1. Basis of preparation of financial statements:
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention on accrual basis and in accordance with Indian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as specified in Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, provisions of the Companies Act,
1956 and comply with the Accounting Standards issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India.
2. Use of Estimates:
The Preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities as on the date of
the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual
results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results
are known /materialized.
3. Fixed Assets :
Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition (net of Cenvat and VAT
wherever applicable) or construction less accumulated depreciation and
impairment loss, if any. Cost includes any directly attributable cost
of bringing each asset to its working condition for intended use.
Assets under installation or under construction as at balance sheet
date are shown as capital work in progress together with project
expenses and advances to suppliers/contractors.
4. Depreciation:
Depreciation in respect of all assets acquired up to 30th June, 1985 is
provided on ''Written Down Value'' method. For additions on or after 1st
July, 1985 Straight Line Method of depreciation has been adopted. The
rates charged are as specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act,
1956.
5. Impairment of Assets:
An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an
asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
greater of the net selling price and value in use. In assessing the
value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their
present value based on an appropriated discount factor. The impairment
loss recognized in the prior accounting years is reversed if there has
been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.
6. Investments:
Current investments are carried at the lower of cost or quoted/fair
value, computed category-wise. Long term investments are stated at cost
and provision is made for any diminution in such value, which is not
temporary in nature.
7. Valuation of Inventories:
a. Raw Materials including consumables and stores are valued at lower
of Cost and net realizable value. Cost is arrived on FIFO Basis.
b. Semi-finished and Finished Goods are valued at cost of materials
together with relevant factory overheads or net realizable value
whichever is lower. Due consideration is given to the saleability of
the stock and no obsolete or unserviceable\damaged items are included.
8. Revenue Recognition :
a. Insurance and Duty Drawback on export are accounted for as and when
admitted by the appropriate authorities. Values of advance licenses
unutilized are accounted on accrual basis by netting off purchase
value.
b. Commission on sales is accounted as and when accepted.
c. Sales are recognized on dispatch of goods to customers and include
sales value of goods and excise duty and other receipts connected with
sales.
d. Liability for Excise Duty on finished goods is accounted for as and
when they are cleared from the factory premises.
e. Customs Duty on goods lying in Customs Bonded Warehouses is charged
in the year of clearance of the goods when it becomes payable.
f. CENVAT benefit on total purchase is accounted for by reducing the
purchase cost of the materials\fixed assets wherever applicable.
9. Employee Benefits:
a. Company''s defined contributions made to provident fund of
government are charged to profit & loss account on accrual basis.
b. Contribution to Gratuity Fund and provision for Leave Encashment is
based on actuarial valuation carried out as on the Balance Sheet date
as per Projected Unit Credit Method.
10. Foreign Currency Transactions:
Foreign Currency transactions are accounted at the exchange rates
prevailing on the date of transactions. Foreign currency current assets
and current liabilities outstanding at the balance sheet date are
translated at the exchange rate prevailing on that date and the
resultant gain or loss is recognized in the profit & loss account.
Also, in cases where they relate to the acquisition/construction of
fixed assets, they are recognized in Profit & Loss accounts.
11. Borrowing Cost:
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost
of such assets up to the date when they are ready for their intended
use and other borrowing costs are charged to profit & loss account.
12. Operating Lease :
Assets acquired on lease where a significant position of risks and
rewards of ownership are retained by Leasor are classified as Operating
Lease. Lease rentals are charged to profit & loss account as incurred.
Initial direct costs in respect of assets taken on operating lease are
expensed off in year in which cost are incurred.
Assets given on lease where a significant position of risks and rewards
of ownership are retained by Leasor are classified as Operating Lease.
Lease rentals are credited to profit & loss account on accrual.
13. Taxation:
Provision for taxation is made on the basis of the taxable profits
computed for the current accounting period in accordance with the
Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred Tax resulting from timing difference between book profit and
taxable profit for the year is accounted for using the tax rates and
laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted as on the balance
sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward
only to the extent that there is a certainty that the asset will be
adjusted in future.
14. Contingent Liabilities & Provision:
Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts are treated as
contingent liabilities. Provision in respect of contingent liabilities
if any, is made when it is probable that a liability may be incurred
and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
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