a) Basis of Accounting :
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention and are in accordance with applicable mandatory Accounting
Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006
and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
b) Revenue Recognition :
Income from Box Office and Film Distribution is recognized as and when
the movie is exhibited. Income from Sale of Food & Beverages is
accounted at the point of sale. Income is net of refunds and
complimentary. Conducting fees are in respect of charges received from
parties to conduct business from the Company''s Multiplexes and
recognized on accrual basis as per the contractual arrangements. Income
from sale of power is recognized on the basis of actual units generated
and transmitted to the purchaser.
c) Fixed Assets :
Fixed assets are carried at cost of acquisition or cost of
construction, as reduced by accumulated depreciation/ amortization,
except freehold land, which is carried at cost. Project pre-operative
expenses and expenditure incurred during construction period of
Multiplexes are capitalized to various eligible assets in respective
Multiplexes. Such expenses in respect of the Multiplexes under
construction are carried forward for being capitalised at the time of
completion.
d) Amortization and Depreciation of Fixed Assets :
Cost of leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease. On other
fixed assets, excluding freehold land, depreciation is provided on
straight-line basis as under:
On Leasehold Improvements, electrical installations & air
conditioners in leased premises, over the period of useful life on the
basis of the respective agreements or the useful life as per Schedule
XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is shorter.
II On other fixed assets, at the rates and in the manner specified in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Individual items of Fixed Assets added during the period, costing Rs
5,000 or less, are fully depreciated in the first year. Based on
technical opinion Windmill is considered as a continuous process plant
and depreciation is provided at the rate applicable thereto.
e) Amortization of Film Distribution Rights and Prints Cost (intangible
assets) :
Cost of film distribution rights acquired and prints cost is amortized
over a period of one year from the date of release of the movie as
under:
50%, 30%, 10% and 10% of the costs in the first, second, third and
fourth quarter respectively and in a quarter, pro- rata for the
completed weeks.
f) Impairment of 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 asset. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying
amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.
g) Investments :
Long-term investments are carried at cost. Provision for diminution is
made to recognize the decline, other than temporary, in the values of
these investments. Current Investments are carried at lower of the cost
and fair value. Income from investments is accounted for on accrual
basis.
h) Inventories :
Inventories are valued at lower of the cost and net realisable value.
Cost is determined using FIFO method.
i) Employee Benefits :
Short-term employee benefits are recognized as an expense at the
undiscounted amount in the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which
related services are rendered. Company''s contribution towards provident
fund paid / payable during the year are charged to the Profit and Loss
Account. Post employment benefits in the form of Gratuity and Leave
Encashment are recognized as an expense in the Profit and Loss Account
at the present value of the amounts payable, determined on the basis of
actuarial valuation techniques, using the projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit and Loss
Account.
j) 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. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other
borrowing costs are charged to revenue.
k) Taxes on Income :
Income tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax charge.
Deferred tax is recognised, subject to consideration of prudence, on
timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and
accounting income that originates in one period and are capable of
reversal in one or more subsequent periods. The deferred tax in respect
of timing differences which reverse during the tax holiday period is
not recognised to the extent the Company''s gross total income is
subject to the deduction during the tax holiday period. Minimum
Alternate Tax (MAT) paid on the book profits, which gives rise to
future economic benefits in the form of tax credit against future
income-tax liability, is recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet if
there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal tax
within the period specified for utilization of such credit.
l) Foreign Currency Transactions :
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded in rupees by applying the
exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Gains or losses on
settlement of the transactions are recognized in the Profit and Loss
Account. At the Balance Sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities in
foreign currency are restated by applying the closing rate, and the
difference arising out of such conversion is recognized in the Profit
and Loss Account.
m) Provisions :
A provision is recognized when the Company 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 and in respect of which a
reliable estimate can be made.
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