A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013
and the Companies {Accounting Standard) Rules 2006 (Indian GAAP) as
adopted consistently by the Company. All income and expenditure having
a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on
accrual basis.
B) Use of Estimates
The preparations of financial statements in conformity with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles requires estimates and assumptions to be
made that effect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period . Differences between actual results and
estimates where ever recognized in the financial statements for period
in which such results are known and being material.
C) Revenue Recognition
Income from Hospital collections including the Pharmacy sales are
accounted for on accrual basis on raising the invoices and is exclusive
of tax. The charges recoverable in respect of services rendered by the
company to in-patients till the year end, and not due for billing has
been treated as IP collections Accrued (pending bill) under "other
Current assets".
D) Inventories
inventories are valued at cost or net realizable value whichever is
lower under FIFO method. Inventories include Medicines, Lab Chemicals,
Consumables stores and spares.
E) Fixed Assets
a) Owned Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less Accumulated depreciation. Costs
incurred till the asset is ready for use are Capitalized/Allocated to
various items of Fixed assets. The cost of improvement to Leased Assets
are capitalized.
b) Leased Assets
Fixed assets acquired under Hire-Purchase agreements are capitalized to
the extent of Principal value, while finance charges are charged to
revenue on accrual basis.
c) Impairment of Assets
The carrying amount of assets are reviewed at each Balance sheet date
to ascertain if there is any indication of impairment based on
internal/external factors. An asset is treated as impaired when the
carrying cost of such assets exceeds its recoverable value as contained
in AS 28 (Impairment of Assets) issued by the Companies (Accounting
Standard Rules), 2006. An impairment loss is charged to Profit & Loss
Account in the year in which asset is identified as impaired. The
impairment loss recognized during a prior period is reversed if there
has been a change in the estimate of the recoverable amount.
d) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of
such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue, during
the period in which they are incurred.
F) Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided for on straight-line basis, at
the higher of the rates as specified in Schedule 11 to the Act or the
rates derived based on the economic useful life of the asset as
technically ascertained by the management. Cost of improvement to
leased assets are amortized over the period of lease.
H) Employee Benefits
i) Defined Contribution Plan:
Provident Fund / Employee State Insurance Scheme
Contributions to Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance Schemes
are made on monthly basis, at the rate prescribed by the Employees
Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1971 and are charged
to Profit and Loss Account in the year of contribution.
ii) Defined Benefit Plan: Gratuity
The accrued liability towards Gratuity due to the employees on their
retirement is ascertained on Actuarial basis using projected unit
credit method and balance in excess of fair value of plan assets as at
the year end is duly provided for.
iii) Compensated absences Accrued Leave Accrued value of compensated
absences is provided for based on actuarial valuations as at the year
end and duly provided for.
I) Earnings Per Share
The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises
of Weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per
share and also the Weighted average number of shares, if any, which
would have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential
equity share.
J) Taxation
Provision for current tax is made in accordance with the Provisions of
the Income tax Act, 1961. Timing differences between accounting income
and taxable income capable of being reversed in subsequent years are
recognized as Deferred Tax.
K) Provisions & Contingent Liabilities
Provisions are recognized when the company has a present obligation as
a result of a past event, for which it is probable that a cash outflow
will be required and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of
the obligation. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are
disclosed at their estimate value in the notes to the Accounts.
Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the accounts.
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