a) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention using the accrual basis of accounting and comply with all
the mandatory Accounting Standards as specified in the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956, as adopted consistently by the Company.
b) USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires 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 the financial statements. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised in
the period in which such revision are made.
c) INVENTORIES
i) Inventories are valued at lower of cost or Net Realisable Value.
ii) Cost of inventories have been computed to include all costs of
purchases, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition.
iii) The basis of determining cost for various categories of
inventories are as follows:
a) Raw material Weighted Average Cost.
b) Traded / Finished goods Weighted Average Cost.
c) Stores and Spares Weighted Average Cost.
d) CASH FLOW STATEMENT
The Cash Flow Statement is being prepared in accordance with the format
prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India and as per
Accounting Stanadard-3 as specified in the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006.
e) PRIOR PERIOD AND EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
All identifiable items of Income and Expenditure pertaining to prior
period are accounted through Prior Period Adjustment Account.
Exceptional items are generally non-recurring items of income and
expense within profit or loss from ordinary activities, which are of
such size, nature or incidence that their disclosure is relevant to
explain the performance of the Company for the year.
f) DEPRECIATION
i) Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on straight line method at
rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act,
1956 read with the relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs.
ii) Depreciation on Assets acquired / disposed off during the year is
provided on pro-rata basis with reference to the date of
addition/disposal.
iii) Individual assets costing less than Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated
in the year of purchase.
iv) Intangible Assets in the form of Software which are an integral
part of Computer Systems are amortised at the same rate as that of
Computer Systems.
g) REVENUE RECOGNITION
i) Sales of goods are recognised on shipment or dispatch to customer
and net of value added tax and return.
ii) Dividend income from investments is recognised when the Companys
right to receive payment is established.
iii) Income from services rendered is accounted for when the work is
performed.
iv) Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
v) Profit/Loss on sale of investments are recognised on the contract
date.
vi) Export benefits under various scheme announced by the Central
Government under Exim policies are accounted for on accrual basis to
the extent considered receivable, depending on the certainty of
receipt.
h) FIXED ASSETS
i) Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction. They
are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.
ii) Expenditure on account of modification/alteration in plant and
machinery, which increases the future benefit from the existing asset
beyond its previous assessed standard of performance, is capitalized.
iii) Any capital expenditure in respect of assets, the ownership of
which would not vest with the Company, is charged off to revenue in the
year of incurrence.
iv) Fixed Asset includes:
a. Capital work in progress where assets not put to use before
year-end.
b. Capital advances towards the acquisition of fixed assets. i)
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
i) Initial Recognition
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the
exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction.
ii) Conversion
At the year-end, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies,
other than those covered by forward contracts, are converted into rupee
equivalents at the year end exchange rates.
iii) Exchange Differences
All exchange differences arising on settlement and conversion of
foreign currency transaction are included in the Profit and Loss
Account.
iv) Forward Exchange Contracts
The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its risks
associated with foreign currency fluctuations relating to certain firm
commitments and forecasted transactions.
The use of such foreign currency forward contracts is governed by the
Companys policies approved by the management, which provide principles
on use of such financial derivatives consistent with the Companys risk
management strategy. The Company does not use derivative financial
instruments for speculative purposes.
In respect of transactions covered by forward exchange contracts, the
difference between the year end rate and the exchange rate at the date
of contract is recognised as exchange difference and the premium paid
on forward contracts is recognised over the life of the contracts.
j) INVESTMENTS
(i) Long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution
in the value of long-term investments is made only if such a decline is
other than temporary in the opinion of the management.
(ii) Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and
quoted/fair value, computed category wise.
(iii) Investments in Equity Shares of foreign subsidiaries are
expressed in Indian Currency at the rates of exchange prevailing at the
time when the investment was made.
k) EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT BENEFITS
(i) Defined Benefit Plan
Gratuity with respect to defined benefit schemes are accrued based on
actuarial valuations, carried out by an independent actuary as at the
balance sheet date. These contributions are covered through Group
Gratuity Scheme with Life Insurance Corporation of India and are
charged against revenue.
(ii) Defined Contribution plans
Companys contribution to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund,
Employees State Insurance Fund are determined under the relevant
schemes and/or statute, charged to the Profit & Loss Account when
incurred.
(iii) Provision is made for leave encashment based on actuarial
valuation, carried out by an independent actuary as at the balance
sheet date.
(iv) Termination benefits, if any, are recognised as an expense as and
when incurred.
l) BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other
borrowing costs are charged to revenue.
m) SEGMENT ACCOUNTING
Based on guiding principles given in Accounting Standard on Segment
Reporting- AS 17, single financial report contains both Standalone
financial statement and Consolidated financial statement of the
Company. Hence, the required segment information has been appended in
the Consolidated Financial Statements (CFS).
n) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Disclosure of transactions with Related Parties, as required by
Accounting Standard 18 Related Party Disclosures has been set out in
a separate note forming part of this Schedule. Related parties as
defined under clause 3 of the Accounting Standard 18 have been
identified on the basis of representations made by the management and
information available with the Company.
o) LEASES
The Companys significant leasing arrangements are in respect of
operating leases for immovable property which includes residential
premises, office, godowns, etc. The aggregate lease rental payable is
charged as rent including lease rentals.
p) EARNING PER SHARE
The Company reports basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) in
accordance with the Accounting Standard 20 as specified in the
Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules 2006. The Basic EPS has been
computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
accounting year. The Diluted EPS has been computed using the weighted
average number of equity shares and dilutive potential Equity Shares
outstanding at the end of the year.
q) TAXES ON INCOME
i) DEFERRED TAXATION
In accordance with the Accounting Standard 22 - Accounting for Taxes on
Income, as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,
2006, the deferred tax for timing differences between the book and tax
profits for the year is accounted for by 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 virtual certainty that the assets can be realized
in future.
Net outstanding balance in Deferred Tax account is recognised as
deferred tax liability/asset. The deferred tax account is used solely
for reversing timing difference as and when crystallized.
ii) CURRENT TAXATION
Provision for taxation including wealth tax has been made in accordance
with the direct tax laws prevailing for the relevant assessment years.
The current tax charge for the Company includes Minimum Alternative Tax
(MAT) determined under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
r) IMPAIRMENT OF FIXED ASSETS
The carrying amount of assets, other than inventories, is reviewed at
each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of
impairment. If any such indication exists, the assets recoverable
amount is estimated.
The impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an
asset or its cash generation unit exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the greater of the assets net selling price and
value in the uses which is determined based on the estimated future
cash flow discounted to their present values. All impairment losses are
recognised in the profit and loss account.
An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the
estimates used to determine the recoverable amount and is recognised in
the profit and loss account.
s) PROVISION, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS
Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurements
are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the
notes. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the
financial statements.
t) EXPENDITURE
Expenses are net of taxes recoverable, where applicable.
u) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
As per the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Announcement, accounting for derivative contracts, derivative contract
other than those covered under AS-11, as specified in the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006,The Effects of Changes in the
Foreign Exchange Rates, are marked to market on a portfolio basis, and
the net loss after considering the offsetting effect on the underlying
hedge item is charged to the income statement. Net gains are ignored.
v) ACCOUNTING OF CLAIMS
i) Claims received are accounted at the time of lodgment depending on
the certainty of receipt and claims payable are accounted at the time
of acceptance.
ii) Claims raised by Government authorities regarding taxes and duties,
which are disputed by the Company, are accounted based on legality of
each claim. Adjustments, if any, are made in the year in which disputes
are finally settled.
w) PROPOSED DIVIDEND
Dividend proposed by the Directors is provided for in the books of
account pending approval by the members at the Annual General Meeting.
x) DOUBTFUL DEBTS/ADVANCES
Provision is made in the accounts for Debts/Advances which in the
opinion of the management are considered doubtful of recovery.
y) MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE (TO THE EXTENT NOT WRITTEN OFF OR
ADJUSTED)
Miscellaneous Expenditure represent the expenses incurred on Rights
Issue offer and the same has been adjusted against Securities Premium
account as permitted under Section 78 of the Companies Act,1956.
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