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Annual Report 2016-17
27. Other expenses
For the year ended
March 31, 2017
In
`
Million
March 31, 2016
In
`
Million
Travelling and conveyance (refer note 34)
379.11
364.75
Electricity expenses (net)
96.49
114.18
Internet link expenses
45.22
48.45
Communication expenses
66.75
43.72
Recruitment expenses
28.47
41.99
Training and seminars
9.12
16.56
Purchase of software licenses and support expenses (refer note 34)
409.09
471.42
Bad debts
88.05
155.47
Provision for doubtful debts/ (provision for doubtful debts written back) (net)
15.94
(136.24)
Rent (refer note 33)
215.28
113.30
Insurance
19.99
21.34
Rates and taxes
28.97
31.15
/egal and professional fees
192.71
158.52
Repairs and maintenance
- Plant and Machinery
98.04
88.56
- Buildings
18.85
26.64
- Others
17.99
17.97
Commission on sales (refer note 34)
729.24
613.85
Advertisement, conference and sponsorship fees
49.43
16.01
Computer consumables
5.13
3.47
Auditors' remuneration (refer note 38)
6.56
7.02
Donations (refer note 40)
72.74
65.39
Books, memberships, subscriptions
9.09
11.44
Directors' sitting fees
2.88
2.60
Directors' commission
11.20
9.29
Provision for doubtful deposits and advances
-
0.06
Miscellaneous expenses
135.23
115.26
2,751.57
2,422.17