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1. Basis of Presentation: The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the provision of Companies Act , 1956 and accounting standards contained in the Companies ( Accounting Standards ) Rules , 2006. All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non- current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Based on the nature of activities and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current - non current classification of assets and liabilities. 2. Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements are in conformity with the GAAP which requires that the management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known / materialized. 3. Fixed Assets: Fixed Assets comprising those acquired at the time of setting up of initial operations are at cost to the Company inclusive of direct and appropriate allocated expenses upto the date of commercial production. All subsequent acquisitions are capitalized at actual acquisition cost. 4. Depreciation : Effective from 1995-96 the company adopted DISA group Depreciation policies and rates as per straight-line method. Consequently the assets acquired during the period 1995-96 to 2001-02 not exceeding CHF 5000, (currently equivalent to about Rs.2,35,000/-) were depreciated fully at the time of acquisition. Effective from 01.04.2002 the Company has changed its Accounting policy to charge off individual assets costing less than Rs. 10,000 to revenue at the time of acquisition. The depreciation rates adopted for other assets are not less than the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation rates adopted is 3.34% p.a in respect of Buildings, 15 % p.a in respect of Plant & Machinery, Patterns, tools, jigs and Fixtures, Office Equipment, Furniture & Fittings, 20 % p.a in respect of vehicles and 25 % p.a in respect of Computers and 25 % p.a in respect of Computer software. (Also refer Sl. No. 13 below) 5. Inventories: Raw materials, Components and Work-in-Progress are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost which was generally ascertained on Weighted average basis is now ascertained on FIFO basis.Scrap generated is not valued as it is not of significant value. Scrap is brought into books only when identified and sold. 6. Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except for interest collected on overdues from customers which is accounted on receipt basis. 7. Foreign Currency Transactions: Transactions in foreign Currencies are recognized at exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. All monetary Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency as at the Balance Sheet date are translated at the year end exchange rates. The company uses forward exchange contract to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates. The premium or discount arising at the inception of such a forward exchange contract are amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the profit and loss statement in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such contracts is recognized as income or expense of the period. 8. Impairment of assets At each Balance sheet date, the Company assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount an impairment loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account to the extent carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 9. Accounting for Government grants Government grants received are credited directly to Capital reserves under the Capital approach. 10. Employee Benefits (a) Short Term Employee Benefits All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits. The benefits like salaries, wages, bonus etc. are recognised in the period in which the employee renders the related service. (b) Post - Employment Benefits i. Defined Contribution Plans: The Company''s Provident Fund Scheme, Super Annuation Fund and Employees'' State Insurance are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/payable under the schemes is recognised during the period in which the employee renders the related service. ii. Defined Benefit Plans: The Company has taken a Group Gratuity Policy and Group Leave Encashment Scheme with LIC of India. These constitute the Defined Benefit Plans of the company. The Present Value of the Obligation under such defined benefit plans is determined based on the actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method. The Objective of this method is to spread the cost of each employee''s benefits over the period that the employee works for the company. The allocation of cost of benefits to each year of service is achieved indirectly by allocating projected benefits to years of service. The cost allocated to each year of service is then the value of the projected benefit allocated to that year. The discount rates used for determining the present value of the obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit & Loss. In case of funded plans, the fair value of the plan assets is reduced from the gross obligation under the defined benefit plans to recognise the obligation on the net basis. 11. Provision for Current Tax and Deferred Income Tax Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income Tax Act,1961. Deferred Tax resulting from timing difference between book and taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantially enacted as on the balance sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the asset will be realized in future. 12. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. 13. Intangible assets Software which are not integral part of the hardware are classified as Intangibles and are amortized over its estimated useful life. However standard utility software packages are expensed at the time of purchase. 14. Borrowing costs Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition and or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets , in accordance with Accounting Standard - AS 16. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to be ready for its intended use. 15. Operating Lease: Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments under such leases are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss. |
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