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Standalone Financial Statements Annual Report 2014 - 15<br />

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

(All amounts in Indian Rupees millions, except share data and where otherwise stated)<br />

2.36: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)<br />

Commodity rate risk<br />

Exposure to market risk with respect to commodity prices primarily arises from the Company’s purchases and sales of active pharmaceutical ingredients,<br />

including the raw material components for such active pharmaceutical ingredients. These are commodity products, whose prices may fluctuate significantly<br />

over short periods of time. The prices of the Company’s raw materials generally fluctuate in line with commodity cycles, although the prices of raw<br />

materials used in the Company’s active pharmaceutical ingredients business are generally more volatile. Cost of raw materials forms the largest portion of<br />

the Company’s operating expenses. Commodity price risk exposure is evaluated and managed through operating procedures and sourcing policies. The<br />

Company has historically not entered into any material derivative contracts to hedge exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices.<br />

2.37: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS<br />

2.37.1 Gratuity Plan<br />

In accordance with applicable Indian laws, the Company provides for a lump sum payment to eligible employees, at retirement or termination of<br />

employment based on the last drawn salary and years of employment with the Company. Effective 1 September 1999, the Company established the Dr.<br />

Reddy’s Laboratories Gratuity Fund (the “Gratuity Fund”). Liabilities in respect of the Gratuity Plan are determined by an actuarial valuation, based upon<br />

which the Company makes contributions to the Gratuity Fund. Amounts contributed to the Gratuity Fund are primarily invested in Indian government<br />

bonds and corporate debt securities. A portion of the fund is also invested in Indian equities.<br />

The following table set out the status of the aforesaid funded gratuity plan as required under AS-15 (Revised):<br />

Reconciliation of the present value of the defined benefit obligation<br />

PARTICULARS<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED<br />

31 MARCH 2015<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED<br />

31 MARCH 2014<br />

Opening defined benefit obligation 1,040 875<br />

Current service cost 136 116<br />

Interest cost 99 74<br />

Actuarial losses / (gains) 45 45<br />

Benefits paid (84) (70)<br />

Closing defined benefit obligation 1,236 1,040<br />

Change in the fair value of assets<br />

PARTICULARS<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED<br />

31 MARCH 2015<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED<br />

31 MARCH 2014<br />

Opening fair value of plan assets 908 707<br />

Expected return on plan assets 80 56<br />

Actuarial gains / (losses) 43 14<br />

Contributions by employer 210 201<br />

Benefits paid (84) (70)<br />

Closing fair value of plan assets 1,157 908<br />

Amount recognized in the balance sheet<br />

PARTICULARS<br />

AS AT<br />

31 MARCH 2015<br />

AS AT<br />

31 MARCH 2014<br />

Present value of funded obligations 1,236 1,040<br />

Fair value of plan assets (1,157) (908)<br />

Net Liability 79 132<br />

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