1. Basis of preparation of Financial Statements:
a) The financial statements have been prepared under the historical
cost convention, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting
principles and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and Housing
Finance Companies, (NHB) Directions, 2010. Accounting Standards (AS)
referred to in the notes are as issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
b) Accounting policies not specifically referred to otherwise are
consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed
by the Company.
c) The preparation of financial statements requires Management to make
estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported
amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference
between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period
in which the results are known / materialised.
2. Interest on Housing Loan :
Repayment of housing loans is by way of Equated Monthly Instalments
(EMI) comprising principal and interest. Interest is calculated each
year on the outstanding balance at the beginning of the Company''s
financial year or on monthly reducing balance in terms of financing
scheme opted by the borrower. EMI commences once the entire loan is
disbursed. Pending commencement of EMI, pre-EMI monthly interest is
payable.
3. Interest & other related Financial Charges:
Interest accrued on Cumulative Fixed Deposits and payable at the time
of maturity is clubbed with the principal amount on the date of
periodical rest when interest is credited in Fixed Deposit account in
accordance with the particular deposit scheme. Interest and other
related financial charges are recognized as an expense for the period
for which they are incurred as specified in Accounting Standard (AS 16)
on Borrowing Costs.
4. Revenue Recognition:
a) Interest on performing assets is recognized on accrual basis and on
non-performing assets on realisation basis as per the guidelines
prescribed by the National Housing Bank. The interest income (payment)
is adjusted for gain (loss) on corresponding hedge contracts / interest
swap derivatives, wherever executed.
b) Dividend income on investments, processing fees and penal interest
income on delayed EMI/PEMI are recognised on receipt basis.
c) Income from other services is recognised on accrual basis.
5. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rates prevailing
on the dates of the transactions. Monetary items denominated in
foreign currency are stated at contracted rates as those are covered by
forward contracts. Premium for forward contracts is recognised as
expenditure over the life of the contract.
6. Provision for Contingencies:
Provision for Contingencies has been made for diminution in investment
value and on non-performing housing loans and other assets as per the
Prudential Norms prescribed by the National Housing Bank. The Company
also makes certain additional provision to meet unforeseen
contingencies.
7. Investments:
All Investments are stated at cost as per Accounting Standard (AS 13)
on Accounting for Investments and the guidelines issued by the
National Housing Bank. Investment in unquoted shares being long term
investment is stated at cost and provision for diminution is made only
if such diminution is other than temporary. Investments in mutual funds
and quoted shares are in the nature of current Investments and full
provision for diminution in the value of said Investments is made.
8. Fixed Assets:
Fixed Assets are stated at cost inclusive of expenses incidental
thereto. All cost, including financing cost till the asset is put to
use are capitalised. Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on
straight-line method at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the
Companies Act, 1956.
9. Impairment of Assets:
An Asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of the Asset
exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the
Profit & Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as
impaired. The impairment loss recognised in earlier accounting periods
is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable
amount as specified in Accounting Standard (AS 28) on Impairment of
Assets.
10. Intangible Assets:
Intangible Assets comprise of software and are stated at cost incurred
on purchases and for bringing the same to its working condition and are
amortised as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
11. Special Reserve:
The Company creates Special Reserve every year out of its profits in
terms of Section 36(1) (viii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 read with
Section 29C of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987.
12. Prepaid Expenses:
Financial Expenses incurred during the year which provides benefit in
several accounting years and Brokerage paid on long term fixed deposits
has been treated as revenue expense only for the period relating to the
current year and balance is treated as prepaid expense to be adjusted
on pro-rata time basis in the future accounting years.
13. Employees Retirement Benefits:
a. Company''s contribution in respect of Employees'' Provident Fund is
made to Government Provident Fund and is charged to Profit & Loss
Account
b. Gratuity and Leave Encashment payable at the time of retirement are
charged to Profit & Loss Account on the basis of actuarial valuation as
required under AS-15.
14. Earnings per share:
The earnings per share has been computed as per Schedule O in
accordance with Accounting Standard (AS 20) on, Earnings Per Share
and is also shown in the Profit & Loss Account.
15. Income Tax:
Income Tax provision based on the present tax laws in respect of
taxable income for the year and the deferred tax is treated in the
accounts based on the Accounting Standard (AS 22) on Accounting for
Taxes on Income. The Deferred Tax assets and liabilities for the year,
arising out of timing difference, are reflected in the Profit and Loss
account. The cumulative effect thereof is shown in the Balance Sheet.
Deferred Tax assets, if any, are recognised only if there is a
reasonable certainty that the assets will be realized in future.
16. Housing and Other Loans :
Housing Loans include outstanding amount of Housing Loan and Project
Loan disbursed directly or indirectly to individual and other
borrowers. Other loans include mortgage loan, non residential property
loan, plot loan for self construction where construction has not began
in last two years and loan against the lease rental income from
properties in accordance with directions of National Housing Bank
(NHB). EMI and installments due from borrowers against the housing
loans are shown as current assets as loans and advances.
17. Securitised Assets:
Securitised Assets are derecognised in the books of the Company based
on the principle of transfer of ownership interest over the assets.
De-recognition of securitised assets and recognition of gain or loss
arising on such securitisation is based on the Guidance Note on
Accounting for Securitisation issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
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