1. Basis of accounting
The Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention,
on accrual basis, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting
principles in India and to comply with the Accounting Standards
prescribed in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 issued
by the Central Government in exercise of the power conferred under
sub-section (I) (a) of section 642 and the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 (the Act).
2. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the
date of the financial statements and the results of operations during
the reporting periods. Although these estimates are based upon
managements knowledge of current events and actions, actual results
could differ from those estimates and revisions, if any, are recognised
in the current and future periods.
3. Intangible assets and amortisation
Softwares which are not integral part of the hardware are classified as
intangibles and are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation.
These are being amortised over the estimated useful life of 5 years, as
determined by the management.
4. Fixed assets and depreciation/ amortisation
a) Fixed assets (gross block) are stated at historical cost less
accumulated depreciation and impairment (if any). Cost comprises the
purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its
working condition for its intended use.
Building / specific identifiable portions of building, including
related equipments are capitalised when the construction is
substantially complete or upon receipt of the occupancy certificate,
whichever is earlier.
Depreciation on assets (including buildings and related equipments
rented out and included under current assets as stocks) is provided on
straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
b) Capital work-in-progress represents expenditure incurred in respect
of capital projects under development and are carried at cost. Cost
includes land, related acquisition expenses, development/ construction
costs, borrowing costs and other direct expenditure including advances
to contractors and others.
c) Leasehold land, under perpetual lease, is not amortised. Leasehold
lands, other than on perpetual lease, are being amortised on time
proportion basis over their respective lease periods.
5. Investments
Investments are classified as long term or current, based on
managements intention at the time of purchase. 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.
Trade investments are the investments made for or to enhance the
Companys business interests.
Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value
determined on an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are
stated at cost and provision for diminution in their value, other than
temporary, is made in the financial statements.
Profit/loss on sale of investments is computed with reference to the
average cost of the investment.
6. Stocks
Stocks are valued as under:
a) Land and plots other than area transferred to constructed properties
at the commencement of construction are valued at lower of cost/
approximate average cost/ as revalued on conversion to stock and net
realisable value. Cost includes land (including development rights and
land under agreements to purchase) acquisition cost, borrowing cost,
estimated internal development costs and external development charges.
b) Constructed properties other than Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
projects includes the cost of land (including development rights and
land under agreements to purchase), internal development costs,
external development charges, construction costs, overheads, borrowing
cost, development/ construction materials and is valued at lower of
cost/ estimated cost and net realisable value.
c) In case of SEZ projects, constructed properties include internal
development costs, external development charges, construction costs,
overheads, borrowing cost, development/ construction materials, and is
valued at lower of cost/ estimated cost, and net realisable value.
d) Development rights represents amount paid under agreement to
purchase land/ development rights and borrowing cost incurred by the
Company to acquire irrevocable and exclusive licenses/ development
rights in identified land and constructed properties, the acquisition
of which is at an advanced stage.
e) Construction/ development material is valued at lower of cost and
net realisable value.
f) Rented buildings and related equipments are valued at lower of cost
(less accumulated depreciation) and net realisable value.
7. Revenue recognition
a) Revenue from constructed properties:
(i) Revenue from constructed properties, other than SEZ projects, is
recognised on the percentage of completion method. Total sale
consideration as per the duly executed, agreements to sell /
application forms (containing salient terms of agreement to sell), is
recognised as revenue based on the percentage of actual project costs
incurred thereon to total estimated project cost, subject to such
actual cost incurred being 30 per cent or more of the total estimated
project cost. Estimated project cost includes cost of land/ development
rights, borrowing costs, overheads, estimated construction and
development cost of such properties. The estimates of the saleable area
and costs are reviewed periodically and effect of any changes in such
estimates is recognised in the period in which such changes are
determined. However, when the total project cost is estimated to exceed
total revenues from the project, loss is recognised immediately.
(ii) For SEZ projects, revenue from development charges is recognised
on the percentage of completion method in accordance with the terms of
the Co-developer Agreements / Memorandum of understanding (MOU), read
with addendum, if any. The total development charges is recognised as
Revenue on the percentage of actual project cost incurred thereon to
total estimated project cost subject to such actual cost incurred being
30% or more of the total estimated project cost. The estimated project
cost includes construction cost, development and construction material,
internal development cost, external development charges, borrowing cost
and overheads of such project. Revenue from Lease of land pertaining to
such projects is recognised in accordance with the terms of the
Co-developer Agreements/ MOU on accrual basis.
b) Sale of land and plots (including development rights) is recognised
in the financial year in which the agreement to sell/ application forms
(containing salient terms of agreement to sell) is executed. Where the
Company has any remaining substantial obligations as per the
agreements, revenue is recognised on the percentage of completion
method of accounting, as per (a) (i) above.
c) Sale of development right is recognized in the financial year in
which the agreements of sale are executed.
d) Revenue from wind power generation is recognised on the basis of
actual power sold (net of reactive energy consumed), as per the terms
of the power purchase agreements entered into with the respective
purchasers.
e) Income from interest is accounted for on time proportion basis
taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable rate of
interest.
f) Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive is
established.
g) Share of profit/ loss from firms in which the Company is a partner
is accounted for in the financial year ending on (or immediately
before) the date of the balance sheet.
h) Rent, service receipts and interest from customers under agreement
to sell is accounted for on accrual basis except in cases where
ultimate collection is considered doubtful.
i) Sale of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) and Voluntary Emission
Reductions (VERs) is recognised as income on the delivery of the
CERs/VERs to the customers account and receipt of payment.
8. Unbilled receivables
Unbilled receivables disclosed under Schedule 11 - Other Current
Assets represents revenue recognised based on Percentage of completion
method (as per para no. 7(a) and 7(b) above), over and above the amount
due as per the payment plans agreed with the customers.
9. Co st of revenue
a) Cost of constructed properties other than SEZ projects, includes
cost of land (including cost of development rights/ land under
agreements to purchase), estimated internal development costs, external
development charges, borrowing costs, overheads, construction costs and
development/ construction materials, which is charged to the profit and
loss account based on the percentage of revenue recognised as per
accounting policy no. 7 (a) above, in consonance with the concept of
matching costs and revenue. Final adjustment is made upon completion of
the specific project.
For SEZ projects, cost of constructed properties includes estimated
internal development costs, external development charges, borrowing
costs, overheads, construction costs and development/ construction
materials, which is charged to the profit and loss account based on the
percentage of revenue recognised as per accounting policy no. 7 (a)
above, in consonance with the concept of matching costs and revenue.
Final adjustment is made upon completion of the specific project.
b) Cost of land and plots includes land (including development rights)
acquisition cost, estimated internal development costs and external
development charges, which is charged to profit and loss account based
on the percentage of land/ plotted area in respect of which revenue is
recognised as per accounting policy no. 7(b) above to the saleable
total land/ plotted area of the scheme, in consonance with the concept
of matching cost and revenue. Final adjustment is made upon completion
of the specific project.
c) Cost of development rights is measured at the rate at which the same
have been purchased from the LOCs as per the agreement.
10. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition and/or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of such assets, in accordance with notified Accounting Standard 16
Borrowing Costs. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use.
Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended in the period during
which the active development is delayed due to, other than temporary,
interruption. All other borrowing costs are charged to the profit and
loss account as incurred.
11. Taxation
Tax expense for the year comprises current income tax and deferred tax
Current income tax is determined in respect of taxable income with
deferred tax being determined as the tax effect of timing differences
representing
the difference between taxable income and accounting income that
originate in one period, and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent period(s). Such deferred tax is quantified using rates and
laws enacted or substantively enacted as at the end of the financial
year.
12. Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currency are accounted for at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transaction. All monetary items
denominated in foreign currency are converted into Indian rupees at the
year-end exchange rate. Income and expenditure of the overseas liaison
office is translated at the yearly average rate of exchange.
The exchange differences arising on such conversion and on settlement
of the transactions are recognised in the profit and loss account.
In terms of the clarification provided by Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MCA) vide a notification no. G.S.R.225(E) on Accounting Standard –
11 Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, the exchange gain/loss on long
term foreign currency monetary items are adjusted in the cost of
depreciable capital assets. The other exchange gains/ losses related to
current assets has been recognised in the profit and loss account.
13. Employee benefits
Expenses and liabilities in respect of employee benefits are recorded
in accordance with the notified Accounting Standard 15 - Employee
Benefits.
(i) Provident fund
The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund in
accordance with the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952. In terms of the Guidance on implementing the
revised AS – 15, issued by the Accounting Standards Board of the ICAI,
the provident fund trust set up by the Company is treated as a defined
benefit plan since the Company has to meet the interest shortfall, if
any. Accordingly, the contribution paid or payable and the interest
shortfall, if any is recognised as an expense in the period in which
services are rendered by the employee.
(ii) Gratuity
Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of a defined
benefit plan. The liability recognised in the balance sheet in respect
of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit/ obligation at
the balance sheet date, together with adjustments for unrecognised
actuarial gains or losses and past service costs. The defined benefit/
obligation is calculated at or near the balance sheet date by an
independent actuary using the projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from past experience and changes in
actuarial assumptions are credited or charged to the profit and loss
account in the year in which such gains or losses are determined.
(iii) Compensated absences
Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due or expected
to be availed within one year from the balance sheet date is recognised
on the basis of undiscounted value of estimated amount required to be
paid or estimated value of benefit expected to be availed by the
employees. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due or
expected to be availed more than one year after the balance sheet date
is estimated on the basis of an actuarial valuation performed by an
independent actuary using the projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from past experience and changes in
actuarial assumptions are credited or charged to the profit and loss
account in the year in which such gains or losses are determined.
(iv) Employee Shadow Option Scheme (Cash Settled Options)
Accounting value of Cash Settled Options granted to employees under the
Employees Shadow Option Scheme is determined on the basis of
intrinsic value representing the excess of the average market price,
during the month before the reporting date, over the exercise price of
the shadow option. The same is charged as employee benefits over the
vesting period, in accordance with Guidance Note No. 18 Share Based
Payments, issued by the ICAI.
(v) Other short term benefits
Expense in respect of other short-term benefits is recognised on the
basis of the amount paid or payable for the period during which
services are rendered by the employee.
Contribution made towards Supernnuation Fund (funded by payments to
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)) are charged to the profit
and loss account on accrual basis.
14. Leases
Assets subject to operating leases are included under fixed assets or
current assets as appropriate. Rent (Lease) income is recognised in the
profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Costs, including depreciation, are recognised as an expense in the
profit and loss account.
15. Employees Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
Accounting value of stock options is determined on the basis of
intrinsic value representing the excess of the market price on the
date of grant over the exercise price of the options granted under the
Employees Stock Option Scheme of the Company, and is being amortised
as Deferred employee compensation on a straight-line basis over the
vesting period in accordance with the SEBI (Employee Stock Option
Scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and
Guidance Note 18 Share Based Payments issued by the ICAI.
16. Impairment of assets
The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any
indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication
exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If
such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the
cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its
carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable
amount and the reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is
recognised in the profit and loss account. If at the balance sheet date
there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no
longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is
reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciated
historical cost and is accordingly reversed in the profit and loss
account.
17. Contingent liabilities and provisions
Depending upon the facts of each case and after due evaluation of legal
aspects, claims against the Company are accounted for as either
provisions or disclosed as contingent liabilities. In respect of
statutory dues disputed and contested by the Company, contingent
liabilities are provided for and disclosed as per original demand
without taking into account any interest or penalty that may accrue
thereafter. The Company makes a provision when there is a present
obligation as a result of a past event where the outflow of economic
resources is probable and a reliable estimate of the amount of
obligation can be made. Possible future or present obligations that may
but will probably not require outflow of resources or where the same
cannot be reliably estimated, is disclosed as contingent liability in
the Financial Statements.
18. Earning Per Share
Basic Earning Per Share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The
weighted average numbers of equity shares outstanding during the period
are adjusted for events including a bonus issue, bonus element in a
rights issue to existing shareholders, share split, and reverse share
split (consolidation of shares).
For the purpose of calculating diluted earning per share, the net
profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares. The
period during which, number of dilutive potential equity shares change
frequently, weighted average number of shares are computed based on a
mean date in the quarter, as impact is immaterial on Earning Per Share.
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