PRIVI SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED Annual Report 2020-21

181 Annual Report 2020-21 CORPORATE OVERVIEW STATUTORY REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 33 Financial instruments (continued) b. The fair value of financial instruments as referred to in note (a) above have been classified into a three categories depending on the inputs used in the valuation technique. The categories used are as follows: Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). Level 3 - Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). There were no significant changes in classification of fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities. There were also no significant movements between the fair value hierarchy classifications. c. Calculation of fair values The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are defined as 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. Methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values are consistent with those used for the year ended March 31, 2020. (i) The fair values of the derivative financial instruments has been determined using valuation techniques with market observable inputs. The models incorporate various inputs including the credit quality of counter-parties and foreign exchange forward rates. In case the forwards are taken from banks and financial institutions, the fair value is determined using quoted forward exchange rates at the reporting date and present value calculations based on high credit quality yield curves in the respective currencies by the bankers. (ii) The fair values of investments in mutual fund units is based on the net asset value (‘NAV’) as stated by the issuers of these mutual fund units in the published statements as at Balance Sheet date. NAV represents the price at which the issuer will issue further units of mutual fund and the price at which issuers will redeem such units from the investors. (iii) Loans, lease liabilities and borrowings have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts as it is based on the net present value of the anticipated future cash flows using rates currently available for debt on similar terms, credit risk and remaining maturities. (iv) Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, investments in term deposits, other financial assets (except derivative financial instruments), trade payables, and other financial liabilities (except derivative financial instruments) have fair values that approximate to their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. 34 Financial risk management “The Group’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group’s risk management framework. The Board of Directors has established the risk management committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Group’s risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the board of Directors on its activities. The Group’s risk management are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and activities. The Audit committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Group’s risk management policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Group. The Audit committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit by external party. The Group has exposure to the following risks arising from the financial instruments: a) Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counter-party fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers. The carrying amount of financial assets represent the maximum credit exposure. The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristic of each customer. However, management also consider the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base. including the default risk associated with the industry and country in which Group operates. The Group analyses credit worthiness of each new customer individually before standard payment and delivery terms are offered. The Group is monitoring economic environment in countries where it operates and is taking actions to limit its exposure to customers in those countries experiencing particular economic volatility. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended March 31, 2021 (Currency: Indian Rupees in lakhs)