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1.1 Basis of Preparation and Use of Accounting Estimates: The financial statements are prepared under the Historical Cost convention, on accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in India and in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Accounting Standards as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 prescribed by the Central Government. However, certain escalation and other claims, which are not ascertainable / acknowledged by customers, are not taken into account. The preparation of Financial Statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period, balances of Assets and Liabilities and disclosures relating contingent liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. Examples of such estimates include useful life of tangible and intangible fixed assets, contract costs expected to be incurred to complete construction contracts, provision for doubtful debts, income taxes and future obligations under the employee retirement benefit plans, etc. Actual results could differ from those estimates and differences, if any, are recognized in the period in which results are known. 1.2. Revenue Recognition: a. Construction Contracts: i. Revenue recognition and Valuation of Contract WIP are as per the Accounting Standard - 7 (AS 7). ii. Revenue is recognized on the basis of agreed price between the client and the Company for various items of work done. iii. Stage / Percentage of completion is determined with reference to the Certificates given by the clients / management as well as on the billing schedule agreed with them, for the value of work done during the year. iv. Valuation of Contract WIP: At Realizable Sale Value on Percentage Completion method in respect of contracts where the outcome of the contract can be estimated reliably. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, no profit is being recognized. Expected losses on contracts are assessed periodically and recognized immediately. v. Cost incurred is recognized in the accounts for the items of work done in the year of recognition of revenues. vi. Expenditure incurred on items used at construction sites, viz. construction aids, scaffolding materials, temporary structures, are charged off to the revenue at the end of each financial year on the basis of both physical count and their ascertainment of balance useful life. b. Profit or Loss on Contracts executed by Joint ventures under profit sharing arrangements (being jointly controlled entities, in terms of Accounting Standards 27, Financial reporting of Interests in Joint ventures ), is accounted as and when the same is determined by the Joint Venture. Revenue from services rendered to such Joint ventures is accounted on accrual basis. In determining this policy due weightage is given to the principle of Substance over Form. c) Sales/Service: i. Sale of building products exclude the respective States'' VAT and are stated net of discounts. ii. Service Income from designing charges excludes applicable Service Tax and are stated net of discounts. d) Dividends on Investments are accounted on the basis of declaration of dividends on the underlying investments. e) Interest income is recognized using the time proportion method taking into account the amounts invested and the applicable rate of interest. 1.3. Employee Benefits: Liability for employee benefits, both short and long term, for present and past services which are due as per the terms of employment and as required by law are recorded in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 15 (Revised) Employee Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. a. Gratuity: Gratuity is a defined benefit plan, provided in respect of past services based on the actuarial valuation carried out by LIC of India and corresponding contribution to the fund is expensed in the year of such contribution. b) Superannuation: Superannuation Scheme is a defined contribution plan, which is funded with LIC of India, and corresponding contribution to the fund is expensed. c) Provident Fund: Provident fund is a defined contribution plan with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and the contribution made during the year as per the plan is expensed. d) Leave Encashment: Liability for leave is treated as a short-term liability and is accounted for as and when earned by the employee. Further earned leave in excess of the prescribed limit as and when encased by the employees are expensed to revenue. 1.4. Fixed Assets and Depreciation: a. Fixed Assets: Fixed Assets are stated at cost net of tax duty credits availed, accumulated depreciation and impairment losses where applicable. Cost comprises purchase price and all direct / indirect costs incurred to bring the asset to its working condition for its intended use. b. Depreciation: Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided under Written down Value Method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 except for the variations in respect of the following items: - For Office Equipments -40% - Temporary Structures/Interiors - 20% 1.5. Impairment of Assets: Impairment loss, if any, is provided to the extent, the carrying amount of assets exceeds their recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is higher of an asset''s net selling price and its value in use. Value in use, estimated periodically, is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life. 1.6. Leases: a. Assets acquired under leases where substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the company are classified as finance leases. b. Assets acquired on leases where a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to the Profit and Loss Account on accrual basis. 1.7. Investments: a. Investments are classified as Long Term and Current investments. Long Term Investments are carried at cost less provision for permanent diminution, if any, in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value, determined on the basis of specific identification. b. The Company has securities (trade & non-trade), immovable properties and investments in Partnership firms and Joint Ventures, which are classified as referred to above. 1.8. Inventories: Inventory of raw materials is valued at cost determined on FIFO method. Inventory of manufactured goods is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of manufactured goods include related overheads. 1.9. Borrowing Cost: Borrowing cost will be capitalized in line with AS 16. 1.10.Miscellaneous Expenditure: The Expenditure, the benefits of which are estimated to accrue over more than one accounting period are amortized over such periods. Improvements made on leased premises are written off over 3 years. 1.11.Foreign Currency Transactions: The Company has adopted Accounting Standard (AS) -11(Revised 2003) in respect of Foreign Currency transactions. Foreign currency transactions are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency using the exchange rate on the date of such transaction. All exchange differences arising on settlement/conversion of foreign currency transactions are included in the profit and loss account, except in cases where they relate to the acquisition of fixed assets, in which case they are adjusted in the cost of the corresponding asset. 1.12.Taxation: a. Current Tax: Provision for tax is determined in accordance with the current tax laws. b. Deferred Tax: Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences between the accounting income and the taxable income for the year, and quantified using the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets relating to unabsorbed depreciation/business losses are recognized and carried forward to the extent there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. Other deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward 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. 1.13.Accounting for Interests in Joint Ventures: Interest in Jointly controlled entities and operations is accounted as follows: a. Company''s share in profits or losses is accounted on determination of the Profit or loss by the Joint venture. b. Investment is carried at cost net of Company''s share in recognized profit or loss. 1.14.Earnings Per Share (EPS): In arriving at the EPS, the Company''s net profit after tax, computed in terms of the Indian GAAP, is divided by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding on the last day of the reporting period. The EPS thus arrived is known as ''Basic EPS''. |
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