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Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Rupees lacs a. Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material respect with the applicable accounting principles in India, mandatory accounting standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act 1956. The Company follows the accrual method of accounting under historical cost convention modified by revaluation of certain fixed assets as and when undertaken. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company. The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affects the reported amounts of assets and liabilities including Contingent Liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported income and expenses for the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon historical event and management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates used in these financial statements that are susceptible to change as more information becomes available include useful economic lives of property, plant and equipment, impairment, retirement benefits, guarantees, warranties and income taxes. b. Revenue recognition Revenue from sales of products is recognized upon the transfer of significant risks and rewards of the ownership of the goods to the customers, which generally coincides with their delivery to customers. Sales are net of Value Added Tax/ Sales Tax and returns. Revenue from Services is recognized on prorated basis over the period of contract. Interest on deposits is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. Dividends from investment are recognized when the Company''s right to receive payment is established. c. Tangible Fixed assets Tangible Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition/construction or at revalued amount less depreciation and impairment losses. The cost of asset comprises its purchase price and any other attributable cost incurred for bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Where a tangible fixed asset has been revalued upwards, the revalued amount is credited to owner''s interest under the head Revaluation Reserves. Capital work in progress includes items under installation and items in transit. In case of own manufactured items like tools, jigs, proportionate burden of overhead as applicable is also treated as part of cost. Expenditure incurred on replacement/ modification to fixed asset is capitalized only when such expenditure results in increase in the economic life of such asset. d. Intangible assets Software expected to provide future enduring economic benefits is stated at cost less amortization. All up gradation/enhancements are charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring significant additional benefits. e. Depreciation / Amortization Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 on straight line method on plant and machinery and other tangible fixed assets excepting building where written down value method is followed. Assets whose actual cost does not exceed five thousand rupees are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition. Intangible assets are amortized over the best estimate of its useful life ranging between a periods of 3 to 5 years. f. Impairment of fixed assets Consideration is given at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment of the carrying amount of the Company''s fixed assets. If any indication exists, an asset''s recoverable amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of assets exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor. g. Foreign currency transactions Transactions denominated in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Any income or expense on account of exchange differences either on settlement or on remeasurement of transactions is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss account. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are premeasured at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the balance sheet and resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss account. Non-monetary items denominated in foreign currency are carried at cost. h. Investments Long Term investments are stated at cost less diminution in value, if any other than temporary. Current investments comprising investments in mutual funds are stated at lower of cost and fair value. i. Inventories Raw materials, components, work in progress and stores and spares are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Finished goods and Stock in trade are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes all expenses incurred in bringing the goods to their present location and condition. Cost is ascertained on weighted average method. j. Employee Benefits i) Short term employee benefits are recognized as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the Statement of Profit and Loss account of the year in which the related service is rendered. ii) Post employment benefits (Gratuity) and other long term employee benefits (Leave encashment and accumulated sick leave) are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss account for the year in which the employee has rendered services. The expense is recognized at the present value of the amounts payable determined using actuarial valuation techniques. Actuarial gains and losses in respect of post-employment and other long term benefits are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss account. k. Taxes on Income Tax expense comprises 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. Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized 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 realized. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realized against future taxable profits. At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. l. Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. m. Government Grants Grants received from the Government authorities with reference to investments under investment subsidy schemes and no repayment are ordinarily expected in respect thereof are treated as capital reserve. n. Segment The Company discloses Business segment as the Primary segment. Segments have been identified taking into account the nature of products, the different risks and returns, the organization structure and internal reporting system. The Company''s operation predominantly relates to manufacture of home appliances and fine blanking business. The Company primarily caters to the domestic market and export sales are not significant and accordingly there is no reportable secondary segment o. Cash and cash equivalent Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement comprise cash on hand, current account bank balances, bank deposit account balances (with maturity of three months or less as at the balance sheet date) and short term investments with maturity of three months or less as at the balance sheet date. p. Earnings Per Share Basic Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares q. Disclosure requirement for Derivatives Instruments The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts entered into to hedge an existing asset/liability, is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or as expense for the period. |
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