(a) Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements which have been prepared under the historical
cost convention on the accrual basis of accounting, are in accordance
with the applicable requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 (the ''Act'')
and comply in all material aspects with the Accounting Standards
prescribed by the Central Government, in accordance with the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, to the extent applicable. The
accounting policies applied by the Company are consistent with those
used in the previous year.
(b) Use of Estimates
The preparation of the 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, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting year. Key estimates include estimate of useful
lives of fixed assets, income taxes, vesting of employee stock options
and future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans.
Although these estimates are based upon management''s knowledge of
current events and actions, actual results could differ from those
estimates. Any revisions to accounting estimates are recognized
prospectively in the current and future periods.
(c) Fixed Assets, Depreciation and Amortisation
(i) Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation,
amortisation and impairment losses. Cost includes inward freight, taxes
and expenses incidental to acquisition and installation, up to the
point the asset is ready for its intended use.
(ii) Capital work in progress represents expenditure incurred in
respect of capital projects under development and are carried at cost.
Cost includes related acquisition expenses, construction cost,
borrowing costs (In accordance with the Accounting Standard 16 on
''Borrowing Costs'') capitalized and other direct expenditure
(iii) Depreciation is provided, pro rata for the period of use, by the
Straight Line Method (SLM), based on management''s estimate of useful
lives of the fixed assets, which are higher than the SLM rates
prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. The management''s
estimate of useful lives of fixed assets are given below:
Plant and Machinery 5 years
Factory Building 15 years
Electrical Fittings 5 years
Computers 3 years
Air conditioner 5 years
Furniture and Fixtures 5 years
Motor Vehicles 5 years
Office Equipment 5 years
Leasehold land is amortised over the period of lease.
(d) Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated
amortisation and impairment losses if any. An intangible asset is
recognized, where it is probable that the future economic benefits
attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its
cost can be reliably measured. Based on management estimates, the
depreciable amount of intangible assets is allocated over the useful
life on a straight line basis. Management estimates the useful life of
Technical Know-how as 5 years and Intellectual Property Rights as 3
years.
(e) Impairment of Assets
The carrying amounts of the Company''s 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 of the assets (or where applicable, that of the cash
generating unit to which the asset belongs) is estimated as the higher
of its net selling price and its value in use. In assessing value in
use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value at the weighted average cost of capital.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
A previously recognised impairment loss is increased or reversed
depending on changes in circumstances. However, the carrying value
after reversal is not increased beyond the carrying value that would
have prevailed by charging usual depreciation, if there was no
impairment.
(f) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of
qualifying assets, as defined in Accounting Standard 16 on ''Borrowing
Costs'', are capitalized as part of the cost of qualifying assets. Other
borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.
(g) Investments
The Company has presently classified all its investments as Long Term
in accordance with Accounting Standard 13 on Accounting for
Investments. Long-term investments are stated at cost. However,
provision is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the
value of investments.
(h) Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
of inventories comprise cost of purchase and other costs incurred in
bringing the inventories to their present condition and location. Cost
is determined by the weighted average cost method.
(i) Research and Development
Research and Development expenditure is recognized in the Profit and
Loss Account as and when incurred. Capital expenditure, if any is shown
under respective head of fixed assets.
(j) Foreign Currency Transactions
Initial recognition - Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the
reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the
exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency
on the date of the transaction.
Conversion - Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currency are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date
of the Balance Sheet.
Exchange differences - Exchange differences arising on the settlement
of monetary items or on reporting the Company''s monetary items at rates
different from those at which they were initially recorded during the
year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as
income or as expenses in the year in which they arise
(k) Employee Benefits
(i) All short term employee benefits are accounted on undiscounted
basis during the accounting period based on services rendered by
employees.
(ii) The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund in
accordance with Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions
Act, 1952 which is a defined contribution plan and contribution paid or
payable is recognised as an expense in the year in which services are
rendered by the employees.
(iii) The Company''s employees are covered under the group gratuity cum
life assurance scheme with the Life Insurance Corporation of India
(''LIC''). Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of
a defined benefit plan. The liability recognised in the Balance Sheet
in respect of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit/
obligation at the Balance Sheet date less the fair value of plan
assets, together with adjustments for unrecognised actuarial gains or
losses and past service costs. The defined benefit/ obligation are
calculated at or near the Balance Sheet date by an independent actuary
using the projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from past experience and changes in
actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to the Profit and Loss
Account in the year in which such gains or losses are determined.
(iv) Liability for compensated absences is provided for on the basis of
actuarial valuation at year-end, made by an independent actuary.
(l) Stock Based Compensation
The compensation cost of stock options granted to employees is
calculated using the fair value method. The compensation expense is
amortized uniformly over the vesting period of the option.
(m) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sale of products is recognized when significant risks and
rewards in respect of ownership of products are transferred to the
customer and there are either no unfulfilled company obligations or any
outstanding obligations are inconsequential or perfunctory and will not
affect the customer''s final acceptance of the arrangement.
Revenues from services are recognized as services are provided when
arrangements are on a time and material basis. Revenue from fixed price
contracts is generally recognised in accordance with the Percentage of
Completion method.
Further, the Company reimburses certain software installation and
testing charges to channel partners and these installation and testing
activities are considered to be distinct components preceding the
actual delivery and acceptance of the software. The Company also bears
the entire credit risk on the sale of products. Accordingly, the
installation and testing activity is considered to be the transaction
independent of the sale of the products and the costs relating to these
activities are accounted as cost of revenues.
Interest income is accounted on a time proportion basis.
(n) Operating Lease
Lease of assets under which all the risks and rewards of ownership are
effectively retained by the lessor 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.
(o) Taxes on Income
The provision for current taxation is computed in accordance with the
relevant tax regulations. Deferred tax is recognised on timing
differences between the accounting and taxable income for the year and
quantified using the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively
enacted as at the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets in respect of
unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses under tax laws are
recognised and carried forward to the extent
there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that
sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such
deferred tax assets can be realised in future. Other deferred tax
assets are recognised only to the extent there is a reasonable
certainty of realisation in future. Such assets are reviewed at each
Balance Sheet date to reassess realisation.
Deferred tax in respect of timing differences which originate and
reverse during the tax holiday period is not recognized to the extent
to which the Company''s gross total income is subject to deduction
during the tax holiday period.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) credit is recognized as an asset only when
and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Company will
pay normal income tax during the specified period. In the year in which
the MAT credit becomes eligible to be recognized as an asset in
accordance with the recommendations contained in guidance note issued
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said asset is
created by way of a credit to the Profit and Loss Account and shown as
MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the same at each Balance
Sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT Credit
Entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the
effect that Company will pay normal Income Tax during the specified
period.
(p) Earnings Per Share
The earnings considered in ascertaining the Company''s earnings per
share comprise the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in
computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in
computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average
number of shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and
also the weighted average number of shares, if any which would have
been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares
(q) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events 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. Provisions are recognised in the financial
statements in respect of present probable obligations, for amounts
which can be reliably estimated.
Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations
that arise from past events, whose existence would be confirmed by the
occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not
wholly within the control of the Company.
(r) Share Issue Expenses and Premium Payable on Redemption of Foreign
Currency
Convertible Bonds (FCCBs)
Share Issue Expenses and Premium Payable on Redemption of FCCBs are
adjusted against the Securities Premium Account.
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