Atul Ltd 2017-18

197 Note 29.7 Fair value measurements (continued) Level 1: Level 1 hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted prices. This includes listed equity instruments and mutual fund units that have a quoted price. The fair value of all equity instruments which are traded in the Stock Exchanges is valued using the closing price as at the reporting period. The mutual fund units are valued using the closing net assets value. Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, such instrument is included in level 2. Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities and biological assets which are included in level 3. b) Valuation technique used to determine fair value Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include: i) the use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments, ii) the fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield curves, iii) the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts are determined using forward exchange rates at the Balance Sheet date, iv) the fair value of the remaining financial instruments is determined using discounted cash flows analysis. All of the resulting fair value estimates are included in level 1, 2 and 3. c) Valuation processes The finance department of the Group includes a team that performs the valuations of financial assets and liabilities required for financial reporting purposes, including level 3 fair values. d) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost ( ` cr) Particulars As at March 31, 2018 As at March 31, 2017 Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value Financial assets Investments: Government securities 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 Investment in NHAI bonds 0.10 0.10 – – Security deposits for utilities and premises 1.48 1.48 1.59 1.59 Total financial assets 1.59 1.59 1.60 1.60 Financial liabilities Borrowings 15.91 15.91 167.69 167.26 Security deposits 22.46 22.46 21.92 21.92 Total financial liabilities 38.37 38.37 189.61 189.18 The carrying amounts of trade receivables, trade payables, other receivables, short-term security deposits, bank deposits with more than 12 months maturity, creditors for capital goods, dividends receivable, other liabilities (including discount payable) and cash and cash equivalents including bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents are considered to be the same as their fair values due to the current and short-term nature of such balances. The fair values for loans and investment in preference shares were calculated based on cash flows discounted using a current lending rate. The fair values of non-current borrowings are based on discounted cash flows using a current borrowing rate. They are classified as level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs, including own credit risk. For financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, the carrying amounts are equal to the fair values. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements