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0 | Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '12 | ||||
(a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis and are in accordance with the applicable accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) & prescribed in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. These Accounting policies have been consistently applied, except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted by the company. Management evaluates the effect of accounting standards issued on a going concern basis and ensures that they are adopted as mandated by the ICAI. (b) Fixed Assets (i) Owned Assets Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition inclusive of inward freight, duties, taxes and incidental expenses relating to acquisition and installation, adjusted by revaluation of land. The cost of assets under installation or under construction plus direct allocable expenses as at the Balance Sheet date are shown as capital work-in-progress. (ii) Assets taken on finance lease Fixed assets taken on finance lease are stated at the lower of the fair value of the lease assets or the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease. (iii) Intangible Assets and Amortization Intangible Assets & related expenditure are recognized as per criteria specified in Accounting Standard-26 on Intangible Assets issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The cost of software purchased for internal use or main software comprises its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable by the enterprise from the taxing authorities) and any directly attributable expenditure on making the software ready for its use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the cost. (c) Depreciation (i) Depreciation so far was being provided on Written Down Value Method at the Corporate Office and Straight Line Method at the Amrit Food Unit at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. In order to have uniformity in the depreciation accounting, the Written Down Value Method was changed to Straight Line Method at the Corporate Office w.e.f. 1st April, 2010. From the previous year ended 31st March, 2011 onwards, Company is following Straight Line Method on all assets, except software, in both units. (ii) The software is amortized over a period of 36 months from the month subsequent to the month in which it got activated for use. (iii) In respect of assets added/disposed off during the year, depreciation is charged on a pro-rata basis with reference to the month of addition/disposal. In the case of additions, it is charged for the full month in which additions took place and in the case of sales up to the month preceding the date of sale. (iv) Assets below Rs. 5,000/- are depreciated at the rate of 100%. (v) In respect of fixed assets taken on finance lease, when there is reasonable certainty that the company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, depreciation is provided in accordance with the policy followed by the company for owned assets. (d) Impairment The carrying amount of assets is reviewed at each balance 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 asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted cost of capital. (e) Investment Investments are classified into current and long term investments. Investments that are readily realizable 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 stated at the lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual basis. Long term investments, including interests in joint-venture companies, are carried at cost. A provision for diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary in the value of long term investments. Profit/loss on sale of investments is computed with reference to their average cost. (f) Inventories (i) Raw materials, components, stores, spares and loose tools are valued at lower of weighted average cost. (ii) Work-in-progress - Work-in-progress (other than the property development or construction related) is valued at cost determined at different stages of production which includes related overheads. - Property Development and construction-related work-in-progress is valued at cost till such time the outcome of the work cannot be ascertained and thereafter at lower of cost or net realizable value. (iii) Finished goods are valued at lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value. In the case of finished goods, cost is determined by taking material, labour and related factory overheads including depreciation and fixed production overheads which are apportioned on the basis of normal capacity. (iv) Unsold real estate inventory is valued at lower of cost or market value. (v) Stock in trade are valued at cost or at market value, whichever is lower. The cost in such cases, is valued at the last month weighted average price. (g) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized to the extent that it can be reliable, measured and is appropriate to the economic benefits that will flow to the company. (i) Sale of goods Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the significant risks & rewards of ownership of the goods are transferred to the customers and is stated net of rebates/trade discounts. Consignment sales are booked to the extent of consignment sales notes received from consignees. The revenue on sale of residential/ commercial plots and constructed units are recognized on completion and execution of sale/conveyance deeds and on reasonable expectation of collection of the sale consideration from the customer. The estimates relating to sale value, estimated cost etc., are revised and updated periodically by the management and necessary adjustments are made in the current year''s account. (ii) Royalty and income from services Income from royalty & services rendered is booked on accrual basis in accordance with the terms of the royalty agreements/arrangements with the concerned parties. (iii) Interest Interest is recognized on a time proportion basis in accordance with agreement taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. (iv) Dividend Dividend income is recognized if the right to receive the payment is established by the Balance Sheet date. (h) Employee Benefits (i) Short Term Employee Benefits All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits. The benefits like salaries, wages, short term compensated absences etc. and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia etc. are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service. . There are no other encashable short-term benefits. (ii) Post-Employment Benefits (1) Defined Contribution Plans: The State governed provident fund scheme, employee state insurance scheme and employee pension scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service. (2) Defined Benefit Plans: The employees gratuity fund scheme and provident fund scheme managed by trust are defined benefit plans. - In the case of gratuity liability, the present value of the obligation under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of the obligation under defined benefit plan, is based on the market yields on Government Securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Profit & Loss Account. - In the case of provident fund administered by the Trust constituted by the Company, the Company makes monthly contributions as a fixed percentage of basic pay of certain specified employees to the Fund every month. The interest credited to the account of the employees is adjusted on annual basis to conform to the interest rate notified by the Govt, for the Employees Provident Fund. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return on investment of the Trust and the notified interest rate. There is no deficit in the Fund. - Long Term Employee Benefits Entitlements to annual leave, casual leave and sick leave are recognized when they accrue to the employees. Sick leave and casual leave can only be availed while earned leave can either be availed or encashed subject to restriction on the maximum number of accumulation of leaves. The Company determines the liability for such accumulated leaves using the projected unit credit method with actuarial valuation being carried out at each Balance Sheet date in the similar manner as in the case of defined benefit plans as mentioned in (ii) (2) above. (3) The other staff benefit schemes will be provided according to respective laws in respect of employees as and when these will be applicable on company. (i) Taxes on Income The current charge for Income Tax is ascertained on the basis of assessable profits computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives rise to future economic benefits in the form of adjustment of future income tax liability, is considered as an Asset if there is convincing evidence that company will pay normal tax in future. MAT Credit entitlement can be carried forward and utilized for a period of ten years from the year in which the same is availed. Accordingly, it is recognized as an asset in the balance sheet when it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the company and the asset can be measured reliably. Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to timing differences that result between taxable profits and accounting profits. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets on timing difference are recognized only if there is a reasonable certainly that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. However, deferred tax assets on the timing differences when unabsorbed depreciation and losses carried forward exist, are recognized only to the extent that there is virtual certainly that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax can be realized. Deferred tax assets are reassessed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each balance sheet date. (j) Leases (i) Assets acquired under leases where the Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Such assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease at the lower of the fair value or the present value of minimum lease payments and a liability is created for an equivalent amount. Each lease rental paid is allocated between the liability and the interest cost, so as to obtain a constant periodic rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each period. (ii) Assets taken on lease under which lessor effectively retains all significant risks & rewards of ownership have been classified as operating lease. Lease payments made under operating lease are recognized as expense in the profit & loss account on straight line basis over the primary term of the lease as mentioned in the lease agreement on accrual basis. (iii) Assets given under a finance lease are recognized as receivable at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease. Lease income is recognized over the period of the lease so as to yield a constant rate of return on the net investment in the lease. (iv) Assets leased out under operating leases are capitalized. Rental income is recognized on accrual basis over the lease term. (v) Initial direct costs relating to assets given on finance leases are charged to the Profit and Loss Account. (k) Research and Development Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged under respective heads of account in the year in which it is incurred. Capital expenditure on research and development is included as part of fixed assets and depreciated on the same basis as other fixed assets. (I) Provisions and Contingencies Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle are reviewed regularly and are adjusted where necessary to reflect the current best estimates of the obligation. Where the Company expects a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate Asset, only when such reimbursement is virtually certain. Contingent Liabilities are disclosed after an evaluation of the facts and legal aspects of the matters involved. Contingent Assets are neither recognized, nor disclosed. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date. (m) Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Examples of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, income tax, post-sales customer support and the useful lives of fixed assets and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimate. Any revision to accounting estimate is recognized prospectively in the current and future periods. (n) Foreign Currency Transactions Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the dates of the respective transactions. Exchange differences are recorded in the Profit & Loss Account when the amount actually is paid on import of goods are converted into Indian Rupees. Accordingly, exchange differences arising on foreign exchange differences settled during the period are recognized in the profit and loss account of the period. Monetary current assets and monetary current liabilities that are denominated in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of the Balance Sheet. The resulting difference is also recorded in the Profit & Loss Account. (o) Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of cost of such asset till such time as the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. (p) Earnings per Share In determining earnings per share, the company considers the net profit after tax and includes the post-tax effect of any extraordinary/exceptional item. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The details are stated in the financial notes, which are not reproduced here. There is no diluted Earning per Share as there are no dilutive potential equity shares. (q) Segment Accounting The Company has three primary segments namely, Food, Real Estate and Services. (i) Segment accounting policies Segment accounting policies are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. In addition, the following specific accounting policies have been followed for segment reporting: Segment revenue includes sales and other income directly identifiable with/allocable to the segment including inter-segment revenue. * Expenses that are directly identifiable with/allocable to segments are considered for determining the Segment Result. Expenses which relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments are included under Un-allocable Expenditure. - Income which relates to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments is included in Un- allocable Income. - Segment result includes margins on inter-segment capital jobs, which are reduced in arriving at the profit before tax of the Company. Segment assets and liabilities include those which are directly identifiable with the respective segments. Un-allocable assets and liabilities represent the assets and liabilities that relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to any segment. Un-allocable assets mainly comprise Deposits with Banks, Margin Money, Bank Balances and Investments and Deferred Tax Assets to the portfolio of the Company''s core/ thrust areas of business such as infrastructure development. Un-allocable liabilities include mainly Interest bearing Share Capital, Reserves & Surplus, Public Deposits, Provision for Tax and Interest Payable on Loans. (ii) Segment Transactions Segment transactions with other business segments are accounted on the basis of cost to the segment concerned. (r) Cash Flow Statement Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby net profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from regular revenue generating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated. The Cash Flow statement is separately attached with the Financial Statements of the company. (s) Accounting for interest in Joint Venture Interest in Joint venture companies is accounted as follows: (i) Income on investments is recognized when the right to receive the same is established. (ii) Investment in such joint ventures is carried at cost after providing for any permanent diminution value. (i) Equity Shares: The Company has one class of equity shares having at par value of Rs. 10/- each. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. (ii) The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees. The proposed dividend of t 24/- per share recommended by Board of Directors in its meeting held on 25th May, 2012 is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. |
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