a) Basis of preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared on an accrual basis under the
historical cost convention and are in accordance with the generally
accepted accounting principles in India, the applicable accounting
standards issued by the Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and
the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
b) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized on transfer of significant risk and reward in
respect of ownership. Sale of goods is recognized on dispatch of goods
to customer except consignment sales, which is recognized only when
goods are sold to third party. Sales are exclusive of sales tax where
applicable and net of returns, claims and discount etc. Service charges
are recognized proportionately over the period in which services are
rendered and exclusive of service tax where applicable. Commission
Income is recognized on accrual basis. The dividend income from
investment is recognized when the owner''s right to receive payment is
established and interest income is accounted on time proportion basis.
c) Fixed Assets
(i) Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated
depreciation/amortization and impairment loss, if any. The cost is
inclusive of freight, installation cost, duties, taxes, financing cost
and other incidental expenses but net of Modvat/Cenvat.
(ii) Capital Work in Progress is carried at cost, comprising of direct
tax, attributable interest and related incidental expenditure. The
advances given for acquiring fixed assets are shown under Capital Work
in Progress.
d) Depreciation
Depreciation on all assets (except on Assets acquired on merger with
Niulab Equipment Company Private Limited) are provided on written down
value method and pro-rata in respect of acquisitions or disposals
during the year at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the
Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on all assets acquired on merger of
Niulab Equipment Company Private Limited are provided on straight line
method and pro-rata in respect of acquisitions or disposals during the
year at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act,
1956.
e) Amortization of Goodwill
Goodwill raised on Amalgamation is amortized over a period of 5 years.
f) Impairment
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds
its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit and
Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired.
The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is reversed
if there has been change in the estimate of recoverable amount.
g) Investments
Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and quoted/fair
value, computed category wise. Long Term Investments are stated at
cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long-term investments is
made only if such a decline is other than temporary.
h) Inventories
Inventories are valued at Cost or Net Realisable Value, whichever is
lower. Cost is arrived by using First-In First-Out (FIFO) formula and
includes all cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs
incurred in bringing them to their respective present location and
condition. Inventories of under production film are valued at actual
amount spent, which includes amount paid, bills settled and advances
paid for which bill are awaited. The amount incurred during the year is
capitalized by allocating into the various projects under production.
i) Debtors and Creditors
Debit and Credit balances of same parties are stated on Net basis
j) Customs Duty
Custom Duty on goods lying in the customs bonded warehouse are provided
for and included in the valuation of inventory.
k) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognized as expenses in the period in
which they are incurred.
l) Retirement Benefits
i) Contribution to Provident Fund and Family
Pension Scheme is charged to Revenue.
ii) Payment of Gratuity and Leave Encashment are accounted for on cash
basis.
m) Leases
Leases where the lesser effectively retains substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership of the leased term, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease rentals payable are charged as rent
in profit and loss account.
n) Tax Expenses
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax
consequences attributable to timing differences between taxable income
and accounting income that are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent periods and are measured using relevant enacted tax rates.
The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the
extent that there is a reasonable certainty that the assets will be
realized in future in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 on
Accounting for Taxes on Income. Provision is made for Income Tax as
per the provisions of The Income Tax Act, 1961 and the rules made
there under.
o) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets Provisions
comprise liabilities of uncertain timing or amount. Provisions are
recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of Notes to Accounts. |