Basis of preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, pronouncements of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956, and NBFC (Non-deposit accepting or holding)
companies prudential norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007, as adopted
consistently by the Company.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities, the disclosure of that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ
from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognised in accordance with the requirements of the respective
accounting standards.
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.
Revenue from services
Revenue from services rendered is recognised as the service is
performed based on agreements / arrangements with the concerned
parties.
Dividends
Revenue is recognised when the shareholders'' right to receive payment
was established during the accounting year.
Interest
Revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account
the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Retirement and other Employees Benefits
i) Retirement benefits in the form of Provident fund and Family Pension
fund is a defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged
to the profit and loss account for the year when the contributions to
the respective funds are due. There are no other obligations other than
the contributions payable to the respective funds.
ii) Gratuity is a defined benefit obligation. The company has taken
group gratuity scheme with TATA AIG Insurance Co. Limited to cover the
gratuity liability of the employees. Gratuity liability is accrued and
provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on the projected
unit credit method made at the end of the financial year.
iii) The Company makes a provision in its books for liability towards
encashment of leave lying to the credit of employee as on the last day
of current financial year, subject to the maximum period of leave
allowable by the company, as if all employees are retiring on the
Balance Sheet date. Leave Encashment liability is incurred and provided
for on the basis of actuarial valuation made at the end of the
financial year.
iv) Actuarial gains / losses are debited to profit and loss account and
are not deferred.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost and other incidental expenses, less
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the
purchase price and any attributable cost such as duties, freight,
borrowing costs, erection and commissioning expenses incurred in
bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use.
Depreciation
Depreciation on all the assets of the company is provided on straight
line method at rates provided in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act,
1956. Depreciation on assets costing upto Rs.5,000/- are depreciated at
the rate of 100% on pro-rata basis except those which constitute more
than 10% of the aggregate actual cost of Plant & Machinery, on which
the applicable rate of depreciation is charged. Depreciation on
additions to assets or on sale / adjustments of assets is calculated
pro-rata from the date of such addition or up to the date of such sale
/ adjustment. Intangible assets are recorded at cost and amortised over
the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their
use.
Investments
Investments are classified into long-term investments and current
investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the
investment. Investments intended to be held for more than one year are
classified as long-term investments. Current investments are valued at
lower of cost or market value. The diminution in current investments is
charged to the profit and loss account; appreciation, if any, is
recognised at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including
investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is
diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is
considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the
extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the
market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects
of the issuer.
Taxation
Income tax expense is recognised in accordance with Accounting Standard
22 prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.
Income tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax
expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance
with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the
tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable
income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the
corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using
the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the
extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in
future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried
forward loss under taxation
laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual
certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are
reviewed as at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up
to reflect the amount that is reasonably / virtually certain (as the
case may be) to be realised.
Provisions and Contingent Liability
A provision for losses arising from claims, litigation, assessments,
fines, penalties, etc., is recognised when the Company has a present
obligation as a result of a past events; it is probable that an outflow
of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation; and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation. A contingent liability is disclosed unless the possibility
of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote.
Earnings per share
In accordance with Accounting Standard 20 prescribed under the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, basic earning per share
is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed
using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential
shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be
anti-dilutive.
Operating leases taken
Lease payments under operating lease are recognised as an expense on a
straight line basis over the lease term.
Segmental reporting
i) Segments are identified by the management, keeping in view the
dominant source and nature of risks and returns and the internal
organization and management structure.
ii) Revenue and expenses have been identified to a segment on the basis
of relationship to the operating activities of the segment.
iii) Revenue and expenses, which relate to the company as a whole and
are not allocable to a segment on reasonable basis, have been disclosed
as ‘Unallocable''.
iv) Segment assets and liabilities represent assets and liabilities in
respective segments. Tax related assets, and other assets and
liabilities that are not reported or cannot be allocated to a segment
on a reasonable basis, have been disclosed as ‘Unallocable''.
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