(a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the standards notified under The Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared under historical
cost convention on an accrual basis except in case of assets for which
provision for impairment is made. The accounting policies have been
consistently applied by the Company and except for the changes in
accounting policy discussed more fully below, are consistent with those
used in the previous year.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make
estimates and assumptions 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 estimated. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised in
accordance with the requirements of the respective accounting standard.
(c) Inventories
Inventories are valued as follows:
Raw materials, components, stores and spares
Lower of cost or net realizable value. However, materials and other
items held for use in the production of inventories are not written
down below cost if the finished products in which they will be
incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost. Cost is
determined on a FIFO basis. Cost includes relevant cost of bringing
those material at their present location and condition.
Work-in-progress and finished goods
Lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes Direct Materials
and Labour and a proportion of Manufacturing Overheads based on normal
operating capacity or actual production whichever is less. Cost of
finished goods includes excise duty.
Net Realizable Value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated
costs necessary to make the sale.
(d) Events occurring after the balance sheet date
Material events occurring after the date of balance sheet are
recognized and are dealt with appropriately in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and as provided in AS-5
(e) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided using the Straight Line Method as per the
rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 except
in case of :
Leasehold Land - Amortised over the period of the lease.
Intangible Asset - Amortised over a period of 5 years as estimated by
the management.
(f) 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.
Sales of Goods
Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer. Excise Duty included
in the amount of turnover (gross) are deducted from turnover (gross)
for disclosure of net turnover in the P&L account.
Interest
Revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account
the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Dividends
Revenue is recognised when the companys right to receive payment is
established by the balance sheet date.
(g) Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any
attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for
its intended use, net of CENVAT recoverable. Financing costs relating
to construction of fixed assets are also included to the extent they
relate to the period till such assets are ready to be put to use.
Financing costs not relating to construction of fixed assets are
charged to the income statements.
(h) Foreign currency transactions
(i) 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 at the date of the
transaction.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.
(iii) Exchange Differences
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on
reporting monetary items
of company 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 expense in the year in which they arise.
(i) Investments
Investments that are readily realisable 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 carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long term investments are carried at
cost, less provision for diminution in value other than temporary.
(j) Employee Benefits
Gratuity
The Gratuity Liability is defined benefit obligation. The company has
created Employees Group Gratuity Fund which has taken a Group Gratuity
Insurance Policy from Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
Premium on above policy as intimated by LIC is charged to the Profit &
Loss Account. The adequacy of balances available is compared with
actuarial valuation obtained at the period end. Shortfall, if any, is
provided for in the Profit & Loss Account.
Provident Fund
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident fund is a defined
contribution scheme in which both employees and the Company make
monthly contributions at a specified percentage of the covered
employees salary (currently 12% of employees salary). The
contribution are charged to the profit and loss account of the year
when the contribution to the respective funds are due.
Leave Salary
The Company provides for the encashment of leave or leave with pay
subject to certain rules. The employees are entitled to accumulate
leave subject to certain limits, for future encashment. The liability
is provided based on the number of days of unutilised leave at each
balance sheet date.
(k) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as
part of the cost of that asset. Other borrowing costs are recognized as
an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
(l) Segment Reporting
The company is engaged mainly in the business of automobile products.
These, in the context of Accounting Standard 17 on Segment Reporting,
as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006, are
considered to constitute one single primary segment. Further, there is
no reportable secondary segment i.e. Geographical segment.
(m) Earning Per Share
Basic earning per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Partly
paid equity shares are treated as a fraction of an equity share to the
extent that
they were entitled to participate in dividends relative to a fully paid
equity share during the reporting period.
(n) Income Taxes
Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the
year as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax
Act, 1961.
Deferred tax is recognised, on timing differences, being the difference
between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one
period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
(o) Intangible assets
Product Development Cost
Product Development Cost incurred on new vehicles platforms, variants
on existing platforms and new vehicles aggregates are recognized as
intangible assets and are included under fixed assets. These amounts
are amortized over sixty months from the commencement of commercial
production i.e. from June 1, 2009.
(p) Impairment
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
if there are impairment indicator. An impairment loss is recognized
wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the assets net
selling price and value in use.
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 decreased based
on reassessment of recoverable amount, which is carried out if the
change is significant. 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.
(q) Provisions
A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event; 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. Provision are not discounted to its
present value and are determined based on best 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 best
estimates.
(r) Product Warranty Expenses
The estimated liability for product warranties is recorded when
products are sold. These estimates are established using historical
information on the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty
claims and management estimates regarding possible future incidence
based on corrective actions on product failures. However any risk
covered by insurance policy premium paid on such policy are charged to
revenue in the year in which it is incurred.
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