Company: WIT
Filing Date: 2025-05-22
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0000950170-25-076303
Chunk: 90

Company: WIPRO LTD
Filing Date: 2025-05-22
Form: 20-F
Item: Item 5
Chunk 90
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 2025, we had cash and cash equivalent and short-term investments of ₹ 533,448 million. Cash and cash equivalent and short-term investments, net of loans and borrowings, were ₹ 371,631 million.
In addition, we have unutilized credit lines in various currencies aggregating to ₹ 43,256 million as of March 31, 2025. To utilize these lines of credit, we require the consent of the lender and compliance with certain financial covenants. We have historically financed our working capital and capital expenditures through our operating cash flows and through bank debt, as required.
Cash generated from operating activities for the year ended March 31, 2025 decreased by ₹ 6,790 million while profit for the year increased by ₹ 21,059 million during the same period. The decrease in cash generated from operating activities is primarily due to increased working capital requirements, contributed by net increases in accounts receivables, unbilled receivables and contract assets, and other assets. Further, income taxes paid, net of refund increased by ₹ 10,815 million during the year ended March 31, 2025.
Cash generated from operating activities for the year ended March 31, 2024 increased by ₹ 45,615 million while profit for the year decreased by ₹ 2,544 million during the same period. The increase in cash generated from operating activities is primarily due to decreased working capital requirements, contributed by net decrease in accounts receivables, unbilled receivables and contract assets, other assets and contract liabilities. Further, income taxes paid, net of refund decreased by ₹ 14,858 million during the year ended March 31, 2024.
Cash used in investing activities for the year ended March 31, 2025 was ₹ 80,730 million. Cash is primarily used towards purchases of investments (net of sale) amounting to ₹ 95,062 million and purchases of property, plant and equipment amounting to ₹ 14,737 million, which was primarily driven by the growth strategy of the Company. Further, there was a cash outflow of ₹ 964 million towards the business acquisition consummated during the year ended March 31, 2025. These were partially offset by an inflow of ₹ 28,511 million from interest and dividends received and an inflow of ₹ 1,822 million from sale of property, plant and equipment during the year ended March 31, 2025.
Cash generated from investing activities