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Integrated Annual Report 2021-22

32. Depreciation and amortisation expense
` in crore
Year ended Year ended
Particulars
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
(a) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 601.53 539.17
(b) Depreciation of investment property 1.20 0.61
(c) Amortisation of right-of-use assets 99.34 102.04
(d) Amortisation of intangible assets 104.05 117.50
806.12 759.32

33. Other Expenses
` in crore
Year ended Year ended
Particulars
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
(a) Stores and spare parts consumed 313.95 279.06
(b) Packing materials consumed 318.98 227.39
(c) Power and fuel 2,112.19 1,437.09
(d) Repairs - Buildings 20.59 18.47
- Machinery 416.91 392.88
- Others 10.28 9.70
(e) Rent 43.49 51.92
(f) Royalty, rates and taxes 378.26 282.66
(g) Distributor’s service charges 2.91 2.38
(h) Sales promotion expenses 76.52 81.22
(i) Insurance charges 82.31 63.17
(j) Freight and forwarding charges 1,806.26 1,457.18
(k) Loss on assets sold, discarded or written off (net) 14.08 5.79
(l) Bad debts written off 17.45 0.17
(m) Provision for doubtful debts, advances and other receivables (net) (3.95) 8.12
(n) Foreign exchange loss (net) 6.60 23.88
(o) Director’s fees and commission 11.95 11.08
(p) Others 511.40 550.34
6,140.18 4,902.50
34. Exceptional item (net)
Consequent to the restructuring announcement made by one of the subsidiary, the Group had offered severance pay to employees
and the same is disclosed as exceptional item from continuing operations.

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