1) Basis of Accounting
i) The financial statements have been prepared under the historical
cost convention (except for certain fixed assets, which have been
revalued) in accordance with the generally accepted accounting
principles to comply with the applicable Accounting Standards as
prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and
the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
ii) The Company generally follows the mercantile system of accounting
and recognizes significant items of income and expenditure on accrual
basis.
iii) Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in India
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
liabilities at the date of the financial statements.
2) Fixed Assets and Depreciation
i) Fixed Assets are stated at cost (net of cenvat/service tax credit
wherever claimed) less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any,
other than land and building at Bhaili division which are shown at
revalued cost. The cost of assets comprises of purchase price and
directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working
condition for its intended use including borrowing cost and incidental
expenditure incurred up to the date the assets are ready for its
intended use.
ii) Depreciation on plant-,& machinery except electrical installations,
computers, laboratory equipments, machine tools and effluent treatment
plant purchased on or after 1st October, 1982 has been provided on
straight line basis and on other assets on written down value basis at
the rates specified in schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.
Individual items of fixed assets costing upto Rs. 5,000 are fully
depreciated in the year of purchase.
iii) Technical know-how recognized as intangible asset is stated at the
consideration paid for acquisition and amortised on straight-line basis
at plant & machinery rates.
3) Impairment of Assets
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
if there is any indication of impairment based on internal or external
factors. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of
assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to
the profit & loss account in the year in which an asset is identified
as impaired. The impairment loss, if any, recognized in prior
accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the
estimate of recoverable amount.
4) Foreign Currency Transactions
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary items denominated in
foreign currencies at the year-end are translated at the year-end
rates. Any exchange differences arising on settlement/transaction are
dealt with in the profit and loss account except those relating to
acquisition of fixed assets, which are adjusted to the cost of the
asset.
5) Investments
Investments are stated at cost. No provision for diminution in value,
if any, has been made as these are long-term investments and in the
opinion of the management any decline is temporary.
6) Inventories
i) Raw materials, stores & spares, packing materials, work-in-process
and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable
value. Damaged, unserviceable and inert stocks are suitably
depreciated.
ii) In determining cost of raw materials, stores & spares and packing
materials weighted average cost method is used. Cost of inventory
comprises all costs of purchase, duties and taxes other than those
subsequently recoverable from tax authorities.
iii) Cost of finished products and work-in-process include the cost of
raw materials, packing materials, an appropriate share of fixed and
variable production overheads and excise duty as applicable on the
finished goods.
7) Retirement Benefits
The Company has defined contribution plan for its employees'' retirement
benefits comprising of provident fund. The Company contributes to
provident fund for its employees. The Company has defined benefit plan
comprising of gratuity fund and leave encashment entitlement. The
liability for the gratuity fund and leave encashment has been
determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at
the year-end. Actuarial gains and losses comprise adjustments and the
effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions and are recognised in
the profit and loss account as income or expense. Contribution in
respect of gratuity is paid to the Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC).
8) Research and Development
i) Capital expenditure is shown separately under the respective head of
fixed assets. ii) Revenue expenses including depreciation are charged
to profit & loss account.
9) Sales
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised only when it can be reliably
measured and it is reasonable to expect ultimate collection. Sales are
net of returns and discounts and exclude sales tax, excise duty and
other charges.
10) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax
i) Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration
the deduction allowable under the provisions of the Income-tax Act,
1961.
ii) Deferred tax resulting from ''timing difference'' between book and
taxable profit is accounted by using the tax rate that have been
enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. The
deferred tax liability is provided in the profit and loss account.
Deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is reasonable
certainty that the assets can be realized in future.
11) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of a
qualifying asset is capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. Other
borrowing cost is recognized as an expense in the period in which they
are incurred.
12) Dividend
Dividend income is considered on receipt basis
13) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past
event and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities which are not recognised are disclosed by way of
notes. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the
financial statements.
14) Sundry Debtors
Sundry debtors are stated after writing off debts considered as bad.
Provision is made for debts considered as doubtful, if any. Discounts
due yet to be quantified at the customer level are included under the
head Current Liabilities and provisions''.
15) Earning Per Share
The basic and diluted earning per Share (EPS) is computed by dividing
the net profit after tax for the year by weighted average number of
equity shares outstanding during the year.
16) Proposed Dividend
Dividend recommended by The Board of Directors is provided for in the
accounts, pending approval at annual general meeting.
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