1. Basis of preparation
a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (GAAP) under the
historical cost convention on an accrual basis and comply in all
material aspects with the mandatory Accounting Standards prescribed in
the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 issued by the Central
Government in consultation with the National Advisory Committee on
Accounting Standards. The accounting policies have been consistently
applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the
previous period.
b) Accounting policies not specifically referred to otherwise are
consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed
by the Company.
c) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities as on the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ
from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognised in accordance with the requirements of the respective
accounting standard.
2. Fixed assets and depreciation
a) Tangible assets
Fixed assets are capitalised at cost inclusive of expenses incidental
thereto. Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on
straight-line method at the rates and in the manner as specified in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
b) Intangible assets and amortisation
Intangible assets are recognised when it is probable that the future
economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the
enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets are amortised as follows:
Computer sofitwares: Over a period of three years.
3. Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments and are carried
at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment
basis whereas all other investments are classified as long-term
investments and are carried at cost. Provision for diminution in value
of long term investment is made to recognise a decline other than
temporary as specified in Accounting Standard (AS 13) on Accounting
for Investments.
4. Inventories
Inventories are valued as follows:
Inventory comprises of completed property for sale, transferable
development rights and projects in progress.
(i) Completed property for sale and transferable development rights are
valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes cost of
land, land development rights, acquisition of tenancy rights,
materials, services, borrowing costs and other related overheads as the
case may be.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated
costs necessary to make the sale.
(ii) Projects in progress are valued at cost. Cost includes cost of
land, land development rights, materials, services, borrowing costs,
acquisition of tenancy rights and other related overheads. Cost
incurred/items purchased specifically for projects are taken as
consumed as and when incurred/received.
(iii) In the case of acquisition of land for development and
construction, the rights are acquired from the owners of the land and
the conveyance and registration thereof will be executed between the
original owners and the ultimate purchasers as per trade practice.
5. Revenue recognition
The Company follows completed project method of accounting (Project
Completion Method of Accounting). Allocable expenses incurred during
the year are debited to work-in-progress account. The income is
accounted for as and when the projects get completed or substantially
completed. The revenue is recognised to the extent it is probable and
the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
a) Sale:
i) Unit in real estate:
Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the units in real estate have passed to the buyer.
ii) Sale/trading of goods and materials:
Sales are recognised when goods are supplied and are recorded net of
returns, trade discounts, rebates and sales taxes.
b) Rent:
Revenue is recognised on accrual basis.
c) Interest:
i) Revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account
the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
ii) Interest due on delayed payments by customers is accounted for on
receipts basis due to uncertainty of recovery of the same.
d) Dividends:
Revenue is recognised when the shareholders right to receive payment
is established by the balance sheet date.
e) Share of profit from joint ventures:
Share of profit/(loss) from partnership firms is accounted for in
respect of the financial year ending on or before the balance sheet
date.
f) Share in revenue of entertainment vertical: Revenue is recognised on
accrual basis.
g) Profit on sale of investment:
It is recognised on its liquidation/redemption.
6. Borrowing cost
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or
construction of a qualifying asset (including real estate projects) are
considered as part of the cost of the asset. Other borrowing costs are
treated as period costs and charged to the profit and loss account as
and when they are incurred.
7. Employees benefits
a) Short-term employee benefit:
All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering
the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. These
benefits include compensated absences such as paid annual leave and
sickness leave. The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits
expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees
recognised as an expense during the period.
b) Long-term employee benefit:
(i) Provident Fund
Retirement benefit in the form of Provident Fund is a defined
contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the profit and
loss account of the period when the contributions to the respective
funds are due.
(ii) Gratuity
Retirement gratuity liability of employees is a defined benefit
obligation and reflects the actuarial valuation of the future gratuity
liability.
(iii) Leave encashment Long-term compensated absences are provided on
the basis of actuarial valuation.
(iv) Actuarial gains/losses
Actuarial gains/losses, if any, are immediately taken to the profit and
loss account and are not deferred.
8. Income taxes
(i) Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income
tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax
authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act. Deferred
income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences
between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal
of timing differences of earlier years.
(ii) Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws
enacted or substantively enacted as at the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable
certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations
where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax
losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual
certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised
against future taxable profits.
9. Segment reporting policies
The main business of the Company is real estate development and
construction of residential and commercial properties, infrastructure
facilities and all other related activities revolve around the main
business and as such there are no separate reportable segments as
specified in Accounting Standard (AS-17) on Segment Reporting. The
Company through its subsidiary companies have forayed into
entertainment and hospitality sectors. Since their revenue/activities
are not significant these are not reported separately.
10. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net
profit/(loss) for the year attributable to equity shareholders (afiter
deducting attributable taxes) by average number of equity shares
outstanding during the year. The average number of equity shares
outstanding during the year is adjusted for event of fresh issue of
shares to the public.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the
average number of equity shares outstanding during the year are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
11. Impairment
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 current accounting period in which an
asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognised in
earlier accounting periods is reversed if there has been a change in
the estimate of recoverable amount as specified in Accounting Standard
(AS-28) on impairment of assets.
12. Foreign currency transaction
a) Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are normally recorded
at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of transaction.
b) Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies at the year end are
restated at the year end rates.
c) Non-monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.
d) Any income or expense on account of exchange difference either on
settlement or on translation is recognised in the profit and loss
account.
13. Provisions
A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation. 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.
14. Leases
a) Where the Company is the lessor
Lease income is recognised in the profit and loss account on a
straight-line basis over the lease term. Recurring costs are recognised
as an expense in the profit and loss account. Initial direct costs such
as legal costs, brokerage costs, etc. are recognised in the profit and
loss account.
b) Where the Company is the lessee
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership during the leased term, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are charged to Profit and
Loss account.
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