a) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the Notified accounting standard by Companies Accounting
Standards Rules, 2006, (as amended) the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared under
the Historical cost convention and on an Accrual basis. The accounting
policies have been consistently applied by the Company and 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 end. 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, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND CAPITAL WORK IN PROGRESS
Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any
cost attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for
its intended use. Capital work-in-progress comprises outstanding
advances paid to acquire fixed assets, the cost of fixed assets that
are not yet ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date.
Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for
acquisition.
The computer software costs are capitalized and recognized as
intangible assets in terms of Accounting Standard 26 - Intangible
Assets based on materiality, accounting prudence and significant
economic benefit expected there from to flow over a period longer than
one year. Capitalized costs include direct costs of implementation and
expenses directly attributable to the development of the software.
d) DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided using the straight line method at the rates
prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, which is
management’s estimate of the useful lives of the assets.
Computer software cost capitalized is amortized over the estimated
useful life of 6 years.
Additions to fixed assets are depreciated from the date of addition and
deletions are depreciated upto the date of sale, on pro-rata basis.
Fixed assets individually costing Rs.5,000 or less are fully
depreciated in the year of purchase.
e) IMPAIRMENT
i) The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet
date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal /
external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the
carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the greater of the assets net selling price and
value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash
flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and risks specific to the asset.
ii) After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the assets over its remaining useful life.
f) LEASES
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership of the leased term, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense
in the Profit and Loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease
term.
g) 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 long-term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at
cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognise a
decline other than temporary in the value of the investments.
h) REVENUES
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
Brokerage Income and transaction charges are recognised on the trade
date of the transaction upon confirmation of the transactions by the
exchanges.
Income from depository services, referral fee and interest and finance
charges are recognised on the basis of agreements entered into with
clients and when the right to receive the income is established.
Other interest incomes are recognised on a time proportion basis.
Dividend income is recognised when the shareholders’ right to receive
payment is established by the balance sheet date. Dividend from
subsidiaries is recognised even if same are declared after the balance
sheet date but pertains to period on or before the date of balance
sheet as per the requirement of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956.
i) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
i. Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund is a defined
contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the Profit and
Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the fund is due.
There are no obligations other than the contribution payable to the
trust.
ii. Gratuity liability under the Payment of Gratuity Act which is a
defined benefit scheme is accrued and provided for on the basis of an
actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of
each financial year.
iii. Short term compensated absences are provided for based on
estimates. Long term compensated absences are provided for based on
actuarial valuation at the year end. The actuarial valuation is done as
per projected unit credit method
iv. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss
account and are not deferred.
j) INCOME TAX
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 Indian Income Tax Act. Deferred income taxes
reflects the impact of current year timing differences between taxable
income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing
differences of earlier years.
Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws
enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable
certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations
where the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax
losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual
certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised
against future taxable profits.
At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognized
deferred tax assets. It recognises unrecognised deferred tax assets to
the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain,
as the case may be that sufficient future taxable income will be
available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. The Company writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred
tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or
virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be
realised. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes
reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that
sufficient future taxable income will be available.
k) EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after
deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The
weighted average numbers of equity shares outstanding during the period
are adjusted for events of bonus issue; bonus element in a rights issue
to existing shareholders; share split; and reverse share split, if any.
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 dilutive potential equity shares.
l) CONTINGENT LIABILITY AND PROVISIONS
Contingent liability is a possible but not probable obligation as on
the balance sheet date based on the available evidence. A provision is
recognized when an enterprise 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 a reliable
estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present
value and are determined based on management estimate required to
settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at
each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current management
estimates.
m) SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company is principally engaged in the business of Stock Broking and
related activities. Accordingly, there are no reportable segments.
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.
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