(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the Company are prepared under the
historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting in all
material respects in accordance with the notified accounting standards
by Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the
relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The accounting
policies have been consistently applied by the Company during the year.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principals 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
financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting
period end. Although these estimates are based upon managements best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from these estimates.
(c) Change in Accounting Policies
The company has changed the method of providing depreciation on fixed
assets from written down value (WDV) method to straight line method
(SLM) with effect from April 1, 2008. Accordingly, depreciation has
been recalculated in accordance with SLM from the date the assets were
put to use and a surplus of Rs. 72,569 (net of tax) in respect of
earlier years has been disclosed as exceptional item. Consequent to
such change in the method, the impact on the depreciation charge as per
the previous method for the year ended on the profit is not
ascertainable.
(e) Impairment
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
for any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors.
Where the carrying value exceeds the estimated recoverable amount,
provision for impairment is made to adjust the carrying value to the
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the assets
estimated net realizable value and value in use. In assessing value in
use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value using an appropriate discounting rate.
(f) Investments
Investments that are readily realizable 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. Long-term
investments are stated at cost. Provision, where necessary, is made to
recognize a diminution, other than temporary, in the value of the
investments. Current investments are stated at cost or fair value
whichever is lower.
(g) Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, computed on weighted
average basis and estimated net realizable value. Cost of
work-in-process and finished goods includes manufacturing overheads.
The Company accrues for excise duty liability in respect of
manufactured finished goods inventories lying in the factory and
customs duty liability in respect of inventories in bond.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated cost of completion and estimated
cost necessary to make the sale.
(h) Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions during the year are recorded at the rates
of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency
monetary assets and liabilities are translated into rupees at the rates
of exchange prevailing on the date of the Balance Sheet. All exchange
differences are dealt with in the statement of Profit and Loss account.
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.
Where the Company has entered into forward exchange contracts which are
not for trading or speculation purpose, the difference between the
forward rate and the spot rate at the date of the contract is
recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss over the life of the
contract and difference between the spot rate at the date of contract
and the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date is also
recognized in profit and loss account. Any Profit or Loss arising on
cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as
income or expenses for the year.
(i) Revenue Recognition
Sale of goods
Revenue from sale of goods is recongnized when the significant risks
and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer,
which coincides with despatch of goods to customers. Sales include
amounts invoiced for goods sold and exclude excise duty and sales tax,
and are net of sales returns, trade discounts and rebates.
Income from Services
Revenue from toll manufacturing and sourcing services are recongnized
as and when services are rendered.
Interest
Interest on investments is booked on a time proportion basis taking in
to account the amount invested and the rate of interest.
Dividend
Dividend is recognized when the companys right to receive the payment
is established. Dividend from subsidiaries is recognized even if same
are declared after the Balance Sheet date but pertain to period on or
before the date of Balance Sheet as per the requirement of schedule VI
of the Companies Act 1956.
Other Income
Other income is accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt
of income is uncertain in which case it is accounted for on receipt
basis.
(j) Retirement and other employee benefits
Retirement and other employee benefits to employees comprise payments
to gratuity, superannuation and provident fund under the schemes of the
Company and leave encashment benefit to employees.
(i) Annual contributions to the gratuity fund, a defined benefit scheme
are determined based on actuarial valuation on projected unit credit
method made at the end of each financial year.
(ii) Liability for long term leave encashment benefits, in accordance
with the rules of the Company, is provided for based on actuarial
valuation by an independent actuary as at year-end. Long term
compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial valuation. The
actuarial valuation is done as per projected unit credit method. Short
term compensated absences are provided for on estimated basis.
(iii) Retirement benefits in the form of provident fund and
superannuation is a defined contribution scheme and charged to the
Profit and Loss account of the year when the contributions to the
respective fund is due. There are no other obligations other than the
contribution payable to respective funds.
(iv) Actuarial gain/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss
account and are not deferred.
(k) Taxation
Tax expense comprises of current taxes, deferred taxes and fringe
benefit tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the taxable
income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.
Fringe benefit tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the
tax authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act. Deferred
income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to timing differences between the financial statement
determination of income and their recognition for tax purposes. The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
is recognized in Profit and Loss account using the tax rates and tax
laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance
Sheet date.
At each balance sheet date the company reassess unrecognized deferred
tax assets. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward only
to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient
future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax
assets can be realized.
In a situation where the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry
forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized only if
there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they
can be realized against future taxable profits.
(I) Segment Reporting Policies
Primary Segments:
Segments have been identified taking into account the nature of the
products, the differing risks and returns, the organizational structure
and the internal reporting system.
Geographical segments:
The geographical segments have been disclosed based on revenues within
India (sales to customers in India) and revenues outside India (sales
to customer located outside India).
Allocation of Common cost:
Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment according to the
relative contribution of each segment to the total costs.
Unallocated items:
The corporate and other segment includes general corporate income and
expense items which are not allocated to any business segment.
(m) Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank
and in hand.
(n) Operating leases
Lease payments for operating leases are recognized as expense on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.
(o) Contingencies/Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events 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 are not discounted to its
present value and are determined based on management estimates required
to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. Contingent
liability is disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of
resources embodying the economic benefit is remote. These are reviewed
at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current
management estimates. |