STANDALONE ACCOUNTS 333 32. Depreciation, amortisation and impairment expense Rupees crores Particulars 2024 2023 Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment................................................................................................................................................................ 1,812.31 1,752.64 Depreciation of right-of-use assets............................................................................................................................................................................................ 142.00 105.33 Amortisation of intangible assets................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1,340.10 1,268.39 Impairment of property, plant & equipment, intangible assets and intangible assets under development........................... 144.44 28.10 Total................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3,438.85 3,154.46 33. Loss from investment related to subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures Rupees crores Particulars 2024 2023 (a) Impairment of investment..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 243.34 — (b) Loss on derivatives on interest in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures................................................................................ 9.93 62.91 Total................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 253.27 62.91 34. Other Expenses Rupees crores Particulars 2024 2023 Stores consumed.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 282.98 275.35 Tools consumed....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82.01 72.88 Power and fuel......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 362.46 343.98 Freight outward....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 941.34 842.21 Repairs and maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 438.44 377.60 Advertisements........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 643.09 492.26 Sales promotion expenses............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 298.04 268.65 Travelling and conveyance expense.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 235.35 224.59 Legal and professional charges [refer note (a)]................................................................................................................................................................ 525.20 412.80 CSR expenditure (refer note 35)................................................................................................................................................................................................ 112.74 92.28 Hire and service charges................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1,651.53 1,463.00 Miscellaneous expenses [refer note (b), (c) & (d)].......................................................................................................................................................... 1,848.02 1,444.15 Total................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7,421.20 6,309.75 Notes: (a) Auditors’ remuneration (net of taxes, where applicable) included in legal and professional charges are as below: Rupees crores Particulars 2024 2023 Statutory Auditors: Audit Fees (including quarterly limited reviews)................................................................................................................................................... 6.94 6.58 Other Services............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.81 0.29 Reimbursement of expenses............................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.25 0.23 Total..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8.00 7.10 Cost Auditors: Audit Fees......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.09 0.10 Total..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.09 0.10 (b) Foreign exchange gain recognised in profit or loss - Rs. 8.82 crores (2023: gain of Rs. 58.74 crores). (c) Short term lease expenses recognised during the year - Rs. 58.01 crores (2023: Rs. 44.16 crores). (d) Includes contribution to political parties - Rs. Nil (2023: Rs. 25.00 crores).
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