The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") under the historical cost convention (except for certain revalued fixed assets) on the accounting principles of a going concern and the Company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on accrual basis except those with significant uncertainties. GAAP comprises mandatory accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in accounting policy hitherto in use.

2. Revenue Recognition:

Sale is recognised on the basis of date of dispatch / Bill of lading and as and when significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customers. Sales include excise duty and freight, wherever applicable. Claims and Rebates are excluded therefrom.

3. Use of Estimates:

The presentation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively.

4. Fixed Assets:

a) Buildings, Plant and Machinery and Electrical Installations acquired up to 31st March, 1993 were revalued on 1st April, 1993 and are stated at updated book value less depreciation. Other assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.

b) Expenditure during construction period is included under Capital Work-in-Progress and the same is allocated to the respective Fixed Assets on the completion of its construction.

5. Depreciation / Amortisation and Impairment Loss:

a) Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on the Straight Line Method (S. L. M.) by writting off 95% of the cost/revalued amount of the assets over the 'Useful Life' of the assets in accordance with the provisions of Section 123 (2) read with Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

b) Leasehold premium is being amortised over the remaining period of lease after the commencement of production.

c) The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that any asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the carrying value of such assets is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is charged to Statement of Profit & Loss. If at the Balance Sheet date there is any indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to that effect.

6. Investments:

Long-Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary, in the value of such Investments.

7. Valuation of Inventories:

a) Inventories are valued at the lower of the cost and net realisable value.

b) Cost of raw materials is determined on specific identification basis.

c) Cost of stores, spares, packing materials and fuel is determined on weighted average basis.

d) Finished goods and work-in-progress include conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

8. Employee benefits:

Employee Benefits in the 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 trusts.

Gratuity liability under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is a defined benefit obligation and is provided for on the basis of the actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year.

Short term compensated absences are provided for based on estimates. Long term compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial valuation.

Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the Statement of Profit and Loss and are not deferred.

9. Transaction of Foreign Currency Items:

Transaction in Foreign Currency is recorded at the rate of exchange in force at the date of transaction. Foreign Currency assets and liabilities are stated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end and resultant gains / losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Premium / Discount in respect of forward foreign exchange contracts is recognised over the life of the contracts.

10. Government Grants:

Capital grants relating to specific assets are reduced from the gross value of the Fixed Assets and Capital grants for Project Capital Subsidy are credited to Capital Reserve. Other revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Profit and Loss or deducted from the related expenses.

11. Borrowing Costs:

Interest and other costs in connection with the borrowing of the funds to the extent related/attributed to the acquisition/construction of qualifying fixed assets are capitalised up to the date when such assets are ready for its intended use and other borrowing costs are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

12. Taxation:

Provision for current tax is made on the basis of the estimated taxable income for the current accounting year in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The deferred tax for timing differences between the book and tax profits for the year is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as of the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognised to the extent there is reasonable/virtual certainty that these would be realised in future and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.

13. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:

A provision is made based on a reliable estimate when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle an obligation.

Contingent Liabilities in respect of show cause notices received are considered only when they are converted into demands. Contingent Liabilities under various fiscal laws include those in respect of which the Company/ Department is in appeal. Contingent liabilities are disclosed by way of notes to accounts.