I) Basis for preparation of Financial Statements :
The Financial Statements have been prepared on the going concern under
historical convention as also accrual basis and in accordance with the
Accounting Standards referred to in section 211(3C) of the Companies
Act, 1956 which have been prescribed by the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956. The accounting policies have been consistently
applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the
previous year.
ii) Use of Estimates :
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the
generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make
estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, the reported
amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosures relating to the
contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements.
Examples of such estimates include useful lives of Fixed Assets,
provision for doubtful debts / advances, deferred tax etc. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. Such difference is
recognised in the period(s) in which the results are known /
materialised.
iii) Tangible Fixed Assets and Capital Work in Progress :
a) Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any
attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for
its intended use. Borrowing costs relating to acquisition of fixed
assets which takes 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 be put to use.
Such Fixed Assets except leasehold land have been valued at cost less
depreciation. Leasehold Land has been shown at its Original Cost.
b) Impairment Loss is provided to the extent the carrying amount of
assets exceeds their recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the
higher of an asset's net selling price and its value in use. Value in
use is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to
arise from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the
end of its useful life. Net selling price is the amount obtainable from
the sale of an asset in an arm's length transaction between
knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal.
iv) Depreciation / Amortisation :
Except for items on which 100% depreciation rates are applicable,
depreciation is provided using Written down method as per the useful
lives of the assets estimated by the management or at the rates
prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Assets valuing
less than Rs. 5,000/- are depreciated at the rate of 100% in the year of
acquisition. Depreciation in respect of addition to / deletion from the
Fixed Assets, provided on the pro-rata basis with reference to the date
of additions to / deletion from the assets.
v) Excise Duty :
a) The excise duty is paid / provided on Bright Steel Bars manufactured
during the year. The same has been included in the valuation of
closing inventory of finished goods.
b) Cenvat credit available on Raw Materials, Fuel and Packing
materials, stores, spares and capital goods and Service Tax credits on
services availed are accounted for by reducing purchase cost of the
related materials or the expenses respectively.
vi) Investments :
a) Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for
not more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long term investments.
b) Current Investments are carried at lower of the cost and fair value
determined on an individual investment basis.
c) Long Term Investments are carried at cost. However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary
in the value of the investments.
vii) Inventories :
Inventories are valued at Lower of the Cost and estimated Net
Realisable Value. Cost comprises of all costs of purchases including
transport and other charges, if any including the excise duty incurred
in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
The Cost is arrived at on weighted average cost basis. Due allowance is
estimated and made for defective and obsolete items, wherever
considered necessary.
viii) Revenue Recognition :
a) Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
b) Revenue from Sale of Goods is recognised when the significant risks
and rewards of ownership of the good have passed to the buyer. Sales
are net of Excise Duty / Sales Tax / Value Added Tax.
c) Export incentives under "Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme" and
"Duty Drawback Scheme" are accounted in the year of export.
d) Interest revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis taking
into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
ix) Foreign Currency Transactions
a) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded, on initial
recognition in the reporting currency, by applying the foreign currency
amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign
currency at the date of the transactions.
b) Monetary items which are denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the Balance Sheet date
and profit / loss on translation is credited / charged to the Statement
of Profit and Loss.
c) In respect of forward exchange contracts entered into towards hedge
of foreign currency risks, the difference between the forward rates and
the exchange rate at the inception of the contract is recognised as
income or expenditure over the life of the contract. Further, the
exchange differences arising on such contracts are recognised as income
or expenditure along with exchange difference on the underlying assets
/ liabilities. Profit or loss on cancellation / renewals of forward
contracts is recognised for during the year.
x) Employees Benefits :
a) A retirement benefit in form of Provident Fund is a defined
contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the Statement
of Profit and Loss of the year when the contributions to the respective
funds are due. There are no other obligations other than the
contribution payable to the respective funds.
b) The Company has defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who
has completed five years or more of services get gratuity on post
employment at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed
year of service as per the rules of the Company. The aforesaid
liability is provided for on the basis of detailed actuarial report.
xi) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs, attributable to the acquisition or construction of
qualifying assets, are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets
upto the date when the asset is ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged as an expense in the period in which the
same are incurred. Borrowing costs comprise of interest and other cost
incurred in connection with borrowing of funds.
xii) Taxation :
a) Tax expense comprises current and deferred taxes. Current Income-tax
is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in
accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 enacted in India.
b) Deferred income taxes reflects the impact of current year timing
difference between the taxable income and accounting income for the
year and reversal of timing difference of earlier years.
c) Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws
enacted or subsidiary enacted at the balance sheet date. 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 tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by same governing taxation
law. In situation where the company has unabsorbed depreciation or
carried forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only
if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that
they can be realized against future taxable profits.
d) At each balance sheet date, the Company re-assesses unrecognized
deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax assets to
the extent it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as
the case may be that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.
e) Provision for current income-tax / wealth-tax is computed as per
'Total Income' returnable under the Income-tax Act, 1961 taking
into account available deductions and exemptions.
xiii) Provisions and contingent liabilities and contingent assets :
a) A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present
obligation as result of past event. It is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of
which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to
its present value and are determined based on best estimates require to
settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at
each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best current
estimates.
b) A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a
possible obligation or a present obligation that may or may not require
an outflow of resources. 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. Contingent
assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements
xiv) Earnings per share :
a) Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit
and loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
Partly paid equity shares are treated as a fraction of any equity share
to the extent that they were entitled to participate in dividends
relative to a fully paid equity share during the reporting period.
b) 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 potential equity shares.
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