The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material respects with the Accounting Standards notified by the Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act. 1956. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis.The accounting policies applied by the Company are consistent with those used in the previous year.

b. Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates.

c. Fixed assets

i) Tangible assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of duties (net of CENVAT and other credits, wherever applicable), taxes, incidental expenses, erection / commissioning expenses and borrowing costs etc. up to the date the assets are ready for their intended use.

Machinery spares which can be used only in connection with an item of fixed assets and whose use as per technical assessment is expected to be irregular, are capitalised and depreciated over the residual life of the respective assets.

Fixed assets retired from active use are valued at net realisable value.

ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Computer software is amortised on a straight line basis over a period of five years.

d. Depreciation

Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on straight line method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 or at rates determined based on the useful life of the assets, whichever is higher.

e. Investments

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 Non current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Non current investments are carried at cost, but provision for diminution in value is made to recognise a decline other than temporary in the value of such investments.

f. impairment of assets

The carrying amount of assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment thereof based on external / internal factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, which represents the greater of the net selling price of assets and their 'value in use'. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at appropriate rate arrived at after considering the prevailing interest rates and weighted average cost of capital.

g. Inventories

Description                           Basis of Valuation

i) Coal                               At cost or realisable value
                                      whichever is less

ii) Stores & spare parts              At cost or realisable value
                                      whichever is less

iii) Raw materials                    At cost or realisable value
                                      whichever is less

iv) Finished goods                    At cost or market price
                                      whichever is less

v) Scrap                              At estimated realisable value

h. Revenue recognition

Revenue (income) is recognised when no significant uncertainty as to determination/realisation exists.

i) Sale of goods

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer.

ii) Insurance and other claims / refunds

Revenue. due to uncertainty in realisation, are accounted for on acceptance / actual receipt basis.

iii) Interest

Revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

iv) Dividends

Dividend is recognised when the shareholders' right to receive payment is established by the balance sheet date.

i. Retirement and other employee benefits

Retirement benefit in the form of Provident Fund is a defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss statement of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are accrued. There are no obligations other than the contribution payable to the respective trusts.

Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation and is provided for on the basis of 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 profit and loss account and are not deferred,

j. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition / construction of qualifying assets are capitalised until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

k. Taxation

Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax.

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.

Deferred tax is recognized on a prudent basis for timing differences, being difference between taxable and accounting income/expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). Deferred tax asset is recognised on carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses only if there is virtual certainty that such asset can be realised against future taxable income. Unrecognised deferred tax asset of earlier years are re-assessed and recognised to the extent that it has become reasonably certain that future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

MAT credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period. In the year in which the Minimum Alternative tax (MAT) credit becomes eligible to be recognized as an asset in accordance with the recommendations contained in guidance note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said asset is created by way of a credit to the profit and loss account and shown as MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the same at each balance sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT Credit Entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the effect that Company will pay normal Income Tax during the specified period.

l. Earning per share

Earning per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders, by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

For the purpose of calculating diluted earning per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of share outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all diluted potential equity shares.

m. Segment reporting

i) Identification of segments

The Company has identified that its operating segments are the primary segments. The Company's operating businesses are organized and managed separately according to the nature of products, with each segment representing a strategic business unit and offering different products and serving different markets.

II) Allocation of common costs

Common allocable costs are inter-se allocated to segments based on the basis most relevant to the nature of the cost concerned. Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to segment on a reasonable basis, are included under the head unallocated expense / income.

n. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

o. Contingent liabilities

Liabilities which are material and whose future outcome cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty, are treated as contingent and disclosed by way of notes to the accounts.

p. Provisions

A provision is recognised when the company has a present obligation as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which reliable estimate can be made. Provisions (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.