EX-99.11 OPIN COUNSL 12 exv99w11.htm IFRS-INR EARNINGS RELEASE exv99w11.htm
Exhibit 99.11
IFRS-INR Earnings Release
 


 
Auditors’ report to the Board of Directors of Infosys Technologies Limited
 
We have audited the attached consolidated balance sheet of Infosys Technologies Limited (‘the Company’) and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the ‘Infosys Group’) as at March 31, 2011, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months and year ended on that date, and the related consolidated statement of changes in equity and cash flows for the year ended on that date, annexed thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those Standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by International Accounting Standards Board (‘IFRS’):
 
(a)  
in the case of the consolidated balance sheet, of the financial position of the Infosys Group as of March 31, 2011;
 
(b)  
in the case of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, of the financial performance of the Infosys Group for the three months and year ended on that date;
 
(c)  
in the case of the consolidated statement of changes in equity, of the changes in equity of the Infosys Group for the year ended on that date; and
 
(d)  
  in the case of the consolidated statement of cash flows, of the cash flows of the Infosys Group for the year ended on that date.
 
 
for B S R & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm’s registration number: 101248W
 
 
Natrajh Ramakrishna
Partner
Membership number: 32815
 
 
Bangalore
April 15, 2011
 
 

 
 
Infosys Technologies Limited and subsidiaries
 
(In crore except share data)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,
Note
2011
2010
ASSETS
     
Current assets
     
Cash and cash equivalents
2.1
16,666
12,111
Available-for-sale financial assets
2.2
21
2,518
Investment in certificates of deposit
 
123
1,190
Trade receivables
 
4,653
3,494
Unbilled revenue
 
1,243
841
Derivative financial instruments
2.7
66
95
Prepayments and other current assets
2.4
917
641
Total current assets
 
23,689
20,890
Non-current assets
     
Property, plant and equipment
2.5
4,844
4,439
Goodwill
2.6
825
829
Intangible assets
2.6
48
56
Available-for-sale financial assets
2.2
23
38
Deferred income tax assets
2.17
378
346
Income tax assets
2.17
993
667
Other non-current assets
2.4
463
347
Total non-current assets
 
7,574
6,722
Total assets
 
31,263
27,612
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
     
Current liabilities
     
Trade payables
 
44
10
Current income tax liabilities
2.17
817
724
Client deposits
 
22
8
Unearned revenue
 
518
531
Employee benefit obligations
2.8
140
131
Provisions
2.9
88
82
Other current liabilities
2.10
2,012
1,707
Total current liabilities
 
3,641
3,193
Non-current liabilities
     
Deferred income tax liabilities
2.17
114
Employee benefit obligations
2.8
259
171
Other non-current liabilities
2.10
60
61
Total liabilities
 
3,960
3,539
Equity
     
Share capital- 5 par value 60,00,00,000 equity shares authorized, issued and outstanding 57,13,17,959 and 57,09,91,592, net of 28,33,600 treasury shares each, as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively
 
286
286
Share premium
 
3,082
3,047
Retained earnings
 
23,826
20,668
Other components of equity
 
109
72
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company
 
27,303
24,073
Total liabilities and equity
 
31,263
27,612
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
 
As per our report attached
 
for B S R & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg No : 101248W
 
 
Natrajh Ramakrishna
Partner
Membership No. 32815
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Chairman and Chief Mentor
S.Gopalakrishnan
Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director
S.D.Shibulal
Chief Operating Officer and
Director
Deepak.M.Satwalekar
Director
         
 
Prof. Marti G. Subrahmanyam
Director
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Director
Sridar A. Iyengar
Director
David L. Boyles
Director
         
 
Prof. Jeffrey S. Lehman
Director
K.V.Kamath
Director
R. Seshasayee
Director
K. Dinesh
Director
         
Bangalore
April 15, 2011
T. V. Mohandas Pai
Director
Srinath Batni
Director
V. Balakrishnan
Chief Financial Officer
K. Parvatheesam
Company Secretary
 
 
 
Infosys Technologies Limited and subsidiaries
 
(In crore except share data)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
  Note
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Revenues
 
7,250
5,944
27,501
22,742
Cost of sales
 
4,234
3,415
15,916
13,020
Gross profit
 
3,016
2,529
11,585
9,722
Operating expenses:
         
Selling and marketing expenses
 
400
333
1,512
1,184
Administrative expenses
 
514
407
1,971
1,628
Total operating expenses
 
914
740
3,483
2,812
Operating profit
 
2,102
1,789
8,102
6,910
Other income, net
2.14
415
252
1,211
990
Profit before income taxes
 
2,517
2,041
9,313
7,900
Income tax expense
2.17
699
441
2,490
1,681
Net profit
 
1,818
1,600
6,823
6,219
 
Other comprehensive income
         
Reversal of impairment loss on available-for-sale financial asset
 
9
9
Gain transferred to net profit on sale of available-for-sale financial asset
 
(5)
(5)
Fair value changes on available-for-sale financial asset, net of tax effect (refer note 2.2 and 2.17)
 
(4)
26
(12)
26
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
 
13
(16)
49
50
Total other comprehensive income
 
9
14
37
80
           
Total comprehensive income
 
1,827
1,614
6,860
6,299
           
Profit attributable to:
         
Owners of the company
 
1,818
1,600
6,823
6,219
Non-controlling interest
 
   
1,818
1,600
6,823
6,219
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
         
Owners of the company
 
1,827
1,614
6,860
6,299
Non-controlling interest
 
   
1,827
1,614
6,860
6,299
           
Earnings per equity share
         
Basic ()
 
31.82
28.02
119.45
109.02
Diluted ()
 
31.82
28.00
119.41
108.90
Weighted average equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share
2.18
       
Basic
 
57,13,05,965
57,08,42,313
57,11,80,050
57,04,75,923
Diluted
 
57,13,91,425
57,12,89,044
57,13,68,358
57,11,16,031
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
 
As per our report attached
for B S R & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg No : 101248W
 
 
Natrajh Ramakrishna
Partner
Membership No. 32815
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Chairman and Chief Mentor
S.Gopalakrishnan
Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director
S.D.Shibulal
Chief Operating Officer and
Director
Deepak.M.Satwalekar
Director
         
 
Prof. Marti G. Subrahmanyam
Director
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Director
Sridar A. Iyengar
Director
David L. Boyles
Director
         
 
Prof. Jeffrey S. Lehman
Director
K.V.Kamath
Director
R. Seshasayee
Director
K. Dinesh
Director
         
Bangalore
April 15, 2011
T. V. Mohandas Pai
Director
Srinath Batni
Director
V. Balakrishnan
Chief Financial Officer
K. Parvatheesam
Company Secretary
 
 
 
Infosys Technologies Limited and subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In crore except share data)
 
Shares
Share capital
Share premium
Retained earnings
Other components
of equity
Total equity
attributable to
equity holders
of the company
Balance as of April 1, 2009
57,28,30,043
286
2,944
15,972
(8)
19,194
Changes in equity for the year ended March 31, 2010
           
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options
9,95,149
1
88
89
Share-based compensation
1
1
Treasury shares*
(28,33,600)
(1)
4
3
Reserves on consolidation of trusts
46
46
Income tax benefit arising on exercise of share options
10
10
Dividends (including corporate dividend tax)
(1,569)
(1,569)
Reversal of impairment loss on available-for-sale financial asset
9
9
Gain transferred to net profit on sale of available-for-sale financial asset
(5)
(5)
Fair value changes on available-for-sale financials assets, net of tax effect
26
26
Net profit
6,219
6,219
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
50
50
Balance as of March 31, 2010
57,09,91,592
286
3,047
20,668
72
24,073
Changes in equity for the year ended March 31, 2011
           
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options
3,26,367
24
24
Income tax benefit arising on exercise of share options
11
11
Dividends (including corporate dividend tax)
(3,665)
(3,665)
Fair value changes on available-for-sale financials assets, net of tax effect (refer note 2.2)
(12)
(12)
Net profit
6,823
6,823
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
49
49
Balance as of March 31, 2011
57,13,17,959
286
3,082
23,826
109
27,303
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
* Treasury shares held by controlled trusts consolidated effective July 1, 2009
 
 
As per our report attached
for B S R & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg No : 101248W
 
 
Natrajh Ramakrishna
Partner
Membership No. 32815
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Chairman and Chief Mentor
S.Gopalakrishnan
Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director
S.D.Shibulal
Chief Operating Officer and
Director
Deepak.M.Satwalekar
Director
         
 
Prof. Marti G. Subrahmanyam
Director
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Director
Sridar A. Iyengar
Director
David L. Boyles
Director
         
 
Prof. Jeffrey S. Lehman
Director
K.V.Kamath
Director
R. Seshasayee
Director
K. Dinesh
Director
         
Bangalore
April 15, 2011
T. V. Mohandas Pai
Director
Srinath Batni
Director
V. Balakrishnan
Chief Financial Officer
K. Parvatheesam
Company Secretary
 
 
 
Infosys Technologies Limited and subsidiaries

 (In crore)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
Year ended March 31,
 
Note
2011
2010
Operating activities:
     
Net profit
 
6,823
6,219
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities:
     
Depreciation and amortization
2.5 and 2.6
862
942
Income tax expense
2.17
2,490
1,681
Share based compensation
 
1
Income on available-for-sale financial assets and certificates of deposits
 
(101)
(169)
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment
 
(2)
Other non cash item
 
4
2
Changes in working capital
     
Trade receivables
 
(1,158)
193
Prepayments and other assets
 
(236)
(233)
Unbilled revenue
 
(401)
(92)
Trade payables
 
34
(17)
Client deposits
 
13
3
Unearned revenue
 
(14)
199
Other liabilities and provisions
 
447
(100)
Cash generated from operations
 
8,763
8,627
Income taxes paid
2.17
(2,856)
(1,754)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
5,907
6,873
Investing activities:
     
Payment for acquisition of business
 
(2)
(173)
Expenditure on property, plant and equipment, including changes in retention money
2.5 and 2.10
(1,301)
(657)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment
 
1
2
Loans to employees
 
(31)
7
Non-current deposits placed with corporation
 
(100)
(28)
Income on available-for-sale financial assets
 
21
106
Investment in certificates of deposit
 
(840)
(1,180)
Redemption of certificates of deposit
 
1,985
Investment in available-for-sale financial assets
 
(1,932)
(9,901)
Redemption of available-for-sale financial assets
 
4,430
7,436
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities
 
2,231
(4,388)
Financing activities:
     
Proceeds from issuance of common stock on exercise of employee stock options
 
24
89
Payment of dividends
 
(3,141)
(1,346)
Payment of dividend tax
 
(524)
(223)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(3,641)
(1,480)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
58
63
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
4,497
1,005
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
2.1
12,111
10,993
Opening cash and cash equivalents of controlled trusts
 
50
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
2.1
16,666
12,111
Supplementary information:
     
Restricted cash balance
2.1
108
71
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
 
As per our report attached
 
for B S R & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm Reg No : 101248W
 
 
Natrajh Ramakrishna
Partner
Membership No. 32815
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Chairman and Chief Mentor
S.Gopalakrishnan
Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director
S.D.Shibulal
Chief Operating Officer
and Director
Deepak.M.Satwalekar
Director
         
 
Prof. Marti G. Subrahmanyam
Director
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Director
Sridar A. Iyengar
Director
David L. Boyles
Director
         
 
Prof. Jeffrey S. Lehman
Director
K.V.Kamath
Director
R. Seshasayee
Director
K. Dinesh
Director
         
Bangalore
April 15, 2011
T. V. Mohandas Pai
Director
Srinath Batni
Director
V. Balakrishnan
Chief Financial Officer
K. Parvatheesam
Company Secretary
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
1. Company Overview and Significant Accounting Policies
 
1.1 Company overview
 
Infosys Technologies Limited (Infosys or the company) along with its controlled trusts, majority owned and controlled subsidiary, Infosys BPO Limited (Infosys BPO) and wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries, Infosys Technologies (Australia) Pty. Limited (Infosys Australia), Infosys Technologies (China) Co. Limited (Infosys China), Infosys Consulting, Inc. (Infosys Consulting), Infosys Technologies S. DE R.L. de C.V. (Infosys Mexico), Infosys Technologies (Sweden) AB (Infosys Sweden), Infosys Tecnologia DO Brasil LTDA. (Infosys Brasil), Infosys Public Services, Inc, (Infosys Public Services) and Infosys Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited (Infosys Shanghai) is a leading global technology services company. The Infosys group of companies (the Group) provides end-to-end business solutions that leverage technology thereby enabling its clients to enhance business performance. The Group's operations are to provide solutions that span the entire software life cycle encompassing technical consulting, design, development, re-engineering, maintenance, systems integration, package evaluation and implementation, testing and infrastructure management services. In addition, the Group offers software products for the banking industry and business process management services.
 
The company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and has its registered office at Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company has its primary listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in India. The company’s American Depositary Shares representing equity shares are also listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market. The company’s consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Company’s Board of Directors on April 15, 2011.
 
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
 
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS), under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments and prepaid gratuity benefits which have been measured at fair values. Accounting policies have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
 
1.3 Basis of consolidation
 
Infosys consolidates entities which it owns or controls. Control exists when the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that are currently exercisable are also taken into account. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date control commences until the date control ceases.
 
The financial statements of the Group companies are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and intra-group balances and transactions including unrealized gain / loss from such transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. These financial statements are prepared by applying uniform accounting policies in use at the Group. Non-controlling interests which represent part of the net profit or loss and net assets of subsidiaries that are not, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by the company, are excluded.
 
1.4 Use of estimates
 
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates involving complex and subjective judgments and the use of assumptions in these financial statements have been disclosed in Note 1.5. Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as management becomes aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material, their effects are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
1.5 Critical accounting estimates
 
a. Revenue recognition
 
The company uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for its fixed-price contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the company to estimate the efforts expended to date as a proportion of the total efforts to be expended. Efforts expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the expected contract estimates at the reporting date.
 
b. Income taxes
 
The company's two major tax jurisdictions are India and the U.S., though the company also files tax returns in other overseas jurisdictions. Significant judgments are involved in determining the provision for income taxes, including amount expected to be paid/recovered for uncertain tax positions. Also refer to Note 2.17.
 
c. Business combinations and intangible assets
 
Business combinations are accounted for using IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations. IFRS 3 requires the identifiable intangible assets and contingent consideration to be fair valued in order to ascertain the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. Significant estimates are required to be made in determining the value of contingent consideration and intangible assets. These valuations are conducted by independent valuation experts.
 
1.6 Revenue recognition
 
The company derives revenues primarily from software development and related services, from business process management services and from the licensing of software products. Arrangements with customers for software development and related services and business process management services are either on a fixed-price, fixed-timeframe or on a time-and-material basis.
 
Revenue on time-and-material contracts are recognized as the related services are performed and revenue from the end of the last billing to the balance sheet date is recognized as unbilled revenues. Revenue from fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts, where there is no uncertainty as to measurement or collectability of consideration, is recognized as per the percentage-of-completion method. When there is uncertainty as to measurement or ultimate collectability revenue recognition is postponed until such uncertainty is resolved. Efforts expended have been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. Provisions for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become probable based on the current contract estimates. Costs and earnings in excess of billings are classified as unbilled revenue while billings in excess of costs and earnings are classified as unearned revenue. Maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the underlying maintenance arrangement.
 
In arrangements for software development and related services and maintenance services, the company has applied the guidance in IAS 18, Revenue, by applying the revenue recognition criteria for each separately identifiable component of a single transaction. The arrangements generally meet the criteria for considering software development and related services as separately identifiable components. For allocating the consideration, the company has measured the revenue in respect of each separable component of a transaction at its fair value, in accordance with principles given in IAS 18. The price that is regularly charged for an item when sold separately is the best evidence of its fair value. In cases where the company is unable to establish objective and reliable evidence of fair value for the software development and related services, the company has used a residual method to allocate the arrangement consideration. In these cases the balance of the consideration, after allocating the fair values of undelivered components of a transaction has been allocated to the delivered components for which specific fair values do not exist.
 
License fee revenues are recognized when the general revenue recognition criteria given in IAS 18 are met. Arrangements to deliver software products generally have three elements: license, implementation and Annual Technical Services (ATS). The company has applied the principles given in IAS 18 to account for revenues from these multiple element arrangements. Objective and reliable evidence of fair value has been established for ATS. Objective and reliable evidence of fair value is the price charged when the element is sold separately. When other services are provided in conjunction with the licensing arrangement and objective and reliable evidence of their fair values have been established, the revenue from such contracts are allocated to each component of the contract in a manner, whereby revenue is deferred for the undelivered services and the residual amounts are recognized as revenue for delivered elements. In the absence of objective and reliable evidence of fair value for implementation, the entire arrangement fee for license and implementation is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method as the implementation is performed. Revenue from client training, support and other services arising due to the sale of software products is recognized as the services are performed. ATS revenue is recognized ratably over the period in which the services are rendered.
 
Advances received for services and products are reported as client deposits until all conditions for revenue recognition are met.
 
The company accounts for volume discounts and pricing incentives to customers as a reduction of revenue based on the ratable allocation of the discounts/ incentives amount to each of the underlying revenue transaction that results in progress by the customer towards earning the discount/ incentive. Also, when the level of discount varies with increases in levels of revenue transactions, the company recognizes the liability based on its estimate of the customer's future purchases. If it is probable that the criteria for the discount will not be met, or if the amount thereof cannot be estimated reliably, then discount is not recognized until the payment is probable and the amount can be estimated reliably. The company recognizes changes in the estimated amount of obligations for discounts in the period in which the change occurs. The discounts are passed on to the customer either as direct payments or as a reduction of payments due from the customer.
 
The company presents revenues net of value-added taxes in its statement of comprehensive income.
 
1.7 Property, plant and equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairments, if any. The direct costs are capitalized until the property, plant and equipment are ready for use, as intended by management. The company depreciates property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives of assets for current and comparative periods are as follows:
 
   
Buildings
15 years
Plant and machinery
5 years
Computer equipment
2-5 years
Furniture and fixtures
5 years
Vehicles
5 years
   
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date.
 
Advances paid towards the acquisition of property, plant and equipment outstanding at each balance sheet date and the cost of assets not put to use before such date are disclosed under ‘Capital work-in-progress’. Subsequent expenditures relating to property, plant and equipment is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with these will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the financial statements upon sale or retirement of the asset and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. Assets to be disposed off are reported at the lower of the carrying value or the fair value less cost to sell.
 
1.8 Business combinations
 
Business combinations have been accounted for using the acquisition method under the provisions of IFRS 3 (Revised), Business Combinations.
 
The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of acquisition. The cost of acquisition also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair value on the date of acquisition.
 
Transaction costs that the Group incurs in connection with a business combination such as finders’ fees, legal fees, due diligence fees, and other professional and consulting fees are expensed as incurred.
 
1.9 Goodwill
 
Goodwill represents the cost of business acquisition in excess of the Group's interest in the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. When the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired exceeds the cost of business acquisition, a gain is recognized immediately in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. Goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
 
1.10 Intangible assets
 
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairments. Intangible assets are amortized over their respective individual estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis, from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful life of an identifiable intangible asset is based on a number of factors including the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors (such as the stability of the industry, and known technological advances), and the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain the expected future cash flows from the asset.
 
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Software product development costs are expensed as incurred unless technical and commercial feasibility of the project is demonstrated, future economic benefits are probable, the company has an intention and ability to complete and use or sell the software and the costs can be measured reliably. The costs which can be capitalized include the cost of material, direct labour, overhead costs that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Research and development costs and software development costs incurred under contractual arrangements with customers are accounted as cost of sales.
 
1.11 Financial instruments
 
Financial instruments of the Group are classified in the following categories: non-derivative financial instruments comprising of loans and receivables, available-for-sale financial assets and trade and other payables; derivative financial instruments under the category of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss; share capital and treasury shares. The classification of financial instruments depends on the purpose for which those were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial instruments at initial recognition.
 
a. Non-derivative financial instruments
 
(i) Loans and receivables
 
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than 12 months after the balance sheet date which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are measured initially at fair value plus transaction costs and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment loss or provisions for doubtful accounts. Loans and receivables are represented by trade receivables, net of allowances for impairment, unbilled revenue, cash and cash equivalents, prepayments, certificates of deposit and other assets. Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and bank deposits and deposits with corporations. The company considers all highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash to be cash equivalents. Certificates of deposit is a negotiable money market instrument for funds deposited at a bank or other eligible financial institution for a specified time period.
 
(ii) Available-for-sale financial assets
 
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or are not classified in any of the other categories. Available-for-sale financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus transactions costs. Subsequent to initial recognition these are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses on available-for-sale monetary items are recognized directly in other comprehensive income. When an investment is derecognized, the cumulative gain or loss in other comprehensive income is transferred to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. These are presented as current assets unless management intends to dispose off the assets after 12 months from the balance sheet date.
 
 
(iii) Trade and other payables
 
Trade and other payables are initially recognized at fair value, and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
 
b. Derivative financial instruments
 
Financial assets or financial liabilities, at fair value through profit or loss.
 
This category has two sub-categories wherein, financial assets or financial liabilities are held for trading or are designated as such upon initial recognition. A financial asset is classified as held for trading if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are categorized as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.
 
The company holds derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates on trade receivables and forecasted cash flows denominated in certain foreign currencies. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank or a financial institution. Although the company believes that these financial instruments constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Any derivative that is either not designated a hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective per IAS 39, is categorized as a financial asset, at fair value through profit or loss.
 
Derivatives are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resultant exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets/ liabilities in this category are presented as current assets/current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the balance sheet date.
 
c. Share capital and treasury shares
 
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.
 
Treasury Shares
 
When any entity within the Group purchases the company's ordinary shares, the consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental cost is presented as a deduction from total equity, until they are cancelled, sold or reissued. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity, and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is transferred to/ from retained earnings.
 
1.12 Impairment
 
a. Financial assets
 
The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset is considered impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.
 
(i) Loans and receivables
 
Impairment loss in respect of loans and receivables measured at amortized cost are calculated as the difference between their carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. Such impairment loss is recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income.
 
(ii) Available-for-sale financial assets
 
Significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost and the disappearance of an active trading market for the security are objective evidence that the security is impaired. An impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset is calculated by reference to its fair value and is recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. The cumulative loss that was recognized in other comprehensive income is transferred to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income upon impairment.
 
b. Non-financial assets
 
(i) Goodwill
 
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and whenever there is an indication that goodwill may be impaired, relying on a number of factors including operating results, business plans and future cash flows. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the Group's cash generating units (CGU) expected to benefit from the synergies arising from the business combination. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of a CGU including the goodwill, exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU. The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. Value-in-use is the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the CGU.
 
Total impairment loss of a CGU is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to the other assets of the CGU pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU. An impairment loss on goodwill is recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income and is not reversed in the subsequent period.
 
(ii) Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
 
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs.
 
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset.
 
c. Reversal of impairment loss
 
An impairment loss for financial assets is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of an asset other than goodwill is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortization or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. A reversal of impairment loss for an asset other than goodwill and available- for-sale financial assets that are equity securities is recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. For available-for-sale financial assets that are equity securities, the reversal is recognized in other comprehensive income.
 
1.13 Fair value of financial instruments
 
In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the company uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
 
For all other financial instruments the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments. The fair value of securities, which do not have an active market and where it is not practicable to determine the fair values with sufficient reliability, are carried at cost less impairment.
 
1.14 Provisions
 
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
 
a. Post sales client support
 
The company provides its clients with a fixed-period post sales support for corrections of errors and telephone support on all its fixed-price, fixed-timeframe contracts. Costs associated with such support services are accrued at the time related revenues are recorded and included in cost of sales. The company estimates such costs based on historical experience and estimates are reviewed on a periodic basis for any material changes in assumptions and likelihood of occurrence.
 
b.Onerous contracts
 
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established the Group recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.
 
1.15 Foreign currency
 
Functional currency
 
The functional currency of Infosys and Infosys BPO is the Indian rupee. The functional currencies for Infosys Australia, Infosys China, Infosys Consulting, Infosys Mexico, Infosys Sweden, Infosys Brasil, Infosys Public Services and Infosys Shanghai are the respective local currencies. These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees (rounded off to crore; one crore equals ten million).
 
Transactions and translations
 
Foreign-currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The gains or losses resulting from such translations are included in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at fair value are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction.
 
Transaction gains or losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled. Revenue, expense and cash-flow items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currencies using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction.
 
The translation of financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries to the functional currency of the company is performed for assets and liabilities using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue, expense and cash-flow items using the average exchange rate for the respective periods. The gains or losses resulting from such translation are included in currency translation reserves under other components of equity. When a subsidiary is disposed off, in part or in full, the relevant amount is transferred to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income.
 
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date.
 
1.16 Earnings per equity share
 
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The diluted potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
 
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.
 
1.17 Income taxes
 
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in other comprehensive income. Current income tax for current and prior periods is recognized at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered from the tax authorities, using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment or the substantive enactment date. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and tax losses can be utilized. Deferred income taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and branches where it is expected that the earnings of the subsidiary or branch will not be distributed in the foreseeable future. The company offsets current tax assets and current tax liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and where it intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Tax benefits of deductions earned on exercise of employee share options in excess of compensation charged to income are credited to share premium.
 
1.18 Employee benefits
 
1.18.1 Gratuity
 
In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Infosys provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan (the Gratuity Plan) covering eligible employees. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment.
 
Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation, performed by an independent actuary, at each balance sheet date using the projected unit credit method. The company fully contributes all ascertained liabilities to the Infosys Technologies Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust (the Trust). In case of Infosys BPO, contributions are made to the Infosys BPO's Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust. Trustees administer contributions made to the Trusts and contributions are invested in specific designated instruments as permitted by law and investments are also made in mutual funds that invest in the specific designated instruments.
 
The Group recognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its balance sheet as an asset or liability, respectively in accordance with IAS 19, Employee benefits. The discount rate is based on the Government securities yield. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to net profit in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. When the computation results in a benefit to the Group, the recognized asset is limited to the net total of any unrecognized past service costs and the present value of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan.
 
1.18.2 Superannuation
 
Certain employees of Infosys are also participants in a defined contribution plan. The company has no further obligations to the Plan beyond its monthly contributions. Certain employees of Infosys BPO are also eligible for superannuation benefit. Infosys BPO has no further obligations to the superannuation plan beyond its monthly contribution which are periodically contributed to a trust fund, the corpus of which is invested with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
 
Certain employees of Infosys Australia are also eligible for superannuation benefit. Infosys Australia has no further obligations to the superannuation plan beyond its monthly contribution.
 
1.18.3 Provident fund
 
Eligible employees of Infosys receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined benefit plan. Both the employee and the company make monthly contributions to the provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The company contributes a part of the contributions to the Infosys Technologies Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust. The remaining portion is contributed to the government administered pension fund. The rate at which the annual interest is payable to the beneficiaries by the trust is being administered by the government. The company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the Trust and the notified interest rate.
 
In respect of Infosys BPO, eligible employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and Infosys BPO make monthly contributions to this provident fund plan equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. Amounts collected under the provident fund plan are deposited in a government administered provident fund. The company has no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contributions.
 
1.18.4 Compensated absences
 
The Group has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is measured based on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
 
1.19 Share-based compensation
 
The Group recognizes compensation expense relating to share-based payments in net profit using a fair-value measurement method in accordance with IFRS 2, Share-Based Payment. Under the fair value method, the estimated fair value of awards is charged to income on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was in-substance, multiple awards. The Group includes a forfeiture estimate in the amount of compensation expense being recognized.
 
The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. The expected term of an option is estimated based on the vesting term and contractual term of the option, as well as expected exercise behaviour of the employee who receives the option. Expected volatility during the expected term of the option is based on historical volatility, during a period equivalent to the expected term of the option, of the observed market prices of the company's publicly traded equity shares. Expected dividends during the expected term of the option are based on recent dividend activity. Risk-free interest rates are based on the government securities yield in effect at the time of the grant over the expected term.
 
1.20 Dividends
 
Final dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the company's Board of Directors.
 
1.21 Operating profit
 
Operating profit for the Group is computed considering the revenues, net of cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses.
 
1.22 Other income
 
Other income is comprised primarily of interest income and dividend income. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
 
1.23 Leases
 
Leases under which the company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. When acquired, such assets are capitalized at fair value or present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease, whichever is lower. Lease payments under operating leases are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income over the lease term.
 
1.24 Government grants
 
The Group recognizes government grants only when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions attached to them shall be complied with, and the grants will be received. Government grants related to depreciable fixed assets are treated as deferred income and are recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income on a systematic and rational basis over the useful life of the asset. Government grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
 
1.25 Recent accounting pronouncements
 
1.25.1 Standards issued but not yet effective
 
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: In November 2009, International Accounting Standards Board issued IFRS 9, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement to reduce complexity of the current rules on financial instruments as mandated in IAS 39. The effective date for IFRS 9 is annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 with early adoption permitted. IFRS 9 has fewer classification and measurement categories as compared to IAS 39 and has eliminated held to maturity, available for sale and loans and receivables. Further it eliminates the rule based requirement of segregating embedded derivatives and tainting rules pertaining to held to maturity investments. For an investment in an equity instrument which is not held for trading, the standard permits an irrevocable election, on initial recognition, on an individual share-by-share basis, to present all fair value changes from the investment in other comprehensive income. No amount recognized in other comprehensive income would ever be reclassified to profit or loss. The Group is required to adopt the standard by accounting year commencing April 1, 2014. The Group is currently evaluating the requirements of IFRS 9, and has not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
2. Notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
2.1 Cash and cash equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
(In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Cash and bank deposits
15,095
10,556
Deposits with corporations
1,571
1,555
 
16,666
12,111
 
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 include restricted cash and bank balances of 108 crore and 71 crore, respectively. The restrictions are primarily on account of cash and bank balances held by irrevocable trusts controlled by the company and unclaimed dividends.
 
The deposits maintained by the Group with banks and corporations comprise of time deposits, which can be withdrawn by the Group at any point without prior notice or penalty on the principal.
 
The table below provides details of cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
(In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Current Accounts
   
ABN Amro Bank, China
17
33
ABN Amro Bank, China (U.S. dollar account)
24
14
ABN Amro Bank, Taiwan
3
2
Bank of America, Mexico
4
18
Bank of America, USA
296
 686
Banamex , Mexico
2
2
China Merchants Bank, China
1
Citibank NA, Australia
61
25
Citibank NA, Brazil
5
9
Citibank N.A, China (U.S. dollar account)
11
 
Citibank NA, Czech Republic (Euro account)
2
Citibank NA, Czech Republic (U.S. dollar account)
Citibank N.A., Czech Republic
1
Citibank NA, New Zealand
2
1
Citibank NA, Japan
17
2
Citibank NA, India
2
2
Citibank NA, India, Unclaimed dividend account
1
Citibank NA, Thailand
1
1
Deustche Bank, India
12
13
Deutsche Bank, Czech Republic
1
Deutsche Bank, Belgium
5
18
Deutsche Bank, Poland
2
Deutsche Bank, France
3
1
Deutsche Bank, Germany
5
12
Deutsche Bank, Moscow (U.S. dollar account)
1
Deutsche Bank, Netherlands
2
7
Deustche Bank, Philiphines
1
Deustche Bank, Philiphines (U.S. dollar account)
1
3
Deutsche Bank, Poland
1
Deustche Bank, Poland (Euro account)
2
1
Deutsche Bank, Spain
1
1
Deutsche Bank, Singapore
3
1
Deutsche Bank, Switzerland
1
10
Deutsche Bank, Switzerland (U.S. dollar account)
1
Deustche Bank, Thailand
3
Deustche Bank, Thailand (U.S. dollar account)
1
Deutsche Bank, United Kingdom
40
29
Deustche Bank-EEFC (Euro account)
8
3
Deutsche Bank-EEFC (United Kingdom Pound Sterling account)
1
Deustche Bank-EEFC (Swiss Franc account)
2
Deustche Bank-EEFC (U.S. dollar account)
143
8
HSBC Bank, UK
10
2
HDFC Bank-Unclaimed dividend account
1
1
ICICI Bank, India
32
133
ICICI Bank, UK
1
1
ICICI Bank-EEFC (Euro account)
1
ICICI Bank-EEFC (United Kingdom Pound Sterling account)
1
2
ICICI Bank-EEFC (U.S. dollar account)
22
10
ICICI bank-Unclaimed dividend account
1
1
National Australia Bank Limited, Australia
1
21
National Australia Bank Limited, Australia (U.S. dollar account)
14
Nordbanken, Sweden
5
1
Royal Bank of Canada, Canada
23
20
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, China
2
Wachovia Bank, USA
7
 
777
1,128
Deposit Accounts
   
ABN Amro Bank, China
14
Andhra Bank
399
99
Allahabad Bank
561
150
Axis Bank
536
Bank of America
82
Bank of America, Mexico
17
Bank of Baroda
1,100
299
Bank of India
1,197
881
Bank of Maharashtra
506
500
Barclays Bank
100
Canara Bank
1,329
963
Central Bank of India
354
100
Corporation Bank
295
276
Citibank N.A, Czech Republic
5
9
Citibank N.A, Czech Republic, USD
1
Citibank (Euro account)
3
Citibank (U.S. dollar account)
4
Citibank Brazil
3
Deustche Bank, Poland
21
8
DBS Bank
49
HDFC Bank
646
HSBC Bank
483
HSBC Bank, United Kingdom
18
ICICI Bank
788
1,435
IDBI Bank
770
909
ING Vysya Bank
25
Indian Overseas Bank
518
140
Jammu and Kashmir Bank
12
10
Kotak Mahindra Bank
25
61
National Australia Bank Limited, Australia
546
312
Nordbanken, Sweden
1
Oriental Bank of Commerce
653
100
Punjab National Bank
1,493
994
South Indian Bank
50
State Bank of Hyderabad
255
233
State Bank of India
457
126
State Bank of Mysore
354
496
Syndicate Bank
504
475
Union Bank of India
631
93
Vijaya Bank
144
95
Yes Bank
33
 
14,318
9,428
Deposits with corporations
   
HDFC Limited
1,571
1,551
Sundaram BNP Paribus Home Finance Limited
4
 
1,571
1,555
Total
16,666
12,111
 
2.2 Available-for-sale financial assets
 
Investments in liquid mutual fund units and unlisted equity securities are classified as available-for-sale financial assets.
 
Cost and fair value of investment in liquid mutual fund units and unlisted equity securities are as follows:
 
(In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Current
   
Liquid mutual fund units:
   
Cost and fair value
21
2,518
     
Non Current
   
Unlisted equity securities:
   
Cost
4
4
Gross unrealised holding gains
19
34
Fair value
23
38
     
Total available-for-sale financial assets
44
2,556
 
During February 2010, Infosys sold 32,31,151 shares of OnMobile Systems Inc, U.S.A, at a price of 166.58 per share, derived from quoted prices of the underlying marketable equity securities. The total consideration amounted to 53 crore, net of taxes and transaction costs. The resultant income of 48 crore was included under other income for the year ended March 31, 2010. Additionally, the remaining 21,54,100 shares had been fair valued at 38 crore as at March 31, 2010.
 
As of March 31, 2011 the 21,54,100 shares were fair valued at 23 crore and the resultant unrealized loss of 12 crore, net of taxes of 3 crore has been recognized in other comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2011. The fair value of 23 crore has been derived based on an agreed upon exchange ratio between these unlisted equity securities and quoted prices of the underlying marketable equity securities.
 
2.3 Business combinations
 
During the year ended March 31, 2010 Infosys BPO acquired 100% of the voting interests in McCamish Systems LLC (McCamish), a business process solutions provider based in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. The business acquisition was conducted by entering into Membership Interest Purchase Agreement for a cash consideration of 173 crore and a contingent consideration of upto 93 crore. The fair value of contingent consideration and its undiscounted value on the date of acquisition were 40 crore and 67 crore, respectively.
 
During the year ended March 31, 2011, the liability related to contingent consideration increased by 4 crore due to passage of time.

This business acquisition is expected to enable Infosys BPO to deliver growth in platform-based services in the insurance and financial services industry and is also expected to enable McCamish to service larger portfolios of transactions for clients and expand into global markets. Consequently, the excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of assets acquired has been accounted for as goodwill.

The purchase price has been allocated based on Management’s estimates and independent appraisal of fair values as follows:
(In Crore)
 
Component
Acquiree’s carrying amount
Fair value
adjustments
Purchase price
allocated
Property, plant and equipment
5
5
Net current assets
9
9
Intangible assets-Customer contracts and relationships
48
48
Intangible assets-Computer software platform
13
13
 
14
61
75
Goodwill
   
138
Total purchase price
   
213

Of the goodwill stated above, goodwill to the extent of 95 crore is deductible for tax purposes.

The amount of trade receivables acquired from the above business acquisition was 16 crore. The entire amount has been collected subsequently.

The identified intangible customer contracts and relationships are being amortized over a period of nine years whereas the identified intangible computer software platform has been amortized over a period of four months, based on management's estimate of the useful life of the assets.

The acquisition date fair value of each major class of consideration as of the acquisition date is as follows:
(In crore)
Particulars
Consideration settled
Fair value of total consideration
 
Cash paid
161
Liabilities settled in cash
12
Contingent consideration
40
Total
213

The payment of contingent consideration is dependent upon the achievement of certain revenue targets and net margin targets by McCamish over a period of 4 years ending March 31, 2014. Further, contingent to McCamish signing any deal with a customer with total revenues of USD 100 million or more, the aforesaid period will be extended by 2 years. The total contingent consideration can range between 67 crore and 93 crore.

The fair value of the contingent consideration is determined by discounting the estimated amount payable to the previous owners of McCamish on achievement of certain financial targets. The key inputs used for the determination of fair value of contingent consideration are the discount rate of 13.9% and the probabilities of achievement of the net margin and the revenue targets ranging from 50% to 100%.

2.4 Prepayments and other assets

Prepayments and other assets consist of the following:
  (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Current
   
Rental deposits
 43
36
Security deposits with service providers
 63
63
Loans to employees
 137
106
Prepaid expenses*
 47
39
Interest accrued and not due
 21
9
Withholding taxes*
 548
343
Advance payments to vendors for supply of goods*
 36
19
Other assets
 22
26
 
917
641
Non-current
   
Loans to employees
 4
6
Deposit with corporation
 437
337
Prepaid expenses*
 20
Prepaid gratuity and other benefits*
 2
4
 
463
347
 
1,380
988
Financial assets in prepayments and other assets
727
583
*Non financial assets
 
Withholding taxes primarily consist of input tax credits. Other assets primarily represent travel advances and other recoverable from customers. Security deposits with service providers relate principally to leased telephone lines and electricity supplies.
 
Deposit with corporation represents amounts deposited to settle certain employee-related obligations as and when they arise during the normal course of business.
 
2.5 Property, plant and equipment
 
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2011:
 
(In crore)
 
Land
Buildings
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Capital work-in-progress
Total
Gross carrying value as of January 1, 2011
 544
 3,560
 1,380
 1,427
 841
 7
 435
 8,194
Additions
7
66
50
95
29
1
90
338
Deletions
(144)
(193)
(100)
(437)
Translation difference
3
1
(1)
3
Gross carrying value as of March 31, 2011
551
3,626
1,286
1,332
771
7
525
8,098
                 
Accumulated depreciation as of January 1, 2011
 –
 (918)
 (822)
 (1,199)
 (528)
 (3)
 –
 (3,470)
Depreciation
(60)
(59)
(63)
(38)
(220)
Accumulated depreciation on deletions
 
144
193
100
437
Translation difference
(1)
(1)
Accumulated depreciation as of March 31, 2011
(978)
(737)
(1,070)
(466)
(3)
(3,254)
Carrying value as of January 1, 2011
 544
 2,642
 558
228
 313
 4
 435
 4,724
Carrying value as of March 31, 2011
551
2,648
549
262
305
4
525
4,844
 
 
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2010:
(In crore)
 
Land
Buildings
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Capital work-in-progress
Total
Gross carrying value as of January 1, 2010
 326
 3,203
 1,357
 1,355
 863
 5
 424
 7,533
                 
Additions
 1
 97
 34
 57
 12
 –
 (15)
 186
                 
Deletions
 –
 –
 (128)
 (159)
 (109)
 –
 –
 (396)
Translation difference
 –
 –
 –
 (2)
 (1)
 –
 –
 (3)
Gross carrying value as of March 31, 2010
 327
 3,300
 1,263
 1,251
 765
 5
 409
 7,320
                 
Accumulated depreciation as of January 1, 2010
 –
 (692)
 (713)
 (1,141)
 (512)
 (2)
 –
 (3,060)
Depreciation
 –
 (53)
 (63)
 (66)
 (38)
 –
 –
 (220)
Accumulated depreciation on deletions
 –
 –
128
 159
109
 –
 –
396
Translation difference
 –
 –
 (1)
 2
 2
 –
 –
3
Accumulated depreciation as of March 31, 2010
 –
 (745)
 (648)
 (1,046)
 (440)
 (2)
 –
 (2,881)
Carrying value as of January 1, 2010
 326
 2,511
 644
 214
 351
 3
 424
 4,473
Carrying value as of March 31, 2010
 327
 2,555
 615
 205
 325
 3
 409
 4,439
 
 
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the year ended March 31, 2011:
(In . crore)
 
Land
Buildings
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Capital work-in-progress
Total
Gross carrying value as of April 1, 2010
327
3,300
1,263
1,251
765
5
409
7,320
Additions
224
326
170
291
126
2
116
1,255
Deletions
(147)
(219)
(123)
(489)
Translation difference
9
3
12
Gross carrying value as of March 31, 2011
551
3,626
1,286
1,332
771
7
525
8,098
                 
Accumulated depreciation as of April 1, 2010
(745)
(648)
(1,046)
(440)
(2)
(2,881)
                 
Depreciation
 –
(233)
(237)
(236)
(147)
(1)
 (854)
Accumulated depreciation on deletions
147
219
123
489
Translation difference
1
(7)
(2)
(8)
Accumulated depreciation as of March 31, 2011
(978)
(737)
(1,070)
(466)
(3)
(3,254)
Carrying value as of April 1, 2010
327
2,555
615
205
325
3
409
4,439
Carrying value as of March 31, 2011
551
2,648
549
262
305
4
525
4,844
 
 
Following are the changes in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for the year ended March 31, 2010:
  (In crore)
 
Land
Buildings
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Capital work-in-progress
Total
Gross carrying value as of April 1, 2009
285
2,913
1,183
1,233
774
4
677
7,069
Additions
 42
 387
 212
 199
 101
 1
 (268)
 674
Acquisition through business combination
5
5
Deletions
 –
 –
 (133)
 (186)
 (110)
 –
 –
 (429)
Translation difference
1
1
Gross carrying value as of March 31, 2010
 327
 3,300
 1,263
 1,251
 765
 5
 409
 7,320
                 
Accumulated depreciation as of April 1, 2009
(535)
(521)
(960)
(387)
(1)
(2,404)
                 
Depreciation
 –
 (210)
 (259)
 (272)
 (163)
 (1)
 –
 (905)
Accumulated depreciation on deletions
 –
 –
132
 186
 110
 –
 –
428
Accumulated depreciation as of March 31, 2010
 –
 (745)
 (648)
 (1,046)
 (440)
 (2)
 –
 (2,881)
Carrying value as of April 1, 2009
285
2,378
662
273
387
3
677
4,665
Carrying value as of March 31, 2010
 327
 2,555
 615
 205
 325
 3
 409
 4,439
 
During the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, certain assets which were not in use having gross book value of 488 crore and 387 crore, respectively, (carrying value Nil) were retired.
 
The depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 is included in cost of sales in the statement of comprehensive income.
 
Carrying value of land includes 146 crore and 149 crore as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively, towards deposits paid under certain lease-cum-sale agreements to acquire land including agreements where the company has an option to purchase the properties on expiry of the lease period. The company has already paid 99% of the market value of the properties prevailing at the time of entering into the lease-cum-sale agreements with the balance payable at the time of purchase. The contractual commitments for capital expenditure were 814 crore and 301 crore, as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.
 
2.6 Goodwill and intangible assets
 
Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
  (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Carrying value at the beginning
829
692
Goodwill recognized on acquisition (Refer Note 2.3)
138
Translation differences pertaining to foreign subsidiary
(4)
(1)
Carrying value at the end
825
829
 
Goodwill has been allocated to the cash generating units (CGU), identified to be the operating segments as follows:
  (In . crore)
Segment
As of March 31,
 
2011
 2010
Financial services
400
403
Manufacturing
96
94
Telecom
14
15
Retail
226
228
Others
89
89
Total
825
829
 
The entire goodwill relating to Infosys BPO’s acquisition of McCamish has been allocated to the ‘Financial services’ segment.
 
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to the CGU which are operating segments regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance.
 
The recoverable amount of a CGU is the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value-in-use. The fair value of a CGU is determined based on the market capitalization. The value-in-use is determined based on specific calculations. These calculations use pre-tax cash flow projections over a period of five years, based on financial budgets approved by management and an average of the range of each assumption mentioned below. As of March 31, 2011, the estimated recoverable amount of the CGU exceeded its carrying amount. The recoverable amount was computed based on the fair value being higher than value-in-use and the carrying amount of the CGU was computed by allocating the net assets to operating segments for the purpose of impairment testing. The key assumptions used for the calculations are as follows:
 
 
In %
Long term growth rate
8-10
Operating margins
17-20
Discount rate
13
 
The above discount rate is based on the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of the company. These estimates are likely to differ from future actual results of operations and cash flows.
 
Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of acquired intangible assets:
   (In crore)
 
 As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Gross carrying value at the beginning
117
56
Customer contracts and relationships (Refer Note 2.3)
48
Computer software platform (Refer Note 2.3)
13
Gross carrying value at the end
117
117
     
Accumulated amortization at the beginning
61
21
Amortization expense
8
37
Translation differences
3
Accumulated amortization at the end
69
61
Net carrying value
48
56
 
The intangible customer contracts recognized at the time of acquisition of Philips BPO operations are being amortized over a period of seven years, being management's estimate of its useful life, based on the life over which economic benefits are expected to be realized. However, during the year ended March 31, 2010 the amortization of this intangible asset has been accelerated based on the usage pattern of the asset. As of March 31, 2011, the customer contracts have a remaining amortization period of approximately four years.
 
The intangible customer contracts and relationships recognized at the time of McCamish acquisition are being amortized over a period of nine years, being management’s estimate of its useful life, based on the life over which economic benefits are expected to be realized. As of March 31, 2011, the customer contracts and relationships have a remaining amortization period of eight years.
 
The intangible computer software platform recognized at the time of McCamish acquisition having a useful life of four months, being management’s estimate of its useful life, based on the life over which economic benefits were expected to be realized, has been fully amortized.
 
The aggregate amortization expense included in cost of sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 2 crore and 11 crore and 8 crore and 37 crore, respectively.

Research and development expense recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 138 crore and 119 crore and 528 crore and 435 crore, respectively.
 
2.7 Financial instruments
 
Financial instruments by category
 
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as of March 31, 2011 were as follows:
  (In crore)
 
Loans and
receivables
Financial
assets/liabilities at
fair value through
profit and loss
Available
for sale
Trade and
other payables
Total carrying
value/fair value
Assets:
         
Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note 2.1)
16,666
16,666
Available-forsale financial assets (Refer Note 2.2)
44
44
Investment in certificates of deposit
123
123
Trade receivables
4,653
4,653
Unbilled revenue
1,243
1,243
Prepayments and other assets (Refer Note 2.4)
727
727
Derivative financial instruments
66
66
Total
23,412
66
44
23,522
Liabilities:
         
Trade payables
44
44
Client deposits
22
22
Employee benefit obligations (Refer Note 2.8)
399
399
Other liabilities (Refer Note 2.10)
1,678
1,678
Liability towards acquisition of business on a discounted basis (Refer Note 2.10)
43
43
Total
2,186
2,186
 
 
The carrying value and fair value of financial instruments by categories as of March 31, 2010 were as follows:
  (In crore)
 
Loans and
receivables
Financial
assets/liabilities at
fair value through
profit and loss
Available
for sale
Trade and
other payables
Total carrying
value/fair value
Assets:
         
Cash and cash equivalents (Refer Note 2.1)
12,111
12,111
Available-for-sale financial assets (Refer Note 2.2)
2,556
2,556
Investment in certificates of deposit
1,190
1,190
Trade receivables
3,494
3,494
Unbilled revenue
841
841
Derivative financial instruments
95
95
Prepayments and other assets (Refer Note 2.4)
583
583
Total
18,219
95
2,556
20,870
Liabilities:
         
Trade payables
10
10
Client deposits
8
8
Employee benefit obligations (Refer Note 2.8)
302
302
Other liabilities (Refer Note 2.10)
1,452
1,452
Liability towards acquisition of business on a discounted basis (Refer Note 2.10)
40
40
Total
1,812
1,812
 
Fair value hierarchy
 
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).
 
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011:
     (In crore)
 
As of March 31, 2011
Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period/year using
   
 Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
       
Available- for- sale financial asset- Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer Note 2.2)
21
21
Available- for- sale financial asset- Investments in unlisted equity instruments (Refer Note 2.2)
23
23
Derivative financial instruments- gains on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts
66
66
 
The following table presents fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2010:
(In crore)
     
 
As of March 31, 2010
Fair value measurement at end of the reporting period/year using
   
 Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
       
Available- for- sale financial asset- Investments in liquid mutual fund units (Refer Note 2.2)
2,518
2,518
– 
– 
Available- for- sale financial asset- Investments in unlisted equity instruments (Refer Note 2.2)
38
38
Derivative financial instruments- gains on outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts
95
95
– 
 
Income from financial assets or liabilities that are not at fair value through profit or loss is as follows:
(In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Interest income on deposits and certificates of deposit
367
196
1,133
779
Income from available-for-sale financial assets
86
23
160
 
367
282
1,156
939
 
Derivative financial instruments
 
The company uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates on trade receivables and forecasted cash flows denominated in certain foreign currencies. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank or a financial institution. These derivative financial instruments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace. The following table gives details in respect of outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts:
 
 
As of
As of
 
March 31, 2011
March 31, 2010
 
In million
In crore
In million
In crore
Forward contracts
       
In U.S. dollars
546
2,433
267
1,199
In Euro
28
177
22
130
In United Kingdom Pound Sterling
15
108
11
71
In Australian dollars
10
46
3
12
Option contracts
       
In U.S. dollars
200
898
   
2,764
 
2,310
 
The company recognized a net gain on derivative financials instruments of 33 crore and 56 crore during the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 as against a net gain on derivative financial instruments of 99 crore and 299 crore during the three months and year ended March 31, 2010, respectively, which are included in other income.
 
The foreign exchange forward and option contracts mature between 1 to 12 months. The table below analyzes the derivative financial instruments into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period as of the balance sheet date:
   (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
 2011
 2010
Not later than one month
435
280
Later than one month and not later than three months
649
825
Later than three months and not later than one year
1,680
1,205
 
2,764
2,310

Financial risk management

Financial risk factors

The company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The company's primary focus is to foresee the unpredictability of financial markets and seek to minimize potential adverse effects on its financial performance. The primary market risk to the company is foreign exchange risk. The company uses derivative financial instruments to mitigate foreign exchange related risk exposures. The company's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristic of each customer and the concentration of risk from the top few customers. The demographics of the customer including the default risk of the industry and country in which the customer operates also has an influence on credit risk assessment.

Market risk
 
The company operates internationally and a major portion of the business is transacted in several currencies and consequently the company is exposed to foreign exchange risk through its sales and services in the United States and elsewhere, and purchases from overseas suppliers in various foreign currencies. The company uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates on trade receivables and forecasted cash flows denominated in certain foreign currencies. The exchange rate between the rupee and foreign currencies has changed substantially in recent years and may fluctuate substantially in the future. Consequently, the results of the company’s operations are adversely affected as the rupee appreciates/ depreciates against these currencies.
 
The following table gives details in respect of the outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts:
  (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Aggregate amount of outstanding forward and option contracts
2,764
2,310
Gains / (losses) on outstanding forward and option contracts
66
95
 
The outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, mature between one to twelve months.
 
The following table analyzes foreign currency risk from financial instruments as of March 31, 2011:
  (In crore)
 
U.S. dollars
Euro
United Kingdom
Pound Sterling
Australian
dollars
Other
currencies
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
589
40
69
532
138
1,368
Trade receivables
3,095
407
475
294
221
4,492
Unbilled revenue
731
180
97
65
71
1,144
Other assets
589
12
61
38
700
Trade payables
(1)
(1)
(11)
(13)
Client deposits
(20)
(1)
(21)
Accrued expenses
(232)
(17)
15
(37)
(271)
Accrued compensation to employees
(134)
(14)
(60)
(208)
Other liabilities
(1,468)
(180)
(28)
(4)
(68)
(1,748)
Net assets / (liabilities)
3,149
442
674
887
291
5,443
 
The following table analyzes foreign currency risk from financial instruments as of March 31, 2010:
  (In crore)
 
U.S. dollars
Euro
United Kingdom
Pound Sterling
Australian
dollars
Other
currencies
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
764
46
31
315
123
1,279
Trade receivables
2,446
254
370
204
177
3,451
Unbilled revenue
567
72
110
32
39
820
Other assets
481
13
11
1
45
551
Trade payables
(1)
(1)
(7)
(9)
Client deposits
(7)
(7)
Accrued expenses
(254)
(16)
(26)
(296)
Accrued compensation to employees
(149)
(2)
(48)
(199)
Other liabilities
(1,128)
(137)
(56)
(36)
(1,357)
Net assets / (liabilities)
2,719
229
466
552
267
4,233
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, every percentage point depreciation / appreciation in the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and U.S. dollar, has affected the company's operating margins by approximately 0.5% and 0.6% respectively.
 
For the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, every percentage point depreciation / appreciation in the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and U.S. dollar, has affected the company's operating margins by approximately 0.5% and 0.6% respectively.
 
Sensitivity analysis is computed based on the changes in the income and expenses in foreign currency upon conversion into functional currency, due to exchange rate fluctuations between the previous reporting period and the current reporting period.
 
Credit risk
 
Credit risk refers to the risk of default on its obligation by the counterparty resulting in a financial loss. The maximum exposure to the credit risk at the reporting date is primarily from trade receivables amounting to 4,653 crore and 3,494 crore as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively and unbilled revenue amounting to 1,243 crore and 841 crore as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively. Trade receivables are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers primarily located in the United States. Credit risk is managed through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to which the company grants credit terms in the normal course of business.
 
The following table gives details in respect of percentage of revenues generated from top customer and top five customers:
      (In %)
    Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Revenue from top customer
4.7
4.6
4.7
4.6
Revenue from top five customers
15.4
15.8
15.4
16.4
 
Financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired
 
Cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale financial assets and investment in certificates of deposits are neither past due nor impaired. Cash and cash equivalents include deposits with banks and corporations with high credit-ratings assigned by international and domestic credit-rating agencies. Available-for-sale financial assets include investment in liquid mutual fund units and unlisted equity securities. Certificates of deposit represent funds deposited at a bank or other eligible financial institution for a specified time period. Of the total trade receivables, 3,350 crore and 2,444 crore as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively, were neither past due nor impaired.
 
Financial assets that are past due but not impaired
 
There is no other class of financial assets that is not past due but impaired except for trade receivables of 3 crore and Nil as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The company’s credit period generally ranges from 30-45 days. The age analysis of the trade receivables have been considered from the due date. The age wise break up of trade receivables, net of allowances that are past due, is given below:
  (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
Period (in days)
2011
2010
Less than 30
929
800
31 – 60
193
152
61 – 90
61
43
More than 90
117
55
 
1,300
1,050
 
The reversal for impairment of trade receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 24 crore and 26 crore, respectively. The allowance for impairment of trade receivables for the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 2 crore and less than 1 crore, respectively. The movement in the allowance for impairment of trade receivables is as follows:
    (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Balance at the beginning
113
133
102
106
Translation differences
(1)
(4)
(5)
2
Impairment loss recognized (refer note 2.11)
(24)
(26)
2
Trade receivables written off
(2)
(1)
(13)
(6)
Balance at the end
86
102
86
102

Liquidity risk

As of March 31, 2011, the company had a working capital of 20,048 crore including cash and cash equivalents of 16,666 crore, available-for-sale financial assets of 21 crore and investments in certificates of deposit of 123 crore. As of March 31, 2010, the company had a working capital of 17,697 crore including cash and cash equivalents of 12,111 crore, available-for-sale financial assets of 2,518 crore and investments in certificates of deposit of 1,190 crore.
 
As of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, the outstanding employee benefit obligations were 399 crore and 302 crore, respectively, which have been fully funded. Further, as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, the company had no outstanding bank borrowings. Accordingly, no liquidity risk is perceived.
 
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of significant financial liabilities as of March 31, 2011:
  (In crore)
 Particulars
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-4 years
4-7 years
Total
Trade payables
 44
 –
 –
 –
 44
Client deposits
 22
 –
 –
 –
 22
Other liabilities (Refer Note 2.10)
 1,658
 20
 –
 –
 1,678
Liability towards acquisition of business on an undiscounted basis (Refer Note 2.10)
 4
 10
 43
 8
 65
 
The table below provides details regarding the contractual maturities of significant financial liabilities as of March 31, 2010:
  (In crore)
 Particulars
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-4 years
4-7 years
Total
Trade payables
10
10
Client deposits
8
8
Other liabilities (Refer Note 2.10)
1,431
21
1,452
Liability towards acquisition of business on an undiscounted basis (Refer Note 2.10)
9
27
31
67
 
As of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, the company had outstanding financial guarantees of 21 crore and 18 crore, respectively, towards leased premises. These financial guarantees can be invoked upon breach of any term of the lease agreement. To the company’s knowledge there has been no breach of any term of the lease agreement as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.
 
2.8 Employee benefit obligations

Employee benefit obligations comprise the following:
   (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Current
   
Compensated absence
140
131
 
140
131
Non-current
   
Compensated absence
259
171
 
259
171
 
399
302

2.9 Provisions

Provisions comprise the following:
  (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Provision for post sales client support
88
82
 
Provision for post sales client support represents cost associated with providing post sales support services which are accrued at the time of recognition of revenues and are expected to be utilized over a period of 6 months to 1 year. The movement in the provision for post sales client support is as follows:
(In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Balance at the beginning
81
75
82
92
Provision recognized/ (reversed) (refer note 2.11)
9
8
5
(2)
Provision utilized
(1)
(8)
Translation difference
(2)
1
Balance at the end
88
82
88
82

Provision for post sales client support for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 is included in cost of sales in the statement of comprehensive income.

2.10 Other liabilities

Other liabilities comprise the following:
     (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Current
   
Accrued compensation to employees
 732
667
Accrued expenses
 771
606
Withholding taxes payable*
 329
250
Retainage
 26
72
Unamortized negative past service cost (Refer Note 2.12.1) *
 22
26
Liabilities arising on consolidation of trusts
 119
74
Liability towards acquisition of business
3
Others
10
12
 
2,012
1,707
Non-current
   
Liability towards acquisition of business
40
40
Incentive accruals
20
21
 
60
61
 
2,072
1,768
Financial liabilities included in other liabilities (excluding liability towards acquisition of business)
 1,678
1,452
Financial liability towards acquisition of business on a discounted basis
43
40
Financial liability towards acquisition of business on an undiscounted basis (Refer Note 2.3)
65
67
*Non financial liabilities
Accrued expenses primarily relates to cost of technical sub-contractors, telecommunication charges, legal and professional charges, brand building expenses, overseas travel expenses and office maintenance. Others include unclaimed dividend balances.
 
2.11 Expenses by nature
 (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Employee benefit costs (Refer Note 2.12.4)
 3,952
3,202
 14,856
12,093
Depreciation and amortization charges (Refer Note 2.5 and 2.6)
222
231
862
942
Travelling costs
237
183
954
692
Consultancy and professional charges
103
79
 344
278
Software packages for own use
89
59
350
336
Third party items bought for service delivery
63
1
139
17
Communication costs
62
52
237
225
Cost of technical sub-contractors
147
136
603
372
Power and fuel
40
37
167
145
Office maintenance
68
39
222
165
Repairs and maintenance
41
29
134
95
Rates and taxes
21
9
54
31
Insurance charges
8
8
33
31
Commission
6
3
15
16
Branding and marketing expenses
28
21
104
73
Consumables
6
7
27
25
Provision for post-sales client support (Refer Note 2.9)
9
8
5
(2)
Allowance for impairment of trade receivables (Refer Note 2.7)
(24)
(26)
2
Postage and courier
4
3
13
12
Printing and stationery
3
3
14
12
Operating lease payments (Refer Note 2.15)
39
30
146
125
Others
24
41
118
149
Total cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses
5,148
4,155
19,399
15,832
 
2.11.1 Break up of expenses
 
Cost of salesl
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Employee benefit costs
3,463
2,793
12,971
10,617
Depreciation and amortization
222
231
862
942
Travelling costs
165
123
690
488
Software packages for own use
89
59
350
336
Third party items bought for service delivery
63
1
139
17
Cost of technical sub-contractors
147
136
603
372
Consumables
6
7
27
25
Operating lease payments
24
17
90
73
Communication costs
20
18
82
83
Repairs and maintenance
17
11
53
29
Provision for post-sales client support
9
8
5
(2)
Other expenses
9
11
44
40
Total
4,234
3,415
15,916
13,020

Sales and marketing expenses
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Employee benefit costs
320
265
1,218
935
Travelling costs
33
33
128
106
Branding and marketing
27
21
97
73
Operating lease payments
5
4
17
15
Communication costs
4
2
17
14
Commission
6
3
15
16
Consultancy and professional charges
4
5
16
23
Printing and stationery
1
1
Others
1
3
1
Total
400
333
1,512
1,184

Administrative expenses
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Employee benefit costs
169
144
667
541
Consultancy and professional charges
99
74
328
255
Repairs and maintenance
24
18
81
66
Office maintenance
68
39
222
165
Power and fuel
40
37
167
145
Communication costs
38
32
138
128
Travelling costs
39
27
136
98
Allowance for impairment of trade receivables
(24)
(26)
2
Rates and taxes
21
9
54
31
Insurance charges
8
8
33
31
Operating lease payments
10
9
39
37
Postage and courier
4
3
13
12
Printing and stationery
3
3
13
11
Branding and marketing
1
7
Other expenses
14
30
71
108
Total
514
407
1,971
1,628

2.12 Employee benefits

2.12.1 Gratuity

The following tables set out the funded status of the gratuity plans and the amounts recognized in the company's financial statements as of March 31, 2011, March 31, 2010, March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008:
   (In crore)
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
2009
2008
Change in benefit obligations
       
Benefit obligations at the beginning
325
267
224
225
Service cost
178
80
51
50
Interest cost
25
19
16
17
Actuarial (gains)/ losses
17
(5)
1
(8)
Benefits paid
(65)
(36)
(25)
(23)
Amendment in benefit plan
(37)
Benefit obligations at the end
480
325
267
224
Change in plan assets
       
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning
327
268
236
225
Expected return on plan assets
36
25
17
18
Actuarial gains
1
5
2
Employer contributions
182
69
35
14
Benefits paid
(65)
(36)
(25)
(23)
Fair value of plan assets at the end
480
327
268
236
Funded status
2
1
12
Prepaid gratuity benefit
2
4
1
12
Accrued gratuity
(2)
(2)
 
Net gratuity cost for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 comprises the following components:
    (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Service cost
41
18
178
80
Interest cost
16
4
25
19
Expected return on plan assets
(10)
(6)
(36)
(25)
Actuarial (gains)/Losses
5
(1)
17
(6)
Plan amendments
(1)
(4)
(3)
Net gratuity cost
51
15
180
65
 
The net gratuity cost has been apportioned between cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses on the basis of direct employee cost as follows:
   (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Cost of sales
45
13
157
57
Selling and marketing expenses
4
1
15
5
Administrative expenses
2
1
8
3
 
51
15
180
65
 
Effective July 1, 2007, the company amended its Gratuity Plan, to suspend the voluntary defined death benefit component of the Gratuity Plan. This amendment resulted in a negative past service cost amounting to 37 crore, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees which is 10 years. The unamortized negative past service cost of 22 and 26 crore as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively, has been included under other current liabilities.
 
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of March 31, 2011, March 31, 2010, March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 are set out below:
 
 
As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
2009
2008
Discount rate
8.0%
7.8%
7.0%
7.9%
Weighted average rate of increase in compensation levels
7.3%
7.3%
5.1%
5.1%
 
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 are set out below:
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Discount rate
7.8%
7.0%
7.8%
7.0%
Weighted average rate of increase in compensation levels
7.3%
7.3%
7.3%
7.3%
Rate of return on plan assets
9.4%
9.0%
9.4%
9.0%
 
The company contributes all ascertained liabilities towards gratuity to the Infosys Technologies Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust. In case of Infosys BPO, contributions are made to the Infosys BPO Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust. Trustees administer contributions made to the trust and contributions are invested in specific designated instruments as permitted by Indian law and investments are also made in mutual funds that invest in the specific designated instruments. As of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 the plan assets have been primarily invested in government securities.
 
Actual return on assets for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 9 crore and 7 crore and 36 crore and 26 crore, respectively.
 
The company assesses these assumptions with its projected long-term plans of growth and prevalent industry standards. The company's overall expected long-term rate-of-return on assets has been determined based on consideration of available market information, current provisions of Indian law specifying the instruments in which investments can be made, and historical returns. Historical returns during the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 have not been lower than the expected rate of return on plan assets estimated for those years. The discount rate is based on the government securities yield. The company expects to contribute approximately 106 crore to the gratuity trusts during fiscal 2012.
 
Assumptions regarding future mortality experience are set in accordance with the published statistics by the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
 
2.12.2 Superannuation
 
The company contributed 29 crore and 24 crore and 109 crore and 91 crore to the superannuation plan during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.
 
Superannuation contributions have been apportioned between cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses on the basis of direct employee cost as follows:
 
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Cost of sales
25
21
95
80
Selling and marketing expenses
3
2
9
7
Administrative expenses
1
1
5
4
 
29
24
109
91
 
2.12.3 Provident fund
 
The company has an obligation to fund any shortfall on the yield of the trust’s investments over the administered interest rates on an annual basis. These administered rates are determined annually predominantly considering the social rather than economic factors and in most cases the actual return earned by the company has been higher in the past years. In the absence of reliable measures for future administered rates and due to the lack of measurement guidance, the company’s actuary has expressed its inability to determine the actuarial valuation for such provident fund liabilities. Accordingly, the company is unable to exhibit the related information.
 
The company contributed 51 crore and 45 crore and 198 crore and 171 crore to the provident fund during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.
 
Provident fund contributions have been apportioned between cost of sales, selling and marketing expenses and administrative expenses on the basis of direct employee cost as follows:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Cost of sales
45
39
173
150
Selling and marketing expenses
4
4
16
13
Administrative expenses
2
2
9
8
 
51
45
198
171
 
2.12.4 Employee benefit costs include:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Salaries and bonus
3,821
3,118
14,369
11,765
Defined contribution plans
34
29
128
112
Defined benefit plans
97
55
359
215
Share based compensation
1
 
3,952
3,202
14,856
12,093
 
 
The employee benefit cost is recognized in the following line items in the statement of comprehensive income:

  (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Cost of sales
 3,463
2,793
 12,971
10,617
Selling and marketing expenses
 320
265
 1,218
935
Administrative expenses
 169
144
 667
541
 
3,952
3,202
14,856
12,093
 
2.13 Equity
 
Share capital and share premium
 
The company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of 5. The amount received in excess of the par value has been classified as share premium. Additionally, share-based compensation recognized in net profit in the statement of comprehensive income is credited to share premium. 28,33,600 shares were held by controlled trust, each as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.
 
Retained earnings
 
Retained earnings represent the amount of accumulated earnings of the company.
 
Other components of equity
 
Other components of equity consist of currency translation and fair value changes on available-for-sale financial assets.
 
The company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximize shareholder value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or buy back issued shares. As of March 31, 2011, the company has only one class of equity shares and has no debt. Consequent to the above capital structure there are no externally imposed capital requirements.
 
The rights of equity shareholders are set out below.
 
2.13.1 Voting
 
Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The equity shares represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS) carry similar rights to voting and dividends as the other equity shares. Each ADS represents one underlying equity share.
 
2.13.2 Dividends
 
The company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. Indian law mandates that any dividend be declared out of accumulated distributable profits only after the transfer to a general reserve of a specified percentage of net profit computed in accordance with current regulations. The remittance of dividends outside India is governed by Indian law on foreign exchange and is subject to applicable distribution taxes.
 
The amount of per share dividend recognized as distributions to equity shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 55.00 and 23.50, respectively. The dividend for the year ended March 31, 2011 includes 15.00 per share of final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2010 and 10.00 per share of interim dividend and 30.00 per share of 30th year special dividend, authorised by the Board on its meeting held on October 15, 2010. The dividend for the year ended March 31, 2010 includes 13.50 per share of final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2009 and 10.00 per share of interim dividend.
 
The Board of Directors, in their meeting on April 15, 2011, proposed a final dividend of approximately 20 per equity share. The proposal is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on June 11, 2011, and if approved, would result in a cash outflow of approximately 1,336 crore, inclusive of corporate dividend tax of 187 crore.
 
2.13.3 Liquidation
 
In the event of liquidation of the company, the holders of shares shall be entitled to receive any of the remaining assets of the company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. However, no such preferential amounts exist currently, other than the amounts held by irrevocable controlled trusts. The amount distributed will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholders. For irrevocable controlled trusts, the corpus would be settled in favour of the beneficiaries.
 
2.13.4 Share options
 
There are no voting, dividend or liquidation rights to the holders of options issued under the company's share option plans.
 
2.14 Other income
 
Other income consists of the following:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Interest income on deposits and certificates of deposit
367
196
1,133
779
Exchange gains/ (losses) on forward and options contracts
33
99
56
299
Exchange gains/ (losses) on translation of other assets and liabilities
8
(133)
(14)
(269)
Income from available-for-sale financial assets/ investments
86
23
160
Others
7
4
13
21
 
415
252
1,211
990
 
2.15 Operating leases
 
The company has various operating leases, mainly for office buildings, that are renewable on a periodic basis. Rental expense for operating leases was 39 crore and 30 crore and 146 crore and 125 crore for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The schedule of future minimum rental payments in respect of non-cancellable operating leases is set out below:
    (In crore)
 
As of March31,
 
2011
2010
Within one year of the balance sheet date
109
84
Due in a period between one year and five years
251
249
Due after five years 
71
62
 
The operating lease arrangements extend up to a maximum of ten years from their respective dates of inception, and relates to rented overseas premises. Some of these lease agreements have a price escalation clause.
 
2.16 Employees' Stock Option Plans (ESOP)
 
1998 Employees Stock Option Plan (the 1998 Plan): The company’s 1998 Plan provides for the grant of non-statutory share options and incentive share options to employees of the company. The establishment of the 1998 Plan was approved by the Board of Directors in December 1997 and by the shareholders in January 1998. The Government of India has approved the 1998 Plan, subject to a limit of 1,17,60,000 equity shares representing 1,17,60,000 ADS to be issued under the 1998 Plan. All options granted under the 1998 Plan are exercisable for equity shares represented by ADSs. The options under the 1998 Plan vest over a period of one through four years and expire five years from the date of completion of vesting. The 1998 Plan is administered by a compensation committee comprising four members, all of whom are independent members of the Board of Directors. The term of the 1998 Plan ended on January 6, 2008, and consequently no further shares will be issued to employees under this plan.
 
1999 Employees Stock Option Plan (the 1999 Plan): In the year 2000, the company instituted the 1999 Plan. The Board of Directors and shareholders approved the 1999 Plan in June 1999. The 1999 Plan provides for the issue of 5,28,00,000 equity shares to employees. The 1999 Plan is administered by a compensation committee comprising four members, all of whom are independent members of the Board of Directors. Under the 1999 Plan, options will be issued to employees at an exercise price, which shall not be less than the fair market value (FMV) of the underlying equity shares on the date of grant. Under the 1999 Plan, options may also be issued to employees at exercise prices that are less than FMV only if specifically approved by the shareholders of the company in a general meeting. All options under the 1999 Plan are exercisable for equity shares. The options under the 1999 Plan vest over a period of one through six years, although accelerated vesting based on performance conditions is provided in certain instances and expire over a period of 6 months through five years from the date of completion of vesting. The term of the 1999 plan ended on June 11, 2009, and consequently no further shares will be issued to employees under this plan.
 
The activity in the 1998 Plan and 1999 Plan during the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 are set out below.
 
 
Year ended March 31, 2011
Year ended March 31, 2010
 
Shares arising
out of options
Weighted average
exercise price
Shares arising
out of options
Weighted average
exercise price
1998 Plan:
       
Outstanding at the beginning
2,42,264
613
9,16,759
904
Forfeited and expired
(3,519)
722
(60,424)
1,550
Exercised
(1,88,675)
600
(6,14,071)
854
Outstanding at the end
50,070
683
2,42,264
613
Exercisable at the end
50,070
683
2,42,264
613
1999 Plan:
       
Outstanding at the beginning
2,04,464
869
9,25,806
1,253
Forfeited and expired
(18,052)
964
(3,40,264)
1,968
Exercised
(1,37,692)
823
(3,81,078)
821
Outstanding at the end
48,720
962
2,04,464
869
Exercisable at the end
40,232
717
1,84,759
735
 
The weighted average share price of options exercised under the 1998 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 3,065 and 2,646, respectively. The weighted average share price of options exercised under the 1999 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 3,071 and 2,609 respectively.
 
The weighted average share price of options exercised under the 1998 Plan during the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 2,950 and 2,266, respectively. The weighted average share price of options exercised under the 1999 Plan during the year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was 2,902 and 2,221 respectively.
 
The cash expected to be received upon the exercise of vested options for the 1998 Plan and 1999 Plan is 3 crore each.
 
The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2011:
 
 
Options outstanding
Options exercisable
Range of exercise prices
per share ()
No. of shares arising
out of options
Weighted average
remaining contractual life
Weighted average
exercise price
No. of shares arising
out of options
Weighted average
remaining contractual life
Weighted average
exercise price
1998 Plan:
           
300-700
24,680
0.73
587
24,680
0.73
587
701-1,400
25,390
0.56
777
25,390
0.56
777
 
50,070
0.65
683
50,070
0.65
683
1999 Plan:
           
300-700
33,759
0.65
448
33,759
0.65
448
701-2,500
14,961
1.71
2,121
6,473
1.71
2,121
 
48,720
0.97
962
40,232
0.82
717
 
The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2010:
 
 
Options outstanding
Options exercisable
Range of exercise prices
per share ()
No. of shares arising
out of options
Weighted average
remaining contractual life
Weighted average
exercise price
No. of shares arising
out of options
Weighted average
remaining contractual life
Weighted average
exercise price
1998 Plan:
           
300-700
1,74,404
0.94
551
1,74,404
0.94
551
701-1,400
67,860
1.27
773
67,860
1.27
773
 
2,42,264
1.03
613
2,42,264
1.03
613
1999 Plan:
           
300-700
1,52,171
0.91
439
1,52,171
0.91
439
701-2,500
52,293
1.44
2,121
32,588
1.20
2,121
 
2,04,464
1.05
869
1,84,759
0.97
735
 
The share-based compensation recorded for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 was Nil and for the three months and year ended March 31, 2010 was Nil and 1 crore respectively.
 
 2.17 Income taxes
 
Income tax expense in the statement of comprehensive income comprises:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Current taxes
       
Domestic taxes
595
397
2,060
1,594
Overseas taxes
165
237
564
465
 
760
634
2,624
2,059
Deferred taxes
       
Domestic taxes
(27)
(309)
(95)
(474)
Overseas taxes
(34)
116
(39)
96
 
(61)
(193)
(134)
(378)
Income tax expense
699
441
2,490
1,681
 
Entire deferred income tax for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 relates to origination and reversal of temporary differences.
 
A reversal of deferred tax liability of 1 crore and 3 crore for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011, respectively, relating to an available-for-sale financial asset has been recognized in other comprehensive income (Refer Note 2.2). For the three months and year ended March 31, 2010 a deferred tax liability of 8 crore relating to an available-for-sale financial asset has been recognized in other comprehensive income.
 
A reconciliation of the income tax provision to the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to the income before income taxes is summarized below:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Profit before income taxes
2,517
2,041
9,313
7,900
Enacted tax rates in India
33.22%
33.99%
33.22%
33.99%
Computed expected tax expense
837
694
3,094
2,685
Tax effect due to non-taxable income for Indian tax purposes
(161)
(199)
(788)
(1,058)
Overseas taxes, net
100
(7)
399
394
Tax reversals
(104)
(316)
(236)
(489)
Tax effect due to set off provisions on brought forward losses
(104)
(104)
Effect of exempt income
5
(19)
(3)
(51)
Interest and penalties
5
22
Effect of unrecognized deferred tax assets
7
17
19
16
Effect of differential overseas tax rates
(2)
(16)
(7)
(16)
Temporary difference related to branch profits
247
247
Effect of non-deductible expenses
(5)
7
4
26
Others
22
132
8
9
Income tax expense
699
441
2,490
1,681
 
The overseas tax expense is due to income taxes payable overseas, principally in the United States of America. The company benefits from certain significant tax incentives provided to software firms under Indian tax laws. These incentives include those for facilities set up under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 and software development facilities designated as ‘Software Technology Parks’ (the STP Tax Holiday). The STP Tax Holiday is available for ten consecutive years, beginning from the financial year when the unit started producing computer software or April 1, 1999, whichever is earlier. The Indian Government, through the Finance Act, 2009, has extended the tax holiday for the STP units until March 31, 2011. Most of the company’s STP units have already completed the tax holiday period and for the remaining STP units the tax holiday will expire by the end of March 31, 2011. Under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 scheme, units in designated special economic zones which begin providing services on or after April 1, 2005 are eligible for a deduction of 100 percent of profits or gains derived from the export of services for the first five years from commencement of provision of services and 50 percent of such profits or gains for a further five years. Certain tax benefits are also available for a further period of five years subject to the unit meeting defined conditions.
 
Infosys is subject to a 15% Branch Profit Tax (BPT) in the U.S. to the extent its U.S. branch's net profit during the year is greater than the increase in the net assets of the U.S. branch during the year, computed in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. As of March 31, 2011, Infosys' U.S. branch net assets amounted to approximately 2,647 crore. As of March 31, 2011, the company has provided for branch profit tax of 176 crore for its U.S branch, as the company estimates that these branch profits are expected to be distributed in the foreseeable future.
 
Deferred income tax liabilities have not been recognized on temporary differences amounting to 1,466 crore and 1,052 crore as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively, associated with investments in subsidiaries and branches as it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
 
The gross movement in the current income tax asset/ (liability) for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 is as follows:

     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net current income tax asset/ (liability) at the beginning
(77)
(346)
(57)
(307)
Translation differences
2
(10)
(4)
Income tax benefit arising on exercise of stock options
11
10
11
10
Income tax paid
1,002
362
2,856
1,754
Minimum Alternate Tax credit utilised*
549
549
Current income tax expense (Refer Note 2.17)
(760)
(634)
(2,624)
(2,059)
Net current income tax asset/ (liability) at the end
176
(57)
176
(57)
*Minimum alternate tax of 288 crore was recognized and utilized during the year ended March 31, 2010
 

 
The tax effects of significant temporary differences that resulted in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
   (In crore)
 
 As of March 31,
 
2011
2010
Deferred income tax assets
   
Property, plant and equipment
257
217
Minimum alternate tax credit carry-forwards
63
42
Computer software
24
25
Accrued compensation to employees
26
Trade receivables
20
28
Compensated absences
104
50
Accumulated subsidiary losses
39
86
Others
28
26
Total deferred income tax assets
561
474
Deferred income tax liabilities
   
Intangible asset
(2)
(2)
Temporary difference related to branch profits
(176)
(232)
Available-for-sale financial asset
(5)
(8)
Total deferred income tax liabilities
(183)
(242)
Total deferred income tax assets
378
232
     
Deferred income tax assets to be recovered after 12 months
392
368
Deferred income tax liability to be settled after 12 months
(63)
(175)
Deferred income tax assets to be recovered within 12 months
169
106
Deferred income tax liability to be settled within 12 months
(120)
(67)
 
378
232
 
In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, management considers whether some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred income tax assets are deductible, management believes that the company will realize the benefits of those deductible differences. The amount of the deferred income tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced.
 
The gross movement in the deferred income tax account for the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 is as follows:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net deferred income tax asset at the beginning
315
598
232
408
Translation differences
1
(2)
9
3
Minimum alternate tax credit utilized
(549)
(549)
Credits relating to temporary differences (Refer Note 2.17)
61
193
134
378
Temporary difference on available-for-sale financial asset (Refer Note 2.2)
1
(8)
3
(8)
Net deferred income tax asset at the end
378
232
378
232
 
The credits relating to temporary differences during the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 are primarily on account of compensated absences, accrued compensation to employees and property, plant and equipment.
 
Pursuant to the enacted changes in the Indian Income Tax Laws effective April 1, 2007, a Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) has been extended to income in respect of which a deduction may be claimed under sections 10A and 10AA of the Income Tax Act. Consequent to the enacted change Infosys BPO has calculated its tax liability for current domestic taxes after considering MAT. The excess tax paid under MAT provisions being over and above regular tax liability can be carried forward and set off against future tax liabilities computed under regular tax provisions. Infosys BPO was required to pay MAT, and, accordingly, a deferred income tax asset of 63 core and 42 crore has been recognized on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively, which can be carried forward for a period of ten years from the year of recognition.
 
2.18 Earnings per equity share
 
The following is a reconciliation of the equity shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per equity share:
 
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Basic earnings per equity share - weighted average number of equity shares outstanding(1)
57,13,05,965
57,08,42,313
57,11,80,050
57,04,75,923
Effect of dilutive common equivalent shares - share options outstanding
85,460
446,731
1,88,308
6,40,108
Diluted earnings per equity share - weighted average number of equity shares and common equivalent shares outstanding
57,13,91,425
57,12,89,044
57,13,68,358
57,11,16,031
(1)Excludes treasury shares
 
For the three months and year ended March 31, 2011, and March 31, 2010 there were no outstanding options to purchase equity shares which had an anti dilutive effect.
 
2.19 Related party transactions
 
List of subsidiaries:
 
 
 
Holding as of
Particulars
Country
March 31, 2011
March 31, 2010
Infosys BPO
India
99.98%
99.98%
Infosys Australia
Australia
100%
100%
Infosys China
China
100%
100%
Infosys Consulting
U.S.A
100%
100%
Infosys Mexico
Mexico
100%
100%
Infosys BPO s. r. o (1)
Czech Republic
99.98%
99.98%
Infosys BPO (Poland) Sp.Z.o.o (1)
Poland
99.98%
99.98%
Infosys BPO (Thailand) Limited (1)(3)
Thailand
99.98%
Infosys Sweden
Sweden
100%
100%
Infosys Brasil
Brazil
100%
100%
Infosys Consulting India Limited (2)
India
100%
100%
Infosys Public Services, Inc.
U.S.A
100%
100%
Infosys Shanghai(4)
China
100%
McCamish Systems LLC(1) (Refer Note 2.3)
U.S.A
99.98%
99.98%
 
 (1)  Infosys BPO s.r.o, Infosys BPO (Poland) Sp Z.o.o, Infosys BPO (Thailand) Limited and McCamish Systems LLC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Infosys BPO.
 (2)  Infosys Consulting India Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys Consulting.
 (3)  During the year ended March 31, 2011 Infosys BPO (Thailand) Limited was liquidated.
 (4)  On February 21, 2011 Infosys incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary Infosys Shanghai.
 
Infosys has provided guarantee for performance of certain contracts entered into by its subsidiaries.
 
List of other related parties:
 
Particulars
Country
Nature of relationship
Infosys Technologies Limited Employees' Gratuity Fund Trust
India
Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys
Infosys Technologies Limited Employees' Provident Fund Trust
India
Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys
Infosys Technologies Limited Employees' Superannuation Fund Trust
India
Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys
Infosys BPO Limited Employees’ Superannuation Fund Trust
India
Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys BPO
Infosys BPO Limited Employees’ Gratuity Fund Trust
India
Post-employment benefit plan of Infosys BPO
Infosys Technologies Limited Employees’ Welfare Trust
India
Employee Welfare Trust of Infosys
Infosys Science Foundation
India
Controlled trust

Refer Note 2.12 for information on transactions with post-employment benefit plans mentioned above.
 
Transactions with key management personnel
 
The table below describes the compensation to key management personnel which comprise directors and members of the executive council:
     (In crore)
 
Three months ended March 31,
Year ended March 31,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Salaries and other employee benefits
5
6
33
31
 
2.20 Segment reporting
 
IFRS 8 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The company's operations predominantly relate to providing IT solutions, delivered to customers located globally, across various industry segments. The Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the company's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by industry classes and geographic segmentation of customers. Accordingly, segment information has been presented both along industry classes and geographic segmentation of customers. The accounting principles used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistently applied to record revenue and expenditure in individual segments, and are as set out in the significant accounting policies.
 
Industry segments for the company are primarily financial services comprising enterprises providing banking, finance and insurance services, manufacturing enterprises, enterprises in the telecommunications (telecom) and retail industries, and others such as utilities, transportation and logistics companies. Geographic segmentation is based on business sourced from that geographic region and delivered from both on-site and off-shore. North America comprises the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, Europe includes continental Europe (both the east and the west), Ireland and the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World comprising all other places except those mentioned above and India.
 
Revenue and identifiable operating expenses in relation to segments are categorized based on items that are individually identifiable to that segment. Allocated expenses of segments include expenses incurred for rendering services from the company's offshore software development centers and on-site expenses, which are categorized in relation to the associated turnover of the segment. Certain expenses such as depreciation, which form a significant component of total expenses, are not specifically allocable to specific segments as the underlying assets are used interchangeably. Management believes that it is not practical to provide segment disclosures relating to those costs and expenses, and accordingly these expenses are separately disclosed as "unallocated" and adjusted against the total income of the company.
 
Fixed assets used in the company's business are not identified to any of the reportable segments, as these are used interchangeably between segments. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.
 
Geographical information on revenue and industry revenue information is collated based on individual customers invoiced or in relation to which the revenue is otherwise recognized.
 
2.20.1 Industry segments
                                                                                                                                 (In crore)
Three months ended March 31, 2011
Financial services
Manufacturing
Telecom
Retail
Others
Total
Revenues
 2,588
 1,479
 859
 1,052
 1,272
 7,250
Identifiable operating expenses
 1,092
 629
 335
 430
 563
 3,049
Allocated expenses
 639
 393
 228
 280
 337
 1,877
Segment profit
 857
 457
 296
 342
 372
 2,324
Unallocable expenses
         
222
Operating profit
         
2,102
Other income, net
         
415
Profit before income taxes
         
2,517
Income tax expense
         
699
Net profit
         
1,818
Depreciation and amortization
         
222
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
         


  (In crore)
Three months ended March 31, 2010
Financial services
Manufacturing
Telecom
Retail
Others
Total
Revenues
2,068
1,199
909
771
997
5,944
Identifiable operating expenses
816
517
335
322
439
2,429
Allocated expenses
519
301
228
194
251
1,493
Segment profit
733
381
346
255
307
2,022
Unallocable expenses
         
233
Operating profit
         
1,789
Other income, net
         
252
Profit before income taxes
         
2,041
Income tax expense
         
441
Net profit
         
1,600
Depreciation and amortization
         
231
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
         
2


(In crore)
Year ended March 31, 2011
Financial services
Manufacturing
Telecom
Retail
Others
 Total
Revenues
 9,862
 5,393
 3,549
 3,898
 4,799
 27,501
Identifiable operating expenses
 4,122
 2,311
 1,420
 1,647
 2,100
 11,600
Allocated expenses
 2,456
 1,370
 899
 990
1,218
 6,933
Segment profit
 3,284
 1,712
 1,230
 1,261
 1,481
 8,968
Unallocable expenses
         
866
Operating profit
         
8,102
Other income, net
         
1,211
Profit before income taxes
         
9,313
Income tax expense
         
2,490
Net profit
         
6,823
Depreciation and amortization
         
862
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
         
4
 

 
  (In crore)
Year ended March 31, 2010
Financial services
Manufacturing
Telecom
Retail
Others
Total
Revenues
7,731
4,506
3,661
3,035
3,809
22,742
Identifiable operating expenses
3,068
1,993
1,284
1,243
1,544
9,132
Allocated expenses
1,953
1,139
926
767
964
5,749
Segment profit
2,710
1,374
1,451
1,025
1,301
7,861
Unallocable expenses
         
951
Operating profit
         
6,910
Other income, net
         
990
Profit before income taxes
         
7,900
Income tax expense
         
1,681
Net profit
         
6,219
Depreciation and amortization
         
942
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
         
3

 
2.20.2 Geographic segments
 
   (In crore)
Three months ended March 31, 2011
North America
Europe
India
Rest of the World
Total
Revenues
 4,617
 1,604
 192
 837
 7,250
Identifiable operating expenses
 1,954
 672
 96
 327
 3,049
Allocated expenses
 1,226
 409
 42
200
 1,877
Segment profit
 1,437
 523
 54
 310
 2,324
Unallocable expenses
       
 222
Operating profit
       
 2,102
Other income, net
       
 415
Profit before income taxes
       
 2,517
Income tax expense
       
 699
Net profit
       
 1,818
Depreciation and amortization
       
222
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
       
 

 
  (In crore)
 Three months ended March 31, 2010
North America
Europe
India
Rest of the World
Total
Revenues
3,929
1,335
85
595
5,944
Identifiable operating expenses
1,657
515
23
234
2,429
Allocated expenses
987
335
21
150
1,493
Segment profit
1,285
485
41
211
2,022
Unallocable expenses
       
233
Operating profit
       
1,789
Other income, net
       
252
Profit before income taxes
       
2,041
Income tax expense
       
441
Net profit
       
1,600
Depreciation and amortization
       
231
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
       
2
 

 
  (In crore)
Year ended March 31, 2011
North America
Europe
India
Rest of the World
Total
Revenues
 17,958
 5,927
 599
 3,017
 27,501
Identifiable operating expenses
 7,658
 2,467
 281
 1,194
 11,600
Allocated expenses
 4,555
 1,488
 144
 746
 6,933
Segment profit
 5,745
 1,972
 174
 1,077
 8,968
Unallocable expenses
       
 866
Operating profit
       
 8,102
Other income, net
       
 1,211
Profit before income taxes
       
 9,313
Income tax expense
       
 2,490
Net profit
       
 6,823
Depreciation and amortization
       
862
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
       
4
 

 
                                                                                                                                 (In crore)
Year ended March 31, 2010
 North America
 Europe
India
Rest of the World
Total
Revenues
14,972
5,237
270
2,263
22,742
Identifiable operating expenses
6,067
2,093
80
892
9,132
Allocated expenses
3,784
1,325
68
572
5,749
Segment profit
5,121
1,819
122
799
7,861
Unallocable expenses
       
951
Operating profit
       
6,910
Other income, net
       
990
Profit before income taxes
       
7,900
Income tax expense
       
1,681
Net profit
       
6,219
Depreciation and amortization
       
942
Non-cash expenses other than depreciation and amortization
       
3
 
2.20.3 Significant clients
 
No client individually accounted for more than 10% of the revenues in the three months and year ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010.
 
2.21 Litigation
 
The company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business. The company’s management does not reasonably expect that legal actions, when ultimately concluded and determined, will have a material and adverse effect on the results of operations or the financial position of the company.
 
2.22 Tax contingencies
 
The company has received demands from the Indian taxation authorities for payment of additional tax of 671 crore including interest of 177 crore, upon completion of their tax review for fiscal 2005, 2006 and 2007. The tax demands are mainly on account of disallowance of a portion of the deduction claimed by the company under Section 10A of the Income tax Act. The deductible amount is determined by the ratio of export turnover to total turnover. The disallowance arose from certain expenses incurred in foreign currency being reduced from export turnover but not reduced from total turnover. The tax demand for fiscal 2007 also includes disallowance of portion of profit earned outside India from the STP units and disallowance of profits earned from SEZ units . The matter for fiscal 2005, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2007 is pending before the Commissioner of Income tax (Appeals), Bangalore.
 
The company is contesting the demands and management and its tax advisors believe that its position will likely be upheld in the appellate process. No additional provision has been accrued in the financial statements for the tax demands raised. Management believes that the ultimate outcome of this proceeding will not have a material adverse effect on the company's financial position and results of operations.
 
 

 
 
Auditor’s Report on Consolidated Quarterly Financial Results and Consolidated Year to Date Financial Results of Infosys Technologies Limited Pursuant to the Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement

To
The Board of Directors of Infosys Technologies Limited

We have audited the consolidated quarterly financial results of Infosys Technologies Limited (‘the Company’) for the quarter ended 31 March 2011 and the consolidated year to date financial results for the period from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011, attached herewith, being submitted by the Company pursuant to the requirement of Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement, except for the disclosures regarding ‘Public  Shareholding’ and ‘Promoter and Promoter Group Shareholding’ which have been traced from disclosures made by the Management and have not been audited by us. These consolidated quarterly financial results as well as the consolidated year to date financial results have been prepared from consolidated interim financial statements, which are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial results based on our audit of such consolidated interim financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board.

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those Standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial results are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts disclosed as financial results. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, these consolidated quarterly financial results as well as the consolidated year to date financial results:
 
(i)  
include the quarterly financial results and year to date financial results of the following entities:
 
(a)  
Infosys BPO Limited;
 
(b)  
Infosys BPO s.r.o;
 
(c)  
Infosys Consulting Inc.;
 
(d)  
Infosys Consulting India Limited;
 
(e)  
Infosys Technologia Do Brasil LTDA;
 
(f)  
Infosys Technologies (Australia) Pty Limited;
 
(g)  
Mainstream Software Pty Limited;
 
(h)  
Infosys Technologies (China) Co. Limited;
 
(i)  
McCamish Systems, LLC;
 
(j)  
Infosys Public Services, Inc.;
 
(k)  
Infosys Technologies S. de R.L.de C.V;
 
(l)  
Infosys Technologies (Sweden) AB;
 
(m)  
Infosys BPO Poland Sp z.o.o;
 
(n)  
Infosys BPO (Thailand) Limited; and
 
(o)  
Infosys Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited
 
(ii)  
have been presented in accordance with the requirements of Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement in this regard; and
 
(iii)  
give a true and fair view of the consolidated net profit and other financial information for the quarter ended 31 March 2011 as well as the consolidated year to date results for the period from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.
 
Further, we also report that we have, on the basis of the books of account and other records and information and explanations given to us by the management, also verified the consolidated number of shares as well as percentage of shareholdings in respect of aggregate amount of consolidated public shareholdings, as furnished by the Company in terms of Clause 35 of the Listing Agreement and found the same to be correct.

 
for B S R & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Firm’s registration number: 101248W

 
Natarajh
Natrajh Ramakrishna
Partner
Membership number: 32815
 
 
Bangalore
15 April 2011