1) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statement
a) The financial statements have been prepared under the historical
cost convention on the basis of going concern and in accordance with
the Accounting Standard 1 Referred to in section 211(3c) of the
Companies Act, 1956
b) The company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognises
income and expenditure on accrua basis.
c) Expenditure incurred in connection with the issue of Shares/GDRs is
written off against security premium account in the year of incurrence
2) Fixed Assets
a) Fixed Assets are stated at cost net of duty credit availed less
accumulated depreciation and impairments, if any. The cost includes
cost of acquisition/construction, installation and pre-operative
expenditure including trial run expenses (net of revenue) and borrowing
costs ncurred during pre-operation period. Expenses ncurred on capital
assets are carried forward as capita work in progress at cost till the
same are ready for use.
b) Pre-operative expenses, including interest on borrowings for the
capital goods, where applicable ncurred till the capital goods are
ready for commercial production, are treated as part of the cost of
capita goods and capitalised
c) Machinery spares which are specific to particular item of fixed
assets and whose use is irregular are capitalised as part of the cost
of machinery.
3) Impairment of Assets
The Company recognises all the losses as per Accounting Standard -28
due to the impairment of assets in the year of review of the physical
conditions of the assets and is measured by the amount by which, the
carrying amount of the assets exceeds the Fair Value of the asset.
4) Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on straight-line basis at the
rates specified under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.
Depreciation for assets purchased / sold during the period is
proportionately charged
5) Inventories Valuation
Raw material is valued at cost (First in First Out basis) or net
realisable value whichever is lower. Finished Goods are valued at cost
or net realisable value whichever is lower. Stock of Scrap is valued
at net realisable value. Stock of Trading Goods is valued at Cost
(Weighted Average/ First in First Out basis)
6) Foreign Exchange Transactions
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange
prevailing on the date of transaction. All exchange differences are
dealt within profit and loss account. Current assets and current
liabilities in foreign currency outstanding at the year end are
translated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the close of the year
and resultant gains/losses are recognised in the profit and loss
account of the year except in cases where they are covered by forward
foreign exchange contracts in which cases these are translated at the
contracted rates of exchange and the resultant gains/losses recognised
in profit and loss account over the life of the contract.
7) Duties & Credits
a) Excise Duty is accounted for at the time of clearance of goods
except closing stock of finished goods lying at the works.
b) CENVAT Credit, to the extent available during the year, is adjusted
towards cost of materials.
c) Duty credit on export sales has been taken on accrued basis whether
license has been issued after closing of the financial year.
8) Sales are inclusive of excise duty and after deducting the trade
discount and also sales tax applicable and Purchase made against Bank
Guarantee, Letter of Credit are classified in sundry creditor for raw
materials.
9) Retirement Benefits
a) The company has provided for the retirement benefits as per the
actuarial valuation under the Projected Unit Credit Method
b) Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund are charged to the
Profit & Loss Account of the period when the contributions to the
respective funds are due.
10) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing cost is charged to the Profit & Loss Account, except cost of
borrowing for the acquisition of qualifying assets, which is
capitalised till the date of commercial use of the assets.
11)Taxes on Income
Provision for current tax is made considering various allowances,
disallowances and benefits available to the Company under the
provisions of Income Tax Law.
In accordance with Accounting Standard AS-22 “Accounting for Taxes on
Income” issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
deferred taxes resulting from timing differences between book and tax
profits are accounted for at tax rate substantively enacted by the
Balance Sheet date to the extent the timing differences are expected to
be crystallised
12) Misc. Expenditure
Misc. expenditure represents ancillary cost incurred in connection with
the incorporation and share issue expenses and brand promotion
expenditure. It has been decided to write off these expenses over the
period of five years.
13) Revenue Recognition
Sale of goods is recognised when the risk and reward of ownership are
passed on to the customers. Revenue from services is recognised when
the services are complete.
14) Investments
Long term investments, other than investment in Associates and
Subsidiaries, are carried at cost less provision for permanent
diminution, if any, in value of such nvestments. Current investments
are carried at lower of cost and fair value. Income/ Loss from
investments are recognised in the year in which it is generated
15) Provision and Contingencies
The company creates a provision when there is a present obligation as a
result of past event that requires an outflow of resources and a
reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A disclosure
for a contingent liability is made when there is a present obligation
that may require an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate
of such obligation cannot be made.
16) 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, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash
receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with
investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating,
nvesting and financing activities of the Group are segregated
17) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after
deducting attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity
shares outstanding during the period. 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.
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