Notes to Standalone Financial St_Note_34

34 Capital management

a)  Objectives, policies and processes of capital management

   

   For the purpose of the Company’s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, securities premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the Company. The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to maximise the shareholder value. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. The Company is not exposed to any regulatory imposed capital requirements.

   The cash surpluses are currently invested in income generating debt instruments (including through mutual funds) and money market instruments depending on economic conditions in line with the guidelines set out by the management. Safety of capital is of prime importance to ensure availability of capital for operations. Investment objective is to provide safety and adequate return on the surplus funds.

( In Crore)

Particulars

As at 31 March

2024

2023

   

Equity

24,860.50

25,425.86

Less: Tangible and other assets

3,616.00

3,249.54

Working capital (excl. investments)

(3,248.00)

(747.01)

Investments in subsidiaries

2,088.42

1,786.43

Investments in debt and similar investments

22,404.08

21,136.90

No changes were made in the objectives, policies and processes of capital management during the year.

b) Dividends distributed and proposed

( In Crore)

Particulars

As at 31 March

2024

2023

  

Dividends recognised in the financial statements
Final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2023 of 140 (31 March 2022 – 140) per equity share, declared and paid

3,961.40

4,051.14

Dividends not recognised at the end of the reporting period
Directors have recommended the payment of a final dividend of 80 per equity share (31 March 2023 – 140). This proposed dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing annual general meeting.

2,233.44

3,961.40