a. Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention and following the accrual method of accounting in accordance
with the applicable mandatory accounting Standards notifed by the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant
provisions of Companies Act, 1956.
b. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with the
generally accepted accounting principles, requires estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amount
of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. Differences between
the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the year in
which the results are known / materialized.
c. Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are assets held with the intention of being used for
purpose of producing or providing goods and services and is not held
for sale in the ordinary course of business. The Cost of Fixed assets
comprise the purchase price including import duties and other non
refundable taxes or levies and any directly attributable cost to bring
the asset to the working condition for intended use. Further any trade
discounts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the cost.
Intangible assets are identifable non-monetary assets, without physical
substance, held for use in the production or supply of goods or
services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes. The
intangible assets are separately acquired and are capable of being
measured reliably. The cost of intangible asset comprises the purchase
price including import duties and other non refundable taxes or levies
and any directly attributable cost on making the asset ready for
intended use.
d. Depreciation & amortization
Fixed assets are depreciated as per straight line method on all assets
in accordance with the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of Companies
Act, 1956. Intangible assets are amortized over a period of 5 years
through Straight Line Method.
e. Investments
Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution
in value other than temporary, if any. Short-term investments are
valued at Cost or Fair Value whichever is lower.
f. Earnings per share (EPS)
The earnings considered in ascertaining the company’s Basic EPS is the
attributable net Profit or loss to the equity shareholders as per AS-20
“Earnings per Share”. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
The Diluted EPS is calculated on the same basis as Basic EPS, after
adjusting for the effects of potential dilutive equity shares unless
the effect of the potential dilutive equity shares is anti-dilutive.
g. Revenue Recognition
i) Sales are accounted on basis of despatches.
ii) Sales include equipment billed but despatch of which is withheld at
the request of the customer.
iii) In respect of Construction contracts, executed over a period of
more than one financial year, the company recognizes revenue on the
basis of percentage of completion method as per AS-7 (Revised)
“Construction Contracts”.
iv) Construction contracts revenue is based on the ratio of cost
incurred to date to total estimated cost and physical work done as
estimated by the technical staff.
v) Other Income – a) Interest income is accounted at applicable coupon
rates on respective investments, on time basis. b) Dividend income is
accounted as and when received.
h. Inventories
Raw materials, work in progress, consumables, stores and spares have
been valued at cost, ascertained on weighted average basis. Work in
progress value includes all direct costs and applicable production
overheads to bring the goods to the present location and condition.
Loose tools acquired during the year have been fully written off.
i. Foreign currency Transactions
i) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange
rates prevailing on the date of acquisition. Monetary items are
translated at the rates prevailing on reporting dates. The exchange
difference between rate prevailing on the date of transaction and on
the date of settlement and also on translation of monetary items at the
reporting date is recognized as income or expense.
ii) The company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its
exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates. Forward contracts are
not used for speculation purposes. The gain or loss on the forward
contract is charged to the Profit and loss account, proportionately over
the duration of the hedge, in accordance with Accounting Standard 11
(Revised).
j. cash Flows
Cash fows are reported using the indirect method, whereby Profit before
tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature
and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or
payments. The cash fows from regular revenue generating, fnancing and
investing activities of the Company are segregated.
k. Income taxes
Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax is
measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to timing differences between taxable income
and accounting income which are capable of reversal in subsequent
periods and are measured using relevant enacted tax rates.
Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit is recognized as an asset only
when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Company
will pay normal income tax during the specifed period. The Company
reviews the same at each balance sheet date and reverse the carrying
amount of MAT Credit Entitlement to the extent there is no longer
convincing evidence to the effect that Company will pay normal Income
Tax during the specifed period.
Tax on distributable Profits payable by the Company in accordance with
the provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961 is disclosed in accordance with
the guidance note on Accounting for Corporate Dividend Tax issued by
ICAI.
l. Impairment of assets
At every balance sheet date, the Company determines whether the
provisions should be made for the impairment loss on fxed assets by
considering the indications that the carrying amount of the asset
exceeds the recoverable amount as per recognition and measurement
principles laid down in AS-28 “Impairment of Assets”. For the purpose
of impairment, assets are grouped as cash generating and non cash
generating units for which there are separately identifable cash fows.
m. Employee Benefts
i) Short-term employee benefts are recognized as an expense at the
undiscounted amount in the Profit and loss account for the year in which
related services are rendered.
ii) Defned Contribution plan:
Company’s contributions paid/payable during the year towards Provident
Fund, ESI and Medical coverage are recognized in the Profit and loss
account
iii) Defned Beneft Plan:
Company’s liability towards gratuity in accordance with The Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972 is determined by actuarial valuation as on the
balance sheet date. The Company contributes all the ascertained
liabilities to SBI Life Insurance which administers the contributions
and makes the payment at retirement, death, incapacitation or
termination of employment.
n. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs that are attributable to acquisition or construction of
qualifying assets are included as part of the cost of such assets.
o. Leases
Finance Leases, which effectively transfer to the Company substantially
all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased item,
are capitalized at the lower of the fair value and present value of the
minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease term and disclosed
as leased assets. Lease payments are apportioned between the fnance
charges and reduction of the lease liability based on the implicit rate
of return. Finance charges are charged directly against income. Lease
management fees, legal charges and other initial direct costs are
capitalized.
If there is no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain the
ownership by the end of the lease term, capitalized leased assets are
depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset
or the lease term.
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership of the leased term, are classifed as operating
leases.
Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the Profit and
loss account on a straight line basis over the lease term.
p. Provisions
i) The Company recognizes provision when there is a present obligation
of the enterprise arising from past events, the settlement of which is
expected to result in an outfow from the enterprise of resources
embodying economic benefts which can be measured only by using a
substantial degree of estimation.
ii) Provision for contractual obligation has been provided for in
accounts based on management’s assessment of the probable outcome with
reference to the available information supplemented by experience of
similar transactions.
q. contingent Liabilities
The Company recognizes contingent liability for disclosure in notes to
accounts, if any of the following conditions fulflled:
i) a possible obligation that arises from past events and the existence
of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of
one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of
the enterprise; or
ii) a present obligation that arises from past events but is not
recognized because:
- it is not probable that an outfow of resources embodying economic
benefts will be required to settle the obligation; or
- a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation cannot be made.
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