A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The Company follows accrual basis of accounting & recognizes Income &
Expenditure on accrual basis except the TUF Subsidy interest receivable
from Govt. for the year 2013-2014 which will be accounted on cash basis
as and when received.. The accounts are prepared on historical cost
convention and materially comply with the Mandatory Accounting
Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
B) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported
amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference
between the actual result and estimates are recognized in the period in
which the result are known/materialized.
C) On Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated
depreciation and impairment loss, if any. The cost is inclusive of
inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to
acquisition. In respect of major projects involving construction,
related pre-operational, start-up and trial run expenses form part of
the value of the assets capitalized. As per practice, expenses incurred
on modernization / debottle necking/ relocation /relining of plant and
equipment are capitalized.
D) Leased Assets
Lease hold land, acquired on lease from M/s. Western Chlorides &
Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. subsidiary of the Company is not treated as assets
of the Company and lease rentals are charged off as revenue expenses.
E) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on Fixed Assets used during the year under
Straight Line Method at the rates specified in schedule II of the
Companies Act, 2013 on tripple shift basis.
F) Impairment of Assets
An assets is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset
exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charges to the
profit and Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as
Impaired.The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is
reversed if there has been a change in estimate of recover- able
amount.
G) Foreign Currency Transactions.
a) Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the
exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction or approximates
the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
b) Any income or expense on account of exchange difference either on
settlement or on translation is reconized in the Statement of Profit
and Loss except in case of Long Term Liabilities where they relate to
acquisition of Fixed Assets, in which case they are adjusted to the
carrying cost of such assets.
H) Investments
Non current investments are carried at cost. These investments are in
the Equity Shares of subsidiary companies.
I) Inventories
Items of inventories are measured at lower cost and net realizable
value after providing for obsolescence, if any. Cost of inventories
comprises of cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs
including manufacturing overheads incurred in bringing them to their
respective present location and condition. Cost of raw materials,
process chemicals, stores and spares, packing materiales, trading and
other products are determined on FIFO system basis.
J) Revenue Recognisation.
Revenue is recognized only when it can be reliably measured and it is
reasonable to expect ultimate collection. Re- venue from operation
includes sale of goods, services, sales tax, service tax, excise duty
and sales during trial run period, adjusted for discounts(net), Value
Added Tax (VAT) and gain / loss on corresponding helge contracts.
Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and rate applicable.
K) Excise Duty / Service Tax and Sales Tax / Value Added Tax.
Excise Duty / Service Tax is accounted on basis of both, payment made
in respect of goods cleared / services provided as also provision made
for goods lying in bonded warehouses. Sales Tax / Value Added Tax paid
is charged to Profit and Loss Account.
L) Employee Benefits.
Short term employee benefits are recognized as an expenses at the
undiscounted amount in the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year in
which the related service is rendered.
M) Employee Retirement Benefits :
The Company provides for gratuity to all employees.The benefit is in
the form of lump sum payments to vested employees on retirement, on
death while in employment or on termination of employment of an amount
equivalent to 15 days basic salary payable for each completed year of
service. Vesting occurs upon completion of five years of service.The
Company makes annual contributions to funds administered by trustees
and managed by Life Insurance corporation of India for amounts notified
by the said Insurance Company.The Company accounts for the liability
for future gratuity benefits based on an independent external actuarial
valuation carried out annually as at March 31.
N) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax
Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration
benefits admissible under the provision of the income-tax Act
1961.Deffered Tax resulting from "timing difference" between taxable
and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws
that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax / asset is recognized and carried forward only to the
extent that there is a virtual certainty that the asset will be
realized in future.
O) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.
Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are
recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the
notes. Contingent Asset are neither recognisede in the financial state-
ments.
P) Disclosure under section 22
Disclosure under section 22 of the Micro, Small and Medium enterprises
Development Act, 2006 could not be furnished as none of the suppliers
of the Company have provided the details of their registration under
the said Act.
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