1. Basis of preparation of Financial Statements :-
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention on the accrual basis of accounting, in accordance with the
generally accepted accounting principles and the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 as adopted consistently by the Company.
2. Fixed Assets:-
(a) Tangible Assets
Fixed Assets are accounted at cost of acquisition (net of cenvat
availed) inclusive of inward freight, duties, taxes and incidentals
related to acquisition and installation including interest on loan
taken for the acquisition of assets upto the date of commissioning of
assets. Pre-operating expenses for major projects are also capitalised,
wherever appropriate. Assets under installation or under construction
as at the Balance Sheet date are shown as Capital Work-in-Progress
The revalued amounts of Fixed Assets revalued are presented in the
Balance Sheet by restating the net book value by adding thereon the net
increase on account of revaluation.
(b) IntangibleAssets
Intangible Assets are stated at cost of acquisition. Costs relating to
development of Computer Software are capitalized. Software expenses,
other than development costs, are expensed off in the yearthey are
incurred.
3. Depreciation / Amortisation:-
Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis on W.D.V. method at the
rates prescribed by Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 except
Leasehold Improvements which are amortized over the period of Lease
i.e. five years and Computer Software is amortized over a period of
five years.
Premium on leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease. 100%
depreciation is provided in respect of assets upto Rs.5,000/-.
Depreciation on the revalued portion of Fixed Assets is charged to the
Merger Adjustment Account.
4. Inventories :-
Inventories are valued as under :-
i) Raw Material - At lower of cost determined on FIFO basis or net
realisable value.
ii) Work-in-Progress - At lower of cost or net realisable value.
iii) Finished Goods
- Manufactured - At lower of cost including excise duty or net
realisable value.
- Bought out - At cost. iv) Material in Transit - At cost.
5. Revenue Recognition :-
Sales:
Sale of goods is recognised at the point of despatch of finished goods
to customers. Sales are inclusive of excise duty and exclusive of sales
tax.
Investing and other Activities:
Income on account of interest and other activities are recognized on an
accrual basis. Dividends are accounted for when the right to receive
the payment is established.
6. Transactions in Foreign Currency :-
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the
exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction.
Foreign currency monetary items (including forward contracts) are
translated at year end rates. Exchange differences arising on
settlement of transactions and translation of monetary items (including
forward contracts) are recognized as income or expense in the year in
which they arise.
The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward contract,
which are not intended for trading purpose, is amortised as expense or
income over the life of the contract.
7. Employee Benefits
(a) Short Term Employee Benefits
Short-term employee benefits are recognized as an expense at the
undiscounted amount in the Profit and Loss Account of the year in which
the related service is rendered.
(b) Long Term Employee Benefits (i) Defined Contribution Plan
Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance Schemes
All employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits under the
Provident Fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the
employees and the employer make monthly contributions to the plan at a
pre-determined rate (presently 12.0%) of the Employees Basic Salary
and Deamess Allowance. These contributions are made to the fund
administered and managed by the Government of India. In addition, some
employees of the Company are covered under the Employees State
Insurance schemes, which are also defined contribution schemes
recognized and administered by the Government of India.
The Companys contributions to both these schemes are expensed in the
Profit and Loss Account. The Company has no further obligations under
these plans beyond its monthly contributions.
(ii) . Defined benefit plan
Leave Encashment - Liability on account of unavailed earned leave at
the year end is provided as per the actuarial valuation according to
Projected Unit Credit Method.
Gratuity - Liability on account of Gratuity at the year end is provided
as per the actuarial valuation according to the Projected Unit Credit
Method.
(iii) Actuarial gains or losses arising from such transactions are
charged to revenue in the year in which they arise.
8. Borrowing Costs:-
Borrowing Costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalised as a part of the cost of such assets
upto the date when such assets are ready for intended use. Other
Borrowing Costs are charged as an expense in the year in which these
are incurred.
9. Investments :-
Long Term Investments are stated at cost after deducting provision, if
any, made for decline, other than temporary, in the values. Current
Investments are stated at lower of cost and market / fair value.
10. Taxation:-
Tax expense comprises both current and deferred tax. Current Tax is
measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities,
using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to
the timing difference between taxable income and accounting income that
are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s) and are
measured using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted as at the
Balance Sheet date. Deferred Tax assets are not recognized unless, in
the management judgment, there is virtual certainty that sufficient
future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax
assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax is reviewed
at each balance sheet date.
11. Earnings Per Share :-
Basic Earnings per equity share is computed by dividing net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity share holders by the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
The Diluted Earnings per share is calculated on the same basis as Basic
Earnings per share, after adjusting for the effects of potential
dilutive equity shares.
12. Segment Reporting :-
Revenue and expenses are identified to segments on the basis of their
relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Revenue and
expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not
allocable to segments on a reasonable basis, are included under
Unallocated Corporate Expenses.
13. Leases:-
Operating Lease-As Lessee
Lease Rentals in respect of assets taken on Operating Lease are
charged to the Profit and Loss Account on an actual basis.
14. Pre-operative Expenditure :-
The Expenditure incurred by the Company from the date of setting up of
a new unit, up to the date of commencement of commercial production of
the unit is treated as Pre-operative expenditure to be capitalised as a
part of the indirect cost of construction. The amount of such
expenditure is apportioned over the individual assets in an equitable
manner in the year of commencement of Commercial Production of the
unit. The amounts not directly attributable to fixed assets are charged
to the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which such expenditure is
incurred.
15. Impairment of Assets:-
Assets that are subject to amortisation/depreciation are reviewed for
impairment whenever events of changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is
recognised for the amount by which the assets carrying amount exceeds
its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the
assets fair value less costs to sell and value in use.
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the
lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows
(cash generating units).
16. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:-
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events; it is more likely than not that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has
been reliably estimated. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but
are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized
nor disclosed in the financial statements.
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