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(i) Change in accounting policy Presentation and disclosure of financial statements During the year ended 31st March, 2012, the revised Schedule VI notified under the Companies Act, 1956, has become applicable to the company, for preparation and presentation of its financial statements. The adoption of revised Schedule VI does not impact the recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements. However, it has significant impact on presentation and disclosures made in the financial statements. The Company has also reclassified the previous year figures in accordance with the requirements of revised Schedule VI applicable in the current year. (ii) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods. (iii) 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. (a) Revenue from sale of goods and services rendered is recognized upon passage of title which generally coincides with delivery of materials and rendering of services to the customers. The Company collects sales taxes and value added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded from revenues. Excise duty deducted from revenue (Gross) is the amount that is included in the revenue (Gross) and not the entire amount of liability arising during the year. Sales are net of rebates and discounts. (b) Dividend Income is recognized when the shareholders'' right to receive the payment is established by the balance sheet date. (c) Interest Income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and rate applicable. (iv) Fixed Assets Fixed Assets are stated at cost or revalued amount, as the case may be, less accumulated depreciation /amortisation and impairment if any. Cost comprises the purchase price inclusive of duties (net of CENVAT/VAT), taxes, incidental expenses and erection/commissioning expenses etc. up to the date, the asset is ready for its intended use. In case of revaluation of fixed assets, the original cost as written-up by the valuer, is considered in the accounts and the differential amount is transferred to revaluation reserve. Machinery spares which can be used only in connection with an item of fixed assets and whose use as per technical assessment is expected to be irregular, are capitalized and depreciated over the residual life of the respective assets. (v) Impairment of Assets The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on external/internal factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount which represents the greater of the net selling price and Value in Use'' of the assets. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset. (vi) Depreciation/Amortization (a) The classification of plant and machinery into continuous and non-continuous process is done as per technical certification and depreciation thereon is provided accordingly. (b) Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under Written Down Value method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, or at rates determined based on useful lives of the respective assets, as estimated by the management, whichever is higher. (c) Depreciation on revalued assets is provided at the rates specified under section 205 (2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956. However, in case of fixed assets whose life is determined by the valuer to be less than their useful life under Section 205, depreciation is provided at higher rate, to ensure the write off of these assets over their useful life. (d) Depreciation on fixed assets added/disposed of during the year is provided on pro-rata basis with reference to the date of addition/disposal. (e) Leasehold properties are depreciated over the primary period of lease or their respective useful lives, whichever is shorter. (f) Intangible Assets are amortized on a Written Down Value method over a period of 5 years. (g) In case of impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over its remaining useful life. (vii) Foreign Currency Transactions (a) 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. (b) Conversion: Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction, and non-monetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the values were determined. (c) Exchange Differences: Exchange differences arising on the settlement/conversion of monetary items are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise. (d) Forward Exchange Contracts not entered for trading or speculation purpose : The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expense or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contracts is recognized as income or expense for the year. (viii) 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 market value on individual investment basis. Long Term Investments are considered at cost, unless there is an other than temporary decline in value, in which case adequate provision is made for the diminution in the value of Investments. (ix) Inventories Raw Materials, Stores and Spares are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. However, these items are considered to be realizable at cost if the finished products, in which they will be used, are expected to be sold at or above cost. Work in Progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes direct materials & labour and a part of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity. Cost of finished goods includes excise duty. Cost of Inventories is computed on Weighted Average/FIFO basis. 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. (x) Government Grants and Subsidies Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant/subsidy will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grant or subsidy relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income over the periods necessary to match them on a systematic basis to the costs, which it is intended to compensate. When the grant or subsidy relates to an asset it is deducted from the gross value of the asset concerned in arriving at the carrying amount of related asset. Government grants of the nature of promoter''s contribution are credited to capital reserve and treated as a part of the shareholders funds. (xi) Retirement and other employee benefits (a) Retirement benefit in the form of Provident Fund is a defined contribution scheme and is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due. The Company has no obligations other than the contribution payable to the respective funds. (b) Gratuity Liability, being a defined benefit obligation, is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. (c) Short Term compensated absences are provided for based on estimates. Long Term compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial valuation which is done as per projected unit credit method at the end of each financial year. (d) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of profit and loss and are not deferred. (xii) Earning Per Share Basic Earning Per Share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders (after deductible preference dividend and attributable taxes) by the weighted number of equity shares outstanding during the year. For the purpose of calculating diluted earning per share, net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity share holders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares. (xiii)Exclse Duty and Custom Duty Excise Duty on finished goods stock lying at the factories is accounted for at the point of manufacture of goods and accordingly, is considered for valuation of finished goods stock lying in the factories as on the balance sheet date. Similarly, customs duty on imported material in transit/lying in bonded warehouse is accounted for at the time of import/bonding of materials. (xiv)Borrowing Costs Borrowing Costs includes interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangements of borrowings and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Borrowing Cost directly attributable to the acquisition, construction of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. (xv) Taxation Tax expenses comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. 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 and Deferred Tax Liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to the taxes on income levied by same governing taxation laws. Deferred Tax Assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. If the Company has carry forward unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realized. The carrying amounts of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date. The Company writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax assets to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available. 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 specified period. In the year in which the Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit becomes eligible to be recognized as an asset in accordance with the recommendation contained in guidance note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said assets is created by way of a credit to the Statement of Profit and Loss and shown as MAT credit entitlement. The Company reviews the carrying amount of MAT at each Balance Sheet date and writes down MAT credit entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the effect that the Company will pay normal income-tax during specified period. (xvi)Segment Reporting a) Identification of segments: The Company has identified that its business segments are the primary segments. The Company''s business are organized and managed separately according to the nature of products/services, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different product/services and serves different markets. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which major operating divisions of the company operate. b) Inter segment transfers: The Company generally accounts for inter segment sales and transfers at current market prices. c) Allocation of Common Costs: Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment on case to case basis applying the ratio, appropriate to each relevant case. Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to segment on a reasonable basis, have been included under the head Unallocated. The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with those of the Company''s accounting policies. (xvii) Fixed Assets acquired under Lease (a) Finance Lease: Assets acquired under lease agreements which effectively transfer to the company substantially all the risk and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased items, are capitalized at the lower of the fair value and present value of minimum lease payment at the inception of the lease term and disclosed as leased assets. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and the reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of their liability. Finance charges are charged directly to the expenses account. (b) Operating Lease: Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of the ownership of the leased assets are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit& loss. (xviii) Derivative Instruments In accordance with the ICAI announcement derivative contracts, other than foreign currency forward contracts covered under AS 11, are marked to market on a portfolio basis, and the net loss, if any, after considering the offsetting affect of gain on the underlying hedged item, is charged to the statement of profit and loss. Net gains, are ignored as a matter of prudence. (xix) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents in the cash flow statement comprise of cash at bank and in hand and short term investments with an original maturity of three months or less. (xx) Provision A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of past event and 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. Provisions made in terms of Accounting Standard 29 are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on best estimates 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. (xxi) Contingent Liabilities A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements. |
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