METHODOLOGY OF ACCOUNTING
The Accounts have been prepared as per historical cost convention on an
accrual basis.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The Preparation of Financial statements requires the management of the
company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the
contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements and
reported amounts of income and expenses during the period.
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed Assets are stated at their cost of acquisition including expenses
less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
As asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting
Standard 28 on impairment of Assets, when at balance sheet date there
are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or
where applicable the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs,
exceeds it recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the asset''s net
selling price and value in use). The carrying amount is reduced to the
recoverable amount and the reduction is recognized as an impairment
loss in the profit and loss account.
INVESTMENTS
Investments are classified as current or long-term in accordance with
the Accounting Standard 13 on Accounting for Investments.
Current Investments are carried at the lower of cost or quoted / fair
value, computed category wise. Long Term Investments are stated at
cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long term investment
made only if such a decline is other than temporary in the opinion of
the management.
INVENTORIES
(a) Raw Materials, Work in Process and consumables are valued at cost.
(b) Inventories of finished goods is valued at lower of cost or market
value.
PRELIMINARY AND PUBLIC ISSUE EXPENSES
Preliminary expenses are written off in five equal annual installments
except preliminary expenses of two divisions,
which are being written off in ten equal annual installments.
SALES
Sales transactions are accounted at realizable value and as per the
date of bill of lading.
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided on straight line method in accordance with
provision of section 205(2)(b) and at the rates prescribed in schedule
XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 and any amendment there to from time to
time, on pro rata basis with respect to the period of use. Depreciation
on New assets purchased is provided from the beginning of the next
month after the end of the month in which addition to New assets has
taken place, or the date of putting the assets to the use, whichever is
later.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS
a. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are normally
recorded at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of settlement of
transactions. Foreign currency transactions remaining unsettled at the
end of the year are recorded at the rate prevailing as on 31st March
2011.
b. The net gain or loss on account of exchange differences arising on
settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognized as income or
expenses of the period in which they arise except that exchange
differences related to acquisition of fixed assets are adjusted in the
carrying amount of the related fixed assets.
Pursuant to the notification of the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Amendment Rules 2006 on 31.03.2011, which amended Accounting Standard
11 on The Effects of changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, exchange
differences relating to long-term monetary items are dealt with in the
following manner. Exchange differences relating to long-term monetary
items, arising during the year, in so far as they relate to the
acquisition of a depreciable capital asset are added to/deducted from
the cost of the asset and depreciated over balance life of the asset.
CONTINGENT LIABILITY
Contingent liabilities are defined in Accounting Standard 29 on
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets are
disclosed by way of notes on the balance sheet. Provisions made in
accounts in respect of those contingencies which are likely to
materialise into liability after the year end till the finalisation of
accounts and have material effect on the position stated in Balance
Sheet.
PROVISION FOR CURRENT & DEFFERED TAX
Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration
benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income tax Act, 1961.
Deffered tax resulting from timing difference between book and
taxable profit is accounted for using tax rates and laws that have been
enacted as on the balance sheet date. The deffered tax asset is
recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is virtual
certainity that the future taxable income would be available.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Company''s Contribution to Provident Fund and Employee State Insu.
Premium are charged to Profit & Loss A/c. Gratuity and other
retirement benefits are provided for on the basis of acturial
valuation. In the Divisions retirement benefits are being accounted for
on cash basis.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue in respect of Export benefits, interest and other claims is
recognized only when it is reasonably certain that the ultimate
collection will be made.
SUBSIDY UNDER TUF SCHEME
Capital Subsidy has been shown under Capital Reserve A/c and 1/10 of
amount is being offered as Income every year. Interest Subsidy has been
shown by reducing the amount of interest paid on Term Loan.
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