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CORPORATE
INFORMATION
BOARD OF STATUTORY REGISTERED
DIRECTORS AUDITORS OFFICE
NGS & CO. LLP Knowledge House,
Kishore Biyani
Shyam Nagar,
Chairman &
Off. Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link
Managing Director CHIEF FINANCIAL Road, Jogeshwari (East),
DIN: 00005740 OFFICER Mumbai - 400 060.
Rakesh Biyani C. P. Toshniwal Tel. No. : + 91 22 6644 2200
Jt. Managing Director Fax No. : + 91 22 6644 2201
DIN: 00005806 DY. COMPANY
SECRETARY CORPORATE
Rajan Bharti Mittal
Non-Executive Director Virendra Samani OFFICE
247 Park, ‘C’ Tower,
DIN: 00028016
LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West),
Gagan Singh SHARE TRANSFER Mumbai - 400 083
Independent Director AGENT Tel. No. : + 91 22 6119 0000
DIN: 01097014 Link Intime India Fax No. : + 91 22 6199 5019
Pvt. Ltd.
Ravindra Dhariwal C-101, 247 Park, WEBSITE
Independent Director
LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West), www.futureretail.co.in
DIN: 00003922
Mumbai - 400 083.
Tel. No. : + 91 22 4918 6000
Shailendra Bhandari INVESTOR
Fax No. : + 91 22 4918 6060
Independent Director
www.linkintime.co.in EMAIL ID
DIN: 00317334 Investorrelations@
futureretail.in
Sridevi Badiga BANKERS
Independent Director Allahabad Bank
DIN: 02362997 Andhra Bank
CORPORATE
Axis Bank IDENTITY NUMBER
Bank of Baroda L51909MH2007PLC268269
Bank of India
Central Bank of India
Corporation Bank
Dena Bank
IDBI Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
UCO Bank
Vijaya Bank
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CONTENTS
02
Corporate
Information
04
Snapshot
06
National
Footprint
08
Letter from
The Chairman
12
Connecting
Customers
14
Connecting
Colleagues
16
Retail Brands
22
Management
27
Directors’
Discussion & Analysis Report
53
Corporate
Governance Report
73
Business
82
Independent
Responsibility Report Auditors’ Report
86
Balance Sheet
87
Statement of Profit
& Loss
88
Statement of
Changes in Equity
90
Statement of
Cash Flow
91
Notes to the
Financial Statements
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SNAPSHOT
Average ticket
size & average OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FY 2016-2017
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A 3.4% expansion
in EBIT through the FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FY 2016-2017
QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE
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LETTER FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
Dear Stakeholders, on prime properties across have been working on
240 large and small town the objective of ‘Getting
We are pleased to share
in the country. The 235 More out of the Same,’ and
with you the Annual Report
Big Bazaar store network results are now showing
of your Company for the
is unparalled amongst up. The objective translates
financial year 2016-17. This
competitors and difficult to into earning more from our
is the first full year of your
replicate by another retailer existing base of customers,
Company as a pure-play
in India. getting higher throughput
retailer operating large
from our stores, earning
format hypermartkets and While we continue to invest
more from our stocks and
neighbourhood stores. and leverage this advantage,
eventually earning higher
The Company posted total we are now building an
returns from the capital
income of ` 17,075 crore, even stronger moat that is
employed in the business.
a profit after tax of ` 368 built around our consumer
A crucial enabler of this
crore and earnings per data. During the year, ~300
strategy is pervasive use of
share of ` 7.81. For this million customers walked
data and technology to guide
financial year, the return into our stores, generating
business decisions and
on capital employed was more than 143 million bills
consumer engagements.
16.9%, backed by an overall and buying almost 1.2 billion
Your Company today has
same store sales growth units of merchandize. What
access to consumer data of
of 12% and the number however stands out is that
almost 30 million customers
of inventory days coming the average value realized
who are members of our
down to 80 days. per unit of merchandize
loyalty programs. We are
was ` 143, an annual growth
Most people following now steadily moving them
of ~17% and the average bill
our Company would say to paid loyalty programs or
value touching ` 1,155 a
that the biggest moat the membership model. These
growth of around 11%.
organization has is its include Big Bazaar Profit
national store network built Through the year, we Club, T24 mobile program
Future Pay
Mobile
Wallet
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easyday Savings Club
and the newly introduced campaigns for a wide chain, promotions and
easyday Savings Club and range of products whose store operations. That will
Future Pay mobile wallet. price go down on every allow all of us to focus only “ Your Company
These programs provide
richer data on consumers,
retweet, generated a huge on a few areas that demand today has access
response from customers. innovation and human
who in turn are also more Those who retweeted could creativity to win in the to consumer
tightly integrated and
committed to our retail
pre-book the product and
buy at our stores. We now
marketplace.
data of almost
brands. Customers who allow customers to even 30 million
come on these platforms pre-book checkout slots BRANDS &
not only have higher average customers who
online or on mobile for BUSINESSES
billing size but also higher easier billing and many are members
frequency of visits through stores now feature sit-down The year has been
the year, translating into billing counters. heartening in more ways of our loyalty
far higher annual spends
More than tactical
than one. Big Bazaar further programs.”
at our stores. Most of the improved its ranking on
customers on these paid advantages, widespread the The Economic Times-
loyalty platforms visit us usage of data and Nielsen Most Trusted
on an average 18 times in a technology is also changing Brand Study and gained
year. the way we take decisions. 13 ranks to become the
Today, around 6000 users 14th Most Trusted Brand
These loyalty programs in the organization have in the country. The world’s
are slowly allowing us to access to track around 2000 leading independent
reduce our dependence on key performance indicators branded business valuation
mass media advertising and to aid their decision and strategy consultants,
moving on to conversations making. As we add more Brand Finance ranked your
with customers through intelligence layers over our Company among the top
these loyalty platforms and data, data will augment 50 most valuable brand
social media. Social media decision makers and allow owners.
and digital channels are full automation for almost
also being used for our four out of five decisions While Big Bazaar
‘online to offline model.’ For taken by professionals strengthened its national
example, a series of Twitter engaged in buying, supply brand presence, we are
Every Retweet Brings Down The Price Book Online, Collect at Store Pre-Book Check Out Slots
investing in its sister brand guarantee, in the event of focus on realizing growth
for the fashion space, fbb any malfunctioning. During from within its existing
“ The seven store to make it a long term, the forthcoming year, Koryo network, our next phase
Foodhall network sustainable differentiator as a brand has a potential of network expansion will
in the fashion space in to touch ` 200 crore size, be through neighbourhood
continues to be the country. We will be earning far higher margin in stores. During the year
the hotbed for adding a large number of
fbb standalone stores and
this low margin business. we successfully integrated
the North India-based
innovations & have also strengthened The seven store Foodhall easyday network and
the supply chain and the continues to be the hotbed are now ensuring a
learning about technology backbone that for innovations and learning similar integration of the
future trends now allows faster speed about future trends in food Hyderabad-based Heritage
of delivery and even single consumption. While it network. Our small stores
in food & FMCG piece and single day selectively expands in niche network has now grown to
consumption. ” replenishments across a and premium markets,
Foodhall is also engaged
538 stores and we see this
large number of stores in growing by atleast ten times
the country. in creating a few inhouse over the next five years.
brands to service newer
Small appliances, gadgets demand being seen in the However, this expansion
and electronics is a market. WhisQ, a range will be led through a next
significant part of consumer of bakery products and generation strategy that
spend and so far eZone bakeware was a brand born integrates a membership
has been leading this out of Foodhall and now driven model with pervasive
business. We are now caters to the growing trend use of technology in
integrating eZone much of home baking among merchandizing, store
more closely with the Big Bazaar customers. operations and in all
Big Bazaar network and Newer product brands and customer interactions. The
simultaneously boosting categories are being built technology platform that
our range and products around tea and accessories, is being created for this
in our own brand Koryo. super-premium staples network will allow member
The brand is being built and dry fruits, spices customers to order through
around the promise of 72 and gifting. While Big multiple channels and
hour repair or replacement Bazaar will increasingly eventually integrate a virtual
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marketplace for products customers, understanding
and services that are not shifts and change,
“ I have always believed that India available at the store. experimenting, prototyping,
provides innumerable opportunities Our access to properties
destroying and recreating
every day.
to develop new consumer businesses. was the moat around which
However one has to be agile and act Big Bazaar thrives on and
while we will continue to
It is said that entrepreneurial
organizations succeed due
rapidly to the changing environment. ” strengthen it, for tomorrow to their essential quality to
we want our consumer act spontaneously. That’s
data and technology to be how they stay ahead of the
the moat around which race. For many years, our
the business, specially the contemporaries – especially
small store network, to in India, called us a kind
thrive on. To redesign the of ‘organized chaos.’ It
organziation based on data is intentional, because it
and technology is a journey allows us to always keep our
we have embarked on. We mind open to new ideas,
have taken some steps but ready to jump on new trends
many more needs to be and take new opportunities.
taken. Thank you for being part of
this journey and making it
so much worthwhile.
Multiple Payment Options SPONTANEOUS
ORDER
Rewrite Rules, Retain Values
I have always believed that
India provides innumerable
opportunities to develop
new consumer businesses.
However one has to be Kishore Biyani
agile and act rapidly to the
changing environment. The
economy is getting far more
formalized and digitized
and we believe we have the
ability to thrive in it. Soon
after demonetization was
announced, our business
was growing every day,
even as the share of digital
transactions touched
80%. Within a week of its
announcement we could
enable our point of sales
machines to be used as
ATMs by our customers.
These were possible
because we never wanted
to say a no to a customer
wishing to use any mode
of payment. We had
invested in transforming
our payment solutions that
allow more than 21 different
payment channels to be
used, including coupons,
mobile wallets and our own
Future Pay app.
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~300M ~143M ` 1,155
CUSTOMER FOOTFALLS BILLS AVERAGE TICKET SIZE
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CONNECTING
COLLEAGUES
The organization had talent at the management its talent management
33,467 employees as on level, the Company actively services and bring about the Futurebytes
March 31, 2017 and the recruits from a wide base next generation practices,
nature of its business has of management, design the Company is rolling
also shaped one of the most and liberal arts institutions. out a new HRMS solution,
diverse workforce in the Most of them go through Infor CloudSuite Human
country. The median age in the cherished, Future Capital Management. Infor
the organization is around Business Innovators’ CloudSuite HCM is a highly
28 years and around program that lasts eleven configurable tool that
18% of the workforce are months and gives them a enables the Company to
women. Colleagues come cross-functional exposure create multiple rules and
from almost every small across various roles and guidelines for developing
and large communities geographies. organisation designs
in the country and with for different employee
very diverse skill sets – The Company has also groups. Its talent sciences
from sociologists to data been digitizing its talent module allows generation
scientists, from those who and superior analysis of
excel at billing to those who employee profiles and
are masters of architecture,
“ The diversity matching employees with
design, accounting or in the workforce evolving roles within the
understanding fabrics and organisation.
garments. They also come brings in
from vastly diverse socio- different The
management
performance
module
economic groups.
influences, enables the Company to
The diversity in the derive individual goals
workforce brings in different
awareness and from organisational goals,
influences, awareness and empathy, thus monitor it and provide
empathy, thus making instant feedback. The Infor
change and evolution lot making change solution provides state-of-
easier. Constantly learning, and evolution art analytics dashboards
un-learning and relearning for employee engagement
is the common trait that lot easier. “ as well a learning and
is cherished within the development module that
organization. Significant management platforms not only keeps records of
number of employees and has created multiple trainings conducted and
underwent some form of web and online based attended but also enables
training – product training, applications for learning one to create and upload
skill based training, soft and development, internal training content.
skills training or leadership communication and
training, every year. In order employee engagement. In
to infuse new and diverse order to further streamline
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FBB
The brand fbb is being built the brand has roped in started as a foot-tapping
with immense passion Bollywood celebrities Denim Dance music video
and investments to create Katrina Kaif and Varun by celebrity choreographer
a long-term, sustainable, Dhawan. Its association with Terence Lewis, concluded
differentiator in the fashion Femina Miss India contest with fbb hosting a swooping
retail space in the country. establishes a strong connect Guinness World Record event
The chain currently has 54 with beauty and fashion in for making the ‘world’s largest
standalone stores and is small and large towns. The photo book’!
present within every Big brand also associated with
Bazaar. The Company sees a the IPL season in 2017. The The brand will continue to
high potential to build a much brand is also very active on innovate and connect with the
larger network of standalone social media – Instagram, younger generation during
fbb stores. Twitter and Facebook and the year and also launched
hosts regular events for its its own e-commerce portal,
Targeting a younger audience followers. In November 2016 fbbonline.in
to fashion merchandize, at Infinity Mall, Malad, what
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STORES
32
CITIES
5,48,464
SQ. FT. SPACE
538
STORES
137
CITIES
1.35
MILLION SQ. FT. SPACE
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Nilgiris, Heritage, easyday and specialty brand products fbb, the Fashion at Big Bazaar, continues to connect with
of Kara to its stores and improve its product mix. In other the youth customer, by promoting various events. Miss
brands, the Company kept on introducing new offerings India contest, IPL season 10 and other music and
in all categories, giving customers choice to select from a performance events continues to portray fbb as fashion
wide range of options. destination for youth. fbb has presence in social media,
such as Facebook and Twitter and has more than about
The Company continues to extend its relationship
half a million followers on Facebook. The Company
with key FMCG companies and vendors for strategic
considers fbb as important strategic piece to register its
sourcing partnerships. This shall keep us differentiated
presence in fashion, enhance sales productivity and
in the market-place along with distinct recognition for
improve margin profile and profitability.
assortment while benefits of inventory and pricing to the
Company. fbb has become known for ‘fashion at affordable price’.
Further, celebrity endorsements and its media presence
With better target achievement for its various supply
in big events like Miss India and IPL, continued to keep
partners, the Company is in better position to negotiate
fbb fresh and renewed in minds of fashion conscious
multiple priorities and better margins. Further, the scale
youth and other customers.
and reach across length and breadth of the Country of its
operations, also gives further edge to the Company, so as The Company added Future Pay wallet to its base of
to plan its distribution network in most cost effective loyalty programs in addition to Payback, T24 and Big
manner, contributing directly to better bottom line of the Bazaar Profit Club. Further, it also introduced easyday
Company. Other support functions also contributed to the savings club, to bring easyday customer every month to
overall cost reduction initiative of the Company. get more savings and at same time to increase sale per
The Group as well as Company, had always been loyal customer. Further, the Company also introduced the
proactive for various technological upgradation in Bajaj Finserv EMI card, to get anything on EMI. These
all fields of its operations, starting with planned programs ensured loyalty of existing customers as well
procurements, distribution, placement in store, customer as addition of new set of customers to loyalty program.
experience for shopping, comparing and payment mode. The Company targets certain promotions to specific set
With the digitisation move of India, the Company played of loyalty customers to give them benefit of being
its role to increase use of electronic payment methods member of such program. This in turn results in higher
vis-à-vis cash, by providing various modes of payment frequency of visits by the member customer and higher
options, and also introduced one more payment mode in sales.
form of Future Pay wallet. Further, by providing various
incentives like cash back, additional discount and more Awards & Recognition
other priorities, the Company is doing its bit to promote The Company or its formats has been recognised for its
the dream of Digital India. operations in retail sector in following manner.
The Company is continuing its analytical studies of • FRL has been ranked among the top 50 most valuable
customer behaviour and spending pattern and put Brand Owners by Brand Finance.
technology to maximum use to improve overall customer
experience.
Big Bazaar
Customer and Marketing Overview
• Big Bazaar was ranked 14th in the Most Trusted
The Company being in retail operations and in order to Brand survey done by Nielsen and The Economic
give maximum benefits to its customers, continued its Times;
promotional events and other activities engaging its
customers on its various formats. The ritual promotional • The brand is 4th Most Trusted in the Services category
activities like Weekly Promotional Event, Wednesday (other brands are Airtel, SBI, Vodafone);
Bazaar, Public Holiday Sale, Independence Sale, Sabse
Saste 4 Din continued to pull customers to Big Bazaar and • The brand was ranked 4th in the Youth Male segment
(other brands: Samsung Mobile, Colgate);
other formats of the Company. Further, the Company also
carried out promotional events at its other formats such
as blind fold sale, exchange offer, specific category sale
• The brand was 11th in the NCCS B segment and 15th
in the Monthly Income Group of ` 10,000 – 25,000,
were few such events, which ensured whole hearted showing a strong preference in under-penetrated
participation by customers. Further, the Future Pay wallet, segments of modern retail and scope for future
price match challenge, electronics at cost price, online growth;
social media promotion, Big Bazaar Decide Your Price
contest kept interest of the customer alive in various • Retailer of the Year, Large Format from Coca Cola
formats of the Company. Golden Spoon Awards in 2017.
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Risks and Threats Review of Financial Performance of the Company for the
year under review
The state of external environment, including factors like
interest rates, inflation, growth in economic activity, We note that, the period under review, FY 2016-17 is not
rationalisation of tax structure, job creation and consumer comparable with the previous FY 2015-16. Fiscal year
sentiment continues to be the biggest source of threat as under review for your Company consists of:
well as opportunity for the Company. Any slowdown in
the economic activity in the Country, significant job losses
• 12 months of operations from April 01, 2016 till
March 31, 2017 of combined retail operations of
or high rates of inflation can severely impact the Future Enterprises Limited (formerly known as
consumption and therefore growth of the Company. Future Retail Limited) (“FEL”) and Bharti Retail
Other external factors, including a steep rise in interest Limited (“the Company”).
rates or drastic changes in the policy or regulatory
environment can pose financial challenge for the • As on March 31, 2017, the Assets and Liabilities of
Company. However, the continued steps taken by the the Retail Undertaking of Heritage Foods Retail
Company to deleverage its balance sheet, reducing its Limited was vested with the financial position of the
reliance on the debt funds, improving its debt maturity Company upon the Scheme becoming effective with
profile and thereby reducing stress on its cash flow, effect from May 19, 2017.
improved business efficiency, reducing overall operating Further, Previous fiscal year 2015-16 was consisting of:
cost and continuous efforts to increase customer ticket
size and capturing new class of customers to increase • 12 months of operations from April 01, 2015 till March
overall higher spend in various formats of the Company, 31, 2016 of Bharti Retail Limited (“the Company”)
are aimed at mitigating each of the above discussed comprising of the Retail Business Undertaking as
external threats. We shall also note that at this time, we well as 7 months of Retail Infrastructure Business
do not anticipate any major adverse change in Undertaking, which was demerged and vested with
macroeconomic factors. FEL;
The set controls and defined responsibilities at each level • 5 months of operations from October 31, 2015 till
of management require evaluation of the various existing March 31, 2016 of Retail Business Undertaking of
risks and new expected risks at an early stage and FEL.
immediate action plan to mitigate such risks. Further, the Sales: The Company’s Sales and Other Operating Income
authorities given at each management level ensures has increased from ` 6,845.13 Crore in previous financial
implementation and execution of such action plan with year to ` 17,075.09 Crore with YOY growth of 149.45% for
minimised risk. Further, use of information technology for the financial year ended March 31, 2017. The Company
implementation as well as regular review and evaluation has also recorded Same Store Sales growth of 12% for
of such risks and risk mitigation action plan by financial year ended March 31, 2017.
management ensures minimisation of such risks.
Profit Before Tax: Profit Before Tax of the Company for
Internal controls and their adequacy financial year ended March 31, 2017 stood at ` 368.28
Crore as compared to ` 15.09 Crore during the previous
The Company had identified the key risks and control financial year.
process to mitigate the same. Further, the Company
continues this process of Enterprise Risk Management in Interest: Interest & Financial charges outflow has increased
order to identify the new risks and to define and establish from ` 49.75 Crore incurred in previous financial year to
the control process to mitigate the identified risks. Further, ` 204.23 Crore for financial year ended March 31, 2017.
the Internal Control Framework for financial reporting, The increase in interest and financial charges is on account
organization structure, documented authorities and of additional borrowings for funding the growth plans of
procedures and internal controls are being reviewed by the Company and increase in rate of interest during the
internal audit team on continuous basis and any issues year. The interest & financial charges cover for financial
arising out of the said audit are addressed appropriately. year ended March 31, 2017 under review is 2.96 times as
The Company is continuously upgrading its internal compared to 2.04 times in the previous financial year.
control systems by measuring state of controls at various Net Profit: Net Profit of the Company for financial year
locations. Controls in SAP, an ERP system have been ended March 31, 2017 stood at ` 368.28 Crore as compared
strengthened. to ` 15.09 Crore in the previous financial year with an
The Audit Committee, comprising of Independent increase of ` 353.19 Crore and with YOY increase of 23.40
Directors is involved in regular review of financial and times over the previous financial year.
risk management policies, significant audit findings, the Dividend: The Board of Directors of the Company has not
adequacy of internal controls and compliance with the recommended any dividend for the financial year ended
applicable accounting standards. March 31, 2017.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
To
The Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the Tenth Annual Report of the Company together with the Audited Financial
Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2017.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance of the Company is as follows:
(` in Crore)
Financial Year Financial Year
Particulars
2016-17 2015-16
Revenue from Operations 17,075.09 6,845.13
Other Income 23.80 18.22
Total Revenue 17,098.89 6,863.35
Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization Expense & Tax expense 400.86 51.85
Less: Depreciation and Amortization expense 32.58 36.76
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 368.28 15.09
Less: Tax expense – –
Profit / (Loss) After Tax 368.28 15.09
Other Comprehensive Income for the year (2.69) (0.77)
Total Comprehensive Income for the year 365.59 14.32
Earnings Per Equity Share of Face Value of ` 2/- each
- Basic and Diluted (in `) 7.81 0.69
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A focused first-full year of pure-play asset light retail ` 154.20 Crore to M/s. Cedar Support Services Limited,
business has opened doors to huge opportunities across entity not forming part of Promoter Group. These OCDs
our large & small stores. Deployment of technology tools are convertible into equity shares of the Company at the
in the last few years & on a continued basis, has given the option of issuer.
Company a concrete direction with which we feel lot more
confident to begin our next phase of journey armoured CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
with ‘Data’. Consumption Data through an unparalleled
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate
reach to over approx 300 million unique customers across
from Statutory Auditors of the Company regarding the
901 stores on a truly pan-India basis is the key business
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance
driver as we set ourselves for the next few years.
as stipulated under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V
Our unique extensions in form of Future Pay wallet, of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Membership & Loyalty drive across formats are re- Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
defining our customer connect and increasing the 2015, (hereinafter referred to as “Listing Regulations”)
relevance to customers by many folds. This would allow forms part of this Annual Report.
us to have deeper share of their consumption spends
and bring in new customers in our fold with a higher BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
consistency.
Pursuant to Listing Regulations, a Business Responsibility
Our process of reimagining retail was extended with Big Report is included and forms part of this Annual Report.
Bazaar Gen Nxt across large metros and fbb stores at
select locations. Many of them have already become MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
shopping destinations and we believe the differentiation The Management Discussion and Analysis as required
allows us to cater to aspiring Indians more effectively and under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Listing
increases the productivity of our stores. Regulations forms part of this Annual Report.
We are more closer to integrating our retail stores with
advanced supply-chain capabilities, technology-enabled AUDITORS AND AUDITORS’ REPORT
processes, differentiated assortments including world- Statutory Auditors
foods, overall membership experience and many more
M/s. NGS & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
services to usher in a unique model for our neighbourhood
Registration No. 119850W) have been appointed at last
stores. The next few years are defining for us and we are
AGM for a period of 5 (Five) years from the conclusion of
dedicated to work towards making it a success.
the Ninth Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of
DIVIDEND the Fourteenth Annual General Meeting of the Company.
However, their appointment shall be subject to ratification
Due to accumulated losses of previous years and further
by the Members in every Annual General Meeting during
with a view to preserve the profits of current year for
the said term.
future prospectus, the Board of Directors of the Company
were unable to recommend any Dividend during the The Company has received a written confirmation from
financial year 2016-17. the Auditors that the ratification of their appointment for
the next financial year, if made, shall be in accordance
INVESTMENTS AND DISINVESTMENTS with the criteria as provided under Section 141 of the
During the year under review, the Company has made Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”).
nominal investment in Future Supply Chain Solutions
Auditors’ Report
Limited and has not divested any investment.
The Auditors’ Report on the Financial Statement for
Fixed DEPOSITS From Public the financial year ended March 31, 2017 is issued
with unmodified opinion and does not contain any
The Company has not accepted any fixed deposits from
qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
the public and as such, no amount on account of principal
or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as at Secretarial Auditor
March 31, 2017.
Ms. Bindu Darshan Shah (Membership No. A20066 /
DEBENTURES CP No. 7378), Proprietor: K. Bindu & Associates, Practising
Company Secretaries was appointed as Secretarial
Pursuant to FRL – FEL Scheme, the Optionally Convertible Auditor to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company
Debentures as standing in the books of pre-demerged for the financial year 2016-17, as required under Section
entity was splitted between the two Companies as 204 of the Act and Rules made thereunder.
per the assets and liabilities transferred for the Retail
Business Undertaking and Retail Infrastructure Business The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2016-17
Undertaking. Accordingly, the Company issued 1,542 is appended as Annexure – I which forms part of this
10% Optionally Convertible Debentures of ` 10 lakh Report. The said Secretarial Audit Report doesn’t contain
each (hereinafter referred to as “OCDs”) aggregating to any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
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was carried out by the entire Board except the The applicable disclosures as stipulated under Securities
Independent Director being evaluated. The performance and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
evaluation of the Chairman and Non-Independent Benefits) Regulations, 2014 as on March 31, 2017 with
Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. regard to the FRL ESOP – 2016 are provided in Annexure
– III to this Report.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the
evaluation process. Further, the Company has constituted Employees Gratuity
Trust in name of “Future Retail Limited - Employees
POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND Gratuity Trust” and constituted a Fund through Trust in
REMUNERATION the name of “Future Retail Employees Superannuation
The Company’s policy on Directors appointment and Trust” for benefits of eligible employees of the Company.
remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3)
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF
of the Act, has been disclosed in the Corporate Governance
WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL Your Company has always believed in providing a safe and
CONTROL harassment free workplace for every individual working
The Company has a well-defined risk management in the Company through various training, awareness and
framework in place, which provides an integrated practices. The Company always endeavors to create and
approach for identifying, assessing, mitigating, provide an environment that is free from discrimination
monitoring and reporting of all risks associated with the and harassment including sexual harassment.
business of the Company. The Company has in place a robust policy on prevention
The Board has delegated responsibility to the Risk of sexual harassment at workplace. The policy aims
Management Committee which has been constituted on at prevention of harassment of employees as well as
May 02, 2016 to monitor and review risk management, contractors and lays down the guidelines for identification,
assessment and minimization procedures and to develop, reporting and prevention of sexual harassment. The
implement and monitor the risk management plan and Company has an Internal Complaints Committee
identify, review and mitigate all elements of risks which the (ICC) which is responsible for redressal of complaints
Company may be exposed to. The Audit Committee and related to sexual harassment and follows the guidelines
the Board also periodically reviews the risk management provided in the policy. ICC conducts training workshop
assessment and minimization procedures. mainly focusing on investigation skills, basic counselling
skills like listening, paraphrasing and dealing with
The Company has in place adequate internal financial biases through various kind of case studies, role plays
controls with reference to financial statements. Key risks activities based on real life examples, role of ICC, critical
and threats to the Company and internal controls and their attitudes of an ICC member and investigation process &
adequacy are analyzed in the Management Discussion report writing, etc.
and Analysis, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Your Directors further state that during the year under
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTIONS (ESOPs) review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
The Shareholders of the Company had passed resolutions
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
through Postal Ballot on November 07, 2016 and approved
the Future Retail Limited Employees Stock Option Plan –
CORPORATE Social RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
2016 (FRL ESOP – 2016) and also approved to offer, issue
and allot at any time or to acquire by way of secondary In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act, read
acquisition, to or for the benefit of Eligible Employees with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
under FRL ESOP – 2016, not exceeding 90,00,000 Equity Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of your Company has
Shares of ` 2 each, in one or more tranches, at such price constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”)
and on such terms and conditions as may be fixed or Committee. The composition and terms of reference of the
determined by the Committee. CSR Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based With regard to the year under review, the Company was
Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, the Company has not required to spend any amount on CSR activities, since
set up a ‘Future Retail Limited Employees’ Welfare Trust’ the average net profits of the Company made during the
(“Trust”) for implementation of the said Scheme. three immediately preceding financial years, as calculated
under Section 198 of the Act was negative.
During the year under review, the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee has granted 13,24,071 Stock The disclosures as per Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate
Options to the eligible employees (including to employees Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is made in
transferred from FEL pursuant to FRL-FEL Scheme) and prescribed form which is annexed to this Report as
cancelled 19,758 Stock Options under FRL ESOP – 2016. Annexure – IV.
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EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN l The brand was ranked 4th in the Youth Male segment
In accordance with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, an (other brands: Samsung Mobile, Colgate);
extract of annual return in the prescribed Form MGT-9 l The brand was 11th in the NCCS B segment and 15th
is appended as Annexure – VIII which forms part of this in the Monthly Income Group of ` 10,000 – ` 25,000
Annual Report. – showing a strong preference in under-penetrated
segments of modern retail and scope for future
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS growth;
There are no significant and material orders passed by
l Retailer of the Year, Large Format from Coca Cola
the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
Golden Spoon Awards in 2017.
concern status and the Company’s operations in future.
Home Town
Details Under REGULATION 39(4) OF THE LISTING
REGULATIONS – UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT l Excellence under category of “Importer and
Distribution” at MATRADE, Government of Malaysia;
Pursuant to Regulation 39(4) read with Schedule V of
the Listing Regulations, pertaining to outstanding shares l Won “Gold Award” in ACEF - Asian Customer
lying in Unclaimed Suspense Account at the beginning Engagement Forum for Gurukul App;
of financial year under review, the aggregate number of
l Won “Rockstar Award” at Pepperfry Partners Meet in
Shareholders holding Equity Shares were 185 holding
August, 2016.
101,260 Equity Shares. Out of which One (1) shareholder
claimed 550 Equity Shares which were credited to easyday
shareholder’s account. The total Shareholders now
l Retailer of the Year, Supply Chain Management from
remained are 184 holding 100,710 Equity shares lying in
Coca Cola Golden Spoon Awards.
the Unclaimed Suspense Account as on March 31, 2017. All
the unclaimed shares are credited to a Demat Unclaimed fbb - campaign
Suspense Account and all the corporate benefits in terms
l What started as a foot-tapping Denim Dance music
of securities, accruing on these unclaimed shares shall
video by celebrity choreographer Terence Lewis,
be credited to such account. The Voting rights on these
concluded with a swooping Guinness World Record
shares shall remain frozen till the rightful owner of such
for making the ‘world’s largest photo book’!
shares claims the shares.
BBPC
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
l Wins the Award for Best Loyalty Program in Retail
Except as disclosed in this report about the Home Town
Sector (Single / Specialty format) at the 10th Customer
Demerger Scheme which was approved by the Board of
Loyalty Summit 2017.
Directors at its meeting held on April 20, 2017 (based on
the recommendation of the Audit Committee), there were ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
no material changes have taken place that could have an
impact on the financial position of the Company from the Your Board of Directors would like to thank and place
date of closure of financial year under review till the date on record their appreciation for the continued support
of signing of Accounts. and co-operation provided to your Company by its
Shareholders, Future Group entities in particular, their
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS employees, regulatory authorities and its banks and
financial institutions. Your Directors would also like to
The Company or its formats received awards in categories
place on record its sincere appreciation for the efforts
like:
put in by employees of the Company whose efforts, hard
l FRL has been ranked among the top 50 most valuable work and dedication has enabled the Company to achieve
Brand Owners by Brand Finance. the targets and recognitions during the year.
Big Bazaar
l Big Bazaar was ranked 14th in the Most Trusted Brand For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
survey done by Nielsen and The Economic Times;
l The brand is 4th Most Trusted in the Services category Place: London Kishore Biyani
(other brands are Airtel, SBI, Vodafone); Date : May 23, 2017 Chairman & Managing Director
To,
The Members,
Future Retail Limited
(Formerly known as Bharti Retail Limited)
We have conducted the secretarial audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good
corporate practices by Future Retail Limited (hereinafter called “the Company”). The Secretarial Audit was conducted
in a manner that provided us a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conduct / statutory compliances and
expressing our opinion thereon.
Based on our verification of the Company’s books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records
maintained by the Company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized
representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, We hereby report that in our opinion, the Company has, during
the audit period covering the financial year ended on March 31, 2017 complied with the statutory provisions listed
hereunder and also that the Company has proper Board-processes and compliance-mechanism in place to the extent,
in the manner and subject to the reporting made hereinafter:
We have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the
Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2017 according to the provisions of:
i. The Companies Act, 2013 and / or the Companies Act, 1956 to the extent applicable (the Act) and the rules made
thereunder;
ii. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (‘SCRA’) and the rules made thereunder;
iii. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed thereunder;
iv. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules and regulations made thereunder to the extent of Foreign
Direct Investment, Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial Borrowings; - (Not applicable to the
Company during the Audit Period);
v. The following Regulations and Guidelines prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
(‘SEBI Act’):-
a. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations,
2011;
b. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015;
c. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009;
d. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014;
e. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008;
f. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations,
1993 regarding the Companies Act and dealing with client;
g. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009; (Not applicable to
the Company during the Audit Period);
h. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 1998; (Not applicable to the
Company during the Audit Period); and
i. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations
2015.
We have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the Secretarial Standards with regard to Meeting of
Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations,
Guidelines, Standards, etc. as mentioned above.
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We further report that:
l The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors and
Independent Directors. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors / Committees thereof that took
place during the period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act;
l Based on the representation given by the Management of the Company and as verified by us, it is observed that
there are no such laws which are specifically applicable to the industry in which the Company operates;
l Adequate notice is given to all Directors to schedule the Board Meetings, agenda and detailed notes on agenda
were sent at least seven days in advance, and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and
clarifications on the agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting;
l Majority decisions of the Board are carried out unanimously as recorded in the minutes of the meetings of the
Board of Directors and no dissenting views were carried out;
l We further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the Company commensurate with the size
and operations of the Company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and
guidelines.
We further Report that during the audit period of the Company :
(a) There were instances of:
1. Demerger/ Restructuring/ Scheme of Arrangement;
2. Allotment of shares pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement and also under Employee Stock Option Scheme;
3. The Equity Shares of the Company got listed on BSE and NSE with effect from August 29, 2016.
(b) There were no instances of:
1. Public issue of shares (No Initial Public Offer made by the Company during the year);
2. Redemption / Buy-Back of Securities;
3. Foreign Technical Collaborations.
This Report is to be read with our letter of date which is annexed as Annexure – I and forms an integral part of this
Report.
External
l Macro-economic environment; l Competition;
l Legislations impacting business; l Statutory restrictions;
l Changes in accounting policies and applicable standards; l Client related risks;
l Any other matter / risks apprehended by the Board.
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ANNEXURE – III
Disclosure with respect to Future Retail Limited Employees Stock Option Plan – 2016 (FRL ESOP – 2016) of the Company
as at March 31, 2017.
The Composite Scheme of Arrangement between Future Enterprises Limited and the Company and their respective
Shareholders and Creditors (“the FRL – FEL Scheme”) has been approved under the provisions of Sections 391-394 of
the Companies Act, 1956 read with Sections 100-104 of the Companies Act, 1956 and Section 52 of the Companies Act,
2013 for demerger of Retail Business Undertaking of FEL into the Company and demerger of Infrastructure Business
Undertaking of the Company and vesting into FEL with effect from Appointed Date of October 31, 2015, as defined in
the Scheme, has been given effect on May 1, 2016 (“Effective Date”), after receipt of Hon’ble High Court approval.
As provided in the FRL – FEL Scheme and Employees Stock Option Plan of FEL, the Company was required to issue
the Employee Stock Options to concerned employees who got transferred as part of Retail Undertaking and were
having options in FEL. Accordingly, the options granted and vested in FEL remain to be exercised as well as unvested
options shall stand cancelled, and against which new options were granted in the Company. The ESOP’s granted to the
employees of FEL is adjusted for the corporate action on value for value exchange and hence there is no incremental
benefit to the option grantee and also it does not result in change in aggregate Fair Value of the Options.
Further, to encourage ownership of Company’s equity by its employees on an ongoing basis and also in order to reward
the employees for their contribution to the successful operation of the Company and to provide an incentive to continue
contributing to the success of the Company, it was proposed to create, grant and offer options to the Eligible Employees
of the Company under FRL ESOP – 2016 as recommended by the People Office.
C. Description of ESOS that existed at any time during the year including the general terms and conditions
I. Date of Shareholders’ approval The Shareholders of the Company had passed necessary resolutions
through Postal Ballot dated November 07, 2016 and approved the Future
Retail Limited Employees Stock Option Plan – 2016 (FRL ESOP – 2016)
which inter-alia provides to offer, issue and allot at any time or to acquire
by way of Secondary Acquisition (through Trust Route), to or for the
benefit of Eligible Employees of the Company and / or to the Eligible
Employees of the Subsidiary Company(ies) of the Company, if any.
II. Total number of options 90,00,000 (Ninety Lakh) Equity Shares of face value of ` 2/- each
approved under FRL ESOP - 2016
Option - I* Option - II#
III. Vesting requirements Options in respect of employees Options granted under FRL ESOP
transferred from FEL pursuant to 2016 plan would vest not less than
the Scheme of Arrangement were 1 years and not more than 3 years
vested effective December 15, 2016. from the Grant of such options.
IV. Exercise price or pricing formula Exercise price for Options granted Exercise price for Options granted
during the year was ` 10/- during the year was ` 10/-
V. Maximum term of options granted 3 years from the respective date of 3 years from the respective date of
option granted option granted
VI. Source of shares (primary, Primary Primary
secondary or combination)
VII. Variation in terms of options None None
VIII. Method used to account for ESOS Black Scholes Method Black Scholes Method
Weighted average Fair Value of options (Black Scholes) granted during the year`:
Option - I* Option - II
Grant on Grant on Grant on
December 15, December 06, December 15,
2016 2016 2016
I. Exercise price equals market price - - -
II. Exercise price is greater than market price - - -
III. Exercise price is less than market price 119.03 116.82 119.02
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G. Employee-wise details of options granted during the year ended on March 31, 2017
I. Senior Managerial Personnel
No. of Options
Name of the Employee
Option - I* Option - II#
Mr. C. P. Toshniwal (Key Managerial Personnel) NIL 55,460
Mr. Virendra Samani (Key Managerial Personnel) 5,450 5,938
Mr. Rajan Malhotra 79,387 -
Mr. Devendra Chawla 14,243 -
Mr. Sadashiv Nayak 74,640 55,460
Mr. Vineet Jain 46,594 27,730
II. Employees who were granted, during any one year, Options amounting to 5% or more of the Options granted
during the year
No. of Options
Name of the Employee
Option - I* Option - II#
Mr. Rajan Malhotra 79,387 -
Mr. Sadashiv Nayak 74,640 55,460
Mr. Vineet Jain 46,594 27,730
III. Identified employees who were granted Option, during any one year equal to or exceeding 1% of the issued
capital (excluding outstanding warrants and conversions) of the Company at the time of grants:-
None
H. Method and Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of Options granted during the year
The fair value has been calculated using the Black Scholes Option Pricing model
The Assumptions used in the model are as follows
Option - I* Option - II#
Date Grant on Grant on Grant on
December 15, 2016 December 06, 2016 December 15, 2016
Risk Free Interest Rate 6.34% 6.30% 6.30%
Expected Life 1.5 2.78 2.75
Expected Volatility 43.00% 43.00% 43.00%
Dividend 0 0 0
Price of the underlying 127.30 125.10 127.30
share in market at the time
of Option grant (`)
Stock Price Average price on BSE Limited on the date of grant has been considered.
Volatility Volatility was calculated using standard deviation of daily change in stock price.
The historical period taken into account match the expected life of the Option.
Risk-free rate of return The risk-free interest rate being considered for the calculation is the interest rate
applicable for a maturity equal to the expected life of the Options based on the
zero coupon yield curve for Government Securities
Exercise Price Exercise Price of each specific grant has been considered
Time to Maturity Time to Maturity / Expected Life of Options is the period for which the Company
expects the Options to be live
Expected Dividend Yield Expected dividend yield has been calculated as an average of dividend yields for
five financial years preceding the date of the grant.
* Option - I referred the employees who were transferred from Future Enterprises Limited (FEL) to the Company
pursuant to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement.
# Option - II referred the employees to whom Options were granted in the Company during the year under review.
ANNEXURE – IV
A brief outline of the Company’s CSR Policy:
1 A brief outline of the Company’s CSR policy, The CSR Policy of the Company inter-alia includes CSR
including overview of projects or programs activities to be undertaken by the Company in line with
proposed to be undertaken and a reference to Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’).
the web-link to the CSR policy and projects or CSR Policy of the Company is available on the website of the
programs. Company at the link: http://www.futureretail.co.in/pdf/CSR
Policy.pdf
The Company plans to deploy the adequate funds in the
forthcoming years through the “Sone Ki Chidiya” Foundation,
a Group Trust to carry on CSR activities.
2 The Composition of the CSR Committee. The CSR Committee as on March 31, 2017 comprises of:
l Mr. Kishore Biyani – Chairman
l Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal – Member
l Ms. Gagan Singh – Member
3 Average net profit of the Company for last Loss of ` 215.11 Crore
three financial years / periods.
4 Prescribed CSR Expenditure N.A.
(two per cent of the amount as in item 3 above)
5 Details of CSR spent during the financial year N. A.
2016-17:
a) Total amount to be spent for the financial
year 2016 -17;
b) Amount un spent, if any;
c) Manner in which the amount spent during
the financial year 2016-17 is detailed below:
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ANNEXURE – V
Form No. AOC – 2
(Pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014)
This Form pertains to the disclosure of particulars of contracts/ arrangements entered into by the Company with
related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm’s length
transactions under third proviso thereto.
1. Details of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at arm’s length basis:
There were no contracts or arrangements or transactions entered into during the year ended March 31, 2017, which
were not at arm’s length basis.
2. Details of material contract or arrangements or transactions at arm’s length basis:
The details of material contracts or arrangements or transaction at arm’s length basis for the year ended March 31,
2017 are as follows:
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ANNEXURE – VII
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO ETC:
Information on conservation of Energy, Technology absorption, Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo under Section
134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided hereunder:
(A) Conservation of Energy : The operations of your Company are not energy intensive,
however adequate measures have been taken to reduce
(i) the steps taken or impact on conservation of
energy consumption.
energy
(ii) the steps taken by the Company for utilising All efforts are made to use more natural lights in offices/
alternate sources of energy store premises to optimize the consumption of energy.
(iii) the capital investment on energy conservation
NIL
equipments.
(B) Technology absorption :
N.A.
(i) the efforts made towards technology absorption
(ii) the benefits derived like product improvement,
cost reduction, product development or import N.A.
substitution
(iii) in case of imported technology (imported during
the last three years reckoned from the beginning
of the financial year)
(a) the details of technology imported;
N.A.
(b) the year of import;
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed;
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption
has not taken place, and the reasons thereof.
(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and
NIL
Development.
(C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo : (` in Crore)
Particulars 2016-17 2015-16
Total foreign exchange used 260.15 88.21
Total foreign exchange earned 110.84 31.15
i CIN L51909MH2007PLC268269
ii Registration Date February 07, 2007
iii Name of the Company Future Retail Limited (formerly known as Bharti Retail Limited)
iv Category / Sub-Category of the Company Public Company / Limited by shares
v Address of the Registered office and Knowledge House, Shyam Nagar,
contact details Off. Jogeshwari – Vikhroli Link Road,
Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai – 400 060
Tel No.: +91 22 6644 2200; Fax No.: +91 22 6644 2201
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.futureretail.co.in
vi Whether listed Company Yes / No Yes
vii Name, Address and Contact details of Link Intime India Private Limited
Registrar and Transfer Agent, if any C – 101, 247 Park,
L.B.S Marg, Vikhroli (West),
Mumbai – 400 083.
Tel No.: +91 22 4918 6000
Fax No.: +91 22 4918 6060
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.linkintime.co.in
Sl. Name and Description of main NIC Code of the product/service % to total turnover of the
No products/ services Company
1 Multi Brand Retail Trade 47 100
(Retail Trade, except of motor
vehicles and motorcycles)
Sl. Name of the Address of the Company CIN / GLN Holding/ % of Applicable
No Company Subsidiary/ shares Section
Associate held
1 Cedar Bharti Crescent, 1, U52599DL2007PLC159150 Holding* 100 2(46)
Support Nelson Mandela Road,
Services Vasant Kunj, Phase II,
Limited New Delhi - 110 070 - India
* Post giving effect to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement with Future Enterprises Limited (FEL) and on
allotment of Equity Shares to the Shareholders of FEL on May 18, 2016, Cedar Support Services Limited (Cedar)
ceased to be promoter/holding company of our Company.
Note: Company do not have any Subsidiary or Associate Companies.
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IV. SHARE HOLDING PATTERN (Equity Share Capital Breakup as percentage of Total Equity)
(i) Category-wise Shareholding
Category Category of Shareholders No. of Shares held at the beginning of the year No. of Shares held at the end of the year %
code Demat Physical Total % of Total Demat Physical Total % of Change
Shares Total during
Shares the year
(A) Shareholding of Promoters and
Promoter Group
(1) Indian
(a) Individuals/ Hindu Undivided - - - - 88,115 - 88,115 0.02 0.02
Family / Nominee of Promoter
(b) Central Government/ State - - - - - - - - -
Government(s)
(c) Bodies Corporate 4,34,78,255 6 4,34,78,261 100.00 23,36,52,321 - 23,36,52,321 49.52 (50.48)
(d) Financial Institutions/ Banks - - - - - - - - -
(e) Any Other (specify) - - - - - - - - -
Sub-Total (A)(1) 4,34,78,255 6 43,478,261 100.00 23,37,40,436 - 23,37,40,436 49.54 (50.46)
(2) Foreign
(a) Individuals (Non-Resident - - - - - - - - -
Individuals/ Foreign Individuals)
(b) Promoter Companies - - - - - - - - -
(c) Institutions - - - - - - - - -
(d) Any Other (specify) - - - - - - - - -
Sub-Total (A)(2) - - - - - - - - -
Total Shareholding of Promoter 4,34,78,255 6 4,34,78,261 100.00 23,37,40,436 - 23,37,40,436 49.54 (50.46)
and Promoter Group (A)= (A)
(1)+(A)(2)
(B) Public shareholding -
(1) Institutions -
(a) Mutual Funds/ UTI - - - - 1,59,71,167 - 1,59,71,167 3.39 3.39
(b) Financial Institutions/ Banks - - - - 50,28,014 - 50,28,014 1.07 1.07
(c) Central Government/ State - - - - - - - - -
Government(s)
(d) Venture Capital Funds - - - - - - - - -
(e) Insurance Companies - - - - 13,02,875 - 13,02,875 0.28 0.28
(f) Foreign Institutional Investors - - - - 8,15,01,172 - 8,15,01,172 17.27 17.27
(g) Foreign Venture Capital - - - - - - - - -
Investors
(h) Foreign Bodies Corporate - - - - - - - - -
Sub-Total (B)(1) - - - - 10,38,03,228 - 10,38,03,228 22.00 22.00
(2) Non-Institutions -
(a) Bodies Corporate - - - - 11,21,70,011 3,741 11,21,73,752 23.78 23.78
(b) Individuals -
i. Individual Shareholders - - - - 96,33,674 1,100,649 1,07,34,323 2.28 2.28
holding nominal share
capital up to ` 1 lakh
ii. Individual Shareholders - - - - 79,37,260 - 79,37,260 1.68 1.68
holding nominal share
capital in excess of ` 1 lakh
(c) Any Other
1. N R I - - - - 4,34,526 2,200 4,36,726 0.09 0.09
2. Directors & Relatives - - - - - - - - -
3. Clearing Member - - - - 9,29,415 - 9,29,415 0.20 0.20
4. Trust - - - - 200 - 200 0.00 0.00
5. Foreign Nationals - - - - 7,800 - 7,800 0.00 0.00
6. Hindu Undivided Family - - - - 20,49,598 1 20,49,599 0.43 0.43
Sub-Total (B)(2) - - - - 13,31,62,484 11,06,591 13,42,69,075 28.46 28.46
Total Public Shareholding - - - - 23,69,65,712 11,06,591 23,80,72,303 50.46 50.46
(B)= (B) (1)+(B)(2)
TOTAL (A)+(B) 4,34,78,255 6 4,34,78,261 100.00 47,07,06,148 11,06,591 47,18,12,739 100.00 -
(C) Custodian for GDRs & ADRs - - - - - - - - -
GRAND TOTAL (A)+(B)+(C) 4,34,78,255 6 4,34,78,261 100.00 47,07,06,148 11,06,591 47,18,12,739 100.00 -
Note: Post giving effect to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement with Future Enterprises Limited (FEL) and on allotment of Equity Shares to
the Shareholders of FEL on May 18, 2016, Cedar Support Services Limited (Cedar) ceased to be promoter/holding company of our Company.
However Cedar is holding same quantity of shares as on March 31, 2017 which is shown in the public category.
Sl. Shareholder’s Name Shareholding at the beginning of the year Shareholding at the end of the year % change
No. No. of Shares % of total %of Shares No. of Shares % of total % of Shares in share
Shares of Pledged/ en- Shares of Pledged/ en- holding
the Com- cumbered to the Com- cumbered to during the
pany total shares pany total shares year
1 Cedar Support Services Limited (*) 4,34,78,261 100.00 - - 0.00 0.00 (100.00)
2 Retail Trust # - - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 Future Corporate Resources Limited # - - - 18,11,70,090 38.40 26.94 38.40
4 PIL Industries Limited - - - 4,41,36,090 9.35 4.52 9.35
5 Gargi Business Ventures Private - - - 67,66,038 1.44 0.28 1.44
Limited #
6 Ryka Commercial Ventures Private - - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00
Limited #
7 Manz Retail Private Limited - - - 15,79,103 0.33 0.04 0.33
8 Future Capital Investment Private - - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00
Limited #
9 Akar Estate & Finance Private Limited - - - 1,000 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 Mr. Kishore Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
11 Mr. Laxminaryan Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
12 Mr. Vijay Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
13 Mr. Anil Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
14 Mr. Gopikishan Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
15 Mr. Sunil Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
16 Mr. Rakesh Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
17 Mr. Vivek Biyani - - - 2,121 0.00 0.00 0.00
18 Ms. Ashni Biyani - - - 71,147 0.02 0.00 0.02
Total 4,34,78,261 100.00 0.00 23,37,40,436 49.54 31.78 (50.46)
(iii) Change in Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding (please specify, if there is no change)
Sl. Particulars Shareholding at the Cumulative Shareholding
No. beginning of the year during the year
No. of % of total No. of % of total
shares shares shares shares
of the of the
Company Company
At the beginning of the year (*) 4,34,78,261 100.00 4,34,78,261 100.00
1 May 18, 2016 - Cedar Support Services Limited
ceased to be Promoter of the Company post giving (4,34,78,261) (100.00) 0 0.00
effect to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement
2 May 18, 2016 - Allotment made to the existing
Promoters pursuant to the Composite Scheme of 23,01,15,436 48.82 23,01,15,436 48.82
Arrangement (*)
3 March 29, 2017 - Market Purchase 17,50,000 0.37 23,18,65,436 49.14
4 March 30, 2017 - Market Purchase 18,75,000 0.40 23,37,40,436 49.54
At the end of the year 23,37,40,436 49.54
* Post giving effect to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement with Future Enterprises Limited (FEL) and on allotment of Equity Shares to the
Shareholders of FEL on May 18, 2016, Cedar Support Services Limited (Cedar) ceased to be promoter/holding company of our Company.
However Cedar is holding same quantity of shares as on March 31, 2017 which is shown in the public category.
# The Promoter entities holding equity shares in the Company, entered into various inter-se transfer transactions in order to consolidate their
holding in the Company. Retail Trust though not holding any shares in the Company was included as Promoter and it holds shares in Future
Corporate Resources Limited.
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(iv) Shareholding Pattern of top ten Shareholders (other than Directors, Promoters and Holders of GDRs and ADRs)
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v. Shareholding of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
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B. Remuneration to other Directors:
(` in Crore)
Sl. No. Particulars of Remuneration Name of Directors
1. Independent Directors Ms. Gagan Mr. Ravindra Mr. Shailendra Total
Singh Dhariwal Bhandari
Fees for attending Board / Committee meetings 0.14 0.12 0.07 0.33
Commission* 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.75
Others, please specify NIL NIL NIL NIL
Total (1) 0.39 0.37 0.32 1.08
2. Other Non-Executive Director Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal
Fees for attending Board / Committee meetings 0.03 0.03
Commission* 0.25 0.25
Others, please specify NIL NIL
Total (2) 0.28 0.28
Total (B) = (1 + 2) 1.36
Ceiling as per the Act ` 3.73 Crore being 1% of profit under Section 198 of the
Companies Act, 2013
Total Managerial Remuneration (A+B) 9.38
Overall Ceiling as per the Act ` 41.03 Crore being 11% of profit under Section 198 of
the Companies Act, 2013
* Commission of ` 25.00 lakh payable to each of Non-Executive-Non Independent Director and Independent
Directors for the financial year 2016 -17.
C. Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel Other than MD/ Manager/ WTD
(` in Crore)
Sl.No. Particulars of Key Managerial Personnel
Remuneration Chief Executive Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary Total
Officer
Mr. Manish Mr. Anupam Mr. C. P. Ms. Gurdeep Mr. Virendra
Sabnis Goyal Toshniwal Kaur Samani
1. Gross salary 0.08 0.60 1.82 - 0.28 2.78
(a) Salary as per
provisions
contained in
Section 17(1) of
the Income-tax
Act, 1961#
(b) Value of 0.00* 0.00 0.00^ - 0.06 0.06
perquisites u/s
17(2) Income-tax
Act, 1961
(c) Profits in lieu 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00
of salary under
Section 17(3)
Income-tax Act,
1961
2. Stock Option 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00
3. Sweat Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00
4. Commission 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00
- as % of profit 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00
others, specify
5. Retiral Benifits 0.01 0.00 0.30 - 0.01 0.32
Total 0.09 0.60 2.12 - 0.35 3.16
* Represents ` 2,700
^ Represents ` 36,300
# Rounded off to ` in Crore
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company consistently followed the principles of good corporate governance and strives to enhance the
stakeholders’ relationship, e-governance initiatives, while upholding the core values of integrity, transparency, fairness,
responsibility and accountability.
Your Company, in line with the above, taken various initiatives to further strengthen the corporate governance practices
and adopted various codes / policies, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 or Companies
Act, 1956 as may be applicable (‘the Act’), and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, as amended from time to time (‘Listing Regulations’)
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with all the applicable provisions of the Act and
Listing Regulations.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has in place a Code of Conduct (‘Code’) for the Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel of
the Company. The Company also has in place code of conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed under Schedule
IV of the Act. The Code aims at ensuring consistent standards of conduct and ethical business practices across the
Company.
All the Board Members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with this Code. A declaration
signed by the Chairman & Managing Director to this effect is attached at the end of this Report. This Code is available
on the Company’s website www.futureretail.co.in.
None of the Directors on the Board is a Member of more than 10 (Ten) Committees and/or Chairperson of more than 5
(Five) Committees (as specified in Regulation 26 of Listing Regulations), across all the public companies in which he/
she is a Director.
Further, the maximum tenure of Independent Directors are in line with provisions of Section 149(10) and (11) of the Act
and applicable Rules made thereunder.
The information on composition of the Board, category and their Directorships/Committee Membership across all the
Companies in which they were Directors as on March 31, 2017 is as under:
No. of Memberships /
Date of No. of Directorships* Chairmanships of Committees
Appointment in public companies**
Name of Director Category
as a current
designation Private /
Public Memberships Chairmanships
Non profit
Mr. Kishore Biyani Chairman & Managing May 02, 2016 9 1 3 1
Director
(Promoter Group) #
Mr. Rakesh Biyani Joint Managing Director May 02, 2016 5 5 3 0
(Promoter Group) ##
Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal Non-Executive Director $ April 30, 2016 6 8 4 1
Mr. Ravindra Dhariwal Independent Director @ April 30, 2016 8 6 9 2
Mr. Shailendra Bhandari Independent Director @ April 30, 2016 1 0 1 1
Ms. Gagan Singh Independent Director @ April 30, 2016 2 0 4 2
The details of shares held by the Ms. Sridevi Badiga as on April 20, 2017 is as follows:
Name of Director Number of shares held
Ms. Sridevi Badiga NIL
The details of the familiarization program of the Independent Directors are available on the website of the Company at
the link http://futureretail.co.in/pdf/ID_Familiarization.pdf
None of the Directors of the Company is inter-se related to each other.
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No. of Meetings held during 9th AGM
Name of the Directors
tenure of respective Directors (August 29, Remarks
Held Attended 2016)
Mr. Kishore Biyani 6 6 Yes Appointed w.e.f. April 30, 2016
Mr. Rakesh Biyani 6 6 Yes Appointed w.e.f. April 30, 2016
Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal 6 2 No Appointed w.e.f. April 30, 2016
Mr. Ravindra Dhariwal 6 5 Yes Appointed w.e.f. April 30, 2016
Mr. Shailendra Bhandari 6 4 No Appointed w.e.f. April 30, 2016
Ms. Gagan Singh 6 6 Yes Appointed w.e.f. April 30, 2016
Ms. Sridevi Badiga was appointed post March 31, 2017, the details of Board Meeting attendance and last AGM is not
applicable in her case.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
As on March 31, 2017, the Audit Committee of the Company comprised of 3 (Three) Directors out of which 2 (Two) are
Independent Directors. Ms. Gagan Singh, Chairperson of the Committee is an Independent Director. All the Members
of the Committee possess accounting and financial management expertise. The Chairperson of the Committee was
present at the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on August 29, 2016.
Subsequent to year ended March 31, 2017, the Audit Committee was reconstituted on April 20, 2017 and the revised
constitution of the Audit Committee is as follows:
l Ms. Gagan Singh : Independent Director / Chairperson
l Mr. Ravindra Dhariwal : Independent Director / Member
l Ms. Sridevi Badiga : Independent Director / Member
l Mr. Rakesh Biyani : Joint Managing Director / Member
The Company Secretary functions as Secretary to the Committee.
During the year under review, total 7 (Seven) meetings of the Audit Committee were held on April 30, 2016, May 02,
2016, May 25, 2016, August 30, 2016, November 07, 2016, December 06, 2016 and February 07, 2017.
The Composition of the Audit Committee and the attendance of the Members at the above meetings which was held
during their tenure is as follows:
Name of Directors / Category Designation No. of Meetings held Remarks
Members during tenure of
respective Members
Held Attended
Mr. Sridhar Natrajan Independent Chairman 2 1 Resigned w.e.f. May 02, 2016
Director
Ms. Veenu Mittal Independent Member 2 1 Resigned w.e.f. May 02, 2016
Director
Mr. Devendra Khanna Non-Executive Member 2 1 Resigned w.e.f. May 02, 2016
Director
Ms. Gagan Singh Independent Chairperson 6 6 Appointed w.e.f. May 02, 2016
Director
Mr. Ravindra Dhariwal Independent Member 6 5 Appointed w.e.f. May 02, 2016
Director
Mr. Rakesh Biyani Joint Managing Member 6 6 Appointed w.e.f. May 02, 2016
Director
Notes:
Ms. Sridevi Badiga was appointed post March 31, 2017, the details of Audit Committee Meeting attendance is not
applicable in her case.
The Committee’s composition meets with the requirements of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations.
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Reviewing of the following information
l management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations;
l statement of significant related party transactions (as defined by the audit committee), submitted by the management;
l management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the statutory auditors;
l internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses;
l the appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the chief internal auditor; and
l statement of deviations:
(a) quarterly statement of deviation(s) including report of monitoring agency, if applicable, submitted to stock
exchange(s) in terms of Regulation 32(1) of the Listing Regulation.
(b)
annual statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document/prospectus/
notice in terms of Regulation 32(7) of the Listing Regulation.
The Board has reconstituted the Committee with effect from May 02, 2016.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference are reviewed from time to time by the Board and the Committee has been mandated to comply with
the requirements as specified in Part D of the Schedule II of the Listing Regulations and the provisions of Section 178 of the
Act and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulation, 2014, as may be applicable.
The role of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee inter-alia includes the following:
l to formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and
recommend to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the Directors, key managerial personnel and
other employees;
l to formulate criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board;
l to devise a policy on Board diversity;
l to Identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed in senior management in
accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the Board their appointment and removal;
l whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the Independent Director, on the basis of the report of
performance evaluation of Independent Directors;
l to establish and from time to time review the policy for ESOP and ESOS as well as issuance of SWEAT equity
shares and recommend the grants of Options to be made under ESOP / ESOS; and
l to review Company’s remuneration and human resources policy.
Performance evaluation criteria for Independent Directors
The Company has also devised a process for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, the Board, Committees
and other individual Directors. The Independent Directors were inter-alia evaluated on the criteria such as engagement,
leadership, analytical, quality of decision-making, interaction, governance, etc.
Remuneration to Directors
Managing Director / Executive Director / CEO
The remuneration to the Managing Director / Executive Director / CEO for the year ended March 31, 2017 is as under :
(` in Crore)
Performance Company’s Perquisites Total Notice Stock
Name Salary Bonus / Contribution and Total Contract period in Options
Commission to Funds allowance Period months granted
Mr. Manish Sabnis 0.08 Nil 0.01 0.00# 0.09 - - Nil
Mr. Kishore Biyani 2.26 2.00^ 0.13 0.00* 2.39 3 years 6 Nil
(w.e.f. May
02, 2016)
Mr. Rakesh Biyani 2.27 1.25^ 0.11 0.00* 2.38 3 years 6 Nil
(w.e.f. May
02, 2016)
(#) Represents ` 2,700/-
(*) Represents ` 36,300/-
(^) Amount of ` 2.00 Crore towards Commission is payable to Mr. Kishore Biyani and amount of ` 1.25 Crore is payable to
Mr. Rakesh Biyani for the financial year 2016-17.
Notes:
1. Mr. Manish Sabnis was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company w.e.f. August 01, 2015 and who
resigned as KMP w.e.f. May 02, 2016;
2. All the above components of remuneration, except Performance Bonus / Commission, are fixed in nature.
3. There is no separate provision for payment of severance fees.
4. In case of inadequacy of profits, the above remuneration will be subject to the approval of the Central Government
as provided under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act read with applicable Rules thereto.
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Non-Executive Independent Directors
The remuneration in form of sitting fees / commission to Non-Executive Independent Directors during the year under
review is as under:
(` in Crore)
Name of Director Sitting Fee Commission*
Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal 0.03 0.25
Mr. Ravindra Dhariwal 0.12 0.25
Mr. Shailendra Bhandari 0.07 0.25
Ms. Gagan Singh 0.14 0.25
(*) Commission of ` 25.00 lakh payable to each of Non-Executive-Non Independent Director and Independent Directors
for the financial year 2016-17.
Apart from reimbursement of expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties and the payment of sitting fees and
Commission for identified Non-Executive Directors as entitled under the Act, none of these Directors has any other
material pecuniary relationships or transactions with the Company, its Promoters, its Directors, and its Senior
Management, which in their judgment would affect their independence. None of the Directors of the Company is
inter-se related to each other.
Opening Balance Received during the year Resolved during the year Closing Balance
NIL 16 16 NIL
No. of Meetings
Name of Directors Category
Held Attended
Mr. Ravindra Dhariwal Independent Director 1 1
Ms. Gagan Singh Independent Director 1 1
Mr. Shailendra Bhandari Independent Director 1 1
COMMITTEE OF DIRECTORS
The Committee of Directors has been constituted on May 02, 2016. Presently, the Committee comprises of Mr. Kishore
Biyani, Chairman & Managing Director and Mr. Rakesh Biyani, Joint Managing Director as a Members of the Committee.
The main function of Committee is to handle day-to- day operations and activities of the Company and to ensure
smooth functioning and for regular day-to- day operations. The Committee is further authorised to delegate some of its
powers to employees / executives of the Company as authorised therein. Total 25 (Twenty Five) Meetings of the
Committee were held during the year under review.
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The Risk Management Committee functions in accordance with the terms of reference as specified by the Board from
time to time, which inter-alia includes implementing and monitoring of risk management plan and policy of the
Company. 1 (One) meeting of the Risk Management Committee was held on March 27, 2017 during the year under
review.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has a well-defined risk management framework in place, which provides an integrated approach for
identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting of all risks associated with the business of the Company.
The Audit Committee / Board of Directors periodically reviews the risk assessment and minimization procedures and
ensures that executive management controls risk through means of a properly defined framework.
The risk management framework adopted by the Company is discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and
Analysis forming part of this Annual Report.
Postal Ballot
During the year under review, the Company has completed 1 (one) process of obtaining the approval of its Members
through Postal Ballot as per provisions of Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder.
The approval of Members obtained through Postal Ballot was pertaining to:-
The results for all the above matters were announced on November 07, 2016.
(ii) Process for the Postal Ballot was carried out in a fair and transparent manner. The Postal Ballot forms had been
kept under safe custody of Scrutiniser in sealed and tamper proof ballot boxes before commencing the scrutiny of
such Postal Ballot forms;
(iii) All Postal Ballot forms received / receivable up to the close of working hours on November 06, 2016 the last date
and time fixed by the Company for receipt of the forms in the Postal Ballot, had been considered by Scrutiniser in
her scrutiny;
(iv) Envelopes containing Postal Ballot forms received after November 06, 2016 for the respective Postal Ballot had not
been considered for her scrutiny;
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(v) The result of the Postal Ballot was announced on November 07, 2016 as per Scrutiniser’s Report which are as
under:
1. Approval of Future Retail Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2016 and Grant of
Resolution Required : (Special)
Employees Stock Options to employees of the Company thereunder
Category Mode of No. of No. of votes % of Votes No. of Votes No. of % of Votes % of Votes
Voting shares polled Polled on – in favour Votes – in favour on against on
held outstanding Against votes polled votes polled
shares
Resolution Required : (Special) 2. Grant of Employee Stock Options to the employees of the Subsidiary Company(ies),
if any, of the Company under Future Retail Limited Employee Stock Option Plan
2016
Category Mode of No. of No. of votes % of Votes No. of Votes No. of Votes % of Votes % of Votes
Voting shares held polled Polled on – in favour –Against in favour on against on
outstanding votes polled votes polled
shares
Promoter and E-Voting 23,01,15,436 23,01,15,436 100.00 23,01,15,436 Nil 100.00 Nil
Promoter Group
Poll Not Applicable
Public Institutions E-Voting 10,49,27,240 6,97,19,865 66.45 4,88,28,251 2,08,91,614 70.03 29.97
Public Non E-Voting 13,62,95,881 10,51,64,674 77.16 10,51,60,075 4,599 99.99 0.01
Institutions
Poll Not Applicable
Resolution Required : (Special) 4. Approval of Trust Route for the implementation of Future Retail Limited Employee
Stock Option Plan 2016
Category Mode of No. of No. of votes % of Votes No. of Votes No. of Votes % of Votes % of Votes
Voting shares polled Polled on – in favour –Against in favour on against on
held outstanding votes polled votes polled
shares
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Resolution Required : (Special) 5. Provision of Money by the Company for purchase of its own shares by the Trust /
Trustees for the benefit of Employees under Future Retail Limited Employee Stock
Option Plan 2016
Category Mode of No. of shares No. of votes % of Votes No. of Votes No. of Votes % of Votes % of Votes
Voting held polled Polled on – in favour –Against in favour on against on
outstanding votes polled votes polled
shares
Category Mode of No. of shares No. of votes % of Votes No. of Votes No. of % of Votes % of Votes
Voting held polled Polled on – in favour Votes – in favour on against on
outstanding Against votes polled votes polled
shares
Category Mode of No. of shares No. of votes % of Votes No. of Votes No. of % of Votes % of Votes
Voting held polled Polled on – in favour Votes – in favour on against on
outstanding Against votes polled votes polled
shares
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
The Company regularly submits quarterly / half yearly / annual Financial Results to the Stock Exchanges, as soon as
these are taken on record/approved by the Board. The Financial Results are published in leading English and Marathi
dailies, viz. “The Free Press Journal” (English Newspaper) and “Nav Shakti” (Marathi Newspaper). The Company’s
Annual Report, Financial Results, Shareholding Pattern and official news releases are displayed on the Company’s
website www.futureretail.co.in and also posted by BSE and NSE on their respective website. The Company’s
presentations to institutional investors and analysts are also posted on the Company’s website.
The Company sends Annual Report, intimation to Shareholders for various matters, Notices related to General Meetings or
Court convened or NCLT convened meetings and Postal Ballot by e-mail to those Shareholders whose e-mail ids are registered
with the Company / Depository Participants and in hard copies to those Shareholders whose e-mail ids are not registered.
All filing, disclosures and communications to Stock Exchanges are made electronically through their specific web
portals in order to disseminate such information and make such information generally available.
Financial Year
The financial year covers the period from April 1 of every year to March 31 of the next year.
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Record Date/Book Closure
The Company has fixed August 22, 2017 as the Record Date for the purpose of Tenth Annual General Meeting and
matters related thereto.
Debt Securities
Cedar Support Services Limited holds 1,542 Optionally Convertible Debentures (‘OCDs’) of ` 10 lakhs each aggregating
to ` 154.20 Crore in our Company consequent to the effect of the FRL-FEL Scheme. These OCDs are convertible into
Equity Shares of our Company at the option of our Company, at the price prescribed under SEBI Regulations for
Preferential Issue of securities on the date of conversion.
Listing Fees
Listing Fees, as prescribed, has been paid to both the Stock Exchanges where the securities of the Company are listed.
Stock Code and ISIN No.
Shares / Debentures ISIN No. Stock Code
BSE NSE
Equity Shares INE752P01024 540064 FRETAIL
Optionally Convertible Debentures (‘OCDs’) INE752P08011 N.A. N.A.
Stock Performance
The performance of the Equity Shares of the Company at the Stock Exchanges during the year under review is as
follows:
200
24000
160
22000 120
20000 80
16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17
g- p- t- v- c- n- b- ar
-
Au Se Oc No De Ja Fe M
Sensex FRL
(*)The performance comparison is based on the closing price / Sensex on the last trading day of the month.
Performance of Share Price of the Company in comparison to the NSE CNX NIFTY
9000 240.00
200.00
8000
160.00
7000
120.00
6000 80.00
16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17
g- p- t- v- c- n- b- ar
-
Au Se Oc No De Ja Fe M
(#)The performance comparison is based on the closing price / CNX Nifty on the last trading day of the month.
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De-materialisation of shares
99.77% of the Equity Shares of the Company have been dematerialised as on March 31, 2017. The Company has entered
into agreements with both National Securities Depository Limited (’NSDL’) and Central Depository Services (India)
Limited (’CDSL’) whereby Shareholders have an option to dematerialise their shares with either of the Depositories.
Entire shareholding of Promoters and Promoter Group is in dematerialised form. Status of Dematerialisation of Equity
Shares as on March 31, 2017 is as under:
The voting rights on the shares outstanding in the suspense account as on March 31, 2017 shall remain frozen till the
rightful owner of such shares claims the shares.
Plant Locations
In view of the nature of the Company’s business i.e. multi brand retail, the Company operates from various stores on
Pan India basis.
Registered Office
“Knowledge House”, Shyam Nagar,
Off. Jogeshwari - Vikhroli Link Road,
Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai – 400 060.
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DISCLOSURES
Related Party Transactions
All related party transactions were reviewed / approved by the Audit Committee and were entered into in the ordinary
course of business and at arm’s length basis. During the year under review, there were no materially significant
transactions entered into with the related parties that may have potential conflict with the interests of the Company at
large. The details of related party transactions are given in Note No. 37 in Notes forming part of the financial statements
for the year ended March 31, 2017. Policy on dealing with related party transactions is available on the website of the
Company at the link http://futureretail.co.in/pdf/RPT_Policy.pdf
Management
A Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) forms part of the Directors’ Report.
All Members of the Senior Management have confirmed to the Board that there are no material, financial and/or
commercial transactions between them and the Company, which could have any potential conflict of interest with the
Company at large.
CEO/CFO Certification
As required under Regulation 17(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer of
the Company have certified to the Board regarding the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017.
Subsidiary Companies
The Company does not have any subsidiary company. However, the Company has a policy for determining material
subsidiaries of the Company, which is available on the website of the Company at the link http://futureretail.co.in/pdf/
Policy_for_Determining_Material_Subsidiary.pdf
Details of non-compliance
The Company has complied with all the requirements of regulatory authorities. Since the date of listing i.e. August 29,
2016, there were no instances of non-compliance by the Company and no penalty or strictures were imposed on the
Company by the Stock Exchange(s) or Securities and Exchange Board of India or any statutory authority, on any matter
related to the capital markets.
To
The Members of
Future Retail Limited
We have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by Future Retail Limited (“the Company”)
for the financial year ended on March 31, 2017 as stipulated in Regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of
sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”).
The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the Management. Our examination was
limited to procedures and implementation thereof, adopted by the Company for ensuring the compliance of the
provisions relating to Corporate Governance. It is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on the financial
statements of the Company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, we certify that the
Company has complied in all material aspects with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the above-
mentioned Listing Regulations as applicable.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor the efficiency
or effectiveness with which the management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
Ashok A. Trivedi
Place : Mumbai Partner
Date : May 23, 2017 Membership No. 042472
To
The Members of
Future Retail Limited
I hereby declare that the Directors and Senior Managerial Personnel of the Company have affirmed in writing, their
compliances with the Company’s Code of Conduct, during the year ended March 31, 2017.
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BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
OVERVIEW
Future Retail Limited is the flagship Company of Future Group, among India’s retail pioneers catering to the entire
Indian consumption space. Through multiple retail formats, Future Retail Limited (referred to as “FRL”/ “the Company”
hereon) connects a diverse and passionate community of Indian buyers, sellers and businesses. FRL’s strategy is in line
with its broad objective of being a catalyst in India’s consumption-led growth and being a positive agent of change in
the communities it serves.
FRL is fully committed to India’s socio-economic development and this reflects in the Future Group’s commitment
to community, environment and to every stakeholder in building a stronger foundation for its long-term sustainable
growth. Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (“Listing Regulations”) the Directors of FRL present the Business Responsibility
Report (BRR) of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2017.
This BRR delineates FRL’s endeavours to conduct its business with responsibility and accountability towards all its
stakeholders inter-alia keeping in mind the Nine principles of the Government of India’s ‘National Voluntary Guidelines
on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business’ (“NVGs”). This BRR is in line with the format
proposed by SEBI.
Part D: BR Information
1. Details of Director and BR Head responsible for implementation of the BR policy / policies (DIN, Name, Designation):
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2. Principle-wise (as per NVGs) BR policy / policies (Replies in Y - Yes / N - No):
The National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs) released
by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has adopted Nine areas of Business Responsibility. These briefly are as under:
Principle 1 (P1) Businesses should conduct and govern themselves with Ethics, Transparency and Accountability.
Principle 2 (P2) Businesses should provide goods and services that are safe and contribute to sustainability
throughout their life cycle.
Principle 3 (P3) Businesses should promote the well-being of all employees.
Principle 4 (P4) Businesses should respect the interests of and be responsive towards all stakeholders, especially
those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized.
Principle 5 (P5) Businesses should respect and promote human rights.
Principle 6 (P6) Businesses should respect, protect and make efforts to restore the environment.
Principle 7 (P7) Businesses when engaged in influencing public and regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible
manner.
Principle 8 (P8) Businesses should support inclusive growth and equitable development.
Principle 9 (P9) Businesses should engage with and provide value to their customers and consumers in a
responsible manner.
Sl. Questions
Human Rights
Responsibility
No.
Well-being of
Stakeholders
Environment
Public Policy
Employee
Customer
Relations
Business
Product
Ethics
CSR
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
1 Do you have a policy / policies for Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
2 Has the policy being formulated in consultation Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
with the relevant stakeholders?
3 Does the policy conform to any national / Yes, the policies are based on the ‘National Voluntary Guidelines
international standards? If yes, specify? (50 on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of
words) Business’ released by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
4 Has the policy being approved by the Board? If Yes, the policies have been approved by the Board and signed
yes, has it been signed by MD / Owner / CEO / by the Chairman and Managing Director.
appropriate Board Director?
5 Does the Company have a specified committee Yes, the FRL’s officials / respective departments are authorised
of the Board / Director / Official to oversee the to oversee the implementation of the policy.
implementation of the policy?
6 Indicate the link for the policy to be viewed http://futureretail.co.in/investors
online?
7 Has the policy been formally communicated to Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
all relevant internal and external stakeholders?
8 Does the Company have in-house structure to Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
implement the policy / policies?
9 Does the Company have a grievance redressal Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
mechanism related to the policy / policies to
address stakeholders’ grievances related to
the policy / policies?
10 Has the Company carried out independent The Company is working on developing and improving its
audit / evaluation of the working of this policy system for evaluating the implementation of the policies.
by an internal or external agency? The policies are evaluated from time to time and updated
whenever required.
b. If answer to S. No. 1 above against any principle, is ‘No’, please explain why: Not Applicable
Indicate the frequency with which the Board of Directors, The Board of Directors of the Company shall assess
Committee of the Board or CEO assess the BR performance various initiatives forming part of the BR performance of
of the Company. Within 3 months, 3-6 months, Annually, the Company at least once a year.
More than 1 year.
Does the Company publish a BR or a Sustainability The Company is publishing the information on BR in
Report? What is the hyperlink for viewing this report? How the Annual Report for the financial year 2016-17 for the
frequently it is published? first time, which is also available on the website of the
Company i.e. http://futureretail.co.in/investors/Policies.
html
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FRL ensures fulfillment of all its obligations, relating indicate to customers how the garment must be handled,
to products that are procured, including compliance washed or treated. The content label inter-alia provide
with applicable quality, environmental norms, labour details like fibre type, fibre content, country of origin and
compliances and occupational health & safety and other certification labelling (wherever applicable).
applicable regulations.
FRL discloses requisite information truthfully and factually
FRL encourages its dealers / suppliers to adopt quality, including the risks to the end user or customers. Wherever
environmental and safety management systems. required, the Company also educates its customers on
safe and responsible usage of their products including
Suppliers are provided with managerial and technical
guidelines for product handling, storing at customers end
assistance to train them on practices and procedures that
and disposal. The same is visibly placed on all product
will facilitate improvements in their deliverables.
packaging.
FRL endeavours to procure processed and fresh food
which is processed and packed by manufacturers in • Recycling
technologically advanced and resource efficient units FRL does not undertake any manufacturing or production
under controlled conditions, quality certifications and activity which gives rise to products and waste. From time
compliance with FSSAI. to time, FRL organises a product return policy in exchange
for promotional vouchers at its various retail stores which
FRL’s product ranges incorporate environmental and / or
on one hand increases the customers’ purchasing power,
social concerns wherever possible:
promotes recycling, and encourages customers to bring
a. Majority of plastic products are made of Virgin Plastic back old products or wastes such as paper, clothes,
and products that are used for edible purposes are furniture, footwear etc. which in turn are handed over to
100% BPA free; waste handlers for recycling or for disposal.
b. The non-stick cookware covering in products are
PFOA free; Principle 3: Welfare of Employees
c. Certified organic processed food products; and Businesses should promote the well-being of all
employees
d. Healthy and nutritional foods.
FRL believes that creation of large societal capital is as
• Sustainable Sourcing important as wealth creation for its stakeholders. It aspires
FRL has procurement guidelines that specify quality for to be an employer of choice in Indian retail - offering
each type of product sourced, and it endeavours to source exciting new possibilities and encouraging people to rise
it’s finished garments from responsible sources. The up to new challenges every day.
task force set up by FRL is in the process of developing
procedures for sustainable sourcing, wherever possible. FRL engages people who are passionate about what they
do, who want to make a difference in the lives of customers,
Procurement teams look for the suppliers’ ability to adhere and who live its brand pillars of Indianness, valuing and
to full quality compliance processes including audits, nurturing relationships and leading positive change.
batch level traceability for sourcing and distribution so
as to cater to modern and traditional retail requirements. Future Group is an equal-opportunity employer. FRL
encourages people to join from all walks of life and by
FRL procures unique products from local and small virtue of its operations in more than 25 states and union
artisans, self-help groups and craftsmen throughout the territories of the Country has a very diverse workforce in
year including festive seasons. Major procurements in the terms of religious, linguistic and ethnic backgroups, gender
food value chain are from producer cooperatives for small and socio-economic backgrounds. With an inclusive and
farmers, self-help groups, SMEs and other suppliers. richly diverse workforce, FRL offers a vibrant, energetic
There were no known incidents of non-compliance with and achievement-oriented environment.
regulations or voluntary codes resulting in fine, penalty The permanent manpower at FRL as on March 31, 2017
or notices received concerning emissions, health and was as follows:
safety impacts of the Company’s products in production,
use or disposal. Total Strength No. of female No. of differently
employees abled
• Product Labellings
33,467 6,047 68
FRL ensures to provide products which have appropriate
labelling and signages in accordance with the Food Safety Employees Well-being
and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations,
The FRL family includes over 33,000 employees from a
2011 notified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority
large cross-section of social and economic strata. FRL
of India (FSSAI) and the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
nurtures its employees for ensuring their passion and
FRL ensures that it’s garments carry appropriate labelling long term commitment which leads to outstanding
and signages as per Indian Care Labelling System which professional growth of it’s employees and of Organisation
provides information in the form of symbols so as to as a whole.
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Occupational Health and Safety FRL engages with its employees to motivate them, boost
morale, provide platforms for them to develop and
FRL believes in caring for people who work for the
express their creativity, passion and commitment to the
organisation. FRL recognises its responsibilities to ensure
task at hand through programmes like:
safety and health of all its stakeholders who work for
the organisation and lives near it’s establishments and • “TATTVA” where our employees are given a platform
visits it’s facilities. Senior management shall ensure that to showcase their talent in Sports, Arts and Cultural
due compliances of all applicable laws and regulations events.
pertaining to health and safety measures are undertaken
• Employee engagement activities include festival
on a continuous basis.
celebration like Dussehra, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi,
• FRL has constituted safety committee and safety Holi etc. and also participating in various activities
representatives for all its stores and offices and has that takes place during celebration.
also defined its safety principles.
• Systems for reporting and monitoring various Statutory bodies
Safety and Environment parameters are defined and FRL in its process for ensuring compliances also interacts
circulated. Injury incidents are being reported to the with various statutory bodies and regulators as and
corporate safety team. when required. It also maintain its records and ensure
compliances, internally and externally.
Principle 4: Stakeholder Engagement
Suppliers/Vendors
Businesses should respect the interests of, and be
As one of India’s premier retail player and one of
responsive towards all stakeholders, especially those
India’s leading home-grown business houses, the
who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
Future Group is present across the consumption value
FRL aims to serve as a catalyst that stimulates the use chain. Through millions of customers and thousands
of inclusiveness as a powerful development tool. FRL’s of suppliers, FRL is conscious of the economic, social
manifesto encourages its stakeholders to explore and environmental impact of its activities. It fosters a
unexplored areas and write new rules to create new symbiotic relationship with Indian entrepreneurs across
opportunities and successes as we believe in our mantra communities to create increased self-employment
“Rewrite Rules, Retain Values”. opportunities.
FRL is constantly creating future scenarios in the FRL values the diversity of its vendors and engages with
consumer space and facilitate consumption, which inter- number of independent apparel and food suppliers,
alia means socio-economic development for customers, artisans, producer cooperatives and small farmer
employees, Shareholders, associates and partners. communities, on an ongoing basis. FRL supports
suppliers to cultivate ethical and fair business practices
FRL focuses on three key enablers for inclusive growth:
and give preference to those who demonstrate this.
employability, innovation and entrepreneurship. While
employability helps create a qualified and skilled Consumers
workforce, innovation and entrepreneurship help drive
growth and generate employment. FRL endeavours to build gainful partnerships with
consumers to understand their needs and provide the right
FRL has identified its stakeholders, understood their product and service solutions. FRL adopts and actively
level of concern, defined purpose and the scope of encourage the best and fair business practices with its
engagement. It is committed to maintaining a healthy end consumer and brand partners, and endeavours to
relation with all their stakeholders. build solid bonds with them.
Shareholders FRL enhances consumer’s participation through mobile
FRL has an established mechanism for Investor’s e-commerce, personalised marketing and front end
service and grievance handling with its Registrar and formats. A well-established system is in place for dealing
Share Transfer Agent and the Compliance Officer with consumers feedback, complaints and product
appointed by it. The Board of Directors of FRL has exchanges. FRL interacts with consumer groups to
constituted “Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee” understand trends, and engages with them at product
which periodically ensures that all queries, complaints launches and promotions.
and grievances reported or received through the investor On completion of purchase every consumer is asked
grievance redressal mechanism, are addressed and to rate the product, the shopping experience at store.
resolved on timely basis. Unsatisfactory feedback is analysed and the consumer
Employees is contacted for more details. The products packaging
provides email details and helpline numbers where they
With fair wages and benefits, opportunities for
can write in or report for any query or complaint.
further development and growth and a better working
environment, modern retail offers much more than most With its growing footfalls, specially during peak
alternatives available to such individuals. shopping season, faster checkouts have been a constant
Businesses should respect and promote human rights • Proper signages are displayed at various places in
stores and offices to create awareness about water
FRL’s human rights policy currently extends to its related conservation and less usage of papers;
entities within the Group. The intent of this policy has
been conveyed to all relevant stakeholders. Wherever • The digitalization initiative of Future Group launched
violations are brought to the notice of the management, in February 2017 has resulted in reduction of paper
it makes every effort to resolve the same. consumption in offices through online challan
payments, e-documents and e-reminders amongst
The contracts with suppliers, contractors and vendors others.
states various compliances to be made by them under
applicable labour laws, payment of monthly wages Considering that FRL is not a manufacturing unit, the
/ salaries within prescribed time limits, providing of waste generated at its offices / stores is managed as per
medical facilities, ensuring contributions of applicable applicable norms and e-waste generated is disposed
deductions including to PF, ESIC, Gratuity with other through e-waste recyclers.
retiral benefits.
There were no incidents of non-compliance with
FRL recognizes and respect the human rights of all regulations resulting in fine, penalty or notices received
stakeholders within and beyond the workplace. It ensures concerning health and safety impacts of FRL’s products
that human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India in production, use or disposal. There are no show cause
and is not violated across its operations. and legal notices received during the year which are
The Company ensures that all individuals impacted by pending from the CPCB or SPCB at any of the Company’s
the business have access to grievance mechanisms, and operations.
no such complaints were received in the period under
review. Principle 7: Policy Advocacy
Principle 6: Environment Businesses, when engaged in influencing public and
regulatory policy, should do so in a responsible manner
Businesses should respect, protect, and make efforts to
restore the environment FRL regularly participates in industry events and is a
member of the Retailers Association of India (RAI).
FRL endeavours to integrate sustainability principles in
its business strategy. FRL strives to conduct its business FRL is committed to public good, however has not actively
with environmental accountability, to adopt environment- advocated or lobbied directly with government officials
friendly technologies and energy efficiency in operations or institutions. The senior leadership team interacts
while continuously monitoring and reducing emissions. with various professional bodies and organizations
FRL aims to provide products in its basket that integrate to anticipate and understand the economic scenario,
environmental and/or social concerns and mitigate industrial environment, government regulations and
impacts. advancement of public goods and services. These inputs
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are used for defining future growth drivers and works in Principle 9: Value to customers and
conjunction with trade bodies. consumers
Principle 8: Inclusive Growth Businesses should engage with and provide value to
their customers and consumers in a responsible manner
Businesses should support inclusive growth and FRL’s commitment of providing best quality products and
equitable development services to customers is supported by its concern for the
FRL believes that its business is built around strong social safety of its customers.
relevance of inclusive growth by supporting the common Feedback or suggestions of every nature is taken with
man in meeting their financial needs. Inclusive growth utmost seriousness and the attempts are made to
and business sustainability is at the core of strategy and satisfactorily close all customer feedback or complaints
business practices at FRL. expeditiously. Feedback include staff helpfulness, range,
convenience and store ambiance. Total of 111 consumer
As a responsible organization, FRL is committed towards
cases are pending at the close of the year under review.
the above objective and is keen on developing a
Around 297 million customers visited the Company’s
sustainable business model to ensure and activate future
stores through the financial year and around 143 million
growth drivers.
customer bills were generated.
Pursuant to the requirements detailed in Section 135 of FRL ensures that its advertising and communications do
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate not mislead or confuse the consumers or violate any of
Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 issued by the the principles in these Guidelines. FRL ensures display
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) the Company has of adequate information on product label in addition to
developed its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) information regarding a product’s environmental or social
policy. responsibility. (Please refer to Principle 2 and Principle 4
FRL plans to deploy the adequate funds in the forthcoming for more details).
years through the “Sone Ki Chidiya” Foundation, a Group There are no cases filed by any stakeholder against the
Trust to carry on CSR activities. For further details, you Company regarding irresponsible advertising and/or
may please refer to the CSR Report annexed to the anti-competitive behaviour during the last five years and
Board’s Report of FY 2016-17. pending as on end of financial year.
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e. On the basis of written representations received iii. There were no amounts, which were required
from the Directors as on March 31, 2017, and to be transferred, to the Investor Education
taken on record by the Board of Directors, none and Protection Fund by the Company.
of the Directors is disqualified as on March 31,
iv. The Company has provided requisite
2017, from being appointed as a Director in terms
disclosures in its Ind AS Financial Statements
of Section 164 (2) of the Act;
as to holdings as well as dealings in Specified
f. With respect to the adequacy of internal financial Bank Notes during the period from November
controls over financial reporting of the Company 8, 2016 to December 30, 2016 and these are in
and the operating effectiveness of such control, accordance with the books of accounts
refer to our separate report in “Annexure B”; and maintained by the Company. Based on audit
procedure and reliance on management
g. With respect to the other matters to be included
representation, we report that the disclosures
in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11
are in accordance with books of accounts and
of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
other records maintained by the Company
2014, in our opinion and to the best of our
and as produced to us by the management of
information and according to the explanation
the Company. Refer Note 47 to the Ind AS
given to us:
Financial Statements.
i. The Company has disclose the impact of
pending litigation on its financial position in
its Ind AS Financial Statements – Refer Note For NGS & CO. LLP
42 to the Ind AS Financial Statements; Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No. : 119850W
ii. The Company did not have any long term
contract including derivative contract for Ashok A. Trivedi
which there were any material foreseeable Place : Mumbai Partner
losses. Date : May 23, 2017 Membership No. 042472
However, according to information and explanations given to us, the following dues of stamp duty and value
added tax have not been deposited by the Company on account of disputes:
Name of the Nature of the dues Amount Period to which the Forum where dispute is pending
Statute (` in Crore) amount relates
The Indian Stamp Duty 4.01* FY : 2008-09 Chief Controlling Revenue Authority,
Stamp Act, 1899 Ghaziabad, U.P.
Central Sales Tax Central Sales Tax 14.92 FY: 2007-08, 2008- Additional Commissioner Grade 2,
Act and Local and Local Sales 09; 2009-10, 2010- Kanpur; Directorate of Commercial
Sales Tax Act Tax (including 11; 2012-13 Taxes; Dy. Commissioner of Sales
Value Added Tax) Tax; Special Commissioner of VAT;
Additional Commissioner (Appeals)
*Net of amount paid under protest.
(viii) Based on our audit procedures and on the basis of (xiii) According to the information and explanations give
information and explanations given by the to us and based on our examination of the records
management, we are of the opinion that the of the Company, transactions with the related
Company has not defaulted in repayment of loans parties are in compliance with Sections 177 and 188
or borrowings from banks and debenture holders. of the Act where applicable and details of such
The Company has not taken any loans from transactions have been disclosed in the Ind AS
Government or any Financial Institution. Financial Statements as required by the applicable
(ix) The Company did not raise any money by way of accounting standards.
initial public offer or further public offer (including (xiv) According to the information and explanations
debt instruments) and term loans during the year. given to us and based on our examination of the
Therefore, clause 3 (ix) of the Order is not applicable. records of the Company, the Company has not
(x) To the best of our knowledge and belief and made any preferential allotment or private
according to the information and explanations placement shares or fully or partly convertible
given to us, no fraud by the Company was noticed debentures during the year.
or reported during the year, although there were (xv) According to the information and explanations
some instances of fraud on the Company noticed given to us and based on our examination of the
by the Management, the amounts whereof were records of the Company, the Company has not
not material in the context of the size of the entered into non-cash transactions with Directors
Company and the nature of its business and the or persons connected with him. Therefore,
amounts were adequately provided for. paragraph 3(xv) of the Order is not applicable.
(xi) According to the information and explanations (xvi) The Company is not required to be registered under
given to us and based on our examination of Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
the records of the Company, the Company has
paid/provided for managerial remuneration in
For NGS & CO. LLP
accordance with the requisite provision of Section
Chartered Accountants
197, read with Schedule V to the Act.
Firm Registration No. : 119850W
(xii) In our opinion and according to the information
and explanations given to us, the Company is not a Ashok A. Trivedi
nidhi company. Therefore, clause 3(xii) of the Order Place : Mumbai Partner
is not applicable. Date : May 23, 2017 Membership No. 042472
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Annexure - B to the Auditors’ Report
Report on the Internal Financial Controls under Clause (i) We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
of Sub-Section 3 of Section 143 of the Companies Act, sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
2013 (“the Act”) opinion on the Company’s internal financial controls
We have audited the internal financial controls over system over financial reporting.
financial reporting of FUTURE RETAIL LIMITED (“the Meaning of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial
Company”) as of March 31, 2017 in conjunction with our Reporting
audit of the Ind AS Financial Statements of the Company A Company’s internal financial control over financial
for the year ended on that date. reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
Management’s Responsibility for Internal Financial assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
Controls and the preparation of Financial Statements for external
purposes in accordance with generally accepted
The Company’s management is responsible for accounting principles. A Company’s internal financial
establishing and maintaining internal financial controls control over financial reporting includes those policies
based on the internal control over financial reporting and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of
criteria established by the Company considering the records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
essential components of internal control stated in the reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
Accountants of India (‘ICAI’). These responsibilities preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with
include the design, implementation and maintenance of generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts
adequate internal financial controls that were operating and expenditures of the Company are being made only
effectively for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct in accordance with authorisations of management and
of its business, including adherence to Company’s Directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable
policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention assurance regarding prevention or timely detection
and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and of unauthorised acquisition, use, or disposition of the
completeness of the accounting records and the timely Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
preparation of reliable financial information, as required Financial Statements.
under the Companies Act, 2013.
Inherent Limitations of Internal Financial Controls Over
Auditors’ Responsibility Financial Reporting
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Because of the inherent limitations of internal financial
Company’s internal financial controls over financial controls over financial reporting, including the possibility
reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in of collusion or improper management, override of
accordance with the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud
Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (the may occur and not be detected. Also, projections of any
“Guidance Note”) and the Standards on Auditing, issued evaluation of the internal financial controls over financial
by ICAI and deemed to be prescribed under Section reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the
143(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent internal financial controls over financial reporting may
applicable to an audit of Internal Financial Controls and, become inadequate because of changes in conditions or
both issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of that the degree of compliance with the policies or
India. Those Standards and the Guidance Note require procedures may deteriorate.
that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and Opinion
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether adequate internal financial controls over financial In our opinion, the Company has, in all material respects,
reporting was established and maintained and if such an adequate internal financial controls system over
controls operated effectively in all material respects. financial reporting and such internal financial controls
over financial reporting were operating effectively as at
Our audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit March 31, 2017, based on the internal control over
evidence about the adequacy of the internal financial financial reporting criteria established by the Company
controls system over financial reporting and their considering the essential components of internal control
operating effectiveness. Our audit of internal financial stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial
controls over financial reporting included obtaining an Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute
understanding of internal financial controls over financial of Chartered Accountants of India.
reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness
For NGS & CO. LLP
exists and testing and evaluating the design and operating
Chartered Accountants
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed
Firm Registration No. : 119850W
risk. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgment, including the assessment of the risks of Ashok A. Trivedi
material misstatement of the Financial Statements, Place : Mumbai Partner
whether due to fraud or error. Date : May 23, 2017 Membership No. 042472
2. Current Assets
Inventories 9 3,735.16 3,297.24 216.15
Financial Assets
Trade Receivables 10 228.06 114.87 0.44
Cash and Cash Equivalents 11 128.45 89.49 8.33
Bank Balances Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents 12 27.59 - -
Loans 13 1,440.42 1,014.06 5.68
Others 14 14.62 17.62 0.10
Other Current Assets 15 447.08 482.22 15.73
Total Current Assets 6,021.38 5,015.50 246.43
Liabilities
1. Non-Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings 18 0.81 - 54.00
Provisions 19 45.48 31.94 8.42
Other Non-Current Liabilities 20 144.16 134.20 111.73
Total Non-Current Liabilities 190.45 166.14 174.15
2. Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings 21 1,077.59 968.20 336.40
Trade Payables 22 2,779.99 2,208.50 166.09
Other Financial Liabilities 23 180.62 167.70 6.73
Other Current Liabilities 24 149.55 194.04 35.77
Provisions 25 5.67 6.90 27.76
Total Current Liabilities 4,193.42 3,545.34 572.74
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
(` in Crore)
Note Year Ended Year Ended
No. March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016
INCOME
EXPENSES
Tax Expense 35 - -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 1-50
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of Board of Directors
For NGS & Co. LLP Kishore Biyani Rakesh Biyani Rajan Bharti Mittal
Chartered Accountants Chairman & Managing Director Joint Managing Director Director
London
Retained Earnings
Opening Balance (490.88) (2,216.26)
Profit For The Year 368.28 15.09
Reduction & Re-organisation of Share Capital Pursuant to Composite - 1,711.05
Scheme
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) For The Year
Re-measurement (Losses) on Defined Benefit Plans (2.69) (0.77)
Closing Balance (125.29) (490.88)
Capital Reserve
Opening Balance 2,270.58 396.00
On Composite Scheme of Arrangement (Refer Note No.48) 2.96 1,874.58
Closing Balance 2,273.54 2,270.58
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
(` in Crore)
As at As at
March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016
Securities Premium Reserve Suspense
Opening Balance - -
On Composite Scheme of Arrangement (Refer Note No.48) 291.43 -
Closing Balance 291.43 -
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of Board of Directors
For NGS & Co. LLP Kishore Biyani Rakesh Biyani Rajan Bharti Mittal
Chartered Accountants Chairman & Managing Director Joint Managing Director Director
London
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of Board of Directors
For NGS & Co. LLP Kishore Biyani Rakesh Biyani Rajan Bharti Mittal
Chartered Accountants Chairman & Managing Director Joint Managing Director Director
London
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NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Company Overview and Significant Accounting Policies
The Company has its registered office at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The Company has its primary listings on
the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
The financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on
May 23, 2017.
Sale of Products
Revenue from sale of products is recognised, when significant risks and rewards of ownership have been
transferred to the buyer and no significant uncertainty exists regarding the amount of the consideration that will
be derived from the sale of products. It also includes excise duty and excludes value added tax / sales tax. It is
measured at fair value of consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances.
Rendering of Services
Revenue from services are recognised as they are rendered based on arrangements with the customers.
Interest Income
For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the effective interest
rate (EIR), which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the
expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the
financial asset.
Dividend Income
Dividend income is recognised when the Company’s right to receive such dividend is established.
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common control is accounted for at carrying value. Transaction costs that the Company incurs in connection with
a business combination such as finder’s fees, legal fees, due diligence fees, and other professional and consulting
fees are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Leases
Leases where significant portion of risk and reward of ownership are retained by the lessor, are classified as
operating leases and lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis in Statement of Profit
and Loss over the lease term.
Finance leases that transfer substantially all of the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item,
are capitalized at commencement of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present
value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and a reduction
in the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of liability. Finance
charges are recognised in finance cost in the statement of profit and loss.
1.9 Current versus Non-Current Classification
An asset is considered as current when it is:
l Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle
l Held primarily for the purpose of trading
l Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or
l Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve
months after the reporting period.
All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is considered as current when it is:
l Expected to be settled in normal operating cycle
l Held primarily for the purpose of trading
l Due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or
l There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the
reporting period.
All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
1.10 Measurement of Fair Value
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption
that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
l In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
l In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use
when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate
economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that
would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data
are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of
unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized
within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement as a whole:
l Level 1– Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
l Level 2 – Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement
is directly or indirectly observable.
l Level 3 – Input for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
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iii Derecognition of Financial Instruments
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual right to receive the cash flows from the
financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset.
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.
1.12 Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories of traded goods are valued at lower of
cost or net realizable value. Finished Goods and Work-in-Progress include cost of purchase, cost of conversion
and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Costs of inventories
are computed on weighted average basis.
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1.21 Share Capital
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of new ordinary
shares and share options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
2. Current Assets
Inventories 216.15 - 216.15 3,297.24 - 3,297.24
Financial Assets
Trade Receivables 0.44 - 0.44 114.87 - 114.87
Cash and Cash Equivalents 8.33 - 8.33 89.49 - 89.49
Loans 5.68 - 5.68 1,014.06 - 1,014.06
Others 0.10 - 0.10 17.62 - 17.62
Other Current Assets 15.73 - 15.73 482.22 - 482.22
Total Current Assets 246.43 - 246.43 5,015.50 - 5,015.50
Total Assets 458.29 - 458.29 5,585.67 (0.22) 5,585.45
Liabilities
1. Non-Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings 54.00 - 54.00 - - -
Provisions 8.42 - 8.42 31.94 - 31.94
Other Non-Current Liabilities 111.73 - 111.73 134.20 - 134.20
Total Non-Current Liabilities 174.15 - 174.15 166.14 - 166.14
2. Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings 336.40 - 336.40 968.20 - 968.20
Trade Payables 166.09 - 166.09 2,208.50 - 2,208.50
Other Financial Liabilities 6.73 - 6.73 167.70 - 167.70
Other Current Liabilities 35.77 - 35.77 194.04 - 194.04
Provisions 27.76 - 27.76 6.90 - 6.90
Total Current Liabilities 572.74 - 572.74 3,545.34 - 3,545.34
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Reconciliation Statement of Profit and Loss Between Previous IGAAP And Ind AS Is As Under
(` in Crore)
Year ended March 31, 2016
IGAAP Effects of Ind AS
Transition
to Ind-AS
Income
Revenue from operations 6,845.13 - 6,845.13
Other Income 15.51 2.71 18.22
Total Income 6,860.64 2.71 6,863.35
Expenses
Purchase of Stock-In-Trade 5,254.86 - 5,254.86
Change in Inventories of Stock-In-Trade (189.74) - (189.74)
Employee Benefits Expense 329.28 (0.77) 328.51
Finance Costs 49.75 - 49.75
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 36.76 - 36.76
Other Expenses 1,365.18 2.93 1,368.12
Total Expenses 6,846.09 2.16 6,848.26
100
3. Property, Plant and Equipment
(` in Crore)
Land Building Leasehold Plant and Office Furniture Vehicle Office Total Capital
Improve- Equipment Equipment and Fixture Equipment Work-in-
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ment On Lease Progress
Cost
As At April 1, 2015 - - 42.00 23.71 13.06 29.79 - - 108.56 43.40
Additions - - 2.39 2.66 2.08 0.94 - - 8.07 -
Disposals/Transfer# - - 44.39 26.37 15.14 30.73 - - 116.63 43.40
As At March 31, 2016 - - - - - - - - - -
Transfer # 7.94 12.05 5.70 51.01 6.40 10.37 0.09 1.41 94.97 -
Disposals/Transfer - - - - - - - - - -
As At March 31, 2017 7.94 12.05 5.70 51.01 6.40 10.37 0.09 1.41 94.97 2.41
Accumulated Depreciation
As At April 1, 2015 - - - - - - - - - -
Depreciation - - 3.01 7.47 2.99 5.15 - - 18.62 -
Disposals/Transfer - - 3.01 7.47 2.99 5.15 - - 18.62 -
As At March 31, 2016 - - - - - - - - - -
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - -
Disposals/Transfer - - - - - - - - - -
As At March 31, 2017 - - - - - - - - - -
-
Net Book Value -
As At March 31, 2017 7.94 12.05 5.70 51.01 6.40 10.37 0.09 1.41 94.97 2.41
As At March 31, 2016 - - - - - - - - - -
As At April 1, 2015 - - 42.00 23.71 13.06 29.79 - - 108.56 43.40
4. Intangible Assets
(` in Crore)
Computer Brand / Total Intangible
Software Trade Mark Assets Under
Development
Cost
As At April 1, 2015 25.98 - 25.98 -
Additions/Transfer# 253.09 - 253.09 -
Disposals/Transfer - - - -
As At March 31, 2016 279.07 - 279.07 -
Additions/Transfer# 75.43 155.03 230.46 9.44
Disposals/Transfer - - - -
As At March 31, 2017 354.50 155.03 509.53 9.44
Accumulated Amortisation -
As At April 1, 2015 - - - -
Amortisation 18.14 - 18.14 -
Disposals/Transfer - - - -
As At March 31, 2016 18.14 - 18.14 -
Amortisation 32.58 - 32.58 -
Disposals/Transfer - - - -
As At March 31, 2017 50.72 - 50.72 -
9. Inventories
Stock-in-Trade 3,730.92 3,294.07 214.88
Goods-in-Transit of ` 96.59 Crore (2016: ` 91.27 Crore,
2015: ` 0.62 Crore)
Packing Materials And Others 4.24 3.17 1.27
3,735.16 3,297.24 216.15
Retained Earnings
Opening Balance (490.88) (2,216.26)
Profit For The Year 368.28 15.09
Reduction & Re-organisation of Share Capital Pursuant to Composite - 1,711.05
Scheme of Arrangement (Refer Note No. 48)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) For The Year
Re-measurement (Losses) on Defined Benefit Plans (2.69) (0.77)
Closing Balance (125.29) (490.88)
Capital Reserve
Opening Balance 2,270.58 396.00
On Composite Scheme of Arrangement (Refer Note No. 48) 2.96 1,874.58
Closing Balance 2,273.54 2,270.58
Market risk is the risk of loss of future earnings, fair values or future cash flows that may result from a change in
the price of a financial instrument. The value of a financial instrument may change as a result of changes in the
interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and other market changes that affect market risk sensitive
instruments. Market risk is attributable to all market risk sensitive financial instruments including loans and
borrowings, foreign currency receivables and payables.
The Company manages market risk through treasury department, which evaluates and exercises independent
control over the entire process of market risk management. The treasury department recommends risk management
objectives and policies, which are approved by Senior Management and the Audit Committee. The activities of this
department include management of cash resources, implementing hedging strategies for foreign currency
exposures and borrowing strategies.
The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk as at the respective reporting dates.
iv Liquidity Risk
The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents and the cash flow that is generated
from operations. 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. Typically the Company ensures that it has sufficient cash on
demand to meet expected operational expenses and servicing of financial obligations.
(` in Crore)
2016-17 2015-16
Short-Term Borrowings 1,077.59 968.20
Trade Payables 2,779.99 2,208.50
Other Financial Liabilities 180.62 167.70
v
Financial Instruments Valuation
All financial instruments are initially recognized and subsequently re-measured at fair value as described
below:
a) The fair value of quoted investment is measured at quoted price or NAV.
b) The fair value of the remaining financial instruments is determined using discounted cash flow analysis.
c) All foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated using exchange rate at reporting
date.
Fair value measurement hierarchy: (` in Crore)
Particulars As At March 31, 2017 As At March 31, 2016 As At April 1, 2015
Carrying Level of Input Carrying Level of Input Carrying Level of Input
Amount used in Amount used in Amount used in
Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
Financial Assets
At Amortised Cost
Trade Receivables 228.06 - - 114.87 - - 0.44 - -
Cash and Bank Bal- 156.08 - - 89.49 - - 8.33 - -
ances
Loans 1 ,707.41 - - 1 ,244.78 - - 25.61 - -
Other Financial 14.95 - - 19.49 - - 1.57 - -
Assets
At FVTOCI
Investments 0.00 - 0.00 - - - - - -
Financial Liabilities
At Amortised Cost
Borrowings 1,078.40 - - 968.20 - - 390.40 - -
Trade Payables 2,779.99 - - 2,208.50 - - 166.09 - -
Other Financial 180.62 - - 167.70 - - 6.73 - -
Liabilities
The financial instruments are categorized into two levels based on the inputs used to arrive at fair value measurements as
described below:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; and
Level 2: Inputs other than the quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly or indirectly.
In order to achieve this overall objective, the Company’s capital management, amongst other things, aims to
ensure that it meets financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital
structure requirements. Breaches in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to immediately call
loans and borrowings. There have been no breaches in the financial covenants of any interest-bearing loans and
borrowing in the current period.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the year ended March
31, 2017 and March 31, 2016.
ix Financial Assumptions
2016-17 2015-16
Discount Rate 7.20% 8.00%
Expected Rate of Salary Increase 5.00% 5.00%
x Demographic Assumptions
2016-17 2015-16
Mortality Rate IALM (2006- IALM (2006-
08) ultimate 08) ultimate
Withdrawal Rate 2 % to 10 % 2 % to 10 %
Retirement age 58 Years 58 Years
xi Sensitivity Analysis
(` in Crore)
2016-17 2015-16
Discount Rate
a. Discount Rate -100 basis point 3.68 3.06
b. Discount Rate +100 basis point 3.00 2.50
Salary Increase Rate
a. Rate -100 basis point 3.00 2.50
b. Rate +100 basis point 3.67 3.05
B Holding Company
Cedar Support Services Limited (upto May 18, 2016)
C Enterprises over which Key Management Personnel are able to exercise significant influence
i Bansi Mall Management Company Private Limited
ii Bharti Airtel Limited
iii Bharti Enterprises Limited
iv Future Enterprises Limited (formerly known as Future Retail Limited)
v Future Ideas Company Limited
vi Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited
vii Future Sharp Skills Limited
viii Retail Light Techniques India Limited
ix Work Store Limited (formerly known as Staples Future Office Products Limited)
x Cedar Support Services Limited (from May 18, 2016))
B Purchases of Goods and Services includes Future Corporate Resources Limited ` 138.90 Crore (2016:
` Nil), Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited ` 163.24 Crore (2016: ` Nil), Future Enterprises Limited
` 878.67 Crore (2016: ` Nil).
C Security Deposit given Future Enterprises Limited ` 75.00 Crore (2016: ` Nil).
D Managerial Remuneration includes Mr. Kishore Biyani ` 2.39 Crore (2016: ` Nil), Mr. Rakesh Biyani
` 2.38 Crore (2016: ` Nil). Key Managerial Personnel Remuneration includes Mr. C. P. Toshniwal ` 2.12
Crore (2016: ` Nil), Mr. Virendra Samani ` 0.35 Crore (2016: ` Nil), Mr. Craig Wadsworth Wimsatt ` Nil
(2016: ` 1.56 Crore), Mr. Manish Sabnis ` 0.09 Crore (2016: ` 0.64 Crore), Mr. Anupam Goyal ` 0.60
Crore (2016: ` Nil).
2016-17
Outstanding at the beginning of the year -
Granted during the year 1,324,071
Forfeited / cancelled during the year 19,758
Exercised during the year 474,182
Expired during the year -
Outstanding at the end of the year 830,131
Exercisable at the end of the year 173,421
Weighted average exercise price ` 10
Weighted average fair value of options granted
- On December 6, 2016 : ` 116.82
- On December 15, 2016 : ` 119.02
- On December 15, 2016 : ` 119.03
Method and Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of options granted during the year:
40. Leases
Operating Lease
The Company has entered into operating lease arrangements for fixed assets and premises. The future minimum
lease rental obligation under non-cancellable operating leases payable not later than one year is ` 1,121.75 Crore
(2016: ` 863.00 Crore), payable later than one year but not later than five year is ` 2,970.49 Crore (2016: ` 2,761.33
Crore) and payable later than five years is ` 1,359.72 Crore (2016: ` 1,457.26 Crore).
Finance Lease
The Company has entered into finance lease arrangements for fixed assets. The future minimum lease rental
obligation under non-cancellable finance leases payable not later than one year is ` 0.33 Crore (2016: ` Nil), payable
later than one year but not later than five year is ` 0.81 Crore (2016: ` Nil) and payable later than five years is ` Nil.
As per the provisions of the Composite Scheme of Arrangement, the Company issued 10% Optionally
Convertible Debentures, convertible at the option of the Company within a period of 18 months from May 1,
2016, being the date of allotment, at a price which shall be determined in accordance with Preferential issue
guidelines under SEBI (ICDR) Regulations.
The Shareholders and OCD holders of Bharti Group have agreed to share with the respective companies (i.e.
the Company & Future Enterprises Limited) an upside on the realization out of the shares of the two companies,
subject to certain broad terms and conditions.
B The Composite Scheme of Arrangement among Heritage Foods Limited (“Transferor Company” or “HFL”)
and Heritage Foods Retail Limited (“Transferee Company” or “Demerged Company” or “HFRL”) and the
Company and their respective Shareholders and Creditors under sections 391 to 394 and sections 100 to 103
of the Companies Act, 1956 and/or sections 230 to 232 and Section 66 of the Companies Act, 2013 (as applicable)
and Section 52 of the Companies Act, 2013, inter-alia involving demerger of the Retail Business Undertaking
of HFL, through its wholly owned subsidiary HFRL, into the Company, was sanctioned by the Hon’ble National
Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench vide its order dated May 11, 2017 and the Hon’ble National Company
Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench vide its order dated May 3, 2017.
Non-Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities 0.81
Other non-current liabilities 1.97
Current Liabilities (includes Short-Term Borrowings, Trade payable, Provisions, 52.48
Others etc.)
Total Liabilities Acquired 55.26
The Shareholders of HFRL (i.e. HFL) have agreed to share with the company an upside on the realization
out of the shares of the Company, subject to certain board terms and conditions.
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of Board of Directors
For NGS & Co. LLP Kishore Biyani Rakesh Biyani Rajan Bharti Mittal
Chartered Accountants Chairman & Managing Director Joint Managing Director Director
London
Information as required pursuant to Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 and forming part of the Director’s Report for the year ended March 31, 2017.
Sl. No., Employee Name, Designation, Age, Date of Joining, Experience (in Years), Qualification, Remuneration received
(in `), Last Employment.
1. Ajay Chablani, Head, 44, October 31, 2015, 22, B. Tech, 1,06,90,209, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 2. Behram Kabrajee, Head-
Sourcing, Quality Assurance & Technical, 57, September 05, 2015, 30, B.Com, 95,11,770, Ambattur Clothing Ltd.;
3. Bharat Manseta*, Head, 60, July 18, 2016, 30, B. Tech, 68,39,805, Aditya Birla Ltd.; 4. C. P. Toshniwal*, Chief Financial
Officer, 50, May 02, 2016, 27, CA & CS, 2,12,78,702, Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd.; 5. Devendra Chawla*, Group President-
Food FMCG, 45, October 31, 2015, 19, B.E. Production, 2,29,49,037, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 6. Harsha Saksena*, Head-
Treasury, 46, November 30, 2016, 25, CA, 29,43,523, First Bridge Financial Advisors; 7. Jishnu Sen*, Head-Marketing, 47,
January 16, 2017, 26, B.Com, 27,20,969, Essar Group; 8. Kishore Biyani*, Managing Director, 57, May 02, 2016, 32,
B.Com, PG Diploma in Management, 2,38,90,994, Future Group CEO; 9. M. Venkateshwar Kumar*, Zonal CEO, 49,
October 31, 2015, 26, PG Diploma, 13,77,823, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 10. Mahesh Shah, CEO – Home Town, 49, October
31, 2015, 25, MMS, 1,97,19,352, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 11. Manish Agarwal, Vice President, 47, October 31, 2015, 25,
CA, 1,18,37,544, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 12. Manish Sabnis*, Chief Executive Officer, 48, February 01, 2013, 27, MBA,
82,58,582, Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.; 13. Nivedita Nanda, Head-People Office, 45, October 31, 2015, 18, MBA, 80,21,053,
Future Enterprises Ltd.; 14. Rajan Malhotra, President- Strategy & Convergence, 48, October 31, 2015, 24, B.Sc Chemistry
& MBA, 2,59,35,210, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 15. Rajesh Seth, Chief Operating Officer, 45, October 31, 19, B.E. Mechanical,
1,41,83,199, Future Enterprises Ltd.; 16. Rakesh Biyani*, Joint Managing Director, 45, May 02, 2016, 21, B.Com, Advance
Management Programme (Harvard Business School), 2,38,59,281, Future Group, 17. Sadashiv Nayak, CEO- Big Bazaar,
46, October 31, 2015, 21, B.E. Electronics & Communications, 3,12,41,377, Future Enterprises Ltd.
“*” denotes employed part of the year
Notes:
• Nature of employment is permanent and terminable by Notice on either side except in case of Directors, which is
contractual;
• The above employees are not related to any other Director of the Company;
• No employee holds by himself/herself or along with spouse and dependent children 2% or more of the Equity
Shares of the Company;
• Terms and conditions of employment are as per Company’s Rules.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors