Tata AR 2019 20

Agile. Intelligent.
Connected.
Enable the future – Now
Annual Report 2019-20

CONTENTS
A Corporate Overview C Financial Statements Tata Communications Riding the next

02-28 145-327 continues to be driven wave of digital
by its purpose to
evolution, as
Who We Are.................................................................. 02 Standalone Financial Statements
Our Reach........................................................................ 04
‘Deliver a New World
Independent Auditor’s Report................................ 145
Our Clientele................................................................... 06
Financial Highlights..................................................... 07
Balance Sheet .............................................................. 154
Statement of Profit and Loss ................................. 155
of CommunicationsTM’ businesses fuel
Covid-19: Our Response............................................. 08
Letter from the MD & CEO......................................... 12
Cash Flow Statement ................................................ 156
– resting on agile, growth ambitions,
we remain
Statement of Changes in Equity ........................... 158
Business Model – Notes forming part of the intelligent and secure
enthused by the
Our Value Creation Philosophy................................ 16 Standalone Financial Statements.......................... 159
Leading Transformation –
Consolidated Financial Statements
solutions that enable
exceptional digital possibilities of ‘A
Founded on Innovation .............................................. 18
Independent Auditor’s Report................................222
Sustainability at Core................................................. 20
Profile of Board of Directors.................................... 22
Consolidated Balance Sheet ................................. 230
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.......231
experiences. New World’- an
Awards and Accomplishments................................ 26
Corporate Details.......................................................... 28
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement.................... 233
Consolidated Statement of
Digital transformation continues agile, intelligent
Changes in Equity....................................................... 235
Notes forming part of the
to dictate enormous shifts in
businesses as well as in society. and connected
B Statutory Reports
Consolidated Financial Statements.................... 237 Once unfathomable solutions have
become a tangible reality today
space that presents
a breeding ground
Form AOC-1................................................................... 326
29-144 and a connected world is no longer
Notice................................................................................ 29
Board’s Report ............................................................. 46
a distant dream but, a reality for
enterprises and individuals across for the future –
Management Discussion & Analysis .................... 68 the globe.
to not just thrive
but survive with
Corporate Governance Report ............................. 104
Business Responsibility Report ............................ 136 As the future of digital technologies
dignity and
beckon – to secure new ways of
engagement and operation, to
unleash opportunities that enable
us to harness our capabilities to
dexterity.
reimagine and redesign a new
world – we continue to build
robust and dynamic solutions for
organizations and enterprises to
seamlessly embark on their digital
transformation journeys.
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Corporate
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WHO
WE ARE Our strategy shifts are focused on:
A digital ecosystem enabler

that powers today’s rapidly
evolving world, Tata
Communications is taking big Delivering
strides to fulfil our objective superior customer
experience
of delivering a New World of
Communications™.
Sustainability,
innovations and
We are reimagining the future by unlocking AI at the core
new growth opportunities for customers,
while making a positive and tangible impact
on the society at large. With our extensive Having the From
domain expertise, we empower our customers, right team and products to
comprising of 300 of the Fortune 500 culture platforms
companies, to seamlessly progress through their
digital transformation journeys. We achieve
this by powering borderless growth, boosting
product innovation, improving productivity &
efficiency, building agility and managing risk.
We remain committed to drive the next level of
intelligent solutions powered by cloud, mobility, Our Platform,
Internet of Things (IoT), collaboration, security, solutions and
and network services, resting on our solutions services
oriented approach, proven managed service
capabilities and cutting-edge infrastructure.
Mobility
and IOT NetFoundryTM
Enabling Collaboration
Enabling Security
Network Enabling
Transformation Mobility
We are Cloud, Edge

a digital and Security
Enabling Enabling Next
ecosystem Voice
Collaboration Hybrid Cloud Generation
enabler Connectivity
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OUR
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OUR FINANCIAL
CLIENTELE HIGHLIGHTS
Net Revenue (H in crores) EBITDA (H in crores)
FY19 9,110 FY19 2,745
FY20 9,447 FY20 3,289
PAT (H in crores) Free Cash Flow (H in crores)
(80.43) FY19 FY19 881
(84.83) FY20 FY20 1,693
Market Capitalisation (H in crores) ROCE (in %)
FY19 17,463 FY19 8.1
FY20 6,645 FY20 11.8
EBITDA Margin (in %)
FY19 16.6
FY20 19.3
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COVID-19:
OUR RESPONSE
Our response to COVID-19 is a For Business Continuity
showcase of our business agility Tata Communications was well prepared
- keeping our employees safe and developed a business continuity plan,
and our customers’ businesses covering all functions, with necessary
backup and resiliency. Our business
and their employees connected and operations are built for maximum
and mobile. flexibility to support a worldwide
distributed workforce.
With its leading We set up a task force to assess,

monitor and respond to the crisis very
portfolio of early on.
platforms, solutions
We made employee safety and
mental wellbeing, alongside business
and services,
continuity the top priority
underpinned by a
network that carries
over 30 per cent of
the world’s internet
routes - global digital
30
per cent of the
world’s internet
ecosystem enabler routes
Tata Communications
has been instrumental
in keeping the world
connected at a time
when people around
the world have never
been more physically
isolated.
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COVID-19:
OUR RESPONSE
For Employees
For Customers
Tata Communications responded quickly to the
We:
As customers looked to move their employees to crisis, making work from home mandatory where
We:
work remotely and shift workloads seamlessly across possible, implementing a complete travel ban as Enabled 98% of Tata Communications employees
borders as part of their own business continuity plans Delivered 650+ orders resulting from COVID-19, well as restrictions around physical meetings and to work from home within two weeks, thanks to the
– Tata Communications witnessed increased demand corresponding to 1.35 TBPS of additional provisioned visitors to its facilities — all before many countries robust infrastructure in place.
for network capacity, together with requirements for bandwidth. shifted to lockdown measures. As a result, agility and
bespoke solutions that enabled efficient and secure collaboration became even more pronounced character Ensured the safety and protection of on-field
Enabled tens of thousands of users from large
remote working. traits within the business. employees and also mental wellbeing programmes
enterprise customers switch to new home working
– which was also applicable for the whole
We were able to augment network capacity to cater realities across more than 150 organisations with As a global business with a highly distributed workforce, organisation.
for the increasing demand while simultaneously many more under deployment. Tata Communications has had flexible working policies
quickly adapting and launching customised work from Offered solutions for our customers in a record — like work from home, flexible working hours and Have had flexible working policies in place for
home solutions to help customers’ employees work time - in some cases, deploying changes, upgrades bring-your-own-device (‘BYOD’) — for a long time. some time now including work from home,
from home safely with in-built secure access to their and relevant solutions such as secure military-grade There are a variety of virtual collaboration environments flexible working hours and bring-your-own-device
corporate applications wherever they are hosted. ‘zero trust dark network’ in less than 6 hours in order and unified communication and collaboration (BYOD) with widely adopted virtual collaboration
to ensure customers have the right services and technologies which were already widely adopted within environments and unified communication and
The agility, service quality and responsiveness of our the company.
solutions needed for business continuity. collaboration technologies.
teams is being recognised by our customers who
continue to show their appreciation. As a result, our Expanded capacity in a short span which has For those on-field employees that needed to be on- Witnessed a 50-fold increase in traffic within
customer satisfaction score during this time has seen been possible due to extensive upgrade and location to keep mission critical infrastructure up and Tata Communications, considering all chats and
a record high – contributing to a top quartile Net modernisation of our network done in the last three running, Tata Communications ensured their safety, calls within our organisation on our collaboration
Promotor Score® (NPS®). years. protection, and mental wellbeing at all times. Much platforms.
like first responders, these colleagues are classified as
Observed a 30% growth in internet traffic on our
essential workers who need to travel on-site across
network in March compared to January 2020.
network operation centres, cable landing stations or the
Recorded 1 billion minutes of Enterprise voice traffic client site to monitor and ensure smooth operation of
in March 2020 alone. the infrastructure, networks, and backend IT operations,
during these unprecedented times.
For the Community

Our CSR efforts also continue during the time of Provided ration and hygiene kits for thousands
COVID-19. We are responding to the call of the of families in need. Also, provided ration for 500
community, along with our partners. families of children studying in two schools run by
the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai.
Raised $135K through employee contribution. In

We: addition, the company has matched this amount and
the total sum is being allocated to Tata Community
Supported hospitals under Pune Chinchwad Initiatives Trust and local NGOs in India as well as
Municipal Corporation (PPE & isolation ward set-up) other countries around the world.
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LETTER FROM
THE MD & CEO
Dear shareholders,
Tata Communications’ purpose to Deliver a New World DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: OUR ROLE:
of Communications™ has become even more relevant as THE KEY TO UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITY THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM ENABLER
we witness and experience unprecedented change on a PROVIDING SECURE, CONNECTED, DIGITAL
Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan global scale following recent world events. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has introduced a new EXPERIENCES
Managing Director and CEO kind of disruption, in many ways it has accelerated
Tata Communications Limited I am proud of our 12,000+ strong team across all the changes that were already well under way. Connectivity An effective and productive digital ecosystem will be
markets in which we operate. We have an important was already multifaceted and all encompassing. It’s the bedrock for businesses to innovate and to grow.
role to play in keeping businesses up and running and video, it’s mobility, it’s IoT. All delivering opportunities It is the entire technology ecosystem that plays a role
our people have, and continue to show, tremendous and experiences that always-connected, cloud-powered in digital transformation – encompassing independent
amounts of agility, resilience and tenacity during this applications offer – for businesses, employees and software vendors, system integrators, IT consultants,
time of great need. consumers. product OEMs, value-added-resellers, cloud service
providers, SaaS companies, right through to telecom
Our customers are relying on the connectivity and With physical borders closed, global supply chain providers.
solutions we provide more than ever before. We are disrupted, how will businesses adapt their enterprise
helping businesses and mission critical services stay and workforce mobility to the new norm? With social In order to unlock opportunity and drive value for their
operational while supporting a huge global population distancing measures and changes in consumer habits, business, enterprises must connect the different parts of
with the tools and infrastructure to work from home how will businesses adapt to embrace new e-commerce this ecosystem together in the right way which can be
and keep in touch with loved ones. And we continue business models using applications to deliver the right complex.
to support businesses successfully adapt to the experiences?
“new normal” by offering secure, connected, digital Our lineage of the old telco world, coupled with our
experiences through our platforms and solutions. Two things are sure – change is the only constant and knowledge of the new digital world, sets us apart from
digital will define and shape the experiences in this other players in this digital ecosystem.
new world. Digital will become even more strategically
core as businesses look to transform how they operate, We understand the nuances of connectivity and
adopt new ways of working and how they engage networking, which coupled with our knowledge on
with their audiences and with each other. And we will cloud, UCC, mobility, IoT and security, and extensive
We are helping witness this appetite to embrace and adopt digital

transformation at a speed – faster than ever before – as
partnerships means that we are a long-term partner
in our customers’ digital transformation journey as an
businesses and enterprises rapidly rethink how to leverage technology enabler of this ecosystem.
mission critical as they adapt to the future.
services stay This will start by reimagining their networks – the

crucial foundation for any digital business. It also
Solutions orientated
approach, proven
Integrated solutions
with multiple OEM
operational while stretches beyond networks: they need to be able to managed service vendors in the SD-
capabilities and WAN and UCC space
supporting a huge virtually collaborate seamlessly; to safeguard their
business against cyber-attacks; and use cloud and IoT cutting-edge and with system
global population to boost efficiencies and human innovation. Even more infrastructure integrators (SIs)
opportunity is still to come as industries ride the next
with the tools and wave of digital evolution such as Edge computing,
Global relationships Connecting business
with 1600+ carriers to 60% of the
infrastructure to SASE, 5G, Blockchain.
hyperscale cloud
Extensive
work from home Helping our customers to navigate these complexities
partnerships with
giants
and deliver on this need is at the heart of our being
and keep in touch as a business. We see ‘communications’ as extending
700+ mobile
network operators
with loved ones.” beyond telco. It’s how information is shared and how
people and businesses experience being connected
(MNOs)
today and in the future.
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With these inherent strengths, we are able to In FY20, Enterprise Business grew by 13% YoY; India OUR OUTLOOK: LOOKING AHEAD:
interconnect and aggregate value from various parts of business growing by 16% and International business ACCELERATING EXECUTION ON OUR GROWTH, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE &
the digital ecosystem, together with our portfolio, and growing by 11% YoY. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
provide powerful platforms and solutions. These will be
context aware, much more intelligent that create the Strong profitable growth in both Traditional and We are at our next point of transformation – deepening Our focus remains ensuring seamless global
right experiences for our customers over the longer- Growth Services: Traditional Services grew by 4.6% customer engagement; focus on providing platforms connectivity and effortless digital transformation for
term. YoY and Growth Services grew by 14% YoY. and solutions that deliver secure, connected, digital businesses around the world. And we see greater
experiences; simplifying our operations, generating opportunities ahead, as organisations continue to
Data business saw strong growth across all
better returns from our investments and continuing to harness the power of technology to transform their
OUR PERFORMANCE: segments:
accelerate digital transformation. business models and drive competitive differentiation.
MAKING STRIDES IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Revenue grew by 8.2% YoY to H13,692 crores on
As essential as the telecommunications and technology Our strategy, underpinned by the talent and
FY20 was a year of change for us and one that ended the back of strong growth across all segments.
industry is, we are not immune to the pressures facing commitment of our employees worldwide, will
in an unprecedented level of global uncertainty. Despite
EBITDA was at H3,026 crores witnessing a the economies in which we operate. However, we have enable us to achieve our goals and will drive further
this, we were able to deliver steady performance and
25.6% YoY growth. This is on the back of strong a strong foundation and a resilient operating model improvements in commercial performance to create
one where we continued to build core strength for our
profitable growth in Traditional services (+19.9% and we will be accelerating execution on our strategic value for our stakeholders.
future growth.
YoY) and Growth services turning EBITDA priorities.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank you for
There have been many defining moments for us: positive.
The recent events have also presented opportunities your continued trust and support, as we thank our
successfully establishing NetFoundry™, an internally
for us and reaffirmed the critical importance that customers, partners, associates and our employees.
incubated SaaS start-up as an independent subsidiary,
businesses, societies and people place on technology
continued progression with our own internal business
and connectivity. The shift to working from home with
transformation and extended partnerships with major
the help of digital technology is likely to drive demand
players within the digital ecosystem. We have been
for high-end tech in many categories. And there is a
recognised both as an employer of choice in many Amur S. Lakshminarayanan
markets and for superior customer experience where We witnessed strong growing need for the infrastructure to support this
shift, such as cloud computing for business or increased Managing Director and CEO
we are positioned in the top quartile of Net Promotor
Score® (NPS®), amongst the best in the industry. And, profitable growth in bandwidth consumption for consumers. Tata Communications Limited
we continue to be acknowledged by industry analysts our Data business; in

for our maturing portfolio of platforms, solutions and
services. FY20, EBITDA margins
Our customer focus sets us apart. Our Net Promotor for Data business
Score is in the top quartile – placing us higher than expanded by 310 BPs
the B2C NPS® benchmarks of almost all companies
across industry verticals. coming in at 22.1% on
For the seventh consecutive year, we have been the back of Growth
named as Leaders in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for
Network Services, Global.
services’ delivering
H199 crores of EBITDA
We witnessed strong profitable growth in our Data
business; in FY20, EBITDA margins for Data business for the year.”
expanded by 310 BPs coming in at 22.1% on the back of
Growth services’ delivering H199 crores of EBITDA for
the year. We continue to drive the business towards
sustainable profitability and positive cashflows.
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BUSINESS MODEL –
OUR VALUE CREATION PHILOSOPHY
Our Input Capitals Our guiding principles Outcome Achieved Value we create
Work closely with our clients Through our platforms,

Financial Capital Human Capital Natural Capital and emerge as a trusted solutions and services, we For providers of For our In our
Financial resources
advisor and executor empower our customers financial capital employees communities
Cultivating capabilities We are committed
required to fund our to embrace their digital
growth and expansion
and competencies
of our employees
to reduce our
environmental
Start with customer value, not transformation journey, K114 crores 21.6% 11
product value and speak in smoothly and efficiently.
plan includes: enable us to fulfil our footprint through Dividend proposed Diversity ratio States covered in India
terms of platforms instead of
J285 crores objectives. efficient operations.
products Our Customer base includes:
shareholders fund 12,107 employees 175 Mn KWH of 11.8% 47 164,776
J1,693 crores free cash
23% Internal
energy consumed Simplify our process, 6,129 ROCE Nationalities Total number of people
flow technology and touchpoints
Succession Rate 4.62 lakhs kilo Enterprises benefitted
to create a better employee
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outstanding debt
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drawn
and customer experience
978 87,470
Employee
Engagement Score
Embrace agile ways of
Service Providers Person-days of learning 115
working and take ownership Schools covered
and accountability of our
shared ambition 5 For our customers
5,000
Manufactured and
Intellectual Capital Strive to make a positive,
Over The Top (OTT) players
4 out 5 Man-days of H&S
training for employees
Social and tangible impact on the We have reimagined our role Mobile subscribers
A strategic shift from and contract workforce
Relationship environment and wider as a digital ecosystem enabler in the world are For our
individual products in FY 20
to a platform model,
Capital society through our actions, with a strong emphasis on the connected through our environment
to maximise value Our long-standing products & services customer and superior delivery network
creation across the relationship with our of customer need through our Zero 17%
company and benefit
#1
stakeholders and our Continue to innovate to stay following platforms, services
Major incident Of total water
all our stakeholders. relevant for our customers as and solutions:
zeal to contribute including fatal requirement recycled
towards the upliftment a long-term partner in their In voice for 20 years
We have built the incidents in the last 36
Largest one-of- of the society in which digital transformation journeys
months
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advanced subsea to create shared value
to drive efficiency, and Annual savings in
fibre network for all. Next Mobility and Minutes of international
into our products and generation Internet of energy cost from India
30% of the world’s voice minutes serviced
J12.62 crores services to help customers connectivity Things (IoT) operations
internet routes are
spent towards CSR (and ourselves) capitalise
carried through this
activities
network advancements in AI
112,600 kWh
We connect 59,194 volunteering
Underpin all that we do with Energy savings
businesses to 60% hours invested
our DRIVE 2.0 leadership Collaboration Cloud, Edge by international
of the world’s cloud
55,808 shareholders behaviours of agility, services and Security operations through
giants
collaboration, a “can do” energy savings
Our fibre based attitude & growth mindset, initiatives
global media innovation & problem solving,
transport networks
ownership & accountability,
over 300 media NetFoundryTM Voice Services
hotspots across 125 continuous learning and skills
cities in the world transformation
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LEADING TRANSFORMATION –
FOUNDED ON INNOVATION
India IoT - Introduced AI/ML Led Auto Reimagining customer

Connected Employee Fault Prediction and experience with digital
Solution NetFoundryTM for Zero Diagnose of Network lead-to-cash
Trust Security and Secure
(Remote) Access
Tata Communications’ Connected Employee NetFoundry Inc., a 100% subsidiary of Tata For enhanced network performance, Tata Through this business transformation project,
Solution improves employee safety, provides Communications, is also a platform that Communications deployed AI/ML based Tata Communications is building a digital lead
intelligent insights, and offers enhanced enables enterprises to obtain the security network fault prediction solutions and to-order-to-cash (“L2O2C”) customer journey
decision making support using smart sensors, and performance of a private network using developed systems to auto diagnose service with an aim to provide best in class customer
personal protective equipment and specialised internet access. The software allows platform- faults and issues. It enabled service engineers experience and productivity enhancement
wearables to enable workplace health and ification of networking to unlock innovation, and customers with faster and consistent through process automation. So far 500+
safety, and overall productivity. It also enables agility and automation which is difficult troubleshooting, automated updates, and people from sales, sales support, commercial
efficient execution of social distancing, and to obtain in an infrastructure-dependent early resolution. and delivery functions have participated in
other safety norms. networking architecture. It provides security immersive workshops. 5 products (covering
and performance of a private network, Currently 70% of order volume for Tata Communications)
For Tata Steel employees, we have deployed spinning up the network in minutes/hours have been released on the platform.
85%
rather than days/weeks and connects
applications in any location, from any device. The platform has been used for over
3,000 20+ 16,000

across of such faults see
It is a software driven solution and can be
deployed with zero touch, enabling us to successful auto-diagnosis
deliver solutions for our customers even during leading to savings of over
Safety wearables customer quotes
locations Covid-19 – maintaining necessary precautions
3,000
for our employees and customers.
65,000+
For Tata Sons, NetFoundryTM has led to
performance improvement over internet, person-hours per month
6,500+
allowing employees to connect securely to orders processed
SafePassTM enterprise applications hosted in a multi-cloud
Over 10% of the issues diagnosed and
environment - ensuring business continuity The digital customer journey has reduced the
acknowledged as customer-end issue now
during the pandemic and continues benefits customer order logging timeline from 4-8 days
get resolved with zero touch, enabling
even when users start returning to offices. to near real-time - 3 days, with 30% reduction
superior customer experience.
This has helped prevent 17 critical incidents till in order delivery timelines.
now.
Apart from enhancing worker wellbeing and

minimising workplace risks, the connected
employee solution also helps enterprises to
make data driven decisions for enhanced
efficiency, and security.
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SUSTAINABILITY
AT CORE Accordingly, our sustainability strategy sits and
corresponds to three key pillars – People, Planet
and Community, revolving around a robust People
Driven by our purpose to ‘Deliver a New World of We are committed to create value through the Corporate governance structure.
CommunicationsTM, we aim to create a better world not economic development of the countries where we
only a new one. To achieve this, we believe a business operate. We do not undertake any project or activity
must adopt a holistic approach that recognises the link which would be detrimental to the wider interests of To provide a safe and
between Business, Environment & Society. any community. Our management practices encourage healthy work environment,
a code of conduct which benefits countries, localities characterised by equal
As a new normal emerges, we embark on a strategic and communities as much as possible, while adhering to opportunities, promoting
shift that redefines our role as a digital ecosystem the local laws of the land. diversity, skill development
enabler and puts sustainability at the core of our and learning culture.
growth plan. Building on the strong foundation of our We are dedicated to using our reach and technology to
digital ecosystem, we will embed sustainability, along help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges
with innovation and AI to power the new-age digital such as climate change and resource conservation, and
transformations. to ensure inclusive growth by extending the capabilities,
choices and freedoms of women, children and youth
from underserved communities.
Our Approach
Tata Communications is dedicated to use its reach and Our Strategy

technology to help solve some of the world’s most Community Corporate
pressing challenges, from climate change and resource Our sustainability strategy is based on
conservation to improving education outcomes for Environmental, Social and Governance (‘ESG’) Governance
students and employees. We aim to create value for all framework and aims to create a long-term
our stakeholders by striking the right balance between stakeholder value and sustainable growth for To conduct business in an
To address society’s needs
people, planet and profit. Connecting global and local our business by managing risks and embracing ethical and transparent manner,
and create sustainable
megatrends with initiatives that have a significant opportunities, implementing robust governance Compliances, Board committees &
livelihood and opportunities
positive impact on people and the environment – while practice and optimization of the economic, diversity, Risk management - Anti
by working in collaboration
also enriching the lives of our stakeholders – is intrinsic environmental and social performance. bribery and corruption.
with both communities and
to our business.
employee volunteering.
Planet
To work towards
environmental protection,
climate mitigation
strategy, optimizing our
resources-reduce, reuse,
recycle, and its safe
disposal.
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PROFILE OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Renuka Ramnath Mr. Amur S. Mr. N. Srinath
Chairperson & Lakshminarayanan Director
Independent Director Managing Director and
CEO
Ms. Ramnath is the Founder, Managing Director and Mr. Lakshminarayanan has over 35 years of experience Mr. N. Srinath is presently the Chief Executive Officer 2002 and Chief Operating Officer at Tata Teleservices
CEO of Multiples Alternate Asset Management, a private in a broad range of leadership roles across regions and of the Tata Trusts. He joined Tata Communications Limited in 1999. In the early part of his career, he was
equity manager and advisor to funds of ~$1.6 bn. She industries. Through the course of his career, he has (then known as VSNL) in 2002 as Director (Operations) Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Tata Industries
has over 30 years of experience in the Indian financial managed and developed scalable businesses, with deep when the Tata Group was selected as the strategic Limited, a position he held until March 1992. He was part
sector across private equity, investment banking and understanding of the global technology market and partner at the company. Mr. Srinath was the Managing of the team that set up Tata Information Systems (later
structured finance. Ms. Ramnath started her career with enterprises’ growing digital needs. Director of Tata Communications Limited from February known as Tata IBM) and where, between 1992 and 1998,
the ICICI Group and had leadership roles in investment 2007 till January 31, 2011. Under his leadership, Tata he worked on a number of assignments in sales and
banking, structured finance and e-commerce. She led Prior to joining Tata Communications, Communications transformed from a monopoly, public marketing.
ICICI Venture as the MD & CEO to become one of the Mr. Lakshminarayanan was President and CEO of Tata sector undertaking into a global communications
largest private equity funds in India. One of the most Consultancy Services Japan, Ltd. where he was in charge services provider offering advanced network, Mr. Srinath has received several recognitions in the
experienced private equity fund managers in India, of accelerating the company’s market opportunity and managed and cloud services to customers worldwide. telecom industry. For a period of two consecutive years
Ms. Ramnath has a full cycle track record of investing developing the brand in the region. Mr. Srinath joined Tata Teleservices Limited as non- (2008 and 2009), he was named as the world’s eighth
capital raised from global Institutions. She is a Board executive director in January 2003. He took over as most influential telecom personality by the Global
Other leadership positions within TCS also include: Telecoms Business magazine as well as the ‘Telecom
member of EMPEA, the global industry association for the Managing Director of Tata Teleservices Limited
Global Head of four P&L units (Telecom, Media & Person of the Year’ by the India-based Voice and
private capital in emerging markets. She is also the and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited from
Information Services, HiTech and Utilities) that grew to Data magazine in 2008. Mr. Srinath was also named
Chairperson of the Executive Committee of Indian February 1, 2011 till March 31, 2020. Effective April 1,
contribute a combined revenue of over $2.4b under his the ‘Telecom CEO of the Year’ in Asia by the leading
Venture Capital Association. She is a recent winner of 2020, Mr. Srinath continues as a non-executive director
leadership. He had also held the position of Head of UK publishing group Telecom Asia in 2006, and in the same
the IVCJ Special Achievement Award. of Tata Teleservices Limited and Tata Teleservices
& Europe where he brought significant growth of the year he was conferred the Udyog Rattan Award by the
(Maharashtra) Limited.
Ms. Ramnath has obtained a graduate degree in textile business, resulting in it being recognised as a major IT Institute of Economic Studies (‘IES’).
engineering from V.J. Technological Institute (‘VJTI’), player locally in the market. Since joining the Tata Administrative Services in 1986,
University of Mumbai and a post graduate degree in Mr. Srinath has held positions in Project Management, Mr. Srinath holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Lakshminarayanan has worked in USA, Hong Kong, from the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai and an
management studies from University of Mumbai. She has Sales & Marketing, and Management in different Tata
Australia, UK, Japan and India. He holds a Degree in MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata,
also completed the Advanced Management Program companies in the ICT sector over the last 33 years.
Mechanical Engineering from BITS, Pilani and is an specializing in Marketing and Systems.
from the Graduate School of Business Administration, Mr. Srinath has also served as the Chief Executive Officer
alumnus of London Business School. He is also a long-
Harvard University. of Tata Internet Services from late 2000 to February
standing member of IEEE.
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PROFILE OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Uday B. Desai Dr. Maruthi Prasad Dr. Rajesh Sharma
Independent Director Tangirala Director
Director
Dr. Uday B. Desai was the Founding Director of IIT Dr. Desai received a B. Tech. degree from Indian Institute Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala is at present Deputy Dr. Rajesh Sharma belongs to the Indian Telecom
Hyderabad (‘IITH’) from June 2009 to June 2019. He of Technology, Kanpur, India, in 1974, an M.S. degree Director General, Department of Telecommunications, Service (‘ITS’) of 1988 batch at Department
was also the Mentor Director for IIT Bhilai, and for IIIT from the State University of New York, Buffalo, in 1976, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. of Telecommunications (‘DoT’), Ministry of
Chittoor. At present he is Prof. Emeritus at IITH. He and a PhD from The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Dr. Tangirala has worked in the areas of revenue Communications, Government of India, and is presently
is also a Strategic Consultant for Telecom Standards U.S.A., in 1979, all in Electrical Engineering. assurance, financial advice, vigilance, training, working as Deputy Director General (Service Unit), DoT,
Development Society of India and an Honorary Professor and licensing finance in the Department of Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
He has been a co-author of 9 research monographs Dr. Sharma has an experience of more than 30 years in
at Woosong University, South Korea. Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications,
and authored nearly 300 peered reviewed papers in telecom technologies in operation, planning and roll-out
Government of India, and in financial and economic
Dr. Desai has held faculty positions at many universities: international journals and international conferences - of wireless, wire-line and broadband technologies in DoT
analysis in the telecom sector regulator - TRAI, in two
Assistant and then Associate Professor at the School broadly in the area of signal processing and wireless and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. Dr. Sharma currently
stints, first as Director and then as Advisor. He has also serves as a Government Nominee Director on the Boards
of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science communication. His research interest areas include worked as Executive Director, Insurance Regulatory and of ITI Limited and Tata Communications Limited.
Department at Washington State University; and wireless communication, wireless sensor networks, cyber Development Authority of India, Hyderabad (‘IRDAI’).
Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at physical systems, Internet of Things and AI. Dr. Tangirala has been a Government nominee Director Dr. Sharma earlier worked on deputation at the National
the Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay. He has held in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and was also on the e-Governance Division (‘NeGD’), under the Ministry
positions of Visiting Associate Professor at Arizona State Dr. Desai is a Fellow of INSA (Indian National Science
Boards of the Insurance Information Bureau and Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (‘MeITY’),
University, Purdue University and Stanford University, Academy) and the Indian National Academy of Government of India as Director (Capacity Building),
of Insurance and Risk Management during his stint at
and has been a visiting Professor at EPFL, Lausanne. Engineering (INAE) and a recipient of J C Bose where he was responsible for capacity building for
IRDAI. He has also worked in the Union Public Service
Dr. Desai has also held positions of Dean of Students at Fellowship. He is also the recipient of the Outstanding e-Government projects and imparting training at various
Commission in two spells.
IIT-Bombay and Director of HP-IITM R and D Lab. at Alumni Award from the University of Buffalo in 2015 and levels in central line ministries and state governments.
IIT-Madras. the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT Kanpur in 2016. Dr. Tangirala is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian P&T
A Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management Indore
Accounts and Finance Service. He joined the civil service
in Information Systems area (equivalent to PhD),
after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering Dr. Sharma also holds Post Graduate Diploma in
from College of Engineering, Guindy, and a PGDM from Management (‘PGDM’) from MDI Gurgaon and the B.E.
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. Dr. Tangirala (Electronics) degree from University of Indore.
also holds a degree in law from Osmania University,
Hyderabad, an MPhil degree from Panjab University, Dr. Sharma has published several widely cited research
Chandigarh, and a PhD from the Centre for the Study of papers, case studies and book reviews in internationally
Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New reputed journals. His areas of interest include public
sector governance, telecom technologies, e-Governance,
Delhi. He is the author of Telecom Sector Regulation
technology acceptance, interoperability, green IT,
in India: An Institutional Perspective, published by
recommender systems, knowledge management,
Routledge in 2019.
sustainability and business process reengineering.
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AWARDS AND
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Manufactured and Relationship

Intellectual capital Capital
Cloud UCC
F&S Cloud F&S 2019 CX Vendor

F&S Managed Multi F&S 2019 Unified
Interconnect Managed Excellence Asia
Cloud Service Communications
Service Provider Video Services 2019 Award
Provider of the Year Service Provider of
of the Year Company of the
2019 the Year
Award Year
Network
F&S 2019 F&S 2019 Asia- Customer
Enterprise SIP Pacific Managed Experience
Trunking Service UC Service Leader of the
F&S 2019 Asia- Year 2019
Provider of the Provider of the
F&S 2019 SDWAN Pacific Managed
Year Year
Service Provider of SDWAN Service
the Year Provider of the
Year Award
Security IHS Markit

(Omdia) Leader
in CDN Vendor
Everest Network Scorecard
MEF SD-WAN
Transformation &
Provider Of The F&S Managed
Managed Services
Year – APAC Security Services
Peak
Provider of the
Year (Telco)
CCW Asia
Excellence
awards- Bronze
award for Best
Gartner Magic Customer
Quadrant for Service
Network Services,
Global
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NOTICE
CORPORATE
DETAILS
NOTICE is hereby given that the 34th Annual General held on June 27, 2017 in respect of appointment of
Meeting of Tata Communications Limited (‘the Company’) the auditors, M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP,
Board of Directors Bankers
will be held at 11:00 hours (IST) on Friday, August 28, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No.
Ms. Renuka Ramnath (Chairperson) (Independent) ANZ Bank 2020, through Video Conferencing (‘VC’) or Other Audio 101049W / E300004) for a period of five years, till
Axis Bank Visual Means (‘OAVM’) to transact the following business: the conclusion of the AGM to be held in the 2022,
Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan the Company hereby ratifies and confirms the
Bank of America
(Managing Director & CEO w.e.f. November 26, 2019) appointment of M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP,
Bank of Baroda Ordinary Business
Mr. N. Srinath Bank of Nova Scotia Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No.
ING Bank 1. Adoption of Audited Standalone Financial 101049W / E300004) as Auditors of the Company
Dr. Uday B. Desai (Independent) Citibank Inc. to hold office from the conclusion of this AGM till the
Statements
Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala Deutsche Bank conclusion of the next and 35th AGM of the Company
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) To receive, consider and adopt the Audited to be held in the year 2021, to examine and audit
Dr. Rajesh Sharma Federal Bank Standalone Financial Statements of the Company the accounts of the Company for the financial year
HDFC Bank Ltd. for the financial year ended March 31, 2020, together ending March 31, 2021 on such remuneration as may
Key Managerial Personnel Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) with the Reports of the Board of Directors and the be mutually agreed upon between the Board of
ICICI Bank Ltd. Auditors thereon; and Directors of the Company and the Auditors.”
Mr. Manish Sansi Indian Bank
Company Secretary & General Counsel (India) Indian Overseas Bank 2. Adoption of Audited Consolidated Financial
IndusInd Bank Ltd. Statements Special Business
Ms. Pratibha K. Advani JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Chief Financial Officer To receive, consider and adopt the Audited 6. Re-appointment of Ms. Renuka Ramnath
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company (DIN: 00147182) as an Independent Director of the
Punjab National Bank
Ratnakar Bank Limited for the financial year ended March 31, 2020 along Company
Registered Office with the Report of the Auditors thereon.
Standard Chartered Bank
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following
VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 State Bank of India
3. Declaration of Dividend as a Special Resolution:
Tel: +91 22 6657 8765 Syndicate Bank
Email: [email protected] Yes Bank Ltd “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to provisions of Sections
To declare a dividend on equity shares for the
Website: www.tatacommunications.com. financial year ended March 31, 2020. 149, 150, 152 and other applicable provisions, if any,
Legal Advisors of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) (including any
4. Appointment of Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for
Financial Institutions S&R Associates (DIN: 03609968) as Director, liable to retire by the time being in force) read with Schedule IV to the
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas rotation Act, the Companies (Appointment and Qualification
Cisco Capital
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co of Directors) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 17 and
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Trilegal To appoint a director in place of Dr. Maruthi Prasad
US EXIM other applicable regulations of the Securities and
Khaitan & Co. Tangirala (DIN: 03609968), who retires by rotation
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
at this annual general meeting and, being eligible,
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI
offers himself for re-appointment.
Statutory Auditors Listing Regulations’), as amended from time to time,
5. Ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors Ms. Renuka Ramnath (DIN: 00147182), who was
S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, appointed as an Independent Director at the twenty-
Chartered Accountants To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following ninth Annual General Meeting of the Company to hold
as an Ordinary Resolution: office up to December 7, 2019, and was re-appointed
Registrar & Share Transfer Agents by the Board of Directors as an Independent
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Director, subject to approval of the Members, to hold
TSR Darashaw Consultants Private Limited Sections 139 and other applicable provisions, if office for a second term of five years commencing
6/10, Haji Moosa Patrawala Industrial Estate, any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any from December 8, 2019, and who meets the criteria
20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Near Famous Studio, statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for for independence as provided in Section 149(6)
Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 011 the time being in force) and the Companies (Audit of the Act along with the rules framed thereunder
Tel: (022) 6656 8484, Fax: (022) 6656 8494 and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations
E-mail: [email protected], time, and pursuant to the resolution passed by the and who has submitted a declaration to that effect
Website: www.tsrdarashaw.com Members at the 31st Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’)
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and in respect of whom the Company has received “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of NOTES: Act, as the case may be, to attend the AGM through
a notice in writing from a Member under Section Section 148(3) and all other applicable provisions, VC / OAVM or to vote through remote e-voting /
160(1) of the Act proposing her candidature for the if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any 1. In view of the global outbreak of the COVID-19 e-voting are requested to send a scanned certified
office of Director, be and is hereby re-appointed as statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for pandemic, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) copy (PDF / JPG format) of its Board or governing
an Independent Director of the Company, not liable the time being in force) and the Companies (Audit has vide its General Circular No. 20/2020 dated body Resolution / Authorisation to the Scrutinizer
to retire by rotation, to hold office for a second term and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to May 5, 2020 in relation to “Clarification on holding by e-mail at [email protected] with a copy
commencing with effect from December 8, 2019 up time, the Company hereby ratifies the remuneration of annual general meeting (AGM) through video marked to [email protected].
to December 7, 2024.” of H6 lakhs plus applicable taxes and out of pocket conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means
expenses on actual basis incurred in connection (OAVM)” read with General Circular No. 14/ 2020 4. The attendance of the Members attending the AGM
7. Appointment of Mr. Amur Swaminathan with the audit capped at 3% of the remuneration, dated April 8, 2020 and the General Circular No. 17/ through VC / OAVM will be counted for the purpose
Lakshminarayanan (DIN: 08616830) as a Managing payable to Ms. Ketki D. Visariya, Cost Accountant 2020 dated April 13, 2020 in relation to “Clarification of reckoning the quorum under Section 103 of the Act.
Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by
(Membership No: 16028), who has been appointed
companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and the 5. As per the provisions of Clause 3.A.III. of the General
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following by the Board of Directors as the Cost Auditor of the
rules made thereunder on account of the threat Circular No. 20/ 2020 dated May 5, 2020, the matters
as an Ordinary Resolution: Company, to conduct the audit of the cost records
posed by Covid-19” (collectively referred to as ‘MCA of Special Business as appearing at Item Nos. 6 to 9
maintained by the Company for the financial year
Circulars’) and SEBI vide its circular dated May 12, of the accompanying Notice, are considered to be
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of ending March 31, 2021.”
2020 in relation to “Additional relaxation in relation unavoidable by the Board of Directors (‘Board’) of
Sections 196, 197 and 203 and other applicable
9. Payment of Commission to Non-Whole-time to compliance with certain provisions of SEBI the Company, and hence, form part of this Notice.
provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013
(‘Act’) (including any statutory modifications or Directors of the Company (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
6. The Explanatory Statement pursuant to section 102
re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), Regulations 2015 – Covid-19 pandemic” (‘SEBI
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following of the Act setting out material facts concerning
read with Schedule V to the Act and the Companies Circular’) permitted the holding of the Annual
Resolution as an Ordinary Resolution: the business under Item Nos. 5 to 9 of the Notice,
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial General Meeting (‘AGM’ or ‘Meeting’) through VC
is annexed hereto. The relevant details, pursuant
Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to / OAVM, without the physical presence of the
“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of to Regulations 26(4) and 36(3) of SEBI Listing
time; and in accordance with Article 66G of Articles Members at a common venue. In compliance with the
Section 197 and other applicable provisions, if any, Regulations and Secretarial Standards on General
of Association of the Company, subject to such other provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’), SEBI
of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), as amended Meetings issued by the Institute of Company
approvals as required under the Act including approval (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
from time to time, a sum not exceeding one percent Secretaries of India, in respect of Directors seeking
of the Central Government under Part I of Schedule Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’) and
or three percent per annum, as the case may be, appointment/re-appointment at this AGM are also
V to the Act, if required, consent of the Company MCA Circulars, the AGM of the Company is being
of the net profits of the Company calculated in annexed. Requisite declarations have been received
be and is hereby accorded for the appointment held through VC / OAVM on Friday, August 28, 2020
accordance with the provisions of Section 198 of the from Director/s for seeking re-appointment.
and terms and conditions including remuneration at 11.00 a.m. (IST). The deemed venue for the 34th
Act, be paid to and distributed amongst the Directors
of Mr. Amur Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan AGM will be Tata Communications Limited, 4th Floor, 7. The Members can join the AGM in the VC / OAVM
of the Company or some or any of them (other than
(DIN: 08616830) as the Managing Director and Chief Tower 4, Equinox Business Park, LBS Road, Kurla mode 30 minutes before and 15 minutes after the
the Managing Director and/or Whole-time Directors)
Executive Officer of the Company for a period of (West), Mumbai 400 070. scheduled time of the commencement of the Meeting
in such amounts or proportions and in such manner
five years commencing from November 26, 2019, on by following the procedure mentioned in the Notice.
and in all respects as may be decided by the Board of 2. PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, A
the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory The Members will be able to view the proceedings
Statement annexed to the Notice convening this Directors of the Company and such payments shall MEMBER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT
be made in respect of the profits of the Company for on National Securities Depository Limited’s (‘NSDL’)
meeting (including the remuneration to be paid in the THE AGM IS ENTITLED TO APPOINT A PROXY TO
each year, commencing April 1, 2020.” e-Voting website at www.evoting.nsdl.com. The
event of loss or inadequacy of profits in any financial ATTEND AND VOTE ON HIS/HER BEHALF AND THE
facility of participation at the AGM through VC / OAVM
year during the tenure of his appointment), with PROXY NEED NOT BE A MEMBER OF THE COMPANY.
will be made available to at least 1,000 Members on a
liberty to the Board of Directors to alter and vary the SINCE THIS AGM IS BEING HELD PURSUANT TO
first come first served basis as per the MCA Circulars.
terms and conditions of the said appointment in such THE MCA CIRCULARS THROUGH VC / OAVM,
manner as may be agreed to between the Board of By Order of the Board of Directors THE REQUIREMENT OF PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE 8. In compliance with the afore-mentioned MCA
Directors and Mr. Lakshminarayanan. OF MEMBERS HAS BEEN DISPENSED WITH. Circulars and SEBI Circular dated May 12, 2020,
ACCORDINGLY, IN TERMS OF THE MCA CIRCULARS Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Board of Directors
AND THE SEBI CIRCULAR, THE FACILITY FOR 2019-20 is being sent only through electronic mode
of the Company (which term shall be deemed to Manish Sansi
APPOINTMENT OF PROXY(IES) BY THE MEMBERS to those Members whose email addresses are
include any committee of the Board constituted to Company Secretary
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THIS AGM AND HENCE registered with the Company/Depositories. Members
exercise its powers, including the powers conferred New Delhi, June 13, 2020 ACS-10985
THE PROXY FORM, ATTENDANCE SLIP AND ROUTE may note that the Notice and Annual Report
by this Resolution), be and is hereby authorised to
MAP OF AGM ARE NOT ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. 2019-20 will also be available on the Company’s
take all such steps as may be necessary, proper and Registered Office:
expedient to give effect to this Resolution.” website www.tatacommunications.com; websites of
VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, 3. Institutional Investors, who are Members of the
the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE Limited and National
8. Ratification of Cost Auditor’s Remuneration Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Company, are encouraged to attend and vote at
Stock Exchange of India Limited at www.bseindia.
CIN: L64200MH1986PLC039266 the AGM through VC / OAVM facility. Corporate
com and www.nseindia.com respectively; and on the
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following Email address: [email protected] Members intending to appoint their authorised
website of NSDL at https://www.evoting.nsdl.com
as an Ordinary Resolution: Website: www.tatacommunications.com representatives pursuant to Sections 112 and 113 of the
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9. Book Closure and Dividend: a. A signed request letter mentioning your name, with physical shares and for ease of portfolio Registrar and Share Transfer Agents to record
folio number, complete address and following management, members holding shares in physical additional details of Members, including their PAN
The Company has fixed Friday, August 21, 2020 details relating to bank account in which the form are requested to consider converting their details, e-mail address, bank details for payment
as the ‘Record Date’ for determining entitlement dividend is to be received: holdings to dematerialised form. Members can of dividend etc. A form for capturing additional
of Members to final dividend for the financial year contact the Company or Company’s R&T Agent - TSR details is available on the Company’s website under
ended March 31, 2020, if approved at the AGM. i. Name and Branch of Bank and Bank Account Darashaw Consultants Private Limited (’TSRDCPL’) the section ‘Investor Relations’ as also attached
The Register of Members and the Share Transfer type; for assistance in this regard. to this Annual Report. Members holding shares
Books of the Company will be closed from Saturday, in physical form are requested to submit the filled
August 22, 2020 to Friday, August 28, 2020 (both ii. Bank Account Number & Type allotted by 14. Members are requested to note that, dividends if not in form to the Company at investor.relations@
days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of the your bank after implementation of Core encashed for a consecutive period of 7 years from tatacommunications.com or to TSRDCPL in physical
dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2020 Banking Solutions; the date of transfer to Unpaid Dividend Account mode, after restoring normalcy or in electronic mode
and the AGM. The dividend of H4.00 per equity share of the Company, are liable to be transferred to the at [email protected], as per instructions
iii. 11-digit IFSC Code;
of H10 each (40%), if declared at the AGM, will be Investor Education and Protection Fund (‘IEPF’). The mentioned in the form. Members holding shares in
paid subject to deduction of tax at source (‘TDS’) on b. Self-attested scanned copy of cancelled cheque shares in respect of such unclaimed dividends are electronic form are requested to submit the details
or after Saturday, August 29, 2020 as under: bearing the name of the Member or first holder, also liable to be transferred to the demat account to their respective DP only and not to the Company
in case shares are held jointly; of the IEPF Authority. In view of this, Members/ or TSRDCPL.
a. to all Beneficial Owners in respect of shares Claimants are requested to claim their dividends
held in electronic form as per the data as made c. Self-attested scanned copy of the PAN Card; and from the Company, within the stipulated timeline. 18. Members holding shares in physical form, in identical
available by the National Securities Depository The Members, whose unclaimed dividends/shares order of names, in more than one folio are requested
Limited (‘NSDL’) and the Central Depository d. Self-attested scanned copy of any document
have been transferred to IEPF, may claim the same to send to the Company or TSRDCPL, the details
Services (India) Limited (‘CDSL’) as of the close (such as AADHAR Card, Driving License, Election
by making an application to the IEPF Authority, in of such folios together with the share certificates
of business hours on Friday, August 21, 2020. Identity Card, Passport) in support of the address
Form No. IEPF-5 available on www.iepf.gov.in. For for consolidating their holdings in one folio. A
of the Member as registered with the Company.
details, please refer to the Corporate Governance consolidated share certificate will be issued to such
b. to all Members in respect of shares held in physical
Members holding shares in electronic form may Report which is a part of this Annual Report. Members after making requisite changes.
form whose names appear on the Company’s
Register of Members after giving effect to all valid please note that their bank details as furnished by
15. Members are requested to intimate changes, if 19. During the AGM, Members may access the electronic
transmission or transposition requests lodged the respective Depositories to the Company will be
any, pertaining to their name, postal address, email copy of Register of Directors and Key Managerial
with the Company or the Registrar & Transfer considered for remittance of dividend as per the
address, telephone/ mobile numbers, Permanent Personnel and their shareholding maintained under
Agent (‘R&T Agent’) as of the close of business applicable regulations of the Depositories and the
Account Number (PAN), mandates, nominations, Section 170 of the Act and the Register of Contracts
hours on Friday, August 21, 2020. Company will not entertain any direct request from
power of attorney, bank details such as, name of and Arrangements in which Directors are interested
such Members for change/addition/deletion in such
the bank and branch details, bank account number, maintained under Section 189 of the Act, upon login
10. Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, dividend income bank details. Accordingly, the Members holding
MICR code, IFSC code, etc., to their DPs in case the to NSDL e-Voting system at https://www.evoting.
will be taxable in the hands of the Shareholders shares in demat form are requested to update
shares are held in electronic form and to TSRDCPL nsdl.com.
w.e.f. April 1, 2020 and the Company is required to their Electronic Bank Mandate with their respective
in case the shares are held in physical form quoting
deduct TDS from dividend paid to the Members at Depository Participants. 20. Members seeking any information with regard to the
their folio number. Further, Members may note that
prescribed rates in the Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘the accounts or any other matter to be placed at the
Further, please note that instructions, if any, already SEBI has mandated the submission of PAN by every
IT Act’). In general, to enable compliance with TDS AGM or who wish to inspect the relevant documents
given by Members in respect of shares held in participant in securities market.
requirements, Members are requested to complete referred to in this Notice, are requested to write to
and / or update their Residential Status, PAN, physical form, will not be automatically applicable to
16. As per the provisions of Section 72 of the Act, the Company on or before August 21, 2020 through
Category as per the IT Act with their Depository the dividend paid on shares held in electronic form.
the facility for making nomination is available email on investor.relations@tatacommunications.
Participants (‘DPs’) or in case shares are held in for the Members in respect of the shares held by com mentioning their DP ID & Client ID/Physical Folio
12. For the Members who are unable to receive the
physical form, with the Company / R&T Agent by them. Members who have not yet registered their Number. The same will be replied by the Company
dividend directly in their bank accounts through
sending documents through email by 11:59 p.m. nomination are requested to register the same by suitably.
Electronic Clearing Service or any other means, due
IST on Friday, August 14, 2020. For the detailed submitting Form No. SH-13. If a Member desires to
to non-registration of the Electronic Bank Mandate,
process, please visit the Company’s website at www. cancel the earlier nomination and record a fresh 21. To prevent fraudulent transactions, Members are
the Company shall dispatch the dividend warrant/
tatacommunications.com/investors. nomination, he may submit the same in Form SH-14. advised to exercise due diligence and notify the
Bankers’ cheque/ demand draft to such Members,
The said forms can be downloaded from the website Company of any change in address or demise of
11. Further, in order to receive the dividend in a timely upon normalisation of postal services and other
of TSRDCPL - www.tsrdarashaw.com. Members are any Member as soon as possible. Members are also
manner, Members holding shares in physical form activities.
requested to submit the said form to their DP in advised to not leave their demat account(s) dormant
who have not updated their mandate for receiving for long. Periodic statement of holdings should be
13. As per Regulation 40 of SEBI Listing Regulations, case the shares are held in electronic form and to
the dividends directly in their bank accounts through obtained from the concerned Depository Participant
as amended, securities of listed companies can be TSRDCPL in case the shares are held in physical form
Electronic Clearing Service or any other means are and holdings should be verified from time to time.
transferred only in dematerialised form with effect quoting their folio number.
requested to send a scanned copy of the following
from April 1, 2019, except in case of request received
details/documents at [email protected] 17. The format of the Register of Members prescribed 22. To support the ‘Green Initiative’, Members who
for transmission or transposition of securities. In
latest by Friday, August 14, 2020: by the MCA under the Act requires the Company/ have not yet registered their email addresses are
view of this and to eliminate all risks associated
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requested to register the same with their DPs in case their e-mail addresses are requested to keep / OAVM and have not cast their vote through remote declaration. The Company shall simultaneously
the shares are held by them in electronic form and their e-mail addresses validated/updated with e-voting and are otherwise not barred from doing so, forward the results to BSE Limited and National
with TSRDCPL in case the shares are held by them in their DPs / TSRDCPL to enable servicing of shall be eligible to vote through the e-voting system Stock Exchange of India Limited, where the shares of
physical form. notices / documents / Annual Reports and other during the AGM. The voting rights of Members shall the Company are listed.
communications electronically to their e-mail be in proportion to their shares of the paid-up equity
23. Process for registering email addresses to receive address in future. share capital of the Company as on the cut-off date. 31. Instructions for attending the AGM through VC /
this Notice of AGM and Annual Report electronically OAVM and remote e-voting (before and during the
and cast votes electronically: iii. Alternatively, those Shareholders who have not 26. Members will be provided with the facility for voting AGM) are given below.
registered their email addresses are required through electronic voting system during the video
i. Registration of email addresses with TSRDCPL: to send an email request to evoting@nsdl. conferencing proceedings at the AGM and Members A. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS FOR
The Company has made special arrangements co.in along with the following documents for participating at the AGM, who have not already cast ATTENDING THE AGM THROUGH VC / OAVM
with TSRDCPL for registration of e-mail procuring user id and password and registration their vote by remote e-voting, will be eligible to
addresses of those Members (holding shares i. Members will be provided with a facility
of e-mail ids for e-voting for the resolutions set exercise their right to vote during such proceedings
either in electronic or physical form) who wish to attend the AGM through VC / OAVM
out in this Notice: of the AGM. Members who have cast their vote by
to receive this Notice electronically and cast through the NSDL e-Voting system and
remote e-voting prior to the AGM will also be eligible
votes electronically. Eligible Members whose • In case shares are held in physical mode, they may access the same at https://www.
to participate at the AGM but shall not be entitled
e-mail addresses are not registered with the please provide Folio No., Name of evoting.nsdl.com under the Shareholders/
to cast their vote again on such resolution(s) for
Company/ DPs are required to provide the same shareholder, scanned copy of the share members login by using the remote
which the member has already cast the vote through
to TSRDCPL on or before 5:00 p.m. IST on Friday, certificate (front and back), self-attested e-voting credentials, where the EVEN of
remote e-voting.
August 14, 2020. scanned copy of PAN card, self-attested the Company will be displayed. On clicking
scanned copy of Aadhar Card. 27. A person whose name is recorded in the Register this link, the Members will be able to attend
Process to be followed for registration of e-mail of Members or in the Register of Beneficial Owners and participate in the proceedings of the
address is as follows: • In case shares are held in demat mode, maintained by the depositories as on the cut-off date AGM through a live webcast of the meeting
please provide DP ID-Client ID (8 digit DP ID only shall be entitled to avail the facility of remote and submit votes on announcement by the
a. Visit the link https://green.tsrdarashaw.com/ + 8 digit Client ID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), e-voting before the AGM as well as e-voting during Chairperson. Please note that Members
green/events/login/vq Name, client master or copy of Consolidated the AGM. Any person who acquires shares of the who do not have the User ID and Password
b. Select the company name viz. Tata Account statement, self-attested scanned Company and becomes a Member of the Company for e-voting or have forgotten the User ID
Communications Limited. copy of PAN card, self-attested scanned after the dispatch of the Notice and holding shares and Password may retrieve the same by
c. Enter the DP ID & Client ID / Physical Folio copy of Aadhar Card. following the remote e-voting instructions
as on the cut-off date may obtain the User ID and
Number and PAN details. In the event the mentioned in the Notice to avoid last minute
password by sending a request at evoting@nsdl.
PAN details are not available on record for 24. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Act rush. Further, Members may also use the OTP
co.in.
Physical Folio, Member to enter one of the read with Rule 20 of the Companies (Management based login for logging into the e-voting
share certificate numbers. and Administration) Rules, 2014 (as amended) 28. The Chairperson shall, at the AGM, at the end of system of NSDL.
and Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations (as discussion on the resolutions on which voting is to
(If PAN details are not available in the system,
amended), and the MCA Circulars, the Company is be held, allow voting, by use of e-voting system for ii. Members may join the Meeting through
the system will prompt the Member to upload
providing facility of remote e-voting to its Members all those Members who are present during the AGM Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets and iPads for
a self-attested copy of the PAN card for
in respect of the business to be transacted at the through VC / OAVM but have not cast their votes better experience. Further, Members will be
updation and authentication.)
AGM. For this purpose, the Company has entered by availing the remote e-voting facility. The e-voting required to use Internet with a good speed
d. Enter your e-mail address and mobile number
into an agreement with NSDL for facilitating voting module shall be disabled by NSDL for voting 15 to avoid any disturbance during the Meeting.
e. The system will then confirm the e-mail
through electronic means, as the authorised agency. minutes after the conclusion of the AGM. Members will need the latest version of
address for receiving this AGM Notice.
The facility of casting votes by a member using Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer 11, MS Edge
After successful submission of the e-mail remote e-voting system as well as remote e-voting 29. The Scrutinizer shall, immediately after the conclusion or Firefox. Please note that participants
address, NSDL will e-mail a copy of this AGM during the AGM will be provided by NSDL. of voting at the Meeting, first count the votes cast connecting from Mobile Devices or Tablets
Notice and Annual Report for FY 2019-20 along during the AGM, thereafter unblock the votes cast or through Laptops connecting via mobile
25. The remote e-voting period commences on Tuesday, through remote e-voting and make, not later than hotspot may experience Audio / Video
with the e-voting User ID and password. In case
August 25, 2020 (9:00 a.m. IST) and ends on Thursday, 48 hours of conclusion of the AGM, a consolidated loss due to fluctuation in their respective
of any queries, Members may write to csg-unit@
August 27, 2020 (5:00 p.m. IST). During this period, Scrutinizer’s Report of the total votes cast in favour network. It is therefore recommended to use
tsrdarashaw.com or [email protected].
Members holding shares either in physical form or in or against, if any, to the Chairperson or a person stable Wi-Fi or LAN connection to mitigate
ii. Registration of e-mail address permanently dematerialised form, as on Friday, August 21, 2020 i.e. authorised by the Chairperson in writing, who shall any glitches.
with Company/DP: Members are requested to cut-off date, may cast their vote electronically. The countersign the same.
register the same with their concerned DPs, in remote e-voting module shall be disabled by NSDL iii. Members are encouraged to submit their
respect of electronic holding and with TSRDCPL, for voting thereafter. Once the vote on a resolution 30. The results declared along with the Scrutinizer’s questions in advance with regard to the
in respect of physical holding, by writing to is cast by the Member, he / she shall not be allowed Report shall be placed on the Company’s website financial statements or any other matter to be
them at [email protected]. Further, to change it subsequently or cast vote again. Those www.tatacommunications.com and on the website placed at the 34th AGM, from their registered
those Members who have already registered Members, who will be attending the AGM through VC of NSDL www.evoting.nsdl.com immediately after email address, mentioning their name, DP
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ID and Client ID number / folio number and Details on Step 1 are mentioned below: 5. Your password details are given below: 7. After entering your password, tick on Agree
mobile number, to reach the Company’s to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on
email address at investor.relations@ How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website? a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, the check box.
tatacommunications.com before 5.00 p.m. then you can use your existing password to
1. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open login and cast your vote. 8. Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.
(IST) on Monday, August 24, 2020. Queries
web browser by typing the following URL:
that remain unanswered at the AGM will be
https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the 9. After you click on the “Login” button, Home
appropriately responded by the Company at
personal computer or on a mobile. first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial page of e-Voting will open.
the earliest post the conclusion of the AGM.
password’ which was communicated to you.
2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, Details on Step 2 is given below:
iv. Members who would like to express their
launched, click on the icon “Login” which is you need enter the ‘initial password’ and
views or ask questions during the AGM may How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL
available under ‘Shareholders’ section. the system will force you to change your
register themselves as a speaker by sending e-Voting system?
a request from their registered email address password.
3. A new screen will open. You will have to
mentioning their name, DP ID and Client ID/ 1. After successful login at Step 1, you will be
enter your User ID, your Password and a c) How to retrieve your ‘initial password’?
folio number, PAN, mobile number at investor. able to see the Home page of e-Voting. Click
Verification Code as shown on the screen.
[email protected] between i. If your email ID is registered in your on e-Voting. Then, click on Active Voting
Thursday, August 20, 2020 (9:00 a.m. IST) Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL demat account or with the Applicant Cycles.
to Monday, August 24, 2020 (5:00 p.m. IST). eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https:// Company, your ‘initial password’ is
2. After click on Active Voting Cycles, you will
Only those Members who have registered eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS communicated to you on your email ID.
be able to see the “EVEN” for all companies
themselves as a speaker will be allowed to login. Once you log-in to NSDL eservices Trace the email sent to you from NSDL
in which you are holding shares and whose
express their views/ask questions during after using your log-in credentials, click on from your mailbox. Open the email and
voting cycle is in active status.
the AGM. The Company reserves the right to e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open
restrict the number of speakers depending on Cast your vote electronically. the .pdf file. The password to open the 3. Select “EVEN” of company for which you
the availability of time for the AGM. .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL wish to cast your vote.
4. Your User ID details are given below:
account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL
v. Members who need assistance before or 4. Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting
account or folio number for shares held
during the AGM, can contact NSDL on Manner of holding page opens.
in physical form. The .pdf file contains
[email protected]/ 1800-222-990 or shares i.e. Demat
Your User ID is: your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.
contact Mr. Amit Vishal at [email protected]/ (NSDL or CDSL) 5. Cast your vote by selecting appropriate
022-24994360/ +91 9920264780 or Mr. or Physical ii. In case you have not registered your email options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify
Sagar Ghosalkar at sagar.ghosalkar@nsdl. address with the Company / Depository, the number of shares for which you wish to
a) For Members 8 Character DP ID
co.in/ 022-24994553/ +91 9326781467. please follow the instructions mentioned cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also
who hold followed by 8 Digit
below in this Notice “Confirm” when prompted.
B. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING THROUGH shares in demat Client ID
ELECTRONIC MEANS BEFORE / DURING THE AGM account with For example if your 6. If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the 6. Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast
NSDL. DP ID is IN300*** and “Initial password” or have forgotten your password: successfully” will be displayed.
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. P.N. Client ID is 12******
Parikh (Membership No. FCS 327) and failing him a. Click on “Forgot User Details/Password?”(If 7. You can also take the printout of the votes
then your user ID is
Mr. Mitesh Dhabliwala (Membership No. FCS 8331) you are holding shares in your demat account cast by you by clicking on the print option on
IN300***12******.
of M/s. Parikh & Associates, Practising Company with NSDL or CDSL) option available on the confirmation page.
b) For Members 16 Digit Beneficiary ID
Secretaries, as the Scrutinizer to scrutinize the who hold www.evoting.nsdl.com.
For example if 8. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution,
voting during the AGM and remote e-voting shares in demat your Beneficiary b. Physical User Reset Password?” (If you are you will not be allowed to modify your vote.
process in a fair and transparent manner. account with ID is 12************** holding shares in physical mode) option
CDSL. then your user ID is • INSTRUCTIONS FOR E-VOTING DURING THE
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE E-VOTING available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
BEFORE THE AGM ARE AS UNDER: 12************** AGM ARE AS UNDER:
c) For Members EVEN Number c. If you are still unable to get the password
The way to vote electronically on NSDL i. The procedure for remote e-Voting during
holding shares followed by Folio by aforesaid two options, you can send a
e-Voting system consists of ‘Two Steps’ the AGM is same as the instructions
in Physical Number registered request at [email protected] mentioning
which are mentioned below: mentioned above for remote e-voting since
Form. with the Applicant your demat account number/folio number,
the Meeting is being held through VC /
Company your PAN, your name and your registered
Step 1 : Log-in to NSDL e-Voting system at OAVM.
For example if folio address.
https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/
number is 001*** and ii. Only those Members/ Shareholders, who will
d. Members can also use the OTP (One Time
Step 2 : Cast your vote electronically on EVEN is 113255 then be present in the AGM through VC / OAVM
Password) based login for casting the votes
NSDL e-Voting system. user ID is 113255001*** facility and have not cast their vote on the
on the e-Voting system of NSDL.
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Resolutions through remote e-voting and

are otherwise not barred from doing so, shall
“Physical User Reset Password?” option
available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset
Explanatory Statement
be eligible to vote through e-voting system the password. Pursuant to Section 102(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) the following Explanatory Statement sets out
in the AGM. material facts relating to business mentioned under Item Nos. 5 to 9 of the accompanying Notice.
3. In case of any queries, you may refer the
General Guidelines for Members: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for
Shareholders and e-voting user manual for In respect of Item No. 5 Ms. Ramnath as an Independent Director of the Company
1. Institutional / Corporate shareholders (i.e. Shareholders available at the download for a second term of five years commencing from
other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are This statement is provided though strictly not required 8 December 2019 up to 7 December 2024, subject to
section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on
required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG as per Section 102 of the Act. approval of the members.
toll free no.: 1800-222-990 or send a request
Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ to Ms. Pallavi Mhatre at [email protected]. At the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Company The Company has received a declaration from
Authority letter etc. with attested
held on June 27, 2017, the members had appointed Ms. Ramnath that, she is not disqualified from being
specimen signature of the duly authorised
M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered re-appointed as an Independent Director in terms of
signatory(ies) who are authorised to By Order of the Board of Directors
Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101049W / E300004) Section 164 of the Act, and that she meets the criteria
vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to cs@
as the statutory auditors of the Company to hold office for independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of
parikhassociates.com with a copy marked to
Manish Sansi from the conclusion of the 31st Annual General Meeting till the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
[email protected].
Company Secretary the conclusion of the 36th Annual General Meeting to be SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
2. It is strongly recommended not to share New Delhi, June 13, 2020 ACS-10985 held in the year 2022, subject to ratification by Members Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’) and her
your password with any other person and at every AGM. consent to be re-appointed as an Independent Director.
take utmost care to keep your password Registered Office: In terms of Regulation 25(8) of SEBI Listing Regulations,
In view of the above, and M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates
confidential. Login to the e-voting website VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Ms. Ramnath has confirmed that she is not aware of
LLP, Chartered Accountants, being eligible for
will be disabled upon five unsuccessful Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. any circumstance or situation which exists or may be
re-appointment, it is proposed that the Members may
attempts to key in the correct password. In CIN: L64200MH1986PLC039266 reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact
ratify the appointment of M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates
such an event, you will need to go through Email address: [email protected] her ability to discharge her duties as an Independent
LLP, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors from
the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or Website: www.tatacommunications.com Director of the Company. She has further affirmed that
the conclusion of this AGM till the conclusion of the next
she has completed requisite steps towards the inclusion
AGM.
of her name in the data bank of Independent Directors
The Board recommends the Resolution at Item No. 5 for maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
approval by the Members. in terms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
(KMP) or their respective relatives are concerned The Company has received a notice in writing from
or interested in the Resolution at Item No. 5 of the a Member under Section 160(1) of the Act proposing
accompanying Notice. Ms. Ramnath’s candidature for the office of Director. The
resolution set-forth in Item No. 6 seeks the approval of
members in terms of Section 149 and other applicable
In respect of Item No. 6 provisions of the Act, read with Schedule IV of the Act
and Rules made thereunder, for re-appointment of
At the Annual General Meeting held on September 29,
Ms. Ramnath as an Independent Director of the Company
2015, the members of the Company had approved the
for a second term of five years commencing from
appointment of Ms. Renuka Ramnath (DIN:00147182) as
8 December 2019 up to 7 December 2024.
an Independent Director of the Company to hold office
for a period of five years commencing with effect from Based on the performance evaluation of the Independent
8 December 2014 till 7 December 2019. Directors and as per the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, given her
As per the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies
background, integrity, experience and contribution, the
Act, 2013, an Independent Director can be re-appointed
Board is of the opinion that Ms. Ramnath’s continued
with the approval of shareholders by a special resolution
association would be of immense benefit to the
and may hold office for a maximum of two consecutive
Company and it is therefore desirable to continue her
terms of up to five years each.
appointment as an Independent Director. In the opinion
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination & of the Board, Ms. Ramnath fulfills the conditions for her
Remuneration Committee and keeping in view the re-appointment as an Independent Director as specified
contribution of Ms. Ramnath to the Company, the in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations and is
Board of Directors approved the re-appointment of independent of the management. A copy of the draft
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letter of appointment of Ms. Renuka Ramnath, setting Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan (DIN: 08616830) termination or the Company paying six months’ o Health Insurance coverage for self,
out the terms and conditions is available for inspection for appointment as Managing Director and Chief remuneration which shall be limited to provision spouse and dependent (minor)
by the members. Members who wish to inspect the Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the Company. Based of Salary, Benefits, Perquisites, Allowances and children as per policy;
same may write to the Company Secretary at investor. on the NRC’s recommendation, the Board of Directors, any pro-rated Incentive Remuneration (paid at
o Car, with driver provided, maintained
[email protected]. at its meeting held on 30 July 2019, had appointed the discretion of the Board), in lieu of such notice.
by the Company for official and
Mr. Lakshminarayanan as the MD & CEO – Designate
If re-appointed, Ms. Ramnath will act as a Non-Executive B. Duties & Powers personal use
subject to receipt of necessary regulatory approval.
Independent Director whose office shall not be liable to Thereafter, in accordance with the terms of its TV o Telecommunication facilities including
retire by rotation. 1. The MD&CEO shall devote his whole time and
uplinking license, the Company had applied to the broadband, internet and mobile.
attention to the business of the Company and
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (‘MIB’) for
Keeping in view Ms. Ramnath’s experience and perform such duties as may be entrusted to him • Other perquisites and allowances
obtaining its permission for the said appointment.
contributions to the Company, her re-appointment as an by the Board from time to time and separately (flexible component) with an option
Independent Director is recommended. The Company vide letter dated 22 November 2019, communicated to him and exercise such powers to choose from the components given
received the approval from MIB for appointment of as may be assigned to him, subject to the below, as per your requirement subject
The Board recommends the Resolution at Item No. 6 for superintendence, control and directions of the to a maximum of 26.21% of the basic
Mr. Lakshminarayanan as MD & CEO. The Company had
approval by the Members. Board in connection with and in the best interests salary, comprising of the following:
also received the necessary consent and declarations
from Mr. Lakshminarayanan confirming his eligibility to of the business of the Company and the business
None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel o Children’s Education & Hostel
be appointed as the MD & CEO of the Company. The NRC, of one or more of its associated companies and
(KMP) or their respective relatives except Ms. Ramnath expenses
at its meeting held on 26 November 2019, recommended / or subsidiaries, including performing duties as
is concerned or interested in the Resolution at Item No. 6
the appointment of Mr. Lakshminarayanan as MD & CEO. assigned by the Board from time to time by serving o Leave Travel Assistance
of the accompanying Notice.
on the boards of such associated companies and
Based on the afore-mentioned recommendation and / or subsidiaries or any other executive body or o Special Residual Allowance (SRA):
Brief profile of Ms. Ramnath is given below:
approvals, the Board of Directors at its meeting held any committee of such a company. Any amount lying unallocated
Ms. Ramnath is the Founder, Managing Director and on November 26, 2019 approved the appointment of from the flexible allowance after
CEO of Multiples Alternate Asset Management, a private Mr. Amur Swaminathan Lakshminarayanan C. Remuneration distribution across the components
equity manager and advisor to funds of ~ $1.6 bn. She (DIN: 08616830) as the Managing Director and Chief specified above will be paid as
1. So long as the MD&CEO performs his duties and Special Residual Allowance
has over 30 years of experience in the Indian financial Executive Officer of the Company for a period of five
conforms to the terms and conditions contained
sector across private equity, investment banking and years commencing from the date of the Board Meeting i.e. • Contribution to Provident Fund and
in this Appointment, he shall, subject to such
structured finance. Ms. Ramnath started her career with November 26, 2019, subject to approval of the Members Gratuity Fund as per the Rules of the
approvals as may be required, be entitled to the
the ICICI Group and had leadership roles in investment and other applicable regulatory approval from the Company.
following remuneration, subject to deduction at
banking, structured finance and e-commerce. She led Government of India and all other statutory authorities.
source of all applicable taxes in accordance with
ICICI Venture as the MD & CEO to become one of the The approval of Government of India is required since at • Membership and joining fees for one
the laws for the time being in force:
largest private equity funds in India. One of the most the time of his appointment, Mr. Lakshminarayanan was club.
experienced private equity fund managers in India, not a resident of India as prescribed under Schedule V of a) Basic Salary: H 18.67 Lacs per month
Ms. Ramnath has a full cycle track record of investing c) Incentive Remuneration: Such Incentive
the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Part I of Schedule V
capital raised from global Institutions. She is a Board b) Benefits, Perquisites, Allowances as follows: Remuneration at a target value of
of the Companies Act 2013, his appointment is subject to
member of EMPEA, the global industry association for H3,00,00,000 to be paid annually at
approval of the Central Government. • Rent-free residential accommodation
private capital in emerging markets. She is also the the discretion of the Board, based on
(furnished or otherwise) the Company certain performance criteria and such
Chairperson of the Executive Committee of Indian Extracts of the key terms and conditions of appointment,
bearing the cost of repairs, maintenance, other parameters as may be considered
Venture Capital Association. She is a recent winner of including remuneration, forming part of the agreement
society charges and utilities (e.g. gas, appropriate from time to time.
the IVCJ Special Achievement Award. executed with Mr. Lakshminarayanan for his appointment
electricity and water charges) for
as MD & CEO are given as below and the same may also
Ms. Ramnath has obtained a graduate degree in textile company provided accommodation d) Long term Incentive: With the objective of
be read and treated as disclosure in compliance with the
engineering from V.J. Technological Institute (‘VJTI’), achieving long term value creation through
requirements of the Companies Act, 2013: OR
University of Mumbai and a post graduate degree in retention and continuity of the leadership, it
management studies from University of Mumbai. She A. Term and Termination is intended that a long term incentive plan
• House Rent Allowance aggregating 50%
has also completed the Advanced Management Program would be made available as per the LTIP
of the basic salary (in case residential
1. Subject as hereinafter provided, this Agreement Plan applicable in the Company. The Target
from the Graduate School of Business Administration, accommodation is not provided by the
is effective from 26th November 2019 and shall Incentive under the LTIP that covers the
Harvard University. Company) and Utilities allowance (incl.
remain in force up to five years, till 25th November period FY20, FY21 and FY22 is intended to be
maintenance) aggregating 35% of the
2024 unless terminated earlier. H4,75,00,000. As per the terms of the Plan,
In respect of Item No. 7 basic salary
the payment would be made in one tranche
2. This appointment may be terminated earlier,
• Hospitalisation, Transport, on June 30, 2022 after the Plan matures.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), at without any cause, by either Party by giving
Telecommunication and other facilities: This incentive would be payable subject to
its meeting held on 30 July 2019, after due deliberations to the other Party six months’ notice of such
the achievement of certain performance
had recommended to the Board, the name of Mr. Amur
criteria and such other parameters as may
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be considered appropriate from time to time the Company or any subsidiary or associated and maintenance of confidentiality. Members He had also held the position of Head of UK &
by the Board. No amount would be payable company to which he is required by the who wish to inspect the agreement executed Europe where he brought significant growth of
if termination of the agreement is initiated Appointment to render services; between the Company and MD & CEO, setting the business, resulting in it being recognised as a
by the MD&CEO prior to completion of the out the terms and conditions of his appointment major IT player locally in the market.
Term. or may write to the Company Secretary at investor.
[email protected]. Mr. Lakshminarayanan has worked in USA, Hong
e) Relocation expenses: An amount not b. in the event of any serious or repeated or Kong, Australia, UK, Japan and India. He holds
exceeding H1.20 crore. continuing breach (after prior warning) Details of remuneration paid /drawn by a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from BITS,
or non-observance by the MD&CEO of Mr. Lakshminarayanan for the financial year Pilani and is an alumnus of London Business
2. Minimum Remuneration: Notwithstanding any of the stipulations contained in the 2019-20 are given in the Corporate School. He is also a long-standing member of
anything to the contrary herein contained, where Appointment. Governance Report, which is part of IEEE.
in any financial year during the currency of the this Annual Report. Further details of
tenure of the MD&CEO, the Company has no 4. Termination due to physical/ mental incapacity
Mr. Lakshminarayanan have been given in the
profits or its profits are inadequate, the Company In respect of Item No. 8
In the event the MD&CEO is not in a position to Annexure to this Notice.
will pay to the MD&CEO remuneration by way of
discharge his official duties due to any physical The Company is required under the provisions of Section
salary, Benefits, Perquisites and Allowances, and Mr. Lakshminarayanan is not disqualified from
or mental incapacity, the Board shall be entitled 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records
Incentive Remuneration as specified above. being a Director in terms of Section 164 of
to terminate this appointment on such terms and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time,
the Act. In compliance with the provisions
3. Insurance: The Company shall keep and maintain as the Board may consider appropriate in the to have the audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost
of Sections 196 and 197 and other applicable
the following insurance policies as per Company’s circumstances. Accountant. Further, in accordance with the provisions
provisions of the Act, read with Schedule V to the
rules and policy, which are currently as follows: of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit
5. Resignation from directorships Act, the terms of appointment and remuneration
and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration payable to
of Mr. Lakshminarayanan as specified above, are
i. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance the Cost Auditors has to be ratified by the Members of
Upon the termination by whatever means of his placed before the Members for their approval.
Policies the Company.
employment under the Appointment:
ii. Accident Insurance Policy The Board recommends the Resolution at Item
The Board, on the recommendation of the Audit
a. the MD&CEO shall immediately cease to hold No. 7 for approval by the Members.
iii. Life Insurance Policy. Committee, has approved the appointment and
offices held by him in any holding company,
None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel remuneration of Ms. Ketki D. Visariya, Cost Accountant,
subsidiaries or associate companies by virtue
D. Other Terms (KMP) or their respective relatives except (Membership No: 16028) as Cost Auditor to conduct the
of Section 167 (1)(h) of the Act, without claim
Mr. Lakshminarayanan is concerned or audit of the cost records of the Company for the financial
1. Variation for compensation for loss of office.
interested in the Resolution at Item No. 7 of the year ending March 31, 2021. Accordingly, under the
b. the MD&CEO shall not without the consent accompanying Notice. authority from the Board of Directors, the remuneration
The terms and conditions of the appointment of
of the Company at any time thereafter of the Cost Auditor was fixed at H6 lakhs plus applicable
the MD&CEO may be altered and varied from time
represent himself as connected with the Brief profile of Mr. Lakshminarayanan is given taxes and out of pocket expenses on actual basis capped
to time by the Board as it may, in its discretion
Company or any of the subsidiaries and below: at 3% of the remuneration.
deem fit, irrespective of the limits stipulated under
Schedule V to the Act or any amendments made associated companies.
Mr. Lakshminarayanan has over 35 years of Accordingly, consent of the Members is sought by way
hereafter in this regard in such manner as may be experience in a broad range of leadership roles of an Ordinary Resolution as set out at Item No. 8 of the
6. Appointment co-terminus with employment/
agreed to between the Board and the MD&CEO, across regions and industries. Through the course accompanying Notice for ratification of the remuneration
directorship
subject to such approvals as may be required. of his career, he has managed and developed amounting to H6 lakhs plus applicable taxes and out
If and when this Appointment expires or is scalable businesses, with deep understanding of of pocket expenses on actual basis capped at 3% of
2. Tata Code of Conduct
terminated for any reason whatsoever, Mr. the global technology market and enterprises’ the remuneration, payable to the Cost Auditor for the
The provisions of the Tata Code of Conduct Lakshminarayanan will cease to be the MD&CEO growing digital needs. financial year ending March 31, 2021.
shall be deemed to have been incorporated by and also cease to be a Director.
Prior to joining Tata Communications, The Board recommends the Ordinary Resolution set out
reference. The MD&CEO shall during his term,
7. Personnel Policies Mr. Lakshminarayanan was President and CEO at Item No. 8 of the Notice for approval by the members.
abide by the provisions of the Tata Code of
of Tata Consultancy Services Japan, Ltd. where
Conduct in spirit and in letter and commit to All Personnel Policies of the Company and None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
he was in charge of accelerating the company’s
assure its implementation. the related Rules which are applicable to (KMP) or their respective relatives are concerned
market opportunity and developing the brand in
other employees of the Company shall also be or interested in the Resolution at Item No. 8 of the
3. Summary termination of employment the region.
applicable to the MD&CEO, unless specifically accompanying Notice.
The employment of the MD&CEO may be provided otherwise. Other leadership positions within TCS also
terminated by the Company without notice: include: Global Head of four P&L units (Telecom,
The terms and conditions of appointment of the In respect of Item No. 9
Media & Information Services, HiTech and
a. if the MD&CEO is found guilty of any MD & CEO also inter alia include clauses pertaining
Utilities) that grew to contribute a combined At the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on
gross negligence, default or misconduct in to no conflict of interest with the Company,
revenue of over $2.4b under his leadership. September 29, 2015, the Members had approved the
connection with or affecting the business of protection and use of intellectual properties
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payment of commission to the Directors of the Company the Directors in accordance with the directions given by Details of Directors Seeking Appointment / Re-Appointment at the 34th Annual General Meeting
[other than the Managing Director and Whole-time the Board (which includes any committee thereof). The
Director(s)] not exceeding 1% (one percent) per annum above remuneration shall be over and above the sitting Particulars Dr. Maruthi Prasad Ms. Renuka Ramnath Mr. Amur Swaminathan
of the net profits of the Company for each year of a fees paid to the Directors for attending the meeting of Tangirala Lakshminarayanan
period of five years commencing from April 1, 2015. the Board and/or Committees thereof.
Date of Birth July 25, 1965 September 14, 1961 April 13, 1961
According to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 The Board recommends the Ordinary Resolution ser out Age 54 58 59
the approval of the Members is required for the payment at Item No. 9 of the Notice for approval of the members. DIN 03609968 00147182 08616830
of commission to the non-executive directors (director Date of Appointment March 5, 2019 December 8, 2019 November 26, 2019
other than Managing Director and Whole-time Directors) None of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Bachelor of Engineering from Degree in Mechanical
up to 1% (one percent) or 3% (three percent) as the case the Company or their respective relatives, except the Civil Engineering, VJTI, University of Mumbai Engineering from BITS,
may be, of the Net profits of the Company. Non-Executive Directors of the Company to the extent PGDM MBA from the University of Pilani
of remuneration that may be received by such directors, Mumbai. Alumnus of London
MPhil.
Further, as per the provisions of Clause 17(6) of the is concerned or interested in the Resolution mentioned Business School.
Ph.D Advanced Management
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) at Item No.9 of the Notice.
Regulations, 2015, all fees/ compensation (except Program, the International
sitting fees), if any, paid to the non-executive directors Senior Managers Program
including independent directors shall be recommended By Order of the Board of Directors from the Graduate School
by the Board of Directors and shall require approval of of Business Administration,
the shareholders at a General Meeting. Harvard University.
Manish Sansi
Expertise in specific Revenue assurance, Over 30 years of experience Deep understanding of the
Accordingly, it is proposed to seek fresh approval of Company Secretary
functional area Law, Governance and in the Indian financial sector global technology market
the Members of the Company by way of an Ordinary New Delhi, June 13, 2020 ACS-10985
Civil Engineering across private equity, and enterprises’ growing
Resolution as required under Section 197 of the Companies investment banking and digital needs.
Act, 2013 and also under the SEBI Listing Regulations for structured finance.
payment of commission for a period commencing from Registered Office: Directorships held in other Nil • Arvind Limited NIL
April 1, 2020, at the rate not exceeding 1% (one percent) VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, public companies (excluding • PVR Limited
or 3% (three percent) as the case may be, of the net Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. foreign companies, private
profits of the Company for each financial year computed • Vastu Housing Finance
CIN: L64200MH1986PLC039266 companies and Section 8
in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This Corporation Limited.
Email address: [email protected] companies)
remuneration will be distributed amongst all or some of Website: www.tatacommunications.com • TV18 Broadcast Limited
• Institutional Investor
Advisory Services India
Limited
Memberships/ Chairmanships Nil Nomination and Remuneration Nil
of committees in other public Committee:
companies (includes Audit • Arvind Limited (Member)
Committee, Nomination and
• PVR Limited (Member)
Remuneration Committee,
Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee, Risk Management
Committeee and Stakeholders’
Relationship Committee)
Shareholding in Tata Nil Nil Nil
Communications Limited
Notes:
1. Other details such as number of meetings of the board attended during the year, remuneration drawn and
relationship with other directors and key managerial personnel are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
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BOARD’S REPORT • The cancellation of all business trips, meetings and

events, which will be carried out virtually instead.
The dividend, once approved by the Shareholders, will be
paid, subject to deduction of tax at source, on or before
Friday, September 4, 2020. If approved, the dividend
Employees have taken this in their stride, since would result in a cash outflow of H114 crore. The dividend
collaboration with remote colleagues was already the on Equity Shares is 40% of the paid-up value of each
To the Members, norm in our business – our teams are quite comfortable share. The total dividend pay-out works out to 54.60% of
leveraging chat, voice, video and collaboration tools to the net profit for the standalone results.
The Directors present the 34th Annual Report of Tata Communications Limited (the ‘Company’) along with the audited get their jobs done.
financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The Company along with its subsidiaries wherever The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the
required is referred as ‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’, or ‘Tata Communications’. The consolidated performance of the Company and The situation continues to evolve at pace and as Company will remain closed from Saturday, August 22,
its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required. governments around the world implement measures 2020 to Friday, August 28, 2020 (both days inclusive) for
to contain this public health crisis, we continue to work the purpose of payment of the dividend for the Financial
PERFORMANCE through our preparedness on the variety of scenarios as Year ended March 31, 2020 and the AGM.
part of our business continuity plans. We will continue to
The table below sets forth the key financial parameters of the Company’s performance during the year under review:
monitor the situation closely, taking into account local Transfer to reserves
(H in crores)
government mandates and decisions, and have planned
Standalone Consolidated for a range of outcomes as the situation continues to The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire
Particulars 2019-20 2018-19 2019-20 2018-19 evolve. amount of profit for Financial Year 2019-20 in the
statement of profit and loss.
Income from operations 5,750.33 5,389.13 17,067.99 16,524.95 As part of our business continuity planning and
Other income 180.27 92.23 69.68 60.26 preparation, Tata Communications has deployed Company’s Performance
Total revenue 5,930.60 5,481.36 17,137.67 16,585.21 a taskforce – overseen by our Global Management
On a standalone basis, the revenue for FY 2019-20 was
Expenses Committee that is led by our CEO – to continuously assess
H5,750.33 crore, higher by 6.70 percent over the previous
Network and transmission expenses 1,842.35 2,183.66 6,777.56 7,162.04 the Covid-19 situation. We have a clear command and
year’s revenue of H5,389.13 crore. The profit after tax
Employee benefits expenses 998.83 921.25 3,039.14 2,959.66 control matrix, covering all functions, with needed backup
Operating Expenditure 1,337.09 1,058.25 3,962.34 3,658.40 (PAT) attributable to shareholders for FY 2019-20 was
and resiliency. This Global Emergency Response team is
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 977.44 890.88 2,357.72 2,067.60 H208.78 crore registering a growth of 147.20 percent
also in continuous interaction with national governments
Total expenses 5,155.71 5,054.04 16,136.76 15,847.70 over the Loss (after tax) of H442.32 crore for FY 2018-19.
and health authorities to ensure best practice in health
Profit from ordinary activities before finance cost, 774.89 427.32 1,000.91 737.51 and safety while maintaining business continuity. On a consolidated basis, the revenue for FY 2019-20 was
exceptional items and tax
H17,067.99 crore, higher by 3.29 percent over the previous
Finance Cost 55.19 36.12 470.74 396.55 As far as impact of the COVID-19 situation on the financial
year’s revenue of H16,524.95 crore. The PAT attributable
Profit from ordinary activities before exceptional 719.70 391.20 530.17 340.96 statements is concerned, the Company has considered
to shareholders and non-controlling interests for
items and tax internal and external information while finalising various
FY 2019-20 and FY 2018-19 was negative H84.83 crore
Exceptional items (346.15) (666.97) (390.51) 2.24 estimates in relation to its financial statements up to the
and negative H80.43 crore respectively.
Profit before tax (PBT) 373.55 (275.77) 139.66 343.20 date of approval of the financial statements by the Board
Tax expense/(benefit) of Directors and has not identified any material impact Subsidiary companies
Current tax 238.48 223.83 334.18 332.67 on the carrying value of assets, liabilities or provisions.
Deferred tax (73.71) (57.28) (107.51) (59.35) However, the impact assessment of Covid-19 is a As on March 31, 2020, the Company had 56 subsidiaries
Profit / (Loss) before share in profit/(loss) of 208.78 (442.32) (87.01) 69.88 continuing process given the uncertainties associated and three associate companies. There has been no material
associates with its nature and duration. The Company is monitoring change in the nature of business of the subsidiaries.
Share in profit/(loss) of associates 2.18 (150.31) the situation closely, and shall take actions as appropriate,
Profit/(Loss) for the period (84.83) (80.43) On October 22, 2019, Tata Communications Services
based on any material changes in the future economic
Attributable to: (Bermuda) Limited was redomiciled to Singapore under
conditions.
Shareholders of the Company the name Tata Communications SVCS Pte. Ltd.
(85.96) (82.37)
Non-Controlling Interest 1.13 1.94 Dividend
TC IOT Managed Solutions Limited which was
The Board recommends a final dividend of H4.00 per incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Covid-19
fully paid Equity Share on 285,000,000 Equity Shares Company on June 6, 2019 has made an application for
The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of face value H10/- each, for the financial year ended voluntary strike off with Registrar of Companies on
and ensure business continuity for us and our customers
globally and in India is causing significant disturbance and March 31, 2020. November 29, 2019.
including:
slowdown of economic activity. Tata Communications
The Board has recommended dividend based on the On December 23, 2019, TCTS Senegal Limited was
has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation, with • The implementation of work from home for all
parameters laid down in the Dividend Distribution Policy. incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata
the safety of our employees and business continuity for employees globally, with the exception of some
Communications Transformation Services Pte. Ltd.
our customers and partners our top priority. We regularly essential roles that need to be conducted from an
The dividend on Equity Shares is subject to the approval
communicate best practice advisories, and have put in office or on location for critical network maintenance. STT Tai Seng Pte. Ltd. ceased to be an associate company
of the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting
place precautionary measures to protect our employees In these cases, all necessary arrangements have been with effect from June 13, 2019.
(‘AGM’) scheduled to be held on Friday, August 28, 2020.
made to ensure their safety and protection.
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the vi. It has devised proper systems to ensure compliance During the year under review, the non-executive In the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the
Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’), a statement containing the with the provisions of all applicable laws and that directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship independent directors and meeting of the Nomination
salient features of financial statements of the Company’s such systems are adequate and operating effectively. or transactions with the Company, other than sitting and Remuneration Committee, the performance of the
subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial fees, commission, reimbursement of expenses incurred Board, its committees, and individual directors was
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
statements of the Company. by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the also discussed. Performance evaluation of independent
Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan was appointed as the Board / Committees of the Company and any other directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of transactions as approved by the Audit Committee / independent director being evaluated.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
the Act, the financial statements of the Company, Board which are disclosed under the Notes to Accounts.
the Company with effect from November 26, 2019.
consolidated financial statements along with relevant Policy on Directors’ Appointment and Remuneration
A resolution seeking shareholders’ approval for his
documents and separate audited financial statements Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the and other Details
appointment forms part of the Notice.
in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the website Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March
of the Company at www.tatacommunications.com/ 31, 2020 are: Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan - Managing The Company’s policy on directors’ appointment and
Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala retires by rotation and being
investors/results. Director & Chief Executive Officer; Ms. Pratibha K. Advani remuneration, and other matters provided in Section
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. A resolution
– Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Manish Sansi – Company 178(3) of the Act, has been disclosed in the Corporate
seeking shareholders’ approval for his re-appointment
Directors’ Responsibility Statement Secretary. Governance Report, which is a part of this report and is
forms part of the Notice.
available on www.tatacommunications.com/investors/
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and Number of Meetings of the Board governance.
Ms. Renuka Ramnath was appointed as an independent
compliance systems established and maintained by the
director at the 29th Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) held
Company, the work performed by the internal, statutory, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 for a period of five Nine Board meetings were held during the FY 2019-20. Internal Financial Control Systems and their Adequacy
cost and secretarial auditors and external consultants, years. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination For details of meetings of the Board, please refer to the
including the audit of internal financial controls over Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report. The details in respect of internal financial controls
and Remuneration Committee, her re-appointment for
financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the and their adequacy are included in the Management
a second term of five years is proposed at the ensuing
reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board evaluation Discussion and Analysis, which is a part of this report.
AGM for the approval of the shareholders by way of a
Board committees, including the Audit Committee, the special resolution. The Board of Directors has carried out an annual Audit Committee
Board is of the opinion that the Company’s internal
evaluation of its own performance, board committees,
financial controls were adequate and effective during During the year under review, Mr. Vinod Kumar tendered The details including the composition of the Audit
and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the
Financial Year 2019-20. his resignation as the Managing Director & CEO of the Committee, terms of reference, attendance etc. are
Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Company with effect from the close of business hours on included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of July 5, 2019. The Board places on record its appreciation The performance of the Board was evaluated by the a part of this report.
Directors, to the best of its knowledge and ability, for his invaluable contribution and guidance.
Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on
confirms that: Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the basis of criteria such as the board composition and
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the the independent directors have submitted declarations structure, effectiveness of board processes, information
At the 31st AGM held on June 27, 2017 the Members
applicable accounting standards have been followed that each of them meets the criteria of independence and functioning, etc.
approved appointment of M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates
and there are no material departures; as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
The performance of the committees was evaluated
Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of 101049W/E300004) as Statutory Auditors of the
ii. It has selected such accounting policies and by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Company to hold office for a period of five years from
applied them consistently and made judgments and members on the basis of criteria such as the composition
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, the conclusion of that AGM till the conclusion of the
estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’). There has been no 36th AGM, subject to ratification of their appointment
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the change in the circumstances affecting their status as The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note on by Members at every AGM. Although the requirement
Company at the end of the financial year and of the independent directors of the Company. The Independent Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange to place the matter relating to appointment of auditors
profit and loss of the Company for that period; Directors have also affirmed that they have completed Board of India on January 5, 2017. for ratification by Members at every AGM has been
requisite steps towards the inclusion of their names in
iii. It has taken proper and sufficient care for the done away by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017
the data bank of Independent Directors maintained In a separate meeting of independent directors,
maintenance of adequate accounting records with effect from May 7, 2018, a resolution proposing
with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of performance of non-independent directors, the Board as
in accordance with the provisions of the Act for ratification of appointment of statutory auditors at the
Section 150 of the Act, read with Rule 6 of the Companies a whole was evaluated, taking into account the views of
safeguarding the assets of the Company and ensuing AGM has been included in the Notice for this
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. executive directors and non-executive directors.
for preventing and detecting fraud and other AGM.
irregularities; None of the Company’s directors are disqualified from The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Statutory Auditor’s Report
being appointed as a director as specified in Section 164 Committee reviewed the performance of individual
iv. It has prepared the annual accounts on a going of the Act. For details about the directors, please refer to directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution The statutory auditor’s report does not contain any
concern basis; the Corporate Governance Report. of the individual director to the Board and committee qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks or
v. It has laid down internal financial controls to be meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, disclaimers.
followed by the Company and such internal financial meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in
controls are adequate and operating effectively; meetings, etc.
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Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report promptly, appointed Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan as Corporate Social Responsibility Extract of Annual Return
the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act Company with effect from November 26, 2019. The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility As per the requirements of Section 92(3) of the Act and
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration (‘CSR’) policy of the Company and the initiatives Rules framed thereunder, the extract of the annual return
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has For the period between July 5, 2019 and November 26, undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the for FY 2019-20 is given in Annexure II in the prescribed
appointed a practising company secretary, Mr. U. C. 2019 the Company had 5 Directors, which was below year under review are set out in Annexure I of this report Form MGT-9, which is a part of this report.
Shukla, (FCS No. 2727/CP No. 1654), to undertake the the prescribed requirement of 6 directors for top 1000 in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate
Company’s secretarial audit. The report of the Secretarial listed entities. Thereafter, the composition of the Board Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. For other Particulars of employees
Auditor in Form MR-3 for the financial year ended March of Directors was in compliance with the prescribed details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to
requirements under Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI Listing The information required under Section 197 of the Act
31, 2020 is attached to this report. The Secretarial Audit the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this
Regulations. read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Report contains the following observation: report. The CSR Policy is also available on the Company’s
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
website at www.tatacommunications.com/investors/
“During the year under review, the Company has complied Risk management given below:
governance.
with the provisions of the Act, Rules Regulations,
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a
Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above subject to
Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and
the following observations: a. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company
monitor the risk management plan for the Company.
and percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and
The Company has complied with the requirements of the The Risk Management Committee is responsible for
monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan Company Secretary for the financial year 2019-20:
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (H in crores)
Regulations, 2015 and the Companies Act, 2013 except and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee
that the total strength of the Board was five from 5th July has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and % increase in
Ratio to median
2019 to 26th November, 2019.” controls. The major risks identified by the businesses Non-Executive Directors remuneration in
remuneration*
and functions are systematically addressed through the financial year
Board’s Comment: mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Non-Executive Directors
Subsequent to the resignation of Mr. Vinod Kumar – The development and implementation of our risk Ms. Renuka Ramnath 6.86 43.35
Managing Director and CEO w.e.f. July 5, 2019, the management policy has been covered in the Management Mr. N. Srinath1 2.64 38.18
strength of the Board of Directors of the Company Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of this report. Dr. Uday B. Desai 5.04 59.20
was 5, which fell below the prescribed requirement of Dr. Rajesh Sharma2 NA NA
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments under Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala2 NA NA
6 directors for top 1000 listed entities. The Nomination
Section 186 Executive Directors
and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) and the Board
of Directors of the Company immediately initiated the Your Company falls within the scope of the definition of Mr. Vinod Kumar3 (up to July 5, 2019) NA NA
process of identifying a suitable successor to be appointed ‘infrastructure company’ as provided by the Companies Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan3 (w.e.f. November 26, 2019) NA NA
as the MD & CEO of the Company. After due process, at Act, 2013. Accordingly, the Company is exempt from the Chief Financial Officer
their respective meetings held on July 30, 2019, the NRC provisions of Section 186 of the Act with regards to loans, Ms. Pratibha K. Advani - 31.05
and the Board identified Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan guarantees and investments. Company Secretary
to take up the position of the MD & CEO of the Company. Mr. Manish Sansi - 15.36
However, in terms of the permissions granted by the Related Party Transactions * While calculating the ratio for non-executive directors, both commission and sitting fees paid have been considered.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (‘MIB’) to setup 1. In line with the internal guidelines of the Company, no payment is made towards commission to the Non-Executive Directors of the Company, who are in full
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI time employment with any other Tata company.
Teleports at certain places, it was mandatory for the
Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a 2 The Government directors have informed the Company that they shall not accept any sitting fees and commission as their directorships are considered to be
Company to adhere to the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking part of their official duty.
Policy on Related Party Transactions and the same
of Television Channels from India dated December 3. Since the remuneration is only for part of the year, the ratio of their remuneration to median remuneration and percentage increase in remuneration is not
can be accessed on the Company’s website at www. comparable and hence, not stated.
5, 2011. The said Policy Guidelines make it obligatory
tatacommunications.com/investors/governance.
on the part of the Company to take prior permission
from the MIB before effecting any change in the Chief None of the transactions with related parties falls under b. The percentage increase in the median remuneration remuneration and justification thereof and point
Executive Officer / Board of Directors of the Company. the scope of Section 188(1) of the Act. There have been no of employees in the financial year: out if there are any exceptional circumstances for
Accordingly, immediately after the NRC and the Board materially significant related party transactions between 0.95% increase in the managerial remuneration:
of Directors identified Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan the Company and the directors, the management, the
c. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of During the course of the year, the total average
to be appointed as the MD & CEO of the Company, an subsidiaries or the relatives except for those disclosed
Company: increase was approximately 7.16% for employees
application was made to the MIB on August 2, 2019 for in the financial statements. Accordingly, particulars of
based in India, after accounting for promotions and
the above mentioned necessary regulatory approval. contracts or arrangements with related parties referred 5,654 employees as on March 31, 2020
other event-based compensation revisions. The
to in Section 188(1) of the Act, along with the justification
The Company received approval of the MIB on November d. Average percentile increase already made in the increase in the managerial remuneration for the year
for entering into such a contract or arrangement in Form
22, 2019, upon receipt of which the Board of Directors, salaries of employees, other than the managerial was 9%.
AOC-2, does not form part of the Board’s Report.
personnel in the last financial year, and its comparison
e. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the
with the percentile increase in the managerial
remuneration policy of the Company:
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The Company affirms that the remuneration is as per Foreign exchange earnings and outgoings disinvestment to Panatone Finvest Limited (‘Panatone’) Unsecured Non-Convertible Debentures issued in 2009
the remuneration policy of the Company. in 2002, a total of 773.13 acres of land was identified as - Redeemed
For the purpose of Form ‘C’ under the Companies surplus under the terms of the Shareholders’ Agreement
f. The statement containing names of top ten (Accounts) Rules 2014, foreign exchange earnings were and it was agreed that this surplus land would be During FY 2019-20, the Company redeemed the last
employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the equivalent to H554.33 crores and foreign exchange outgo demerged into a separate entity. tranche of the outstanding Unsecured Non-Convertible
particulars of employees as required under Section was equivalent to H701.71 crores. Debentures issued in 2009 worth H150 crores.
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of To accomplish the surplus land’s demerger, Panatone
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Human resources incorporated Hemisphere Properties India Limited (‘HPIL’) Significant and material orders passed by the regulators
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in 2005-06 to hold the surplus land as and when it was or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern
Tata Communications offers a dynamic work environment status and Company’s operations in future
in a separate annexure forming part of this report. demerged. In March 2014, the GoI acquired ~51.12% of the
where its employees benefit from working with other
Further, the report and the accounts are being sent shares in HPIL making it a Government owned company.
innovators from around the globe – driving meaningful During the year under review, there were no significant
to the Members excluding the aforesaid annexure. In
change together, both for its customers and Tata On March 5, 2018, the Company filed the scheme of and material orders passed by the regulators or courts
terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure
Communications. We have a multicultural workforce arrangement and reconstruction for demerger of surplus or tribunals impacting the going concern status and
is open for inspection at the Registered Office of
representing more than 47 nationalities, of which women land (‘Scheme’) with the National Company Law Tribunal, Company’s operations in future.
the Company. Any Member interested in obtaining
constitute 21.5%. Mumbai Bench (‘NCLT’). HPIL, being a Government
a copy of the same may write to the Company Acknowledgment
Secretary. Company, had filed the Scheme for approval with the
Tata Communications’ compensation and employee
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide its application The Directors thank the Company’s employees,
benefit practices are designed to be competitive in the
Disclosure Requirements dated March 28, 2018. customers, vendors, investors and partners for their
respective geographies where we operate. Employee
relations continue to be harmonious at all our locations. continuous support.
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate The Scheme was approved by the NCLT on July 12, 2018
Governance Report with the Auditors’ Certificate FY 2019-20 ended with impressive learning statistics; and by the MCA on August 5, 2019. The Directors also thank the Government of India,
thereon, and the Management Discussion and Analysis 87,470 person-days of learning, a 5% increase on total
Governments of various states in India, Governments
(‘MDA’) form part of this report. person-days recorded in FY 2018-19. Through these The effective date of demerger is August 7, 2019. The
of various countries and concerned Government
trainings, over 5,000 employees completed certifications Record Date for determining the shareholders of the
departments and agencies for their co-operation.
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a in various skills. Company to whom the equity shares of HPIL were to
Business Responsibility Report is a part of this Annual be allotted pursuant to the Scheme was determined as The directors are also grateful to Tata Communications’
Report. You can read more about our employee engagement and September 18, 2019. The Board of Directors of HPIL, at other stakeholders and partners including our
development programmes in the ‘Human Capital’ section its meeting held on February 18, 2020, approved the shareholders, promoters, bankers and others for their
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, of the MDA. allotment of HPIL’s shares to the shareholders of the continued support.
the Dividend Distribution Policy is disclosed in the Company on the Record Date in the ratio of 1 share
Corporate Governance Report and is uploaded on the Disclosures pertaining to the Sexual Harassment of
of HPIL for every share of the Company. The listing The directors appreciate and value the contributions made
Company’s website at www.tatacommunications.com/ Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
procedure for shares allotted by HPIL is on-going. by every member of the Tata Communications family.
investors/governance. Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure Tata Communications has zero tolerance for sexual STATUTORY INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURES
compliance with the provisions of all applicable harassment and has adopted a charter on prevention,
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment in line Material Events After Balance-Sheet Date On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women
at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) On April 20, 2020, the Company, by way of private
operating effectively.
Act, 2013 and complied with all provisions of the Sexual placement, has issued and allotted 5,250 (Five Thousand Renuka Ramnath
Deposits from the Public Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Two Hundred and Fifty only) Rated, Secured, Listed, Chairperson
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 including Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures (‘NCDs’) at a DIN: 00147182
The Company has not accepted any deposits from constitution of Internal Complaints Committee. nominal value of H1,000,000 (Indian Rupees Ten Lakhs
public and as such, no amount on account of principal or only) each, aggregating up to H5,250,000,000 (Indian
interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on During the financial year 2019-20, the Company received Rupees Five Hundred and Twenty Five crores only). The Mumbai, June 13, 2020
the date of the balance sheet. two sexual harassment complaints. As on March 31, 2020, NCDs were rated AA+ by CARE Ratings Limited. The
one complaint was disposed of with appropriate action NCDs are listed on the Wholesale Debt Segment of the
Particulars of Energy Conservation, Technology Registered Office:
and investigation was under progress for the second National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,
complaint.
[Pursuant to Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014] Other than the aforesaid, there are no subsequent events Mumbai – 400 001
Surplus land between the end of the financial year and the date of this CIN: L64200MH1986PLC039266
The Company being in the telecommunications business, report which have a material impact on the financials of Email address: [email protected]
there is no material information on technology absorption As previously reported, the Company acquired its the Company. Website: www.tatacommunications.com
to be furnished. The Company continues to adopt and assets, including numerous parcels of land, in 1986 from
use the latest technologies to improve the efficiency and the Government of India (‘GoI’) as the successor to
effectiveness of its business operations. the Overseas Communications Service. At the time of
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Annexure I to the partners. The Company also commissions CSR’ in July 2019. We were also recognised by Tata
third party impact assessments of projects that have Business Excellence Group for ‘TAAP Best Practice
reached a defined level of maturity, to identify gaps Award in Leadership and Education and won the DX
ANNUAL CSR REPORT 2019-20 and measures for course correction. Awards – CII-Tata Communications Centre for Digital
Transformation for ‘Innovative Practice in CSR’ in
The Company’s CSR policy has been formalised per December 2019. We were also awarded for ‘Highest
the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013. This Per Capita (large company)’ and for ‘Most Unique
policy provides that the corpus of funds allocated for Volunteering Activity’ during Tata Volunteering
1. A brief outline of the Company’s CSR Alignment with the Tata Group philosophy
CSR activities includes 2% of the average net profits Week 12 by the Tata Sustainability Group.
policy, including an overview of projects
CSR at Tata Communications derives inspiration from of the preceding three years. Any surplus arising
or programmes to be undertaken and a
Tata Group’s philosophy ‘to improve the quality of out of the CSR projects or programmes or activities A total of 11,030 volunteers contributed 59,194 hours
reference to the web-link to the CSR policy
life of the communities served globally through long- does not form part of Tata Communications’ to touch about 50,000 lives across 51 locations in
and projects or programmes:
term stakeholder value creation based on leadership business profits. Details of the CSR policy are India, APAC, Americas, Europe and MENA. In addition,
A focused programme linked to UN SDGs with trust’. available on the website of the Company at: www. the Employee Giving Programme supported 28,103
tatacommunications.com/investors/governance beneficiaries from different sections like healthcare,
At Tata Communications, we believe that technology Our strategy and approach leverage core expertise, girl child and women empowerment, children, elderly
and global interconnectedness have great potential infrastructure and resources to create long- Awards and Recognition care, differently abled, livelihood generation and
to accelerate human progress. The United Nations term shared value for communities, primarily the environment.
has recognised that Information and Communications Tata Communications was cited by The Singapore
underserved such as Dalits and Tribals, as well
Technology (‘ICT’) has the potential to accelerate Human Resources Institute for a ‘Special Mention for
as women, children and youth. In this context,
the progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Affirmative Action (‘AA’) is a value and key element
Goals (‘SDGs’). We have therefore adopted the of CSR. AA at Tata Communications is based on Making a difference: CSR deliverables 2019-20
SDGs as an overarching framework for our CSR the philosophy of ‘right thing to do’ and situated Priority Area Key Deliverables/Impact
policy in conjunction with Schedule VII, section 135 within the ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ framework of
of the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, the CSR the organisation. AA policy, which is in line with Education
framework of the Tata Group and the organisational Tata Affirmative Action Programme (‘TAAP’) Transforming the education system 47,058 beneficiaries including students, teachers and head teachers have been
priorities inform the overall CSR approach. focusses on providing an equal footing for Dalits & in geographies that we operate in reached through four projects implemented by NGO partners in Delhi NCR, Maharashtra
Tribals (‘D&T’) by creating opportunities through through digital enablement, sports, and Karnataka, cumulatively impacting 115 schools and 5 colleges. These projects are
Tata Communications’ global CSR programme
education, employment, essential amenities and educators’ empowerment through multidisciplinary and improve the quality of education through digital enablement
harnesses its expertise in digital enablement to
entrepreneurship. Almost 50% of the total CSR leadership development, and youth of institutions, innovative learning methods including sports, capacity building of
address some of society’s fundamental concerns in
budget in FY 2019-20 was invested in AA initiatives. engagement to create exponential educators, youth engagement, leadership development of students. Scholarship and
three priority areas – (1) Education (2) Employability
social, economic and environmental academic assistance are provided to youth from challenging backgrounds along with
and sustainable livelihoods (3) Healthcare. These, are Monitoring and Evaluation impact. mentorship to students from socially and economically underserved sections.
further aligned to the five SDGs:
In 2019-20, the Company collaborated with 12 NGO Employability and sustainable
SDG 3 – Ensure healthy lives and promote well- partners, two out of which received a new phase of livelihoods
being for all at all ages funding in this financial year, two new projects were Empowering youth with relevant We have reached out to 67,108 beneficiaries including 5,282 direct beneficiaries.
initiated in the financial year, two projects were skills and enabling them to be About 1,905 youth have been trained in trades such as BFSI, customer relationship
SDG 4 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality
funded from the previous financial year while funds industry ready by equipping them management, retail sales, BPO, Android application development, general duty
education and promote lifelong learning
for the other projects were released in FY 2019-20 as with the right attitude and values assistant, electrician, beauty therapist, solar technician and auto sales in Delhi,
opportunities for all
per their work plan. These are long-term partnerships to enhance their life conditions and Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Post placement, they will
SDG 8 – Promote sustained, inclusive and and are helmed by organisations with domain contribute actively to the economy. be placed in reputable companies with an average salary of H11,597 per month.
sustainable economic growth, full and productive expertise and a strong sense of ethics and integrity Empowering rural communities,
2,800 women beneficiaries from rural Odisha and Jharkhand were trained on usage
employment and decent work for all to deliver sustainable impact. Projects are reviewed especially women, economically
of smart phone applications on cultivation, livestock management and financial
by the Board’s CSR Committee and leadership within and socially through vocational
SDG 10 – Reduce inequality within and among literacy.
a well-defined monitoring and evaluation framework. and entrepreneurship training and
countries
Tata Communications uses a cloud-based tool that enhanced access to resources, new 580 women from Raigad district in Maharashtra were trained on entrepreneurship
SDG 17 – Strengthen the means of implementation enables partners to upload real-time data and geo- technology and financial services. development to build their entrepreneurial capacity for sustainable income through
and revitalise the global partnership for tag photographs, in addition to regular site visits to enterprise creation.
sustainable development assess the progress of projects and extend support
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Priority Area Key Deliverables/Impact Sr. CSR project or Activity Sector in Project or Amount outlay Amount spent (J) Cumulative Amount
No Identified which the programmes (budget) 1. Direct expenditure up spent: Direct
Healthcare & Disaster Relief project is 1. Local area or project or expenditure to reporting or through
Ensuring access to healthcare to Supporting the establishment of the ‘telepathology’ infrastructure for diagnostics covered other programme 2. Overheads period (J) Implementing
2. State and wise (J) agency
underserved communities especially in cancer care to offer remote location histopathology analysis. Installation of 3
district where
adolescents, women, children scanners completed in Assam and Mumbai. project or
and the elderly and facilitating programme
This year we have initiated project Drishti, that aims to improve eye care of and
collaborative basic, translational and was undertaken
provide better visual health for and by young girls and women, in order to improve
research in healthcare services.
their ability to participate fully in every aspect of life and help them break out of the 1 Tata Strive (ii) Promoting Delhi, 63,500,205 63,500,205 63,500,205 Implementing
gender-health-poverty trap. education, Maharashtra, agency
A Group CSR programme
including Uttar Pradesh,
on employment-linked
Tata Communications supported 'One Tata for Disaster Response' by contributing funds skills development in
special Karnataka,
for relief and rehabilitation during Cyclone Fani in Odisha and floods in Maharashtra. education and Telengana,
industry specific trades for
employment Tamil Nadu
Employee volunteering underserved youth including
enhancing,
AA communities.
Enriching CSR projects through In FY 2019-20, 11,030 employees volunteered and clocked 59,194 volunteering hours vocational
2 A New Education Worldview Gurugram, 4,408,018 4,408,018 4,408,018 Implementing
skills-based volunteering; and impacted 50,000 lives across 51 locations in India, APAC, Americas, Europe and skills
(ANEW) Haryana agency
channelling employees’ energy MENA. especially
towards community action on key Transforming government among
5 hours is the per capita of volunteering hours for FY 2019-20. As per Tata Group schools by empowering children,
social and environmental issues
Volunteering Performance Report FY 2018-19 best-in-class performance ranges from headteachers including women,
and providing a space for their
5 to 15 hours per capita per year, leading to a best-in-class average of 6 hours per promotion of 21st century skills. elderly, and
leadership development.
capita per year. 3 Foundation for Academic the differently Delhi 700,000 700,000 700,000 Implementing
Excellence and Access (FAEA) abled and agency
The first ever recognition platform for champion volunteers, One in a Million was Providing scholarship to livelihood
launched with 15 volunteers from India, APAC, Americas and Europe getting the top meritorious underserved enhancement
honours for their effort to inspire volunteering within the organisation. students for higher studies. projects
In addition, the employees volunteered for the Employee Giving Program that 4 Samarth Pune, 3,098,478 3,098,478 3,098,478 Implementing
Scholarship and mentorship Maharashtra agency
resulted in a substantial outreach of 28,103 beneficiaries.
programme for students from
socially and economically
2. Composition of the CSR Committee 3. Average net profit of the company for last underserved sections.
three financial years 5 Udaya (iii) Promoting Pune, 1,546,297 1,546,297 1,546,297 Implementing
The Company has constituted a CSR Committee of
Developing women gender Maharashtra agency
the Board with three directors, as named below:
Financial year (as 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 entrepreneurs from AA equality and
per Section 198) communities with focused empowering
Name Designation women,
Net profit for the 840.48 671.99 275.77 efforts on developing
entrepreneurial capacities for setting up
Mr. N. Srinath Chairman year (H in crores) homes and
sustainable income.
Dr. Uday B. Desai Member hostels for
The average net profit for the last three financial 6 MPowered
women and
Sundargarh 26,138,207 26,138,207 26,138,207 Implementing
Dr. Rajesh Sharma Member and Bolangir agency
years is H596.08 crore. Enhancing livelihood orphans;
opportunities of ultra-poor districts of
setting up old
women through mobile Odisha; and
age homes,
4. Prescribed CSR expenditure (2% of the amount in item 3 above): J12.62 crores technology. West
day care
Singbhum and
centers and
5. Details of CSR spent during the financial year: such other
Pakur districts
of Jharkhand
Total amount to be spent over the financial year: H12.62 crores facilities for
7 School of Hope and senior citizens Jharkhand 7,960,600 7,960,600 7,960,600 Implementing
Amount unspent (if any): NIL Empowerment (SHE) and measures agency
Empowering women for reducing
The following table breaks down total CSR yearly spend: by creating ‘Enabling inequalities
Environments’ for faced by
entrepreneurship through socially and
a multimedia education economically
program. backward
groups
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Sr. CSR project or Activity Sector in Project or Amount outlay Amount spent (J) Cumulative Amount
6. Reasons for not spending the 2% of average net profits of preceding three years towards CSR
No Identified which the programmes (budget) 1. Direct expenditure up spent: Direct
project is 1. Local area or project or expenditure to reporting or through Tata Communications Limited has spent 100% of its prescribed CSR budget for the financial year 2019-20.
covered other programme 2. Overheads period (J) Implementing
2. State and wise (J) agency
district where
7. Responsibility statement of the CSR Committee
project or
programme
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the Company carries out its CSR obligations
was undertaken as per Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013. The CSR Committee appointed by the Board of Directors has
formulated and recommended a CSR Policy, approved by the Board and adopted by the Company. The Board of
8 Drishti (i) Eradicating Saran, Bihar 7,015,000 7,015,000 7,015,000 Implementing
Directors and the CSR Committee have approved the integrity and the objectivity of the information provided in
Improving eye care and hunger, agency
poverty, and the disclosure above.
providing better visual
health by providing an equal malnutrition;
opportunity of education & promoting
good life to young girls and health care
women. including
preventive
health care
Amur S. Lakshminarayanan N. Srinath
and sanitation
including Managing Director & CEO Chairman
contribution DIN: 08616830 Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
to the DIN: 00058133
‘Swachh
Bharat Kosh’
set-up by
the Central
Government
for the
promotion
of sanitation
and making
available safe
drinking water
9 Providing support for (xii) Disaster Odisha, 5,527,700 5,527,700 5,527,700 Implementing
Cyclone Fani (Odisha) and management, Maharashtra agency
Maharashtra floods (on focus including
areas as per our CSR policy). relief,
rehabilitation
and
reconstruction
activities
10 Capacity building and N/A N/A 6,310,000 6,310,000 6,310,000 Direct
administrative expenditure.
Total 126,204,505 126,204,505 126,204,505
Note: Cumulative expenditure includes amounts allocated and disbursed towards project monitoring and evaluation. Kreeda aur Shiksha, Global Citizenship Education
using ICT and Assam Cancer projects were funded in FY 2018-19.
Details of implementing agencies
The CSR projects of the Company are implemented through partner implementing agencies which were identified and
selected through a comprehensive due diligence process. The Company partnered with:
• Eminent NGOs / Trusts such as Kaivalya Education Foundation (‘KEF’), Foundation for Academic Excellence and
Access, Parikrma Humanity Foundation, Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth, Trickle Up, College of Engineering Pune
(‘COEP’), CHIP, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (‘EDII’), The Better India, and Akhand Jyoti Eye
Hospital
• Tata Trusts, a public charitable trust, involved in undertaking healthcare programmes
• Tata Community Initiatives Trust (‘TCIT’), a General Public Utility Trust, involved in undertaking skill development
& disaster relief programmes
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Annexure II III. Particulars of Holding, Subsidiary and Associate Companies
Sr. Name & Address of the company CIN/GLN Holding/ % of Applicable
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN No. Subsidiary

/Associate
shares
held
Section
1. STT Global Data Centers Private Limited U74999MH2007PTC176737 Associate 26 2(6)

Form No. MGT-9 (formerly known as Tata Communications Data Centers Private
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN Limited)
C21 & C36, 'G' Block, 5th Floor, Tower B, Bandra-Kurla Complex,
as on the financial year ended on March 31, 2020 Mumbai - 400 098, India
[Pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the 2. Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited U93090MH2006PLC165083 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014] C-21/C 36, 'G' Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai – 400098
3. Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited U72900MH2008PLC179551 Subsidiary 100 2(87)
C-21/C 36, 'G' Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai – 400098
4. Tata Communications Lanka Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 90 2(87)
Garden view room, Mezzanine Floor, Taj Samudra Hotel, #25,
I. Registration and Other Details:
Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 3.
5. Tata Communications (Australia) Pty Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
i. CIN L64200MH1986PLC039266
Suite 306, 15 Lime Street, Sydney NSW2000, Australia
ii. Registration Date March 19, 1986 6. TCPOP Communication Gmbh Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
iii. Name of the Company Tata Communications Limited Teinfaltstrasse 8, 1010 Wien, Austria
7. Tata Communications (Belgium) SPRL Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
iv. Category / Sub-Category of the Company Telecommunications
Avenue du Port 86C box 204, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
v. Address of the Registered office and contact details VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. 8. Tata Communications (Bermuda) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Tel : +91 22 6657 8765 Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda
Email : [email protected] 9. Tata Communications SVCS Pte Ltd Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
[formerly known as Tata Communications Services (Bermuda) Limited]
Website : www.tatacommunications.com
18, Tai Seng street, 18 Tai Seng, #0401, Singapore 539775
vi. Whether listed company Yes 10. Tata Communications (Canada) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
vii. Name, Address and Contact details of Registrar and M/s. TSR Darashaw Consultants Private Limited Suite 900, 1959 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J, 3N2
11. Tata Communications (Beijing) Technology Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Transfer Agent, if any (Unit: Tata Communications Limited)
Room 535, 5/F, Block A, Landgent Centre, No. 20 East Middle 3rd Ring
6/10, Haji Moosa Patrawala Industrial Estate, Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, Post Code : 100022
20, Dr. E Moses Road, Near Famous Studio, Mahalaxmi, 12. Tata Communications (France) SAS Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Mumbai – 400 011 66 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Tel: (022) 6656 8484 13. Tata Communications Deutschland GMBH Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Hamburger Allee 2-4, Suite 15B, 60486, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Fax: (022) 6656 8494
14. Tata Communications (Guam) L.L.C. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Email: [email protected] Blair Sterling Johnson Martinez & Leon Guerrero
Website: www.tsrdarashaw.com Suite 1008 DNA Building, 238 Archbishop F.C. Flores Street, 96910
Hagatna, Guam
15. Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
31/F., Tower Two, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong
II. Principal Business Activities of the Company 16. Tata Communications (Hungary) LLC Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
All the business activities contributing 10 % or more of the total turnover of the company shall be stated:- 1138 Budapest, Népfürdő utca 22. B. ép. 13. em., Hungary
17. Tata Communications (Ireland) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
3rd Floor, Kilmore House Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, Republic
Sr. Name and Description of main products / services NIC Code of the % to total turnover of
of Ireland
No. Product / service the company 18. Tata Communications (Italy) S.R.L Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Corso Vercelli 40 – 20145 Milan, Italy
1 Telecommunications: 19. Tata Communications (Japan) K.K. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
a. Activities of providing internet access by the operator 61104 Asahi Seimei Ebisu Building 8F 1-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-
of the wired infrastructure 0013 Japan
97 20. ITXC IP Holdings S.A.R.L. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
b. Other satellite telecommunications activities 61309
46A, Avenue J.F. Kennedy, L-1855, Luxembourg
c. Other telecommunications activities 61900 21. Tata Communications (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
5-2 Jalan 109E, Desa Business Park, Taman Desa, Off Jalan Klang
Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
22. Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Luna Arena, Herikerbergweg 238, 1101 CM Amsterdam, Zuidoost, The
Netherlands
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Sr. Name & Address of the company CIN/GLN Holding/ % of Applicable Sr. Name & Address of the company CIN/GLN Holding/ % of Applicable
No. Subsidiary shares Section No. Subsidiary shares Section
/Associate held /Associate held
23. Tata Communications (New Zealand) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 48. Nexus Connexion SA Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
c/o TMF Corporate Services New Zealand Ltd, Central Office Park No 4, 257 Jean Avenue, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157
Level 12, 55 Shortland Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand 49. Tata Communications Transformation Services (US) Inc Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
24. Tata Communications (Nordic) AS Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 3500 S DuPont Highway in the city of Dover, Country of Kent, Zip
c/o TMF Norway AS, Hagalokkveien 26, 1383 Asker,0220 Asker, Norge Code 19901
25. Tata Communications (Poland) SP. Z O. O. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 50. Tata Communications Comunicações E Multimídia (Brazil) Limitada Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
ul Popularna 14, 02-473 Warsaw, Poland Avenida Francisco Matarazzo 1752, 15th floor, Suite 1505, Agua Branca
26. Tata Communications (Portugal), Unipessoal LDA Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) District, Sao Paulo, 05001-200
Avenida da Liberdade 224 - Edificio Eurolex, 1250-148 Lisboa Portugal 51. Sepco Communications (Pty) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 73.17 2(87)
27. Tata Communications (Portugal) Instalação E Manutenção De Redes, Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 269 Oxford Road, Illovo 2196
LDA 52. Tata Communications Transformation Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Rua Severino Falcao 14, Prior Velho, 2685 378, Loures, Lisbon 1st Floor, Building 15, The Woodlands Office PA, Woodmead, Gauteng 2191
28. Tata Communications (Russia) LLC. Not Applicable Subsidiary 99.90 2(87) 53. Tata Communications MOVE B.V. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
121099, Moscow, Smolenskaya Square, building 3, floor 7, office 745. (formerly known as Teleena Holding B.V.)
29. Tata Communications International Pte. Ltd. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) Zoomstede 19, 3431HK, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
18 Tai Seng Street #04-01, 18 Tai Seng, Singapore 539775 54. Tata Communications MOVE Nederland B.V. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
30. VSNL SNOSPV Pte. Ltd. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) (formerly known as Teleena Nederland B.V.)
18 Tai Seng Street #04-01, 18 Tai Seng, Singapore 539775 Zoomstede 19, 3431HK, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
31. Tata Communications Services (International) Pte. Ltd. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 55. Tata Communications MOVE UK Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
18 Tai Seng Street #04-01, 18 Tai Seng, Singapore 539775 (formerly known as Teleena UK Limited)
32. Tata Communications (Spain), S.L. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) New Derwent House, 69-73 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8TA
Edificio Casablanca, Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa number 51, 56. Tata Communications MOVE Singapore Pte. Ltd. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
4th floor, Alcobendas (Madrid), Spain (formerly known as Teleena Singapore Pte. Ltd.)
33. Tata Communications (Sweden) AB Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 3791 Jalan Bukit Merah, #10-01, E-Cenre @ Redhill, Singapore 159471
c/o TMF Sweden AB, Sergels Torg 12, 111 57 Stockholm Sweden 57. MuCoso B.V. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
34. Tata Communications (Switzerland) GMBH Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) Zoomstede 19, 3431HK, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
TMF Sevices SA, Zurich branch, Talstrasse 83, 8001, Zurich, 58. TCTS Senegal Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
Switzerland 47 x 53, Rue Carnot, Dakar, Senegal
35. Tata Communications (Taiwan) Ltd Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 59. TC IOT Managed Solutions Limited U72900MH2019PLC326327 Subsidiary 100 2 (87)
10F, No.155, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Taipei City, Taiwan Plot No C-21, C-36 Block G, BKC, Vidyanagari, Mumbai.
36. Tata Communications (Thailand) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) Notes:
No. 89, AIA Capital Center Building, 20th Floor,
1. TC IOT Managed Solutions Limited which was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on June 6, 2019 has made an application for voluntary
Room 2005 - 2007, Suite 2023, strike off with Registrar of Companies on November 29, 2019.
37. Tata Communications (Middle East) FZ-LLC Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
2. STT Tai Seng Pte. Ltd. ceased to be an associate company with effect from June 13, 2019.
Office No. 307-310, Building No.12, Third Floor, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
38. Tata Communications (UK) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) IV. Shareholding Pattern (Equity Share Capital Breakup as Percentage of Total Equity)
Vintners Place, 68 Upper Thames Street, London EC4V3.BJ, United
i. Category-wise Shareholding
Kingdom
39. Tata Communications (America) Inc. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware – Category of Shareholders No. of Shares held at the beginning of the No. of Shares held at the end of the year %
year (April 1, 2019) (March 31, 2020) Change
19808
Demat Physical Total % of Demat Physical Total % of during
40. United Telecom Limited Not Applicable Associate 26.66 2(6)
Total Total the
1st Floor, Triveni Complex, Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal
Shares Shares year
41. Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Limited U72900MH2008PTC181502 Subsidiary 100 2 (87)
C-21/C 36, 4th Floor Tower - C, 'G' Block ,, Bandra Kurla Complex,
A. Promoters
Vidhyanagari Post Office, Mumbai - 400098,
42. Tata Communications (South Korea) Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) 1) Indian
134, Teheran-ro, 16th and 17th floor, Gangnan-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam- a) Individual/ HUF 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
dong, Posco P &C Tower) b) Central Govt 74,446,885 0 74,446,885 26.12 74,446,885 0 74,446,885 26.12 0.00
43. Smart ICT Services Private Limited U72900GJ2013PTC073187 Associate 24 2(6)
c) State Govt(s) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Block 48, Zone 4 Gyan Marg GIFT City Gandhinagar GJ 382355
44. Tata Communications Transformation Services Pte Limited Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) d) Bodies Corp 139,260,493 139,260,493 48.87 139,260,493 0 139,260,493 48.87 0.00
18 Tai Seng Street #04-01, 18 Tai Seng, Singapore 539775 e) Banks / FI 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
45. Tata Communications Transformation Services (Hungary) Kft. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
f) Any Other 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
1138 Budapest, Nepfurdo utca 8.e.p.13.em., Hungary
46. NetFoundry Inc. Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87) Sub-total(A)(1):- 213,707,378 0 213,707,378 74.99 213,707,378 0 213,707,378 74.99 0.00
251, Little Falls Drive in the city of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 2) Foreign
19808 a) NRIs-Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
47. Tata Communications (Brazil) Participacoes Limitada Not Applicable Subsidiary 100 2(87)
b) Other-Individuals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Av. Bernardino de Campos, No. 98, 7 floor, Room 28, Zip Code
04004-040 c) Bodies Corp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
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ii. Shareholding of Promoters

Category of Shareholders No. of Shares held at the beginning of the No. of Shares held at the end of the year %
year (April 1, 2019) (March 31, 2020) Change
Sr. Shareholder’s Name Shareholding at the beginning of the Shareholding at the end of the year % change in
Demat Physical Total % of Demat Physical Total % of during
the No year (April 1, 2019) (March 31, 2020) shareholding
Total Total during the
Shares Shares year No. of % of total %of Shares No. of % of total %of Shares
Shares Shares Pledged / Shares Shares Pledged / year
d) Banks / FI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 of the encumbered of the encumbered
e) Any Other…. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 company to total shares company to total shares
Sub-total (A)(2):- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. Panatone Finvest Limited 99,172,854 34.80 0.00 99,172,854 34.80 0.00 0.00
Total Shareholding of Promoter 213,707,378 0 213,707,378 74.98 213,707,378 0 213,707,378 74.99 0.00 2. Tata Sons Private Limited 40,087,639 14.07 2.39 40,087,639 14.07 2.39 0.00
and Promoter Group (A) 3. The Tata Power Company Limited 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
B. Public Shareholding 4. President of India 74,446,885 26.12 0.00 74,446,885 26.12 0.00 0.00
1. Institutions Total 213,707,378 74.99 2.39 213,707,378 74.99 2.39 0.00
a) Mutual Funds 1,333,533 300 1,333,833 0.47 7,065 300 7,365 0.00 -0.47
b) Banks / FI 66,357 0 66,357 0.02 40,983 0 40,983 0.01 -0.01 iii. Change in Promoters’ Shareholding (please specify, if there is no change)
c) Central Govt 765,170 0 765,170 0.27 7,65,170 0 765,170 0.27 0.00
Sr. Name of Shareholder Shareholding at the Date Reason Increase / (Decrease) Cumulative
d) State Govt(s) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
No beginning of the year in Shareholding Shareholding during the
e) Venture Capital Funds 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 (April 1, 2019) year (March 31, 2020)
f) Insurance Companies 4,839,659 0 4,839,659 1.70 40,97,169 0 4,097,169 1.44 -0.26 No. of % of total No. of % of total No. of % of total
g) FIIs 357,694 0 357,694 0.13 84,100 0 84,100 0.03 -0.10 shares shares Shares shares Shares shares
h) Foreign Venture Capital 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 of the of the of the
Funds company company company
i) Others (specify)- Foreign 51,378,291 0 51,378,291 18.03 49,727,861 0 49,727,861 17.45 -0.58
NIL
Portfolio Investors
Sub-total (B)(1) 58,740,704 300 58,741,004 20.61 54,722,348 300 54,722,648 19.20 -1.41
2. Non Institutions iv. Shareholding Pattern of Top Ten Shareholders (Other than Directors, Promoters and holders of GDRs and ADRs)
a) Bodies Corp.
Sr. Name of the Share Holders* Shareholding at the beginning Cumulative Shareholding at the
(i) Indian 596,243 120 596,363 0.21 760,545 90 760,635 0.27 0.06 No. of the year (April 1, 2019) end of the year (March 31, 2020)
(ii) Overseas 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 No. of shares % of No. of Shares % of
b) Individuals shareholding shareholding
(i) Individual shareholders 6,213,051 107,302 6,320,353 2.22 6,474,222 98,612 6,572,834 2.31 0.09
holding nominal share 1. East Bridge Capital Master Fund I Ltd 14,317,080 5.02 16,827,746 5.90
capital upto H1 lakh 2. Fidelity Investment Trust Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund 4,325,207 1.52 6,399,778 2.25
(ii) Individual shareholders 3,208,027 0 3,208,027 1.13 6,727,112 0 6,727,112 2.36 1.23 3. Government Pension Fund Global 4,594,803 1.61 4,931,788 1.73
holding nominal share 4. Baron Emerging Markets Fund 3,262,071 1.14 3,846,048 1.35
capital in excess of H1 5. Life Insurance Corporation of India 3,294,289 1.16 2,622,110 0.92
lakh
6. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala 0 0.00 2,500,000 0.88
c) Others (Specify)
7. WF Asian Reconnaissance Fund Limited 2,196,500 0.77 2,196,500 0.77
Clearing Members 710,828 0 710,828 0.25 1,225,055 0 1,225,055 0.43 0.18
8. University of Notre Dame Du Lac 1,125,271 0.39 1,778,717 0.62
Limited Liability 106,430 0 106,430 0.04 40,652 0 40,652 0.01 -0.02
9. Fiam Group Trust for Employee Benefit Plans - Fiam Emerging 1,356,948 0.48 1,524,697 0.53
Partnership - LLP
Markets Commingled Pool
Non-Resident Indian 1,091,152 150 1,091,302 0.38 569,481 150 569,631 0.20 -0.18
10. Jhunjhunwala Rekha Rakesh 2,000,000 0.70 1,250,687 0.44
HUF 354,525 0 354,525 0.12 372,479 30 372,509 0.13 0.01
11. Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund, A Series of 1,376,889 0.48 984,487 0.35
Trust 1,500 0 1,500 0.00 300 0 300 0.00 0.00
Vanguard International Equity Index Funds
BC-NBFC 449 0 449 0.00 210 0 210 0.00 0.00
12. Amansa Holdings Private Limited 5,268,224 1.85 0 0.00
BC-Non NBFC 50 0 50 0.00 50 0 50 0.00 0.00
Foreign Bodies 107,106 0 107,106 0.04 45,735 0 45,735 0.02 -0.02 * The shares of the Company are traded on a daily basis and hence the date wise increase/decrease in shareholding is not indicated. Shareholding
Alternative Investment 0 0 0 0.00 194,448 0 194,448 0.07 0.07 given is consolidated basis on permanent account number (PAN) of the shareholder.
Fund
IEPF 54,685 0 54,685 0.02 60,803 0 60,803 0.02 0.00 v. Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Sub-total (B)(2) 12,444,046 107,572 12,551,618 4.40 16,471,092 98,882 16,569,974 5.81 1.41
71,184,750 107,872 71,292,622 25.01 71,193,440 99,182 71,292,622 25.01 0.00 Sr. Folio/Beneficiary Name of the Shareholder Shareholding at the beginning of Cumulative Shareholding at the end
Total Public Shareholding
(B)=(B)(1)+ (B)(2) No. Account no. the Year (April 1, 2019) of the Year (March 31, 2020)
TOTAL (A)+(B) 284,892,128 107,872 285,000,000 100.00 284,900,818 99,182 285,000,000 100.00 0.00 No. of shares % of total shares of No. of Shares % of total shares of
C. Shares held by Custodians for 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the Company the Company
GDRs & ADRs
NIL
Promoter and Promoter Group 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Public 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grand Total (A+B+C) 284,892,128 107,872 285,000,000 100.00 284,900,818 99,182 285,000,000 100.00 0.00
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V. Indebtedness B. Remuneration to other directors:

(H in lakhs)
Indebtedness of the Company including interest outstanding/accrued but not due for payment
(H in crores) Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Fee for attending Commission Others, Total
No. board/committee please Amount
Secured Loans Unsecured Deposits3 Total
meetings specify
excluding Loans2 Indebtedness
deposits1 1 Independent Directors
Dr. Uday B Desai 11.50 40.00 - 51.50
Indebtedness at the beginning of the financial year
Ms. Renuka Ramnath 10.00 60.00 - 70.00
i) Principal Amount - 451.14 - 451.14
Total (1) 21.50 100.00 - 121.50
ii) Interest due but not paid - - - -
2 Other Non-Executive Directors
iii) Interest accrued but not due - 12.36 - 12.36
Mr. N. Srinath1 4.00 23.00 - 27.00
Total (i+ii+iii) - 463.50 - 463.50 Dr. Rajesh Sharma2 - 29.00 - 29.00
Change in Indebtedness during the financial year Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala2 - 22.00 - 22.00
Addition - 332.95 - 332.95 Total (2) 4.00 74.00 - 78.00
Reduction - 256.58 - 256.58 Total (B)=(1+2) 25.50 174.00 - 199.50
Net Change - 76.37 - 76.37 Ceiling as per the Act (@1% of profits 379.79
Indebtedness at the end of the financial year calculated under Section 198 of the
i) Principal Amount - 527.76 - 527.76 Companies Act, 2013)
ii) Interest due but not paid - - - - 1
As per a Tata Group directive, in case an executive who is in full time employment of any Tata Company and is receiving salary as full-time employee is appointed
iii) Interest accrued but not due - 3.11 - 3.11 as Non-Executive Director (“NED”) on any Tata Company, such NED would not accept any commission from FY 2018-19 onwards. However, such NED would be
eligible for sitting fees as per the Policy of the Company.
Total (i+ii+iii) - 530.87 - 530.87 2
The Government Directors have informed the Company that they shall not accept any Sitting Fees and commission as their Directorships are all considered to be
Notes: part of their official duty.
1. Secured Loans represent non-convertible debentures issued by the Company.
2. Unsecured Loans represent long-term and short term borrowings of the Company. Bank overdrafts availed in the ordinary course of business have not been
included here. C. Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel Other Than MD /Manager /WTD
3. The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public. Any advance taken from customers or other parties related to provisioning of services in the (H in lakhs)
ordinary course of business has not been included here.
Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Key Managerial Personnel
VI. Remuneration of Directors and key Managerial Personnel No. Mr. Manish Sansi Ms. Pratibha K. Advani Total
Company Secretary CFO
A. Remuneration to Managing Director, Whole-time Directors and/or Manager
(H in lakhs) 1. Gross salary
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 192.03 406.29 598.32
Sr. Particulars of Remuneration Name of MD/WTD/ Manager Total Amount
17(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961
No. Mr. Vinod Kumar * Mr. Amur S. Total
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income-tax Act, 1961 --- 0.39 0.39
Managing Director & Lakshminarayanan**
Group CEO (from April 1,
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) --- --- ---
Managing Director & CEO
2019 to July 5, 2019) (w.e.f. November 26, 2019) Income-tax Act, 1961
2. Stock Option --- --- ---
1. Gross salary 3. Sweat Equity --- --- ---
(a) Salary as per provisions contained in section 589.02 259.00 848.02
4. Commission --- --- ---
17(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961
(b) Value of perquisites u/s 17(2) Income-tax --- 61.68 61.68 - as % of profit
Act, 1961 - others, specify…
(c) Profits in lieu of salary under section 17(3) --- --- --- 5. Others please specify: 5.63 10.32 15.95
Income- tax Act, 1961 Management PF Contribution and Sodexo
2. Stock Option --- --- ---
6. Total 197.66 417.00 614.66
3. Sweat Equity --- --- ---
4. Commission --- --- ---
- as % of profit
- others, specify… VII. Penalties / Punishment/ Compounding of Offences:
5. Others please specify: 8.34 21.55 29.89
Management PF Contribution and Sodexo There were no penalties / punishments / compounding of offences under the Companies Act, 2013 for the year ended
6. Total (A) 597.36 342.24 939.59 March 31, 2020.
Ceiling as per the Act (@5% of profits calculated 1,898.99
under Section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013)
* Mr. Vinod Kumar as a Chief Executive Officer of one of the Company’s wholly owned foreign subsidiary, Tata Communications Services (International) Pte. Ltd., has
also received a remuneration of SGD 4,962,556.43 during the year from that subsidiary.
** Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan has received a remuneration of H75.24 lakhs for the period October 3, 2019 to November 25, 2019, during which he was the Managing
Director & CEO – Designate of Tata Communications Limited.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
& ANALYSIS
Economic overview Industry Overview
2019 - while the global economy that enables some form of return to economic activity The Digital Ecosystem
– the ‘new normal’. This historic event will change many
registered a growth rate of 3% aspects, ranging from geopolitics to the economic In an era of changing consumer
and India continued to be the impact on many industry sectors, the competitive
behaviour and technology driven
world’s fastest growing major business landscape, the long-term societal impacts such
transformation that has been
as an exacerbation of inequality, consumer behaviours,
economy at 6.1%, this was also the nature of work and the role of technology, both at sped-up more than ever before, Technology
the year that was marked by work and at home.
Tata Communications continues has been
ecological events including While the near-term response to the pandemic remains to help organisations unlock the central to the
floods, bushfires, typhoons and critical, governments and organisations will also need
economic value and the potential way people,
most recently, black swan events to focus their responsibilities in creating long-term
that digital transformation
companies
sustainable value by balancing economic performance and
such as Covid-19, which has now together with environmental and social performance. provides as a global digital governments
evolved into a global pandemic. As countries emerge from the immediate health crisis
ecosystem enabler. have
and reboot their economies, changes in working
practices, attitudes towards travelling, commuting managed the
and consumption might make it easier to find business Covid-19 crisis
opportunities to capitalise on a lower carbon and more
sustainable recovery. This could enable society to
adapt responsibly, to return cleaner and greener, and The digital ecosystem represents the entire technology As a result, there will be an even bigger spotlight on the
to develop through sustainable growth with people and ecosystem that plays a role in digital transformation. This role of digital transformation within organisations. The
communities at the centre of society. ecosystem spans from independent software vendors, digital ecosystem will emerge as the driver of business
system integrators, IT consultants, product OEMs, value, unlocking opportunities for organisations by
The pandemic is reshaping the global business value-added-resellers, cloud service providers, SaaS enabling borderless growth, boosting product innovation
environment, with the UN anticipating a US$1 trillion companies, right through to telecom providers. and customer experience, improving productivity and
hit to the world economy in 2020 owing to the crisis. efficiency, building agility and managing risk.
While the impact on economies, sectors and businesses In the past, digitalisation and technology already played a
is evolving by the day, one thing that is known is that this vital role in the growth and success of any business. And However, this ecosystem can be complex for businesses
On the today, as people and organisations adapt to new ways to join up, manage and derive maximum value from.
crisis is accelerating an already growing trend towards
domestic digitalisation. Therefore, for governments looking to of connecting with each other, some might say that it is Different pieces of the digital ‘jigsaw’ need to be connected
front, the drive economic recovery after the pandemic, supporting the human desire to embrace the ‘new normal’ that has to work effectively. And it will be an environment that
Indian such digital competitiveness will be key. fast tracked organisation-wide appetite and adoption will continue to grow in complexity against requirements
of digital transformation at a speed that has never been of today such as network transformation – the crucial
economy has
On the domestic front, the Indian economy has taken seen before. foundation of any digital business, but also cloud
taken big big strides to shift towards a digital economy. Increase deployment and collaboration, mobility & Internet of
strides to in internet access and the usage of smart phones have Technology has been central to the way people, Things (‘IoT’) and security solutions.
shift towards led to a boost in the adoption of digital technologies companies and governments have managed the Covid-19
a digital across the country. India’s digital infrastructure is crisis. Borders have returned, as have local communities, Even more opportunity is still to come as industries
coming to life through a combination of policy making but technology is allowing a return to a more global ride the next wave of digital evolution. Things like Edge
economy
and technological innovation. The Digital India plan is world. Technology is enabling the contact-free economy, computing, SASE, 5G, Blockchain will significantly gain
predicted to boost GDP by up to US$ 1 trillion by 2025. through applications such as online retail, tele-medicine, prominence. And enterprises will need one trusted
As international response to the Covid-19 outbreak While these are pre-Covid 19 numbers, most analysts and social distancing delivery methods such as click and partner that can see the whole picture, connecting and
continues to develop, governments around the world are expecting Covid 19 to give a boost to the Digital collect. New business and employment opportunities are enabling this ecosystem and delivering the transformative
are trying to manage the delicate balance between India mission as companies limit offline operations and being created in these sectors, but a greater dependence outcomes it knows are most valuable to their business.
controlling transmission and forming an exit strategy encourage customers to adopt digital means. on technology has also increased cyber security risks.
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Telecom Market across the industry, with consumer preferences leading 95% of CIOs in the IDG study also said that their role value from various ecosystem features with its own
to a new breed of competition. is expanding to include new responsibilities – the to empower customer platforms and not just provide
The global telecom market stood at US$ 1.7 trillion in main areas are cyber security (64%), data privacy/ a product. This will be context aware and much more
2019. The share of enterprise segment is ~28% of the total Digital is now more strategically core to businesses but compliance (49%) and customer experience (46%). intelligent and valuable over the longer-term.
market size. In the enterprise segment, fixed line services also vastly more complex to manage, making agility
and mobile services contributed in similar ranges to the key Enterprise tech stacks keep sprawling. Netskope’s Both reach and capacity of networks will need to
value. (Source: Gartner Forecast – 2019 Q4 update) 2019 Cloud Report found that the average enterprise be increased as usage grows among customers and
As companies’ digital infrastructure grows, it is becoming now uses 1,295 cloud services, with the vast majority employees – making it vital for digital ecosystems to
Over the last two decades there has been a paradigm more strategically core to their business, especially with of them not ready for use by the enterprise. Okta’s be resilient and well connected.
shift in connectivity. Today, connectivity needs extend the context of workplace 4.0. But it’s also becoming vastly 2019 Businesses @ Work study found that large
across the value chain of businesses – from suppliers and more complicated, and most enterprises are still grappling enterprises are deploying 129 different apps on an 70% of enterprises are reworking their network set-
partners to employees, customers and end-consumers. with how to manage it effectively and maximise its value. average, up 68% in the past four years. up over the next three years to adapt to changes in
Running businesses entails interaction among people, This reinforces the importance of business agility. customer demand and employee usage.
processes and devices, enabling real-time conversations Digital ecosystems will be the driver of business value
through voice, video and data. Many of Tata Communications’ customers’ digital in future 23% CAGR in amount of data being handled within
estates have expanded and they need help the average enterprise’s digital ecosystem.
India is currently the world’s second-largest simplifying and future proofing the technologies, Enterprises will increasingly rely on their digital ecosystem
telecommunications market, having a subscriber base of tools and platforms they now deploy. to innovate and grow, not just to operate. In order to 2.6% year-on-year increase in expenditure on
around 1.2 billion. Owing to rapid expansion taking place unlock opportunity and drive value for their business, enterprise mobility.
in the Indian mobile economy, it is expected to contribute Every enterprise will have a unique combination of enterprises must connect the different parts of this
different needs and a different tech stack. They need Greater competition also requires greater collaboration
substantially to India’s GDP. The subscriber base is also ecosystem together in the right way. This encompasses
widening on account of increasing mobile network an assessment, advice and support that is tailored to both their tech and their physical ‘extranet’ (supply chain, The digital ecosystem is an operating environment that
coverage and competition-induced tariff reductions. These their specific requirements. One-size-fits-all simply vendors and partners), which is rapidly digitising. continues to be highly competitive and increasingly complex
factors coupled with growing broadband internet access isn’t appropriate.
for customers to navigate owing to the following factors:
and smartphone proliferation have positively impacted An effective and productive digital ecosystem will
42% of CIOs describe their role as ‘transformational’, be the bedrock for business innovation and growth.
demand. With exponential growth in video consumption, Hyper-scale cloud services providers such as
compared to 40% who describe it as ‘strategic’, Tata Communications’ delivers this by connecting a
enterprises are also taking a mobile-first approach. Amazon, Microsoft, Google, etc. are growing into
according to the IDG State of the CIO survey, January company’s employees, customers, partners, vendors conventional telecom space with bundled cloud
The government plans to hold auction for 5G spectrum. 2020. But from next year, more CIOs expect to have and supply chain. and network offerings. These tech-mammoths are
An effective 5G deployment will need huge investments a ‘strategic’ role, rising to 50% by 2023 while just
increasingly investing in the underlying infrastructure
in fiberization. In Budget 2020, the Government of India 32% will still be ‘transformational’. Tata Communications’ role as a digital ecosystem
proposed to allocate H6000 crores to the BharatNet enabler means it can interconnect and aggregate System Integrators (SIs) too, are competing with
programme which aims to provide broadband services to conventional telecom players for overseeing
all households and institutions. This will further strengthen customer relationships as they continue to grow
India’s 5G back-haul capability. their managed services portfolio
The recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on Adjusted Product OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
Gross Revenue (AGR) has put a financial burden of are particularly active in the overlay services play like
H1.47 lakh crores on the telecom players. This will SD-WAN
force them to re-evaluate their investment priorities,
Pure-play technology vendors are offering services
Developments in this space are being closely watched
directly to enterprises in niche areas
as the sector comes up with a long-term strategy for
sustainable growth. There is increased competition from conventional
telecom companies as well, especially in India.
Key Trends Impacting our Industry Following the telecom sector consolidation,
consumer mobility players have increased their focus
Tata Communications operates in a market context which towards serving enterprises.
continues to evolve rapidly. The enterprise landscape
is changing, underpinned by the need for digital By playing the role of a digital ecosystem enabler, Tata
28%
transformation. Digital transformation is happening across India is the Communications places the customer’s business needs in
all layers of enterprise IT – with infrastructure becoming second largest the centre and stitches together a comprehensive solution
invisible, cloud becoming dominant, data driving new share of enterprise across various components, thus precluding the need to
telecommunications
business models and security requirements changing segment in global deal with various components individually.
market in the world
from reactive to proactive. Changes are happening telecom market in 2019
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Organisation Overview existing offerings and optimise our assets. Through these
improvisations, we expect an increase in demand for our
In today’s thriving digital We aim to take away the complexity of designing,
Strategy
services and expansion of our market presence as well.
building and managing underlying digital solutions from
economy, Tata Communications our customers, and in return, provide them the ability to Our strategy addresses three interlinking components: Our strategy shifts are focused on:
is a digital ecosystem enabler concentrate on their core business with ease by unlocking Financial fitness, which is about getting our balance
assisting enterprises globally opportunities that digital transformation provides. sheet healthy and also achieving double-digit profitable
growth through our growth plan; our growth plan, which
in their digital transformation Along with our globally established subsidiaries and will move us towards our shared ambition of profitable
journey. associate companies, we serve customers in more than growth and being seen as a leading digital ecosystem
200 countries and territories worldwide leveraging our enabler. And underpinning this is our culture, which
technology capabilities and partnerships. embraces the behaviour shifts we need to collectively
make to achieve success. Delivering
superior customer
Vision, Mission, Our growth plan addresses the who (superior customer experience
experience), the what (platforms, solutions and
Values and Strategy services) and the how (the right operating model and
Sustainability,
our commitments in sustainability, innovation and
innovations and
Artificial Intelligence). AI at the core
We will work closely with our customers to bring together
Vision
complex solutions that cut across products and deliver
Having the From
Deliver a New World of CommunicationsTM to advance it seamlessly; aggregating the capabilities we have and
right team and products to
the reach and leadership of its customers bringing it to the core, in order to deliver real value and
culture platforms
superior experience to our customers.
We plan to generate investments in services through

leading technological innovations and seek to better the
Mission
To enable enterprises to succeed in the new world of

digital (technologies and business models) by being Enabling enterprise Digital Transformation
borderless and always available (to our customers and
partners).
We enable the digital transformation of enterprises,

Shared Ambition
including 300 of the Fortune 500, unlocking opportunities
for businesses by enabling borderless growth, boosting To achieve profitable growth and become a leading
product innovation and customer experience, improving digital ecosystem enabler in the eyes of our customers,
productivity and efficiency, building agility and managing and the industry
risk.
With our solutions orientated approach, proven managed

service capabilities and cutting-edge infrastructure,
we drive the next level of intelligence powered by Values
our platforms, solutions and services including next Daring
generation connectivity; mobility & IoT; collaboration;
cloud, Edge and security; NetFoundryTM and voice. Responsive
Drive
We carry around 30% of the world’s internet routes, our leadership
Inclusive
connecting businesses to 60% of the world’s cloud giants signature at Tata
and 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers. Our capabilities are Communications
underpinned by our global network which encompasses Venturing
the world’s largest wholly owned subsea fibre backbone
Ethical
and a Tier-1 IP network.
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Business Segments Our proven managed service capabilities, solutions

oriented approach and cutting-edge infrastructure, we
Manufactured and Voice and Data Services power the next level of intelligence with our platforms,
solutions and services including next generation
Intellectual Capital With the endeavour to diversify our presence in the connectivity; mobility & IoT; cloud, Edge and security;
digital ecosystem as well as sustain our long-term growth, collaboration; NetFoundryTM and voice.
we continue to capitalize on emerging opportunities
and new possibilities by investing in newer business Data Services
As digital transformation continues segments. This enables us to mitigate the risk of being
to dictate terms for an ever-evolving over-dependent on a concentrated portfolio or any
We are a data services industry leader in India and an
emerging challenger globally.
work order, our strategies to innovate one geography. With revenues categorised and spread
across the segments of voice and data services, we drive
and accelerate growth augur well for the next level of intelligence powered by our platforms,
Next generation connectivity - Traditional data
services portfolio
customers across the spectrum. solutions and services including next generation
connectivity; mobility & IoT; collaboration; cloud, Edge Service Provider data
and security; NetFoundryTM, and voice.
Tata Communications is one of the world’s
Customer Segmentation journey of our customers and are well positioned to leading wholesale providers of data, IP and
enable workforce collaboration, enterprise mobility and
82%
mobile signalling services. The Tata Global
Our operations are categorised into two major segments, provide omni-channel access to end-customers. Network (TGN) and our investments in multiple
namely, voice solutions and data services. Our business consortium submarine cables enable us to
and revenues are further distributed across various of the consolidated revenue contributed provide seamless global connectivity services
Service providers
business segments, customer profiles and topographies. by data services in FY 2019-20 across all major business hubs.
Being a key global player in the industry we operate, we The service provider segment is driven by growth in data
offer products and services to three customer segments: consumption world-wide, primarily driven by consumers. Platforms, Solutions and Services
To support the segment, we offer an integrated set of
4 5
services covering: With our solutions oriented approach and proven
Service
Over the managed service capabilities and cutting-edge out
Top (OTT) Wholesale voice infrastructure, Tata Communications drives the next
Enterprises
Providers level of intelligence powered by our platforms, solutions Mobile subscribers in the world are
Players Domestic and international data connectivity
and services to help customers stay ahead of their connected through our network
- Internet backbone connectivity (IP transit)
competition by embracing digital transformation and
Value-added roaming services for mobile operators adopting cutting-edge technology.
Enterprise data
Enterprises Carrier-specific business process outsourcing All Tata Communications’ platforms, solutions and
services Our network services address four broad
Particularly among enterprises, digital transformation services are underpinned by our global network. It
categories of connectivity needs for enterprise
is rapidly changing the way businesses are run with the includes one of the most advanced and largest submarine
We provide platforms which are reliable for service customers: Ethernet, dedicated point-to-point
Covid-19 pandemic acting as a catalyst for accelerating cable networks, which carries around 30% of the world’s
providers and keep their business relevant and in-tune connectivity (IPL or NPL), Internet (IP-based)
the scale of adoption. Internet routes, connects businesses to 60% of the
with market dynamics and end-user demands. connectivity, multi-location connectivity through
world’s clouds, and enables businesses to reach more
Digitisation brings transformation across industries Global Virtual Private Networks (GVPN) and
than 200 countries and territories.
and functions with unparalleled opportunity for value OTTs IZO™ WAN (which encompasses hybrid WAN
creation and capture. Enterprises recognise the connectivity, IZO SD-WAN and Cloud Connect
OTTs are a fast-growing segment which are already services), enabling enterprises to transform their
strategic implication of this and are designing digital
dominating the bulk of the world IP Traffic. We offer the network to adopt cloud, internet and software-
transformation strategies to realise the maximum benefit Mobility
OTTs a set of connectivity services across the globe. NetFoundryTM defined services.
of this movement. and IOT
Point-to-point network connectivity in India and Collaboration Recognition: Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic
It is no longer just a driver of marginal efficiency
globally Quadrant for network services (global) for the
but the key to enabling borderless growth, boosting
product innovation and customer experience, improving Sub-sea cable capacity for inter-continental needs seventh year in a row
productivity and efficiency, building agility and
Inter-city and intra-city data centre to data centre Cloud, Edge Largest: We operate the largest wholly owned
managing risk. These five customer drivers offer a set of and Security
connectivity Next and most advanced subsea fibre network which
opportunities for us to provide differentiated platforms, Generation Voice
Connectivity underpins the internet backbone and its network
solutions and services for our customers. We aim to We enable OTTs to address the spurt in global growth in carries nearly 30% of the world’s internet route
be the partner of choice in the digital transformation data consumption in a reliable and scalable manner.
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This portfolio also includes Video Connect, our Recognition: 2019 Telecom Asia Awards – Most different segments including connected worker Collaboration services - Growth data services
flagship fibre based global media transport Innovative IoT Project, 2018 Carriers World ‘Best and asset tracker for enterprises and smart portfolio
network to over 300 media hotspots across 125 IoT Initiative’ lighting solutions for smart cities.
cities supporting broadcast quality real-time Tata Communications provides collaboration and
video, optimised for enterprise demands. This We launched SafePassTM as part of our Connected unified communication solutions for enterprises,
dedicated media network promises the highest Worker Solution. The solution was successfully as well as service providers. These include calling
quality of service, with built-in redundancy and
flexibility across all major video formats. Its ~200 deployed at scale by a large steel manufacturer
in India across multiple facilities making it one of
the largest such deployment in India. Our asset
services; SIP trunking services; conferencing services
(voice, data, web, video); and Insta CC Customer
Experience platform.
scale and interoperability makes it future-ready, Customers in 5 continents on our MOVETM platform
and the managed services layer give customers tracking solution has been used by high growth
enterprises to track their business-critical assets. Our world-class global Unified Communications
peace of mind.
Our smart lighting solution is live in multiple as a Service (UCaaS) brings our customers the full
Recognition: Managed Services video provider India IoT metro cities including the city-wide roll out in a power of Microsoft Teams. Our global relationships
in India, Gartner large metropolitan area. with more than 1600 carriers ensure state-of-the-art
Enterprises and Governments are progressively communication and collaboration, wherever your
adopting digitalization to enhance efficiency and We continue to strengthen our applications and business is.
productivity. Internet of Things (IoT) is the next analytics capabilities which will help us develop
frontier of automation with public and private and deploy end to end IoT solutions at scale in Recognition: Frost & Sullivan Unified Communications
Service Provider & Enterprise SIP Trunking Service
300
sector enterprises recognizing the impact conjunction with ecosystem partners. Overall,
it can have in achieving their efficiency and we aim to provide enterprises the flexibility to Provider of the Year 2019
sustainability goals. address a larger set of use cases and pain points
Media hotspots across 125 cities in the world while keeping the implementation simple which
Tata Communications’ Internet of Things is at the
core of the Indian market, playing a pivotal role in
the business transformation of these enterprises
will help drive adoption.
1600+
Carriers across the world
across sectors. Our vision is to be the enterprise’s
Mobility and Internet of Things - Innovation data
partner of choice for their IoT transformation,
services portfolio
focused on enhancing their resource efficiency
MOVE IoT and productivity for employees and assets by
implementing full stack IoT solutions and data
Platform enabling intelligent, agnostic and driven insights.
network independent global cellular connectivity.
Over the past three years, we have invested
Tata Communications MOVETM combines access in developing IoT infrastructure, software
to pervasive cellular connectivity with over 600 and solutions for Indian customers. We have
mobile networks across more than 190 countries, implemented a smart IoT infrastructure including
coupled with a programmatic API based platform a dedicated IoT network based on LoRaWAN
as-a-Service communications model. It is now well technology. This infrastructure ensures citywide
established as a leading multi-network connectivity coverage in 45 cities across India. We have
platform for cellular based IoT services. The built strong solutioning capability and have
service has gained significant customer adoption taken an integrated approach to deliver end
and grown strongly since its launch in 2017 with to end IoT solutions including smart devices, a
~200 customers in 5 continents. Among them are secure network, a cloud-based platform and rich
leading global airlines who leverage our platform - applications.
with global mobility coverage optimized to airline
destinations, for digital transformation programs FY20 has been the year of portfolio expansion
that include projects like Electronic Flight Bag and customer validation for us. We have
(EFB), ancillary programs containing passenger stabilized large scale end to end solution
connectivity, smart aircraft updates, etc. deployments in real world environment across
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Cloud, Edge and Security - Growth data services transformation by providing the world’s first cloud Voice Services Vertical Industries
portfolio orchestrated platform which enables IT to leverage
zero trust, programmable, high performance We continue to be one of the largest players worldwide in Automotive
Tata Communications’ IZO™ Cloud platform is the networking from IoT to cloud, and everything in the wholesale voice industry. Despite the global decline
most comprehensive platform of its type available of this market, we continue to hold the leading position We offer customised solutions and managed services
between.
today. A unique combination of innovative hardware in this business. to the automotive industry.
and intelligent software topped with our industry As a subsidiary, NetFoundry Inc. enables Tata
With the introduction of driver assistance services,
awarded managed services, our cloud platform Communications to take a more holistic approach to
V2X, autonomous vehicles and a range of infotainment
solution is designed to bring together an agile IT network transformation opportunities for its customers.
ecosystem with hybrid multi-cloud environments,
security and network.
NetFoundry Inc. provides the industry’s best solution
for Internet delivered applications, enabling Tata
#1 and extended eco-system connectivity models, the
automotive industry is opening new territory in driver
experience and commercial service interactions. Tata
Communications to blend IZO™ WAN solutions into an in wholesale voice for 20 years
IZO™ Cloud platform includes: IZO™ Private Cloud, Communications MOVE™ Automotive connectivity
overall network transformation solution.
IZO™ Cloud Storage, IZO™ Managed Cloud, IZO™ solution provides a cloud-based platform, to connect
Cloud Containers, IZO™ Cloud Analytics and Disaster Recognition: NetEvents Innovation Awards 2019 – and manage vehicle assets and enable real-time data
Recovery. Hot Start-up connections across the world.
As part of our long-term commitment to offering

global security services with deeper local expertise,
22.6 billion Tata Communications MOVE Intelligent Vehicle
Connectivity Platform delivering the highest
Tata Communications’ state-of-the-art advanced Expected number of people to be touched with levels of control, visibility and reporting
cyber security response centres aims to be a one- our IoT network in India
Quality of service metrics and monitoring to
stop partner for managing cyber risks, globally. Our
furnish the highest customer experience
comprehensive portfolio of cyber security services
are built on its multi-layered, integrated, secure and Enabling 122 markets for Automotive by end of
International Long Distance (ILD)
trusted security framework. financial year 2021
Tata Communications is the world’s largest carrier
Our proactive approach using real-time security
of international wholesale voice traffic, and has
analytics allows us to provide customers with
its most advanced intelligent routing platform to
advanced intelligence that enables them to keep
enable quality and differentiated voice services.
their cloud operations secure across all points of
We have over 300 direct routes with leading
access with unparalleled visibility of global network
international voice telecommunication providers.
traffic flows and embedded attack patterns to issue
The wholesale international voice business is mature
intelligence advisory.
and increasingly commoditised. Our strategy is to
Recognition: 2019 Frost & Sullivan, Global Hybrid Cloud grow our leadership position while optimising traffic
Services Product Line Strategy Leadership Award volumes, and maximising margins and cash flows.
In 2019-20, Tata Communications handled

Connects businesses to approximately 22.6 billion minutes of international
voice traffic globally, a decrease of 18% over the
60% previous year (27.5 billion minutes in FY 2018-19).
of the world’s cloud giants National Long Distance (NLD)
Our NLD traffic decreased from 2.6 billion minutes

in 2018-19 to 0.7 billion minutes in 2019-20. Mobile
NetFoundryTM
Network Operators (MNOs), however, continue
NetFoundry™, a software and business developed to expand and roll out their domestic networks,
as part of Tata Communications’ Shape the Future shrinking the market for our NLD services. The
innovation and entrepreneurship programme, has consolidation of the India domestic Telecom market
become an independent subsidiary within the Tata to a limited number of players that all have large
Communications Group w.e.f. September 2019. India network is resulting in the elimination of this
market. Hence the reduction of traffic and revenue
NetFoundryTM enables IT to transform their from this business in FY20 and we expect this
networks, in order to support and enable their digital business to be minimal in FY21.
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Media and Entertainment Services (MES)
Tata Communications’ MES is a comprehensive

platform for global media distribution. Our Financial Capital
infrastructure spans the world to allow end-to-end
content delivery at any scale. Our technologies
enable consistency, reliability and speed of content Over the years, we, at Tata
dispersal via our core product areas: Video Connect
& Cloud Based Media Ecosystem.
Communications, have remained
committed to drive sustainable value
Tata Communications offers customised video
network transmission solutions and managed
creation by leveraging our customer-
services to the media and entertainment industry. centric, agile and resilient business model.
Our strategy in this space is to create the world’s
richest, connected, open media ecosystem providing
business-to-business video services, cloud-based
services and flexible, modular, managed services. We manage our financial capital in an optimum and diligent manner with emphasis on the efficient capital allocation and
margin expansion. Our focus on generating and communicating economic value is reflected in our financial performance
Tata Communications’ world-leading Video connect with a consolidated revenue from operations of H17067.99 crores and a consolidated EBITDA of H3288.95 crores.
Network & cloud-based media ecosystem enables
the entire content pipeline from origination to
distribution and connects content producers with Financial Performance (Standalone)
technology providers, distributors and consumers.
Particulars FY 2020 FY 2019 YoY growth (%) Reasons for deviation more than 25%
Net Revenue 5,750.33 5,389.13 6.70 -
Covering Reaching (H in crores)
5,000+ 1 bn+ EBITDA

(H in crores)
PAT
1,572.06
208.78
1,225.97
(442.32)
28.23
147.20
Mainly due to increase in revenue and
decrease in network and transmission cost
Previous year’s loss includes an exceptional
events per year sports fans (H in crores) loss of H667 crores
Debt equity Ratio (in times) 0.07 0.06 16.67 -
Interest coverage Ratio (in 10.77 9.28 16.06 -
Business Excellence times)
10 PB+ Tata Communications leverages the Tata Business

Excellence Model (TBEM) which is drawn up on the lines of
Current Ratio
(in times)
Debtors Turnover (in times)
0.65
4.43
0.64
4.28
1.56
3.50
-
-
of digital media content residing on high Operating Profit Margin 10.34 6.22 66.24 Pursuant to the effectiveness of new CLS
Baldridge Excellence Framework, to facilitate systematic
performance cloud infra (in %) charges from November 28, 2018, in the
evaluation and improvement of performance and attain
higher levels of efficiency in our business operations. previous year the Company recorded
revenue of H89.94 crores, operating and
TBEM has provided us with a framework for achieving maintenance recovery of H258.81 crores
#1 business excellence across multiple parameters covering

Leadership, Strategy, Customer, Measurement, Analysis
in Other expenses and a corresponding
increase in Network and transmission
expense due to transfer pricing adjustment.
Wholly owned world’s largest subsea fibre & Knowledge Management, Workforce, Operations and
Net Profit Margin (in %) 3.63 (8.21) 144.21 Previous year’s loss includes an exceptional
network Business Results.
loss of H667 crores
The model requires us to go through a rigorous Return on Net worth (in %) 2.54 (5.39) 147.12 Previous year’s loss includes an exceptional
loss of H667 crores
assessment of our key processes and associated results
1.5 million+ every two years. The last assessment was conducted in
2018 by a team of senior Tata executives under the aegis
of the Tata Business Excellence Group (a division of Tata
Outstanding debt
Square metres of data space As of March 31, 2020, the outstanding principal amount of debt was approximately H546.26 crores, on a standalone
Sons). Tata Communications has made its place in the
‘Emerging Industry Leader’ category, which indicates basis and H10,720.88 crores on a consolidated basis. Considering the current capital expenditure requirements and debt
effective, systematic, well-deployed processes that are maturing in the near future, we may resort to refinancing existing debt and raising further debt, to the extent and as and
periodically evaluated and improved. when required.
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During the year under review, we completed the Renewable

Energy Assessment studies with the help of expert
consultants like Deloitte and PTS: Schneider Electric for 2
Natural Capital India and International regions (United Kingdom, Guam,
North America, Japan, Portugal, Spain and Singapore)
Conservation of energy
respectively. The exercise was planned under two phases,
With an ardent focus on improving of which maximum focus was placed on India region, In FY 2020, we consumed 175 million kilowatt-hour
our contributions towards our primarily on account of the large infrastructure space and (kWh) across our operations around the globe. Our
high energy consumption pattern. The study confirmed energy consumption over the years has decreased as
natural environment, we aim to that Tata Communications has a scope to expand the we have expanded our focus towards optimising energy
internalise efficient and optimal existing Renewable Energy (‘RE’) capacity by ~16.5% to efficiency with an aim to continuously measure energy
utilization of resources in our 32% (34.3 million units per annum). consumption, while also identifying any leakages in our
operating procedures. Last year, our Indian operations
operations. We have established an accounting mechanism and are
identified a total of 56 opportunities involving projects
calculating our Green House Gas (GHG) emissions i.e.
related to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data in accordance with
We understand that the nature of our operations Environmental Management System, with programmes (HVAC), Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting
and sector may not have much implications for the in place to mitigate the identified environmental aspects and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) efficiency
Standard to account for our global emissions. During the
environment and natural resource management as and impacts of our operational activities and services. enhancement / Optimization and consolidation, Smart
year under review, our total GHG [Scope-1: Direct emissions
compared to other sectors like manufacturing, real The system also helps us to review the environmental Lighting (Conversion of conventional lighting into LED),
from our own operations (DG sets fuel and emissions from
estate, automobiles, mining & processing. However, we compliances, objectives and targets, training plans usage of IOT (Internet of Things) and reduction in State
ODS) and Scope-2: Indirect emissions from the generation
are committed to minimise our environmental footprint. and needs and expectations of our stakeholders in a Electricity Board (SEB) contract demand. Out of the
of purchased energy] is detailed below-
comprehensive manner. 56 identified opportunities, 37 (66%) projects stand
We have an Environment Policy in place which states our Type Source GHG Emissions completed, and we have achieved savings of around 804
commitment to design services which are safe to use, As a business, we are working towards improving upon thousand kWh with annual savings of H7.85 crores.
(Tonnes of
and to not cause any environmental hazards. Our efforts the following priority areas:-
CO2e)
are to minimise use of energy and other resources, and to Our international operations have also worked towards
Scope -1 Emissions arising from the 6,376 energy conservation projects and have completed two
enable recycling or reuse of resources.
1 consumption of fuels like
diesel, and use of refrigerant
big projects - installation of VFD (Variable Frequency
Drives) on IT room HVAC units in our Wall, New Jersey
gases
site, resulting in annual savings of approximately 82
Scope-2 Emissions from consumption 108,482
thousand units and installation of EC (Electronically
Increasing Renewable Energy (RE) footprint of grid electricity
Environment Improvement Commutated) fans on Stratford, London Colocation room
and reducing our GHG emissions Total 114,858
Prevention of Policy of our CRAH (Computer Room Air Handler) units resulting in
pollution Commitments
environmental At Tata Communications, we consume nearly 630,000 annual savings of approximately 30,600 KWH. Further,
performance We periodically report on environmental stewardship our teams installed EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging
gigajoule (GJ) of energy, mainly comprising of indirect
and actions to manage climate change through the station at our site in the United States of America – Wall,
power supply (89%) from the national grid while the rest
Carbon Disclosure Project - CDP [a network organisation New Jersey. This allows employees to utilise the charging
comes from conventional sources and from renewable
Conservation Compliance with which works with shareholders and corporations to station facilities while at work as well as for charging
energy sourced from third party / in-house. We understand
of energy applicable legal & disclose the GHG emissions of major corporations]. Tata other electric vehicles at the site.
that our main impact on carbon or other greenhouse gas
other requirements Communications has received a score of ‘C’ Grade, which
emissions comes from using indirect energy. Hence, our
related to the is within the “Awareness” band. Our CDP submissions are
primary focus area is to reduce these indirect emissions.
environment available on www.cdp.net/en.
To reduce such emissions, there is an ongoing move to use
78.5 million
renewable energy at key locations of Tata Communications.
Reduction in water In our operations across the globe, almost 8% [~ 52,000
H
consumption gigajoules (‘GJ’)] of the electricity used in the reporting Annual savings in energy cost in India
period was sourced from either wind or solar energy. The operations through energy saving initiatives
major locations harnessing green energy are Delhi, Chennai,
Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune. In order to meet the
As a continual improvement plan, we have established increasing energy demand for customer services as well as
Environmental Management System in accordance to
with ISO 14001:2015 requirements and fourteen of our
our own facilities as on date, we have 10 megawatt (MW) (18
million units) capacity agreement with third party providers
112,600 kWh
Indian facilities have been certified for the same. The whereas our in-house solar power generation capacity Energy savings by international operations
ISO 14001 standard helps us to regularly review the amounts to 5 MW (on site for both IDC and non-IDC). through energy savings initiatives
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regularly. This helps us to improve processes and facilitates

identification of inefficiencies in water use or distribution
3 system. Our Water Risk Assessment exercise for all major
facilities was revisited this year, wherein sites falling under Relationship Capital
critical results were asked to set up objectives and targets
along with plans to conserve and improve water recycling
Reducing our water consumption
in their region. Tata Communications engages
We recognise the value of water as an increasing global
Our operations and facilities align with the ‘3R’ resource
with a diverse range of external
concern and are conscious of the impact of its use in our
operational activities. Hence, we align our operations with
management strategies: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. and internal stakeholders across
the steps to minimise our water footprint and reduce In a water-stressed country like ours, recycling and
all parts of our business.
the amount of fresh-water consumption by ensuring efficient use of water is crucial. Therefore, we have
maximum recycling and reuse of water. installed wastewater treatment plants at most of our
facilities. Also, to make our cooling system more efficient,
Our facilities in India exist in areas that face water scarcity.
we have implemented a geothermal cooling system –
Most of our water usage is for office and catering facilities,
using a water-cooled HVAC technology that loses almost
or in HVAC to support cooling equipment. Even though Our growth plan addresses the who (superior customer Customers
no water to evaporation at Dighi campus, Pune (one of
our operations are not as water intensive as those of experience), the what (platforms, solutions and services)
our largest campuses). Providing a superior customer experience is at the core
manufacturing industries, we consider it to be a material and the how (the right operating model and our
aspect and have undertaken steps for water conservation commitments in sustainability, innovation and Artificial of Tata Communications’ business model, organization
Further, most of our facilities have been designed to be
across our facilities. Since most of our international Intelligence). These strategic shifts need to work in structure and investment decisions. We aim to engage
‘zero discharge’, where the generated waste-water is
operations facilities are on leases, we consider water as a harmony for our strategy to be successful. with our customers more intimately and be seen as trusted
treated through Sewage Treatment Plants and recycled for
material issue for our Indian operations. advisors in their digital transformation journeys. To deliver
cooling and other domestic applications such as gardening
To fulfil our shared ambition, Tata Communications a superior customer experience, Tata Communications has
and water sprinkling etc. For some sites, treated water is
During the reporting period, we drew nearly 4.62 lakhs kilo engages with a diverse range of external and internal adopted an agile and holistic approach by shifting from
discharged to the municipal drains after complying with all
litres of water (including requirement for STT Global Data stakeholders across all parts of our business. Our business an individual product focus to an integrated customer
regulatory limits. During FY20, we recycled nearly 77,000
Centres India Private Limited - an Associate Company), teams, including Operations, Sales, Investor Relations, solution focus – our platform model – so that our platforms
kilo litres of water for reusing purposes.
of which 73% was from municipal facilities, 25% from Legal & Corporate Secretarial, Corporate Communications, stay relevant to our customers’ digital transformation
third-party tankers and bottled water and the remaining CSR, EOHS, Corporate Services, work closely with journeys. To further drive home positive returns, our focus
2-3% through rain-water harvesting and ground water their associated stakeholder groups such as Investors, is on simplifying the customer engagement process – to
17%
extraction. Regulatory bodies, Shareholders, Employees, Community, make it an easier process right from initial contact through
Industry bodies, Business Partners and civil society to the customer lifecycle.
In order to map water consumption in our direct monitor material aspects that interest stakeholders.
operations, we conduct a Water Risk Assessment exercise of total water requirement recycled in FY 20
Our key stakeholders
Employees
Investors and Business
Shareholders partners
Community Industry
bodies
Regulatory Civil
bodies society
Our teams systematically engage stakeholder groups

and obtain their opinion with regards to what is most
important for the organisation. The assessment provides
critical clarity about how we should focus our resources,
reporting and communications.
To know more about the environmental initiatives in detail, please visit https://www.tatacommunications.com/about/sustainability/
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Investors exchange notifications and our Company website. The

quarterly and annual filings, results, upcoming investor
Tata Communications Limited strives for the highest events, earnings call transcripts and webinar recordings
degree of transparency of disclosures and timely can be found under the Investor Relations Section of the Social Capital
dissemination of public communications regarding its Company website at https://www.tatacommunications.
strategy, business outlook, various risks, financial results com/investors/
and industry perspective. We, at Tata Communications,
The Investor Relations team at Tata Communications Regulatory and Industry Bodies believe that we are an integral
Limited facilitates two-way communications of the part of the communities in which
In India, Tata Communications Limited participates in
investor and analyst community with the Management
the stakeholder consultations with the Department we operate and this is key to our
continuously and on a frequent basis, with the aim of
ironing out all information asymmetries to merge the of Telecommunications (‘DoT’), Government of India, sustainable business model.
Company’s stock price with its fair market value. This Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (‘TRAI’) and
is achieved via a multitude of interactive channels such also interactions between industry associations like
as investor roadshows, analyst meetings, management FICCI, ISPAI and relevant Ministries (Department
conference calls and one-on-one meets with more than of Telecommunications, Ministry of Electronics and We proactively contribute to realizing the United Nations
300+ touchpoints in a year. Information Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs) etc. Sustainability Development Goals that aim to protect the
to support long term policy formulation in the Telecom planet and end poverty. Our investment in Corporate
The earnings release and the Company’s event updates sector as well as to deal with the critical operational / Social Responsibility (‘CSR’) activities are focussed
are shared on the Company website as and when such business issues being consulted upon by the relevant on creating a positive impact on the economy, society Reduce inequality Revitalize the
events take place. The earnings updates are also shared authorities. and the environment. Our endeavour is to not only to within and among global partnership
over e-mails to the analyst community who subscribe uplift the communities in which we operate but also to
Tata Communications Limited is member of ISPAI – an countries for sustainable
to this service. The quarterly earnings conference call is build a strong ecosystem connecting global and local
association of Internet Service Providers in India . Apart development
conducted via livestream video conference calls where megatrends with initiatives that improve the life situations
the Management declares the business performance and from ISPAI, the Company through its representatives
of the most vulnerable and underserved communities.
interacts with the investors and analysts. actively participates in consultative committees of Tata Communications synergises with the programs
TEC (Telecom Engineering Center), DoT which is the CSR at Tata Communications derives inspiration from and initiatives of the Tata Group wherever possible
The detailed Company factsheet and investor presentation standards-making body for telecom equipment in India. Tata Group’s philosophy ‘to improve the quality of life and provides support for disaster rescue, relief and
has various business KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) The Company is also represented on the Board of NIXI of the communities served globally through long term rehabilitation in close coordination with other Group
and cross-sectional views of Tata Communications’ (National Internet Exchange of India) - a not for profit stakeholder value creation based on leadership with companies.
business and trends. All material updates and corporate body under the Chairmanship of Secretary MeitY (Ministry trust’.
actions are intimated to the public via press release, of Electronics and Information Technology). Our community initiatives are undertaken in a project
We aspire to continuously impact communities by mode with defined activities for each stakeholder, mapped
differentiating ourselves as a unique ecosystem of to outcomes with specified targets and milestones.
connections. Our CSR programmes leverage the As a practice, Tata Communications establishes long-
organization’s core expertise, partnerships, infrastructure term multi-year partnerships to provide ample time
and other resources to create long-term shared value for for creating an impact. All projects undergo periodic
the community it serves; focused primarily on underserved monitoring with a defined, project-specific Monitoring
groups, especially women, young girls, youth, Affirmative and Evaluation framework. Monitoring is done through
Action communities (Dalits and Tribals). a cloud-based tool that enables partners to upload real-
time and geo-tagged data. In addition to this, regular
All efforts at Tata Communications are aligned to
interactions and site visits are also conducted by our
complement the following 5 SDGs, in accordance with its
CSR team to monitor the progress of the projects and
vision and ambition of touching a million lives by 2022:
to provide guidance in achieving their specified targets.
In our effort to make impact assessment more robust,

a third-party Social Return on Investment (‘SRoI’) study
was commissioned for MPowered, a project for women, to
enhance sustainable livelihoods using mobile technology
Ensure healthy Ensure inclusive Promote inclusive
being implemented in Odisha and Jharkhand. The SRoI
lives and and quality and sustainable
study found that for each rupee invested, a social value
promote well- education for economic growth,
of H6.7 was generated. Additionally, impact assessment
being for all at all and promote employment and
studies were conducted for two other education
all ages lifelong learning decent work for all
programs in Bengaluru and NCR.
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The entire CSR portfolio is managed by a dedicated team

of in-house CSR professionals. We collaborate with NGOs, Initiatives undertaken and Outcomes achieved development to build their capacity for sustainable Employee volunteering
trusts and agencies to implement projects. Additionally, income through enterprise creation.
through a Global Employee Volunteering Program, we Our CSR projects are enriched through skills-based
Education volunteering; channeling employees’ energy towards
utilize the skills of our employees to support different
community action on key social and environmental
67,108
projects and community initiatives. We undertook four projects through NGO partners
in Delhi NCR, Maharashtra and Karnataka. These issues and providing a space for leadership
projects are multidisciplinary and improve the development.
quality of education through digital enablement Beneficiaries including 5,282
We launched One in a Million, the first ever recognition
12 11 of institutions, introduction of innovative learning
methods including sports, capacity building of
direct beneficiaries
platform for champion volunteers, with 15 volunteers
from India, APAC, Americas and Europe getting the
NGO partners States covered educators, youth engagement and leadership
1,905
top honours for their effort to inspire volunteering
in India development of students. Scholarship and academic
within the organization.
assistance is provided to youth from challenging
backgrounds along with mentorship to students from Youth trained In addition, the employees volunteered for the
socially and economically underserved sections. Employee Giving Program that resulted in a
J 12.62 crores substantial outreach of 28,103 beneficiaries.
Spent towards CSR activities

47,058 4,272
Total women beneficiaries
Beneficiaries including students,
teachers and head teachers 11,030
164,776 Healthcare & Disaster Relief
Supporting the establishment of the ‘telepathology’
Employees volunteered
115
Total number of people benefitted
infrastructure for cancer diagnosis to offer remote
location histopathology analysis.
Schools covered
This year we have initiated project Drishti, that aims 59,194
59,194 to improve eye care of and provide better visual
health for and by young girls and women, in order
Volunteering hours clocked
5
Total volunteering hours to improve their ability to participate fully in every
aspect of life and help them break out of the gender-
health-poverty trap.
50,000
Colleges covered
Tata Communications supported ‘One Tata for
Disaster Response’ by contributing funds for relief
and rehabilitation during Cyclone Fani in Odisha and Lives across 51 locations in India, APAC,
Employability and sustainable livelihoods Americas, Europe and MENA impacted
floods in Maharashtra.
We provided vocational training to youth to develop
skills for BFSI, customer relationship management,
Awards & Recognition
610
retail sales, BPO, Android application development,
general duty assistant, electrician, beauty therapist,
Tata Communications was recognized by The Singapore
solar technician and auto sales in Delhi, Maharashtra,
People benefitted Human Resources Institute for a ‘Special Mention for
Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Post
CSR’ in July 2019. We were awarded the ‘TAAP Good
training, they will be placed in reputable companies
Practice Award in Leadership and Education’ by Tata
with an average salary of H11,597 per month.
Business Excellence Group and won the DX Awards
3
Women belonging to rural areas of Odisha and instituted by the CII-Tata Communications Centre for
Jharkhand were trained to use smart phone Digital Transformation for ‘Innovative Practice in CSR’
applications on cultivation, livestock management in 2019. We were also awarded for ‘Highest Per Capita
Scanners installed in Assam and Mumbai
and financial literacy. Women from Raigad district (large company)’ and for ‘Most Unique Volunteering
in Maharashtra were trained on entrepreneurship Activity’ during Tata Volunteering Week 12 by the Tata
Sustainability Group.
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Key Statistics for FY 20
Human Capital
87,470 5,379 90%
Our people philosophy Person-days of learning 5% Certifications for training Learning done via digital
remains at the core of our increase than FY19 Against a target of 3050 learning channels
set for FY20
business success.
71% 52% 60% 303

New Learner Repeat Learner of people managers People across
Adoption Adoption covered in learning technology & services
We aspire to be the Company that offers people Learning and development journeys under people curriculum provided
Adoption on Tata
opportunities to develop their talent and a work manager & leadership training under Project
We continue to make steady progress to empower our Communications Learning
environment in which they feel included, engaged and capability development MILES 2.0
employees with skill sets with the launch of the Tata Academy launched in FY20
motivated to perform. We strive to establish a mutually programmes.
Communications Learning Academy. This initiative has
99% coverage of the
beneficial long-term relationship with our employees
target group
who are proud to work with us. enabled employees to enhance or build skills required
428
to learn-on-the-go and grow in line with the continuous
technological change taking place.
Age Mix
Our innovative training methods help build profiles for Individual employees completed certifications
1,393 future job requirements, helping our employees pivot in FY20 as part of the Tata Communications
2,851 their skills from hardware to software, from legacy Way of Selling (TCWOS) learning journey, an
11%
wireline to mobile and the digital economy, transforming initiative launched in Q3, FY19.
24%
them from data recorders to data analysts and scientists.
2,869
24%
In FY20, more than 8000 employees were provided
Below 25 training to develop skills like - mobility, digitisation, software
19% defined network, cloud, data science, Artificial Intelligence
Between 25 & 30
2,311 22% & Machine Learning (‘AI & ML’) etc., and were offered Crowdsourcing global talent Human Capital Development
Between 31 & 35 opportunities to upgrade their existing skills through
individual learning requests or structured, role-based To further streamline collaboration and nurture Tata Communications offers a dynamic work environment
2,683 Between 36 & 40
learning interventions. The latter includes our Project Miles, employees for the future across various organisational where our employees benefit from working with other
Above 40 operations, Tata Communications ‘Project Marketplace’ innovators from around the globe – driving meaningful
Tata Communications Way of Selling, TCTS Upskilling, and
People Manager Capability Building initiatives. platform facilitates business units and teams internally to change together, both for our customers and us. We
crowdsource talent from its global employees. have a diverse and multicultural workforce representing
more than 47 nationalities.
The platform provides employees an opportunity to
12,107 work on projects spread across different regions and

disciplines as compared to those in which they may
currently work. This provides them with the opportunity
The representation of women in Tata Communications
has grown from 16% in FY14 to 21.5% at the end of
FY2020 with new hire Diversity at 32.70% in FY2020.
Total headcount (including subsidiaries)
to grow their personal networks within the organisation,
as on March 31, 2020
as well as share ideas on their areas of expertise. Since
its launch, the platform has hosted ~150 projects (38
projects in 2019-20) and engaged 3500+ users.
20+
47
During the year, we also extended Project Marketplace
21.6% to encompass external freelance network in partnership

with Upwork to provide project managers access to
Projects undertaken with different freelancers
from across the globe utilising skillsets like
CEPH, Software Development, Web Design
Diversity ratio Nationalities additional, best-in-class talent available globally.
and content design
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Medical Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group pipeline for 4 more sites in South India (VSB Chennai, Employer awards and accolades
Personal Accident Insurance, Car Lease Program, Sodexo JTP- Chennai, VSB – Kochi and VSB Hyderabad) and 3
Meal Coupons, awards for Employees and Retirement sites in Canada (Montreal, Laurentide and Toronto) –
Best Workplaces in Asia
Gift Vouchers to our full-time employees. expected by Q1 FY 2021. The certification exemplifies
our systematic approach and our consistent H&S Tata Communications (Hong Kong) has been recognized
We aim to grow and develop our employees and their framework across various business functions and our as one of the ‘Best Workplaces in Asia’ for the year 2019
careers by widening their experience and expertise. As a commitment towards ensuring continual improvement of
result, we conduct a training-need analysis on a regular occupational health and well-being of our employees and
basis to assess training priorities and also hold group the contract workforce. It further reinforces our efforts 2019 Best Employer in India by Aon
discussions to benchmark the training programmes. towards improving our corporate image, reputation and
For the fourth year in a row, Tata Communications has
credibility among stakeholders like regulators, customers,
been included in Aon’s Best Employers in India for 2019.
Employee Well Being - Health & Safety prospective clients and the public.
The recognition is a testament to Tata Communications’
We have a strong commitment to our Health Safety commitment and approach towards our employees.
As an organisation that is built on a strong foundation of
values, with more than 10,000 employees across multiple Environment (HSE) framework. Our programmes
geographies, we take the Occupational Health & Safety are driven as per the material risks identified to our Certified as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to
(OHS) and well-being of our employees seriously. operational activities across the geographies we operate Work Institute
in. We are now looking forward to implementing an
We follow the Tata Group’s safety principles at every HSE IT automated solution which will aide business In 2019, Tata Communications was certified as a Great
step of our operations, and also uphold the Group and corporate EOHS teams in automating the HSE Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute in
safety standards that specify the minimum mandatory programmes and MIS system for Tata Communications. many countries.
requirements required to be followed to keep personnel The automated EOHS systems are standardised, easier
and facilities safe, for ensuring ‘zero harm’. The OHS In India, Tata Communications was certified for the
to implement and use, and more affordable. This modern
Policy outlines and demonstrates our commitment to fourth consecutive year
system will significantly boost productivity, enterprise
safety for our stakeholders. connectivity, and management visibility to mitigate risks. In Hong Kong, Tata Communications was certified
The system has partially gone live in Q4 FY 20 (trainings for the third consecutive year
We have introduced Mandatory Safety Standards (MSS)
KPI). Rest of the KPIs (Unsafe observations & Incidents)
During the year, Inclusive Leadership was introduced as covering key operational activities in India. To assess
are expected to go live by FY 2021 Q1. In Canada, Tata Communications was certified for
an immersive learning journey to help people managers adherence to these standards, regular audits were
second consecutive year
(including Leadership Forum members) manage a carried out, with findings forwarded to the leadership During the year, our H&S program was also recognized
diverse workforce, with the help of webinars from world team for action. To oversee the implementation of MSS, by a third party - Grow Care India Safety Award jury. In the United States, Tata Communications was
class D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) leaders, and customized the EOHS team and Business functions conduct around Our H&S program was selected for the ‘Gold Award certified for the first time
e-learning modules with assignments, case studies, and 500+ audits per month on an average and close all non- for safety’. Specifically, the jury appreciated our IT
online social discussions. The Global Part Time Work conformances in time. based interventions (Driver Behaviour Monitoring tool This, again, is a testament to the progressive people
policy, Work from Home Policy & Caregiving Policy in for 4-wheelers; Automatic Speed Detection System practices deployed by us.
conjunction with LEAP (Life Event Assistance Program) We also launched various behavioural awareness
deployed at Dighi campus, Pune; and safety app
are all aimed at helping employees balance their personal campaigns, training sessions and a health & safety
developed for monitoring over speeding for 2-wheelers) Best Companies for Women in India – Working Mother
needs and professional responsibilities at the same time. mobile app that resulted in an increase in reported
in deploying safety measures. The award was conferred and Avtar
unsafe observations. The number of unsafe observations
to us in December 2019 at New Delhi.
Tata Communications has been recognized, for the reported were 3,500+ which was an increase of more In 2019, for the fourth year in a row, Tata Communications
fourth consecutive year, in the AVTAR Group and than 80%, in comparison to FY 2018-19, whereas the was recognised as one of the top 100 companies for
Working Mother Media, ‘2019 - 100 Best Companies for total number of man-days of Health & Safety training women employees in India. This is a testament to the
Women in India (BCWI)’ for policies and programs that
encourage a balanced workforce. Great Places to Work
for employees and contract workforce was around
5,000. We had no major incidents in the last 36 months, 5,000 leadership buy-in, manager support and employee
feedback received by Tata Communications for its
has also named us as ‘Best Places to work for Women’ in including fatal incidents. Man-days of H&S training for employees Winning Mix, a strategic Diversity & Inclusion initiative.
India and Canada. and contract workforce in FY 20
We have also received the OHSAS 18001:2007
Tata Communications’ compensation and employee certification (international best practice with respect to Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work
benefit practices are designed to be competitive in their H&S risk management) for our four facilities (GK-1-Delhi, Institute
respective geographies where it operates. Employee
Zero
VSB-Delhi, Dighi-Pune and BKC-Mumbai) in India and
satisfaction, motivation and loyalty remains crucial to two facilities (Tai Seng street and Global Switch Office) In 2019, for the second consecutive year, Tata
maintain our competitive edge. We offer a range of in Singapore. During the year, we also received AS 4801 Communications has been identified as ‘Best Workplaces
benefits to attract and retain the best talent. The benefits OHS certificate for our Sydney operations in Australia. Major incident including fatal incidents for Women’ in India. In 2020, Tata Communications
vary across geographies and some of them include Group Additional ISO 45001:2018 Certifications are also in since 36 months has been identified as ‘Best Workplaces for Women’ in
Canada.
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Market risks
Risk Management Competition is intensifying Beyond traditional telcos, competition in our industry has expanded to include
from both existing telco pure-play technology vendors, OEMs, service integrators and Cloud Applications
players and new entrants Services Providers (CASPs). Evolving customer needs and technology advances
in the market, who are have opened-up a space for these categories of competitors, especially in the
offering new and disruptive enterprise segment. Our failure to track the array of competition across products
Rigorous systems ensure company-wide Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
technology solutions. If we and services, the markets they operate in and pre-empt their moves, could leave
protection.
To manage risks, the Board of Directors has established are unable to evolve our us blind-sided. Maintaining and strengthening our position in the market is hinged
Being a digital ecosystem enabler, operating in a complex an Enterprise Risk Management (‘ERM’) process. This strategy and execute well, on our ability to invest further and bring competing products and solutions to the
and competitive environment across diverse markets and comprises the necessary organisational rules and we face the risk of losing market at a fast pace. Our failure to successfully execute the strategy laid out, will
geographies, Tata Communications is clearly exposed to procedures for identifying risks at an early stage and market share to emerging have a direct impact on our market share and revenues.
multiple threats and risks, from both internal and external taking proactive steps to manage the risks inherent in any competition and experience a
sources. commercial activity. The Risk Management Committee fall in our revenues.
monitors and undertakes an assessment of risks critical For reasons of cost and agility, enterprises are looking to transform their technology
We take adequate measures and steps to mitigate risks With cost optimisation
to the organisation’s performance and strategic delivery. infrastructure. For instance, enterprises have been increasingly adopting cloud-first
covering all our business operations. A holistic risk emerging as a key buying
After identifying and assessing the risk under categories strategies and moving from an on-premise to a hybrid model of operations. As a
management framework ensures placement of rigorous factor, our pricing and
such as strategic, financial, operational and compliance, result, the enterprise network architecture is undergoing a transformation. While
systems to identify any impact on our operations. By margins may decline.
Tata Communications then defines control measures lowering cost remains a priority for enterprises, the expectation on performance
taking all possible scenarios into account, as detailed aimed at reducing the likelihood of its occurrence and and security remains intact. Downward price pressure and emergence of new
below, we are making informed decisions to sustain our the potential impact. alternatives for our enterprise customers pose a risk of fall in our revenues and
market leadership globally.
market share and can affect our profitability. Our failure to simplify our internal
ERM risk assessments are a key input for the annual internal
business processes, bring in higher productivity to rationalise the cost structure and
audit programme, and cover Tata Communications’
Internal control systems and their adequacy at the same time, differentiate on quality and service, would pose a threat to our
various businesses and functions. In addition to its
position in the market.
Tata Communications has robust internal control internal audit, Tata Communications also continues to
mechanisms, and our financial authority is clearly defined conduct a detailed review and testing of the key internal We face pricing and gross Products and services in the wholesale voice and data business remain commoditised
at the appropriate management levels through delegation controls related to financial reporting. This approach margin erosion, given a globally. With prevailing low prices and continued price erosion, margins from
of powers policies and procedures. Technical and financial provides adequate assurance to the management and considerable portion of our the segment are shrinking further. Additionally, consolidation and restructuring
operations are controlled by state-of-the-art technology the Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the revenues come from declining of carriers and service providers as well as overall heavy financial leverage in the
and systems. Tata Communications Limited’s accounts internal control procedures defined and implemented by and low-margin carrier and industry, particularly in India, further reduces the cost appetite for the segment.
are subject to internal and statutory audit. the management. service provider segments A considerable share of our revenues comes from carriers and service providers
which poses a threat to our revenue as well as margin profiles. While our focus is
Tata Communications operates well-established risk
on increasing business from the enterprise segment, if we fail to transition faster
management policies and procedures to identify and
towards a larger share from enterprises, there is a threat to the overall growth in
assess risks across all business units and operations. These
business and the margins.
take into consideration well-defined risk management
principles based on experience, known best practices and Tata Communications is Being a global business, we are under the constant threat of socio-political and
principles of good corporate governance. Their focus is on a truly global business economic events. Our customers, suppliers, partners, and workforce have multi-
mitigating the potential adverse impact on the business and, therefore, exposed to geography presence. Our business operations and those of others in the value chain
from changes in the external and internal environment. Risk additional externalities and remain exposed to localised or wide-spread political changes, instability, civil unrest,
management and mitigation of key risks are considered risks other social tensions, and trade wars; events that are beyond our control. These
as a vital exercise to achieve corporate objectives and externalities may impact the relevant communications markets, result in potential
deliver long-term value to stakeholders. re-evaluation of local regulations and change the global business landscape. Black
swan events like COVID-19 or other epidemics/serious public health concerns,
The Company’s key risks are discussed with the may lead to restrictive, preventive, precautionary or else protectionist steps. Such
members of the Risk Management Committee and the an eventuality could have a negative effect on the economies, financial markets,
Board of Directors. The responsibility for effective and business activities and cost of operations. Implications for us could vary from
efficient implementation and maintenance of the risk
demand slowdown, inability to maintain business continuity, impact on cost viability,
management system rests with the Global Management
as well as reduced ability to invest and grow. Our failure to cushion ourselves from
Committee, which comprises the CEO, CFO , CLO and key
these externalities and adapt swiftly could adversely impact our ability to maintain
business and operations heads. Tata Communications’
and grow the business in a profitable manner.
risk management procedures are subject to a continual
improvement process.
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Regulatory risks Financial risks
Any change in the regulatory Tata Communications has presence across the globe and our operations are subject Tata Communications We conduct our operations internationally across multiple countries and have
framework under which we to the laws and regulations applicable in the countries in which we operate to serve has presence in multiple exposure to earnings and costs in foreign currencies. Additionally, we have
operate could adversely our large multinational enterprise customers. New laws or regulations or changes geographies and is exposed significant indebtedness in Indian rupees and US dollars. This results in variability
affect our business prospects to the existing regulatory framework by regulatory authorities could restrict the to exchange rate fluctuations. on our interest costs. Large currency exchange rate fluctuations can thus have a
way we manage our platforms, products and services in the region. This could also significant impact on our financials.
impose additional costs and impact on our revenue opportunities and potentially,
We are significantly influenced Tata Communications has a large customer base with multiple long-term recurring
our ability to serve our customers in a manner that would be attractive to us and
by the credit risk associated revenue contracts with many of them. Deterioration in creditworthiness of these
our customers.
with our customers and an customers and increase in rate of delinquencies in receiving payments from such
We are subject to litigation, We are subject to a substantial amount of litigation and as such, we may incur increase in delinquencies customers could result in material shortfall of earnings and cashflows for us. The
orders by authority on tax significant expenses in defending these lawsuits. In addition, we may be required to and deterioration of credit ability of customers to honour such obligations is impacted by factors, like industry
which could require us to pay significant awards or settlements. Example: Resolution of Tata Communications’ profile of our customers shifts, economic conditions, liquidity, management quality etc.
pay significant damages or case on Adjusted Gross Revenues (AGR) dues in India with the Supreme Court could adversely affect our
settlements. which is pending. Our challenge against TRAI’s regulation on access facilitation & financials.
colocation charges of cable landing station is also pending with the Supreme Court.
Tata Communications has Tata Communications depends on external borrowings to operate and grow our
Changes in licensing policy We are frequently required to maintain licenses for our operations and conduct our significant debt which business. This results in dependence on external capital markets for access to debt
and regulations restricting operations in accordance with prescribed standards. Without relief, existing laws increases our exposure to at economical rates. Our capacity to access debt depends on both internal and
our business expansion plans and regulations may inhibit our ability to expand our business and introduce new various adverse market external market & economic factors. Adverse movements in these areas could
and introducing new services products and services. The loss or a material limitation on certain licenses could movements. significantly reduce our ability to access debt markets. This could impact future
could adversely impact our have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. investments, operations, ability to react to market shifts.
financial performance.
Our ability to repay or Tata Communications has various categories of debt with varying repayment
We ought to act responsibly As increasingly stringent legislations addressing environmental concerns come refinance debt is dependent schedules, currency denominations and geographies of borrowing. Our debt levels
and protect the environment up, they would require us to invest in initiatives to address them. This will incur on a combination of both and debt service capability could be impacted by both business considerations and
as it constitutes an important additional cost to drive those initiatives and maintain the required guidelines set by internal and external factors, external market linked factors like credit availability, liquidity and foreign exchange
aspect of our business. the respective governing bodies. some of which are beyond our rates. Hence, deterioration in cost and availability of credit financing and credit
Tata Communications control. Adverse movement in ratings could have an adverse impact.
is required to ensure some of these factors could
continuous compliance with impact our ability to repay
environmental laws and or refinance portions of our
regulations to minimise any existing debt
harm to the environment.
Tata Communications has Tata Communications needs to undertake significant expenditures into assets,
Geo-political issues imposing We depend on various key suppliers and vendors to provide us, directly or through a limited free operating technologies, and working capital. Alongside this, we operate in highly competitive
restrictions from the other suppliers, equipment and services that we need to operate our business and cashflow availability after markets with significant regulatory oversight. Our operating cashflow is thus
regulatory authorities on the provide services to our enterprise customers. Strict guidelines issued by regulatory paying our taxes. This limits impacted by adverse developments in these areas. This results in risks related to our
choice of vendors that we can authorities restricting our ability to choose a vendor / partner of choice could have our ability to ensure liquidity ability to invest to grow our business. It also increases the risks related to honouring
work with for our network a severe impact on us to maintain or upgrade our network. Our business could be for supporting our internal our existing liabilities.
and other services. significantly impacted if we are required to choose or replace the existing deployed expenditures as well as
product or service. Any such disruption will have an adverse effect on our business, our ability to finance them
results of operations and financial condition. through external means.
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Operational risks Natural disasters, geo- Our business operations are subject to interruption by natural disasters, pandemics,
political disruptions, cyber- power outages, cyber-attacks, terrorist attacks, other hostile acts and events beyond
If we are not able to adapt Our industry is rapidly changing as new technologies are developed that offer attacks, terrorist acts or acts our control. Such events could cause significant damage to our infrastructure upon
to changes and disruptions consumers an array of choices for their communications needs and allow new of war could cause damage to which our business operations rely, resulting in degradation or disruption of service
in technology and address entrants into the markets we serve. In order to grow and remain competitive, we our infrastructure and result to our customers. While we maintain insurance coverage for some of these events,
changing customer demands will need to adapt to future changes in technology, enhance our existing offerings in significant disruptions to the potential liabilities associated with these events could exceed the insurance
on a timely basis, we may and introduce new offerings to address our customers’ changing demands. If our our operations. coverage we maintain. These events could damage the infrastructure of the
experience a decline in the services fail to gain acceptance in the marketplace, or if costs associated with the suppliers that provide us with the equipment and services that we need to operate
demand for our services, and implementation and introduction of these services materially increase, our ability to our business and provide services to our customers. A natural disaster or other
experience reduced profits. retain and attract customers could be adversely affected. event causing physical damage could cause us to experience substantial losses
resulting in significant recovery time and expenditures to resume operations. In
We make significant Our growth depends on our ability to create new and higher value platforms and
addition, these occurrences could result in lost revenues from business interruption
investments in new platforms service offerings. We will continue to make investments in research, development,
as well as damage to our reputation.
and services that may not be and marketing for existing products, services, and technologies, such as mobility,
profitable. unified collaboration, network virtualisation and security. Commercial success of Other carriers may not With the consolidation of telecommunication players in India market the choice of
these platforms and services depends a lot on our market positioning and relevance provide us local access last mile providers in India is very limited. We acquire significant portion of our local
to our customers. Failure to create value for the customer business will have a services at prices that allow access services from other carriers. Network access represents a very large portion
severe impact on our platform growth plans and hence revenue. us to effectively compete. of our direct costs. The carriers from whom we buy local access are also our direct
competition in the enterprise space and hence we have the risk of them favouring
Failure to attract and Due to the highly technical nature of our services and the dynamic changes in
themselves or their affiliates to our detriment. Less favourable pricing and high
retain talented people, industry trends, our business depends on successfully attracting and retaining
provisioning time frames our customer revenues and customer experience.
who have specialised talented employees. The market for highly skilled workers and leaders in our
technical skills (e.g., sales, industry is extremely competitive. If we are less successful in our recruiting efforts, Inability to replace aging Some of our undersea cable systems, which carry a significant amount of our network
product development, data or unable to retain key employees, our ability to develop and deliver successful undersea cables may disrupt traffic, are now reaching end of life. We will rely on alternative new undersea cable
analytics, managed services, platforms and services may be adversely affected. In addition, effective succession our connectivity services to projects to replace that traffic. Undersea cable projects are expensive and typically
engineering, etc.) could planning and the ability of our employees to adapt to new operating environments our customers and adversely take 2 years to build. As a result, we need to plan in advance, our undersea cable
negatively impact our ability such as remote working is also important to our current and long-term success. impact revenues. strategy in anticipation of supply and demand of network traffic on various routes.
to execute our business Lack of availability of equivalent replacement cables at the appropriate time could
strategies. impact our services.
Improper disclosure of As part of our business operations, we store and process large amounts of
personal data could result personally identifiable information of our customers. At the same time, the
in liability and harm our continued occurrence of high-profile data breaches provides evidence of an Ongoing legal cases with risk implications 2. License Fee Matters
reputation. external environment increasingly hostile to information security. This environment
demands that we continuously improve our design and coordination of security 1. Disputed Tax Matters i. In 2005, the Company had approached the
controls across our business groups and geographies. Despite all efforts, if we fail Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate
In past fiscal years, Tata Communications Limited Tribunal (‘TDSAT’) along with several other
to avoid improper disclosure of personally identifiable information, it could harm
made certain tax holiday and expense claims based service providers to challenge the definition of
our reputation, lead to legal exposure to customers, or subject us to liability under
on its understanding of the tax laws, as reinforced by ‘gross revenue’ and ‘adjusted gross revenue’
laws that protect personal data, resulting in increased costs or loss of revenue. Our
legal precedent and advice received from external (‘AGR’) as interpreted by the Department of
software products and services also enable our customers to store and process
tax counsels. In some cases, the Indian tax authorities Telecommunications (‘DoT’) for levying license
personal data on premise or, increasingly, in a cloud-based environment we host.
have not accepted these claims and in a few fees. TDSAT issued its final verdict on August
We may experience outages, Our increasing user traffic and complexity of our platforms and services demand instances, have sought to levy penalties against the 30, 2007, which was broadly in line with the
data losses, and disruptions more networking and computing power. We have invested and expect to continue Company. The disallowances and penalties have been Company’s arguments. However, not being
of our services if we fail to spend substantial amounts to purchase or lease network infrastructure and challenged by the Company under the applicable satisfied on two issues viz. (i) the date of
to maintain an adequate equipment to handle increased traffic. We are also growing our business of providing legal appeals processes, which are at various stages of applicability of the TDSAT verdict, and (ii) the
operations infrastructure a platform and hosting for services provided by third-party businesses to their end adjudication. Though no such appeal has been finally disallowance by the TDSAT of deducting certain
including equipment and customers. Inefficiencies or operational failures, could diminish the quality of our decided against the Company, in the unlikely event of charges passed on to other service providers, the
systems. products, services, and user experience resulting in contractual liability, claims by all of the disputes culminating in judgments against Company had challenged TDSAT’s order in the
customers and other third parties, damage to our reputation and loss of current us, this could have adverse financial implications on Supreme Court of India. Concurrently, DoT also
and potential users and subscribers, and advertisers, each of which may harm our the Company’s business. filed an appeal against TDSAT’s order. On the
operating results and financial condition.
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basis of submission made by the Company, it’s iv. In 2013, the DoT introduced a new Unified License In December 2018, Association of Competitive
appeal and DoT’s appeal qua the Company have (UL) regime for internet service providers that Telecom Operators (‘ACTO’) filed an application in
been de-tagged from the other appeals. While replaced the old service-specific license regime Supreme Court seeking direction and interpretation
the Company’s appeal and DoT’s cross appeal and imposed a new license fee of 8% of AGR on that the November 28, 2018 Regulations may be
remained pending, the Supreme Court passed its internet services revenue under the new UL-ISP declared to be effective from retrospective effect.
judgment on October 11, 2011 setting aside the Licenses. This created a non-level playing field This application was disposed off by the Supreme
TDSAT judgment dated August 30, 2007 and among providers. In 2014, the company applied Court on January 28, 2019 stating that it is not for
permitting the telecom operators to approach to the DoT for a new UL-ISP license with the the Supreme Court to give any interpretation and
the TDSAT for challenging the demands. This condition that we would not pay the new license the matter may be taken up in Appellate Court and
round before TDSAT culminated in the judgment fee on internet services revenue to maintain a consequently remanded the matter to TDSAT.
dated April 23, 2015. Appeals against this level playing field with providers not yet subject
On January 7, 2019 the Company filed in the Supreme
TDSAT were heard by Supreme Court while to the new license fee, and also requested an Court an SLP challenging the jurisdiction of TRAI
the Company’s appeal and DoT’s cross appeal extension for the old service-specific license. The which has been admitted by the Supreme Court.
were again directed to be heard separately. The DoT, while extending the old license, imposed
Supreme Court has pronounced its judgement license fee on internet services, which was ACTO and Reliance Jio filed their separate petitions
in the appeals of / against the other service challenged by Tata Communications in TDSAT. in TDSAT in pursuance of Supreme Court’s order
providers, vide its order dated October 24, 2019. In its hearing of March 25, 2014, TDSAT granted dated January 28, 2019. BSNL also filed a petition
The Company believes that this judgment of a stay on payment of license fee on pure internet before TDSAT. By a judgement dated April 16, 2020,
Supreme Court is not applicable to the appeals services and extended company’s license during TDSAT has dismissed the petitions filed by ACTO,
and licenses of the Company. The Company the pendency of the litigation. TDSAT has Reliance Jio and BSNL in favour of the Company.
had also in August / September 2019 received granted similar stays on petitions filed by other ACTO and Reliance Jio have filed their Civil Appeals
Regulation dated October 19, 2012 empowering itself before the Supreme Court challenging the TDSAT
demand letters from the DoT on license fee service providers on imposition of license fee by
to specify/prescribe these charges, and thereafter judgment dated April 16, 2020. These Civil Appeals
for the financial years 2006-07 till 2017-18, for DoT. Vide judgement and order dated October
issued another Regulation dated December 21, 2012 are yet to be listed for hearing.
which the Company has submitted with the DoT 18, 2019, TDSAT has allowed the petition and
prescribing a uniform access charge in the form of a
its responses and awaits further revert from the decision of DoT to include the revenue from pure
ceiling which led to an almost 90% reduction in the 4. Premature termination of exclusivity and
DoT. internet services in the AGR for levy of license
charges prevailing prior to issue of these Regulations compensation
fee on the ISPs under Unified License regime is
ii. The Company had also filed a separate petition and which were approved by TRAI in the year 2007
set aside with direction to raise revise demands As previously reported, the Government of India
in TDSAT on the penalty and penalty interest onwards. These were challenged by the Issuer by
of license fee on the basis of same concept of (GoI) terminated the Company’s exclusivity in the
provisions under its international and national way of a Writ Petition filed in the Hon’ble High Court
AGR as is being done in respect of ISPs holding International Long Distance (ILD) business two
long-distance license agreements, which was of Madras. The High Court, in 2016, dismissed the years ahead of schedule and allowed other players
license under the old regime. The expectation
allowed by TDSAT in its judgement of February Company’s Writ Petition, and against which order, the to enter the ILD business on April 1, 2002. The GoI
was expressed by TDSAT from DoT to expedite
2, 2010, entitling the company to a refund of Company filed an appeal with the Division Bench of offered the Company a compensation package for
the process of taking decision keeping in view
H115.73 crores being the penalty and interest the Madras High Court. Since the Division bench of this early termination under the terms of a letter dated
the relevant recommendations of TRAI as well
thereon realized by DoT in January 2008. Under Madras High Court refused to grant interim stay to the September 7, 2000. The GoI also gave the Company
as the constitutional requirement of providing
TDSAT’s order of May 2012, DoT refunded to Company while deciding to hear the Writ Appeal finally an assurance that it would consider additional
and safeguarding a ‘level playing field’ for all the
the Company, an amount of H 226.23 crores and keeping the Misc. Petition (CMP) for interim stay compensation, if found necessary, following a detailed
ISPs. DoT was further directed to do it without
(H115.73 crores plus interest), and simultaneously pending, the Company filed a Special Leave Petition review of its decision to open up the ILD market.
any delay to end the uncertainty.
challenged the order in the Supreme Court of (‘SLP’) with the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme
India, for which appeal is still pending. 3. Access Costs on Cable Landing Stations (CLS) Court, dismissing the Company’s SLP, requested the Contrary to its assurances, on January 18, 2002,
Division Bench of the High Court to dispose off the the GoI issued a further letter to the Company,
iii. In 2013, the Company filed a Writ Petition before The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (‘TRAI’), matter at the earliest. The Division Bench of Madras unilaterally declaring that the compensation package
Madras High Court challenging the demand issued the International Telecommunication Access High Court vide its Order dated July 2, 2018 partly provided in its original letter was to be treated as
notice dated February 19, 2013 issued by DoT, to Essential Facilities at Cable Landing Stations allowed the Petition and quashed the schedules to full and final settlement of every sort of claim against
which demand was issued pursuant to special Regulations, 2007 (‘2007 Regulations’) on June the early termination of the Company’s exclusivity
the Regulations which prescribed charges, kept the
audit for FY 2006-07 and 2007-08 for additional 7, 2007, authorizing the owners of Cable Landing rights in the ILD business. The Company filed a suit
CLS Regulations in abeyance and directed TRAI to
license fee and seeking the quashing of the said Stations (‘CLS’) to fix their own cost-based charges for in the Bombay High Court in 2005. On July 7, 2010,
rework the schedules within a period of six months.
demand notice. The Madras High Court by its access to CLS, after obtaining approvals from TRAI to the Bombay High Court ruled that it did not have the
In October 2018, TRAI and other parties filed SLP in
order dated March 1, 2013 stayed the demand. ensure that the charges were cost based. In 2012, TRAI jurisdiction to hear this suit, in view of the provisions
Supreme Court against the judgement of July 2018
The petition is pending. amended the 2007 Regulations vide Amendment of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act,
in which the Supreme Court ordered TRAI to re-work
1997. Aggrieved by the said order, the Company
the figures within a period of six weeks from October
instituted an appeal before a division bench of the
8, 2018. TRAI reworked and re-enacted the schedules
Bombay High Court on various grounds. This appeal
and issued Amendment Regulations with effect from is yet to come up for a hearing.
November 28, 2018.
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Indian Telecom Regulatory Developments it in light of emerging developments, best practice expressed or implied. Important factors that could make a
and new legislation. In the financial year, these efforts difference to our operations include economic conditions
The Government of India, on September 26, 2018 included reviewing our existing GDPR based compliance affecting demand/supply and price conditions in the
approved its new telecom policy - National Digital processes in light of the requirements of the California domestic and overseas markets in which we operate,
Communications Policy 2018 – with a view to attract US$ Consumer Privacy Act (‘CCPA’) which came into force changes in government regulations, policies, tax laws and
100 billion investment in the telecom sector and create on 1 January 2020 and ensuring fitness for purposes and other incidental factors. Further, Tata Communications
40 lakh job opportunities by 2022. This policy envisages identifying any additional measures required. We are retains the flexibility to respond to fast-changing market
to provide universal broadband coverage at 50 megabit also conducting an equivalent exercise with respect to conditions and business imperatives. Therefore, Tata
per second (‘Mbps’) to every citizen in addition to India’s Personal Data Privacy Bill (PDPB) as it progresses Communications may need to change any of the plans
providing 1 gigabit per second (‘Gbps’) connectivity to through the legislative process. and projections that may have been outlined in this
all Village Panchayats of India by 2020 and 10 Gbps by report, depending on market conditions.
2022. Data privacy laws like the GDPR, the CCPA and the
PDPB are important steps forward for clarifying and
The Department of Telecommunications (‘DoT’) released enabling individual privacy rights. Tata Communications
the ‘National Telecom Machine to Machine (‘M2M’) is committed to data privacy and information security
Roadmap’ on May 12, 2015 to serve as a single reference compliance across all of our products and services. We
document for all M2M stakeholders in India and with the continue to be vigilant on all matters of data privacy
aim to provide guidance to all stakeholders to nurture and security to ensure that our policies, processes and
M2M Communications. The Telecom Regulatory Authority controls keep pace with this ever-developing landscape,
of India has provided its recommendations in respect of so that we can maintain the public’s trust in this area.
M2M to DOT. Further, the Telecommunication Engineering
Centre, Department of Telecommunications (‘TEC’) has,
on January 8, 2019 issued its Recommendations for Cautionary Statement
IoT/M2M Security. DOT is expected to soon issue the
Statements in the Directors’ Report and Management
guidelines with regard to the M2M/IoT services in India. applied, restrictions or outright prohibitions on certain
Discussion and Analysis describing Tata Communications’
telecommunications equipment manufacturers.
The DoT, on August 31, 2018, issued guidelines for objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may
grant of Unified License for Virtual Network Operators Tata Communications is monitoring the regulatory be ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning
(‘VNOs’), under which VNOs are treated as extensions of developments on a global basis to align our existing of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual
Network Service Operators (‘NSOs’) or Telecom Service network configuration and future deployment with results could differ substantially or materially from those
Providers (‘TSPs’), where NSOs or TSPs own the core applicable requirements.
network. Although VNO may establish, operate and
Our Commitment to Data Privacy
maintain telecommunication networks parented to NSO
or TSP network and provide telecommunication services Tata Communications recognises the importance of
using any technology as per prescribed standards in the protecting personal data to individuals, organisations
service area authorised under VNO License, VNO are not and stakeholders. Accordingly, we strive to earn and
allowed to own/install equipment interconnecting with maintain the public’s trust in their ability to share
the network of other NSO or TSP. VNOs are allowed to personal data with us. We currently have policies,
create their own service delivery platforms in respect of procedures and controls in place to ensure that we
customer service, billing and Value Added Services. process and manage personal data securely and in
accordance with all applicable privacy laws, including,
International Regulatory Developments the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) in the
European Union, which is regarded as one of the highest
Concerns about the ability of certain telecommunications and strictest in the world. Our Privacy Policy, available at
equipment providers to utilize their equipment as modes www.tatacommunications.com/policies/privacy, further
of government surveillance have prompted many explains in detail our practices and processes with
countries to consider or apply restrictions on the use of respect to handling of any personal data that we receive
high-risk telecommunications vendors. The focus of the from customers, suppliers or partners.
restrictions has been on certain equipment manufacturers
who may be deemed to pose security risks. As part of Tata Communications’ ongoing commitment to
ensure compliance with global data privacy laws and to
Internationally, certain countries like the United States provide enhanced protections for customer, supplier and
of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, employee personal data globally, we continue to review,
Japan, New Zealand, etc., are considering, or have test and improve our data privacy framework updating
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Corporate Governance Report

For the period between July 5, 2019 and iii. Independent Directors are non-executive directors
November 26, 2019 the Company had 5 Directors, as defined under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI
which was below the prescribed requirement of 6 Listing Regulations read with Section 149(6) of the
directors for top 1000 listed entities. Thereafter, Act along with rules framed thereunder. In terms
the composition of the Board of Directors was of Regulation 25(8) of SEBI Listing Regulations,
I. Company’s Philosophy on Corporate in compliance with the prescribed requirements they have confirmed that they are not aware of
Governance under Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI Listing any circumstance or situation which exists or may
Regulations. be reasonably anticipated that could impair or
Effective corporate governance practices constitute the Government of India. Ms. Renuka Ramnath,
impact their ability to discharge their duties. Based
the strong foundation on which successful commercial a non-executive independent director, is Board changes this year: on the declarations received from the Independent
enterprises are built to last. The Company’s philosophy the Chairperson of the Board. The profiles
Directors, the Board of Directors has confirmed
on corporate governance oversees business strategies of Directors can be found on https://www. Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan was appointed
that they meet the criteria of independence as
and ensures fiscal accountability, ethical corporate tatacommunications.com/investors/board/. The as the Managing Director and Chief Executive
mentioned under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI
behaviour and fairness to all stakeholders comprising composition of the Board is in conformity with Officer of the Company with effect from
Listing Regulations and that they are independent
regulators, employees, customers, vendors, investors Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations November 26, 2019, subject to approval of the
of the management. The Independent Directors
and the society at large. read with Section 149 of the Act. shareholders. A resolution seeking shareholders’
have also affirmed that they have completed
approval for his appointment forms part of the
Strong leadership and effective corporate requisite steps towards the inclusion of their
Subsequent to the resignation of Mr. Vinod Kumar Notice.
governance practices have been the Company’s names in the data bank of Independent Directors
– Managing Director and CEO w.e.f. July 5, 2019,
hallmark inherited from the Tata culture and ethos. Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala retires by rotation maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate
the strength of the Board of Directors of the
and being eligible, offers himself for re- Affairs in terms of Section 150 of the Act, read
Company was 5, which fell below the prescribed
The Company has a strong legacy of fair, transparent appointment. A resolution seeking shareholders’ with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and
requirement of 6 directors for top 1000 listed
and ethical governance practices. approval for his re-appointment forms part of Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
entities. The Nomination and Remuneration
the Notice. iv. Nine Board Meetings were held during the year
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Committee (‘NRC’) and the Board of Directors
its employees including the Managing Director and of the Company immediately initiated the under review and the gap between two meetings
Ms. Renuka Ramnath was appointed as an
the Executive Directors. In addition, the Company process of identifying a suitable successor to did not exceed 120 days. The said meetings were
independent director at the 29th Annual General
has adopted a Code of Conduct for its non-executive be appointed as the MD & CEO of the Company. held on:
Meeting (‘AGM’) held on Tuesday, September 29,
directors which includes the Code of Conduct for After due process, at their respective meetings 2015 for a period of five years commencing from
held on July 30, 2019, the NRC and the Board May 8, 2019 June 7, 2019 July 2, 2019
Independent Directors which suitably incorporates December 8, 2014 up to December 7, 2019. Based
identified Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan to take July 30, 2019 August 2, 2019 November 8,
the duties of independent directors as laid down in on the recommendation of the Nomination and
up the position of the MD & CEO of the Company. 2019
the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’). The Company’s Remuneration Committee, her re-appointment
However, in terms of the permissions granted November January 22, March
corporate governance philosophy has been further for a second term of five years commencing
by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 26, 2019 2020 31, 2020
strengthened through the Tata Business Excellence from December 8, 2019 up to December 7, 2024
Model and Tata Communications Limited’s Code of (‘MIB’) to setup a Teleports at certain places, it The necessary quorum was present for all the
was approved by the Board of Directors and is
Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and the was mandatory for the Company to adhere to meetings.
proposed at the ensuing AGM for the approval
Code of Corporate Disclosure Practices (‘Insider the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking of Television of the Members by way of a special resolution. v. The names and categories of the Directors on the
Trading Code’). The Company has in place an Channels from India dated December 5, 2011. The
Board, their attendance at Board Meetings held
Information Security Policy that ensures proper said Policy Guidelines make it obligatory on the During the year under review, Mr. Vinod Kumar
during the year under review and at the last AGM,
utilization of IT resources. part of the Company to take prior permission tendered his resignation as the Managing
name of other listed entities in which the Director
from the MIB before effecting any change in the Director & CEO of the Company with effect from
The Company is in compliance with the requirements is a director and the number of Directorships
Chief Executive Officer / Board of Directors of the close of business hours on July 5, 2019. The
stipulated under the Securities and Exchange and Committee Chairmanships / Memberships
the Company. Accordingly, immediately after Board places on record its appreciation for his
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure held by them in other public limited companies
the NRC and the Board of Directors identified invaluable contribution and guidance.
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing as on March 31, 2020 are given herein below.
Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan to be appointed
Regulations’), as applicable, with regard to corporate Other directorships do not include directorships
as the MD & CEO of the Company, an application ii. None of the Directors on the Board held
governance (including relaxations granted by SEBI in of private limited companies, foreign companies
was made to the MIB on August 2, 2019 for the directorships in more than 8 listed entities at
the wake of COVID-19). and companies registered under Section 8 of the
above mentioned necessary regulatory approval. any point during the financial year ended March Act. Further, none of them is a member of more
31, 2020. None of the Independent Directors than ten committees or chairman of more than
The Company received approval of the MIB
II. Board of Directors serves as an independent director on more than five committees across all the public companies
on November 22, 2019, upon receipt of which 7 listed entities. Necessary disclosures regarding in which he/she is a Director. For the purpose of
i. As on March 31, 2020, the Company has six the Board of Directors, promptly, appointed Committee positions in other public companies determination of limit of the Board Committees,
Directors. One is an executive director and the Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan as the Managing as on March 31, 2020 have been made by the chairpersonship and membership of the Audit
remaining five are non-executive directors. Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Directors. None of the Directors is related to the Committee and Stakeholders’ Relationship
Amongst the non-executive directors, two are Company with effect from November 26, 2019. other. Committee has been considered as per Regulation
independent and two are nominee directors of
26(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
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x. The Board, based on the recommendation of the NRC, has identified the following skills / expertise /
Name of the Director Number Attendance Number of Number of Committee Other listed entities where directors
of Board at the Directorships in public Positions held of the Company held Directorships
competencies fundamental for the effective functioning of the Company:
Meetings last AGM limited companies in public limited
attended (August 2, including Tata companies including Business Management Ability to organize, plan, lead and direct a business.
during the 2019) Communications Tata Communications Domain Knowledge Expertise and Knowledge in the fields of Telecom, Information Technology and
year 2019- Limited* Limited Digitalisation.
2020 Chairperson Member Chairperson Member Name of the Listed Category of Engagement Aware. Listens to others and is able to put across own point of view in an assertive
Entity Directorship manner. Participative in the deliberations.
Financial & risk Capability to read and interpret financial statements, understand financial and
Name of the Director management acumen accounting policy & risk management assessment.
Mr. Amur S. 2 N.A. - 1 - - - - Knowledge of the Understanding of the legal and compliance framework within which the Board is
Lakshminarayanan legal & compliance expected to function & the duties responsibilities of individual Board members.
framework
(w.e.f. November 26, 2019)
Leadership and Capability to have leading and influencing conversations with the executive
DIN: 08616830
Mr. Vinod Kumar 2 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Stewardship management. Conflict resolution & facilitation. Capability to serve / balance the
Managing Director & CEO wider interests and objectives of the Company, its various stakeholders while being
(up to July 5, 2019) compliant to good governance practices.
DIN: 01204665 Strategic Management Guiding the executive management in formulation and implementation of the major
Non-Executive Independent Directors goals and initiatives of the Company.
Ms. Renuka Ramnath 9 Yes 2 6 1 1 Arvind Limited NE - ID
Chairperson TV18 Broadcast NE – ID
The identified skills are mapped to each of the Directors basis their level of expertise or proficiency for each
DIN: 00147182 Limited
identified skill:
PVR Limited NE
Dr. Uday B Desai 9 Yes - 3 1 2 - -
DIN: 01735464
Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors Mr. Amur S. Ms. Renuka Ramnath Dr. Uday B. Desai
Mr. N. Srinath 8 Yes - 4 - 2 Tata Teleservices MD Lakshminarayanan
DIN: 00058133 (Maharashtra) Limited (up to March
31, 2020)
Dr. Rajesh Sharma 8 Yes - 2 - 1 ITI Limited NE – ID
A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G
DIN: 08200125 (Nominee)
Dr. Maruthi Prasad 9 Yes - 1 - 1 - -
Tangirala
DIN: 03609968
MD – Managing Director; NE – Non-Executive Director; ID – Independent Director

* Excludes directorships of associations, private limited companies, Section 8 companies or companies incorporated outside India.
Skills
** Represents Chairmanships / memberships of Audit Committee and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee in public limited companies whose equity shares are listed.
vi. During FY 19-20, information as mentioned in Part A of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations, has been
Mr. N. Srinath Dr. Rajesh Sharma Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala
placed before the Board for its consideration.
vii. During FY 19-20, one separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on March 31, 2020. The
Independent Directors, inter-alia, reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as
a whole. The Board of Directors also evaluated the Independent Directors’ performance. A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G
viii. The Board periodically reviews the compliance reports of all laws applicable to the Company.
ix. None of the Directors held any equity shares of the Company as on March 31, 2020. A Business Management D Financial & risk F Leadership and
management acumen Stewardship
B Domain Knowledge
E Knowledge of the legal & G Strategic Management
C Engagement compliance framework
Expert Proficient
The eligibility of a person to be appointed as a Director of the Company is dependent on whether the person
possesses the requisite skill sets identified by the Board as above and whether the person is a proven leader in
running a business that is relevant to the Company’s business or is a proven academician in the field relevant to
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the Company’s business. The Company’s business runs across different industry verticals, geographical markets
Name of the
and is global in nature. The Directors so appointed are drawn from diverse backgrounds and possess special skills Extract of Terms of Reference Category and Composition Other Details
Committee
with regard to the industries / fields from where they come.
Statutory Committees
III. Committees of the Board
• Recommendation for • The management is
A. There are five Board Committees as on March 31, 2020, statutory details of which are as follows: appointment, remuneration responsible for the
and terms of appointment of Company’s internal
auditors of the Company. controls and financial
Name of the reporting process, with
Extract of Terms of Reference Category and Composition Other Details • Approve policies in relation
the statutory auditors
Committee to the implementation of the
responsible for performing
Statutory Committees Insider Trading Code and to independent audits of
supervise implementation of the Company’s financial
Audit Constituted in line with the Name Category • Four meetings of the
the same. statements in line with
Committee provisions of Regulation 18 of Ms. Renuka Non- Audit Committee were
SEBI Listing Regulations and held during the year generally accepted
Ramnath Executive,
Section 177 of the Act. under review and the auditing practices, as
[Chairperson] Independent
gap between two well as for issuing reports
The broad terms of reference Dr. Uday B. Non-
meetings did not exceed based on their audits.
of the Audit Committee Desai Executive,
one hundred and twenty The Audit Committee
include: Independent
days. supervises these
• Oversight of the company’s Dr. Rajesh Non- processes, and ensures
financial reporting process Sharma Executive • Ms. Renuka Ramnath,
accurate and timely
and the disclosure of its Chairperson of the Audit
disclosures to maintain
financial information to Committee was present transparency, integrity and
ensure that the financial at the Company’s last quality of financial control
statements are correct, Annual General Meeting and reporting.
sufficient and credible. held on August 2, 2019.
Nomination & Constituted in line with the Name Category Six Nomination and
• Reviewing with the • The Audit Committee Remuneration provisions of Regulation 19 of Dr. Uday B. Non- Remuneration Committee
management, the annual invites a number of Committee SEBI Listing Regulations and Desai Executive, meetings were held during
financial statements and people to its meetings, (‘NRC’) Section 178 of the Act. ]Chairperson[ Independent .the year under review
auditors’ report thereon including any Company The broad terms of reference of Ms. Renuka Non- • Details of Performance
before submission to the executive it feels will the NRC include: Ramnath Executive, Evaluation Criteria and
Board for approval. be relevant, as well as Independent Remuneration Policy are
• Recommend to the Board
representatives of the Mr. N. Srinath Non- provided herein below.
• Evaluation of internal the setup and composition
statutory auditors and Executive
financial controls and risk of the Board and its
internal auditors. Dr. Maruthi Non-
management systems in committees.
conjunction with Internal and • All members are Prasad Executive
• Recommend to the Board
Statutory Auditors. financially literate and Tangirala
the appointment/re
bring in expertise in appointment of Directors,
• Recommendation for
the fields of finance, Key Managerial Personnel
appointment, remuneration
economics, development, and executive team
and terms of appointment of
strategy and members of the Company.
auditors of the Company.
management.
• To provide advice to the • Support the Board and
• Mr. Manish Sansi, Independent Directors in
Compliance Officer in setting
Company Secretary & evaluation of the performance
forth policies in relation
General Counsel (India) of the Board, its committees
to the implementation of
is the Compliance Officer and individual directors.
the Code of Conduct for
and ensures compliance • Recommend to the Board
Prevention of Insider Trading
with and implementation the Remuneration Policy for
& the Code of Corporate
of the Insider Trading Directors, executive team or
Disclosure Practices (Code)
Code. Key Managerial Personnel as
and the SEBI (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, well as the rest of employees.
2015. • Oversee familiarization
programs for directors.
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Name of the Name of the

Extract of Terms of Reference Category and Composition Other Details Extract of Terms of Reference Category and Composition Other Details
Committee Committee
Statutory Committees Statutory Committees
Stakeholder’s Constituted in line with the Name Category Four meetings of the • Review of measures taken
Relationship provisions of Regulation 20 of Dr. Uday B. Non- Stakeholders’ for effective exercise
Committee SEBI Listing Regulations and Desai Executive, of voting rights by
Relationship Committee
(‘SRC’) Section 178 of the Act. ]Chairperson[ Independent shareholders.
were held during the year
The broad terms of reference of Mr. N. Srinath Non- under review. • Review of adherence to the
the SRC include: Executive service standards adopted
Dr. Maruthi Non- • Details of Investor by the listed entity in respect
• Review of statutory Prasad Executive complaints and of various services being
compliance relating to all Tangirala Compliance Officer are rendered by the Registrar &
security holders. provided herein below. Share Transfer Agent.
• Oversight of compliances • Review of the various
in respect of dividend measures and initiatives
payments and transfer of taken by the listed entity
unclaimed amounts to the for reducing the quantum
Investor Education and of unclaimed dividends and
Protection Fund. ensuring timely receipt of
dividend warrants/annual
• Oversight and review of reports/statutory notices
all matters related to the by the shareholders of the
transfer of securities of the company.
company. Corporate Constituted in line with the One meeting was held
Name Category
• Review of movements in Social provisions of Section 135 of the Mr. N. Srinath Non- during the year under
shareholding and ownership Responsibility Act. ]Chairperson[ Executive review.
structures of the company. Committee The broad terms of reference of Dr. Uday B. Non-
(‘CSR the CSR Committee include: Desai Executive,
• Ensuring setting of proper Committee’) Independent
controls and oversight of • Formulate and recommend Dr. Rajesh Non-
performance of the Registrar to the Board, a CSR Policy
Sharma Executive
and Share Transfer Agent. which shall indicate the
activities to be undertaken by
• Recommendation of
the Company.
measures for overall
improvement of the quality • Recommend the amount of
of investor services. expenditure to be incurred
on the activities mentioned
• Resolving the grievances in the CSR Policy.
of the security holders of
the company including • Monitor the CSR Policy of
the Company from time to
complaints related to
time.
transfer/transmission of
shares, non-receipt of • Oversee the Company’s
annual report, non-receipt of conduct with regard to
declared dividends, issue of its corporate and societal
new/duplicate certificates, obligations and its reputation
general meetings etc. as a responsible corporate
citizen.
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retain the best staff, and motivate them to achieve other purpose in the interest of business, to Non-
Name of the
Extract of Terms of Reference Category and Composition Other Details results. The policy supports a customer-focused Executive Directors who are employees of any
Committee business model that demands our employees to be Tata company excluding the employees of the
Statutory Committees mobile to meet project needs. Pay models comply Company or its subsidiaries.
with local regulations in each country we operate,
Risk Constituted in line with the Name Category As per the relaxation
with a remuneration structure tailored to reflect its Commission and sitting fees paid to Non-Executive
Management provisions of Regulation 21 of Mr. N. Srinath Non- granted by the Securities
domestic IT industry. Directors for the year 2019-20
Committee SEBI Listing Regulations. ]Chairperson[ Executive and Exchange Board of
(‘RMC’) Dr. Maruthi Non- India vide its Circular The Company pays remuneration via salary, benefits, At the Company’s AGM on September 29, 2015,
The responsibilities and duties
of the RMC include: Prasad Executive bearing reference no. perquisites, incentives and allowances (fixed shareholders approved annual payment of commission
Tangirala SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ component) and commission (variable component) to the Non-Executive Directors for the next five years,
• Helping to set the tone Mr. Tri Pham Member CIR/P/2020/48 dated to its Managing Director. It does not have any starting from April 1, 2015, within the ceiling of 1% of
and develop a culture of Ms. Pratibha Member March 26, 2020, an employee stock option scheme. the net profits of the Company as outlined by the Act.
risk management into the extension of three months
K. Advani The Board decides the exact commission each year
organisation’s goals and i.e. till June 30, 2020 was The NRC decides on annual increments for the
Dr. Uday B. Non- and then distributes it amongst the non-executive
compensation structure. Managing Director, following the salary scale
Desai* Executive, granted to convene the directors based on their attendance and contribution
approved by shareholders of the Company. The
• Review and approve the Risk Independent meetings of the Nomination at Board and committee meetings, as well as time
NRC also decides on the commission payable to
Management Framework and Remuneration spent on other operational matters. The Company
* Appointed as a Member of the Managing Director out of the net profits for
once in three years. Committee; Stakeholders’ also reimburses any out-of-pocket expenses incurred
the Committee w.e.f. August the financial year, following the ceilings prescribed
Relationship Committee by directors for attending the meetings.
• Evaluate significant risk 2, 2019 under the Companies Act, 2013. Its decision is based
exposures of the Company and Risk Management
on Company performance, as well as that of the
Committee. Accordingly, Details of commission and sitting fees to Non-
and assess management’s Managing Director and each executive director. The
the meeting of the Risk Executive Directors for the year 2019-20 are below:
actions to mitigate the Remuneration policy is available on https://www.
exposures in a timely Management Committee tatacommunications.com/investors/governance/.
was held on June 13, 2020 H in lakhs
manner.
within the extended period Sitting fees for the financial year 2019-20 – as Name of Director Commission Sitting Fees
• To ensure that the Company recommended by the NRC and approved by the
granted by SEBI.
has adequate cyber security Board Ms. Renuka Ramnath 60.00 10.00
measures in place to protect Mr. N. Srinath1 23.00 4.00
itself from cyber threats and • H50,000/- per meeting of the Board / Audit Dr. Uday B. Desai 40.00 11.50
also monitor such security Committee / Nomination and Remuneration Dr. Rajesh Sharma2 29.00 -
measures from time to time. Committee, to Non-Executive Directors who are Dr. Maruthi Prasad 22.00 -
not employees of any Tata company. Tangirala2
• H25,000/- per meeting for the meetings of other 1 As per a Tata Group directive, in case an executive who
B. Stakeholders Relationship Committee – b. Details of Investor Complaints received and committees, to Non-Executive Directors who are is in full time employment of any Tata Company and is
other details redressed during FY 2020 are as follows: not employees of any Tata company. receiving salary as full-time employee is appointed as Non-
Executive director (NE) on any Tata Company, such NE
a. Name, designation and address of Compliance • H25,000/- per meeting convened for any other would not accept any commission. However, such NE would
Received Resolved
Officer: Opening Closing purpose in the interest of business. be eligible sitting fees as per the policy of the Company.
during during
Balance Balance
the year the year 2 The Government Directors have informed the Company
• Mr. Manish Sansi, Company Secretary & • H20,000/- per meeting of the Board, any
that they will not accept any sitting fees and commission, as
General Counsel (India) is the Compliance 0 13 13 0 committee, or for any meeting convened for any their directorships are seen as part of their official duty.
Officer for shareholder grievance redressal.
• The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee C. Nomination and Remuneration Committee - H in lakhs

Remuneration paid to the whole-time director during the year 2019-20
has been delegated the powers to approve other details
Perquisites & Performance and
the issue of Duplicate Share Certificates and Remuneration policy: Name Salary
Allowances Other Incentives#
approve transfer / transmission of shares. All
shares received for transfer until March 31, Encouraging a high-performance culture
Mr. Vinod Kumar* 589.02 8.34 -
2020 have been duly processed. Managing Director & Group CEO (up to July 5, 2019)
We’ve designed our remuneration policy to
Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan** 190.10 76.88 253.40
encourage a high-performance culture to attract and
Managing Director & CEO (w.e.f. November 26, 2019)
* Mr. Vinod Kumar as a Chief Executive Officer of one of the Company’s wholly owned foreign subsidiary, Tata Communications Services
(International) Pte. Ltd., has also received a remuneration of SGD 4,962,556.43 during the year from that subsidiary.
** Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan has received a remuneration of H75.24 lakhs for the period October 3, 2019 to November 25, 2019, during
which he was the Managing Director & CEO – Designate of Tata Communications Limited.
# Approved commission for FY 2019-20 will be paid in the current financial year.
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Salary, perquisites and allowances and commission as stated above include the amount paid by a subsidiary IV. General Body Meetings
company.
i. General Meeting
Performance evaluation criteria for independent directors
a. Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The NRC determines how the Company evaluates independent directors based on criteria including:
Financial
Date Time Venue Resolutions & Voting
• Participation and contribution Year
• Commitment
2016-17 June 27, 11:00 a.m.MC Ghia Hall, Bhogilal Hargovindas Special resolutions: Nil
• Deployment of their knowledge and expertise 2017 Building, Second Floor, 18/20
• Management of relationships with stakeholders Kaikhushru Dubash Road, Kalaghoda,
• Integrity and maintenance of confidentiality Mumbai – 400 001.
2017-18 August 9, 10:00 a.m. Pama Thadhani Auditorium, Jai Hind Special resolutions: 3
• Independence of behaviour and judgment.
2018 College, ‘A’ Road, Churchgate, Mumbai
– 400 020. a. Alteration of Clause III – Objects
D. Number of Committee Meetings Held and Attendance Records Clause of the Memorandum of
Association of the Company.
Nomination and Stakeholders’ Corporate Social
Name of the Audit Risk Management
Remuneration Relationship Responsibility b. Alteration of Clause IV – Liability
Committee Committee Committee*
Committee Committee Committee Clause of the Memorandum of
No. of meetings held 4 6 4 1 - Association of the Company.
May 8, 2019 c. Alteration of Articles of
May 8, 2019
June 7, 2019 May 8, 2019 Association of the Company.
Aug 2, 2019
July 2, 2019 Aug 2, 2019
Date of meetings Nov 8, 2019 Nov 8, 2019 - All the resolutions were put to vote
July 30, 2019 Nov 8, 2019
Jan 22, and carried with requisite majority.
Nov 26, 2019 Jan 22, 2020
2020 2018-19 August 2, 11:30 a.m. BSE International Convention Hall, 1st Special resolutions: 1
Mar 31, 2020
2019 Floor, BSE Building, P.J. Towers, Fort,
No. of meetings attended a. Re-appointment of Dr. Uday
Mumbai – 400 001
Ms. Renuka Ramnath 4 6 - - - B. Desai (DIN: 01735464) as an
Dr. Uday B. Desai** 4 6 4 1 - Independent Director of the
Dr. Rajesh Sharma 4 - - 1 - Company
Mr. N. Srinath - 5 4 1 - The resolution was put to vote and
Dr. Maruthi Prasad - 5 4 - - carried with requisite majority
Tangirala
Mr. Tri Pham - - - - -
Ms. Pratibha K. Advani - - - - - b. Extraordinary General Meeting: V. a. A certificate has been received from Mr. Upendra
Whether quorum was C. Shukla, Practicing Company Secretary,
present for all the The necessary quorum was present for all the above committee meetings. No extraordinary general meeting of the members
that none of the Directors on the Board of the
meetings was held during FY 2019-20.
Company has been debarred or disqualified
* As per the relaxation granted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India vide its Circular bearing reference no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/
i. Details of special resolution passed through from being appointed or continuing as directors
CIR/P/2020/48 dated March 26, 2020, an extension of three months i.e. till June 30, 2020 was granted to convene the meetings of the Nomination
postal ballot, the persons who conducted the of companies by the Securities and Exchange
and Remuneration Committee; Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee. Accordingly, the meeting of the Risk
Management Committee was held on June 13, 2020 within the extended period granted by SEBI. postal ballot exercise, details of the voting Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or
**Appointed as member of Risk Management Committee w.e.f. August 2, 2019. pattern and procedure of postal ballot: any such statutory authority.
Nil b. In accordance with SEBI Circular dated February

8, 2019, the Company has obtained an Annual
ii. Details of special resolution proposed to be Secretarial Compliance Report from Mr. Upendra
conducted through postal ballot: C. Shukla, Practicing Company Secretary,
confirming compliances with applicable SEBI
None of the businesses proposed to be Regulations, Circulars and Guidelines for the year
transacted at the ensuing AGM requires passing ended March 31, 2020.
of a special resolution through postal ballot.
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VI. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004) have been Website link for
appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company. The particulars of payment of Statutory Auditors’ fees, on Particulars Regulations Details
details/policy
consolidated basis is given below:
Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan to be appointed
as the MD & CEO of the Company, an
Particulars Amount (J) application was made to the MIB on August
2, 2019 for the above mentioned necessary
Fees for audit and related services paid to S.R. Batliboi & Associates 93,325,000
regulatory approval.
LLP and Affiliates firms of the network of which the statutory auditor is a part
Other fees paid to Affiliates firms and to entities of the network of which the statutory 52,519,215 The Company received approval of the MIB on
auditor is a part November 22, 2019, upon receipt of which the
Total 145,844,215 Board of Directors, promptly, appointed Mr.
Amur S. Lakshminarayanan as the Managing
VII. Other Disclosures Director and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company with effect from November 26, 2019.
Website link for For the period between July 5, 2019 and
Particulars Regulations Details
details/policy November 26, 2019 the Company had 5
Related party Regulation 23 There are no material related party transactions https://www. Directors, which was below the prescribed
transactions of SEBI Listing during the year that have conflict with the tatacommunications. requirement of 6 directors for top 1000 listed
Regulations and interest of the Company. Transactions entered com/investors/ entities. Thereafter, the composition of the
as defined under into with related parties during the financial governance/ Board of Directors was in compliance with the
the Act year were in the ordinary course of business prescribed requirements under Regulation 17(1)
and at arms’ length basis and were approved of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
by the Audit Committee. The Board’s approved In compliance with the letters received from
policy for related party transactions is uploaded the Stock Exchanges for non-compliance with
on the website of the Company. Regulation 17(1) – having less than six directors
Details of non - Schedule V (C) Subsequent to the resignation of Mr. Vinod on the Board for a period of 52 days, the
compliance by 10(b) to the Kumar – Managing Director and CEO w.e.f. July Company has made the payments of penalty
the Company, SEBI Listing 5, 2019, the strength of the Board of Directors levied, under protest.
penalty, strictures Regulations of the Company was 5, which fell below the Whistle Blower Regulation 22 The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy and https://www.
imposed on the prescribed requirement of 6 directors for Policy and Vigil of SEBI Listing has established the necessary vigil mechanism tatacommunications.
Company by the top 1000 listed entities. The Nomination and Mechanism Regulations for directors and employees to report concerns com/investors/
stock exchange, Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) and the about unethical behaviour. No person has been governance/
or Securities and Board of Directors of the Company immediately denied access to the Chairman of the Audit
Exchange Board of initiated the process of identifying a suitable Committee. The said policy has been uploaded
India (‘SEBI’) or any successor to be appointed as the MD & CEO on the website of the Company.
statutory authority of the Company. After due process, at their Discretionary Schedule II The half-yearly financial performance of the
on any matter respective meetings held on July 30, 2019, requirements Part E of the Company for the period ended September 30,
related to capital the NRC and the Board identified Mr. Amur SEBI Listing 2019 was sent to every member in November
markets S. Lakshminarayanan to take up the position Regulations 2019.
of the MD & CEO of the Company. However,
The auditors’ report on financial statements of
in terms of the permissions granted by the
the Company are unqualified.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (‘MIB’)
Internal auditors of the Company, make
to setup Teleports at certain places, it was
presentations to the audit committee on their
mandatory for the Company to adhere to the
reports.
Policy Guidelines for Uplinking of Television
Channels from India dated December 5, 2011.
The said Policy Guidelines make it obligatory
on the part of the Company to take prior
permission from the MIB before effecting any
change in the Chief Executive Officer / Board
of Directors of the Company. Accordingly,
immediately after the NRC and the Board of
Directors identified
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Website link for Website link for

Particulars Regulations Details Particulars Regulations Details
details/policy details/policy
Subsidiary Regulation 24 of The audit committee reviews the consolidated http://www. Dividend Regulation 43A of The Company believes in enhancing http://www.
Companies the SEBI Listing financial statements of the Company and the tatacommunications. Distribution Policy the SEBI Listing shareholders’ returns on an ongoing basis. tatacommunications.
Regulations investments made by its unlisted subsidiary com/investor- Regulations The Board has the discretionary power to com/investor-
companies. The minutes of the Board meetings relations/governance recommend the dividend. When deciding on relations/
along with a report on significant developments the dividend pay-out, the Board may consider governance.
of the unlisted subsidiary companies are various parameters including, but not limited
periodically placed before the Board of to, profits earned in the financial year, the
Directors of the Company. Company’s past performance, expansion plans,
The Company has a policy for determining taxation and statutory regulations, and money
‘material subsidiaries’ which is disclosed on its market conditions.
website. The Board of Directors has approved the
Policy on Regulation 30 The Company has adopted a Policy on http://www. Dividend Distribution Policy, as per Regulation
Determination of SEBI Listing Determination of Materiality for Disclosures. tatacommunications. 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The
of Materiality for Regulations com/investor- Dividend Distribution Policy lists the key factors
Disclosures relations/governance that may affect the decision to pay out earnings
Policy on Archival Regulation 9 The Company has adopted a Policy on Archival in the form of dividends
and Preservation of of SEBI Listing and Preservation of Documents. Terms of Regulation 46 Terms and conditions of appointment/re- http://www.
Documents Regulations Appointment of SEBI Listing appointment of Independent Directors are tatacommunications.
Reconciliation of Regulation 76 A qualified practicing Company Secretary of Independent Regulations and available on the Company’s website. com/investor-
Share Capital Audit of the Securities carried out a share capital audit to reconcile Directors Section 149 read relations/governance
Report and Exchange the total admitted equity share capital with with Schedule IV
Board of India the National Securities Depository Limited of the Act
(Depositories (‘NSDL’) and the Central Depository Services Familiarization Regulations The details of familiarization programme for http://www.
and Participants) (India) Limited (‘CDSL’) and the total issued, Programme 25(7) and 46 independent directors is available on the tatacommunications.
Regulations, 2018 and listed equity share capital. The audit of SEBI Listing Company’s website. com/investor-
and SEBI Circular report confirms that the total issued / paid-up Regulations relations/governance
No D&CC / capital is in agreement with the total number Disclosure under The Company has in place a charter under the http://www.
FITTC/ Cir- of shares in physical form and the total number the Sexual Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace tatacommunications.
16/2002 dated of dematerialized shares held with NSDL and Harassment (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, com/investor-
December 31, CDSL. of Women at 2013, relations/
2002. Workplace The details of instances of complaints under the governance.
Code of Conduct Regulation 17 of The members of the Board and Senior http://www. (Prevention, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
the SEBI Listing Management Personnel have affirmed tatacommunications. Prohibition (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
Regulations compliance with the Code of Conduct com/investor- and Redressal) Act, 2013, for the financial year 2019-20 have been
applicable to them during the year ended relations/ 2018 disclosed as part of the Business Responsibility
March 31, 2020. The Annual Report of the governance. Report.
Company contains a certificate by the Chief
Executive Officer and Managing Director, on
the compliance declarations received from
Independent Directors, Non-Executive Directors
and Senior Management.
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VIII. Means of Communication ii. Financial Calendar viii. Performance of the Company’s share price in comparison to broad-based indices such as BSE Sensex and Nifty 50
The quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial Year ending: March 31, 2020 Performance of the Company’s share price compared to the BSE Sensex
results of the Company are published in Free Press AGM: August 28, 2020
Journal and Navshakti among other newspapers. The Tata Communications Closing Price at BSE v/s Sensex Close
Dividend Payment: The final dividend, if declared,
results are also displayed on the Company’s https:// 45000.00 650
shall be paid on or after August 29, 2020
www.tatacommunications.com/investors/results/.
42500.00 600
Statutory notices are published in The Free Press iii. Date of Book Closure : Saturday, August 22, 2020 to
TCL BSE Closing (in J)

550
Journal and Navshakti. The Company also issues Friday, August 28, 2020 (both days inclusive) 40000.00
Sensex Closing
press releases from time to time. Financial Results, 500
37500.00
Statutory Notices, Press Releases and Presentations iv. Listing on Stock Exchanges: 450
made to the institutional investors/ analysts after the 35000.00
National Stock Exchange of India Limited (‘NSE’) 400
declaration of the quarterly, half-yearly and annual 32500.00
Exchange Plaza, Plot No. C/1, G Block, 350
results are submitted to the National Stock Exchange
30000.00 300
of India Limited (‘NSE’) and BSE Limited (‘BSE’) Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
as well as uploaded on the Company’s website. A 27500.00 250
Mumbai – 400 051
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is a 25000.00 200
BSE Limited (‘BSE’)
Apr-19
Mar-20
May-19
Jun-19
Jul-19
Aug-19
Sep-19
Oct-19
Nov-19
Dec-19
Jan-20
Feb-20
part of this Annual Report.
25th Floor, P.J. Towers, Dalal Street,
Mumbai – 400 001.
IX. General shareholder information
Sensex TCL
v. Stock Codes/Symbol
i. Annual General Meeting for FY 2020
NSE : TATACOMM
Date: August 28, 2020 Performance of the Company’s share price compared to the Nifty 50
BSE : 500483
Time: 11:00 hours
Venue: Video-conferencing Listing Fees as applicable have been paid. Tata Communications Closing Price at NSE v/s S&P CNX Nifty Close
700
13750
As required under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI vi. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) of the Company: 650
Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard 2, 13000
TCL NSE Closing (in J)

600
particulars of Directors seeking appointment/re- L64200MH1986PLC039266
12250 550
appointment at this AGM are given in the Annexure
Nifty Closing
10750 500
number to the Notice of this AGM.
10000 450
400
9250
vii. Market Price Data: 350
8500
300
High-Low (based on daily closing price) and number of equity shares traded during each month in the year 2019-2020
7750 250
on NSE and BSE:
7000 200
Apr-19
Mar-20
May-19
Jun-19
Jul-19
Aug-19
Sep-19
Oct-19
Nov-19
Dec-19
Jan-20
Feb-20
BSE NSE
Total number of Total number of
High (J) Low (J) equity shares High (J) Low (J) equity shares
traded Traded Nifty 50 Closing TCL Close Price at NSE
Apr-2019 626.65 553.90 194,866 627.70 553.95 3,714,489

May-2019 581.00 527.90 357,642 580.80 527.65 6,447,993
Jun-2019 545.75 465.30 283,281 545.30 465.30 7,523,029
Jul-2019 518.00 440.70 1,035,854 519.75 442.00 5,608,857 ix. Registrars and Transfer Agents
Aug-2019 510.80 402.00 318,332 516.90 401.95 2,987,963
Sep-2019 442.80 260.00 2,162,584 442.50 408.00 2,157,621 Name and Address: TSR Darashaw Consultants Private Limited (‘TSRDCPL’) 6-10, Haji Moosa Patrawala Industrial
Oct-2019 385.00 338.00 388,045 384.40 337.30 3,044,318 Estate, 20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 011
Nov-2019 465.00 348.00 1,049,271 464.80 346.60 8,236,049
Telephone: 91 22 6656 8484
Dec-2019 454.50 380.00 289,325 454.00 380.00 2,745,106
Jan-2020 458.10 393.55 214,518 458.60 393.05 2,709,564 Fax: 91 22 6656 8494
Feb-2020 445.00 357.30 391,334 445.90 357.70 1,556,020 E-mail: [email protected]
Mar-2020 378.50 205.70 1,476,499 379.00 200.00 2,734,073
Website: www.tsrdarashaw.com
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x. Place for acceptance of Documents: b. Categories of equity shareholding as on March 31, 2020
For the convenience of the shareholders, documents will also be accepted at the following branches/agencies of Number of equity Percentage of
Category
TSRDCPL shares held holding
Bangalore TSR DARASHAW CONSULTANTS 503, Barton Centre (5th Floor) Promoters & Promoter Group
PRIVATE LIMITED 84, Mahatma Gandhi Road, 1. Government of India 74,446,885 26.12
Bangalore – 560 001 2. Tata Group
Tel: 080 – 25320321, Fax: 080 – 25580019 i. Panatone Finvest Limited 99,172,854 34.80
E-mail : [email protected] ii. Tata Sons Private Limited 40,087,639 14.07
Jamshedpur TSR DARASHAW CONSULTANTS ‘E’ Road, Northern Town, Bistupur, iii. The Tata Power Company Limited - -
PRIVATE LIMITED Jamshedpur – 831 001 Public
Tel: 0657-2426616, Fax: 0657-2426937 1. Institutions
E-mail : [email protected] i. Mutual Funds & UTI 7,365 0.00
Kolkata TSR DARASHAW CONSULTANTS Tata Centre, 1st Floor, ii. Banks, Financial Institutions, States and Central Government 80,6153 0.28
PRIVATE LIMITED 43, J.L.Nehru Road Road iii. Insurance Companies 4,097,169 1.44
Kolkata – 700 071 iv. Foreign Institutional Investors and Foreign Portfolio 49,811,961 17.48
Tel: 033-22883087, Fax: 033-22883062 Investors – Corporate
E-mail : [email protected] 2. Non-Institutions
New Delhi TSR DARASHAW CONSULTANTS 2/42, Ansari Road, 1st Floor i. NRI's / OCB's / Foreign Nationals 615,366 0.22
PRIVATE LIMITED Daryaganj, Sant Vihar ii. Corporate Bodies / Trust 2,026,902 0.71
New Delhi – 110 002 iii. Indian Public & Others 13,672,455 4.80
Tel: 011-23271805, Fax: 011-23271802 iv. Alternate Investment Fund 194,448 0.07
E-mail : [email protected] v. IEPF account 60,803 0.02
GRAND TOTAL 285,000,000 100
AGENTS Shah Consultancy Services Limited 3 ,Sumatinath Complex, 2nd Dhal

Pritam Nagar, Ellisbridge c. Top ten equity shareholder of the Company as on March 31, 2020:
Ahmedabad – 380006
Sr. Number of equity Percentage of
Telefax : 079-26576038 Name of the shareholder*
No. shares held holding
Email : [email protected]
1 East Bridge Capital Master Fund I Ltd 16,827,746 5.90
xi. Share Transfer System: 2 Fidelity Investment Trust Fidelity Series Emerging Markets 6,399,778 2.25
Fund
Transfers of equity shares in electronic form are affected through the depositories with no involvement of the 3 Government Pension Fund Global 4,931,788 1.73
Company. The Stakeholders Relationship and certain Company officials (including Company Secretary) are 4 Baron Emerging Markets Fund 3,846,048 1.35
empowered to approve share transfers. 5 Life Insurance Corporation Of India 2,622,110 0.92
6 Rakesh Jhunjhunwala 2,500,000 0.88
In terms of Regulation 40(1) of SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended, securities can be transferred only in
7 WF Asian Reconnaissance Fund Limited 2,196,500 0.77
dematerialized form w.e.f. April 1, 2019, except in case of request received for transmission or transposition
8 University Of Notre Dame Du Lac 1,778,717 0.62
of securities. Members holding shares in physical form are requested to consider converting their holdings to 9 Fiam Group Trust For Employee Benefit Plans - Fiam 1,524,697 0.53
dematerialised form. Emerging Markets Commingled Pool
10 Jhunjhunwala Rekha Rakesh 1,250,687 0.44
xii. Shareholding as on March 31, 2020:
a. Distribution of equity shareholding as on March 31, 2020:

xiii. Dematerialization of Shares and Liquidity: xiv. Outstanding GDRs/ADRs/Warrants or any
Number of Convertible Instruments, Conversion Date and
Percentage to Percentage to The Company’s shares are compulsorily traded in
Range Number of Shares accounts/ Likely Impact on Equity:
capital total accounts dematerialized form on NSE and BSE. Equity shares
Shareholders
of the Company representing 99.97 percent of the The Company has no outstanding GDRs/ADRs/
1 - 500 3,410,441 1.20 52,968 94.91 Company’s equity share capital are dematerialized as Warrants or any convertible instruments as on March
501 - 1000 1,013,239 0.36 1,303 2.33 on March 31, 2020. Under the Depository System, the 31, 2020.
1001 -10000 3,483,172 1.22 1,325 2.37 International Securities Identification Number (ISIN)
Over 10000 277,093,148 97.23 212 0.38 allotted to the Company’s shares is INE151A01013.
GRAND TOTAL 285,000,000 100.00 55,808 100.00
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xv. Commodity Price Risk or Foreign Exchange Risk account, have also been transferred to the demat xviii. Details of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) issued and outstanding as at March 31, 2020.
and Hedging Activities: account of IEPF Authority. Nil.
The details of unclaimed dividends and shares The Company redeemed H150 crores of outstanding Unsecured NCDs during the year.
The Company does not deal in commodities and
hence the disclosure pursuant to SEBI Circular dated transferred to IEPF during FY 2019-20 are as follows: xix. Credit Ratings
November 15, 2018 is not required to be given. For
The Company has obtained ratings from Brickworks Ratings India Pvt. Ltd., CRISIL and CARE Ratings Ltd. during the
a detailed discussion on foreign exchange risk and Amount of
financial year 2019-20. There has been no change in credit ratings of the Company during the financial year 2019-20.
hedging activities, please refer to Management unclaimed Number
Financial
Discussion and Analysis Report. dividend of shares
year Rating Agency Credit Rating
transferred transferred
xvi. Equity Shares in the Suspense Account: Brickworks Ratings India Pvt. Ltd. BWR AAA (Non-Convertible Debentures)
(J)
CARE Ratings Limited CARE AA+ (Issuer Rating)
The Company does not have any Equity Shares in 2011-12 48,0916 6,608 CARE AA+ (Non-Convertible Debentures)
suspense account. CARE A1+ (Bank Facilities)
The members who have a claim on above dividends CRISIL CRISIL A1+ (Short Term Debt)
xvii. Transfer of Unclaimed/Unpaid Amounts to the and shares may claim the same from IEPF Authority
Investor Education and Protection Fund: by submitting an online application in the prescribed xx. Green Initiative
Form No. IEPF-5 available on the website www.iepf. As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company welcomes and supports the ‘Green Initiative’ undertaken by the
Pursuant to Sections 124 and 125 of the Act read
gov. in and sending a physical copy of the same, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, enabling electronic delivery of documents including the Annual
with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Report to shareholders at their e-mail address as registered with their Depository Participants / Registrar & Share
Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) duly signed to the Company, along with requisite
Transfer Agent. Shareholders who have not registered their e-mail addresses are requested to do the same. Those
Rules, 2016 (‘IEPF Rules’), dividend, if not claimed documents enumerated in the Form No. IEPF-5. No
holding shares in demat form can register their e-mail address with their concerned Depository Participants.
for a consecutive period of seven (7) years from the claims shall lie against the Company in respect of Shareholders who hold shares in physical form can register their e-mail address with the R&T Agent.
date of transfer to Unpaid Dividend Account of the the dividend/shares so transferred. The Members/
xxi. Plant locations:
Company, are liable to be transferred to the Investor Claimants can file only one consolidated claim in a
The Company operates from various offices in India and abroad and has no manufacturing facility.
Education and Protection Fund (‘IEPF’). financial year as per the IEPF Rules.
Further, all the shares in respect of which dividend The following tables give information relating to Registered office Compliance Officer
has remained unclaimed for seven (7) consecutive various outstanding dividends and the dates by
years or more from the date of transfer to unpaid which they can be claimed by the shareholders from VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mr. Manish Sansi
dividend account shall also be transferred to IEPF the Company’s Registrar and Transfer Agent: Fort, Mumbai – 400 001. Company Secretary & General Counsel (India)
Authority. The said requirement does not apply to Tel: +91 22 6657 8765 Tata Communications Limited, 4th Floor, Tower 4,
shares in respect of which there is a specific order Email: [email protected] Equinox Business Park, LBS Marg, Kurla (West),
Date of Transfer Balance as Website: www.tatacommunications.com Mumbai - 400 070.
of Court, Tribunal or Statutory Authority, restraining Dividend
Date of to Investor on Address for correspondence: Tel: +91 22 6659 1968
any transfer of the shares. for the
AGM Education & March 31, Email: [email protected]
year
In the interest of the shareholders, the Company Protection Fund 2020
sends periodical reminders to the shareholders to
2012-13 July 26, August 27, 686,769.00
claim their dividends in order to avoid transfer of
2013 2020
dividends/shares to IEPF Authority. Notices in this
2013-14 August 4, September 5, 873,742.50
regard are also published in the newspapers and
2014 2021
the details of unclaimed dividends and shareholders 2014-15 September October 30, 1,193,516.50
whose shares are liable to be transferred to the IEPF 29, 2015 2022
Authority, are uploaded on the Company’s website If you have any shareholder complaints or queries, If you have any queries about the Company’s financial
2015-16 August 1, September 2, 1,139,216.20
at www.tatacommunications.com/investors/shares. please contact: statements, please contact:
2016 2023
2016-17 June 27, July 28, 2024 1,604,736.00 Registrar and Share Transfer Agent Corporate Finance
In light of the aforesaid provisions, the Company has
2017 TSR Darashaw Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
during the year under review, transferred to IEPF Tata Communications Limited
2017-18 August 9, September 10, 1,019,844.00 6-10, Haji Moosa Patrawala Industrial Estate,
the unclaimed dividends, outstanding for seven (7) Plot No. C-21 and C-36, G Block,
2018 2025 20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Near Famous Studio,
consecutive years, of the Company. Further, shares Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East)
2018-19 August 2, September 3, 864,657.00 Mahalaxmi,
of the Company, in respect of which dividend has Mumbai – 400 098.
2019 2026 Mumbai – 400 011
not been claimed for seven (7) consecutive years or Tel: +91 22 6657 8765
Total 7,382,481.20 Telephone: +91 22 6656 8484
more from the date of transfer to unpaid dividend Email: [email protected]
Fax: +91 22 6656 8494
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tsrdarashaw.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tatacommunications.com
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xxii. Share Capital History Since Incorporation

Dividend Distribution Policy of Tata
Dates Particulars of issue
Number of Total number
Nominal value
of shares
Communications Limited
shares of shares
(J in ‘000)
March 19, Allotted as Purchase consideration for assets & 126 126 126
1986 liabilities of OCS
April 1, 1986 Allotted as Purchase consideration for assets & 599,874 600,000 600,000 Scope, Purpose and Objective of The Policy • The dividend recommended by the Board shall be
liabilities of OCS approved / declared by the shareholders at the
March 1991 Shares of H1000/- each subdivided into shares of - 60,000,000 600,000 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide Annual General Meeting.
H10/- each its Notification dated July 08, 2016 has amended the
Listing Regulations by inserting Regulation 43A thereby • The dividend declared at the Annual general meeting
February 6, Bonus of 1:3 issued to Government of India. 20,000,000 80,000,000 800,000
mandating the top five hundred listed entities (based on shall be paid within 30 days from date of declaration
1992
their market capitalization as on the 31st day of March of to the shareholders entitled to receive the same.
January- 12 million shares disinvested in favour of Indian - 80,000,000 800,000
February Financial Institutions by GOI @ H123/- per share every year) to formulate a Dividend Distribution Policy
b. Interim Dividend
1992 and to disclose such policy in the Annual Report of the
1994-1995 2,382,529 Shares transferred to disinvested parties as - 80,000,000 800,000 Company and on the Company’s website. • The Board of Directors shall have the absolute power
bonus shares to declare interim dividend at any time during the
In accordance with the aforesaid amendment, the
March 27, Raised its share capital by way of GDR Issue, and 12,165,000 92,165,000 921,650 financial year.
Board of Directors (the Board) of Tata Communications
1997 also GOI Divested 39 lakh shares in GDR markets @
Limited (the Company) lay down a broad framework • The Board shall declare interim dividend on the basis
US$13.93 per GDR equivalent to H1000 per share.
for decisions to be made with regard to distribution of of the financial position of the Company and in line
April 4, 1997 Raised its capital by way of GDR Issue Green Shoe 2,835,000 95,000,000 950,000
dividend to shareholders and retaining of profits in this with the considerations of this Policy.
option @ US$13.93 per GDR equivalent H1000 per
Dividend Distribution Policy (Policy), so as to maintain a
share.
consistent approach to dividend pay-out plans. • The dividend so declared shall be paid within 30 days
February 10 million shares divested by GOI in GDR markets @ - 95,000,000 950,000
from date of declaration to the shareholders entitled
1999 US$9.25 per GDR equivalent to H786.25 per share. This Policy reflects the intent of the Company to reward to receive the same.
May 1999 396,991 shares Divested by GOI by way of offer of - 95,000,000 950,000
its shareholders by sharing a portion of its profits after
shares to employees @ H294 per share locked in for a
retaining sufficient funds for growth of the Company.
period of 3 years.
The Company shall, in line with this Policy, pay dividend Key Parameters to be Considered While
September 10 lakh shares Divested by GOI in domestic markets - 95,000,000 950,000
which shall be consistent with the performance of the Declaring Dividend
1999 @ H750 per share.
Company over the years.
August 15, Listing of ADRs on New York Stock Exchange - 95,000,000 950,000 A. Financial Parameters
2000 The power to recommend dividend rests with the Board
Dividend shall always be declared and paid in
November Bonus shares in the ratio of 2:1. 190,000,000 285,000,000 2,850,000 of Directors of the Company. The Board may recommend
accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the
24, 2000 dividend based on considerations enumerated hereunder
rules made thereunder.
September Declared dividend @ 500% i.e. H50/- per share at 15 - 285,000,000 2,850,000 or other factors as the Board considers appropriate. This
27, 2001 AGM. Policy shall not be a substitute for the decision of the In computing the aforesaid, the Board may consider
January 2002 Paid special interim Dividend of 750% i.e. H75/- per - 285,000,000 2,850,000 Board for recommending dividend. The Board retains inter-alia the following parameters:
share complete discretion for recommending of dividend as it
February 13, 25% Stake transferred to Tata Group's investment - 285,000,000 2,850,000 may consider appropriate. i. Capital requirements including proposals for
2002 vehicle Panatone Finvest Ltd. major capital expenditures
Govt holdings reduced to 27.97% from 52.97%.
Ceases to be a Government of India Enterprise Dividend Guideline ii. Profits earned during the financial year
February 21, 5264555 shares Divested by GOI by way of offer of - 285,000,000 2,850,000
The Company shall pay dividend in accordance with iii. Overall financial condition
2002 shares to employees @ H47.85 per share locked in for
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules
a period of 1 year. iv. Cost of raising funds from alternate sources
made thereunder. The Companies Act, 2013 provides for
April 10, 2002 Open Offer by Panatone Finvest Limited in - 285,000,000 2,850,000
two forms of dividend – Final and Interim. The process
accordance with SEBI guidelines to acquire up to 57 v. Liquidity and cash flow position
for pay-out of dividend shall be as follows:
million shares @ H202/- per share
June 8, 2002 Open offer complete with Panatone holding total - 285,000,000 2,850,000 vi. Obligations to creditors
a. Final Dividend
of 128249910 shares including 57 million shares as
vii. Post dividend EPS
above. • The Board of Directors shall have the power to
August 13, Delisting of ADRs from NYSE - 285,000,000 2,850,000 recommend the final dividend in line with this Policy The Board may, at its discretion, declare a Special
2013 and based on the profits as per the annual financial Dividend under certain circumstances such as extra-
statements. ordinary profits from sale of investments etc.
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B. Internal & Extrnal Factors of retained earnings including, but not limited to: Declaration by the CEO on Code of Conduct as required by Schedule V of Securities
strategic expansion plans, diversification of business,
The dividend pay-out decision depends on several cost of raising capital from other sources and other
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
internal and external factors and inter-alia includes factors as the Board may deem fit. Regulations, 2015
the following:
I, Amur S. Lakshminarayanan, Managing Director and CEO of the Company hereby declare that all the members of
1. Internal Factors Circumstances under which Dividend Pay-Out Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with Code of Conduct, as applicable
may be expected to them, in respect of the financial year 2019-20.
i. Past performance of the Company
The Board shall inter-alia consider the factors provided
ii. Expansion plans for existing business
in this Policy at the time of determination of dividend
iii. Plans for additional investments in pay-out. Dividend shall be paid in compliance with the
For Tata Communications Limited
subsidiaries / associates relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
rules made thereunder. The Board shall make its decision
iv. Strategy for investments into additional Amur S. Lakshminarayanan
on Dividend pay-out after taking into consideration
businesses Place Mumbai Managing Director and CEO
the prospective opportunities for expansion and shall
June 13, 2020 (DIN: 08616830)
v. Any other factor as may be deemed fit by endeavour to arrive at a decision which balances the
the Board interests of the shareholders and the Company alike.
2. External Factors
Provisions for Dividend with regard to Various
i. Macroeconomic conditions Classes of Shares
ii. Money market conditions The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the
iii. Taxation and other statutory and regulatory National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE
considerations Limited. The Company shall pay all dividend on such
equity shares in line with this policy.
iv. Providing for unforeseen events and
contingencies with financial implications Dividend on Preference Shares and shares of other
classes, if and when issued by the Company, shall be
C. Manner of Utilisation of Retained Earnings determined in accordance with the terms and conditions
of issue of such shares.
The profits earned by the Company can either be
retained in business or distributed to shareholders.
The Board may also strike a balance by retaining Review and Amendment
part of the profits and distribute the balance among
shareholders in the form of dividend. The Board The Board of Directors of Tata Communications Limited
may also retain earnings so as to make better use of has approved and adopted this ‘Dividend Distribution
available funds to increase the value of the business Policy’. The Board of Directors may, if thought fit, review
for the stakeholders in the long run. The Board may and amend the Policy, as and when required.
consider various factors to determine the utilisation
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Independent Auditor’s Report on compliance with the conditions of v. Obtained necessary declarations from the stated in paragraph 9 above, we are of the opinion
directors of the Company. that the Company has complied with the conditions
Corporate Governance as per provisions of Chapter IV of Securities and of Corporate Governance as specified in the Listing
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) vi. Obtained and read the policy adopted by the Regulations, as applicable for the year ended March
Company for related party transactions.
Regulations, 2015, as amended 31, 2020, referred to in paragraph 4 above.
vii. Obtained the listing of related party transactions

The Members of during the year and balances at the yearend. Other matters and Restriction on Use
Tata Communications Limited Obtained and read the minutes of the audit
committee meeting where in such related party 11. This report is neither an assurance as to the future
VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,
transactions have been pre-approved. viability of the Company nor the efficiency or
Mumbai – 400001
effectiveness with which the management has
1. The Corporate Governance Report prepared by Tata Reports or Certificates for Special Purposes requires viii. Performed necessary inquiries with the conducted the affairs of the Company.
Communications Limited (hereinafter the “Company”), that we comply with the ethical requirements of the management and also obtained necessary
specific representations from management. 12. This report is addressed to and provided to the
contains details as specified in regulations 17 to 27, Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered
members of the Company solely for the purpose of
clauses (b) to (i) of sub – regulation (2) of regulation Accountants of India.
8. The above-mentioned procedures include examining enabling it to comply with its obligations under the
46 and para C, D, and E of Schedule V of the Securities
6. We have complied with the relevant applicable evidence supporting the particulars in the Corporate Listing Regulations with reference to compliance with
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
requirements of the Standard on Quality Control Governance Report on a test basis. Further, our the relevant regulations of Corporate Governance
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as
(SQC) 1, Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits scope of work under this report did not involve us and should not be used by any other person or for
amended (“the Listing Regulations”) (‘Applicable
and Reviews of Historical Financial Information, and performing audit tests for the purposes of expressing any other purpose. Accordingly, we do not accept
criteria’) for the year ended March 31, 2020 as required
Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements. an opinion on the fairness or accuracy of any of the or assume any liability or any duty of care or for any
by the Company for annual submission to the Stock
financial information or the financial statements of other purpose or to any other party to whom it is
exchange. 7. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s the Company taken as a whole. shown or into whose hands it may come. We have
judgement, including the assessment of the no responsibility to update this report for events and
Management’s Responsibility risks associated in compliance of the Corporate circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
Governance Report with the applicable criteria.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
2. The preparation of the Corporate Governance Summary of procedures performed include: 9. Based on the procedures performed by us as
Report is the responsibility of the Management
i. Read and understood the information prepared referred to in paragraph 7 above and according to
of the Company including the preparation and
by the Company and included in its Corporate the information and explanations provided to us,
maintenance of all relevant supporting records and
Governance Report; For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
documents. This responsibility also includes the a. The number of directors of the Company for the
Chartered Accountants
design, implementation and maintenance of internal period July 05, 2019 to November 26, 2019 was less
ii. Obtained and verified that the composition of ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W/E300004
control relevant to the preparation and presentation than 6 directors as required by Regulation 17(1) of
the Board of Directors with respect to executive
of the Corporate Governance Report. and non-executive directors has been met the Listing Regulations, for the reasons explained in
throughout the reporting period; the Company’s ‘Report on Corporate Governance for
3. The Management along with the Board of Directors
the financial year 2019-20.
are also responsible for ensuring that the Company per Prashant Singhal
iii. Obtained and read the Register of Directors as
complies with the conditions of Corporate Governance Partner
on March 31, 2020 and verified that atleast one
as stipulated in the Listing Regulations, issued by the Qualified Opinion Membership Number: 93282
independent woman director was on the Board
Securities and Exchange Board of India. UDIN: 20093283AAAAAE8734
of Directors throughout the year; 10. Based on the procedures performed by us, as referred
in paragraph 7 above, and according to the information
iv. Obtained and read the minutes of the following
Auditor’s Responsibility and explanations given to us, except for the matter(s) Date: June 13, 2020
committee meetings / other meetings held
4. Pursuant to the requirements of the Listing during the period April 01, 2019 to June 13, 2020:
Regulations, our responsibility is to provide a
(a) Board of Directors;
reasonable assurance in the form of an opinion
whether, the Company has complied with the (b) Audit Committee;
conditions of Corporate Governance as specified in
(c) Annual General Meeting (AGM);
the Listing Regulations.
(d) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
5. We conducted our examination of the Corporate
(e) Stakeholders Relationship Committee;
Governance Report in accordance with the Guidance
Note on Reports or Certificates for Special Purposes (f) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
and the Guidance Note on Certification of Corporate
(g) Independent Directors’ Meeting; and
Governance, both issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (“ICAI”). The Guidance Note on (h) Risk Management Committee
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SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT (b) Information Technology Act, 2000 I further report that –
(c) Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 • The Board of Directors of the Company is constituted
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 March, 2020 st with proper balance of Executive Directors and
(d) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Non-Executive Directors except that the total
[Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule no.9 of the Companies strength of the Board was five from 5th July 2019 to
I have also examined compliance with the applicable
(Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014] 26th November, 2019.
clauses of the following:
• The changes in the composition of the Board of
To, (i) Secretarial Standards with regard to the Meetings
Directors that took place during the year under
The Members, of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General
review were carried out in compliance with the
Tata Communications Limited, Meetings (SS-2) issued by ‘The Institute of Company
provisions of the Act.
Secretaries of India’; and
I have conducted the Secretarial Audit of the compliance (a) the Securities and Exchange Board of India • Adequate notice is given to all directors to schedule
of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) (ii) SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
most of the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed
to good corporate governance practices by Tata Regulations, 2011; Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
notes on agenda were sent at least seven days
Communications Limited (hereinafter called ‘the in advance and a system exists for seeking and
(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India During the year under review, the Company has complied
Company’). Secretarial Audit was conducted in a manner obtaining further information and clarifications
(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, with the provisions of the Act, Rules Regulations,
that provided me a reasonable basis for evaluating on the agenda items before the meeting and for
2015; and Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above subject to
the corporate conducts/statutory compliances and meaningful participation at the meeting.
the following observations:
expressing my opinion thereon.
(c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
1. The Company has complied with the requirements • As per the minutes of the meeting duly recorded
Based on my verification of the Company’s books, papers, Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)
of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure and signed by the chairperson, decisions of the
minute books, forms and returns filed and other records Regulations, 2015.
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Companies Board were unanimous and no dissenting views have
maintained by the Company and also the information been recorded.
I report that during the year under review, there was Act, 2013 except that the total strength of the Board
provided by the Company, its officers, agents and
no action/event in pursuance of – was five from 5th July 2019 to 26th November, 2019.
authorized representatives during the conduct of I further report that there are adequate systems and
secretarial audit, I hereby report that in my opinion, (a) The Securities and Exchange Board of India It is clarified by the Company that subsequent to the processes in the company commensurate with the size
the Company has during the audit period covering the (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) resignation of Mr. Vinod Kumar – Managing Director and operation of the Company to monitor and ensure
financial year ended on 31st March, 2020 complied with Regulations, 2009; and Chief Executive Officer with effect from 5 July compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations
the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that 2019, the strength of the Board of Directors of the and guidelines.
the Company has proper Board process and compliance (b) The Securities and Exchange Board of India Company was 5, which was below the prescribed
mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee I further report that during the audit period, the Company
requirement of 6 directors for top 1000 listed
subject to the reporting made hereinafter. Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and/ had no specific events/actions having a major bearing
entities. The Company appointed Mr. Amur S.
or SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) on the Company’s affairs in pursuance to the laws, rules,
Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director and Chief
I have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms Regulations, 2014; regulations, guidelines, standards, etc. referred to above.
Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 26
and returns filed and other records maintained by Tata
November 2019 and the composition of the Board of
Communications Limited for the financial year ended on (c) The Securities and Exchange Board of India
Directors was compliant with statutory requirements
31st March, 2020 according to the provisions of: (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations,
from that date.
2008;
(i) The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules
I further report that the compliance by the Company
made thereunder; (d) The Securities and Exchange Board of India
of applicable financial laws like direct and indirect (U.C. SHUKLA)
(Delisting of Equity shares) Regulations, 2009;
tax laws has not been reviewed in this audit since COMPANY SECRETARY
(ii) The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956
(e) The Securities and Exchange Board of India the same has been subject to review by statutory Date: 04/08/2020 FCS: 2727/CP: 1654
(‘SCRA’) and the rules made thereunder;
(Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 1998; and financial audit and other designated professionals. Place: Mumbai UDIN: F002727B000550604
(iii) The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and
Bye-laws framed thereunder; (f) The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents)
(iv) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Regulations, 1993 regarding the Companies Act
rules and regulations made thereunder to the extent and dealing with the client.
of Foreign Direct Investment, Overseas Direct
Investment and External Commercial borrowing; (vi) The following Acts / Guidelines specifically
applicable to the Company:
(v) The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed
under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (a) Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of
Act, 1992 (‘SEBI ACT’):- India Act, 1997
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ANNEXURE A CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS

(pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015)
To,
The Members, The Board of Directors
Tata Communications Limited, Tata Communications Limited
VSB, Mahatma Gandhi
My report of even date is to be read with this letter. Road, Fort
Mumbai 400 001
1. Maintenance of secretarial record is the responsibility of the management of the Company. My responsibility is to
express an opinion on these secretarial records based on my audit. I have examined the registers, records, books, form, returns and disclosures received from the Directors of Tata
Communications Limited, (CIN L64200MH1986PLC039266), having Registered Office at VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
2. I have followed the audit practices and processes as were appropriate to obtain reasonable assurance about the
Fort, Mumbai 400 001 (the Company), produced before me by the Company for the purpose of issuing this Certificate
correctness of the contents of the secretarial records. The verification was done on the test basis to ensure that
in pursuance to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V Para-C Sub-clause 10(i) of the Securities Exchange Board of
correct facts are reflected in secretarial records. I believe that the process and practices, I followed, provide
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the verification (including Director Identification
3. I have not verified the correctness and appropriateness of financial records and books of accounts of the Company.
Number (DIN) status on MCA website) as considered necessary and explanation furnished to me by the Company and
4. Wherever required, I have obtained the management representation about the compliance of the laws, rules and its officers, I hereby certify that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company as stated below for the financial
regulations and happening of events etc. year ended on 31st March, 2020 has been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of
companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and/or Ministry of Corporate Affairs:
5. The compliance of the provisions of corporate and other applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards is the
responsibility of the management. My examination was limited to the verification of procedure on test basis. Date of first
Sr. No: Name of the Director DIN Appointment in the
6. The secretarial audit report is neither an assurance as to future viability of the Company nor of the efficacy or
Company
effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
1) Mr. Amur S. Lakshminarayanan Managing Director 26/11/2019
(DIN: 08616830)
2) Mr. Srinath Narasimhan Non- Executive Director 13/02/2002
(DIN: 00058133)
3) Ms. Renuka Ramnath Independent Director 08/12/2014
(U.C. SHUKLA) (DIN: 00147182)
Date: 04/08/2020 COMPANY SECRETARY 4) Dr. Uday B. Desai Independent Director 06/06/2011
Place: Mumbai FCS: 2727/CP: 1654 (DIN: 01735464)
5) Dr. Maruthi P. Tangirala Non- Executive Director 05/03/2019
(DIN: 03609968)
6) Dr. Rajesh Sharma Non- Executive Director 05/03/2019
(DIN: 08200125)
Note: Ensuring the eligibility for appointment/continuing as Director on the Board is the responsibility of the management of the Company. My
responsibility is to express an opinion based on verification of documents/ information available to me. This certificate is neither an assurance
as to the future viability of the Company nor of the efficiency or effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the
Company.
(U.C. SHUKLA)
COMPANY SECRETARY
Date: 04/08/2020 FCS: 2727/CP: 1654
Place: Mumbai UDIN: F002727B000550626
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BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 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)
The BR initiatives are driven by the parent company and all the subsidiaries contribute towards such initiatives as
ii. Number of National Locations: and when required.
Section A: General Information about the
Company The Company has offices in all major cities in 3. Do any other entity/entities (e.g. suppliers, distributors etc.) that the Company does business with, participate
India. in the BR initiatives of the Company? If yes, then indicate the percentage of such entity/entities? [Less than
1. Corporate Identity Number (CIN) of the Company: 30%, 30-60%, More than 60%]
10. Markets served by the Company - Local/State/
L64200MH1986PLC039266 National/International The Company does not make it mandatory for its suppliers/distributors to participate in its BR initiatives.
2. Name of the Company: The Company along with its subsidiaries provides
telecommunications services across the globe.
Tata Communications Limited Section D: BR Information
3. Registered address:
Section B: Financial Details of the Company 1. Details of Director/Directors responsible for BR b) Details of the BR head
VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001.
a) Details of the Director/Director responsible for
1. Paid up Capital (J): S.
4. Website: implementation of the BR policy/policies Particulars Details
No.
www.tatacommunications.com H285 crores
• DIN Number: 08616830 1. DIN Number NA
5. E-mail id: 2. Total Turnover (K): (if applicable)
• Name: Amur S. Lakshminarayanan
2. Name Aadesh Goyal
[email protected] K in Crores • Designation: Managing Director & CEO 3. Designation Chief Human Resource
Standalone Consolidated Officer & Global HR Head
6. Financial Year reported: 4. Telephone number +91 11 66505060
Total Turnover 5,930.60 17,137.67 5. e-mail id aadesh.goyal@
April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
tatacommunications.com
3. Total profit after taxes (J):
7. Sector(s) that the Company is engaged in (industrial
activity code-wise): J in Crores
2. Principle-wise Business Responsibility Policy/Policies:
Standalone Consolidated
Name & Description of services NIC Code
The National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs)
Profit (loss) after taxes 208.78 (84.83)
Telecommunications: released by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has adopted nine areas of Business responsibility. Briefly, they are as
a. Activities of providing internet 61104 4. Total Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility follows:
access by the operator of the wired (CSR) as percentage of profit after tax (%).
Principle 1 Principle 2 Principle 3
infrastructure
b. Other satellite telecommunications 61309 During the year 2019-20, the entire prescribed CSR Business should conduct and Business should provide goods Business should promote the
activities budget (2% of profit after tax) amounting to H12.62 govern themselves with ethics, and services that are safe and wellbeing of all employees.
c. Other telecommunications 61900 crore was spent on CSR activities, of which ~50% was transparency and accountability. contribute to sustainability
activities on affirmative action and communities. throughout their life cycle.
5. List of activities in which expenditure in 4 above has

8. List three key products/services that the Company been incurred: -
manufactures/provides (as in balance sheet):
a. Education
Business should respect the interests Business should respect and Business should respect, protect
a) Voice Solutions (VS) and b. Employability & Sustainable Livelihoods
of, and be responsive towards all promote human rights. and make efforts to restore
c. Healthcare stakeholders, especially those who environment.
b) Data Managed Services (DMS)
d. Disaster Relief are disadvantaged, vulnerable and
9. Total number of locations where business activity is marginalised.
undertaken by the Company
Section C: Other Details
i. Number of International Locations (Provide
details of major 5): Business, when engaged in Business should support Business should engage with
1. Does the Company have any Subsidiary Company/
influencing public and regulatory inclusive growth and equitable and provide value to their
As on March 31, 2020, the Company has 56 Companies?
policy, should do so in a responsible development. customers and consumers in a
subsidiaries in 37 countries. Yes manner. responsible manner.
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a. Details of Compliance (Reply in Y/N) data and next-generation service needs of carriers,
Section E: Principle-wise performance enterprises and consumers across the world. Tata
No. Questions P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 Communications does not deal in any physical
products. However, we believe in the principles
1. Do you have a policy/policies for Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
2. Has the policy been formulated in consultation with the Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Principle 1 of Environmental and Social Stewardship at the
relevant stakeholders? forefront.
3. Does the policy conform to any national /international Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1. Does the policy relating to ethics, bribery and
standards? If yes, specify? (50 words) corruption cover only the company? Yes/No. Tata Communications believes in developing and
4. Has the policy been approved by the Board? If yes, has Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y delivering green solutions to its customers to help
it been signed by MD/owner/CEO/appropriate Board No them enhance their competitiveness and to allow
Director? their supply chains to be environmentally friendly. Our
Does it extend to the Group / Joint entities /
5. Does the company have a specified committee of the Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mobility, IoT, Cloud & hosting, Business Collaboration
Suppliers / Contractors / NGOs / Others?
Board/ Director/Official to oversee the implementation platforms provide lots of avenues / solutions that lead
of the policy? The Tata Code of Conduct and Tata Communications’ to cost savings, business optimisation, avoidance of
6. Indicate the link for the policy to be viewed online? https://www.tatacommunications.com
Anti-corruption Policy are applicable to Tata travel and automation etc. for our customers.
7. Has the policy been formally communicated to all Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Communications Limited and its subsidiaries
relevant internal and external stakeholders?
(‘Company’). Tata Communications, adopting This year, as part of sustainability initiative for Tata
8. Does the company have in-house structure to Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
a risk-based approach, cascades the obligation Communications, we are assessing the value chain
implement the policy/policies.
9. Does the Company have a grievance redressal Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y to comply with the aforementioned policies to and environmental benefits provided by our products
mechanism related to the policy/policies to address appropriate categories of business third parties and services to our customers.
such as vendors, reseller, partners, agents, NGOs,
stakeholders' grievances related to the policy/policies?
10. Has the company carried out independent audit/ N N N N N N N N N etc. Tata Communications may waive all or a portion 2. For each such product, provide the following
evaluation of the working of this policy by an internal or of these requirements for selected third parties; details in respect of resource use (energy, water,
however, such waiver is granted only when Tata raw material etc.) per unit of product(optional):
external agency?
Communications has reviewed the policies of the
third party and is satisfied that the third party’s i. Reduction during sourcing/production/
policies have principles/conditions no less stringent distribution achieved since the previous year
If answer to the question at serial number 1 against any principle, is ‘No’, please explain why: (Tick up to 2 options) : than those set forth in the Tata Code of Conduct throughout the value chain?
Not Applicable and Tata Communications’ Anti-corruption Policy.
Furthermore, in these instances, a copy of the third ii. Reduction during usage by consumers (energy,
3. Governance related to BR party’s code of conduct and/or anti-corruption policy water) has been achieved since the previous
is attached as an exhibit to the governing agreement. year?
• Indicate the frequency with which the Board of and Financial performance of our company through
Directors, Committee of the Board or CEO meet to Business Responsibility Report (Annexure of Annual 2. How many stakeholder complaints have been received In FY 2020, we consumed 175 million kilowatthours
assess the BR performance of the Company. Within Report). The Business Responsibility Report includes
in the past financial year and what percentage was (kWh) across our operations across the globe. Our
3 months, 3-6 months, Annually, More than 1 year disclosure on the nine National Voluntary Principles
satisfactorily resolved by the management? If so, energy consumption over the years has decreased as
released and mandated by Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so. we have expanded, mainly due to our focus towards
More than 1 year Government of India. Further, the Company has been
submitting and participating in voluntary sustainability optimising our energy efficiency with an aim to
Given below are the statistics of the Whistle Blower
• Does the Company publish a BR or a Sustainability reporting initiatives like Carbon Disclosure Projects continuously measure energy consumption, while also
Report? What is the hyperlink for viewing this cases received and actioned during financial year
since 2013. Business Responsibility Report which is a identifying any leakages in our operating procedures.
report? How frequently it is published? 2019-20:
part of the Annual Report can be found on our website. Last year, our Indian operations identified a total of 56
We are committed to transparency in our opportunities involving projects related to Heating,
This year the company is looking forward to release Complaints reported, Complaints
communication with all our stakeholders and its maiden Sustainable Development Report 2019-20 Financial Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Switched-
investigated and found to be valid
communicate periodically with all our stakeholders in accordance with Global Reporting Initiate (GRI) Year Mode Power Supply (SMPS) and Uninterruptible
closed and actioned
through various internal and external platforms, as standards-Core option. The report will include data Power Supply (UPS) efficiency enhancement /
relevant. pertaining to FY 2020 (year ending March 31, 2020) 2019-20 Complaints 11 Optimization and consolidation, Smart Lighting
As part of our communication with our stakeholders, including the material aspects. Reported: 49 (Conversion of conventional lighting into LED),
we report our Environmental, Social, Governance Complaints Closed: 19 usage of IOT (Internet of Things) and reduction in
State Electricity Board (SEB) contract demand. Out
Principle 2 of the 56 identified opportunities, 37 (66%) projects
stand completed, and we have achieved savings of
1. List up to 3 of your products or services whose around 804,000 kWh with annual savings of H7.85
design has incorporated social or environmental crore.
concerns, risks and/or opportunities.
Our international operations have completed
Tata Communications is a leading global provider two big projects - installation of VFD (Variable
of telecommunications solutions serving voice, Frequency Drives) on IT room HVAC units in our
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Wall, New Jersey site resulting in annual savings of yes, what steps have been taken to improve their 8. What percentage of your under mentioned
Principle 3
approximately 82 thousand units; and installation of capacity and capability of local and small vendors? employees were given safety & skill up-gradation
EC (Electronically Commutated) fans on Stratford, 1. Please indicate the Total number of employees. training in the last year?
London Colocation room Computer Room Air Tata Communications is engaged in the business of
Handler (CRAH) units, resulting in annual savings providing international telecommunications services. Tata Communications Limited along with its • Permanent Employees
of approximately 30,600 kWh. Further, our teams The criteria for procurement of goods and services subsidiaries employs 12,107 on-roll employees as on • Permanent Women Employees
installed EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging station at are reliability, quality and price. Tata Communications March 31, 2020.
• Casual/Temporary/Contractual Employees
our site in the United States of America – Wall, New gives preference to small organisations, particularly
promoted by entrepreneurs, wherever feasible. 2. Please indicate the Total number of employees • Employees with Disabilities
Jersey – allowing employees to utilize the charging
hired on temporary/contractual/casual basis.
station while at work as well as to enable future site- The Company conducts safety training such as fire
5. Does the company have a mechanism to recycle
vehicles to be Electric Vehicles. products and waste? If yes, what is the percentage On-roll Employees – 12,107 drills for all its employees periodically. The Company
of recycling of products and waste (separately as Manpower Off-roll Employees – 185 has in place a structured training program for its
The Company is also an ISO 14001 certified
<5%, 5-10%, >10%). Also, provide details thereof, in Total Employees – 12,292 employees.
organization with regular audits and all processes are
about 50 words or so.
aligned with respect to the safe disposal of wastes
3. Please indicate the Number of permanent women
and all emissions are within the limits prescribed Tata Communications is engaged in in the business of Principle 4
employees.
by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and providing international telecommunications services.
State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). Therefore, the Company’s nature of business is such 2,730 permanent women employees (21.5% of total 1. Has the company mapped its internal and external
that it does not result in significant emissions or on-roll employees) stakeholders? Yes/No
Apart from Telepresence, there are other products
creation of significant process wastes.
and services which have environmental benefits, and 4. Please indicate the Number of permanent employees Yes. The Company considers communities in the
we are conducting a formal study to identify and Tata Communications is focused towards achieving with disabilities areas of its larger operations as primary stakeholders.
quantify all those benefits. operational efficiency by reducing the amount of
Tata Communications Limited provides equal 2. Out of the above, has the company identified
waste generated. Our motto for waste management,
3. Does the company have procedures in place for opportunities to all its employees and all qualified the disadvantaged, vulnerable & marginalised
like in other resource management areas, is driven by
sustainable sourcing (including transportation)? applicants for employment without regard to their stakeholders?
the 3R’s - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. As a service
company, we do not produce a lot of waste but we race, caste, religion, colour, ancestry, marital status,
i. If yes, what percentage of your inputs was Yes.
generate different types of waste at our facilities sex, age, nationality and different ability status.
sourced sustainably? Also, provide details
thereof, in about 50 words or so. which include unsegregated solid waste such as The Company focuses on youth, women and children
5. Do you have an employee association that is
food, paper and consumables, e-waste such as IT from socially and economically underserved and
recognised by management?
Tata Communications is engaged in the business hardware and telecom equipment, and other wastes. vulnerable backgrounds like Affirmative Action
of providing international telecommunications Yes communities (Dalits and Tribals).
Food Waste is collected and segregated separately
services. The criteria for procurement of goods
at each of the facilities’ in India and is measured and 6. What percentage of your permanent employees is 3. Are there any special initiatives taken by the
and services are reliability, quality and price.
reported accordingly. To reduce the amount of food members of this recognised employee association? company to engage with the disadvantaged,
Although our suppliers follow and sign the waste, a number of awareness programmes have vulnerable and marginalised stakeholders. If so,
Tata Code of Conduct which includes relevant been organized which also included display of amount 2.0% employees. (India Employees: 242) provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so.
aspects pertaining to Sustainable sourcing, Tata of food waste generated on a particular day in the
facility. Further, to dispose the food waste generated, 7. Please indicate the Number of complaints relating Yes.
Communications is considering developing a
we have Organic Waste Converters at our key facilities to child labour, forced labour, involuntary labour,
framework for its suppliers keeping in mind
like Chennai, Pune, Delhi- GK-1 etc. At other facilities it sexual harassment in the last financial year and Tata Communications is committed to creating
sustainability procurement practices.
is disposed through Municipal authorities. pending, as on the end of the financial year. empowered and connected societies for sustainable
4. Has the company taken any steps to procure goods development through innovative practices. We have
and services from local & small producers, including Electronic waste, Battery waste and hazardous No. of No. of three priority areas – education, employability &
communities surrounding their place of work? If waste is properly collected and disposed through complaints complaints sustainable livelihoods and healthcare. In line with
S.
registered recyclers. Category filed during pending as our business, digital enablement is the cornerstone
No.
the financial on end of the of all our initiatives, which are also aligned to the
year financial year Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An emphasis
on affirmative action enables the Company to impact
1. Child labour/ NIL NIL
the lives of Affirmative Action communities (Dalits
forced labour/
and Tribals) and live up to its commitment of resolving
involuntary
the fundamental concerns of the communities.
labour
2. Sexual 2 1
harassment
3. Discriminatory NIL NIL
employment
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Tata Communications has also adopted the Tata organisation which works with shareholders and Consultation Papers are issued by it eliciting
Principle 5
Group Climate Change Policy. As per this policy, corporations to disclose the greenhouse gas response from the stakeholders including Tata
Tata Communications shall engage actively in (‘GHG’) emissions of major corporations]. Tata Communications Limited. The Consultation Paper,
1. Does the policy of the company on human rights
climate change advocacy and incorporate ‘green’ Communications has received a score of ‘C’ Grade, post the response from all the stakeholders, is
cover only the company or extend to the Group/Joint
perspectives in all key organisational processes. which is within the “Awareness” band. Our CDP followed by an Open House discussion wherein
Ventures/Suppliers/Contractors/NGOs/Others?
submissions are available on www.cdp.net/en. all the stakeholders put forward their views on
3. Does the company identify and assess potential
The Company’s policy on human rights covers the the issues involved in the consultation. Tata
environmental risks? Y/N 6. Are the Emissions/Waste generated by the company
Company and its subsidiaries. Communications Limited participates in all such
within the permissible limits given by CPCB/SPCB consultation processes which are relevant to its
Yes. The environment risk and consequential issues
2. How many stakeholder complaints have been for the financial year being reported? line of business and puts forth its views in a fair and
arising out of it are part of risk assessment and
received in the past financial year and what percent transparent manner.
mitigation process. Yes, the Company is compliant with regular audits
was satisfactorily resolved by the management?
and all processes are aligned with respect to the safe The Company also gives its inputs to the Government
4. Does the company have any project related to Clean
None disposal of wastes and all emissions are within the / Regulator as and when the same is called for.
Development Mechanism? If so, provide details
limits prescribed by the Central Pollution Control
thereof, in about 50 words or so. Also, if Yes, whether
Board (CPCB) and respective State Pollution Control The Company performs the function of policy
Principle 6 any environmental compliance report is filed?
Board (SPCB). advocacy in a transparent and responsible manner
No, the Company does not have any current project while engaging with all the authorities and while
1. Does the policy related to Principle 6 cover only the 7. Number of show cause/ legal notices received from doing so it takes into account both its corporate as
on Clean Development Mechanism.
company or extends to the Group/Joint Ventures/ CPCB/SPCB which are pending (i.e. not resolved to well as the larger national interest.
Suppliers/Contractors/NGOs/others. 5. Has the company undertaken any other initiatives satisfaction) as on end of Financial Year.
on - clean technology, energy efficiency, renewable
Yes, it covers the Company and also extends to There are no show cause notices issued by any
energy, etc. Y/N. If yes, please give hyperlink for Principle 8
its subsidiaries and third parties like suppliers statutory authorities for non-compliances from
web page etc.
and contractors, subject to it being limited to the CPCB/ SPCB.
1. Does the company have specified programmes/
Company’s contracts and arrangements. Yes. initiatives/projects in pursuit of the policy related
2. Does the company have strategies / initiatives to Principle 7 to Principle 8? If yes details thereof.
In our operations across the globe, almost 8%
address global environmental issues such as climate ~52,000 gigajoules (‘GJ’) of the electricity used in Yes.
change, global warming, etc.? Y/N. If yes, please the reporting period was sourced from either wind or 1. Is your company a member of any trade and chamber
give hyperlink for webpage etc. solar energy. The major locations harnessing green or association? If Yes, Name only those major ones The company has specified programmes/ initiatives/
energy are Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and that your business deals with: projects in pursuit of Principle – 8.
At Tata Communications, we recognise that we have
both social and economic responsibility to act to Pune. In order to meet the increasing energy demand
The Company participates in the stakeholder Information and Communications Technology (ICT),
reduce our footprint and to engage constructively for customer services as well as our own facilities
consultations with the Department of a core business expertise of Tata Communications,
on climate change issues. By understanding the as on date, we have 10 megawatt (MW) (18 million
Telecommunications, Government of India, is widely recognized to enable innovations at
risks and opportunities of climate change, and how units) capacity agreement with third party providers
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and also multiple levels. The United Nations recognizes ICT as
these affect the organisation, we can reduce our whereas our inhouse solar power generation capacity
interactions between industry associations like a ‘means of implementation’ for the 17 Sustainable
own impact on the environment and make a positive amounts to 5 MW (on site for both IDC and non-IDC).
FICCI, ISPAI and relevant Ministries (Department of Development Goals (SDGs). Tata Communications
contribution to the cause. Our innovation efforts Telecommunications, Department of Information
Last year, we completed the Renewable Energy believes that it is ideally positioned to support the
are focused on enhancing our energy efficiency, Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs) to support long
Assessment studies with the help of expert realization of the Global Goals and has therefore
finding more carbon-neutral solutions for network term policy formulation in the Telecom sector as well
consultants like Deloitte and PTS: Schneider Electric adopted the SDG framework for its companywide
operations including data centres. The approach as to deal with the critical operational / business issues
for India and International regions (United Kingdom, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.
on Energy and Climate Change management is being consulted upon by the relevant authorities.
Guam, North America, Japan, Portugal, Spain and We collaborate with NGOs to implement long term
governed by the company’s Environmental policy,
Singapore) respectively. The exercise was planned projects in the areas of healthcare, education and
the group’s Tata Code of Conduct (TCOC) and Tata 2. Have you advocated/lobbied through above
under two phases, of which maximum focus was employability & sustainable livelihoods.
Group Climate Change Steering Committee. associations for the advancement or improvement
placed on India region primarily on account of
of public good? Yes/No; if yes specify the broad 2. Are the programmes/projects undertaken through
In the Company’s Environmental policy, Tata the large infrastructure space and high energy
areas (drop box: Governance and Administration, in-house team/own foundation/external NGO/
Communications commits to prevent pollution, consumption pattern. The study confirmed that Tata
Economic Reforms, Inclusive Development Policies, government structures/any other organization?
conserve resources, comply with applicable legal and Communications has a scope to expand the existing
Energy security, Water, Food Security, Sustainable
other requirements relating to environment, and to Renewable Energy (‘RE’) capacity by ~16.5% to 32% The entire CSR portfolio is managed by a dedicated
Business Principles, Others)
continually improve its environmental performance. (34.3 million units per annum). team of in-house CSR professionals. We collaborate
The policy includes a commitment to continual In order to bring transparency in its decision- with NGOs, trusts and agencies to implement
improvement and prevention of pollution, as well as We periodically report on environmental stewardship
making process, the Telecom Regulatory Authority projects. Additionally, through a Global Employee
a commitment to comply with applicable legal and and actions in managing climate change through
of India has evolved a consultative process wherein Volunteering Program (GEVP), we utilise the skills of
other environmental legislation. the Carbon Disclosure Project - CDP [a network
on important issues pertaining to Telecom sector, our employees to support different projects.
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3. Have you done any impact assessment of your

initiative?
Principle 9 Independent Auditor’s Report
1. What percentage of customer complaints/consumer
Yes.
cases are pending as on the end of financial year.
To the Members of Tata Communications Limited
Impact assessment is key to the CSR initiatives of
The Company is engaged in the business of providing
the Company and is integrated into the design of
national and international telecommunications Report on the Audit of the Standalone Ind AS
the projects. The projects are evaluated at regular
services; hence this is not applicable. Financial Statements
intervals, by independent agencies for detailed
impact assessments to ensure that they are relevant 2. Does the company display product information on Opinion Emphasis of Matter
and responsive to the needs of the communities. This the product label, over and above what is mandated
year, a detailed Social Return on Investment (SRoI) as per local laws? Yes/No/N.A. /Remarks(additional We have audited the accompanying standalone Ind AS As fully discussed in note 44(2)(ii) to the standalone
study was carried out for Mpowered – a mobile information) financial statements of Tata Communications Limited financial statements, the Company had received
based sustainable livelihoods programme running in (the “Company”), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at demands dated September 12, 2019 from Department
Odisha and Jharkahnd. The Company being in the business of providing March 31, 2020, the Statement of Profit and Loss, including of Telecommunications (DoT) towards license fee on its
telecommunications services; the same is not the statement of Other Comprehensive Income, the Cash Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) for FY 2006-07 to 2017-18,
4. What is your company’s direct contribution to applicable. Flow Statement, the Statement of Changes in Equity for for H 6,633.43 crores. Of this amount, the Company
community development projects - Amount in J and the year then ended and notes to the standalone Ind AS has made provision of H 337.17 crores with respect
the details of the projects undertaken? 3. Is there any case filed by any stakeholder against
financial statements, including a summary of significant to the demand of H 5,433.70 crores and believes that
the company regarding unfair trade practices,
accounting policies and other explanatory information. the likelihood of the balance demand materialising is
Tata Communications Limited spent its entire irresponsible advertising and/or anti-competitive
remote. Further, with respect to the demand of H 1,199.73
prescribed CSR budget (2% of profit after tax) behaviour during the last five years and pending In our opinion and to the best of our information and crores, the Company has disclosed the same as part of
amounting to H12.62 crore on CSR activities during as on end of financial year. If so, provide details according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid contingent liability. The Company believes that it has
FY 2019-20. For details of the projects please refer to thereof, in about 50 words or so standalone Ind AS financial statements give the information grounds to defend its position and has also obtained a
Annexure I to the Directors’ Report - Annual Report required by the Companies Act, 2013, as amended (the
There are no cases pending against the Company legal opinion in this regard.
on CSR Activities. “Act”) in the manner so required and give a true and
regarding unfair trade practices, abuse of dominant
fair view in conformity with the accounting principles Our opinion is not modified in this regard
5. Have you taken steps to ensure that this community position or anti-competitive practices.
generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the
development initiative is successfully adopted by Key Audit Matters
4. Did your company carry out any consumer survey/ Company as at March 31, 2020, its profit including other
the community? Please explain in 50 words, or so.
consumer satisfaction trends? comprehensive income, its cash flows and the changes in
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our
Our community development initiatives are equity for the year ended on that date.
professional judgement, were of most significance in our
undertaken in a project mode with defined activities Customer satisfaction surveys are conducted every
Basis for Opinion audit of the standalone Ind AS financial statements for
for each stakeholder which is mapped to outcomes year and improvement actions are taken on the basis
the financial year ended March 31, 2020. These matters
with specified targets and milestones. As a practice, of the surveys.
We conducted our audit of the standalone Ind AS financial were addressed in the context of our audit of the
Tata Communications establishes long-term multi- statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing standalone Ind AS financial statements as a whole, and
year partnerships, to provide ample time for creating (SAs), as specified under section 143(10) of the Act. in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide
an impact. All projects undergo periodic monitoring Our responsibilities under those Standards are further a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter
with a defined, project-specific Monitoring and described in the ‘Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit below, our description of how our audit addressed the
Evaluation framework. Monitoring is done through a of the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements’ section matter is provided in that context.
cloud-based tool that enables partners to upload real- of our report. We are independent of the Company
time and geo-tagged data. In addition to this, regular in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ issued by the We have determined the matters described below to be
interactions and site visits are also conducted by our Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
CSR team to monitor the progress of the projects the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the
and to provide guidance in achieving their specified of the financial statements under the provisions of the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the standalone
targets. Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our Ind AS financial statements section of our report,
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these including in relation to these matters. Accordingly,
requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that our audit included the performance of procedures
the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of
appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the material misstatement of the standalone Ind AS financial
standalone Ind AS financial statements. statements. The results of our audit procedures, including
the procedures performed to address the matters
below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the
accompanying standalone Ind AS financial statements.
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Information Other than the Financial Those Charged with Governance are also responsible for
Key audit matters How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Statements and Auditor’s Report Thereon overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Receivable on account of Access Facilitation Charges (‘AFC’) (as described in note 25(i) of the financial statements)
The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the
On November 28, 2018, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Our audit procedures related to this key audit matters Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the
other information. The other information comprises the
(‘TRAl’) re-enacted schedules to 2012 Regulation, containing included the following: Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements
AFC and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) recovery rates information included in the Annual report, but does not
We evaluated the customer correspondences and include the standalone Ind AS financial statements and Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about
with respect to the use of CLS, pursuant to the High Court
various judgements pronounced by the High Court, our auditor’s report thereon. whether the standalone Ind AS financial statements as a
judgement dated July 2, 2018 and the Hon’ble Supreme Court
the Hon’ble Supreme Court and TDSAT. whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to
judgement dated October 8, 2018. TRAI specified that these
Our opinion on the standalone Ind AS financial statements
revised rates are applicable prospectively. We tested the underlying computation of necessary fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
does not cover the other information and we do not
adjustments recorded in the books. our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of
The Company was recognizing AFC revenue and recovery express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted
of the O&M charges, as per the erstwhile rates specified in We assessed the disclosure made in the financial in accordance with SAs will always detect a material
schedules to 2012 Regulation. In view of above facts, the statements. In connection with our audit of the standalone Ind AS
financial statements, our responsibility is to read the misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
Company in the previous year, recognized the differential AFC
other information and, in doing so, consider whether fraud or error and are considered material if, individually
revenue and O&M charges of H 348.75 crores for the period
or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected
January 2013 to November 2018, as per the rates specified in such other information is materially inconsistent with the
to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the
the contracts with the customers. financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the
basis of these standalone Ind AS financial statements.
audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If,
The customers contested the revised order in the Hon’ble
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise
Supreme Court, which in its meeting held in January 28, 2019
there is a material misstatement of this other information, professional judgement and maintain professional
directed the TDSAT for evaluation.
we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
The TDSAT had issued an order dated April 16, 2020 stating report in this regard.
the rates are applicable prospectively from November 28, 2018. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement
of the standalone Ind AS financial statements, whether
The customers have preferred an appeal against the TDSAT Responsibilities of Management for the due to fraud or error, design and perform audit
order seeking an interim stay on the order. The Company as Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
at March 31, 2020 has receivable of H 211 crores towards the evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide
AFC revenue for the period January 2013 to November 2018. The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for
a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a
the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with
Considering the significance of the amount to the financial material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher
respect to the preparation of these standalone Ind AS
statements, the fact that the matter is currently litigative, than for one resulting from error, as fraud may
financial statements that give a true and fair view of the
and management judgement of considering the receivable involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
financial position, financial performance including other
towards the AFC revenue as recoverable and good, we have misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in equity
considered the matter to be key audit matter. of the Company in accordance with the accounting • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant
Assessment of impairment of investments and Receivables due to the impact of Covid (as described in note 48 of principles generally accepted in India, including the Indian to the audit in order to design audit procedures that
the financial statements) Accounting Standards (Ind AS) specified under section 133 are appropriate in the circumstances. Under section
Covid-19 outbreak continues to spread across the globe Our audit procedures related to this key audit matters of the Act read with the Companies (Indian Accounting 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible for
and India, which has contributed to significant impact to the included the following: Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended. This responsibility also expressing our opinion on whether the Company has
global financial and economic activities. The Company has We tested the effectiveness of controls over the includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in adequate internal financial controls with reference
assessed the impact of the global pandemic on the financial development of the methodology for the allowance for accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding to financial statements in place and the operating
statements, including the subsequent events upto the credit losses, including consideration of the current and of the assets of the Company and for preventing and effectiveness of such controls.
reporting date as below; estimated future economic conditions. We validated the detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies
estimates and assumptions used by the management application of appropriate accounting policies; making
a) The Company determines the allowance for credit losses used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
in determining the carrying value of receivables and judgements and estimates that are reasonable and
based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect made corroborative inquires with appropriate level of and related disclosures made by management.
prudent; and the design, implementation and maintenance
current and estimated future economic conditions at each management. We tested the mathematical accuracy of of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating • Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use
reporting date. The management has considered impact the computation done of the allowances. effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of of the going concern basis of accounting and, based
of the pandemic on the customer’s industry-segment to the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material
We obtained an understanding of the process over
estimate the probability of default in future on the receivable. presentation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements uncertainty exists related to events or conditions
the preparation of the cash flow forecast considered
that give a true and fair view and are free from material that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s
b) The Company has investments of H 4,037.74 crores as for the annual impairment testing. We understood the
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude
at the balance sheet date and tested these for annual potential changes in key drivers with management
that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to
impairment testing using discounted cash flow method. The including impact of COVID-19 in order to evaluate the In preparing the standalone Ind AS financial statements, draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related
management has considered the impact of the pandemic assumptions used in the cash flow forecasts. management is responsible for assessing the Company’s disclosures in the financial statements or, if such
on the future projections. We assessed the valuation methodology and evaluated ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our
the key assumptions used by the management in the applicable, matters related to going concern and using the conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained
In consideration of the judgements required and considering
valuations, with the help of valuation experts. going concern basis of accounting unless management up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future
the uncertainty of estimations, we have considered the matter
We assessed the disclosure made in the financial either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease events or conditions may cause the Company to cease
to be a key audit matter.
statements. operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. to continue as a going concern.
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• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure

and content of the standalone Ind AS financial
(d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone Ind AS
financial statements comply with the Accounting Annexure 1 referred to in paragraph 1 under the heading Report on other legal and
statements, including the disclosures, and whether Standards specified under Section 133 of the regulatory requirements of our Report of even date
the standalone Ind AS financial statements represent Act, read with Companies (Indian Accounting
the underlying transactions and events in a manner Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended; Re: Tata Communication Limited (the “Company”)
that achieves fair presentation.
(e) On the basis of the written representations
We communicate with those charged with governance received from the directors as on March 31,
regarding, among other matters, the planned scope 2020 taken on record by the Board of Directors, (i) (a) The Company has maintained proper records (iv) In our opinion and according to the information
and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, none of the directors is disqualified as on March showing full particulars, including quantitative and explanations given to us, there are no loans,
including any significant deficiencies in internal control 31, 2020 from being appointed as a director in details and situation of fixed assets. investments, guarantees and securities given in respect
that we identify during our audit. terms of Section 164 (2) of the Act; of which provisions of section 185 and 186 of the Act
(b) All fixed assets were physically verified by the are applicable and hence not commented upon.
We also provide those charged with governance with (f) With respect to the adequacy of the internal management in the previous year in accordance
a statement that we have complied with relevant financial controls over financial reporting of the with a planned programme of verifying them (v) The Company has not accepted any deposits within
ethical requirements regarding independence, and to Company with reference to these standalone
once in three years which, in our opinion, is the meaning of Sections 73 to 76 of the Act and the
communicate with them all relationships and other Ind AS financial statements and the operating
reasonable having regard to the size of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our effectiveness of such controls, refer to our
Company and the nature of its assets. No material (as amended). Accordingly, the provisions of clause
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. separate Report in “Annexure 2” to this report;
discrepancies were noticed on such verification. 3(v) of the Order are not applicable and hence not
From the matters communicated with those charged (g) In our opinion, the managerial remuneration for commented upon.
with governance, we determine those matters that were the year ended March 31, 2020 has been paid (c) According to the information and explanations
of most significance in the audit of the standalone Ind / provided by the Company to its directors in given by the management, the title deeds of (vi) We have broadly reviewed the books of account
AS financial statements for the financial year ended accordance with the provisions of section 197 immovable properties included in property, maintained by the Company pursuant to the rules
March 31, 2020 and are therefore the key audit matters. read with Schedule V to the Act; plant and equipment and investment property made by the Central Government for the maintenance
We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless are held in the name of the Company except of cost records under section 148(1) of the Act, related
law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the (h) With respect to the other matters to be included
seven immovable properties aggregating to to International long distance services, National long
matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule
gross block of H 36.03 crores and net block of distance services, Internet service provider services
determine that a matter should not be communicated in 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
H 22.47 crores as at March 31, 2020, for which title and certain other services and are of the opinion that
our report because the adverse consequences of doing 2014, as amended in our opinion and to the
best of our information and according to the deeds were pending registration or not available prima facie, the specified accounts and records have
so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public with the Company and hence, we are unable to been made and maintained. We have not, however,
interest benefits of such communication. explanations given to us:
comment on the same. made a detailed examination of the same.
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory pending litigations on its financial position (ii) The management has conducted physical verification (vii)(a) The Company is regular in depositing with
Requirements in its standalone Ind AS financial statements of inventory at reasonable intervals during the year appropriate authorities undisputed statutory
– Refer Note 44 to the standalone Ind AS and no material discrepancies were noticed on such dues including provident fund, employees’ state
1. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) financial statements; physical verification. There was no inventory lying insurance, income-tax, duty of custom, goods
Order, 2016 (“the Order”), issued by the Central
with third parties. and service tax, cess and other statutory dues
Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of ii. The Company did not have any long-term
contracts including derivative contracts for applicable to it.
section 143 of the Act, we give in the “Annexure 1” a (iii) According to the information and explanations
statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 which there were any material foreseeable
given to us, the Company has not granted any loans, (b) According to the information and explanations
and 4 of the Order. losses;
secured or unsecured to companies, firms, Limited given to us, no undisputed amounts payable
2. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that: iii. There has been no delay in transferring Liability Partnerships or other parties covered in the in respect of provident fund, employees’ state
amounts, required to be transferred, to the register maintained under section 189 of the Act. insurance, income-tax, goods and service tax,
(a) We have sought and obtained all the information Investor Education and Protection Fund by Accordingly, the provisions of clause 3(iii)(a), (b) and duty of custom, cess and other material statutory
and explanations which to the best of our (c) of the Order are not applicable to the Company dues were outstanding, at the year end, for a
the Company.
knowledge and belief were necessary for the
and hence not commented upon. period of more than six months from the date
purposes of our audit;
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP they became payable.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as Chartered Accountants
required by law have been kept by the Company ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W/E300004
so far as it appears from our examination of
those books;
per Prashant Singhal
(c) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit Partner
and Loss including the Statement of Other Membership Number: 93283
Comprehensive Income, the Cash Flow UDIN: 20093283AAAAAC2992
Statement and Statement of Changes in Equity
dealt with by this Report are in agreement with Date: June 13, 2020
the books of account;
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(c) According to the records of the Company, the dues outstanding of income tax, sales tax, service tax, value requisite approvals mandated by the provisions of (xv) According to the information and explanations given
added tax and other statutory dues on account of any dispute, are as follows: section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act. by the management, the Company has not entered
into any non-cash transactions with directors or
Sr Amount Period to which Forum where dispute is (xii) In our opinion, the Company is not a Nidhi Company. persons connected with him as referred to in section
Name of Statute Nature of dues
No (J in crores) the amount relates pending Therefore, the provisions of clause 3(xii) of the Order 192 of the Act.
are not applicable to the Company and hence, not
1 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 1.02 AY 1997-1998 Appellate Authority,
commented upon. (xvi) According to the information and explanations given
Income Tax Officer
to us, the provisions of section 45-IA of the Reserve
2 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 3.88 AY 2013-2014 Appellate Authority, (xiii) According to the information and explanations given Bank of India Act, 1934 are not applicable to the
Income Tax Officer by the management, transactions with the related Company.
3 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 672.78 AY 2007-2008 to Income Tax Appellate parties are in compliance with section 177 and 188
AY 2012-2013 Tribunal of Companies Act, 2013 where applicable and the
4 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 72.78 AY 2014-15 Income Tax Appellate details have been disclosed in the notes to the
Tribunal For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
financial statements, as required by the applicable
5 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 172.42 AY 2015-16 Income Tax Appellate Chartered Accountants
accounting standards.
Tribunal ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W/E300004
6 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax - 205.50 Various Years Commissioner (Appeal) (xiv)According to the information and explanations given
TDS (TDS) - Income Tax to us and on an overall examination of the balance per Prashant Singhal
7 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax AY 1999-2000 to High Court sheet, the Company has not made any preferential Partner
224.83 2000-2001 allotment or private placement of shares or fully or Membership Number: 93283
8 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 141.49 AY 2002-2003 High Court partly convertible debentures during the year under UDIN: 20093283AAAAAC2992
9 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 309.55 AY 2003-2004 to High Court review and hence, reporting requirements under
2005-2006 clause 3(xiv) of the Order are not applicable to the Date: June 13, 2020
10 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 3.74 AY 2006-2007 Supreme Court Company and hence not commented upon.
11 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 0.15 AY 2007-2008 Income Tax Appellate
Tribunal
12 Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax 74.42 AY 2009-2010 to Income Tax Appellate
2011-2012 Tribunal
13 Finance Act, 1994 Service Tax 97.56 Various Years Various forum
14 Goods and Services Goods and 0.12 AY 18-19 The Deputy Commissioner
Tax Act, 2017 Service Tax (Appeals)- Gujarat
15 Central Sales Tax Sales Tax 1.86 AY 2007-08 to High Court of West Bengal
Act, 1956 2008-09
16 Central Sales Tax Sales Tax 1.56 AY 2015-16 to High Court of Kerala
Act, 1956 2017-2018
17 Central Sales Tax Sales Tax 1.90 AY 2016-17 Fast Track Revisional
Act, 1956 Authority, Commercial
Taxes, West Bengal
18 Central Sales Tax Sales Tax 2.48 AY 2017-18 West Bengal Commercial
Act, 1956 Tax Appellate and Revision
Board
19 Value Added Tax Value Added 12.32 AY 2007-2008 to Fast Track Revisional
Tax AY 2017-2018 Authority, Commercial
Taxes
(viii) In our opinion and according to the information (x) Based upon the audit procedures performed for the
and explanations given by the management, the purpose of reporting the true and fair view of the
Company has not defaulted in repayment of loans financial statements and according to the information
or borrowing to a financial institution, bank or and explanations given by the management, we
government or dues to debenture holders. report that no material fraud on the Company or by
the officers and employees of the Company has been
(ix) According to the information and explanations given noticed or reported during the year.
by the management, the Company has not raised
any money by way of debentures, initial public offer / (xi) According to the information and explanations given
further public offer and term loans, hence, reporting by the management, the managerial remuneration
under clause (ix) of the Order is not applicable to the has been paid / provided in accordance with the
Company and hence not commented upon.
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Annexure 2 to the Independent Auditor’s Report of even date on the standalone

being made only in accordance with authorisations of Opinion
management and directors of the company; and (3)
financial statements of Tata Communications Limited provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention In our opinion, the Company has, in all material respects,
or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or adequate internal financial controls over financial
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a reporting with reference to these standalone financial
Report on the Internal Financial Controls financial reporting with reference to these standalone material effect on the financial statements. statements and such internal financial controls over
under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section financial statements was established and maintained financial reporting with reference to these standalone
143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) and if such controls operated effectively in all material financial statements were operating effectively as at
respects. Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial
March 31, 2020, based on the internal control over
We have audited the internal financial controls over Controls Over Financial Reporting With
financial reporting criteria established by the Company
financial reporting of Tata Communications Limited (the Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain Reference to these Standalone Financial
considering the essential components of internal control
“Company”) as of March 31, 2020 in conjunction with audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal Statements
stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial
our audit of the standalone financial statements of the financial controls over financial reporting with reference
Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute
Company for the year ended on that date. to these standalone financial statements and their
controls over financial reporting with reference to these of Chartered Accountants of India.
operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial
controls over financial reporting included obtaining standalone financial statements, including the possibility
Management’s Responsibility for Internal of collusion or improper management override of For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
an understanding of internal financial controls over
Financial Controls controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud Chartered Accountants
financial reporting with reference to these standalone
may occur and not be detected. Also, projections of any ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W/E300004
The Company’s Management is responsible for financial statements, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial
establishing and maintaining internal financial controls
and operating effectiveness of internal control based on reporting with reference to these standalone financial
based on the internal control over financial reporting per Prashant Singhal
the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on statements to future periods are subject to the risk that
criteria established by the Company considering the Partner
the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the the internal financial control over financial reporting with
essential components of internal control stated in the Membership Number: 93283
risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, reference to these standalone financial statements may
Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls UDIN: 20093283AAAAAC2992
whether due to fraud or error. become inadequate because of changes in conditions,
Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or Date: June 13, 2020
Chartered Accountants of India. These responsibilities
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is procedures may deteriorate.
include the design, implementation and maintenance of
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
adequate internal financial controls that were operating
opinion on the internal financial controls over financial
effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct
reporting with reference to these standalone financial
of its business, including adherence to the Company’s
statements.
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 Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over
preparation of reliable financial information, as required Financial Reporting With Reference to these
under the Act. Financial Statements
A company’s internal financial control over financial

Auditor’s Responsibility reporting with reference to these standalone financial
statements is a process designed to provide reasonable
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
Company’s internal financial controls over financial
and the preparation of financial statements for external
reporting with reference to these standalone financial
purposes in accordance with generally accepted
statements based on our audit. We conducted our
accounting principles. A company’s internal financial
audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit
control over financial reporting with reference to these
of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
standalone financial statements includes those policies
(the “Guidance Note”) and the Standards on Auditing as
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of
specified under section 143(10) of the Act, to the extent
records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
applicable to an audit of internal financial controls and,
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
both issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
India. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
that we comply with ethical requirements and plan
preparation of financial statements in accordance
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and
about whether adequate internal financial controls over
that receipts and expenditures of the company are
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2020 Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31 March 2020
(H in crores) (H in crores)
As at As at
Particulars Note For the year ended For the year ended
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Particulars Note
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
A ASSETS
(1) Non-current assets INCOME
(a) Property, plant and equipment 3 3,804.01 3,834.25
(b) Capital work-in-progress 117.29 190.78 I Revenue from Operations 5,750.33 5,389.13
(c) Right of Use asset 4 573.67 - II Other income 22 180.27 92.23
(d) Investment property 5 298.42 262.00
(e) Other intangible assets 6 478.58 454.18 III Total income (I + II) 5,930.60 5,481.36
(f) Intangible assets under development 32.18 19.53
(g) Investment property under development 97.74 46.82 IV EXPENSES
(h) Financial assets
(i) Investments 7A 3,472.97 3,423.59 Network and transmission 23 1,842.35 2,183.66
(ii) Other financial assets 8A 90.90 104.72 Employee benefits 24 998.83 921.25
(i) Deferred tax assets (net) 9 318.03 235.63
(j) Advance tax (net) 1,414.01 1,420.78 Operating and other expenses 25 1,337.09 1,058.25
(k) Other assets 10A 103.65 250.86 Finance cost 27 55.19 36.12
Total non-current assets 10,801.45 10,243.14
(2) Current assets Depreciation and amortisation 26 977.44 890.88
(a) Inventories 68.32 63.10 Total expenses 5,210.90 5,090.16
(b) Financial assets
(i) Other investments 7B 564.77 449.44 V Profit before exceptional items and taxes (III-IV) 719.70 391.20
(ii) Trade receivables 11 1,299.69 1,296.68
(iii) Cash and cash equivalents 12 162.95 146.24 VI Exceptional items 28 (346.15) (666.97)
(iv) Other bank balances 13 0.77 3.49
(v) Other financial assets 8B 135.61 108.13 VII Profit/ (Loss) before tax (V+VI) 373.55 (275.77)
(c) Other assets 10B 339.03 301.63 VIII Tax expense 32
2,571.14 2,368.71
Assets classified as held for sale 14 117.10 2.11 (a) Current tax 238.48 223.83
Total current assets 2,688.24 2,370.82 (b) Deferred tax (73.71) (57.28)
Total assets 13,489.69 12,613.96
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES IX Profit/ (Loss) for the year (VII - VIII) 208.78 (442.32)
(1) Equity
(a) Equity share capital 15 285.00 285.00 X Other comprehensive income/ (loss)
(b) Other equity 16 7,935.60 7,913.88 a. Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Total equity 8,220.60 8,198.88
(2) Non-current liabilities
(i) Remeasurement of the defined benefit plans (42.77) (13.62)
(a)Financial liabilities (ii) Equity instruments through other comprehensive - -
(i) Borrowings 17A 10.64 -
(ii) Other financial liabilities 18A 18.68 32.79 income
(iii) Lease liabilities 436.09 - b. Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to 10.76 4.76
(b) Provisions 19A 243.13 206.10
(c) Other liabilities 20A 425.61 452.18 profit or loss
Total non-current liabilities 1,134.15 691.07
(3) Current liabilities Total other comprehensive income/ (loss) (a+b) (32.01) (8.86)
(a) Financial liabilities XI Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the year (IX+X) 176.77 (451.18)
(i) Borrowings 17B 532.83 301.14
(ii) Trade payables 21 XII Earnings per equity share
(A) Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small 7.58 4.26
enterprises Basic and diluted (of H 10 each) 35 7.33 (15.52)
(B) Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro 1,583.87 1,797.82
enterprises and small enterprises
(iii) Other financial liabilities 18B 823.46 746.47 See accompanying notes forming part of the financial statements
(iv) Lease liabilities 29.87 -
(b) Provisions 19B 77.95 46.93 In terms of our report attached
(c) Current tax liability (net) 245.29 201.23
(d) Other liabilities 20B 820.85 626.16 For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
(e) Liabilities for assets classified as held for sale 13.24 -
Total current liabilities 4,134.94 3,724.01
Total equity and liabilities 13,489.69 12,613.96 ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004
See accompanying notes forming part of the financial statements PRASHANT SINGHAL RENUKA RAMNATH AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
In terms of our report attached Partner Chairperson Managing Director & CEO
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Membership No. 93283 Mumbai Mumbai
ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004 PRATIBHA K. ADVANI MANISH SANSI
PRASHANT SINGHAL RENUKA RAMNATH AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Partner Chairperson Managing Director & CEO
Membership No. 93283 Mumbai Mumbai New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi
Dated: 13 June 2020 Dated: 13 June 2020
PRATIBHA K. ADVANI MANISH SANSI

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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2020 Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2020
For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended For the year ended
Particulars Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
1 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 3 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
PROFIT/ (LOSS) BEFORE TAX 373.55 (275.77) Proceeds from short-term borrowings 554.51 250.30
Adjustments for non cash items: Repayment of short-term borrowings (460.58) (334.92)
Depreciation and amortisation 977.44 890.88 Payment for acquiring right of use assets (26.80) -
Interest income (3.66) (4.42) Dividend paid including dividend tax (140.49) (153.40)
Finance cost 55.19 36.12 Interest paid (30.63) (25.31)
Gain on investments at fair value through profit and loss (net) (20.36) (23.54) Working Capital Borrowings availed 105.20 -
Dividend income (68.69) (5.91) NET CASH GENERATED/ (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1.21 (263.33)
Unrealised foreign exchange gain/ (loss) (net) 32.55 11.87 NET INCREASE/ (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 16.71 (465.58)
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables 29.53 45.59 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 146.24 611.82
Provision for inventories and capital work-in-progress 30.23 2.74 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 162.95 146.24
Allowance for doubtful advances 1.03 11.46 (refer note 12)
Provision towards advances (refer note 28 (i)) 5.92 -
Impairment of investment - 660.02 I. Figures in brackets represent outflows.
Advances written off 0.96 -
Gain/ (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment (net) (2.23) (2.15) See accompanying notes forming part of the financial statements
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE WORKING CAPITAL CHANGES 1,411.46 1,346.89 In terms of our report attached
Changes in working capital For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Adjustments for (increase) / decrease in operating assets: Chartered Accountants
Inventories (16.35) (41.91) ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004
Trade receivables (32.54) (120.68) PRASHANT SINGHAL RENUKA RAMNATH AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
Other assets (86.09) (190.27) Partner Chairperson Managing Director & CEO
Adjustments for increase / (decrease) in operating liabilities: Membership No. 93283 Mumbai Mumbai
Trade payables (210.63) 503.61
Other liabilities 210.91 167.04
Provisions 10.68 8.35

Cash generated from operations before tax 1,287.44 1,673.03 New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi
Income tax paid (net of refund) (179.40) (425.16) Dated: 13 June 2020 Dated: 13 June 2020
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,108.04 1,247.87
2 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (1,165.64) (1,164.71)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and 2.25 4.83
intangible assets
Purchase of non-current investments (49.38) (35.04)
Purchase of current investments (6,684.76) (6,192.59)
Proceeds from sale of current investments 6,589.79 5,928.70
Advance received towards assets held for sale 144.35 -
Dividend income from subsidiaries 68.69 5.91
Interest received 2.34 3.06
Earmarked funds 2.72 (0.28)
Fixed deposits transferred as part of Land demerger (refer note 28 (i)) (2.90) -
NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,092.54) (1,450.12)
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Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31 March 2020 Notes forming part of the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2020
A. Equity share capital 1. Corporate information 2. Significant accounting policies

(H in crores)
TATA Communications Limited (the “Company”) a. Statement of compliance
Particulars No. of shares Amount was incorporated on 19 March 1986. The Government
of India vide its letter No. G-25015/6/86OC dated 27 These financial statements have been prepared
Balance as at 01 April 2018 28,50,00,000 285.00 in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards
March 1986, transferred all assets and liabilities of the
Changes in equity share capital during the year - - (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian
Overseas Communications Service (“OCS”) (part of
Balance as at 31 March 2019 28,50,00,000 285.00 the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended
Changes in equity share capital during the year - - from time to time).
Communications) as appearing in the Balance sheet
Balance as at 31 March 2020 28,50,00,000 285.00 as at 31 March 1986 to the Company with effect from
1 April 1986. During the financial year 2007-08, the b. Basis of preparation of financial statements
B. Other equity Company changed its name from Videsh Sanchar

The financial statements have been prepared on
(H in crores)
Nigam Limited to Tata Communications Limited and
a historical cost basis, except for the following
the fresh certificate of incorporation consequent upon
Items of other comprehensive
assets and liabilities which have been measured
Reserves and surplus the change of name was issued by the Registrar of
income at fair value:
Companies, Mumbai, Maharashtra on 28 January 2008.
Equity Total • Derivative financial instruments,
Particulars Debenture Remeasurement instruments other
Capital Securities General The Company is domiciled in India and its registered
redemption Retained of the defined through other equity • Certain financial assets and liabilities
reserve premium reserve
reserve earnings benefit plans comprehensive office is at VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai
measured at fair value (refer note 2 (o)).
income – 400 001. The Company’s shares are listed on two
recognised stock exchanges in India. The accounting policies adopted for preparation
Balance as at 1 April 2018 206.06 725.01 5,342.00 38.75 3,172.34 (31.93) (933.77) 8,518.46
Loss for the year - - - - (442.32) - - (442.32) and presentation of financial statements have
The Company offers international and national voice
Other comprehensive income/(loss) - - - - - (13.62) - (13.62) been consistently applied except for the changes
Tax impact on other comprehensive - - - - - 4.76 - 4.76
and data transmission services, selling and leasing
in accounting policy on introduction of Ind AS 116
income/(loss) of bandwidth on undersea cable systems, internet
that was effective for annual period beginning on
Total comprehensive income/(loss) - - - - (442.32) (8.86) - (451.18) connectivity services and other value-added services
Dividend paid (including dividend tax) - - - - (153.40) - - (153.40) or after 1 April 2019 (refer note 2 (u)).
comprising telepresence, managed hosting, mobile
Transfer from debenture redemption - - 1.25 (1.25) - - - -
global roaming and signalling services, transponder
reserve The financial statements are presented in Indian
lease, television uplinking and other related services.
Balance as at 31 March 2019 206.06 725.01 5,343.25 37.50 2,576.62 (40.79) (933.77) 7,913.88 Rupees (“INR”) and all values are rounded to the
Profit for the year - - - - 208.78 - - 208.78 nearest crores (INR 00,00,000), except when
Fixed deposits and surplus land - - - - (3.06) - - (3.06) The shareholders at the Annual General Meeting
transferred as part of land demerger held on 9 August 2018 approved the change to the otherwise indicated.
(refer note 28 (i)) object clause of the Memorandum of Association to
Impact of INDAS 116 transition on - - - - (11.50) - - (11.50) c. Significant accounting judgements, estimates
inter-alia include in the objects to be pursued by the
retained earnings (refer note 2 (u)) and assumptions
Other comprehensive income/(loss) - - - - - (42.77) - (42.77) Company, leasing, letting out, licensing or developing
Tax impact on other comprehensive - - - - - 10.76 - 10.76 immovable properties of the Company and to earn The preparation of these financial statements in
income/(loss) income of any nature including inter-alia rental, lease, conformity with recognition and measurement
Total comprehensive income/(loss) - - - - 194.22 (32.01) - 162.21 license income, etc from immovable properties of the
Dividend paid (including dividend tax) - - - - (140.49) - - (140.49) principles of Ind AS requires the management of
Company including land and buildings. Accordingly,
Transfer from debenture redemption - - 37.50 (37.50) - - - - the Company to make judgements, estimates and
reserve the related revenue from real estate business for
assumptions that affect the reported balances
Balance as at 31 March 2020 206.06 725.01 5,380.75 - 2,630.35 (72.80) (933.77) 7,935.60 previous year has been reclassified from ‘Other
of assets and liabilities, disclosures relating to
See accompanying notes forming part of the financial statements
income’ to ‘Revenue from operations’ along with the
contingent liability as at the date of the financial
In terms of our report attached
related receivables in the balance sheet from ‘Other
statements and the reported amounts of income
financial assets’ to ‘Trade receivables’. The figures
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors and expenses for the periods presented.
Chartered Accountants for this business have been disclosed as a separate
ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004 segment as “Real Estate” in the segment information.
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Notes forming part of the financial statements Notes forming part of the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2020 for the year ended 31 March 2020
Estimates and underlying assumptions are adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets Provision for decommissioning of assets Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision to and liabilities within the next financial year, has been provided on the straight-line method
accounting estimates are recognised in the are described below. The Company based Provision for decommissioning of assets as per the estimated useful lives. The assets’
period in which the estimates are revised and its assumptions and estimates on parameters relates to the costs associated with the residual values, estimated useful lives and
future periods are affected. available when the financial statements removal of long-lived assets when they methods of depreciation are reviewed at each
were prepared. Existing circumstances and will be retired. The Company records a financial year end and any change in estimate is
i. Judgements assumptions about future developments, liability at the estimated current fair value accounted for on a prospective basis.
however, may change due to market changes of the costs associated with the removal
In the process of applying the Company’s Estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
or circumstances arising that are beyond the obligations, discounted at present value
accounting policies, the management has
control of the Company. Such changes are using risk-free rate of return. The liability for
made the following judgements, which have Property, plant and
reflected in the assumptions when they occur. decommissioning of assets is capitalised by
the most significant effect on the amounts Estimated useful life
increasing the carrying amount of the related equipment
recognised in the financial statements: Defined benefit plans asset and is depreciated over its useful life.
i. Plant and machinery
Operating lease commitments – Company The estimated removal liabilities are based
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan Network equipment, 2 to 13 years
as lessor on historical cost information, industry
and other post-employment benefits and switches and
factors and engineering estimates.
the present value of such obligations are component**
The Company has entered into property
determined using actuarial valuations. An d. Cash and cash equivalents Undersea cable** 20 years or contract
leases (‘the leases’) on its investment
actuarial valuation involves making various period whichever is
property portfolio. The Company has
assumptions that may differ from actual Cash comprises cash on hand. Cash equivalents earlier
determined the accounting of the leases as Land cable** 15 years or contract
developments in the future. These include are short-term balances (with an original
operating lease on its Investment property period whichever is
the determination of the discount rate, future maturity of three months or less from the date
portfolio, based on an evaluation of the terms earlier
salary increases and mortality rates. Due to of acquisition), highly liquid investments that
and conditions of the arrangements, such Electrical equipment 10 years
the complexities involved in the valuation are readily convertible into known amounts of
as the lease term not constituting a major and installations*
and its long-term nature, a defined benefit cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of
part of the economic life of the commercial Earth station * 13 years
obligation is highly sensitive to changes changes in value. Bank overdrafts do not form an
property, the fair value of the asset and the General plant and 15 years
in these assumptions. All assumptions are integral part of the Company’s cash management
fact that it retains all the significant risks and machinery*
reviewed at each reporting date. and so the same is not considered as component
rewards of ownership of these properties. ii. Office equipment
of cash and cash equivalents.
Useful lives of assets Integrated building 8 years
Impairment of investments in subsidiaries management
e. Property, plant and equipment
and associates The Company reviews the useful lives of Systems**
assets at the end of each reporting period. Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost Others* 5 years
The carrying values of the investments are
This re-assessment may result in change in of acquisition or construction, less accumulated iii. Leasehold land Over the lease period
reviewed for impairment at each balance
depreciation expense in future periods. depreciation / amortisation and impairment loss, iv. Leasehold Asset life or lease period
sheet date or earlier, if any indication of
if any. Cost includes inward freight, duties, taxes improvements whichever is lower
impairment exists. The Company’s business Fair value measurement of financial and all incidental expenses incurred to bring the v. Buildings* 30 to 60 years
layout and asset structure of its India and instruments vi. Motor Vehicles* 8 to 10 years
assets ready for their intended use.
International operations are integrated vii. Furniture and 8 to 10 years
for delivering products and services to When the fair value of financial assets and Jointly owned assets are capitalised in proportion fixtures*
its customers in all jurisdictions. For the financial liabilities recorded in the balance to the Company’s ownership interest in such assets. viii. Computers * 3 to 6 years
purpose of impairment testing, the Company sheet cannot be measured based on quoted
prepares and analyses its business units, on prices in active markets, their fair values are Capital work-in-progress includes cost of property, * On the above categories of assets, the depreciation has
detailed budgets and forecast calculations, measured using valuation techniques including plant and equipment under installation/ under been provided as per useful life prescribed in Schedule II to
which are prepared in an integrated way the Discounted Cash Flow model. The inputs development as at the balance sheet date and is the Companies Act, 2013.
across all jurisdictions. to these models are taken from observable carried at cost, comprising of direct cost, directly
** In these cases, the useful lives of the assets are different
markets where possible, but where this is not attributable cost and attributable interest.
ii. Estimates and assumptions from the useful lives prescribed in Schedule II to the
feasible, a degree of judgement is required in
The depreciable amount for property, plant and Companies Act, 2013. The useful lives of the assets have
establishing fair values. Judgements include
The key assumptions concerning the equipment is the cost of the property, plant and been assessed based on technical advice, taking into
considerations of inputs such as liquidity
future and other key sources of estimation equipment or other amount substituted for cost, less account the nature of the asset, the estimated usage of the
risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in
uncertainty at the reporting date, that its estimated residual value (wherever applicable). asset, the operating conditions of the asset, etc.
assumptions about these factors could affect
have a significant risk of causing a material
the reported fair value of financial instruments.
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Property, plant and equipment is eliminated from An intangible asset is de-recognised on disposal, impairment exists. The following intangible i. Leases
financial statements, either on disposal or when or when no future economic benefits are assets are tested for impairment at the end of
retired from active use. Losses arising in the case expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses each financial year even if there is no indication Effective 1 April 2019, the Company adopted Ind
of retirement of property, plant and equipment and arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset that the asset is impaired: AS 116 “Leases” and applied the standard to all
gains or losses arising from disposal of property, are measured as the difference between the net lease contracts existing on 1 April 2019 using the
plant and equipment are recognised in the Statement disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of i. an intangible asset that is not yet available modified retrospective method. Comparatives as
of Profit and Loss in the year of occurrence. the asset and are recognised in the Statement of for use; and at and for the year ended 31 March 2019 have not
Profit and Loss when the asset is de-recognised. been retrospectively adjusted and therefore will
Cost of property, plant and equipment ii. an intangible asset with indefinite useful
continue to be reported under the accounting
also includes present value of provision for g. Investment properties lives.
policies applicable for previous year, refer note
decommissioning of assets if the recognition 2(u) for the impact on transition.
Investment properties comprise of land and If the carrying amount of the assets exceed
criterias for a provision are met.
buildings that are held for long term lease the estimated recoverable amount, impairment
The determination of whether an arrangement is
Assets held for sale are measured at the lower rental yields and/or for capital appreciation. is recognised for such excess amount. The
(or contains) a lease is based on the substance
of their carrying amount and the fair value less Investment properties are initially recognised at impairment loss is recognised as an expense
of the arrangement at the inception of the
costs to sell. Assets classified as held for sale are cost including transaction costs. Subsequently in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless the
lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease
presented separately in the balance sheet and investment properties comprising of building are asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which
if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent
are not depreciated post such classification. carried at cost less accumulated depreciation case any impairment loss of the revalued asset is
on the use of a specific asset or assets and the
and accumulated impairment losses, if any. treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent a
arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or
f. Intangible assets revaluation reserve is available for that asset.
assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified
Depreciation on building is provided over
Intangible assets are recognised when it is The recoverable amount is the greater of the in an arrangement.
the estimated useful lives (refer note 2(e)) as
probable that the future economic benefits that are specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, fair value less cost of disposal and the value in
Lessee
attributable to the assets will flow to the Company 2013. The residual values, estimated useful use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the
and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. lives and depreciation method of investment future cash flows to their present value based on Policy effective 1 April 2019
properties are reviewed and adjusted on an appropriate discount factor.
Indefeasible Right to Use (“IRU”) taken for The Company’s lease asset classes primarily
prospective basis as appropriate, at each
optical fibres are capitalised as intangible assets When there is indication that an impairment loss consist of leases for Land, buildings and
financial year end. The effects of any revision
at the amounts paid for acquiring such rights. recognised for an asset (other than a revalued colocations spaces. The Company assesses
are included in the Statement of Profit and Loss
These are amortised on straight line basis, over asset) in earlier accounting periods no longer whether a contract contains a lease, at inception
when the changes arise.
the period of agreement. exists or may have decreased, such reversal of of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease
Though the Company measures investment impairment loss is recognised in the Statement if the contract conveys the right to control the
The amortisation period and the amortisation of Profit and Loss, to the extent the amount
properties using cost based measurement, the use of an identified asset for a period of time in
method for an intangible asset with a finite useful was previously charged to the Statement of
fair values of investment properties are disclosed exchange for consideration. To assess whether a
life are reviewed at the end of each financial Profit and Loss. In case of revalued assets, such
in note 5(b). contract conveys the right to control the use of an
year. Changes in the expected useful life or reversal is not recognised. identified asset, the Company assesses whether:
the expected pattern of consumption of future Investment properties are de-recognised when (i) the contract involves the use of an identified
economic benefits embodied in the asset are either they have been disposed of or doesn’t In assessing value in use, the estimated future
asset (ii) the Company has substantially all of the
considered to modify the amortisation period meet the criteria of investment property cash flows are discounted to their present value
economic benefits from use of the asset through
or method, as appropriate, and are treated as when the investment property is permanently using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current
the period of the lease and (iii) the Company has
changes in accounting estimates. withdrawn from use and no future economic market assessments of the time value of money
the right to direct the use of the asset.
benefit is expected from its disposal. and the risks specific to the asset. In determining
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised fair value less cost of disposal, recent market At the date of commencement of the lease,
over the expected useful life and assessed for The difference between the net disposal transactions are taken into account. the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset
impairment whenever there is an indication that proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is (“ROU”) and a corresponding lease liability for
the intangible asset may be impaired. recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in The Company bases its impairment calculation
all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee,
the period of de-recognition. on detailed budgets and forecast. These budgets
Intangible assets are amortised as follows: except for leases with a term of twelve months
and forecast generally cover a significant period.
or less (short-term leases) and low value leases.
h. Impairment of non-financial assets For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is
Intangible asset Expected useful life For these short-term and low value leases, the
calculated and applied to projected future cash
The carrying values of assets / cash generating Company recognizes the lease payments as an
Software and 3 to 6 years flows after the significant period.
units (“CGU”) at each balance sheet date are operating expense on a straight-line basis over
application the term of the lease.
reviewed for impairment, if any indication of
IRU Over the contract period
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Certain lease arrangements include the options Finance leases are capitalised at the the leases. Finance lease income is allocated to ii. Post-employment benefits
to extend or terminate the lease before the end commencement of the lease at the inception accounting periods so as to reflect a constant
of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities date fair value of the leased property or, if periodic rate of return on the net investment Contributions to defined contribution
includes these options when it is reasonably lower, at the present value of the minimum lease outstanding in respect of the finance lease. retirement benefit schemes are recognised
certain that they will be exercised. payments. Lease payments are apportioned as expense when employees have rendered
between finance charges and reduction of The Company enters into agreements for services entitling them to the contributions.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at the lease liability so as to achieve a constant granting IRU of dark fibre and duct capacities to
cost, which comprises the initial amount of the third parties. These arrangements are classified For defined benefit schemes, the cost of
rate of interest on the remaining balance of
lease liability adjusted for any lease payments as operating leases as the title to the assets and providing benefits is determined using the
the liability. Finance charges are recognised in
made at or prior to the commencement date significant risks associated with the operation Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial
finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss,
of the lease plus any initial direct costs less and maintenance of these assets remain with the valuations being carried out at each balance
unless they are directly attributable to qualifying
any lease incentives. They are subsequently Company. Upfront consideration is received for sheet date which recognises each period of
assets, in which case they are capitalized in
measured at cost less accumulated depreciation these arrangements and the same is deferred and service as giving rise to additional unit of
accordance with the Company’s general policy
and impairment losses. amortized over the tenure of the IRU agreement employee benefit entitlement and measure
on the borrowing costs. Contingent rentals are
for revenue recognition. Unearned IRU revenue each unit separately to build up the final
recognised as expenses in the periods in which
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the net of the amount recognisable within one year obligation.
they are incurred.
commencement date on a straight-line basis is disclosed as deferred revenue in non-current
over the shorter of the lease term and useful life Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial
A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life liabilities and the amount recognisable within
of the underlying asset. Right of use assets are gains and losses, the effect of the asset
of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable one year is disclosed as deferred revenue in
evaluated for recoverability whenever events ceiling (if applicable), excluding amounts
certainty that the Company will obtain current liabilities.
or changes in circumstances indicate that their included in net interest on the net defined
ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset
carrying amounts may not be recoverable. j. Inventories benefit liability and the return on plan
is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated
Refer to the accounting policies in note 2(h) assets (excluding amounts included in
useful life of the asset and the lease term.
Impairment of non-financial assets. Inventories of traded goods, required to provide net interest on the net defined benefit
Operating lease payments are recognised as an Data Managed Services (“DMS”), are valued at liability), are recognised immediately in the
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a the lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost balance sheet with a corresponding debit
cost at the present value of the future lease straight-line basis over the lease term since the includes cost of purchase and all expenses or credit to retained earnings through other
payments. The lease payments are discounted payment to the lessor is structured in a manner incurred to bring the inventory to its present comprehensive income in the period in
using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that the increase is not expected to be in line location and condition. Cost is determined on a which they occur. Remeasurements are not
not readily determinable, using the incremental with expected general inflation. weighted average basis. Net realisable value is reclassified to the Statement of Profit and
borrowing rates in the country of domicile the estimated selling price in the ordinary course Loss in subsequent periods. Past service cost
of these leases. The Company uses return on Lessor of business less the estimated cost necessary to is recognised in the Statement of Profit and
treasury bills with similar maturity as base rate make the sale. Loss in the period of plan amendment.
and makes adjustments for spread based on the Leases in which the Company does not transfer
Company’s credit rating as the implicit interest substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to k. Employee benefits Net interest is calculated by applying the
rate cannot be readily determinable. Lease ownership of an asset are classified as operating discount rate to the net defined benefit
leases. Rental income from operating lease is Employee benefits include contributions to
liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding liability or asset.
recognised on a straight-line basis over the term provident fund, employee state insurance
adjustment to the related right of use asset if
of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred scheme, gratuity fund, compensated absences, The Company recognises changes in service
the Company changes its assessment if whether
in negotiating and arranging an operating lease pension and post-employment medical benefits. costs comprising of current service costs,
it will exercise an extension or a termination
are added to the carrying amount of the leased past-service costs, gains and losses on
option. i. Short term employee benefits
asset and recognised over the lease term on the curtailments and non-routine settlements
Lease liability and ROU asset have been same basis as rental income. Contingent rents The undiscounted amount of short term under employee benefit expenses in the
separately presented in the Balance Sheet. are recognised as revenue in the period in which employee benefits expected to be paid in Statement of Profit and Loss. The net interest
they are earned. exchange for services rendered by employees expense or income is recognised as part of
Policy prior to 1 April 2019 finance cost in the Statement of Profit and
is recognised during the period when the
Leases are classified as finance leases when Loss.
A lease is classified at the inception date as a employee renders the service. These benefits
substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental
finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that include compensated absences such as paid
to ownership of an asset are transferred from The retirement benefit obligation recognised
transfers substantially all the risks and rewards annual leave and performance incentives
the Company to the lessee. Amounts due from in the balance sheet represents the present
incidental to ownership is classified as a finance payable within twelve months.
lessees under finance leases are recorded as value of the defined benefit obligation as
lease and all other leases are defined as operating receivables at the Company’s net investment in adjusted for unrecognised past service
lease.
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cost, and as reduced by the fair value of for respective components either at the related performance obligation is satisfied. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is
scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this point in time or over time on satisfaction of Contract liabilities include recurring services reviewed at each reporting date and reduced
calculation is limited to past service cost, the performance obligation. billed in advance and the non-recurring to the extent that it is no longer probable that
plus the present value of available refunds charges recognized over the contract/ sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow
and reductions in future contributions to the iv. Bandwidth capacity sale under IRU service period. all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised.
scheme. arrangements is treated as revenue from Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed
operations. These arrangements do not have The incremental cost of acquisition or at each reporting date and are recognised to the
iii. Other long-term benefits any significant financing component and are fulfilment of a contract with customer is extent that it has become probable that future
recognised on a straight line basis over the recognised as an asset and amortised over taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset
Compensated absences, which are not term of the relevant IRU arrangement. the period of the respective arrangement. to be recovered.
expected to occur within twelve months This includes non recurring charges for
after the end of the period in which the v. Exchange/ swaps with service providers connectivity services and incentives for Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
employee renders the related services, are are accounted as monetary/ non-monetary customer contracts as disclosed under at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the
recognised as a liability at the present value transactions depending on the nature of the network and transmission and employee year when the asset is realised or the liability is
of the defined benefit obligation at the arrangement with such service provider. benefits respectively. settled and are based on tax rates (and tax laws)
balance sheet date. that have been enacted or substantively enacted
vi. Revenue/ Cost recovery in respect of annual m. Other income at the reporting date.
l. Revenue recognition maintenance service charges is recognised
over the period for which services are i. Dividend from investments is recognised Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside
Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control provided. when the right to receive payment is the Statement of Profit and Loss is recognised
of promised goods or services to the customers established and no significant uncertainty as outside the Statement of Profit and Loss.
for an amount, that reflects the consideration vii. Income from real estate business and dark to collectability exists. Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation
which the Company expects to receive in fibre contracts are considered as revenue
to the underlying transaction either in other
exchange for those goods or services in normal from operations. ii. Interest income - For all financial instruments
comprehensive income or directly in equity.
course of business. Revenue is measured at measured at amortised cost, interest income
the fair value of the consideration received or Accounting treatment of assets and liabilities is recorded on accrual basis. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
receivable excluding taxes collected on behalf arising in course of sale of goods and services is
are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to
of the government and is reduced for estimated set out below: n. Taxation
set off current tax assets against current income
credit notes and other similar allowances. tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to
I. Trade receivable Current income tax
the same taxable entity and the same taxation
Types of products and services and their revenue
Trade receivable represents the Company’s Current tax expense is determined in accordance authority.
recognition criterian are as follows:
right to an amount of consideration that with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of o. Fair value measurement
i. Revenue from Voice Solutions (VS) is
time is required before payment of the Provisions for current income taxes and advance
recognised at the end of each month based The Company measures financial instruments
consideration is due). taxes paid in respect of the same jurisdiction are
on minutes of traffic carried during the such as derivatives and certain investments, at
presented in the balance sheet after offsetting
month. fair value at each balance sheet date.
II. Contract assets these balances on an assessment year basis.
ii. Revenue from Data Managed Services Fair value is the price that would be received to
Contract asset is recorded when revenue is Current tax relating to items recognised outside
(DMS) is recognised over the period of sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
recognized in advance of the Company’s right the Statement of Profit and Loss is recognised
the arrangement based on contracted fee orderly transaction between market participants
to bill and receive the consideration (i.e. the outside the Statement of Profit and Loss.
schedule or based on usage. In respect at the measurement date. The fair value
Company must perform additional services Current tax items are recognised in correlation
of sale of equipment (ancillary to DMS) measurement is based on the presumption that
or complete a milestone of performance to the underlying transaction either in other
revenue is recognised when the control over the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the
obligation in order to bill and receive the comprehensive income or directly in equity.
the goods has been passed to the customer liability takes place either:
consideration as per the contract terms).
and/ or the performance obligation has been Deferred tax
fulfilled. III. Contract liabilities • In the principal market for the asset or
Deferred tax is provided using the balance liability or
iii. Contracts are unbundled into separately Contract liabilities represent consideration sheet approach on temporary differences at the
identifiable components and the received from customers in advance for reporting date between the tax bases of assets • In the absence of a principal market, in the
consideration is allocated to those providing the goods and services promised and liabilities and their carrying amounts for most advantageous market for the asset or
identifiable components on the basis of their in the contract. The Company defers financial reporting purposes at the reporting liability.
relative fair values. Revenue is recognised recognition of the consideration until the date.
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The principal or the most advantageous market p. Foreign currencies will be required to settle the obligation in respect amount outstanding.
must be accessible by the Company. of which a reliable estimate can be made.
The Company’s financial statements are ii. Financial assets at fair value through other
The fair value of a financial asset or a liability is presented in INR, which is also the Company’s Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
measured using the assumptions that market functional currency. is a possible obligation arising from past events,
participants would use when pricing the asset or the existence of which will be confirmed only by Financial assets are measured at fair value
liability, assuming that market participants act in Foreign currency transactions are converted occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more through other comprehensive income if
their economic best interest. into INR at rates of exchange approximating uncertain future events not wholly within the these financial assets are held within a
those prevailing at the transaction dates or control of the Company or a present obligation business whose objective is achieved by
The Company uses valuation techniques that are at the average exchange rate for the month in that arises from past events where it is either both collecting contractual cash flows
appropriate in the circumstances and for which which the transaction occurs. Foreign currency not probable that an outflow of resources will that give rise on specified dates to solely
sufficient data is available to measure fair value, monetary assets and liabilities outstanding as at be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the payments of principal and interest on the
maximising the use of relevant observable inputs the balance sheet date are translated to INR at amount cannot be made. Contingent liabilities principal amount outstanding and by selling
and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. the closing rates prevailing on the balance sheet are disclosed in the notes. Contingent assets are financial assets.
date. Exchange differences on foreign currency not recognised in the financial statements.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is The Company has made an irrevocable
transactions are recognised in the Statement of
measured or disclosed in the financial statements If the effect of the time value of money is material, election to present in other comprehensive
Profit and Loss.
are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, provisions are discounted using a current pre- income subsequent changes in the fair value
described as follows, based on the lowest Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks of equity investments not held for trading.
level input that is significant to the fair value measured in terms of historical cost in foreign specific to the liability. When discounting is used,
measurement as a whole: iii. Financial assets at fair value through profit
currencies are not restated on the balance sheet the increase in the provision due to the passage
or loss (FVTPL)
date. of time is recognised as a finance cost.
• Level 1 — Inputs are quoted prices
(unadjusted) in active markets for identical Financial assets are measured at fair value
q. Borrowing costs Provisions and contingent liabilities are reviewed
assets or liabilities. through profit or loss unless it is measured at
at each balance sheet date.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the amortised cost or at fair value through other
• Level 2 — Inputs are other than quoted prices acquisition, construction or production of an t. Financial instruments comprehensive income on initial recognition.
included within Level 1 that are observable asset that necessarily takes a substantial period The transaction costs directly attributable
for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as of time to get ready for its intended use or sale Financial assets and liabilities are recognised to the acquisition of financial assets and
prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. when the Company becomes a party to the liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
All other borrowing costs are expensed in the contractual provisions of an instrument. Financial are immediately recognised in profit or loss.
• Level 3 — Inputs are not based on assets and liabilities are initially measured at
period in which they occur. Borrowing costs
observable market data (unobservable fair value. Transaction costs that are directly iv. De-recognition
consist of interest and other costs that an entity
inputs). Fair values are determined in whole attributable to the acquisition or issue of
incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part
or in part using a valuation model based financial assets and financial liabilities (other
on assumptions that are neither supported of a financial asset or part of a group of similar
r. Earnings per share than financial assets and financial liabilities at
by prices from observable current market financial assets) is primarily de-recognised
fair value through profit or loss) are added to or
transactions in the same instrument nor are Basic and diluted earnings per share is calculated (i.e. removed from the Company’s balance
deducted from the fair value measured on initial
they based on available market data. by dividing the net profit or loss for the year sheet) when:
recognition of financial asset or financial liability.
attributable to equity shareholders (after
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the • The rights to receive cash flows from the
deducting preference dividends and attributable A. Financial assets
balance sheet on a recurring basis, the Company asset have expired, or
taxes) by the weighted average number of equity
determines whether transfers have occurred shares outstanding during the year. The weighted i. Financial assets at amortised cost
• The Company has transferred its rights
between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing average number of equity shares outstanding
Financial assets are subsequently measured to receive cash flows from the asset
categorisation (based on the lowest level input during the year is adjusted for events if any of a
at amortised cost using the effective interest or has assumed an obligation to pay
that is significant to the fair value measurement bonus issue to existing shareholders or a share
rate (EIR) if these financial assets are held the received cash flows in full without
as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. split.
within a business whose objective is to hold material delay to a third party under
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the these assets in order to collect contractual a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and
s. Provisions and contingent liabilities
Company has determined classes of assets and cash flows and the contractual terms of the either (a) the Company has transferred
liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics A provision is recognised when the Company financial asset give rise on specified dates substantially all the risks and rewards of
and risks of the asset or liability and the level of has a present obligation as a result of past events to cash flows that are solely payments the asset, or (b) the Company has neither
the fair value hierarchy as explained above. and it is probable that an outflow of resources of principal and interest on the principal transferred nor retained substantially all
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the risks and rewards of the asset, but B. Financial liabilities E. Embedded derivatives The following is the summary of practical
has transferred control of the asset. expedients elected on initial application:
i. Loans and borrowings Derivatives embedded in a host contract that
The transferred asset and the associated is an asset within the scope of Ind AS 109 are i. Applied a single discount rate to a portfolio
liability are measured on a basis that After initial recognition, interest-bearing not separated. Financial assets with embedded of leases of similar assets in similar economic
reflects the rights and obligations that loans and borrowings are subsequently derivatives are considered in their entirety environment with a similar end date.
the Company has retained. measured at amortised cost on accrual basis when determining whether their cash flows
and using the EIR method. ii. Applied the exemption not to recognize
are solely payment of principal and interest.
Continuing involvement that takes the right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases
Derivatives embedded in all other host
form of a guarantee over the transferred ii. Guarantee fee obligations with less than 12 months of lease term on the
contract are separated only if the economic
asset is measured at lower of the date of initial application and for low-value
Financial guarantee contracts are subsequently characteristics and risks of the embedded
original carrying amount of the asset leases.
measured at the higher of the amount of derivative are not closely related to the
and maximum amount of consideration
loss allowance determined and the amount economic characteristics and risks of the host iii. Excluded the initial direct costs from the
that the Company could be required to
recognised less cumulative amortisation. and are measured at fair value through profit measurement of the right-of-use asset at the
repay.
or loss. Embedded derivatives closely related date of initial application.
iii. De-recognition to the host contracts are not separated.
v. Impairment of financial assets
iv. Applied the practical expedient to
A financial liability is de-recognised when the u. New and amended accounting standards
The Company assesses impairment based grandfather the assessment of which
obligation under the liability is discharged
on expected credit loss (ECL) model to the transactions are leases. Accordingly, Ind AS
or cancelled or expires. When an existing Effective 1 April 2019, the Company adopted Ind AS
following: 116 is applied only to contracts that were
financial liability is replaced by another from 116 “Leases” and applied the standard to all lease
previously identified as leases under Ind AS
• Financial assets measured at amortised the same lender on substantially different contracts existing on 1 April 2019 using the modified
17.
cost; terms, or the terms of an existing liability are retrospective method. Consequently, the Company
substantially modified, such an exchange or recorded the lease liability at the present value of v. The Company applies the short-term lease
• Financial assets measured at fair value modification is treated as the de-recognition the lease payments discounted at the incremental recognition exemption to its short-term
through other comprehensive income. of the original liability and the recognition borrowing rate and the right of use asset at its leases of property (i.e., those leases that have
of a new liability. The difference in the carrying amount equal to the lease liability on initial a lease term of 12 months or less from the
The Company follows ‘simplified approach’ application date, but discounted at the Company’s
respective carrying amounts is recognised in commencement date and do not contain a
for recognition of impairment loss allowance incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial
the Statement of Profit and Loss. purchase option). Lease payments on short-
on trade receivables. application. Comparatives as at and for the year term leases and leases of low-value assets
C. Offsetting of financial instruments ended 31 March 2019 have not been retrospectively
Under the simplified approach, the Company are recognised as expense on a straight-line
adjusted and therefore will continue to be reported basis over the lease term.
does not track changes in credit risk. Rather, Financial assets and financial liabilities are
under the accounting policies included as part of
it recognizes impairment loss allowance offset and the net amount is reported in
our Annual Report for year ended 31 March 2019. vi. Used hindsight in determining the lease term
based on lifetime ECL at reporting date. the balance sheet if there is a currently
where the contract contained options to
enforceable legal right to offset the Upon adoption of Ind AS 116, the Company
The Company uses a provision matrix to extend or terminate the lease.
recognised amounts and there is an intention applied a single recognition and measurement
determine impairment loss allowance on the
to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets approach for all leases except for short-term vii. Relied on its assessment of whether leases
portfolio of trade receivables. The provision
and settle the liabilities simultaneously. leases and leases of low-value assets. are onerous immediately before the date of
matrix is based on its historically observed
initial application.
default rates over the expected life of the D. Derivative financial instruments – Initial and On transition, the adoption of the new standard
trade receivables and is adjusted for forward subsequent measurement resulted in recognition as below: The incremental borrowing rate applied to lease
looking estimates. At every reporting date, (H in crores) liabilities as at 1 April 2019 is 8.67%.
the historically observed default rates and The Company uses derivative financial
instruments, such as forward currency As at
forward-looking changes in estimates are Balance sheet v. Standards issued but not yet effective
contracts to hedge its foreign currency risks. 1 April 2019
analyzed and updated.
Such derivative financial instruments are Right of Use assets 61.17 Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notifies
For assessing ECL on a collective basis, recognised at fair value on the date on which Reclassified from 166.14 new standard or amendments to the existing
financial assets have been grouped on the a derivative contract is entered into and prepaid expenses to standards. There is no such notification which
basis of shared risk characteristics and basis are subsequently re-measured at fair value. ROU assets would have been applicable from 1 April 2020.
of estimation may change during the course Derivatives are carried as financial assets Other equity (net of tax) (11.50)
of time due to change in risk characteristics. when the fair value is positive and as financial Lease liabilities 78.85
liabilities when the fair value is negative.
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3. Property, plant and equipment 4. Right of Use asset

Freehold Leasehold Leasehold Plant and Furniture Office Motor Particulars Land Building Total
Particulars Building Computers Total
land land improvements machinery and fixtures equipment vehicles
Balance as at 1 April 2019 165.94 61.37 227.31
Cost Additions 0.01 392.27 392.28
Balance as at 13.13 1.42 3.95 312.33 9,588.22 142.23 80.30 418.92 1.20 10,561.70 Terminated (net Right of Use asset impact) (0.01) (0.18) (0.19)
1 April 2018 Depreciation (2.57) (43.16) (45.73)
Additions - - 2.93 17.98 1,025.65 28.12 12.14 49.03 0.42 1,136.27 Balance as at 31 March 2020 163.37 410.30 573.67
Disposals/ adjustments 0.29 - - (0.62) (29.55) (2.28) (0.87) (5.81) - (38.84)
Transfers (2.23) - - (19.55) 0.06 - - - - (21.72) a. Refer note 2(u) for effect on adoption of Ind AS 116 as at 1 April 2019.
Balance as at 11.19 1.42 6.88 310.14 10,584.38 168.07 91.57 462.14 1.62 11,637.41
31 March 2019 b. The aggregate depreciation expense on ROU assets is included under depreciation and amortisation expenses in
Additions - - (0.06) 5.99 760.81 0.95 3.90 30.43 0.20 802.22
the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Disposals/ adjustments (0.64) - - (2.23) (79.81) (2.99) (0.92) (11.94) (0.04) (98.57)
Transfers (0.97) 0.48 15.40 (72.43) (0.03) (1.49) (0.02) - - (59.06)
Balance as at 9.58 1.90 22.22 241.47 11,265.35 164.54 94.53 480.63 1.78 12,282.00
5. Investment property
31 March 2020 (H in crores)
Accumulated depreciation
Particulars Land Building Total
Balance as at - 0.02 1.09 84.68 6,481.02 103.30 62.32 358.94 0.50 7,091.87
1 April 2018
Cost
Depreciation - - 1.35 6.39 696.35 11.85 7.33 25.92 0.14 749.33
Balance as at 1 April 2018 0.53 293.12 293.65
Disposals/ adjustments - - - (0.51) (27.15) (2.23) (0.67) (5.78) - (36.34)
Transfers 2.23 19.55 21.78
Transfers - - - (1.70) - - - - - (1.70)
Balance as at - 0.02 2.44 88.86 7,150.22 112.92 68.98 379.08 0.64 7,803.16 Balance as at 31 March 2019 2.76 312.67 315.43
31 March 2019 Additions - 62.28 62.28
Depreciation - - 2.49 8.46 730.58 9.55 7.31 28.82 0.16 787.37 Disposals/ adjustments - (62.28) (62.28)
Disposals/ adjustments - - - (1.01) (78.51) (2.99) (0.92) (11.92) (0.04) (95.39) Transfers 0.48 58.55 59.03
Transfers - - 6.86 (22.97) (0.03) (0.99) (0.02) - - (17.15)
Balance as at 31 March 2020 3.24 371.22 374.46
Balance as at - 0.02 11.79 73.34 7,802.26 118.49 75.35 395.98 0.76 8,477.99
31 March 2020
Carrying amount Balance as at 1 April 2018 - 46.88 46.88
Balance as at 11.19 1.40 4.44 221.28 3,434.16 55.15 22.59 83.06 0.98 3,834.25 Depreciation - 4.85 4.85
31 March 2019 Transfers - 1.70 1.70
Balance as at 9.58 1.88 10.43 168.13 3,463.09 46.05 19.18 84.65 1.02 3,804.01 Balance as at 31 March 2019 - 53.43 53.43
31 March 2020 Depreciation - 5.49 5.49
Transfers - 17.12 17.12
a. Freehold land includes H Nil (31 March 2019: H 0.16 crores) identified as surplus land (refer note 28 (i)).
Balance as at 31 March 2020 - 76.04 76.04
b. Gross block of buildings includes Carrying amount
i. H 34.16 crores (31 March 2019: H 34.20 crores) for properties at Oshiwara & Sanchar Niwas, Mumbai in respect Balance as at 31 March 2020 3.24 295.18 298.42
of which title deeds are under dispute and pending resolution in Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai at the year end.
ii. H 1.02 crores (31 March 2019: H 0.38 crores) for properties at GIDC Gandhinagar, Gujarat in respect of which title a. Information regarding income and expenditure of investment property
deeds is not yet registered in the name of Company at the year end. (H in crores)
For the year ended For the year ended

iii. H 0.85 crores (31 March 2019: H Nil) for properties (Land) at Chattarpur (Delhi), Greater Kailash (Delhi), VSB Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Chennai, Mussoorie in respect of which title deeds are not yet registered in the name of Company at the year
end. Rental income derived from investment properties (A) 154.15 117.38
Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance)
c. Refer note 43 (b) for assets given on operating leases. generating rental income
Rates and taxes 10.04 2.13
d. During the year, transfers include assets transferred from / to intangible assets and investment property
Repairs and maintenance 18.18 15.00
respectively. Other operating expenses 3.82 1.97
Total (B) 32.04 19.10
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(H in crores)
a. Information regarding income and expenditure of investment property (Contd..)
(H in crores) Software and Indefeasible right
Particulars Total
application to use assets
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Transfers - 0.03 0.03
Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance) that Balance as at 31 March 2020 1,014.42 578.93 1,593.35
did not generate rental income Accumulated amortization
Rates and taxes 1.88 0.16 Balance as at 1 April 2018 514.48 325.39 839.87
Repairs and maintenance 2.77 1.19 Amortisation 110.08 26.62 136.70
Other operating expenses 0.83 0.08 Disposals/ adjustments (0.01) - (0.01)
Total (C) 5.48 1.43 Transfers - - -
Total (D) (B+C) 37.52 20.53 Balance as at 31 March 2019 624.55 352.01 976.56
Profit arising from investment properties before depreciation and 116.63 96.85 Amortisation 110.61 28.24 138.85
indirect expenses (E) (A-D) Disposals/ adjustments (0.67) - (0.67)
Less: Depreciation 5.49 4.85 Transfers - 0.03 0.03
Profit arising from investment properties before indirect expenses 111.14 92.00
Balance as at 31 March 2020 734.49 380.28 1,114.77
Carrying amount
b. Fair value of investment property
(H in crores)
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
7. Investments
Investment property 2,201.23 1,412.95 (H in crores)
As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019

The fair value of investment property has been determined by external, independent property valuers, having Particulars
No of shares J in crores No of shares J in crores
appropriate recognised professional qualifications and recent experience in the location and category of the
property being valued. A. Non-current investments
a. Investment at cost
The best evidence of fair value is current price in an active market for similar properties. Where such information
i. In subsidiaries (fully paid equity shares –
is not available, the Company considers information from a variety of sources including:
unquoted)
• Current prices in an active market for properties of different nature or recent prices of similar properties in less Tata Communications International Pte. 191,102,862 2,521.15 191,102,862 2,521.15
active markets, adjusted to reflect those differences Ltd.* (refer I below)
Tata Communications Payment Solutions 987,091,784 853.03 987,091,784 853.03
• Capitalised income projections based upon a property’s estimated net market income, and a capitalisation Limited (refer II below) (net of impairment)
rate derived from an analysis of market evidence. Tata Communications Lanka Limited 13,661,422 7.41 13,661,422 7.41
Tata Communications Transformation 500,000 0.50 500,000 0.50
Services Limited
6. Intangible assets
Tata Communications Collaboration 20,000 0.02 20,000 0.02
(H in crores) Services Private Limited
Software and Indefeasible right Subtotal (a) (i) 3,382.11 3,382.11
Particulars Total
application to use assets ii. In associates (unquoted)
STT Global Data Centres India Private 2,899 84.36 2,730 35.01
Cost Limited (equity shares) (refer III below)
Balance as at 1 April 2018 769.27 465.53 1,234.80 United Telecom Limited (equity shares) 5,731,900 - 5,731,900 -
Additions 159.67 36.34 196.01 (net of impairment)
Disposals/ adjustments (0.01) - (0.01) Smart ICT Services Private Limited
Transfers (0.06) - (0.06) Preference shares (refer IV below) 335,146 0.33 303,186 0.30
Balance as at 31 March 2019 928.87 501.87 1,430.74 Equity shares 12,000 0.01 12,000 0.01
Additions 86.22 77.03 163.25 Subtotal (a) (ii) 84.70 35.32
Disposals/ adjustments (0.67) - (0.67) Subtotal (a) (i)+(ii) 3,466.81 3,417.43
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7. Investments (Contd..) 7. Investments (Contd..)

(H in crores) IV. During the current year, the Company has acquired an additional 31,960 Cumulative Non- Convertible Redeemable
As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019 Preference Shares (during previous year 31,960 Cumulative Non- Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares) of
Particulars Smart ICT Services Private Limited.
No of shares J in crores No of shares J in crores
b. Investments at FVTOCI V. During the current year, the Company received 51 Redeemable Preference Shares (having face value of H 100
Investment in others (fully paid equity shares - per share) each of Bharti Airtel Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited pursuant to the Composite Scheme of
unquoted) Arrangement amongst Bharti Airtel Limited; Tata Teleservices Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited and their
Tata Teleservices Ltd.* 598,213,926 - 598,213,926 - respective shareholders and creditors as sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Principal
Other investments 297,134 6.16 297,134 6.16 Bench, New Delhi.
Subtotal (b) 6.16 6.16
@ represents transaction of amount less than H 50,000
Total (a)+(b) 3,472.97 3,423.59
Aggregate market value of quoted - -
investments 8. Other financial assets
Aggregate carrying value of unquoted 3,472.97 3,423.59 (H in crores)
investments (net of impairment) As at As at
Total non-current investments 3,472.97 3,423.59 Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
B. Current investments
Investments at FVTPL (Mutual funds) 564.77 449.44 A. Non – current
a. Security deposits
Investments in others (Preference Shares)
i. Unsecured, considered good 64.43 64.13
(refer V below)
ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful 8.78 4.05
Bharti Airtel Limited - Preference shares 51 @ - - Less: allowance for doubtful security deposits (8.78) (4.05)
Bharti Hexacom Limited - Preference shares 51 @ - - 64.43 64.13
* Equity investments in these companies are subject to certain restrictions on transfer as per the terms of individual contractual agreements. b. Guarantee fees receivable from subsidiaries - Unsecured, 18.68 32.79
considered good (refer i below)
I. The Company has an investment of H 2,521.15 crores (31 March 2019: H 2,521.15 crores) in equity shares of Tata c. Pension contribution recoverable from Government of India 7.44 7.44
Communications International Pte Limited. (net) - Unsecured, considered good (refer ii below)
d. Other advances / receivables
In the opinion of the management, having regard to the nature of the subsidiary business and future business i. Unsecured, considered good 0.35 0.36
projections, there is no diminution, other than temporary in the value of investment despite significant accumulated ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful 0.01 0.01
losses (refer note 2(c)(i)). Less: allowance for doubtful advances/ receivables (0.01) (0.01)
0.35 0.36
II. The Company has investment in its wholly owned subsidiary Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (‘TCPSL’). Sub-total (A) 90.90 104.72
Management performed impairment assessment as at 31 March 2020. The recoverable value was determined by Value B. Current
in use (‘VIU’) of TCPSL business. The recoverable amount was greater than the carrying value of investment in TCPSL a. Security deposits
for the year ended 31 March 2020. However, the recoverable amount was lower than the carrying value of investment Unsecured, considered good 35.13 24.25
in TCPSL for the year ended 31 March 2019 and hence the Company had recorded a diminution in the fair value of the Unsecured, considered doubtful 1.14 1.14
investment of H 660.02 crores in the previous year. This was disclosed as an exceptional item. Less: allowance for doubtful security deposits (1.14) (1.14)
35.13 24.25
The approach and key assumptions used to determine the VIU were as follows: b. Guarantee fees receivable from subsidiaries - Unsecured, 26.70 23.61
considered good (refer i below)
As at As at c. Other advances/ receivables
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Unsecured, considered good 2.67 2.98
Unsecured, considered doubtful 1.79 0.20
Growth rate applied beyond forecast period 1% 3%
Less: allowance for doubtful advances/ receivables (1.79) (0.20)
Pre-tax discount rate 10.74% 13.47%
2.67 2.98
The Company has considered it appropriate to undertake the impairment assessment with reference to the latest d. Amount due from related parties - Unsecured, considered good 48.53 57.08
business plan which includes a 5 year cash flow forecast. The growth rates used in the value in use calculation e. Advance to employees - Unsecured, considered good 0.03 0.03
reflect those inherent to the Company’s business. The future cash flows consider potential risks given the current f. Interest receivable - Unsecured, considered good 0.12 0.18
economic environment and key assumptions, such as volume forecasts, rates and margins. g. Fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts 22.43 -
Sub-total (B) 135.61 108.13
III. During the current year, the Company has made additional investment of H 49.35 crores (during previous year H Total (A) + (B) 226.51 212.85
35.01 crores) in equity shares of STT Global Data Centers India Private Limited.
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8. Other financial assets (Contd..) 9. Deferred tax assets (net) (Contd..)

(H in crores)
i. The Company has issued corporate guarantees for the loans and credit facility arrangements in respect of various
subsidiaries. Recognised
Recognised in
As at in Other As at
ii. As at 31 March 2020, the proportionate share of pension obligations and payments of H 61.15 crores (31 March 2019: Particulars Statement of
1 April 2018 Comprehensive 31 March 2019
H 61.15 crores) to the erstwhile OCS employees was recoverable from the Government of India (the “Government”). Profit and Loss
Income
Pursuant to discussion with the Government, the Company had made a provision of H 53.71 crores (31 March 2019:
H 53.71 crores) resulting in a net amount due from the Government towards its share of pension obligations of Deferred tax assets arising out of timing
H 7.44 crores (31 March 2019: H 7.44 crores). differences on:
Provision for doubtful trade receivables 87.38 19.19 - 106.57
Provision for employee benefits 36.38 (9.36) (0.07) 26.95
9. Deferred tax assets (net) Expenditure incurred on NLD licence fees 5.52 (1.84) - 3.68
Expenditure disallowed u/s. 40 (a) (ia) of 77.18 (0.30) - 76.88
Major components of deferred tax asset and liability consist of the following the Income Tax Act, 1961
(H in crores) Unearned income and deferred revenues 2.10 (1.40) - 0.70
Interest received on provisional income-tax 6.81 - - 6.81
Recognised Recognised in Recognised assessment
As at in Statement Reserves and in Other As at Accrued expenditure 8.94 6.04 - 14.98
Particulars Others 7.25 2.96 - 10.21
1 April 2019 of Profit and Surplus Comprehensive 31 March 2020
Sub-total deferred tax assets (A) 231.56 15.29 (0.07) 246.78
Loss (refer a below) Income
Deferred tax liability arising out of timing
Deferred tax assets arising out differences on:
of timing differences on: Difference between accounting and tax 43.93 (32.78) - 11.15
Provision for doubtful trade 106.57 (21.57) - - 85.00 depreciation / amortization
receivables Foreign exchange loss on buyers’ credit 9.21 (9.21) - -
Provision for employee benefits 26.95 (7.46) - 2.51 22.00 Sub-total deferred tax liabilities (B) 53.14 (41.99) - 11.15
Expenditure incurred on NLD 3.68 (2.36) - - 1.32 Total (A - B) 178.42 (57.28) (0.07) 235.63
licence fees
Expenditure disallowed u/s. 40 76.88 (11.61) - - 65.27
10. Other assets
(a) (ia) of the Income Tax Act,
(H in crores)
1961
Unearned income and deferred 0.70 (0.70) - - - As at As at
revenues Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Interest received on provisional 6.81 4.27 - - 11.08
income-tax assessment A. Non-current
Accrued expenditure 14.98 84.04 - - 99.02 a. Capital advances
Difference between accounting (11.15) 29.80 - - 18.65 i. Unsecured, considered good 22.84 19.10
and tax depreciation / ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful 6.05 6.05
amortization Less: allowance for doubtful advances (6.05) (6.05)
Others 10.21 (0.70) 6.18 - 15.69 22.84 19.10
Sub-total deferred tax assets (A) 235.63 73.71 6.18 2.51 318.03 b. Prepaid expenses – Unsecured, considered good 30.56 186.21
c. Amount paid under protest
a. Refer note 2(u) for effect on adoption of Ind AS 116 as at 1 April 2019.
ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful (refer note 19 (b)) 34.23 33.60
Less: allowance for doubtful advances (refer note 19 (b)) (34.23) (33.60)
0.82 0.01
d. NLD license fees recoverable from Government of India
i. Unsecured, considered good - -
Less: allowance for doubtful balance (0.64) (0.64)
- -
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10. Other assets (Contd..) 12. Cash and cash equivalents

As at As at As at As at
e. Pension asset recoverable – Unsecured, considered good 48.73 45.54 a. Cash on hand 0.06 0.02
f. Other advances / receivables b. Cheques on hand - 0.26
i. Unsecured, considered good 0.70 - c. Current accounts with scheduled banks 30.89 80.96
ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful 0.01 0.19 d. Deposit accounts with scheduled banks with original maturity of 132.00 65.00
Less: allowance for doubtful advances/ receivables (0.01) (0.19) less than three months
0.70 -
162.95 146.24
Sub-total (A) 103.65 250.86
B. Current
a. Advance to employees
13. Other bank balances
Unsecured, considered good 1.25 2.53
Unsecured, considered doubtful 0.36 0.36 (H in crores)
Less: allowance for doubtful advances (0.36) (0.36) As at As at
1.25 2.53 Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
b. Prepaid expenses - Unsecured, considered good
From related parties 9.46 15.93 a. Unpaid dividend accounts 0.74 0.70
Others 84.55 104.98 b. Restricted bank balance (refer i and ii below) 0.03 2.79
94.01 120.91 0.77 3.49
c. Indirect taxes recoverable (net) 150.50 114.47
d. Advance to contractors and vendors i. Includes H Nil (31 March 2019: H 2.75 crores) held towards sales consideration of Chennai land as per direction of
Related parties – Unsecured, considered good 0.32 1.48 Panatone Finvest Limited and H 0.03 crores (31 March 2019: H 0.04 crores) held towards other legal matters.
Others – Unsecured, considered good 4.00 6.87
4.32 8.35 ii. Also refer note 28 (i).
e. Other advances/ receivables
Related parties – Unsecured, considered good 79.30 28.25
14. Assets classified as held for sale
Others – Unsecured, considered good 9.65 27.12
Unsecured, considered doubtful 0.89 0.71 i. The Management intends to dispose off few staff quarters and few buildings of the Company having net block of
Less: allowance for doubtful advances/ receivables (0.89) (0.71)
H 114.68 crores (31 March 2019: H 2.11 crores) and advances to vendors of H 2.42 crores (31 March 2019: H Nil) against
88.95 55.37
the same. The Company was only able to partially dispose off its assets classified as held for sale as on 31 March
Sub-total (B) 339.03 301.63
2020 on account of certain circumstances beyond its control that lead to extension of the period required to
Total (A) + (B) 442.68 552.49
complete the sale. Accordingly, these assets has been classified as assets held for sale as on 31 March 2020.
ii. Further the fair value of these assets is higher than their carrying value as on 31 March 2020 and hence, no
11. Trade receivables
impairment loss has been recognised.
(H in crores)
As at As at
Particulars 15. Equity share capital
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
(H in crores)
Unsecured (including unbilled receivables)
As at As at
Considered good 1,299.69 1,296.68 Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Considered doubtful 315.28 285.75
1,614.97 1,582.43 a. Authorised
Less: Allowance for doubtful receivables (refer note 40 (e)) (315.28) (285.75) 400,000,000 (31 March 2019: 400,000,000) Equity shares of H 10 each 400.00 400.00
1,299.69 1,296.68 b. Issued, subscribed and paid up
285,000,000 (31 March 2019: 285,000,000) Equity shares of H 10 285.00 285.00
each, fully paid up
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(H in crores)
a. Issued, subscribed and paid up
As at As at
There is no change in the issued, subscribed and paid up share capital of the Company during the current and past Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
five financial years.
A. Non-current
b. Terms / rights attached to equity shares a. Unsecured debentures
Taxable rated non-convertible redeemable debentures (refer i below)
The Company has only one class of equity shares with a face value of H 10 per share. Each shareholder of equity
1,500, 9.85% rated debentures of face value H 10 lakhs each - 150.00
shares is entitled to one vote per share at any general meeting of shareholders. The Company declares and pays
b. Term loan – Unsecured
dividends in INR. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in
From financial institution (refer ii below) 13.43 -
the ensuing Annual General Meeting. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive the
13.43 150.00
remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.
Less: Current maturities of long term borrowings (refer note 18) (2.79) (150.00)
c. The Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of H 4.00 (2018 – 2019: H 4.50) per share. Sub-total (A) 10.64 -
B. Current
d. Number of shares held by each shareholder holding more than 5% of the issued share capital Unsecured loan from bank
a. Buyers’ credit (rate of interest per annum – 31 March 2020: 427.62 301.14
As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019 1.02% to 2.74%) (31 March 2019: 2.27% to 3.60%)
Particulars
No of shares Percentage No of shares Percentage b. Term loans (rate of interest per annum – 31 March 2020: 6.45% 85.00 -
to 8.70%)
Panatone Finvest Limited 99,172,854 34.80% 99,172,854 34.80% c. Loan repayable on demand (Bank overdraft) 20.21 -
Government of India 74,446,885 26.12% 74,446,885 26.12%
Sub-total (B) 532.83 301.14
Tata Sons Private Limited 40,087,639 14.07% 40,087,639 14.07%
Total (A) + (B) 543.47 301.14
East Bridge Capital Master Fund I Ltd 16,827,746 5.90% 14,317,080 5.02%
i. Unsecured debentures
16. Other equity As at 31 March 2019, the outstanding 1,500, 9.85% debentures amounting to H 150 crores were due for redemption
(H in crores) on 2 July 2019.
As at As at
Particulars For facilitating the above redemption, the Company had created a DRR of H 37.50 crores.
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Capital reserve (refer i below) 206.06 206.06 During the current year, 1,500, 9.85% debentures amounting to H 150.00 crores were redeemed on 2 July 2019
Debenture redemption reserve (refer ii below) - 37.50 and consequently DRR of H 37.50 crores created to facilitate redemption of above debentures was transferred to
Securities premium 725.01 725.01 general reserve.
General reserve 5,380.75 5,343.25
ii. Unsecured loan from financial institution
Retained earnings 2,630.35 2,576.62
Other comprehensive income (refer iii below) (1,006.57) (974.56)
During the year, the Company availed H 15.94 crores loan from a financial institution. The present value of the said
Total 7,935.60 7,913.88
loan is calculated using an interest rate of 5.95% and the loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly instalments with
i. Capital reserve includes H 205.22 crores in respect of foreign exchange gains on unutilised proceeds from Global final maturity in December 2024. During the current year, the first instalment of H 0.80 crores was paid on due
Depository Receipts in earlier years. date. There are no covenants on the said loan. The repayment schedule of the loan is as under:
ii. Debenture redemption reserve (DRR): The Company had issued redeemable non-convertible debentures,
Year of Repayment Amount of Repayment (H in crores)
accordingly, the Companies (Share capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 (as amended), require that where a
company issues debentures, it shall create a debenture redemption reserve out of profits of the Company available FY 20-21 3.19
for payment of dividend. The Company is required to maintain a DRR of 25% of the value of debentures issued, FY 21-22 3.19
either by a public issue or on a private placement basis. The amounts credited to the DRR may not be utilised by FY 22-23 3.19
the Company except to redeem debentures. Refer note 17 (i). FY 23-24 3.19
FY 24-25 2.38
iii. Other comprehensive income: This represents the cumulative gains and losses arising on the revaluation of equity
instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, net of amounts reclassified to retained earnings
when those assets have been disposed off and remeasurement of defined employee benefit plans (net of taxes).
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(H in crores)
Movement of provisions
As at As at (H in crores)
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019
A. Non-current Provision for Provision for Provision for Provision for
a. Obligation for financial guarantee (refer i below) 18.68 32.79 Particulars decommissioning others decommissioning others
Sub-total (A) 18.68 32.79 cost (refer a (refer b cost (refer a (refer b
B. Current below) below) below) below)
a. Current maturities of long term borrowings (refer note 17) 2.79 150.00
Opening balance 5.88 40.14 3.78 25.57
b. Interest accrued but not due on loans from banks 3.11 12.36
Addition 1.67 33.43 2.07 40.14
c. Deposits from customers and contractors
Utilisation/ adjustments 0.24 1.64 0.03 25.57
- Deposits from related parties 23.32 23.32
Closing balance 7.30 71.93 5.88 40.14
- Others 34.94 35.19
d. Government of India account 20.57 20.57 Non-current provision 7.30 - 5.88 -
e. Unpaid dividend (refer ii below) 0.74 0.70 Current provision - 71.93 - 40.14
f. Capital creditors
a. The provision for decommissioning cost has been recorded in the books of the Company in respect of certain fixed
- Payables to related parties 20.55 14.50
assets.
- Others 279.63 372.87
g. Fair value of foreign exchange forward contract - 33.89 b. Provision for others is mainly towards demand/ notice received from Employee State Insurance Corporation,
h. Obligation for financial guarantee (refer i below) 26.70 23.61
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and provision for contingencies net of amount paid under protest (H 34.49
i. Other liabilities 411.11 59.46
crores) as disclosed in note 10.
Sub-total (B) 823.46 746.47
Total (A) + (B) 842.14 779.26
20. Other liabilities
i. The Company has issued corporate guarantees for the loans and credit facility arrangements in respect of various (H in crores)
subsidiaries.
As at As at
Particulars
ii. There are no dividends due and outstanding for a period exceeding seven years. 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
A. Non-current
19. Provisions a. Deferred revenue (refer i below)
(H in crores) - Related parties 36.10 42.27
As at As at - Others 380.09 392.64
Particulars b. Accrued employee cost 9.42 17.27
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Sub-total (A) 425.61 452.18
A. Non-current B. Current
a. Provision for employee benefits (refer note 33) a. Deferred revenues and advances received from customers
- Compensated absences 50.04 42.90 (refer i below)
- Post-employment medical benefits 137.37 122.26 - Related parties 71.85 100.93
- Pension 31.15 27.06 - Others 298.46 247.68
- Gratuity 17.27 8.00 b. Accrued employee cost
b. Provision for decommissioning cost 7.30 5.88 - Related parties 1.85 -
Sub-total (A) 243.13 206.10 - Others 148.94 164.17
B. Current c. Statutory liabilities
a. Provision for employee benefits (refer note 33) TDS payable 48.35 11.35
- Compensated absences 6.02 6.79 d. Other liabilities
b. Provision for others 71.93 40.14 - Related parties 144.35 -
Sub-total (B) 77.95 46.93 - Others 107.05 102.03
Total (A) + (B) 321.08 253.03 Sub-total (B) 820.85 626.16
Total (A) + (B) 1,246.46 1,078.34
i. Deferred revenue represents contract liabilities.
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21. Trade payables 24. Employee benefits

As at As at For the year ended For the year ended

A. Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises (refer 7.58 4.26 a. Salaries and related costs 904.57 835.26
note 46) b. Contributions to provident and other funds (refer note 33) 46.29 39.08
Sub-total (A) 7.58 4.26 c. Staff welfare expenses 47.97 46.91
B. Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises 998.83 921.25
and small enterprises
- Payable to related parties 678.53 935.78
- Other creditors 905.34 862.04 25. Operating and other expenses
Sub-total (B) 1,583.87 1,797.82 (H in crores)
Total (A + B) 1,591.45 1,802.08 For the year ended For the year ended
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
22. Other income a. Consumption of stores 1.11 0.53

(H in crores) b. Light and power (net of reimbursements of H 209.32 crores (2018 - 113.88 109.16
2019 H 270.69 crores)
Particulars c. Repairs and maintenance
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 i. Buildings 31.86 29.32
a. Interest income on financial assets carried at amortised cost ii. Plant and machinery (refer i below) 460.17 140.98
i. Bank deposits 0.59 1.49 iii. Others 0.59 0.02
ii. Others (refer i below) 3.07 2.93 d. Advances written off 0.96 -
b. Dividend income 68.69 5.91 e. Allowance for doubtful trade receivables 29.53 45.59
c. Gain on investments at FVTPL (net) 20.36 23.54 f. Allowance for doubtful advances 1.03 11.46
d. Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (net) 1.98 2.57 g. Rent 76.29 83.65
e. Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) (net) (34.96) (27.20) h. Rates and taxes 24.47 20.59
f. Liabilities no longer required - written back 15.42 15.79 i. Travelling 28.82 27.70
g. Interest on income tax refund - 3.13 j. Telephone 7.56 8.03
h. Guarantee income from subsidiaries 31.64 30.69 k. Printing, postage and stationery 2.43 3.62
i. Shared service fees from subsidiaries/ associates 58.97 27.59 l. Legal and professional fees 84.22 107.59
j. Others 14.51 5.79 m. Advertising and publicity 43.28 47.29
180.27 92.23 n. Commission 20.92 20.06
o. Services rendered by agencies 236.16 234.11
i. Interest on others includes H 1.38 crores (2018 - 2019: H 1.93 crores) from subsidiaries. p. Insurance 7.36 6.16
q. Corporate social responsibility expenditure (Refer ii below) 12.88 13.94
r. Other expenses (refer note 34) 153.57 148.45
23. Network and transmission
1,337.09 1,058.25
(H in crores)
i. During the previous year, based on the Supreme Court order dated 8 October 2018, Telecom Regulatory Authority
Particulars of India (‘TRAI’) issued amendment Regulations dated 28 November 2018 specifying charges for Cable Landing
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Station (‘CLS’) access. The new amendment Regulation on CLS dated 28 November 2018 would be effective from
a. Charges for use of transmission facilities (refer note 25 (i)) 1,562.31 1,918.73 date of its publication in official Gazette i.e. 28 November 2018. Accordingly, during the previous year the Company
b. Royalty and licence fee to Department of Telecommunications 234.98 221.69 had recorded revenue from operations of H 89.94 crores and operating and maintenance recovery of H 258.81
c. Rent of landlines and satellite channels 45.06 43.24 crores in operating and other expenses. Further there was a corresponding increase in network and transmission
1,842.35 2,183.66 expense of H 318.36 crores on account of transfer pricing adjustment. The Company has challenged the jurisdiction
of TRAI on issue of regulation on CLS in the Hon’ble Supreme Court. CLS Access seekers RJIO, BSNL and ACTO
Charges for use of transmission facilities include cost of certain equipment ancillary to DMS of H 108.96 crores (2018 – 2019: H
had filed a petition in TDSAT for declaring retrospective applicability of the newly notified amendment regulations
108.05 crores).
dated 28 November 2018 on CLS, which has been dismissed by TDSAT vide its judgement dated 16 April 2020.
The receivable balances for these services being sub judice are considered good and recoverable.
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ii. Disclosure in respect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure: i. Provision for advances
As required by the Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereon, gross amount required to be spent by the Company On 5 March 2018, the Company filed with the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench (‘NCLT’), a scheme
during the year towards CSR amount to H 12.63 crores (2018 - 2019: H 13.94 crores). The Company has spent H 12.88 of arrangement and reconstruction among the Company and Hemisphere Properties India Limited (“HPIL”) and
crores (2018 - 2019: H 13.94 crores) during the year on CSR activities mainly for promotion of education, social their respective shareholders and creditors for demerger of surplus land (“Scheme”). By order of the NCLT, a
business projects, etc. including H 1.00 crores (2018 - 2019: H 0.43 crores) on construction/ acquisition of assets. meeting of the shareholders of the Company was held on 10 May 2018, at which the shareholders approved the
Scheme. On 12 July 2018, the NCLT approved the Scheme. HPIL, being a ‘government company’, as defined under
Section 2(45) of the Companies Act, 2013, had filed its petition seeking sanction to the Scheme, before the Central
26. Depreciation and amortisation
(H in crores) Government through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi (“MCA”). The MCA has approved the Scheme
through its order dated 5 August 2019 and HPIL has filed the order with the Registrar of Companies, New Delhi.
For the year ended For the year ended Consequent to the receipt of the approvals of the NCLT and the MCA, to the Scheme, the Board of Directors of
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 the Company fixed 18 September 2019 as the “Record Date” for the Scheme, for determining the shareholders
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment (refer note 3) 787.37 749.33 of the Company who shall be eligible to receive the equity shares of HPIL. The Board of Directors of HPIL, at its
Amortisation of ROU assets (refer note 4) 45.73 - meeting held on 18 February 2020, approved the allotment of HPIL’s shares to the shareholders of the Company
Depreciation on investment property (refer note 5) 5.49 4.85 on the Record Date in the ratio of 1 share of HPIL for every share of the Company. HPIL is working towards listing
Amortisation of intangible assets (refer note 6) 138.85 136.70 of the equity shares allotted. Accordingly, during the current year, the Company has recorded an expense of H 5.92
977.44 890.88 crores relating to such demerger under exceptional items. Further, the carrying value of surplus land and fixed
deposits amounting to H 3.06 crores has been derecognised and the same is adjusted in retained earnings.
i. During the current year, the Company has provided additional depreciation of H 20.38 crores (2018 – 2019: H 36.81
crores) on certain assets that are not in use.
29. Staff cost optimisation
ii. During the current year, the Company has aligned useful life of certain upgrades to the Property, plant and
equipment with the useful life of the respective base assets and has recorded an additional depreciation charge of As part of its initiative to enhance the long term efficiency of the business during the year, the Company undertook
H 21.83 crores. organisational changes to align to the Company’s current and prospective business requirements. These changes
involved certain positions in the Company becoming redundant and the Company incurred a one-time (reversal)/
charge of H (1.41) crores (2018 - 2019: H 6.95 crores).
27. Finance cost
(H in crores)
30. Provision for license fees
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 During the quarter ended 31 March 2020, the Company made a provision towards licence fees of H 341.64 crores
which includes H 337.17 crores towards the period covered in the Department of Telecommunications (‘DOT’)
a. Interest on loans from banks 10.96 7.99
demand (Refer note 44(a)(2)(ii)).
b. Interest on debentures 3.72 15.23
c. Interest on right of use assets 24.27 -
d. Other interest (refer i below) 16.24 12.90 31. Provision for diminution
55.19 36.12
The Company has investment in its wholly owned subsidiary TCPSL. During the previous year, there has been a
i. Includes mainly interest cost on actuarial valuation (refer note 33). diminution in the fair value of the investment resulting into a loss of H660.02 crores (refer note 7 (II)).
28. Summary of exceptional items 32. Income tax

(H in crores)
i. Income tax recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss
Particulars (H in crores)
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Provision for advances (Refer i below) (5.92) - For the year ended For the year ended
Particulars
Staff cost optimization (Refer note 29) 1.41 (6.95) 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Provision for license fees (Refer note 30) (341.64) - Current tax
Provision for diminution (Refer note 31) - (660.02) In respect of current year 222.54 215.05
(346.15) (666.97) In respect of prior years 15.94 8.78
Sub-total current tax (a) 238.48 223.83
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i. Income tax recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss (Contd..) Provident fund
(H in crores)
The Company makes contributions towards a provident fund under a defined benefit retirement plan for qualifying
Particulars employees. The provident fund (the ‘Fund’) is administered by the Trustees of the Tata Communications Employees’
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Provident Fund Trust (the ‘Trust’) and by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner. Under this scheme, the Company
Deferred tax is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to fund the benefits.
In respect of the current year (63.88) (70.03)
In respect of prior years (9.83) 12.75 The rules of the Fund administered by the Trust require that if the Board of Trustees are unable to pay interest at
Sub-total deferred tax (b) (73.71) (57.28) the rate declared for Employees’ Provident Fund by the Government under the applicable law for the reason that the
Total (a+b) 164.77 166.55 return on investment is lower or for any other reason, then the deficiency shall be made good by the Company. Having
regard to the assets of the Fund and the return on the investments, the Company does not expect any deficiency in
ii. Income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows the foreseeable future. There has also been no such deficiency since the inception of the Fund.
(H in crores)
Provident fund contributions amounting to H 37.63 crores (2018 - 2019: H 31.34 crores) have been charged to the
For the year ended For the year ended Statement of Profit and Loss, under contributions to provident and other funds in note 24 “Employee benefits”.
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There are numerous interpretative issues relating to the Hon’ble Supreme Court (‘SC’) judgement on Provident Fund
Profit/ (Loss) before tax 373.55 (275.77)
dated 28 February 2019. As a matter of caution, the Company has made a provision on a prospective basis from the
Income tax expense calculated at 25.168% tax rate (2018 - 2019: 94.02 (96.36)
date of the SC judgement.
34.944% tax rate) (A)
Adjustments: Gratuity
Impact on account of change in statutory tax rate (refer I below) 67.64 -
Provision for impairment of investments - 230.64 The Company makes annual contributions under the Employees Gratuity Scheme to a fund administered by Trustees
Effect of adjustments / expenses that are not deductible in 5.53 15.85 of the Tata Communications Employees’ Gratuity Fund Trust covering all eligible employees. The plan provides for
determining taxable profit
lump sum payments to employees whose right to receive gratuity had vested at the time of resignation, retirement,
Tax pertaining to prior years 6.11 21.53
death while in employment or on termination of employment of an amount equivalent to 15 days’ salary for each
Effect of net income subjected to lower tax rate (14.07) (1.38)
Others 5.54 (3.73) completed year of service or part thereof in excess of six months. Vesting occurs upon completion of five years of
Sub-total (B) 70.75 262.91 service except in case of death.
Income tax expense recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss 164.77 166.55
Medical benefit
(A+B)
The Company reimburses domiciliary and hospitalisation expenses not exceeding specified limits incurred by eligible
I. The Company has exercised the option of lower tax rate of 25.17% (inclusive of Surcharge and Cess) permitted
and qualifying employees and their dependent family members under the Tata Communications Employee’s Medical
under Section 115BAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as introduced by the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act,
Reimbursement Scheme.
2019. Accordingly, the Deferred Tax Assets (net) as at 31 March 2019 have been re-measured. Consequently,
tax expense for the year ended 31 March 2020 includes a charge of H 67.64 crores. Pension plan
iii. Income tax recognised in other comprehensive income The Company’s pension obligations relate to certain employees transferred to the Company from OCS. The Company
(H in crores) purchases life annuity policies from an insurance company to settle such pension obligations.
Particulars These plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risk such as investment risk, interest rate risk, salary risk and
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demographic risk:
Current tax (a) 8.25 4.83
Deferred tax (b) 2.51 (0.07) Investment risk The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discount rate
Total (a+b) 10.76 4.76 which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on
Bifurcation of income tax recognised in other comprehensive government bonds. Currently, the plan has a relatively balanced mix of investments in
income into government securities, high quality corporate bonds, equity and other debt instruments.
Items that will be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss - - Interest rate risk The defined benefit obligation is calculated using a discount rate based on government
Items that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss 10.76 4.76 bonds. If bond yields fall, the defined benefit obligation will tend to increase.
Salary risk Higher than expected increases in salary will increase the defined benefit obligation
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(H in crores)
Pension plan (Contd..)
Medical benefits
Gratuity (funded) Pension (unfunded)
Demographic risk This is the risk of variability of results due to unsystematic nature of decrements that (unfunded)
Particulars
include mortality, withdrawal, disability and retirement. The effect of these decrements on Year ended March Year ended March Year ended March
the defined benefit obligation is not straight forward and depends upon the combination 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
of salary increase, discount rate and vesting criteria. It is important not to overstate
III Components of defined benefit
withdrawals because in the financial analysis the retirement benefit of a short career
costs recognised in the Other
employee typically costs less per year as compared to a long service employee.
Comprehensive Income
The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and defined benefit obligation has been carried out as at 31 Actuarial (gain)/ loss due to defined 6.24 1.57 11.51 9.87 7.67 (0.84)
March 2020 by an independent actuary. benefit obligation experience
adjustments
The details in respect of the status of funding and the amounts recognised in the Company’s financial statements for Actuarial (gain)/ loss due to defined 5.63 1.38 9.88 2.53 2.32 0.65
the year ended 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 for these defined benefit schemes are as under: benefit obligation assumptions changes
(H in crores) Actuarial (gain)/ loss arising during 11.87 2.95 21.39 12.40 9.99 (0.19)
Medical benefits the year
Gratuity (funded) Pension (unfunded) Return on plan assets (0.48) (1.54) - - - -
(unfunded)
Total 11.39 1.41 21.39 12.40 9.99 (0.19)
Particulars As at As at As at
31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 IV Amount recognised in the balance As at 31, March As at 31, March As at 31, March
sheet 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
I Principal actuarial assumptions:
Discount rate 6.60% 7.30% 6.60% 7.30% 6.60% 7.30% Obligation at the end of the year 120.61 106.20 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06
Increase in compensation cost 6% to 7% 6% to 7% 6% to 7% 6% to 7% - - Fair value of plan assets at the end (103.34) (98.20) - - - -
Health care cost increase rate - - 7.00% 7.00% - - of the year
Attrition rate 3% to 15% 3% to 15% 3% to 15% 3% to 15% Net liability arising from defined 17.27 8.00 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06
Post retirement mortality Annuitants mort 96-98 Annuitants mort 96-98 benefit obligation
Increase in dearness allowance - - - - 5.00% 5.00%
The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Government of India securities as at the balance sheet (H in crores)
date for the estimated term of the obligations. The estimates of future compensation cost considered in the actuarial Medical benefits
valuation take into account inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors. Gratuity (funded) Pension (unfunded)
(unfunded)
Particulars
Year ended March Year ended March Year ended March
(H in crores) 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Medical benefits V Change in the defined benefit

(unfunded) obligation
Particulars Opening defined benefit obligation 106.20 98.20 122.26 114.81 27.06 31.59
Year ended March Year ended March Year ended March
Current service cost 8.65 7.74 0.67 0.70 - -
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Past service cost - - - - - -
II Components of defined benefit costs Interest cost 7.26 7.00 8.37 8.09 1.70 2.13
Obligation transferred to other (1.28) 1.72 - - - -
recognised in the Statement of Profit
companies on transfer of employees
and Loss (refer notes 24 and 27)
Actuarial (gain) / loss on experience 6.24 1.57 11.51 9.87 7.67 (0.84)
Current service cost 8.65 7.74 0.67 0.70 - -
adjustments
Past service cost - - - - - -
Actuarial (gain) / loss on change in 5.63 1.38 9.88 2.53 2.32 0.65
Interest cost (net) 0.18 0.68 8.37 8.09 1.70 2.13
financial assumption
Total 8.83 8.42 9.04 8.79 1.70 2.13
Benefits paid (12.09) (11.41) (15.32) (13.74) (7.60) (6.47)
Closing defined benefit obligation 120.61 106.20 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06
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Gratuity (funded) Medical benefits

Particulars Year ended March (unfunded)
2020 2019 Particulars As at As at As at

VI Change in fair value of plan assets 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Opening fair value of plan assets 98.20 78.07
Expected return on plan assets 7.08 6.32 Health care cost increase rate
Employer’s contribution 10.95 21.96 Increase (1%) - - 11.79 10.12 - -
Transfer to other companies (1.28) 1.72 Decrease (1%) - - (9.77) (8.44) - -
Actuarial (loss)/ gain 0.48 1.54 Post retirement mortality
Benefits paid (12.09) (11.41) Increase (3 years) - - (13.93) (11.77) (6.36) (5.74)
Closing fair value of plan assets 103.34 98.20 Decrease (3 years) - - 14.45 12.05 7.18 6.42
Increase in dearness allowance
(H in crores) Increase (1%) - - - - 9.07 8.64
Gratuity (funded) Decrease (1%) - - - - (8.23) (7.84)
Particulars As at 31 March The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit
2020 2019 obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the
assumptions may be correlated.
VII Categories of plan assets as a
percentage of total plan assets Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has been
Cash and bank 5.22% 5.68% calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied
Government securities 31.24% 35.16%
in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognized in the balance sheet.
Corporate bonds 51.62% 41.90%
Equity 8.92% 11.99%
There was no change in the methods and assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis from prior years.
Others 3.00% 5.27% (H in crores)
Total 100% 100%
Medical
Gratuity Pension
The fair values of the above equity and debt instruments are determined based on quoted market prices in active benefits
(funded) (unfunded)
markets. This policy has been implemented during the current and prior years. Particulars (unfunded)
VIII A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption as at 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 is as shown As at As at As at
below: (As per actuarial valuation report). The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on 31 March 2020 31 March 2020 31 March 2020
reasonably possible changes of the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while IX Maturity profile of defined benefit plan
holding all other assumptions constant 31 March 2021 11.31 9.30 15.50
(H in crores)
31 March 2022 14.16 9.49 16.28
Medical benefits 31 March 2023 14.85 9.67 17.09
(unfunded) 31 March 2024 14.04 9.79 17.94
Particulars As at As at As at 31 March 2025 15.03 9.93 18.84
31 March 2026 to 31 March 2030 81.05 51.29 109.31
Total expected payments 150.44 99.47 194.96
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Discount rate
Increase (1%) (7.89) (6.57) (13.74) (11.75) (3.25) (3.07)
Decrease (1%) 8.97 7.43 16.72 14.22 3.75 3.54
Future salary increases
Increase (1%) 5.93 5.01 - - - -
Decrease (1%) (5.70) (4.87) - - - -
Withdrawal rate
Increase (5%) 1.78 2.72 (5.45) (4.76) - -
Decrease (5%) (2.24) (3.74) 4.58 4.04 - -
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33. Employee benefits (Defined benefit plan) (Contd..) 36. Segment reporting
iii. Leave plan and compensated absences The Board of Directors and the Managing Director of the Company together constitute the Chief Operating Decision
Makers (“CODM”) which allocate resources to and assess the performance of the segments of the Company. The
For executives
Company’s reportable segments are Voice Solutions (“VS”), Data and Managed Services (“DMS”) and Real Estate
Leave unavailed of by eligible employees may be carried forward / encashed by them / their nominees in the (“RE”). The composition of the reportable segments is as follows:
event of death or permanent disablement or resignation, subject to a maximum leave of 60 days and 45 days for
Voice Solutions (VS)
employees who have joined post 1 January 2020.
VS includes international and national long distance voice services.
For non executives
Data and Managed Services (DMS)
Leave unavailed of by eligible employees may be carried forward / encashed by them / their nominees in the event
of death or permanent disablement or resignation, subject to a maximum leave of 300 days. DMS includes corporate data transmission services, virtual private network signalling and roaming services, television
and other network and managed services.
The liability for compensated absences as at the year end is H 56.06 crores (31 March 2019: H 49.69 crores) as
shown under non-current provisions H 50.04 crores (31 March 2019: H 42.90 crores) and current provisions H 6.02 Real Estate (RE)
crores (31 March 2019: H 6.79 crores). The amount charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss under Salaries and
related costs in note 24 “Employee benefits” is H 13.40 crores (2018 - 2019: H 7.96 crores). Real Estate includes lease rentals for premises given on lease and does not include premises held for capital appreciation.
(H in crores)
34. Auditors’ remuneration: For the year ended 31 March 2020 For the year ended 31 March 2019
Particulars
VS DMS RE Total VS DMS RE Total
(Included in other expenses under operating and other expenses – Refer note 25)
(H in crores)
a. Segment revenues and results
For the year ended For the year ended Revenue from operations 202.32 5,379.76 168.25 5,750.33 289.97 4,958.06 141.10 5,389.13
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Segment results (290.90) 775.00 110.52 594.62 (361.21) 621.55 74.75 335.09
Finance cost 55.19 36.12
a. Payment to statutory auditor Unallocable expense/ 165.88 574.74
i. For audit fees 5.48 3.62
(income) (net)
ii. For taxation matters 0.08 0.07
Profit/ (Loss) before tax 373.55 (275.77)
iii. For other services 1.29 2.19
Tax expense (net) 164.77 166.55
iv. For reimbursement of expenses 0.36 0.34
Profit/ (Loss) for the year 208.78 (442.32)
b. Payment to cost auditor
i. For cost audit services 0.09 0.06
(H in crores)
Above amount excludes Goods service tax/ Service tax As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019
Particulars
35. Earnings per share
b. Segment assets and liabilities
(H in crores)
Segment assets 122.27 6,387.91 501.11 7,011.29 133.75 5,991.21 437.11 6,562.07
For the year ended For the year ended Unallocable assets 6,478.40 6,051.89
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Total assets 13,489.69 12,613.96
Segment liabilities 189.76 3,386.61 98.71 3,675.08 134.56 3,164.31 127.81 3,424.68
Net profit/ (loss) after tax attributable to the equity shareholders 208.78 (442.32)
Unallocated liabilities 1,594.01 990.40
(in H crores) (A)
Number of equity shares outstanding at the end of the year 285,000,000 285,000,000 Total liabilities 5,269.09 4,415.08
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year (B) 285,000,000 285,000,000
Basic and diluted earnings per share (equity share of 7.33 (15.52)
H 10 each) (A/B)
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(H in crores)
e. Information about major customers
For the year ended 31 March 2020 For the year ended 31 March 2019
Particulars i. DMS
c. Other segment information: No single customer contributed 10% or more to DMS revenue for years ended 31 March 2020 and 31 March
Capital expenditure (allocable) 26.87 1,393.16 - 1,420.03 19.80 1,303.51 8.97 1,332.28 2019.
(refer ii below)
ii. VS
Depreciation and amortisation 15.93 956.55 4.96 977.44 13.18 872.18 5.52 890.88
(H in crores)
(allocable)
Non-cash expenses other than 2.36 58.12 0.30 60.78 2.44 44.89 (0.13) 47.20 For the year ended For the year ended
Name
depreciation and amortization 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
i. Revenues and network and transmission costs are directly attributable to the segments. Network and transmission Customer B 26.94 33.50
costs are allocated based on utilisation of network capacity. Licence fees for VS and DMS have been allocated Customer D 31.53 33.10
based on adjusted gross revenues from these services. Depreciation and certain other costs have been allocated Customer E 19.25 32.44
to the segments based on various allocation parameters. Segment result is segment revenues less segment
expenses. Other income and exceptional items have been considered as “Unallocable”. iii. RE
(H in crores)
ii. For the year ended 31 March 2020, capital expenditure includes H 392.27 crores towards right of use assets.
d. Geographical information Name
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
The revenues from operation have been allocated to countries based on location of the customers as shown Customer A 140.31 111.16
below: Customer B 15.49 16.62
Segment revenues by geographical market f. Revenue from major services

(H in crores)
i. DMS
For the year ended For the year ended (H in crores)
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 For the year ended For the year ended
Service
India 5,264.52 4,902.35 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
United States of America 182.63 150.80
Internet connectivity 1,398.71 1,274.13
Netherlands * 9.30 44.08
Global virtual private network 1,165.36 1,088.37
United Kingdom 28.25 28.14
Ethernet 902.64 832.03
Others 265.63 263.76
National private leased circuit 527.25 398.29
5,750.33 5,389.13 International private leased circuit 151.20 127.06
*Includes amount recorded as revenue from Tata Communications (Netherlands) BV of H 0.15 crores (2018 - 2019: H 34.28 crores). Tata Others 1,234.60 1,238.18
Communications (Netherlands) BV is a central contracting party and a transfer pricing administrator for inter-company transactions Revenue from operations 5,379.76 4,958.06
between the Company and its international subsidiaries.
ii. VS
All of the segment assets are located in India or in International territorial waters and therefore no further (H in crores)
information by location of assets has been provided here.
Service
The Company applies Residual Profit Split Method for recording transactions pertaining to International 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Telecommunications Services under its Transfer Pricing Policy. This policy governs the majority of the transactions
International long distance 142.40 217.54
between the Company and its international subsidiaries.
National long distance 59.92 72.43
Revenue from operations 202.32 289.97
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(H in crores)
iii. RE
(H in crores) Fair value
Fair value Total
through other Derivatives Amortised
For the year ended For the year ended Particulars through carrying
Service comprehensive instrument cost
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 profit or loss value
income
Real Estate 168.25 141.10
Financial liabilities
Revenue from operations 168.25 141.10
Borrowings 10.64 - - 532.83 543.47
Other financial liabilities 48.17 - - 793.97 842.14
Trade payables - - - 1,591.45 1,591.45
38. Derivatives
Lease liabilities 465.96 - - - 465.96
Derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments. Total 524.77 - - 2,918.25 3,443.02
The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to manage some of its transaction exposures. The foreign The carrying value of financial instruments by categories as at 31 March 2019 is as follows
exchange forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges and are entered into for periods consistent with (H in crores)
foreign currency exposure of the underlying transactions, generally within 1 year. Fair value
Fair value Total
Outstanding derivatives instruments are as follows Particulars through carrying
comprehensive instrument cost
(H in crores) profit or loss value
income
Financial assets
(Amount in Fair value (Amount in Fair value
Particulars (Amount in (Amount in Investments (other than at cost) 449.44 6.16 - - 455.60
foreign currency gain / foreign currency gain /
J crores) J crores) Other financial assets 56.40 - - 156.45 212.85
in millions) (loss) in millions) (loss)
Trade receivables - - - 1,296.68 1,296.68
i. Forward exchange Cash and cash equivalents - - - 146.24 146.24
contracts (Buy) Other bank balances - - - 3.49 3.49
USD 80.65 589.39 22.49 113.74 829.05 (33.44) Total 505.84 6.16 - 1,602.86 2,114.86
GBP 0.90 8.48 (0.06) 0.90 8.62 (0.45) Financial liabilities
Borrowings - - - 301.14 301.14
Other financial liabilities 56.40 - 33.89 688.97 779.26
39. Financial instruments Trade payables - - - 1,802.08 1,802.08
Total 56.40 - 33.89 2,792.19 2,882.48
The significant accounting policies, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on
which income and expense are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity Carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, loans and trade payables as at 31 March 2020 and
instrument are disclosed in note 2(o) to the financial statements. 31 March 2019 approximate the fair value because of their short term nature. Difference between carrying amount
and fair value of other bank balances, other financial assets, other financial liabilities and borrowings subsequently
Financial assets and liabilities
measured at amortised cost is not significant in each of the years presented.
The carrying value of financial instruments by categories as at 31 March 2020 is as follows
The following table summarises financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial
(H in crores)
assets that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis (but fair value disclosure are required)
Fair value
Fair value Total As at 31 March 2020
Particulars through carrying (H in crores)
comprehensive instrument cost
profit or loss value
income Particulars Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets Financial assets

Investments (other than at cost) 564.77 6.16 - - 570.93 i. Investment in mutual funds 564.77 - - 564.77
Other financial assets 45.38 - 22.43 158.70 226.51 ii. Investment in equity shares - - 6.16 6.16
Trade receivables - - - 1,299.69 1,299.69 iii. Guarantee fees receivable from subsidiaries - - 45.38 45.38
Cash and cash equivalents - - - 162.95 162.95 iv. Derivative financial assets - 22.43 - 22.43
Other bank balances - - - 0.77 0.77
Total 564.77 22.43 51.54 638.74
Total 610.15 6.16 22.43 1,622.11 2,260.85
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39. Financial instruments (Contd..) 40. Financial risk management objectives and policies (Contd..)
(H in crores) The Company’s senior management ensures that financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and
Particulars Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total procedures and that financial risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with the Company’s policies
and risk objectives. 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
i. Guarantee fee obligation - - 45.38 45.38
speculative purposes may be undertaken. The senior management reviews and agrees policies for managing each of
ii. Borrowings - - 10.64 10.64 these risks, which are summarised below:
iii. Other financial liabilities - - 2.79 2.79
iv. Lease liabilities - - 465.96 465.96 a) Market risk
Total - - 524.77 524.77
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 risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price
As at 31 March 2019 risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and
(H in crores) borrowings, deposits, FVTPL and FVTOCI investments and derivative financial instruments.
Particulars Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
b) Interest rate risk
Financial assets
i. Investment in mutual funds 449.44 - - 449.44 Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows with respect to interest payments on borrowings will fluctuate
ii. Investment in equity shares - - 6.16 because of changes in market interest rates. The Company does not have exposure to the risk of changes in
6.16
iii. Guarantee fees receivable from subsidiaries - - 56.40 market interest rates as it has long-term debt obligations with fixed interest rates.
56.40
Total 449.44 - 62.56 512.00 c) Foreign currency risk
i. Guarantee fee obligation - - 56.40 56.40 Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of
ii. Derivative financial liabilities - 33.89 - 33.89 changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates
Total - 33.89 56.40 90.29 relates primarily to the Company’s operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a foreign
currency) and the Company’s net investments in foreign subsidiaries.
The investments included in level 3 of fair value hierarchy have been valued using the cost approach to arrive at their
fair value. The Company’s objective is to try and protect the underlying values of the Company’s balance sheet forex
exposures. Exposures are broadly categorised into receivables and payable exposures.
Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurement
(H in crores) The Company manages its foreign currency risk by entering into derivatives on net exposures, i.e. netting off the
receivable and payable exposures in order to take full benefit of natural hedge.
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Non-crystalised (not in books) exposures for which cash flows are highly probable are considered for hedging
after due consideration of cost of cover, impact of such derivatives on profit and loss due to MTMs (mark to
Opening balance 6.16 6.16
Less: Equity investment at FVTOCI - - market loss or gains), market / industry practices, regulatory restrictions etc.
Less: Financial assets at FVTPL - -
As regard net investments in foreign operations, hedging decisions are guided by regulatory requirement,
Closing balance 6.16 6.16
accounting practices and in consultation and approval of senior management on such hedging action.
The foreign exchange rate sensitivity is calculated by aggregation of the net foreign exchange rate exposure and
40. Financial risk management objectives and policies
a simultaneous parallel foreign exchange rate shift of all the currencies by 5% against the functional currency of
The Company’s principal financial liabilities other than derivatives, comprise loans and borrowings, trade and other the Company.
payables and financial guarantee contracts. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company’s
The following analysis has been worked out based on the net exposures of the Company as of the date of balance
operations and to provide guarantees to support its operations. The Company’s principal financial assets include loans,
sheet which would affect the Statement of Profit and Loss and equity.
trade and other receivables, current investments and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations.
The Company has investments on which gain or loss on fair value is recognised through other comprehensive income The following tables sets forth information relating to unhedged foreign currency exposure (net) as at 31 March
and also enters into derivative transactions. 2020 and 31 March 2019.
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s senior management oversees the
management of these risks.
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(H in crores) f) Liquidity risk
As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019 The Company monitors its risk of a shortage of funds using a liquidity planning tool.
Currency Financial Financial Financial Financial
liabilities assets liabilities assets The Company’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of
bank overdrafts, bank loans, debentures, preference shares, finance leases and hire purchase contracts.
USD 200.23 - 240.95 -
Others 10.28 0.21 3.31 10.26 Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Company will not be able to settle or meet its obligations on time
or at a reasonable price. The Company’s corporate treasury department is responsible for liquidity, funding as
5% appreciation/ depreciation of the respective foreign currencies with respect to functional currency of the well as settlement management. In addition, processes and policies related to such risks are overseen by senior
Company would result in decrease/ increase in the Company’s profit before tax by approximately H 10.52 crores management.
and H 11.70 crores for the year ended 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 respectively.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Company’s financial liabilities based on contractual
d) Equity price risk undiscounted payments.
(H in crores)
The Company’s non-listed equity securities are not susceptible to market price risk arising from uncertainties about
future values of the investment in securities as these investments are accounted for at cost in the financial statements. On 0 to 12 1 to 5
As at 31 March 2020 > 5 years Total
demand months years
e) Credit risk
Non-current borrowings - - 10.64 - 10.64
Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or a customer Other non-current financial liabilities - - 18.68 - 18.68
contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily Current borrowings 20.20 512.63 - - 532.83
trade receivables) and from its financing activities including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign Trade payables 165.70 1,425.75 - - 1,591.45
exchange transactions and other financial instruments. Other current financial liabilities 682.23 136.73 4.50 - 823.46
In determining the allowances for doubtful trade receivables, the Company has used a simplified approach by (H in crores)
computing the expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables based on a provision matrix. The provision
matrix takes into account historical credit loss experience and is adjusted for forward looking information. The On 0 to 12 1 to 5
expected credit loss allowance is based on the ageing of the receivables as mentioned below: demand months years
(H in crores)
Other non-current financial liabilities - - 32.79 - 32.79
As at As at Current borrowings - 301.14 - - 301.14
Ageing of receivables
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Trade payables 628.21 1,173.87 - - 1,802.08
Other current financial liabilities 323.99 417.90 - 4.58 746.47
Within credit period 669.15 410.54
1-90 days 292.89 492.00
41. Capital management
91-180 days 115.56 116.81
181-360 days 156.30 164.45 The Company’s objective for capital management is to maximise shareholder value, safeguard business continuity
More than 360 days 65.79 112.88 and support the growth of the Company. The Company determines the capital requirement based on annual
Total 1,299.69 1,296.68 operating plans and long-term and other strategic investment plans. The funding requirements are met through
loans and operating cash flows generated. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital
Movement in expected credit loss allowance
requirements.
(H in crores)

Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Opening balance 285.75 240.16

Movement in expected credit loss calculated based on lifetime 29.53 45.59
expected credit loss method
Balance at the end of the year 315.28 285.75
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42. Related party transactions 42. Related party transactions (Contd..)
i. Names of related parties and nature of relationship i. Names of related parties and nature of relationship (Contd..)
Sr. Sr.
Category of related parties Names Category of related parties Names
No No
a. Controlling Entities/ Investing parties Tata Sons Private Limited (investing party upto 27 May Tata Autocomp Katcon Exhaust Systems Private Limited
2018 and controlling entity w.e.f 28 May 2018) (formerly Katcon India Private Limited)
Panatone Finvest Limited (investing party upto 27 May Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Limited (formerly Tara
2018 and controlling entity w.e.f 28 May 2018) Aerospace Systems Limited)
b. Subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of Tata Teleservices Limited Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (formerly Tata
controlling entities and their subsidiaries* (“Affiliates”) Aerospace Limited)
Tata Consultancy Services Limited APTOnline Limited (formerly APOnline Limited)
TCS e-Serve International Limited Indian Rotorcraft Limited
Tata Sky Limited Tata Unistore Limited (formerly Tata Industrial
Tata Consultancy Services (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd. Services Limited)
Conneqt Business Solutions Limited (formerly Tata Tata Limited
Business Support Services Limited) TRIL Amritsar Projects Limited (formerly TRIF
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited Amritsar Projects Limited)
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited TACO Sasken Automotive Electronics Limited
Tata Capital Financial Services Limited Tata Autocomp Hendrickson Suspensions Private
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited Limited (formerly Taco Hendrickson Suspensions
Tata Sky Broadband Private Limited (formerly Private Limited)
Quickest Broadband Private Limited) Tata Autocomp Systems Limited
Tata International Limited Tata Industries Limited
C-Edge Technologies Limited Calsea Footwear Private Limited
Tata Housing Development Company Limited HL Promoters Private Limited
MahaOnline Limited Smart Value Homes (Boisar) Private Limited
Tata Interactive Systems GmbH (ceased w.e.f 02 July (formerly Niyati Sales Private Limited)
2018) Sector 113 Gatevida Developers Private Limited (formerly
Tata SIA Airlines Limited Lemon Tree Land & Developers Private Limited)
Tata Asset Management Limited Princeton Infrastructure Private Limited
Tata Advanced Systems Limited Promont Hilltop Private Limited
MP Online Limited Smart Value Homes (Peenya Project) Private Limited
AirAsia (India) Limited (formerly Smart Value Homes (Boisar Project) Private
Tata Securities Limited Limited)
Tata Advanced Materials Limited Kolkata-One Excelton Private Limited
Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited
TASEC Limited (formerly TAS-AGT Systems Limited) Infiniti Retail Limited
(merged with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd w.e.f. 01 April Tata International Metals (UK) Limited (formerly Tata
2018) Steel International (UK) Limited)
Tata Toyo Radiator Limited ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited (formerly
Tata International Wolverine Brands Limited Viom Networks Limited)
Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Limited Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited
Nova Integrated Systems Limited ATC Infrastructure Services Private Limited (w.e.f.
Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems Private Limited 31 May 2018) (formerly ATC Infrastructure Services
(formerly Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems Limited) Limited)
Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited Nelco Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Value Homes Limited (formerly Smart Value Tatanet Services Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Homes Limited) The Tata Power Company Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata AutoComp GY Batteries Private Limited Tata Power Trading Company Limited (w.e.f 28 May
(formerly Tata AutoComp GY Batteries Limited) 2018)
Arvind and Smart Value Homes LLP
TRIL Infopark Limited
Kriday Realty Private Limited
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i. Names of related parties and nature of relationship (Contd..) i. Names of related parties and nature of relationship (Contd..)
Sr. Sr.
No No
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) T.V.Sundram Iyengar & Sons Pvt. Ltd. (w.e.f 28 May
Titan Company Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) 2018)
Voltas Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Steel Long Products Limited (formerly Tata
Tata Steel Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Sponge Iron Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Motors Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Maithon Power Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
TP Ajmer Distribution Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Lokmanaya Hospital Private Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (w.e.f 28
Tata Projects Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) May 2018)
Tata Technologies Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Trent Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Vortex Engineering Private Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Elxsi Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Chemicals Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Fiora Hypermarket Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Consumer Products Limited (formerly Tata Pamodzi Hotels Plc
Global Beverages Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Benares Hotels Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Motors Finance Limited (formerly Sheba United Hotels Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Properties Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Concorde Motors (India) Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Sir Ratan Tata Trust (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Limited (formerly Jamshedpur Utilities & Services Industrial Energy Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Company Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Varroc Engineering Private Limited (w.e.f 28 May
Roots Corporation Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) 2018) (ceased w.e.f 06 July 2018)
Rallis India Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited (formerly Shriji Polymers (India) Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Limited) (w.e.f Inditravel Limited
28 May 2018) TEMA India Private Limited
Tata Coffee Ltd. (w.e.f 28 May 2018) TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Limited Hemisphere Properties India Limited (w.e.f 28 May
(w.e.f 28 May 2018) (ceased w.e.f. 28 March 2019) 2018)
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (w.e.f 28 May Tata Consultancy Services (Africa) (PTY) Ltd.
2018) Tata SmartFoodz Limited (formerly SmartFoodz
Fiora Services Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Titan Engineering & Automation Limited (w.e.f 28
Tata Metaliks Ltd. (w.e.f 28 May 2018) May 2018)
Piem Hotels Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Arrow Infraestate Private Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018)
The Tinplate Company of India Limited (w.e.f 28 May Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (w.e.f
2018) 28 May 2018)
TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited (w.e.f. 29 March Allsec Technologies Limited (w.e.f. 03 June 2019)
2019) Tata Motors (SA) (Proprietary) Limited (w.e.f 28 May
Fiora Business Support Services Limited (formerly 2018)
known as Westland Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Motors Finance Solutions Limited (w.e.f 28 May
Tata Technologies Europe Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) 2018)
T S Alloys Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Digital Limited (w.e.f. 11 March 2019)
Tata Steel BSL Limited (formerly Bhushan Steel c. Subsidiaries (Direct) Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited
Limited) (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Communications Transformation Services
Tata Motors Insurance Broking and Advisory Services Limited
Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Communications International Pte. Ltd.
Powerlinks Transmission Limited (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private
Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd. (w.e.f 28 May 2018) Limited
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No No
Tata Communications Lanka Limited MuCoso B.V. (w.e.f 03 October 2018)
TC IOT Managed Solutions Limited (applied for strike Tata Communications Move UK Limited (w.e.f 03
off on 29 November 2019) October 2018)
d. Subsidiaries (Indirect) Tata Communications (Australia) Pty Limited Tata Communications Move Singapore Pte Ltd (w.e.f
Tata Communications SVCS Pte. Ltd. (formerly known 03 October 2018)
as Tata Communications Services (Bermuda) Limited) Tata Communications Move B.V (formerly Telena
Tata Communications (Bermuda) Limited Holdings B.V.) (w.e.f 03 October 2018)
Tata Communications (Canada) Limited Nexus Connexion (SA) Pty Limited
Tata Communications (America) Inc. Tata Communications (Belgium) SPRL
Tata Communications (Middle East) FZ-LLC Tata Communications Services (International) Pte. Ltd.
Tata Communications (UK) Limited Tata Communications (Thailand) Limited
Tata Communications (France) SAS Tata Communications (Brazil) Participacoes Limitada
Tata Communications Deutschland GmbH Tata Communications Comunicações E Multimídia
Tata Communications (Guam) LLC (Brazil) Limitada
Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Limited TCTS Senegal Limited (w.e.f 23 December 2019)
Tata Communications (Hungary) LLC NetFoundry Inc (w.e.f 21 February 2019)
Tata Communications (Ireland) Limited e. Associates United Telecom Limited
Tata Communications (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited
Tata Communications (New Zealand) Limited Smart ICT Services Private Limited
Tata Communications (Taiwan) Limited f. Key managerial personnel Mr Vinod Kumar (upto 05 July 2019)
Tata Communications (Italy) S.r.l Managing Director and Group CEO
Tata Communications (Japan) KK Mr. Amur Lakshminarayanan Swaminathan (w.e.f 26
Tata Communications (Poland) Sp. Zoo November 2019)**
Tata Communications (Russia) LLC Managing Director and CEO
Tata Communications (Portugal) Instalacao E h. Others Peoplestrong Technologies Private Limited (formerly
Manutencao De Redes LDA Peoplestrong HR Services Private Limited)
Tata Communications (Spain) S.L Encube Ethicals Private Limited
Tata Communications (Switzerland) GmbH Tata Communications Employee Provident Fund Trust
Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. Tata Communications Employee Gratuity Trust
SEPCO Communications Pty Ltd. * where transactions have taken place
Tata Communications Transformation Services Pte
** Mr. Amur Lakshminarayanan Swaminathan was appointed as MD & CEO - Designate for the period 3 October 2019 to 25 November 2019
Limited
pending necessary regulatory approval
Tata Communications Transformation Services
(Hungary) Kft. Reimbursement made of expenses incurred by related party for business purpose of the Company, or reimbursement
Tata Communications Transformation Services (US) Inc received for expenses incurred by the Company on behalf of a related party shall not be deemed related party
Tata Communications Transformation Services South transactions.
Africa (Pty) Limited
VSNL SNOSPV Pte Ltd On 28 May 2018, Tata Sons Private Limited (‘TSPL’) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Panatone Finvest Limited
Tata Communications Move Nederland B.V (w.e.f 03 (‘Panatone’), increased their combined stake in the Company to 48.90% there by gaining de-facto control as
October 2018) per Ind-AS. Accordingly, the Company has classified TSPL and Panatone as “Controlling Entities” and disclosed
ITXC IP Holdings S.a r.l subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates of Controlling Entities and their subsidiaries as the ‘Affiliates’ of the
Tata Communications (Nordic) AS Controlling entities, effective this date.
Tata Communications (Portugal) Unipessoal LDA
Tata Communications (Sweden) AB
TCPoP Communications GmbH
Tata Communications (South Korea) Limited
Tata Communications Beijing (Technology) Limited
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Controlling Controlling
Subsidiaries Key Subsidiaries Key
Entities/ Entities/
Particulars Affiliates (Direct and management Associates Others Total Particulars Affiliates (Direct and management Associates Others Total
Investing Investing
Indirect) personnel Indirect) personnel
Parties Parties
Transactions with related parties Guarantee fees

Dividend paid - - 31.64 - - - 31.64
62.67 - - - - - 62.67 - - 30.69 - - - 30.69
62.67 - - - - - 62.67 Managerial remuneration $
Brand equity expenses - - - 5.16 - - 5.16
14.25 - - - - - 14.25 - - - 7.11 - - 7.11
- - - - - - - Royalty expense
Revenue from operations - - - - - - -
2.90 685.56 52.26 - 137.39 0.46 878.57 1.09 - - - - - 1.09
3.25 626.04 92.41 - 86.74 - 808.44 Purchase of current investments
Network and transmission - 870.95 - - - - 870.95
- 361.35 451.52 - 1.66 - 814.53 - 362.00 - - - - 362.00
- 428.57 606.15 - @ - 1,034.72 Redemption of current investments
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets - 798.29 - - - - 798.29
- 15.71 12.56 - - - 28.27 - 343.09 - - - - 343.09
- 14.91 22.14 - 1.98 - 39.03 Contribution to gratuity trust
Sale of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets - - - - - 10.95 10.95
- - 2.77 - - - 2.77 - - - - - 21.96 21.96
- - 5.78 - 0.73 - 6.51 Contribution to provident fund trust
Additions to Right of Use assets # - - - - - 84.48 84.48
- 7.84 - - - - 7.84 - - - - - 71.59 71.59
- - - - - - - Interest on lease liabilities (forms part of lease payouts of J0.94 crores)
Services rendered - 0.48 - - - - 0.48
- - 61.74 - 2.16 - 63.90 - - - - - - -
- - 26.94 - 4.30 - 31.24 @ represents transaction of amounts less than H 50,000
Services received
$ Remuneration paid to MD & CEO does not include provision for gratuity as it is provided in the books on the basis of actuarial valuation
0.64 167.26 126.32 - 64.88 - 359.10
for the Company as a whole
0.52 199.48 115.27 - 41.23 - 356.50
Equity capital contribution
- - - - 49.35 - 49.35
- - - - 35.01 - 35.01
Preference capital contribution
- - - - 0.03 - 0.03
- - - - 0.03 - 0.03
Interest income
- - 1.38 - - - 1.38
- - 1.93 - - - 1.93
Dividend income
- - 68.69 - - - 68.69
- - 5.91 - - - 5.91
# Addition to Right of use assets includes H 2.30 crores on account of impact of Ind AS 116 adoption w.e.f. 1 April 2019
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ii. Summary of transactions and balances with related parties (Contd..)
Controlling (H in crores)
Subsidiaries Key
Entities/
Particulars Affiliates (Direct and management Associates Others Total Controlling
Investing Subsidiaries Key
Indirect) personnel Entities/
Parties Particulars Affiliates (Direct and management Associates Others Total
Investing
Balances with related parties Indirect) personnel
Parties
Receivables
0.89 236.70 95.38 - 90.66 0.03 423.66 Lease liabilities - current
0.49 230.83 163.11 - 57.49 - 451.92 - 2.74 - - - - 2.74
Other financial assets – non current - - - - - - -
- 1.95 18.68 - - - 20.63 Lease liabilities – non-current
- 1.36 32.79 - - - 34.15 - 5.05 - - - - 5.05
Other investments – Current - - - - - - -
- 94.66 - - - - 94.66 @ represents balance of amounts less than H 50,000
- 20.00 - - - - 20.00 Previous year figures are in italics
Other financial assets – current
- 0.58 33.53 - 41.69 - 75.80 43. Operating lease arrangements
- 0.71 31.27 - 49.41 - 81.39
Other assets – non-current a. As lessee
- 0.01 - - - - 0.01
- 0.02 - - - - 0.02 The Company has lease contracts for immovable properties across various locations used in its operations. Such
Other assets – current leases generally have lease terms between 1 to 80 years. Generally, the Company is restricted from assigning and
@ 96.44 0.10 - (7.46) - 89.08 subleasing the leased assets. There are several lease contracts that include extension and termination options and
@ 16.14 28.17 - 1.35 - 45.66 variable lease payments.
Trade payables (including capital creditors)
The Company also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less.
12.96 398.93 268.90 3.11 7.57 7.61 699.08
10.24 370.49 547.58 7.34 8.44 6.19 950.28 The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as at 31 March 2020
Other financial liabilities – current (H in crores)
@ 5.33 - - 17.99 - 23.32
Particulars Amount
@ 5.33 - - 17.99 - 23.32
Other liabilities - non-current Current liability 29.87
- 36.10 - - - - 36.10 Non current liability 436.09
- 39.24 3.03 - - - 42.27 Balance as at 31 March 2020 465.96
Other liabilities – current
The following is the movement in lease liabilities during the year ended 31 March 2020
@ 15.36 5.82 - 196.86 0.01 218.05 (H in crores)
0.24 12.64 10.59 - - 77.46 100.93
Guarantees on behalf of subsidiaries As at
Particulars
- - 300.32 - - - 300.32 31 March 2020
- - 300.32 - - - 300.32 Balance as of 1 April 2019 78.85
Letter of comfort on behalf of subsidiaries Additions 390.30
- - 1,661.03 - - - 1,661.03 Finance cost accrued during the year 24.27
- - 1,816.85 - - - 1,816.85 Payment/Reversal of lease liabilities (26.80)
Liabilities settled against leased assets terminated (0.67)
Balance as at 31 March 2020 465.96
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43. Operating lease arrangements (Contd..) 43. Operating lease arrangements (Contd..)
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of lease liabilities as at 31 March 2020 on an
b. As lessor (Contd..)
undiscounted basis:
(H in crores) ii. The Company has leased certain premises under non-cancellable operating lease arrangements to its wholly
owned subsidiaries and associates. Future lease rental income in respect of these leases will be recognised in the
As at
Statement of Profit and Loss of subsequent years as follows:
31 March 2020
(H in crores)
Due not later than one year 68.18
As at As at
Due later than one year but not later than five years 281.79
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Later than five years 329.88
679.85 Not later than one year 36.69 75.13
Later than one year but not later than five years 130.69 93.31
The Company does not face a significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities as the current assets are Later than five years 210.17 58.48
sufficient to meet the obligations related to lease liabilities as and when they fall due. 377.55 226.92
Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Company for certain buildings and satellite channels. Lease rental income of H 40.84 crores (2018 - 2019: H 97.78 crores) in respect of the above leases has been
(H in crores) recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the current year.
For the year ended
31 March 2019 44. Contingent liabilities and commitments:
Minimum lease payments under operating leases recognised as expense in the year 30.16 a. Contingent liabilities
(H in crores)
At the balance sheet date, minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
(H in crores) As at As at
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
As at
31 March 2019 i. Guarantees 300.32 300.32
ii. Claims for taxes on income (refer 1 below)
Due not later than one year 15.98
- Income tax disputes where department is in appeal against 754.52 648.86
Due later than one year but not later than five years 15.62
the Company
Later than five years 0.24
- Other tax disputes 1,984.73 1,784.04
31.84
iii. Claims for other taxes 119.01 26.81
iv. Other claims (refer 2 below) 3,211.94 2,288.34
b. As lessor
i. In case of certain operating lease agreements relating to dark fiber contracts aggregating H 98.70 crores (31 1. Claims for taxes on income
March 2019: H 98.70 crores) as at 31 March 2019, the gross block, accumulated depreciation and depreciation
Significant claims by the revenue authorities in respect of income tax matters relate to disallowance of
expense of the assets given on an IRU basis cannot be identified as these assets are not exclusively leased.
deductions claimed under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 from assessment years 1996-97 onwards
The lease rentals associated with such IRU arrangements for the year ended 31 March 2020 amount to H 5.62
and transfer pricing adjustments carried out by revenue authorities. The Company has contested the
crores (2018 - 2019: H 5.62 crores).
disallowances / adjustments and has preferred appeals which are pending.
Future lease rental receipts will be recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss of subsequent years as
2. Other claims
follows:
(H in crores) i. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) reduced the Access Deficit Charge (“ADC”) rates effective
As at As at 1 April 2007. All telecom service providers including National Long Distance (“NLD”) and International
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Long Distance (“ILD”) operators in India are bound by the TRAI regulations. Accordingly, the Company
has recorded the cost relating to ADC at revised rates as directed by TRAI. However, BSNL continued to
Due not later than one year 5.62 5.62 bill at the ADC rate applicable prior to 1 April 2007. BSNL had filed an appeal against TRAI Interconnect
Due later than one year but not later than five years 17.89 19.23 Usage Charges (“IUC”) regulation of reduction in ADC and currently this matter is pending with the Hon’ble
Later than five years 11.99 16.27 Supreme Court. The excess billing of BSNL amounting to H 311.84 crores (31 March 2019: H 311.84 crores)
35.50 41.12 has been disclosed as contingent liability.
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44. Contingent liabilities and commitments: (Contd..) 44. Contingent liabilities and commitments: (Contd..)
ii. During the quarter ended 30 September 2019, the Company had received demands from Department of Based on the management assessment and legal advice (wherever taken), the Company believes that the above
Telecommunications (DOT) aggregating to H 6,633.43 crores towards License Fee on its Adjusted Gross claims are not probable and would not result in outflow of resources embodying economic benefits.
Revenue (AGR) for the financial years 2006-07 till 2017-18.
b. Commitments
The demands received by the Company included an amount of H 5,433.70 crores which were disallowed
i. Capital commitments
by the DOT towards the cost adjusted to Gross Revenues by the Company that were claimed on ‘accrual
basis’ instead of payment basis, for which a revised statement on the basis of actual payment has been Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account, not provided for amount to H
submitted to the DOT. Though, the Company believes that it has case to defend, it has made a provision 272.20 crores (31 March 2019: H 342.28 crores) (net of capital advances).
of H 337.17 crores during the quarter ended 31 March 2020 and for the balance amount of H 5,096.53
crores, the company believes that the likelihood of the same materializing is remote since the deduction ii. Other commitments
of payment basis has not been considered by DOT.
1. As at 31 March 2020, the Company has issued Letters of comfort for the credit facility agreements/
With respect to the demands for the balance amount of H 1,199.73 crores, the Company has existing derivatives contracts in respect of various subsidiaries (other than guarantees):
appeals relating to its ILD & NLD licenses which were filed in the past and are pending at the Hon’ble (H in crores)
Supreme Court and Hon’ble Madras High Court and the Company’s appeals are not included in the Hon’ble
As at As at
Supreme Court ruling of 24 October 2019 on AGR. Further, the Company believes that all its licenses are Name of the Subsidiary
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
different from UASL, which was the subject matter of Supreme Court judgement of 24 October 2019. The
Company has responded to the DOT denying and disputing the amounts claimed by the DOT in the above Tata Communications Transformation Services Ltd 117.00 117.00
mentioned demands. The Company has not received any response from the DOT after the submission. Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. 1,030.03 1,335.85
The Company believes that it will be able to defend its position and also has obtained a legal opinion in Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL) 504.00 364.00
this regard. The Company has disclosed total contingent liability of H 1,895.57 crores towards all AGR dues Tata Communications Collaboration Services Private Limited 10.00 -
including above demands. Total 1,661.03 1,816.85
iii. Upon expiry of the Company’s Internet Service Provider (‘ISP’) license on 24 January 2014, DoT vide The Company has given undertaking to the lenders/ derivative counterparts of above subsidiaries that it
letter dated 20 February 2014 extended the validity of the said license for 3 months with condition that shall not reduce its ownership below 51% without their consent.
entire ISP revenue will be subject to license fees. This conditional extension by DoT, was challenged by
As at 31 March 2020, Letters of comfort utilised are as follows:
the Company in TDSAT and on 18 October 2019 the Company’s petition has been allowed by TDSAT. As
(H in crores)
DoT has time to appeal against the TDSAT order, the Company has continued to disclose an amount of
H 854.35 crores (31 March 2019: H 635.87 crores) including interest under contingent liabilities. As at As at
Name of the Subsidiary
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
iv. Other claims of H 150.18 crores (31 March 2019: H 138.88 crores) mainly pertain to routine suits for collection,
commercial disputes, claims from customers and/or suppliers, BSNL port charges and claim from Employee Tata Communications Transformation Services Ltd 44.55 0.11
State Insurance Corporation. Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. 1,030.03 1,335.85
Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL) 327.59 211.67
3. It is not practicable for the Company to estimate the timings of cash outflows, if any, in respect of the above Total 1,402.17 1,547.63
pending resolution of the respective proceedings as it is determinable only on receipt of judgements/ decisions
pending with various forums/ authorities. 2. The Company has committed loan facility to wholly owned subsidiaries to the tune of H 4,333.00 crores (31
March 2019: H 4,120.75 crores) as at 31 March 2020, utilisation of which is subject to future requirements
4. During the previous year, the Company and its two directors and an ex-employee had received show cause and appropriate approval processes from time to time.
notices from Directorate of Enforcement, Ministry of Finance on alleged violation of the rules and regulations
under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. The contravention amount involved in all these notices is
H 593 crores. The liability could extend up to three times the amount quantified as contravention. The Company
had provided H 4.50 crores as compounding penalty, based on a legal opinion. During the current year, Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting approval has been received and based on the same the Company has filed its
application with RBI for compounding of charges. The Company and the named individuals in the SCNs filed
their replies to the SCNs refuting the allegations made therein and without prejudice to their contentions and
claims filed compounding applications with the RBI. RBI vide its separate orders dated 18 October 2019, has
disposed off the compounding applications and has compounded the contravention subject of payment of H
1.48 crores by the Company and H 0.14 crores each by the individuals. The Company has made the payment on
its behalf and also on behalf of the individuals. Thereafter, the Company and named individuals have also filed
their representation with ED requesting for the closure of the proceedings.
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45. Dividend remitted to non-resident shareholders 49. Approval of financial statements
The Company has not remitted any amount in foreign currencies on account of dividend during the year. The particulars The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on 13 June 2020.
of final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018 paid to non – resident shareholders are as under:
(H in crores) 50. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/ rearranged where necessary to confirm to current year’s classification/
disclosure.
During the year During the year
Name of the Subsidiary
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Number of non – resident shareholders 1,294 1,405 Chartered Accountants
Number of shares held by them 54,203,609 46,095,403 ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004
Year to which the dividend relates 2018-2019 2017-2018
Amount remitted 24.39 20.74 PRASHANT SINGHAL RENUKA RAMNATH AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
Membership No. 93283 Mumbai Mumbai
46. Micro and small enterprises
Dues to micro and small enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
of information collected by the management:
(H in crores) New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi
As at As at
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
a. Principal amount remaining unpaid to any supplier as at the end of the 7.58 4.23
accounting year
b. Interest due thereon remaining unpaid to any supplier as at the end 0.01 0.03
of the accounting year
c. The amount of interest paid along with the amounts of the payment 40.49 55.89
made to the supplier beyond the appointed day
d. The amount of interest due and payable for the year 0.01 0.03
e. The amount of interest accrued and remaining unpaid at the end of the 0.01 0.03
accounting year
f. The amount of further interest due and payable even in the - -
succeeding year, until such date when the interest dues as above
are actually paid
g. Total outstanding dues of micro and small enterprises 7.59 4.26
47. Events after the reporting period
There are no significant subsequent events between the year ended 31 March 2020 and signing of financial statements
as on 13 June 2020 which have material impact on the financials of the Company.
48. The outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic globally and in India is causing significant disturbance and
slowdown of economic activity. The Company has considered internal and external information while finalizing various
estimates in relation to its financial statement up to the date of approval of the financial statements by the Board of
Directors and has not identified any material impact on the carrying value of assets, liabilities or provisions. However,
the impact assessment of COVID-19 is a continuing process given the uncertainties associated with its nature and
duration. The Company is monitoring the situation closely, and shall take actions as appropriate, based on any material
changes in the future economic conditions.
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Independent Auditor’s Report a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter
below, our description of how our audit addressed the
audit included the performance of procedures designed
to respond to our assessment of the risks of material
matter is provided in that context. misstatement of the consolidated Ind AS financial
statements. The results of audit procedures performed
To the Members of Tata Communications Limited We have determined the matters described below to be by us and by other auditors of components not audited
the key audit matters to be communicated in our report. by us, as reported by them in their audit reports furnished
Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Ind We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the to us by the management, including those procedures
AS Financial Statements Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated performed to address the matters below, provide
Ind AS financial statements section of our report, the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying
Opinion the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our consolidated Ind AS financial statements.
of the financial statements under the provisions of the
We have audited the accompanying consolidated Ind Act and the Rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our
AS financial statements of Tata Communications Limited other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these Key audit matters How our audit addressed the key audit matter
(hereinafter referred to as the “Holding Company”), its requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that
subsidiaries (the Holding Company and its subsidiaries the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and Receivable on account of Access Facilitation Charges (‘AFC’) (as described in note 26(i) of the financial
together referred to as the “Group”) and its associates appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on statements)
comprising of the consolidated Balance sheet as at March the consolidated Ind AS financial statements. On November 28, 2018, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Our audit procedures related to this key audit
31 2020, the consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss, (‘TRAl’) re-enacted schedules to 2012 Regulation, containing matters included the following:
including other comprehensive income, the consolidated Emphasis of Matters AFC and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) recovery rates
We evaluated the customer correspondences and
Cash Flow Statement, the consolidated Statement of with respect to the use of CLS, pursuant to the High Court
i. As fully discussed in note 46 to the consolidated judgements pronounced by the High Court, the
Changes in Equity for the year then ended and notes to judgement dated July 2, 2018 and the Hon’ble Supreme Court
financial statements, the Company had received Hon’ble Supreme Court and TDSAT.
the consolidated Ind AS financial statements, including judgement dated October 8, 2018. TRAI specified that these
demands dated September 12, 2019 from Department revised rates are applicable prospectively. We tested the underlying computation of necessary
a summary of significant accounting policies and other
of Telecommunications (DoT) towards license fee adjustments recorded in the books.
explanatory information (hereinafter referred to as “the The Company was recognizing AFC revenue and recovery
on its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) for FY 2006-
consolidated Ind AS financial statements”). of the O&M charges, as per the erstwhile rates specified in
07 to 2017-18, for H 6633.43 crores. Of this amount, We assessed the disclosure made in the financial
schedules to 2012 Regulation. In view of above facts, the statements.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and the Company has made provision of H 337.17 crores
Company in the previous year, recognized the differential AFC
according to the explanations given to us and based with respect to the demand of H 5,433.70 crores, and
revenue and O&M charges of H 348.75 crores for the period
on the consideration of reports of other auditors on believes that the likelihood of the balance demand
January 2013 to November 2018, as per the rates specified in
separate financial statements and on the other financial materialising is remote. Further, with respect to
the contracts with the customers.
information of the subsidiaries and associates, the the demand of H 1,199.73 crores, the Company has
aforesaid consolidated Ind AS financial statements give disclosed the same as part of contingent liability. The The customers contested the revised order in the Hon’ble
Company believes that it has grounds to defend its Supreme Court, which in its meeting held in January 28, 2019
the information required by the Companies Act, 2013, as
position and has also obtained a legal opinion in this directed the TDSAT for evaluation. The TDSAT had issued an
amended (the “Act”) in the manner so required and give
regard. order dated April 16, 2020 stating the rates are applicable
a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting
prospectively from November 28, 2018.
principles generally accepted in India, of the consolidated
ii. We draw attention to note 46, which describes The customers have preferred an appeal against the TDSAT
state of affairs of the Group and its associates as at
the uncertainty related to the outcome of the on- order seeking an interim stay on the order. The Company as at
March 31, 2020, their consolidated loss including other
going tax litigation of H 278.01 crores, in one of the March 31, 2020 has receivable of H 211 crores towards the AFC
comprehensive income, their consolidated cash flows
subsidiary of the Group. The Group is confident of revenue for the period January 2013 to November 2018.
and the consolidated statement of changes in equity for
defending its position and has obtained legal opinion
the year ended on that date. Considering the significance of the amount to the financial
in this regard.
statements, the fact that the matter is currently litigative,
Basis for Opinion
Our opinion is not modified in respect of these matters. and management judgement of considering the receivable
We conducted our audit of the consolidated Ind AS towards the AFC revenue as recoverable and good, we have
Key Audit Matters considered the matter to be key audit matter
financial statements in accordance with the Standards
on Auditing (SAs), as specified under section 143(10) of Key audit matters are those matters that, in our
the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are professional judgement, were of most significance in our
further described in the ‘Auditor’s Responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements for
Audit of the Consolidated Ind AS Financial Statements’ the financial year ended March 31, 2020. These matters
section of our report. We are independent of the Group were addressed in the context of our audit of the
and in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ issued by the consolidated Ind AS financial statements as a whole, and
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide
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and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate
Key audit matters How our audit addressed the key audit matter
and application of appropriate accounting policies; to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not
Assessment of impairment of investments and Receivables due to the impact of Covid (as described in note 50 making judgements and estimates that are reasonable detecting a material misstatement resulting from
of the financial statements) and prudent; and the design, implementation and fraud is higher than for one resulting from error,
Covid-19 outbreak continues to spread across the globe and Our audit procedures related to this key audit maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
India, which has contributed to significant impact to the global were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of
matters included the following:
financial and economic activities. The Company has assessed and completeness of the accounting records, relevant internal control.
the impact of the global pandemic on the financial statements, We tested the effectiveness of controls over the to the preparation and presentation of the consolidated
including the subsequent events upto the reporting date as development of the methodology for the allowance Ind AS financial statements that give a true and fair view • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant
below; for credit losses, including consideration of the and are free from material misstatement, whether due to the audit in order to design audit procedures
to fraud or error, which have been used for the purpose that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under
a) The Company determines the allowance for credit losses current and estimated future economic conditions.
of preparation of the consolidated Ind AS financial section 143(3)(i) of the Act, we are also responsible
based on historical loss experience adjusted to reflect We validated the estimates and assumptions used
statements by the Directors of the Holding Company, as for expressing our opinion on whether the Holding
current and estimated future economic conditions at each by the management in determining the carrying
aforesaid. Company has adequate internal financial controls
reporting date. The management has considered impact value of receivables and made corroborative
with reference to financial statements in place and
of the pandemic on the customer’s industry-segment inquires with appropriate level of management.
In preparing the consolidated Ind AS financial statements, the operating effectiveness of such controls.
to estimate the probability of default in future on the We tested the mathematical accuracy of the
computation done of the allowances. the respective Board of Directors of the companies
receivable. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies
included in the Group and of its associates are responsible
We obtained an understanding of the process for assessing the ability of the Group and of its associates used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
b) The group has investments of H 901.32 crores and goodwill
over the preparation of the cash flow forecast to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, and related disclosures made by management.
of H 91.84 crores as at the balance sheet date and tested
considered for the annual impairment testing. We matters related to going concern and using the going
these for annual impairment testing using discounted cash • Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s
understood the potential changes in key drivers concern basis of accounting unless management either
flow method. The management has considered the impact use of the going concern basis of accounting and,
with management including impact of COVID-19 in intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or
of the pandemic on the future projections. based on the audit evidence obtained, whether
order to evaluate the assumptions used in the cash has no realistic alternative but to do so.
flow forecasts. a material uncertainty exists related to events or
In consideration of the judgements required and considering
Those respective Board of Directors of the companies conditions that may cast significant doubt on the
the uncertainty of estimations, we have considered the matter We assessed the valuation methodology and
included in the Group and of its associates are also ability of the Group and its associates to continue
to be a key audit matter. evaluated the key assumptions used by the
responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process as a going concern. If we conclude that a material
management in the valuations, with the help of uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention
of the Group and of its associates.
valuation experts. in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the
We assessed the disclosure made in the financial consolidated Ind AS financial statements or, if such
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
statements.
Consolidated Ind AS Financial Statements Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report.
Information Other than the Financial Responsibilities of Management and Those Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about
However, future events or conditions may cause the
Statements and Auditor’s Report Thereon Charged with Governance for the Consolidated whether the consolidated Ind AS financial statements as
Group and its associates to cease to continue as a
Financial Statements a whole are free from material misstatement, whether
The Holding Company’s Board of Directors is responsible going concern.
due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report
for the other information. The other information The Holding Company’s Board of Directors is responsible that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and
comprises the information included in the Annual report, for the preparation and presentation of these level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit content of the consolidated Ind AS financial
but does not include the consolidated Ind AS financial consolidated Ind AS financial statements in terms of the conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a statements, including the disclosures, and whether
statements and our auditor’s report thereon. requirements of the Act that give a true and fair view of material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can the consolidated Ind AS financial statements
the consolidated financial position, consolidated financial arise from fraud or error and are considered material if,
Our opinion on the consolidated Ind AS financial represent the underlying transactions and events in
performance including other comprehensive income, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
statements does not cover the other information and we a manner that achieves fair presentation.
consolidated cash flows and consolidated statement of be expected to influence the economic decisions of users
do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. changes in equity of the Group including its associates taken on the basis of these consolidated Ind AS financial • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence
in accordance with the accounting principles generally statements. regarding the financial information of the entities or
In connection with our audit of the consolidated Ind AS
accepted in India, including the Indian Accounting business activities within the Group and its associates
financial statements, our responsibility is to read the
Standards (Ind AS) specified under section 133 of the Act As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise of which we are the independent auditors and whose
other information and, in doing so, consider whether
read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) professional judgement and maintain professional financial information we have audited, to express
such other information is materially inconsistent with
Rules, 2015, as amended. The respective Board of skepticism throughout the audit. We also: an opinion on the consolidated Ind AS financial
the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge
Directors of the companies included in the Group and statements. We are responsible for the direction,
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement
of its associates are responsible for maintenance of supervision and performance of the audit of the
misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we of the consolidated Ind AS financial statements,
adequate accounting records in accordance with the financial statements of such entities included in the
conclude that there is a material misstatement of this whether due to fraud or error, design and perform
provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets consolidated financial statements of which we are the
other information, we are required to report that fact. We audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain
of the Group and of its associates and for preventing independent auditors. For the other entities included
have nothing to report in this regard.
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in the consolidated Ind AS financial statements, have been audited by its independent auditor and (b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required in India to their directors in accordance with the
which have been audited by other auditors, such whose reports have been furnished to us by the by law relating to preparation of the aforesaid provisions of section 197 read with Schedule V to the
other auditors remain responsible for the direction, Management. Our opinion on the consolidated Ind consolidation of the financial statements have been Act;
supervision and performance of the audits carried AS financial statements, in so far as it relates to the kept so far as it appears from our examination of
out by them. We remain solely responsible for our amounts and disclosures included in respect of this those books and reports of the other auditors; (h) With respect to the other matters to be included in
audit opinion. subsidiary and associate, and our report in terms of the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of
sub-sections (3) of Section 143 of the Act, in so far as (c) The Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,
We communicate with those charged with governance it relates to the aforesaid subsidiary and associate, is Statement of Profit and Loss including the Statement as amended, in our opinion and to the best of our
of the Holding Company and such other entities included based solely on the report(s) of such other auditors. of Other Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated information and according to the explanations
in the consolidated Ind AS financial statements of which Cash Flow Statement and Consolidated Statement given to us and based on the consideration of the
we are the independent auditors regarding, among (b) The consolidated Ind AS financial statements include of Changes in Equity dealt with by this Report are in report of the other auditors on separate financial
other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit the Group’s share of net profit of H 1.93 crores for agreement with the books of account maintained for statements as also the other financial information
and significant audit findings, including any significant the year ended March 31, 2020, as considered in the the purpose of preparation of the consolidated Ind of the subsidiaries and associates , as noted in the
deficiencies in internal control that we identify during consolidated Ind AS financial statements, in respect AS financial statements; ‘Other matter’ paragraph:
our audit. of three associates, whose financial statements,
other financial information have not been audited (d) In our opinion, the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS i. The consolidated Ind AS financial statements
We also provide those charged with governance with and whose unaudited financial statements, other financial statements comply with the Accounting disclose the impact of pending litigations on its
a statement that we have complied with relevant unaudited financial information have been furnished Standards specified under Section 133 of the Act, consolidated financial position of the Group and
ethical requirements regarding independence, and to to us by the Management. Our opinion, in so far as it read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) its associates in its consolidated Ind AS financial
communicate with them all relationships and other relates amounts and disclosures included in respect Rules, 2015, as amended; statements – Refer Note 46 to the consolidated
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our of these associates, and our report in terms of sub- Ind AS financial statements;
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. (e) On the basis of the written representations received
sections (3) of Section 143 of the Act in so far as it
from the directors of the Holding Company as on ii. The Group and its associates did not have
relates to the aforesaid associates, is based solely
From the matters communicated with those charged March 31, 2020 taken on record by the Board of any material foreseeable losses in long-term
on such unaudited financial statements and other
with governance, we determine those matters that were Directors of the Holding Company and the reports contracts including derivative contracts during
unaudited financial information. In our opinion and
of most significance in the audit of the consolidated of the statutory auditors who are appointed under the year ended March 31, 2020;
according to the information and explanations given
Ind AS financial statements for the financial year ended Section 139 of the Act, of its subsidiary companies
to us by the Management, these financial statements iii. There has been no delay in transferring amounts,
March 31, 2020 and are therefore the key audit matters. and associate companies, none of the directors of the
and other financial information are not material to required to be transferred, to the Investor
We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless Group’s companies and its associates, incorporated
the Group. Education and Protection Fund by the Holding
law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the in India, is disqualified as on March 31, 2020 from
matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164 Company, its subsidiaries and associates ,
Our opinion above on the consolidated Ind AS financial
determine that a matter should not be communicated in (2) of the Act; incorporated in India during the year ended
statements, and our report on Other Legal and Regulatory
our report because the adverse consequences of doing March 31, 2020.
Requirements below, is not modified in respect of
so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public (f) With respect to the adequacy and the operating
the above matters with respect to our reliance on the
interest benefits of such communication. effectiveness of the internal financial controls
work done and the reports of the other auditors and
over financial reporting with reference to these
the financial statements and other financial information For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
consolidated Ind AS financial statements of the
Other Matter certified by the Management.
Holding Company and its subsidiary companies, Chartered Accountants
associate companies , incorporated in India, refer to ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W/E300004
(a) We did not audit the financial statements and other
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory our separate Report in “Annexure ” to this report;
financial information, in respect of one subsidiary,
Requirements per Prashant Singhal
whose Ind AS financial statements include total (g) In our opinion and based on the consideration of
assets of H 95.76 crores as at March 31, 2020, and Partner
As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our reports of other statutory auditors of the subsidiaries,
total revenues of H 70.06 crores and net cash inflows Membership Number: 93283
audit and on the consideration of report of the other and associate company incorporated in India, the
of H 1.63 crores for the year ended on that date. UDIN: 20093283AAAAAD5772
auditors on separate financial statements and the other managerial remuneration for the year ended March
These Ind AS financial statement and other financial financial information of subsidiaries and associates, as 31, 2020 has been paid / provided by the Holding
information have been audited by other auditors, noted in the ‘other matter’ paragraph we report, to the Company, its subsidiaries and associate incorporated Date: June 13, 2020
which financial statements, other financial information extent applicable, that:
and auditor’s reports have been furnished to us by
the management. The consolidated Ind AS financial (a) We/the other auditors whose report we have relied
statement also include the group’ share of net profit upon have sought and obtained all the information
of H 0.25 crores for the year ended March 31, 2020, and explanations which to the best of our knowledge
as considered in the consolidated Ind AS financial and belief were necessary for the purposes of our
statement, in respect of one associate, whose audit of the aforesaid consolidated Ind AS financial
financial statements, other financial information statements;
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Statements C Annual
Report
19
20
Annexure to the Independent Auditor’s Report of even date on the consolidated financial
preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and
controls over financial reporting with reference to these
consolidated financial statements and such internal
statements of Tata Communications Limited that receipts and expenditures of the company are financial controls over financial reporting with reference
being made only in accordance with authorisations of to these consolidated financial statements were operating
management and directors of the company; and (3) effectively as at March 31,2020, based on the internal
Report on the Internal Financial Controls Note require that we comply with ethical requirements provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention control over financial reporting criteria established by the
under Clause (i) of Sub-section 3 of Section and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable or timely detection of unauthorised acquisition, use, or Holding Company considering the essential components
143 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) assurance about whether adequate internal financial disposition of the company’s assets that could have a of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit
controls over financial reporting with reference to these material effect on the financial statements. of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
In conjunction with our audit of the consolidated financial consolidated financial statements was established and issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
statements of Tata Communications Limited as of and maintained and if such controls operated effectively in
for the year ended March 31, 2020, we have audited the all material respects. Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial
internal financial controls over financial reporting of Tata Controls Over Financial Reporting With Other Matters
Communications Limited (hereinafter referred to as the Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain Reference to these Consolidated Financial
audit evidence about the adequacy of the internal Statements Our report under Section 143(3)(i) of the Act on the
“Holding Company”) and its subsidiary companies and its
financial controls over financial reporting with reference adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal
associate company, which are companies incorporated
to these consolidated financial statements and their Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial financial controls over financial reporting with reference
in India, as of that date.
operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting with reference to to these consolidated financial statements of the Holding
controls over financial reporting included obtaining these consolidated financial statements, including the Company, insofar as it relates one associate company,
Management’s Responsibility for Internal possibility of collusion or improper management override which are companies incorporated in India, is based
an understanding of internal financial controls over
Financial Controls of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud on the corresponding reports of the auditors of such
financial reporting with reference to these consolidated
financial statements, assessing the risk that a material may occur and not be detected. Also, projections of any subsidiary companies and associate incorporated in
The respective Board of Directors of the Holding
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial India.
Company, its subsidiary companies and its associate
and operating effectiveness of internal control based on reporting with reference to these consolidated financial
company, which are companies incorporated in India,
the assessed risk. The procedures selected depend on statements to future periods are subject to the risk that
are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal
the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the the internal financial control over financial reporting with
financial controls based on the internal control over
risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, reference to these consolidated financial statements may For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
financial reporting criteria established by the Holding
whether due to fraud or error. become inadequate because of changes in conditions, Chartered Accountants
Company considering the essential components of
or that the degree of compliance with the policies or ICAI Firm Registration Number: 101049W/E300004
internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained procedures may deteriorate.
of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
and the audit evidence obtained by the other auditors
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. per Prashant Singhal
in terms of their reports referred to in the Other Matters
These responsibilities include the design, implementation Opinion Partner
paragraph below, is sufficient and appropriate to provide
and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls Membership Number: 93283
a basis for our audit opinion on the internal financial In our opinion, the Holding Company, its subsidiary
that were operating effectively for ensuring the orderly UDIN: 20093283AAAAAD5772
controls over financial reporting with reference to these companies and its associate company, which are
and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence
consolidated financial statements. companies incorporated in India, have, maintained
to the respective company’s policies, the safeguarding
in all material respects, adequate internal financial Date: June 13, 2020
of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and
errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over
records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial Financial Reporting With Reference to these
information, as required under the Act. Consolidated Financial Statements
A company’s internal financial control over financial

Auditor’s Responsibility reporting with reference to these consolidated financial
statements is a process designed to provide reasonable
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
company’s internal financial controls over financial
and the preparation of financial statements for external
reporting with reference to these consolidated financial
purposes in accordance with generally accepted
statements based on our audit. We conducted our
accounting principles. A company’s internal financial
audit in accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of
control over financial reporting with reference to these
Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting (the
consolidated financial statements includes those policies
“Guidance Note”) and the Standards on Auditing, both,
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of
issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
and deemed to be prescribed under section 143(10) of
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
the Act, to the extent applicable to an audit of internal
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
financial controls. Those Standards and the Guidance
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
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Statements C Annual
Report
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20
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2020 Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31 March 2020
As at As at Year ended Year ended
Particulars Schedule Particulars Schedule
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
A ASSETS
(1) Non-current assets I Revenue from operations 38 17,067.99 16,524.95
(a) Property, plant and equipment 3 9,021.91 9,241.49 II Other income 23 69.68 60.26
(b) Capital work-in-progress 285.95 298.31
(c) Right-of-use assets 2,45 1,595.62 - III Total income (I + II) 17,137.67 16,585.21
(d) Investment property 4 280.26 226.27
(e) Investment property under development 97.74 46.82 IV Expenses:
(f) Goodwill 5 91.84 86.28 Network and transmission expense 24 6,777.56 7,162.04
(g) Other intangible assets 6 1,680.81 1,688.53
(h) Intangible assets under development 62.91 63.03 Employee benefits expense 25 3,039.14 2,959.66
(i) Financial assets
(i) Investments Finance costs 27,45 470.74 396.55
(a) Investments in associates 7 686.50 739.52 Depreciation and amortisation expense 28,45 2,357.72 2,067.60
(b) Other investments 8A 214.82 155.77
(ii) Other financial assets 9A 119.85 115.52 Operating and other expenses 26 3,962.34 3,658.40
(j) Deferred tax assets (Net) 18 279.86 150.29 Total expenses (IV) 16,607.50 16,244.25
(k) Non current tax asset 1,594.00 1,555.06
(l) Other non-current assets 10A 207.29 338.92 V Profit before exceptional items and tax (III-IV) 530.17 340.96
Total non - current assets 16,219.36 14,705.81
(2) Current assets VI Exceptional items 29 - 32 (390.51) 2.24
(a) Inventories 72.97 76.58 VII Profit before tax and share of profit/(loss) of associates 139.66 343.20
(b) Financial assets
(i) Other investments 8B 661.78 595.98 (V+VI)
(ii) Trade receivables 11 3,228.87 2,968.45
(iii) Cash and cash equivalent 12 850.00 789.06 VIII Tax expense/(benefit) 34
(iv) Bank balance other than (iii) above 13 59.13 63.02 a. Current tax 334.18 332.67
(v) Other financial assets 9B 139.76 123.22
(c) Other current assets 10B 805.82 688.53 b. Deferred tax (107.51) (59.35)
5,818.33 5,304.84
Assets classified as held for sale 14 123.78 2.11 226.67 273.32
Total current assets 5,942.11 5,306.95 IX Profit/(Loss) before share in profit/(loss) of associates (87.01) 69.88
TOTAL ASSETS 22,161.47 20,012.76
B EQUITY AND LIABILITIES (VII-VIII)
(1) Equity X Share in profit/(loss) of associates 2.18 (150.31)
(a) Equity share capital 15 285.00 285.00
(b) Other equity 16 (1,563.36) (466.81) XI Loss for the period (IX+X) (84.83) (80.43)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent (1,278.36) (181.81)
Non-controlling interests 4.75 5.76 XII Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total Equity (1,273.61) (176.05) A (i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
(2) Liabilities
(I) Non-current liabilities a. Remeasurements of the defined benefit plans (49.18) (13.37)
(a) Financial liabilities b. Tax impact on defined benefit plans 12.24 4.36
(i) Borrowings 17A 6,797.78 6,794.41
(ii) Other financial liabilities 20A 33.43 16.65 c. Equity instruments through other comprehensive 8,41 7.19 (45.00)
(iii) Lease liabilities 2,45 1,394.02 -
(b) Provisions 21A 602.23 506.43 income
(c) Deferred tax liabilities (Net) 18 30.37 61.61 d. Share of remeasurements of the defined benefit (0.13) (0.03)
(d) Other non-current liabilities 22A 3,206.82 3,357.20
Total non-current liabilities 12,064.65 10,736.30 plans in associates (net of tax)
(ii) Current liabilities (29.88) (54.04)
(a) Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings 17B 2,288.46 2,370.59 A (ii) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
(ii) Trade payables 19 3,844.99 3,688.52
(iii) Other financial liabilities 20B 2,599.77 1,502.70 a. Exchange differences in translating the financial (612.09) (365.74)
(iv) Lease liabilities 2,45 298.58 - statements of foreign operations, net
(b) Other current liabilities 22B 1,895.34 1,592.27
(c) Provisions 21B 123.79 95.18 b. Effective portion of gains and loss on designated (68.88) (33.80)
(d) Current tax liabilities (Net) 290.92 203.25
11,341.85 9,452.51 portion of hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge
(e) Liabilties relating to assets held for sale 28.58 - c. Tax impact of cash flow hedge 17.74 8.45
Total current liabilities 11,370.43 9,452.51
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 22,161.47 20,012.76
d. Effective portion of gains and loss on designated - (0.23)
portion of hedging instruments in a cash flow
See accompanying notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements
hedge in associates
(663.23) (391.32)
XIII Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net (693.11) (445.36)
ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004 of tax
XIV Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of (777.94) (525.79)
Partner Chairperson Managing Director & CEO tax (XII+XIII)
Membership No. 93283 MUMBAI MUMBAI


NEW DELHI NEW DELHI NEW DELHI
Dated- 13 June 2020 Dated- 13 June 2020
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Financial
Statements C Annual
Report
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20
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended 31 March 2020 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2020
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
Particulars Schedule Particulars
Profit / (loss) for the period attributable to: 1 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Owners of the Company (85.96) (82.37) LOSS FOR THE PERIOD (84.83) (80.43)
Non-controlling interests 1.13 1.94 Adjustments for:
Other comprehensive loss for the period attributable to: Income tax expense recognised in consolidated statement of profit 226.67 273.32
Owners of the Company (693.11) (445.36) and loss
Non-controlling interests - - Share in (profit)/loss of associate (2.18) 150.31
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period Depreciation and amortisation expenses 2,357.72 2,067.60
attributable to: (Gain)/ Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and (8.51) 1.91
Owners of the Company (779.07) (527.73) assets held for sale (net)
Non-controlling interests 1.13 1.94 Interest income on financial assets carried at amortised cost (4.75) (4.69)
37 Finance cost 470.74 396.55
Earnings per share
Loss on sale of investment 6.48 -
(Face value of equity share of H 10 each)
Bad debts written off - 0.34
Basic and diluted (H) (3.02) (2.89)
Allowance for trade receivables 64.90 81.79
Provision for inventories and CWIP 30.23 2.74
Reversal of liability towards decommissioning cost (3.01) -
Demerger of Surplus Land (Exceptional item) (refer note 31) 5.92 -
Allowance for doubtful advances 3.45 15.15
Gain on investments carried at fair value through profit or loss (net) (25.53) (30.04)
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Exchange fluctuation 18.01 11.86
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE WORKING CAPITAL CHANGES 3,055.31 2,886.41
ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004
Adjustment for (increase)/decrease in operating assets
PRASHANT SINGHAL RENUKA RAMNATH AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN Inventories (6.32) (51.95)
Partner Chairperson Managing Director & CEO Trade receivables (205.15) 1.06
Membership No. 93283 MUMBAI MUMBAI Other assets (145.23) (290.36)
Adjustment for increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities
PRATIBHA K. ADVANI MANISH SANSI Trade payables (25.50) 69.96
Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary Other liabilties 8.34 (178.82)
Provisions 2.79 2.76
NEW DELHI NEW DELHI NEW DELHI Adjustment of translation differences on working capital 119.78 (27.42)
Dated- 13 June 2020 Dated- 13 June 2020 Cash generated from operations before tax 2,804.02 2,411.65
Income tax refund/(paid) (net) (279.26) (567.32)
NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,524.76 1,844.33
2 CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payment to purchase of property, plant and equipments and (1,680.98) (1,748.89)
intangible assets
Advance received towards assets held for sale 176.79 -
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipments and 3.55 10.15
intangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of asset held for sale 15.09 6.57
Purchase of investments in associates (49.38) (35.04)
Purchase of non-current investments (37.94) (24.75)
Fixed deposits transferred as part of land demerger (refer note 31) (2.90) -
Acquisition of business, net of cash - (100.78)
Purchase of current investments (7,260.75) (7,209.34)
Proceeds from sale of current investments 7,220.48 6,830.08
Proceeds from sale of investments in associate 72.10 -
Fixed deposits liquidated/(placed) 6.54 (21.32)
Earmarked funds 2.72 (0.28)
Interest received 4.90 5.56
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,529.78) (2,288.04)
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Statements C Annual
Report
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20
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2020
(H in crores)
218.80
(80.43)
(445.36)
(525.79)
(154.06)
(461.05)
(84.83)
(693.11)
(777.94)
Balance as at
31 March 2020
285.00
28,50,00,000
equity
to owners of controlling other
Total
(H in crores)
4.48
1.94
-
1.94
(0.66)
5.76
1.13
-
1.13
interests
Year ended Year ended
Attributable Non-
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Changes during
the year
-
-
214.32
(82.37)
(445.36)
(527.73)
(153.40)
(466.81)
(85.96)
(693.11)
(779.07)
3 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
the parent
Proceeds from Short-term borrowings 3,417.16 1,691.65
Repayment of Short-term borrowings (3,171.84) (1,264.42)
Proceeds from Long-term borrowings 1,139.52 1,308.87
Repayment of Long-term borrowings (969.41) (1,344.46)
(706.57)
(365.74)
(365.74)
(1,072.31)
(612.09)
(612.09)
translation
exchange/
Repayment of lease liabilities (314.28) (5.55)
currency
Foreign
reserve
Dividends paid including dividend tax (150.77) (153.40)
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity as at 31 March 2020
Balance as at
31 March 2019
285.00
28,50,00,000
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (2.14) (0.66)
Items of other comprehensive income

Finance cost paid (385.01) (353.27)
21.24
(25.58)
(25.58)
(4.34)
(51.14)
(51.14)
Effective
Net (decrease)/increase in working capital borrowings (505.56) 93.54
portion
of cash
hedge
flow
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (942.33) (27.70)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 52.65 (471.41)
(877.59)
(45.00)
(45.00)
(922.59)
7.19
7.19
comprehensive
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 789.06 1,256.38
income (Refer
through other
YEAR
Retained Remeasurements instrument

Changes during
the year
-
-
Exchange difference on translation of foreign currency cash and 8.29 4.09
Note 8)
Equity
cash equivalents
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT THE YEAR END 850.00 789.06
36.42
(9.04)
(9.04)
27.38
(37.07)
(37.07)
i Figures in brackets represent outflows
benefit plans
earning of defined
Balance as at
1 April 2018
285.00
28,50,00,000
(4,584.81)
(82.37)
-
(82.37)
(153.40)
(4,820.58)
(85.96)
-
(85.96)
Debenture
redemption
reserve
38.75
(1.25)
37.50
General
reserve
5,355.81
1.25
725.01 5,357.06
NEW DELHI NEW DELHI NEW DELHI

Dated- 13 June 2020 Dated- 13 June 2020
Securities
premium
725.01
-
Capital
reserve
206.06
Balance as at 31 March 2019 206.06

A. Equity share capital
Amount (H in crores)
income/(loss) (net of tax)

Transfer from Debenture
Dividend paid (including

B. Other equity
Balance as at 31 March
redemption reserve to
Other comprehensive
income/(loss) (net of
Total comprehensive
Total comprehensive
Other comprehensive
Loss for the year
Loss for the year

General reserve
No.of Shares
income/(loss)
income/(loss)
Particulars
dividend tax)
Particulars
2018
tax)
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Statements C Annual
Report
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Notes forming part of the Consolidated financial statements

(H in crores)
(152.91)
(163.65)
(3.06)
4.75 (1,558.61)
AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
equity
to owners of controlling other
Total
for the year ended 31 March 2020

1. Corporate information the following assets and liabilities which have
(2.14)
interests
been measured at fair value:

Company Secretary
TATA Communications Limited (the “Company”)
Attributable Non-
i. Derivative financial instruments,
MUMBAI
was incorporated on 19 March 1986. The Government
MANISH SANSI
of India vide its letter No. G-25015/6/86OC dated 27
(150.77)
(163.65)
(3.06)
(1,563.36)
NEW DELHI
ii. Certain financial assets and liabilities measured
the parent
March 1986, transferred all assets and liabilities of the

at fair value (Refer accounting policy regarding
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Overseas Communications Service (“OCS”) (part of
financial instruments).
the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of
Communications) as appearing in the Balance sheet The accounting policies adopted for preparation
(1,684.40)
translation
exchange/
as at 31 March 1986 to the Company with effect from

currency
and presentation of financial statements have

Foreign
reserve
1 April 1986. During the financial year 2007-08, the

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity as at 31 March 2020
been consistently applied except for the changes

Company changed its name from Videsh Sanchar in accounting policy on introduction of Ind AS 116
Items of other comprehensive income
Nigam Limited to Tata Communications Limited and
(55.48)
that was effective for annual period beginning on
Effective
portion
of cash
the fresh certificate of incorporation consequent

hedge
or after 1 April 2019. (refer note 2 (aa))

flow
upon the change of name was issued by the Registrar

of Companies, Mumbai Maharashtra on 28 January The consolidated financial statements are
27.29
(888.11)
comprehensive
income (Refer
presented in Indian Rupees (INR) and all

through other
2008.
Retained Remeasurements instrument
values are rounded to the nearest crores (INR

The Company is domiciled in India and its registered
Note 8)
00,00,000), except when otherwise indicated.

Equity
PRATIBHA K. ADVANI
Chief Financial Officer
office is at VSB, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,
Dated- 13 June 2020

RENUKA RAMNATH
(9.69)
Mumbai – 400 001. The Company’s shares are listed The consolidated financial statements have been
on two recognised stock exchange in India. prepared as a going concern basis including
considering continuing financial support to
benefit plans
Chairperson
NEW DELHI
Tata Communications Limited and its subsidiaries the Group’s subsidaries with continuing losses
earning of defined
MUMBAI
(collectively “the Group”) offers international and on an accrual basis under the historical cost
national voice and data transmission services, selling convention.
and leasing of bandwidth on undersea cable systems,
(27.29)
(150.77)
(163.65)
(3.06)
(5,251.31)
internet connectivity services and other value- c. Going concern

added services comprising unified conferencing
and collaboration services, managed hosting, The Group continues to implement initiatives
mobile global roaming and signalling services, directed towards improving the profitability
Debenture
redemption
reserve
(37.50)
transponder lease, television uplinking and other through operational efficiencies. The Group
managed services, set up, own and operate white expects that these initiatives would result in
label Automated Teller Machines (“ATMs”), brown sustainable cash flows. Based on the approved
label ATMs, data center colocation services, network unutilized debt and banking facilities yet to be
General
reserve
37.50
725.01 5,394.56
drawn, the Group is confident of meeting its

management and support and other related services.

operating and capital funding requirements
for the financial year ending March 31, 2021.
2. Significant accounting policies Accordingly, the financial statements of the
Securities
premium
Group have been prepared on a going concern

a. Statement of compliance
For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
basis.
B. Other equity (Contd..)
The consolidated financial statements of the Group

Capital
reserve
206.06
d. Basis of consolidation
have been prepared in accordance with Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the The consolidated financial statements comprise
Membership No. 93283
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules,

PRASHANT SINGHAL
the financial statements of the Company and

Dated- 13 June 2020
earnings (refer note 2(aa))
demerger (refer note 31)

Dividend paid (including
reclassified from AOCI to
surplus land transferred
Balance as at 31 March,
2015 (as ammended from time to time).

Debenture redemption
the entities controlled by the Company and

reserves to retained
Fair valuation loss on
transition on retained
its associates. Control is achieved when the

Impact of Ind AS 116
Fixed deposits and

Reclassification of
b. Basis of preparation of consolidated financial

Preference Shares
retained earnings
Company:
as part of land
NEW DELHI
statements
dividend tax)
Particulars
i. has power over the investee (i.e. existing

Partner
earnings
The consolidated financial statements have been

rights that give it the current ability to direct
2020
prepared on a historical cost basis, except for

the relevant activities of the investee)
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Statements C Annual
Report
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Notes forming part of the Consolidated financial statements Notes forming part of the Consolidated financial statements
ii. is exposed or has rights, to variable returns vi. Reclassifies the parent’s share of components When the consideration transferred by the circumstances that existed at the acquisition
from its involvement with the investee and previously recognised in OCI to profit or Group in a business combination includes date that, if known, would have affected the
has the ability to use its power over the loss or retained earnings, as appropriate, as assets or liabilities resulting from a contingent amounts recognized at that date.
investee to affect its returns would be required if the Group had directly consideration, they are measured at its
disposed off the related assets or liabilities. acquisition-date fair value and included as part f. Goodwill
The Company reassesses whether or not it of the consideration transferred in a business
controls an investee if facts and circumstances e. Business Combination Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business
combination. Changes in the fair value of
indicate that there are changes to one or more is carried at cost as established at the date of
the contingent consideration that qualify as
of the two elements of control listed above. Acquisitions of business are accounted for using the acquisition of the business (See note d. above)
measurement period adjustments are adjusted
acquisition method. The consideration transferred less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments
Income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired in a business combination is measured at fair value,
against goodwill or capital reserve, as the case For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill
or disposed off during the year are included in which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition
may be. Measurement period adjustments is allocated to each of the Group’s cash generating
the consolidated financial statements from the date fair values of the assets transferred by the
are adjustments that arise from additional units (or groups of cash generating units) that
date the Group obtains control until the date the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former
information obtained during the ‘measurement is expected to benefit from the synergies of the
Group ceases to control the subsidiary. owners of the acquiree and the equity interests
period’ (which cannot exceed one year from the combination.
issued by the Group in exchange of control of the
Profit or loss and each component of other acquisition date) about facts and circumstances
acquiree. Acquisition related costs are generally
comprehensive income (“OCI”) are attributed that existed at the acquisition date. A cash generating unit to which goodwill has
recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
to the owners of the Company and to the non- been allocated is tested for impairment annually,
The subsequent accounting for changes in the or more frequently when there is an indication
controlling interests, even if this results in the At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets
fair value of the contingent consideration that do that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable
non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. acquired, and the liabilities assumed are
not qualify as measurement period adjustments amount of the cash generating unit is less than
recognized at their fair value, except that:
When necessary, adjustments are made to the depends on how the contingent consideration its carrying amount, the impairment loss is
financial statements of subsidiaries to bring i. Deferred tax assets or liabilities and assets is classified. Contingent consideration that allocated first to reduce the carrying amount
their accounting policies in line with the Group’s or liabilities related to employee benefit is classified as equity is not remeasured at of any goodwill allocate to the unit and then to
accounting policies. The financial statements of arrangements are recognized and measured subsequent settlement dates and is accounted the other assets of the unit pro-rata based on
all entities used for the purpose of consolidation in accordance with Ind AS 12 Income for within equity. Contingent consideration that the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
are drawn up to same reporting date as that of Taxes and Ind AS 19 – Employee Benefits is classified as an asset or a liability is remeasured Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized
the parent company. respectively. at fair value at subsequent reporting dates with directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss
the corresponding gain or loss being recognized recognized for goodwill is not reversed in
All intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, ii. Assets (or disposal groups) that are classified in profit or loss. subsequent periods.
income, expenses and cash flows relating to as held for sale in accordance with Ind AS
transactions between members of the Group are 105 Non Current Assets Held for Sale and When a business combination is achieved in On disposal of the relevant cash generating unit,
eliminated in full on consolidation. Discontinued Operations are measured in stages, the Group’s previously held equity the attributable amount of goodwill is included
accordance with that Standard. interest in the acquiree is remeasured to its in the determination of the profit or loss on
A change in the ownership interest of a acquisition-date fair value and the resulting gain disposal.
subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of or loss, if any, is recognized in profit or loss.
for as an equity transaction. If the Group losses the consideration transferred, the amount of any Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree The Group’s policy for goodwill arising on the
control over a subsidiary, it: non- controlling interests in the acquiree, and the prior to the acquisition date that have previously acquisition of an associate and a joint venture is
fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity been recognised in other comprehensive income described at note g below.
i. Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of are reclassified to profit or loss where such
and liabilities of the subsidiary the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable g. Investments in associates and joint ventures
treatment would be appropriate if that interest
ii. Derecognises the carrying amount of any assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. were disposed off. The associate is an entity over which the Group
non-controlling interests has significant influence. Significant influence
Non- Controlling interests that are present If the initial accounting for a business combination
iii. Derecognises the cumulative translation ownership interests and entitle their holders to a is the power to participate in the financial and
is incomplete by the end of the reporting period
differences recorded in equity proportionate share of the entity’s net assets in operating policy decisions of the investee but is
in which the combination occurs, the Group
the event of liquidation may be initially measured not control or joint control over those policies.
iv. Recognises the fair value of the consideration reports provisional amounts for the items for
either at fair value or at the non-controlling which the accounting is incomplete. Those
received A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby
interests’ proportionate share of the recognized provisional amounts are adjusted during the the parties that have joint control of the
v. Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. measurement period (see above), or additional arrangement have rights to the net assets
loss The choice of basis of measurement basis is assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect of the joint arrangement. Joint control is the
made on transaction-by-transaction basis. new information obtained about facts and contractually agreed sharing of control of an
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arrangement, which exists only when decisions an impact on the estimated future cash flows from Capital work-in-progress includes cost of property,
Estimated useful life
about the relevant activities require unanimous the net investment that can be reliably estimated. plant and equipment under installation/ under
consent of the parties sharing control. If there exists such an objective evidence of development as at the balance sheet date and is Buildings*
impairment, then it is necessary to recognize carried at cost, comprising of direct cost, directly - Building RCC 60 years
The results and assets and liabilities of associates impairment loss with respect to the Group’s attributable cost and attributable interest. structure
or joint ventures are incorporated in these investment in an associate or a joint venture. - Building NON 30 years
consolidated financial statements using the The depreciable amount for assets is the cost of
RCC structure
equity method of accounting, except when the When necessary, the entire carrying amount of property, plant and equipment, or other amount - Others 3 to 10 years
investment, or a portion thereof, is classified as the investment (including goodwill) is tested substituted for cost, less its estimated residual Leasehold land ** Over the lease period
held for sale, in which case it is accounted for in for impairment in accordance with Ind AS value, wherever applicable. Leasehold Building & Asset life or lease period
accordance with Ind AS 105. Under the equity 36 Impairment of Assets as a single asset by improvements ** whichever is lower
method, an investment in an associate or a joint comparing its recoverable amount (higher of Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
* On the above categories of assets, the depreciation has
venture is initially recognized in the consolidated value in use and fair value less costs of disposal) of the Group has been provided on the straight-
been provided as per useful life prescribed in Schedule II to
balance sheet at cost and adjusted thereafter to with its carrying amount. Any impairment loss line method as per the estimated useful lives. The
the Companies Act, 2013.
recognize the Group’s share of the profit or loss recognized forms part of the carrying amount of assets residual values, estimated useful lives and
and other comprehensive income of the associate the investment. Any reversal of impairment loss methods of depreciation are reviewed at each Estimated useful lives of the company’s foreign
or joint venture. Distributions received from an is recognized in accordance with Ind AS 36 to financial year end and any change in estimate is subsidiaries:
associate or a joint venture reduce the carrying the extent that the recoverable amount of the accounted for on a prospective basis.
amount of the investment. When the Group’s share investment subsequently increases. Estimated useful life
Estimated useful lives of Property, plant &
of losses of an associate or a joint venture exceeds Building 15 to 25 years
When a Group entity transacts with an associate equipment of the Company and its Indian
the Group’s interest in that associate or joint Plant and machinery 3 to 16 years
or a joint venture of the Group, profits and subsidiaries are as follows
venture (which includes any long-term interests - Sea cables 20 years or contract
that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net losses resulting from the transactions with the
period whichever is earlier
investment in the associate or joint venture), the associate or joint venture are recognized in the
Estimated useful life Computers 3 to 6 years
Group discontinues recognizing its share of further Group’s consolidated financial statements only Leasehold building & Asset life or lease period
losses. Additional losses are recognized only to to the extent of interests in the associate or joint Plant and machinery improvement whichever is lower
the extent that the Group has incurred legal or venture that are not related to the Group. - Under sea cable ** 15 to 20 years or Furnitures and 8 to 15 years
constructive obligations or made payments on contract period fixtures
h. Cash and cash equivalents
behalf of the associate or joint venture. whichever is earlier Office equipment 8 to 15 years
Cash comprises cash on hand including Cash in ATM, - Land cable ** 15 years or contract period **In these cases, the useful lives of the assets are different
An investment in an associate or a joint venture whichever is earlier from the useful lives prescribed in Schedule II to the
Cash in vault with CRA and remittance in transit.
is accounted for using the equity method from - ATM and cash 10 years Companies Act, 2013. The useful lives of the assets have
Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with
the date on which the investee becomes an dispensers ** been assessed based on technical advice, taking into
an original maturity of three months or less from
associate or a joint venture. On acquisition of - Network 2 to 13 years account the nature of the asset, the estimated usage of
the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments
the investment in an associate or a joint venture, equipment, switch the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, etc. The
that are readily convertible into known amounts
any excess of the cost of the investment over and components ** management believes that these useful lives are realistic
of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk
the Group’s share of the net fair value of the - Electrical 10 years and reflect fair approximation of the period for which the
of changes in value. Bank overdrafts do not form
identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee equipment & assets are eligible to be used.
an integral part of the Group’s cash management
is recognized as goodwill, which is included installations*
and so the same is not considered as component
within the carrying amount of the investment. - Earth station* 13 years Property, plant and equipment is eliminated
of cash and cash equivalents.
Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair - General plant & 15 years from financial statements on disposal. Losses
value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over i. Property, plant and equipment machinery* arising in the case of retirement of property,
the cost of the investment, after reassessment, is Furniture & fixture* 8 to10 years plant and equipment and gains or losses arising
recognized directly in equity as capital reserve in Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost Integrated Building 8 years from disposal of property, plant and equipment
the period in which the investment is acquired. of acquisition or construction, less accumulated Management are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of
depreciation / amortisation and impairment loss, Systems ** Profit and loss in the year of occurrence.
After application of the equity method of if any. Cost includes inward freight, duties, taxes Other Office 5 years
accounting, the Group determines whether there and all incidental expenses incurred to bring the equipment* The present value of the expected cost of the
is any objective evidence of impairment as a result assets ready for their intended use. Computers * 3-6 years decommissioning of an asset after its use is
of one or more events that occurred after the initial Motor Vehicles* 8 to 10 years included in the cost of the respective asset if the
recognition of the net investment in an associate Jointly owned assets are capitalised in proportion recognition criterias for a provision are met.
or a joint venture and that event (or events) has to the Group’s ownership interest in such assets.
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The asset’s residual values, useful lives and k. Investment properties If the carrying amount of the assets exceed continue to be reported under the accounting
methods of depreciation are reviewed at each the estimated recoverable amount, impairment policies applicable for previous year, refer note
financial year end and adjusted prospectively. Investment properties comprise of land and is recognised for such excess amount. The 2(aa) for the impact on transition.
buildings that are held for long term lease impairment loss is recognised as an expense in
j. Intangible assets rental yields and/or for capital appreciation. the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss, Current year policy effective from April 1, 2019
Investment properties are initially recognized unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount,
Intangible assets are recognized when it is The Group’s lease asset classes primarily consist
at cost including transaction cost. Subsequently in which case any impairment loss of the revalued
probable that the future economic benefits that of leases for Land, buildings and colocations
investment properties comprising of building are asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the
are attributable to the assets will flow to the spaces. The Group assesses whether a contract
carried at cost less accumulated depreciation extent a revaluation reserve is available for that
Group and the cost of the asset can be measured contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A
and accumulated impairment losses. asset.
reliably. contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract
Depreciation on building is provided over the The recoverable amount is the greater of the conveys the right to control the use of an
Indefeasible Right to Use (‘IRU’) taken for optical identified asset for a period of time in exchange
estimated useful lives (refer note 2(i)) as specified fair value less cost of disposal and the value in
fibres are capitalized as intangible assets at the for consideration. To assess whether a contract
in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the
amounts paid for acquiring such rights. These are conveys the right to control the use of an
The residual values, estimated useful lives and future cash flows to their present value based on
amortized on straight line basis, over the period identified asset, The Group assesses whether:
depreciation method of investment properties an appropriate discount factor.
of agreement. (i) the contract involves the use of an identified
are reviewed and adjusted on prospective
basis as appropriate, at each financial year end. When there is an indication that an impairment asset (ii) The Group has substantially all of the
The amortization period and the amortization
The effects of any revision are included in the loss recognised for an asset (other than a economic benefits from use of the asset through
method for an intangible asset with a finite useful
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss when revalued asset) in earlier accounting periods the period of the lease and (iii) The Group has
life are reviewed at the end of each financial
the changes arise. no longer exists or may have decreased, such the right to direct the use of the asset.
year. Changes in the expected useful life or
reversal of impairment loss is recognised in the
the expected pattern of consumption of future At the date of commencement of the lease, the
Though the Group measures investment properties Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss, to
economic benefits embodied in the asset are Group recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”)
using cost-based measurement, the fair values of the extent the amount was previously charged to
considered to modify the amortisation period and a corresponding lease liability for all lease
investment properties are disclosed in the notes. the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
or method, as appropriate, and are treated as arrangements in which it is a lessee, except
In case of revalued assets, such reversal is not
changes in accounting estimates.. Investment properties are de-recognised when for leases with a term of twelve months or less
recognised.
either they have been disposed off or don’t meet (short-term leases) and low value leases. For
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized
the criteria of investment property or when the In assessing value in use, the estimated future these short-term and low value leases, The Group
over the expected useful life and assessed for
investment property is permanently withdrawn cash flows are discounted to their present value recognizes the lease payments as an operating
impairment whenever there is an indication that
from use and no future economic benefit is using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current expense on a straight-line basis over the term of
the intangible asset may be impaired.
expected from its disposal. market assessments of the time value of money the lease.
Intangible assets are amortized as follows and the risks specific to the asset. In determining
The difference between the net disposal Certain lease arrangements include the options
fair value less cost of disposal, recent market
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset to extend or terminate the lease before the end
Intangible asset Estimated useful life transactions are considered.
is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities
Software and 2 to 6 years Profit and Loss in the period of de-recognition. The Group bases its impairment calculation on includes these options when it is reasonably
application detailed budgets and forecast. These budgets certain that they will be exercised.
l. Impairment of non-financial assets
IRU Over the contract period and forecast generally cover a significant period.
Intellectual Property 10 years For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at
The carrying values of assets / cash generating
Rights (IPR) calculated and applied to projected future cash cost, which comprises the initial amount of the
units (“CGU”) at each balance sheet date are
License fees 25 years flows after the significant period. lease liability adjusted for any lease payments
reviewed for impairment, if any indication of
made at or prior to the commencement date
An intangible asset is de-recognized on disposal, impairment exists. The following intangible
m. Leases of the lease plus any initial direct costs less
or when no future economic benefits are assets are tested for impairment at the end of
any lease incentives. They are subsequently
expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses each financial year even if there is no indication The Group as a lessee measured at cost less accumulated depreciation
arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset that the asset is impaired:
and impairment losses.
are measured as the difference between the net Effective 1 April 2019, the Company adopted IND
i. an intangible asset that is not yet available AS 116 “Leases” and applied the standard to all
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the
for use; and lease contracts existing on 1 April 2019 using the
the asset and are recognised in the Consolidated commencement date on a straight-line basis
Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is modified retrospective method. Comparatives as over the shorter of the lease term and useful life
ii. an intangible asset with indefinite useful lives
de-recognised. at and for the year ended 31 March 2019 have not of the underlying asset. Right of use assets are
been retrospectively adjusted and therefore will evaluated for recoverability whenever events
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or changes in circumstances indicate that their over the shorter of the estimated useful life of ii. Postretirement benefits adjusted for unrecognised past service cost,
carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Refer the asset and the lease term. and as reduced by the fair value of scheme
to the accounting policies in note 2(l) Impairment Contributions to defined contribution assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation
of non-financial assets. Operating lease payments are recognised as an retirement benefit schemes are recognised as is limited to past service cost, plus the present
expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit an expense when employees have rendered value of available refunds and reductions in
The lease liability is initially measured at and Loss on a straight-line basis over the lease services entitling them to the contributions. future contributions to the scheme.
amortized cost at the present value of the term since the payment to the lessor is structured
future lease payments .The lease payments are in a manner that the increase is not expected to For defined benefit schemes, the cost of iii. Other long-term benefits
discounted using the interest rate implicit in the be in line with expected general inflation. providing benefits is determined using the
lease or, if not readily determinable, using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial Compensated absences, which are not
incremental borrowing rates in the country of The Group as a lessor valuations being carried out at each balance expected to occur within twelve months
domicile of these leases. The Group uses return sheet date which recognises each period of after the end of the period in which the
Leases for which The Group is a lessor is classified employee renders the related services, are
on treasury bills with similar maturity as base service as giving rise to additional unit of
as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the recognised as a liability at the present value
rate and makes adjustments for spread based on employee benefit entitlement and measure
terms of the lease transfer substantially all the of the defined benefit obligation at the
The Group’s credit rating as the implicit interest each unit separately to build up the final
risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the balance sheet date.
rate cannot be readily determinable. Lease obligation.
contract is classified as a finance lease. All other
liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding
leases are classified as operating leases. Re-measurements, comprising of actuarial p. Revenue recognition
adjustment to the related right of use asset if
gains and losses, the effect of the asset
The Group changes its assessment if whether For operating leases, rental income is recognized Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control
ceiling (if applicable), excluding amounts
it will exercise an extension or a termination on a straight line basis over the term of the of promised goods or services to the customers
included in net interest on the net defined
option. Lease liability and ROU asset have been relevant lease. for an amount, that reflects the consideration,
benefit liability and the return on plan
separately presented in the Balance Sheet which the Group expects to receive in exchange
n. Inventories assets (excluding amounts included in
of those goods or services in normal course of
Previous year policy prior to April 1,2019 net interest on the net defined benefit
business. Revenue is measured at the fair value
Inventories of traded goods, required to provide liability), are recognised immediately in the
A lease is classified at the inception date as a of the consideration received or receivable
Data and Managed Services (“DMS”), are valued balance sheet with a corresponding debit
finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that excluding taxes collected on behalf of the
at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost or credit to retained earnings through other
transfers substantially all the risks and rewards government and is reduced for estimated credit
includes cost of purchase and all expenses comprehensive income in the period in
incidental to ownership of the Group is classified notes and other similar allowances.
incurred to bring the inventory to its present which they occur. Re-measurements are not
as a finance lease and all other leases are defined location and condition. Cost is determined on a reclassified to the Consolidated Statement Types of products and services and their revenue
as operating lease. weighted average basis. Net realisable value is of Profit and Loss in subsequent periods. recognition criterian are as follows:
the estimated selling price in the ordinary course Past service cost is recognised in the
Finance leases are capitalised at the
of business less the estimated cost necessary to Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss in i. Revenue from Voice Solutions (VS) is
commencement of the lease at the lower of fair
make the sale. the period of plan amendment. recognised at the end of each month based
value of the leased property at the inception
on minutes of traffic carried during the month.
date or the present value of the minimum lease o. Employee benefits Net interest is calculated by applying the
payments. Lease payments are apportioned discount rate to the net defined benefit ii. Revenue from Data Managed Services
between finance charges and reduction of the Employee benefits include contribution to liability or asset. The net interest expense (DMS) is recognised over the period of
lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of provident fund, employee state insurance scheme, or income is recognised as part of finance the arrangement based on contracted fee
interest on the remaining balance of the liability. gratuity fund, pension, compensated absences cost in the Consolidated Statement of Profit schedule or based on usage. In respect of sale
Finance charges are recognised in finance costs in and post-employment medical benefits. and Loss. of equipment (ancillary to DMS) revenue is
the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless they are recognised when the control over the goods
i. Short term employee benefits The Group recognises changes in service
directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which has been passed to the customer and/ or the
case they are capitalized in accordance with the costs comprising of current service costs, performance obligation has been fulfilled.
The undiscounted amount of short term
Group’s general policy on the borrowing costs. past-service costs gains and losses on
employee benefits expected to be paid in
Contingent rentals are recognised as expenses in curtailments and non-routine settlements iii. Contracts are unbundled into separately
exchange for services rendered by employees
the periods in which they are incurred. under employee benefit expenses in the identifiable components and the consideration
is recognised during the period when the
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss. is allocated to those identifiable components
employee renders the service. These benefits
A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life on the basis of their relative fair values. Revenue
include compensated absences such as paid The retirement benefit obligation recognised
of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable is recognised for respective components either
annual leave and performance incentives in the balance sheet represents the present
certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by at the point in time or over time on satisfaction
payable within twelve months. value of the defined benefit obligation as
the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated of the performance obligation.
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iv. Bandwidth capacity sale under IRU II. Contract assets the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Consolidated Statement of Profit and
arrangements is treated as revenue from Tax expense relating to overseas operations Loss. Deferred tax items are recognized in
operations. These arrangements do not have Contract asset is recorded when revenue is determined in accordance with tax laws correlation to the underlying transaction
any significant financing component and are is recognized in advance of the Group’s applicable in respective countries where either in Other Comprehensive Income or
recognised on a straight line basis over the right to bill and receive the consideration such operations are domiciled. directly in equity.
term of the relevant IRU arrangement. (i.e. the Company must perform additional
services or complete a milestone of Advance taxes and provisions for current Deferred tax assets and deferred tax
v. Exchange/ swaps with service providers performance obligation in order to Bill income taxes are presented in the balance liabilities are offseted if a legally enforceable
are accounted as monetary/ non-monetary and receive the consideration as per the sheet after off-setting advance tax paid and right exists to set off current tax assets
transactions depending on the nature of the contract terms). income tax provision arising in the same against current income tax liabilities and the
arrangement with such service provider tax jurisdiction and where the relevant tax deferred taxes relate to the same taxable
II. Contract liabilities paying units intends to settle the asset and entity and the same taxation authority.
vi. Revenue/Cost Recovery in respect of annual liability on a net basis.
maintenance service charges is recognised Contract liabilities represent consideration, s. Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued
over the period for which services are received from our customers in advance Current tax relating to items recognized operations
provided. for providing the goods and services outside the Consolidated Statement of
promised in the contract. The Company Profit and Loss is recognized outside the Non-current assets and disposal groups are
vii. Revenues from providing infrastructure defers recognition of the consideration Consolidated Statement of Profit and classified as held for sale if their carrying amount
managed and incidental services to banking until the related performance obligation Loss. Current tax items are recognized in will be recovered principally through a sale
sector are recognised on the basis of the is satisfied. Contract liabilities include correlation to the underlying transaction transaction rather than through continuing use.
contract with the customer at the end of recurring services billed in advance and either in Other Comprehensive Income or This condition is regarded as met only when
each month based upon the following: the non-recurring charges recognized directly in equity. the asset (or disposal group) is available for
over the contract/ service period. immediate sale in its present condition subject
• On the basis of number of transactions in ii. Deferred tax only to terms that are usual and customary for
such month. The incremental cost of acquisition or sales of such asset (or disposal group) and its
fulfilment of a contract with customer is Deferred tax is provided using the balance sale is highly probable. The Management must be
• On the basis of fixed service charge for sheet approach on temporary differences
recognised as an asset and amortised over committed to the sale, which should be expected
the number of days of usage in such at the reporting date between the tax bases
the period of the respective arrangement. to qualify for recognition as completed sale
month. of assets and liabilities and their carrying
This includes nonrecurring charges for within one year from the date of classification.
connectivity services and incentives for amounts for financial reporting purposes at
viii. Income from real estate business and dark
customer contracts as disclosed under the reporting date. When the Group is committed to sale plan
fibre contracts are considered as revenue
network and transmission and employee involving loss of control of a subsidiary, all
from operations The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is
benefits respectively. of the assets and liabilities of that subsidiary
reviewed at each reporting date and reduced are classified as held for sale when the criteria
ix. Revenues from telecommunication network
q. Other income to the extent that it is no longer probable that described above are met, regardless of whether
management and support services are
sufficient taxable profit will be available to the Group will retain a non- controlling interest in
derived based on unit-priced contracts.
i. Dividend from investments is recognised allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to
Revenue is recognised as the related its former subsidiary after the sale.
when the right to receive payment is be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets
services are performed, in accordance with
established and no significant uncertainty as are reassessed at each reporting date and are Non-current assets held for sale/for distribution
the specific terms of the contract with the
to collectability exists. recognized to the extent that it has become to owners and disposal groups are measured at
customers.
probable that future taxable profits will allow the lower of their carrying amount and the fair
ii. Interest income - For all financial instruments
Accounting treatment of assets and the deferred tax asset to be recovered. value less costs to sell/ distribute. Assets and
measured at amortised cost, interest income
liabilities arising in course of sale of goods liabilities classified as held for sale/ distribution
is recorded on accrual basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
and services is set out below: are presented separately in the balance sheet.
at the tax rates that are expected to apply Property, plant and equipment and intangible
r. Taxation
I. Trade receivable in the year when the asset is realised or the assets once classified as held for sale/ distribution
i. Current income tax liability is settled and are based on tax rates to owners are not depreciated or amortised.
Trade receivable represents the Group’s (and tax laws) that have been enacted or Discontinued operations are excluded from
right to an amount of consideration that Current income tax expense comprises taxes substantively enacted at the reporting date. the results of continuing operations and are
is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of on income from operations in India and
presented as a single amount as profit or loss
time is required before payment of the foreign tax jurisdictions. Income tax payable Deferred tax relating to items recognized
before tax from discontinued operations in the
consideration is due). in India is determined in accordance with outside the Consolidated Statement of
statement of profit and loss.
Profit and Loss is recognized outside the
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When the Group is committed to a sale plan The fair value of a financial asset or a liability is u. Foreign currencies are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset.
involving disposal of an investment, or a portion measured using the assumptions that market All other borrowing costs are expensed in the
of an investment, in an associate or joint venture, participants would use when pricing the asset or The Group’s consolidated financial statements period in which they occur. Borrowing costs
the investment or the portion of the investment liability, assuming that market participants act in are presented in INR, which is also the parent consist of interest and other costs that an entity
that will be disposed of is classified as held for their economic best interest. company’s functional currency. For each entity, incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.
sale when the criteria described above are met, the Group determines the functional currency
and the Group discontinues the use of the equity A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset and items included in the financial statements of w. Earnings Per Share
method in relation to the portion that is classified takes into account a market participant’s ability each entity are measured using that functional
to generate economic benefits by using the Basic & diluted earnings per share is calculated
as held for sale. Any retained portion of an currency. The Group uses the direct method
asset in its highest and best use or by selling it by dividing the net profit or loss for the year
investment in an associate or a joint venture that of consolidation and on disposal of a foreign
to another market participant that would use the attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting
has not been classified as held for sale continues operation the gain or loss that is reclassified to
asset in its highest and best use. preference dividends and attributable taxes) by
to be accounted for using the equity method. profit or loss reflects the amount that arises from
the weighted average number of equity shares
The Group discontinues the use of the equity using this method.
The Group uses valuation techniques that are outstanding during the year. The weighted average
method at the time of disposal when the disposal
appropriate in the circumstances and for which Transactions and Balances number of equity shares outstanding during the
results in the Group losing significant influence
sufficient data is available to measure fair value, year is adjusted for events if any of a bonus issue
over the associate or joint venture. Transactions in foreign currencies entered into
maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs to existing shareholders or a share split.
and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. by the Group are accounted for at the exchange
After the disposal takes place, the Group accounts
rates prevailing on the date of the transaction x. Provision for decommissioning of assets
for any retained interest in the associate or joint
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is or at rates that closely approximate the rate at
venture in accordance with Ind AS 109 unless the The Group’s Provision for decommissioning of
measured or disclosed in the financial statements the date of the transaction. Foreign currency
retained interest continues to be an associate or assets relate to the removal/restoration of/for
are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, monetary items of the Group, outstanding at the
a joint venture, in which case the Group uses the undersea cables, switches, leased equipment’s
described as follows, based on the lowest Balance Sheet date are restated at the closing
equity method (see the accounting policy regarding and certain lease premises at the time of their
level input that is significant to the fair value rates prevailing at the end of the reporting
investments in associates or joint ventures above). retiral/vacation.
measurement as a whole: period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities of the
Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified Group are carried at historical cost. Exchange A provision is recognised based on management’s
i. Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices
as held for sale are measured at the lower of their differences, on foreign currency transactions best estimate of the eventual costs that relate
in active markets for identical assets or
carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of to such obligation and is adjusted to the cost of
liabilities
Profit and Loss. such assets.
t. Fair value measurement
ii. Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of Provision for decommissioning of assets costs
The Group measures financial instruments such the lowest level input that is significant to
foreign operations are translated into INR at are provided at the present value of expected
as derivatives and certain investments, at fair the fair value measurement is directly or
the rate of exchange prevailing at the end of costs to settle the obligation using estimated
value at each balance sheet date. indirectly observable
the reporting period and their statements of cash flows and are recognised as part of the
iii. Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the profit or loss are translated at exchange rates cost of the particular asset. The cash flows
Fair value is the price that would be received to
lowest level input that is significant to the prevailing at the dates of the transactions. For are discounted at a current pre-tax rate that
sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
fair value measurement is unobservable practical reasons, the Group uses an average reflects the risks specific to the Provision for
orderly transaction between market participants
rate to translate income and expense items, if decommissioning liability. The unwinding of the
at the measurement date. The fair value
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the average rate approximates the exchange discount is expensed as incurred and recognised
measurement is based on the presumption that
the balance sheet on a recurring basis, the Group rates at the dates of the transactions. The in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss
the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the
determines whether transfers have occurred exchange differences arising on translation for as a finance cost. The estimated future costs of
liability takes place either:
between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing consolidation are recognised in OCI. On disposal Provision for decommissioning of assets are
i. In the principal market for the asset or categorization (based on the lowest level input of a foreign operation, the component of OCI reviewed annually and adjusted as appropriate.
liability or that is significant to the fair value measurement relating to that particular foreign operation is Changes in the estimated future costs or in the
as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. recognised in profit or loss. discount rate applied are added to or deducted
ii. In the absence of a principal market, in the from the cost of the asset.
most advantageous market for the asset or For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the v. Borrowing costs
liability. Group has determined classes of assets and y. Financial instruments
liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics Borrowing costs directly attributable to the
The principal or the most advantageous market and risks of the asset or liability and the level of acquisition, construction or production of an Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when
must be accessible by the Group. the fair value hierarchy as explained above. asset that necessarily takes a substantial period the Group becomes a party to the contractual
of time to get ready for its intended use or sale provisions of an instrument. Financial assets
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and liabilities are initially measured at fair value. financial assets and liabilities at fair value The Group follows ‘simplified approach’ lender substantially different terms,
Transaction costs that are directly attributable through profit or loss are immediately for recognition of impairment loss or the terms of an existing liability
to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and recognised in profit or loss. allowance on trade receivables are substantially modified, such an
financial liabilities (other than financial assets and exchange or modification is treated
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or iv. De-recognition Under the simplified approach, the as the de-recognition of the original
loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value Group does not track changes in credit liability and the recognition of a new
A financial asset (or, where applicable, risk. Rather, it recognizes impairment
measured on initial recognition of financial asset liability. The difference in the respective
a part of a financial asset or part of loss allowance based on lifetime ECL at
or financial liability. carrying amounts is recognised in the
a Group of similar financial assets) is reporting date. statement of Consolidated Statement
A) Financial assets primarily de-recognised (i.e. removed
of Profit and Loss.
from the Group balance sheet) when: The Group uses a provision matrix to
i. Financial assets at amortised cost determine impairment loss allowance ii. Offsetting of financial instruments
• The rights to receive cash flows from on the portfolio of trade receivables.
Financial assets are subsequently the asset have expired, or The provision matrix is based on its Financial assets and financial liabilities
measured at amortised cost using the historically observed default rates over are offset and the net amount is
effective interest rate (EIR) if these • The Group has transferred its rights
the expected life of the trade receivables reported in the balance sheet if there
financial assets are held within a business to receive cash flows from the asset
and is adjusted for forward looking is a currently enforceable legal right to
whose objective is to hold these assets or has assumed an obligation to pay
estimates. At every reporting date, the offset the recognised amounts and there
in order to collect contractual cash flows the received cash flows in full without
historically observed default rates and is an intention to settle on a net basis, to
and the contractual terms of the financial material delay to a third party under
forward-looking estimates are analyzed. realise the assets and settle the liabilities
asset give rise on specified dates to a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and
cash flows that are solely payments of either (a) the Group has transferred For assessing ECL on a collective basis, iii. Derivative financial instruments and
principal and interest on the principal substantially all the risks and financial assets have been grouped on Hedge accounting
amount outstanding. rewards of the asset, or (b) the the basis of shared risk characteristics
Group has neither transferred nor and basis of estimation may change • Initial and subsequent measurement
ii. Financial assets at fair value through retained substantially all the risks during the course of time due to change
other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) and rewards of the asset, but has The Group uses derivative financial
in risk characteristics.
transferred control of the asset. instruments, such as forward currency
Financial assets are measured at fair value B) Financial liabilities contracts, interest rate swaps, cross
through other comprehensive income if The transferred asset and the associated currency swaps to hedge its foreign
these financial assets are held within a liability are measured on a basis that Financial liabilities are measured at amortized currency risks and interest rate risk.
business whose objective is achieved by reflects the rights and obligations that the cost using the effective interest method. Such derivative financial instruments
both collecting contractual cash flows Group has retained. are recognised at fair value on the
that give rise on specified dates to sole i. Subsequent measurement date on which a derivative contract
payments of principal and interest on Continuing involvement that takes the is entered into and are subsequently
form of a guarantee over the transferred The measurement of financial liabilities
the principal amount outstanding and by re-measured at fair value. Derivatives
asset is measured at lower of the original depends on their classification, as
selling financial assets. are carried as financial assets when the
carrying amount of the asset and described below:
fair value is positive and as financial
The Group has made an irrevocable maximum amount of consideration that liabilities when the fair value is negative.
• Loans and borrowings
election to present in other comprehensive the Group could be required to repay.
income subsequent changes in the fair After initial recognition, interest- Any gains or losses arising from
value of equity investments not held for v. Impairment of financial assets changes in the fair value of derivatives
bearing loans and borrowings are
trading. subsequently measured at amortised are taken directly to profit or loss,
The Group assesses impairment based
cost on accrual basis and using the except for the effective portion of
iii. Financial assets at fair value through on expected credit loss (ECL) model for
effective interest rate (EIR) method. cash flow hedges, which is recognised
profit or loss (FVTPL) the following:
in OCI and later reclassified to profit
• Financial assets measured at • De-recognition or loss when the hedge item affects
Financial assets are measured at fair
amortised cost; profit or loss or treated as basis
value through profit or loss unless it is A financial liability is de-recognised
adjustment if a hedged forecast
measured at amortised cost or at fair value when the obligation under the liability
• Financial assets measured at fair transaction subsequently results in
through other comprehensive income on is discharged or cancelled or expires.
value through other comprehensive the recognition of a non-financial
initial recognition. The transaction costs When an existing financial liability is
Income asset or non-financial liability.
directly attributable to the acquisition of replaced by another from the same
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At the inception of a hedge recognised as OCI are transferred Estimates and underlying assumptions are re-assessment may result in change in
relationship, the Group formally to the initial carrying amount of the reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision to depreciation expense in future periods.
designates and documents the hedge non-financial asset or liability. accounting estimates are recognised in the
relationship to which the Group period in which the estimates are revised and iv. Impairment of goodwill
wishes to apply hedge accounting and If the hedging instrument expires future periods are affected.
Determining whether goodwill is impaired
the risk management objective and or is sold, terminated or exercised
Judgements requires an estimation of the value in use
strategy for undertaking the hedge. without replacement or rollover (as
of the cash generating units to which
The documentation includes the part of the hedging strategy), or if its
In the process of applying the Company’s goodwill has been allocated. The value in
Group’s risk management objective designation as a hedge is revoked,
accounting policies, the Management has made use calculation requires estimation of future
and strategy for undertaking hedge, or when the hedge no longer meets
the following judgements, which have the most cash flows, expected to arise from the cash
the hedging/economic relationship, the criteria for hedge accounting, any
significant effect on the amounts recognized in generating unit and the discount rate in
the hedged item or transaction, the cumulative gain or loss previously
the financial statements: order to calculate the present value. Where
nature of the risk being hedged, recognised in OCI remains separately the actual future cash flows are less than
hedge ratio and how the entity will in equity until the forecast transaction i. Fair value measurement of financial expected, a material impairment may arise.
assess the effectiveness of changes occurs or the foreign currency firm instruments
in the hedging instrument’s fair value commitment is met. v. Provision for decommissioning of assets
in offsetting the exposure to changes When the fair value of financial assets and
in the hedged item’s fair value or • Embedded derivatives financial liabilities recorded in the balance Provision for decommissioning of assets
cash flows attributable to the hedged sheet cannot be measured based on quoted relates to the costs associated with the
Derivatives embedded in a host prices in active markets, their fair value is removal of long-lived assets when they
risk. Such hedges are expected to be
highly effective in achieving offsetting contract that is an asset within measured using valuation techniques including will be retired. The Group records a
changes in fair value or cash flows the scope of Ind AS 109 are not the Discounted Cash Flow model. The inputs liability at the estimated current fair value
and are assessed on an ongoing basis separated. Financial assets with to these models are taken from observable of the costs associated with the removal
to determine that they actually have embedded derivatives are considered markets where possible, but where this is not obligations, discounted at present value
been highly effective throughout the in their entirety when determining feasible, a degree of judgement is required in using risk-free rate of return. The liability for
financial reporting periods for which whether their cash flows are sole establishing fair values. Judgements include decommissioning of assets is capitalised by
they were designated. payment of principal and interest. considerations of inputs such as liquidity increasing the carrying amount of the related
Derivatives embedded in all other risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in asset and is depreciated over its useful life.
Hedges that meet the strict criteria host contract are separated only if assumptions about these factors could affect The estimated removal liabilities are based
for hedge accounting are accounted the economic characteristics and the reported fair value of financial instruments. on historical cost information, industry
for, as described below: risks of the embedded derivative are factors and engineering estimates
ii. Defined benefit plans
not closely related to the economic
• Cash flow hedges vi. Deferred Taxes
characteristics and risks of the The cost of the defined benefit plan, gratuity
The Group uses Interest Rate Swaps host and are measured at fair value and other post-employment benefits and Assessment of the appropriate amount and
to hedge its exposure to interest through profit or loss. Embedded the present value of such obligations are classification of income taxes is dependent
rate risk on future cash flows on derivatives closely related to the host determined using actuarial valuations. An on several factors, including estimates of
floating rate loans. The ineffective contracts are not separated. actuarial valuation involves making various the timing and probability of realisation of
portion relating to such contracts is assumptions that may differ from actual deferred income taxes and the timing of
recognised in profit and loss and the z. Significant accounting judgements, estimates developments in the future. These include income tax payments. Deferred income taxes
effective portion is recognised in OCI. and assumption the determination of the discount rate, future are provided for the effect of temporary
salary increases and mortality rates. Due to differences between the amounts of assets
Amounts recognised as OCI are The preparation of these financial statements in
the complexities involved in the valuation and liabilities recognised for financial
transferred to profit or loss when conformity with recognition and measurement
and its long-term nature, a defined benefit reporting purposes and the amounts
the hedged transaction affects profit principles of Ind AS requires the management of
obligation is highly sensitive to changes recognised for income tax purposes. The
or loss, such as when the hedged the Company to make judgements, estimates and
in these assumptions. All assumptions are Group measures deferred tax assets and
financial income or financial expense assumptions that affect the reported balances
reviewed at each reporting date. liabilities using enacted tax rates that, if
is recognised or when a forecast of assets and liabilities, disclosures relating to
changed, would result in either an increase
sale occurs. When the hedged item contingent liability as at the date of the financial iii. Useful lives of assets or decrease in the provision for income taxes
is the cost of a non-financial asset or statement and the reported amounts of income in the period of change. The Group does not
non-financial liability, the amounts and expense for the periods presented. The Group reviews the useful lives of assets
recognize deferred tax assets when there
at the end of each reporting period. This
is no reasonable certainty that a deferred
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tax asset will be realized. In assessing the but discounted at the Group’s incremental to contracts that were previously identified as 6. Used hindsight in determining the lease term
reasonable certainty, management considers borrowing rate at the date of initial application. leases under Ind AS 17. where the contract contained options to
estimates of future taxable income based on Comparatives as at and for the year ended March extend or terminate the lease.
internal projections which are updated to 31, 2019 have not been retrospectively adjusted 5. The Group applies the short-term lease
reflect current operating trends the character and therefore will continue to be reported under recognition exemption to its short-term Relied on its assessment of whether leases
of income needed to realise future tax the accounting policies included as part of our leases of property (i.e., those leases that have are onerous immediately before the date of
benefits, and all available evidence. Annual Report for year ended March 31, 2019. a lease term of 12 months or less from the initial application.
commencement date and do not contain a
vii. Provisions and contingent liabilities Upon adoption of IND AS 116, The Group applied purchase option). Lease payments on short- bb. Standards issued but not yet effective
a single recognition and measurement approach term leases and leases of low-value assets
A provision is recognised when the Group Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notifies
for all leases except for short-term leases and are recognised as expense on a straight-line
has a present obligation as a result of past new standard or amendments to the existing
leases of low-value asset basis over the lease term.
events and it is probable that an outflow standards. There is no such notification which
of resources will be required to settle the On transition, the adoption of the new standard would have been applicable from April 1, 2020.
obligation in respect of which a reliable resulted in recognition as below:
estimate can be made. (H in crores)
Assets
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when
there is a possible obligation arising from Right-of-use assets 1,094.86
past events, the existence of which will Reclassified from prepaid (166.14)
be confirmed only by occurrence or non- expenses to ROU Assets
occurrence of one or more uncertain future Total assets (A) 928.72
events not wholly within the control of the Liabilities
Group or a present obligation that arises from Lease liabilities 1,151.55
past events where it is either not probable Deferred tax liabilities (30.09)
Other payables (43.84)
that an outflow of resources will be required
to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount Total liabilities (B) 1,077.62
cannot be made. Contingent liabilities are Total adjustment on equity (148.90)
disclosed in the notes. Contingent assets are (A+B)
Group’s share of associate’s (14.75)
not recognised in the financial statements.
transition impact
If the effect of the time value of money is Total impact on retained (163.65)
material, provisions are discounted using earnings
a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when
The following is the summary of practical
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
expedients elected on initial application:
When discounting is used, the increase in
the provision due to the passage of time is 1. Applied a single discount rate to a portfolio
recognised as a finance cost. of leases of similar assets in similar economic
environment with a similar end date.
Provisions and contingent liabilities are
reviewed at each balance sheet date. 2. Applied the exemption not to recognize
right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases
aa. New and amended accounting standards
with less than 12 months of lease term on the
Effective April 1, 2019, the Group adopted IND date of initial application and for low-value
AS 116 “Leases” and applied the standard to all leases.
lease contracts existing on April 1, 2019 using the
3. Excluded the initial direct costs from the
modified retrospective method. Consequently,
measurement of the right-of-use asset at the
the Group recorded the lease liability at the
date of initial application.
present value of the lease payments discounted
at the incremental borrowing rate and the 4. Applied the practical expedient to grandfather
right of use asset at its carrying amount equal the assessment of which transactions are
to the lease liability on initial application date, leases. Accordingly, IND AS 116 is applied only
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3. Property, plant and equipment 4. Investment property

(H in crores)
(H in crores)
Freehold Leasehold Leasehold Plant and Furniture Office Motor

Particulars Land Building Total
Particulars Building Computers Total
land land improvements machinery and fixtures equipment vehicles
Cost
Cost Balance as at 31 March 2018 0.53 253.08 253.61
Balance as at 31 March 2018 96.30 1.42 421.16 512.14 21,931.53 216.86 122.27 784.77 1.42 24,087.87 Transfers from property, plant and equipment 2.23 21.92 24.15
Additions 24.99 20.25 1,398.23 33.43 17.14 57.22 0.42 1,551.68
Disposals /adjustments (34.02) (0.02) (497.95) (20.48) (8.72) (78.18) - (639.37) Balance as at 31 March 2019 2.76 275.00 277.76
Recognised on acquisition of 0.88 19.71 0.11 0.09 1.16 - 21.95 Transfers from property, plant and equipment 0.49 79.39 79.88
subsidiary Additions during the period - 62.28 62.28
Effect of foreign currency 5.16 - 13.48 9.88 726.62 4.11 2.03 19.70 0.01 780.99
translation
Reclassified as held for sale - (62.28) (62.28)
Transfers (to)/from investment (2.23) (21.92) (24.15) Effect of foreign currency exchange differences - 0.69 0.69
property
Reclassified as held for sale 0.29 - - (0.59) - - - - - (0.30)
Balance as at 31 March 2019 99.52 1.42 426.49 519.74 23,578.14 234.03 132.81 784.67 1.85 25,778.67
Additions - - 15.06 6.49 1,092.58 8.83 7.03 46.11 0.20 1,176.30 Balance as at 31 March 2018 - 41.41 41.41
Disposals /adjustments (0.20) - (16.08) (3.60) (212.35) (2.99) (0.94) (23.39) (0.07) (259.62) Depreciation - 4.28 4.28
Effect of foreign currency 7.94 - 21.10 14.77 1,122.32 5.06 2.82 24.39 0.02 1,198.42
Transfers from property, plant and equipment - 5.80 5.80
translation
Transfers (to)/from investment (0.96) 0.47 15.40 (93.27) - (1.50) (0.02) - - (79.88) Balance as at 31 March 2019 - 51.49 51.49
property Depreciation - 5.21 5.21
Reclassified as held for sale (1.67) - (9.00) (8.36) (42.18) (0.02) (0.55) - - (61.78)
Transfers from property, plant and equipment - 21.01 21.01
Balance as at 31 March 2020 104.63 1.89 452.97 435.77 25,538.51 243.41 141.15 831.78 2.00 27,752.11
Accumulated depreciation Effect of foreign currency exchange differences - 0.36 0.36
Balance as at 31 March 2018 - 0.03 243.46 170.95 13,667.16 145.66 87.00 697.91 0.72 15,012.89 Balance as at 31 March 2020 - 78.07 78.07
Depreciation 70.10 14.87 1,533.50 18.26 11.38 42.58 0.14 1,690.83 Carrying amount as:
Disposals / adjustments (33.99) (0.02) (489.80) (20.24) (8.03) (78.16) - (630.24)
Recognised on acquisition of 0.87 16.02 0.03 0.03 0.72 - 17.67 At 31 March 2019 2.76 223.51 226.27
subsidiary At 31 March 2020 3.25 277.01 280.26
Effect of foreign currency 6.13 4.94 419.30 2.23 1.10 18.60 0.01 452.31
translation
Transfers (to)/from investment (5.80) (5.80) a. Information regarding income and expenditure of investment property:
property
Reclassified as held for sale (0.48) (0.48) (H in crores)
Balance as at 31 March 2019 - 0.03 286.57 184.46 15,146.18 145.94 91.48 681.65 0.87 16,537.18
Depreciation - 51.58 16.49 1,583.17 16.77 11.95 42.46 0.16 1,722.58
Particulars
Disposals / adjustments (15.98) (1.99) (208.65) (2.99) (0.94) (23.20) (0.07) (253.82) 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Effect of foreign currency 14.67 8.53 743.37 2.97 1.68 23.90 0.02 795.14
translation Rental income derived from investment properties (A) 146.04 106.94
Transfers (to)/from investment 6.86 (26.86) - (0.99) (0.02) - - (21.01)) Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance)
property
Reclassified as held for sale (5.83) (5.18) (38.37) (0.02) (0.47) - - (49.87)
generating rental income:
Balance as at 31 March 2020 0.03 337.87 175.45 17,225.70 161.68 103.68 724.81 0.98 18,730.20 Rates & taxes 7.44 2.10
Carrying amount Repairs and maintenance 15.68 12.20
As at 31 March 2019 99.52 1.39 139.92 335.28 8,431.96 88.09 41.33 103.02 0.98 9,241.49 Other operating expenses 4.22 2.47
As at 31 March 2020 104.63 1.86 115.10 260.32 8,312.81 81.73 37.47 106.97 1.02 9,021.91 Total (B) 27.34 16.77
Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance)
a. Freehold land includes H Nil (31 March 2019: H 0.16 crores) identified as surplus land (refer note 31).
that did not generate rental income:
b. Gross block of buildings includes Rates & taxes 1.88 0.16
Repairs and maintenance 2.77 1.19
i. H 34.16 crores (31 March 2019: H 34.20 crores) for properties at Oshiwara & Sanchar Niwas, Mumbai in respect
Other operating expenses 0.83 0.08
of which title deeds are under dispute and pending resolution in Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai at the year end.
Total (C) 5.48 1.43
ii. H 1.02 crores (31 March 2019: H 0.38 crores) for properties at GIDC Gandhinagar, Gujarat in respect of which title Total (D) = (B+C) 32.82 18.20
deeds is not yet registered in the name of company at the year end. Profit arising from investment property before depreciation and 113.22 88.74
indirect expenses (E) =(A-D)
iii. H 0.85 crores (31 March 2019: Nil) for properties (Land) at Chattarpur (Delhi), Greater Kailash (Delhi), VSB
Less: Depreciation 5.21 4.28
Chennai, Mussoorie in respect of which title deeds are not yet registered in the name of company at the year end.
Profit arising from investment properties before indirect expenses 108.01 84.46
c. Refer note 45 (b) for assets given on operating lease.
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4. Investment property (Contd..) 6. Other intangible assets (Contd..)

b. Fair value of investment property (H in crores)
(H in crores) License Intellectual
Particulars Software IRU Total
fees Property
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Disposals/adjustments (1.49) (0.01) - - (1.50)
Effect of foreign currency translation 115.50 190.71 0.35 4.99 311.55
Investment property 2,184.82 1,351.14
Balance as at 31 March 2020 2,569.48 2,889.14 6.05 78.32 5,542.99
The fair value of investment property has been determined by external, independent property valuers, having Accumulated amortisation
appropriate recognised professional qualifications and recent experience in the location and category of the Balance as at 31 March 2018 1,483.13 1,313.04 2.38 - 2,798.55
property being valued. Amortisation 224.25 143.92 0.69 3.63 372.49
Disposals / adjustments (60.74) (60.74)
The best evidence of fair value is current price in an active market for similar properties. Where such information Recognised on acquisition of subsidiaries/ 35.59 5.31 - 6.56 47.46
is not available, the Group considers information from a variety of sources including: business
Effect of foreign currency translation 56.46 59.89 0.14 (0.36) 116.13
1. Current prices in an active market for properties of different nature or recent prices of similar properties in less Balance as at 31 March 2019 1,738.69 1,522.16 3.21 9.83 3,273.89
active markets, adjusted to reflect those differences. Amortisation 216.60 147.85 0.86 6.76 372.07
Disposals / adjustments (1.49) (0.01) (1.50)
2. Capitalised income projections based upon a property’s estimated net market income, and a capitalization
Effect of foreign currency translation 103.38 113.02 0.18 1.14 217.72
rate derived from an analysis of market evidence.
Carrying amount as:
5. Goodwill At 31 March 2019 526.31 1,096.23 2.49 63.50 1,688.53
(H in crores) At 31 March 2020 512.30 1,106.12 1.80 60.59 1,680.81
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Cost
Balance at the beginning of year 255.87 169.59
7. Investments in associates
Recognized on acquisition of subsidiary (refer note 36 below) - 93.32 a. Breakup of investments in associates (carrying amount determined using the equity method of accounting)
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences 5.56 (7.04) (H in crores)
Balance at the end of year (a) 261.43 255.87
Particulars
Accumulated Impairment loss No of shares J in crores No of shares J in crores
Balance at the beginning of the year 169.59 169.59 a. Unquoted Investments (fully paid)
Balance at the end of year (b) 169.59 169.59 i. STT Global Data Centres India Pvt. Ltd 2,899 686.30 2,730 651.57
Net Carrying amount (a) - (b) 91.84 86.28 (Includes Goodwill of H 485.01 crores)
(refer 7 (b) (i) below)
ii. STT Tai Seng Pte Limited (Includes - - 78 87.69
6. Other intangible assets
Goodwill of H Nil crores) (refer (i) and 7 (b)
(H in crores) (ii) below) *
License Intellectual iii. Smart ICT Services Private Limited (refer 347,146 0.20 315,186 0.26
Particulars Software IRU Total (iii) below)
fees Property
iv. United Telecom Limited (UTL) 5,731,900 - 5,731,900 -
Cost Total of investment in associates 686.50 739.52
Balance as at 31 March 2018 1,919.98 2,382.56 5.37 - 4,307.91 Aggregate carrying value of unquoted investments 686.50 739.52
Additions 289.20 111.88 - - 401.08
Disposals/adjustments (63.20) - - - (63.20)
Recognised on acquisition of subsidiaries/ 51.44 5.31 - 75.78 132.53
business
Effect of foreign currency translation 67.58 118.64 0.33 (2.45) 184.10
Additions 190.47 80.05 - - 270.52
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7. Investments in associates (Contd..) 7. Investments in associates (Contd..)

a. Breakup of investments in associates (carrying amount determined using the equity method of accounting) (Contd..) c. Details of Material Associates
i. The Group held 26% stake in STT Tai Seng Pte Limited which is accounted for as equity method investment. The Group has 26% interest in STT – India. The Group’s interest is accounted for using the equity method in the
consolidated financial statements.
During the current year the Group sold its entire stake in STT Tai Seng Pte Limited, for a consideration of H 72.10
crores resulting into a loss of H 6.48 crores (net of accumulated gain foreign currency translation reserve of H 11.22 The following table illustrates the summarized financial information:
crores). This loss has been reflected under “Exceptional items” in consolidated statement of profit and loss account. (H in crores)
During the previous year ended March 31, 2019 the Group accounted for the loss of H 164.16 crores primarily due STT – India STT – Singapore
to impairment of goodwill and intangibles recognised by STT Tai Seng Pte Limited, based on the audited financial Particulars As at As at
statements dated April 15, 2019 of the investee as at and for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Group’s share 31 March 2020 31 March 2020
of loss has been reflected under “Share in Profit/(Loss) of associate”.
Non-current assets 3,795.70 -
ii During the previous year, the Group acquired the balance 64.64% stake in Teleena Holdings BV (Teleena) making Current assets 439.04 -
it a wholly owned subsidiary (Refer Note 36). Non-current liabilities 2,678.28 -
Current liabilities 782.31 -
iii During the current year, the Company has acquired an additional 31,960 Cumulative Non- Convertible Redeemable 774.15 -
Preference Shares (during previous year 31,960 Cumulative Non- Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares) of
Smart ICT Services Private Limited (H in crores)
b. Material Associates STT – India STT – Singapore

Particulars Year ended Year ended
The following associates are assumed to be material in the Group: 31 March 2020 31 March 2020
Proportion of ownership interest/ Income 1,038.53 77.38

Principal Place of voting right held by the Group Profit/(Loss) for the year 1.00 7.77
Name of the associate Other comprehensive income/(loss) (0.48) (6.42)
activity incorporation As at As at
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 0.52 1.35
Group’s share of profit/(loss) for the year 0.26 2.02
STT Global Data Centres India Private Data Center India 26.00% 26.00% Group’s share of total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 0.13 0.35
Limited
STT Tai Seng Pte Ltd Data Center Singapore - 26.00% (H in crores)
i. STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited (STT – India) STT – India STT – Singapore
Particulars As at As at
The Group has considered this investment to be an investment in associate as it retains shareholding of 26% 31 March 2019 31 March 2019
in STT - India with a right to appoint two directors on their Board. The financial year end date of STT Global
Data Centres India Private Limited is 31 March. Non-current assets 1,602.16 639.76
Current assets 372.14 181.41
During the current year, the Company invested an additional amount of H 49.35 crores (31 Mar 2019: 35.01 Non-current liabilities 1,028.26 270.33
crores) in STT – India. Current liabilities 305.45 213.41
640.59 337.43
ii. STT Tai Seng Pte Limited (STT – Singapore)
(H in crores)
The Group considered this investment to be an investment in associate as it retains shareholding of 26% in
STT - Singapore with a right to appoint two directors on their Board. STT – India STT – Singapore
Particulars Year ended Year ended
During the current year the Group sold its entire stake in STT Tai Seng Pte Limited 31 March 2019 31 March 2019
Income 935.85 309.54

Profit/(loss) for the year 75.53 (631.41)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) (0.11) 30.48
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 75.42 (600.93)
Group’s share of profit for the year 19.63 164.16
Group’s share of total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year 19.61 (156.24)
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7. Investments in associates (Contd..) 7. Investments in associates (Contd..)

(H in crores) e. Unrecognised share of loss of an associate (Contd..)
STT – India STT – Singapore (H in crores)
As at As at
31 March 2020 31 March 2020 Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Net Assets of the associate 774.15 -
Accumulated unrecognised share of loss of an associate (UTL) Refer note below (62.76)
Proportion of Group’s ownership (%) 26% -
(refer note below)
Proportion of Group’s ownership 201.28 -
Goodwill 485.02 - On account of the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nepal, the financials statements of United Telecom
Carrying amount of Group’s interest 686.30 - Limited (UTL) for the year ended March 31, 2020 are still under preparation. As the Company’s carrying value of
investments in UTL is NIL and the Company does not have any additional commitments in UTL, the Company does
(H in crores) not absorb any further losses in UTL. Accordingly, the Group’s financial statements for the year ended March 31,
2020 remains unaffected due to delayed preparation of UTL financials.
STT – India STT – Singapore
31 March 2019 31 March 2019 8. Other investments
(H in crores)
Net Assets of the associate 640.59 337.43
Proportion of Group’s ownership (%) 26% 26% As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019
Particulars
Proportion of Group’s ownership 166.55 87.73 No of shares J in crores No of shares J in crores
Goodwill 485.01 -
Carrying amount of Group’s interest 651.56 87.73 A. Non-current
Investments at FVTOCI
d. Financial information in respect of Individually not material associates a. Fully paid equity shares - unquoted
- Tata Teleservices Ltd.* 598,213,926 - 598,213,926 -
Aggregate financial information of associates that are individually not material
- Sentient Technologies Holdings Limited - - - -
(refer a below)
(H in crores)
- Other investment (refer note 41) 5.89 5.45
Year ended Year ended Sub-total (a) 5.89 5.45
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 b. Fully paid preference shares – unquoted
- Evolv Technology Solutions, Inc. (refer a below) 2,98,329 0.46 2,98,329 0.46
Group’s share of profit/(loss) (0.09) (5.78)
Sub-total (b) 0.46 0.46
Group’s share of Other Comprehensive Income - 2.48
Group’s share of Total Comprehensive Income/(loss) (0.09) (3.30) c. Investment in limited liability partnership firm
(unquoted)
- Northgate Telecom Innovations Partners L.P. 191.06 136.16
(H in crores)
(refer c(i) below and Note 41)
As at As at - Other investments (refer c (ii) below and note 41) 17.41 13.70
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Sub-total (c) 208.47 149.86
Total (a)+(b)+(c) 214.82 155.77
Aggregate carrying amount of Group’s interest in these associates 0.20 0.26
Aggregate market value of quoted investments - -
Aggregate carrying value of unquoted 214.82 155.77
e. Unrecognised share of loss of an associate
investments
(H in crores)
Total 214.82 155.77
Year ended Year ended B. Current
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Investments at FVTPL (Mutual funds) 661.78 595.98
Investments at amortised cost (refer b below) @ -
Unrecognised share of loss for the year of an associate (UTL) (refer Refer note below (15.33)
Market value of investments at FVTPL is equal to
note below)
carrying value
* Equity investment in this company is subject to certain restrictions on transfer as per the terms of individual contractual agreements.
@ - Represents value less than H 50,000.
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8. Other investments (Contd..) 9. Other financial assets

a. During the previous year ended March 31, 2019, the equity and preference shareholders of Sentient Technologies (H in crores)
Holdings Limited (Sentient), have agreed to transfer substantially all of the assets to Evolv Technology Solutions, As at As at
Inc. (‘Evolv’) in exchange of preference share in Evolv in favour of preference shareholders of Sentient only. Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Accordingly, the Group has recorded a fair value loss of H 34.16 crores and H 5.27 crores on its preference and
equity shares respectively, in Sentient through other comprehensive income (Also refer note 44) A. Non – Current
a. Security deposits – Unsecured
b. During the current year, the Company received 51 Redeemable Preference Shares (having face value of H 100 a. Unsecured, considered good 112.41 108.08
per share) each of Bharti Airtel Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited pursuant to the Composite Scheme of b. Unsecured, considered doubtful 9.81 8.67
Arrangement amongst Bharti Airtel Limited; Tata Teleservices Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited and their Less: Allowance for doubtful security deposits (9.81) (8.67)
respective shareholders and creditors as sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Principal Sub-total (a) 112.41 108.08
Bench, New Delhi. b. Pension contributions recoverable from Government of India (net) - 7.44 7.44
Unsecured, considered good (refer a below)
c. The following are additional details in respect of investments in partnership firms: Sub-total (A) 119.85 115.52
B. Current
i. Northgate Telecom Innovations Partners L.P.
a. Interest rate swaps designated in hedge accounting relationship - 6.23
b. Forward contract not designated in hedge accounting relationship 30.62 3.98
Total capital Share of Total capital Share of c. Interest receivable – Unsecured, considered good 0.62 0.73
Name of partners (USD) each partner (USD) each partner d. Security deposits – Unsecured
As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019 a. Unsecured, considered good 40.82 28.90
b. Unsecured, considered doubtful 7.13 1.22
Northgate Telecommunications. L.P. 803,030 1% 669,697 1%
Less: Allowance for doubtful security deposits (7.13) (1.22)
Tata Communications (America) Inc 26,500,000 33% 22,100,000 33%
Sub-total (d) 40.82 28.90
TeleKom Malaysia Berhad 26,500,000 33% 22,100,000 33% e. Advances to related parties – Unsecured, considered good 42.29 50.14
TIM tank S.r.l. 26,500,000 33% 22,100,000 33% f. Other advances/receivables - Unsecured
a. Unsecured, considered good 25.41 33.24
ii. IOTPLUS, L.P. b. Unsecured considered doubtful 2.17 0.55
Less: Allowance for doubtful advances/receivables (2.17) (0.55)
Total capital Share of Total capital Share of
Sub-total (f) 25.41 33.24
Name of partners (USD) each partner (USD) each partner
Sub-total (B) 139.76 123.22
Total (A) + (B) 259.61 238.74
Tata Communications Limited 2,000,000 39.80% 2,000,000 39.80%
a. As at 31 March 2020, the proportionate share of pension obligations and payments of H 61.15 crores (31 March 2019:
General Partners 25,126 0.50% 25,126 0.50%
H 61.15 crores) to the erstwhile OCS employees was recoverable from the Government of India (“the Government”).
Other 3,000,000 59.70% 3,000,000 59.70%
Pursuant to discussion with the Government, the Company had made a provision of H 53.71 crores (31 March 2019: H
53.71 crores) resulting in a net amount due from the Government towards its share of pension obligations of H 7.44
d. Category-wise other investments crores (31 March 2019: H 7.44 crores)
(H in crores)
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Investments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

Investment in mutual funds 661.78 595.98
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
(FVTOCI)
Unquoted equity shares and other instruments treated as equity 214.82 155.77
investments
Quoted equity shares
Total other investments 876.60 751.75
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10. Other assets 11. Trade receivable

A. Non-current Unsecured (including unbilled receivables)

a. NLD license fees recoverable from Government of India – Considered good 3228.87 2,968.45
Unsecured Considered doubtful 572.46 492.22
i. Unsecured, considered good - - 3,801.33 3,460.67
ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful 0.64 0.64 Less: Allowance for doubtful receivables (refer note 43 (b)) (572.46) (492.22)
Less: Allowance for doubtful license fees (0.64) (0.64) 3,228.87 2,968.45
Sub-total (a) - -
b. Amount paid under protest – Unsecured
i. Unsecured, considered good 0.82 0.01 12.Cash and cash equivalents
ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful (refer note 21 (ii)) 34.23 33.60
(H in crores)
Less: Allowance for doubtful advances (34.23) (33.60)
Sub-total (b) 0.82 0.01 As at As at
Particulars
c. Capital advances - Unsecured 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
a. Cash on hand 0.06 0.02
b. Cheques on hand - 0.26
c. Remittances in transit 17.08 117.31
Sub-total (c) 22.98 19.19 d. Cash at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) 248.97 367.82
d. Prepaid expenses – Unsecured considered good 134.06 274.18 e. Cash in Vault 32.35 28.67
e. Pension asset recoverable – Unsecured, considered good 48.73 45.54 f. Balances with Banks
f. Other advances/receivables - Unsecured - Current accounts with banks 419.37 209.81
i. Unsecured, considered good 0.70 - - Deposit accounts with banks 132.17 65.17
850.00 789.06
Sub-total (f) 0.70 -
Sub-total (A) 207.29 338.92 13. Bank balances
B. Current
a. Balance with Government Authorities – Unsecured, considered (H in crores)
good As at As at
- Indirect taxes recoverable (net) 300.04 246.67 Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
b. Advances to contractors and vendors - Unsecured considered 120.19 45.12
good In earmarked accounts
c. Prepaid expenses – Unsecured considered good a. Deposits with original maturity over three months 58.36 59.53
From related parties 2.19 18.57 b. Deposit accounts held as margin money (refer i below) 0.03 2.79
From others 371.81 357.35 c. Unpaid dividend accounts 0.74 0.70
Sub-total (c) 374.00 375.92 59.13 63.02
d. Advances to Employees - Unsecured
i. H Nil crores (31 March 2019: H 2.75 crores) held towards sales consideration of Chennai land as per direction of
ii. Unsecured, considered doubtful 0.50 0.40 Panatone Finvest Limited (also refer note 31) and H 0.03 crores (31 March 2019: H 0.04 crores) held towards other
Less: Allowance for doubtful advances (0.50) (0.40) legal matters.
Sub-total (d) 3.57 10.92
e. Other advances/receivables - Unsecured
Sub-total (e) 8.02 9.90
Sub-total (B) 805.82 688.53
Total (A) + (B) 1,013.11 1,027.45
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14. Assets classified as held for sale 16. Other equity

a. Assets pertaining to DC Property (Pune) 114.33 - a. Capital reserve (refer a below) 206.06 206.06
b. Assets pertaining to Northern European Ring (NER) 6.69 - b. Securities premium 725.01 725.01
c. Staff Quarters (Refer a below) 1.67 2.11 c. General reserve 5394.56 5,357.06
d. Land and building at Guldhar Repeater Station 1.09 - d. Debenture redemption reserve (refer b below) - 37.50
123.78 2.11 e. Retained earning (5,251.31) (4,820.58)
a. The Management intends to dispose off a parcel of the Company’s few staff quarters/buildings/Plant and Machinery f. Remeasurement of retirement benefit plan (9.69) 27.38
g. Reserve for equity instrument through OCI (888.11) (922.59)
(NER assets). The Company was only able to partially dispose off its assets classified as held for sale as at 31 March 2019
h. Effective portion of cash flow hedge (55.48) (4.34)
on account of certain circumstances beyond its control which lead to extension of the period required to complete
i. Foreign currency translation reserve (net) (1,684.40) (1072.31)
the sale. An active program is in place to complete the sale and it is expected to be completed in the next 12 months.
(1,563.36) (466.81)
Accordingly, these assets have been classified as assets held for sale as at 31 March 2020. Further the fair value of these
assets is higher than its carrying value as at 31 March 2020 and hence, no impairment loss has been recognized.
Notes:
15. Equity share capital a. Capital reserve: It includes H 205.22 crores in respect of foreign exchange gains on unutilized proceeds from
(H in crores)
Global Depository Receipts in earlier years.
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 b. Debenture redemption reserve (DRR): The Company has issued redeemable non-convertible debentures.
Accordingly, the Companies (Share capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 (as amended), require that where a
a. Authorized
company issues debenture, it shall create a DRR out of profits of the Company available for payment of dividend.
400,000,000 (31 March 2019: 400,000,000) Equity shares of H 10 each 400.00 400.00
b. Issued, subscribed and paid up The Company is required to maintain a DRR of 25% of the value of debentures issued, either by a public issue or
285,000,000 (31 March 2019: 285,000,000) Equity shares of H 10 285.00 285.00 on a private placement basis. The amounts credited to DRR may not be utilised by the Company except to redeem
each, fully paid up debentures.(refer note 17 (i))
a. Issued, subscribed and paid up

17. Borrowings
There is no change in the issued, subscribed and paid up share capital of the Company during the current and past (H in crores)
five financial years. As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
b. Terms / rights attached to equity shares
A. Non – current
The Company has only one class of equity shares with a face value of H 10 per share. Each shareholder of equity shares
is entitled to one vote per share at any general meeting of shareholders. The Company declares and pays dividends a. Unsecured
in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in i. Debentures
the ensuing Annual General Meeting. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive the Taxable rated non-convertible redeemable debentures - 150.00
remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding. (refer b below)
1,500, 9.85% Rated debentures of face value H 10 lakhs each
c. The Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of H 4.00 per share (2018-2019: H 4.50 per share) for the
year ended 31 March 2020. ii. Term loan from banks (refer b (i) below) 7,961.04 7,266.30
iii. Term loan from Others (refer b (ii) below) 495.32 192.23
d. Number of shares held by each shareholder holding more than 5% of the issued share capital
Total 8,456.36 7,608.53
As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019 Less: Arrangement fees (23.93) (44.18)

Particulars
No of shares Percentage No of shares Percentage Less: Current maturities of long term borrowings (refer note 20) (1,634.65) (769.94)
Sub-total (A) 6,797.78 6,794.41
Panatone Finvest Limited 99,172,854 34.80% 99,172,854 34.80%
Government of India 74,446,885 26.12% 74,446,885 26.12%
Tata Sons Private Limited 40,087,639 14.07% 40,087,639 14.07%
East Bridge Capital Master Fund I Ltd 16,827,746 5.90% - -
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17. Borrowings (Contd..) 17. Borrowings (Contd..)

(H in crores) As at 31 March 2019
As at As at
Particulars Currency of loan H in crores Rate of Interest Maturities
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
USD 1,315.18 LIBOR plus 1.05% September 2021 & December 2021
B. Current
USD 188.54 LIBOR plus 0.65% September 2019- September 2021
a. Unsecured USD 692.20 LIBOR plus 1.50% December 2020 - December 2021
From banks USD 2,647.67 LIBOR plus 1.00% December 2019 - May 2021 - May 2022
USD 1,384.40 LIBOR plus 1.20% January, 2022
i. Buyer’s credit (rate of interest per annum – 2020: 1.02% to 427.77 301.14
USD 1,038.30 LIBOR plus 1.35% February 2021
2.74%, 31 March 2019: 2.27% to 3.60%)
Total 7,266.29
ii. Other term loans (2020: 1.55% % to 9.45% 2019: 2.60 % to 1,399.08 1,282.14 Less: Arrangement fees (44.18)
8.45 %) Less: Current maturities (524.07)
iii. Loan repayable on demand (Bank overdraft) 461.61 787.31 6,698.04
Sub-total (B) 2,288.46 2,370.59
LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate
Total (A) + (B) 9,086.24 9,165.00
ii. Unsecured term loans from others

Notes:
As at 31 March 2020
Summary of borrowing arrangements
Currency of loan J in crores Rate of Interest Maturities
a. Unsecured debentures
USD 376.84 3.18% Fixed August 2020 – February 2025
The outstanding 1,500, 9.85% debentures amounting to H 150 crores are due for redemption on 2 July 2019. This USD 54.56 2.65% Fixed August 2020 - February 2022
has been reclassified to current maturities of long term borrowings. USD 50.49 2.45% Fixed April 2020 - July 2021
INR 13.43 5.95% Fixed December 2019 - December 2024
For facilitating the above redemption, the Company has created a DRR of H 37.50 crores.
Total 495.32
During the current year, 1,500, 9.85% debentures amounting to H 150.00 crores were redeemed on 2 July 2019 Less: Current maturities (140.38)
and consequently DRR of H 37.50 crores created to facilitate redemption of above debentures was transferred to 354.94
general reserve.
As at 31 March 2019
b. Term Loans from banks and others
Currency of loan J in crores Rate of Interest Maturities
i. Unsecured term loans from banks
USD 79.15 2.46% Fixed April 2019 - July 2021
As at 31 March 2020 USD 74.10 2.65% Fixed August 2019 - February 2022
USD 38.99 3.05% Fixed June 2019 - March 2020
Total 192.24
Currency of loan H in crores Rate of Interest Maturities
Less: Current maturities (95.87)
USD 2,376 .99 LIBOR plus 1.00% May 2021 - May 2022 96.37
USD 1,509.20 LIBOR plus 1.20% January 2022
USD 1,433.75 LIBOR plus 1.05% September 2021 & December 2021
USD 1,131.90 LIBOR plus 1.35% February 2021 c. Loan covenant
USD 754.60 LIBOR plus 1.50% December 2020 - December 2021
Bank loans contain certain debt covenants relating to EBIDTA to net interest ratio, total net fixed assets to net
USD 754.60 LIBOR plus 1.10% December 2022
debt ratio, and limitation on indebtedness if the net debt to EBIDTA is above a particular threshold. As on the date
Total 7,961.04
Less: Arrangement fees (23.93) of authorisation of the financial statements, the Group has satisfied all debt covenants prescribed in the terms of
Less: Current maturities (1,494.27) bank loans.
6,442.84
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18. Deferred tax 18. Deferred tax (Contd..)

C. Significant components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities for the year ended 31 March,2019 are as
A. Significant components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities for the year ended 31 March, 2020 are as follows: follows:
(H in crores)
(H in crores)
Recognised in
Recognised in Opening Effect of Closing
Opening Effect of Closing consolidated Recognised Acquisitions/
consolidated Recognised Particulars balance as at foreign balance as at
Particulars balance as at foreign Reserves balance as at statement of in OCI disposals
statement of in OCI 1 April 2018 exchange 31 March2019
1 April 2019 exchange 31 March 2020 Profit or Loss
Profit or Loss
Deferred tax asset/(liabilities)
Deferred tax asset/(liabilities) (net)
(net) Difference between accounting (90.66) 42.60 - 1.69 (18.00) (64.37)
Difference between accounting (64.37) 46.25 - 0.40 30.09 12.37 and tax depreciation /
and tax depreciation / amortization
amortization Unearned income and deferred 28.36 (1.79) - (0.76) - 25.81
Unearned income and deferred 25.81 (7.17) - 0.64 - 19.28 revenue
revenue Provision for doubtful trade 89.95 17.99 - (0.02) - 107.92
Provision for doubtful trade 107.92 (18.43) - 0.05 - 89.54 receivables and advances
receivables and advances Accrued expenditure 106.33 (11.56) - (0.17) - 94.60
Accrued expenditure 94.60 76.76 - 0.19 - 171.55 Interest received on provisional 7.31 (0.50) - - - 6.81
Derivative Instrument - 0.01 17.21 0.56 - 17.78 income-tax assessment
Interest received on provisional 6.81 4.27 - - - 11.08 Provision for employee benefits 43.22 5.92 (0.47) (0.10) - 48.57
income-tax assessment Carry forward net operating 2.85 (0.47) - (0.07) - 2.31
Provision for employee benefits 48.57 (13.35) 4.00 0.10 - 39.32 losses
Carry forward net operating losses 2.31 19.70 - 0.84 - 22.85 Expenditure incurred on NLD 5.52 (1.84) - - - 3.68
Expenditure incurred on NLD 3.68 (2.36) - - - 1.32 license fees
license fees Foreign currency revaluation (9.74) 9.83 - - - 0.09
Foreign currency 0.09 (0.70) - (0.02) - (0.63) (gain)/loss
revaluation (gain)/loss Revaluation of investments (134.92) (1.25) - - - (136.17)
Revaluation of investments (136.17) - - - - (136.17) Undistributed earning (7.71) (2.09) - (0.46) - (10.26)
Undistributed earning (10.26) 1.65 - (0.82) - (9.43) Others 7.18 2.51 - - - 9.69
Others 9.69 0.88 - 0.06 - 10.63 Total deferred tax assets/ 47.69 59.35 (0.47) 0.11 (18.00) 88.68
Total deferred tax assets/ 88.68 107.51 21.21 2.00 30.09 249.49 (liabilities) (net)
(liabilities) (net)
i. Refer note 2(aa) for effect on adoption of IND AS 116 as at April 1,2019. D. Gross deferred tax assets and liabilities as at 31 March 2019 are as follows:
B. Gross deferred tax assets and liabilities as at 31 March 2020 are as follows: (H in crores)
(H in crores)
Deferred tax
Deferred tax Particulars Assets Liabilities assets/(liabilities)
Particulars Assets Liabilities assets/(liabilities) (net)
(net)
Deferred tax assets / (liabilities) (net) in relation to
Deferred tax assets / (liabilities) (net) in relation to Difference between accounting and tax depreciation/ 12.43 (76.80) (64.37)
Difference between accounting and tax depreciation/ 51.99 (39.62) 12.37 amortization
amortization
Unearned income and deferred revenue 3.83 21.98 25.81
Unearned income and deferred revenue 3.96 15.32 19.28
Provision for doubtful trade receivables and advances 107.31 0.61 107.92
Provision for doubtful trade receivables and advances 89.42 0.12 89.54
Accrued expenditure 92.06 2.54 94.60
Accrued expenditure 168.82 2.73 171.55
Interest received on provisional income-tax assessment 6.81 - 6.81
Derivative Instrument 17.78 - 17.78
Interest received on provisional income-tax assessment 11.08 - 11.08 Provision for employee benefits 48.11 0.46 48.57
Provision for employee benefits 38.82 0.50 39.32 Carry forward net operating losses 2.31 - 2.31
Carry forward net operating losses 22.84 0.01 22.85 Expenditure incurred on NLD license fees 3.68 - 3.68
Expenditure incurred on NLD license fees 1.32 1.32 Foreign currency revaluation (gain)/loss 0.23 (0.14) 0.09
Foreign currency revaluation (gain)/loss (0.63) (0.63) Revaluation of investments (136.17) - (136.17)
Revaluation of investments (136.17) - (136.17) Undistributed earning - (10.26) (10.26)
Undistributed earning - (9.43) (9.43) Others 9.69 - 9.69
Others 10.63 - 10.63 Total deferred tax assets/ (liabilities) 150.29 (61.61) 88.68
Total deferred tax assets/ (liabilities) 279.86 (30.37) 249.49
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Unrecognized deductible temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits (H in crores)
As at As at
Details of temporary differences, unused tax losses, and unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset is Particulars
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recognized in the balance sheet.
A. Non-current
(H in crores)
a. Provision for employee benefits (refer note 36)
As at As at - Compensated absences 64.45 54.08
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 - Post-employment medical benefits 137.37 122.26
- Pension 32.48 28.87
Deferred tax assets with no expiry date 750.00 729.21 - Gratuity 29.00 12.64
Deferred tax assets with expiry date* 520.00 439.65 b. Provision for decommissioning cost 338.93 288.58
* These would expire between 2021 & 2039 Sub-total (A) 602.23 506.43
B. Current
19. Trade payables a. Provision for employee benefits (refer note 36)
- Compensated absences 51.86 55.04
(H in crores) b. Other provisions 71.93 40.14
As at As at Sub-total (B) 123.79 95.18
Particulars Total (A) + (B) 726.02 601.61
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
a. Payable to related parties 483.21 500.25

b. Other creditors 3,361.78 3,188.27 Movement of provisions
3,844.99 3,688.52 (H in crores)
20. Other financial liabilities Provision for Provision for Provision for Provision for
(H in crores) Particulars decommissioning others decommissioning others
cost (refer i (refer ii cost (refer i (refer ii
As at As at below) below) below) below)
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Opening balance 288.58 40.14 260.68 25.57
A. Non-current - Addition 44.50 33.43 15.90 40.14
a. Interest rate swaps designated as hedge accounting 33.43 10.53 - Effect of change in foreign 25.67 - 15.86 -
relationships currency translation
b. Finance lease liability - 6.12 - Utilisation/adjustment (0.07) (1.64) (0.55) (25.57)
Sub-total (A) 33.43 16.65 - Provision no longer required (4.41) - (3.31) -
B. Current written back
a. Interest rate swap designated in hedge accounting relationship 44.57 NER reclass to asset held for sale (15.34) - - -
b. Forward contract not designated in hedge accounting - 33.89 Closing balance 338.93 71.93 288.58 40.14
relationship Non-current provisions 338.93 - 288.58
c. Current maturities of long term borrowings (refer note 17) 1,634.65 769.94 Current provisions - 71.93 - 40.14
d. Capital creditors 379.63 495.70
e. License fees payable 400.32 58.83 i. The provision for decommissioning cost has been recorded in the books of the Group in respect of certain fixed
f. Interest accrued but not due on loan from banks 15.72 26.86 assets.
g. Deposits from customers and contractors 91.30 86.74
h. Government of India account 20.57 20.57 ii. Provision for others is mainly towards demand/notice received from Employee State Insurance Corporation and
i. Unpaid dividend (refer a below) 0.74 0.70 Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and provision for contingencies net of amount paid under protest H34.49
j. Finance lease liability - 7.04 crores as disclosed in note 10 and provision towards GST receivable H24.21 crores.
k. Book Overdraft 11.48 1.69
l. Other liabilities 0.79 0.74
Sub-total (B) 2,599.77 1,502.70
Total (A) + (B) 2,633.20 1,519.35
a. There are no dividends due and outstanding for a period exceeding seven years.
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22. Other liabilities 25. Employee benefit expenses

As at As at Year ended Year ended
A. Non-current a. Salaries and related costs 2,831.52 2,758.30

a. Deferred revenue (refer i below) 3,184.86 3,258.69 b. Contributions to provident, gratuity & other funds (refer note 36) 113.30 108.65
b. Accrued employee benefits 17.95 42.31 c. Staff welfare expenses 94.32 92.71
c. Lease equalisation liabilities - 50.75 3,039.14 2,959.66
d. Other liabilities 4.01 5.45
Sub-total (A) 3,206.82 3,357.20
B. Current 26. Operating and other expenses
a. Deferred revenues and advances received from customers 1,066.64 941.47 (H in crores)
b. Accrued employee cost 442.06 513.54
c. Statutory liabilities Year ended Year ended
Particulars
- TDS 73.36 21.83 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
- Others 30.84 14.94 a. Consumption of stores 4.58 2.48
d. Other liabilities 282.44 100.49 b. Light and power 293.00 283.86
Sub-total (B) 1,895.34 1,592.27 c. Repairs and maintenance:
Total (A) + (B) 5,102.16 4,949.47 i. Buildings 45.44 47.70
ii. Plant and machinery (refer i below) 1,842.15 1,276.75
i. Deferred revenue represents contract liabilities iii. Others 0.63 0.03
d. Bad debts - 0.34
e. Allowances for doubtful trade receivables 64.90 81.79
23. Other income f. Allowances for doubtful advances 3.45 15.15
g. Rent 162.73 310.68
(H in crores) h. Rates and taxes 112.43 109.60
i. Travelling 122.03 142.34
Year ended Year ended j. Telephone 27.39 30.03
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31 March 2020 31 March 2019 k. Printing, postage and stationery 9.46 12.03
l. Legal and professional fees 296.89 311.72
a. Interest on m. Advertising and publicity 201.95 227.58
i. Bank deposits 2.99 3.67 n. Commission 35.35 30.05
ii. Other loans and advances 1.76 1.02 o. Services rendered by agencies 385.31 368.60
p. Insurance 18.51 18.50
b. Gain on investments at FVTPL 25.53 30.04 q. Corporate social responsibility expenditure (refer ii below) 15.78 16.52
c. Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (net) 11.93 7.76 r. Donations 0.42 0.06
d. Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) (net) (26.07) (32.13) s. Other expenses (refer note 34) 319.94 372.59
e. Liabilities no longer required – written back 17.38 23.11 3,962.34 3,658.40
f. Interest on income tax refund 4.85 3.79
g. Shared service fees from associate 0.03 0.65 i. During the previous year, based on the Supreme Court order dated 8 October 2018, Telecom Regulatory Authority
h. Others 31.28 22.35 of India (‘TRAI’) issued amendment Regulations dated 28 November 2018 specifying charges for Cable Landing
69.68 60.26 Station (‘CLS’) access. The new amendment Regulation on CLS dated 28 November 2018 would be effective
from date of its publication in official Gazette i.e. 28 November 2018. Accordingly, during the previous year, the
Company had recorded revenue from operations of H 89.94 crores and operating and maintenance recovery of
24. Network and transmission expenses H 258.81 crores in operating and other expenses. The Company has challenged the jurisdiction of TRAI on issue of
(H in crores)
regulation on CLS in the Hon’ble Supreme Court. CLS Access seekers RJIO, BSNL, and ACTO had filed a petition in
Year ended Year ended TDSAT for declaring retrospective applicability of the newly notified amendment regulations dated 28 November
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31 March 2020 31 March 2019 2018 on CLS, which has been dismissed by TDSAT vide its judgement dated 16 April 2020. The receivable balances
for these services being sub judice are considered good and recoverable.
a. Charges for use of transmission facilities (refer a below) 6,444.44 6,842.58
b. Royalty and license fee to Department of Telecommunications 235.81 222.82 ii. Disclosure in respect of Corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenditure
c. Rent of landlines and satellite channels 97.31 96.64
6,777.56 7,162.04 As required by the Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereon, the gross amount required to be spent by the Company
a. Charges for use of transmission facilities include cost of certain equipment ancillary to these services of H 182.52 and its Indian subsidiaries during the year towards CSR amount to H 15.50 crores (2018 - 2019: H 16.52 crores). The
crores (2018 – 2019: H 153.77 crores). Company and its Indian subsidiaries spent H 15.78 crores (2018- 2019: H 16.52 crores) during the year on CSR activities
mainly for promotion of education, social business projects etc. including H 1.78 crores (2018-2019: H 1.07 crores) on
construction/acquisition of assets.
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27. Finance cost 31. Provision for advances (Contd..)

(H in crores)
the Scheme. HPIL, being a ‘government company’, as defined under Section 2(45) of the Companies Act, 2013, had filed its
Year ended Year ended petition seeking sanction to the Scheme, before the Central Government through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 (“MCA”). The MCA has approved the Scheme through its order dated August 5, 2019 and HPIL has filed the order with the
a. Interest on loans from banks 344.79 353.15 Registrar of Companies, New Delhi. Consequent to the receipt of the approvals of the NCLT and the MCA, to the Scheme,
b. Interest on debentures 3.72 15.23 the Board of Directors of the Company fixed September 18, 2019 as the “Record Date” for the Scheme, for determining the
c. Interest on lease liabilities (refer note 45(a)(b)(ii)) 67.75 - shareholders of the Company who shall be eligible to receive the equity shares of HPIL. The Board of Directors of HPIL, at
d. Other interest (refer a below) 54.48 28.17 its meeting held on February 18, 2020, approved the allotment of HPIL’s shares to the shareholders of the Company on the
470.74 396.55 Record Date in the ratio of 1 share of HPIL for every share of the Company. HPIL is working towards listing of the equity shares
allotted. Accordingly, during the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company has recorded an expense of H 5.92 crores relating
a. Includes interest cost on actuarial valuation, accretion expenses on decommissioning cost liability and amortization
to such demerger under exceptional items. Further, the carrying value of surplus land and fixed deposits amounting to H3.06
of arrangements fees on borrowings.
crores has been derecognised and the same is adjusted in retained earnings.
28. Depreciation and amortisation expenses

(H in crores) 32. Provision for license fees
Year ended Year ended During the quarter ended March 31,2020 a company made a provision towards licence fees of H 341.64 crores which
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 includes H 337.17 crores towards the period covered in the DOT demand (Refer note 46(a)(III)(ii)).
a. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment (refer note 3) 1,722.58 1,690.83
b. Amortisation of ROU Assets (refer note 45(a)(a)) 257.86 - 33. Auditors’ remuneration
c. Depreciation on investment properties (refer note 4) 5.21 4.28
d. Amortisation of intangible assets (refer note 6) 372.07 372.49 (Included in other expenses under operating and other expenses – refer note 26)
2,357.72 2067.60 (H in crores)
a. Depreciation and amortisation expenses include additional depreciation of H79.63 crores (2018-2019: H 36.81 Year ended Year ended
Particulars
crores) on certain assets that are not in use. 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
b. During the current year ended March 31, 2020,the Group has aligned useful life of certain upgrades to the a. Payment to statutory auditor
property, plant and equipment with the useful life of the respective base assets and has recorded an additional i. For audit fees 5.94 4.04
depreciation charge of H 27.93 crores. ii. For taxation matters 0.15 0.13
iii. For other services 2.89 2.25
iv. For reimbursement of expenses 0.36 0.34
29. Exceptional items b. Payment to cost auditor
(H in crores)
i. For cost audit services 0.09 0.06
Particulars Above amount excludes GST/ Services tax
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Staff cost optimisation (refer note 30) 36.47 (2.24)

Provision towards License Fees (refer note 32) 341.64 - 34. Income tax
Loss on sale of investment (refer note 7(i)) 6.48 -
Provision towards advances (refer note 31) 5.92 - i. Income tax recognised in profit or loss
(H in crores)
390.51 (2.24)
30. Staff cost optimisation Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
As part of its initiative to enhance the long-term efficiency of the business, the Group undertook organisational changes to Current tax
align to the Group’s current and prospective business requirements. These changes involved certain positions in the Group In respect of current year 315.17 323.89
becoming redundant and the Group incurred a one-time charge/(reversal) of H 36.47 crores (2018 - 2019: H (2.24) crores). In respect of prior years 19.01 8.78
Sub-total current tax (a) 334.18 332.67
31. Provision for advances Deferred tax
In respect of the current year (98.46) (72.09)
On March 5, 2018, the Company filed with the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench (‘NCLT’), a scheme of In respect of prior years (9.05) 12.74
arrangement and reconstruction among the Company and Hemisphere Properties India Limited (“HPIL”) and their respective Sub-total deferred tax (b) (107.51) (59.35)
shareholders and creditors for demerger of surplus land (“Scheme”). By order of the NCLT, a meeting of the shareholders of Total Income tax (a+b) 226.67 273.32
the Company was held on May 10, 2018, at which the shareholders approved the Scheme. On July 12, 2018, the NCLT approved
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ii. Income tax expense for the year reconciled to the accounting profit as follows On October 2, 2018, the Group through its wholly owned subsidiary, Tata Communications (Netherlands) BV acquired
(H in crores) an additional ownership interest in Teleena Holdings (B.V) (Teleena) of 64.64% for a cash consideration of H 105.40
crores. As a result of the additional acquisition, the Group’s ownership in Teleena increased from 35.36% to 100%.
Particulars Consequently, Teleena became a subsidiary and has been consolidated from the date of acquisition of controlling
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
interest.
Profit before tax from operations 139.66 343.20
Income tax expense calculated at (25.168% (2018-2019: 34.944%) - (A) 35.14 119.93 The following table summarised the consideration paid and the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Adjustments: as at the acquisition date
(Income)/expenses (net) not taxable/deductible 13.54 35.59 (H in crores)
Adjustment in respect of previous years 9.96 21.52 Particulars Amount
Impact of change in statutory tax rates (refer a below) 73.22 -
Differences arising from different tax rates 9.43 14.17 Cash 105.40
Tax on undistributed earnings of subsidiary 1.65 2.10 Fair value of Group's previously held interest prior to business combination* 53.45
Losses and deductible difference against which no deferred tax 61.59 54.56 Total consideration 158.85
assets Recognised
The recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as on the acquisition date are as follows:
Foreign withholding tax not recoverable (refer b below) 16.06 16.25
(H in crores)
Others, net 6.08 9.20
Sub total (B) 191.53 153.39 Particulars Amount
Income tax expense recognised in Consolidated Statement of 226.67 273.32
Property, plant and equipments 4.90
Profit or Loss(A+B)
Identifiable intangible assets* 88.93
a. The Company and its Indian subsidiaries have exercised the option of lower tax rate of 25.17% (inclusive of Trade receivables 20.89
surcharge and cess) permitted under Section 115 BAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as introduced by the Taxation Cash and cash equivalents 4.63
Other assets 5.81
Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. Accordingly, the Deferred Tax Assets (net) as at March 31, 2019 have been re-
Trade payable (25.39)
measured. Consequently, tax expense for year ended March 31, 2020 includes a charge of H 73.22 crores.
Deferred tax liability (18.11)
b. During the quarter and year ended March 31, 2020 the Group had done recoverability assessment of withholding Other liabilities (16.13)
tax credit of H 16.06 crores (USD 2.27 million) in one of its overseas subsidiary and on conservative basis made Net identifiable assets 65.53
a provision, which is a part of its current tax expense. Goodwill 93.32
Total consideration 158.85
iii. Income tax recognised in other comprehensive income * Identifiable intangible assets mainly include intellectual property rights amounting to H 72.13 crores.
(H in crores)
The following table supplements pro-forma results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2019 giving effect to
Year ended Year ended the acquisition, as if it had occurred on April 1, 2017
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 (H in crores)
Current tax expense/(income) (a) (8.77) 13.21 Year ended
Particulars
Deferred tax expense/(income) (b) (21.21) (0.47) 31 March 2019
Total (a+b) (29.98) 12.74
Revenue from Operations 16,564.70
Bifurcation of income tax recognized in OCI
Net Loss (92.20)
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 12.24 4.29
Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss 17.74 8.45 Revenue and loss after tax of Teleena post acquisition that is included as part of consolidated financial statements is
H 24.53 crores and H 59.57 crores respectively.
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36. Employee benefits

36. Employee benefits (Contd..)
(A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan):
(A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan): (Contd..)
Retirement Benefits
Investment risk The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discount
Provident fund: rate which is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting
period on government bonds. Currently, the plan has a relatively balanced mix of
The Company makes contribution towards provident fund (the ‘Fund’) under a defined benefit plan for employees investments in government securities, high quality corporate bonds, equity and
which is administered by the Trustees of the Tata Communications Employees’ Provident Fund Trust (the ‘Trust’). other debt instruments.
The Company’s Indian subsidiaries make contribution towards provident fund under a defined contribution plan for Interest rate risk The defined benefit obligation is calculated using a discount rate based on
employees which is administered by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner. Under both the above schemes, government bonds. If bond yields fall, the defined benefit obligation will tend to
each employer is required to contribute a specified percentage of payroll cost to fund the benefits. increase.
Salary risk Higher than expected increases in salary will increase the defined benefit obligation
The rules of the Fund administered by the Trust require that if the Board of Trustees are unable to pay interest at Demographic risk This is the risk of variability of results due to unsystematic nature of decrements
the rate declared for Employees’ Provident Fund by the Government under the applicable law for the reason that that include mortality, withdrawal, disability and retirement. The effect of these
the return on investment is lower or for any other reason, then the deficiency shall be made good by the Company. decrements on the defined benefit obligation is not straight forward and depends
Having regard to the assets of the Fund and the return on the investments, the Company does not expect any upon the combination of salary increase, discount rate and vesting criteria. It
deficiency in the foreseeable future. There has also been no such deficiency since the inception of the Fund. is important not to overstate withdrawals because in the financial analysis the
retirement benefit of a short career employee typically costs less per year as
Provident fund contributions amounting to H 55.34 crores (2018-2019: H43.91 crores) have been charged to the
compared to a long service employee.
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss under Contribution to Provident and other funds in Note 25 “Employee
Benefits”. The most recent actuarial valuation of the plan assets and defined benefit obligation has been carried out as at 31
March 20 by an independent Actuary.
There are numerous interpretative issues relating to the Supreme Court (SC) judgement on Provident Fund dated
February 28, 2019. As a matter of caution, the Company and its Indian subsidiaries have made a provision on a The details in respect of the status of funding and the amounts recognised in the Company’s consolidated financial
prospective basis from the date of the SC judgement. statements for the year ended 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 for these defined benefit schemes are as under:
Gratuity:
As at As at
Particulars
The Company and one of its Indian subsidiaries make annual contributions under the Employee’s Gratuity Scheme 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
to a fund administered by trustees of the Tata Communications Employees’ Gratuity Fund Trust (the ‘Trust’) I Principal actuarial assumptions:
covering all eligible employees. The plan provides for lump sum payments to employees whose right to receive Discount rate 6.60% 7.30%
gratuity had vested at the time of resignation, retirement, death while in employment or on termination of Increase in compensation cost 6% to 7% 6% to 7%
employment of an amount equivalent to 15 day’s salary payable for each completed year of service or part thereof Health care cost increase rate 7.00% 7.00%
in excess of six months. Vesting occurs upon completion of five years of service except in case of death. For other Attrition rate 3% to 15% 3% to 15 %
Indian subsidiaries, the gratuity plan is unfunded. Post retirement mortality Annuitants Annuitants
mort 96-98 mort 96-98
Medical benefit: Increase in dearness allowance 5% 5%
The Company reimburses domiciliary and hospitalisation expenses not exceeding specified limits incurred by The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Government of India securities as at the balance
eligible and qualifying employees and their dependent family members under the Tata Communication employee’s sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations. The estimates of future compensation cost considered in the
medical reimbursement scheme. actuarial valuation take into account inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors.
Pension Plan:
The Company’s pension obligations relate to certain employees transferred to the Company from the OCS, an
erstwhile department of Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The Company purchases life annuity policies
from an insurance company to settle such pension obligations.
These plans typically expose the Group to actuarial risk such as investment risk, interest rate risk, longevity risk
and salary risk:
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(A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan): (Contd..) (A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan): (Contd..)
Medical benefits Pension plan Medical benefits Pension plan
Gratuity Gratuity
(unfunded) (unfunded) (unfunded) (unfunded)
As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
II Change in the defined benefit IV Amount recognized in accumulated
obligation OCI
Obligation at the beginning of the 138.69 133.81 122.26 114.81 27.06 31.59 Cumulative actuarial (gain) loss (12.41) (12.63) 45.67 33.27 24.30 24.49
period recognised via OCI at prior period end
Current service cost 12.23 11.55 0.67 0.67 - - Actuarial (gains)/losses recognised 17.47 0.22 21.39 12.40 9.99 (0.19)
Past service plan amendment - -
in OCI during the year
Interest cost 9.57 9.36 8.37 8.09 1.70 2.13
Cumulative actuarial (gain) loss 5.06 (12.41) 67.06 45.67 34.29 24.30
Obligation transferred from / (to) 0.53 (0.02) - - - -
recognised via OCI period end
other companies
Actuarial (gains)/ losses – 10.04 0.19 11.51 9.87 7.67 (0.84)
(H in crores)
experience
Actuarial (gains)/ losses - Financial 7.80 1.86 9.88 2.53 2.32 0.65 Medical benefits Pension plan
Gratuity
assumptions (unfunded) (unfunded)
Benefit Paid (15.66) (18.05) (15.32) (13.71) (7.60) (6.47) Particulars
As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March
Closing defined benefit obligation 163.20 138.70 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
V Amount recognized in the

(H in crores) consolidated balance sheet
Medical benefits Pension plan Present value of obligations 163.20 138.69 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06
Gratuity Fair value of plan assets at the end (134.20) (126.05) - - - -
(unfunded) (unfunded)
Particulars of period
As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March
Net (asset)/liability in the 29.00 12.64 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
consolidated balance sheet
III Change in fair value of Assets Non-current provisions (refer note 21A) 29.00 12.64 137.37 122.26 31.15 27.06
Opening fair value of plan assets 126.05 109.83 - - - -
Interest income on plan assets 9.15 8.47 - - - - (H in crores)
Employer’s contribution 13.35 23.68 - - - - Medical benefits Pension plan
Transfer (to)/from other company 0.60 - - - - - Gratuity
(unfunded) (unfunded)
Return on plan assets greater/ 0.37 1.83 - - - - Particulars
Year ended 31 March Year ended 31 March Year ended 31 March
(lesser) than discount rate
Acquistion adjustments - - - - - - 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Benefits paid (15.32) (17.76) - - - - VI Expenses recognised in the
Closing fair value of plan assets 134.20 126.05 - - - - consolidated statement of Profit or
Loss
Current service cost (note 25) 12.23 11.55 0.67 0.67 - -
Net interest cost (note 27) 0.42 0.89 8.37 8.09 1.70 2.13
Components of defined benefit 12.65 12.44 9.04 8.76 1.70 2.13
costs recognized in the consolidated
statement of Profit or Loss
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(A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan): (Contd..) (A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan): (Contd..)
Medical benefits Pension plan Medical benefits
Gratuity Gratuity Pension (unfunded)
(unfunded) (unfunded) (unfunded)
Year ended 31 March Year ended 31 March Year ended 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 March 20 March 19 March 20 March 19 March 20 March 19
VII Expenses recognised in the Discount rate

consolidated statement of OCI Increase (1%) (10.93) (8.84) (13.74) (11.75) (3.25) (3.07)
Actuarial (gain)/loss due to DBO 10.04 0.19 11.51 9.87 7.67 (0.84) Decrease (1%) 12.46 10.03 16.72 14.22 3.75 3.54
experience Salary escalation rate
Increase (1%) 8.93 7.30 - - - -
Actuarial (gain)/loss due to DBO 7.80 1.86 9.88 2.53 2.32 0.65
Decrease (1%) (8.46) (6.96) - - - -
assumption changes
Attrition Rate
Return on plan assets (greater)/ (0.37) (1.83) - - - - Increase (5%) 1.56 2.97 (5.45) (4.76) - -
less than discount rate Decrease (5%) (2.45) (4.34) 4.58 4.04 - -
Actuarial (gains)/ losses 17.47 0.22 21.39 12.40 9.99 (0.19) Post Retirement Mortality
recognized in OCI Increase (3 years) - - (13.93) (11.77) (6.36) (5.74)
Decrease (3 years) - - 14.45 12.05 7.18 6.42
Increase in dearness allowance
Gratuity Increase (1%) - - - - 9.07 8.64
Particulars As at 31 March Decrease (1%) - - - - (8.23) (7.84)
2020 2019 Healthcare cost increase rate
Increase (1%) - - 11.79 10.12 - -
VIII Categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets Decrease (1%) - - (9.77) (8.44) - -
Govt. of India Securities (Central and state) 30.39% 36.70%
The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit
High quality corporate bonds (including Public Sector Bond) 50.36% 37.60%
obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the
Equity shares of listed companies 10.10% 13.62%
assumptions may be correlated.
Cash (including Special Deposits) 6.25% 6.64%
Others 2.90% 5.44% Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation has
Total 100.00% 100.00% been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as
that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognized in the balance sheet.
The fair values of the above equity and debt instruments are determined based on quoted market prices in active
markets. This policy has been implemented during the current and prior years. There was no change in the methods and assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis from prior years.
(H in crores)
The Group’s policy and objective for plan assets management is to maximize return on plan assets to meet future
benefit payment requirements while at the same time accepting a low level of risk. The asset allocation for plan Medical
Pension plan
assets is determined based on the investment criteria approved under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and is also subject Gratuity benefits
(unfunded)
to other exposure limitations. Particulars (unfunded)
As at As at As at
IX A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption as at 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 is as 31 March 2020 31 March 2020 31 March 2020
shown below: (As per actuarial valuation report). The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based
on reasonably possible changes of the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, X Maturity Profile
while holding all other assumptions constant. Expected benefit payments for the year ending
31 March 2021 16.20 9.30 15.50
31 March 2022 18.25 9.49 16.28
31 March 2023 19.84 9.67 17.09
31 March 2024 18.78 9.79 17.94
31 March 2025 20.18 9.93 18.84
31 March 2026 to 31 March 2030 113.97 51.29 109.31
Total expected payments 207.22 99.47 194.96
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(A) Indian entities (Defined benefit plan): (Contd..) (B) Foreign entities: (Contd..)
i. Leave plan and Compensated absences The defined benefit plan in Canada expose the Group to different risks such as:
For executives Investment Risk The financial situation of the plan is calculated using a prescribed discount rate. If
the return on assets is lower than the discount rate, it will create a deficit.
Leave unavailed of by eligible employees may be carried forward / encashed by them / their nominees in the Interest rate risk A variation in bond rates will affect the value of the defined benefit obligation and
event of death or permanent disablement or resignation, subject to a maximum leave of 60 days in addition to of the assets.
accumulated leave balance available in accumulated quota. For employees joining after 1 January 2020, this Longevity risk A greater increase in life expectancy than the one predicted by the mortality table
balance shall be capped at 45 days. used will increase the defined benefit obligation.
Inflation risk The defined benefit obligation is calculated taking into account an increase in
For non-executives the level of salary and cost of living adjustment. If actual inflation is greater than
expected, that would result in an increase in the defined benefit obligation.
Leave unavailed of by eligible employees may be carried forward / encashed by them / their nominees in the
Health care cost trend The defined benefit obligation of the Post-Retirement Benefits (Other than
event of death or permanent disablement or resignation, subject to a maximum leave of 300 days.
risk Pension) is calculated taking into account a health care cost trend rate. If the
The total liability for compensated absences as at the year-end is H 77.45 crores (31 March 2019: H 63.39 trend is greater than expected, that would result in an increase in the defined
crores), liability shown under non-current provisions H 64.45 crores (31 March 2019: H 54.08crores) and current benefit obligation for the plan.
provisions H 13.01 crores (31 March 2019: H 9.31 crores). The amount charged to the Consolidated Statement of
The most recent actuarial valuations of the plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation in
Profit and Loss under salaries and related costs in note 25 “Employee benefits” is H (22.26) crores (2018- 2019:
Canada were carried out as at March 31, 2020 by an independent technical expert in Canada. The present value
H (10.88) crores).
of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost and past service cost, were measured
(B) Foreign entities: using the projected unit credit method.
i. Defined Contribution Plan The details in respect of status of funding and the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statement
as for the year ended 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 for these defined benefit schemes are as under:
The Group makes contribution to defined contribution retirement benefit plans under the provisions of section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for USA employees, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (“RRSP”) for As at As at
Particulars
Canadian employees and a Group Stakeholder Pension plan (“GSPP”) for UK employees and other plan in other 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
countries. An amount of H 45.09 crores (2018- 2019: H 44.73 crores) is charged to Consolidated Statement of
I Principal actuarial assumptions:
Profit and Loss under Contribution to Provident and other funds in Note 25 “Employee Benefits”.
Discount rate used for benefit costs 3.30% 3.50%
ii. Defined Benefit Pension Plans Discount rate used for benefit obligations 3.70% 3.30%
Inflation 2.00% 2.00%
Pension Plan: Rate of compensation increase 3.00% 3.00%
Health Care Cost Trend Rate – Prescription Drugs 4.50% to 7.25% 4.50% to 7.25%
The Group has both a contributory and non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain of Health Care Cost Trend Rate – Other Medical 3.00% 3.00%
its employees in Canada. The Group also has an unfunded Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (“SERP”) Asset valuation method Market Value Market Value
covering certain senior executives in Canada. The plan provides for defined benefit based on years of service Mortality Table CPM Private Sector CPM Private Sector
and final average salary. Mortality Table Mortality Table
with generational with generational
Health and Life insurance: improvements with improvements with
scale MI-2017 scale MI-2017
The Group also assumed a post-retirement health care and life insurance plan.
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(B) Foreign entities: (Contd..) (B) Foreign entities: (Contd..)

Pension Plans Health care and life Pension Plans Health care and life
Contributory SERP insurance plans Contributory SERP insurance plans
As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
II Change in the defined benefit IV Amount recognised in

obligation accumulated Other Comprehensive
Projected defined benefit 1099.78 1,065.09 0.62 1.13 1.19 1.77 Income
obligation, beginning of the year Opening Balance (63.43) (64.65) (2.10) (2.11) 0.57 0.86
Current service cost - 7.40 0.04 0.04 - - Expenses as per table VII below 0.61 1.22 (0.23) 0.01 (0.06) (0.29)
Interest cost 36.47 38.27 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.06 Closing balance (62.82) (63.43) (2.33) (2.10) 0.51 0.57
Benefits paid (66.39) (76.63) - (0.66) (0.42) (0.48)
Actuarial (gains)/ losses_ - 14.79 - - - - (H in crores)
Demograhic assumptions
Pension Plans Health care and life
Actuarial (gains)/ losses Financial (52.18) 28.45 (0.03) 0.02 (0.01) 0.01
Contributory SERP insurance plans
assumptions Particulars
Experience (gain)/loss (6.54) 0.86 (0.17) 0.02 - (0.23) As at 31 March As at 31 March As at 31 March
Effect of foreign currency rate 32.65 21.55 0.02 0.04 0.04 0.06 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
changes*
V Amount recognised in the
Projected benefit obligation at the 1043.79 1,099.78 0.50 0.62 0.83 1.19
end of the year
Present value of obligations 1,043.79 1,099.80 0.50 0.62 0.83 1.19
*Translation adjustment loss/(gain) includes loss of H 89.88 crores (2018-2019: loss of H 66.45 crores) which has been taken to foreign
Fair value of plan assets (1,043.79) (1,099.80) -
currency translation reserve and loss/(gain) of H (57.20) crores (2018- 2019: gain of H (44.80) crores) which has been taken to Other
Net (asset)/ liability in the - - 0.50 0.62 0.83 1.19
Comprehensive Income
(H in crores) Non-current provisions - - 0.50 0.62 0.83 1.19
Pension Plans (refer note 21 A)
Contributory
Particulars
As at 31 March (H in crores)
2020 2019 Year ended Year ended
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
III Change in Fair value of assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of the year 1,099.78 1065.09 VI Pension expenses recognized in the Consolidated Statement of
Actual return on plan assets 36.47 38.16 Profit or Loss
Contributions 0.60 8.67 Current service cost (refer note 25) 0.04 7.44
Benefits paid (66.39) (76.63) Net interest cost (refer note 27) 0.04 0.20
Actuarial gain / (loss) 2.37 0.85 Components of defined benefit costs recognised in the 0.08 7.64
Impact of asset ceiling (61.69) 42.10
consolidated statement of Profit or Loss
Effect of foreign currency rate changes* 32.65 21.54
Fair value of plan assets, end of the year 1,043.79 1,099.78
*Translation adjustment gain/ (loss) includes gain of H 89.75 crores (2018-2019: gain of H 66.33 crores) which has been taken to Foreign
currency translation reserve and gain/(loss) of H (57.12) crores (2018- 2019: gain of H (44.77) crores) taken to Other Comprehensive Income.
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(B) Foreign entities: (Contd..) (B) Foreign entities: (Contd..)

(H in crores)
Furthermore, in presenting the above sensitivity analysis, the present value of the defined benefit obligation
Year ended Year ended has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognized in the balance sheet.
VII Pension expenses recognised in the Other Comprehensive Income There was no change in the methods and assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis from prior
Net Actuarial (gains)/losses recognised_Demograhic assumptions - 14.79 years.
Net Actuarial (gains)/losses due to financial assumptions (52.22) 28.48
Experience (gain)/loss (6.71) 0.65 The Group expects to contribute H 13.79 crores (31 March 2019: H 13.40) to its defined benefit plans in financial
Actuarial (gain)/loss on plan assets (2.37) (0.85) year 2019-20.
Impact of asset ceiling 61.69 (42.10)
(H in crores)
Effect of Foreign exchange rate changes (Net) (0.07) (0.03)
Expense recognized in the Other Comprehensive Income 0.32 0.94 As at
Particulars
31 March 2020
X Maturity profile
As at As at
Particulars Expected benefit payments for the year ending
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 31 March 2021 58.78
VIII Categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets 31 March 2022 59.27
Global Equities 7.00% 7.00% 31 March 2023 59.23
Real Return bonds 91.00% 92.00% 31 March 2024 59.20
Money market securities 2.00% 1.00% 31 March 2025 59.12
Total 100.00% 100.00% 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2030 289.25
Total 584.85
IX A quantitative sensitivity analysis for significant assumption as at 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 is as
shown below: (As per actuarial valuation report). The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based iii. Leave plan and Compensated absences
on reasonably possible changes of the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period,
The liability for compensated absences as at the yearend is H 38.85 crores (31 March 2019: H 45.73crores) as
while holding all other assumptions constant
shown under current provisions. The amount charged to the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss under
(H in crores)
salaries and related costs in note 25 “Employee benefits” is H 3.23 crores (2018-2019: H 9.22 crores).
As at As at
Particulars
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
37. Earnings per share
Discount rate (H in crores)
Increase of 1% (114.64) (126.97)
Decrease of 1% 139.20 156.65
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Inflation rate
Increase of 1% 125.23 142.15 a. Basic and diluted EPS
Decrease of 1% (105.92) (117.38) Net (loss) for the year attributable to the equity shareholders (in H (85.96) (82.37)
Future salary increases crore) (A)
Increase of 1% 5.69 6.46
Weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the 285,000,000 285,000,000
Decrease of 1% (5.81) (6.00)
year (Nos) (B)
Post retirement Mortality
Basic and diluted earnings per share (H) (A/B) (3.02) (2.89)
Increase (1 year) 47.24 25.77
Face value per share (H) 10.00 10.00
Decrease (1 year) (46.76) (24.81)
Medical Trend rate
Increase of 1% 0.02 0.02
Decrease of 1% (0.02) (0.02)
The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit
obligation as it is unlikely that the change in assumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of
the assumptions may be correlated.
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i. Business segments i. Business segments (Contd..)

(H in crores)
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director of the Company together as a Group constitute the “Chief
Operating Decision Makers” (CODM) and allocate resources to and assess the performance of the segments of the For the year ended 31 March 2020
Group. Particulars Real
VS DMS PS Intersegment Total
Estate
The Group has identified the following operating segments based on the organizational structure and for which
discrete financial information including segment results is available: c. Other segment
information
a. Voice Solutions (VS) includes International and National Long-Distance Voice services. Non-cash expenses 2.36 92.17 3.75 0.30 98.58
Capital expenditure 33.16 2071.73 103.75 - - 2,208.64
b. Data and Managed Services (DMS) include data transmission services, signaling, roaming services, television (allocable)
and other network and managed services. Depreciation and 30.28 2,184.44 138.30 4.70 - 2,357.72
amortisation (allocable)
c. Payment Solutions (PS) includes end-to-end ATM deployment end-to-end POS enablement hosted core banking
end to end financial inclusion and card issuance and related managed services and switching services to banking
sector carried out by Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited. (H in crores)
d. Real Estate segment includes lease rentals for premises given on lease. and does not include premises For the year ended 31 March 2019
held for capital appreciation. Particulars Real
VS DMS PS Intersegment Total
(H in crores) Estate
For the year ended 31 March 2020 a. Segment revenues and

Particulars Real results
VS DMS PS Intersegment Total Revenue from services 3,870.31 12,172.02 357.08 151.84 (26.30) 16,524.95
Estate
Intersegment revenue - (5.17) - (21.13) 26.30 -
a. Segment revenues and Segment results 298.29 416.77 (105.14) 69.16 - 679.08
results Finance cost 396.55
Revenue from services 3,376.22 13,192.48 343.41 179.06 (23.18) 17,067.99 Unallocable income (net) (60.67)
Intersegment revenue (5.13) (18.05) 23.18 - Profit from operations 343.20
Segment results 233.12 651.61 (62.88) 109.38 931.23 before tax and share of
Finance cost 470.74 profit of associate
Unallocable income (net) 320.83 Tax expense (net) 273.32
Profit from operations 139.66 Net Profit for the year before 69.88
before tax and share of share in profit of associates
profit of associate Share in Loss of associates (150.31)
Tax expense (net) 226.67 (net)
Net Loss for the year (87.01) Net Loss from total operation (80.43)
before share in profit of b. Segment assets and liabilities
associates Segment assets 655.34 14,107.44 369.69 373.38 - 15,505.85
Share in profit of 2.18 Unallocable assets 4,506.91
associates (net) Total assets 20,012.76
Net Loss from total (84.83) Segment liabilities (753.85) (8,629.37) (134.02) (131.20) - (9,648.44)
operation Unallocable liabilities (10,540.37)
b. Segment assets and Total liabilities (20,188.81)
liabilities c. Other segment information
Segment assets 453.04 15,881.36 394.22 465.86 17,194.48 Non-cash expenses 2.75 88.16 9.11 0.01 100.03
Unallocable assets 4,966.99 Capital expenditure (allocable) 31.81 1,889.63 22.35 8.97 - 1,952.76
Total assets 22,161.47 Depreciation and amortisation 37.59 1,911.31 114.20 4.50 - 2,067.60
Segment liabilities (753.54) (10,332.12) (249.23) (100.00) (11,434.89) (allocable)
Unallocable liabilities (12,000.19)
Total liabilities (23,435.08)
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i. Business segments (Contd..) iii. Revenue from major services in the Group’s Continuing Operations: (Contd..)
i. Revenues and network and transmission costs are directly attributable to the segments. Network and b. Revenue from major services in Data and Managed Services
transmission costs are allocated based on utilization of network capacity. License fees for VS and DMS have (H in crores)
been allocated based on adjusted gross revenues from these services.
ii. Depreciation and certain other costs have been allocated to the segments during the current year based on 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
various allocation parameters. Segment result is segment revenues less segment expenses. Other income and Global Virtual Private Network (GVPN) 2,165.42 2,114.32
exceptional items have been considered as “Unallocable”.
Internet connectivity 2,330.39 2,151.24
iii. Further assets and liabilities including fixed assets have been allocated to segments on similar basis of related Ethernet 1,255.36 1,183.20
revenue and expense. Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) 1,370.27 1,313.61
IPL Lease 1,032.06 983.29
iv. Intersegment sales revenues are generally made at values that approximate arm’s length prices. Others 5,033.85 4.421.19
Total 13,187.35 12,166.85
ii. Geographical information
The Group’s revenue from continuing operations from external customers by location of operation and information 39. Particulars of subsidiaries and associates considered in the preparation of the consolidated
about its Non-current assets by location of assets are detailed below: financial statements:
(H in crores)
Revenue Non-current assets* Capital expenditure** Country of As at As at
Principal Activity
Year ended As at Year ended Incorporation 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Particulars
March March March March March March
a. Subsidiaries (held directly)
2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Tata Communications Transformation Telecommunication India 100.00 100.00
India 6,730.22 6,012.97 5,800.60 5,140.25 1,602.97 1,385.57 Services Limited services
United States of America 2,707.43 2,817.77 1,297.22 959.03 169.16 156.36 Tata Communications Collaboration Telecommunication India 100.00 100.00
United Kingdom 1,206.39 1,199.01 657.93 456.06 209.41 102.96 Services Private Limited services
Bermuda 162.91 153.67 3,408.80 3,328.35 25.04 33.31 Tata Communications Payment Infrastructure India 100.00 100.00
Singapore 829.97 782.51 474.09 384.71 42.60 69.46 Solutions Limited managed service of
Others 5,431.07 5,559.02 1,386.56 1,296.05 159.46 205.10 banking sector
Total 17,067.99 16,524.95 13,025.20 11,564.45 2,208.64 1,952.76 Tata Communications Lanka Limited Telecommunication Sri Lanka 90.00 90.00
*Segment assets are those operating assets that are employed by a segment in its operating activities and that either are directly services
attributable to the segment or can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis. Tata Communications International Telecommunication Singapore 100.00 100.00
Pte. Limited services
Non-current operating assets for this purpose consist of property, plant and equipment, capital work-in-progress, Right of use assets,
TC IOT Managed Solutions Limited Telecommunication India 100.00 -
investment property, investment property under development, other intangible assets and intangible assets under development.
(applied for strike off on 29 November services
** Capital expenditure includes H 699.55 crores towards Right of Use Assets (Refer 45(a)(a))
2019)
The Group does not earn revenues from any single customer exceeding 10% of the of the Group’s total revenue.
b. Subsidiaries (held indirectly)
iii. Revenue from major services in the Group’s Continuing Operations: Tata Communications (Bermuda) Telecommunication Bermuda 100.00 100.00
Limited services
a. Revenue from major services in Voice services Tata Communications (Netherlands) BV Telecommunication Netherlands 100.00 100.00
(H in crores) services
Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Telecommunication Hong Kong 100.00 100.00
Limited services
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
ITXC IP Holdings S.A.R.L. Telecommunication Luxembourg 100.00 100.00
International Long Distance (ILD) 3,316.20 3,797.78 services
National Long Distance (NLD) 60.02 72.53 Tata Communications (America) Inc. Telecommunication United States 100.00 100.00
Total 3,376.22 3,870.31 services of America
Tata Communications Services Telecommunication Singapore 100.00 100.00
(International) Pte Limited services
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financial statements: (Contd..) financial statements: (Contd..)
Country of As at As at Country of As at As at
Principal Activity Principal Activity
Incorporation 31 March 2020 31 March 2019 Incorporation 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Tata Communications (Canada) Telecommunication Canada 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (Taiwan) Limited Telecommunication Taiwan 100.00 100.00
Limited services services
Tata Communications (Belgium) Telecommunication Belgium 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (Thailand) Limited Telecommunication Thailand 100.00 100.00
S.P.R.L. services services
Tata Communications (Italy) SRL Telecommunication Italy 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (Malaysia) Sdn. Telecommunication Malaysia 100.00 100.00
services Bhd. services
Tata Communications (Portugal) Telecommunication Portugal 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (New Zealand) Telecommunication New Zealand 100.00 100.00
Unipessoal LDA services Limited services
Tata Communications (France) SAS Telecommunication France 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (Spain) S.L Telecommunication Spain 100.00 100.00
services services
Tata Communications (Nordic) AS Telecommunication Norway 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (Beijing) Telecommunication China 100.00 100.00
services Technology Limited services
Tata Communications (Guam) L.L.C. Telecommunication Guam 100.00 100.00 SEPCO Communications (Pty) Limited Telecommunication South Africa 73.17 73.17
services (SEPCO) services
Tata Communications (Portugal) Telecommunication Portugal 100.00 100.00 VSNL SNOSPV Pte. Limited (SNOSPV) Telecommunication Singapore 100.00 100.00
Instalacao E Manutencao De Redes LDA services services
Tata Communications (Australia) Pty Telecommunication Australia 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications (South Korea) Telecommunication South Korea 100.00 100.00
Limited services Limited services
TATA COMMUNICATIONS SVCS Telecommunication Bermuda 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications Transformation Telecommunication Hungary 100.00 100.00
PTE LTD (prior to redomiciliation to services Services (Hungary) Kft. services
Sinagpore, name of entity was Tata Tata Communications Transformation Telecommunication Singapore 100.00 100.00
Communications Services (Bermuda) Services Pte Limited services
Limited) Tata Communications Comunicações E Telecommunication Brazil 100.00 100.00
Tata Communications (Poland) Telecommunication Poland 100.00 100.00 Multimídia (Brazil) Limitada services
SP.Z.O.O services Tata Communications Transformation Telecommunication South Africa 100.00 100.00
Tata Communications (Japan) K.K. Telecommunication Japan 100.00 100.00 Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd services
services Tata Communications Transformation Telecommunication United States 100.00 100.00
Tata Communications (UK) Limited Telecommunication United 100.00 100.00 Services (Us) Inc services Of America
services Kingdom Nexus Connexion (SA) Pty Limited Telecommunication South Africa 100.00 100.00
Tata Communications Deutschland Telecommunication Germany 100.00 100.00 services
GMBH services Tata Communications (Brazil) Telecommunication Brazil 100.00 100.00
Tata Communications (Middle East) Telecommunication United Arab 100.00 100.00 Participacoes Limitada services
FZ-LLC services Emirates Tata Communications MOVE Telecommunication Netherlands 100.00 100.00
Tata Communications (Hungary) LLC Telecommunication Hungary 100.00 100.00 B.V.(Earlier known as Teleena Holding services
services B.V. ) (w.e.f. 2nd October,2018)
Tata Communications (Ireland) DAC Telecommunication Ireland 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications MOVE Telecommunication Netherlands 100.00 100.00
services Nederland B.V. (Earlier known as services
Tata Communications (Russia) LLC Telecommunication Russia 99.90 99.90 Teleena Nederland B.V.) (w.e.f. 2nd
services October,2018)
Tata Communications (Switzerland) Telecommunication Switzerland 100.00 100.00 Tata Communications MOVE UK Telecommunication United 100.00 100.00
GmbH services Limited (Earlier known as Teleena UK services Kingdom
Tata Communications (Sweden) AB Telecommunication Sweden 100.00 100.00 Limited) (w.e.f. 2nd October,2018)
services
TCPOP Communication GmbH Telecommuniation Austria 100.00 100.00
services
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financial statements: (Contd..)
Derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments: (Contd..)
Country of As at As at
Principal Activity i. Outstanding forward contracts (Contd..)
Incorporation 31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Tata Communications MOVE Telecommunication Singapore 100.00 100.00 a. As on 31 March 2020 (Contd..)
Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Earlier known as services
Teleena Singapore Pte. Ltd. ) (w.e.f. 2nd Amount
Fair value
October,2018) Deal (Deal Amount
Particulars Buy/Sell Gain/(Loss)
MuCoso B.V. (w.e.f. 2nd October,2018) Telecommunication Netherlands 100.00 100.00 Currency Currency in (J in crores)
(J in crores)
services Millions)
NetFoundry Inc. (w.e.f. 21st Telecommunication United States 100.00 100.00
EUR/USD EUR 15.50 Sell 130.85 2.24
February,2019) services Of America
GBP/USD GBP 2.30 Sell 21.71 0.45
TCTS Senegal Limited Telecommunication Senegal 100.00 -
SGD/USD SGD 9.00 Sell 49.41 1.92
services
Associates b. As on 31 March 2019
United Telecom Limited Telecommunication Nepal 26.66 26.66
services Amount
Fair value
STT Global Data Centres India Pvt Ltd. Data Centre India 26.00 26.00 Deal (Deal Amount
Colocation services Currency Currency in (J in crores)
Smart ICT Services Private Limited Telecommunication India 24.00 24.00 (J in crores)
Millions)
services
STT Tai Seng Pte Limited (up to 14 Data Centre Singapore - 26.00 Forward Exchange
June,2019) Colocation services Contracts (net)
USD/INR USD 115.29 Buy 840.29 (33.83)
* Direct and indirect interest
GBP/INR GBP 0.90 Buy 8.62 (0.45)
USD/INR USD 2.36 Sell 16.75 0.30
40.Derivatives CAD/INR CAD 1.13 Sell 5.97 0.09
EUR/INR EUR 0.35 Sell 2.82 0.07
Derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments: GBP/INR GBP 3.21 Sell 30.03 0.85
ZAR/INR ZAR 7.13 Sell 3.39 (0.01)
The Group uses foreign currency forward contracts to manage some of its transaction exposures. The foreign currency
JPY/USD JPY 130.00 Sell 8.36 0.32
forward contracts are not designated as cash flow hedges and are entered into for periods consistent with foreign currency AUD/USD AUD 4.00 Sell 19.86 0.22
exposure of the underlying transactions, generally within 1 year. These hedges are also not designated as Cash flow hedge. EUR/USD EUR 15.00 Sell 119.52 2.24
GBP/USD GBP 5.60 Sell 50.47 (0.25)
i. Outstanding forward contracts
CAD/USD CAD 1.50 Sell 7.85 0.14
a. As on 31 March 2020 SGD/USD SGD 10.20 Sell 52.22 0.40
Amount ii. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Fair value
Deal (Deal Amount (H in crores)
Currency Currency in (J in crores)
(J in crores) Notional Fair value
Millions) No. of
As at Type of Hedge amount Asset/ of Asset/
contracts
Forward Exchange (Liability) (Liability)
Contracts (net)
USD/INR USD 86.42 Buy 631.64 24.18 31 March 2020 Interest Rate swap 14 (4,037.11) (78.00)
GBP/INR GBP 0.90 Buy 8.48 (0.05) 31 March 2019 Interest Rate swap 15 (4,227.13) (4.30)
USD/INR USD 1.00 Sell 7.56 0.00
CAD/INR CAD 2.25 Sell 12.23 0.06
GBP/INR GBP 3.25 Sell 30.64 (0.26)
JPY/USD JPY 35.00 Sell 2.43 0.02
AUD/USD AUD 4.00 Sell 20.50 2.06
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Derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments: (Contd..) i. Financial assets and liabilities
ii. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Contd..) The carrying value of financial instruments by categories as at 31 March 2020 is as follows:
(H in crores)
Risk Category
Fair value
Fair value Total
Hedging activities: Derivatives may qualify as hedges for accounting purposes if they meet the criteria for through other Amortised
Particulars through carrying
designation as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges in accordance with Ind AS 109. comprehensive cost
income
Cash flow hedges: - Instruments designated in a cash flow hedge include interest rate swaps hedging the variable
interest rates primarily related to US$LIBOR. Financial assets
Trade receivables - 3,228.87 3,228.87
All cash flow hedges were effective in the period. Cash and cash equivalent 850.00 850.00
Other bank balances 59.13 59.13
Reclassification of OCI balance
Advances to related parties 89.20 89.20
The Group carries the changes in fair value of the swap in Other Comprehensive Income until the interest expense Other financial assets 139.79 139.79
is recognized. The portion of fair value change pertaining to the interest expense being recognized is recycled to Investments (non-current) 214.82 214.82
the profit and loss account in the accounting period in which the interest expense is being recognized. Investment in mutual funds 661.78 661.78
Forward contract not designated in hedge 30.62 30.62
The figures shown in the tables above take into account interest rate swaps used to manage the interest rate accounting relationship
profile of financial liabilities. Interest on floating rate borrowings is generally based on USD LIBOR equivalents. Total 692.40 214.82 4,366.99 5,274.21
Movement of cash flow hedging reserve
Borrowing - 10,720.89 10,720.89
(H in crores)
Lease liabilities 1,692.60 1,692.60
Cash Flow hedging reserve Amount Trade payable 3,844.99 3,844.99
Creditors for capital goods 379.63 379.63
As at 1 April 2018 21.24
Changes in fair value of Interest rate swaps (34.95) Other financial liabilities 540.92 540.92
Amount reclassified to profit or loss 1.15 Interest rate swaps designated as hedge - 78.00 - 78.00
Tax impact 8.45 accounting relationships
Share in net unrealised gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges in associates (0.23) Total - 78.00 17,179.03 17,257.03
As at 31 March 2019 (refer note 16) (4.34)
The carrying value of financial instruments by categories as at 31 March 2019 is as follows:
Changes in fair value of Interest rate swaps (72.86)
Amount reclassified to profit or loss 3.98 (H in crores)
Tax impact 17.74 Fair value
Share in net unrealised gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges in associates - Fair value Total
through other Amortised
As at 31 March 2020 (refer note 16) (55.48) Particulars through carrying
comprehensive cost
income
41. Financial instruments Financial assets
Trade receivables - - 2,968.45 2,968.45
The significant accounting policies, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on
Cash and cash equivalent - - 789.06 789.06
which income and expense are recognized, in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity
Other bank balances - - 63.02 63.02
instrument are disclosed in note 2(y) to the financial statements. Advances to related parties - - 51.50 51.50
Other financial assets - - 177.03 177.03
Investments (non-current) - 155.77 155.77
Investment in mutual funds 595.98 - - 595.98
Forward contract not designated in hedge 3.98 - - 3.98
accounting relationship
Interest rate swaps designated in hedge - 6.23 - 6.23
accounting relationships
Total 599.96 162.00 4,049.06 4,811.02
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i. Financial assets and liabilities iii. The following table shows a reconciliation from the opening balances to the closing balances for Level 3 fair values.
(H in crores)
The carrying value of financial instruments by categories as at 31 March 2019 is as follows:
(H in crores) Northgate
Sentient Sentient
Tata Telecom
Fair value Technologies Technologies Other
Fair value Total Particulars Teleservices Innovation
through other Amortised Holdings Limited – Holdings Limited Investments
Limited Partners
Particulars through carrying Preference shares – Equity shares
comprehensive cost L.P
income
Balance as at 31st March 2018 - 32.28 4.92 115.23 13.23
Financial liabilities Additions during the year - - - 18.69 6.07
Borrowing - - 9,934.94 9,934.94 Add/(Less): Fair value through profit or loss - - - - -
Trade payable - - 3,688.52 3,688.52 Add/(Less): Fair value through other - (34.16) (5.27) (4.96) (0.61)
Creditors for capital goods - - 495.70 495.70 comprehensive income
Other financial liabilities - - 209.29 209.29 Add/(Less): Conversion of preference - - - - -
Forward contract not designated in hedge 33.89 - 33.89 shares in to equity shares
accounting relationship Add/(Less): foreign currency translation - 2.34 0.35 7.20 0.46
Interest rate swaps designated as hedge - 10.53 10.53 adjustments
Balance as at 31st March 2019 0.46 - 136.16 19.15
Additions during the year - - - 33.20 4.74
Total 33.89 10.53 14,328.45 14,372.87
Add/(Less): Fair value through profit or loss - - - - -
Add/(Less): Fair value through other - (0.04) 8.89 (1.65)
Carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, loans and trade payables as at 31 March 2020
comprehensive income
and 31 March 2019 approximate the fair value because of their short-term nature. Difference between carrying Add/(Less): foreign currency translation - 0.04 - 12.81 1.06
amount and fair value of other bank balances, other financial assets, other financial liabilities and borrowings adjustments
subsequently measured at amortized cost is not significant in each of the years presented. Balance as at 31st March 2020 - 0.46 - 191.06 23.30
ii. Fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis Except as detailed in the above table, the Group considered that the carrying amounts of financial assets and
(H in crores) financial liabilities recognized in the financial statements approximate their fair value.
Fair value as at Fair value
Financial assets / Financial liabilities
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 hierarchy 42. Financial risk management objectives and policies
Financial assets The Group’s principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise loans and borrowings, trade and other
Investment in mutual funds 661.78 595.98 Level 1
payables and financial guarantee contracts. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Group’s
Investment in preference shares of Evolv Techonology 0.46 0.46 Level 3
operations and to provide guarantees to support its operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include loans,
Solutions, Inc
trade and other receivables, investments and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations. The
Investment in equity shares of Sentient Technologies - - Level 3
Group also holds FVTOCI investments and enters into derivative transactions.
Holdings Limited
Investments in Northgate Telecom Innovation Partners L.P. 191.06 136.16 Level 3
The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s senior management oversees the
Other investments in LLP 17.41 13.70 Level 3
management of these risks. The Group’s senior management is supported by a financial risk committee that advises
Other investments in equity shares 5.89 5.45 Level 3
Interest rate swaps designated as hedge accounting - 6.23 Level 2 on financial risks and the appropriate financial risk governance framework for the Group. The financial risk committee
relationships provides assurance to the Group’s senior management that the Group’s financial risk activities are governed by
Foreign currency forward contract not designated as hedge 30.62 3.98 Level 2 appropriate policies and procedures and that financial risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance
accounting relationships with the Group’s policies and risk objectives. All derivative activities for risk management purposes are carried out by
Financial liabilities specialist teams that have the appropriate skills, experience and supervision. It is the Group’s policy that no trading
Interest rate swaps designated as hedge accounting 78.00 10.53 Level 2 in derivatives for speculative purposes may be undertaken. The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies for
relationships managing each of these risks, which are summarised below.
Foreign currency forward contract not designated as hedge - 33.89 Level 2
The investments included in level 3 of fair value hierarchy have been valued using the cost approach to arrive at
their fair value.
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a) Market risk a) Market risk (Contd..)
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of ii) Foreign currency risk (Contd..)
changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price
risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and Non-crystalized (not in books) exposures for which cash flows are highly probable are considered for hedging
borrowings, deposits, FVTPL & FVTOCI investments and derivative financial instruments. after due consideration of cost of cover, impact of such derivatives on Income statement due to mark to
market loss or gains, market / industry practices, Regulatory restrictions etc.
i) Interest rate risk
As regards net investments in foreign operations, hedging decisions are guided by regulatory requirement,
Interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows with respect to interest payments on borrowings will accounting practices and in consultation & approval of Senior Management on such hedging action.
fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in market
interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates. The foreign exchange rate sensitivity is calculated by aggregation of the net foreign exchange rate exposure
and a simultaneous parallel foreign exchange rate shift of all the currencies by 5% against the functional
The Group manages its interest rate risk by having a balanced portfolio of fixed and variable rate loans and currency of the respective Group entity.
borrowings. The Group generally uses generic derivative products (eg. Interest Rate Swap, Coupon Swap,
Interest rate Options etc) to cover interest rate risk on variable rate long term debt obligations. The Group The following analysis has been worked out based on the net exposures of the respective Group entity as of
may also enter into structured derivative products unless prohibited by the applicable statute(s). the date of balance sheet which would affect the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and equity.
The Group enters into interest rate derivatives, in which it agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the The following tables sets forth information relating to foreign currency exposure (net) as at 31 March 2020 and
difference between fixed and variable rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon 31 March 2019
notional principal amount. At 31 March 2020, after taking into account the effect of interest rate derivatives, (H in crores)
approximately 54 % of the Group’s borrowings are at a fixed rate of interest (31 March 2019: 60%). As at 31 March 2020 As at 31 March 2019
Currency Financial Financial Financial Financial
Interest rate sensitivity
liabilities assets liabilities assets
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that GBP 340.65 - 113..36 9.62
portion of loans and borrowings affected, after the impact of hedge accounting. With all other variables held USD 234.50 22.03 254.74 6.64
constant, the Group’s profit before tax is affected through the impact on floating rate borrowings, as follows: SGD 169.82 - 15.13 -
(H in crores) EUR 167.92 4.9 1.52 14.17
JPY 121.92 - 5.58 -
Increase/
Effect on profit HKD 27.85 - 41.50 -
decrease in
before tax AED 7.90 - 8.53 0.04
basis points
Others 102.90 36.96 59.98 93.08
31-Mar-20 100 39.24
5% appreciation/ depreciation of the respective foreign currencies with respect to functional currency of the
31-Mar-19 100 30.39
respective Group entity would result in decrease/ increase in the Group’s profit before tax by approximately
The assumed movement in basis points for the interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the currently H 55.47 crores and H 18.84 crores for the year ended 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 respectively.
observable market environment, showing a significantly higher volatility than in prior years.
iii) Equity price risk
ii) Foreign currency risk
The Company’s listed and non-listed equity securities are susceptible to market price risk arising from
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of uncertainties about future values of the investment in securities.
changes in foreign currency rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign currency rates relates
At the reporting date, the exposure to unlisted securities at fair value was H 214.82 crores as on 31 March 2020
primarily to the Group’s operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a foreign currency)
(31 March 2019: H 155.77 crores).
and the Group’s net investments in foreign subsidiaries.
b) Credit risk
The Group’s objective is to try and protect the underlying values of the functional currency of respective Group
company’s balance sheet exposures. All exposures in currency other than functional currency are treated as Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or a customer
‘Forex Exposures’ irrespective of the Group company from where the exposures originate. Exposures are contract, leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily
broadly categorized into receivables and payable exposures. trade receivables and from its financing activities including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign
currency transactions and other financial instruments.
The Group manages its foreign currency risk by entering into derivatives on Net Exposures, i.e. netting off the
receivable and payable exposures in order to take full benefit of Natural Hedge.
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b) Credit risk (Contd..)
On Upto 1 to 5
The Group uses a practical expedient in computing the expected credit loss allowance for trade receivables based As at 31 March 2019 > 5 years Total
demand 12 months years
on provision matrix. The provision matrix takes into consideration the historical credit loss experience and the
adjusted for forward looking information. The expected credit loss allowance is based on the ageing of the days Borrowings 787.31 1,583.28 6,820.00 - 9,190.59
the receivables are due. Derivatives at FVTPL - 33.89 - - 33.89
Derivatives at FVTOCI - - 10.53 - 10.53
Ageing of receivables
Trade Payable 2,022.39 1,666.13 - - 3,688.52
(H in crores)
Other financial liability 420.11 1,062.70 6.12 4.58 1,493.51
As at As at Total 3,229.81 4,346.00 6,836.65 4.58 14,417.04
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Within Credit period 1,657.15 1,636.24 43. Capital Management

0-90 days 1,218.63 815.55
91-180 days 215.51 219.49 The objective of the Group’s Capital Management is to maximise shareholder value, safeguard business continuity and
181-360 days (72.37) 198.43 support the growth of the Group. The Group determines the capital requirement based on annual operating plans and
>360 days 209.95 98.74 long-term and other strategic investment plans. The funding requirements are met through loans and operating cash
Total 3,228.87 2,968.45 flows generated. The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
Movement in expected credit loss allowance

( H in crores)
44. Related party transactions
For the year ended For the year ended i. Names of related parties and nature of relationship
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
Sr. Category of related
Opening balance 492.22 399.54 Names
No parties
Adjustment for Acquisition (Teleena) - 2.62
Movement in expected credit loss allowance on trade receivables 64.90 81.79 a. Controlling Entities Tata Sons Private Limited (investing party upto 27 May 2018 and controlling
circulated at lifetime expected credit losses for Continuing Operations entity w.e.f 28 May 2018)
Impact of foreign exchange translation 15.34 8.27 Panatone Finvest Limited (investing party upto 27 May 2018 and controlling
Balance at the end of the year 572.46 492.22 entity w.e.f 28 May 2018)
b. Subsidiaries, Associates AirAsia (India) Limited
c) Liquidity risk and joint ventures of Allsec Technologies Limited
controlling entities and their Allsectech Inc US
The Group monitors its risk of a shortage of funds using a liquidity planning tool. subsidiaries * (“Affiliates”) APTOnline Limited (formerly APOnline Limited)
(Refer notes below) Arrow Infraestate Private Limited
The Group objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank Arvind and Smart Value Homes LLP
overdrafts, bank loans, debentures, preference shares, finance leases and hire purchase contracts. ATC Infrastructure Services Private Limited (formerly ATC Infrastructure
Services Limited)
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Group will not be able to settle or meet its obligations on time or at a reasonable
ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited (formerly Viom Networks Limited)
price. The Group corporate treasury department is responsible for maintaining funding limits to ensure liquidity.
Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Limited
The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Group financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted Benares Hotels Limited
Calsea Footwear Private Limited
payments.
(H in crores) C-Edge Technologies Limited
CMC Americas Inc.
On Upto 1 to 5 Coastal Gujarat Power Limited
demand 12 months years Concorde Motors (India) Limited
Conneqt Business Solutions Limited (formerly Tata Business Support Services
Borrowings 352.67 1,935.80 6,806.76 - 9,095.23
Limited)
Derivatives at FVTOCI - 44.57 33.43 - 78.00 Diligenta Limited
Trade Payable 1,775.33 2,069.66 - - 3,844.99 Ecofirst Services Limited
Other financial liability 763.87 1,801.77 4.50 - 2,570.14 Fiora Business Support Services Limited (formerly known as Westland
Total 2,891.87 5,851.80 6,844.69 - 15,588.36 Limited)
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Names Names
No parties No parties
Fiora Hypermarket Limited Tata America International Corporation
Fiora Services Limited Tata Asset Management Limited
Hemisphere Properties India Limited Tata AutoComp GY Batteries Private Limited (formerly Tata AutoComp GY
HL Promoters Private Limited Batteries Limited)
Indian Rotorcraft Limited Tata Autocomp Hendrickson Suspensions Private Limited (formerly Taco
Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd. Hendrickson Suspensions Private Limited)
Inditravel Limited (formerly Taj Services Limited) Tata Autocomp Katcon Exhaust Systems Private Limited (formerly Katcon
Infiniti Retail Limited India Private Limited)
Jaguar Land Rover Limited Tata Autocomp Systems Limited
Kolkata-One Excelton Private Limited Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (formerly Tata Aerospace Limited)
Kriday Realty Private Limited Tata Business Excellence Group
Lokmanaya Hospital Private Limited Tata Capital Financial Services Limited
MahaOnline Limited Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Maithon Power Limited Tata Chemicals Europe Limited
MGDC S.C. Tata Chemicals Limited
Move On Componentes E Calcado, S.A. Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited
MP Online Limited Tata Coffee Ltd.
Nelco Limited Tata Consultancy Services (Africa) (PTY) Ltd.
Nova Integrated Systems Limited Tata Consultancy Services (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd.
Pamodzi Hotels Plc Tata Consultancy Services Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
Piem Hotels Limited Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc.
Princeton Infrastructure Private Limited Tata Consultancy Services De Espana S.A.
Promont Hilltop Private Limited Tata Consultancy Services Deutschland GmbH
Rallis India Limited Tata Consultancy Services Italia s.r.l.
Retreat Capital Management Inc Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Roots Corporation Limited Tata Consultancy Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Sector 113 Gatevida Developers Private Limited (formerly Lemon Tree Land & Tata Consultancy Services Netherlands BV
Developers Private Limited) Tata Consultancy Services Switzerland Ltd.
Sir dorabji tata trust Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
Sir Ratan Tata Trust Tata Consumer Products GB Ltd. (formerly Tata Global Beverages GB Ltd.)
Smart Value Homes (Boisar) Private Limited (formerly Niyati Sales Private Tata Consumer Products Limited (formerly Tata Global Beverages Limited)
Limited) Tata Digital Limited
Smart Value Homes (Peenya Project) Private Limited (formerly Smart Value Tata Elxsi Limited
Homes (Boisar Project) Private Limited) Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems Private Limited (Tata Ficosa Automotive
Spark44 (JV) Limited Systems Limited)
Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Limited Tata Holdings Mocambique Limitada
T S Alloys Limited Tata Housing Development Company Limited
T S Global Procurement Company Pte. Ltd. Tata Industries Limited
TACO Sasken Automotive Electronics Limited Tata Interactive Systems GmbH
Taj International Hotels Limited Tata International Limited
TASEC Limited (formerly TAS-AGT Systems Limited) Tata International Metals (Americas) Limited (formerly Tata Steel International
Tata Advanced Materials Limited (North America) Limited)
Tata Advanced Systems Limited Tata International Metals (UK) Limited (formerly Tata Steel International (UK)
TATA Africa Holdings (Kenya) Limited Limited)
Tata Africa Holdings (SA) (Proprietary) Limited Tata International Singapore Pte Limited
Tata Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited Tata International Wolverine Brands Limited
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited Tata Limited
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited
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Names Names
No parties No parties
Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited The Indian Hotels Company Limited
Tata Metaliks Ltd. The Tata Power Company Limited
Tata Motors (SA) (Proprietary) Limited The Tinplate Company of India Limited
Tata Motors European Technical Centre PLC Titan Company Limited
Tata Motors Finance Limited (formerly Sheba Properties Limited) Titan Engineering & Automation Limited
Tata Motors Finance Solutions Limited TM Automotive Seating Systems Private Limited
Tata Motors Insurance Broking and Advisory Services Limited TP Ajmer Distribution Limited
Tata Motors Limited Trent Limited
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited TRIL Amritsar Projects Limited (formerly TRIF Amritsar Projects Limited)
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited Tril Infopark Limited
Tata Power Trading Company Limited TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited
Tata Projects Limited United Hotels Limited
Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited Voltas Limited
Tata Securities Limited Vortex Engineering Private Limited
Tata SIA Airlines Limited c. Associates United Telecom Limited
Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Limited (formerly Tara Aerospace Systems Limited) STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited
Tata Sky Broadband Private Limited (formerly Quickest Broadband Private STT Tai Seng Pte Limited (up to 14 June,2019)
Limited) Smart ICT Services Private Ltd.
Tata Sky Limited e. Key Managerial Personnel Mr. Amur Lakshminarayanan Swaminathan (w.e.f. 26 November,2019)**
Tata SmartFoodz Limited (formerly SmartFoodz Limited) Managing Director and CEO
Tata South East Asia (Cambodia) Limited Mr Vinod Kumar (up to 05 July,2019)
Tata Steel BSL Limited (formerly Bhushan Steel Limited) (under Managing Director and CEO
amalgamation) f. Others Multiples Alternate Asset Management Private Limited
Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited (formerly Tata Steel Processing and PeopleStrong HR Services Private Limited
Distribution Limited) Encube Ethicals Private Limited
Tata Steel Limited Tata Communications Employee Provident Fund Trust
Tata Steel Long Products Limited (formerly Tata Sponge Iron Limited) Tata Communications Employee Gratuity Trust
Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited Employees Gratuity Trust
Tata Steel UK Limited * Where transactions have taken place
Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited ** Mr. Amur Lakshminarayanan Swaminathan was appointed as MD&CEO - Designate for the period 3rd October,2019 to 25th November,2019
Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Limited (formerly Jamshedpur pending necessary regulatory approval.
Utilities & Services Company Limited)
Tata Technologies Inc. Note
Tata Technologies Europe Limited
Tata Technologies Limited On May 28, 2018, Tata Sons Private Limited (‘TSPL’) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Panatone Finvest Limited
Tata Technologies Pte. Limited (‘Panatone’), increased their combined stake in TCL to 48.90% there by gaining de-facto control as per Ind-AS.
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited Accordingly, the Company has classified TSPL and Panatone as “Controlling Entities” and disclosed subsidiaries,
Tata Teleservices Limited joint ventures and associates of Controlling Entities and their subsidiaries as the ‘Affiliates’ of the Controlling entities,
Tata Toyo Radiator Limited effective this date
Tata Uganda Limited
Tata Unistore Limited (formerly Tata Industrial Services Limited)
Tata Value Homes Limited (formerly Smart Value Homes Limited)
Tata Zambia Limited
Tatanet Services Ltd.
TCS e-Serve America, Inc.
TCS e-Serve International Limited
TCS Financial Solutions Australia Pty Limited
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ii. Summary of transactions with related parties ii. Summary of transactions with related parties
Controlling Controlling
Key Key
Entities/ Entities/
Particulars Affiliates management Associates Others Total Particulars Affiliates management Associates Others Total
Investing Investing
personnel personnel
Parties Parties
Transactions with related parties Purchase of current investment - 907.90 - - - 907.90

- 448.65 - - - 448.65
Dividend paid 62.67 - - - - 62.67
62.67 - - - - 62.67 Redemptions of current - 855.78 - - - 855.78
investments - 409.99 - - - 409.99
Brand equity expenses 22.78 - - - - 22.78
9.10 - - - - 9.10 Contribution to gratuity trust - - - - 13.35 13.35
- - - - 21.96 21.96
Revenue from telecommunication 2.97 1,118.34 - 142.23 0.46 1264.00
Contribution to PF trust - - - - 81.48 84.48
services 3.35 1,179.06 - 93.06 0.00 1275.47
- - - - 71.59 71.59
Network and transmission - 384.17 - 15.22 - 399.39
Interest on lease liabilities (forms 0.48 0.48
- 430.21 - 29.22 - 459.43
part of lease payouts of H 0.94
crores)
Purchase of property plant and - 25.30 - - - 25.30
Balances with related parties
equipment and other intangible - 42.32 - 1.98 - 44.30
assets
Receivables 0.94 479.92 - 95.46 0.03 576.35
0.54 479.54 - 60.69 0.00 540.77
Transfer of property plant - - - - -
and equipment and other intangible - - 0.73 - 0.73
Trade Payables (including capital 21.95 437.64 3.11 12.90 7.61 483.21
assets
creditors) 19.26 424.49 20.68 29.63 6.19 500.25
Additions to Right of Use assets # - 7.84 7.84 Other investments-current - 94.66 - - - 94.66
- 40.00 - - - 40.00
Services rendered - - - 6.11 - 6.11
- - - 4.30 - 4.30 Other financial assets – Non – - 1.96 - - - 1.96
Current - 1.14 - 0.22 - 1.36
Services received 0.64 200.09 - 66.29 - 267.02
0.64 264.56 - 63.58 - 328.78 Other financial assets – Current - 0.60 - 41.69 - 42.29
- 0.73 - 49.41 - 50.14
Equity capital contribution - - - 49.35 - 49.35
- - - 35.01 - 35.01 Other assets – Current - 96.64 (7.46) - 89.18
- 17.17 - 1.40 - 18.57
Preference capital contribution - - - 0.03 - 0.03
- - - 0.03 - 0.03 Other assets – Non-Current - 0.01 - - - 0.01
- 0.02 - - - 0.02
Managerial remuneration $ - - 19.04 - - 19.04
- - 23.69 - - 23.69 Other liabilities - Non – current - 41.90 - 3.89 - 45.79
- 42.90 - - - 42.90
Royalty expenses - - - - - -
1.09 - - - - 1.09 Other financial liabilities – Current @ 5.67 - 17.99 - 23.66
@ 6.07 - 17.99 - 24.06
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ii. Summary of transactions with related parties b. The Group has lease contracts for immovable properties across various locations used in its operations. Such
(H in crores) leases generally have lease terms between 1 to 80 years. Generally, the Group is restricted from assigning and
subleasing the leased assets. There are several lease contracts that include extension and termination options
Controlling
Key and variable lease payments.
Entities/
Particulars Affiliates management Associates Others Total
Investing The Group also has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less.
personnel
Parties
i. The following is the break-up of current and non-current lease liabilities as at 31st March 2020
Other liabilities – Current - 25.72 - 198.72 0.01 224.45
0.24 14.40 - 78.98 - 93.62 (H in crores)
Particulars Amount
Lease liability Current - 2.74 - - - 2.74
- - - - - - Current maturities of lease liabilities 298.58
Non-Current Liabilities 1,394.02
Lease liability-Non – Currrent - 5.05 - - - 5.05
- - - - - - ii. The following is the movement in lease liabilities during the year ended 31st March, 2020:
@ represents transaction of amounts less than H 50,000. (H in crores)
$ Remuneration paid to Chief Executive Officer does not include provision for gratuity as it is provided in the books on the basis
Particulars Amount
actuarial valuation for the Company as a whole.
# Addition to Right of use assets includes H 2.30 crores on account of impact of Ind AS 116 adoption w.e.f. 1 April 2019. Balance as of 1st April, 2019 13.16
##Amounts in italics denote previous year figures for March 2019. IND AS 116 Impact 1,151.55
Additions 697.03
Finance cost accrued during the year 67.75
45. Leases Payment of lease liabilities (313.08)
(Gain)/Loss on leased assets terminated (2.74)
a. As lessee: Translation Differences 78.93
Balance as of 31st March,2020 1,692.60
The Group has lease contracts for immovable properties across various locations used in its operations.
a. Following are the changes in the carrying value of right of use assets for the year ended 31st March, 2020 iii. The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of lease liabilities as at 31st March,
(H in crores) 2020 on an undiscounted basis:
Land Building PPE Total (H in crores)
Balance as of 1st April, 2019 165.94 277.11 651.81 1094.86 Particulars Amount
Additions 0.01 595.15 104.39 699.55 Less than one year 368.50
Terminated (0.01) (2.25) - (2.26) One to five years 1,120.44
Depreciation (refer note (ii) below) (2.57) (136.94) (118.35) (257.86) More than five years 554.33
Effect of foreign currency exchange - 10.19 51.14 61.33 Total 2,043.27
differences
Balance as of 31 March, 2020 163.37 743.26 688.99 1,595.62 The Group does not face a significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities as the current assets
are sufficient to meet the obligations related to lease liabilities as and when they fall due.
i. Refer note 2(aa) for effect on adoption of IND AS 116 as at April 1,2019.
b. As lessor:
ii. The aggregate depreciation expense on ROU assets is included under depreciation and amortisation
expenses in the statement of Profit and Loss. i. In case of certain operating lease agreements relating to dark fiber contracts aggregating H 315.85 crores (31
March 2019: H 314.95 crores) as at 31 March 2020, the gross block, accumulated depreciation and depreciation
expense of the assets given on an IRU basis cannot be identified as these assets are not exclusively leased.
The lease rentals associated with such IRU arrangements for the year ended 31 March 2020 amount to H 34.98
crores (2018 - 2019: H 18.64 crores).
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45. Leases (Contd..) 46. Contingent liabilities and Commitments: (Contd..)
b. As lessor: (Contd..) I. Claims for taxes on income
Future lease rental receipts will be recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss of subsequent i. Significant claims by the revenue authorities in respect of income tax matters relate to disallowance of
years as follows: deductions claimed under section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 from assessment years 1996-97 onwards
(H in crores) and transfer pricing adjustments carried out by revenue authorities. The Company has contested the
As at As at disallowances / adjustments and has preferred appeals which are pending.
31 March 2020 31 March 2019
ii. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) had made addition to the taxable income equivalent to H 742.11 crores
Due not later than one year 33.63 22.67 (USD 98.35 million) (31 March 2019: H 617.44 crores (USD 89.20 million) on Tata communications Canada
Due later than one year but not later than five years 97.30 87.45 Ltd (hereafter referred to as the subsidiary) in respect of adjustments made while carrying out audit of
Later than five years 136.18 147.24 international telecommunications services for the period financial year 2007-08 to 2013-14 with potential tax
267.11 257.36 demand equivalent to H 123.96 crores (USD 16.43 million) (31 March 2019: H 94.10 crores (USD 13.59 million). The
said subsidiary has filed notice of objections for all the seven years which is yet to come up for hearing. As a
ii. The Group has leased certain premises under non-cancellable operating lease arrangements to its associate. result of primary adjustments, deemed dividend provisions became applicable and corresponding withholding
Future lease rental income in respect of these leases will be recognized in the Consolidated Statement of tax implications (WHT) are equivalent to H 41.93crores (USD 5.60 million) (31 March 2019: H 35.30 crores (USD
Profit and Loss of subsequent years as follows: 5.10 million)). The Management has been advised that Transfer Pricing (TP) methodology implemented is as
(H in crores)
per industry practice and sustainable. In view of the above, the Management believes that issue will be settled
As at As at in its favor and will not have any material adverse impact on its financial position and results of operations.
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 The said subsidiary has applied for an Advance pricing agreement (APA), on completion of which, matter will
be concluded. Pending settlement of the matter, the Group has disclosed the potential tax demand equivalent
Not later than one year 31.51 63.09
to H 123.96 crores (USD 16.43 million) (31 March 2019: H 94.10 crores (USD 13.59 million)) and WHT equivalent
Later than one year but not later than five years 121.74 70.11 to H 41.93 crores (USD 5.60 million) (31 March 2019: H 35.30 crores (USD 5.10 million)) as contingent liability
Later than five years 210.17 58.48
in the books.
363.42 191.68
iii. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) had initiated audit of support services rendered by Tata Communications
Lease rental income of H 35.38 crores (2018-2019: H 87.05 crores) in respect of the above leases has been
Canada Ltd (hereafter referred to as ‘the subsidiary’) to Tata Communications Services (Bermuda) Limited
recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss for the current year
(‘TCSBL’). During financial year ended 31 March 2016, CRA proposed rejection of transfer pricing method
applied by the said subsidiary and made additions to the taxable income equivalent to H 839.04 crores
46. Contingent liabilities and Commitments: (USD 111.19 million) (31 March 2019: H 769.66 crores (USD 111.19 million)). The said subsidiary has received
reassessment notice from CRA for federal portion of tax and potential withholding tax implications (WHT)
a. Contingent Liabilities (including penalty and interest) equivalent to H 176.54 crores (USD 23.39 million) (31 March 2019: H 161.94
(H in crores) crores (USD 23.39 million)). The said subsidiary has not received reassessment from Provincial Tax authorities.
As at As at The Management, based on the opinion of the external consultant, is of the view that CRA’s adjustment is not
31 March 2020 31 March 2019 sustainable as it does not reflect the facts underlying the adjusted transfer prices and is not consistent with
arm’s length principle. Therefore, the management believes that issue will be settled in the subsidiary’s favor
I. Claims for taxes on income and will not have any material adverse impact on its financial position and results of operations. However,
- Income tax disputes where department is in appeal against 754.52 648.86
pending settlement of the matter, the Group has disclosed the potential tax implication and WHT equivalent
the Group (refer I (i) below)
to H 176.54 crores (USD 23.39 million) (31 March 2019: H 161.94 crores (USD 23.39 million)) as contingent liability
- Other disputes related to income tax 1,996.58 1,789.52
in the books.
- Income tax disputes in foreign jurisdiction (refer I (ii) & I (iii) 342.43 291.34
below) II. Claims for other taxes
II. Claims for other taxes 398.93 55.58
III. Group share of contingent liabilities of associates - 0.97 During the year ended March 31, 2020, a subsidiary domiciled abroad, has received a final VAT assessment from
IV. Other claims (refer III below) 3,494.76 2,356.64 VAT authorities for amount equivalent to H 128.25 crores (EUR 15.44 million) and a final penalty assessment
equivalent to H 149.76 crores (EUR 18.10 million) was also received. The Group has filed a notice of intention to
appeal the final VAT and penalty assessment which is currently pending with the Economic Administrative Court.
The management believes that there are grounds to defend its position and has also obtained an external opinion
in this regard.
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46. Contingent liabilities and Commitments: (Contd..) 46. Contingent liabilities and Commitments: (Contd..)
III. Other claims: v. Other Claims of H 241.83 crores (31 March 2019: H 207.18 crores) pertains to the Company and its subsidiaries
in various geographies being routine party to suits for collection, commercial disputes, claims from customers
i. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) reduced the Access Deficit Charge (“ADC”) rates effective and/or suppliers over reconciliation of payments for voice minutes, circuits, internet bandwidth and/or access
1 April 2007. All telecom service providers including National Long Distance (“NLD”) and International Long to the public switched telephone network, leased equipment, and claims from estates of bankrupt companies
Distance (“ILD”) operators in India are bound by the TRAI regulations. Accordingly, the Company has recorded alleging that the Group received preferential payments from such companies prior to their bankruptcy filings.
the cost relating to ADC at revised rates as directed by TRAI. However, BSNL continued to bill at the ADC The management currently believes that resolving such suits and claims, individually or in aggregate, will not
rate applicable prior to 1 April 2007. BSNL had filed an appeal against TRAI Interconnect Usage Charges have a material adverse impact on the Group’s financial position.
(“IUC”) regulation of reduction in ADC and currently this matter is pending with the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
The excess billing of BSNL amounting to H 311.84 crores (31 March 2019: H 311.84 crores) has been disclosed as IV. During the previous year, the Company and its two directors and an ex-employee had received show cause notices
contingent liability. from Directorate of Enforcement, Ministry of Finance on alleged violation of the rules and regulations under the
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. The contravention amount involved in all these notices is H 593 crores.
ii. During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the Company had received demands from Department of The liability could extend up to three times the amount quantified as contravention. The Company had provided
Telecommunications (DOT) aggregating to is H 6,633.43 crores towards License Fee on its Adjusted Gross H 4.50 crores as compounding penalty, based on a legal opinion. During the current year, Ministry of Information
Revenue (AGR) for the financial years 2006-07 till 2017-18. and Broadcasting approval has been received and based on the same the Company has filed its application
with RBI for compounding of charges. The Company and the named individuals in the SCNs filed their replies
The demands received by the Company included an amount of H 5,433.70 crores which were disallowed by
to the SCNs refuting the allegations made therein and without prejudice to their contentions and claims filed
the DOT towards the cost adjusted to Gross Revenues by the Company that were claimed on ‘accrual basis
compounding applications with the RBI. RBI vide its separate orders dated 18 October 2019, has disposed off the
instead of payment basis, for which revised statements on the basis of actual payment has been submitted to
compounding applications and has compounded the contravention subject of payment of H 1.48 crores by the
the DOT. Though, the Company believes that it has case to defend, it has made a provision of H 337.17 crores
Company and H 0.14 crores each by the individuals. The Company has made the payment on its behalf and also on
during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and for the balance amount of H 5,096.53 crores, the Company
behalf of the individuals. Thereafter, the Company and named individuals have also filed their representation with
believes that the likelihood of the same materializing is remote since the deduction on payment basis has not
ED requesting for the closure of the proceedings.
been considered by the DOT.
V. It is not practicable for the Group to estimate the timings of cash outflows, if any, in respect of the above pending
With respect to demands for the balance amount of H 1,199.73 crores, the Company has existing appeals
resolution of the respective proceedings as it is determinable only on receipt of judgements/decisions pending
relating to its ILD & NLD licenses which were filed in the past and are pending at the Hon’ble Supreme Court
with various forums/authorities.
and Hon’ble Madras High Court and the Company’s appeals are not included in the Hon’ble Supreme Court
ruling of October 24, 2019 on AGR. Further, the Company believes that all its licenses are different from UASL, VI. Based on the management assessment and legal advice, wherever taken, the Group believes that the above claims
which was the subject matter of Supreme Court judgement of October 24, 2019. The Company has responded are not probable and would not result in outflow of resources embodying economic benefits.
to the DOT denying and disputing the amounts claimed by the DOT in the abovementioned demands. The
Company has not received any response from the DOT after the submission. The Company believes that it will b. Capital commitments:
be able to defend its position and also has obtained a legal opinion in this regard. The Company has disclosed
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account, not provided for amount to H 718.05
the total contingent liability of H1,895.57 crores towards all AGR dues including above demands.
crores (31 March 2019: H 651.01 crores) (net of capital advances). Further Group’s share in associate is H 83.71 crores
iii. Upon expiry of the Company’s Internet Service Provider (‘ISP’) license on 24 January 2014, DoT vide letter (31 March 2019: H 94.02 crores) (net of capital advances).
dated 20 February 2014 extended the validity of the said license for 3 months with condition that entire ISP
As at 31 March 2020, the Group has remaining commitment of H101.87 crores (equivalent of USD 13.50 million)
revenue will be subject to license fees. This conditional extension by DoT, was challenged by the Company
(31 March 2019: H 123.90 crores (equivalent of USD 17.90 million)) towards investments in Northgate Telecom
in TDSAT and on 18 October 2019 the Company’s petition has been allowed by TDSAT. As DoT has time to
Innovations Partners, L.P., one of the investee.
appeal against the TDSAT order, the Company has continued to disclose an amount of H 854.35 crores (31
March 2019: H 635.87 crores) including interest under contingent liabilities.
47. Financial Statements for the following companies considered in the consolidated financial
iv. On August 7 2018, in an effort to toll the claims period under and pursuant to the Neotel Sale Agreement, statements are based on management accounts and are unaudited:
VSNL SNOSPV Pte Ltd. (SNOSPV), together with the other sellers under the Sale Agreement, Sepco
(H in crores)
Communications Proprietary Limited and Nexus Connexion SA Proprietary Limited (collectively “Sellers”),
received notice from Liquid Telecommunications Holdings South Africa (Pty) Limited (“Liquid”) alleging Associates Share in profit/(loss) of associates
certain breach of warranties and indemnity claims equivalent to H 273.03 crores (ZAR 647 million). Smart ICT Services Private Limited (0.09)
On 16 March 2020, Liquid filed an arbitration proceeding on alleging largely the same claims set forth in the
notice, but adding an additional breach of contract claim and reducing its claim for damages equivalent to H
191.17 crores (ZAR 453 million). Based on its analysis of the claim, the Group is of the view that this matter will
not have a material adverse impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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48. As per Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013, the required information on subsidiaries is 48. As per Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013, the required information on subsidiaries is
provided in the following table: provided in the following table:
Additional information as required by Paragraph 2 of the General Instructions for Preparation of Consolidated Additional information as required by Paragraph 2 of the General Instructions for Preparation of Consolidated
Financial Statements to Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 Financial Statements to Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013
Net assets/(liabilities), Share of Other Share of Total

Net assets/(liabilities), Share of Other Share of Total Share of profit or
Share of profit or i.e., total assets minus Comprehensive Comprehensive Income/
i.e., total assets minus Comprehensive Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
(Loss) total liabilities Income/(Loss) (OCI) (Loss)
total liabilities Income/(Loss) (OCI) (Loss)
Name of the entity As As As As
percentage percentage Amount percentage Amount percentage Amount
percentage percentage Amount percentage Amount percentage Amount Amount in
Amount in of of in J of in J of Total in J
of of in J of in J of Total in J J crores
J crores consolidated consolidated crores consolidated crores comprehensive crores
consolidated consolidated crores consolidated crores comprehensive crores
net assets profit or loss OCI income
Tata Communications (Sweden) 0.03 1.82 (0.21) (0.12) - - (0.13) (0.12)
Parent AB
Tata Communications Limited 151.78 8,220.52 362.30 208.78 (95.60) (32.00) 194.03 176.78 Tata Communications 0.01 0.48 6.36 3.66 - - 4.02 3.66
Subsidiaries (Portugal) Instalacao E
Indian Manutencao De Redes Lda
Tata Communications 2.95 159.72 (183.67) (105.84) (0.60) (0.20) (116.40) (106.04) Tata Communications 0.20 10.82 (0.10) (0.06) - - (0.06) (0.06)
Payments Solutions Limited (Portugal) Unipessol Lda
Tata Communications 6.12 331.28 (91.93) (52.98) (13.15) (4.40) (62.98) (57.38) Tata Communications (Russia) 0.46 24.80 (1.70) (0.98) - - (1.07) (0.98)
Transformation Services LLC
Limited Tata Communications 0.08 4.08 0.39 0.23 - - 0.25 0.23
Tata Communications 2.25 121.94 162.93 93.89 - - 103.06 93.89 (Switzerland) GmbH
Collaboration Services Private Tata Communications 0.01 0.76 - - - - - -
Limited (Belgium) SPRL
Foreign - - - - - - Tata Communications 0.10 5.48 (0.10) (0.06) - - (0.06) (0.06)
Tata Communications (UK) (9.83) (532.38) 48.89 28.17 - 30.92 28.17 (Hungary) LLC
Limited Tata Communications (Ireland) 0.02 0.99 0.36 0.21 - - 0.23 0.21
Tata Communications (Canada) (33.99) (1,840.99) (138.28) (79.68) 195.97 65.61 (15.45) (14.07) DAC
Ltd Tata Communications (Middle (0.32) (17.21) 1.29 0.74 - - 0.81 0.74
Tata Communications Services - 200.84 115.74 - - 127.04 115.74 East) FZ-LLC
(Bermuda) Ltd - TCPoP Communications GmbH 0.15 8.28 0.51 0.29 - - 0.32 0.29
Tata Communications (France) 0.35 19.10 5.56 3.20 - - 3.52 3.20 Tata Communications (Taiwan) (0.01) (0.50) (0.31) (0.18) - - (0.20) (0.18)
SAS Ltd
Tata Communications (America) 18.86 1,021.22 147.75 85.14 - - 93.45 85.14 Tata Communications (New 0.01 0.61 (0.07) (0.04) - - (0.04) (0.04)
Inc Zealand) Limited
Tata Communications (6.51) (352.55) (89.08) (51.33) - - (56.34) (51.33) Tata Communications 0.07 3.86 1.34 0.77 - - 0.85 0.77
Deutschland Gmbh (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Tata Communications (Italy) 0.03 1.44 (3.75) (2.16) - - (2.37) (2.16) Tata Communications 0.06 3.34 0.13 0.08 - - 0.08 0.08
srl (Thailand) Limited
Tata Communications (Spain) 2.45 132.94 25.19 14.51 - - 15.93 14.51 Tata Communications (Beijing) 0.04 2.21 1.40 0.81 - - 0.89 0.81
SL Technology Limited
Tata Communications (Nordic) 0.06 3.08 0.73 0.42 - - 0.46 0.42 Tata Communications South 0.04 2.15 0.21 0.12 - - 0.13 0.12
AS Korea Limited
Tata Communications 0.38 20.58 4.61 2.66 - - 2.92 2.66 Tata Communications (Japan) 0.14 7.73 9.23 5.32 - - 5.84 5.32
(Australia) Pty Ltd KK
Tata Communications (63.99) (3,466.75) (454.47) (261.90) - - (287.46) (261.90) Tata Communications (Guam) 3.18 172.19 19.89 11.46 - - 12.58 11.46
(Bermuda) Ltd LLC
Tata Communications (Hong (5.05) (273.51) (22.50) (12.96) - - (14.23) (12.96) Tata Communications 6.98 378.01 (50.49) (29.09) - - (31.93) (29.09)
Kong) Limited International Pte Ltd
Tata Communications (Poland) 0.02 0.97 (2.17) (1.25) - - (1.37) (1.25) Netfoundry Inc (0.32) (17.08) (113.95) (65.67) - (72.08) (65.67)
Sp Zoo Tata Communications SVCS 5.47 296.05 99.05 57.08 - 62.65 57.08
Tata Communications Services 0.52 27.90 10.35 5.97 - - 6.55 5.97 Pte. Ltd.
(International) Pte Ltd VSNL SNOSPV Pte Ltd (0.22) (11.84) (1.01) (0.58) - - (0.64) (0.58)
ITXC IP Holdings s.a.r.l (0.03) (1.74) (11.53) (6.64) - - (7.29) (6.64) SEPCO Communications (Pty) 0.04 2.10 (0.32) (0.18) - - (0.20) (0.18)
Tata Communications 14.31 774.95 6.90 3.97 (152.74) (51.14) (51.77) (47.16) Ltd
(Netherlands) BV Nexus Connexion (SA) Pty Ltd - (0.09) (0.06) (0.03) - - (0.04) (0.03)
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48. As per Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013, the required information on subsidiaries is 49. Events after the reporting period
provided in the following table:
There are no significant subsequent events between the year ended 31 March 2020 and signing of financial
Additional information as required by Paragraph 2 of the General Instructions for Preparation of Consolidated statements as on 13 June, 2020 which have material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the
Financial Statements to Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 Company.
Net assets/(liabilities), Share of Other Share of Total 50. The outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic globally and in India is causing significant disturbance and
Share of profit or
i.e., total assets minus Comprehensive Comprehensive Income/ slowdown of economic activity. The Group has considered internal and external information while finalizing various
(Loss)
total liabilities Income/(Loss) (OCI) (Loss)
estimates in relation to its financial statement up to the date of approval of the financial statements by the Board
of Directors and has not identified any material impact on the carrying value of assets, liabilities or provisions.
percentage percentage Amount percentage Amount percentage Amount
Amount in However, the impact assessment of COVID-19 is a continuing process given the uncertainties associated with its
of of in J of in J of Total in J
J crores
consolidated consolidated crores consolidated crores comprehensive crores nature and duration. The Group is monitoring the situation closely and shall take actions as appropriate based on
any material changes in the future economic conditions.
Tata Communications (0.16) (0.76) (0.44) - - (0.48) (0.44)
Transformation Services -
(Hungary) Kft 51. Approval of financial statement
Tata Communications (0.82) (44.22) (72.53) (41.80) - - (45.88) (41.80)
Transformation Services Pte The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on 13 June, 2020
Limited
Tata Communications 0.02 (0.33) (0.19) - - (0.21) (0.19) 52. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/rearranged where necessary to confirm to current year’s classification/
Transformation Services (US) -
disclosure.
Inc
Tata Communications 0.17 0.20 0.11 - - 0.13 0.11
Transformation Services South -
Africa (Pty) Ltd For S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Tata Communications (Brazil) 0.17 9.25 (1.66) (0.96) - - (1.05) (0.96) Chartered Accountants
Participacoes Ltda ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004
Tata Communications 0.17 9.37 (0.28) (0.16) - - (0.18) (0.16)
Comunicacoes e Multimidia PRASHANT SINGHAL RENUKA RAMNATH AMUR S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
(Brazil) Limitada Partner Chairperson Managing Director & CEO
Tata Communication Lanka 1.27 69.37 19.68 11.35 - - 12.45 11.34
Limited
NEW DELHI
Tata Communications MOVE 3.28 177.79 0.88 0.50 - - 0.55 0.50
B.V PRATIBHA K. ADVANI MANISH SANSI
Tata Communications MOVE (0.88) (47.80) 2.36 1.36 - - 1.49 1.36 Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Nederland B.V.
Tata Communications MOVE 0.01 0.38 (0.03) (0.02) - - (0.02) (0.02) NEW DELHI NEW DELHI NEW DELHI
UK Ltd Dated- 13 June, 2020 Dated- 13 June, 2020
Tata Communications MOVE (0.01) (0.29) (0.12) (0.07) - - (0.08) (0.07)
Singapore Pte. Ltd
Tata Communications MuCoSO 0.14 0.25 0.14 - - 0.16 0.14
B.V. -
Non controlling interests in all (0.09) (4.75) (1.96) (1.13) - - (1.24) (1.13)
subsidiaries
Associates
Indian Associates - - - - - -
STT Global Data Centres India - - 0.44 0.26 (0.37) (0.13) 0.14 0.13
Private Limited
Smart ICT Services Pvt Ltd - - (0.16) (0.09) - - (0.10) (0.09)
Foreign Associates - - - - - -
STT Tai Seng Pte Ltd (up to 14 3.51 2.02 (33.51) (11.22) (10.10) (9.20)
June 2019)
Total 100.00 5,416.03 (100.00) (57.63) (100.00) (33.48) (100.00) (91.11)
Adjustments on Consolidation (6,694.39) (28.33) (659.63) (687.96)
Grand Total (1,278.36) (85.96) (693.11) (779.07)
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PART “A” - SUBSIDIARIES
(H in crores)
Investment Details
Profit Provision Profit
Sl. Percentage Reporting Exchange Share Total Total (except in case of Total Proposed
Name of the subsidiary company Reserves before for after
No. holding currency rate Capital Assets Liabilities investment in the Turnover Dividend
Taxation Taxation Taxation
subsidiaries)
1 Tata Communications Payments Solutions 100% INR NA 987.09 -827.38 741.41 581.69 0.00 343.41 -105.84 0.00 -105.84 0.00
Limited
2 Tata Communications Transformation 100% INR NA 0.50 330.78 1,025.21 693.93 0.00 1,330.72 -63.32 -10.34 -52.98 0.00
Services Limited
3 Tata Communications Collaboration Services 100% INR NA 0.02 121.92 197.69 75.75 0.00 208.89 125.12 31.22 93.89 0.00
Private Limited
4 TC IOT Managed Solutions Limited 100% INR NA - - - - - - - - - -
5 Tata Communication Lanka Limited 90% USD 75.46 9.04 60.34 93.87 24.49 0.00 74.58 14.54 2.48 12.06 0.00
6 Tata Communications (UK) Limited 100% USD 75.46 102.19 -634.57 971.35 1,503.73 0.00 1,953.47 29.99 0.00 29.99 0.00
7 Tata Communications (Canada) Ltd 100% USD 75.46 554.78 -2,395.77 672.78 2,513.77 0.00 1,577.73 -84.82 0.00 -84.82 0.00
8 Tata Communications Services (Bermuda) Ltd 100% USD 75.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 154.06 123.20 0.00 123.20 0.00
9 Tata Communications (France) SAS 100% USD 75.46 153.87 -134.77 459.32 440.22 0.00 374.74 3.41 0.00 3.41 0.00
10 Tata Communications (Brazil) Participacoes 100% USD 75.46 10.94 -1.69 9.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.02 0.00 -1.02 0.00
Limitada
11 Tata Communications Comunicações E 100% USD 75.46 9.46 -0.09 13.79 4.42 0.00 12.68 0.35 0.52 -0.17 0.00
Multimídia (Brazil) Limitada
12 Tata Communications (America) Inc 100% USD 75.46 1,709.95 -688.73 2,559.76 1,538.54 205.33 2,946.45 90.54 -0.09 90.63 0.00
13 Tata Communications Deutschland Gmbh 100% USD 75.46 0.26 -352.81 206.59 559.14 0.00 566.72 -55.17 -0.53 -54.64 0.00
14 Tata Communications (Italy) s.r.l 100% USD 75.46 51.85 -50.41 68.52 67.08 0.00 134.00 -1.96 0.34 -2.30 0.00
15 Tata Communications (Spain) S.L. 100% USD 75.46 4.06 128.88 176.69 43.75 0.00 151.52 16.32 0.87 15.45 0.00
16 Tata Communications (Nordic) AS 100% USD 75.46 0.13 2.95 19.63 16.55 0.00 39.74 0.65 0.20 0.45 0.00
17 Tata Communications (Australia) Pty Ltd 100% USD 75.46 2.69 17.89 87.67 67.09 0.00 231.63 4.17 1.34 2.83 0.00
18 Tata Communications (Bermuda) Ltd 100% USD 75.46 0.10 -3,466.85 3,752.96 7,219.71 0.00 658.82 -278.78 0.00 -278.78 0.00
19 Tata Communications (Hong Kong) Limited 100% USD 75.46 60.53 -334.04 258.38 531.89 0.50 599.17 -13.78 0.02 -13.80 0.00
20 Tata Communications (Poland) Sp Zoo 100% USD 75.46 3.57 -2.60 12.09 11.12 0.00 36.34 0.28 1.61 -1.33 0.00
21 Tata Communications Services (International) 100% USD 75.46 2.60 25.30 33.71 5.81 0.00 40.01 5.58 -0.77 6.35 0.00
Pte Ltd
22 ITXC IP Holdings s.a.r.l 100% USD 75.46 0.12 -1.86 82.93 84.67 0.00 5.78 -7.00 0.07 -7.07 0.00
23 Tata Communications (Netherlands) BV 100% USD 75.46 1,356.78 -581.83 8,400.30 7,625.35 0.00 1,623.66 33.12 28.89 4.23 0.00
24 Tata Communications (Sweden) AB 100% USD 75.46 2.75 -0.93 11.32 9.50 0.00 12.90 -0.07 0.06 -0.13 0.00
25 Tata Communications (Portugal) Instalacao E 100% USD 75.46 458.15 -457.67 46.23 45.75 0.00 30.90 5.09 1.19 3.90 0.00
Manutencao De Redes Lda
26 Tata Communications (Portugal) Unipessol Lda 100% USD 75.46 10.51 0.31 10.84 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.10 -0.06 0.00
27 Tata Communications (Russia) LLC 99.90% USD 75.46 0.66 24.14 29.51 4.71 0.00 7.01 -1.06 -0.02 -1.04 0.00
28 Tata Communications (Ireland) DAC 100% USD 75.46 3.58 0.50 21.01 16.93 0.00 38.26 0.29 0.05 0.24 0.00
29 Tata Communications (Belgium) SPRL 100% USD 75.46 25.19 -24.43 6.29 5.53 0.00 6.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
30 Tata Communications (Hungary) LLC 100% USD 75.46 6.57 -1.09 8.61 3.13 0.00 11.26 0.00 0.06 -0.06 0.00
31 Tata Communications (Ireland) Ltd 100% USD 75.46 0.00 0.99 19.92 18.93 0.00 54.36 0.44 0.22 0.22 0.00
32 Tata Communications (Middle East) FZ-LLC 100% USD 75.46 0.10 -17.31 37.30 54.51 0.00 42.89 0.79 0.00 0.79 0.00
33 TCPoP Communications GmbH 100% USD 75.46 0.34 7.94 20.65 12.37 0.00 5.04 0.38 0.07 0.31 0.00
34 Tata Communications (Taiwan) Ltd 100% USD 75.46 0.06 -0.56 11.70 12.20 0.00 24.67 -0.16 0.03 -0.19 0.00
35 Tata Communications(New Zealand) Limited 100% USD 75.46 0.00 0.61 1.80 1.19 0.00 3.07 -0.04 0.00 -0.04 0.00
36 Tata Communications (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 100% USD 75.46 0.36 3.50 28.81 24.95 0.00 56.04 0.58 -0.24 0.82 0.00
Financial
37 Tata Communications (Thailand) Limited 100% USD 75.46 4.44 -1.10 5.11 1.77 0.00 5.03 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00
Statements
38 Tata Communications (Beijing) Technology 100% USD 75.46 1.23 0.98 5.00 2.79 0.00 9.36 0.95 0.09 0.86 0.00
Limited
C
39 Tata Communications (South Korea) Limited 100% USD 75.46 1.97 0.18 7.78 5.63 0.00 11.51 0.14 0.01 0.13 0.00
40 Tata Communications (Japan) KK 100% USD 75.46 27.38 -19.65 674.24 666.51 0.00 241.13 12.63 6.97 5.66 0.00
Statement persuant to Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013

Annual
Report
PART “A” - SUBSIDIARIES

(H in crores)
19
20
Investment Details
Profit Provision Profit
Sl. Percentage Reporting Exchange Share Total Total (except in case of Total Proposed
Name of the subsidiary company Reserves before for after
No. holding currency rate Capital Assets Liabilities investment in the Turnover Dividend
Taxation Taxation Taxation
subsidiaries)
41 Tata Communications (Guam) LLC 100% USD 75.46 0.00 172.19 197.55 25.36 0.00 36.33 14.86 2.66 12.20 0.00
42 Tata Communications International Pte Ltd 100% USD 75.46 3,193.08 -2,815.07 2,677.15 2,299.14 15.09 1,206.68 -30.65 0.32 -30.97 0.00
43 Netfoundry Inc 100% USD 75.46 0.00 -17.08 46.21 63.29 0.00 6.50 -69.90 0.00 -69.90 0.00
44 Tata Communications SVCS Pte Ltd 100% USD 75.46 80.07 215.98 448.47 152.42 0.00 94.42 73.20 12.44 60.76 0.00
45 VSNL SNOSPV Pte Ltd 100% USD 75.46 192.04 -203.88 0.11 11.95 0.00 0.00 -0.31 0.31 -0.62 0.00
46 SEPCO Communications (Pty) Ltd 73.17% ZAR 4.22 0.00 2.10 2.23 0.13 0.00 0.00 -0.16 0.00 -0.16 0.00
47 Nexus Connexion (SA) Pty Ltd 100% ZAR 4.22 0.00 -0.09 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.00 -0.03 0.00 -0.03 0.00
48 Tata Communications Transformation 100% HUF 0.23 0.70 -0.86 0.54 0.70 0.00 0.00 -0.42 0.00 -0.42 0.00
Services (Hungary) Kft
49 Tata Communications Transformation 100% USD 75.46 1.28 -45.50 67.43 111.65 0.00 32.63 -57.80 -13.31 -44.49 0.00
Services Pte Limited
50 Tata Communications Transformation 100% USD 75.46 0.38 -0.36 1.81 1.79 0.00 1.92 -0.20 0.00 -0.20 0.00
Services (US) Inc
51 Tata Communications Transformation 100% ZAR 4.22 0.28 -0.11 1.06 0.89 0.00 0.93 0.10 0.00 0.10 0.00
Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
52 Tata Communications MOVE B.V 100% EUR 82.74 0.28 177.51 179.95 2.16 0.00 23.93 0.48 -0.05 0.53 0.00
53 Tata Communications MOVE Nederland B.V. 100% EUR 82.74 0.15 -47.95 16.56 64.36 0.00 166.89 1.43 0.00 1.43 0.00
54 Tata Communications MOVE UK Ltd 100% GBP 93.22 0.00 0.38 1.75 1.37 0.00 1.65 -0.02 0.00 -0.02 0.00
55 Tata Communications MOVE Singapore Pte. Ltd 100% SGD 52.93 0.26 -0.55 1.87 2.16 0.00 2.06 0.05 0.11 -0.07 0.00
56 Tata Communications MuCoSO B.V. 100% EUR 82.74 0.15 -0.01 0.22 0.08 0.00 0.12 0.20 0.05 0.15 0.00
57 TCTS Senegal Limited 100% CFA NA - - - - - - - - - -
PART "B" - ASSOCIATES

(H in crores)
Profit & loss for

Networth Profit/
Description the year considered
Joint Number attributable to (loss for the
Sl. Percentage Reporting of how there Amount of in consolidation
Name of of Associate Venture of shares shareholding as year not
No. holding Currency is significant Investment (including Other
/Associate held per the latest considered in
influence Comprehensive
balance sheet consolidation
Income)
1 STT Tai Seng Pte Ltd* 2.02 -

2 STT Global Data Centres India Private Associate 26.00% INR Shareholding 2,899 668.90 686.30 0.13 -
Limited more than 20%
3 United Telecom Limited Associate 26.66% NPR Shareholding 57,31,900 35.82 Refer note Refer note below Refer note
more than 20% below below
4 Smart ICT Services Private Limited Associate 24.00% INR Shareholding 3,47,146 0.33 (0.34) (0.09)
more than 20%
*Sold during the year
On account of the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nepal, the financials statements of United Telecom Limited (UTL) for the year ended March 31,
2020 are still under preparation. As the Company’s carrying value of investments in UTL is NIL and the Company does not have any additional commitments
in UTL, the Company does not absorb any further losses in UTL. Accordingly, the Group’s financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2020 remains
327
unaffected due to delayed preparation of UTL financials.

Notes
328
About Tata Communications
Tata Communications is a digital ecosystem enabler that
powers today’s fast-growing digital economy.
The company enables the digital transformation of

enterprises globally, including 300 of the Fortune 500
– unlocking opportunities for businesses by enabling
borderless growth, boosting product innovation and
customer experience, improving productivity and
efficiency, building agility and managing risk.
With its solutions orientated approach and proven

managed service capabilities and cutting-edge
infrastructure, Tata Communications drives the next level
of intelligence powered by cloud, mobility, Internet of
Things (IoT), collaboration, security, and network services.
Tata Communications carries around 30% of the world’s

internet routes and connects businesses to 60% of the
world’s cloud giants and 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers.
The company’s capabilities are underpinned by its global

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network, the world’s largest wholly owned subsea fibre

backbone and a Tier-1 IP network with connectivity to
more than 200 countries and territories.
Tata Communications Limited is listed on the Bombay

Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India.
www.tatacommunications.com
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Agile. Intelligent.

Annual Report 2019-20

A Corporate Overview C Financial Statements Tata Communications Riding the next

A digital ecosystem enabler

We are Cloud, Edge

Newark Lisbon Madrid Sea

Sacramento Ashburn TGN-A

Palo Alto Santa Clara TGN-A Mazara Kakinada Shindu-ri

San Jose Gibraltar Bizerte

wholly owned subsea

fibre backbone and a

Suez Coimbatore Salem

Boca Raton Bairahava APCN 2

of the world’s internet routes

of the world’s cloud giants

TGN, Consortium & Partner Cables Map

TGN Cables Consortium Cables Partner Cables

Net Revenue (H in crores) EBITDA (H in crores)

FY19 9,110 FY19 2,745

FY20 9,447 FY20 3,289

PAT (H in crores) Free Cash Flow (H in crores)

(80.43) FY19 FY19 881

(84.83) FY20 FY20 1,693

Market Capitalisation (H in crores) ROCE (in %)

FY19 17,463 FY19 8.1

FY20 6,645 FY20 11.8

EBITDA Margin (in %)

With its leading We set up a task force to assess,

portfolio of early on.

For the Community

Raised $135K through employee contribution. In

We are helping witness this appetite to embrace and adopt digital

mission critical as they adapt to the future.

services stay This will start by reimagining their networks – the

today and in the future.

we continue to be acknowledged by industry analysts our Data business; in

Work closely with our clients Through our platforms,

India IoT - Introduced AI/ML Led Auto Reimagining customer

3,000 20+ 16,000

Apart from enhancing worker wellbeing and

Tata Communications is dedicated to use its reach and Our Strategy

Manufactured and Relationship

F&S Cloud F&S 2019 CX Vendor

Security IHS Markit

Resolutions through remote e-voting and

BOARD’S REPORT • The cancellation of all business trips, meetings and

Details of implementing agencies

• Tata Trusts, a public charitable trust, involved in undertaking healthcare programmes

Annexure II III. Particulars of Holding, Subsidiary and Associate Companies

Sr. Name & Address of the company CIN/GLN Holding/ % of Applicable

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN No. Subsidiary

1. STT Global Data Centers Private Limited U74999MH2007PTC176737 Associate 26 2(6)

ii. Shareholding of Promoters

1. Institutions Total 213,707,378 74.99 2.39 213,707,378 74.99 2.39 0.00

V. Indebtedness B. Remuneration to other directors:

Economic overview Industry Overview

We plan to generate investments in services through

To enable enterprises to succeed in the new world of

We enable the digital transformation of enterprises,