1. SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), and all income and expenditure having a material
bearing on the financial statements are recognized on accrual basis.The
financial statements comply with the applicable mandatory Accounting
Standards.
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues, in respect of revenue from network products and projects are
recognized on completion of respective works contracts. In respect of
fixed price service activities, revenue is recognized on time and
materials basis. In respect of other contracts, revenue is recognized
on the achievement of the milestones set out in the contracts.
The revenues from Services and Installation Charges are recognized on
completion of respective works contract/s.
Income from Investments is recognized on receipt basis.
Interest is recognized using the Time-Proportion method, based on the
rates implicit in the transaction.
3. USE OF ESTIMATES
In preparation of financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements
certain estimates and assumptions are essentially required to be made
with respect to items such as provision for doubtful debts, future
obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, income taxes and
the useful life period of Fixed Assets. Due care and diligence have
been exercised by the Management in arriving at such estimates and
assumptions since they may directly affect the reported amounts of
income and expenses during the year as well as the balances of Assets
and Liabilities including those which are contingent in nature as at
the date of reporting of the financial statements.
To comply with GAAP requirements relating to impairment of assets, if
any, the Management periodically determines such impairment using
external and internal resources for such assessment. Loss, if any,
arising out of such impairment is expensed as stipulated under the GAAP
requirements. Contingencies are recorded when a liability is likely to
be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. To this extent
the results may differ from such estimates.
4. FIXED ASSETS
Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated
depreciation. All costs relating to the acquisition and installation of
fixed assets are capitalized and include financing costs relating to
borrowed funds attributable to acquisition up to the date the assets
are ready for use.
5. DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided on straight-line method at the rates specified
in SCHEDULE XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis from the day on which the
assets have been put to use and up to the day on which assets have been
disposed off.
The software asset is depreciated at the rates higher than that
specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is
estimated by the management as three years.
The project assets are depreciated at rates higher than that specified
in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by
the management as five years.
The management estimate useful life for fixed assets as under;
Asset Estimated useful life of asset
Computer Equipment 5 to 6 years
Plant and Machinery 6 to 21 years
Software Assets 3 years
Furniture and Office equipments 3 to 9 years
IPR / Know-how 3 years
Vehicles and Other assets 9 to 11 years
Project Assets 5 years
6. INVESTMENTS
Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.
Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value.
Long-term investments are carried at cost less provision made, if any,
for the decline in the value of such investments.
7. INVENTORIES
Stock-in-trade is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.
Cost is determined on Weighted Average Method basis.
8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the
exchange rates prevailing on the respective date of transactions.
Assets and Liabilities outstanding in foreign currency as on the date
of the Balance Sheet are translated at exchange rates prevailing as on
the last day of the relevant financial year. Differences rising out of
such translations are charged to the respective revenue accounts.
The operations of the company''s overseas branches are considered
integral in nature and the balances/and transactions of the branches
are translated using the aforesaid principle.
9. PROVISION FOR TAXATION
Provision for Current Income Tax is made in accordance with the
provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantially
enacted tax rates as on the Balance Sheet date. Provision for Deferred
Tax Liability is provided on timing differences. The effect of deferred
tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in
the income statement.
10. LEASES
The assets purchased under hire purchase agreements are included in the
Fixed Assets block. The value of the asset purchased is capitalized in
the books. A liability for the same amount is created at the time of
entering into
agreement. The payments are made to the HP vendors as per the EMI''s
given in the hire purchase agreements. The finance charges are debited
to the profit & loss statement and the principal amount is adjusted
against the liability created for the vendor.
Lease rental in respect of operating lease arrangements are charged to
expense on a straight line basis over the term of the related lease
agreement.
11. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Provident Fund:
Employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined
contribution plan. Both the employee and the Company makes monthly
contributions to the Regional Provident Fund equal to a specified
percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The Company has no further
obligations under the plan beyond its monthly contributions. The
contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year
when the contributions to the respective funds are due and there are no
other obligations other than the contribution payable.
Gratuity:
The Company provides for gratuity in accordance with the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972, a defined benefit retirement plan (the Plan)
covering all employees. The plan, subject to the provisions of the
above Act, provides a lump sum payment to eligible employees at
retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an
amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of
employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on the basis
of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the
end of each financial year. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately
taken to profit and loss account and are not deferred.
12. BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of
such assets up-to the date when such assets are ready for intended use.
Other borrowing costs are charged as an expense in the year in which
they are incurred.
13. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
The Cash flow statement is prepared under the indirect method as per
Accounting Standard 3 Cash Flow Statements.
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance
with the Accounting Standards – 20- ‘Earnings per Share''.
15. SEGMENT REPORTING
The entire operations of the company related to one segment, i.e.,
network product and related services and hence segment reporting is not
applicable for this year.
16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
All assets other than inventories and deferred tax asset, are reviewed
for impairment, wherever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying
value exceeds their recoverable amount are written down to the
recoverable amount.
17. PROVISION AND CONTINGENCIES
The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a
result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A
disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible
obligation or a present obligation that probably will not require an
outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation
cannot be made.
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