| CODE OF CONDUCT/ETHICS |
| |
 |
Applicability |
| |
This Code of Conduct applies to the following
: |
| |
All members of the Board
of Directors of the Company; (hereinafter referred to as the “Directors”)
and |
| |
| (a) |
Chief
Executive Officer; |
| (b) |
Executive Vice President
and Vice Presidents; |
| (c) |
All
other officers of the level of Assistant General Managers
and above.
(by whatever designation they are called); (hereinafter referred
to as “Officers”). |
|
| |
Top |
 |
Ethical Conduct |
| |
| (a) |
All
the Directors & Officers are expected to act in accordance
with the highest standards of personal and professional integrity,
honesty, to be fair in dealing with customers, suppliers,
employees and others in the best interest of the company while
working at the company’s premises or at any other place
where the Directors/Officers represent the company. |
| (b) |
The
Directors and Officers shall take informed business decisions
based on merits, independent judgement and in the best interest
of the company, not influenced by any personal interest, gain,
position or any affiliation. |
| (c) |
The
Directors & Officers shall make available to, and share
information with fellow Directors / Offices, whenever considered
expedient in the best efforts of the Company. |
| (d) |
Honest
conduct is the conduct that is free from fraud and/or deception.
Ethical conduct is the conduct conforming to the accepted
professional standards of conduct. Ethical conduct includes
ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest
as specified in III below between personal and professional
relationships. |
|
| |
Top |
 |
Conflicts of interests |
| |
The Directors &
Officers shall not engage in any business, relationship or activity,
which may be in conflict of interest of the Company or its associates.
Duty of the Directors/Officers of the Company demands that he or
she avoids or minimizes and discloses actual and apparent conflicts
of interest. A conflict of interest exists where the interests or
benefits of one person or entity conflict with the interests or
benefits of the Company. For example: |
| |
Employment/Outside Employment: |
| |
In consideration of
employment with the Company, officers are expected to devote their
full attention to the business interests of the Company. Officers
are prohibited from engaging in any activity that interferes with
their performance or responsibilities towards the company, or is
otherwise in conflict with or prejudicial to the company. For example,
simultaneous engagement/ employment or directorship with competitors
of the company, or from taking part in any activity that enhances
or supports a competitor’s position. Each Officer shall inform
the Board of any change in events/circumstances/conditions that
may interfere with their ability to perform their duties in an independent
and fiduciary manner. |
| |
Outside Directorship: |
| |
It is a conflict of interest to serve as
a Director of any Company that competes directly with the Company.
The Directors & Officers must first obtain approval from the Company’s
Board of Directors before accepting such Directorship. |
| |
Business Interests: |
| |
If any Director or
Officer is considering investment in the business of any competitor
of the Company, he or she must first take care to ensure that these
investments do not compromise on their responsibilities towards
the Company. Before making substantial investment in the business
of the Competitor, the Director/Officer shall take permission from
the Board of Directors of the Company. Substantial Investment shall
mean any investment over Rs.10 lacs for Directors and Rs.2 lacs
for Officers. |
| |
Related Parties: |
| |
As a general rule,
the Directors & Officers, before conducting Company’s
business with a related party or a relative and/or with a business
in which a relative is associated in any significant role, must
disclose their interest to the Board of Directors of the Company
and take its prior approval for the same. |
| |
Payments or gifts from others:
|
| |
Under no circumstances
any Director or Officer shall accept any offer, payment, promise
to pay, or authorization to pay any money, gift, or anything of
value from customers, vendors, consultants, etc. of the Company,
that is perceived and/or intended, directly or indirectly, to influence
any business decision, of the Company, any act or failure to act,
any commitment of fraud, or opportunity for the commitment of any
fraud. |
| |
Corporate Opportunities: |
| |
Directors/Officers
shall not exploit for their own personal gain, opportunities that
are discovered through the use of Company property, information
or position, unless the opportunity is first disclosed in writing
to the Company’s Board of Directors. |
| |
Top |
 |
Compliance with governmental laws,
rules & regulations |
| |
Directors/Officers
must comply with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.
Directors/Officers must acquire appropriate knowledge of the legal
requirements relating to their duties sufficient to enable them
to recognize potential dangers, and to know when to seek advice
from the Finance and/or Legal Department. Violations of applicable
governmental laws, rules and regulations may subject Directors/Officers
to individual criminal and/or civil liability. Such individual violations
may also subject the Company to civil and/or criminal liability
and/or the loss of business. |
| |
Top |
 |
Protection of assets |
| |
Officers are responsible
for the proper use, protection and conservation of Company assets
and resources. This includes Company properties, assets, proprietary
manufacturing processes, engineering designs, process technology,
application knowledge, financial data, strategies, trade secrets,
corporate information and other Company rights. Company assets are
to be used solely to pursue and achieve Company goals and not for
personal benefit, unless approved by the Board. |
| |
Top |
 |
Insider trading |
| |
Non-public information,
which might influence the market price of Company shares, should
be kept in strict confidence until publicly released in accordance
with applicable legal requirements and stock exchange regulations.
Officers shall not derive personal benefit or assist others to derive
benefit by giving investment advice from the access to and possession
of information about the Company not in public domain and which
could constitute as insider information.
The proposed Code of Conduct for provisions of Insider Trading is
annexed herewith.
|
| |
Top |
 |
Acknowledgement of receipt of coded
of conduct / ethics by the members of the board and senior management |
| |
I have received and
read the Company’s Code of Conduct / Ethics for the Members
of the Board and Senior Management Officers. I understand the standards
and policies contained in the Code and understand that there may
be additional policies or laws specific to my job. I agree to comply
with the Code.
If I have questions concerning the meaning or application
of the Code, any Company Policies, or the legal and regulatory requirements
applicable to my job, I know I can consult the HR department or
the Corporate Secretarial department, and that my questions or reports
to these sources will be maintained in confidence.
|
| |
| 1. |
Name
of the Officer |
_______________________________ |
| 2. |
Name of the Department
|
_______________________________ |
| 3. |
Signature of the
Officer |
_______________________________ |
| |
Date
:
_______________________________ |
| |
Top |
|