I Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared on mercantile basis of
accounting in accordance with the historical cost convention and in
compliance with mandatory accounting standards as notified in the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant
provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
II Fixed Assets, Depreciation & Amortization:
a) Fixed asset are stated at cost including expenses incurred up to
the date of their installation/commissioning as reduced by accumulated
depreciation/impairment provided in the accounts. Capital
work-in-progress is stated at cost.
b) Machinery spares which can be used only in connection with an item
of fixed assets and whose use as per technical assessment is expected
to be irregular are capitalised and depreciated over the residual life
of the respective assets.
c) Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on depreciable value of
assets using straight-line method on the basis of useful life
specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.
d) Leasehold lands are amortized over the lease period.
III Intangible Assets
Cost incurred on intangible assets, resulting in future economic
benefits are capitalized as intangible assets and amortized on a
straight-line method beginning from the date of capitalization over a
period of 3-5 years.
IV Impairment of Assets:
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset
exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the
Statement of Profit & Loss of the year in which an asset is identified
as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting
periods is adjusted if there has been a change in the estimate of the
recoverable amount.
V Inventories :
a) Finished Goods (including goods in transit) and work-in-process are
valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is lower.
b) Raw material and stores are valued at cost or net realizable value,
whichever is lower.
c) Cost comprises of all cost of purchase, cost of conversion and
other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present
location and conditions. Cost formula used is weighted average cost.
d) Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in ordinary
course of business less estimated cost of completion and estimated
cost necessary to make the sale.
e) Materials and other items held for use in the production of
Inventories are not written down below the costs of the finished
products in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at
or above cost.
f) Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stocks where
necessary.
VI Borrowing Cost:
Borrowing cost that is attributable to the acquisition or construction
of qualifying assets is capitalized as part of the cost of such
assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial
period of time to set ready for its intended use. All other borrowing
costs are charged to revenue.
VII Foreign Currency Transaction :
Foreign currency transactions are recorded on the basis of exchange
rate prevailing at the date of the transactions. Any gain or loss on
settlement of monetary items denominated in foreign currencies
transactions during the year or at the time of translation at the year
end rates is recognized in the statement of profit & loss.
Exchange difference arising on long term foreign currency monetary
items has been accounted in accordance with option granted vide
notification no. GSR 225(E) dated 31.03.2009 issued by the Ministry of
Corporate affairs wherein exchange difference arising on restatement
of long term foreign currency monetary items (other than for
acquisition of depreciable capital assets) have been recognized over
the shorter of the maturity period of monetary items or 31st March
2011. The unrecognized amount is reflected as foreign currency
translation reserve as part of reserve and surplus.
VIII Recognition of Income & Expenditure :
a) Sales revenue is recognised on transfer of the significant risks
and rewards of ownership of the goods to the buyer and is stated at
net of trade discount, rebates and return.
b) Other income and expenditure are accounted for on accrual basis.
IX Employee Benefits:
a) Short Term Employees Benefits:
The undiscounted amount of short term employee benefit expected to be
paid in exchange for the services render by the employee is recognized
during the period when the employee render the service. This benefit
includes salary, wages, short term compensation and payment under VRS.
b) Long Term Employee Benefits:
i Defined Contribution Scheme: The benefit includes contribution to
provident fund schemes and ESIC (Employee State Insurance
Corporation). The contribution is recognized during the period in
which the employee renders service.
ii Defined Benefit Scheme: For defined benefit scheme the cost of
providing benefit is determined using the projected unit credit method
with actuarial valuation being carried out at each balance sheet date.
The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the balance sheet
represents value of defined benefit obligation. Actuarial gains and
losses are recognized in full during the period in which they occur.
iii Other Long Term Benefit: Long term compensated absence is provided
for on the basis of actuarial valuation, using the projected unit
credit method as at the date of balance sheet.
X Research and Development :
Research costs are expensed as and when incurred. The development
expenses on cost of internal projects is also expensed as incurred,
unless they meet asset recognition criteria as defined in AS-26
"Intangible Assets".
XI Accounting for Taxes on Income
Provision for taxation comprises of current tax and deferred tax. The
deferred tax charge or credit is recognised, using subsequently
enacted tax rates for timing differences between book and tax profits.
Deferred tax assets arising on account of carry forward losses and
unabsorbed depreciation are recognised only when there is virtual
certainty of realization of such assets. Other deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent there is reasonable certainty of realization
in future.
Tax Credit for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) is recognized when there is
convincing evidence of its realisability against future normal tax
liability.
XII Leases
For assets acquired under operating lease, rentals payable are charged
to statement of profit and loss on a straight line basis over a lease
term.
For assets acquired under finance lease, the assets are capitalized at
lower of their respective fair value and present value of minimum
lease payments after discounting them at an appropriate discount rate.
XIII Earning Per Share:
Basic earning per share is calculated by dividing the net profit /
Loss for the year attributable to Equity Shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period
are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive equity share.
XIV Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
A Provision is recognized when there is a present obligation as a
result of amount of a past event that probably requires an outflow of
resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation. Disclosure for 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. No provision is recognized
or disclosure for contingent liability is made when there is a
possible obligation or a present obligation and the likelihood of
outflow of resources is remote. Contingent Assets is neither
recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.
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