1. Corporate Information:
Brightcom Group Limited, offers digital marketing solutions to businesses, agencies and online publishers worldwide. Brightcom Group Limited connects Advertisers with their Audience across any form of Digital Media, using its massive local presence to deliver appropriate messages to the right audience, through the most relevant Digital channels. Brightcom Group Limited has a global presence, with offices in over 24 countries. Brightcom Group Limited is also a Global Information Technology Implementation and Outsourcing Services Provider with an exceptional track record of providing high quality, on-budget, and on-time solutions to demanding clients specifically in the areas of Digital Media advertising and in the fields of AI, ML, IOT to name a few. Our business knowledge in key verticals helps us provide solutions that are customized to address the specific needs while focusing on maximizing value of Information Technology investments such that clients can achieve their business objectives. We believe in fostering long-term relationships, and partner with our clients in their success. BCG Provides End-to-end Enterprise Solution Offerings and Specializing in ERP Solutions, Microsoft and Open Source Systems development.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)Rules, 2015 read with Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 3 of companies (Indian accounting standards)Rules,2015("the rules")(as amended from time to time).
b) Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and
services. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
c) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles of Ind AS requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities, disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense for the periods presented.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and future periods are affected.
Key sources of estimation of uncertainty at the date of the financial statements, which may cause a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, is in respect of impairment of investments, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, valuation of deferred tax assets, provisions and contingent liabilities.
Impairment of investments
The Company reviews its carrying value of investments carried at amortized cost annually, or more frequently when there is indication for impairment. If the recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is accounted for.
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
The Company reviews the useful life of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period. This reassessment may result in change in depreciation expense in future periods.
Valuation of deferred tax assets
The Company reviews the carrying amount of
deferred tax assets at the end of each reporting
period.
Contingencies
Management judgment is required for estimating the possible inflow/outflow of resources, if any, in respect of contingencies/ claims/litigations against the Company/by the Company as it is not possible to predict the outcome of pending matters with accuracy.
Defined Benefit Plans
The present value of the gratuity obligation is determined using actuarial valuation. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, rate of increment in salaries and mortality rates. Due to complexities involved in the valuation and
its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All the assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
Fair Value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities on reporting date cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques i.e., the DCF model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets.
Intangibles
Internal technical or user team assess the useful lives of Intangible assets. Management believes that assigned useful lives are reasonable.
d) Current Vs Non-current classifications
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current / non-current classification.
An asset is treated as current when it satisfies the below mentioned criteria:
i. Expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle;
ii. Held primarily for the purpose of trading;
iii. Expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period, or
iv. Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current assets.
A liability is classified as current when it satisfies the below mentioned criteria:
i. Expected to settle the liability in normal operating cycle;
ii. Held primarily for the purpose of trading;
iii. Due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or
iv. There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other liabilities are classified as noncurrent. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents.
e) Dividends
Annual dividend distribution to the shareholders is recognized as a liability in the period in which the dividend is approved by the shareholders. Any interim dividend paid is recognized on approval by Board of Directors. Dividend payable and corresponding tax on dividend distribution is recognized directly in equity.
f) Revenue recognition
l) Digital Marketing Services:
i) The Contracts between the Company and its Customers are either time or material contracts or fixed price contracts.
ii) Revenue from fixed price contracts is recognized according to the milestones achieved as specified in the contracts on the proportionate-completion method based on the work completed. Any anticipated losses expected upon the contract completion are recognized immediately. Changes in job performance, conditions and estimated profitability may result in revisions and corresponding revenues and costs are recognized in the period in which such changes are identified. Deferred revenue represents amounts billed in excess of revenue earned for which related services are expected to be performed in the next operating cycle.
iii) In respect of time and material contract, revenue is recognized in the period in which the services are provided and related costs are incurred.
iv) Revenue from product sale and licensing arrangements are recognized on delivery and installation.
v) Revenue is reported net of discounts, indirect and service taxes.
2) Software Development:
i) Income from software development is accounted for on the basis of Software developed and billed to clients on acceptance and/or on the basis of man days/man hours as per the terms of contract.
ii) Revenue from professional services consist primarily of revenue earned from services performed on a 'time and material' basis. The related revenue is recognized as and when the services are performed and related costs are incurred.
iii) Revenue from software development services includes revenue from time and material and fixed price contracts are recognized as related services are performed.
iv) Revenue from fixed price contracts is recognized according to the milestones achieved as specified in the contracts on the proportionate-completion method based on the work completed. Any anticipated losses expected upon the contract completion are recognized immediately. Changes in job performance, conditions and estimated profitability may result in revisions and corresponding revenues and costs are recognized in the period in which such changes are identified. Deferred revenue represents amounts billed in excess of revenue earned for which related services are expected to be performed in the next operating cycle.
v) Revenue is not recognized on the grounds of
prudence, until realized in respect of liquidated damages, delayed payments as recovery of the amounts are not certain.
vi) Revenue is reported net of discounts, indirect and
service taxes.
g)Dividend income is recorded when the right to
receive payment is established.
Interest income is recorded using the effective
interest method.
h) Leases
The Company's lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. The Company assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Company assesses whether: (i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset(ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (iii)the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. At the date of commencement of the lease, the Company recognizes a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of 12 months or less(short-term leases) and low value leases. For these short-term and low-value leases, the Company recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised. The ROU assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. ROU assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of these leases. Lease liabilities are re-measured with a
corresponding adjustment to the related ROU asset if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option
i) Cost recognition
Costs and expenses are recognized as and when incurred and have been classified according to their nature.
The costs of the Company are broadly categorized in employee benefit expenses, depreciation and amortization and other operating expenses. Employee benefit expenses include employee compensation, allowances paid, contribution to various funds and staff welfare expenses. Other operating expenses mainly include fees to external consultants, cost of running its facilities, travel expenses, cost of equipment and software licenses, communication costs, allowances for delinquent receivables and advances and other expenses. Other expenses are an aggregation of costs which are individually not material such as commission and brokerage, recruitment and training, entertainment etc.
j) . Foreign currency transactions
i. Functional and Presentation Currency:
The Company's functional and presentation currency is Indian National Rupee.
ii. Initial Recognition:
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the presentation currency, by applying to the foreign currency amounts the exchange rate between the Presentation currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.
iii. Conversion on reporting date:
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions.
iv. Exchange Differences:
Exchange difference arising on the settlement of monetary items or on Presenting monetary items of Company at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year or presented in previous financial statements are recognized as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise.
k) Income taxes
Income tax expense comprises current tax expense and the net change in the deferred tax asset or
liability during the year. Current and deferred tax are recognized in statement of profit and loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Current income taxes
The current income tax expense includes income taxes payable by the Company, its branches in India and overseas. The current tax payable by the Company in India is Indian income tax payable on worldwide income.
The Current income tax payable by overseas branches of the Company is computed in accordance with the tax laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which the respective branch operates. The taxes paid are generally available for set off against the Indian income tax liability of the Company's worldwide income.
Advance taxes and provisions for current income taxes are presented in the Balance sheet after offsetting advance tax paid and income tax provision arising in the same tax jurisdiction and where the relevant tax paying units intends to settle the asset and liability on a net basis.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred income tax is recognized using the Balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount, except when the deferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss at the time of the transaction.
Deferred income tax asset are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized.
The carrying amount of deferred income 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 income tax asset to be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be received or settled.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the relevant entity intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Deferred tax assets include Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws in India, which is likely to give future economic benefits in the form of availability of set off against future income tax liability. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as deferred tax asset in the Balance sheet when the asset can be measured reliably and it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with the asset will be realized.
l) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
1. Financial Assets.
i) Initial recognition and measurement:
All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in statement of profit or loss. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
ii) Subsequent measurement:
Financial assets at amortized cost
Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is to hold these assets to collect contractual cash flows and the
contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows on specified dates that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding and selling financial assets.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income on initial recognition. The transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are immediately recognized in profit or loss.
iii. Derecognition:
A financial asset or where applicable, a part of a financial asset is primarily derecognised when: a. The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or b. The Company has transferred its rights 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 a 'pass-through' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Company's continuing involvement.
iv. Impairment of financial assets:
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the debt instruments, that are measured at amortised cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits and trade receivables.
Expected credit loss is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive.
The management uses a provision matrix to determine the impairment loss on the portfolio of trade and other receivables. Provision matrix is based on its historically observed expected credit loss rates over the expected life of the trade receivables and is adjusted for forward looking estimates.
Expected credit loss allowance or reversal recognized during the period is recognized as income or expense, as the case may be, in the statement of profit and loss. In case of balance sheet, it is shown as reduction from the specific financial asset.
2. Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is a contract that evidences residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments recognized by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received net off direct issue cost.
i) Initial recognition and measurement:
At initial recognition, all financial liabilities are recognized at fair value and in the case of loans, borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
ii) Subsequent measurement:a. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial
recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Gain or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the profit or loss.
b. Financial liabilities at amortized cost:
Amortized cost, in case of financial liabilities with maturity more than one year, is calculated by discounting the future cash flows with effective interest rate.
The effective interest rate amortization is included as finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Financial liability with maturity of less than one year is shown at transaction value.
iii. Derecognition:
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, including any noncash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss as other income or finance costs.
m) Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value and having original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of balances with banks which are unrestricted for withdrawal and usage.
n) Financial Guarantee Contracts:
A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with original or modified terms of a debt instrument.
The Company measures any financial guarantee on initial recognition at their fair value. Subsequently these contracts are measured at the higher of:
a. the amount of the loss allowance determined as per impairment requirements of Ind AS 109, and
b. the amount initially recognized, less where appropriate, cumulative amount of income
recognized in accordance with the principles of Ind AS 18.
o) Fair Value Measurement:
The Company measures financial instruments at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell 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 either in the principal market for such asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market which is accessible to the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
a. Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted market prices) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
b. Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurements is directly or indirectly observable.
c. Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.
p) Investment in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries are measured at cost
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q) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost net of input tax credits, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and all attributable cost, to bring the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Borrowing costs relating to acquisition of property, plant and equipment which take substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are also included to the extent they relate to the period till such assets are ready to put to use.
The Company adopted cost model as its accounting policy, in recognition of the property, plant and equipment and recognizes transaction value as the cost.
An item of Property, Plant and Equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. 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 recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Property, Plant and Equipment which are found to be not usable or retired from active use or when no further benefits are expected from their use are removed from property, plant and equipment and the carrying amount net of scrap value, if any is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
The improvements/modifications carried on the lease hold land/property are recognized as lease hold improvements and are written off over the primary lease period or the life of such improvement whichever is lower.
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Type of asset
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Method
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Useful lives
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Computer equipment
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Straight line
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3 years
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Office equipment's
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Straight line
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5 years
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Furniture and fixtures
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Straight line
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10 years
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Electrical installations
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Straight line
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10 years
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Vehicles
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Straight line
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8 years
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r) Intangible assets
Intangible assets purchased are measured at cost as of the date of acquisition, as applicable, less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment, if any.
Intangible assets consist of rights under licensing agreement and software licences which are
amortized over license period which equates the useful life ranging between 5-6 years on a straight line basis.
s) Impairment of Non-financial assets
i. The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the asset's net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
ii. Reversal of impairment losses recognized in prior years is recorded when there is an indication that the impairment losses recognized for the asset do no longer exist or have decreased.
t) Employee benefits
i. Defined benefit plans
For defined benefit plans, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in the other comprehensive income for the period in which they occur. Past service cost both vested and unvested is recognized as an expense at the earlier of (a) when the plan amendment or curtailment occurs; and (b) when the entity recognizes related restructuring costs or termination benefits.
The retirement benefit obligations recognized in the Balance sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligations reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of available refunds and deductions in future contributions to the scheme.
ii. Defined contribution plans
Employer's contribution to provident fund/ employee state insurance which is in the nature of defined contribution scheme is expensed off when the contributions to the respective funds are due.
There are no other obligations other than the contribution payable to the fund.
iii. Compensated absences
Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related services are recognized as an actuarially determined liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the Balance sheet date.
u) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing profit or loss attributable to equity shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The Company did not have any potentially dilutive securities in any of the years' presented.
v) Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
w) Segment Reporting:
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief operating decision maker ("CODM").
The board of directors of the company has identified the Chairman and Managing Director as the CODM.
x) Provisions:
Provisions are recognized when there is a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, as a result of a past event, when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses.
Any reimbursement that the Company can be virtually certain to collect from a third party with respect to the obligation is recognized as a separate asset. However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision.
y) Contingencies:
Where it is not probable that an inflow or an outflow of economic resources will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the asset or the obligation is not recognized in the statement of balance sheet and is disclosed as a contingent asset or contingent liability. Possible outcomes on obligations / rights, whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events, are also disclosed as contingent assets or contingent liabilities.
z) Prior period items:
In case prior period adjustments are material in nature the Company prepares the restated financial statement as required under Ind AS 8 - "Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors". Immaterial items pertaining to prior periods are shown under respective items in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
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