NOTE - ACorporate Information
Knowledge Marine & Engineering WorksLimited(Formerly known as Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Private Limited), having registered office at Office no. 402, Sai Samarth Business Park, Deonar Village Road, Govandi (East), Mumbai - 400088 Maharashtra, was incorporated on under Companies Act, 2013 with the Registrar of Companies, engaged in the business of providing Dredging Services, Owning, Chartering/Hiring along with manning, operation and technical maintenance of Marine Crafts, Repairs/Maintenance of Marine Crafts and Marine Infrastructure and allied works in India. Company has been changed from Private Limited Company to Limited company on 31st January, 2020. Company is listed on SME Platform of Bombay Stock Exchange w.e.f. 22nd March, 2021.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES1.1. Basis of Preparation
The Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared and presented under the historical cost convention, on accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 (the "Act”) [including statutory modification(s), re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force] and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India(GAAP) andcomply with the Accounting Standards notified under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, as amended ("Rules”) and the relevant and applicable provisions of the Actto the extend applicable.
Accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.
All the Assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per criteria set out in Schedule III to the Act. Based on the nature of services and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operation cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current or non-current classification of assets and liabilities.
1.2. Uses of Estimates
The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with Indian Accounting Standard requires Management to make Judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosures relating to contingent assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. Example of such estimates includes provision for doubtful debts, income taxes etc. Although these estimates are based on the management's best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in future period.
1.3. Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured.
Revenues from contract services provided during the year are recognised, as and when the services are rendered, based on the agreements/arrangements with the concerned parties. Unbilled revenue is recognized to the extent not billed at the year end. The company collects GST on behalf of the government and, therefore, it is not an economic benefit flowing to the company. Hence, it is excluded from Revenue.
Claims for damages etc. against the contractors/service providers are recognized ondue basis, as and when the certainty to receive the claim is ascertained.
Interest is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and theapplicable interest rate.
1.4. Inventories:
As Company is into service industry, no inventories are there with the company. During the course of business material required by the company as input were consumed during the year and were expensed out accordingly.
1.5. Property, Plant, Equipment & Intangible Assets
Property, Plant, Equipment & Intangible Assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs, if capitalization criteria are met and directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Any subsidy/ reimbursement/ contribution received for installation and acquisition of any Property, Plant, Equipment & Intangible Assets is shown as deduction in the year of receipt. Capital work- in progress is stated at cost.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of Property, Plant, Equipment & Intangible Assets is added to its book value only if it increasesthe future benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. Allother expenses on existing fixed assets, including day-to-day repairs and maintenance expenditure andcost of replacing parts, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss for the period during whichsuch expenses are incurred.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of Property, Plant, Equipment & Intangible Assets are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets derecognized.
1.6. Depreciation
Depreciable amount of an item of property, plant and machinery, equipments, furniture is allocated on a systematic basis over its useful life. Depreciation on assets is provided on straight line method using the rates arrived at based on the useful lives estimated as prescribe in schedule II of the Companies Act 2013. The Company believes that straight line method reflects the pattern in which the asset's future economic benefits are expected to be consumed by the Company.
Each part of an item of Property, Plant and Equipment with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the item is depreciated separately.
Depreciation on fixed assets added/disposed off during the year/period is provided on pro-rata basis with reference to the date of addition/disposal. Individual assets costing upto Rs.5,000 are depreciated in full in the year of purchase.
Residual value and the useful life of an asset is reviewed at least at each financial year-end and, if expectations differ from previous estimates, the change(s) is accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate in accordance with Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:
Assets Class
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Useful Lives (in years)
-as per Companies Act 2013
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Useful Lives (in years)
-as estimated by the Company
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Ship
Computer
Machinery Office Furniture Office Equipment
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14 years
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15- 20 years
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3Years
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3Years
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8 Years
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8 Years
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10 Years
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10 Years
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8 Years
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8 Years
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1.7. Foreign Exchange Transactions/Translation
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies (if any) are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions and any gain or loss on account of exchange difference either on settlement or on translation is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
1.8. Taxes on Income
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current Income Tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961 enacted in India. The tax rates and tax Laws used to compute the amounts are those that are enacted, at the reporting date.
Deferred Taxes reflect the impact of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income originating during the current year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets including the unrecognized deferred tax assets, if any, at each reporting date, are recognized for deductible timing differences only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax assets can be realized.
Carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are adjusted for its appropriateness.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
1.9. Employee Benefits Defined Contribution plans:-
(i) Company's contributions due / payable during the year towards provident fund are recognized in the profit and loss account. The Company has no obligation other than the contribution payable to the contribution payable to the provident fund.
(ii) Company has no policy of encashment and accumulation of leave. Therefore, no provision of Leave Encashment is being made.
(iii) Employee Gratuity Fund Scheme is the Defined Benefit Plan. Cost of providing benefits under the plan is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each year-end using the projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in the period in which they occur in the statement of profit and loss.
(iv) Short Term Employee Benefits if any, are paid along with salary and wages on a month to month basis, bonus to employees are charged to profit and loss account on the basis of actual payment on year to year basis.
1.10. Investment
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not morethanone year from thedate on which such investments are made, are classifiedas current investments. All other investmentsare classified as long-term investments.
On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost. Cost comprises purchaseprice and directly attributable acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties.
Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of cost and fair value determinedon an individual investment basis. Long term investments arecarried at cost. However, provision for diminution invalues ismadeto recognizead ecline other than temporary in the value of the investments.
On disposal of an investment, the difference between it's carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the statement of profit and loss.
1.11. Borrowing costs
Borrowing cost includes interest and finance charges. Such costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur.
1.12. Trade and other payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognized initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
1.13. Financial Ratios
The Financial Ratios of the Company are as follows:
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Sr.
No.
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Ratios
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As on 31st March, 2024
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As on 31st March, 2023
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1.
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Interest Coverage Ratio
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|
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Numerator (EBIT)
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4,034.5
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6,475
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Denominator (Interest Expenses)
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331.2
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217
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Ratio
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12.18
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29.79
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% Change
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(59.11)%
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Reason for Change
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During the year some financial charges like Bank Guarantee charges and othercharges have been increased due to which finance cost for present year is increased and EBIT is also reduced as compared to previous year as turnover of the company has decreased which causes the decrease in interest coverage ratio as compared to previous year.
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2.
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Debt -Equity
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Numerator (Total Debt)
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999.3
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2,414
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Denominator (Shareholder Equity)
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15,823.6
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13,098
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Ratio
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0.06
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0.18
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% Change
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66.66%
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Reason for Change
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During the year debt has been repaid and no fresh debt has been taken.
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3.
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Net Profit Margin (%)
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|
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Numerator (Net Profit after tax)
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2,724.40
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4,659.91
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Denominator (Revenue)
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13,928.30
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19,472.44
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Ratio
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19.56
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23.93
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% Change
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(18.26)%
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Reason for Change
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During the year, employee benefitexpenses and other expenses were marginally increased as compared to last year due to increase in CSR expenses, legal expenses and business promotion expenses. Further depreciation has also increased as compared to previous year due to increase in fixed assets.
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4.
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Operating Profit Margin (%)
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|
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Numerator (OperatingProfit Income)
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5,208.40
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7,575.6
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Denominator (Revenue)
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13,928.30
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19,472.4
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Ratio
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0.37
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0.39
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% Change
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(3.88)%
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Reason for Change
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Marginally Reduced
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5.
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Trade Receivable Turnover Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Credit Sales)
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13,928.31
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19,472.44
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Denominator (Average Debtors)
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4,247.08
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3,050.09
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Ratio
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3.28
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6.38
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% Change
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(48.59)%
|
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Reason for Change
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Due to increase in receivables of the Company from last two years and decrease in revenue in current FY.
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Sr.
No.
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Ratios
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As on 31st March, 2024
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As on 31st March, 2023
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6.
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Total Debts to Total Assets Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Total Debts)
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999.3
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2,413.58
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Denominator (Total Assets)
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19,496.50
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20,214.39
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Ratio
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0.05
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0.12
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% Change
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58.33%
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Reason for Change
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During the year debt has been repaid and no fresh debt has been taken.
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7.
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Long Term Debts to Working Capital
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|
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Numerator (Long term debts)
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309.2
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420.58
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Denominator (Working capital)
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6,117.86
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6,349.73
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Ratio
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0.05
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0.07
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% Change
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(28.57)%
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Reason for Change
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Long term debts are repaid during the year from retained earnings. And also current ratio is improved.
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8.
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Inventory Turnover ratio
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NA as the Company is into service industry
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9.
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Debt Service Coverage Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Net Operating Income)
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4,562.10
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6,877
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Denominator (Total Debt Service)
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1,242.90
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908.3
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Ratio
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4.19
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8.34
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% Change
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(49.76)%
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Reason for Change
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Repayment of debt from retained earnings has been initiated by the company therefore ratio has been reduced in comparison to operating profit.
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10.
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Return on Equity Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Net Income)
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2,724.4
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4,660
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Denominator (Shareholders Equity)
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15,823.64
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13,098
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Ratio
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0.17
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0.36
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% Change
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(52.77)%
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Reason for Change
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During the year turnover of the company is reduced due to which profit in the numerator is decreased.
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11.
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Return on Capital Employed
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|
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Numerator (EBIT)
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4034.5
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6,475
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Denominator (Capital Employed)
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16,665.44
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13,930.72
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Ratio
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0.24
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0.46
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% Change
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(47.82)%
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Reason for Change
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During the year turnover of the company is reduced due to which profit in the numerator is decreased.
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12.
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Trade Payables Turnover Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Net Credit Purchase)
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8,719.95
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11,896.8
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Denominator (Average Creditors)
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1,839.6
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1,566.9
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Ratio
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4.74
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7.59
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% Change
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(37.55)%
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Reason for Change
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Payment to creditors have been done within due date.
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13.
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Net Capital Turnover Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Total Sales)
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13,928.31
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19,472.44
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Denominator (Shareholders Equity)
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15,823.64
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13,098.2
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Ratio
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0.88
|
1.49
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% Change
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(40.79)%
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Reason for Change
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Reduction in turnover of the company as compared to last financial year
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14.
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Current Ratio
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|
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Numerator (Current Assets)
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8,948.9
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12,633.40
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Denominator (Current Liabilities)
|
2,831
|
6,283.67
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Ratio
|
3.16
|
2.01
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% Change
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57.22%
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Reason for Change
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Excess cash flow to the company has been invested in Short term FD's therefore, current ratio has been improved.
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1.14. Foreign Currency Transactions:
During the year under review, the Company has earned Foreign Exchange in USD 15,39,993 amounting to Rs. 11,72,46,152/- and the foreign exchange outflow during the year under review was USD 10,34,568 amounting to Rs. 8,63,81,409/- only.
1.15. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are 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 earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all diluting potential equity shares.
1.16. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assetsa) Provisions
A provision is recognized only when there is present obligations as a result of past event and when a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted toreflect the current best estimates.
b) Contingent Liabilities
Contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from the past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.
1.17. LeasesWhere the company is Lessee
Assets taken on lease, under which the lessor effectively retains all the risks and rewards of ownership, are classified as operating lease. Operating lease payments are recognized as expense in the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Where the company is Lessor
Assets given on operating leases are included under fixed assets. Rent (lease) income is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss on accrual basis. Direct costs, including depreciation are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss.
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