Which Companies Are Required to File XBRL in India?

As a practicing Chartered Accountant working closely with companies on their XBRL filings, one of the most frequent and important queries I get is:

👉 “Does my company fall under the mandatory XBRL filing category?”

Here’s a clear and updated answer, based on the Companies (Filing of Documents and Forms in XBRL) Rules, 2011 and subsequent MCA circulars.

✅ MANDATORY XBRL FILING APPLICABILITY (as per MCA)

The following classes of companies are mandated to file their financial statements in XBRL format using Form AOC-4 XBRL:

📌 1. All Companies Listed on Stock Exchanges in India

✔️ Whether actively trading or suspended — XBRL filing is compulsory.
✔️ Includes all listed equity and debt companies.

📌 2. All Companies with Paid-Up Capital ≥ ₹5 Crores

💼 If your company had a paid-up capital of ₹5 crore or more as on the last financial year end, XBRL applies to you.

📌 3. All Companies with Turnover ≥ ₹100 Crores

📊 Companies having turnover of ₹100 crore or more (as per previous audited financials) must file in XBRL format.

📌 4. All Companies Previously Covered Under the XBRL Rules (2011)

📚 If your company was previously notified to file in XBRL, and you continue to meet the same conditions, compliance continues.

📌 5. Companies Covered Under Sector-Specific Laws (if they meet threshold)

🏦 Companies operating in regulated sectors like Banking, Insurance, and Power, are also required to file in XBRL if they meet the above thresholds — even if exempted under certain sections of the Companies Act.

📌 Important: Applicability is assessed based on the financials of the previous financial year. So if your turnover crossed ₹100 crore in FY 2023-24, you’re required to file AOC-4 XBRL for FY 2024-25.

📌 What gets filed?
You need to file:
📄 Balance Sheet
📄 Profit & Loss Account
📄 Cash Flow Statement
📄 Notes to Accounts
📄 Auditor's Report
📄 Director’s Report
📄 Statement of Change in Equity (if applicable)

These documents must be tagged appropriately as per the MCA's prescribed taxonomy.

🧠 Why this matters:
Filing in XBRL isn’t just ticking a compliance checkbox — it supports transparency, comparability, and improves the credibility of your company’s financial data.

👀 Coming up next:
➡️ "Who is exempted from XBRL filing in India?"
Some companies are specifically excluded — stay tuned for the next post!

💬 Your Turn:
Have you ever reviewed whether your company was XBRL-compliant based on these thresholds? Or were you surprised to discover it applies to your entity?

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