a) Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
aspects in respect with the Notified accounting standard by Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, (as amended) and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have
been prepared under the Historical Cost Convention on an accrual basis.
The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company
and are consistent with those used in the previous year.
b) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting
period end. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from these estimates.
c) Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any
attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for
its intended use.
d) Impairment
i) The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet
date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/
external factors. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the
carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the greater of the asset''s net selling price and
value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash
flows are discounted to their present value, using a pre-tax discount
rate that reflects current market assessment of the time value of money
and risks specific to the assets.
ii) After impairment, depreciation/amortisation is provided on the
revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
e) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on Straight Line Method at the rates
prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 or the rates
determined based on the technically assessed useful lives of the
respective assets, whichever is higher, except for Plant & Machinery
wherein depreciation is provided on straight line basis at the rates
prescribed in Schedule XIV, of the Companies Act. 1956, as per details
given below:
* As per schedule XIV of Companies Act, 1956
Fixed Assets costing below Rs5,000 are depreciated @ 100% p.a.
f) Intangibles
Software: Cost of software are capitalised and amortised on a straight
line basis over their estimated useful life of 5 years.
Store Opening Fees: Fees paid to franchisor for store opening are
capitalised and amortised on a straight line basis over 5 years.
g) Expenditure during Construction Period
Expenditure directly relating to construction activity of New
Commissary / Outlets is capitalised (net of income, if any). Indirect
expenditure incurred during construction period is capitalised as part
of the indirect construction cost to the extent to which the
expenditure is indirectly related to construction or is incidental
thereto. Other indirect expenditure incurred during the construction
period which is not related to construction activity nor is incidental
thereto is charged to Profit & Loss Account.
h) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised 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.
i) Leases
Where the Company is a lessee
Assets acquired under hire purchase, which effectively transfer to the
Company substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the
ownership of hired assets, are capitalised at the lower of fair value
and present value of equated monthly installments at the inception of
the term of hire and disclosed as hired assets. Equated monthly
installments are apportioned between the hire purchase charges and
reduction of the liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest
on the remaining balance of the liability. Hire purchase charges are
charged directly against income.
Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all risks
and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense
in the Profit & Loss Account on a straight line basis over the lease
term.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated costs of completion and to make the
sale.
k) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
Sale of Goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon passage of title to
the customers which coincides with their delivery.
Interest
Revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account
the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Dividends
Revenue is recognised when the right to receive the payment is
established by the Balance Sheet date.
Franchisee Fee
Revenue is recognised on accrual basis in accordance with the terms of
the relevant agreement, if there is significant certainty as to its
collectability.
I) Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency transactions
(i) Initial Recognition
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency,
by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between
the reporting currency and the foreign currency on the date of the
transaction.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.
Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost
denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate
at the date of the transaction.
(iii)Exchange Differences
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items, or on
reporting such monetary items of company at rates different from those
at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in
previous financial statements, are recognised as income or as expenses
in the year in which they arise.
m) Retirement and other employment Benefits
(i) Gratuity liability is defined benefit obligation and is provided
for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit
method made at the end of each financial year. The liability so
provided is unfunded.
(ii) The Provident Fund (administered by a Trust) is a defined benefit
scheme whereby the Company deposits an amount determined as a fixed
percentage of basic pay to the fund every month. The benefit vests upon
commencement of employment. The interest credited to the accounts of
the employees is adjusted on an annual basis to confirm to the interest
rate declared by the government for the Employees Provident Fund. The
Guidance Note on implementing AS-15, Employee Benefits (revised 2005)
states that provident funds set up by employers, which requires
interest shortfall to be met by the employer, needs to be treated as
defined benefit plan. Pending the issuance of the Guidance Note from
the Actuarial Society of India, the Company''s actuary has expressed his
inability to reliably measure the provident fund liability. There is no
deficit in the fund at the year end.
(iii) Short term compensated absences are provided for based on
estimates. Long term compensated absences are provided for based on
actuarial valuation carried by an actuary as at the end of the year.
(iv) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to Profit & Loss
Account and are not deferred.
n) Income Tax
Tax expense comprises of current & 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, 1961.
Deferred income taxes reflects the impact of current year timing
differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year
and reversal of timing differences of earlieryears.
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 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. If the Company
has carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred
tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported
by convincing evidence that such deferred tax assets can be realised
against future taxable profits.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets of earlier years are reassessed and
recognised 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
realised.
MAT credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there
is convincing evidence that the company will pay normal income tax
during the specified period. In the year in which the Minimum
Alternative Tax (MAT) credit becomes eligible to be recognised as an
asset in accordance with the recommendations contained in Guidance Note
issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said
asset is created by way of a credit to the Profit & Loss Account and
shown as MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the same at each
balance sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT Credit
Entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the
effect that Company will pay normal income tax during the specified
period
o) Earnings PerShare
Basic earnings per share is 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 earning per share, the net
profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
p) 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, in respect of
which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to
its present value and are determined based on best management 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 management estimates.
q) Segment Reporting Policies
The Company''s operating businesses are organised and managed separately
accoRiding to the nature of products and services provided, with each
segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different
products and serves different markets. The analysis of geographical
segments is based on geographical location of the customers.
r) Cash Flow Statement
Cash flows are reported using indirect method, whereby profit before
tax is adjusted for the effects transactions of a non-cash nature and
any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.
The cash flows from regular revenue generating, financing and investing
activities of the Company are segregated. Cash and cash equivalents in
the cash flow comprise cash at bank, cash/cheques in hand and
short-term investments with an original maturity of three months
orless.
s) Employee Stock Compensation Cost
Measurement and disclosure of the employee share- based payment plans
is done in accordance with SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and
Employee Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and the Guidance Note
on Accounting for Employee Share-based Payments, issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Company measures
compensation cost relating to employee stock options using the
intrinsic value method.
t) Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long- term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at
cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognise a
decline other than temporary in the value of the investments.
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