a. Basis of preparation of financial statements
i) The financial statements have been prepared under the historical
cost convention in accordance with the applicable accounting principles
and comply with notified accounting standards as referred to in Section
211(3C) and other relevant provisions of Companies Act 1956, subject to
what is stated herein below, as adopted consistently by Company.
ii) Company generally follows mercantile system of accounting and
recognises significant items of income & expenditure on accrual basis.
b. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent liabilities on the
date of financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and
expenses for that year. Actual result could differ from these
estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised
prospectively in current and future periods.
c. Fixed assets
i) Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less
depreciation. In accordance with the provisions of AS-28 , if the
carrying amount of fixed assets exceeds the recoverable amount on the
reporting date , the carrying amount is reduced to the recoverable
amount.The cost of fixed assets includes interest on borrowings
attributable to the acquisition of the said fixed assets upto the date
of commissioning of that assets.
ii) The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is
any indication that any asset may be impaired. If any such indication
exists, the carrying value of such asset is reduced to its estimated
recoverable amount and the amount of such impairment loss is charged to
profit and loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an
indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exist,
then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to that effect.
d. Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on straight line method at the
rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act,1956. Leasehold land has not been written off as lease agreement is
yet to be executed.
e. Investments
Investments are classified into current investments and long term
investments. Long term investments are valued at cost or below cost
whenever there is a diminution in the value thereof (scrip wise) of a
permanent nature.
f. Inventories
i. The stock of finished goods, raw materials, stores & spares,
packing materials and other consumables are valued at cost or net
realisable value whichever is lower. Cost is either average cost or
specific identification as applicable.
ii. Stock in process is valued at estimated cost.
g. Retirement benefits
i. Provident fund dues are accounted for on accrual basis.
ii. In respect of Gratuity Liability, the company has taken a group
policy, premium whereof is paid annually to Life Insurance Corporation
of India based on their actuarial valuation.Gratuity liabilities are
funded and administered through Group Gratuity Scheme with Life
Insurance Corporation of India.
h. Revenue recognition Sales:
i) a) Sales are inclusive of freight & forwarding charges wherever
recoverable from customers.
b) Subsidy on sale of Single Super Phosphate fertilizers reveivable
from Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers credited to subsidy account
under the group head sales in the Profit & Loss Account at the time of
sale.
ii) Revenue in respect of insurance/other claims, interest etc. is
recognised only when it is reasonably certain that the ultimate
collection will be made.
i. Research & Development expenditure
i) Capital Expenditure in respect of Research & Development activity is
amortised over the period of three years. ii) Revenue expenditure on
Research and Development shown separately in Profit & Loss Account
j. Taxation
Provision for the current tax is made on the basis of estimated taxable
income for the current accounting year in accordance with the Income
Tax Act, 1961.Income tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax
charge or credit (reflecting the tax effects of timing differences
between accounting income and taxable income for the year). The
deferred tax for timing differences between the book and tax profits
for the year is accounted for, using the tax rates and laws that have
been substantively enacted as of the balance sheet date. Deferred tax
assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent
there is reasonable certainty that these would be realized in future
and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying
value at each balance sheet date. Tax credit is recognized in respect
of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) as per the provisions of Section 115JB
of the Income tax Act, 1961 based on convincing evidence that the
Company will pay normal income tax within the statutory time frame and
is reviewed at each balance sheet date.
k. Provision for contingent liabilities and contingent assets
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision
in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not,
require outflow of resources. Contingent Assets are neither recognized
nor disclosed in the financial statement.
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