A. Basis of Accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
in India,the Accounting Standards issued under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules 2006 and the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 as adopted consistently by the company. Revenues
are recognised and expenses are accounted on their accrual, including
provisions / adjustment for committed obligations and amounts
determined as payable or receivable during the year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian
GAAP 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
period. The actual results may differ from these estimates.
B. Revenue Recognition
Sale of goods and services is recognised on despatch to customers or
when the service has been provided. Income from turnkey projects is
recognised on the Gross Billing exclusive of applicable sales/service
taxes and based on work certified. Interests on deposits are recognised
on time proportion basis taking into account the amount of deposit and
interest. Export incentives such as DEPB benefits are recognized on
exports of goods.
C. Fixed Assets and Intangibles
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of freight,
duties, taxes and interest on borrowed capital allocated to and
utilized for fixed assets upto the date of capitalization and other
direct expenditure incurred on ongoing projects. Assets acquired on
hire purchase are capitalised at gross value and interest thereon is
charged to revenue.
Cost incurred on self generated intangibles which are separately
identifiable are amortised over the useful life of the asset.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
and production of qualifying assets are capitalised till the month in
which the asset is ready for its intended use. Other borrowing costs
are recognised as expenses in the period in which these are incurred.
D . Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under the straight line method
in accordance with Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 at the rates
specified therein, with the exception to the following:
a) Technical Know how is depreciated at the rate applicable under the
provisions of Income Tax Act., 1961.
b) Non compete fees is depreciated @20% under the Straight Line Method.
c) Vehicles Purchased are written off over the period of three years.
d) Computer and accessories purchased are written off over a period of
three years.
e) Electrical Installations installed on or after lsl April 2005 are
written off @12.5%.
f) Intangible Assets -Product development is depreciated over ther
lease period.
g) Fixed Furniture in leasehold Property is depreciated over the lease
period.
h) SAP implementation cost is depreciated @ 16.21% under the Straight
Line Method.
E. Inventories
a) Inventories other than tools are valued at lower of cost or net
realisable value. Cost of inventories comprise all costs of purchase,
costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present locations and condition. Cost is
determined on weighted average basis.
b) Tools are written off at cost less amortization. Amortizations of
tools are made based on technical evaluation.
F. Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions in foreign exchange are initially recognised at the rates
prevailing on the date of transaction. Premium or discount arising at
the inception of forward contract is amortized as income or expenses
over the life of the contract. Exchange difference on such contracts is
recognized in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes.
All monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the balance sheet
date using year end rates. Resultant exchange difference is recognized
as income or expenses in that period.
G. Employee Benefits
The company''s contributions to provident fund, a defined contribution
scheme is charged to profit & loss account on accrual basis.
Liability for gratuity is funded with Life Insurance Corporation of
India (LIC). Gratuity expense for the year has been accounted based on
actuarial valuation determined under the projected credit unit method,
carried out at the end of financial year. Actuarial gains/losses are
recognised in full in the profit and loss account. The retirement
benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the
present value of defined benefit obligations adjusted for unrecognized
past service cost and as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets.
Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service
cost plus the present value of available refunds and reduction in
future combinations to the scheme.
Superannuation Liabilities have been covered by Master Policies of Life
Insurance Corporation of India under irrevocable trust. Annual premium
on accrual basis are charged to profit & loss account.
Liability for encashment of leave considered to be long term liability
is accounted for on the basis of an actuarial valuation as per revised
AS-15. Provision for outstanding leave credits considered as short term
liability is as estimated by the management. Other short term employee
benefits like medical, leave travel etc are accrued based on the terms
of employment on time proportion basis.
H. Investments
Long term investments are stated at cost less diminution in the value
of investments that is other than temporary. Current Investments are
carried at lower of cost and fair value. Overseas investments are
converted on the date of transaction.
I. Expenditure
Revenue expenditure with the exception of Development expenditure is
charged as an expense in the year in which it is incurred. Capital
Expenditure is included in fixed assets and depreciated at applicable
rate.
Expenditure incurred towards selling expenses, is accounted as
expenditure in proportion to the sale income recognised.
Expenditure incurred towards opening of Bank Guarantee in relation to
turnkey project activities and others are written-off over the period
of the bank guarantee.
J. Warranty Claims and Liquidated Damages
Future liability towards warranty claims are estimated and provided
for. Liquidated damages are recognised in the books of accounts at the
time of dispatch.
K. Taxes on Income
Current taxes is determined as the amount payable in respect of taxable
income for the period. Deferred tax is recognised subject to the
consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference
between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one
period and is capable of reversal of in one or more subsequent periods.
MAT Credit is recognized as an asset only when and to the extent there
is a convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income-tax
during the specified period. In the year in which the Minimum Alternate
Tax (MAT) credit becomes eligible to be recongnized as an asset in
accordance with the recommendations contained in Guidance Note issued
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said asset is
created by way of a credit to the profit and loss account and shown as
a MAT Credit Entitlement.
L. Customs and Excise duty
Excise duty on finished goods stock lying at the factory is accounted
at the point of manufacture. Customs Duty on imported material lying
in bonded warehouse is accounted for at the time of bonding of
materials.
M. Cash Flow Statement
Cash flow statement has been prepared in accordance with the indirect
method prescribed in Accounting Standard 3, issued by Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules 200(5.
N. Provisions and Contingencies
A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event. It is probable that an outflow of resources
will be required to settle obligation, in respect of which a reliable
estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present
value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each
balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
Contingent liabilities are not provided but disclosed in the notes to
financial statements.
O. Impairment of Fixed Assets
The carrying amount of fixed asset is reviewed at each balance sheet
date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any
indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. An impairment
loss is recognized whenever carrying amount exceeds the recoverable
amount.
P. Earnings Per Share
The company reports basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) in
accordance with Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic
EPS is computed by dividing the net profit or loss for the year
attributable to equity share holders by the weighted average number of
equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by
dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity
share holders by the weighted average number of equity shares
outstanding during the year as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive
potential equity shares, except where the results are anti dilutive.
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