Human Resource Policy

Valuing Diversity

The Company values the diversity of the people with whom we work and the contributions
they make. We have a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and intolerance of
discrimination and harassment. The Company also provides facilities for the wellbeing of its
employees including those with special needs, if any. The basis for recruitment, hiring,
placement, training, compensation and advancement in the Company is qualifications,
performance, skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities Employer

As stated in MIPL’s Code of Conduct for Employees, equal opportunity is a matter of
fairness, respect and dignity. The Company provides and maintains equal opportunities at the
time of recruitment as well as during the course of employment, irrespective of caste, creed,
gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We value the unique contribution that
each person brings to MIPL.

• Treat everyone with respect.
• Be respectful of cultural differences. Base work related decisions on merit and not on
  race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
  marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.
• Offensive messages, derogatory remarks and inappropriate jokes are never acceptable.
  Provide a workplace that is free from harassment and intimidation
• Help create a work environment free of all forms of harassment.
• Inappropriate comments of a sexual nature or any other sexually offensive behaviour
  will not be tolerated.We do not tolerate any form of abuse or harassment.

  Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
  
  The Company respects our employees’ right to freedom of association and participation
  without fear of reprisal, intimidation or harassment. Where employees are represented by a
  legally recognized union, we are committed to establishing a constructive dialogue with their
  freely chosen representatives. The Company is committed to bargaining in good faith with
  such representatives.

  The Company respects the right of freedom of association, participation, collective
  bargaining and ensures all individuals impacted by the business have access to grievance
  redressal mechanisms.

  Encouraging Work life Balance for employees

  At MIPL, the requirement of maintaining work life balance of its employees especially that of
  women is recognised and promoted. The Company ensures the timely payment of fair living
  wages to meet basic needs and economic security of the employees.

  Safe and Healthy Workplace

  The Company provides a healthy workplace that is safe, hygienic ,humane and which
  upholds the dignity of employees. It also complies with applicable safety and health laws,
  regulations and internal requirements.

  MIPL is dedicated to maintaining a productive workplace by minimizing the risk of
  accidents, injury and exposure to health risks. It is committed to engaging with employees to
  continually improve health and safety in workplaces, including the identification of hazards
  and remediation of health and safety issues. The employees of the Company are trained
  accordingly.

  Workplace Security

  The Company is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from violence,
  harassment, intimidation and other unsafe or disruptive conditions due to internal and
  external threats.

  Security safeguards for employees are provided as needed and will be maintained with
  respect for employee privacy, safety and dignity.

  A separate policy to prevent and deal with sexual harassment has been formulated. The
  employees are required to adhere with the same in a strict manner.

  Child and Forced Labour

  The Company does not hire child labour, forced labour or any form of involuntary labour,
  paid or unpaid. It prohibits the hiring of individuals that are under 18 years of age.

  Training and Development

  Training and Development is of paramount importance at MIPL because it allows Apolloites
  to expand their knowledge base, acquire new skills, sharpen existing ones, perform better,
  increase productivity and become better leaders. Continuous efforts are being taken to
  improve the employee capabilities by offering functional training programmes which are
  focused on our business imperatives.

  The Company ensures continuous skill and competence upgrading of all employees by
  providing access to necessary learning opportunities, on an equal and non discriminatory
  basis. It promotes employees’ morale and career development through enlightened human
  resource interventions.

  Applicability
  
  This policy is applicable to all offices of the Company.

  Affirmation to the policy

• This policy is communicated to all employees in an appropriate and meaningful
  manner.
• The Company shall report on the status of its adoption of this policy as
  statutorily required.
• The Company shall encourage its business associates and partners to abide by this
  policy.
• The Company has appropriate systems and processes in place to ensure compliance
  with the Policy and with statutory provisions, including processing of grievances for
  redressal.
  
  Violation of the policy

  Violations of law, or other Company policies or procedures by Company employees can lead
  to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Disciplinary actions may include
  immediate termination of employment at the Company’s sole discretion. Where the Company
  has suffered a loss, it may pursue legal actions against the individuals or entities responsible.

  Amendments

  This Policy may be updated/ amended by the Company from time to time