a) Preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
in India and the provisions of Companies Act, 1956.
b) Method of Accounting
The Company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes
income and expenditure on accrual basis.
c) Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition, net of
accumulated depreciation and CENVAT credit, and include taxes, freight
and other incidental expenses related to their acquisition /
construction / installation. Pre-operative expenses relatable to a
specific project are capitalised till all the activities necessary to
prepare the qualifying asset for its intended use are completed.
Expenses capitalized also include applicable borrowing costs.
d) Investments
Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.
Current Investments are carried at lower of cost or fair market value.
Any diminution in their value is recognized in the profit and loss
account. Long-term investments, including investment in subsidiaries,
are carried at cost. Diminution of temporary nature in the value of
such long-term investments is not provided for except when such
diminution is determined to be of a permanent nature.
e) Inventories
Inventories are valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is
less. Cost comprises of expenditure incurred in the normal course of
business in brining such inventories to its their location. Finished
goods at the factory are valued at cost in all applicable cases.
Obsolete, non-moving and defective inventories are identified at the
time of physical verification of inventories and adequate provision,
wherever necessary, is made for such inventories.
f) Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets are recognized in the Balance Sheet at cost, net of
any accumulated amortization / impairment. Preliminary expenses are
amortized over a period of 5 years. De-merger expenses are amortized
over a period of ten years.
g) Research and Development
Capital expenditure on Research and Development is included in the
Schedule of Fixed Assets. Revenue expenditure relating to the Research
phase is charged to the Profit and Loss account. Revenue Expenditure
relating to the Development phase is amortized over the period in which
the future economic benefits are expected to accrue to the Company, but
not exceeding a period of five years, & the amortization commences from
the year in which the company realizes these benefits for the first
time.
h) Revenue Recognition
Income is recognized when the goods are dispatched in accordance with
terms of sale. Sale is inclusive of excise duty.
In respect of income from services, income is recognized as and when
the rendering of services is complete. Revenue from time period
services is recognized on the basis of time incurred in providing such
services.
i) Retirement Benefits
Company makes monthly contribution to the Employees Provident Fund and
Pension Fund under the provisions of Employees Provident Fund and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Company provides for accrued
liability in respect of gratuity and leave encashment on actuarial
valuation.
j) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or
construction of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of cost of
such asset. Other borrowing costs are treated as a period cost and are
expensed in the year of occurrence.
k) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on straight-line method at the rates specified
in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets
added, sold or discarded is provided for on pro-rata basis.
l) Foreign Currency Transaction
Foreign currency transactions, being in the nature of integral
operations, are accounted for at the rates of exchange prevailing as on
the date of transaction. Gains and losses resulting from settlement of
such transactions and from translation of monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the
profit and loss account. Exchange differences relating to fixed assets
are adjusted to the cost of the asset.
m) Government Grants / Incentives
Amounts receivable from Government by way of Grants / Incentives are
accounted for on receipt basis and same is to adjust against the cost
of the assets . Incentives by way of Sales tax deferment are recognized
as loan to the extent of their utilization.
n) Impairment of assets
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of the asset
exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the
Profit and Loss account in the year in which an asset is identified as
impaired.
o) Income and Deferred Tax
The provision made for income tax in the accounts comprises both the
current and deferred tax. Current tax is provided for on the taxable
income for the year. The deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
year arising on account of timing differences (net) are recognized in
the Profit and Loss account and the cumulative effect thereof is
reflected in the Balance Sheet.
p) Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Liabilities, which are contingent in nature, are not recognized in the
books of account but are disclosed separately in the Notes. Contingent
Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the books of account.
q) Claims
Claims made by the Company are recognized to the extent the Company
deems them recoverable. Claims against the Company, including
liquidated damages, are recognized only on acceptance basis.
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