1 CORPORATE INFORMATION
Acme Resources Limited (the Company) (Corporate ID No.: L65993DL1985PLC314861) is a company limited by shares, incorporated on 25 January 1985 and domiciled in India. The Company is also registered under section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 to carry on business as a Non Banking Financial Institution without accepting public deposits. The Company is in the business of providing Short term/ Long term loans and advances to borrowers. The shares of the Company are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), India The registered office of the company is located at 984, 9th Floor, Aggarwal Cyber Plaza - II, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi - 110034.
On 29 May 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and recommended the financial statements for consideration and adoption by the shareholders in its Annual General Meeting.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
2 Basis of preparation of Financial Statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (‘Ind AS') notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act') read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended from time to time and other relevant provisions of the Act and guidelines issued by the RBI or other regulators to the extent applicable.
The standalone financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR) which is also the functional currency of the Company and all values are rounded to the nearest lakh with two decimals, except when otherwise indicated. The standalone financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis as the Management is satisfied that the Company shall be able to continue its business for the foreseeable future and no material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the going concern assumption. In making this assessment, the Management has considered a wide range of information relating to present and future conditions, including future projections of profitability, cash flows and capital resources. The accounting policies are applied consistently to all the periods presented in the financial statements.
2.1 Presentation of financial statements
The Company prepares and present its Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss and the Statement of Changes in Equity in the format prescribed by Division III of Schedule III to the Act. The Statement of Cash Flows has been prepared and presented as per the requirements of Ind AS 7 'Statement of Cash Flows'.
The Company generally reports financial assets and financial liabilities on a gross basis in the Balance Sheet. They are offset and reported net only when Ind AS specifically permits the same or it has an unconditional legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts without being contingent on a future event. Similarly, the Company offsets incomes and expenses and reports the same on a net basis when permitted by Ind AS specifically unless they are material in nature.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires Management to make use of estimates and judgments. In view of the inherent uncertainties and a level of subjectivity involved in measurement of items, it is possible that the outcomes in the subsequent financial years could differ from those based on Management's estimates. Accounting estimates and judgments are used in various line items in the financial statements for e.g. :
I Fair value of financial instruments [Refer note no. 3.15 and 45]
II Impairment of financial assets [Refer note no. 3.4(i), 6 and 46]
III Provisions and contingent liabilities [Refer note no. 3.11 and 34]
IV Provision for tax expenses [Refer note no. 3.7 and 30]
Estimation of impairment allowance on financial assets amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Estimates and associated assumptions, especially for determining the impairment allowance for Company's financial assets are based on historical experience and other emerging factors on account of the pandemic which may also have an effect on the expected credit loss. The Company believes that the factors considered are reasonable under the current circumstances. The Company has used early indicators of moratorium and delayed repayment metrics observed along with an estimation of potential stress on probability of default and exposure at default due to COVID-19 situation in developing the estimates and assumptions to assess the expected credit losses on loans. Given the dynamic nature of the pandemic situation, these estimates are subject to uncertainty and may be affected by the severity and duration of the pandemic.
3 Summary of material accounting policy
This note provides a list of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
3.1 Income
(i) Interest Income
The Company recognises interest income using effective interest rate (EIR). Overdue interest in respect of loans is recognized upon realisation.
(ii) Sale of Property
In case of Plots/Flats, The Company recognises revenue when it determines the satisfaction of performance obligations at a point in time and subsequently over time when the Company has enforceable right for payment for performance completed to date. Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control of promised products to customer in an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products.
(iii) Dividend income
Dividend income on equity shares is recognised when the Company's right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.
(iv) Income from Investments
Profit /(Loss) from sale of securities is recognised on trade date basis. The cost of securities is computed based on weighted average basis.
(v) Rental income
Lease rental income is recognised in the statement of profit and loss on straight line basis over the period of lease.
(vi) Other operating income
The Company recognises income on recoveries of financial assets written off on realisation or when the right to receive the same without any uncertainties of recovery is established.
3.2 Expenditures
(i) Finance Cost
Borrowing costs on financial liabilities are recognised using the EIR.
(ii) Other expenses
Expenses are recognised on accrual basis net of the goods and services tax, except where credit for the input tax is not statutorily permitted.
3.3 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
3.4 Financial instruments
A financial instrument is defined as any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. Trade receivables and payables, loan receivables, investments in securities and subsidiaries, debt securities and other borrowings, preferential and equity capital etc. are some examples of financial instruments.
All the financial instruments are recognised on the date when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the financial instruments. For tradable securities, the Company recognises the financial instruments on settlement date.
(i) Financial Assets
Financial assets include cash, or an equity instrument of another entity, or a contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset from another entity. Few examples of financial assets are loan receivables, investment in equity instruments, trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents.
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value including transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of financial assets except in the case of financial assets recorded at FVTPL where the transaction costs are charged to profit or loss. Generally, the transaction price is treated as fair value unless proved to the contrary.
Subsequent measurement
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets classified as Equity instruments designated under FVOCI as per the Company's Board approved policy.
Equity investments designated under FVOCI
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 'Financial instruments' are measured at fair value. The Company has strategic investments in equity for which it has elected to present subsequent changes in the fair value in other comprehensive income. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable.
All fair value changes of the equity instruments, excluding dividends, are recognised in OCI and not available for reclassification to profit or loss, even on sale of investments. Equity instruments at FVOCI are not subject to an impairment assessment.
Derecognition of financial assets
The Company derecognises a financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset) when:
i) The right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired; or
ii) The Company has transferred its right to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under an assignment arrangement and the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset. Once the asset is derecognised, the Company does not have any continuing involvement in the same.
On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between:
i) the carrying amount (measured at the date of derecognition) and
ii) the consideration received (including any new asset obtained less any new liability assumed) is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets subsequently measured at amortised cost are generally held for collection of contractual cashflow. The Company on looking at economic viability of certain portfolios measured at amortised cost may enter into immaterial and/or infrequent transaction of sale of portfolio which doesn't affect the business model of the Company.
Reclassification of financial assets
The Company changes classification of its financial assets only on account of changes in its business model for managing those financial assets. Such reclassifications are given prospective impact as per the principles laid down in Ind AS 109 ‘Financial Instruments'.
Impairment of financial assets
ECL are recognised for financial assets held under amortised cost and certain loan commitments as per the Board approved policy.
Financial assets where no significant increase in credit risk has been observed are considered to be in ‘stage 1' for which a 12 month ECL is recognised. Financial assets that are considered to have significant increase in credit risk are considered to be in ‘stage 2' and those which are in default or for which there is an objective evidence of impairment are considered to be in ‘stage 3'. Life time ECL is recognised for stage 2 and stage 3 financial assets.
At initial recognition, allowance (or provision in the case of loan commitments) is required for ECL towards default events that are possible in the next 12 months, or less, where the remaining life is less than 12 months.
In the event of a significant increase in credit risk, allowance (or provision) is required for ECL towards all possible default events over the expected life of the financial instrument (‘lifetime ECL').
Financial assets (and the related impairment allowances) are written off in full, when there is no realistic prospect of recovery.
Treatment of the different stages of financial assets and the methodology of determination of ECL
fa) Credit impaired (stage 3)
The Company recognises a financial asset to be credit impaired and in stage 3 by considering relevant objective evidence, primarily whether :
(b) Significant increase in credit risk (stage 2)
An assessment of whether credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition is performed at each reporting period by considering the change in the risk of default of the loan exposure. However, unless identified at an earlier stage, 30 days past due is considered as an indication of financial assets to have suffered a significant increase in credit risk. Based on other indications such as borrower's frequently delaying payments beyond due dates though not 30 days past due are included in stage 2 for mortgage loans.
The measurement of risk of defaults under stage 2 is computed on homogenous portfolios, generally by nature of loans, tenors, underlying collateral, geographies and borrower profiles. The default risk is assessed using PD (probability of default) derived from past behavioural trends of default across the identified homogenous portfolios. These past trends factor in the past customer behavioural trends, credit transition probabilities and macroeconomic conditions. The assessed PDs are then aligned considering future economic conditions that are determined to have a bearing on ECL.
(c) Without significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition (stage 1)
ECL resulting from default events that are possible in the next 12 months are recognised for financial instruments in stage 1. The Company has ascertained default possibilities on past behavioural trends witnessed for each homogenous portfolio using application/behavioural score cards and other performance indicators, determined statistically.
(d) Measurement of ECL
The assessment of credit risk and estimation of ECL are unbiased and probability weighted. It incorporates all information that is relevant including information about past events, current conditions and reasonable forecasts of future events and economic conditions at the reporting date. In addition, the estimation of ECL takes into account the time value of money. Forward looking economic scenarios determined with reference to external forecasts of economic parameters that have demonstrated a linkage to the performance of our portfolios over a period of time have been applied to determine impact of macro economic factors.
The Company has calculated ECL using three main components: a probability of default (PD), a loss given default (LGD) and the exposure at default (EAD). ECL is calculated by multiplying the PD, LGD and EAD and adjusted for time value of money using a rate which is a reasonable approximation of EIR.
i) Determination of PD is covered above for each stages of ECL.
ii) EAD represents the expected balance at default, taking into account the repayment of principal and interest from the Balance Sheet date to the date of default together with any expected drawdowns of committed facilities.
iii) LGD represents expected losses on the EAD given the event of default, taking into account, among other attributes, the mitigating effect of collateral value at the time it is expected to be realised and the time value of money.
The Company recalibrates above components of its ECL model on a periodical basis by using the available incremental and recent information as well as assessing changes to its statistical techniques for a granular estimation of ECL.
A more detailed description of the methodology used for ECL is covered in the 'credit risk' section of note no. 46.
(ii) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities include liabilities that represent a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial assets to another entity, Initial measurement
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable
After initial recognition, all financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method [Refer note no 3.1 (i)]. Any gains or losses arising on derecognition of liabilities are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Derecognition
The Company derecognises a financial liability when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expired.
(iii) Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet only if there is an enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts with an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
3.5 Investment in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries is recognised at cost and are not adjusted to fair value at the end of each reporting period as allowed by Ind AS 27 ‘Separate financial statement'. Cost of investment represents amount paid for acquisition of the said investment.
The Company assesses at the end of each reporting period, if there are any indications that the said investment may be impaired. If so, the Company estimates the recoverable value/amount of the investment and provides for impairment, if any i.e. the deficit in the recoverable value over cost.
3.6 Inventories
(i) In the case of quoted shares, inventories have been valued at lower of cost and Net Realizable Value. Unquoted shares have been valued at lower of cost and break-up value.
(ii) In the case of plots and lands, inventories have been valued at lower of cost and market value.
3.7 Taxes on Income
(i) Current tax
Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities, in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) prescribed therein. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in other equity. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
(ii) Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised using the Balance Sheet approach on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets, if any, are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised either in other comprehensive income or in other equity.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
3.8 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at historical cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, consistent with the criteria specified in Ind AS 16 'Property, plant and equipment'.
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
(a) Depreciation is provided on a pro rata basis for all tangible assets on straight line method over the useful life of assets, except buildings which is determined on written down value method.
(b) Useful lives of assets are determined by the Management by an internal technical assessment except where such assessment suggests a life significantly different from those prescribed by Schedule II - Part C of the Companies Act, 2013 where the useful life is as assessed and certified by a technical expert.
(c) Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on straight line method over the primary period of lease of premises or 5 years whichever is less.
(d) Depreciation on addition to assets and assets sold during the year is being provided for on a pro rata basis with reference to the month in which such asset is added or sold as the case may be.
(e) Assets having unit value up to Rs. 5,000 is depreciated fully in the financial year of purchase of asset.
(f) An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included under other income in the Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised.
(g) The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.
3.9 Intangible assets and amortisation thereof
Intangible assets, representing softwares are initially recognised at cost and subsequently carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment. The intangible assets are amortised using the straight line method over a period of five years, which is the Management's estimate of its useful life. The useful lives of intangible assets are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.
3.10 Impairment of non-financial assets
An assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date to ascertain whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, an estimate of the recoverable amount of asset is determined. If the carrying value of relevant asset is higher than the recoverable amount, the carrying value is written down accordingly.
3.11 Provisions and contingent liabilities
The Company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. The Company also discloses present obligations for which a reliable estimate cannot be made. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
3.12 Retirement Benefits
All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, allowances, short-term compensated absences and the expected cost of other benefits is recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related services.
3.13 Leases
With effect from 1 April 2019, the Company has applied Ind AS 116 'Leases' for all long term and material lease contracts covered by the Ind AS. The Company has adopted modified retrospective approach as stated in Ind AS 116 for all applicable leases on the date of adoption.
Measurement of Lease Liability
At the time of initial recognition, the Company measures lease liability as present value of all lease payments discounted using the Company's incremental cost of borrowing and directly attributable costs. Subsequently, the lease liability is
(i) increased by interest on lease liability;
(ii) reduced by lease payments made; and
(iii) remeasured to reflect any reassessment or lease modifications specified in Ind AS 116 'Leases', or to reflect revised fixed lease payments.
Measurement of Right-of-use assets
At the time of initial recognition, the Company measures 'Right-of-use assets' as present value of all lease payments discounted using the Company's incremental cost of borrowing w.r.t said lease contract. Subsequently, 'Right-of-use assets' is measured using cost model i.e. at cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability specified in Ind AS 116 'Leases'.
Depreciation on 'Right-of-use assets' is provided on straight line basis over the lease period.
The exception permitted in Ind AS 116 for low value assets and short term leases has been adopted by Company.
3.14 Earning per Share
In determining basic earning per share, the company considers the net profits attributable to equity shareholders. The number of shares used in computing basic earning per share is the weighted average number of share outstanding during the period. In determining diluted earnings per share, the net profit attributable to equity shareholders and weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares.
3.15 Fair value measurement
The Company measures its qualifying financial instruments at fair value on each Balance Sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received against sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place in the accessible principal market or the most advantageous accessible market as applicable.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy into Level I, Level II and Level III based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. For a detailed information on the fair value hierarchy, refer note no. 45.
For assets and liabilities that are fair valued in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy.
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