1. Basis of Presentation
The Financial Statements of the Company are prepared under historical
cost convention,on accrual basis of accounting to comply in all
material respects, with the mandatory Accounting standards as notified
by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 as amended (''the
Rules'') and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (''the
Act''). Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where
a new accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an
existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy
hitherto in use.
2. Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements are in conformity with the
Indian GAAP which requires the management make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in
the period in which the results are known/materialized.
3. Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale of grown/traded items is recognized upon passage
of the title to the customers which generally coincides with the
delivery and acceptance thereof.
Revenue from Services consist primarily of revenue earned from services
performed on a ''time and material'' basis. The related revenue is
recognized as and when the services are performed.
Revenue from Internet Service Provision (ISP) is recognized in the year
on time proportionate basis.
Export sales are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date
of sale.
Income by way of ''interest'' is recognized on a time proportion basis
taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Income by way of ''dividend'' is recognized when the Company''s right to
receive dividend is established.
Operating Leases: Rentals are accounted on the basis of period of
lease.
4. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at actual cost less accumulated depreciation
and impairment if any . The actual cost includes acquisition cost,
taxes, duties, wherever applicable, and all other expenses directly
attributable for putting the asset into its intended use.
The cost and accumulated depreciation of fixed assets sold are removed
from the stated values and the resultant Profit/Loss has been included
in Profit & Loss Account.
5. Depreciation
A) Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on Straight line
method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act
1956. Depreciation on additions/disposals of the fixed assets during
the year is provided on pro-rata basis according to the period during
which assets are put to use / sold. Assets purchased/Installed during
the year costing less than Rs.5000/- each are fully depreciated.
B) Depreciation on biological assets is made to the extent the carrying
cost exceeds the realizable/fair value of such assets.
6. Investments
Current Investments are carried at the lower of cost and quoted/fair
value computed category wise.
Long term and strategic investments are stated at cost, less any
diminution in the value other than temporary.
7. Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of transaction.
Monetary current assets and liabilities, denominated in foreign
currency are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet
date and the resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Profit and
Loss Account.
In accordance with the option given in the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs Notification No. GSR 225(E) dated 31st March 2009 and amended
on 11th May 2011 the Exchange fluctuations arising on reporting of long
term foreign currency monetary items at rates different from those at
which they were initially recorded during the period, or reported in
previous financial statements, insofar as they relate to acquisition of
a depreciable capital assets, is added to or deducted from the cost of
the assets and will be depreciated over the balance life of the asset,
and in other cases is accumulated in ''Foreign Currency Monetary Item
Translation Difference Accounts'' in the Company''s financial statements
and amortized over the balance period of such long term asset/liability
but not beyond 31st march 2012, by recognition as income or expenses in
each such of the period.
8. Inventory
Cost of Inventories comprises of all cost of purchase, cost of
conversion and other cost incurred in bringing them to their respective
present location and condition.
Inventory as physically verified and certified by the management are
valued at cost or market rate whichever is lower using the FIFO method.
However agricultural outputs are valued at net releasable value basis.
9. Employee Benefits
Short Term Employee Benefits: The company accounts for short term
employee benefits viz., salary, bonus and other allowances as and when
the services are rendered by employees i.e., on accrual basis of
accounting.
Gratuity: The Company provides for Gratuity, a defined benefit
retirement plan (Gratuity Plan) covering eligible employees. In
accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Gratuity Plan
provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death,
incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the
respective employee''s salary and tenure of employment. Liabilities with
regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation as of
the balance sheet date, based upon which, the Company makes necessary
and adequate provisions in the books of accounts. The consequent
actuarial gain or loss is expensed in the period of accrual of gain or
loss.
Employee Stock Options:
The options are valued, as per SEBI Guidelines Employee Stock Option
Plans/Employee Stock Purchase Plans, based on the fair market value of
the shares on the date of grant. The difference between the fair market
value of shares and the exercise price would be expensed off in the
year of exercise of the options, net off any receipt of amount from the
employee towards exercise of the options.
10. Borrowing Cost :
Borrowing costs including exchange differences arising from foreign
currency borrowings to the extent that they are regarded as an
adjustment to interest cost, that are attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as
part of cost of such asset till such time as the asset is ready for its
intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily
requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use
or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the
period in which they are incurred.
11. Earnings Per Share:
Basic earnings per equity share are computed by dividing net profit
after tax by weighted average number of equity shares outstanding
during the year. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by
dividing adjusted net profit after tax by the aggregate of weighted
average number of equity shares and dilutive potential equity shares
and also includes that of potential conversions from FCCB to equity and
vested Employee Stock Option Plan outstanding during the year.
12. Provision for Current Tax and Deferred Income Tax Provision for
current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible
under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred Tax resulting from timing difference between book profit and
taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are
enacted or substantially enacted as on the balance sheet date. The
deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent
there is a reasonable certainty that the asset will be realized in
future.
13. Impairment of Assets:
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets
exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the
Profit and Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as
impaired. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is
reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable
amount.
14. Accounting of Financial Instruments:
The contractual gains/losses arising out of derivative
transactions(Options), are accumulated in Hedging Reserve Account and
will be charged off /charged back to Profit and Loss Account at the
time of derecognizing of underlying financial liability (FCCB) in
accordance with Accounting Standard – 30 Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement issued by Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
Premium on Redemption of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds is
recognized only in the event of non- conversion of bonds to shares, at
the end of maturity period.
15. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
Provisions are recognized in terms of Accounting Standard – 29:
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, issued by
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where there is a
present legal or statutory obligation as a result of past events, where
it is probable that there will be outflow of resources to settle the
obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation
can be made.
Contingent Liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible
obligation from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one
or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the
Company or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of
future outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the
obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis
and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are
provided for.
Contingent Assets are not recognized in the Financial Statements.
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