(i) Accounting Convention
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with
the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in India and
comply with the accounting standards prescribed by the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 to the extent applicable and in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, as adopted
consistently by the Company.
(ii) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the
Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the
contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and
reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Example of
such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, employee
retirement benefit plans, provision for income taxes, accounting for
contract costs expected to be incurred to complete construction and the
useful lives of fixed assets.
(iii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost
includes purchase price and all other attributable costs of bringing
the assets to working condition for intended use.
Depreciation on assets is charged proportionately from the month of
acquisition/ installation on a straight line basis on rates prescribed
by Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 other than for the following
assets, where higher rates are used based on the useful life of the
assets as determined by the Company:
Leasehold land and improvements are amortised over the term of the
lease.
Technical know-how is amortised over the term of the agreement.
Computer software is amortised over a period of 3 years.
Assets acquired under finance lease are recognised at the lower of the
fair value of the leased assets at inception and the present value of
minimum lease payments and are depreciated over the lease term or
useful life, whichever is shorter. Lease payments are apportioned
between the finance charges and the reduction of the outstanding
liability. The finance charge is allocated to periods during the lease
term at a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance
of the liability.
(iv) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sale of products is recognised on dispatch of goods to
customers which coincides with the transfer of risk and rewards
associated with the ownership of goods. Sales are net of rebates and
sales taxes, wherever applicable.
Revenue from erection business on fixed price contracts is recognised
in accordance with the percentage of completion method based on the
work completed.
(v) Investments
Investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for other than
temporary diminution in the value of investments.
(vi) Inventories
Inventories are valued at cost or net realisable value, whichever is
lower and includes all applicable costs incurred in bringing goods to
their present location and condition. The basis for determining cost
for various categories of inventories is as follows:
Stores and spare parts - Weighted average
Raw materials - Weighted average
Materials in transit - At cost
Work in process and Finished goods - Material cost plus appropriate
share of labour, manufacturing and other overheads.
(vii) Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs of revenue nature are charged to the
profit and loss account when incurred. Expenditure of capital nature is
capitalised and depreciated in accordance with the rates set out in
paragraph 1 (iii) above.
(viii) Employee Benefits (See also Note 6)
a. Short-term employee benefits
The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be
paid in exchange of services rendered by employees is recognised during
the period when the employee renders the services. These benefits
include compensated absences and performance incentives.
b. Post-employment benefit plans
The Company has various schemes of retirement benefits namely provident
fund, superannuation schemes and gratuity, which are administered by
trustees of independently constituted trusts recognised by the
Income-tax authorities.
The Companys contributions towards provident fund are deposited in
trusts formed by the Company under the Employees Provident Fund and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Contributions to superannuation
fund are deposited in a separate trust. These trusts are recognised by
the Income Tax authorities. The contributions to the trusts are managed
by the trustees of the respective trusts.
The Companys superannuation scheme and the employees provident fund
scheme are defined contribution schemes. The Companys contribution
paid/ payable under these schemes are recognised as expenses in the
profit and loss account during the period in which the employee renders
the related service. The Provident Fund scheme additionally requires
the Company to guarantee payment of interest at rates notified by the
Central Government from time to time, for which shortfall as at the
Balance Sheet date, if any, is provided for.
The Companys gratuity scheme is a defined benefit scheme. For defined
benefit schemes, the cost of providing benefits is determined using
projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuation being carried
out at each balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are
recognised in full in the profit & loss account for the period in which
they occur. Past service cost is recognised to the extent the benefits
are already vested, and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line
method over the average period until the benefits become vested.
The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet
represents the present value of the defined benefit obligations as
adjusted for unrecognised 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 reductions in future contributions to the scheme.
Benefits comprising compensated absences constitute other long term
employee benefits. The liability for compensated absences is provided
on the basis of an actuarial valuation done by an independent actuary
at the year end. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately
in the profit and loss account.
(ix) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other
borrowing costs are charged to revenue.
(x) Foreign Exchange Transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary items denominated
in foreign currency and outstanding at the balance sheet date are
translated at the exchange rate ruling on that date. Exchange
differences arising on foreign currency transactions are recorded as
income or expense in the period in which they arise.
In respect of forward contracts taken by the Company, the difference
between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction is recognised as expense over the life of the forward
contract.
The Company had opted for accounting the exchange rate differences
arising on reporting of Long term foreign currency monetary items in
line with the Companies (Accounting Standard) Amendments Rules, 2009 on
Accounting Standard AS11 – The Effects of Change in Foreign Exchange
Rates (See also Note 15).
(xi) Taxation (See also Note 7)
Income tax comprises current tax and deferred tax. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are recognised for the future tax consequences of
timing differences, subject to the consideration of prudence. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates enacted or
substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
(xii) Earnings Per Share (See also Note 16)
The Company reports basic and diluted earnings per equity share in
accordance with Accounting Standard AS20 – Earning Per Share. Basic
earnings per equity share has been computed by dividing net profit
after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding
for the year. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed using the
weighted average number of equity shares and dilutive potential equity
shares outstanding during the year except where the result would be
anti-dilutive.
(xiii) Impairment of Assets
At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amount of
its assets to determine whether there is any indication that those
assets suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the
extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an
assets net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use
the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the
asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using
a discount rate that refects the current market assessments of time
value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
Reversal of impairment loss is recognised as income in the profit and
loss account.
(xiv) Contingencies/ Provisions
A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the 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 of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the
balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and
adjusted to refect the current best estimate. A contingent liability is
disclosed, unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying
the economic benefit is remote.
(xv) Employee Stock Option Scheme (See also Note 22)
Stock options granted to the employees under the stock options schemes
are accounted as per the accounting treatment prescribed by the
Employee Stock Option and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme Guidelines,
1999 issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India. Accordingly,
the excess of average market value of the shares over the preceding two
weeks of the date of grant of options over the exercise price of the
options is recognised as deferred employee compensation and is charged
to the profit and loss account on straight line basis over the vesting
period of the options.
(xvi) Leases (See also Note 14)
Operating Lease
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership of the leased asset are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease charges are recognised as an expense
in the profit and loss account on a straight – line basis over the
lease term.
Finance Lease
Leases under which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and
rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. The lower of
fair value of asset and present minimum lease rentals is capitalised as
fixed assets with corresponding amount shown as lease liability. The
principal component in the lease rentals is adjusted against the lease
liability and interest component is charged to profit and loss account.
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