Annual Report 2008-09Fixed assetsAddition to the gross block (exclud<strong>in</strong>g capital work-<strong>in</strong>progress)<strong>in</strong> fiscal 2009 amounted to Rs.1,183.19 crore(Rs.943.87 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2008). The significant additionswere: land and build<strong>in</strong>gs of Rs.430.91 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2009(Rs.303.90 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2008) leasehold improvements of Rs.140.78 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal2009 (Rs.87.05 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2008) computers of Rs.329.51 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2009(Rs.293.59 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2008) office equipment, electrical <strong>in</strong>stallations andfurniture and fixtures of Rs.278.87 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal2009 (Rs.256.05 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2008).In fiscal 2009 the follow<strong>in</strong>g premises were added:Facility Location Built-up Area(<strong>in</strong> square feet)Infocity Tower 3 Ahmedabad 89,016Rameshwar Baroda 55,297Pioneer (ITPL) Bangalore 472,698Sirusseri Chennai 1,394,958Synergy Park Hyderabad 99,205Kal<strong>in</strong>ga Park Bhubaneshwar 132,381Kens<strong>in</strong>gton Mumbai 174,580Empire Plaza Mumbai 132,800DLF Akruti Pune 222,120Awadh Park Lucknow 123,365DLF Gurgaon Gurgaon 138,093Total 3,034,513The amount of capital work <strong>in</strong> progress (CWIP) ofRs.685.13 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.889.74 crore asat March 31, 2008) mostly relates to construction/improvement of facilities which are expected to be readyfor use dur<strong>in</strong>g fiscal 2010 and beyond.The Company made contractual commitments to vendorswho are execut<strong>in</strong>g various <strong>in</strong>frastructure projects. Theestimated amount of such contracts rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to beexecuted on capital account were Rs.637.87 crore as atMarch 31, 2009 (Rs.503.40 crore as at March 31, 2008).The number of seats available <strong>in</strong> India as atMarch 31, 2009 was 101,623 (89,622 seats as atMarch 31, 2008).InvestmentsSummary of the Company's <strong>in</strong>vestments:Amount <strong>in</strong> Rs. croreAs at As atMarch March31, 2009 31, 2008Trade <strong>in</strong>vestments, bonds anddebentures 4,530.11 2,108.32Investments <strong>in</strong> mutual funds 1,410.42 2,405.51Total <strong>in</strong>vestments 5,940.53 4,513.83Less: provision for dim<strong>in</strong>ution<strong>in</strong> value of <strong>in</strong>vestments 4.50 4.50Net <strong>in</strong>vestments 5,936.03 4,509.33The Company had been <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> various mutual funds.These are typically <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> short-term debt fundsto ga<strong>in</strong>fully use the excess cash balances with theCompany. Investments <strong>in</strong> mutual funds aggregatedRs.1,410.42 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.2,405.51 croreas at March 31, 2008), a reduction of Rs.995.09 crore.While <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> short-term <strong>in</strong>struments, the Companybalances tax-efficient returns with risks <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> such<strong>in</strong>vestments. Consequently, there has been an <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> bank fixed deposits of duration greaterthan three months, Rs.1,125.33 crore as at March31, 2009(Rs.125.28 crore as at March 31, 2008).Dur<strong>in</strong>g fiscal 2009, the Company has made the follow<strong>in</strong>gtrade <strong>in</strong>vestments:InvestmentsDetailsAcquisition of TCS e-Serve Dur<strong>in</strong>g the fiscal 2009 TCSLimited (formerly Limited acquired 1,19,36,313Citigroup Global Services shares (96.26 percent equityLimited)<strong>in</strong>terest) for a considerationof Rs.2,449.48 crore.Investment <strong>in</strong> National Dur<strong>in</strong>g the fiscal 2009 TCSPower Exchange Limited <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> 25,00,000 shares(represent<strong>in</strong>g 50% ofNational Power ExchangeLimited share capital)for a consideration ofRs.2.50 crore. Thiscompany was established topromote trad<strong>in</strong>g of electricalpower <strong>in</strong> India.70
Deferred tax assets (net)Details of deferred tax assets (net) have been expla<strong>in</strong>edunder the head of ‘Deferred tax liabilities (net)’.InventoriesThe Company had <strong>in</strong>ventories of Rs.16.95 crore as atMarch 31, 2009 (Rs.17.19 crore as at March 31, 2008) atits Goa manufactur<strong>in</strong>g plant. The <strong>in</strong>ventory constitutesraw materials, components, sub-assemblies and f<strong>in</strong>ishedgoods.Current assets, loans and advancesUnbilled revenuesUnbilled revenues comprise revenues recognised <strong>in</strong>relation to efforts <strong>in</strong>curred on fixed-price-fixed-timecontracts and time and material contracts not billed as ofthe year-end. Unbilled revenues were at Rs.817.06 croreas at March 31, 2009 (Rs.870.18 crore as at March 31,2008) represent<strong>in</strong>g 3.65% of the revenues for fiscal 2009(4.76% for fiscal 2008).Sundry debtorsSundry debtors as at March 31, 2009 aggregatedRs.3,717.73 crore (Rs.3,747.01 crore as at March 31, 2008).Provision for bad and doubtful debts <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2009 wasRs.110.08 crore (Rs.69.75 crore <strong>in</strong> fiscal 2008). Theamounts considered bad and doubtful as a percentage oftotal revenues was 0.49% as at March 31, 2009 (0.38%as at March 31, 2008). The <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> provisions for badand doubtful debts is ma<strong>in</strong>ly attributed to a few overseasclients fac<strong>in</strong>g economic difficulties and some domesticclients whose dues fell beyond stipulated period.Sundry debtors as at March 31, 2009 were 16.59 % ofrevenues for fiscal 2009 (20.49% as at March 31, 2008).Days Sales Outstand<strong>in</strong>g (DSO) improved by 14 days,from 75 days as at March 31, 2008 to 61 days as atMarch 31, 2009.Cash and bank balancesThe Company had cash and bank balances ofRs.1,605.26 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.527.52crore asat March 31, 2008). The balances with scheduled banks(<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g bank deposits and cash <strong>in</strong> transit) <strong>in</strong> Indiaaggregated Rs.1,205.58 crore as at March 31, 2009(Rs.192.09 crore as at March 31, 2008). This <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong>deposits with scheduled banks is <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with the shortterm<strong>in</strong>vestment strategy adopted <strong>in</strong> the presenteconomic climate. The balances with foreign banks wereRs.398.55 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.333.78 crore asat March 31, 2008).Loans and advancesLoans and advances as at March 31, 2009 wereRs.3,089.85 crore (Rs.2,166.60 crore as at March 31, 2008).Significant items of loans and advances are: loans to subsidiary companies of Rs.536.79 crore asat March 31, 2009 (Rs.446.74 crore as at March 31,2008) advances recoverable <strong>in</strong> cash or k<strong>in</strong>d or for value tobe received Rs.1,316.54 crore as at March 31, 2009(Rs.970.77 crore as at March 31, 2008) net advance tax (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g refunds receivable)Rs.337.86 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.178.47crore as at March 31, 2008) MAT credit entitlement of Rs.775.14 crore as atMarch 31, 2009 (Rs.351.58 crore as at March 31,2008) reduction <strong>in</strong> loans and advances to employeesRs.123.52 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.219.04crore as at March 31, 2008).Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilities went up to Rs.3,501.13 crore as atMarch 31, 2009 as compared to Rs.2,404.18 crore as atMarch 31, 2008. This <strong>in</strong>crease is primarily due to: change <strong>in</strong> fair values of foreign exchange forwardand currency option contracts Rs.683.18 crore asat March 31, 2009 (Rs.191.08 crore as at March 31,2008) <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> payables to subsidiary companiesRs.381.41 crore as at March 31, 2009 (Rs.229.56crore as at March 31, 2008) higher advances from customers Rs.197.38 crore asat March 31, 2009 (Rs.44.76 crore as at March 31,2008) <strong>in</strong>creases <strong>in</strong> ‘other liabilities’, ma<strong>in</strong>ly on account ofsubcontract<strong>in</strong>g expenses, sell<strong>in</strong>g and adm<strong>in</strong>istrativeexpenses and employee <strong>in</strong>centives which are <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>ewith the <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess, <strong>in</strong>frastructure andemployee base.ProvisionsProvisions made towards taxes, employee retirementbenefits, proposed dividend, tax on dividend andwarranties aggregated Rs.1,450.23 crore as atMarch 31, 2009 (Rs.1,187.44 crore as at March 31, 2008).The <strong>in</strong>crease is ma<strong>in</strong>ly attributable to higher <strong>in</strong>come taxprovisions of Rs.460.97 crore as at March 31, 2009(Rs.277.15 crore as at March 31, 2008), provision for<strong>in</strong>creased employee benefits Rs.407.29 crore as at March31, 2009 (Rs.334.83 crore as at March 31, 2008) and anadditional provision of Rs.8.19 crore for the proposeddividend on redeemable preference shares (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g taxon dividend).71