”, “Sustainability Policy”, “CSR and Sustainability
Charter” and also publishes its Annual Corporate Sustainable Development Report (GRI G4
compliant A+) which is available on the Company’s website.
The Committee is headed by the Board Chairman, Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria and consists of the
members as stated below. During the year ended on 31st December, 2018, this Committee
had 3 meetings which were attended by the members as under:-

No. Attended
1. Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria (Chairman) Non-Independent 3
3. Mr. Rajendra Chitale Independent 3
5. Mr. B. L. Taparia Non-Independent 3
B. Terms of Reference:
The Terms of Reference of the Committee are to:-
a) frame the CSR Policy and its review from time-to-time.
b) ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the CSR activities as per the
approved policy, plans and budget.
c) ensure compliance with the laws, rules and regulations governing the CSR and to
periodically report to the Board of Directors.
d) review and monitor Sustainability initiatives and its performance and such other
related aspects.
3.6 Risk Management Committee
In compliance with the provisions of Listing Regulations, 2015 and Companies Act, 2013, the
Board has constituted a Risk Management Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Rajendra
Chitale and consists of the members as stated below.
During the year ended on 31st December, 2018, this Committee had 2 meetings which
were attended by the members as under:-

No. Attended

B. Terms of Reference:
The Committee is required to lay down the procedures to review the risk assessment and
minimization procedures and is responsible for framing, implementing and monitoring
the risk management plan of the Company.
The Terms of Reference of the Committee are to:-
a) review the framework of Business Risk Management process;
b) risk identification and assessment;
c) review and monitoring of risk mitigation plans
During the year, the Committee reviewed the risk trend, exposure and potential impact
analysis carried out by the management. It was specifically confirmed to the Committee
by the MD and CEO and the CFO that the mitigation plans are finalised and up to date,
owners are identified and the progress of mitigation actions are monitored.
3.7 Other Committees of Directors
In addition to the above referred Committees which are mandatory under the Companies
Act, the Listing Regulations, 2015 and under the SEBI Guidelines, the Board of Directors has
constituted the following Committees of Directors to look into various business matters :-
(A)
Management Committee
The Management Committee is formed to authorize grant of Power of Attorney to
executives, to approve various facilities as and when granted by the Banks and execution
of documents for these facilities. 6 committee meetings were held during the year 2018.
The committee comprises of Mr. Rajendra Chitale - Chairman, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti,
Mr. B. L. Taparia and Mr. Ajay Kapur as the Members.
(B)
Capex Committee
The large CAPEX needs critical evaluation of all the aspect of the projects. The detailed
engineering, the profile of equipment suppliers, cost estimates and contingencies, schedule
of implementation and safety and security of people are some of the critical areas where
focused appraisal is required at the highest level. The Committee comprises of Mr. Martin
Kriegner - Chairman, Mr. Nasser Munjee and Mr. Rajendra Chitale as the Members. Mr.
Ajay Kapur - Managing Director and CEO and Mr. M. L. Narula (former Managing Director
of ACC Ltd.) are the permanent invitees for all the Committee meetings.
The Committee did not hold any meeting during the year under review.
(C) Special Committee of Directors
A Special Committee of Directors, with majority of them being Independent, was
constituted by the Board in 2017 to explore the possibility of Merger between the
Company and ACC Limited (Subsidiary of the Company) which could enable both the
companies to combine their strengths of business so as to benefit all the stakeholders.
During the year ended on 31st December, 2018, the Committee had 1 meeting which was
attended by all the members.
4. Vigil Mechanism and Ethical View Policy:
With the rapid expansion of business in terms of volume, value and geography, various risks
associated with the business have also increased considerably. One such risk identified is the risk of
fraud and misconduct. The Companies Act, 2013 and the listing regulations requires all the listed
companies to institutionalize the vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy. The Company, since its
inception believes in honest and ethical conduct from all the employees and others who are directly
or indirectly associated with it. The Audit Committee is also committed to ensure fraud-free work
environment and to this end the Committee has laid down a Ethical View Policy (akin to the Whistle
Blower Policy), long before the same was made mandatory under the law.
The main objectives of the policy are:
(i) To protect the brand, reputation and assets of the Company from loss or damage, resulting
from suspected or confirmed incidents of fraud / misconduct.
(ii) To provide guidance to the employees, vendors and customers on reporting any suspicious
activity and handling critical information and evidence.
(iii) To provide healthy and fraud-free work culture.
(iv) To promote ACL’s zero tolerance compliance approach.
The policy is applicable to all the Directors, employees, vendors and customers and provides a
platform to all of them to report any suspected or confirmed incident of fraud/misconduct, unethical
practices, violation of code of conduct etc. through any of the following reporting protocols:
• E-mail : [email protected]
• National Toll Free Phone No. : 18002091005
• Fax Number : 022 – 66459796
• Written Communication to : P.O. Box No. 25, HO, Pune – 411 001
• Online reporting through : https://integrity.lafargeholcim.com
In order to instill more confidence amongst Whistle Blowers, the management of the above referred
reporting protocols are managed by an independent agency. Adequate safeguards have been
provided in the policy to prevent victimization of anyone who is using this platform and direct
access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee is also available in exceptional cases. The policy is
also posted on the Company’s website.
For the effective implementation of the policy, the Audit Committee has constituted a Ethical View
Reporting Committee (EVC) of very senior executives/director comprising of:
i) Mr. B. L. Taparia, Non-Executive Director – Chairman
ii) Mr. Sanjay Khajanchi (Head – Corporate Controlling) – Member
iii) Mr. A. J. Pandya, Advisor – Member
iv) Mr. Prabhakar Mukhopadhay – Chief Internal Auditor – Member
The Company Secretary acts as the Response Manager and Secretary to the Committee. The EVC is
responsible for the following:
(i) implementation of the policy and spreading awareness amongst employees;
(ii) review all reported cases of suspected fraud / misconduct;
(iii) order investigation of any case either through internal audit department or through external
investigating agencies or experts;
(iv) recommend to the management for taking appropriate actions such as disciplinary action,
termination of service, changes in policies and procedure and review of internal control
systems;
(v) annual review of the policy.
The EVC functions independently and reports directly to the Audit Committee.
During the year 2018, a total of 31 complaints have been filed. Of these, 10 complaints were pre-
assessed by the EVC Committee but did not warrant further investigation. 19 complaints were
investigated and concluded whereas 2 complaint are still under investigation. The cases investigated
were mainly of the nature of alleged bribery / kickbacks, theft, violation of Code of Conduct etc. The
financial impact of these cases was insignificant and caused no damage to the Company.

5. General Body Meetings
(i) Annual General Meeting (AGM):
The Company convenes Annual General Meeting generally within four months of the close of
the Corporate Financial Year. The details of Annual General Meetings held in last 3 years along
with the details of the Special Resolutions, as more particularly set out in the notices of the
respective AGMs and passed by the members are as follows:-
Financial Year/ Venue of AGM Date, Day and Time Whether Special
AGM Resolution passed
2015 14th April, 2016 Yes
33rd AGM (Thursday) at 10.30 am
At the Registered
2016 Office at 31st March, 2017 Yes
34th AGM Ambujanagar, (Friday) at 10.30 am
2017 Kodinar, Gujarat 15th June, 2018 No
35th AGM (Friday) at 10.30 a.m.
(ii) Postal Ballot:
The Company successfully completed the process of obtaining approval of its Members on an
ordinary resolution during the year 2018. The details of these resolutions along with the voting
pattern are as follows:
Particulars Total No. of Votes % of Votes % of

Valid Votes Assenting the Votes Dissenting the Votes
Resolution Cast Resolution Cast
Approval of Related 535638983 482997772 90.17 52641211 9.83
party transactions with
ACC Limited
The Promoter and Promoter group, being interested in this resolution, abstained from voting
on the above resolution.
Scrutinizer for the Postal Ballot exercise:-
Mr. Surendra Kanstiya, Practising Company Secretary, Mumbai was appointed to act as the
scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot and e-voting.
Procedure for Postal Ballot:
i. The Board of Directors of the Company, vide resolution dated 26th February, 2018 had
appointed Mr. Surendra Kanstiya as the scrutinizer.
ii. The Company had completed the dispatch of the Postal Ballot Notice dated 26th February,
2018 together with Explanatory Statement on 16th March, 2018 along with form and
postage prepaid business envelopes to all the shareholders whose name(s) appeared on
the Registers of Members/list of beneficiaries as on 2nd March, 2018.
iii. The voting under the Postal Ballot was kept open from 17th March, 2018 to 15th April, 2018
(either physically or through electronic mode).
iv. Particulars of Postal Ballot forms received from the Members using the electronic platform
of CDSL were entered in a register separately maintained for the purpose.
v. The Postal Ballot forms were kept under the safe custody of the Scrutinizer in sealed and
tamper proof ballot boxes before commencing the scrutiny of such postal ballot forms.
vi. All Postal Ballot forms received by the Scrutinizer upto 5 p.m. on 15th April, 2018 had
been considered for his scrutiny. Postal Ballot forms received after the date had not been
considered.

vii.
On 16th April, 2018, the Chairman announced the above results of the Postal Ballot as per
the Scrutinizer’s Report.
6. Disclosures
1. Transactions with related parties, as per requirements of Indian Accounting Standard-24, are
disclosed in notes to accounts annexed to the financial statements.
2. There are no materially significant transactions with the related parties viz. Promoters,
Directors or the Management, or their relatives or subsidiaries that had potential conflict with
the interest of the Company. Suitable disclosure as required by the Indian Accounting Standard
(Ind AS 24) has been made in the Annual Report. The Related Party Transactions Policy as
approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company’s website at https://www.ambujacement.
com/Upload/PDF/policy_on_determining_materiality_of_rpt_28_oct_2015_revised.pdf
3. The Company has followed all relevant Accounting Standards notified by the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 while preparing Financial Statements.
4. There are no pecuniary relationships or transactions of Non-Executive Directors vis-à-vis the
Company which has potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
5. No penalties or strictures have been 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.
6. The Company has in place a mechanism to inform the Board members about the Risk assessment
and mitigation plans and periodical reviews to ensure that the critical risks are controlled by
the executive management. The details of the Risk Management Committee are provided at
point no. 3.6 of this report.
7. The Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of ‘Independence’ as
stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, 2015.
8. The Company has complied with and disclosed all the mandatory corporate governance
requirements under Regulation 17 to 27 and sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46 of Listing
Regulations, 2015 (relating to disclosure on the website of the Company).
9. The disclosure in relation to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013 forms part of the Directors’ Report.
7. CEO / CFO Certification
The MD and CEO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) have issued certificate pursuant to the provisions
of Regulation 17(8) of the Listing Regulations, 2015 certifying that the financial statements do not
contain any materially untrue statement and these statements represent a true and fair view of the
Company’s affairs. The said certificate is annexed and forms part of the Annual Report.
8. Discretionary Requirements under Regulation 27 of Listing Regulations, 2015
The status of compliance with discretionary recommendations of the Regulation 27 of the Listing
Regulations, 2015 with Stock Exchanges is provided below:
8.1
Non-Executive Chairman’s Office: Chairman’s office is separate from that of the Managing
Director and CEO. However, the same is maintained by the Chairman himself.
8.2
Shareholders’ Rights: As the quarterly and half yearly financial performance along with
significant events are published in the newspapers and are also posted on the Company’s
website, the same are not being sent to the shareholders.
8.3
Modified Opinion in Auditors Report: The Company’s financial statements for the year 2017 do
not contain any modified audit opinion.
8.4 Separate posts of Chairman and CEO: The Chairman of the Board is a Non-Executive Director
and his position is separate from that of the Managing Director and CEO.

8.5
Reporting of Internal Auditor: The Internal Auditor reports to the Audit Committee and he
participates in the meetings of the Audit Committee and presents his internal audit observations
to the Audit Committee
9. Means of Communication
Financial results: The Company’s quarterly, half yearly and annual financial results are sent to the
Stock Exchanges and published in ‘Financial Express’ and other newspapers. Simultaneously, they
are also uploaded on the Company’s website (www.ambujacement.com)
News releases, presentations, etc.: Official news releases and official media releases are sent to
Stock Exchanges and are displayed on Company’s website (www.ambujacement.com).
Presentations to institutional investors / analysts: These presentations and Schedule of analyst or
institutional investors meet are also uploaded on the Company’s website (www.ambujacement.com)
as well as sent to the Stock Exchanges. No unpublished price sensitive information is discussed in the
presentation made to institutional investors and financial analysts.
Website: The Company’s website (www.ambujacement.com) contains a separate dedicated section
‘Investors’ where shareholders’ information is available. The Company’s Annual Report is also
available in downloadable form.
Annual Report: The Annual Report containing, inter alia, Audited Financial Statements, Audited
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 (MDandA) Report and the abridged version of the Company’s maiden Integrated Report
forms part of the Annual Report.
Chairman’s Communiqué: The Chairman’s Letter forms part of the Annual Report.
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, statement of investor complaints, among others are
filed electronically on NEAPS.
BSE Corporate Compliance and 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, statement of investor complaints, 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.
Reminder to Investors: Reminders to the shareholders are sent for claiming returned undelivered
shares certificates, unclaimed dividend investor complaints etc.
10. General Shareholders’ Information
10.1 Annual General Meeting:
Day and Date : Friday, 29th March, 2019

Time : 10.30 a.m.
Venue : P.O. Ambujanagar, Taluka Kodinar, District Gir Somnath, Gujarat - 362 715.
(Registered Office of the Company)

10.2 Financial Calendar:
The Company follows the period of 1st January to 31st December, as the Financial Year.
First quarterly results : April, 2019

Second quarterly / Half yearly results : July, 2019
Third quarterly results : October, 2019
Annual results for the year ending on 31 December, 2019
st
: February, 2020
Annual General Meeting for the year ending on 31 December, 2019
st
: April, 2020
10.3 Book Closure:
The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remain closed
from Friday, the 1st March, 2019 till Friday, the 8th March, 2019 (both days inclusive) for payment
of final dividend.
10.4 Dividend Payment Date:
Dividend shall be paid to all the eligible shareholders from 9th April, 2019 onwards.
10.5 Dividend Policy:
The first issue of shares was made by the Company in the year 1985 at `10/- per share. Presently,
the face-value of the equity shares is `2/- per share. Company is paying dividend from its very
first full year of operation. From a modest dividend of 11% in 1987-88, the Company has been
increasing dividend almost every year. For the Finacial year 2018, the Board has recommended
a final dividend of ` 1.50 per share ( 75 %). During the last 5 years, the Company has usually
been maintaining the pay-out ratio of more than 50%. The Board of Directors have framed a
Dividend Policy which is posted on the website of the Company.
10.6 Dividend history for the last 5 years is as under:
Financial year Interim Dividend Final Dividend Total Dividend Dividend Amt.
Rate (%) Rate (%) Rate (%) (` in Crores)
2013 70 110 180 556.34
2014 90 160 250 774.61
2015 80 60 140 434.53
2016 80 60 140 486.58
2017 80 100 180 714.83
Note: The above dividend amount excludes the Dividend Distribution Tax.
10.7 Listing of Shares and Other Securities:
A. Equity Shares
The equity shares are at present listed on the following Stock Exchanges:
Name of the Stock Exchanges Stock Code / Symbol

(i) BSE Ltd. 500425
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400 001.
(ii) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. AMBUJACEM
Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Plot No. C/1, G Block, Bandra-
Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051.
B. Debentures
There are no outstanding debentures.

C. GDRs
The GDRs are listed under the EURO MTF Platform (Code:US02336R2004) of Luxembourg
Stock Exchange, Societe de la Bourse de Luxembourg, Avenue de la Porte Neuve L-2011
Luxembourg, B.P.165.
D. ISIN Code for the Company’s equity share :
INE079A01024
E. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) :
L26942GJ1981PLC004717
10.8 Listing Fees:
The Company has paid listing fees up to 31st March, 2019 to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) where Company’s shares are listed.
10.9 Market Price Data:
The high / low market price of the shares during the year 2018 at the Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited and at National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. were as under:-
Month Bombay Stock Exchange National Stock Exchange

High (`) Low (`) High (`) Low (`)
January-18 280.00 257.30 280.00 257.15
February-18 269.00 240.15 269.70 245.55
March-18 256.00 223.50 256.25 223.00
April-18 252.40 232.65 252.75 231.55
May-18 251.70 202.25 251.75 204.25
June-18 215.40 195.65 215.15 195.55
July-18 231.00 189.15 231.70 189.00
August-18 243.40 220.00 243.45 220.20
September-18 245.25 208.60 245.40 208.20
October-18 227.50 188.50 227.85 188.35
November-18 221.25 197.05 221.65 197.20
December-18 230.25 203.00 230.65 200.25
10.10 Performance in comparison to broad based indices:
Ambuja Cement v/s BSE Sensex

110.00
105.00
100.00
BASE
95.00
90.00
85.00
Oct-18
Jan-18
Feb-18
Mar-18
Apr-18
May-18
Jun-18
Jul-18
Aug-18
Sep-18
Nov-18
Dec-18
MONTHS
BSE Sensex Ambuja Cement


10.11 Share Transfer Agents:
The details of the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents are:
Link Intime India Pvt Ltd,
Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400 083.
Tel : +91-022-4918 6000; Fax: +91-022-4918 060 Email:[email protected].
10.12 Share Transfer System:
Shares sent for transfer in physical form are registered and returned by our Registrars and
Share Transfer Agents in 15 days of receipt of the documents, provided the documents are
found to be in order. Shares under objection are returned within two weeks. The Stakeholders
Relationship Committee considers the transfer proposals generally on a weekly basis.
10.13 Distribution of Shareholding:
The shareholding distribution of the equity shares as on 31st December, 2018 is given below:-
No. of Equity Shares No. of Shareholders No. of Shares Percentage

Less than 50 93790 2153272 0.11
51 to 100 27793 2451950 0.12
101 to 500 28762 7392060 0.37
501 to 1000 7622 5983550 0.30
1001 to 5000 13294 34713337 1.75
5001 to 10000 2522 18138253 0.91
10001 to 50000 1600 31249689 1.57
50001 to 100000 144 10140542 0.52
100001 to 500000 222 47901973 2.41
500001 and above 161 1825520603 91.94
TOTAL 175910 1985645229 100.00
10.14 Shareholding Pattern:
The shareholding of different categories of the shareholders as on 31st December, 2018 is given
below:-
Category No. of Percentage

Shares (%)
Foreign Promoters 1253156361 63.11
Foreign Investors (FIIS) 336690989 16.95
Mutual Fund Banks and
231499420 11.66
Institution
Ocb Nris 11350171 0.57
Body Corporates 30912757 1.56
Gdr 10848928 0.55
Others 111186603 5.60
Total 1985645229 100.00
10.15 Dematerialisation of Shares:
About 99.25% of total equity share capital is held in dematerialised form with NSDL and CDSL
as on 31st December, 2018.

10.16 Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit:
As stipulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), a qualified practicing Company
Secretary carries out the Share Capital Audit to reconcile the total admitted capital with
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited
(CDSL) and the total issued and listed capital. This audit is carried out every quarter and the
report thereon is submitted to stock exchanges, NSDL and CDSL and is also placed before the
Board of Directors. No discrepancies were noticed during these audits.
10.17 Outstanding GDRs or Warrants or any Convertible Instrument, conversion Dates and likely
impact on Equity:
(i) The Company had issued Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) in the year 1993
and 2001. Out of the total conversion of these bonds into GDRs, 10848928 GDRs are
outstanding as on 31st December, 2018 which is listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
The underlying shares representing the outstanding GDRs have already been included in
equity share capital. Therefore, there will be no further impact on the equity share capital
of the Company.
(ii) The Company has issued warrants which can be converted into equity shares. The year-
end outstanding position of the rights shares / warrants that are convertible into shares
and their likely impact on the equity share capital is as under:-
A. Rights entitlement kept in abeyance out of the Rights Issue of equity shares and
warrants to equity shareholders made in the year 1992
Sr. Issue Particulars Conversion rate Likely impact on full conversion

No. (` per share) (` in Crores)
Share Capital Share Premium
(i) 139830 Right shares *6.66 0.03 0.07
(ii) 186690 Warrants *7.50 0.04 0.10
TOTAL 0.07 0.17
(*) conversion price has been arrived after appropriate adjustment of split and bonus
issues.
(iii) The diluted equity share capital of the Company upon conversion of all the outstanding
convertible instruments will become ` 397.16 crores.
10.18 Commodity Price Risk or Foreign Exchange Risk and Hedging Activities:
The company does not have any exposure hedged through Commodity derivatives.
The company has well defined forex exposure threshold limit approved by Board of Directors,
beyond which all forex exposure are fully hedged through plain vanilla forward covers.
10.19 Plant Locations:
Integrated Cement Plants Bulk Cement Terminals
(i) Ambujanagar, Taluka Kodinar, District Gir (i) Muldwarka, District Gir Somnath,
Somnath, Gujarat. Gujarat.
(ii) Darlaghat, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh. (ii) Panvel, District Raigad, Maharashtra.
(iii) Maratha Cement Works, Dist. Chandrapur, (iii) Cochin, Kerala.
Maharashtra.
(iv) Rabriyawas, Dist. Pali, Rajasthan. (iv) Mangalore, Karnataka
(v) Bhatapara, Dist. Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Grinding Stations
(i) Rupnagar, Punjab.
(ii) Bathinda, Punjab.
(iii) Sankrail, Dist. Howrah, West Bengal.
(iv) Farakka, Dist. Murshidabad, West Bengal.
(v) Roorkee, Dist. Haridwar, Uttaranchal.
(vi) Dadri, Dist Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar
Pradesh.
(vii) Nalagarh, Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
(viii) Magdalla, Dist. Surat, Gujarat.
10.20 Registered Office:
P. O. Ambujanagar, Taluka Kodinar, District Gir Somnath, Gujarat - 362 715.
10.21 Address for Correspondence:
(a)
Corporate Office: Elegant Business Park, MIDC Cross Road ‘B’, Off Andheri-Kurla Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059. Phone No: 022 – 40667000/ 66167000.
(b)
Exclusive e-mail id for Investor Grievances: The following e-mail ID has been designated
for communicating investors’ grievances:- [email protected].
10.22 Transfer of Unpaid/Unclaimed Dividend Amounts to Investor Education and Protection Fund
During the year under review, the final dividend amount for the year ended 31st December,
2010 and the interim dividend for the year 31st December, 2011 were transferred to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund.
10.23 Transfer of Unclaimed Equity Shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Suspense
Account
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
as amended, (“Rules”) all shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven
consecutive years or more shall be transferred to an IEPF after complying with the procedure
laid down under the Rules.
The Company in compliance with the aforesaid provisions and the Rules has transferred
29,00,420 equity shares of the face value of ` 2/- each belonging to 27,602 shareholders
underlying the unclaimed dividends.. The market value of the shares transferred is ` 65.28
crore considering the share price as on 31st December, 2018.
Members are requested to take note that the company has also initiated the process for transfer
of the shares underlying the unclaimed / unpaid final dividend declared for the financial
year 2011, which is due for transfer to IEPF Account during April, 2019. Members may after
completing the necessary formalities, claim their unclaimed dividends immediately to avoid
transfer of the underlying shares to the IEPF.
Members may note that the dividend and shares transferred to the IEPF can be claimed back
by the concerned shareholders from the IEPF Authority after complying with the procedure
prescribed under the Rules. Information on the procedure to be followed for claiming the
dividend /shares is available on the website of the company http://www.ambujacement.com/
investors/transfer-of-unpaid-and-unclaimed-dividends-and-shares-to-iepf.
10.24 Disclosure relating to Demat Suspense Account/Unclaimed Suspense Account
In according with the Regulation 39 of the Listing Regulations 2015, shareholders whose
certificates were returned undelivered and lying with the Company are to be transferred and
held by the Company in the dematerialized mode in the “Unclaimed Suspense Account”. These
shares are released to the shareholders after the proper verification of their identity, once the
request is received from the shareholders. The details of the shares held and released from the
Suspense Account are as follows:-
Particulars Number of Number of

shareholders Equity Shares
Aggregate number of shareholders and outstanding shares in 2348 11,44,471
the suspense account at the beginning of the Financial Year
2018
Less: Number of shareholders who approached the Company 35 48296
for transfer of shares and shares transferred from Suspense
Account during 2018
Less: Number of shares Transferred to Investor Education and 274 17998
Protection Fund (IEPF)
Aggregate number of shareholders and outstanding shares in 2039 10,78,177
the suspense account at the end of the Financial Year 2018
The voting rights on these shares will remain frozen till the rightful owner claims the shares.
11. Subsidiary Companies
The Company does not have any material unlisted subsidiary companies as defined in Regulation
16 of the Listing Regulations, 2015.
The Company has framed the policy for determining material subsidiary and the same is
disclosed on the Company’s website. The web link is https://www.ambujacement.com/Upload/
PDF/policy_for_determining_material_subsidiary_28_oct_2015_revised_.pdf
Accordingly, the requirement of appointment of Independent Director of the Company on the
Board of Directors of the material unlisted subsidiary companies as per Regulation 24 of the
Listing Regulations does not apply.

Declaration Regarding Code Of Conduct
I hereby declare that all the Directors and Senior Management Personnel have confirmed compliance
with the Code of Conduct as adopted by the Company.
Ajay Kapur
Mumbai, 14 February, 2019
th
M. D. & CEO / CFO Certification

The Board of Directors
Ambuja Cements Ltd.
We have reviewed the attached financial statements and the cash flow statement of Ambuja Cements
Ltd. for the year ended 31st December, 2018 and that to the best of our knowledge and belief, we state
that;
(a) (i) these statements do not contain any materially untrue statement or omit any material fact or
contain statements that may be misleading;
(ii) these statements present a true and fair view of the Company’s affairs and are in compliance
with current accounting standards, applicable laws and regulations.
(b) 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 in violation of the Company’s code of conduct.
(c) we accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining internal controls for financial reporting.
We have evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems of the Company pertaining to
financial reporting and have disclosed to the Auditors and the Audit Committee, deficiencies in
the design or operation of such internal controls, if any, of which we are aware and steps taken or
proposed to be taken for rectifying these deficiencies.
(d) we have indicated to the Auditors and the Audit Committee:
(i) significant changes, if any, in the internal control over financial reporting during the year.
(ii) significant changes, if any, in accounting policies made during the year and that the same have
been disclosed in the notes to the financial statements; and
(iii) instances of significant fraud of which we have become aware and the involvement therein,
if any, of the management or an employee having a significant role in the Company’s internal
control system over financial reporting.
Yours sincerely,
Suresh Joshi Ajay Kapur
Chief Financial Officer Managing Director & CEO

TO THE MEMBERS OF
Ambuja Cements Limited
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S CERTIFICATE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
1. This certificate is issued in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 19th June,
2018.
2. We, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants, the Statutory Auditors of Ambuja Cements
Limited (“the Company”), have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by
the Company, for the year ended on 31st December, 2018, as stipulated in regulations 17 to 27 and
clauses (b) to (i) of regulation 46(2) and para C and D of Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the Listing Regulations).
Managements’ Responsibility
3. The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the Management.
This responsibility includes the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control and
procedures to ensure the compliance with the conditions of the Corporate Governance stipulated in
Listing Regulations.
Auditor’s Responsibility
4. Our responsibility is limited to examining the procedures and implementation thereof, adopted by
the Company for ensuring compliance with the conditions of the Corporate Governance. It is neither
an audit nor an expression of opinion on the financial statements of the Company.
5. We have examined the books of account and other relevant records and documents maintained by
the Company for the purposes of providing reasonable assurance on the compliance with Corporate
Governance requirements by the Company.
6. We have carried out an examination of the relevant records of the Company in accordance with the
Guidance Note on Certification of Corporate Governance issued by the Institute of the Chartered
Accountants of India (the ICAI), the Standards on Auditing specified under Section 143(10) of
the Companies Act 2013, in so far as applicable for the purpose of this certificate and as per the
Guidance Note on Reports or Certificates for Special Purposes issued by the ICAI which requires that
we comply with the ethical requirements of the Code of Ethics issued by the ICAI.
7. We have complied with the relevant applicable requirements of the Standard on Quality Control
(SQC) 1, Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Historical Financial Information,
and Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements.
Opinion
8. Based on our examination of the relevant records and according to the information and explanations
provided to us and the representations provided by the Management, we certify that the Company
has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in regulations 17 to 27 and
clauses (b) to (i) of regulation 46(2) and para C and D of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations during
the year ended 31st December, 2018.
9. We state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company
nor the efficiency or effectiveness with which the Management has conducted the affairs of the
Company.
For Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP

Chartered Accountants
ICAI Firm registration number: 117366W/W-100018
B. P. Shroff
Partner
Membership No. 034382
Business Responsibility Report for the year 2018
In terms of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations
Now a days, business enterprises are increasingly seen as critical components of social system and they are
considered accountable not merely to their shareholders from a revenue and profitability perspective but
also to the larger society which is also its stakeholder. Hence, adoption of responsible business practices
in the interest of the social set-up and the environment are as vital as their financial and operational
performance. This is all the more relevant for listed entities which, considering the fact that they have
accessed funds from the public, have an element of public interest involved, and are obligated to make
exhaustive continuous disclosures on a regular basis.
It is from this point of view that Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations require the listed companies to
submit as a part of their Annual report, a Business Responsibility Report describing the initiatives taken
by them from an environmental, social and Governance perspective, in the format given under the Listing
Regulations.
The initiatives taken by the Company are given in the prescribed format as under:-
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
1. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) of the Company: L26942GJ1981PLC004717
2. Name of the Company: AMBUJA CEMENTS LIMITED
3. Registered address: P. O. Ambujanagar, Taluka Kodinar, District Gir - Somnath, Gujarat- 362715
4.
Website: www.ambujacement.com
5.
E-mail id: [email protected]
6. Financial Year reported: 01.01.2018 to 31.12.2018
7. Sector(s) that the Company is engaged in (industrial activity code-wise)
Group Class Sub-Class Description
239 2394 23941 Manufacture of clinkers and cement
23942
8. List three key products/services that the Company manufactures/provides (as in balance sheet): The
key product that the Company manufactures is PORTLAND POZOLLANA CEMENT. We also produce
Ordinary Portland Cement.
9. Total number of locations where business activity is undertaken by the Company
i. Number of International Locations (Provide details of major 5): NIL
ii. Number of National Locations: 82
10. Markets served by the Company –
LOCAL STATE NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL

Yes Yes Yes Yes
SECTION B: FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE COMPANY

1. Paid up Equity Share Capital ` 397.13 Crores
2. Total Turnover ` 11356.76 Crores
3. Total profit after taxes ` 1487 Crores
4. Total Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as percentage of Profit after tax (%):
The Company carries on its CSR activities primarily through its arms Ambuja Cement Foundation and
Ambuja Vidya Niketan Trust.
The Company has spent ` 53.46 Crores during the Financial Year 2018 on CSR activities. This amounts to
4.20% of Profit After Taxes (PAT) for the year 2018.

5. List of activities on which expenditure in 4 above has been incurred:-
All CSR activities conducted by the Company are in alignment with those identified under Schedule
VII of Companies Act, 2013 and are listed as follows:
(Amount ` In Crore)
Sr. CSR Project or activity identified Sector in which the Expenditure incurred
No. under Schedule VII of Companies Act Project is covered during the period
2013
1 Eradicating extreme hunger, poverty Drinking Water, Agro based 18.62
and malnutrition, promoting Livelihood, Animal Husbandry,
preventive health care and sanitation Health, Sanitation.
and making available safe drinking
water.
2 Promoting education, including Education, Ambuja Manovikas 14.36
special education and employment Kendra, Ambuja Vidya Niketan,
enhancing vocation skills especially Skill And Entrepreneurship
among children, women, elderly, and Development Institute (SEDI),
the differently abled and livelihood Non Formal Education, Village
enhancement projects. Knowledge Centre.
3 Promoting gender equality, Women Empowerment, 1.67
empowering women, setting up Female Feticide, Self Help
homes and hostels for women and Group, Federation.
orphans; setting up old age homes, day
care centres and such other facilities
for senior citizens and measures for
reducing inequalities faced by socially
and economically background groups.
4 Ensuring e n v i r o n m e n t a l Non-Conventional, Biogas, 7.28
sustainability, ecological balance, Solar, Plantation, Water
protection of flora and fauna, animal Resources, Watershed.
welfare, agroforestry, conservation of
natural resources and maintaining
quality of soil, air and water.
5 Rural development projects. Rural Infrastructure Project 9.64
6 Contribution to Prime Minister’s Contribution to Prime 0.29
National Relief Fund or any other fund Minister’s National Relief
set up by the Central Government for Fund.
socio-economic development and
relief and welfare of the Scheduled
Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, other
backward classes, minorities and
women.
7 Training to promote rural sports, Sports 0.26
nationally recognised sports,
Paralympic sports and Olympic sports
Total 52.12
Overheads Overheads 1.34
53.46

SECTION C: OTHER DETAILS
1. Does the Company have any Subsidiary Company/Companies?
Yes, the Company has 6 Subsidiary Companies as on 31st December, 2018.
2. Do the Subsidiary Company/Companies participate in the BR Initiatives of the parent company?
If yes, then indicate the number of such subsidiary company(s):
No. The subsidiary companies do not participate in the BR initiatives of the parent Company.
Out of the 6 subsidiary companies as on 31st December, 2018, three companies do not carry any
business operations. ACC Ltd., a listed company has its own BR Initiatives.
The business activities of the remaining subsidiary companies are not material in relation to the
business activities of the Company.
3. Do any other entity/entities (e.g. suppliers, distributors etc.) that the Company does business with,
participate in the BR initiatives of the Company? If yes, then indicate the percentage of such entity/
entities? [Less than 30%, 30-60%, More than 60%]:
No. The other entities with whom the Company does business with viz suppliers, distributors etc.
don’t participate in the BR initiatives of the Company.
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
l DIN Number: 03096416
l Name: Mr. Ajay Kapur
l Designation: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
b) Details of BR head
Sr. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS

1. DIN Number (if applicable) Not Applicable
2. Name Mr. Rajiv Gandhi
3. Designation Company Secretary
4. Telephone Number 022-40667059
5. E-mail id [email protected]
2. Principle-wise (as per NVGs) BR Policy/policies (Reply in Y/N)

Sr. QUESTIONS P P P P P P P P P
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Do you have a policy / policies for. Y Y Y Y – Y − Y Y

2 Has the policy being formulated Y Y Y Y Y Y − Y −
in consultation with the relevant
stakeholders?
3 Does the policy conform to any Y Y Y Y Y Y − Y −
national / international standards?
If yes, specify?
4 Has the policy being approved by Y Y Y Y − Y − Y −
the Board? If yes, has it been signed
by MD/Owner/CEO/ appropriate
Board Director?
5 Does the company have a Y Y Y Y Y Y − Y −
specified committee of the Board
/ Director/Official to oversee the
implementation of the policy?

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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7 Has the policy been formally Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N
communicated to all relevant
internal and external stakeholders?
8 Does the company have in-house Y Y − Y − Y − Y Y
structure to implement the policy/
policies.
9 Does the Company have a grievance Y Y − Y − Y − Y Y
redressal mechanism related
to the policy/policies to address
stakeholders’ grievances related to
the policy/policies?
10 Has the company carried out Y Y − Y N Y − Y −
independent audit/evaluation of the
working of this policy by an internal
or external agency?
2a. If answer to Sr. No. 1 against any principle, is ‘No’, please explain why: (Tick up to 2 options)
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 The company has not understood the Principles − − − − − − − − −
2 The company is not at a stage where it finds itself in a position to formulate − − − − − − − − −
and implement the policies on specified principles
3 The company does not have financial or manpower resources available for − − − − − − − − −
the task
4 It is planned to be done within next 6 months − − − − − − − − −
5 It is planned to be done within the next 1 year − − − − − − − − −
6 Any other reason (please specify) − − − − − − * − −
* Need for a written policy was not felt. Suitable decision for a written policy
will be taken at appropriate time.
3.
Governance related to BR
l Indicate the frequency with which the Board of Directors, Committee of the Board or CEO to
assess the BR performance of the Company. Within 3 months, 3-6 months, Annually, More
than 1 year
The M.D. & CEO assesses the BR performance of the Company on a Quarterly basis which
is then appraised to the Board at its quarterly meetings as a part of larger presentation on
sustainability. The CSR and Sustainability Committee is also appraised about the BR performance
bi-annually at its meetings.
l Does the Company publish a BR or a Sustainability Report? What is the hyperlink for viewing
this report? How frequently it is published?
The Company publishes its Sustainability Report on an Annual basis which is GRI G4 compliant
A+ i.e. an internationally accepted reporting framework which is also assured by
an independent certifying agency and is available on the website of the Company,
www.ambujacement.com/ Sustainability/sustainability-reports.

SECTION E: PRINCIPLE-WISE PERFORMANCE
PRINCIPLE 1
Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability.
1. Does the policy relating to ethics, bribery and corruption cover only the company? Yes/ No. Does it
extend to the Group/Joint Ventures/ Suppliers/Contractors/NGOs /Others?
The policies relating to ethics, bribery and corruption as well as the Whistleblower Policy covers
the Directors, Employees, Vendors and Customers of the Company. These policies are more or less
aligned with the policies of the parent company.
The Group /Joint Venture companies have their own policies which are also aligned with the policies
of the parent company.
2. How many stakeholder complaints have been received in the past financial year and what
percentage was satisfactorily resolved by the management? If so, provide details thereof, in about
50 words or so.
The Company received a total of 31 complaints during the year 2018. Of these 31 complaints,
8 complaints were pre-assessed by the EVC Committee but did not warrant further investigation.
17 complaints were investigated and concluded whereas 5 complaint is still under investigation.
The cases investigated were mainly of the nature of bribery / kickbacks, theft, violation of Code
of Conduct etc. The financial impact of these cases was insignificant and caused no damage to the
Company.
PRINCIPLE 2
Businesses should provide goods and services that are safe and Contribute to sustainability throughout
their life cycle.
1. List up to 3 of your products or services whose design has incorporated social or environmental
concerns, risks and / or opportunities.
The Company understands its obligations on social and environmental concerns, risks and
opportunities. Accordingly, the Company has devised the manufacturing process of its product
(Portland Cement), in a manner taking care of its obligations.
The Company has deployed best in class technology and processes to manufacture its product
‘Portland Cement’ which use optimal resources. e.g. the manufacturing process involves use of
6 stage pre-heaters, vertical roller pre-grinder, and advanced technology clinker coolers which are
most energy efficient and technologically advanced as on date.
In 2018, Clinker Factor was 64.99% with fly ash utilization of 32.66% in PPC and Composite Cement,
thus saving natural resources like limestone. We also co-process plastic, industrial & hazardous waste
from different industries as alternative fuel. The Company also co-processes biomass in its kilns and
thermal power plants.
2. For each such product, provide the following details in respect of resource use (energy, water, raw
material etc.) per unit of product (optional):
i) Reduction during sourcing/production / distribution achieved since the previous year
throughout the value chain?
The Company continuously strives its best to reduce the power/LDO Coal and other fuels
consumed per unit of cement produced. The details are as under:
Consumption per unit of Industry Norms Current Year Previous Year

Production (Jan to Dec 2018) (Jan to Dec 2017)
Electricity (KWH/T of Cement) 100 76.63 77.65
LDO (Ltr/T of Clinker) N.A. 0.13 0.15
Coal and other Fuels (K.Cal/Kg of 800 760 759
Clinker)

ii)
Reduction during usage by consumers (energy, water) has been achieved since the previous
year?
The details of the reduction during usage by consumers (energy, water) achieved since the
previous year are not available with the Company.
3. Does the company have procedures in place for sustainable sourcing (including transportation)?
If yes, what percentage of your inputs was sourced sustainably? Also, provide details thereof, in
about 50 words or so.
The Company seeks to engage in long-term relationships with the suppliers committed to their
social responsibility, adhere to international standards such as ISO 14001 (Environment Management
System) and have systems in place to comply with the local and national laws and regulations. All
inputs, except where the Company does not have any control, are sourced sustainably. The Company
has a procedure in place for sustainable sourcing of energy, water including transportation. Almost
all the inputs are sourced on a sustainable basis. The Company has long term Leases / Agreements
for sourcing limestone, fly ash and gypsum. The Company is increasing the usage of Alternate Fuel
and Raw Materials (AFR) year on year to decrease dependency on traditional fuel i.e. coal.
The Company has established its own Bulk Cement Terminals & owns a fleet of specialised Bulk
Cement Carriers (Ships) for transportation of cement by sea route as a sustainable source of
transportation of cement.
From year 2017, Company had engaged Avetta, leading Global Consultant in Supplier Qualification,
who helped the company in qualifying High Risk- High Spend Suppliers and Contractors by screening
them on the various counts related to Sustainable Procurement such as H & S, Labour, Environment
and Bribery & Corruption.
4. Has the company taken any steps to procure goods and services from local & small producers,
including communities surrounding their place of work? If yes, what steps have been taken to
improve their capacity and capability of local and small vendors?
The Company encourages procurement of goods and services from Local and small producers
surrounding its plant locations to encourage the local employment to the society. Our Contractors,
who are engaged in Operation and Maintenance of Plants, mostly employ workmen from the
nearby villages. The Company also trains the vendors to meet the H & S requirements across all its
plant locations.
5. Does the company have a mechanism to recycle products and waste? If yes what is the percentage
of recycling of products and waste (separately as <5%, 5-10%, >10%). Also, provide details thereof,
in about 50 words or so.
We have fly ash and bottom ash generated as waste from our captive power plants which is used
in our cement production. The entire fly ash generated [100%] is utilised to produce Portland
Pozzolana Cement. (PPC).
Waste water generated from our plant and colony is recycled and reused in dust suppression,
gardening, horticulture, etc.
PRINCIPLE 3
Businesses should promote the wellbeing of all employees.
1. Please indicate the Total number of employees:
l Management Staff : 3536
l Blue Collar Employees : 1522
l Total : 5058
2. Please indicate the Total number of employees hired on temporary/contractual/casual basis :
l Total Contractual employees :
i. Shipping Sailing Staff : 122
ii Third Party : 5995
3. Please indicate the Number of permanent women employees :
l Permanent : 109
l On Probation : 09
4. Please indicate the Number of permanent employees with disabilities :
l Disabilities : 21
5. Do you have an employee association that is recognised by management ?
Yes, we have recognised trade unions affiliated to either of INTUC / AITUC / BMS.
6. What percentage of your permanent employees is members of this recognised employee
association?
30% of our permanent employees are members of this recognized employee Association.
7. Please indicate the 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 :
Sr. Category No. of complaints filed No. of complaints pending as

No. during the financial year on end of the financial year
1. Child Labour/Forced Labour/ NIL NIL

Involuntary Labour
2. Sexual harassment NIL NIL
3. Discriminatory employment NIL NIL
8. What percentage of your under mentioned employees were given safety & skill up-gradation
training in the last year?
Permanent Employees: 100% Safety Training & Skill Up-gradation (by way of working-OJT)
l Permanent Women Employees : 100% Safety Training & Skill Up-gradation (by way of working-
OJT)
l Casual/Temporary/Contractual Employees : 100% Safety training. However, details not available
regarding other training as it is done by their respective employers.
l Employees with Disabilities : 100% safety
PRINCIPLE 4
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be responsive towards all stakeholders, especially those
who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized.
1. Has the company mapped its internal and external stakeholders? Yes/No
Yes, the company has mapped its internal as well as external stakeholders.
2. Outof the above, has the company identified the disadvantaged, vulnerable & marginalized
stakeholders.
The company has further identified the disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised stakeholders,
namely the communities around its manufacturing sites and its workers/contractual workers and
truck drivers. Disabled children and youth emerged as a separate group and hence are catered
through education and skill development program. Women in the communities are reached out to
through the Women Empowerment Program.
3. Are there any special initiatives taken by the company to engage with the disadvantaged, vulnerable
and marginalized stakeholders. If so, provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so.
A comprehensive stakeholder engagement program operates to facilitate several initiatives for
engagement of different stakeholders.

‘We Care’ developed for promoting a serious safety culture in Ambuja. Continuous trainings on
safety are held with employees, truckers, contract workers and the community to ensure ‘Zero Harm’
level. Site Specific Impact Assessment (SSIA) are conducted cyclically as formal process to address
the concerns and the felt needs of stakeholders at the manufacturing sites. The communities and
its people being identified as important stakeholders, Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) stands
responsible for being the link between the company and the community. ACF has promoted
strategic social investment through planning its development interventions. All the programs have
defined goal and objectives and aim to specially focus the underprivileged and marginalized section
of communities. Community Advisory Panels (CAP) have been created with representation of both
Ambuja and other stakeholders including the community. It promotes communication between
the plant, stakeholders and its neighboring community. ACF’s work is annually reviewed by its
stakeholders through the Social Engagement Scorecard (SES) exercise.
PRINCIPLE 5
Businesses should respect and promote human rights.
1. Does the policy of the company on human rights cover only the company or extend to the Group/
Joint Ventures / Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / Others?
The company refers to the guidelines provided by the parent company LafargeHolcim and uses it as
a tool for assessment of Human Rights impacts at its plants.
2. How many stakeholder complaints have been received in the past financial year and what percent
was satisfactorily resolved by the management?
No stakeholder complaints were received during the last financial year.
PRINCIPLE 6
Business should respect, protect and make efforts to restore the environment.
1. Does the policy related to Principle 6 cover only the company or extends to the Group/Joint Ventures
/ Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / others.
The Corporate Environment Policy is applicable to only Ambuja Cements Limited.
2. Does the company have strategies / initiatives to address global environmental issues such as
climate change, global warming, etc? Y/N. If yes, please give hyperlink for webpage etc.
Yes. The Company has a formally approved Sustainability Policy which is available on our website
in public domain. The policy was last reviewed in 2014 and is currently being reviewed again to
strengthen sustainable development in our business value chain. The policy enshrines commitments
for climate change mitigation and adaptation at planning and operations level. Apart from this,
we also have a formalized Climate Change Mitigation Policy. The Company measures & reports its
carbon emissions as per the protocol of Cement Sustainability Initiative [CSI] of the World Business
Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The Company proactively discloses its carbon
emissions annually in the Carbon Disclosure Project [CDP]. Ambuja achieved second rank in the CDP
League Table 2018 among 13 global cement companies. Scope-3 carbon emission from all our plants
was verified by an independent third party. Further, we also keep our stakeholders informed on our
carbon performance through our annual GRI based Sustainability Report.
The Company has strategies in place to address global warming and to ensure a low carbon growth
path for our operations.
The company’s website also contains information on our Sustainability endeavours.
[See: http://www.ambujacement.com/Sustainability].
3. Does the company identify and assess potential environmental risks? Y/N
Yes. The Company regularly assesses the environmental risks emanating from our operations and
as a part of the sustainability strategy, various initiatives are undertaken to address these risks.
Additionally, all our operations are certified to international Environment Management System
(ISO 14001). We have a structured process to carry out risk assessment dealing with business and
environment all across the organisation on an annual basis. In addition, a comprehensive study was

also conducted in 2018 by a third party to identify the potential financial impacts of the climate
change related risk. This study was based on the recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-
related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The Company also conducted a comprehensive stakeholder
engagement Materiality Review during 2018 to get a good understanding of the company’s
obligations to its various stakeholders, internal as well as external, consistent with the business’s
commitment to corporate responsibility and to find out the material issues, risks and opportunities.
During 2018, we also developed Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for our low carbon
Portland Pozzolona Cement (PPC) and Compocem products which were verified by an independent
third party and registered on the global platform ‘Environdec’ for consumer and stakeholder
communication of the environmental performance of our products.
4. Does the company have any project related to Clean Development Mechanism? If so, provide
details thereof, in about 50 words or so. Also, if yes, whether any environmental compliance report
is filed?
Yes, the company participates in the Global Program of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Our
first project of the use of biomass for power generation at Ropar plant earned 17,727 CERs (Certified
Emission Reduction) which could earn us INR 1.60 Crores in the year 2011. CDM project on Waste
Heat Recovery [WHR] based power generation at our unit at Rabriyawas has been registered with
UNFCCC in 2015 after successful Validation by DOE. This project is designed to accrue 35000/year
Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) for the next 10 years.
There is no requirement for filing environment compliance report as per Host Country Approval.
5. Has the company undertaken any other initiatives on – clean technology, energy efficiency,
renewable energy, etc. Y/N. If yes, please give hyperlink for web page etc.
Yes. The Company has strong focus on clean technology, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Our renewable energy portfolio includes; 15 MW biomass-based power plant at Ropar (established in
2005), a 7.5 MW wind power station in Kutch (Gujarat) (established in 2011), a 330 kWp solar power
station at Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh) (established in 2012), a 55.14 kWp rooftop solar PV project at
Gurgaon Regional Office (established in 2014) and a new 6.5 MW waste heat recovery (WHR) based
power generation system at our Rajasthan plant, commissioned in 2015. WHR system increases
fuel efficiency, optimises power costs and helps us to meet our renewable power obligation. In
Ambujanagar, 15Kw Solar panel has been inserted for MPSS lighting and battery backup. Existing
ACL captive power plants also use biomass. The renewable energy certificates (RECs) earned and the
power-mix cost optimisation at our cement plants add value to ACL’s power sourcing strategy and
RPO compliance. During 2018, we generated about 6.5% of our total power requirement through
renewable sources. Additionally, we also co-process industrial wastes from other industries in our
kilns as alternative fuel. This helps us in reducing the use of coal, necessary for conservation as well
as greenhouse gas mitigation. During 2018, we co-processed about 2.9 Lakh tons of alternative fuels
substituting 5.6 % of total thermal energy by use of alternative fuels.
The company monitors its specific thermal & electrical energy consumption and employs measures
for improving energy efficiency. All five of our integrated units, Six of our grinding units, and one
bulk cement terminal have implemented energy management system as per ISO 50001:2011 &
attained certification to the international standard.
Additionally, as a part of the Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for the Cement Industry developed
by Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) of WBCSD, we are implementing Phase II of the project at
our Ambuja Nagar unit. This is focused on energy efficiency opportunities in the operations.
As a result of our water harvesting and conservation efforts, we have been certified to be 5.5 times
Water Positive by an independent third party in 2016. For the year 2018, we are more than 6 times
water positive. Ambuja is the only cement company in India to achieve such a feat.
6. Are the Emissions / Waste generated by the company within the permissible limits given by CPCB/
SPCB for the financial year being reported?
Yes. The Company employs various measures to ensure complete compliance to the applicable
emission/waste standards. The Company is the first cement manufacturer to have proactively installed

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) at all the nine kiln stacks for online monitoring of
all vital pollution parameters. In addition, Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems have
been installed at all the plants.
7. Number of show cause/ legal notices received from CPCB/SPCB which are pending (i.e. not resolved
to satisfaction) as on end of Financial Year.
There are 3 (three) cases that are pending in different Courts, involving environment related issues
as on end of the Financial Year.
PRINCIPLE 7
Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and regulatory policy should do so in a responsible
manner.
1. Is your company a member of any trade and chamber or association? If Yes, Name only those major
ones that your business deals with:
Yes. The Company is a member of the following trade / chamber associations.
a. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
b. Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Investments (BCCI)
c. Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), a body of World Business Council for Sustainable
Development (WBCSD).
d. Global Compact Network India (GCNI).
Principal objectives of the above associations are to provide information, consultative and
representative services to the organisation. It operates through National / Regional / State and
Zonal Councils.
2. Have you advocated/lobbied through above associations for the advancement or improvement
of public good? Yes/No; if yes specify the broad areas (drop box: Governance and Administration,
Economic Reforms, Inclusive Development Policies, Energy security, Water, Food Security, Sustainable
Business Principles, Others) :
Yes. We continue to work closely with business chambers such as CII and FICCI for advocating good
practices in the Industry and policy interventions in environment governance and administration,
inclusive development policies (such as implementation of SDGs), climate change, water and
energy security and sustainable business principles. Ambuja has also been an active member of
Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) India which is under the World Business Council for Sustainable
Development (WBCSD) to work on several sustainability initiatives and training as well as best
practices in the cement industry. We have also participated in the development of the Low Carbon
Technology Road Map for Indian Cement sector and WBCSD’s India Water Tool and engagement as
one of the Co-chairs of SDGs road map for cement industry under the aegis of CSI.
We have been a regular recipient of CII Sustainability Awards under the category of Corporate Excellence
for the Corporate Sustainability function. Our units at Bhatapara, Chandrapur, Ambujanagar and Farakka
have also bagged awards in the domains of Environment Management & CSR. This Award recognises
India’s most sustainable companies for their outstanding achievements and commitment to shaping a
future that is more sustainable and inclusive.
We completed a detailed Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Environment Product Declaration (EPD) in 2017 for
all our units. Earlier, Ambuja Cement became the first Indian company in 2014 when it got the prestigious
Certification on Sustainable Product labelling, “PRO-SUSTAIN” for PPC production from its Darlaghat
plant from a leading global certification body. The “ProSustain” certification implies that the Company
promotes the adoption of responsible and cost effective measures for incorporating sustainability into
product design, development, production and supply chain management.
During 2018, Ambuja developed Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for our low carbon Portland
Pozzolona Cement (PPC) and Composite Cement products which were verified by an independent third

party and registered on the global platform ‘Environdec’ for consumer and stakeholder communication
on our sustainable products. We will work towards receiving more such green labelling for our products
to communicate and educate our customers to make responsible and informed decision to differentiate
and purchase sustainable products.
Ambuja also associated with some of the above associations in initiatives that collaborate with government
agencies like Niti Aayog and coincide with our business objective in the field of circular economy. These
initiatives will also benefit the community by arresting pollution and improving living conditions.
PRINCIPLE 8
Businesses should support inclusive growth and equitable development
1. Does the company have specified programmes/initiatives/projects in pursuit of the policy related
to Principle 8? If yes details thereof.
Yes, The Company has developed need based and focused development programs. Important
stakeholders groups are meaningfully engaged at various stages of program development and
implementation. The programs focus on the contextual needs of the community and can broadly be
divided in following categories
1. Water Resource Management: Water and Land Resources
2. Livelihood Promotion: Agro based Livelihoods and Skill based Livelihoods
3. Social Development: Community Health and Sanitation, Women Empowerment and Education
4. Rural Infrastructure Development
The Company attempts to respond to the local development needs and national priorities through
its development initiatives. While doing the same the Company promotes innovative strategies to
intensify the reach and effectiveness of the programs.
Our thrust areas are well aligned to the schedule VII of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
compliment the nation’s need for inclusive growth. The company through its Site Specific Impact
Assessment (SSIA), observe and gauges concerns of employees, contract workers, truckers etc. and
works out plan of action to ensure equitable development and inclusive growth.
2. Are the programmes/projects undertaken through in-house team/own foundation/external NGO/
government structures/any other organization?
Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) is a CSR arm of Ambuja Cements Ltd. ACF was established in
1993 and all the development initiatives of the Company are undertaken by ACF. ACF mainly works
with the neighboring communities of ACL and other vulnerable stakeholders. The development
programs and projects initiated by ACF are disclosed through Foundation’s annual reports & website
(www.ambujacementfoundation.org).
3. Have you done any impact assessment of your initiative?
The ACF follows a systematic approach to review the performance of the programs and the resultant
change in the community. Both the inputs and outputs are mapped with the help of a customized
system developed at ACF. Evaluation or impact assessments are initiated at every critical phase of the
program or at the maturity stage of the project. These assessments are undertaken by internal expert
consultants and organizations. During the year some important assessments were carried out, the
details of the same are provided in the Foundation’s annual report (www.ambujacementfoundation.
org).
4. What is your company’s direct contribution to community development projects- Amount in INR
and the details of the projects undertaken?
Ambuja Cements Ltd (ACL) has spent ` 53.46 crores on CSR in 2018. The Company has been mainly
focusing on development of communities around its manufacturing sites through ACF. ACF’s work
in community development is in line with its mission statement “Energise, involve and enable
communities to realize their potential”. The Foundation reaches out to 24 lakh people across
30 locations in 11 states of India. The thematic areas include water resource management, livelihood
promotion, social development and infrastructure development.

Water resource management program focuses on water conservation, promotion of safe drinking
water and judicial use of water through promotion of micro irrigation. Local issues such as water
scarcity in desert, salinity in coastal region, overexploitation of groundwater are addressed through
strategic efforts.
Agro based livelihood promotion efforts include Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), promotion of Systematic
Rice Intensification (SRI), organic farming, agro-forestry and horticulture promotion. One of the
significant programs is Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) expanding its reach to about 1,21,000 farmers.
30 Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (SEDIs) have trained over 42000 youth.
Community health and sanitation program promotes healthy and productive neighborhood
communities. Under sanitation program household sanitation and sanitation in community school
is promoted. Construction of toilets by mobilizing communities and resources from other sources is
undertaken.
Ambuja Hospital Trust is a non-profit trust promoted by ACL to provide healthcare services to the
community surrounding ACL’s plant at Kodinar. Kodinar is a remote rural area with the nearest
urban centre and multispecialty healthcare services being located more than 200 kilometres away.
In 2018, the Ambujanagar Multispeciality Hospital reached out to about 40000 patients.
Education program in communities ensures quality education for children in government run
schools. Ambuja Manovikas Kendra, Ropar, Punjab caters to children with disabilities. Further, the
company promotes education in the five integrated plants through Ambuja Vidya Niketan Trust
(AVNT). All five AVNTs are affiliated with CBSE and provide quality education to children of Ambuja
employees as well as from the community.
Women empowerment program promotes economic and social development through income
generation and Self Help Groups (SHGs). 2464 such SHGs have been formed with total 28285
members and a total corpus of ` 18 crore. At various locations these SHGs have come together to
federate themselves into 5 Women Federations. These Federations of women actively engage in
addressing local issues. Infrastructure development engages local communities in developing and
maintaining community assets.
As a result of this robust and impactful approach, substantial funding is received from the government
and other funders. With external funding ACF has been able to extend outreach of some of its
programs and the same has positively influenced their livelihood options.
5. Have you taken steps to ensure that this community development initiative is successfully adopted
by the community? Please explain in 50 words, or so.
Our community development initiatives are undertaken directly through our own Foundation.
The philosophy and approach has been to involve the local people throughout i.e. during needs
assessment and prioritisation, project planning, implementation and for monitoring. The focus has
been on building capacities within the communities and creating local institutions which ensure
ownership among the communities for the projects and sustains the development efforts. The
approach has resulted in enabling and empowering local communities.
People’s institutions include Women’s Federations, Farmer Producer Companies, Water User
Associations, Village Development Committees, strengthening Village Health Sanitation Committees,
School Management Committees and sustain projects.
PRINCIPLE 9
Businesses should engage with and provide value to their customers and consumers in a responsible
manner.
1. What percentage of customer complaints/consumer cases are pending as on the end of financial
year.
We have a formal system of receiving Customer complaints through Toll free number. In 2018 we
received 896 Customer queries/complaints through toll free number, all of them have been resolved.
As regards consumer cases, 11 consumer cases were pending before different Forums/Commissions/
Courts at the beginning of the year. During the year 6 consumer case was filed and 2 cases were
disposed-off leaving a balance of 15 pending cases as on end of the financial year 2018.

2. Does the company display product information on the product label, over and above what is
mandated as per local laws? Yes/No/N.A. /Remarks (additional information)
The product quality is governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). As per the BIS mandate,
the product information is clearly displayed on the bag. No other label is displayed over and above
than the mandated. The test report of cement supplied is available & produced on demand to the
customers.
We print sustainable product labelling like Pro - Sustain for which our Darlaghat plant is already
certified.
3. Is there any 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 end of financial year. If so, provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so.
The details of the complaints filed are as under:-
Sr. Particulars Remarks / Status

No.
1. The Competition Commission of IndiaAgainst the Order passed by CCI, the Company had
passed an Order dated 31st August, filed Appeal in the Appellate Tribunal and obtained
2016, imposing penalty on certain stay against the operation of CCI’s Order, subject to
cement manufacturers including
deposit of 10% penalty in the form of Fixed Deposit.
the Company, concerning alleged The Appeal was dismissed by the National Company
contravention of the provisions of the
Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on 25th July
Competition Act, 2002. 2018. Against the judgment passed by NCLAT, the
The penalty imposed on the Company Company has filed Appeal in the Supreme Court. On
is ` 1163.91 Crore. 5 th
October 2018, the Supreme Court has admitted
the Appeal and ordered continuation of interim
orders passed by the Tribunal in the meantime, and,
as such, the deposit continues @10%.
2. State of Haryana has filed a complaint Against the Order passed by CCI, the Company has
alleging cartelization in the tender filed Appeal in the NCLAT and obtained stay against
for supply of cement by some cement the operation of CCI’s Order.
companies including Ambuja Cements The Appeal is being heard by the National Company
Ltd. Law Appellate Tribunal.
4. Did your company carry out any consumer survey / consumer satisfaction trends?
Yes. To fine tune its marketing offering and product the company carries out periodic customer
satisfaction and consumer perceptions surveys. The surveys are carried out as per the global
standards like Nielsen’s Brand Equity Index (BEI), Net Promoter Score (NPS) & other research agencies
on periodical basis. The feedback of various programs for customer / Influencer education is also
taken.
In response to the interaction with the end consumers, the company has launched a new product viz
PuraSand for plastering. This product has received good acceptance from the customers.
The first phase of Net Promoter Survey was carried out in the year 2017, it covered a sample consisting
of all customers in trade as well as building & infra segment. It was conducted through LH global
partner in NPS – Satmetrix, a leading global player of customer experience management software.
The rollout of second phase which will cover all customers will be carried out in 2019.

Independent Auditor’s Report Standalone
To The Members of Ambuja Cements Limited
Report on the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying standalone Ind AS financial statements of Ambuja Cements Limited (“the Company”),
which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 2018, and the Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other
Comprehensive Income), the Cash Flow Statement and the Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended, and a
summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and which includes a Joint Operation
accounted on proportionate basis.
Management’s Responsibility for the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements

The respective Boards of Directors of the Company and its Joint Operation Company are responsible for the matters
stated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) with respect to the preparation of these standalone Ind
AS financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other
comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity of the Company including its joint operation, in accordance
with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, and other accounting principles generally accepted in India.
This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act
for safeguarding the assets of the respective Companies 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 standalone Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these standalone Ind AS financial statements based on our audit.
In conducting 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 and the Order issued under section 143(11) of the Act.
We conducted our audit of the standalone Ind AS financial statements 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 standalone Ind AS financial statements are free from
material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the standalone
Ind AS financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the
risks of material misstatement of the standalone Ind AS 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 standalone
Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the 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
standalone Ind AS financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors in terms of their
reports referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion on the standalone Ind AS 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 reports of the other auditors on separate financial statements of the joint operation referred to in the
Other Matters paragraph below, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS 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 Ind AS and other accounting
principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st December, 2018, and its profit, total
comprehensive income, its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.

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Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to the following matters in Notes 39A(iii)(a) & 39A(iii)(b) to the standalone Ind AS financial statements:
(a) In terms of the order dated 31st August, 2016, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a penalty
of Rs. 1,163.91 crores for alleged contravention of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 by the Company. On
Company’s appeal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which replaced the Competition Appellate
Tribunal (COMPAT) effective 26th May, 2017, in its order dated 25th July, 2018 had upheld the CCI’s Order. The
Company’s appeal against the said judgement of NCLAT before the Hon’ble Supreme Court was admitted vide its
order dated 5th October, 2018 with a direction that the interim order passed by the Tribunal would continue.
(b) In a separate matter, pursuant to the reference filed by the Director, Supplies and Disposals, State of Haryana, the
CCI vide its order dated 19th January, 2017 had imposed penalty of Rs. 29.84 crores for alleged contravention of the
provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 by the Company. On Company’s filing an appeal together with application
for interim stay against payment of penalty, COMPAT has stayed the penalty pending hearing of the application. The
matter is listed before the NCLAT for hearing.
Based on the Company’s assessment on the outcome of these appeals, supported by the advice of external legal counsel, the
Company is of the view that no provision is necessary in respect of these matters.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of these matters.
Other Matters
We did not audit the financial statements of a joint operation included in the standalone Ind AS financial statements of the
Company whose financial statements reflect total assets of Rs. 0.59 crores as at 31st December, 2018 and total revenues of
Rs. 0.04 crores for the year ended on that date, as considered in the standalone Ind AS financial statements. The financial
statements of this joint operation have been audited by the other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and
our opinion in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of this joint operation and our report
in terms of subsection (3) of Section 143 of the Act, in so far as it relates to the aforesaid joint operation, is based solely on
the report of such other auditors.
Our opinion on the standalone Ind AS financial statements and our report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
below is not modified in respect of this matter.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

(1) As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our audit and on the consideration of the reports of the other
auditors on the separate financial statements of the joint operation, referred to in the Other Matters paragraph
above we report, to the extent applicable 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.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company and its joint
operation company so far as it appears from our examination of those books and the reports of the other
auditors.
(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss including Other Comprehensive Income, the Cash Flow
Statement and Statement of Changes in Equity dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the relevant
books of account.
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS financial statements comply with the Indian Accounting
Standards prescribed under section 133 of the Act.
(e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors of the Company as on 31st December,
2018 taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on 31st December, 2018
from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164(2) of the Act.
(f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and
the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in “Annexure A” to this report. Our
report expresses an unmodified opinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal
financial controls over financial reporting.

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(g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with the requirements
of section 197(16) of the Act, as amended, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us, the remuneration paid by the Company to its directors is in accordance with the
provisions of section 197 of the Act.
(h) 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, as amended, 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 standalone Ind
AS financial statements – Refer Notes 39 and 40 to the standalone Ind AS Financial Statements;
(ii) The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were
any material foreseeable losses.
(iii) There has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education
and Protection Fund by the Company, on the basis of information available with the Company.
(2) As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2016 (“the Order”) issued by the Central Government in terms
of Section 143(11) of the Act, we give in “Annexure B” a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of
the Order.
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP

(Firm Registration No.117366W / W-100018)
B. P. Shroff
Partner
(Membership No. 34382)

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Annexure “A” to the Independent Auditor’s Report
(Referred to in paragraph 1 (f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report of even
date on the Standalone Ind AS financial statements of Ambuja Cements Limited as at and for the year ended 31st December,
2018)
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3
of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
We have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Ambuja Cements Limited (“the Company”) as of
31st December, 2018 in conjunction with our audit of the standalone Ind AS financial statements of the Company for the
year ended on that date which includes internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company’s joint operation
which is a company incorporated in India.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls

The respective Boards of Directors of the Company and its joint operation which are companies incorporated in India are
responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based on the internal control over financial reporting
criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note
on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
These responsibilities include the design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that
were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to respective
company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and
completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the
Companies Act, 2013.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and
its joint operation company incorporated in India, based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the
Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards on Auditing prescribed under Section 143(10) of the Companies Act,
2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal financial controls. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require
that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated
effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls
system over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that
a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors of the joint
operation which is a company incorporated in India, in terms of their reports referred to in the Other Matters paragraph
below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls
system over financial reporting.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

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

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Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of
collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be
detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are
subject to the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes
in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
In our opinion, to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and based on the consideration
of the reports of the other auditors on internal financial controls system over financial reporting of the joint operation
referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, the Company has, in all material respects, an adequate internal financial
controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial reporting were operating
effectively as at 31st December, 2018, based on the criteria for internal financial control over financial reporting established
by the respective companies considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit
of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Other Matters
Our aforesaid report under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal financial
controls over financial reporting insofar as it relates to a joint operation which is a company incorporated in India, is based
solely on the corresponding report of the other auditors of such company incorporated in India.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

B. P. Shroff
Partner

Annexure “B” to the Independent Auditor’s Report Standalone
(Referred to in paragraph 2 under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report of even date
on the Standalone Ind AS financial statements for the year ended 31st December, 2018 of Ambuja Cements Limited)
(i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and
situation of fixed assets.
(b) The Company has a program of verification of fixed assets to cover all the items in a phased manner over a
period of two years which, in our opinion, is reasonable having regard to the size of the Company and the
nature of its assets. Pursuant to the program, certain fixed assets were physically verified by the Management
during the year. According to the information and explanations given to us, no material discrepancies were
noticed on such verification.
(c) (i) According to the information and explanations given to us and the records examined by us and based
on the examination of the registered sale deed / transfer deed / other relevant records provided to us,
we report that, the title deeds, comprising all the immovable properties of land and buildings which are
freehold, are held in the name of the Company as at the balance sheet date, except the following:
(Rs. in Crore)
Particulars of the Gross block Net Block Total Remarks

land and building as at as at number of
31st December, 31st December, cases
2018 2018
Freehold land 2.56 2.46 102 Title deeds are in the name of
the wholly owned subsidiary
and entities taken over/
merged with the company
(ii) In respect of immovable properties of land and buildings that have been taken on lease and disclosed as
fixed assets in the financial statements, the lease agreements are in the name of the Company, where the
Company is the lessee in the agreement.
(ii) As explained to us, the inventories were physically verified during the year by the Management at reasonable intervals
and no material discrepancies were noticed on physical verification.
(iii) The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, to companies, firms, Limited Liability Partnerships or
other parties covered in the Register maintained under Section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013.
(iv) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not granted any loans or provided
guarantees to directors / to a company in which a Director is interested, to which the provisions of Section 185 of the
Companies Act, 2013 apply and hence not commented upon. Further the Company has complied with the provisions
of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of grant of loans, making investments and providing guarantees
and securities, as applicable.
(v) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not accepted any deposit during the
year. The Company does not have unclaimed deposits as at 31st December, 2018 and accordingly, provisions of Sections
73 to 76 or any other relevant provisions of the Companies Act are not applicable to the Company.
(vi) The maintenance of cost records has been specified by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Companies
Act, 2013 for manufacture of cement. We have broadly reviewed the cost records maintained by the Company pursuant
to the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended, prescribed by the Central Government under
sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, and are of the opinion that, prima facie, the prescribed cost
records have been made and maintained. We have, however, not made a detailed examination of the cost records
with a view to determine whether they are accurate or complete.
(vii) According to the information and explanations given to us, in respect of statutory dues:
(a) The Company has generally been regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues, including Provident Fund,
Employees’ State Insurance, Income-tax, Goods and Service Tax (GST), Customs Duty, Cess and other material
statutory dues applicable to it with the appropriate authorities. Sales Tax, Service Tax, Excise Duty and Value
Added Tax are not applicable during the year.
(b) There were no undisputed amounts payable in respect of Provident Fund, Employees’ State Insurance, Income-
tax, Goods and Service Tax (GST), Sales Tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Value Added Tax, Cess and
other material statutory dues in arrears as at 31st December, 2018 for a period of more than six months from
the date they became payable.

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(c) Details of dues of Income-tax, Sales Tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Value Added Tax which have
not been deposited as on 31st December, 2018 on account of disputes are given below:
Name of the Statute Nature of dues Period to Forum where dispute is pending (Rs. in Crore)
which the Commi- Appellate High Supreme Total
amount sionerate authorities courts court
relates and Tribunal
Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Demand of sales tax/ 1988-89 to 33.02 7.37 91.63 112.41 244.43
and various State Sales Additional purchase 2016-17
Tax Acts tax, Interest and
Penalty
Customs Act, 1962 Demand of Customs 2000-01 to 1.80 39.43 - - 41.23
Duty, interest and 2013-14
penalty
Central excise Act, 1944 Demand of Excise 1994-95 to 6.26 18.39 0.18 4.51 29.34
duty, Denial of 2017-18
Cenvat Credit,
Interest and Penalty
Finance Act, 1994 Denial of service tax 2004-05 to 3.68 103.77 0.01 - 107.46
credit and penalty 2017-18
Income Tax Act, 1961 Income tax and AY 2007-08 266.85 32.94 - - 299.79
Interest to
AY 2013-14
Amounts given above are net of amounts deposited.
(viii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not defaulted in the
repayment of loans or borrowings to government. The Company did not have any outstanding loans or borrowings
in respect of a financial institution or bank or dues to debenture holders during the year.
(ix) The Company has not raised moneys by way of initial public offer or further public offer (including debt instruments)
or term loans and hence reporting under clause (ix) of the CARO 2016 Order is not applicable.
(x) To the best of our knowledge and according to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud by the
Company and no material fraud on the Company by its officers or employees has been noticed or reported during the
year.
(xi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has paid / provided
managerial remuneration in accordance with the requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of Section 197 read
with Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013.
(xii) The Company is not a Nidhi Company and hence reporting under clause (xii) of the CARO 2016 Order is not applicable.
(xiii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is in compliance with
Section 177 and 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, where applicable, for all transactions with the related parties and
the details of related party transactions have been disclosed in the Standalone Ind AS financial statements etc. as
required by the applicable accounting standards.
(xiv) During the year the Company has not made any preferential allotment or private placement of shares or fully or
partly convertible debentures and hence reporting under clause (xiv) of CARO 2016 is not applicable to the Company.
(xv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, during the year the Company has not
entered into any non-cash transactions with its directors or directors of its holding, subsidiary or associate company
or persons connected with them and hence provisions of Section 192 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable.
(xvi) The Company is not required to be registered under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

(Firm’s Registration No. 117366W/W-100018)
B. P. Shroff
Partner

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Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 2018
Particulars Notes As at As at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
` in crore ` in crore
ASSETS
1 Non-current assets
a) Property, plant and equipment 4 5,563.19 5,693.45
b) Capital work-in-progress 610.02 348.48
c) Goodwill 5 - -
d) Other intangible assets 6 100.41 28.54
e) Intangible assets under development - 49.44
f) Investments in subsidiaries and joint venture 7 11,813.76 11,815.10
g) Financial assets
i) Investments 8 - 29.60
ii) Loans 9 60.34 66.52
iii) Other financial assets 10 50.33 42.18
h) Non-current tax assets (net) 58 207.65 79.65
i) Other non-current assets 11 1,026.04 963.70
Total - Non-current assets 19,431.74 19,116.66
2 Current assets
a) Inventories 12 1,277.76 1,052.50
b) Financial assets
i) Trade receivables 13 470.26 307.97
ii) Cash and cash equivalents 14 3,150.33 3,310.64
iii) Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents 15 179.64 186.43
iv) Loans 16 4.29 30.29
v) Other financial assets 17 84.71 71.69
c) Other current assets 18 587.95 550.60
5,754.94 5,510.12
d) Assets classified as held for sale 51 - 0.06
Total - Current assets 5,754.94 5,510.18
TOTAL - ASSETS 25,186.68 24,626.84
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
a) Equity share capital 19 397.13 397.13
b) Other equity 20 20,615.40 19,576.08
Total Equity 21,012.53 19,973.21
Liabilities
1 Non-current liabilities
a) Financial liabilities
i) Borrowings 21 39.68 24.12
ii) Other financial liabilities 22 1.18 1.75
b) Provisions 23 38.53 35.23
c) Deferred tax liabilities (net) 24 372.16 458.36
d) Other non-current liabilities 25 7.17 7.19
Total - Non-current liabilities 458.72 526.65
2 Current liabilities
i) Trade payables
Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises 56 0.52 0.82
Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and
small enterprises 1,108.94 1,045.71
b) Other current liabilities 27 1,293.65 1,465.21
c) Provisions 28 91.05 87.08
d) Current tax liabilities (net) 58 605.10 996.16
Total - Current liabilities 3,715.43 4,126.98
Total Liabilities 4,174.15 4,653.63
TOTAL - EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 25,186.68 24,626.84
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
In terms of our report attached For and on behalf of the Board
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS LLP Suresh Joshi N.S. Sekhsaria Rajendra P. Chitale Martin Kriegner
Chartered Accountants Chief Financial Officer Chairman & Principal Chairman - Audit Director
Founder Committee DIN - 00077715
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B. P. Shroff Rajiv Gandhi Shailesh Haribhakti Haigreve Khaitan Omkar Goswami

Partner Company Secretary Director Director Director
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Ajay Kapur
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Mumbai, 18th February, 2019 DIN - 03096416

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Statement of profit and loss for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Particulars Notes 2018 2017
1 Income
a) Revenue from operations 29 11,356.76 11,225.12
b) Other income 30 374.98 359.09
Total Income 11,731.74 11,584.21
2 Expenses
a) Cost of materials consumed 31 1,013.08 909.33
b) Purchase of stock-in-trade 5.96 -
c) Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in progress and stock-in-trade 32 (76.72) (62.83)
d) Excise duty 57 - 768.02
e) Employee benefits expense 33 679.57 661.37
f) Finance costs 34 82.33 107.19
g) Depreciation and amortisation expense 35 548.09 572.92
h) Power and fuel 2,549.69 2,233.07
i) Freight and forwarding expense 36 3,277.57 2,871.98
j) Other expenses 37 2,017.14 1,905.05
10,096.71 9,966.10
k) Self consumption of cement (net of excise duty) (0.99) (1.01)
Total Expenses 10,095.72 9,965.09
3 Profit before exceptional items and tax (1-2) 1,636.02 1,619.12
4 Exceptional items 59 129.95 -
5 Profit before tax (3-4) 1,506.07 1,619.12
6 Tax expense
a) For the current year
i) Current tax - charge 478.00 412.00
ii) Deferred tax - (credit) (86.93) (18.33)
b) Relating to earlier years
i) Current tax - (credit) 58 (372.01) (1.33)
ii) Deferred tax - (credit) - (22.79)
19.06 369.55
7 Profit for the year (5-6) 1,487.01 1,249.57
8 Other comprehensive income
Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
Remeasurement gains / (losses) on defined benefit plans 2.82 5.64
Tax adjustment on above (0.73) (2.23)
Total other comprehensive income 2.09 3.41
9 Total comprehensive income for the year (7+8) 1,489.10 1,252.98
10 Earnings per share of ` 2 each - in ` 38
Basic 7.49 6.29
Diluted 7.49 6.29

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Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Particulars As at As at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
A Equity share capital
Opening balance 397.13 397.13

Changes during the year - -
Closing balance 397.13 397.13
B Other Equity ` in crore
Particulars Reserves and surplus
General Capital Capital Subsidies Securities Retained Total other

reserve redemption reserve (refer note premium earnings equity
(refer note reserve (refer note d) (refer note
a) (refer note c) e)
b)
Balance as at 1st January, 2017 5,655.83 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.07 687.18 18,959.74
Profit for the year - - - - - 1,249.57 1,249.57
Other comprehensive income (net of tax expenses) - - - - - 3.41 3.41
Equity dividend including dividend distribution tax

(Refer note 49) - - - - - (636.64) (636.64)
Balance as at 31st December, 2017 5,655.83 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.07 1,303.52 19,576.08
Balance as at 1st January, 2018 5,655.83 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.07 1,303.52 19,576.08
Profit for the year - - - - - 1,487.01 1,487.01
Other comprehensive income (net of tax expenses) - - - - - 2.09 2.09
Equity dividend including dividend distribution tax - - - - - (449.78) (449.78)

(Refer note 49)
Balance as at 31st December, 2018 5,655.83 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.07 2,342.84 20,615.40
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Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Description of reserves in statement of changes in equity
a) General reserve
The Company created general reserve in earlier years pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act wherein
certain percentage of profits were required to be transferred to general reserve before declaring dividends. As per
the Companies Act, 2013, the requirement to transfer profits to general reserve is not mandatory. General reserve is
a free reserve available to the Company.
b) Capital redemption reserve
Capital redemption reserve was created by transferring from retained earnings. During the year ended 30th June
2005, part of the amount was used for issue of bonus shares. The balance will be utilised in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
c) Capital reserve
This reserve has been transferred to the Company in the course of business combinations and can be utilized in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
d) Subsidies
These are capital subsidies received from the Government and various authorities.
e) Securities premium
This reserve represents the premium on issue of shares and can be utilized in accordance with the provisions of the

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Standalone
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Particulars 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax 1,506.07 1,619.12
Adjustments for
Depreciation and amortisation expense 548.09 572.92
Loss on property, plant and equipment sold, discarded and written off (net) 14.60 6.41
Dividend income from subsidiary company (140.98) (159.77)
Dividend income from joint venture company - (2.25)
Gain on sale of current financial assets measured at FVTPL (44.18) (56.16)
Net gain on fair valuation of liquid mutual fund measured at FVTPL (0.51) (23.00)
Finance costs 82.33 107.19
Interest income (153.27) (112.98)
Provision / (reversal) for slow and non moving spares (0.03) (10.24)
Discounting income on pre-payment of value added tax loan - (4.98)
Discounting income on interest free loan (8.81) (4.01)
Unrealised exchange (gain) / loss (net) 0.60 (0.65)
Fair Value movement in derivative instruments 0.09 -
Provision against loan and interest to a subsidiary (Refer note 59 (b)) 48.53 -
Interest on income tax written back (Refer note 58) (35.87) -
Provisions no longer required written back (7.56) (2.54)
Inventories written off 2.41 3.04
Bad debts, sundry debit balances and claims written off / written back (net) 2.17 0.83
Profit on buy back of shares of joint venture (0.16) -
Operating profit before working capital changes 1,813.52 1,932.93
Adjustments for
Trade receivables, loans and other assets (356.04) (234.56)
Inventories (227.64) (107.76)
Trade payables, other liabilities and provisions (8.55) 555.89
(592.23) 213.57
Cash generated from operations 1,221.29 2,146.50
Direct taxes paid (net of refunds) (Refer note 1 in cash flow and note 58) (625.05) (310.07)
Net cash flow from operating activities (A) 596.24 1,836.43
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, intangibles etc. (including capital work in
progress and capital advances) (597.33) (544.62)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3.72 1.94
Proceeds from buyback of shares of joint venture 1.50 -
Inter corporate deposits and loans given to subsidiaries (0.18) (0.10)
Inter corporate deposits and loans repaid by subsidiaries - 4.64
Gain on sale of current financial assets measured at FVTPL 44.18 56.16
Investments in bank deposits (having original maturity of more than three months
and upto twelve months) (118.53) (2.89)
Redemption of bank deposits (having original maturity of more than three months
and upto twelve months) 124.16 0.15
Investments in bank deposits (having original maturity of more than twelve months) (0.84) -
Dividend received from subsidiary company 140.98 159.77
Dividend received from joint venture company - 2.25
Interest received (including Interest on Income tax) 148.01 126.81
Net cash used in investing activities (B) (254.33) (190.89)

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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from non-current borrowings 21.55 10.50
Repayment of non-current borrowings - (13.23)
Discounting income on pre-payment of value added tax loan - 4.98
Interest paid (74.50) (114.28)
Net movement in earmarked balances with banks 1.16 (0.93)
Dividend paid on equity shares (398.29) (555.04)
Dividend distribution tax paid (52.65) (80.66)
Net cash used in financing activities (C) (502.73) (748.66)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C) (160.82) 891.88
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (Refer note 14) 3,150.33 3,310.64
Adjustment for fair value gain on liquid mutual funds measured through profit and loss (0.51) (23.00)
3,149.82 3,287.64
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Refer note 14) 3,310.64 2,395.76
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (160.82) 891.88
Notes :
1. Direct taxes paid are treated as arising from operating activities and are not bifurcated between investing and
financing activities.
2. In the previous year, the company has converted 13% compulsorily convertible preference shares, its investment in
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited for consideration other than cash.
3. Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities:
Particulars As at 31st Cash flow changes Non-cash changes As at 31st

December, 2017 (Fair value December, 2018
adjustments)
Non-current borrowings 24.12 21.55 (5.99) 39.68

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Notes to Financial Statements Standalone
1. Corporate Information
Ambuja Cements Limited (the Company) is a public company domiciled in India and is incorporated under the
provisions of the Companies Act applicable in India. Its shares are listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) in India and its GDRs are listed under the EURO MTF Platform of Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
The registered office of the Company is located at Ambujanagar, Taluka Kodinar, Dist. Gir Somnath, Gujarat.
The Company’s principal activity is to manufacture and market cement and cement related products.
2. Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind
AS) notified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) Read with rule 3 of the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016.
The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the following:
A. Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding financial
instruments).
B. Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less
cost to sell.
C. Employee defined benefit plans, recognised at the net total of the fair value of plan assets and the present
value of the defined benefit obligation.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services at the
time of their acquisition.
The accounting policies are applied consistently to all the periods presented in the financial statements. Financial
statements are presented in ` which is the functional currency of the Company and all values are rounded to the
nearest crore as per the requirement of Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, except when otherwise indicated.
3. Significant accounting policies

A. Property, plant and equipment
I. Property, plant and equipment are stated at their cost of acquisition / installation / construction net
of accumulated depreciation, and impairment losses, if any, except freehold non-mining land which is
carried at cost less impairment losses. For this purpose, cost includes deemed cost which represents the
carrying value of property, plant and equipment recognised as at transition date (1st January, 2016)
measured as per the previous GAAP. Subsequent expenditures are included in the asset’s carrying amount
or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits
associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company
depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is
performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement
if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to statement of
profit and loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred. The present value of the expected
cost for the decommissioning of an asset after its use is included in the cost of the respective asset if the
recognition criteria for a provision are met.
II. Spares which meet the definition of property, plant and equipment are capitalised as on the date of
acquisition. The corresponding old spares are decapitalised on such date with consequent impact in the
statement of profit and loss.
III. Property, plant and equipment not ready for their intended use as on the balance sheet date are disclosed
as “Capital work-in-progress”. Such items are classified to the appropriate category of property, plant
and equipment when completed and ready for their intended use. Advances given towards acquisition
/ construction of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each balance sheet date are disclosed as
Capital Advances under “Other non-current assets”.
IV. An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part thereof is derecognised upon disposal
or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising
on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the
carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit and loss in “other income / (expenses)”
when the asset is derecognised.

B. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment

I. Depreciation is provided as per the useful life of assets which are determined based on technical parameters
/ assessment. Depreciation is calculated using “Written down value method” for assets related to Captive
Power Plant and using “Straight line method” for other assets. Estimated useful lives of the assets are as
follows:
Assets Useful Life

Land (freehold) No depreciation except on land with mineral reserves.
Cost of mineral reserves embedded in the cost of freehold
mining land is depreciated in proportion of actual quantity of
minerals extracted to the estimated quantity of extractable
mineral reserves
Leasehold land Amortised over the period of lease
Buildings, roads and water works 30 - 60 years
Plant and equipment 10 - 25 years
Assets related to Captive Power Plant 40 years
Railway sidings and locomotives 15 years
Furniture, office equipment and tools 3 - 10 years
Vehicles 8 - 10 years
Ships 25 years
The useful life as estimated above is also in line with the prescribed useful life estimates as specified
under Schedule II of the Act.
II. The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are
reviewed during each financial year and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.
III. The Company identifies and determines cost of each component / part of the asset separately, if the
component / part have a cost, which is significant to the total cost of the asset and has useful life that is
materially different from that of the remaining asset.
IV. Depreciation on additions to property, plant and equipment is provided on a pro-rata basis from the date
of acquisition or installation or construction, when the asset is ready for intended use.
V. Depreciation on an item of property, plant and equipment sold, discarded, demolished or scrapped, is
provided upto the date on which the said asset is sold, discarded, demolished or scrapped.
VI. Capitalised spares are depreciated over their own estimated useful life or the estimated useful life of the
parent asset whichever is lower.
VII. In respect of an asset for which impairment loss, if any, is recognised, depreciation is provided on the
revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
VIII. Property, plant and equipment, constructed by the Company, but ownership of which vests with the
Government / Local authorities:
a. Expenditure on Power lines is depreciated over the period as permitted in the Electricity Supply Act,
1948 / 2003 as applicable.
b. Expenditure on Marine structures is depreciated over the period of the agreement.
C. Intangible assets
I. Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible
assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. For this purpose, cost
includes deemed cost which represents the carrying value of intangible assets recognised as at transition
date (1st January, 2016) measured as per the previous GAAP. Following initial recognition, intangible
assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any.
II. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite.
III. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment
whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period
and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed during each

reporting period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future
economic benefits embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period or method, as
appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense on intangible
assets with finite lives is recognised in the statement of profit and loss unless such expenditure forms part
of carrying value of another asset.
IV. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually,
either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed
annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in
useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.
An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from its
use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, if any, are measured as the
difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the
statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
D. Amortisation of intangible assets
A summary of the policies applied to the Company’s intangible assets is, as follows:
Intangible assets Useful life Amortisation method used

Water drawing rights Finite (10-30 years) Amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life
Computer software Finite (Up to 5 years) Amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life
Mining Rights Finite (0-90 years) Over the period of the respective mining agreement
E. Impairment of non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of other non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets are reviewed
at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An
impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the statement of profit and loss wherever the carrying amount of an
asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the asset’s fair value less cost of
disposal and value in use. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual non-
financial asset, the Company estimates the recoverable amount for the smallest cash generating unit to which
the non-financial asset belongs. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to
their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and risks specific to the assets. A previously recognised impairment loss, if any, is increased or reversed
depending on the changes in circumstances, however, the carrying value after reversal is not increased beyond
the carrying value that would have prevailed by charging usual depreciation / amortisation if there was no
impairment.
F. Inventories
Inventories are valued after providing for obsolescence, as follows:
I. Raw materials, stores and spare parts, fuel and packing material:
Lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes purchase price, other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition, and taxes for which credit is not available. However,
materials and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not written down below cost
if the finished products in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost. Cost
is determined on a moving weighted average basis.
II. Work-in-progress, finished goods and stock in trade:
Lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour and a proportion of
manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs. Cost of
Stock-in-trade includes cost of purchase and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to the present
location and condition. Cost is determined on a monthly moving weighted average basis.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of
completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
G. Business combination
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a
business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of acquisition date fair values of
the assets transferred, liabilities incurred to the former owner of the acquiree and the equity interests issued in
exchange of control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their
acquisition date fair values. For this purpose, the liabilities assumed include contingent liabilities representing
present obligation and they are measured at their acquisition fair values irrespective of the fact that outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits is not probable. However, the following assets and liabilities acquired
in a business combination are measured on the basis indicated below:
I. Deferred tax assets or liabilities, and the assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements
are recognised and measured in accordance with Ind AS 12 Income Tax and Ind AS 19 Employee Benefits
respectively.
II. Liabilities or equity instruments related to share based payment arrangements of the acquiree or
share – based payments arrangements of the Company entered into to replace share-based payment
arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with Ind AS 102 Share-based Payments at the
acquisition date.
III. Assets (or disposal Groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with Ind AS 105 Non-current
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that standard.
When the Company acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate
classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent
conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by
the acquiree.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and
fair value of any previously held interest in acquiree, over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities
assumed. If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred,
the Company re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities
assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If
the reassessment still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration
transferred, then the gain is recognised in OCI and accumulated in equity as capital reserve. However, if there
is no clear evidence of bargain purchase, the entity recognises the gain directly in equity as capital reserve,
without routing the same through OCI.
When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Company’s previously held equity interest in the
acquiree is re-measured to its acquisition-date fair value and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognised in
the statement of profit and loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date
that have previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit and loss where
such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which
the combination occurs, the Company reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is
incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted through goodwill during the measurement period, or
additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances
that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised at that date.
These adjustments are called as measurement period adjustments. The measurement period does not exceed
one year from the acquisition date.
Business combination of entities under common control
Business combinations involving entities that are controlled by the company or ultimately controlled by the
same party or parties both before and after the business combination, and that control is not transitory, are
accounted for using the pooling of interests method as follows:
I. The assets and liabilities of the combining entities are reflected at their carrying amounts.
II. No adjustments are made to reflect fair values, or recognise any new assets or liabilities. Adjustments are
only made to harmonise accounting policies.
III. The financial information in the financial statements in respect of prior periods is restated as if the
business combination had occurred from the beginning of the preceding period in the financial
statements, irrespective of the actual date of the combination, however, where the business combination
had occurred after that date, the prior period information is restated only from that date.
IV. The balance of the retained earnings appearing in the financial statements of the transferor is aggregated
with the corresponding balance appearing in the financial statements of the transferee or is adjusted
against general reserve.

V. The identity of the reserves is preserved and the reserves of the transferor become the reserves of the
transferee.
The difference, if any, between the amounts recorded as share capital issued plus any additional consideration
in the form of cash or other assets and the amount of share capital of the transferor is transferred to capital
reserve and is presented separately from other capital reserves.
H. Goodwill
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the
business (also see note “G” in accounting policy) less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose
of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to
each of the Company’s cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of
whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.
Cash generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently
when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash generating
unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any
goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount
of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognised in the statement of profit and loss. An
impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.
I. Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements

I. Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities that are controlled by the Company. The Company controls an entity when the
Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has
the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Investments in subsidiaries are
accounted at cost less impairment, if any.

II. Associates
Associates are all entities over which the Company has significant influence. Significant influence is the
power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or
joint control over those policies. This is generally the case where the Company holds between 20% and
50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted at cost less impairment, if any.

III. Joint Arrangements
Interests in joint arrangements are interests over which the Company exercises joint control and are
classified as either joint operations or joint ventures depending on the contractual rights and obligations
arising from the agreement rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement.

a. Joint operations
A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the
arrangement have rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the
arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which
exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties
sharing control. If the interest is classified as a joint operation, the Company recognises its share of
the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the joint operation in accordance with the relevant
Ind AS.
When the Company transacts with a joint operation in which the Company is a Joint operator (such
as a sale or contribution of assets), the Company is considered to be conducting the transaction
with the other parties to the joint operation, and gains and losses resulting from the transactions
are recognised in the company’s financial statements only to the extent of other parties’ interests
in the joint operation.
When the Company transacts with a joint operation in which the Company is a joint operator (such
as a purchase of assets) the Company does not recognise its share of the gains and losses until it
resells those assets to a third party.

b. Joint venture
A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement
have rights to the net assets of the joint arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed

sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities
require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. Interests in joint ventures are accounted
at cost less impairment, if any.
J. Fair value measurement
The Company measures some of its financial instruments at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised
within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the
fair value measurement as a whole:
I. Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
II. Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
III. Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable.
K. Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability
or equity instrument of another entity. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair
value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial
liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through the statement of profit and
loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate,
on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial
liabilities at fair value through the statement of profit and loss are recognised immediately in the statement of
profit and loss.

I. Financial assets
a. The Company’s financial assets comprise:
i. Current financial assets mainly consist of trade receivables, investments in liquid mutual
funds, cash and bank balances, fixed deposits with banks and financial institutions and other
current receivables.
ii. Non-current financial assets mainly consist of financial investments in equity, bond and
fixed deposits, non-current receivables from related party and employees and non-current
deposits.
b. Initial recognition and measurement of financial assets
The Company recognises a financial asset when it becomes party to the contractual provisions
of the instrument. All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus or minus, in the
case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are
attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. All regular way purchases or sales of financial
assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis, i.e. the date that the Company
commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of
financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or
convention in the marketplace.
c. Subsequent measurement of financial assets
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in the following categories:
i. Debt instruments at amortised cost
A debt instrument is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:
• The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting
contractual cash flows, and
• Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely
payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

• This category is the most relevant to the Company. It comprises of current financial
assets such as trade receivables, cash and bank balances, fixed deposits with bank and
financial institutions, other non-current receivables and non-current financial assets
such as financial investments – bond and fixed deposits, non-current receivables and
deposits.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. The EIR amortisation is included in other
income in the statement of profit and loss. The losses arising from impairment, if any are
recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt
instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and
points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction
costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or,
where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
ii. Debt instrument at FVTOCI
A debt instrument is classified as at the FVTOCI if both of the following criteria are met:
• The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash
flows and selling the financial assets, and
• The asset’s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as
at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognised in the other
comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Company recognises interest income, impairment
losses and reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the statement of profit and loss. On
de-recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified
from equity to the statement of profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt
instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
iii. Debt instruments, liquid mutual funds, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value
through the statement of profit and loss (FVTPL)
Debt instruments
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet
the criteria for classification as at amortised cost or as fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOCI), is classified as FVTPL.
Debt instruments that meet the FVTOCI criteria, may be designated as at FVTPL as at
initial recognition if such designation reduces or eliminates a measurement or recognition
inconsistency (referred to as ‘accounting mismatch’). The Company has not designated any
debt instrument as at FVTPL.
Debt instruments at FVTPL are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period,
with any gains and losses arising on re-measurement are recognised in the statement of
profit and loss.
This category comprises investments in liquid mutual funds and derivatives.
Equity instruments
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 “Financial Instruments” are measured at FVTPL
with all changes in fair value recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
The Company has designated its investment in equity instruments as FVTPL category.
iv. Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
For all investments in equity instruments other than held for trading, at initial recognition,
the Company may make an irrevocable election to present in other comprehensive income
subsequent changes in the fair value. The Company makes such election on an instrument-
by-instrument basis.
If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value
changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognised in the OCI. There is no

recycling of the amounts from OCI to statement of profit and loss, even on sale of investment.
However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.
The Company has not designated investment in any equity instruments as FVTOCI.
d. Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a Company of similar
financial assets) is primarily derecognised when:
i. The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
ii. The Company has transferred its contractual rights to receive cash flows from the asset or
has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a
third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred
substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred
nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of
the asset.
On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset’s carrying
amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss
that had been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognised
in the statement of profit and loss if such gain or loss would have otherwise been recognised in the
statement of profit and loss on disposal of that financial asset.
When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered
into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and
rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks
and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise
the transferred asset to the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement. In that case, the
Company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability
are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.
On derecognition of a financial asset other than in its entirety (e.g. when the Company retains
an option to repurchase part of a transferred asset), the Company allocates the previous carrying
amount of the financial asset between the part it continues to recognise under continuing
involvement, and the part it no longer recognises on the basis of the relative fair values of those
parts on the date of the transfer. The difference between the carrying amount allocated to the
part that is no longer recognised and the sum of the consideration received for the part no longer
recognised and any cumulative gain or loss allocated to it that had been recognised in other
comprehensive income is recognised in the statement of profit and loss if such gain or loss would
have otherwise been recognised in the statement of profit and loss on disposal of that financial
asset.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured
at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration
that the Company could be required to repay.
e. Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for
measurement and recognition of impairment loss on financial assets which are measured at
amortised cost.
The Company follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment loss allowance on trade
receivables resulting from transactions within the scope of Ind-AS 18, if they do not contain a
significant financing component.
The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit
risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date,
right from initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company
determines whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition.
If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss.
However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period,
credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit
risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based
on 12-month ECL.

Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the
expected life of a financial instrument. The 12-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which
results from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.
ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance
with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e. all cash shortfalls),
discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognised during the
period is recognised as income / expense in the statement of profit and loss.
For financial assets measured as at amortised cost, ECL is presented as an allowance, i.e. as an
integral part of the measurement of those assets in the balance sheet. The allowance reduces
the net carrying amount. Until the asset meets write-off criteria, the Company does not reduce
impairment allowance from the gross carrying amount.

II. Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Classification as debt or equity
Debt and equity instruments issued by the Company are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity
in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial
liability and an equity instrument.
a. Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity
after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the company are recognised at the
proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Repurchase of the Company’s own equity instruments is recognised and deducted directly in equity.
No gain or loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss on the purchase, sale, issue or
cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments.
b. Financial liabilities
i. The Company’s financial liabilities comprise:
• Non-current financial liabilities mainly consist of borrowings and liability for capital
expenditure.
• Current financial liabilities mainly consist of trade payables, liability for capital
expenditure, security deposit from dealer, transporter and contractor, staff related and
other payables.
Initial recognition and measurement
The Company recognises a financial liability in its Balance Sheet when it becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and
borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss or at amortised cost (loans and borrowings, and payables) as
appropriate.
ii. Subsequent measurement of financial liabilities at amortised cost
Financial liabilities that are not held-for-trading and are not designated as at FVTPL are
measured at amortised cost at the end of subsequent reporting periods. The carrying amounts
of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at amortised cost are determined based
on the effective interest rate method. Interest expense that is not capitalised as part of cost
of an asset is included in the ‘Finance costs’ line item.
The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial
liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and
costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or
(where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Subsequent measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts as derivative financial instruments
to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, Derivatives are
initially recognised at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and
are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The
resulting gain or loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss immediately unless the
derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of
the recognition in the statement of profit and loss depends on the nature of the hedging
relationship and the nature of the hedged item. Derivatives are carried as financial assets
when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
The Company enters into derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward
contracts, to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. The Company does not hold
derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

iii.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or
cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same
lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially
modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original
liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying
amounts is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Embedded derivatives
If the hybrid contract contains a host that is a financial asset within the scope of Ind AS 109, the
Company does not separate embedded derivatives. Rather, it applies the classification requirements
contained in Ind AS 109 “financial instruments” to the entire hybrid contract. Derivatives embedded
in all other host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value
if their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contracts
and the host contracts are not held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss.
These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the
Statement of Profit and Loss. Reassessment only occurs if there is either a change in the terms of
the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance
sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an
intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
L Provisions and contingencies

I. Provisions
A provision is recognised for a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of past events if it
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. The amount recognised as provisions
are determined based on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the balance
sheet date. These estimates are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current
best estimate.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate
that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase
in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
Mines reclamation expenses
The Company provides for the expenses to reinstate the quarries used for mining. The total estimate of
reclamation expenses is apportioned over the estimate of mineral reserves and a provision is made based
on the minerals extracted during the year.
Mines reclamation expenses are incurred on an ongoing basis and until the closure of the mine. The actual
expenses may vary based on the nature of reclamation and the estimate of reclamation expenditure. The
total estimate of restoration expenses is reviewed periodically, on the basis of technical estimates.


II. Contingent liability
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed
by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the
Company or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases
where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company
does not recognise a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.
III. Contingent asset
Contingent asset is not recognised in financial statements since this may result in the recognition of
income that may never be realised. However, when the realisation of income is virtually certain, then the
related asset is not a contingent asset and is recognised.
M. Foreign exchange gains and losses
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction.
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in
terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of
the transaction.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items at rates different from those at which they
were initially recorded during the year or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income
or expense in the year in which they arise.
Investments in equity capital of overseas companies registered outside India are carried in the balance sheet at
the rates at which transactions have been executed.
N. Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and
the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at
the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of
payment.

I. Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to
the buyer, which for domestic sales are accounted on dispatch of products to customers and export sales
are accounted on the basis of date of Bill of Lading.
Revenue for current year is exclusive of goods and service tax, discounts and sales returns. Revenue for
previous year is inclusive of excise duty but net of sales tax / value added tax / goods and services tax,
discounts and sales returns, as applicable. Revenue excludes self-consumption of cement and clinker.

II. Rendering of services
Revenue from services is recognised (net of goods and services tax / service tax, as applicable) by reference
to the stage of completion of the contract.

III. Interest income
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will
flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on
a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which
is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial
asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition.

IV. Dividends
Dividend income is recognised when right to receive is established (provided that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably).
O. Retirement and other employee benefits

I. Defined contribution plan
Employee benefits in the form of contribution to Superannuation Fund, Provident Fund managed by
Government Authorities, Employees State Insurance Corporation and Labour Welfare Fund are considered
as defined contribution plans and the same are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the year
in which the employee renders the related service.


II. Defined benefit plan
The Company’s gratuity fund scheme, additional gratuity scheme and post-employment benefit scheme
are considered as defined benefit plans. The Company’s liability is determined on the basis of an actuarial
valuation using the projected unit credit method as at the balance sheet date.
Employee benefit, in the form of contribution to provident fund managed by a trust set up by the
Company, is charged to statement of profit and loss for the year in which the employee renders the
related service. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return
from the investment of the trust and interest rate notified by the Government of India. Such shortfall is
recognised in the statement of profit and loss based on actuarial valuation.
Past service costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss on the earlier of:
a. The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and
b. The date that the Company recognises related restructuring costs
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit
obligation and the fair value of plan assets. The Company recognises the following changes in the net
defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss:
a. Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments
and non-routine settlements; and
b. Net interest expense or income
Re-measurements, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling (if any), and the
return on plan assets (excluding net interest), are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a
corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Re-
measurements are not reclassified to the statement of profit and loss in subsequent periods.

III. Short term employee benefits
a. Short term employee benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the
end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised as an expense
at the undiscounted amount in the statement of profit and loss of the year in which the related
service is rendered.
b. Accumulated Compensated absences, which are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months
after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service, are treated as
short term employee benefits. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the
additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated
at the reporting date.

IV. Other long-term employee benefits
Long service awards and accumulated compensated absences which are not expected to be settled wholly
within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are
treated as other long term employee benefits for measurement purposes.

V. Termination benefits
Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Company before the normal
retirement date, or when an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The
Company recognises termination benefits at the earlier of the following dates:
a. when the Company can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits; and
b. When the Company recognises costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of Ind AS 37 and
involves the payment of termination benefits.
In the case of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy, the termination benefits are measured
based on the number of employees expected to accept the offer. Benefits falling due more than 12
months after the end of the reporting period are discounted to present value.

VI. Presentation and disclosure
For the purpose of presentation of defined benefit plans, the allocation between the short term and long
term provisions has been made as determined by an actuary. Obligations under other long-term benefits
are classified as short-term provision, if the Company does not have an unconditional right to defer the
settlement of the obligation beyond 12 months from the reporting date. The Company presents the

entire compensated absences as short term provisions, since employee has an unconditional right to avail
the leave at any time during the year.
P. Non-current assets held for sale
The Company classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally
through a sale rather than through continuing use and the sale is highly probable. Management must be
committed to the sale, which should be expected within one year from the date of classification.
For these purposes, sale transactions include exchanges of non-current assets for other non-current assets when
the exchange has commercial substance. The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only
when the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition, subject only to terms that are usual and
customary for sales of such assets, its sale is highly probable; and it will genuinely be sold, not abandoned. The
Company treats sale of the asset to be highly probable when:
I. The appropriate level of management is committed to a plan to sell the asset,
II. An active programme to locate a buyer and complete the plan has been initiated (if applicable),
III. The asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair
value,
IV. The sale is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of
classification, and
V. Actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will
be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.
Non-current assets held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and the fair value less costs
to sell. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately in the balance sheet.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets once classified as held for sale are not depreciated or
amortised.
Gains and losses on disposals of non-current assets are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying
amounts, and are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in “Other income”.
Q. Borrowing Cost
Borrowing cost directly attributable to acquisition and construction of assets that necessarily take substantial
period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets up
to the date when such assets are ready for intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the
period in which they occur. Borrowing cost consists of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection
with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an
adjustment to the borrowing costs.
R. Taxation
Tax expense comprises current income tax and deferred income tax and includes any adjustments related to past
periods in current and / or deferred tax adjustments that may become necessary due to certain developments or
reviews during the relevant period.

I. Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or
paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that
are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside the statement of profit and loss is recognised
in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity. Management periodically
evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations
are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off
the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.

II. Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
a. When the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability
in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
b. In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates
and interests in joint ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can
be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable
future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused
tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is
probable that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets
can be realised, except:
a. When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the
time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
b. In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,
associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that
it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable
profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date. The Company
writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer probable that
sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realised. Any
such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable
income will be available.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on the tax rates that are expected to apply in the
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside the statement of profit and loss is recognised outside
profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in
correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax
assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current
tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the
recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.
III. Minimum alternate tax (MAT)
Deferred tax assets include MAT paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic
benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability and is considered as an asset if it is
probable that future taxable profit will be available against which these tax credits can be utilized.
Accordingly, MAT is recognised as deferred tax asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that
future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company. MAT credit is reviewed at each
balance sheet date and written down to the extent the aforesaid convincing evidence no longer exists.
S. Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfillment of the
arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use
the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

I. Company as a lessee
a. Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of
the leased item, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an
expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the
payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the
lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases.

b. Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the Company at their fair value
at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments.
The corresponding liability (if any) to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease
obligation.
II. Company as a lessor
a. Assets given under finance lease are recognised as a receivable at an amount equal to the net
investment in the lease. Initial direct costs such as legal costs, brokerage costs, etc. are recognised
immediately in the statement of profit and loss. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting
periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment outstanding in
respect of the lease.
b. Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership
of an asset are classified as operating leases. Assets subject to operating leases are included in fixed
assets. Lease income is recognised in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over
the lease term unless the payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation
to compensate for the lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases. Costs, including depreciation,
are recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss. Initial direct costs such as legal
costs, brokerage costs, etc. incurred by the Company in negotiating and arranging an operating
lease shall be added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised as an expense over
the lease term on the same basis as the lease income.
T. Segment reporting
Operating segment is reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to Chief Operating
Decision Maker (CODM).
The board of directors of the company has appointed executive committee (ExCo) as CODM. The ExCo assesses
the financial performance and position of the Company and makes strategic decisions.
U. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, cash at banks, demand deposits from banks and short-term,
highly liquid instruments. As part of Company’s cash management policy to meet short term cash commitments,
it parks its surplus funds in short-term highly liquid instruments that are generally held for a period of three
months or less from the date of acquisition. These short-term highly liquid instruments are open-ended debt
funds that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes
in value.
V. Government grants and subsidies
I. Grants and subsidies from the Government are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the
grant / subsidy will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with.
II. Where the government grants / subsidies relate to revenue, they are recognised as income on a systematic
basis in the statement of profit and loss over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs,
which they are intended to compensate. Government grants and subsidies receivable against an expense
are deducted from such expense.
III. Where the grant or subsidy relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the
expected useful life of the related asset.
IV. When the Company receives grants of non-monetary assets, the asset and the grant are recorded at fair
value amounts and released to the statement of profit and loss over the expected useful life in a pattern
of consumption of the benefit of the underlying asset i.e. by equal annual installments.
V. When loans or similar assistance are provided by governments or related institutions, with an interest
rate below the current applicable market rate, the effect of this favourable interest is regarded as a
government grant. The loan or assistance is initially recognised and measured at fair value and the
government grant is measured as the difference between the initial carrying value of the loan and the
proceeds received. The loan is subsequently measured as per the accounting policy applicable to financial
liabilities.
W. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity
shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing the profit after tax as adjusted for dividend, interest and
other charges to expense or income (net of any attributable taxes) relating to the dilutive potential equity
shares, by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share
and the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive
potential equity shares.
X. Classification of current / non-current assets and liabilities
All assets and liabilities are presented as current or non-current as per the Company’s normal operating cycle
and other criteria set out in Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and Ind AS 1 Presentation of financial
statements. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and
their realisation, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current / non-
current classification of assets and liabilities.
Y. Significant estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the
accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions
and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or
liabilities affected in future periods.
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the
period of the revision and future period, if the revision affects current and future period. Revisions in estimates
are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects
are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates
will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that may have a
significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year are summarised below:
I. Recognition of deferred tax assets
The recognition of deferred tax assets requires assessment of whether it is probable that sufficient
future taxable profit will be available against which the deferred tax assets can be utilized.
II. Classification of legal matters and tax litigation
The litigation and claims to which the Company is exposed to are assessed by management with assistance
of the legal department and in certain cases with the support of external specialised lawyers. Disclosures
related to such provisions, as well as contingent liabilities, also require judgment and estimations if any.
III. Defined benefit obligations
The cost of defined benefit gratuity plans, post-retirement medical benefit and death and disability
benefit, is determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making assumptions
about discount rates, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the
long-term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty.
IV. Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be
measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques
including the discounted cash flow model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets
where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values.
Judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in
assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
V. Mines restoration obligation
In measuring the mines restoration obligation, assumptions and estimates are made in relation to discount
rates, the expected cost of mines restoration and the expected timing of those costs.

VI. Useful life of property plant and equipment

The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset’s
expected useful life and the expected residual value. Increasing an asset’s expected life or its residual
value would result in a reduced depreciation charge in the statement of profit and loss. The useful lives
of the Company’s assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed at
least annually for appropriateness. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well
as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology.

VII.
Revenue recognition
Company provides various discounts, allowances and rebates to the customers. The methodology and
assumptions used to estimate rebates and returns are monitored and adjusted regularly in the light of
contractual and legal obligations, historical trends, past experience and projected market conditions.
VIII. Impairment of goodwill
Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash generating
units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the management to
estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount
rate in order to calculate present value. Where the actual future cash flows are less than expected, a
material impairment loss may arise.
IX. Impairment of investments in subsidiaries, joint- ventures and associates
Determining whether the investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are impaired requires
an estimate in the value in use of investments. In considering the value in use, the management has
anticipated the capacity utilization of plants, operating margins, mineable resources and availability
of infrastructure of mines, and other factors of the underlying businesses / operations of the investee
companies. Any subsequent changes to the cash flows due to changes in the above mentioned factors
could impact the carrying value of investments.

Notes to Financial Statements
Note 4 - Property, plant and equipment
(Refer note 3(A) and 3(B) for accounting policy on property, plant and equipment) ` in crore
Particulars As at 31.12.2018
Gross block Accumulated depreciation Net block
As at 1st Additions Deductions/ As at 31st As at 1st Charge for Deductions/ As at 31st as at 31st
January, Transfers December, January, the year Transfers December, December,
2018 2018 2018 (e) 2018 2018 (f)
Freehold non-mining land 369.51 3.12 - 372.63 - - - - 372.63
Freehold mining land 569.37 188.95 - 758.32 17.19 13.59 0.01 30.77 727.55
Leasehold land 51.78 6.61 - 58.39 1.37 0.61 0.01 1.97 56.42
Buildings, roads and water works (a) 1,461.18 26.79 1.54 1,486.43 169.67 78.84 0.22 248.29 1,238.14
Plant and equipment (owned) (b) 4,059.06 179.11 29.51 4,208.66 901.17 409.63 15.60 1,295.20 2,913.46
Furniture and fixtures 21.26 1.90 0.03 23.13 7.25 3.16 0.02 10.39 12.74
Vehicles 86.08 19.76 6.80 99.04 19.71 12.96 3.82 28.85 70.19
Office equipment 56.07 8.36 1.79 62.64 27.70 13.12 1.72 39.10 23.54
Marine structures (c) 24.39 - 0.02 24.37 7.65 3.60 - 11.25 13.12
Railway sidings and locomotives (d) 47.00 0.01 - 47.01 11.92 3.58 - 15.50 31.51
Ships 126.64 0.20 0.04 126.80 15.26 7.66 0.01 22.91 103.89
Total 6,872.34 434.81 39.73 7,267.42 1,178.89 546.75 21.41 1,704.23 5,563.19
January, Transfers December, January, the year Transfers December, December,
2017 2017 2017 (e) 2017 2017 (f)
Freehold non-mining land 349.51 20.94 0.94 369.51 - - - - 369.51
Freehold mining land 462.13 107.24 - 569.37 8.03 9.16 - 17.19 552.18
Leasehold land 51.23 0.55 - 51.78 0.57 0.80 - 1.37 50.41
Plant and equipment (owned) (b) 3,898.31 169.27 8.52 4,059.06 466.56 436.51 1.90 901.17 3,157.89
Vehicles 62.72 24.41 1.05 86.08 9.32 10.80 0.41 19.71 66.37
Marine structures (c) 24.39 - - 24.39 3.82 3.83 - 7.65 16.74
Ships 126.42 0.22 - 126.64 7.62 7.64 - 15.26 111.38

Standalone
Total 6,533.72 350.09 11.47 6,872.34 610.50 571.51 3.12 1,178.89 5,693.45
Note 5 - Goodwill
(Refer note 3(H) for accounting policy on goodwill) ` in crore
Gross block Accumulated amortisation Net block as at
As at 1st Additions Deductions/ As at 31st As at 1st Charge for Deductions/ As at 31st 31st December,
January, 2018 Transfers December, 2018 January, 2018 the year Transfers December, 2018 2018

Goodwill 235.63 - - 235.63 235.63 - - 235.63 -
Total 235.63 - - 235.63 235.63 - - 235.63 -
Note 6 - Other intangible assets

(Refer note 3(C) and 3(D) for accounting policy on intangible Assets)
Mining rights (g) 30.65 73.38 - 104.03 2.62 1.54 - 4.16 99.87
Water drawing rights 0.31 - - 0.31 0.04 0.02 - 0.06 0.25
Computer software 0.24 0.10 - 0.34 - 0.05 - 0.05 0.29
Total 31.20 73.48 - 104.68 2.66 1.61 - 4.27 100.41
Note 5 - Goodwill
As at 1st Additions Deductions/ As at 31st As at 1st Charge for Deductions/ As at 31st 31st, December,
Goodwill 235.63 - - 235.63 235.63 - - 235.63 -
Total 235.63 - - 235.63 235.63 - - 235.63 -

Mining rights 19.18 11.47 - 30.65 1.08 1.54 - 2.62 28.03
Computer software - 0.24 - 0.24 - - - - 0.24
Total 19.49 11.71 - 31.20 1.10 1.56 - 2.66 28.54
Includes :
a) i) Premises in co-operative societies, on ownership basis of ` 84.74 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 85.12 crore) and ` 4.85 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 3.25
crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
ii) ` 19.92 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 19.92 crore) being cost of roads constructed by the Company, the ownership of which vests with government/local
authorities and ` 12.98 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 9.22 crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
b) ` 69.81 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 69.96 crore) being cost of power lines incurred by the Company, the ownership of which vests with state electricity
boards and ` 6.65 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 4.43 crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
c) Cost incurred by the Company, the ownership of which vests with the state maritime boards.
d) ` 11.75 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 11.75 crore) being cost of railway sidings incurred by the Company, the ownership of which vests with railway authorities
and ` 4.02 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 3.08 crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
e) Includes ` 0.27 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 0.15 crore) capitalised as pre-operative expenses.
f) As per the website of the Ministry of Corporate affairs, certain charges aggregating ` 38.28 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 53.68 crore) on properties of the
Standalone
Company are pending for satisfaction due to some procedural issues, although related loan amounts have already been paid in full.
g) During the year, the Company has commenced commercial production by way of open cast mining at its coal block situated at Raigarh district in the state of
Chattisgarh, acquired under e-auction.
Standalone

Particulars Face As at 31.12.2018 As at 31.12.2017
value No of ` in crore No of shares ` in crore
(in `) shares /bonds
Note 7 - Investments in subsidiaries and
joint venture
(Refer note 3(I) for accounting policy on investment
in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements)
Investments carried at cost
Investment in subsidiaries
Quoted
In fully paid equity shares
ACC Limited 10 93,984,120 11,737.80 93,984,120 11,737.80
Unquoted
M.G.T. Cements Private Limited 10 750,000 3.05 750,000 3.05
Chemical Limes Mundwa Private 10 5,140,000 6.47 5,140,000 6.47
Limited
OneIndia BSC Private Limited 10 2,501,000 2.50 2,501,000 2.50
Dang Cement Industries Private 100
Limited (foreign subsidiary, face
value in Nepalee Rupee) 2,029,135 24.75 2,029,135 24.75
Dirk India Private Limited 10 2,075,383 23.03 2,075,383 23.03
59.80 59.80
Investment in joint venture
Unquoted
Counto Microfine Products Private 10
Limited (During the current year
6,90,280 equity shares have been
bought back). 8,319,722 16.16 9,010,002 17.50
Total 11,813.76 11,815.10
Note 8 - Non-current investments
A. Investments carried at amortised cost
Unquoted
Government and trust securities
*National Savings Certificate - -
` 36,500 (31st December, 2017
- ` 36,500), deposited with
government department as
security.
Public sector bonds
5.13% taxable redeemable bonds
Himachal Pradesh Infrastructure
Development Bonds 1,000,000 - - 296 29.60
Total (A) - 29.60
B. Investments carried at fair value through
profit and loss
Unquoted
Gujarat Goldcoin Ceramics 10
Limited 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 -
Total (B) - -
Total Investments carrying value (A + B) - 29.60
Total (7+8) 11,813.76 11,844.70
* Denotes amount less than ` 50,000
Particulars Book value as at Market value as at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Aggregate amount of quoted investments 11,737.80 11,737.80 14,142.73 16,521.47
Aggregate amount of unquoted investments 75.96 106.90 - -
Total 11,813.76 11,844.70 14,142.73 16,521.47

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 9 - Non-current loans
(Refer note 3(K)(I) for accounting policy on financial assets)
Unsecured, considered good
Security deposits 59.03 52.65
Loans to related party (Refer note 46) - 12.06
Loans to employees 1.31 1.81
60.34 66.52
Unsecured loans which have significant increase in credit risk
Loans to related party - subsidiary (Refer note 46 and 59(b)) 37.94 -
Loans to Wardha Vaalley - joint operation 0.89 0.89
Less : allowance for doubtful loans 38.83 0.89
- -
Total 60.34 66.52
Loans are non-derivative financial assets which generate a fixed or variable interest
income for the Company. The carrying value may be affected by changes in the
credit risk of the counter parties.
No loans are due by directors or other officers of the Company or any of them
either severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no loans are due by firms
or private companies in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.
Note 10 - Other non-current financial assets

Bank deposits with more than 12 months maturity* 43.02 42.18
Interest accrued on fixed deposits 7.31 -
Unsecured receivables which have significant increase in credit risk
Interest receivable from related party - subsidiary (Refer note 46 and 59(b)) 10.60 -
Less : allowance for doubtful balances 10.60 -
- -
Total 50.33 42.18
* These include fixed deposits of ` 34.15 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 34.15 crore)
given as security against bank guarantees and other deposits given as security to
regulatory authorities.
Note 11 - Other non-current assets

Capital advances 389.61 464.57
Advances other than capital advances
Deposit against government dues / liabilities 162.43 179.81
Prepayments under leases 35.55 36.87
Advances recoverable other than in cash 26.64 26.59
Incentives receivable under government incentive schemes 411.81 255.86
1,026.04 963.70
Unsecured, considered doubtful
Incentives receivable under government incentive Schemes 31.84 31.84
45.27 45.27
Less : allowance for doubtful receivables 45.27 45.27
- -
Total 1,026.04 963.70
No advances are due by directors or other officers of the Company or any of them
either severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no advances are due by firms

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 12 - Inventories
At lower of cost and net realisable value
(Refer Note 3(F) for accounting policy on inventories)
Raw materials (including in transit - ` 0.34 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 0.28 crore) 72.96 57.11
Work-in-progress 338.35 303.53
Finished goods 108.65 77.89
Captive coal 11.12 -
Stock in trade (in respect of goods acquired for trading) 0.02 -
Stores and spares (including in transit - ` 10.19 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 3.84 crore) 269.08 223.66
Coal and fuel (including in transit - ` 73.07 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 5.37 crore) 467.05 372.14
Packing material (including in transit - ` 0.15 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 0.82 crore) 10.53 18.17
Total 1,277.76 1,052.50
The Company provided for write down / (write back) of the value of inventories in
the statement of profit and loss amounting to ` (0.03) crore (31st December, 2017 -
` (10.24) crore).
Note 13 - Trade receivables

Secured, considered good 159.57 115.03
Unsecured, considered good 310.69 192.94
Unsecured which have significant increase in credit risk 3.82 5.86
474.08 313.83
Less : allowance for doubtful trade receivables 3.82 5.86
Total 470.26 307.97
No trade receivables are due by directors or other officers of the company or any of
them either severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no trade receivables
are due by firms or private companies in which any director is a partner, a director or
a member.
Note 14 - Cash and cash equivalents

(Refer Note 3(U) for accounting policy on cash and cash equivalents)
Balances with banks
In current accounts 359.74 216.98
Deposit with original maturity upto 3 months 2,395.16 1,475.15
Cheques on hand 64.85 35.25
Cash on hand 0.07 0.04
Deposit with other than banks with original maturity of upto 3 months 100.00 100.00
Investments in liquid mutual funds 230.51 1,483.22
Total 3,150.33 3,310.64
Note 15 - Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents

Earmarked balances with banks # 24.51 25.67
Fixed deposit with banks (Original maturity more than 3 months and up to 12 months)* 155.13 160.76
Total 179.64 186.43
# These balances represent unpaid dividend liabilities of the Company and unclaimed
sale proceeds of the odd lot shares belonging to the shareholders of erstwhile
Ambuja Cements Rajasthan Limited (ACRL), not available for use by the Company.
* These include fixed deposit with lien in favour of National Company Law Appellate
Tribunal (NCLAT) ` 116.39 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 119.16 crore), (refer note
39(A)(iii)) and other deposits amounting ` 38.72 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 41.59
crore) given as security against bank guarantees to regulatory authorities and others.

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 16 - Current loans
Loans to related parties - subsidiary (Refer note 46) 1.03 26.73
Loans to employees 3.26 3.56
Total 4.29 30.29
No loans are due by directors or other officers of the Company or any of them either
severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no loans are due by firms or private
companies in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.
Note 17 - Other current financial assets

Interest accrued on loan to subsidiary (Refer note 46) 0.09 11.70
Interest accrued on investments - 2.62
Interest accrued on fixed deposits 19.48 18.02
Deposit with banks with original maturity of more than 12 months* 5.00 5.00
Other receivables 60.14 34.35
Total 84.71 71.69
* Fixed deposits of ` 5.00 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 5.00 crore) given as security
against bank guarantees
Note 18 - Other current assets

Advances 186.02 199.63
Balance with statutory / government authorities 230.86 249.15
Prepaid expenses 13.41 12.63
Others 2.49 0.94
Total 587.95 550.60
No advances are due by directors or other officers of the Company or any of them
either severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no advances are due by firms
Note 19 - Equity share capital

(Refer note 3(K)(II)(a) for accounting policy on equity instruments)
Authorised
40,000,000,000 (31st December, 2017 - 40,000,000,000) Equity shares of ` 2 each 8,000.00 8,000.00
150,000,000 (31st December, 2017 - 150,000,000) Preference shares of ` 10 each 150.00 150.00
Total 8,150.00 8,150.00
Issued
1,985,971,749 (31st December, 2017 - 1,985,971,749) Equity shares of ` 2 each
fully paid up 397.19 397.19
Total 397.19 397.19
Subscribed and paid-up
1,985,645,229 (31st December, 2017 - 1,985,645,229) Equity shares of ` 2 each
fully paid 397.13 397.13
Total 397.13 397.13

a) Reconciliation of equity shares outstanding
Particulars As at 31.12.2018 As at 31.12.2017

No. of shares ` in crore No. of shares ` in crore
At the beginning of the year 1,985,645,229 397.13 1,985,645,229 397.13
Changes during the year - - - -
At the end of the year 1,985,645,229 397.13 1,985,645,229 397.13
b) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of ` 2 per share. Each shareholder is entitled
to one vote per equity share. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the
shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation of
the Company, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive remaining assets of the Company, in proportion to their
shareholding, after distribution of all preferential amounts.
c) Equity shares held by holding Company, ultimate holding Company and their subsidiaries
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius - holding company
1,253,156,361 (31st December, 2017 - 1,253,156,361) Equity shares of ` 2 each 250.63 250.63
fully paid-up
d) Details of equity shares held by shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the Company
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
No. of shares % holding No. of shares % holding
i) Holderind Investments Limited, 1,253,156,361 63.11% 1,253,156,361 63.11%
Mauritius
ii) Life Insurance Corporation of India 96,679,146 4.87% 130,942,329 6.59%
As per the records of the Company, including its register of shareholders / members and other declarations received
from shareholders regarding beneficial interest, the above shareholdings represent both legal and beneficial
ownership of shares.
e) Outstanding tradable warrants and right shares
Outstanding tradable warrants and right shares are kept in abeyance exercisable into 186,690 (31st December, 2017 -
186,690) and 139,830 (31st December, 2017 - 139,830) equity shares of ` 2 each fully paid-up respectively.
f) Aggregate number of shares issued for consideration other than cash during the period of five years immediately
preceding the reporting date
Pursuant to the Scheme of amalgamation of Holcim (India) Private Limited (HIPL) with the Company in August, 2016,
584,417,928 equity shares were allotted as fully paid up to the equity shareholders of HIPL, without payment being
received in cash.
g) There are no securities which are convertible into equity shares.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 20 - Other equity
(Refer Statement of Changes in equity for detailed movement in equity balance)
General reserve 5,655.83 5,655.83
Capital redemption reserve 9.93 9.93
Capital reserve 130.71 130.71
Subsidy 5.02 5.02
Securities premium 12,471.07 12,471.07
Retained earnings 2,342.84 1,303.52
Total 20,615.40 19,576.08

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 21 - Non-current borrowings
(Refer note 3(K)(II)(b) for accounting policy on financial liabilities)
Secured
Interest free loan from State Government (Refer notes 1 and 2) 39.68 24.12
Total 39.68 24.12
Notes
1. Interest free loans from State Government, secured by bank guarantees (partly
backed by pledge of bank fixed deposits) and each loan repayable in single
instalment, starting from February 2020 to November 2025 of varying amounts
from ` 3.59 crore to ` 13.39 crore.
2. Interest free loan from State Government granted under State investment
promotion scheme has been considered as a government grant and the difference
between the fair value and nominal value as on date is recognised as an income.
Accordingly, an amount of ` 8.81 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 4.01 crore) has
been recognised as an income.
Note 22 - Other non-current financial liabilities

(Refer note 3(K)(II)(b) for accounting policy on financial liabilities)
Liability for capital expenditure 1.18 1.75
Total 1.18 1.75
Note 23 - Non-current provisions

(Refer note 3(L)(I) and 3(O) for accounting policy on provisions and retirement and other
employee benefits)
For employee benefits
Provision for gratuity and other staff benefit schemes (Refer note 43) 17.19 16.61
Others
Provision for mines reclamation expenses * 21.34 18.62
Total 38.53 35.23
* Movement of provisions during the year as required by Ind AS - 37 “Provisions,
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Asset”:
Add : Provision during the year 3.20 1.83
21.82 19.80
Add: Unwinding of discount 1.12 1.08
Less : Utilisation during the year 1.60 2.26
21.34 18.62
Mines reclamation expenses are incurred on an ongoing basis until the closure of
mines. The actual expenses may vary based on the nature of reclamation and the
estimate of reclamation expenses.
Note 24 - Deferred tax liabilities (net)

(Refer note 3(R)(II) for accounting policy on deferred tax)
Deferred tax liabilities, on account of
Depreciation and amortisation 626.20 666.45
Deferred tax assets, on account of
Employee benefits 64.78 43.16
Provision for slow and non moving spares 10.91 10.82
Expenditure debited in statement of profit and loss but allowed for tax purposes
in the following years 55.87 59.44
Provision against loan and interest thereon receivable from a subsidiary 16.96 -
Others 105.52 94.67
Total 254.04 208.09
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 372.16 458.36

The major components of deferred tax liabilities / assets on account of timing differences are as follows:
Particulars As at 1st Recognised in Recognised As at 31st

January, statement of in other December,
2018 profit and loss comprehensive 2018
income
Depreciation and amortisation 666.45 (40.25) - 626.20
Employee benefits 43.16 22.35 (0.73) 64.78
Provision for slow and non moving spares 10.82 0.09 - 10.91
Expenditure debited in statement of profit and loss but
allowed for tax purposes in the following years 59.44 (3.57) - 55.87
Provision against loan and interest thereon receivable - 16.96 - 16.96
from a subsidiary
Others 94.67 10.85 - 105.52
Total 208.09 46.68 (0.73) 254.04
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 458.36 (86.93) 0.73 372.16
Particulars As at 1st Recognised in Recognised As at 31st

January, statement of in other December,
2017 profit and loss comprehensive 2017
income
Depreciation and amortisation 714.02 (47.57) - 666.45
Employee benefits 44.24 1.15 (2.23) 43.16
Provision for slow and non moving spares 14.36 (3.54) - 10.82
Expenditure debited in statement of profit and loss but
allowed for tax purposes in the following years 56.94 2.50 - 59.44
Others 101.23 (6.56) - 94.67
Total 216.77 (6.45) (2.23) 208.09
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 497.25 (41.12) 2.23 458.36
The Company has long term capital losses of ` 4.43 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 4.43 crore) for which no deferred
tax assets have been recognised. These losses will expire between financial year 2019-20 to 2022-23.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 25 - Other non current liabilities
Rebate to customers 7.17 7.19
Total 7.17 7.19
Note 26 - Other current financial liabilities

(Refer note 3(K)(II)(b) for accounting policy on Financial liability)
Unpaid dividends** 22.01 23.16
Unclaimed sale proceeds of the odd lot shares belonging to the shareholders of
erstwhile ACRL 2.50 2.51
Foreign currency forward contract 0.09 -
Others (includes interest on security deposits) 46.66 52.39
Total 616.17 532.00
** Amount to be transferred to the Investor education and protection fund shall be
determined on the respective due dates.

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 27 - Other current liabilities
Advance received from customers 86.80 100.12
Statutory dues 432.88 439.86
Others (including interest on income tax and rebates to customers) 773.97 925.23
Total 1,293.65 1,465.21
Note 28 - Current provisions

(Refer note 3(O) for accounting policy on retirement and other employee benefits)
Provision for compensated absences 91.05 87.02
Provision for gratuity and staff benefit schemes (Refer note 43) - 0.06
Total 91.05 87.08

Note 29 - Revenue from operations
(Refer Note 3(N)(I) and (II) for accounting policy on Revenue recognition)
Sale of products (including excise duty - ` nil; previous year - ` 769.20 crore)
(Refer note - 57) 10,977.00 11,019.63
Other operating revenues
Provisions no longer required written back 7.56 2.55
Sale of scrap 42.10 30.52
Insurance claims 24.47 17.37
Incentives and subsidies 234.22 85.98
Exchange gain / loss (net) - 8.69
Miscellaneous income (includes other services) 71.41 60.38
Total 11,356.76 11,225.12
Note 30 - Other income

(Refer Note 3(N)(III) and (IV) for accounting policy on interest income and dividends)
Interest income on
Bank deposits 146.38 97.29
Income tax refund - 4.09
Others 6.89 11.60
Dividend income
From subsidiary company 140.98 159.77
From joint venture company - 2.25
Other non operating income
Net gain on fair valuation of liquid mutual fund measured at FVTPL* 0.51 23.00
Gain on sale of non-current investments 0.16 -
Interest on income tax written back (Refer note 58) 35.87 -
Others 0.01 4.93
Total 374.98 359.09
* These instruments are mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss in
accordance with Ind AS 109.


Note 31 - Cost of materials consumed
Opening stock 57.11 65.82
Add : Purchases 1,028.93 900.62
1,086.04 966.44
Less : closing stock 72.96 57.11
Total 1,013.08 909.33
Break-up of cost of materials consumed
Fly ash 485.83 412.46
Gypsum 220.90 200.93
Others* 306.35 295.94
Total 1,013.08 909.33
* includes no item which in value individually accounts for 10 percent or more of
the total value of materials consumed.
Note 32 - Change in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and

stock-in-trade
Inventories at the end of the year
Stock in trade 0.02 -
458.14 381.42
Inventories at the beginning of the year
Work -in-progress 303.53 207.68
Stock in trade - -
Captive coal - -
381.42 318.59
(Increase) / Decrease (76.72) (62.83)
Note 33 - Employee benefits expense

Salaries and wages 575.20 563.03
Contribution to provident and other funds 52.36 50.98
Staff welfare expenses 52.01 47.36
Total 679.57 661.37
Note 34 - Finance costs

Interest on:
Income tax (net of interest income on refund - ` Nil; previous year -
` 23.20 crore) 23.20 50.11
Defined benefit obligation (net) 0.44 1.20
Unwinding of financial liabilities 2.82 1.90
Unwinding of mines reclamation provision (Refer note 23) 1.12 1.08
Total 82.33 107.19


Note 35 - Depreciation and amortisation expense
(Refer Note 3(B) and 3(D) for accounting policy on depreciation and amortisation)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 546.48 571.36
Amortisation of intangible assets 1.61 1.56
Total 548.09 572.92
Note 36 - Freight and forwarding expense

On finished products 2,531.37 2,212.28
On Internal material transfer 746.20 659.70
Total 3,277.57 2,871.98
Note 37 - Other expenses

Royalty on minerals 249.59 207.78
Consumption of stores and spare parts 293.74 298.10
Consumption of packing materials 415.31 366.41
Repairs 197.08 182.26
Rent (Refer note 44) 46.86 40.89
Rates and taxes 82.87 80.36
Insurance 20.18 19.91
Technology and know-how fees (net off recovery) 109.47 102.79
Advertisement 53.17 75.56
Donation (Refer note 50) 52.12 56.46
Exchange (gain) / loss (net) 6.25 -
Miscellaneous expenses * # 490.50 474.53
Total 2,017.14 1,905.05
* Does not include any item of expenditure with a value of more than 1% of turnover.
# Miscellaneous expenses include payment to auditors (excluding taxes) :
Statutory auditor
as auditor 2.33 2.08
for other services 0.11 0.02
for reimbursement of expenses 0.05 -
2.49 2.10
Cost auditor
as auditor 0.09 0.07
for reimbursement of expenses 0.02 0.05
0.11 0.12
Total 2.60 2.22
Note 38 - Earnings per share (EPS)

(Refer Note 3(W) for accounting policy on earnings per share)
i) Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company for basic and diluted 1,487.01 1,249.57
EPS
ii) Weighted average number of equity shares for basic EPS 1,985,645,229 1,985,645,229
Add : Potential equity shares on exercise of rights and warrants kept in abeyance
out of the rights issue in 1992 316,262 317,329
iii) Weighted average number of shares for diluted EPS 1,985,961,491 1,985,962,558
iv) Nominal value of equity share (in `) 2.00 2.00
v) Earnings per equity share (in `)
Basic 7.49 6.29
Diluted 7.49 6.29


Earnings per share (in `) excluding write back of income tax and interest thereon, related
to earlier years (Refer note 58)
i) Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company for basic and diluted 1,487.01 1,249.57
EPS
Less: adjustments related to income tax and interest thereon, relating to earlier
years 407.88 -
Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company after adjustments
related to income tax and interest thereon, relating to earlier years 1,079.13 1,249.57
ii) Earnings per equity share (in `)
Basic 5.43 6.29
Diluted 5.43 6.29
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 39 - Contingent liabilities and commitments
(to the extent not provided for)
(Refer Note 3(L)(II) for accounting policy on contingent liability)
A) Contingent liabilities and claims against the Company not acknowledged as
debts related to various matters *
a) Labour 11.44 34.50
b) Land 23.04 22.17
c) Sales tax (i) 272.91 266.65
d) Excise, customs and service tax (ii) 245.58 62.71
e) Demand from Competition Commission of India (iii) 1,501.97 1,368.82
f) Collector of Stamps (iv) 287.88 287.88
g) Income tax (Refer note 58) 413.48 5.60
h) Others 154.32 91.18
Total 2,910.62 2,139.51
* In respect of these items, future cash outflows are determinable only on receipt of judgements / decisions pending at
various forums / authorities.
The Company does not expect any reimbursements in respect of the above contingent liabilities.
The Company has reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has adequately provided for where
provisions are required and disclosed as contingent liabilities where applicable, in its financial statements. The
Company does not expect the outcome of these proceedings to have a materially adverse effect on its financial
position.
i) Includes a matter relating to 75% exemption from sales tax, granted by Government of Rajasthan. However, the
eligibility of exemption in excess of 25% was contested by the State Government in a similar matter of another
Company.
In year 2014, pursuant to the unfavourable decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in that similar matter, the sales tax
department has initiated proceedings for recovery of differential sales tax and interest thereon on the ground that
the Company had given an undertaking to deposit the differential amount of sales tax, in case decision of the Hon’ble
Supreme Court goes against in this matter.
Against the total demand of ` 247.97 crore, including interest of ` 134.45 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 247.97 crore,
including interest of ` 134.45 crore), the Company has deposited ` 143.52 crore, including interest of ` 30.00 crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 143.52 crore including interest of ` 30.00 crore) towards sales tax under protest and filed a
Special Leave Petition in the Hon’ble Supreme Court with one of the grounds that the tax exemption was availed by
virtue of the order passed by the Board for Industrial & Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) during the relevant period.
On Company’s petition, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has granted an interim stay on the balance interest. Based on the
advice of external legal counsel, the Company believes that, it has good grounds for a successful appeal. Accordingly,
no provision is considered necessary.
ii) Includes, a matter wherein service tax department issued show cause notices for denial of cenvat credit with regard
to service tax paid on outward transportation for sale to customers on F.O.R. bais. The Company availed the credit
based on legal provision and various judicial precedence and matter was categorised as “remote”. Recently, on the
same matter of another cement company, Hon’ble Supreme Court has allowed service tax credit, however, in another
case of the same company, Hon’ble Supreme Court has opined against the assessee. Considering conflicting decision
and Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBIC) circular, based on legal opinion, the Company has revisited the matter
and treated the same as “possible”. Accordingly ` 180.28 crore has been disclosed as contingent liability.

iii) a)
In 2012, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of ` 1,163.91 crore (31st December,
2017 - ` 1,163.91 crore) on the Company, concerning alleged contravention of the provisions of the Competition
Act, 2002. On Company’s appeal, Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT), initially stayed the penalty and by
its final order dated 11th December, 2015, set aside the order of the CCI, remanding the matter back to the CCI
for fresh adjudication and for passing a fresh order.
After hearing the matter afresh, the CCI had again, by its order dated 31st August, 2016, has imposed a penalty
of ` 1,163.91 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 1,163.91 crore) on the Company. The Company has filed an appeal
against the said Order before the COMPAT. The COMPAT, vide its interim order dated 21st November, 2016 has
stayed the penalty with a condition to deposit 10% of the penalty amount, in the form of fixed deposit (the
said condition has been complied with) and levy of interest of 12% p.a., in case the appeal is decided against
the appellant. Meanwhile, pursuant to the notification issued by Central Government on 26th May, 2017, any
appeal, application or proceeding before COMPAT is transferred to National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
(NCLAT).
NCLAT, vide its Order dated 25th July, 2018, dismissed the Company’s appeal and upheld the CCI’s order. Against
this, the Company appealed to the Hon’ble Supreme Court, which by its order dated 5th October, 2018 admitted
the appeal and directed to continue the interim order passed by the Tribunal, in the meantime.
b) In a separate matter, pursuant to a reference filed by the Director, Supplies and Disposals, Government of
Haryana, the CCI by its Order dated 19th January, 2017 has imposed a penalty of ` 29.84 crore (31st December,
2017 - ` 29.84 crore) on the Company. On Company’s appeal, the COMPAT has stayed the operation of CCI’s
order in the meanwhile. The matter is listed before NCLAT and is pending for hearing.
Based on the advice of external legal counsels, the Company believes it has good grounds on merit for a
successful appeal in both the aforesaid matters. Accordingly, no provision is considered necessary and the
matter has been disclosed as contingent liability along with interest of ` 308.22 crore (31st December, 2017 -
` 175.07 crore).
iv) The Collector of Stamps, Delhi vide its Order dated 7th August, 2014, directed erstwhile Holcim (India) Private Limited
(HIPL), (merged with the Company), to pay stamp duty (including penalty) of ` 287.88 crore (31st December, 2017 -
` 287.88 crore) on the merger order passed by Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, approving the merger of erstwhile
Ambuja Cement India Private Limited with HIPL. HIPL had filed a writ petition and the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has
granted an interim stay. Based on the advice of external legal counsel, the Company believes that it has good grounds
for success in writ petition. Accordingly, no provision is considered necessary.
B) Commitments
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and 462.65 325.30
not provided for (net of advances)
Note 40 - Material demand and disputes considered as “remote”

One of the Company’s cement manufacturing plants located in the state of Himachal Pradesh was eligible under the State
industrial policy for deferral of its sales tax liability arising on sale of cement manufactured in the said plant. The excise and
taxation department of the Government of Himachal Pradesh, disputed the eligibility of the Company to such deferment
on the ground that the Company also manufactures an intermediate product, viz. clinker, arising in the manufacture of
cement, and such intermediate product was in the negative list. A demand of ` 66.94 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 66.94
crore) was raised. The Company filed a writ petition before Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh against the demand.
The case has been admitted and the hearing is in process. The Company believes that its case is strong and the demand shall
not sustain under law.
Note 41 - Reconciliation of tax expenses and effective tax rate
Particulars 2018 In % 2017 In %
At statutory income tax rate * 524.71 34.84% 560.38 34.61%
Effect of tax exempt dividend income (49.26) (3.27%) (56.02) (3.46%)
Effect of non deductible expenses 17.39 1.15% 33.68 2.08%
Effect of allowances / tax holidays for tax purpose (105.92) (7.03%) (140.86) (8.70%)
Effect of previous year adjustments (Refer note 58) (372.01) (24.70%) (24.12) (1.49%)
Others 4.14 0.27% (3.51) (0.21%)
At the effective income tax rate 19.06 1.26% 369.55 22.83%
Tax expense reported in Statement of profit or loss 19.06 1.26% 369.55 22.83%
* Company follows calender year as financial year, therefore aplicable statutory income tax rate is weighted average rate.

Note 42 - Segment reporting

(Refer note 3(T) for accounting policy on segment reporting)
The principal business of the Company is of manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products. All other
activities of the Company revolve around its main business. The Executive Committee of the Company, has been identified
as the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The CODM evaluates the Company’s performance, allocates resources based
on analysis of the various performance indicators of the Company as a single unit. CODM have concluded that there is only
one operating reportable segment as defined by Ind AS 108 - Operating Segments, i.e. cement and cement related products.
A) Disclosure of geographical information
The Company operates in geographical areas - India (country of domicile) and others (outside India).
Particular Revenues from customers Non-current assets*

2018 2017 As at As at
` in crore ` in crore 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
a) India 10,977.00 11,016.73 7,507.31 7,163.26
b) Others #
- 2.90 - -
Total 10,977.00 11,019.63 7,507.31 7,163.26
* As per Ind AS 108 - Operating Segments, non current assets include assets other than financial instruments, deferred
tax assets, post-employment benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts (i) located in the entity’s
country of domicile and (ii) located in all foreign countries in total in which the entity holds assets.
# Sales outside India are in functional currency.
B) Information about major customers
No single customer contributes 10% or more to the Company’s revenue during the years ended 31st December, 2018
and 31st December, 2017.
Note 43 - Employee benefits
(Refer note 3 (O) for accounting policy on retirement and other employee benefits)
a) Defined contribution plans
Defined contribution plans - amount recognised and included in note 33 “contribution to provident and other funds”
of statement of profit and loss ` 29.27 crore (previous year - ` 28.09 crore).
b) Defined benefit plans - as per actuarial valuation
Funded plan includes gratuity benefit to every employee who has completed service of five years or more, at 15 days
salary for each completed year of service (on last drawn basic salary).
c) Inherent risk
The plan typically exposes the Company to actuarial risks such as investment risk, interest rate risk, demographic risk,
salary inflation risk and longevity risk.
Investment risk : As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the
Company is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity
market.
Interest rate risk : The defined benefit obligation calculated uses a discount rate based on government bonds. All
other aspects remaining same, if bond yields fall, the defined benefit obligation will tend to increase.
Demographic risk : This is the risk of variability of results due to unsystematic nature of decrements that include
mortality, withdrawal, disability and retirement. The effect of these decrements on the defined benefit obligation is
not straight forward and depends upon the combination of salary increase, medical cost inflation, discount rate and
vesting criteria.
Salary Inflation risk : All other aspects remaining same, higher than expected increases in salary will increase the
defined benefit obligation.
Longevity risk : The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate
of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of
the plan participants will increase the plan’s liability.
d) Other non funded plans for current year include post employment healthcare benefits and for previous year death
and disability benefits, non-funded gratuity, post employment healthcare benefits to certain employees.


Summary of the components of net benefit / expense recognised in the statement of profit and loss and the funded
status and amounts recognised in the balance sheet for the respective plans:
Funded Other non Funded Other non
funded funded
` in crore ` in crore ` in crore ` in crore
I Expense recognised in the statement of
profit and loss
1 Current service cost 10.26 0.45 10.60 0.86
2 Interest cost 9.89 0.73 9.49 0.76
3 Interest (income) on plan assets (10.18) - (9.05) -
Total 9.97 1.18 11.04 1.62
II Net asset / (liability) recognised in the
balance sheet
1 Present value of defined benefit
obligation* 140.50 11.17 141.96 12.68
2 Fair value of plan assets 135.08 - 138.47 -
3 Funded status [surplus / (deficit)] (5.42) (11.17) (3.49) (12.68)
4 Net asset / (liability) (5.42) (11.17) (3.49) (12.68)
III Change in defined benefit obligation
during the year
obligation at the beginning of the
year 141.96 12.68 139.34 10.99
3 Interest service cost 9.89 0.73 9.49 0.76
4 Actuarial (gains) / losses recognised
in other comprehensive income
-- Change in financial assumptions (1.79) (0.44) (3.41) (0.66)
-- Experience changes 0.24 (1.63) (4.58) 0.99
5 Benefit payments (19.77) (0.13) (9.49) (0.26)
6 Net transfer in on account of
business combinations / others (0.29) - 0.01 -
obligation at the end of the year* 140.50 11.66 141.96 12.68
* During the year, the Company has discontinued actuarial valuation for its one “other non-funded”
plan and mergerd another “non-funded plan” into “funded plan. Accordingly “present value of
defined benefit obligation” of non funded plan is having a difference of ` 0.49 crores for the current
year.
IV Change in fair value of assets during the
year
1 Plan assets at the beginning of the 138.47 - 125.43 -
year
2 Interest income 10.18 - 9.05 -
3 Contribution by employer 7.00 - 15.50 -
4 Actual benefit paid (19.77) - (9.49) -
5 Return on plan assets (excluding
interest income) (0.80) - (2.02) -
6 Plan assets at the end of the year 135.08 - 138.47 -
V Re-measurements recognised in other
comprehensive income (OCI)
1 Change in financial assumptions (1.79) (0.44) (3.41) (0.66)
2 Experience changes 0.24 (1.63) (4.58) 0.99
3 Return on plan assets (excluding
interest income) 0.80 - 2.02 -
4 Amount recognised in OCI (0.75) (2.07) (5.97) 0.33


funded funded
VI Maturity profile of defined benefit
obligation
1 Within the next 12 months 14.90 0.14 14.80 0.31
2 Between 1 and 5 years 62.78 0.99 65.05 1.82
VII Sensitivity analysis for significant
assumptions*
Present value of defined benefits
obligation at the end of the year (for
change in 100 basis points)
1 For increase in discount rate by
100 basis points 132.12 9.28 133.68 10.88
2 For decrease in discount rate by
100 basis points 149.90 13.63 151.24 14.87
3 For increase in salary rate by
100 basis points 149.85 NA 150.98 0.49
4 For decrease in salary rate by
100 basis points 132.00 NA 133.77 0.46
5 For increase in medical inflation
rate by 100 basis points NA 13.59 NA 12.21
6 For decrease in medical inflation
rate by 100 basis points NA 9.27 NA 12.17
* These sensitivities have been calculated to show the movement in defined benefit obligation in
isolation and assuming there are no changes in market conditions at the reporting date. There have
been no changes from the previous periods in the methods and assumptions used in preparing the
sensitivity analysis.
VIII The major categories of plan assets as a
percentage of total plan
Qualifying insurance policy with Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)# 100% NA 100% NA
IX Weighted average duration of defined
benefit obligation 10 years NA 9 years 4-7 years
X Actuarial assumptions
1 Discount rate (% p.a.) 7.55% 7.55% 7.35% 7.35%
2 Expected rate of return on plan
assets (% p.a.) 7.55% NA 8.00% NA
3 Mortality Indian Assured Lives Mortality Indian Assured Lives Mortality
(IALM) (2006-08) Ult. (IALM) (2006-08) Ult.
4 Turnover rate Upto age 44 years: 5% Upto age 44 years: 5%
and above 44 years: 1% and above 44 years: 1%
5 Medical premium inflation (% p.a.) NA 8% NA 8%
6 Retirement Age 58 - 60 years 58 - 60 years 58 years 58 - 60 years
7 Salary escalation (% p.a.) 7% 7% 7% 7%
# In the absence of detailed information regarding plan assets which is funded with LIC, the composition
of each major category of plan assets, the percentage or amount for each category to the fair value of
plan assets has not been disclosed.
XI Basis used to determine expected rate of return on assets
The Company has considered the current level of returns declared by LIC, i.e. 8.00% to develop the expected
long-term return on assets for funded plan of gratuity.
XII The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.


e) Amount recognised as expense in respect of compensated absences is ` 16.23 crore (previous year - ` 5.97 crore).
f) The company expects to make contribution of ` 14.90 crore (previous year - ` 14.00 crore) to the defined benefit plans
during the next year.
g) Provident fund managed by a trust set up by the Company
The Company has contributed ` 7.61 crore (previous year - ` 7.74 crore) towards provident fund liability. Deficit of
` 0.07 crore (previous year - ` Nil) in the accumulated corpus fund is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Details of the fund and asset position
Plan assets at the year end, at fair value 139.27 128.53
Present value of benefit obligation at year end 139.87 129.06
Net liability / (asset) * 0.60 0.53
Assumption used in determining the present value obligation of the interest rate
guarantee under the deterministic approach are :
Discount rate 7.55% 7.35%
Interest rate guarantee 8.55% 8.65%
Expected rate of return of assets 8.80% 8.60%
* Only liability is recognised in the books
Note 44 - Leases
(Refer note 3(S) for accounting policy on leases)
A) Operating leases - Company as a lessee
i) The Company has entered into various long term lease agreements for land. The Company does not have
an option to purchase the leased land at the expiry of the lease period. The unamortised operating lease
prepayments as at 31st December, 2018 aggregating ` 36.86 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 38.18 crore) is
included in other non current / current assets, as applicable.
ii) The Company has also taken various residential premises, lands, office premises and warehouses under operating
lease agreements. These are generally cancellable and are renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreed
terms.
iii) The lease payments recognised in the statement of profit and loss under other expenses amounts to ` 46.86
crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 40.89 crore).
iv) The lease payments recognised in the statement of profit and loss under freight and forwarding expense on
finished products amounts to ` 35.94 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 32.05 crore).
v) General description of the leasing arrangement:
Future lease rentals are determined on the basis of agreed terms. There are no restrictions imposed by lease
arrangements. There are no subleases.
Future lease rental payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows :
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Not later than one year 22.73 45.16
Later than one year and not later than five years 35.22 44.83
Later than five years 23.16 24.89
Total 81.11 114.88
The Company has concluded that it is impracticable to separate the lease payments from other payments made under
the arrangement reliably and hence all payments under this arrangement are considered as lease payments.
B) Finance leases - Company as a lessee
The Company has entered into various finance lease agreements for land which have been assessed as finance lease
since the present value of the minimum lease payments is substantially similar to the fair value of the leasehold land
(Refer note 4). The Company does not have an option to purchase such leasehold land at the end of the lease period.
There are no restrictions such as those concerning dividends, additional debts and further leasing imposed by the
lease agreement.

Note 45
Disclosure as required under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 34 of Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements

Outstanding Maximum Outstanding Maximum
balance balance balance balance
outstanding outstanding
during the year during the year
Loans in the nature of unsecured loans given to
subsidiaries:
a) Dirk India Private Limited
(For working capital requirement, carrying
interest @ 12% p.a. The Board has extended
moratorium period for repayment upto
31st March, 2019 and also granted waiver
of interest on unpaid interest for the
extended period. Further, Company has
made provision against loans and interest
receivable thereon as on 31st December,
2018 (Refer note 59 (b)). 37.94 37.94 37.94 42.58
b) Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Limited
(For working capital requirement.
Repayment on call basis and carries an
interest rate @ 12% p.a) 1.03 1.03 0.85 0.85
Notes :
1) None of the loanees have made, per se, investment in the shares of the Company.
2) For investments disclosure, refer notes 7 and 8.
3) Outstanding loans as disclosed above do not include interest accrued thereon.
Note 46 - Related party disclosure

1) Name of related parties
A) Names of the related parties where control exists
Sr Name Nature of Relationship
i) LafargeHolcim Limited, Switzerland Ultimate Holding Company
ii) Holderfin B.V, Netherlands Intermediate Holding Company
iii) Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius Holding Company
iv) ACC Limited Subsidiary
v) M.G.T. Cements Private Limited Subsidiary
vi) Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Limited Subsidiary
vii) Dang Cement Industries Private Limited, Nepal Subsidiary
viii) Dirk India Private Limited Subsidiary
ix) OneIndia BSC Private Limited Subsidiary
x) ACC Mineral Resources Limited Subsidiary of ACC Limited
xi) Lucky Minmat Limited Subsidiary of ACC Limited
xii) National Limestone Company Private Limited Subsidiary of ACC Limited
xiii) Singhania Minerals Private Limited Subsidiary of ACC Limited
xiv) Bulk Cement Corporation (India) Limited Subsidiary of ACC Limited


B) Others, with whom transactions have taken place during the current year and / or previous year
i) Related parties
a) Holcim Group Services Limited, Switzerland Fellow Subsidiary
b) Holcim Technology Limited, Switzerland Fellow Subsidiary
c) Holcim Services (South Asia) Limited Fellow Subsidiary
d) Holcim Trading FZCO., UAE Fellow Subsidiary
e) Holcim (Romania) S.A., Romania Fellow Subsidiary
f) LafargeHolcim Energy Solutions S.A.S., France Fellow Subsidiary
g) LafargeHolcim Building Materials (China) Co., Ltd Fellow Subsidiary
h) Lafarge Cement AS Fellow Subsidiary
i) Geocycle (Deutschland) Gmbh., Deutschland Fellow Subsidiary
j) Lafarge Centre De Recherhe S.A.S,France Fellow Subsidiary
k) Counto Microfine Products Private Limited Joint Venture
l) Asian Concretes and Cements Private Limited Associate of Subsidiary
m) Ambuja Cements Limited Staff Provident Fund Trust Trust (Post-employment benefit plan)
n) Ambuja Cements Limited Employees Grautity Fund Trust (Post-employment benefit plan)
Trust
ii) Key Management Personnel
a) Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria Non-Executive Director
b) Mr. Eric Olsen Non-Executive Director (upto 20th September,
2017)
c) Mr. Jan Jenisch Non-Executive Director (with effect from 24th
October, 2017)
d) Mr. Martin Kriegner Non-Executive Director
e) Mr. Christof Hassig Non-Executive Director
f) Ms. Usha Sangwan Non-Executive Director (upto 20th December,
2018)
g) Mr. B.L.Taparia Non-Executive Director
h) Mr. Nasser Munjee Independent Director
i) Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale Independent Director
j) Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti Independent Director
k) Dr. Omkar Goswami Independent Director
l) Mr. Haigreve Khaitan Independent Director
m) Mr. Roland Kohler Non-Executive Director (with effect from 20th
February, 2018 )
n) Mr. Ajay Kapur Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
o) Mr. Suresh Joshi Chief Financial Officer
p) Mr. Rajiv Gandhi Company Secretary


2 Transactions with related party
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
A) Transactions with subsidiaries
1 Purchase of goods
Dirk India Private Limited 0.87 2.14
ACC Limited 31.72 32.35
32.59 34.49
2 Sale of goods
3 Rendering of services
4 Interest income -
Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Limited 0.12 0.10
4.67 4.85
5 Receiving of services
OneIndia BSC Private Limited 25.38 22.00
88.65 86.70
6 Purchase of fixed asset
7 Dividend Received
8 Other recoveries
Dirk India Private Limited - 0.08
0.01 0.12
9 Other payments
OneIndia BSC Private Limited 0.01 -
0.63 0.31
10 Inter corporate deposits and loans given
-
11 Loans / inter corporate deposits given outstanding at the year end
Secured
Dirk India Private Limited - -
Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Limited - -


Dirk India Private Limited (Refer note 59(b)) 37.94 -
38.97 38.79


31.12.2018 31.12.2017
12 Amount receivable at the year end
Unsecured interest on loans which have significant increase in credit risk

Dirk India Private Limited (Refer note 59(b)) 10.60 -
29.04 28.66
13 Amount payable at the year end
OneIndia BSC Private Limited 2.86 2.01
20.56 34.73
B) Transactions with fellow subsidiaries
1 Purchase of goods
LafargeHolcim Energy Solutions S.A.S., France 264.90 291.12
LafargeCentre De Recherhe S.A.S., France - 0.02
264.90 291.14
Holcim Group Services Limited, Switzerland 1.60 2.08
Holcim Technology Limited, Switzerland 109.46 101.67
Holcim Services (South Asia) Limited 66.85 66.88
177.91 170.63
Holcim Services (South Asia) Limited 2.56 -
4 Other recoveries
0.26 1.02
5 Other payments
LafargeHolcim Building Materials China 0.88 -
Lafarge Cement AS 0.01 -
Holcim Technology Limited, Switzerland 0.96 -
4.18 3.47
6 Amounts payable at the year end
Holcim Services (South Asia) Limited - 3.04
Holcim (Romania) S.A., Romania 0.03 0.03
Holcim Trading FZCO, UAE 0.18 0.17
LafargeCentre De Recherhe S.A.S., France - 0.02
Geocycle (Deutschland) Gmbh., Deutschland - 0.01
LafargeHolcim Building Materials (China) Co., Limited 0.89 -
100.73 106.03
7 Amount receivable at the year end
C) Transactions with Holding company
Dividend paid
Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius 250.63 350.88


31.12.2018 31.12.2017
D) Transactions with Associates
1 Purchase of Goods
Asian Concretes and Cements Private Limited - 2.39
2 Other Recoveries
E) Transactions with joint ventures

1 Sale of Goods
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited - 0.01
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited 3.02 2.16
3 Dividend Received
4 Amounts receivable at the year end

5 Buy back of shares

Counto Microfine Products Private Limited 1.50 -
F) Transactions with key management personnel

1 Short term employee benefits (Refer note 4 below)
Mr. Ajay Kapur (Refer note 5 below) 10.51 8.89
Mr. Suresh Joshi 2.54 2.18
Mr. Rajiv Gandhi 0.96 0.84
14.01 11.91
2 Post employment benefit
Mr. Ajay Kapur 0.45 0.41
0.78 0.71
3 Commission, Sitting fees, advisory fees and other reimbursement
Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria 0.56 0.56
Mr. Eric Olsen - 0.16
Mr. Martin Kriegner (Refer note 3 below) 0.05 0.42
Mr. Christof Hassig 0.24 0.25
Ms. Usha Sangwan 0.20 0.22
Mr. Nasser Munjee 0.45 0.43
Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale 0.57 0.58
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 0.43 0.45
Dr. Omkar Goswami 0.44 0.46
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan 0.43 0.41
Mr. Jan Jenisch 0.21 0.04
Mr Roland Kohler 0.19 -
Mr. B.L.Taparia 1.37 1.52
5.14 5.50
19.93 18.12


Notes
1 The company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the employee compensation for eligible employees
towards provident fund. For the same the Company makes monthly contributions to a trust specified for this purpose.
During the year, the Company has contributed ` 5.15 crore (previous year - ` 4.97 crore).
2 The Company maintains gratuity trust for the purpose of administering the gratuity payment to its employees. During
the year, the Company has contributed ` 7.00 crore (previous year - ` 15.50 crore)
3 Mr. Martin Kriegner has waived his right to receive Directors’ commission from the year 2018 and sitting fees with
effect from the meeting held on 23rd October, 2018.
4 Provision for contribution to gratuity fund, leave encashment on retirement and other defined benefits which are
made based on actuarial valuation on an overall Company basis are not included.
5 The performance incentive to Managing director and Chief Executive Officer is accounted for as and when it is
approved by the Board of Directors.
6 The sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length
transactions. The Company has not recorded any loss allowances for trade receivables from related parties (previous
year - nil).
Note 47 - Financial instruments
The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged
in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
A) Fair value measurements
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and/or disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by
valuation techniques:
Level 1 - This level includes those financial instruments which are measured by reference to quoted prices (unadjusted)
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - This level includes financial assets and liabilities, measured using inputs other than quoted prices included within
Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3 - This level includes financial assets and liabilities measured using inputs that are not based on observable
market data (unobservable inputs). Fair values are determined in whole or in part, using a valuation model based on
assumptions that are neither supported by prices from observable current market transactions in the same instrument
nor are they based on available market data.
B) Classification of financial assets and liabilities
Particulars Note Carrying value Fair value Valuation

As at As at As at As at technique
31.12.2018 31.12.2017 31.12.2018 31.12.2017 and key
inputs
Financial assets
Measured at fair value through the
statement of profit and loss (FVTPL)
Investment in equity shares (other Discounted
than subsidiaries, joint ventures and cash flow
associates) (Level 3) 8 - - - - method
Cash and cash equivalents - investment Using net
in liquid mutual funds (Level 1) 14 230.51 1,483.22 230.51 1,483.22 asset value
Measured at amortized cost
Trade Receivables 13 470.26 307.97 470.26 307.97
Loans (Current and Non-Current) 9, 16 64.63 96.81 64.63 96.81
Investments in bonds (Level 2) 8 - 29.60 - 25.38 Discounted
cash flow
method
Cash and cash equivalents - others 14 2,919.82 1,827.42 2,919.82 1,827.42
Bank balances other than cash and cash
equivalents 15 179.64 186.43 179.64 186.43


As at As at As at As at technique
31.12.2018 31.12.2017 31.12.2018 31.12.2017 and key
inputs
Other financial assets (Current and
Non-Current) 10,17 135.04 113.87 135.04 113.87
Measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income - - - -
Total 3,999.90 4,045.32 3,999.90 4,041.10
Financial liabilities
Measured at fair value through the
statement of profit and loss (FVTPL) - - - -
Foreign currency forward contract 0.09 - 0.09 -
Trade payables 1,109.46 1,046.53 1,109.46 1,046.53
Other financial liabilities (Current and 22, 26 617.26 533.75 617.26 533.75
Non-Current)
Interest free loan from State 21 39.68 24.12 27.16 16.32 Discounted
Government (Level 3) cash flow
method
Total 1,766.49 1,604.40 1,753.97 1,596.60
The Company considers that the carrying amount of loans, other financial assets, trade receivables, cash and cash
equivalents excluding investments in liquid mutual funds, bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents,
other financial liabilities (excluding derivative financial instruments) and trade payable recognised in the financial
statement approximate their fair values largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
C) The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values :
Quoted bid prices in an active market - unadjusted quoted price in principle market in which equity instrument is
actively traded.
Investments in liquid mutual funds, which are classified as FVTPL are measured using net asset values at the reporting
date multiplied by the quantity held.
Under Discounted cash flow method, future cash flows are discounted by using rates which reflect market risks. The
valuation requires management to make certain assumptions about the model inputs, including forecast cash flows,
discount rate and credit risk. The probabilities of the various estimates within the range can be reasonably assessed
and are used in management’s estimate of fair value.
Note 48 - Capital management

The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to maximise shareholders value through an efficient allocation of
capital towards expansion of business, optimisation of working capital requirements and deployment of balance surplus
funds on the back of an effective portfolio management of funds within a well defined risk management framework.
The management of the Company reviews the capital structure of the Company on regular basis to optimise cost of capital.
As part of this review, the Board considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with the movement in the working
capital.
The Company does not have any debt funding and thus meets its capital requirement through internal accruals. The
Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Total debt 39.68 24.12
Less : Cash and cash equivalents 3,150.33 3,310.64
Net debt (3,110.65) (3,286.52)
Total equity 21,012.53 19,973.21
Debt to Equity Net Nil Nil

Note 49 - Dividend distribution made and proposed

A) Cash dividends on equity shares declared and paid
i) Interim dividend for the year ended 31st December, 2018 ` Nil (31st December, - 317.70
2017 - ` 1.60 per share)
ii) Dividend distribution tax on interim dividend - 43.63
iii) Final dividend for the year ended 31st December, 2017 ` 2.00 per share 397.13 238.28
(31st December, 2016 - ` 1.20 per share)
iv) Dividend distribution tax on final dividend 52.65 37.03
Total 449.78 636.64
B) Proposed dividends on equity shares
i) Final dividend for the year ended 31st December, 2018 ` 1.50 per share 297.85 397.13
ii) Dividend distribution tax on proposed final dividend * 34.17 52.65
Total 332.02 449.78
*Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) on proposed dividend for the previous year has been changed due to change in dividend
distribution tax rate with effect from 1st April, 2018.
Proposed dividends on equity shares are subject to approval at the annual general meeting and are not recognised as a
liability (including dividend distribution tax thereon.
Note 50 - Corporate social responsibility

The Company has incurred ` 53.46 crore (previous year ` 58.79 crore) towards social responsibility activities. It is included
in different heads of expenses in the statement of profit and loss. Further, no amount has been spent on construction /
acquisition of an asset of the Company and the entire amount has been spent in cash. The amount required to be spent under
Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, for the year ended 31st December, 2018 is ` 25.46 crore (previous year ` 27.74 crore)
i.e 2% of the average net profits for the last three financial years, calculated as per Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Note 51 - Assets classified as held for sale

(Refer Note 3(P) for accounting policy on Non-current assets held for sale)
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Plant and equipment - 0.06
Total - 0.06
Note 52 - Government grants

(Refer Note 3(V) for accounting policy on government grants and subsidies)
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Recognised in statement of profit and loss
Incentives and subsidies (under various incentive schemes of State and Central 234.22 85.98
Government)*
Discounting income on interest free VAT loan from State Government 8.81 4.05
Total 243.03 90.03
* There are no unfulfilled conditions or contingencies attached to these grants.

Note 53
Disclosure pursuant to Ind AS 27 - Separate Financial Statements
Investments in the following subsidiary companies, joint venture company and joint operation are accounted at cost
Name of the Company Principal activities Country of % of equity interest
Incorporation As at As at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Direct Subsidiaries
M.G.T Cements Private Limited Cement and cement related
products India 100.00% 100.00%
Chemical Limes Mundwa Cement and cement related
Private Limited products India 100.00% 100.00%
Dang Cement Industries Cement and cement related
Private Limited products Nepal 91.63% 91.63%
Dirk India Private Limited Cement and cement related
ACC Limited Cement and cement related
OneIndia BSC Private Limited Shared Services India 75.03% 75.03%
Joint Venture
Counto Microfine Products Cement and cement related
Joint Operation
Wardha Vaalley Coal Field Cement and cement related
Note 54 - Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Company has a system-based approach to risk management, established policies and procedures and internal financial
controls aimed at ensuring early identification, evaluation and management of key financial risks such as market risk,
credit risk and liquidity risk that may arise as a consequence of its business operations as well as its investing and financing
activities. Accordingly, the Company’s risk management framework has the objective of ensuring that such risks are managed
within acceptable and approved risk parameters in a disciplined and consistent manner and in compliance with applicable
regulations.
All derivative activities for risk management purposes are carried out by specialist teams that have the appropriate skills,
experience and supervision. It is the Company’s policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes shall be
undertaken.
The Company’s management is supported by a risk management committee that advises on financial risks and the
appropriate financial risk governance framework for the Company. The risk management committee provides assurance to
the Company’s management that the Company’s financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures
and that financial risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with the Company’s policies and risk objectives.
The Board of Directors reviews policies for managing each of these risks, which are summarized below.
A) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risks a) interest rate risk b) currency risk and c) other
price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk comprise deposits, investments, trade payables.
The Company is not an investor in equity market. The Company is virtually debt-free and its deferred payment liabilities
do not carry interest, the exposure to interest rate risk from the perspective of financial liabilities is negligible. Further,
treasury activities, focused on managing investments in debt instruments are administered under a set of approved
policies and procedures guided by the tenets of liquidity, safety and returns. This ensures that investments are only
made within acceptable risk parameters after due evaluation.
The Company’s investments are predominantly held in fixed deposits and liquid mutual funds (debt market). Mark
to market movements in respect of the Company’s investments are valued through the statement of profit and loss.
Fixed deposits are held with highly rated banks, have a short tenure and are not subject to interest rate volatility.
Assumption made in calculating the sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity of the relevant profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective market risks. The
analysis excludes the impact of movements in market variables on the carrying values of gratuity and other post-
retirement obligations and provisions.

Note 54 - Financial risk management objectives

a) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates. The Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in market interest
rates relates primarily to the security deposit taken from its dealers.
Interest risk exposure
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Security deposit from dealers (fixed rate) 404.67 362.10
Non Interest bearing borrowings 39.68 24.12
Total 444.35 386.22
Interest rate sensitivities for unhedged exposure*
Security deposit from dealers (fixed rate)
Impact of increase in 100 bps 3.86 5.71
Impact of decrease in 100 bps (3.86) (5.71)
* Interest rate sensitivity has been calculated assuming the borrowings outstanding at the reporting date have
been outstanding for the entire reporting period.
b) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because
of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange
rates relates primarily to the Company operating activities. The aim of the Company’s approach to manage
currency risk is to leave the Company with no material residual risk. The Company is not exposed to significant
foreign currency risk. Based on sensitivity analysis, the Company has well defined forex exposure threshold limit
approved by Board of Directors, beyond which all forex exposure are fully hedged.
The total carrying amount of foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities, are as follows

` in crore Foreign ` in crore Foreign
currency currency
Trade payable and other current financial liabilities
(Unhedged)
CHF 2.66 0.04 0.39 0.01
DKK - - - -
EURO 4.38 0.05 4.26 0.06
GBP 0.01 - - -
JPY 1.01 1.60 - 0.01
SEK 0.27 0.03 0.01 -
SGD 0.12 - 0.10 -
USD 10.59 0.16 90.62 1.33
CNY 0.89 0.09 - -
Foreign exchange derivatives
USD (Hedged) - Forward contracts against 64.11 0.91 - -
imports
Trade receivables, loans and other financial assets
USD 2.55 0.04 2.76 0.04
CHF 0.17 - 0.54 0.01
DKK 0.01 - - -
EURO 6.32 0.06 7.03 0.10
GBP 0.01 - - -
JPY 1.90 3.01 - 0.01
SGD 0.22 - 0.07 -
SEK 0.24 0.03 - -


Foreign currency sensitivity on unhedged exposure (1% increase / decrease in foreign exchange rates will have
the following impact on profit before tax).
Particular As at 31.12.2018 As at 31.12.2017

1% 1% 1% 1%
Increase decrease Increase decrease
Trade Payables
CHF 0.03 (0.03) - -
EURO 0.04 (0.04) 0.04 (0.04)
GBP - - 0.04 (0.04)
JPY 0.01 (0.01) - -
SEK - - - -
SGD - - - -
USD 0.11 (0.11) 0.91 (0.91)
CNY 0.01 (0.01) - -
Trade Receivable
USD 0.02 (0.02) 0.03 (0.03)
CHF - - 0.01 (0.01)
DKK - - - -
EURO 0.07 (0.07) 0.07 (0.07)
GBP - - - -
JPY 0.02 (0.02) - -
SGD 0.01 (0.01) - -
SEK - - - -
In the Company’s opinion, the sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk
because the exposure at the end of the reporting period does not reflect the exposure during the year / in
future years.
c) Other price risk
Other price risk includes commodity price risk. The Company primarily imports coal, pet coke and gypsum. It is
exposed to commodity price risk arising out of movement in prices of such commodities. Such risks are monitored
by tracking of the prices and are managed by entering into fixed price contracts, where considered necessary.
Additionally, processes and policies related to such risks are reviewed and controlled by senior management.
B) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer
contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily
trade receivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign
exchange transactions and other financial instruments. The Company has no significant concentration of credit risk
with any counterparty.
The Company’s exposure and wherever appropriate, the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored
and spread amongst various counterparties. Credit exposure is controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed
and approved by the management of the Company.
Financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk, principally consist of balances with banks,
investments in liquid mutual funds (debt markets), trade receivables and loans. None of the financial instruments of
the Company result in material concentration of credit risks.
Balances with banks were not past due or impaired as at year end. Other than the details disclosed below, other
financial assets are not past due and not impaired, there were no indications of default in repayment as at year end.
Financial assets for which loss allowance is measured using lifetime Expected Credit Losses (ECL)
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Long-term loans to related party 38.83 0.89
Interest receivable from related party 10.60 -
Trade receivables 3.82 5.86
Total 53.25 6.75


The Company has used a practical expedient by computing the expected loss allowance for financial assets based
on historical credit loss experience and adjustments for forward looking information. Credit risk from balances with
banks and financial institutions is managed in accordance with the Company’s policy. As per simplified approach,
the Company makes provision of expected credit losses on trade receivables using a provision matrix to mitigate the
risk of default payments and makes appropriate provision at each reporting date wherever outstanding is for longer
period and involves higher risk.
Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers. The Company has credit evaluation policy for each customer
and based on the evaluation credit limit of each customer is defined. The exposure in credit risk arising out of major
customers is generally backed either by bank guarantee, letter of credit or security deposits.
The Company does not have higher concentration of credit risks since no single customer accounted for 10% or more
of the Company’s net sales.
The ageing analysis of trade receivables :
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Up to 6 months 449.93 298.84
More than 6 months 20.33 9.13
Total 470.26 307.97
Movement in expected credit loss allowance of financial assets
Balance at the beginning of the year 6.75 6.19
Add: provided during the year 50.39 1.92
Less : reversal of provisions 3.89 1.36
Balance at the end of the year 53.25 6.75
Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risk on cash and cash equivalent, deposits with the banks / financial institutions is generally low as the said
deposits have been made with the banks / financial institutions who have been assigned high credit rating by
international and domestic credit rating agencies.
Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved financial Institutions. Investments primarily include
investment in units of liquid mutual funds (debt market) and fixed deposits with banks having low credit risk.
Total non-current investments and investments in liquid mutual funds as on 31st December, 2018 are ` 11,813.76 crore
and ` 230.51 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 11,844.70 crore and ` 1,483.22 crore)
C) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Company will not be able to settle or meet its obligations on time or at
reasonable price. Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities
and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of credit facilities to meet obligations when due. The
Company’s treasury team is responsible for liquidity, funding as well as settlement management. In addition, processes
and policies related to such risks are overseen by senior management. Management monitors the Company’s liquidity
position through rolling forecasts on the basis of expected cash flows. The Company has large investments in short
term liquid funds which can be redeemed on a very short notice and hence carried negligible liquidity risk.
The table below provides details regarding the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities and investments
at the reporting date based on undiscounted contractual payments.
Particulars Less Than More than Total
1 year 1 year
` in crore ` in crore ` in crore
As at 31st December, 2018
Borrowings (including current maturities of non-current debts) - 39.68 39.68
Trade payables 1,109.46 - 1,109.46
Other financial liabilities * 616.17 1.18 617.35
Total 1,725.63 40.86 1,766.49
Cash and cash equivalents 3,150.33 - 3,150.33

Particulars Less Than More than Total

1 year 1 year
` in crore ` in crore ` in crore
As at 31st December, 2017
Borrowings (including current maturities of non-current debts) - 24.12 24.12
Trade payables 1,046.53 - 1,046.53
Other financial liabilities * 532.00 1.75 533.75
Total 1,578.53 25.87 1,604.40
Cash and cash equivalents 3,310.64 3,310.64
* Other financial liabilities includes deposits received from customers amounting to ` 404.67 crore (previous year -
` 362.10 crore). These deposits do not have a contractual re-payment term but are repayable on demand. Since, the
Company does not have an unconditional right to defer the payment beyond 12 months from reporting date, these
deposits have been classified under current financial liabilities. For including these amounts in the above mentioned
maturity analysis, the Company has assumed that these deposits, including interest thereon, will be repayable at the
end of the next reporting period. The actual maturity period for the deposit amount and the interest thereon can
differ based on the date on which these deposits are settled to the customers.
Note 55 - Standards issued but not yet effective

Ind AS 115 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
On 28th March 2018, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notified the new revenue recognition standard, viz., Ind AS
115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, applicable from the financial years beginning on or after 1st April, 2018. It is
applicable to Company from the year beginning 1st January, 2019 . It replaces virtually all the existing revenue recognition
requirements under Ind AS, including Ind AS 11 Construction Contracts, Ind AS 18 Revenue and the Guidance Note on
Accounting for Real Estate Transactions.
It prescribes a five-step model to help entities decide the timing and amount of revenue recognition from contracts with
customers. Ind AS 115 prescribes the ‘control approach’ for revenue recognition as against the ‘risk and reward’ model
under Ind AS 18. The standard also contains extensive disclosure requirements.
Except for the disclosure requirements, the new standard will not materially impact the financial statements.
Note 56 - Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises *

Disclosure of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as defined under Section 22 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 is based on the information available with the Company regarding the status of the suppliers.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
a) The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier
as at the end of each accounting year.
Principal 0.51 0.76
Interest 0.01 0.06
b) The amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of Section 16 along with the amount
of the payment made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during the year
Principal 28.76 21.61
Interest 0.26 0.16
c) The amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making payment
(which has been paid but beyond the appointed day during the year) but without
adding the interest specified 0.03 0.22


31.12.2018 31.12.2017
d) The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of the year 0.04 0.28
e) The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the succeeding
years, until such date when the interest dues as above are actually paid to the small
enterprise for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under Section
23 of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. - -
* This information has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis intimation received
from the “suppliers” regarding their status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
Note 57
a) Excise duty includes excise duty paid on sale of goods and excise duty on captive consumption of clinker.
b) The Government of India introduced the Goods and Services tax (GST) with effect from 1st July, 2017. Consequently
revenue for the previous year ended 31st December, 2017, includes excise duty up to 30th June, 2017.
Note 58
The Company was entitled to incentives from Government at its plant located in the states of Himachal Pradesh and
Uttarakhand, in respect of Income tax assessment years 2006-07 to 2015-16. The Company contended that the said incentives
are in the nature of capital receipts, and hence not liable to income tax. The Income tax department had, initially not
accepted this position and appeals were pending with the Commissioner of Income tax-appeals (CIT-A). The Company
had received one favourable order from the assessing officer and one appellate order from the CIT-A against which the
department has filed an appeal in the Income Tax Tribunal (ITAT). Considering unfavourable orders by the Income tax
department, the Company, up to 31st December, 2017, had classified the risk for these matters as probable and provided
for the same.
During the year and the period subsequent to the balance sheet date, the CIT-A decided the matter in favour of the
Company for two more years, against which the department has filed an appeal in the ITAT in one of the years and for
another year, the window period of sixty days for filing of appeal is not yet over.
In view of the series of repeated favourable orders by the Income tax department in the current year, coupled with the
fact, that ACC Limited, a subsidiary company also received favourable orders, the Company again reviewed the matter and,
after considering the legal merits of the Company’s claim, including inter-alia, the ratio of the decisions of Hon’ble Supreme
Court, and the pattern of favourable orders by the department including favourable disposal of the Company’s appeal by
the CIT (A) during the current year, as mentioned above, the Company has reassessed the risk and concluded that the risk
of an ultimate outflow of funds for this matter is no longer probable.
Accordingly the Company has reversed:
a) the existing provisions of ` 372.01 crore resulting in reduction in current tax liabilities by ` 245.64 crore and an
increase in non-current tax assets by ` 126.37 crore.
b) Interest provision related to above ` 35.87 crore.
Pending final legal closure of the matter, the said amounts have been reported under contingent liabilities in the financial
statements.
Note 59
Exceptional items, includes :
a) ` 81.41 crore, on account of charge towards separation scheme for employees.
b) Dirk India Private Limited (DIPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company has extended interest
bearing loans to DIPL. DIPL’s economic performance is subdued because of effects of ongoing legal dispute with its
supplier of key raw material. The company is making all attempts through legal and formal recourses to resolve the
disputes however given circumstances and analysis of events occurred, there is likelihood that economic performance
of DIPL shall remain adverse. Considering this situation, the Company has performed a test of impairment and
determined the value in use based on estimated cash flow projections. As a result, management has recognised a
provision towards loans and interest thereon amounting to ` 37.94 crore and ` 10.60 crore respectively, due to the
Company as on 31st December, 2018.

Note 60 - Capitalisation of expenditure

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
a) Capital work-in-progress includes
Add : Expenditure during construction for projects
Employee benefits expenses 11.72 5.93
Other expenses 21.20 6.21
50.95 17.76
Less : Capitalised during the year (22.79) -
Balance included in capital work-in-progress 28.16 17.76
Note 61
Figures below ` 50,000 have not been disclosed.
Note 62
Previous years’ figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary, to conform to current year’s classification.
Chief Financial Officer Chairman & Principal Chairman - Audit Director
DIN - 00276351 DIN - 00015986

DIN - 00007347 DIN - 00005290 DIN - 00004258

DIN - 01680305 DIN - 08069722 DIN - 07957196
Ajay Kapur

Independent Auditor’s Report Consolidated
To The Members of Ambuja Cements Limited
Report on the Consolidated Ind AS Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated Ind AS financial statements of AMBUJA CEMENTS LIMITED (hereinafter
referred to as “the Parent”) and its subsidiaries (the Parent and its subsidiaries together referred to as “the Group”), which
includes Group’s share of profit in its associates and its joint ventures, comprising the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at
31st December, 2018, the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss (including other comprehensive income), the Consolidated
Cash Flow Statement, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, for the year then ended, and a summary of the
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as “the consolidated Ind AS
financial statements”) and which includes five Joint Operations of the Group accounted on a proportionate basis.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Ind AS Financial Statements
The Parent’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of these consolidated Ind AS financial statements in terms
of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) that give a true and fair view of the
consolidated financial position, consolidated financial performance including other comprehensive income, consolidated
cash flows and consolidated statement of changes in equity of the Group including its Associates and Joint ventures in
accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. The
respective Boards of Directors of the companies included in the Group and of its associates and joint ventures are responsible
for maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of
the Group, its associates and its joint ventures and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; the selection
and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments 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 Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error, which have been used for the purpose of preparation of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements
by the Directors of the Parent, as aforesaid.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated Ind AS financial statements based on our audit. In conducting
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 Ind AS financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the consolidated
Ind AS financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks
of material misstatement of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal financial control relevant to the Parent’s preparation of the consolidated
Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness
of the accounting estimates made by the Parent’s Board of Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated Ind AS financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence obtained by us and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors in terms of their
reports referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion on the consolidated Ind AS financial statements.

Consolidated
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 reports of the other auditors on separate financial statements of the joint operations, subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures referred to below in the Other Matters paragraph, the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS 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 Ind
AS and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the consolidated state of affairs of the Group as at 31st
December, 2018, and their consolidated profit, consolidated total comprehensive income, their consolidated cash flows and
consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended on that date
Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to Notes 39A(iii)(a) & 39A(iii)(b) to the consolidated Ind AS financial statements which describes the
following matters:
(a) In terms of the order dated 31st August, 2016, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a penalty of
Rs. 2,311.50 crores for alleged contravention of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 by the Parent and ACC
Limited (a subsidiary of the Parent). On appeal by the Parent and ACC Limited, National Company Law Appellate
Tribunal (NCLAT), which replaced the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) effective 26th May, 2017, in its
order dated 25th July, 2018 had upheld the CCI’s Order. The appeals by the Parent and ACC Limited against the said
judgement of NCLAT before the Hon’ble Supreme Court were admitted vide its order dated 5th October, 2018 with a
direction that the interim order passed by the Tribunal would continue.
(b) In a separate matter, pursuant to the reference filed by the Director, Supplies and Disposals, State of Haryana, the
CCI vide its order dated 19th January, 2017 had imposed penalty of Rs. 65.16 crores for alleged contravention of the
provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 by the Parent and ACC Limited. On appeal by the Parent and ACC Limited
together with application for interim stay against payment of penalty, COMPAT has stayed the penalty pending
hearing of the application. The matter is listed before the NCLAT for hearing.
Based on the assessment of the Parent and ACC Limited on the outcome of these appeals, supported by the advice of
external legal counsel, both the companies are of the view that no provision is necessary in respect of these matters.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of these matters.
Other Matters
We did not audit the financial statements of eight subsidiaries (which includes four joint operations of a subsidiary) and a
joint operation of the Parent, whose financial statements reflect total assets of Rs. 117.53 crores as at 31st December, 2018,
total revenues of Rs. 39.20 crores and net cash inflows amounting to Rs. 63.78 crores for the year ended on that date, as
considered in the consolidated Ind AS financial statements. The consolidated Ind AS financial statements also include the
Group’s share of net profit of Rs. 12.52 crores for the year ended 31st December, 2018, as considered in the consolidated
Ind AS financial statements, in respect of two associates and two joint ventures, whose financial statements have not been
audited by us. These financial statements have been audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us by
the Management and our opinion on the consolidated Ind AS financial statements, in so far as it relates to the amounts and
disclosures included in respect of these joint operations, subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, and our report in terms
of sub-section (3) of Section 143 of the Act, in so far as it relates to the aforesaid joint operations, subsidiaries, joint ventures
and associates is based solely on the reports of the other auditors.
Our opinion on the consolidated Ind AS financial statements above and our report on Other Legal and Regulatory
Requirements below, is not modified in respect of the above matters with respect to our reliance on the work done and the
reports of the other auditors.

Consolidated
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our audit and on the consideration of the report of the other auditors
on separate financial statements and the other financial information of joint operations, subsidiaries, associates and
joint venture companies incorporated in India, referred in the Other Matters paragraph above we report, to the extent
applicable, 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 of the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS financial statements.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law relating to preparation of the aforesaid consolidated Ind
AS financial statements have been kept so far as it appears from our examination of those books and the reports of
the other auditors.
(c) The Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive
Income), the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity dealt with by
this Report are in agreement with the relevant books of account maintained for the purpose of preparation of the
consolidated Ind AS financial statements.
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS financial statements comply with the Indian Accounting Standards
prescribed under Section 133 of the Act.
(e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors of the Parent as on 31st December, 2018
taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Parent and the reports of the statutory auditors of its subsidiary
companies, associate companies and joint venture companies incorporated in India, none of the directors of the
Group companies, its associate companies and joint venture companies incorporated in India is disqualified as on 31st
December, 2018 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act.
(f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting and the operating effectiveness
of such controls, refer to our separate Report in “Annexure A”, which is based on the auditors’ reports of the Parent,
subsidiary companies, associate companies and joint venture companies incorporated in India. Our report expresses
an unmodified opinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of internal financial controls over financial
reporting of those companies incorporated in India.
(g) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with the requirements of
section 197(16) of the Act, as amended, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the
explanations given to us, the remuneration paid by the Parent, subsidiary companies, associate companies and joint
venture companies incorporated in India to its directors is in accordance with the provisions of section 197 of the Act.

Consolidated
(h) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies
(Audit and Auditor’s) Rules, 2014, as amended, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to
the explanations given to us:
(i) The consolidated Ind AS financial statements disclose the impact of pending litigations on the consolidated
financial position of the Group, its associates and joint ventures - Refer Note 39 and 40 to the Consolidated Ind
AS Financial Statements.
(ii) The Group, its associates and joint ventures did not have any material foreseeable losses on long-term contracts
including derivative contracts.
(iii) There has been no delay in transferring amounts required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund by the Parent and its subsidiary companies, associate companies and joint venture companies
incorporated in India, on the basis of the information available with the Group, other than Rs. 1.16 crores in
case of a subsidiary company paid during the year, as reported in the previous year.

B. P. Shroff
Partner

Consolidated
Annexure “A” to the Independent Auditor’s Report
(Referred to in paragraph (f) under ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’ section of our report of even date
on the consolidated Ind AS financial statements of Ambuja Cements Limited as at and for the year ended 31st December,
2018)
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3
of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)
In conjunction with our audit of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended
31st December, 2018, we have audited the internal financial controls over financial reporting of Ambuja Cements Limited
(hereinafter referred to as “the Parent”) and its subsidiary companies, which includes internal financial controls over
financial reporting of the Company’s joint operations which are companies incorporated in India, its associate companies
and joint ventures, which are companies incorporated in India, as of that date.
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls

The respective Board of Directors of the Parent, its subsidiary companies, its associate companies and joint ventures, which
are companies incorporated in India, are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal financial controls based
on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the respective Companies considering the essential
components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). These responsibilities include the design, implementation
and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the respective company’s policies, the safeguarding of its assets,
the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely
preparation of reliable financial information, as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Parent, its
subsidiary companies, its associate companies and its joint ventures, which are companies incorporated in India, based
on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over
Financial Reporting (the “Guidance Note”) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Standards on
Auditing, prescribed under Section 143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal
financial controls. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether adequate internal financial controls over financial
reporting was established and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in all material respects.
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial controls
system over financial reporting and their operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal financial controls over financial reporting, assessing the risk that
a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors of the subsidiary
companies, joint operations, associate companies and joint ventures, which are companies incorporated in India, in terms
of their reports referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinion on the internal financial controls system over financial reporting of the Parent, its subsidiary companies, its
associate companies and its joint ventures, which are companies incorporated in India.
Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

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

Consolidated
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting

Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility of
collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be
detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial reporting to future periods are
subject to the risk that the internal financial control over financial reporting may become inadequate because of changes
in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Opinion
In our opinion, to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and based on the consideration
of the reports of the other auditors referred to in the Other Matters paragraph below, the Parent, its subsidiary companies,
its associate companies and its joint ventures, which are companies incorporated in India, have, in all material respects,
an adequate internal financial controls system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls over financial
reporting were operating effectively as at 31st December, 2018, based on the criteria for internal financial control over
financial reporting established by the respective companies considering the essential components of internal control stated
in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
Other Matters
Our aforesaid report under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal financial
controls over financial reporting insofar as it relates to five joint operations, seven subsidiary companies, two associate
companies and two joint ventures, which are companies incorporated in India, is based solely on the corresponding reports
of the auditors of such companies incorporated in India.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of the above matters.

B. P. Shroff
Partner

Consolidated
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 2018
Particulars Notes As at As at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
ASSETS
1 Non-current assets
a) Property, plant and equipment 4 12,616.48 12,948.13
b) Capital work-in-progress 1,008.17 617.76
c) Goodwill 5 7,881.49 7,881.49
d) Other intangible assets 6 137.97 68.60
e) Intangible assets under development - 49.44
f) Investments in associates and joint ventures 7 129.53 119.77
g) Financial assets
i) Investments 8 3.70 33.30
ii) Loans 9 231.32 278.59
iii) Other financial assets 10 55.23 45.98
h) Non-current tax assets (net) 62 887.51 377.10
i) Deferred tax assets (net) 3.86 3.70
j) Other non-current assets 11 1,963.98 1,994.50
Total - Non-current assets 24,919.24 24,418.36
2 Current assets
a) Inventories 12 2,957.89 2,458.27
b) Financial assets
i) Trade receivables 13 1,304.54 931.53
ii) Cash and cash equivalents 14 6,093.11 5,873.51
iii) Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents 15 346.17 358.07
iv) Loans 16 80.61 45.27
v) Other financial assets 17 103.49 68.97
c) Current tax assets (net) - 0.25
d) Other current assets 18 1,524.13 1,345.55
12,409.94 11,081.42
e) Assets classified as held for sale 50 11.55 13.14
Total - Current assets 12,421.49 11,094.56
TOTAL - ASSETS 37,340.73 35,512.92
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
a) Equity share capital 19 397.13 397.13
b) Other equity 20 21,973.35 20,275.07
Total - Equity attributable to owners of the company 22,370.48 20,672.20
c) Non controlling interest 5,231.19 4,607.96
Total Equity 27,601.67 25,280.16
Liabilities
1 Non-current liabilities
i) Borrowings 21 39.68 24.12
b) Provisions 23 181.49 180.26
c) Deferred tax liabilities (net) 24 1,115.28 1,142.12
d) Other non-current liabilities 25 7.17 7.19
Total - Non-current liabilities 1,344.80 1,355.44
2 Current liabilities
i) Trade payables
Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises 59 8.54 5.63
Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises
and small enterprises 2,997.66 2,810.38
ii) Other financial liabilities 26 1,391.81 1,253.48
b) Other current liabilities 27 3,089.86 3,204.60
c) Provisions 28 119.24 139.03
d) Current tax liabilities (Net) 62 787.15 1,464.20
Total - Current liabilities 8,394.26 8,877.32
Total Liabilities 9,739.06 10,232.76
TOTAL - EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 37,340.73 35,512.92
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated
Consolidated Statement of profit and loss for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Particulars Notes 2018 2017
1 Income
a) Revenue from operations 29 26,040.94 25,292.55
b) Other income 30 371.44 322.61
Total Income 26,412.38 25,615.16
2 Expenses
a) Cost of materials consumed 31 3,346.50 2,852.89
b) Purchase of stock-in-trade 89.22 0.84
c) Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in progress and stock-in-trade 32 (201.72) (77.72)
d) Excise duty 64 - 1,683.86
e) Employee benefits expense 33 1,524.37 1,511.24
f) Finance costs 34 170.50 205.78
g) Depreciation and amortisation expense 35 1,153.94 1,219.45
h) Power and fuel 5,552.47 4,951.72
i) Freight and forwarding expense 36 7,272.41 6,307.53
j) Other expenses 37 4,450.60 4,211.75
23,358.29 22,867.34
k) Self consumption of cement (net of excise duty) (3.70) (7.14)
Total Expenses 23,354.59 22,860.20
3 Profit before share of profit of joint ventures and associates, exceptional items and
tax expense (1-2) 3,057.79 2,754.96
4 Share of profit of joint ventures and associates 12.53 12.77
5 Profit before exceptional items and tax expense (3+4) 3,070.32 2,767.73
6 Exceptional items 60 151.78 -
7 Profit before tax (5-6) 2,918.54 2,767.73
8 Tax expense
a) For the current year
i) Current tax - charge 936.69 766.24
ii) Deferred tax - charge / (credit) (118.20) 80.73
b) Relating to earlier years
i) Current tax - (credit) 62 (872.64) (1.33)
ii) Deferred tax - (credit) - (22.79)
(54.15) 822.85
9 Profit for the year (7-8) 2,972.69 1,944.88
10 Other comprehensive income
Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
a) Remeasurement gain / (losses) on defined benefit plans (4.48) 8.90
b) Share of Remeasurement gain / (losses) on defined benefit plans of joint ventures
and associates 0.01 (0.13)
Tax adjustment on above 1.86 (3.38)
Total other comprehensive income (2.61) 5.39
11 Total comprehensive income for the year (9+10) 2,970.08 1,950.27
12 Profit for the year attributable to
Owners of the Company 2,177.40 1,516.36
Non-controlling interest 795.29 428.52
13 Other comprehensive income attributable to
Owners of the Company (0.17) 4.32
Non-controlling interest (2.44) 1.07
14 Total comprehensive income attributable to
Owners of the Company 2,177.23 1,520.68
Non-controlling interest 792.85 429.59
15 Earnings per share of 2 each - in ` 38
Basic 10.97 7.64
Diluted 10.96 7.64
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31st December, 2018
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
A Equity share capital

Changes during the year - -
Closing balance 397.13 397.13
B Other Equity ` in crore

Particulars Reserves and surplus
General Capital Capital Subsidies Securities Retained Total other Non Total
reserve redemption reserve (refer premium earnings equity controlling
(refer note a) reserve (refer note c) note d) (refer note e) attributable interest
(refer note b) to owners of
the Company
Balance as at 1st January, 2017 5,814.49 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.16 992.48 19,423.79 4,370.24 23,794.03
Profit for the year - - - - - 1,516.36 1,516.36 428.52 1,944.88
Other comprehensive income (net
of tax expenses) - - - - - 4.32 4.32 1.07 5.39
Equity dividend including dividend
distribution tax (Refer note 49) - - - - - (636.64) (636.64) (159.46) (796.10)
Dividend distribution tax on equity
dividend paid by subsidiary and
joint ventures - - - - - (32.76) (32.76) (32.41) (65.17)
Balance as at 31st December, 2017 5,814.49 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.16 1,843.76 20,275.07 4,607.96 24,883.03
Balance as at 1st January, 2018 5,814.49 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.16 1,843.76 20,275.07 4,607.96 24,883.03
Profit for the year - - - - - 2,177.40 2,177.40 795.29 2,972.69
Other comprehensive income (net
of tax expenses) - - - - - (0.17) (0.17) (2.44) (2.61)
Equity dividend including dividend
distribution tax (Refer note 49) - - - - - (449.78) (449.78) (140.70) (590.48)
Dividend distribution tax on equity
dividend paid by subsidiary and
joint ventures - - - - - (29.17) (29.17) (28.92) (58.09)
Balance as at 31st December, 2018 5,814.49 9.93 130.71 5.02 12,471.16 3,542.04 21,973.35 5,231.19 27,204.54
Consolidated
Consolidated
Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Description of reserves in Consolidated statement of changes in equity
a) General reserve
The Group created a general reserve in earlier years pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act wherein certain
percentage of profits were required to be transferred to general reserve before declaring dividends. As per the
Companies Act 2013, the requirement to transfer profits to general reserve is not mandatory. General reserve is a free
reserve available to the Group.
b) Capital redemption reserve
Capital redemption reserve was created by transferring from retained earnings. In the year ended 30th June 2005,
part of the amount was used for issue of bonus shares. The balance will be utilised in accordance with the provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013.
c) Capital reserve
This reserve has been transferred to the Group in the course of business combinations and can be utilized in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
d) Subsidy
These are capital subsidies received from the Government and other authorities.
e) Securities premium
This reserve represents the premium on issue of shares and can be utilized in accordance with the provisions of the
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Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Adjustments for
Depreciation and amortisation expense 1,153.94 1,219.45
Loss on property, plant and equipment sold, discarded
and written off (net) 23.78 12.51
Dividend income from joint venture Company - (1.12)
Net gain on non-current investment measured at FVTPL - (10.32)
Gain on sale of current financial assets measured at FVTPL (80.09) (81.91)
Net gain on fair valuation of liquid mutual fund measured at FVTPL (1.42) (23.92)
Interest income (254.03) (200.28)
Provision / (reversal) for slow and non moving spares 4.37 (16.55)
Impairment losses on financial assets (net) 5.39 -
Discounting income on pre-payment of value added tax loan - (4.98)
Discounting income on interest free loan (8.81) (4.01)
Unrealised exchange (gain) / loss (net) (0.50) (0.77)
Fair value movement in derivative instruments 1.28 -
Interest on income tax written back (Refer note 62) (35.87) -
Provisions no longer required written back (32.27) (48.04)
Inventories written off 2.41 3.04
Bad debts, sundry debit balances and claims written off / written back (net) 2.21 (1.92)
Unrealised share of profit in associates and joint ventures (12.53) (12.77)
Amortisation of operating lease rental 2.78 3.72
941.14 1,037.91
Operating profit before working capital changes 3,859.68 3,805.64
Adjustments for
Trade receivables, loans and other assets (569.56) (958.97)
Inventories (506.42) (281.24)
Trade payables, other liabilities and provisions 98.44 1,382.39
(977.54) 142.18
Cash generated from operations 2,882.14 3,947.82
Direct taxes paid (net of refunds) (Refer note 1 in cash flow and note 62) (1,155.53) (531.59)
Net cash flow from operating activities (A) 1,726.61 3,416.23
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, intangibles etc. (including
capital work in progress and capital advances) (1,107.99) (1,088.02)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 16.17 3.31
Inter corporate deposits and loans given to joint ventures (0.11) (0.12)
Inter corporate deposits and loans repaid by joint ventures - 4.18
Proceeds from sale / maturity of non-current investments (net) - 38.67
Proceeds from buyback of shares of joint venture 1.50 -
Investments in bank deposits (having original maturity of more than three
months and upto twelve months) (235.93) (4.96)
Redemption of bank deposits (having original maturity of more than three
months and upto twelve months) 249.65 0.15
Investments in bank deposits (having original maturity of more than twelve
months) (5.19) -
Dividend received from joint venture Company - 2.25
Dividend received from associates 1.09 4.75
Interest received (including Interest on Income tax) 234.50 194.95
Net cash used in investing activities (B) (766.22) (762.02)

Consolidated
Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31st December, 2018
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from non-current borrowings 21.55 10.50
Repayment of non-current borrowings - (13.23)
Discounting income on pre-payment of value added tax loan - 4.98
Interest paid (115.38) (155.83)
Net movement in earmarked balances with banks 1.16 (0.93)
Dividend paid on equity shares (538.99) (714.51)
Dividend distribution tax paid (110.55) (145.65)
Net cash used in financing activities (C) (742.21) (1,014.67)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C) 218.18 1,639.54
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (Refer note 14) 6,093.11 5,873.51
Adjustment for fair value gain on liquid mutual funds measured through profit and
loss (1.42) (23.92)
6,091.69 5,849.59
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (Refer note 14) 5,873.51 4,210.05
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 218.18 1,639.54
Notes :
1. Direct taxes paid are treated as arising from operating activities and are not bifurcated between investing and
financing activities.
2. In the previous year, the group has converted 13% compulsorily convertible preference shares, its investment in
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited for consideration other than cash.
3. Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities:
Particulars As at 31st Cash flow changes Non-cash changes As at 31st

December, 2017 (Fair value December, 2018
adjustments)
Non-current borrowings 24.12 21.55 (5.99) 39.68

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated
1. Corporate Information
Ambuja Cements Limited (the Company, parent) is a public company domiciled in India and is incorporated under the
provisions of the Companies Act applicable in India. Its shares are listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) in India and its GDRs are listed under the EURO MTF Platform of Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
The registered office of the Company is located at Ambujanagar, Taluka Kodinar, Dist. Gir Somnath, Gujarat.
The Company's principal activity is to manufacture and market cement and cement related products.
2. Basis of preparation and consolidation

A. Basis of preparation
These consolidated financial statements of the Company, entities controlled by the Company and its subsidiaries
(together the group) have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified
under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act") Read with rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the following:
I. Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding
financial instruments).
II. Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value
less cost to sell.
III. Employee defined benefit plans, recognised at the net total of the fair value of plan assets and the
present value of the defined benefit obligation.
IV. Investments in associates and joint ventures which are accounted for using the equity method.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services
at the time of their acquisition.
The accounting policies are applied consistently to all the periods presented in the financial statements.
Consolidated financial statements are presented in ` which is the functional currency of the group and all
values are rounded to the nearest crore as per the requirement of Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013,
except otherwise indicated.

B. Basis of Consolidation
I. The consolidated financial statements comprise those of Ambuja Cements Limited, entities controlled by
the Company and its subsidiaries. The list of principal companies is presented in note 43.
II. A Company is considered a subsidiary when controlled by the Group. Control is achieved when the Group
is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to
affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an investee if
and only if the Group has:
a. Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant
activities of the investee),
b. Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and
c. The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there
are changes to one or more of the three elements of control.
III. Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting rights results in control. To support this
presumption and when the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee,
the Group considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an
investee, including:
a. The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee,
b. Rights arising from other contractual arrangements,
c. The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights,
d. The size of the Group’s holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of the holdings
of the other voting rights holders,

e. Any additional facts and circumstances that indicate that the Group has, or does not have, the
current ability to direct the relevant activities at the time when decisions need to be made, including
voting patterns at previous shareholders' meetings.
IV. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when
the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired
or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date the
Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary.
V. In cases where the financial year of subsidiaries is different from that of the Company, the consolidated
financial statements of the subsidiaries have been drawn up so as to be aligned with the financial year of
the Company.
VI. Consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and
other events in similar circumstances. If a member of the group uses accounting policies other than those
adopted in the consolidated financial statements for like transactions and events in similar circumstances,
appropriate adjustments are made to that group member’s financial statements in preparing the
consolidated financial statements to ensure conformity with the group’s accounting policies.

VII.
Consolidation procedure
a. The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared
in accordance with the Ind AS 110 - Consolidated Financial Statements, on a line-by-line basis by
adding together the book value of like items of assets, liabilities, income, expenses and cash flow.
b. Offset (eliminate) the carrying amount of the parent’s investment in each subsidiary and the
parent’s portion of equity of each subsidiary. Business combinations policy explains how any related
goodwill is accounted.
c. Eliminate in full intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating
to transactions between entities of the Group (profits or losses resulting from intra-group
transactions that are recognised in assets, such as inventory and fixed assets, are eliminated in
full). Intragroup losses may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated
financial statements. Ind AS 12 Income Taxes applies to temporary differences that arise from the
elimination of profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions.
VIII. Changes in the Group's ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control
over the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's
interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in
the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted
and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to
owners of the Group.
IX. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity
holders of the parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interest, even if this results in the non-
controlling interests having a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s accounting policies.
All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions
between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.
X. A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity
transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it:
a. Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary,
b. Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest,
c. Derecognises the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity,
d. Recognises the fair value of the consideration received,
e. Recognises the fair value of any investment retained, or, when applicable, the cost on initial
recognition of an investment in an associate or a joint venture,
f. Recognises any surplus or deficit in the statement of profit and loss,
g. Reclassifies the parent’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income
(OCI) to the statement of profit and loss or retained earnings, as appropriate, as would be required
if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.

3. Significant accounting policies

A. Property, plant and equipment
I. Property, plant and equipment are stated at their cost of acquisition / installation / construction net of
accumulated depreciation, and impairment losses, except freehold non-mining land which is carried at
cost less impairment losses. For this purpose, cost includes deemed cost which represents the carrying
value of property, plant and equipment recognised as at 1st January, 2016 measured as per the previous
GAAP. Subsequent expenditures are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate
asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will
flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. When significant parts of plant and
equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group depreciates them separately based on their
specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying
amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other
repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of profit and loss during the reporting period in
which they are incurred. The present value of the expected cost for the decommissioning of an asset after
its use is included in the cost of the respective asset if the recognition criteria for a provision are met.
II. Spares which meet the definition of Property, plant and equipment are capitalised as on the date of
acquisition. The corresponding old spares are decapitalised on such date with consequent impact in the
statement of profit and loss.
III. Property, plant and equipment not ready for their intended use as on the balance sheet date are disclosed
as "Capital work-in-progress". Such items are classified to the appropriate category of property, plant
and equipment when completed and ready for their intended use. Advances given towards acquisition
/ construction of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each Balance sheet date are disclosed as
Capital Advances under "Other non-current assets".

IV. An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part thereof is derecognised upon disposal
or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising
on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the
carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit and loss in “other income / (expenses)”
when the asset is derecognised.
B. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
I. Depreciation is provided as per the useful life of assets which are determined based on technical parameters
/ assessment. Depreciation is calculated using “Written down value method” for assets related to Captive
Power Plant and using “Straight line method” for other assets. Estimated useful lives of the assets are as
follows:
Assets Useful Life

Land (freehold) No depreciation except on land with mineral reserves.
Cost of mineral reserves embedded in the cost of freehold
mining land is depreciated in proportion of actual quantity of
minerals extracted to the estimated quantity of extractable
mineral reserves
Leasehold land Amortised over the period of lease
Buildings, roads and water works 3 – 60 years
Plant and equipment 8-30 years
Plant and equipment related to Captive 40 years
Power Plant
Railway sidings and locomotives 8-15 years
Furniture, office equipment and tools 3-10 years
Vehicles 6- 10 years
Ships 25 years
The useful life as estimated above is also in line with the prescribed useful life estimates as specified
under Schedule II of the Act.
II. The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are
reviewed during each financial year and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

III. The group identifies and determines cost of each component / part of the asset separately, if the
component / part have a cost, which is significant to the total cost of the asset and has useful life that is
materially different from that of the remaining asset.
IV. Depreciation on additions to property, plant and equipment is provided on a pro-rata basis from the date
of acquisition or installation or construction, when the asset is ready for intended use.
V. Depreciation on an item of property, plant and equipment sold, discarded, demolished or scrapped, is
provided upto the date on which the said asset is sold, discarded, demolished or scrapped.
VI. Capitalised spares are depreciated over their own estimated useful life or the estimated useful life of the
parent asset whichever is lower.
VII. In respect of an asset for which impairment loss, if any, is recognised, depreciation is provided on the
revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
VIII. Property, plant and equipment, constructed by the Group, but ownership of which vests with the
Government / Local authorities:
a. Expenditure on Power lines is depreciated over the period as permitted in the Electricity Supply Act,
1948 / 2003 as applicable.
b. Expenditure on Marine structures is depreciated over the period of the agreement.
C. Intangible assets
I. Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible
assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. For this purpose, cost
includes deemed cost which represents the carrying value of property, plant and equipment recognised
as at transition date (1st January, 2016) measured as per the previous GAAP. Following initial recognition,
intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment
losses, if any.
II. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite.
III. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment
whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period
and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed during each
reporting period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future
economic benefits embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period or method, as
appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense on intangible
assets with finite lives is recognised in the statement of profit and loss unless such expenditure forms part
of carrying value of another asset.
IV. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually,
either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed
annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in
useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. Other than goodwill there are no other
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

V. An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from
its use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, if any, are measured
as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are
recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
D. Amortisation of intangible assets.
A summary of the policies applied to the Group’s intangible assets is, as follows:
Intangible assets Useful life Amortisation method used

Water drawing rights Finite (10-30 years) Amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life
Computer software Finite (Up to 5 years) Amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life
Mining Rights Finite (0-90 years) Over the period of the respective mining agreement
E. Impairment of non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of other non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets are reviewed
at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An
impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the statement of profit and loss wherever the carrying amount of an
asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the asset's fair value less cost of

disposal and value in use. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual non-
financial asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount for the smallest cash generating unit to which
the non-financial asset belongs. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to
their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and risks specific to the assets. A previously recognised impairment loss, if any, is increased or reversed
depending on the changes in circumstances, however, the carrying value after reversal is not increased beyond
the carrying value that would have prevailed by charging usual depreciation / amortisation if there was no
impairment.
F. Inventories
Inventories are valued after providing for obsolescence, as follows:
I. Raw materials, stores and spare parts, fuel and packing material:
Lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes purchase price, other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition, and taxes for which credit is not available. However,
materials and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not written down below cost
if the finished products in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost. Cost
is determined on a moving weighted average basis.
II. Work-in-progress, finished goods and stock in trade:
Lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour and a proportion of
manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs. Cost of
Stock-in-trade includes cost of purchase and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to the present
location and condition. Cost is determined on a monthly moving weighted average basis.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of
completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
G. Business combination
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a
business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of acquisition date fair values of
the assets transferred, liabilities incurred to the former owner of the acquiree and the equity interests issued in
exchange of control of the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group elects whether to measure the
non-controlling interests in the acquiree at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable
net assets. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their
acquisition date fair values. For this purpose, the liabilities assumed include contingent liabilities representing
present obligation and they are measured at their acquisition fair values irrespective of the fact that outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits is not probable. However, the following assets and liabilities acquired
in a business combination are measured on the basis indicated below:
I. Deferred tax assets or liabilities, and the assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements
are recognised and measured in accordance with Ind AS 12 Income Tax and Ind AS 19 Employee Benefits
respectively.
II. Liabilities or equity instruments related to share based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share –
based payments arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements
of the acquiree are measured in accordance with Ind AS 102 Share-based Payments at the acquisition
date.
III. Assets (or disposal Groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with Ind AS 105 Non-current
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that standard.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate
classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and
pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in
host contracts by the acquiree.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred
and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests, and fair value of any previously held interest
in acquiree, over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If the fair value of the net
assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses whether
it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the
procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If the reassessment still
results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred,
then the gain is recognised in OCI and accumulated in equity as capital reserve. However, if there is no

clear evidence of bargain purchase, the entity recognises the gain directly in equity as capital reserve,
without routing the same through OCI.
Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate
share of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value
or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the recognised amounts of the acquiree’s
identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis.
Other types of non-controlling interests are measured at fair value or, when applicable, on the basis
specified in another Ind AS.
When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s previously held equity interest in
the acquiree is re-measured to its acquisition-date fair value and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is
recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to
the acquisition date that have previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified
to the statement of profit and loss where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were
disposed of.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period
in which the combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the
accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted through goodwill during the
measurement period, or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained
about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the
amounts recognised at that date. These adjustments are called as measurement period adjustments. The
measurement period does not exceed one year from the acquisition date.
Business combination of entities under common control
Business combinations involving entities that are controlled by the company or ultimately controlled
by the same party or parties both before and after the business combination, and that control is not
transitory, are accounted for using the pooling of interests method as follows:
I. The assets and liabilities of the combining entities are reflected at their carrying amounts.
II. No adjustments are made to reflect fair values, or recognise any new assets or liabilities. Adjustments
are only made to harmonise accounting policies.
III. The financial information in the financial statements in respect of prior periods is restated as if the
business combination had occurred from the beginning of the preceding period in the financial
statements, irrespective of the actual date of the combination, however, where the business
combination had occurred after that date, the prior period information is restated only from that
date.
IV. The balance of the retained earnings appearing in the financial statements of the transferor is
aggregated with the corresponding balance appearing in the financial statements of the transferee
or is adjusted against general reserve.
V. The identity of the reserves is preserved and the reserves of the transferor become the reserves of
the transferee.
The difference, if any, between the amounts recorded as share capital issued plus any additional
consideration in the form of cash or other assets and the amount of share capital of the transferor is
transferred to capital reserve and is presented separately from other capital reserves.
H. Goodwill
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the
business (also see note “G” in accounting policy) less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose
of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to
each of the Group’s cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of
whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.
Cash generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently
when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash generating
unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any
goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount

of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognised in the statement of profit and loss. An
impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.
I. Investment in associates and joint ventures

I. Associates
Associates are all entities over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is
the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is
not control or joint control over those policies. This is generally the case where the Group holds
between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the
equity method of accounting, after initially being recognised at cost less impairment, if any.

II. Joint ventures
Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, after initially
being recognised at cost.
Equity method
Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognised at cost and adjusted
thereafter to recognise the Group's share of the post-acquisition profit or loss and other comprehensive
income of the investee in the statement of profit and loss. An investment in an associate or a joint venture
is accounted for using the equity method from the date on which the investee becomes an associate or
a joint venture. On acquisition of the investment in an associate or a joint venture, any excess of the cost
of the investment over the Group's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of
the investee is recognised as goodwill. Goodwill relating to the associate or joint venture is included in
the carrying amount of the investment and is not tested for impairment. In addition, when there has
been a change recognised directly in the equity of the associate or joint venture, the Group recognises its
share of any changes, when applicable, in the statement of changes in equity. Unrealised gains and losses
resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate or joint venture are eliminated to the
extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture.
Dividends received or receivable from associates and joint ventures are recognised as a reduction in the
carrying amount of the investment.
When the Group's share of losses in an equity-accounted investment equals or exceeds its interest in the
entity, including any other unsecured long-term receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses,
unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the other entity. If the associate or joint
venture subsequently reports profits, the Group resumes recognising its share of those profits only after
its share of the profits equals the share of losses not recognised.
The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of an associate and a joint venture is shown on the
face of the statement of profit and loss.
The financial statements of the associate or joint venture are prepared for the same reporting period as
of the Group. When necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those
of the Group.
Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates or joint ventures are eliminated
to the extent of the Group's interest in these entities. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the
transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of equity
accounted investees have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted
by the Group.
The carrying amount of equity accounted investments is tested for impairment in accordance with the
impairment of non-financial assets policy described above.
Upon loss of significant influence over the associate or joint control over the joint venture, the Group
measures and recognises any retained investment at its fair value and that fair value is regarded as its fair
value on initial recognition in accordance with Ind AS 109. Any difference between the carrying amount
of the associate or joint venture upon loss of significant influence or joint control and the fair value of the
retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in the statement of profit and loss. If the
ownership interest in a joint venture or an associate is reduced but joint control or significant influence
is retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously recognised in the other comprehensive
income are reclassified to profit and loss where appropriate.
When a Group entity transacts with an associate or a joint venture of the Group, profits and losses resulting
from the transactions with the associate or joint venture are recognised in the Group's consolidated

financial statements only to the extent of interests in the associate or joint venture that are not related
to the Group.
J. Interest in joint operations
A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement
have rights to the assets, and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. Joint control is
the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the
relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. If the interest is classified as a
joint operation, the Company recognises its share of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the joint
operation in accordance with the relevant Ind AS.
When a group entity transacts with a joint operation in which a group entity is a Joint operator (such as a sale or
contribution of assets), the Group is considered to be conducting the transaction with the other parties to the
joint operation, and gains and losses resulting from the transactions are recognised in the Group's consolidated
financial statements only to the extent of other parties' interests in the joint operation.
When a group entity transacts with a joint operation in which a group entity is a joint operator (such as a
purchase of assets), the Group does not recognise its share of the gains and losses until it resells those assets to
a third party.
K. Fair value measurement
The Group measures some of its financial instruments at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised
within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the
fair value measurement as a whole:
I. Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
II. Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
III. Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable.
L. Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability
or equity instrument of another entity. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair
value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial
liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through the statement of profit and
loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate,
on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial
liabilities at fair value through the statement of profit and loss are recognised immediately in the statement of
profit and loss.

I. Financial assets
a. The Group’s financial assets comprise :
i. Current financial assets mainly consist of trade receivables, investments in liquid mutual
funds, cash and bank balances, fixed deposits with banks and financial institutions and other
current receivables.
ii. Non-current financial assets mainly consist of financial investments in equity, bond and
fixed deposits, non-current receivables from related party and employees and non-current
deposits.

b. Initial recognition and measurement of financial assets
The Group recognises a financial asset in its balance sheet when it becomes party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument. All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus or minus,
in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs
that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. All regular way purchases or sales
of financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis, i.e. the date that the

Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales
of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or
convention in the marketplace.
c. Subsequent measurement of financial assets
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in the following categories:
i. Debt instruments at amortised cost
A debt instrument is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditions are met:
• The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting
contractual cash flows, and
• Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely
payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
• This category is the most relevant to the Group. It comprises of current financial
assets such as trade receivables, cash and bank balances, fixed deposits with bank and
financial institutions, other current receivables, non-current financial assets such as
financial investments–bond and fixed deposits, non-current receivables and deposits.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. The EIR amortisation is included in other
income in the statement of profit and loss. The losses arising from impairment, if any are
The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt
instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and
costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or,
where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
ii. Debt instrument at FVTOCI
A debt instrument is classified as at the FVTOCI if both of the following criteria are met:
• The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash
flows and selling the financial assets, and
• The asset’s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as
at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognised in the other
comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Group recognises interest income, impairment
losses and reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the statement of profit and loss. On
de-recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified
from equity to the statement of profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt
instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.

iii. Debt instruments, liquid mutual funds, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value
through the statement of profit and loss (FVTPL)
Debt instrument at FVTPL
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet
the criteria for classification as at amortised cost or as fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOCI), is classified as FVTPL.
Debt instruments that meet the amortised cost criteria or debt instruments that meet the
FVTOCI criteria, may be designated as at FVTPL as at initial recognition if such designation
reduces or eliminates a measurement or recognition inconsistency (referred to as ‘accounting
mismatch’). The Group has not designated any debt instrument as at FVTPL.
Debt instruments at FVTPL are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with
any gains and losses arising on remeasurement recognised in the Consolidated Statement of
Profit and Loss.
This category comprises investments in liquid mutual funds and derivatives.

Equity instruments
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 “Financial Instruments” are measured at FVTPL
with all changes in fair value recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Group has designated its investments in equity instruments as FVTPL category.
iv. Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
For all investments in equity instruments other than held for trading, at initial recognition,
the Company may make an irrevocable election to present in other comprehensive income
subsequent changes in the fair value. The Group makes such election on an instrument-by-
instrument basis.
If the Group decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes
on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognised in the OCI. There is no recycling of the
amounts from OCI to statement of profit and loss, even on sale of investment. However, the
Group may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.
The Group has not designated investment in any equity instruments as FVTOCI.
d. Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar
financial assets) is primarily derecognised when:
i. The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
ii. The Group has transferred its contractual rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has
assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a
third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred
substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred
nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of
the asset.
On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset’s carrying
amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or
loss that had been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is
recognised in the statement of profit and loss if such gain or loss would have otherwise been
recognised in the statement of profit and loss on disposal of that financial asset.
When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered
into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks
and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of
the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Group continues
to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement. In
that case, the Group also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the
associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the
Group has retained.
On derecognition of a financial asset other than in its entirety (e.g. when the Group retains
an option to repurchase part of a transferred asset), the Group allocates the previous carrying
amount of the financial asset between the part it continues to recognise under continuing
involvement, and the part it no longer recognises on the basis of the relative fair values
of those parts on the date of the transfer. The difference between the carrying amount
allocated to the part that is no longer recognised and the sum of the consideration received
for the part no longer recognised and any cumulative gain or loss allocated to it that had
been recognised in other comprehensive income is recognised in the statement of profit and
loss if such gain or loss would have otherwise been recognised in the statement of profit and
loss on disposal of that financial asset.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is
measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount
of consideration that the Group could be required to repay.
e. Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Group applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement
and recognition of impairment loss on financial assets which are measured at amortised cost.
The Group follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment loss allowance on trade
receivables resulting from transactions within the scope of Ind-AS 18, if they do not contain a
significant financing component.

The application of simplified approach does not require the Group to track changes in credit risk.
Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right
from initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Group determines
whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk
has not increased significantly, 12-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if
credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality
of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since
initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on
12-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the
expected life of a financial instrument. The 12-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which
results from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.
ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Group in accordance
with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e. all cash shortfalls),
discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognised during the
period is recognised as income / expense in the statement of profit and loss.
For financial assets measured as at amortised cost, ECL is presented as an allowance, i.e. as an
integral part of the measurement of those assets in the balance sheet. The allowance reduces the
net carrying amount. Until the asset meets write-off criteria, the Group does not reduce impairment
allowance from the gross carrying amount.
II. Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Classification as debt or equity
Debt and equity instruments issued by the Group are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in
accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability
and an equity instrument.
a. Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity
after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company is recognised at the
proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Repurchase of the Company's own equity instruments is recognised and deducted directly in equity.
No gain or loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss on the purchase, sale, issue or
cancellation of the Company's own equity instruments.

b. Financial liabilities
i. The Group’s financial liabilities comprise:
• Non-current financial liabilities mainly consist of borrowings and liability for capital
expenditure.
• Current financial liabilities mainly consist of trade payables, liability for capital
expenditure, security deposit from dealer, transporter and contractor, staff related and
other payables.
Initial recognition and measurement
The Group recognises a financial liability in its Balance Sheet when it becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and
borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss or at amortised cost (loans and borrowings, and payables) as
appropriate.
Subsequent measurement of financial liabilities at amortised cost
Financial liabilities that are not held-for-trading and are not designated as at FVTPL are
measured at amortised cost at the end of subsequent reporting periods. The carrying amounts

of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at amortised cost are determined based
on the effective interest rate method. Interest expense that is not capitalised as part of cost
of an asset is included in the 'Finance costs' line item.
The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial
liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and
costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or
(where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Subsequent measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
The Group uses foreign exchange forward contracts as derivative financial instruments
to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, Derivatives are
initially recognised at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and
are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The
resulting gain or loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss immediately unless the
derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of
the recognition in the statement of profit and loss depends on the nature of the hedging
relationship and the nature of the hedged item. Derivatives are carried as financial assets
when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
The Group enters into derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward
contracts, to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. The Company does not hold
derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
ii. Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or
cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same
lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially
modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original
liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying
amounts is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Embedded derivatives
If the hybrid contract contains a host that is a financial asset within the scope of Ind AS 109, the
Group does not separate embedded derivatives. Rather, it applies the classification requirements
contained in Ind AS 109 “financial instruments” to the entire hybrid contract. Derivatives embedded
in all other host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value
if their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contracts
and the host contracts are not held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss.
These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the
Statement of Profit and Loss. Reassessment only occurs if there is either a change in the terms of
the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance
sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an
intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
M. Provisions and contingencies

I. Provisions
A provision is recognised for a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of past events if it
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. The amount recognised as provisions
are determined based on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the balance
sheet date. These estimates are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current
best estimate.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate
that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase
in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

Mines reclamation expenses

The Group provides for the expenses to reinstate the quarries used for mining. The total estimate of
reclamation expenses is apportioned over the estimate of mineral reserves and a provision is made based
on the minerals extracted during the year.
Mines reclamation expenses are incurred on an ongoing basis and until the closure of the mine. The actual
expenses may vary based on the nature of reclamation and the estimate of reclamation expenditure. The
total estimate of restoration expenses is reviewed periodically, on the basis of technical estimates.

II. Contingent liability
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from the past events whose existence will be
confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control
of the Group or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases
where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably. The Group
does not recognise a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.

III. Contingent asset
Contingent asset is not recognised in financial statements since this may result in the recognition of
income that may never be realised. However, when the realisation of income is virtually certain, then the
related asset is not a contingent asset and is recognised.
N. Foreign exchange gains and losses
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction.
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in
terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of
the transaction.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items at rates different from those at which they
were initially recorded during the year or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income
or expense in the year in which they arise.
Group companies
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into ` at the rate of exchange
prevailing at the reporting date and their statements of profit and loss are translated at exchange rates
prevailing at the dates of the transactions. For practical reasons, the group uses an average rate to translate
income and expense items, if the average rate approximates the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in Other Comprehensive
Income (OCI). On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of OCI relating to that particular foreign
operation is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
O. Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the
revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account
contractually defined terms of payment.

I. Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to
the buyer, which for domestic sales are accounted on dispatch of products to customers and export sales
are accounted on the basis of date of Bill of Lading.
Revenue for current year is shown exclusive of goods and service tax, discounts and sales returns. Revenue
disclosed for previous year is inclusive of excise duty and net of sales tax / value added tax / goods and
services tax, discounts and sales returns, as applicable. Revenue excludes self-consumption of cement and
clinker.

II. Rendering of services
Revenue from services is recognised (net of goods and services tax / service tax, as applicable) by reference
to the stage of completion of the contract.

III. Interest income

Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will
flow to the Group and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a
time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which
is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial
asset to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.

IV. Dividends
Dividend income is recognised when right to receive is established (provided that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of income can be measured reliably).
P. Retirement and other employee benefits
I. Defined contribution plan
Employee benefits in the form of contribution to Superannuation Fund, Provident Fund managed by
Government Authorities, Employees State Insurance Corporation and Labour Welfare Fund are considered
as defined contribution plans and the same are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the year
in which the employee renders the related service.

II. Defined benefit plan
The Group's gratuity fund scheme, additional gratuity scheme and post-employment benefit scheme
are considered as defined benefit plans. The Group's liability is determined on the basis of an actuarial
valuation using the projected unit credit method as at the Balance Sheet date.
Employee benefit, in the form of contribution to provident fund managed by a trust set up by the Group,
is charged to statement of profit and loss for the year in which the employee renders the related service.
The Group has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment
of the trust and interest rate notified by the Government of India. Such shortfall is recognised in the
statement of profit and loss based on actuarial valuation.
Past service costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss on the earlier of:
a. The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and
b. The date that the Group recognises related restructuring costs
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit
obligation and the fair value of plan assets. The Group recognises the following changes in the net
defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss:
a. Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments
and non-routine settlements; and
b. Net interest expense or income
Re-measurements, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling (if any), and the
return on plan assets (excluding net interest), are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a
corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Re-
measurements are not reclassified to the statement of profit and loss in subsequent periods.
III. Short term employee benefits
a. Short term employee benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the
end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised as an expense
at the undiscounted amount in the statement of profit and loss of the year in which the related
service is rendered.
b. Accumulated Compensated absences, which are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months
after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service, are treated as short
term employee benefits. The Group measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional
amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the
reporting date.

IV. Other long-term employee benefits
Compensated absences are provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation, using the projected
unit credit method, as at the date of the balance sheet. Actuarial gains / losses, if any, are immediately

Long service awards and accumulated compensated absences which are not expected to be settled wholly
within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are
treated as other long term employee benefits for measurement purposes.

V. Termination benefits
Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group before the normal
retirement date, or when an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The
Group recognises termination benefits at the earlier of the following dates:
a. when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits; and
b. When the Group recognises costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of Ind AS 37 and
involves the payment of termination benefits.
In the case of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy, the termination benefits are measured
based on the number of employees expected to accept the offer. Benefits falling due more than 12
months after the end of the reporting period are discounted to present value.

VI. Presentation and disclosure
For the purpose of presentation of defined benefit plans, the allocation between the short term and long
term provisions has been made as determined by an actuary. Obligations under other long-term benefits
are classified as short-term provision, if the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer the
settlement of the obligation beyond 12 months from the reporting date. The Group presents the entire
compensated absences as short term provisions, since employee has an unconditional right to avail the
leave at any time during the year.
Q. Non-current assets held for sale
The Group classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally
through a sale rather than through continuing use and the sale is highly probable. Management must be
committed to the sale, which should be expected within one year from the date of classification.
For these purposes, sale transactions include exchanges of non-current assets for other non-current assets when
the exchange has commercial substance. The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only
when the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition, subject only to terms that are usual and
customary for sales of such assets, its sale is highly probable; and it will genuinely be sold, not abandoned. The
Group treats sale of the asset to be highly probable when:
I. The appropriate level of management is committed to a plan to sell the asset,
II. An active programme to locate a buyer and complete the plan has been initiated (if applicable),
III. The asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair
value,
IV. The sale is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of
classification, and
V. Actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will
be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.
Non-current assets held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and the fair value less costs
to sell. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately in the balance sheet.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets once classified as held for sale are not depreciated or
amortised.
Gains and losses on disposals of non-current assets are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying
amounts, and are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
R. Borrowing Costs
Borrowing cost directly attributable to acquisition and construction of assets that necessarily take substantial
period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets up
to the date when such assets are ready for intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the
period in which they occur. Borrowing cost consists of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection
with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an
adjustment to the borrowing costs.

S. Taxation
Tax expense comprises current income tax and deferred income tax and includes any adjustments related to past
periods in current and / or deferred tax adjustments that may become necessary due to certain developments or
reviews during the relevant period.

I. Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or
paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that
are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside the statement of profit and loss is recognised
in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity. Management periodically
evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations
are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off
the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.

II. Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
a. When the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability
in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
b. In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates
and interests in joint ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can
be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable
future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused
tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is
probable that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets
can be realised, except:
a. When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the
time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
b. In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,
associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that
it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable
profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date. The Group writes-
down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient
future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realised. Any such write-
down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income
will be available.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on the tax rates that are expected to apply in the
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside the statement of profit and loss is recognised outside
profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in
correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax
assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current
tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the
recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.


III. Minimum alternate tax (MAT)
Deferred tax assets include MAT paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic
benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability and is considered as an asset if it is
probable that future taxable profit will be available against which these tax credits can be utilized.
Accordingly, MAT is recognised as deferred tax asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that
future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Group. MAT credit is reviewed at each Balance
Sheet date and written down to the extent the aforesaid convincing evidence no longer exists.
T. Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfillment of the
arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use
the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

I. Group as a lessee
a. Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of
the leased item, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an
expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the
payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the
lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases.
b. Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the Group at their fair value
at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments.
The corresponding liability (if any) to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease
obligation.

II. Group as a lessor
a. Assets given under finance lease are recognised as a receivable at an amount equal to the net
investment in the lease. Initial direct costs such as legal costs, brokerage costs, etc. are recognised
immediately in the statement of profit and loss. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting
periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment outstanding in
respect of the lease.
b. Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of
an asset are classified as operating leases. Assets subject to operating leases are included in fixed
assets. Lease income is recognised in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the
lease term unless the payments are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to
compensate for the lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases. Costs, including depreciation, are
recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss. Initial direct costs such as legal costs,
brokerage costs, etc. incurred by the Group in negotiating and arranging an operating lease shall
be added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised as an expense over the lease
term on the same basis as the lease income.
U. Segment reporting
Operating segment is reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to Chief Operating
Decision Maker (CODM).
The board of directors of the Company has appointed executive committee (ExCo) as CODM. The ExCo assesses
the financial performance and position of the Group and makes strategic decisions.
V. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, cash at banks, demand deposits from banks and short-term,
highly liquid instruments. As part of Company’s cash management policy to meet short term cash commitments,
it parks its surplus funds in short-term highly liquid instruments that generally are held for a period of three
months or less from the date of acquisition. These short-term highly liquid instruments are open-ended debt
funds that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes
in value.
W. Government grants and subsidies
I. Grants and subsidies from the Government are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the
grant / subsidy will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with.

Consolidated
II. Where the government grants / subsidies relate to revenue, they are recognised as income on a systematic
basis in the statement of profit and loss over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs,
which they are intended to compensate. Government grants and subsidies receivable against an expense
are deducted from such expense.
III. Where the grant or subsidy relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the
expected useful life of the related asset.
IV. When the Group receives grants of non-monetary assets, the asset and the grant are recorded at fair
value amounts and released to the statement of profit and loss over the expected useful life in a pattern
of consumption of the benefit of the underlying asset i.e. by equal annual installments.
V. When loans or similar assistance are provided by governments or related institutions, with an interest
rate below the current applicable market rate, the effect of this favourable interest is regarded as a
government grant. The loan or assistance is initially recognised and measured at fair value and the
government grant is measured as the difference between the initial carrying value of the loan and the
proceeds received. The loan is subsequently measured as per the accounting policy applicable to financial
liabilities.
X. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity
shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing the profit after tax as adjusted for dividend, interest and
other charges to expense or income (net of any attributable taxes) relating to the dilutive potential equity
shares, by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share
and the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive
potential equity shares.
Y. Classification of current / non-current assets and liabilities
All assets and liabilities are presented as current or non-current as per the Group’s normal operating cycle
and other criteria set out in Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and Ind AS 1 Presentation of financial
statements. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and
their realisation, the Group has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current / non-
current classification of assets and liabilities
Z. Significant estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Group’s financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the
accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions
and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or
liabilities affected in future periods.
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the
period of the revision and future period, if the revision affects current and future period. Revisions in estimates
are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects
are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by
definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that may have a significant
risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial
year are summarised below:
I. Recognition of deferred tax assets
The recognition of deferred tax assets requires assessment of whether it is probable that sufficient future
taxable profit will be available against which the deferred tax assets can be utilized.

II. Classification of legal matters and tax litigations
The litigations and claims to which the Group is exposed to are assessed by management with assistance
of the legal department and in certain cases with the support of external specialised lawyers. Disclosures
related to such provisions, as well as contingent liabilities, also require judgment and estimations if any.

Consolidated

III. Defined benefit obligations
The cost of defined benefit gratuity plans, post-retirement medical benefit and death and disability
benefit, is determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making assumptions
about discount rates, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the
long-term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty.

IV. Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the balance sheet cannot be
measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques
including the discounted cash flow model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets
where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values.
Judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in
assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
V. Mines restoration obligation
In measuring the mines restoration obligation, assumptions and estimates are made in relation to discount
rates, the expected cost of mines restoration and the expected timing of those costs.

VI. Useful life of property plant and equipment
The charge in respect of periodic depreciation is derived after determining an estimate of an asset's
expected useful life and the expected residual value. Increasing an asset's expected life or its residual
value would result in a reduced depreciation charge in the statement of profit and loss. The useful lives
of the Group's assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed at
least annually for appropriateness. The lives are based on historical experience with similar assets as well
as anticipation of future events, which may impact their life, such as changes in technology.

VII. Revenue recognition
Group provides various discounts, allowances and rebates to the customers. The methodology and
assumptions used to estimate rebates and returns are monitored and adjusted regularly in the light of
contractual and legal obligations, historical trends, past experience and projected market conditions.

VII. Impairment of goodwill
Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash generating
units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the management to
estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount
rate in order to calculate present value. Where the actual future cash flows are less than expected, a
material impairment loss may arise.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 - Property, plant and equipment
(Refer note 3(A) and 3(B) for accounting policy on property, plant and equipment) ` in crore
January, 2018 Transfers December, January, 2018 the year (e) Transfers December, December,
2018 2018 2018 (g)
Freehold non-mining land 505.95 6.15 0.02 512.08 0.02 0.02 - 0.04 512.04
Freehold mining land 890.93 191.04 - 1,081.97 17.71 13.88 0.01 31.58 1,050.39
Leasehold land 90.75 6.87 - 97.62 2.14 1.15 0.01 3.28 94.34
Plant and equipment (owned) (b) 10,056.72 513.97 54.93 10,515.76 1,912.95 884.83 24.00 2,773.78 7,741.98
Vehicles 143.17 31.71 7.20 167.68 37.47 22.88 4.10 56.25 111.43
Marine structures (c) 24.39 - 0.02 24.37 7.65 3.60 - 11.25 13.12
Ships 126.64 0.20 0.04 126.80 15.26 7.66 0.01 22.91 103.89
Total 15,371.94 853.81 69.86 16,155.89 2,423.81 1,147.92 32.32 3,539.41 12,616.48
January, 2017 Transfers December, January, 2017 the year (e) Transfers December, December,
2017 2017 2017 (g)
Freehold non-mining land 485.95 20.94 0.94 505.95 - 0.02 - 0.02 505.93
Freehold mining land 782.21 109.68 0.96 890.93 8.28 9.43 - 17.71 873.22
Leasehold land 87.33 3.42 - 90.75 0.83 1.31 - 2.14 88.61
Plant and equipment (owned) (b) 9,669.08 419.25 31.61 10,056.72 966.77 953.26 7.08 1,912.95 8,143.77
Vehicles 113.35 31.42 1.60 143.17 18.04 20.09 0.66 37.47 105.70
Marine structures (c) 24.39 - - 24.39 3.82 3.83 - 7.65 16.74
Railway sidings and locomotives (d) 242.27 51.31 0.07 293.51 21.31 24.96 0.01 46.26 247.25
Ships 126.42 0.22 - 126.64 7.62 7.64 - 15.26 111.38
Total 14,701.09 708.99 38.14 15,371.94 1,218.43 1,214.74 9.36 2,423.81 12,948.13

Consolidated
Note 5 - Goodwill
(Refer note 3(H) for accounting policy on goodwill) ` in crore
As at 1st Additions Deductions/ As at 31st As at 1st Charge for Deductions/ As at 31st 31st December,

Goodwill (f) 8,117.12 - - 8,117.12 235.63 - - 235.63 7,881.49
Total 8,117.12 - - 8,117.12 235.63 - - 235.63 7,881.49

(Refer note 3(C) and 3(D) for accounting policy on intangible assets)
Mining rights (h) 74.41 75.29 - 149.70 7.98 5.29 - 13.27 136.43
Computer software 3.12 0.36 - 3.48 1.24 0.94 - 2.18 1.30
Total 77.86 75.65 - 153.51 9.26 6.28 - 15.54 137.97
Note 5 - Goodwill
As at 1st Additions Deductions/ As at 31st As at 1st Charge for Deductions/ As at 31st 31st, December,
Goodwill (f) 8,117.12 - - 8,117.12 235.63 - - 235.63 7,881.49
Total 8,117.12 - - 8,117.12 235.63 - - 235.63 7,881.49

Mining rights 46.16 28.25 - 74.41 3.97 4.01 - 7.98 66.43
Computer software 4.09 0.59 1.56 3.12 0.41 0.83 - 1.24 1.88
Total 50.58 28.84 1.56 77.86 4.40 4.86 - 9.26 68.60
Includes :
a) i) Premises in co-operative societies, on ownership basis of ` 84.74 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 85.12 crore) and ` 4.85 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 3.25
crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
ii) ` 19.92 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 19.92 crore) being cost of roads constructed by the Group, the ownership of which vests with the government /
local authorities and ` 12.98 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 9.22 crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
b) Includes ` 69.81 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 69.96 crore) being cost of power lines incurred by the Group, the ownership of which vests with the state
electricity boards and ` 6.65 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 4.43 crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
c) Cost incurred by the Group, the ownership of which vests with the state maritime boards.
d) Includes ` 11.75 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 11.75 crore) being cost of railway sidings incurred by the Group, the ownership of which vests with the railway
authorities and ` 4.02 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 3.08 crore) being accumulated depreciation thereon.
e) Includes ` 0.27 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 0.15 crore) capitalised as pre-operative expenses.
f) Pertains to goodwill on consolidation ` 7881.49 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 7881.49 crore).
g) As per the website of the Ministry of Corporate affairs, certain charges aggregating ` 38.28 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 53.68 crore) on properties of the
Group are pending for satisfaction due to some procedural issues, although related loan amounts have already been paid in full.
Consolidated
h) During the year, the Group has commenced commercial production by way of open cast mining at its coal block situated at Raigarh district in the state of
Chattisgarh, acquired under e-auction.
Consolidated

Particulars Face As at 31.12.2018 As at 31.12.2017
value No of ` in crore No of ` in crore
(in `) shares / shares /
bonds bonds
Note 7 - Investments accounted for using
equity method
(Refer note 3(I) for accounting policy on investments in
associates and joint ventures)
A. Investments in associates
Unquoted
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited 10 408,001 18.11 408,001 18.20
Asian Concretes and Cements Private Limited 10 8,100,000 72.33 8,100,000 65.41
Total (A) 90.44 83.61
B. Investments in joint ventures
Unquoted
Aakaash Manufacturing Company Private 10
Limited 4,401 13.54 4,401 12.71
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited 10
(During the current year 6,90,280 equity
shares have been bought back) 8,319,722 25.55 9,010,002 23.45
Total (B) 39.09 36.16
Total (A + B) 129.53 119.77
Note 8 - Non-current investments

A. Investments carried at amortised cost
Unquoted
Government and trust securities
*National Savings Certificate ` 36,500
(31st December, 2017 - ` 36,500),
deposited with government department
as security. - -
Public sector bonds
5.13% taxable redeemable bonds
Himachal Pradesh Infrastructure
Development Bonds 1,000,000 37 3.70 333 33.30
Total (A) 3.70 33.30
B. Investments carried at fair value through profit and
loss
Quoted
Shiva Cement Limited 2 - - 23,650,000 28.35
Less: Sold during the previous year - 23,650,000 28.35
- -
Unquoted
* Kanoria Sugar & General Mfg. 10
Company Limited 4 - 4 -
* Gujarat Composites Limited 10 60 - 60 -
* Rohtas Industries Limited 10 220 - 220 -
* The Jaipur Udyog Limited 10 120 - 120 -
* Digvijay Finlease Limited 10 90 - 90 -
* The Travancore Cement Company 10
Limited 100 - 100 -
* Ashoka Cement Limited 10 50 - 50 -
* The Sone Valley Portland Cement 5
Company Limited 100 - 100 -
Gujarat Goldcoin Ceramics Limited 10 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 -
Total (B) - -
Total (A + B) 3.70 33.30
Total (7+8) 133.23 153.07
Aggregate value of unquoted investments 133.23 153.07
* Each of such investments is carried at value less than ` 50,000

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 9 - Non-current loans
(Refer note 3 (L) (I) for accounting policy on financial assets)
Security deposit 214.77 259.64
Loans and advances 4.02 3.91
Others (includes loans to employees) 12.53 15.04
231.32 278.59
Loans and advances 23.48 25.80
Less : allowances for doubtful loans / deposits 23.48 25.80
- -
Total 231.32 278.59
Loans are non-derivative financial assets which generate a fixed or variable interest
income for the Group. The carrying value may be affected by changes in the credit risk
of the counterparties.
No loans are due by directors or other officers of the Group or any of them either
Note 10 - Other non-current financial assets

(Refer note 3 (L) (I) for accounting policy on financial assets)
Bank deposits with more than 12 months maturity* 43.74 42.66
Margin money deposit with more than 12 months maturity# 4.15 -
Others (includes interest accrued on fixed deposit) 7.34 3.32
Total 55.23 45.98
*These include fixed deposits of ` 34.15 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 34.15 crore) given
as security against bank guarantees and other deposits given as security to regulatory
authorities.
#Margin money deposit is against bank guarantees given to Government authorities.
Note 11 - Other non current assets

Other claims receivable from Governments 156.02 146.50
1,963.98 1,994.50
Unsecured, considered doubtful
Incentives receivable under government incentive schemes and other receivables 36.16 36.22
52.92 52.98
Less : allowances for doubtful receivables 52.92 52.98
- -
Total 1,963.98 1,994.50
No advances are due by directors or other officers of the Group or any of them either
severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no advances are due by firms or
private companies in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 12 - Inventories
At lower of cost and net realisable value
(Refer note 3(F) for accounting policy on inventories)
Raw materials (including in transit - ` 11.56 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 11.13 crore) 258.74 211.18
Stock in trade (in respect of goods acquired for trading) 1.00 0.17
Stores & spares (including in transit - ` 30.89 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 20.03 crore) 663.73 607.92
Coal and fuel (including in transit - ` 119.44 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 57.15 crore) 1,026.93 820.82
Packing materials (including in transit - ` 0.15 crore; 31st December, 2017 - ` 0.82 crore) 32.66 44.24
Total 2,957.89 2,458.27
The Group provided for write down / (write back) of the value of inventories in the
statement of profit and loss amounting to ` 4.37 crore (31st December, 2017 ` (16.55)
crore).
Note 13 - Trade receivables

(Refer note 3(L)(I) for accounting policy on financial assets)
Secured, considered good 265.47 151.29
Unsecured, considered good 1,039.07 780.24
Unsecured which have significant increase in credit risk 28.83 35.16
1,333.37 966.69
Less : allowances for doubtful receivables 28.83 35.16
Total 1,304.54 931.53
No trade receivables are due by directors or other officers of the Group or any of them
either severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no trade receivables are due
by firms or private companies in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.
Note 14 - Cash and cash equivalents

(Refer note 3(V) for accounting policy on cash and cash equivalents)
Balances with banks
In current accounts 465.62 395.53
Deposit with original maturity upto 3 months 3,474.29 1,976.23
Cheques on hand 163.51 69.49
Cash on hand 0.08 0.05
Deposit with other than banks with original maturity of upto 3 months 200.00 200.00
Post office saving accounts 0.01 -
Investments in liquid mutual funds 953.50 2,467.38
Investments in certificates of deposit 836.10 764.83
Total 6,093.11 5,873.51

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 15 - Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents
Earmarked balances with banks # 59.14 57.32
Margin money deposit * 13.93 15.69
Fixed deposit with banks (original maturity more than 3 months and upto 12 months) ** 273.10 285.06
Total 346.17 358.07
# These balances represent unpaid dividend liabilities of the Group and unclaimed sale
proceeds of the odd lot shares belonging to the shareholders of erstwhile Ambuja
Cements Rajasthan Limited (ACRL), are available for use only towards settlement of
corresponding unpaid liabilities.
* Margin money deposit is against bank guarantees given to Government authorities.
** These include fixed deposit with lien in favour of National Company Law
Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ` 231.15 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 240.37 crore),
(refer note 39(A)(iii)), deposits amounting ` 38.72 crore (31st December, 2017 -
` 41.59 crore) given as security against bank guarantees and other deposits given as
security to regulatory authorities and others.
Note 16 - Current loans

Others (includes loans to employees) 8.55 9.70
Total 80.61 45.27
No loans are due by directors or other officers of the Group or any of them either
Note 17 - Other current financial assets

Interest accrued on fixed deposit, certificate of deposits and others 38.19 29.61
Deposits with banks with original maturity of more than 12 months * 5.00 5.00
Other receivables 60.30 34.36
Total 103.49 68.97
* Fixed deposits of ` 5.00 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 5.00 crore) given as security
against bank guarantees.
Note 18 - Other current assets

Advances 510.66 630.59
Balances with statutory / government authorities 564.36 542.35
Prepaid expenses 38.50 36.00
Others 46.72 44.64
1,524.13 1,345.55
Unsecured which have significant increase in credit risk
Others 17.72 17.72
Less : allowance for doubtful receivables 17.72 17.72
- -
Total 1,524.13 1,345.55
No advances are due by directors or other officers of the Group or any of them either
severally or jointly with any other person. Further, no advances are due by firms or
private companies in which any director is a partner, a director or a member.

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 19 - Equity share capital
(Refer note 3(L)(II)(a) for accounting policy on equity instruments)
Authorised
40,000,000,000 (31st December, 2017 - 40,000,000,000) Equity shares of ` 2 each 8,000.00 8,000.00
150,000,000 (31st December, 2017 - 150,000,000) Preference Shares of ` 10 each 150.00 150.00
Total 8,150.00 8,150.00
Issued
1,985,971,749 (31st December, 2017 - 1,985,971,749) Equity Shares of ` 2 each
fully paid up 397.19 397.19
Total 397.19 397.19
Subscribed and paid-up
1,985,645,229 (31st December, 2017 - 1,985,645,229) Equity Shares of ` 2 each
fully paid 397.13 397.13
Total 397.13 397.13
a) Reconciliation of equity shares outstanding

No. of shares ` in crore No. of shares ` in crore
At the beginning of the year 1,985,645,229 397.13 1,985,645,229 397.13
Changes during the year - - - -
At the end of the year 1,985,645,229 397.13 1,985,645,229 397.13
b) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of ` 2 per share. Each shareholder is entitled
to one vote per equity share. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the
shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation of
the Company, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive remaining assets of the Company, in proportion to their
shareholding, after distribution of all preferential amounts.
c) Equity shares held by holding Company, ultimate holding Company and their subsidiaries
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius - holding company
1,253,156,361 (31st December, 2017 - 1,253,156,361) Equity shares of ` 2 each fully paid- 250.63 250.63
up
d) Details of equity shares held by shareholders holding more than 5% shares in the Company

No. of shares % holding No. of shares % holding
i) Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius 1,253,156,361 63.11% 1,253,156,361 63.11%
ii) Life Insurance Corporation of India 96,679,146 4.87% 130,942,329 6.59%
As per the records of the Company, including its register of shareholders / members and other declarations received
from shareholders regarding beneficial interest, the above shareholdings represent both legal and beneficial
ownership of shares.
e) Outstanding tradable warrants and right shares
Outstanding tradable warrants and right shares are kept in abeyance exercisable into 186,690 (31st December, 2017 -
186,690) and 139,830 (31st December, 2017 - 139,830) equity shares of ` 2 each fully paid-up respectively.

f) Aggregate no. of shares issued for consideration other than cash during the period of five years immediately
preceding the reporting date
Pursuant to the Scheme of amalgamation of Holcim (India) Private Limited (HIPL) with the Company in August, 2016,
584,417,928 equity shares were allotted as fully paid up to the equity shareholders of HIPL, without payment being
received in cash.
g) There are no securities which are convertible into equity shares.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 20 - Other equity
(Refer statement of changes in equity for detailed movement in equity balance)
General reserve 5,814.49 5,814.49
Capital redemption reserve 9.93 9.93
Capital reserve 130.71 130.71
Subsidy 5.02 5.02
Securities premium account 12,471.16 12,471.16
Retained earnings 3,542.04 1,843.76
Total 21,973.35 20,275.07
Note 21 - Non-current borrowings

(Refer note 3(L)(II)(b) for accounting policy on financial liabilities)
Secured
Interest free loan from State Government (Refer notes 1 and 2) 39.68 24.12
Total 39.68 24.12
Notes :
1 Interest free loans from State Government, secured by bank guarantees (partly
backed by pledge of bank fixed deposits) and each loan repayable in single
instalment, starting from February 2020 to November 2025 of varying amounts
from ` 3.59 crore to ` 13.39 crore.
2 Interest free loan from State Government granted under State investment
promotion scheme has been considered as a government grant and the difference
between the fair value and nominal value as on date is recognised as an income.
Accordingly, an amount of ` 8.81 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 4.01 crore) has
been recognised as an income.
Note 22 - Other non-current financial liabilities

Total 1.18 1.75
Note 23 - Non-current provisions

(Refer note 3(M)(I) and 3(P) for accounting policy on provisions and retirement and other
employee benefits)
For employee benefits
Provision for gratuity and other staff benefit schemes 123.22 123.38
Long service award and other benefit plans 3.85 5.41
Others
Provision for mines reclamation expenses* 54.42 51.47
Total 181.49 180.26
* Movement of provisions during the year as required by Ind AS - 37 “Provisions,
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Asset”:
Add : Provision during the year 1.58 2.54
53.05 51.33
Add: Unwinding of discount 3.10 2.68
Less : Utilisation during the year 1.73 2.54
54.42 51.47
Mines reclamation expenses are incurred on an ongoing basis until the closure of mines.
The actual expenses may vary based on the nature of reclamation and the estimate of
reclamation expenses.

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
(Refer note 3(S)(II) for accounting policy on deferred tax)
Depreciation and amortisation 1,522.12 1,528.74
Undistributed profits of subsidiaries, joint venture and associates 66.94 142.35
1,589.06 1,671.09
Employee benefits 112.16 84.87
Provision for slow and non-moving spares 20.79 20.70
Expenditure debited in statement of profit and loss but allowed for tax purposes
in the following years 159.68 177.98
MAT credit entitlement (Refer note 62) 22.67 118.61
Others 158.48 126.81
Total 473.78 528.97
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 1,115.28 1,142.12
Particulars As at 1st Recognised Recognised MAT As at 31st
January, in statement in other credit December,
2018 of profit and comprehensive utilised 2018
loss income
Depreciation and amortisation 1,528.74 (6.62) - - 1,522.12
Undistributed profits of subsidiaries, joint
venture and associates 142.35 (75.41) - - 66.94
1,671.09 (82.03) - - 1,589.06
Employee benefits 84.87 25.43 1.86 - 112.16
Provision for slow and non moving spares 20.70 0.09 - - 20.79
Expenditure debited in statement of profit
and loss but allowed for tax purposes in the
following years 177.98 (18.30) - - 159.68
MAT credit entitlement * 118.61 (2.88) - (93.06) 22.67
Others 126.81 31.67 - - 158.48
Total 528.97 36.01 1.86 (93.06) 473.78
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 1,142.12 (118.04) (1.86) 93.06 1,115.28
Deferred tax assets (net) 3.70 0.16 - - 3.86


Particulars As at 1st Recognised Recognised MAT As at 31st
January, in statement in other credit December,
2017 of profit and comprehensive utilised 2017
loss income
Depreciation and amortisation 1,491.01 37.73 - - 1,528.74
Undistributed profits of subsidiaries, joint
venture and associates 73.58 68.77 - - 142.35
1,564.59 106.50 - - 1,671.09
Employee benefits 88.33 (0.08) (3.38) - 84.87
Provision for slow and non moving spares 24.24 (3.54) 20.70
Expenditure debited in statement of profit
and loss but allowed for tax purposes in the
following years 162.53 15.45 - - 177.98
MAT credit entitlement 117.70 63.55 - (62.64) 118.61
Others 157.33 (30.52) - - 126.81
Total 550.13 44.86 (3.38) (62.64) 528.97
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 1,014.46 61.64 3.38 62.64 1,142.12
Deferred tax assets (net) - 3.70 - - 3.70
The Group has long term capital losses and business losses including unabsorbed depreciation of ` 39.79 crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 38.98 crore) for which no deferred tax assets have been recognised. A part of these losses will expire
between financial years 2019-20 to 2025-26.
Further, the Group has not recognised deferred tax liability on undistributed earnings in subsidiaries to the extent of
` 9181.94 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 7543.07 crore) considering its ability to control the timing of the reversal of
temporary differences associated with such undistributed earnings and it is probable that such differences will not reverse
in the foreseeable future.
*MAT Credit utilised is net of MAT credit entitlement of ` 34.72 crore increased on account of tax adjustments for earlier
years as stated in note 62.
The Group expects to utilize the MAT credit within the next year
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 25 - Other non-current liabilities
Rebate to customers 7.17 7.19
Total 7.17 7.19
Note 26 - Other current financial liabilities

Security deposit and retention money 958.32 892.96
Unclaimed dividends** 56.64 54.81
Unclaimed sale proceeds of the odd lot shares belonging to the shareholders of erstwhile
and ACRL 2.50 2.51
Foreign currency forward contract 1.28 -
Total 1,391.81 1,253.48
** Amount to be transferred to the Investor education and protection fund shall be determined
on the respective due dates.
Note 27 - Other current liabilities

Advance received from customers 313.70 288.90
Statutory dues 1,009.88 1,035.77
Others (includes interest on income tax and rebates to customers) 1,766.28 1,879.93
Total 3,089.86 3,204.60

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 28 - Current provisions
(Refer note 3(P) for accounting policy on retirement and other employee benefits)
Provision for gratuity and staff benefit schemes (Refer note 44) 18.53 29.94
Long service award and other benefit plans 1.02 0.83
Provision for compensated absences 99.69 108.26
Total 119.24 139.03
Note 29 - Revenue from operations

(Refer Note 3(O)(I) and (II) for accounting policy on revenue recognition)
Sale of products (including excise duty of previous year ` 1707.05 crore) (Refer note - 64) 25,411.50 24,771.54
Sale of services 7.40 9.03
Other operating revenues
Sale of power - 0.08
Provisions no longer required written back 32.27 13.84
Sale of scrap 85.02 59.82
Insurance claims 24.47 17.37
Incentives and subsidies 396.53 237.55
Exchange gain / (loss) (net) - 4.46
Miscellaneous income (includes other services) 83.75 178.86
Total 26,040.94 25,292.55
Note 30 - Other income

(Refer Note 3(O)(III) and (IV) for accounting policy on interest income and dividends)
Interest on :
Bank deposits 240.49 164.44
Income tax refund 0.10 18.95
Others 13.44 16.89
254.03 200.28
Dividend income
From joint venture Company - 1.12
Other non operating income :
Net gain on fair valuation of liquid mutual fund measured at FVTPL* 1.42 23.92
Net gain on non-current investment measured at FVTPL - 10.32
Interest on income tax write back (Refer note 62) 35.87 -
Others 0.03 5.06
Total 371.44 322.61
* These instruments are mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss in
accordance with Ind AS 109.

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 31 - Cost of materials consumed
Opening stock 211.18 196.91
Add : Purchases 3,394.06 2,867.16
3,605.24 3,064.07
Less : closing stock 258.74 211.18
Total 3,346.50 2,852.89
Break-up of cost of materials consumed
Fly ash 946.21 800.55
Gypsum 577.15 544.16
Slag 478.55 330.70
Others* 1,344.59 1,177.48
Total 3,346.50 2,852.89
* includes no item which in value individually accounts for 10 percent or more of the
total value of materials consumed.
Note 32 - Change in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and

stock-in trade
Inventories at the end of the year
Stock-in-trade 1.00 0.17
975.83 774.11
Inventories at the beginning of the year
Stock-in-trade 0.17 0.02
Captive coal - -
774.11 696.39
(Increase) / Decrease (201.72) (77.72)
Note 33 - Employee benefit expense

Salaries and wages 1,308.77 1,300.03
Contribution to provident and other funds 111.95 110.57
Staff welfare expenses 103.65 100.64
Total 1,524.37 1,511.24
Note 34 - Finance costs

Interest on:
Income Tax (net of interest income on refund - ` Nil; previous year - ` 23.20 crore) 52.79 103.10
Defined benefit obligation (net) 9.93 9.48
Unwinding of financial liabilities 2.82 1.90
Unwinding of mines reclamation provision (Refer note 23) 3.10 2.68
Total 170.50 205.78
Note 35 - Depreciation and amortisation expense

(Refer Note 3(B) and 3(D) for accounting policy on depreciation and amortisation)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,147.65 1,214.59
Amortisation of intangible assets 6.29 4.86
Total 1,153.94 1,219.45

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Note 36 - Freight and forwarding expense
On finished products 6,010.39 5,167.00
On internal material transfer 1,262.02 1,140.53
Total 7,272.41 6,307.53
Note 37 - Other Expenses

Royalty on minerals 521.13 433.52
Consumption of stores and spare parts 613.86 630.84
Consumption of packing materials 918.36 801.22
Repairs 372.84 357.81
Rent (Refer note 45) 187.37 183.27
Rates and taxes 235.05 232.88
Insurance 41.79 42.07
Technology and know-how fees (net off recovery) 253.93 231.23
Advertisement 125.27 162.98
Donation 52.12 56.46
Exchange (gain) / loss (net) 9.48 -
Impairment losses on financial assets (including reversals of impairment losses) 5.39 2.20
Miscellaneous expenses* 1,114.01 1,077.27
Total 4,450.60 4,211.75
* Does not include any item of expenditure with a value of more than 1% of turnover.

(Refer Note 3(X) for accounting policy on Earnings per share)
(i) Profit attributable to owners of the company for basic and diluted EPS 2177.40 1516.36
(ii) Weighted average number of equity shares for basic EPS 1,985,645,229 1,985,645,229
Add : Potential equity shares on exercise of rights and warrants kept in abeyance
out of the rights issue in 1992 316,262 317,329
(iii) Weighted average number of shares for diluted EPS 1,985,961,491 1,985,962,558
(iv) Nominal value of equity share (in `) 2.00 2.00
(v) Earnings per equity share (in `)
Basic 10.97 7.64
Diluted 10.96 7.64
Earnings per share (in `) excluding write back of income tax and interest thereon, related to
earlier years (Refer note 62)
i) Profit attributable to owners of the company as per the statement of profit and loss 2,177.40 1,516.36
Less: adjustments related to income tax and interest thereon, relating to earlier years, 658.45 -
attributable to owners of the company.
Profit attributable to owners of the company after adjustments related to income tax
and interest thereon, relating to earlier years 1,518.95 1,516.36
ii) Earnings per equity share (in `)
Basic 7.65 7.64
Diluted 7.65 7.64

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
(Refer Note 3(M)(II) for accounting policy on contingent liability)
A) Contingent liabilities and claims against the group not acknowledged as debts
related to various matters*
a) Labour 11.44 34.50
b) Land 26.44 25.57
c) Royalty on Limestone 28.79 28.87
d) Sales tax (i) 308.33 303.92
e) Excise customs and service tax (ii) 375.98 93.68
f) Demand from Competition Commission of India (iii) 3,006.33 2,735.47
g) Collector of Stamps (iv) 287.88 287.88
h) Income tax (Refer note 62) 914.11 5.60
i) Claims for mining lease rent (v) 73.46 73.46
j) Others 226.98 179.94
Total 5,259.74 3,768.89
* In respect of items above, future cash outflows are determinable only on receipt
of judgements / decisions pending at various forums / authorities.
The Group does not expect any reimbursements in respect of the above
contingent liabilities.
The Group has reviewed all its pending litigations and proceedings and has
adequately provided for where provisions are required and disclosed as
contingent liabilities where applicable, in its consolidated financial statements.
The Group does not expect the outcome of these proceedings to have a
materially adverse effect on its financial position.
i) Includes a matter relating to 75% exemption from sales tax granted by Government of Rajasthan.
However, the eligibility of exemption in excess of 25% was contested by the State Government in a
similar matter of another Company.
In year 2014, pursuant to the unfavourable decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in that similar
matter, the sales tax department has initiated proceedings for recovery of differential sales tax and
interest thereon on the ground that the Company had given an undertaking to deposit the differential
amount of sales tax, in case decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court goes against in this matter.
Against the total demand of ` 247.97 crore, including interest of ` 134.45 crore (31st December, 2017 -
` 247.97 crore, including interest of ` 134.45 crore), the Company has deposited ` 143.52 crore, including
interest of ` 30 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 143.52 crore including interest of ` 30.00 crore), towards
sales tax under protest and filed a Special Leave Petition in the Hon'ble Supreme Court with one of the
grounds that the tax exemption was availed by virtue of the order passed by the Board for Industrial
and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) during the relevant period. On Company’s petition, the Hon’ble
Supreme Court has granted an interim stay on the balance interest. Based on the advice of external
legal counsel, the Company believes that, it has good grounds for a successful appeal. Accordingly, no
provision is considered necessary.
ii) Includes, a matter wherein service tax department issued show cause notices for denial of cenvat credit
with regard to service tax paid on outward transportation for sale to customers on F.O.R. basis. The
Group availed the credit based on legal provision and various judicial precedence and matter was
categorised as “remote”. Recently, on the same matter of another cement company, Hon’ble Supreme
Court has allowed service tax credit, however, in another case of the same company, Hon’ble Supreme
Court has opined against the assessee. Considering conflicting decision and Central Board of Excise and
Customs (CBIC) circular, based on legal opinion, the Group has revisited the matter and treated the
same as “possible”. Accodingly ` 267.94 crore has been disclosed as contingent liability.


iii) a) In 2012, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of ` 1,163.91 crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 1,163.91 crore) on the Company and ` 1,147.59 crore (31st December,
2017 - ` 1,147.59 crore) on its subsidiary ACC Limited, aggregating to ` 2,311.50 crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 2,311.50 crore), concerning alleged contravention of the provisions of
the Competition Act, 2002. On appeal by the Company and ACC Limited, the Competition
Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT), initially stayed the penalty and by its final order dated 11th
December, 2015, set aside the order of the CCI, remanding the matter back to the CCI for fresh
adjudication and for passing a fresh order.
After hearing the matter afresh, the CCI had again, by its order dated 31st August, 2016,
imposed penalty of ` 1,163.91 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 1,163.91 crore) on the Company
and ` 1,147.59 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 1,147.59 crore) on ACC Limited, aggregating to
` 2,311.50 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 2,311.50 crore). The Company and ACC Limited have
filed appeals against the said Order before the COMPAT. The COMPAT, vide its interim order
dated 21st November, 2016 has stayed the penalty with a condition to deposit 10% of the penalty
amount, in the form of fixed deposit (the said condition has been complied with) and levy of
interest of 12% p.a., in case the appeal is decided against the appellant. Meanwhile, pursuant
to the notification issued by Central Government on 26th May, 2017, any appeal, application or
proceeding before COMPAT is transferred to National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
NCLAT, vide its Order dated 25th July, 2018, dismissed the appeal filed by the Company and ACC
Limited and upheld the CCI’s order. Against this, the Company and ACC Limited appealed to the
Hon’ble Supreme Court, which by its order dated 5th October, 2018 admitted the appeal and
directed to continue the interim order passed by the Tribunal, in the meantime.
b) In a separate matter, pursuant to a reference filed by the Director, Supplies and Disposals,
Government of Haryana, the CCI by its Order dated 19th January, 2017 has imposed penalty
of ` 29.84 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 29.84 crore) on the Company and ` 35.32 crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 35.32 crore) on ACC Limited, aggregating to ` 65.16 crore (31st December,
2017 - ` 65.16 crore). On appeal by Company and ACC Limited, the COMPAT has stayed the
operation of CCI's order in the meanwhile. The matter is listed before NCLAT and is pending for
hearing.
Based on the advice of external legal counsels, the Company and ACC Limited believe they have
good grounds on merit for a successful appeal in both the aforesaid matters. Accordingly, no
provision is considered necessary and the matter has been disclosed as contingent liability along
with interest of ` 629.67 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 358.81 crore).
iv) The Collector of Stamps, Delhi vide its Order dated 7th August, 2014, directed erstwhile Holcim (India)
Private Limited (HIPL), (merged with the Company), to pay stamp duty (including penalty) of ` 287.88
crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 287.88 crore) on the merger order passed by Hon’ble High Court of Delhi,
approving the merger of erstwhile Ambuja Cement India Private Limited with HIPL. HIPL had filed a
writ petition and the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has granted an interim stay. Based on the advice
of external legal counsel, the Company believes that it has good grounds for success in writ petition.
Accordingly, no provision is considered necessary.
v) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company (ACC), had received a demand letter dated 10th May, 2013,
from the Government of Tamil Nadu, seeking annual compensation for the period 01.04.1997 to
31.03.2014 for use of the Government land for mining, which ACC occupies on the basis of the mining
leases. Despite ACC paying royalty at the prescribed rate for the minerals extracted from the leased
land and paying surface rent regularly as per rules, the Authorities have issued the demand letter
calling upon ACC to pay a sum of ` 73.46 crore as compensation for use of Government land. ACC has
challenged the demand by way of revision under the Mineral Concession Rules and in a Writ Petition
before the Hon’ble High Court of Tamil Nadu at Chennai, and has obtained orders restraining the State
from taking any coercive steps. ACC is of the view and has been advised legally, that the merits are
strongly in its favour.
B) Commitments
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and 621.82 386.92
not provided for (net of advances)

Note 40 - Material demands and disputes relating to assets and liabilities considered as “remote”
by the Group
a) The Cement manufacturing plants of the Company and ACC Limited, located in Himachal Pradesh were eligible,
under the State Industrial Policy for deferral of its sales tax liability arising on sale of cement manufactured in the
said plants. The Excise and Taxation department of the Government of Himachal Pradesh, disputed the eligibility
of the companies to such deferment on the ground that the companies also manufacture an intermediate product,
viz. Clinker, arising in the manufacture of cement, and such intermediate product was is in the negative list. A total
demand of ` 149.31 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 149.31 crore) was raised. Both the Companies have filed writ
petitions before Hon’ble High Court of Himachal Pradesh against the demand and same have been admitted and the
hearing is in process. Further, both the companies believe they have a strong case and the demand shall not sustain
under law.
b) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company (ACC), had availed sales tax incentives in respect of its new 1 MTPA
Plant (Gagal II) under the Himachal Pradesh (HP) State Industrial Policy, 1991. ACC had accrued sales tax incentives
aggregating ` 56 crore. The Sales tax authorities introduced certain restrictive conditions after commissioning of the
unit stipulating that incentive is available only for incremental amount over the base revenue and production of
Gagal I prior to the commissioning of Gagal II. ACC contends that such restrictions are not applicable to the unit as
Gagal II is a new unit, as decided by the HP Hon’ble High Court and confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court while
determining the eligibility for transport subsidy. The Department recovered ` 64 crore (tax of ` 56 Crore and interest
of ` 8 Crore) which is considered as recoverable.
The HP Hon’ble High Court, had, in 2012, dismissed ACC’s appeal. ACC believes the Hon’ble High Court’s judgment
was based on an erroneous understanding of certain facts and legal positions and that it also failed to consider
certain key facts. ACC has been advised by legal experts that there is no change in the merits of ACC’s case. Based on
such advice, ACC filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, which is pending for hearing.
c) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company (ACC), was eligible for certain incentives in respect of its investment
towards modernization and expansion of the Chaibasa Cement Unit pursuant to confirmation received under the
State Industrial Policy of Jharkhand. Accordingly, ACC has made claims for refund of VAT paid for each financial year.
However, no disbursals were made (except an amount of ` 7 Crore representing part of the One Time Lumpsum capital
subsidy claim of ` 15 Crore) as the authorities have raised new conditions and restrictions, that were extraneous to the
approvals and confirmations expressly received by ACC. ACC had filed two writ appeals before the Jharkhand Hon’ble
High Court against these conditions, restrictions and disputes to the extent of the eligible claims which are now being
sought to be effected/ raised by the Government.
The Division Bench of the Jharkhand Hon’ble High Court, while dealing with appeals by both ACC and the State
Government, against a single bench order only partially allowing ACC’s claim, in its order dated February 24, 2015,
allowed ACC’s appeal in totality while dismissing the Government’s appeal, thereby confirming that the entire amount
claimed by ACC is correct and hence payable immediately.
The Government of Jharkhand had filed Special Leave petition (SLP) in the Hon’ble Supreme Court against the order
of the division bench, which was admitted. In its interim order, the Supreme Court, while not staying the Division
Bench Order, had only stayed disbursement of 40% of the amount due Consequently, as of date, ACC received only
` 64 Crore out of total ` 235 Crore in part disbursement from the Government of Jharkhand. ACC is pursuing the
matter of disbursement of further amounts outstanding. ACC is of the view and has been advised legally, that the
merits are strongly in its favour and it expects that the SLP shall be rejected upholding the order of the Division bench
of the Jharkhand Hon’ble High Court by the Apex Court
d) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company (company), had set up a captive power plant (‘Wadi TG 2’) in the year
1995-96. This plant was sold to Tata Power Co. Ltd., in the year 1998-99 and was subsequently repurchased from it in
the year 2004-05. The Company had purchased another captive power plant (’Wadi TG 3’, set up by Tata Power Co.
Ltd. in the year 2002-03) in 2004-05. Both these power plants were eligible for tax holiday under the provisions of
Section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Income tax department has disputed the Company’s claim of deduction
under Section 80-IA of the Act, on the ground that the conditions prescribed under the section are not fulfilled.
In case of Wadi TG 2, in respect of the demand of ` 56.66 Crore (net off provision) (31st December, 2017 - ` 56.66
Crore), the Company is in appeal before the ITAT and in case of Wadi TG 3 in respect of the demand of ` 115.62 Crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 115.62 Crore), which was set aside by the ITAT, the Department is in appeal against the
decision in favour of the Company. The Company believes that the merits of the claims are strong and will be allowed.
e) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company (ACC), is eligible for incentives for one of its cement plants situated in
Maharashtra, under a Package Scheme of Incentives of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme inter alia,
includes refund of royalty paid by ACC on extraction or procurement of various raw materials (minerals). The
Department of Industries has disputed ACC’s claim for refund of royalty on an erroneous technical interpretation of
the sanction letter issued to ACC, that only the higher of the amount of (i) VAT refund and (ii) royalty refund claim
amounts, each year, shall be considered. ACC maintains that such annual restriction is not applicable as long as the
cumulative limit of claim does not exceed the amount of eligible investment. ACC has accrued an amount of ` 133 crore
(31st December, 2017 - ` 133 Crore) on this account. ACC has filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court challenging
the stand of the Government, which is admitted and pending before the High Court for hearing on merit. ACC
believes that the merits of the claim are strong.

Note 40 - Material demands and disputes relating to assets and liabilities considered as “remote”
by the group
f) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company (ACC), was contesting the renewal of mining lease in state of Jharkhand
for two of its quarries on lease. There was an unfavourable order by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in judgement on Goa
Foundation case, restricting the “deemed renewal” provision of captive mining leases to the first renewal period. ACC
received demand from District Mining Officer for ` 881 Crore as penalty for alleged illegal mining activities carried out
by the company during January 1991 to September 2014. On January 02, 2015, the Central Government promulgated
the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 [subsequently enacted as Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2015 in March 2015] amending mining laws with
retrospective effect, and decided that all leases granted prior to ordinance will deemed to have been automatically
renewed until prescribed period therein. ACC then filed a writ petition with High Court of Jharkhand, challenging
the aforesaid memos from the State Government for directing the State government to renew both the leases upto
march 2030 as per the Ordinance. On October 31, 2015 the High Court passed an interim order in terms of Section
8A(5) of the Ordinance for quarry II extending the lease upto March 2030 permitting ACC to commence mining
operations after depositing ` 48 Crore, being assessed value of materials dispatched between April 2014 to Sep 2014
(being the alleged period of illegality) subject to the outcome of the petition filed by ACC.
Note 41 - Reconciliation of tax expenses and effective tax rate

` in crore In % ` in crore In %
Profit before share of profit of associates and joint ventures and
tax expenses 2,906.01 2,754.96
At statutory income tax rate * 1,012.45 34.84% 953.49 34.61%
Effect of tax exempt income (0.38) (0.01%) (2.42) (0.09%)
Effect of non deductible expenses 36.15 1.24% 59.45 2.16%
Effect of allowances / tax holidays for tax purpose (158.21) (5.44%) (229.07) (8.31%)
Effect of previous year adjustments (Refer note 62) (872.64) (30.03%) (24.11) (0.88%)
Effect of undistributed profits of subsidiary (77.07) (2.65%) 67.53 2.45%
Others 5.54 0.19% (2.02) (0.07%)
At the effective income tax rate (54.15) (1.86%) 822.85 29.87%
Tax expense reported in consolidated statement of profit or loss (54.15) (1.86%) 822.85 29.87%
* Group follows calander year as financial year, therefore applicable statutory income tax rate is weighted average rate.
Note 42 - Segment reporting

(Refer note 3(U) for accounting policy on segment reporting)
The principal business of the Group is of manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products. All other activities
of the Group revolve around its principal business. The Executive Committee of the Company, has been identified as the chief
operating decision maker (CODM). The CODM evaluates the Group’s performance, allocates resources based on analysis of
the various performance indicators of the Group as a single unit. CODM have concluded that there is only one operating
reportable segment as defined by Ind AS 108- Operating Segments, i.e. cement and cement related products.
A) Information about revenue from external customers in various geographical areas
The Group operates in following geographical areas
` in crore
Particulars Revenues from customers Non-current assets*
As at As at
2018 2017 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
a) India 25,413.80 24,714.30 24,491.69 23,933.09
b) Others# 5.10 66.27 3.91 3.93
Total 25,418.90 24,780.57 24,495.60 23,937.02
* As per Ind AS 108 - Operating Segments, non current assets include assets other than financial instruments, deferred
tax assets, post-employment benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts (i) located in the entity’s
country of domicile and (ii) located in all foreign countries in total in which the entity holds assets.
# Sales outside India are in functional currency.
B) Information about major customers
No single customer contributed 10% or more to the group’s consolidated revenue during the years ended
31st December, 2018 and 31st December, 2017.

Note 43 - Group information

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the members of the
Group as under
Sr Name of the Company Principal activities Country of Proportion of ownership interest
Incorporation (effective holding)
As at As at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
1 Direct Subsidiaries
M.G.T Cements Private Limited Cement and cement India 100.00% 100.00%
related products
Chemical Limes Mundwa Private Cement and cement India 100.00% 100.00%
Limited related products
Dang Cement Industries Private Limited Cement and cement Nepal 91.63% 91.63%
related products
Dirk India Private Limited Cement and cement India 100.00% 100.00%
related products
ACC Limited Cement and cement India 50.05% 50.05%
related products
OneIndia BSC Private Limited Shared Services India 75.03% 75.03%
2 Indirect Subsidiaries
Bulk Cement Corporation (India) Cement and cement India 47.37% 47.37%
Limited (BCCI) related products
ACC Mineral Resources Limited Cement and cement India 50.05% 50.05%
related products
Lucky Minmat Limited Cement and cement India 50.05% 50.05%
related products
National Limestone Company Private Cement and cement India 50.05% 50.05%
Singhania Minerals Private Limited Cement and cement India 50.05% 50.05%
related products
3 Associates of Subsidiary
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited Cement and cement India 20.02% 20.02%
related products
Asian Concretes and Cements Private Cement and cement India 22.52% 22.52%
4 Joint Venture
Counto Microfine Products Private Cement and cement India 50.00% 50.00%
5 Joint Venture of Subsidiary
Aakaash Manufacturing Company Ready mixed India 20.02% 20.02%
Private Limited concrete products
6 Joint Operation
Wardha Vaalley Coal Field Private Cement and cement India 27.27% 27.27%
7 Joint Operations of Subsidiary
MP AMRL(Semaria) Coal Company Cement and cement India 24.52% 24.52%
MP AMRL(Bicharpur) Coal Company Cement and cement India 24.52% 24.52%
MP AMRL(Marki Barka) Coal Company Cement and cement India 24.52% 24.52%
MP AMRL(Morga) Coal Company Cement and cement India 24.52% 24.52%
Note : The financial statements of the above companies are drawn upto the same reporting date as that of the Group.


(Refer Note 3(P) for accounting policy on retirement and other employee benefits)
a) Defined contribution plans
Defined contribution plans - amount recognised and included in note 33 “contribution to provident and other funds”
of the consolidated statement of profit and loss ` 47.61 crore (previous year - ` 47.35 crore).
b) Defined benefit plans - as per actuarial valuation
Funded plan includes gratuity benefit to every employee who has completed service of five years or more, at 15 days
salary for each completed year of service (on last drawn basic salary).
c) Inherent risk
The plan typically exposes the Group to actuarial risks such as investment risk, interest rate risk, demographic risk,
salary inflation risk and longevity risk.
i) Investment risk - As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted debt and equity instruments, the
Group is exposed to the risk of impacts arising from fluctuation in interest rates and risks associated with equity
market.
ii) Interest rate risk : The defined benefit obligation calculated uses a discount rate based on government bonds.
All other aspects remaining same, if bond yields fall, the defined benefit obligation will tend to increase.
iii) Demographic risk : This is the risk of variability of results due to unsystematic nature of decrements that
include mortality, withdrawal, disability and retirement. The effect of these decrements on the defined benefit
obligation is not straight forward and depends upon the combination of salary increase, medical cost inflation,
discount rate and vesting criteria.
iv) Salary Inflation risk : All other aspects remaining same, higher than expected increases in salary will increase the
defined benefit obligation.
v) Longevity risk : The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the best
estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life
expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan’s liability.
d) Other non funded plans include death and disability benefits, non-funded gratuity and post employment healthcare
benefits for certain employees.
Summary of the components of net benefit / expense recognised in the statement of profit and loss and the funded
status and amounts recognised in the balance sheet for the respective plans:

funded funded

I Expense recognised in the
consolidated statement of profit
and loss
1 Current service Cost 23.84 8.99 24.35 9.10
2 Interest cost 23.62 9.21 22.29 8.11
3 Employee Contribution - - - (0.33)
4 Interest (income) on plan assets (22.90) - (20.91) -
5 Past service cost - (13.23)
Total 24.56 4.97 25.73 16.88
II Net asset / (liability) recognised in

the balance sheet
1 Present value of defined 322.40 127.28 339.88 132.04
benefit obligation
2 Fair value of plan assets 308.53 - 319.46 -
3 Funded status[surplus/(deficit)] (13.87) (127.28) (20.42) (132.04)
4 Net asset/(liability) (13.87) (127.28) (20.42) (132.04)



funded funded

III Change in defined benefit
obligation during the year
1 Present value of defined benefit 339.88 132.04 343.55 124.63
obligation at the beginning of
the year
3 Interest service cost 23.62 9.21 22.29 8.11
4 Employee Contributions - - - (0.33)
5 Past service cost - (13.23) - -
6 Actuarial (gains)/losses
recognised in consolidated
other comprehensive income:
- Change in financial (3.64) (1.17) (13.02) (7.53)
assumptions
- Experience Changes 3.73 3.16 (0.22) 9.44
7 Benefit payments (64.27) (11.74) (37.08) (12.08)
8 Net transfer in on account of (0.76) 0.15 0.01 1.03
business combinations / others
9 Present value of defined 322.40 127.41 339.88 132.37
benefit obligation at the end
of the year*
* During the year, the Group has discontinued actuarial valuation for its one “other non-funded” plan and
merged another “non-funded plan” into “funded plan. Accordingly “present value of defined benefit
obligation” of non funded plan is having a difference of ` 0.49 crores for the current year.
IV Change in fair value of assets
during the year
1 Plan assets at the beginning of 319.46 - 315.38 -
the year
2 Interest income 22.90 - 20.91 -
3 Contribution by employer 28.00 - 22.69 -
4 Actual benefit paid (59.43) - (37.08) -
5 Return on plan assets (excluding (2.40) - (2.44) -
interest income)
6 Plan assets at the end of the 308.53 - 319.46 -
year
V Re-measurements recognised in
consolidated other comprehensive
income (OCI)
1 Change in financial assumptions (3.64) (1.17) (13.02) (7.53)
2 Experience changes 3.73 3.16 (0.22) 9.44
3 Return on plan assets (excluding 2.40 - 2.44 -
interest income)
4 Amount recognised in other 2.49 1.99 (10.80) 1.91
comprehensive income (OCI).
VI Maturity profile of defined benefit
obligation
1 Within the next 12 months 35.85 9.88 34.46 12.95



funded funded

VII Sensitivity analysis for significant
assumptions*
Present value of defined benefits
obligation at the end of the year
(for change in 100 basis points)
1 For increase in discount rate by 302.58 116.72 319.47 121.69
100 basis points
2 For decrease in discount rate by 344.82 139.32 362.94 144.96
100 basis points
3 For increase in salary rate by 344.69 115.03 361.88 120.38
100 basis points
4 For decrease in salary rate by 302.31 97.52 319.68 105.49
100 basis points
5 For increase in medical inflation - 24.14 NA 20.33
rate by 100 basis points
6 For decrease in medical inflation - 19.10 NA 18.86
rate by 100 basis points
* These sensitivities have been calculated to show the movement in defined benefit obligation in
isolation and assuming there are no changes in market conditions at the reporting date. There have been
no changes from the previous periods in the methods and assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity
analysis.
VIII The major categories of plan assets
as a percentage of total plan
Qualifying insurance policy with 100% NA 100% NA
Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC) and HDFC Life Insurance #
IX Weighted average duration of 10 years 10 - 10.20 years 7 - 9 years 4 - 8.8 years
defined benefit obligation
X Actuarial assumptions
1 Discount rate (% p.a.) 7.45% - 7.55% 7.45% - 7.55% 7.30% - 7.35% 7.30% - 7.35%
2 Expected rate of return on plan 7.45% - 7.55% NA 7.30% - 8.00% NA
assets (% p.a.)
3 Mortality Indian Assured Lives Mortality Indian Assured Lives Mortality
(IALM) (2006-08) Ult. (IALM) (2006-08) Ult.
4 Turnover rate Upto age of 44 years : 5% Upto age of 44 years : 5%
and above 44 years: 1% and above 44 years: 1%
5 Medical premium inflation NA 8% - 12% for NA 8% - 12% for
(% p.a.) the first four the first four
years and years and
thereafter 8% thereafter 8%
6 Retirement Age: 58 - 60 years 58 - 60 years 58 - 60 years 58 - 60 years
7 Salary escalation (% p.a.) 7% 7% 7% 7%
# In the absence of detailed information regarding plan assets which are funded with LIC and HDFC Life
Insurance, the composition of each major category of plan assets, the percentage or amount for each
category to the fair value of plan assets has not been disclosed.
XI Basis used to determine expected rate of return on assets
The Group has considered the current level of returns declared by LIC and HDFC Life Insurance i.e. 7.30 % -
8.00% to develop the expected long-term return on assets for funded plan of gratuity.
XII The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.


e) Amount recognised as expense in respect of compensated absences is ` 31.08 crore (previous year - ` 15.24 crore).
f) The Group expects to make contribution of ` 29.90 crore (previous year - ` 28.10 crore) to the defined benefit plans
during the next year.
g) Provident fund managed by a trust set up by the Group
The Group has contributed ` 30.32 crore (previous year - ` 30.09 crore) towards provident fund liability. Deficit of
` 3.44 crore (previous year - ` Nil) in the accumulated corpus fund is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit
and loss.
As at As at
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Details of the fund and asset position
Plan assets at the year end, at fair value 868.92 845.96
Present value of benefit obligation at year end 869.55 843.15
Net Liability / (Asset) * 0.63 (2.81)
Assumptions used in determining the present value obligation of the interest
rate guarantee under the deterministic approach are :
Discount rate 7.45% - 7.55% 7.30% - 7.35%
Interest rate guarantee 8.55% 8.65%
Expected rate of return of assets 8.80% - 9.20% 8.60% - 9.02%
* Only liability is recognised in the books
Note 45 - Leases
(Refer note 3(T) for accounting policy on leases)
A) Operating Leases - Group as a lessee
i) The Group has entered into various long term lease agreements for land. The Group does not have an option
to purchase the leased land at the expiry of the lease period. The unamortised operating lease prepayments as
at 31st December, 2018 aggregating ` 37.56 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 44.68 crore) is included in other non
current / current assets, as applicable.
ii) The Group has taken various residential premises, office premises, warehouses, grinding facility, concrete
pumps, godowns, transit mixer and flats, under operating lease agreements. These are generally cancellable
and renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreed terms.
iii) The lease payments recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss under other expenses amounts
to ` 177.93 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 183.27 crore).
iv) The lease payments recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss under freight and forwarding
expense on finished products amounts to ` 35.94 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 32.05 crore).
v) General description of the leasing arrangement:
Future lease rentals are determined on the basis of agreed terms. There are no restrictions imposed by lease
arrangements. There are no subleases.
Future lease rental payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows :
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Not later than one year 79.99 98.53
Later than one year and not later than five years 96.04 124.72
Later than five years 51.71 44.80
Total 227.74 268.05
The Group has arrangement with an associate company whereby it sells clinker and purchases cement
manufactured out of such clinker. The Group has evaluated such arrangement based on facts and circumstances
and have identified them in the nature of lease as the group takes more than an insignificant amount of the
cement that will be produced or generated by the asset during the term of the arrangement and the price for
the output is neither contractually fixed per unit of output nor equal to the current market price per unit of
output as of the time of delivery of the output.

Note 45 - Leases
The Group has further assessed the other terms of the arrangement for classification as operating or finance
lease and the arrangement is classified as operating lease.
The Group has concluded that it is impracticable to separate the lease payments from other payments made
under the arrangement reliably and hence all payments under this arrangement are considered as lease
payments.
There are no minimum lease payments under such arrangement.
B) Finance Leases - Group as a lessee
The Group has entered into various finance lease agreements for land which have been assessed as finance lease since
the present value of the minimum lease payments is substantially similar to the fair value of the leasehold land (Refer
note 4). The Group does not have an option to purchase such leasehold land at the expiry of the lease period. There
are no restrictions such as those concerning dividends, additional debts and further leasing imposed by the lease
agreement.

1) Name of related parties
A) Name of related parties where control exists
Sr. Name of the related parties Nature of Relationship

i) LafargeHolcim Limited, Switzerland Ultimate Holding Company
ii) Holderfin B.V., Netherlands Intermediate Holding Company
iii) Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius Holding Company
B) Other with whom transactions have taken place during the current year and / or previous year
i) Related parties

a) Holcim Group Services Limited, Switzerland Fellow Subsidiary
b) Holcim Technology Limited, Switzerland Fellow Subsidiary
c) Holcim Philippines, Inc., Philippines Fellow Subsidiary
d) Holcim Services (South Asia) Limited Fellow Subsidiary
e) Holcim Trading FZCO, UAE Fellow Subsidiary
f) LH Trading Pte Limited, Singapore (Formerly Fellow Subsidiary
known as Holcim Trading Pte Limited)
g) PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk., Indonesia Fellow Subsidiary
h) Lafargeholcim Bangladesh Limited Fellow Subsidiary
i) Holcim Cement (Bangladesh) Limited, Bangladesh Fellow Subsidiary
j) Holcim (Romania) S.A., Romania Fellow Subsidiary
k) LafargeHolcim Energy Solutions S.A.S., France Fellow Subsidiary
l) Holcim Technology (Singapore) Pte Limited, Fellow Subsidiary
Singapore
m) Geocycle (Deutschland) Gmbh., Deutschland Fellow Subsidiary
n) Cementos Apasco SA de CV (LHMEX), Mexico Fellow Subsidiary
o) Lafarge Zambia PLC Fellow Subsidiary
p) Lafarge Centre De Recherhe S.A.S,France Fellow Subsidiary
q) LafargeHolcim Building Materials (China) Co., Fellow Subsidiary
Limited
r) Lafarge Cement AS Fellow Subsidiary
s) Counto Microfine Products Private Limited Joint Venture


t) Aakaash Manufacturing Company Private Limited Joint Venture of Subsidiary
u) Alcon Cement Company Private Limited Associate of Subsidiary
v) Asian Concretes and Cements Private Limited Associate of Subsidiary
w) Ambuja Cements Limited Staff Provident Fund Trust (Post-employment benefit plan)
Trust
x) Ambuja Cements Limited Employees Gratuity Trust (Post-employment benefit plan)
Fund Trust
y) The Provident Fund of ACC Limited Trust (Post-employment benefit plan)
z) ACC Limited Employees Group Gratuity Scheme Trust (Post-employment benefit plan)
ii) Key management personnel

a) Mr. N.S.Sekhsaria Non -Executive Director
b) Mr. Eric Olsen Non-Executive Director (upto 20th September,
2017)
c) Mr. Jan Jenisch Non-Executive Director (with effect from 24th
October, 2017)
d) Mr. Martin Kriegner Non-Executive Director
e) Mr. Christof Hassig Non-Executive Director
f) Ms. Usha Sangwan Non-Executive Director (upto 20th December, 2018)
g) Mr. B.L.Taparia Non-Executive Director
h) Mr. Nasser Munjee Independent Director
i) Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale Independent Director
j) Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti Independent Director
k) Dr. Omkar Goswami Independent Director
l) Mr. Haigreve Khaitan Independent Director
m) Mr. Roland Kohler Non-Executive Director (with effect from 20th
February, 2018)
n) Mr. Ajay Kapur Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
o) Mr. Suresh Joshi Chief Financial Officer
p) Mr. Rajiv Gandhi Company Secretary
2) Transaction with related party
Particulars 31.12.2018 31.12.2017

A) Transactions with fellow subsidiaries
1 Purchase of goods
Lafarge Centre De Recherhe S.A.S,France - 0.02
549.94 636.38
404.46 384.61


Particulars 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Holcim Technology Limited (Singapore) Pte Limited - 0.01
Holcim Group Services Limited, Switzerland 2.19 -
Lafarge Zambia PLC 0.03 -
11.07 0.01
4 Other recoveries
LH Trading Pte Limited, Singapore 0.13 0.01
Lafargeholcim Bangladesh Limited 0.01 -
Cementos Apasco SA de CV (LHMEX),Mexico - 0.11
1.02 3.27
5 Other payments
Lafarge Cement AS 0.01 -
4.18 3.54
Holcim Cement (Bangladesh) Limited, Bangladesh 0.01 0.01
PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk., Indonesia 0.15 0.15
Holcim Philippines, Inc., Philippines 0.02 0.02
Holcim Technology (Singapore) Pte Limited 0.01 0.01
Cementos Apasco SA de CV (LHMEX),Mexico - 0.11
LafargeHolcim Trading Pte Limited, Singapore 0.13 0.01
Holcim Group Services Limited, Switzerland 2.19 -
Lafarge Zambia PLC 0.03 -
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited 0.01 -
11.65 0.31
7 Amounts payable at the year end -
Holcim (Romania) S.A., Romania 0.03 0.03
Holcim Trading FZCO, UAE 0.18 0.17
Lafarge Center de Recherche LCR - 0.02
Geocycle (Deutschland) Gmbh., Deutschland - 0.01
262.05 324.83


Particulars 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
B) Transactions with Holding company
1 Dividend paid
Holderind Investments Limited, Mauritius 263.25 365.18
2 Rendering of Services
LafargeHolcim Limited 2.62 -
LafargeHolcim Limited 3.07 0.52
C) Transactions with Associates
1 Purchase of goods
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited (Refer note 63 (a)) 71.89 69.58
Asian Concretes and Cements Private Limited 20.76 25.53
92.65 95.11
2 Sale of goods
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited (Refer note 63 (a)) 26.40 27.33
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited - 1.19
5 Other recoveries
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited 14.71 10.52
14.71 10.55
6 Other payments
3.16 5.45
7 Dividend received
22.96 23.62
D) Transactions with joint ventures
2 Dividend Received
Aakaash Manufacturing Company Private Limited 0.68 1.69
0.68 3.94
3 Purchase of Goods
107.40 96.47


Particulars 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
4 Sale of goods
14.73 22.65
5 Other recoveries
Aaakash Manufacturing Company Private Limited 2.13 0.37
2.14 0.38
6 Other payments
Aakaash Manufacturing Company Private Limited - 0.29
7 Buy back of shares
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited 1.50 -
1.94 4.19
19.94 19.01
E) Transactions with key management personnel
1 Short term employee benefits (Refer note 4 below)
Mr. Ajay Kapur (Refer note 5 below) 10.51 8.89
14.01 11.91
2 Post employment benefit
Mr. Ajay Kapur 0.45 0.41
0.78 0.71
3 Commission, Sitting fees, advisory fees and other reimbursement
Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria 0.56 0.56
Mr. Eric Olsen - 0.16
Mr. Martin Kriegner (Refer note 3 below) 0.05 0.42
Mr. Christof Hassig 0.24 0.25
Ms. Usha Sangwan 0.20 0.22
Mr. Nasser Munjee 0.45 0.43
Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale 0.57 0.58
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 0.43 0.45
Dr. Omkar Goswami 0.44 0.46


Particulars 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan 0.43 0.41
Mr. Jan Jenisch 0.21 0.04
Mr Roland Kohler 0.19 -
Mr. B.L.Taparia 1.37 1.52
5.14 5.50
Notes:
1 The Group is required to contribute a specified percentage of the
employee compensation for eligible employees towards providend fund.
For the same the Group makes monthly contributions to a trust specified
for this purpose as below
Ambuja Cements Limited staff provident fund trust 5.15 4.97
The Provident fund of ACC Limited 22.71 22.35
27.86 27.32
2 Group maintains gratuity trust for the purpose of administering the
gratuity payment to its employees. The Group has contribued following
amounts
Ambuja Cements Limited Employees Grautity fund trust 7.00 15.50
ACC limited Employees Group Gratuity scheme 21.00 7.19
28.00 22.69
3 Mr. Martin Kriegner has waived his right to receive Directors’ commission
from the year 2018 and sitting fees with effect from the meeting held on
23rd October, 2018.
4 Provision for contribution to gratuity fund, leave encashment on
retirement and other defined benefits which are made based on actuarial
valuation on an overall Group basis are not included.
5 The performance incentive to Managing director and Chief Executive
Officer is accounted for as and when it is approved by the Board of
Directors.
6 The sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms
equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. The Group
has not recorded any loss allowances for trade receivables from related
parties (previous year - nil).

The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged
in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
A) Fair value measurements
The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and / or disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by
valuation techniques :
Level 1 - This level includes those financial instruments which are measured by reference to quoted prices (unadjusted)
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - This level includes financial assets and liabilities, measured using inputs other than quoted prices included
within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from
prices).
Level 3 - This level includes financial assets and liabilities measured using inputs that are not based on observable
market data (unobservable inputs). Fair values are determined in whole or in part, using a valuation model based on
assumptions that are neither supported by prices from observable current market transactions in the same instrument
nor are they based on available market data.

B) Classification of financial assets and liabilities
As at As at As at As at technique and
31.12.2018 31.12.2017 31.12.2018 31.12.2017 key inputs
Financial assets
Measured at fair value through the statement of profit and loss (FVTPL)
Investment in equity shares (other than, joint ventures and 8 - - - - Discounted cash
associates) (Level 3) flow method
Cash and cash equivalents - investment in liquid mutual funds 14 953.50 2,467.38 953.50 2,467.38 Using net asset
(Level 1) value
Trade Receivables 13 1,304.54 931.53 1,304.54 931.53
Loans (Current and Non-Current) 9, 16 311.93 323.86 311.93 323.86
Investments in bonds (Level 2) 8 3.70 33.30 3.70 25.38 Discounted cash
flow method
Cash and cash equivalents - certificates of deposits 14 836.10 764.83 836.10 764.83
Cash and cash equivalents - others 14 4,303.51 2,641.30 4,303.51 2,641.30
Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents 15 346.17 358.07 346.17 358.07
Other financial assets (Current and Non-Current) 10, 17 158.72 114.95 158.72 114.95
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income - - - -
Total 8,218.17 7,635.22 8,218.17 7,627.30
Financial liabilities
Measured at fair value through the statement of profit and loss (FVTPL) - - - -
Foreign currency forward contract 1.28 - 1.28 -
Trade payables 3,006.20 2,816.01 3,006.20 2,816.01
Other financial liabilities (non-current and current) 22, 26 1,391.71 1,255.23 1,391.71 1,255.23
Interest free loan from State Government (Level 3) 21 39.68 24.12 27.16 16.32 Discounted cash
flow method
Total 4,438.87 4,095.36 4,426.35 4,087.56
The Group considers that the carrying amount of loans, other financial assets, trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents excluding investments in liquid
mutual funds, bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents, other financial liabilities (excluding derivative financial instruments) and trade payable
recognised in the financial statement approximate their fair values largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
C) The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values :
Quoted bid prices in an active market - unadjusted quoted price in principle market in which equity instrument is actively traded
Investments in liquid mutual funds, which are classified as FVTPL are measured using net asset values at the reporting date multiplied by the quantity held.
Fair value of certificate of deposits is determined based on the indicative quotes of price and yields prevailing in the market at the reporting date.
Under Discounted cash flow method, future cash flows are discounted by using rates which reflect market risks. The valuation requires management to make
certain assumptions about the model inputs, including forecast cash flows, discount rate and credit risk. The probabilities of the various estimates within the
range can be reasonably assessed and are used in management’s estimate of fair value.

Consolidated
Note 48 - Capital management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to maximise shareholders value through an efficient allocation of capital
towards expansion of business, optimisation of working capital requirements and deployment of balance surplus funds on
the back of an effective portfolio management of funds within a well defined risk management framework.
The management of the Group reviews the capital structure of the Group on regular basis to optimise cost of capital. As part
of this review, the Board considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with the movement in the working capital.
The Group does not have any debt funding and thus meets its capital requirement through internal accruals. The Group is
not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Total debt 39.68 24.12
Less : Cash and cash equivalents 6,093.11 5,873.51
Net debt (6,053.43) (5,849.39)
Total equity 27,601.67 25,280.16
Debt to equity net Nil Nil
Note 49 - Dividend distribution made and proposed

A) Cash dividends on equity shares declared and paid
i) Interim dividend for the year ended 31st December, 2018 ` Nil (31st December, 2017 - 317.70
- ` 1.60 per share)
ii) Dividend distribution tax on interim dividend - 43.63
iii) Final dividend for the year ended 31st December, 2017 ` 2.00 per share 397.13 238.28
iv) Dividend distribution tax on final dividend 52.65 37.03
Total 449.78 636.64
B) Proposed dividends on equity shares
i) Final dividend for the year ended 31st December, 2018 ` 1.50 per share 297.85 397.13
ii) Dividend distribution tax on proposed final dividend * 34.17 52.65
Total 332.02 449.78
*Dividend distribution tax on proposed dividend for the previous year has been changed due to change in dividend
distribution tax rate with effect from 1st April, 2018.
Proposed dividends on equity shares are subject to approval at the annual general meeting and are not recognised as
a liability (including dividend distribution tax thereon).
Note 50 - Assets classified as held for sale

(Refer Note 3(Q) for accounting policy on Non-current assets held for sale)

Plant and equipment (i) 6.44 7.75
Building (ii) 5.11 5.39
Total 11.55 13.14
i) The Group intends to dispose off plant and equipment in the next 12 months which it no longer intends to utilise. It
was previously used in its manufacturing facility at plants. A selection of potential buyers is underway. No impairment
loss was recognised on reclassification of the plant and equipment as held for sale and the Group expects the fair
value less cost to sell to be higher than carrying amount.
ii) The Group intends to dispose off building (mainly residential flats) in the next 12 months which it no longer intends
to utilise. These were previously used for residential purpose. A selection of potential buyers is underway. Impairment
loss of ` 0.28 crore (previous year - ` 0.28 crore) is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss under
other expenses.

Note 51 - Government grants

(Refer Note 3(W) for accounting policy on government grants and subsidies)
Recognised in consolidated statement of profit and loss
Incentives and subsidies (under various incentive schemes of State and Central
Governement) 396.53 237.55
Discounting income on interest free VAT loan from State Government 8.81 4.05
Total 405.34 241.60
* There are no unfulfilled conditions or contingencies attached to these grants.
Note 52 - Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group has a system-based approach to risk management, established policies and procedures and internal financial
controls aimed at ensuring early identification, evaluation and management of key financial risks such as market risk,
credit risk and liquidity risk that may arise as a consequence of its business operations as well as its investing and financing
activities. Accordingly, the Group’s risk management framework has the objective of ensuring that such risks are managed
within acceptable and approved risk parameters in a disciplined and consistent manner and in compliance with applicable
regulations.
All derivative activities for risk management purposes are carried out by specialist teams that have the appropriate skills,
experience and supervision. It is the Group’s policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes shall be undertaken.
The Group’s management is supported by a risk management committee that advises on financial risks and the appropriate
financial risk governance framework for the Group. The risk management committee provides assurance to the Group’s
management that the Group’s financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures and that
financial risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with the Group’s policies and risk objectives. The Board
of Directors reviews policies for managing each of these risks, which are summarized below.
A) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in market prices. Market risks comprises three types of risk a) interest rate risk b) currency risk and c)
other price risk. Financial instruments are affected by market risk comprise deposits, investments, borrowings, trade
payables.
The Group is not an investor in equity market. The Group is virtually debt-free and its deferred payment liabilities do
not carry interest, the exposure to interest rate risk from the perspective of financial liabilities is negligible. Further,
treasury activities, focused on managing investments in debt instruments are administered under a set of approved
policies and procedures guided by the tenets of liquidity, safety and returns. This ensures that investments are only
made within acceptable risk parameters after due evaluation.
The Group investments are predominantly held in fixed deposits, liquid mutual funds (debt market) and certificates of
deposit. Mark to market movements in respect of the group investments are valued through the statement of profit
and loss. Fixed deposits are held with highly rated banks, have a short tenure and are not subject to interest rate
volatility.
Assumption made in calculating the sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity of the relevant profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective market risks. The
analysis excludes the impact of movements in market variables on the carrying values of gratuity and other post-
retirement obligations and provisions.
a) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates. The group exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates
relates primarily to the security deposit taken from its dealers.
Interest risk exposure
Security deposit from dealers (fixed rate) 958.32 892.96
Non Interest bearing borrowings 39.68 24.12
Total 998.00 917.08
Interest rate sensitivities for unhedged exposure *
Security deposit from dealers (fixed rate)
Impact of increase in 100 bps 15.66 21.36
Impact of decrease in 100 bps (15.66) (21.36)
* Interest rate sensitivity has been calculated assuming the borrowings outstanding at the reporting
date have been outstanding for the entire reporting period.


b) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of
changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates
primarily to the Group operating activities. The aim of the Group’s approach to manage currency risk is to leave
the Group with no material residual risk. The Group is not exposed to significant foreign currency risk. Based on
sensitivity analysis, the Group has well defined forex exposure threshold limit approved by Board of Directors,
beyond which all forex exposure are fully hedged.
The carrying amount of foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities, are as follows

` in crore Foreign ` in crore Foreign
currency in currency in
crore crore
Trade payable and other current financial
liabilities (Unhedged)
CHF 2.68 0.04 0.54 0.01
DKK - - - -
EURO 6.51 0.08 6.43 0.09
GBP 0.05 - - -
JPY 1.01 1.60 - 0.01
SEK 0.27 0.03 0.01 -
SGD 0.12 - 0.10 -
USD 56.96 0.84 302.20 4.64
CNY 0.89 0.09 - -
Trade payable and other current financial
liabilities
USD (Hedged) - Forward contracts against 147.96 2.14 - -
imports
Trade receivables, loans and other financial
assets
CHF 0.17 - 0.54 0.01
DKK 0.01 - - -
EURO 6.32 0.06 7.03 0.10
GBP 0.01 - - -
JPY 1.90 3.01 - 0.01
SEK 0.24 0.03 - -
SGD 0.22 - 0.07 -
USD 2.55 0.04 2.76 0.04
CNY - - - -
Foreign currency sensitivity on unhedged exposure - (1% increase / decrease in foreign exchange rates will have
the following impact on profit before tax).

1 % Increase 1% 1 % Increase 1%
` in crore decrease ` in crore decrease
Trade Payables
CHF 0.03 - - -
DKK - - - -
EURO 0.96 (0.96) 0.06 (0.06)
GBP - - - -
JPY 0.01 (0.01) - -
SEK - - - -


1 % Increase 1% 1 % Increase 1%
` in crore decrease ` in crore decrease
SGD - - - -
USD 0.18 (0.18) 3.03 (3.03)
CNY 0.01 (0.01) - -
Trade Receivable
CHF - - 0.01 (0.01)
DKK - - - -
EURO 0.07 (0.07) 0.07 (0.07)
GBP - - - -
JPY 0.02 (0.02) - -
SEK - - - -
SGD - - - -
USD 0.02 (0.02) 0.03 (0.03)
CNY - - - -
In the Group’s opinion, the sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk because
the exposure at the end of the reporting period does not reflect the exposure during the year / in future years.
c) Other price risk
Other price risk includes commodity price risk. The Group primarily imports coal, pet coke and gypsum. It is
exposed to commodity price risk arising out of movement in prices of such commodities. Such risks are monitored
by tracking of the prices and managed by entering into fixed price contracts, where considered necessary.
Additionally, processes and policies related to such risks are reviewed and controlled by senior management.
B) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract,
leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables)
and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions
and other financial instruments. The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with any counterparty.
The Group’s exposure and wherever appropriate, the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored
and spread amongst various counterparties. Credit exposure is controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed
and approved by the management of the Group.
Financial instruments that are subject to concentration of credit risk, principally consist of balances with banks,
investments in liquid mutual funds (debt markets), trade receivables and loans. None of the financial instruments of
the Group result in material concentration of credit risks.
Balances with banks were not past due or impaired as at year end. Other than the details disclosed below, other
financial assets are not past due and not impaired, there were no indications of default in repayment as at year end.
Financial assets for which loss allowance is measured using lifetime Expected Credit Losses (ECL)

Long-term loans to related party 23.48 25.80
Trade receivables 28.83 35.16
The Group has used a practical expedient by computing the expected loss allowance for financial assets based on
historical credit loss experience and adjustments for forward looking information. Credit risk from balances with
banks and financial institutions is managed in accordance with the Group’s policy. As per simplified approach, the
Group makes provision of expected credit losses on trade receivables using a provision matrix to mitigate the risk of
default payments and makes appropriate provision at each reporting date wherever outstanding is for longer period
and involves higher risk.
Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers. The Group has a credit evaluation policy for each customer
and based on the evaluation, credit limit of each customer is defined. The exposure in credit risk arising out of major
customers is backed either by bank guarantee, letter of credit or security deposits.


The Group does not have higher concentration of credit risks since no single customer accounted for 10% or more of
the Group’s net sales.
The ageing analysis of trade receivables:

Up to 6 months 1,235.13 881.78
More than 6 months 69.41 49.75
Total 1,304.54 931.53
Movement in expected credit loss allowance of financial assets
Balance at the beginning of the year 35.16 42.50
Add: provided during the year 9.48 5.81
Less : reversal of provisions 13.66 3.00
Less : amounts written off 2.15 10.15
Balance at the end of the year 28.83 35.16
Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risk on cash and cash equivalents, deposits with the banks / financial institutions is generally low as the
said deposits have been made with the banks / financial institutions who have been assigned high credit rating by
international and domestic credit rating agencies.
Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved financial Institutions. Investments primarily include
investment in units of liquid mutual funds (debt market) and fixed deposits with banks having low credit risk.
Total non-current investments and investments in liquid mutual funds as on 31st December, 2018 are ` 133.23 crore
and ` 953.50 crore (31st December, 2017 - ` 153.07 crore and ` 2,467.38 crore).
C) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Group will not be able to settle or meet its obligations on time or at
reasonable price. Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities
and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of credit facilities to meet obligations when due. The
Group’s treasury team is responsible for liquidity, funding as well as settlement management. In addition, processes
and policies related to such risks are overseen by senior management. Management monitors the Group’s liquidity
position through rolling forecasts on the basis of expected cash flows. The Group has large investments in short term
liquid funds which can be redeemed on a very short notice and hence carried negligible liquidity risk.
Details regarding the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities and investments at the reporting date
based on undiscounted contractual payments.
Particulars Less Than 1 More than 1 Total

year year ` in crore
As at 31.12.2018
Borrowings (including current maturities of long term debts) - 39.68 39.68
Trade payables 3,006.20 - 3,006.20
Other financial liabilities * 1,391.81 1.18 1,392.99
Total 4,398.01 40.86 4,438.87
As at 31.12.2017
Borrowings (including current maturities of long term debts) - 24.12 24.12
Trade payables 2,816.01 - 2,816.01
Other financial liabilities 1,253.48 1.75 1,255.23
Total 4,069.49 25.87 4,095.36
* Other financial liabilities includes deposits received from customers amounting to ` 904.37 crore (previous year -
` 821.40 crore). These deposits do not have a contractual re-payment term but are repayable on demand. Since, the
Group does not have an unconditional right to defer the payment beyond 12 months from reporting date, these

deposits have been classified under current financial liabilities. For including these amounts in the above mentioned
maturity analysis, the Group has assumed that these deposits, including interest thereon, will be repayable at the
end of the next reporting period. The actual maturity period for the deposit amount and the interest thereon can
differ based on the date on which these deposits are settled to the customers.
Note 53 - Standards issued but not yet effective

Ind AS 115 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
On 28th March 2018, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notified the new revenue recognition standard, viz., Ind AS
115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, applicable from the financial years beginning on or after 1st April, 2018. It is
applicable to Company from the year beginning 1st January, 2019 . It replaces virtually all the existing revenue recognition
requirements under Ind AS, including Ind AS 11 Construction Contracts, Ind AS 18 Revenue and the Guidance Note on
Accounting for Real Estate Transactions.
It prescribes a five-step model to help entities decide the timing and amount of revenue recognition from contracts with
customers. Ind AS 115 prescribes the ‘control approach’ for revenue recognition as against the ‘risk and reward’ model
under Ind AS 18. The standard also contains extensive disclosure requirements.
Except for the disclosure requirements, the new standard will not materially impact the financial statements.
Note 54 - Financial information in respect of joint ventures and associates that are not individually
material
a) Interest in joint ventures
The Group has interest in the following joint ventures which it considers to be individually immaterial. The Group’s
interest in the following joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial
statements. Summarised financial information of the joint ventures, based on their financial statements, and
reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investment in consolidated financial statements are set out below:
The Group’s share in each joint ventures is as follows
Name of the joint ventures 2018 2017

% %
Direct Joint Venture
Counto Microfine Products Private Limited 50.00% 50.00%
Joint Venture of a subsidiary
Aakaash Manufacturing Company Private Limited 40.00% 40.00%
Aggregate information of joint ventures that are not individually material

The Group's share of profit / (loss) from continuing operations 5.29 4.83
The Group's share of post tax profit (loss) from discontinued operations - -
The Group's share of other comprehensive income 0.02 (0.12)
The Group's share of total comprehensive income 5.31 4.84
The carrying amount of the investment 39.09 36.16
b) Interest in associates
The Group has interest in the following associates. The Group’s interest in these associates is accounted for using the
equity method in the consolidated financial statements. Summarised financial information of the associates, based on
their financial statements, and reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investments in consolidated financial
statements are set out below:
The Group’s share in each associate is as follows:
Name of the associates 2018 2017

% %
Associates of subsidiary
Alcon Cement Company Private Limited 40.00% 40.00%
Asian Concretes and Cements Private Limited 45.00% 45.00%

Note 54 - Financial information in respect of joint ventures and associates that are not individually
material
Aggregate information of associates that are not individually material

The Group's share of profit / (loss) from continuing operations 7.24 7.94
The Group's share of post tax profit (loss) from discontinued operations - -
The Group's share of other comprehensive income (0.01) (0.01)
The Group's share of total comprehensive income 7.23 7.93
The carrying amount of the investment 90.44 83.61
Note 55 - Financial information in respect of material partly-owned subsidiary

The Group has concluded that ACC Limited is the only subsidiary with material non-controlling interest. Financial information
of subsidiary that has material non-controlling interest is provided below:
Proportion of equity interest held by non-controlling interest :
Name of the Company Principal place As at As at

of business 31.12.2018 31.12.2017
ACC Limited India 49.95% 49.95%
The summarised financial information of ACC Limited is provided below.
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Non-controlling interest in ACC Limited
Total comprehensive income allocated to non-controlling interest 792.07 429.00
Accumulated balances of non-controlling interest 5,227.37 4,604.96
Summarised balance sheet of ACC Limited
Non-current assets 9,371.51 9,190.82
Current assets 6,684.44 5,654.92
16,055.95 14,845.74
Non-current liabilities 814.86 694.35
Current liabilities 4,706.16 4,792.66
Non-controlling interest of ACC Limited 3.03 2.88
5,524.05 5,489.89
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 10,531.90 9,355.85
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest 140.70 159.45
Summarised statement of profit and loss
31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Income 14,943.34 14,329.58
Expenses
Cost of materials consumed 2,368.17 1,980.04
Purchase of stock-in-trade 89.26 0.84
Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in progress and stock-in-trade (124.98) (14.90)
Excise duty - 915.59
Employee benefits expense 813.21 821.36

Note 55 - Financial information in respect of material partly-owned subsidiary

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Power and fuel 3,000.83 2,716.94
Freight and forwarding expense 3,992.82 3,433.75
Other expenses 2,542.88 2,434.67
Total expenses 13,373.18 13,030.44
Profit before share of profit of associates and joint ventures, exceptional items and tax
expenses 1,570.16 1,299.14
Share of profit of associates 10.32 10.92
Profit before exceptional items and tax expenses 1,580.48 1,310.06
Exceptional items 70.37 -
Tax expense (10.51) 385.55
Profit for the year 1,520.62 924.51
Other Comprehensive Income (4.84) 2.24
Total comprehensive income 1,515.78 926.75
Profit attributable to owners of the company 1,520.47 924.41
Profit attributable to non-controlling interest 0.15 0.10
Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the company 1,515.63 926.65
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest 0.15 0.10
Summarised cash flow statement of ACC Limited
Cash flow from operating activities 1,117.54 1,554.45
Cash used in Investing activities (364.44) (379.56)
Cash used in financing activities (380.46) (425.78)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 372.64 749.11
Note 56 - Additional information as required by Paragraph 2 of the General Instructions for the
preparation of consolidated financial statements under Division II of Schedule III to the Companies
Act, 2013.
Name of the entity Year Share in net assets, Share in profit and loss Share in other Share in total
(total assets minus total comprehensive income comprehensive income
liabilities)
` in crore As % of ` in As % of ` in As % of ` in crore As % of
consolidated crore consolidated crore consolidated consolidated
net assets profit or loss other total
comprehensive comprehensive
income income
Parent
Ambuja Cements Limited 2018 21,012.53 76.13% 1,487.01 50.02% 2.09 (80.08%) 1,489.10 50.14%
2017 19,973.21 79.01% 1,249.57 64.25% 3.41 63.27% 1,252.98 64.25%
Subsidiaries - Indian
ACC Limited (Standalone) 2018 10,527.66 38.14% 1,506.63 50.68% (4.85) 185.82% 1,501.78 50.56%
2017 9,365.46 37.05% 915.45 47.07% 2.37 43.97% 917.82 47.06%
M.G.T. Cements Private 2018 - - - - - - - -
Limited 2017 - - - - - - - -
Chemical Limes Mundwa 2018 0.49 - (0.26) (0.01%) - - (0.26) (0.01%)
Private Limited 2017 0.74 - (0.22) (0.01%) - - (0.22) (0.01%)
Dirk India Private Limited 2018 (32.18) (0.12%) (0.91) (0.03%) 0.17 (6.51%) (0.74) (0.02%)
2017 (31.44) (0.12%) (2.86) (0.15%) (0.05) (0.93%) (2.91) (0.15%)

Note 56 - Additional information as required by Paragraph 2 of the General Instructions for the
preparation of consolidated financial statements under Division II of Schedule III to the Companies
Act, 2013.
Name of the entity Year Share in net assets, Share in profit and loss Share in other Share in total
(total assets minus total comprehensive income comprehensive income
liabilities)
` in crore As % of ` in As % of ` in As % of ` in crore As % of
consolidated crore consolidated crore consolidated consolidated
net assets profit or loss other total
comprehensive comprehensive
income income
OneIndia BSC Private Limited 2018 12.08 0.04% 3.19 0.11% (0.03) 1.15% 3.16 0.11%
2017 8.93 0.04% 2.63 0.14% (0.21) (3.90%) 2.42 0.12%
Subsidiaries - Foreign
Dang Cement Industries 2018 8.19 0.03% (0.10) - - - (0.10) -
Private Limited 2017 8.30 0.03% (0.13) (0.01%) - - (0.13) (0.01%)
Subsidiaries of subsidiary -
Indian
Bulk Cement Corporation 2018 55.32 0.20% 2.77 0.09% - - 2.77 0.09%
(India) Limited 2017 52.55 0.21% 1.90 0.10% - - 1.90 0.10%
ACC Mineral Resources 2018 74.72 0.27% 4.32 0.15% - - 4.32 0.15%
Limited 2017 70.40 0.28% (11.5) (0.59%) - - (11.5) (0.59%)
Lucky Minmat Limited 2018 (1.51) (0.01%) (0.48) (0.02%) - - (0.48) (0.02%)
2017 (1.03) - (0.47) (0.02%) - - (0.47) (0.02%)
National Limestone Company 2018 0.45 - (0.23) (0.01%) - - (0.23) (0.01%)
Private Limited 2017 0.68 - (0.20) (0.01%) - - (0.20) (0.01%)
Singhania Minerals Private 2018 (0.40) - 0.04 0.00% - - 0.04 0.00%
Limited 2017 (0.44) - (0.75) (0.04%) - - (0.75) (0.04%)
Non-controlling interest in all 2018 5,231.19 18.95% 795.29 26.75% (2.44) 93.49% 792.85 26.69%
subsidiaries 2017 4,607.96 18.23% 428.52 22.03% 1.07 19.85% 429.59 22.03%
Joint ventures - Indian
(accounted for using equity
method)
Counto Microfine Products 2018 25.55 0.09% 3.79 0.13% - - 3.79 0.13%
Private Limited 2017 23.45 0.09% 3.04 0.16% 0.02 0.37% 3.06 0.16%
Aakaash Manufacturing 2018 13.54 0.05% 1.49 0.05% 0.03 (1.15%) 1.52 0.05%
Company Private Limited 2017 12.71 0.05% 1.72 0.09% (0.02) (0.37%) 1.70 0.09%
Associates of subsidiary -
Indian (accounted for using
equity method)
Alcon Cement Company 2018 18.11 0.07% 0.32 0.01% (0.01) 0.38% 0.31 0.01%
Private Limited 2017 18.20 0.07% 0.52 0.03% (0.01) (0.19%) 0.51 0.03%
Asian Concretes and Cements 2018 72.33 0.26% 6.92 0.23% - - 6.92 0.23%
Private Limited 2017 65.41 0.26% 7.42 0.38% - - 7.42 0.38%
Adjustments on 2018 (9,416.40) (34.12%) (837.10) (28.16%) 2.43 (93.10%) (834.67) (28.10%)
consolidation 2017 (8,894.93) (35.19%) (649.76) (33.41%) (1.19) (22.08%) (650.95) (33.38%)
Total equity 2018 27,601.67 100.00% 2,972.69 100.00% (2.61) 100.00% 2,970.08 100.00%
2017 25,280.16 100.00% 1,944.88 100.00% 5.39 100.00% 1,950.27 100.00%
Note - Above figures are before eliminating intra group transactions and intra group balances.

Note 57 - Capitalisation of expenditure

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Capital work-in-progress includes :
Add : Expenditure during construction for projects
Employee benefits expenses 12.98 12.53
Other expenses 24.35 9.16
58.16 45.87
Less : Capitalised during the year 25.01 25.31
Balance included in capital work-in-progress 33.15 20.56
Note 58 - Goodwill on consolidation

31.12.2018 31.12.2017
The carrying amount of goodwill has been allocated as follows*
ACC Limited (including its subsidiaries) 7,858.30 7,858.30
MGT Cements Private Limited 2.72 2.72
Total 7,881.49 7,881.49
* Carrying amount excludes goodwill recognised on account of amalgamation of Holcim (India) Private Limited (‘HIPL’) with
the Company.
The recoverable amounts have been determined based on value in use calculations which uses cash flow projections which
are based on key assumptions such as margins based on past practices and expectations of future changes in the market,
expected growth rates based on past experience and industry growth forecasts and appropriate discount rates that reflects
current market assessments of time value of money and risks specific to these investments.
The projected cash flows are being developed using internal forecasts approved by the management and terminal growth
rate thereafter.
The average long term sustainable growth rate used to project recurring operating profits is estimated to be 5%.
The discount rate used to arrive at projections ranges from 9% to 12%.
The management believes that any reasonable possible change in key assumptions on which recoverable amount is based is
not expected to cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of the cash generating
unit.
Based on the Group’s assessment there is no impairment of goodwill.


31.12.2018 31.12.2017
Disclosure of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as defined under Section 22 of the Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 is based on the information available
with the Group regarding the status of the suppliers.
a) The principal amount and the interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier as
at the end of each accounting year.
Principal 8.53 5.57
Interest 0.01 0.06
b) The amount of interest paid by the buyer in terms of Section 16 along with the amount
of the payment made to the supplier beyond the appointed day during the year
Principal 28.76 21.61
Interest 0.26 0.16
c) The amount of interest due and payable for the period of delay in making payment 0.03 0.04
(which has been paid but beyond the appointed day during the year) but without
adding the interest specified
d) The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of the year 0.04 0.06
e) The amount of further interest remaining due and payable even in the succeeding years, - -
until such date when the interest dues as above are actually paid to the small enterprise
for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under Section 23 of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
* This information has been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis intimation received
from the “suppliers” regarding their status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
Note 60 - Exceptional items

Exceptional items for the year ended 31st December, 2018 represents charge for separation schemes for employees.
Note 61
ACC Mineral Resources Limited (AMRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of a subsidiary, through its joint operations had secured
development and mining rights for four coal blocks allotted to Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Ltd. These
allocations stand cancelled pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court ruling that allocation of various coal blocks,
including these, was arbitrary and illegal. The Government of India has commenced auctioning process for all such blocks in
a phased manner. The auctioning for Bicharpur, being one of the four blocks, was completed, with the block being awarded
to the successful bidder on 23rd March, 2015. AMRL has filed its claim to Ministry of Coal for compensation in respect of
Bicharpur coal block pursuant to judgment issued by Delhi Hon’ble High Court dated 9th March, 2017. In respect of other
three blocks, auctioning dates have not yet been announced.
Note 62
The Company and its subsidiary, ACC Limited, (ACC) were entitled to incentives from Government at their plants located
in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, in respect of Income tax assessment years 2006-07 to 2015-16. Both
the companies contended that the said incentives are in the nature of capital receipts, and hence not liable to income tax.
The Income tax department had, initially not accepted this position and appeals were pending with the Commissioner of
Income tax-appeals (CIT-A). Both the companies had received one favourable order each from the assessing officer and one
favourable appellate order from the CIT-A for the Company, against which the department has filed an appeal in Income
Tax Tribunal (ITAT). Considering the unfavourable orders by the tax department, both the companies, up to 31st December,
2017, had classified the risk for these matters as probable and provided for the same.
During the current year and the period subsequent to the balance sheet date, the CIT-A decided the issue in favour of the
Company and ACC for two more years, against which the department has filed appeals in the ITAT; except for one year
where the window period of sixty days for filing of appeal is not yet over. Additionally, in the case of ACC, for one more
assessment year, the department had accepted the contention that these incentives are capital receipts. However, the
department has issued show cause notices for revisionary proceedings in respect of years where it is allowed for ACC.

Note 62
In view of the series of repeated favourable orders from the Income tax department received by both the companies in
the current year, the matter has again been reviewed by both the companies and after considering the legal merits of the
claims, including inter-alia, the ratio of the decisions of Hon’ble Supreme Court, and the pattern of favourable orders by
the department including favourable disposal of appeals of both the companies by the CIT (A) during the current year,
as mentioned above, both the Companies have reassessed the risk and concluded that the risk of an ultimate outflow of
economic benefits for this matter is no longer probable
Accordingly, the Company and its subsidiary, ACC Limited, have reversed:
a) the existing provisions amounting to ` 872.64 crore, resulting in a reduction in current tax liabilities by ` 445.94 crore,
increase in MAT credit entitlement (net) of ` 34.72 crore and an increase in non-current tax assets (Net) by ` 391.98
crore.
b) Interest provision related to above ` 35.87 crore.
Pending final legal closure of the matter, the said amounts have been reported under contingent liabilities in the consolidated
financial statements.
Note 63
a) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, has arrangements with an associate company whereby it sells clinker
and purchases cement manufactured out of such clinker. While the transactions are considered as individual sale/
purchase transactions for determination of taxable turnover and tax under VAT / GST laws, considering the accounting
treatment prescribed under various accounting guidance, revenue for sale of such clinker of ` 20.63 Crore (Previous
year - ` 22.84 Crore) has not been recognized as a part of the turnover but has been adjusted against cost of purchase
of cement so converted.
b) ACC Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, has arrangement with a joint venture company whereby it purchases
Ready Mixed Concrete and sells that to external customers. While the transactions are considered as individual sale/
purchase transactions for determination of taxable turnover and tax under VAT / GST laws, considering the joint
venture essentially operates as a risk bearing licensed manufacturer of Ready Mix Concrete in relation to the Group’s
local sales, this arrangement is considered in nature of royalty arrangement and revenue for sale of such Ready mix
concrete to customer of ` 87.91 Crore (Previous year - ` 83.61 Crore) has not been recognized as a part of the turnover
but has been adjusted against cost of purchase of Ready mix concrete.
Note 64
a) Excise duty includes excise duty paid on sale of goods and excise duty on captive consumption of clinker.
b) The Government of India introduced the Goods and Services tax (GST) with effect from 1st July, 2017. Consequently
consolidated revenue for the previous year ended 31st December, 2017, includes excise duty up to 30th June, 2017.
Note 65
Figures below ` 50,000 have not been disclosed.
Note 66
Previous years’ figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary, to conform to current year’s classification.

Chief Financial Officer Chairman & Principal Chairman - Audit Director
DIN - 00276351 DIN - 00015986

DIN - 00007347 DIN - 00005290 DIN - 00004258

DIN - 01680305 DIN - 08069722 DIN - 07957196
Ajay Kapur

AMBUJA CEMENTS LIMITED
Registered Office: P. O. Ambujanagar, Taluka: Kodinar, District: Gir Somnath, Gujarat - 362 715
Corp. Office: Elegant Business Park, MIDC Cross Road “B”, Off Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 059,
CIN: L26942GJ1981PLC004717 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ambujacement.com
Notice
NOTICE is hereby given that the THIRTY SIXTH ANNUAL Board of Directors, Mr. Nasser Munjee (DIN: 00010180),
GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the Company will who holds office of Independent Director up to
be held on Friday, 29th March, 2019 at 10.30 a.m. at the 31st March, 2019 and who has submitted a declaration
Registered Office of the Company at P.O. Ambujanagar, that he meets the criteria for independence as provided
Taluka: Kodinar, District: Gir Somnath, Gujarat - 362 715, to under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)
transact the following business:- (b) of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
Ordinary Business
2015 and in respect of whom the Company has received
1. To receive, consider and adopt: a notice in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act
from a Member, signifying his intention to propose
(a) the Audited Standalone Financial Statements
Mr. Munjee’s candidature for the office of Director, be
of the Company for the Financial Year ended
and is hereby re-appointed as an Independent Director
31st December, 2018, together with the Reports
of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for
of the Directors and the Auditors thereon; and
a second term of five consecutive years commencing
(b) the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements from 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, 2024.”
of the Company for the Financial Year ended
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of
31st December, 2018 and the Report of the
the Company (including its committee thereof) and
Auditors thereon.
/ or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are
2. To declare Dividend on equity shares for the financial hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters
year ended 31st December, 2018. and things as may be considered necessary, desirable
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
3. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Jan Jenisch (DIN:
07957196), who retires by rotation and being eligible, 7. Re-appointment of Mr. Rajendra Chitale
offers himself for re-appointment. (DIN:00015986) as an Independent Director
4. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Roland Kohler To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without
(DIN: 08069722), who retires by rotation and being modification(s), the following resolution as a Special
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Resolution:
5. To resolve not to fill the vacancy for the time being “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of
in the Board, caused by the retirement of Mr. B. L. Sections 149, 152 and other applicable provisions,
Taparia, (DIN: 00016551) who retires by rotation at if any, of the Companies Act, 2013(“the Act”)
the conclusion of this meeting, but does not seek re- read with Schedule IV to the Act (including any
appointment. statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof,
for the time being in force) and the Companies
Special Business (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
6. Re-appointment of Mr. Nasser Munjee (DIN: 00010180) 2014, as amended from time to time, and pursuant
as an Independent Director to the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors,
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without Mr. Rajendra Chitale (DIN:00015986), who holds office
modification(s), the following resolution as a Special of Independent Director up to 31st March, 2019 and
Resolution: who has submitted a declaration that he meets the
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections criteria for independence as provided under Section
149, 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
Companies Act, 2013(“the Act”) read with Schedule IV Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation
to the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and
re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force) in respect of whom the Company has received a
and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification notice in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act from
of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to a Member, signifying his intention to propose Mr.
time, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Chitale’s candidature for the office of Director, be and
Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the is hereby re-appointed as an Independent Director

of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the
a second term of five consecutive years commencing time being in force) and the Companies (Appointment
from 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, 2024.” and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as
amended from time to time, and pursuant to the
recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee and the Board of Directors, Dr. Omkar
Goswami (DIN:00004258), who holds office of
hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters
Independent Director up to 31st March, 2019 and
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable
who has submitted a declaration that he meets the
criteria for independence as provided under Section
8. Re-appointment of Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
(DIN:0007347) as an Independent Director Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without in respect of whom the Company has received a
modification(s), the following resolution as a Special notice in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act from
Resolution: a Member, signifying his intention to propose Dr.
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Goswami’s candidature for the office of Director, be
Sections 149, 152 and other applicable provisions, and is hereby re-appointed as an Independent Director
if any, of the Companies Act, 2013(“the Act”) read of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for
with Schedule IV to the Act (including any statutory a second term of five consecutive years commencing
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the from 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, 2024.”
time being in force) and the Companies (Appointment “RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of
and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as the Company (including its committee thereof) and
amended from time to time, and pursuant to the / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are
recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters
Committee and the Board of Directors, Mr. Shailesh and things as may be considered necessary, desirable
Haribhakti (DIN:0007347), who holds office of or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
Independent Director up to 31st March, 2019 and
who has submitted a declaration that he meets the 10. Appointment of Ms. Then Hwee Tan (DIN: 08354724)
criteria for independence as provided under Section as a Director
149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without
Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation
modification(s), the following resolution as an
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and
Ordinary Resolution:-
in respect of whom the Company has received a notice
in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act, from a “RESOLVED THAT Ms. Then Hwee Tan (DIN: 08354724)
Member, signifying his intention to propose Mr. who was appointed as an Additional Director of the
Haribhakti’s candidature for the office of Director, be Company w.e.f. 18th February, 2019 by the Board of
and is hereby re-appointed as an Independent Director Directors and who holds office upto the date of this
of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for Annual General Meeting in terms of Section 161 and
a second term of five consecutive years commencing other applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
from 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, 2024.” 2013 (“the Act”) read with Companies (Appointment
and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Article
122 of the Article of Association, and pursuant to the
recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Committee and the Board of Directors, and being
hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters
eligible, offer herself for appointment, and in
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable
respect of whom the Company has received a notice
in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act from a
9. Re-appointment of Dr. Omkar Goswami Member signifying his intention to propose Ms. Then
(DIN:00004258) as an Independent Director Hwee’s candidature for the office of the Director,
be and is hereby appointed as a Non-executive, Non
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without Independent Director of the Company, liable to
modification(s), the following resolution as a Special retire by rotation, with effect from the date of this
Resolution: Meeting.”
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of “RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of
Sections 149, 152 and other applicable provisions, the Company (including its committee thereof) and
if any, of the Companies Act, 2013(“the Act”) read / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are
with Schedule IV to the Act (including any statutory hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters

and things as may be considered necessary, desirable 13. Appointment of Ms. Shikha Sharma (DIN:00043265)
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.” as an Independent Director
11. Appointment of Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without
(DIN:00327684) as a Director modification(s), the following resolution as an
Ordinary Resolution:
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without
modification(s), the following resolution as an “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections
Ordinary Resolution: 149, 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the
Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Schedule IV
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant provisions of Section
to the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or
152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the
re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force)
Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) read with the
and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification
Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of
of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time
Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to
to time, and pursuant to the recommendation of
time, and pursuant to the recommendation of the
the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and
Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the
the Board of Directors, Ms. Shikha Sharma (DIN
Board of Directors, Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma
:00043265), who has submitted a declaration that
(DIN: 00327684), in respect of whom the Company
she meets the criteria for independence as provided
has received a notice in writing under Section 160(1)
under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)
of the Act from a Member signifying his intention
(b) of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing
to propose Mr. Sharma’s candidature for the office
Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
of Director, be and is hereby appointed as a Non-
2015 and who is eligible for appointment, and in
executive, Non Independent Director, liable to retire
respect of whom the Company has received a notice
by rotation, with effect from 1st April, 2019.”
in writing from a Member under Section 160(1) of the
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of Act signifying his intention to propose Ms. Sharma’s
the Company (including its committee thereof) and candidature for the office of Director, be and is
/ or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the
hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable of five consecutive years commencing from 1st April,
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.” 2019 upto 31st March, 2024.”
12. Appointment of Mr. Ranjit Shahani (DIN: 00103845) as “RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of
a Director the Company (including its Committee thereof) and
To consider and if thought fit, to pass with or without hereby authorised to do all such acts, deeds, matters
modification(s), the following resolution as an and things as may be considered necessary, desirable
Ordinary Resolution: or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant provisions of Section 14. Appointment of Mr. Praveen Kumar Molri
152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the (DIN:07810173) as a Director
Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) read with the
Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without
Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to modification(s), the following resolution as an
time, and pursuant to the recommendation of the Ordinary Resolution:
Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant the provisions of Section
Board of Directors, Mr. Ranjit Shahani (DIN: 00103845),
152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the
in respect of whom the Company has received a
Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Companies
Notice in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors)
from a Member signifying his intention to propose
Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, and
Mr. Shahani’s candidature for the office of Director,
pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination
be and is hereby appointed as a Non-executive, Non
& Remuneration Committee and the Board of
Independent Director, liable to retire by rotation, with
Directors, Mr. Praveen Kumar Molri (DIN: 07810173),
effect from 1st April, 2019.”
in respect of whom the Company has received a
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of notice in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act
the Company (including its committee thereof) and from a Member, signifying his intention to propose
/ or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are Mr. Molri’s candidature for the office of the Director,
hereby authorized to do all such acts, deeds, matters be and is hereby appointed as a Non-executive, Non
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.” by rotation, with effect from 1st April, 2019.”

“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the terms & conditions of appointment including the
the Company (including its Committee thereof) and payment of remuneration, perquisites & other benefits
/ or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are and including the remuneration to be paid in the
hereby authorised to do all such acts, deeds, matters event of loss or inadequacy of profits in any financial
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable year during the tenure of his appointment, as set out
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.” in the Explanatory Statement annexed to the Notice
convening this Meeting, with liberty to the Board of
15. Appointment of Mr. Bimlendra Jha (DIN: 02170280) as
Directors (including its Committee thereof) to alter and
a Director
vary the terms & conditions of the said Appointment in
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without such manner as may be agreed to between the Board
modification(s), the following resolution as an of Directors and Mr. Bimlendra Jha.”
Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the consent of the Company
“RESOLVED THAT Mr. Bimlendra Jha (DIN: 02170280) be and is hereby also accorded for the payment to
who was appointed as an Additional Director Mr. Bimlendra Jha, the proportionate remuneration,
and “Managing Director & CEO designate” of the perquisites and other benefits as “Managing Director
Company w.e.f. 18th February, 2019 by the Board of & CEO Designate” for the period 18th February, 2019
Directors and who holds office upto the date of this upto 28th February, 2019 at the same rate as that of
Annual General Meeting in terms of Section 161 and his remuneration as the Managing Director & CEO, as
other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, set out in the Explanatory Statement annexed to the
2013 (“the Act”) read with Companies (Appointment Notice convening this Meeting.”
and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Article
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors
122 of the Article of Association of the Company and
(including its Committee thereof) be and is hereby
pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination &
authorised to revise the remuneration of Mr. Jha from
Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors
time to time to the extent the Board of Directors may
and being eligible, offer himself for appointment,
deem appropriate, provided that such revision is within
and in respect of whom the Company has received a
the overall limits of the managerial remuneration as
notice in writing under Section 160(1) of the Act from
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 read with
a Member signifying his intention to propose Mr. Jha’s
Schedule V thereto, and/or any guidelines prescribed
candidature for the office of the Director, be and is
by the Government from time to time.”
hereby appointed as a Director of the Company, with
effect from the date of this Meeting.” “RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of the Company (including its Committee thereof) and
the Company (including its Committee thereof) and / or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are
/ or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby authorised to do all such acts, deeds, matters
hereby authorised to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, desirable
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable or expedient to give effect to this resolution.”
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.” 17. Ratification of Services availed from Mr. B.L. Taparia,
16. Appointment of Mr. Bimlendra Jha (DIN: 02170280) as Director (DIN : 00016551) and payment of Corporate
the Managing Director & CEO Advisory Fee
To consider, and if thought fit, to pass, with or To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without
without modification(s) the following Resolution as modification(s), the following Resolution as an
an Ordinary Resolution: Ordinary Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT in accordance with the provisions of “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 188(1)(f) and
Sections 196, 197, 203 and other applicable provisions, other applicable provisions, if any of the Companies
if any of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) Act, 2013, read with the Rules made thereunder,
(including any statutory modification or re-enactment (including any statutory modification(s) or re-
thereof for the time being in force) read with Schedule enactment thereof for the time being in force) and
V to the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Regulation 23 of the Securities and Exchange Board of
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
amended from time to time, consent of the Company Regulations, 2015 and as recommended and approved
be and is hereby accorded for the appointment of by the Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration
Mr. Bimlendra Jha (DIN: 02170280) as the Managing Committee and the Board of Directors, consent of the
Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company be and is hereby accorded for ratification
Company, for a period of 5 (five) years with effect and approval of the Corporate Advisory Services
from 1st March, 2019 upto 29th February, 2024 upon availed from Mr. B. L. Taparia, (DIN: 00016551) Director

(a “related party” holding office and a place of profit 2. The requirement to place the matter relating to the
under Section 188(1)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013 for appointment of Auditors for ratification by members
a period from 1st November, 2018 till the date of this at every Annual General Meeting has been done away
Annual General Meeting at an Advisory Service fee of with vide notification dated 7th May, 2018 issued by
`5,50,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Fifty Thousand only) the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Accordingly, no
per month and other terms & conditions as set out in resolution is proposed for ratification of appointment
the Agreement dated 12th November, 2018 entered of Auditors, who were appointed from the conclusion
into between the Company with Mr. Taparia.” of the 34th Annual General Meeting held on 31st
March, 2017.
the Company (including its Committee thereof) and 3. A MEMBER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE IS
/ or Company Secretary of the Company, be and are ENTITLED TO APPOINT A PROXY TO ATTEND AND
hereby authorised to do all such acts, deeds, matters VOTE INSTEAD OF HIMSELF AND THE PROXY NEED
and things as may be considered necessary, desirable NOT BE A MEMBER. PROXIES IN ORDER TO BE VALID
or expedient to give effect to this resolution.” MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY NOT LESS
THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF
18. Ratification of remuneration to the Cost Auditors MEETING.
To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without
A PERSON CAN ACT AS PROXY FOR ONLY 50
modification(s), the following Resolution as an
MEMBERS AND HOLDING IN AGGREGATE NOT MORE
Ordinary Resolution:-
THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL SHARE CAPITAL OF
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of THE COMPANY CARRYING VOTING RIGHTS. MEMBER
Section 148 and other applicable provisions, if any, of HOLDING MORE THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY CARRYING VOTING
and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. P.M. Nanabhoy & Co., RIGHTS MAY APPOINT A SINGLE PERSON AS PROXY
Cost Accountants appointed as the Cost Auditors of AND SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ACT AS PROXY FOR
the Company by the Board of Director for the conduct ANY OTHER MEMBER.
of the audit of the cost records of the Company Corporate Members intending to send their
for the financial year 2019 at a remuneration of authorised representatives to attend the Annual
` 9,50,000/- (Rupees Nine Lakhs Fifty Thousand) plus General Meeting (AGM) are requested to send a duly
reimbursement of the travelling and other out-of- certified copy of their Board Resolution authorising
pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with their representatives to attend and vote at the AGM.
the aforesaid audit be and is hereby ratified and
confirmed.” 4. In case of joint holders attending the Meeting, only
such joint holder who is higher in the order of names
“RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors of will be entitled to vote.
the Company (including its Committee thereof), be
and is hereby authorised to do all acts and take all 5. Members / Proxies / Authorised Representatives should
such steps as may be necessary, proper or expedient to bring the enclosed Attendance Slip, duly filled in, for
give effect to this resolution.” attending the Meeting. Copies of the Annual Report
or Attendance Slips will not be made available at the
AGM venue.
By Order of the Board of Directors
6. The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books
of the Company shall remain closed from Friday, 1st
Rajiv Gandhi
March, 2019 to Friday, 8th March, 2019 (both days
Place : Mumbai Company Secretary inclusive) for payment of dividend.
Date : 18th February, 2019 (Membership No. A11263)
7. Dividend : The dividend, as recommended by the
Notes:- Board, if approved at the AGM, in respect of equity
shares held in electronic form will be payable to the
1. The Explanatory Statement setting out the material beneficial owners of shares as on 28th February, 2019
facts pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies as per the downloads furnished to the Company
Act, 2013 (‘‘the Act’’), in respect of the Special by Depositories for this purpose. In case of shares
Business under Item nos. 6 to 18 set above and the held in physical form, dividend will be paid to the
details as required under Regulation 36 of the SEBI shareholders, whose names shall appear on the
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Register of Members as on 8th March, 2019.
Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’) entered
with the Stock Exchanges and Secretarial Standard 8. Pursuant to Section 101 and 136 of the Act read with
on General meeting (SS-2) in respect of the Directors the relevant Rules made thereunder, Regulation 36 of
seeking appointment/ re-appointment at this Annual Listing Regulations and SS-2, the copy of the Annual
General Meeting is annexed hereto. Report including Financial statements, Board’s report

and Annexures thereto etc. and this Notice are being to use the facilities of electronic clearing services
sent by electronic mode, to those members who for payment of dividend. In compliance with these
have registered their email ids with their respective regulations, payment of dividend will be made only
depository participants or with the share transfer by electronic mode directly into the bank account of
agents of the Company, unless any member has Members and no dividend warrants or demand drafts
requested for a physical copy of the same. In case you will be issued without bank particulars.
wish to get a physical copy of the Annual Report, you
may send your request to [email protected] 15. Share Transfer permitted only in Demat : SEBI has
mentioning your Folio/DP ID & Client ID. decided that securities of listed companies can be
transferred only in dematerialized form with effect
Members may also note that the Notice of this Annual from 1st April, 2019. In view of the above and to avail
General Meeting and the Annual Report for the year the benefits of dematerialisation and ease portfolio
2018 will also be available on the Company’s website management, Members are requested to consider
www.ambujacement.com for their download. dematerialize shares held by them in physical form.
All the documents referred to in the accompanying 16. Shareholders’ Communication : Members are
Notice are available for inspection at the Registered requested to send all communications relating to
Office of the Company on all working days (except shares and unclaimed dividends, change of address,
Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays) between bank details, email address etc. to the Registrar and
10.00 a.m and 1.00 p.m. up to the date of Annual Share Transfer Agents at the following address:
General Meeting.
LINK INTIME INDIA PVT. LTD. (Unit: Ambuja Cements
9. The Register of Directors’ and Key Managerial Ltd.) C-101, 247 Park, L B S Marg, Vikhroli (West),
Personnel and their shareholding maintained under Mumbai – 400 083. Tel. No. (022) 4918 6000 Fax No.
Section 170 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Register (022) 4918 6060.
of Contracts or Arrangements in which the Directors
are interested under Section 189 of the Companies If the shares are held in electronic form, then change
Act, 2013 will be available for inspection at the AGM. of address and change in the Bank Accounts etc.
should be furnished to their respective Depository
10. Members desiring any information relating to the Participants (DPs).
accounts are requested to write to the Company well
in advance so as to enable the management to keep 17. Unclaimed/Unpaid Dividend : Pursuant to Section 124
the information ready. of the Companies Act, 2013, the unpaid dividends
that are due to transfer to the Investor Education and
11. Green Initiative:- To support the Green Initiative, Protection Fund(IEPF) are as follows:
members who have not registered their e-mail
address are requested to register their e-mail address Financial Year Date of Tentative Date
for receiving all communication including Annual Declaration for transfer
Report, Notices, Circulars etc. from the Company to IEPF
electronically.
Financial 2011 (Final) 09.02.2012 26.04.2019
12. Nomination : Pursuant to Section 72 of the Companies
Act, 2013, members holding shares in physical form Financial 2012 (Interim) 26.07.2012 28.08.2019
are advised to file nomination in the prescribed Form Financial 2012 (Final) 07.02.2013 06.05.2020
SH-13 with the Company’s share transfer agent. In
respect of shares held in electronic/ demat form, Financial 2013 (Interim) 24.07.2013 26.08.2020
the members may please contact their respective Financial 2013 (Final) 06.02.2014 11.05.2021
depository participant.
Financial 2014 (Interim) 24.07.2014 22.08.2021
13. Submission of PAN : The Securities and Exchange
Board of India has mandated submission of Permanent Financial 2014(Final) 18.02.2015 06.05.2022
Account Number (PAN) by every participant in Financial 2015(Interim) 27.07.2015 30.08.2022
securities market for transaction of transfer,
transmission/ transposition and deletion of name of Financial 2015 (Final) 10.02.2016 12.04.2023
deceased holder. Members holding shares in demat Financial 2016 (Interim) 26.07.2016 29.08.2023
form are, therefore, requested to submit PAN details
to the Depository Participants with whom they have Financial 2016 (Final) 20.02.2017 29.04.2024
demat accounts. Members holding shares in physical
Financial 2017 (Interim) 24.07.2017 29.08.2024
form can submit their PAN details to the Registrar &
Share Transfer Agents, M/s. Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd. Financial 2017 (Final) 20.02.2018 15.07.2025
14. Bank Account Details : Regulation 12 and Schedule Members who have not encashed their dividend
I of SEBI Listing Regulation requires all companies warrants pertaining to the aforesaid years may

approach the Company/its Registrar, for obtaining be transacted through the electronic voting
payments thereof atleast 30 days before they are due system. The members may cast their votes
for transfer to the said fund. using an electronic voting system from a place
other than the venue of the Meeting (“remote
Any member, who has not claimed final dividend in
e-voting).
respect of the financial year ended 31st December,
2011 onwards is requested to approach the Company/ 2. A member can opt for only one mode of voting
the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents of the i.e. either in person or through proxy at the
Company for claiming the same as early as possible meeting or through e-voting or by ballot. If a
but not later than 31st March, 2019 for final dividend member casts votes by all the three modes, then
of F.Y. 2011 and 30th June, 2019 for interim dividend the vote casted through e-voting shall prevail
of F.Y. 2012. and the vote casted through other means shall
be treated as invalid.
The Company has already sent reminders to all such
members at their registered addresses for claiming the 3. The members who have cast their vote by
unpaid/unclaimed dividend, which will be transferred remote e-voting may also attend the Meeting
to IEPF in the due course. but shall not be entitled to cast their vote again.
18. Compulsory transfer of Equity Shares to IEPF Account: 4. The Company has appointed Mr. Surendra
Shares on which dividend remains unclaimed for Kanstiya Associates, Practicing Company
seven consecutive years will be transferred to the IEPF Secretary, to act as the Scrutiniser to scrutinise
as per Section 124 of the Act, and the applicable rules. the poll and remote e-voting process in a fair and
transparent manner and he has communicated
Members may note that the dividend and shares
his willingness to be appointed and will be
transferred to the IEPF can be claimed back by the
available for the same purpose.
concerned shareholders from the IEPF Authority after
complying with the procedure prescribed under the 5. The Results shall be declared within 48 hours
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority after the Annual General Meeting of the
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, Company. The results declared along with
2016. Information on the procedure to be followed the Scrutiniser’s Report shall be placed on the
for claiming the dividend /shares is available on the company’s website www.ambujacement.com
website of the company http://www.ambujacement. and on the website of CDSL www.evotingindia.
com/investors/transfer-of-unpaid-and-unclaimed- com and the same shall also be communicated
dividends-and-shares-to-iepf to BSE Limited and NSE, where the shares of the
Company are listed.
19. Route Map showing directions to reach to the venue
of the 36th AGM is given at the end of this Notice as 6. Any person who becomes a member of the
per the requirement of the Secretarial Standards-2 on Company after dispatch of the Notice of the
“General Meetings.” meeting and holding shares as on the cut-off
date i.e. 20th March, 2019 may obtain the login
20. Voting:-
details in the manner as mentioned below.
All persons whose names are recorded in the Register
The instructions for shareholders voting
of Members or in the Register of Beneficial Owners
electronically are as under:
maintained by the Depositories as on the cut-off date
namely 20th March, 2019 only shall be entitled to (i) The voting period begins on Monday,
vote at the General Meeting by availing the facility of 25th March, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and ends
remote e-voting or by voting at the General Meeting. on Thursday, 28th March, 2019 at 5:00
p.m. During this period shareholders’ of
I. Voting Through Electronic Means
the Company, holding shares either in
1. Pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act physical form or in dematerialized form,
2013, Rule 20 of the Companies (Management as on the cut-off date of 20th March,
& Administration) Rules, 2014, Secretarial 2019 may cast their vote electronically.
Standard 2 on General Meeting and Regulation The e-voting module shall be disabled by
44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and CDSL for voting thereafter.
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
(ii) The shareholders should log on to the
Company has provided e-voting facility to the
e-voting website www.evotingindia.com.
members using the Central Depository Services
(India) Ltd. (CDSL) platform. All business to be (iii) Click on Shareholders/Member.
transacted at the Annual General Meeting can

(iv) Now Enter your User ID is to be also used by the demat holders
for voting for resolutions of any other
a) For CDSL: 16 digits beneficiary ID, company on which they are eligible to
b) For NSDL: 8 Character DP ID vote, provided that company opts for
followed by 8 Digits Client ID, e-voting through CDSL platform. It is
strongly recommended not to share your
c) Members holding shares in Physical password with any other person and
Form should enter Folio Number take utmost care to keep your password
registered with the Company. confidential.
(v) Next enter the Image Verification as (x) For Members holding shares in physical
displayed and Click on Login. form, the details can be used only for
e-voting on the resolutions contained in
(vi) If you are holding shares in demat form this Notice.
and had logged on to www.evotingindia.
com and voted on an earlier voting of any (xi) Click on the EVSN for the relevant
company, then your existing password is <Company Name> on which you choose
to be used. to vote.
(xii) On the voting page, you will see
(vii) If you are a first time user follow the steps
“RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION” and against
given below:
the same the option “YES/NO” for voting.
Select the option YES or NO as desired.
For Members holding shares in
The option YES implies that you assent
Demat Form and Physical Form
to the Resolution and option NO implies
PAN Enter your 10 digit alpha- that you dissent to the Resolution.
numeric PAN issued by Income
Tax Department (Applicable (xiii) Click on the “RESOLUTIONS FILE LINK”
for both demat shareholders as if you wish to view the entire Resolution
well as physical shareholders) details.
•
Members who have not (xiv) After selecting the resolution you have
updated their PAN with decided to vote on, click on “SUBMIT”.
the Company/Depository A confirmation box will be displayed. If
Participant are requested to you wish to confirm your vote, click on
use the sequence number “OK”, else to change your vote, click on
which is printed on Postal “CANCEL” and accordingly modify your
Ballot / Attendance Slip vote.
indicated in the PAN field.
(xv) Once you “CONFIRM” your vote on the
Dividend Bank Enter the Dividend Bank resolution, you will not be allowed to
Details OR Details or Date of Birth (in dd/ modify your vote.
Date of Birth mm/yyy format) as recorded in
(DOB) your demat account or in the (xvi) You can also take a print of the votes cast
company records in order to by clicking on “Click here to print” option
login. on the Voting page.
•
If both the details are not (xvii) If a demat account holder has forgotten
recorded with the depository the login password then Enter the User ID
or company please enter the and the image verification code and click
member id / folio number in on Forgot Password & enter the details as
the Dividend Bank details prompted by the system.
field as mentioned in (xviii) Shareholders can also cast their vote using
instruction (iv). CDSL’s mobile app m-Voting available for
(viii) After entering these details appropriately, android based mobiles. The m-Voting app
click on “SUBMIT” tab. can be downloaded from Google Play
Store, Apple and Windows phone. Please
(ix) Members holding shares in physical form follow the instructions as prompted by
will then directly reach the Company the mobile app while voting on your
selection screen. However, members mobile.
holding shares in demat form will now
reach ‘Password Creation’ menu wherein (xix) Note for Non – Individual Shareholders
they are required to mandatorily enter and Custodians
their login password in the new password • Non-Individual shareholders (i.e.
field. Kindly note that this password other than Individuals, HUF, NRI

etc.) and Custodian are required (xx) In case you have any queries or issues
to log on to www.evotingindia. regarding e-voting, you may refer the
com and register themselves as Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”)
Corporates. and e-voting manual available at www.
evotingindia.com, under help section
• A scanned copy of the Registration
or write an email to helpdesk.evoting@
Form bearing the stamp and sign
cdslindia.com.
of the entity should be emailed to
[email protected]. II. Voting Through Ballot:-
• After receiving the login details The Company is providing the facility of ballot
a Compliance User should be form in terms of the Companies (Management &
created using the admin login and Administration) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 44 of
password. The Compliance User the Listing Regulations, 2015 to those shareholders,
would be able to link the account(s) who do not have access to e-voting facility to send
for which they wish to vote on. their assent or dissent in writing in respect of the
resolutions as set out in this Notice. The Ballot form
• The list of accounts linked in the
and the instruction are enclosed along with the
login should be mailed to helpdesk.
Annual Report. The last date for receiving the ballot
[email protected] and on
form will be Saturday, 23rd March, 2019 at 5.00 p.m.
approval of the accounts they
Ballot forms received after this date shall not be
would be able to cast their vote.
considered.
• A scanned copy of the Board
III. Voting at AGM:-
Resolution and Power of Attorney
(POA) which they have issued in The members who have not casted their votes either
favour of the Custodian, if any, electronically or through Ballot Form, can exercise
should be uploaded in PDF format their voting rights at the AGM.
in the system for the scrutinizer to
verify the same.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
(Pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013)
The following Explanatory Statement sets out all the material as an Independent Director since their appointment, has
facts relating to the Item Nos. 6 to 18 of the accompanying recommended to the Board that continued association
Notice dated 18th February, 2019. of these Directors as an Independent Directors would be
in the interest of the Company. Based on the above, the
In respect of item No.6 to 9
Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board
Mr. Nasser Munjee, Mr. Rajendra Chitale, Mr. Shailesh has recommended the re-appointment of these Directors
Haribhakti, Dr. Omkar Goswami and Mr. Haigreve Khaitan as Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, to
were appointed as Independent Directors of the Company hold office for the second term of five consecutive years
pursuant to Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the commencing from 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, 2024 and
Act”) read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification not liable to retire by rotation.
of Directors) Rules, 2014, by the Shareholders at the Extra
The Company has received a notice in writing pursuant
Ordinary General Meeting held on 11th September, 2014 to
to Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 from a
hold office upto 31st March, 2019 (“first term” as per the
Member proposing the candidature of Mr. Nasser Munjee,
explanation to Section 149(10) and 149(11) of the Act.).
Mr. Rajendra Chitale, Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti and Dr. Omkar
Mr. Haigreve Khaitan vide his letter dated 17th January, Goswami for their appointment to the office of Independent
2019 has conveyed to the Board that he does not seek Directors.
re-appointment for the second term as “Independent
Brief profile of the above Independent Directors are as
Director” due to his personal commitments.
under:
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee at its Meeting
Mr. Nasser Munjee:-
held on 18th February, 2019 after taking into account the
performance evaluation of these Independent Directors, • Age 66 yrs
(except Mr. Haigreve Khaitan), during their first term of five
• Holds a Master’s degree in Economics from London
years and considering the knowledge, acumen, expertise
School of Economics (LSE), U.K. His journey in creating
and experience in their respective fields and the substantial
financial institutions began with HDFC, which he
contribution made by these Directors during their tenure
joined at its inception in February 1978.

• In March 1993, he was inducted on the Board of HDFC LIC) and Mr. Jangoo Dalal (Ex. MD of Cisco, DLink &
as Executive Director until 1997. Avaya) to manage Intuit Consulting Pvt. Ltd. which
will provide digital enabled Governance & Compliance
• In 1997, he played a pivotal role in setting up IDFC and
support to corporations globally.
was its CEO in its formative years.
• To serve the MSME community he has set up a
• He has a deep interest for rural development, housing verification, diligence and shared services firm know
finance, urban issues, specially the development of as New Haribhakti Business Services Group.
modern cities and humanitarian causes.
• Mr. Haribhakti is currently the Non-Executive Chairman
• He is also the Chairman of DCB Bank and of three of L&T Finance Holdings Limited, L&T Mutual Fund
other Aga Khan institutions in India. and Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited and serving as a
• He was the President of the Bombay Chamber of Director on the Board of several large Corporates.
Commerce and Industry – the city’s oldest Chamber of Dr. Omkar Goswami:-
Commerce and has served on numerous Government
Task Forces on Housing and Urban Development. • Age – 62 yrs
• He has been awarded as the “Best Non-Executive • Dr. Goswami, a professional economist, is a Master’s in
Independent Director 2009 by Asian Centre for Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and D.
Corporate Governance (ACCG). Phil (Ph.D.) from Oxford University.
• He now serves as an Independent Director on the • He taught and researched economics for 20 years at
Board of HDFC, ABB India, Cummins India, Tata various reputed universities in India and abroad.
Motors, Tata Chemicals, Jaguar Land Rover etc. • During a career spanning over three decades, he
has been associated as a member or advisor to
Mr. Rajendra Chitale:-
several Government committees and international
• Age- 57 yrs organizations like the World Bank, the OECD, the IMF
• Mr. Chitale, an eminent Chartered Accountant and a and the ADB.
Law Graduate, is the Managing Partner of M/s. Chitale • He also served as the Editor of Business India, one of
& Co, a leading boutique of international structuring, India’s prestigious business magazines and as the Chief
tax and of M/s M. P. Chitale & Co., a reputed chartered Economist of the Confederation of Indian Industry.
accountancy firm. • Dr. Goswami is the Founder and Executive Chairman of
• He has served as a member of the Insurance CERG Advisory Pvt. Ltd., which is engaged in corporate
Advisory Committee of the Insurance and Regulatory advisory and consulting services for companies in India
Development Authority of India, the Company Law and abroad. He also serves on the Board of several
Advisory Committee, Government of India, the large corporations such as Bajaj Auto Ltd. Dr. Reddy’s
Takeover Panel of the SEBI, the Advisory Committee Laboratories Ltd. etc.
on Regulations of the Competition Commission of
The above Directors have given a declaration to the Board
India, and the Maharashtra Board for Restructuring of
that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in
State Enterprises.
Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
• He has served on the Board of Life Insurance 16 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. In terms of proviso to
Corporation of India, Unit Trust of India, Small sub-section (5) of Section 152, the Board of Directors is of
Industries Development Bank of India, National Stock the opinion that Mr. Nasser Munjee, Mr. Rajendra Chitale,
Exchange of India Ltd. Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti and Dr. Omkar Goswami fulfils the
• He is on the Board of several large corporates such as conditions specified in the Act for their appointment as an
Hinduja Ventures Ltd., Reliance Capital Ltd., Reliance Independent Directors.
General Insurance Co. Ltd., etc.
The Company has also received from the above directors:-
Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti:-
(i) the consent in writing to act as Director and
• Age – 62 yrs (ii) intimation that they are not disqualified under section
• Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti is a Chartered Accountant with 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
over four decades of experience in developing and (iii) a declaration to the effect that they are not debarred
leading one of India’s most respected and diversified from holding the office of Director pursuant to any
Chartered Accountancy firm, M/s Haribhakti & Co. LLP. Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of
• He is now pursuing the establishment of high quality India (SEBI).
auditing globally through a “not for profit” initiative.
A copy of the draft letter for the appointment of the above
• To provide universal dispersion of his knowledge & Directors as Independent Director setting out the terms
experience in corporate governance he has teamed and conditions would be available for inspection without
up with the Mr. G N Bajpai (Ex. Chairman of SEBI & any fee by the members at the Registered Office of the

Company during normal business hours on any working day varied experience will be of great value to the Company
and the same has also been put up on the Company website and has recommended the Resolution at Item No.10 of this
www.ambujacement.com. Notice relating to her appointment as a Director, liable to
retire by rotation as Ordinary Resolution for your approval.
The other details including the shareholding of these
Directors, whose appointment is proposed at item nos. 6 Except, Ms. Then Hwee Tan, none of the other Directors,
to 9 of the accompanying Notice, have been given in the Key Managerial Personnel or their relatives are concerned
attached annexure. or interested or concerned in the Resolution at Item No.10
of the Notice.
The Board recommend the Resolutions for re-appointment
of the Independent Directors at item no. 6 to 9 as Special In respect of item No. 11 and 12
Resolutions of this notice for your approval.
The Company has received a notice from Holderind
Mr. Nasser Munjee, Mr. Rajendra Chitale, Mr. Shailesh Investment Ltd. (the Holding Company of the Company)
Haribhakti and Dr. Omkar Goswami respectively, are under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013, signifying
concerned or interested in the resolutions of the their intention to propose the candidature of Mr. Mahendra
accompanying notice relating to their own appointment. Kumar Sharma and Mr. Ranjit Shahani for the office of
Director of the Company. The brief profile of these Directors
None of the other Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
is given below:-
and relatives thereof are concerned or interested in the
Resolutions at item nos. 6 to 9. Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma, aged 71 years is an Arts & Law
Graduate from University of Lucknow and a Post Graduate
In respect of item No. 10
Diploma holder in Personnel Management and Labour Laws.
The Board of Directors (based on the recommendation of He started his career with Hindustan Unilever Ltd. in 1974
Nomination and Remuneration Committee) had appointed and after working in different functions such as corporate
Ms. Then Hwee Tan (DIN: 08354724) as an Additional restructuring, M&A etc. he retired in 2007 as its Vice
Director from 18th February, 2019. Chairman with the responsibility of HR, Legal & Secretarial,
Corporate Affairs, Real Estate etc. He has served as member
In terms of Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read of the Corporate Law Committee to comprehensively redraft
with Article 122 of the present Articles of Association of the Companies Act and as a member of Naresh Chandra
the Company, Ms. Then Hwee holds office as an Additional Committee on Corporate Governance. He is on the Board of
Director only up to the date of the forthcoming Annual several companies viz; United Spirits Ltd., Asian Paints Ltd.,
General Meeting. Ms. Then Hwee, being eligible has Wipro Ltd., etc.
offered herself for appointment as a Director. The Company
received a notice from Holderind Investment Ltd. (the Mr. Ranjit Shahani, aged 68 years is a Mechanical Engineer
Holding Company of the Company) under Section 160 of the from IIT Kanpur and MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of
Companies Act, 2013, signifying their intention to propose Management Studies. He started his career with Imperial
the candidature of Ms. Then Hwee Tan for the office of Chemical Industries (ICI) in India and then served as General
Director of the Company. Manager with ICI, Zeneca in UK overseeing Asia Pacific and
Latin America operations for petrochemicals and plastics
Ms. Then Hwee, aged 46 years, Singapore national is division. He was the CEO of Roche Products and on the Board
an MBA from Wichita State University, Kansas, USA of Novartis India Ltd. from 2002 to 2018. He is currently the
and has attended Executive Development Programs President of the Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce and is
at the Institute of Management Development. She is on the Board of Hikal Ltd., Novartis Comprehensive Leprosy
currently the Head of HR, Asia Pacific at Sika Asia Pacific Care Association etc.
Management, Singapore. At Sika, she is the member of
regional leadership team responsible for developing HR The other details of Mr. Sharma and Mr. Shahani in terms of
strategies, talent development, succession management and Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulation and Secretarial
HR aspects of merger & acquisitions. She has over twenty Standard 2 is annexed to this Notice. The Nomination
years of HR management experience in an international & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors
business environment across Asia Pacific including is of the opinion that their vast knowledge and varied
leadership development, talent & succession management, experience will be of great value to the Company and hence
employee engagement, organizational development and recommends the Resolution at Item No.11 and 12 of this
compensation & benefits management. Apart from Sika, Notice relating to their appointment as a Director, liable to
she has worked with reputed companies such as Lucent retire by rotation, with effect from 1st April, 2019, for your
Technologies, USA and Philips Mobile Display Systems, Hong approval.
Kong.
Except Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma and Mr. Ranjit
The other details of Ms. Then Hwee Tan in terms of Shahani, none of the other Directors, Key Managerial
Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulation and Secretarial Personnel or their relatives are concerned or interested in
Standard 2 is annexed to this Notice. The Board of Directors the resolutions of the accompanying notice relating to their
is of the opinion that Ms. Then Tan’s vast knowledge and own appointment.

In respect of item No. 13 and the same has also been put up on the Company website
www.ambujacement.com.
The Company received a notice from a Member under
Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013, signifying his The other details of Ms. Sharma, whose appointment is
intention to propose the candidature of Ms. Shikha Sharma proposed at item nos. 13 of the accompanying Notice, have
(DIN: 00043265) for the office of Independent Director of been given in the attached annexure.
the Company.
Except, Ms. Sharma, none of the other Directors, Key
Ms. Sharma, aged 60 years is a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, PGD Managerial Personnel or their relatives are concerned or
in Software Technology and MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. She interested in the Resolution at Item No. 13 of the Notice.
was the MD & CEO of Axis Bank Ltd. from 2009 to 2018. She
began her career with ICICI Bank in 1980. At ICICI, she was
instrumental in setting up ICICI Securities besides setting The Company has received a notice from Life Insurance
up various group business for ICICI including investment Corporation of India (LIC) under Section 160 of the
banking and retail finance. Before moving to Axis Bank, she Companies Act, 2013 signifying their intention to propose
was the MD & CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. the candidature of Mr. Praveen Kumar Molri (DIN: 07810173)
She was a Member of RBI’s Technical Advisory Committee for the office of Director of the Company.
and chairs CII National Committee on Banking. She has
featured in Fortune’s Top 50 most powerful Women in Mr. Molri, aged 59 years is a Commerce Graduate and a
business outside US and has several awards & recognition Chartered Accountant. He is currently the Executive Director
to her credit. (Investment Operations) at LIC wherein he is heading
Equity, Debt, Treasury, Pension and Group Scheme and ULIP
The other details of Ms. Sharma in terms of Regulation Portfolios. He joined LIC in 1985 as Direct Recruit and has
36(3) of the Listing Regulation and Secretarial Standard 2 worked in different capacities including Divisional Manager
is annexed to this Notice. Ms. Sharma is not related to any and Chief Risk Officer before being elevated to the current
Director of the Company. position.
In terms of proviso to sub-section (5) of Section 152, The other details of Mr. Molri in terms of Regulation 36(3) of
the Board of Directors is of the opinion that Ms. Shikha the Listing Regulation and Secretarial Standard 2 is annexed
Sharma fulfils the conditions specified in the Act for her to this Notice. The Nomination & Remuneration Committee
appointment as an Independent Director. After taking into and the Board of Directors is of the opinion that Mr. Molri’s
consideration the recommendation of the Nomination & vast knowledge and varied experience will be of great value
Remuneration Committee, the Board is of the opinion that to the Company and has recommended the Resolution at
Ms. Shikha Sharma’s vast knowledge and varied experience Item No.14 of this Notice relating to the appointment of
will be of great value to the Company and has recommended Mr. Molri as a Director, liable to retire by rotation, from 1st
the Resolution at Item No.13 of this Notice relating to the April, 2019, for your approval.
appointment of Ms. Shikha Sharma as an “Independent
Director”, not liable to retire by rotation for a period of Except, Mr. Molri, none of the other Directors, Key
five consecutive years w.e.f. 1st April, 2019 upto 31st March, Managerial Personnel or their relatives are concerned or
2024, for the your approval. interested in the Resolution at Item No.14 of the Notice.
Ms. Sharma has given a declaration to the Board that she In respect of item No. 15 & 16
meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section The Board of Directors (based on the recommendation of
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee) has appointed
SEBI Listing Regulations. Mr. Bimlendra Jha (DIN: 02170280) as an Additional Director
The Company has also received:- of the Company under Section 161(1) of the Act and Article
122 of the Articles of Association, with effect from 18th
(i) the consent in writing to act as Director and February, 2019. He has also been nominated as “Managing
Director & CEO designate” from that date. In terms of
(ii) intimation that she is not disqualified under section
Section 161(1) of the Act, Mr. Bimlendra Jha holds office
164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
only upto the date of the forthcoming AGM and is eligible
(iii) a declaration to the effect that she is not debarred for appointment as a Director. The Company has received
from holding the office of Director pursuant to any a Notice under Section 160(1) of the Act from a Member
Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of signifying his intention to propose Mr. Jha’s appointment
India (SEBI). as a Director.
A copy of the draft letter for the appointment of Ms. The Board has also appointed Mr. Jha as the Managing
Sharma as Independent Director setting out the terms Director & CEO of the Company for a period of five years
& conditions would be available for inspection without from 1st March, 2019 upto 29th February, 2024, upon the
any fee by the members at the Registered Office of the terms & conditions hereinafter indicated, subject to approval
Company during normal business hours on any working day of the Members.

Mr. Bimlendra Jha, aged 51 years, is a B. Tech in Ceramic (b) Perquisites & Allowances:
Engineering from IIT Varanasi and a Post Graduate Diploma
The Company follows the Flexible Allowances
in Business Management, Marketing and Finance from
Structure for all its employees that enables its
XLRI Jamshedpur. Prior to joining the Company, he was
employees to decide the salary components
associated with Tata Steel Ltd. for nearly three decades and
other than the basic salary within the gross
over the past six years, he has held multiple leadership roles
remuneration of the employee concerned.
including CEO Tata Steel UK and Executive Director on the
Board of Tata Steel Europe, looking after operations in UK, In line with the above structure, Mr. Bimlendra
Sweden and Canada. He was actively involved in Strategic Jha will decide his remuneration components
Portfolio restructuring, Supply Chain Transformation and other than the Basic Salary, within the overall
turning around the steel businesses of Tata Steel in the UK fixed gross remuneration of 4,55,00,000/- per
in a very challenging environment. annum as follows:-
As a member of the marketing team and later as a P&L Mr. Bimlendra Jha would be paid ` 2,20,00,000/-
owner of Long Products at Tata Steel, Mr. Jha has done some (Rupees Two Crore Twenty Lacs Only) per annum
pioneering work in the areas of market development, brand on account of other allowances & perquisites like
management and innovation in construction practices. This House Rent Allowance (HRA), Soft Furnishing
includes the design of new processes in Marketing, Value Allowance, Leave Travel Concession (LTC),
Selling, Channel Loyalty programs and launch of new Medical Reimbursement, Special Allowance etc.
product concepts such as SuperLinks and BuildWise. as may be decided by him following the flexible
allowance structure of the Company.
Brief resume of Mr. Jha, nature of his expertise in specific
functional areas, names of companies in which he holds In addition to the above, Mr. Bimlendra Jha
directorships and memberships / chairmanships of Board would be paid/entitled for the following
Committees and shareholding etc. as stipulated under the perquisites:-
Listing Regulations, are provided as an Annexure to this
(i) Club Membership
notice.
Reimbursement of membership fee for
The principal terms and conditions of appointment of Mr. one club in India including admission and
Bimlendra Jha as the Managing Director & CEO (hereinafter annual membership fee.
referred to as the ‘MD & CEO’) is as follows:
(ii) Mediclaim and Personal Accident
1. Period of Appointment Insurance
Five years commencing from 1st March, 2019, the date Mediclaim and Personal Accident
of appointment. Insurance Policy for such amount as per
the rules of the Company.
2 A. Remuneration:
Contribution to Provident Fund
(iii)
In consideration of the performance of his
duties, the Company shall pay to Mr. Bimlendra The Company’s contribution to Provident
Jha the fixed gross remuneration (other than Fund as per the applicable laws, which
the PF, Superannuation and Gratuity) of presently is 12% of Basic Salary.
` 4,55,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crore Fifty Five
(iv)
Gratuity
Lacs only) per annum with such increments as
may be approved by the Board of Directors Gratuity at the rate of 4.84% of basic
(which includes any Committee thereof) from salary earned for each completed year of
time to time. The gross remuneration shall be service.
categorized as follows:-
(v)
Superannuation Fund
(a) Basic Salary:
The Company’s contribution to the
` 2,35,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crore Thirty Five Superannuation Fund will be 15% of
Lacs only) per annum, Rs.19,58,000/- (Rupees basic salary with an option to encash
Nineteen Lacs Fifty Eight Thousand only) per superannuation benefit as monthly cash
month. allowance.
The increment as and when approved by the (vi)

Leave
Board shall be merit based and will take into Entitled for leave with full pay or
account the performance as MD & CEO as well encashment thereof as per the rules of
as that of the Company. the Company.

(vii)
Other perquisites residence. All the expenses incurred shall
be paid or reimbursed as per the rules of
Subject to overall ceiling on remuneration
the Company.
mentioned herein below, Mr. Bimlendra
Jha may be given any other allowances, B. Relocation:
benefits and perquisites as the Board of
Flights
Directors (which includes any Committee
thereof) may from time to time decide. The Company shall provide one-way business class
airfare from London to Mumbai at the start of the
Explanation:
assignment to the MD & CEO and accompanying
Perquisites shall be evaluated as per Income Tax family members.
Rules, wherever applicable and in absence of
Shipping of Household Goods
any such rule, perquisites shall be evaluated at
actual cost. The Company shall bear reasonable shipping and
insurance costs for household goods and furniture
(c) Performance Incentive:
from London to Mumbai as per the policy.
Performance Incentive of such amount,
Temporary Accommodation
not exceeding 100% of the earned fixed
gross remuneration (and 60% of fixed gross If necessary, temporary living (furnished apartment or
remuneration at target, subject to performance hotel) will be organized and paid for by the Company
conditions) for each Corporate Financial year or until permanent accommodation is ready to be used
part thereof as may be decided by the Board and shipment of household goods has arrived.
of Directors (which includes any committee
thereof). C. Overall remuneration:
(d) LafargeHolcim Performance Shares: The aggregate of salary, allowances, perquisites and
performance bonus in any one financial year shall
Mr. Bimlendra Jha shall be entitled for the grant not exceed the limits prescribed under Section 197,
of LafargeHolcim Performance Shares as per the 198 and other applicable provisions of the Companies
LafargeHolcim Group guidelines and as may be Act, 2013 read with Schedule V to the said Act or any
approved by the LafargeHolcim Ltd.’s Executive modifications or re-enactment for the time being in
Committee / Board of Directors from time to force.
time. The cost of such shares shall be borne by
LafargeHolcim Ltd. D. Minimum remuneration:
(e) Onetime Joining Bonus: In the event of loss or inadequacy of profits in any
financial year during the currency of tenure of service
Mr. Bimlendra Jha will be paid onetime joining of the Managing Director & CEO, the payment of
bonus of ` 2,00,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crores salary, performance incentives, perquisites and other
only), subject to deduction of applicable taxes, allowances shall be governed by the limits prescribed
after one month from joining the Company. under Section II of Part II of Schedule V of the
The amount of onetime joining bonus will be Companies Act, 2013 as may for the time being be in
refunded in full to the Company, in case this force.
Agreement is terminated by Mr. Bimlendra Jha
within a period of two years from the date of 3. Income-Tax in respect of the above remuneration will
joining the Company. be deducted at source as per the applicable Income
Tax Laws / Rules.
(f) Amenities:
4. MD & CEO shall be entitled to be paid / reimbursed by
(i) Conveyance facilities the Company all costs, charges & expenses including
entertainment expenses as may be reasonably
The Company shall provide suitable
incurred by him for the purpose of or on behalf of the
vehicle to the Managing Director & CEO.
Company subject to such ceiling as may be decided by
All the repairs, maintenance and running
the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination
expenses including driver’s salary shall be
& Remuneration Committee.
borne / reimbursed by the Company.
5. Powers & Responsibilities as the Managing Director
(ii) Telephone internet and other
and CEO
communication facilities
a. As the Managing Director and CEO (MD & CEO)
The Company shall provide telephone,
Mr. Bimlendra Jha will carry out such functions,
mobile, internet and other communication
exercise such powers and perform such duties
facilities at the Managing Director & CEO’s

as the Board of Directors of the Company him by giving 6 (six) months’ notice in writing at
(hereinafter called “the Board”) shall from time the end of a calendar month to the other party
to time in its absolute discretion determine or the payment of salary in lieu thereof.
and entrust to him, subject, nevertheless to
(ii) The Agreement may also be terminated upon
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 or
notice in writing to the other party:
any statutory modifications or re-enactment
thereof for the time being in force. (a) in the event that the other party materially
breaches this Agreement and has not
b. MD & CEO will, to the best of his skill and
remedied such breach (if applicable of
ability, endeavor to promote the interests and
remedy) within 14 days of having been
welfare of the Company and to conform to and
notified of the breach or;
comply with the directions & regulations of the
Company and also such orders and directions as (b) in accordance with applicable law.
may from time to time be given to him by the
Board of Directors of the Company. (c) Both parties reserves the right to
terminate the Agreement without notice
c. MD & CEO shall at all times act in the best for “Due Course”.
interests of the Company and all its stakeholders
(including its minority shareholders) and For the purposes of this Agreement Due
keep the Board of Directors informed of any Cause means: an event such as grave
developments or matters that have materially or repeated violations of any relevant
impaired, or are reasonably likely to materially contractual obligations, guidelines or
impair, the interests of the Company and/or any instructions; intentionally or negligently
of its stakeholders. causing damage or injury to the other
party; the acceptance of commissions
d. Subject to the superintendence, control and or bribes in any form; any behavior that
direction of the Board, MD & CEO shall (i) seriously damages LafargeHolcim, the
have the general control of the business of the Company or the Employee’s reputation;
Company and be vested with the Management the commission of serious offences
and day to day affairs of the Company (ii) against applicable law; or repeated
have the authority to enter into contracts on failure to perform basic responsibilities
behalf of the Company in the ordinary course despite having fair opportunity to rectify
of business and (iii) have the authority to do such failure to perform.
and perform all other acts and things which
in the ordinary course of such business he may 9. If at any time the MD & CEO ceases to be a Director
consider necessary or proper in the best interest of the Company, for any reason whatsoever, he shall
of the Company. cease to be the MD & CEO and this Agreement with
the Company shall stand terminated forthwith.
e. MD & CEO shall devote the whole of his time, Similarly, if at any time the MD & CEO ceases to be
attention and abilities to manage the business in the employment of the Company for any cause/
of the Company and shall use his best endeavour reason whatsoever, he shall cease to be a Director of
to promote its interest and welfare. the Company.
6. During the currency of this Agreement, MD & CEO The above may be treated as a written memorandum setting
shall not directly or indirectly engage himself in out the terms & conditions of appointment of Mr. Bimlendra
any other employment, business or occupation of Jha under Section 190 of the Act.
whatsoever nature. However, he may with the prior
approval of the Board of Directors, hold Directorship In order to ensure smooth transition from the outgoing
in other companies and/or provide services to other MD & CEO, Mr. Ajay Kapur, apart from being appointed
group companies. as an Additional Director, Mr. Bimlendra Jha has also been
nominated as “Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
7. The terms & conditions of appointment and the Designate” from 18th February, 2019 upto 28th February,
payment of remuneration to MD & CEO may be 2019 and he shall be paid the proportionate remuneration,
varied, altered, increased, enhanced or widened from perquisites and benefits for this period, at the same rate
time to time by the Board as it may in its discretion as will be paid to him as the Managing Director & Chief
deem fit and in accordance with the provisions of Executive Officer w.e.f. 1st March, 2019.
the Companies Act, 2013 or any amendments made
hereafter in this regard and within the overall The Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board
approval given by the Shareholders. of Directors is of the opinion that Mr. Bimlendra Jha’s vast
knowledge and varied experience will be of great value to
8. (i) The appointment Agreement with MD & CEO the Company and has recommended the Resolutions at Item
may be terminated either by the Company or by No.15 and 16 of this Notice relating to his appointment as a

Director and as the MD & CEO of the Company for a period Meanwhile, Mr. Taparia, who was due to retire by rotation
of five years w.e.f. 1st March, 2019 upto 29th February, 2024 at this Annual General Meeting, he has sought not to be re-
as an Ordinary Resolutions for your approval. appointed as a Director at this Meeting. Hence, the Board
recommends the ratification of the appointment of Mr.
In compliance with the provisions of Sections 196, 197,
Taparia as Advisor – Corporate Services and payment of the
203 and other applicable provisions of the Act, read with
monthly fee from 1st November, 2018 till the date of this
Schedule V to the Act, the terms of remuneration specified
Annual General Meeting.
above are now being placed before the Members for their
approval. The Board recommends the Ordinary Resolution at item no.
17 of this Notice for your approval.
Except, Mr. Bimlendra Jha, none of the other Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel or their relatives are concerned or Except Mr. B. L. Taparia, none of the Directors and Key
interested in the Resolution at Item No. 15 and 16 of the Managerial Personnel of the Company and their relatives,
Notice. Mr. Jha is not related to any other Director or KMP are in any way concerned or interested in the said Resolution.
of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the
Mr. B.L. Taparia, Director apart from holding the office of Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the Companies (Audit
Non-Executive Director, at the request of the Company and and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (the Rules), the Company is
as approved by the Shareholders, has also been acting as required to appoint a cost auditor to audit the cost records
Advisor – Corporate Services from 1st November, 2012 to of the Company.
31st October, 2015, at an advisory service fee of `11 lacs
On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board
per month and the same was extended on yearly basis at
of Directors of the Company has approved the appointment
the revised monthly advisory service fee of `12 lacs from 1st
of M/s. P.M. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants as the Cost
November, 2015. In view of the payment of monthly advisory
Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2019 at a
service fee, Mr. Taparia is not paid any annual commission
remuneration of 9,50,000/- per annum plus reimbursement
which is paid to other Non-Executive Directors. The last
of all out of pocket expenses incurred, if any, in connection
extended period of contract expired on 31st October, 2018.
with the cost audit. The remuneration of the cost auditor
With a view to continue getting benefit of the rich is required to be ratified subsequently by the Members, in
experience of Mr. Taparia on the lighter engagement level, accordance with the provisions of the Act and Rule 14 of
the Board at its meeting held on 23rd October, 2018, based the Rules.
on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration
Accordingly, The Board recommends the Ordinary
Committee and the approval of the Audit Committee,
Resolution at item no. 18 of this Notice for the approval of
approved the extension of the Advisory Service Contract for
the Members.
one year i.e. from 1st November, 2018 till 31st October, 2019
on monthly remuneration of ` 5.50 lacs (all inclusive), subject None of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and their
to the approval of the Shareholders, and executed the relatives are concerned or interested in the Resolution at
revised Advisory Service Agreement dated 12th November, Item No. 18 of the Notice.
2018. Further, in terms of Section 188(1)(f) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the appointment of a Director or a relative of
director to an Office or Place of Profit in a company drawing
By Order of the Board of Directors
a monthly remuneration exceeding ` 2.5 Lakh also requires
approval of the Shareholders of the company.
The revised Agreement dated 12th November, 2018 is

available for inspection at the Registered Office of the
Rajiv Gandhi
Company during the business hours on all working days of
the Company between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. upto the Place: Mumbai Company Secretary
date of the Annual General Meeting. Date: 18th February, 2019 (Membership No. A11263)

ANNEXURE TO ITEMS. 3 & 4 and 6 to 16 OF THE NOTICE
Details of Directors seeking appointment and re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
[Pursuant to Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial
Standard 2 on General Meetings]
Name of the Director Mr. Jan Jenisch Mr. Roland Kohler Ms.Then Hwee Tan Mr. Bimlendra Jha
Date of Birth 2nd September, 1966 13th December, 1953 27th December, 1972 8th September, 1967
Nationality German Swiss Singapore Indian
Date of Appointment 24th October, 2017 20th February, 2018 18th February, 2019 18th February, 2019
on the Board
Qualifications MBA from University MBA from University Master of Business B. Tech in Ceramic
of Fribourg, of Zurich Administration, USA Engineering from IIT
Switzerland Varanasi, Post Graduate
Diploma in Business
Management, Marketing
and Finance from XLRI
Jamshedpur.
Expertise in specific Operations and Operations, Marketing, Human Resource, Strategic portfolio
functional area Management Mergers & Acquisitions Talent Development restructuring, Supply
chain transformation,
market development,
sales and brand
management,
and innovation in
construction practices.
Number of shares held Nil Nil Nil Nil

in the Company
List of the ACC Ltd. Nil Nil Nil

directorships held in
other companies*
Number of Board One of Seven Three of Six Not applicable Not applicable
Meetings attended
during the year 2018
Chairman/ Member Chairman

in the Committees Nil
Nil
of the Boards of Member Nil Nil
companies in which he Nil
is Director*
Relationships between None None None None

Directors inter-se
Remuneration details ` 20.50 Lakhs ` 18.76 Lakhs Not applicable Not applicable
(Including Sitting Fees
& Commission)
*Directorship includes Directorship of Public Companies & Committee membership includes only Audit Committee and Stakeholders’
Relationship Committee of Public Limited Company (whether Listed or not).

Details of Directors Seeking re-appointment as Independent Directors
Particulars Mr. Nasser Mukhtar Mr. Rajendra Prabhakar Mr. Shailesh Vishnubhai Dr. Omkar Goswami
Munjee Chitale Haribhakti
Date of Birth 18th November, 1952 10th April, 1961 12th March, 1956 29th August, 1956
Date of Appointment August 16, 2001 July 4, 2002 May 3, 2006 July 20, 2006
Qualifications M. Sc (Economics) B.Com, LL.B, F.C.A Chartered Accountant, Master’s in Economics,
Cost Accountant, Certified D. Phil (Ph. D.) from
Internal Auditor. Oxford University.
Expertise in specific Banking and Finance, Rich Experience in the Deeply involved in Rich Experience in the
functional areas Infrastructure field of Audit, Taxation Auditing, Risk Advisory field of Economics
Development. and Finance. Services and Tax Services.
in the Company
List of Directorships 1. ABB India Ltd. 1. Hinduja Ventures 1. Torrent 1. Bajaj Finance Ltd.
held in other 2. Cummins India Ltd. Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 2. CG Power
companies* Ltd. 2. Hinduja Global 2. L&T Finance Holdings and industrial
3. DCB Bank Ltd. Solutions Ltd. Ltd. Solutions Ltd.
4. Tata Chemicals 3. JM Financial Asset 3. Future Lifestyle 3. Dr. Reddy’s
Ltd. Management Ltd. Fashions Ltd. Laboratories Ltd.
5. Tata Motors Ltd. 4. Reliance Capital 4. Blue Star Ltd. 4. Godrej Consumer
Ltd. 5. Mahindra Life Space Products Ltd.
6. Hdfc Ltd.
5. Reliance General Developers Ltd. 5. Max Healthcare
7. Tata Motors
Insurance Co.Ltd. 6. NSDL e-Governance Institute Ltd.
Finance Ltd.
6. Reliance Nippon Infrastructure Ltd. 6. Hindustan
Life Insurance 7. ACC Ltd. Construction Ltd.
Co.Ltd. 7. Bajaj Auto Ltd.
8. L&T Mutual Fund
7. The Clearing Trustee Ltd.
Corporation of 9. Bennett Coleman &
India Ltd. Company Ltd.
Number of Board Six of Seven Seven of Seven Six of Seven Six of Seven
Meetings attended
during the FY 2018
Chairman/ Member Audit Committee Audit Committee Audit Committee Audit Committee
in the Committees Chairman Chairman Chairman Member
of the Boards of i) ABB India Ltd. i) Reliance Capital i) Torrent i) Dr. Reddy’s
companies in which he
ii) HDFC Ltd. Ltd. Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Laboratories Ltd.
is Director*
iii) Tata Chemicals ii) Reliance General ii) L&T Finance Holdings ii) CG Power
Ltd. Insurance Co.Ltd. Ltd. & Industrial
iii) The Clearing iii) Blue Star Ltd. Solutions Ltd.
iv) Tata Motors Ltd.
Corporation of iv) NSDL e-Governance iii) Godrej Consumer
v) Cummins Ltd.
India Ltd. Infrastructure Ltd. Products Ltd.
Audit Committee v) Bennett Coleman & iv) Bajaj Finance
Member Company Ltd. Limited
i) Hinduja Ventures Audit Committee v) Max Healthcare
Ltd. Institute Ltd.
Member
ii) Hinduja Global vi) Hindustan
i) Torrent
Solutions Ltd. Construction Ltd.
Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
iii) JM Financial Asset ii) Future Lifestyle
Management Ltd. Fashions Ltd.
iv) Reliance Nippon iii) Mahindra Life Space
Life Insurance Co. Developers Ltd.
Ltd. iv) L&T Mutual Fund
Trustee Ltd.
Stakeholder Committee
Member
i) ACC Ltd.
Directors inter-se
Remuneration details ` 44.90 Lakhs ` 56.70 Lakhs ` 42.60 Lakhs ` 44.30 Lakhs
(Including Sitting Fees
& Commission)

Name of the Director Mr. M. K. Sharma Mr. Ranjit Shahani Ms.Shikha Sharma Mr. Praveen Kumar
Molri
Date of Birth 4th May, 1947 18th August, 1949 19th November, 1958 19th October, 1959
Nationality Indian
Date of Appointment 1 April, 2019
st
1st April, 2019 1st April, 2019 1st April, 2019
on the Board
Qualifications B.A., LLB (Lucknow Mechinical Engineer MBA (IIM,Ahmedabad) Chartered Accountant
University PGDPM & from IIT Kanpur, MBA-
PGD in Software
Diploma in law (ILI, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute
Technology(NCST)
Delhi) of Management Studies
Expertise in specific Legal, Compliance, M & A Operations, Banking, Insurance, Insurance, Investments
functional area Management Financial Services
in the Company
List of the i) Wipro Ltd. i) Novartis India i) Dr. Reddy’s Nil
directorships held in Limited Laboratories Ltd.
ii) Asian Paints Ltd.
other companies*
ii) Hikal Ltd.
iii) United Spirits Ltd.
Number of Board Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Meetings attended
during the year
Chairman/ Member Chairman- Nil Nil Nil
in the Committees
i) Audit Committee-
of the Boards of
Asian Paints Ltd.
companies in which he
is Director* ii) Administrative
& Shareholders’s
Committee- Wipro
Ltd.
Member –
i) Audit Committee-
United Spirits Ltd.
ii) Audit Committee-

Wipro Ltd.
Directors inter-se
Remuneration details Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Route Map - AGM
1. From Diu - Airport to Ambujanagar
The approximate distance from Diu Airport to Ambujanagar is 45-50 KM by road. Ample Taxis are available at the
Airport. Time taken is approximately 1 hour.
2. Veraval Railway station to Ambujanagar
The approximate distance from Veraval to Ambujanagar is about 45/50 KM by road. Local Taxis are available at the
Railway Station. State transport buses are also available. Time taken is approximately 1 hour.
3. Kodinar to Ambujanagar
The distance from Kodinar to Ambujanagar is about 8 KM by road. Ample public transport is available from Kodinar
to Ambujanagar. Time taken is approximately 15/20 Minutes.
4. Road Map from Highway entry point - Ambujanagar to Meeting Venue

TO,
LINK INTIME INDIA PVT. LTD.
Unit: Ambuja Cements Ltd.
Vikhroli (West),
Mumbai – 400 083.
UPDATION OF SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
I/We request you to record the following information against my/our folio no.
I) General Information
Folio No.
Name of the first named Shareholder :
PAN * :
CIN/Registration no.* :
(in case of Corporate Shareholders
Tel. No. with STD Code :
Mobile No. :
Email ID :
* Self attested copy of the documents enclosed
II) Bank Details
IFSC (11 digit Code)
MICR (9 digit)
Bank A/c. type
Bank Account No.@
Name of the Bank
Bank Branch Address
@ a blank cancelled cheque is enclosed to enable verification of bank details.

I/We hereby declare that the particulars given above are correct and complete. I/We undertake to inform any subsequent
changes in the above particulars as and when the changes takes place. I/We understand that the above details shall be
maintained till I/we hold the securities under the above mentioned folio no.
Place :
Date : Signature of Sole/First Holder

CIN L26942GJ1981PLC004717
Corporate Office: Elegant Business Park, MIDC Cross Road “B”, Off Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 059
Tel. 022-4066 7000, E mail - [email protected], Website: www.ambujacement.com
ATTENDANCE SLIP
(To be presented at the entrance)
Annual General Meeting of the Company held on Friday, the 29th March, 2019 at 10.30 a.m.
at P. O. Ambujanagar, Taluka: Kodinar, District: Gir Somnath, Gujarat - 362 715
Folio No.��DP ID No�� Client ID No��
Name of the Member��Signature��
Name of the Proxyholder��Signature��
1. Only Member/Proxyholder can attend the Meeting

2. Member/Proxyholder should bring his/her copy of the Annual Report for reference at the Meeting
TEAR HERE

CIN L26942GJ1981PLC004717
Corporate Office: Elegant Business Park, MIDC Cross Road “B”, Off Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 059
TEAR HERE
Tel. 022-4066 7000, E mail - [email protected], Website: www.ambujacement.com
PROXY FORM
(Pursuant to Section 105(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 19(3) of the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014)
Name of the Member(s) :��
Registered address :��

�� E-mail Id :��
Folio No. / Client ID No. :�� DP ID No.��
I/We, being the member(s) of .................................... shares of Ambuja Cements Limited, hereby appoint
1. Name : ��
Address : ��
��
E-mail ID : �� Signature :��
or failing him
2. Name : ��
Address : ��
��
or failing him
3. Name : ��
Address : ��
��
as my/our proxy to attend and vote (on a poll) for me/us and on my/our behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the
Company to be held on Friday, the 29th June, 2019 at 10.30 a.m. at P. O. Ambujanagar, Taluka: Kodinar, District: Gir Somnath,
Gujarat - 362 715 and at any adjournment thereof in respect of such resolutions as are indicated below :
Resolution No. ( )
1 10
2 11
3 12
4 13
5 14
6 15
7 16
8 17
9 18
Affix
Signed this .................................. day of .................................. 2019
`1
Revenue
Stamp
Signature of Shareholder ....................................................... Signature of Proxyholder.........................................................................

NOTES:
1 This Form in order to be effective should be duly completed and deposited at the Registered Office of the Company at
P. O. Ambujanagar, Taluka: Kodinar, District: Gir Somnath, Gujarat - 362 715 not less than 48 hours before the commencement
of the Meeting.
2 Those Members who have multiple folios with different joint holders may use copies of this Attendance Slip/Proxy.

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Give a man orders and he will do the task

reasonably well. But let him set his own targets,

163 170 226

To be the most sustainable

Board of Directors Executive Committee

Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria Mr. Ajay Kapur

Mr. Jan Jenisch Mr. Suresh Joshi

Mr. Nasser Munjee Mr. Vilas Deshmukh

Dr. Omkar Goswami Mr. Rajeev Mehta

Mr. Christof Hassig Auditors

Ms. Then Hwee Tan M/s. Rathi & Associates

Mr. Ajay Kapur

Elegant Business Park,

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Suresh Joshi Registered Office

P. O. Ambujanagar, Tal. Kodinar

Mr. Rajiv Gandhi

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Mr. B. L. Taparia Mrs. Pearl Tiwari

Nomination and Risk Management Committee

Stakeholders’ Relationship Mr. Haigreve Khaitan

Mr. Rajendra P. Chitale Dr. Omkar Goswami

Registrar and Transfer Agent

Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd.

Ambuja Cements Limited | 07

Dear Shareholders, System and a Captive Power Plant. The total

08 | Ambuja Cements Limited

I am proud to say that our work on the health

Our people’s continued efforts have had

Ambuja Cements Limited | 09

Dear Shareholders, Our commercial initiatives included a focus on

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Going ahead, we are looking forward to

Ambuja Cements Limited | 11

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Operating EBITDA 1,891 1,940 1,692 1,531 1,928

Profit After Tax 1,487 1,250 932 808 1,496

Capital Employed 21,471 20,499 19,920 10,946 10,763

Fixed Assets - Net Block 5,563 5,693 5,923 6,092 6,227

Current Assets 5,755 5,510 4,214 6,549 5,995

Current Liabilities 3,715 4,127 3,431 3,226 3,138

Cash Flow Statement

Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,150 3,311 2,396 5,032 4,459

Return on Capital Employed (EBIT/Avg. CE) 8% 8% 8% 12% 18%

Price Earning Ratio 3 29.96 43.10 43.93 39.02 23.65

Dividend Per Share (`) 1.50 3.60 2.80 2.80 5.00

Dividend Payout Ratio 31% 65% 76% 65% 62%

Current Ratio 1.55 1.34 1.23 2.03 1.91

Cement Production - Million Tonnes 24.34 22.98 21.19 21.54 21.43

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Net Sales, EBITDA & EBITDA Margin

Net Sales Operating EBITDA EBITDA Margin%

Profit Before Tax & Profit After Tax

Profit Before Tax Profit After Tax

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DPS EPS Dividend Payout Ratio%

Book Value Per Share

Book Value Per Share (`)

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