3.14 Provisions & contingent liability:
Provisions are recognized, when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. If the effect of the time value of money is material, the non - current provisions are discounted using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation and the unwinding of the discount is recognised as interest expense.
Contingent liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for. The Company does not recognise contingent liability but discloses its existence in financial statements.
3.16 Dividends:
Final Dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as liability on the date of declaration by the Company's Board of Directors.
3.17 Segment Reporting:
The Company identifies operating segments based on the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decisionmaker.
The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors that makes strategic decisions.
The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. The Company operates in a single segment namely solvent extracted products and geographically operates primarily in a single segment.
3.18 Research and Development:
Expenditure on research phase is recognised as an expense as and when it is incurred. Expenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax / duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment.
Nature and purpose of other reserves
1 Capital Reserve - Reserve of capital nature taken to this head under the erstwhile GAAP.
2 General Reserve - General Reserve is created out of the profits earned by the Company by way of transfer from surplus in the statement of profit and loss. Mandatory transfer to general reserve is not required under the Companies Act 2013.
3 Retained Earnings: Retained earnings are the profits that the Company has earned till date, less any transfers to general reserve, dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.
4 Cash flow Hedging Reserve: The cash flow hedging reserve represents the cumulative effective portion of gains or losses arising on changes in fair value of designated portion of hedging instruments entered into for cash flow hedges. Such gains or losses will be reclassified to statement of profit and loss in the period in which the underlying hedged transaction occurs
Foot Note:
1. Term loan from banks
(i) Term Loan 1: The company had availed a term loan for a period of five years with half yearly instalments, last instalment repayment date is July 2024. Secured by first charge on 27.01 acres of leasehold land and movable fixed assets and buildings (value of buildings and movable fixed assets being Rs. 3,498 Lakhs). Rate of Interest - 9.70% p.a (31st March 2023 - 9.45% p.a.)
(ii) Term Loan 2: The company has taken an additional term loan for a period of six years including a moratorium of 1 year. The loan is repayable in 10 equal half yearly instalments with repayment commencing from February 2024 and the last instalment due being August 2028. Secured by first charge on assets created out of the term loan.Rate of Interest - 8.75% p.a. (31st March 2023 - 7.15% p.a)
Packing Credit from Banks (*)
Packing credit from banks secured by
- hypothecation of present and future current assets including stocks, semi-finished goods, finished goods, consumables, stores, spares, book debts.
- 15% margin on sight import letter of credit and performance guarantee
- In some cases second pari passu charge by way of hypothecation and mortgage of movable and immovable assets of the Company, second charge on entire fixed assets of the Company including EM, In some cases demand promissory note, hypothecation of book debts, letter of containing security, deposit of letter of credit
Period and amount of default as on 31st March 2024 - Nil (31st March 2023 - Nil)
No loans have been guaranteed by Directors or Others
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS A: Details of related parties:
(a) Directors who held the office during the year:
Mr. Ajit Thomas, Chairman Mr. Habib Hussain Mr. M.A.Alagappan Mr. PShankar Mr. A.D.Bopana Mrs. Shanthi Thomas Mrs. Kavitha Vijay
(b) Key Management Personnel (KMP):
Mr. Balasundaram Krishnakumar, President and Manager Mr. A. Ramadas, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Sharon Josh, Company Secretary
(c) Subsidiaries
AVT Natural Europe Limited, UK AVT Natural S.A. DE C.V, Mexico
AVT Natural North America Inc., USA (step down subsidiary)
AVT Natural FZCO, Dubai
Entities/Persons with whom transactions carried out / were carried in current / previous year
(d) Entities having significant influence over the reporting entity
The Midland Rubber and Produce Company Limited Neelamalai Agro Industries Limited
(e) Entities with common control through board composition / shareholding
AVT Gavia Foods Private Limited
The Nelliampathy Tea and Produce Company Limited
A V Thomas & Company Limited
Midland Corporate Advisory Services Private Limited
AVT McCormick Ingredients Private Limited
Midland Charitable Trust
AVT Leather Inc.
(f) Relatives of the directors
Mr. Rahul Thomas - Son of Mr. Ajit Thomas
Mr. Ashwin Thomas - Son of Mr. Ajit Thomas
Mrs. Shabri Roberson - Daughter of Mrs Shanthi Thomas
C. Fair value of Financial Instruments measured at amortised cost :
Due to the short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents and the short-term maturities of trade receivables, loans, borrowings-current, financial liabilities and assets the management considers that the carrying amount of assets and liabilities recognised at amortised cost in financial statements is approximate to their fair value.
The fair value of financial instruments as referred to in note (A) above has been classified into three categories depending on the inputs used in the valuation technique. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities [Level 1 measurements] and lowest priority to unobservable inputs [Level 3 measurements].
D. Valuation inputs and relationship to fair value
There are no material level 3 fair value measurements in respect of the financial assets and liabilities of the company.
The Company's principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise loans and borrowings, trade and other payables. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company's operations and to provide guarantees to support its operations. The Company's principal financial assets include loans, trade and other receivables, and cash and short-term deposits that derive directly from its operations. The Company also enters into derivative transactions.
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company's senior management oversees the management of these risks. The financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures and that financial risks are identified, measured and managed by the senior management in accordance with the Company's policies and risk objectives. All derivative activities for risk management purposes are carried out by professionals who have the appropriate skills, experience and supervision. It is the Company's policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes may be undertaken.
(A) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and other price risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings and derivative financial instruments.
The sensitivity analyses in the following sections relate to the position as at 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2023.
The sensitivity analyses have been prepared on the basis that the amount of net debt, the ratio of fixed to floating interest rates of the debt and derivatives and the proportion of financial instruments in foreign currencies are all constant and on the basis of hedge designations in place at 31 March 2024.
The analyses exclude the impact of movements in market variables on: the carrying values of gratuity and other postretirement obligations; provisions; and the non-financial assets.
The following assumptions have been made in calculating the sensitivity analyses:
The sensitivity of the relevant profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective market risks. This is based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held at 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2023 including the effect of hedge accounting.
(a) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Company's short-term debt obligations with fixed & floating interest rates.
(c) Commodity price risk
The prices of agricultural commodities are subject to fluctuations due to various factors. In the ordinary course of business, the company is exposed to commodity price risk to the extent its open sales are not balanced by the purchase contracts and inventory. The company has in place in a risk management policy to manage such risk by hedging the sales by direct purchases of the commodity and strategic stocking policies.
(B) Credit risk
“Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. Credit risk encompasses of both, the direct risk of default and the risk of deterioration of creditworthiness as well as concentration of risks. Credit risk is controlled by analysing credit limits and creditworthiness' of customers on a continuous basis to whom the credit has been granted after obtaining necessary approvals for credit. The Company is exposed to credit risk to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables)
(a) Trade receivables
Customer credit risk is managed as per the Company's established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit limits are set with approvals on the basis of the defined policies. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored and exposures are kept within the credit limits fixed for each customer.
Excessive risk concentration
Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of the Company's performance to developments affecting a particular industry.
In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Company's policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on the maintenance of a diversified portfolio. Identified concentrations of credit risks are controlled and managed accordingly.
(b) Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Company's treasury department in accordance with the Company's policy. Investments of surplus funds are made only with approved counterparties and within credit limits assigned to each counterparty.
The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk for the components of the balance sheet at 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2019 is the carrying amounts as mentioned in Notes.
(c) Liquidity risk
The Company's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, bank loans and lease liabilities. Approximately, 26% of the Company's debt will mature in less than one year at 31 March 2024 (31 March 2023: 29% Company's debt will mature in less than one year) based on the carrying
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the parent. The primary objective of the Company's capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by fund attributable to Equity Shares Holders. The company includes within net debt, interest bearing loans and borrowings less cash and short-term deposits and current investments.
PERFORMANCE OBLIGATION ON REVENUE
In majority of the contracts performance obligation is satisfied “at a point in time” which is primarily determined on customer obtaining the control of the asset.
Contract with the customer normally do not contain significant financing component and any advance payment received and /or amount retained by customer is with intention of protecting either parties to the contract.
Variable consideration primarily consists of discounts, rebates, price concessions which are reduced from the transaction price, if specified in the contract with customer/ based on customary business practices.
For revenue recognition in respect of performance obligation satisfied at a “point in time” the following criteria is used for determining whether the customer has obtained “Control on asset”
i. Transfer of significant risk and rewards
ii. Customer has legal right/title to the asset
iii. The entity has transferred the physical possession of the asset
iv. Customer has accepted the asset
v. Entity has the present right to payment for the asset
NOTE 46
CODE ON SOCIAL SECURITY, 2020
The implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020 is getting postponed. The Company will assess the impact thereof and give effect in the Financial Statements when the date of implementation of the codes and the Rules / Schemes thereunder are notified.
Company has analysed indications of impairment of assets/financial instruments. On the basis of assessment of internal
and external factors, none of the assets/financial instruments has found indications of impairment of its assets/financial
instruments.
NOTE 50 : CONTINGENT ASSETS
Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements..
NOTE 51 : OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION
(a) The company has identified transactions with Struck-off companies by comparing company's counter parties with publicly available database of struck of companies through a manual name search. Based on such a manual search, no party identified to be reported in the financial statements.
(b) No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (“Intermediaries”) with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall lend or invest in party identified by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries). The Company has not received any fund from any party(s) (Funding Party) with the understanding that the Company shall whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified by or on behalf of the Company (“Ultimate Beneficiaries”) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(c) The company has done registration of charges or satisfaction with ROC within the statutory period during the year.
(d) Company has used the borrowings from banks and financial institutions for the specific purpose for which it was taken at the balance sheet date.
(e) The differences between the quarterly return of inventories and receivables submitted to the banks and the books of account, did not affect the drawing power for the actual borrowing and the required security cover computed in accordance with the sanctioned terms.
(f) Details of benami property held - No proceedings have been initiated on or are pending against the company for holding benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and Rules made thereunder.
(g) Wilful defaulter - The company has not been declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or government or any government authority.
(h) Compliance with number of layers of companies - The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
(i) Compliance with approved scheme(s) of arrangements - The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement which has an accounting impact on current or previous financial year.
(j) Undisclosed income -There is no income surrendered or disclosed as income during the current or previous year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961, that has not been recorded in the books of account.
(k) Details of crypto currency or virtual currency - The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the current or previous year.
(l) Valuation of Property, Plant and Equipment - The Company has not revalued its property, plant and equipment
(including right-of-use assets) during the current or previous year .
Figures for the previous periods have been regrouped / reclassified to conform to the classification of the current period. See accompanying notes to the financial statements
As per our report of even date attached For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
For FOR SURI & CO.,
Chartered Accountants FRN : 004283S
G Rengarajan Ajit Thomas M.A. Alagappan
Partner Chairman Director
Membership No. 219922 DIN: 00018691 DIN: 00031805
Place: Chennai A. Ramadas Sharon Josh
Date :29th May 2024 Sr. Vice President & CFO Company Secretary
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