Note 1: Company Overview
Hitherto the Company was a registered Non-Banking Finance Company (“NBFC”). The Company has ceased to carry on business as NBFC since 1999-2000 due to precarious financial condition and negative net worth. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 23rdJune, 2016 had decided to surrender voluntarily a Certificate of Registration (COR) under category “B’ as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) issued by Reserve Bank of India as the Company at present, was not in a position to comply the requirements of NBFCs Regulations. Based on the Company’s request RBI has issued order cancelling Certificate of Registration (CoR) under category “B” with effect from 8th March, 2017 vide its letter no. DNBS (AHO) No. 1315/01.10.234/2016-17 dated 22nd March, 2017.
The financial statements for the year ended March 31,2024 were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 2nd May, 2024.
Note 2: Basis of Preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (“IndAS”) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016, as applicable. Management evaluates all recently issued or revised accounting standards on an ongoing basis.
The financial statements are prepared in INR and all the values are rounded to the nearest lakhs, Rupees except when otherwise indicated.
During the year, the company has earned a profit amounting to ' 8.68 Lakhs as at 31st March, 2024 (corresponding previous year ended on 31st March, 2023: Profit of ' 18.53 Lakhs) and, its accumulated losses exceed its paid-up capital and reserves by ' 412.00 Lakhs (March 31,2023: ' 423.56 Lakhs) and further, the company has adverse financial ratios and does not intend to have any business activity in near future therefore the company has prepared its financial statements on non-going concern assumption. The assets of the company are stated at their realizable value or cost whichever is lower. The financial assets of the Company continue to be stated at-least at their fair values at least till such time it realizes its financial assets and settles its obligations.
2.1 Statement of Compliance
The financial statements comprising Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cash Flow Statement, together with notes for the year ended 31st March, 2024 have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS as notified above duly approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting.
2.2 Basis of Measurement
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared and presented in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting, except for certain Assets and Liabilities as stated below:
(a) Financial instruments (assets / liabilities) classified as Fair Value through profit or loss or Fair Value through OCI are measured at Fair Value.
(b) The defined benefit asset/liability is recognised as the present value of defined benefit obligation less fair value of plan assets.
The above items have been measured at Fair Value and the methods used to measure Fair Values are discussed further in Note 4.7.
2.3 Functional and Presentation Currency
Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (“the functional currency”). Indian Rupee is the functional currency of the Company.
The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (') which is the company’s presentation currency.
2.4 Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. During year ended March 31,2024, MCA has not notified any new standards or amendments to the existing standards applicable to the Company.”
Note 3: Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of financial statements, income and expense during the period. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the periods in which the estimates are revised and in future periods which are affected.
In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements and estimates, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements.
3.1 Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
The Company reviews the useful life of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period. This assessment may result in change in the depreciation expense in future periods.
3.2 Fair value measurement of financial instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the Balance Sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. Judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions relating to these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
3.3 Litigations
The amount recognized as a provision shall be the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation arising at the reporting period.
Note 4: Significant Accounting Policies
4.1 Financial Instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
(a) Financial Assets
Financial Assets comprises of investments in equity instruments, cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets.
Initial Recognition:
All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at Fair Value through Profit or Loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of financial assets. Purchases or sales of financial assets that requires delivery of assets within a period of time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the company committed to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent Measurement:
(i) Financial assets measured at Amortized Cost:
Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and contractual terms of financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI):
Financial Assets that are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of financial assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding are subsequently measured at FVTOCI. Fair Value movements in financial assets at FVTOCI are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income.
Equity instruments held for trading are classified as at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). For other equity instruments the company classifies the same as FVTOCI. The classification is made on initial recognition and is irrevocable. Fair Value changes on equity instruments at FVTOCI, excluding dividends are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).
(iii) Fair Value through Profit or Loss (FVTPL):
Financial Assets are measured at FVTPL if it does not meet the criteria for classification as measured at amortized cost or at FVTOCI. All fair value changes are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
De-recognition of Financial Assets:
Financial Assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire or the financial asset is transferred and the transfer qualifies for derecognition. On derecognition of the financial assets in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of derecognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset obtained less any new liability assumed) shall be recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
(b) Financial Liabilities
Initial Recognition and Measurement
Financial Liabilities are initially recognized at Fair value plus any transaction costs that are attributable to acquisition of the financial liabilities except financial liabilities through profit or loss which are initially measured at Fair Value.
Subsequent Measurement:
Financial Liabilities are classified for subsequent measurement into following categories:
(i) Financial liabilities at Amortized Cost:
The Company is classifying the following under amortized cost:
- Borrowing from Banks
- Borrowing from Others
- Trade Payables
- Other Financial Liabilities
Amortized cost for financial liabilities represents amount at which financial liability is measured at initial recognition minus the principal repayments, plus or minus cumulative amortization using the effective
Interest Method of any differences between the initial amount and maturity amount.
(ii) Financial liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss:
Financial liabilities held for trading are measured at FVTPL.
De-recognition of Financial Liabilities:
Financial liabilities shall be derecognized when, and only when, it is extinguished i.e. when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
(c) Offsetting of Financial assets and Financial Liabilities
Financial assets and Financial Liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in Balance Sheet when, and only when, the Company has legal right to offset the recognized amounts and intends either to settle on the net basis or to realize the assets and liabilities simultaneously.
(d) Reclassification of Financial Assets
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no reclassification is made for financial assets which are categorized as equity instruments at FVTOCI, and financial assets or liabilities that are specifically designated as FVTPL. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a reclassification is made only if there is a change in business model for managing those assets. Changes to the business model are expected to be very infrequent. The management determines the change in a business model as a result of external or internal changes which are significant to the Company’s Operations. A Change in business occurs when the company either begins or ceased to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the reclassification prospectively from the reclassification date which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
4.2 Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, or for administrative purposes, are stated in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. All repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II to the Companies Act 2013, using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. Depreciation for assets purchased/sold during a period is proportionately charged for the period of use.
Estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
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Type of Asset
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Useful Life
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Buildings (Freehold)
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30 years
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Data Processing Equipment / Computers
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3 years
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Electrical Installations
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10 years
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Furniture and fixtures
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10 years
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Office equipment
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5 years
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An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized net within “other income / other expenses” in the Statement of profit and loss.
4.3 Intangible assets
Intangible Assets acquired separately
Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful life and amortisation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Derecognition of intangible assets
An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, and are recognised in statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
4.4 Impairment
I Financial assets (other than at fair value)
The Company assesses at each date of balance sheet, whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Ind AS 109 requires expected credit losses to be measured through a loss allowance. The Company recognises lifetime expected losses for all contract assets and / or all trade receivables that do not constitute financing transaction. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the twelve-month expected credit losses or at an amount equal to the life time expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly, since initial recognition.
II Non-financial assets Tangible and Intangible assets
Property, Plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite life are evaluated for recoverability whenever there is an indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
Reversal of impairment loss
Impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists.
An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized directly in other comprehensive income and presented within equity.
4.5 Revenue Recognition Dividend and Interest Income
Dividend income from investments is recognised when the right to receive payment has been established (provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably).
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition.
4.6 Employee benefits
(a) Short-term obligations
Liabilities for salaries, including other monetary and non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.
(b) Post-employment obligations
The Company does not operate any post-employment schemes except defined contribution plan i.e. provident fund.
(i) Defined contribution plans
The Company has defined contribution plan for the post-employment benefits namely Provident Fund which is administered through the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and the contributions towards such fund are recognised as employee benefits expense and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss when they are due. The Company does not carry any further obligations with respect to this, apart from contributions made on a monthly basis.
4.7 Fair Value Measurement
A number of Company's accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either in the principal market for the asset or liability or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The principal market or the most advantageous market must be accessible to the Company.
The fair value of an asset or liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. The fair value hierarchy is described as below:
(a) Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
(b) Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly or indirectly.
(c) Level 3- unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of fair value hierarchy.
Fair values have been determined for measurement and / or disclosure purposes based on the following methods. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability.
(a) Investment in equity and debt securities
The fair value is determined by reference to their quoted price at the reporting date. In the absence of quoted price, the fair value of the financial asset is measured using valuation techniques. In respect of non-significant investments in equity and debt securities where fair values could not be ascertained, the fair values are considered as ' NIL and therefore such investment are stated at ' NIL only.
(b) Trade and other receivables
The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date. However in respect of such financial instruments, fair value generally approximates the carrying amount due to short term nature of such assets.
(c) Non derivative financial liabilities
Fair Value is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date.
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