Company Overview
The Company, along with its wholly owned subsidiaries in the USA, UK,
Germany, France and branches at Japan, Singapore and South Africa
provides software services and IT enabled services to its clients. The
Company predominantly provides services in Manufacturing and Financial
services sectors. Most of the revenue is generated from the export of
services.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis for preparation of financial statements
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical
cost convention on accrual basis. All items of income and expenditure
having a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on
the accrual basis. GAAP comprises mandatory accounting standards as
prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the
provisions of Companies Act, 1956 and guidelines issued by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
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 the financial statements and
reported amounts of income and expenditure during the year.
1.1 Revenue recognition
Revenue from software development and services on time and material
basis is recognized based on software development, services rendered
and billed to clients as per the contractual obligations. In case of
fixed price contracts, revenue is recognized based on the milestone/s
achieved as agreed upon in the contract on proportionate completion
basis and where there is no uncertainty as to measurement or collect
ability of consideration. Revenue from the sale of software products is
recognized when the sale is completed with the passing of the
ownership.
Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis.
Dividend income is recognized when the Companys right to receive
dividend is established.
1.2 Expenditure
Expenses are accounted on the accrual basis and provisions are made for
all probable losses and liabilities.
a) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of an asset which takes a substantial time
in getting ready for its intended use are capitalized as part of cost
of that asset till the date it is put to use. All other borrowing costs
are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
b) Provision for Doubtful Debts
The Company periodically carries out an exercise to evaluate recovery
of its receivables. While making such provision, various other factors
like probable recovery of the dues, business risks, economic factors,
legal status of the customers/partners are taken into account.
1.3 Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets and Capital Work-in-Progress
a) Fixed Assets are stated at the cost of acquisition, less accumulated
depreciation and impairment loss, if any. Direct costs are capitalized
till the assets are put to use. Vehicles taken on Lease have been
capitalized in accordance with the Accounting Standard (AS) 19
‘Accounting for Leases.
b) Intangible Assets
If Company incurs expenditure which meets criteria of intangible asset
as mentioned in Accounting Standard (AS) 26, such expenditure is
capitalized and is amortized over its useful life as estimated by the
Management.
However, in some instances, technical feasibility is completed and the
market release status is reached in the same period. Therefore, such
intangible assets are amortized in the same period.
c) Capital Work-in-Progress
Capital Work-in-Progress includes capital advances and the cost of
fixed assets that are not yet ready for the intended use at the
reporting date.
1.4 Depreciation/Amortization
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided using straight-line method
over the useful life of the fixed assets as estimated by the
Management. Depreciation is charged on all assets purchased and sold
during the year on a proportionate basis. The rates of depreciation are
as per or above minimum rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the
Companies Act, 1956. The Rates of Depreciation are as follows:
Individual assets costing less than X 5,000/- and mobile phones issued
to employees are charged off to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the
year of purchase.
- Leasehold land - Amortized over the lease period.
- Buildings - 1.63%
- Buildings (Hinjewadi) - 7.50%
- Plant and machinery
- Office equipments - 4.75%
- Office equipments (Hinjewadi) - 10.00%
- Electrical systems - 33.33%
- Electrical systems (Hinjewadi) - 10.00%
- Computers - 25.00%
(including software and peripherals)
- Furniture and fittings - 6.33%
Furniture and fittings (Hinjewadi) - 12.50%
- Vehicles - 9.50%
- Vehicles on lease - Amortized over the lease period
Perpetual Software licenses are amortized over their useful lives as
stated above. However, time-based software licenses are amortized over
their duration.
1.5 Goodwill
Goodwill on acquisition is amortized over a period of its useful life
as estimated by the management.
1.6 Impairment of Fixed Assets
The Management periodically assesses using, external and internal
sources, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired.
Impairment loss is recognised when the carrying value of an asset
exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the
assets net selling price and value in use, which means the present
value of future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of
the asset and its eventual disposal.
1.7 Investments
Investments are either classified as current or long-term, based on
Managements intention at the time of purchase. Current investments are
carried at lower of cost and fair value. Cost for overseas investment
comprises the Indian rupee value of the consideration paid for the
investment translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of
investment. Long-term Investments are stated at cost less provisions
recorded to recognise any decline, other than temporary, in the
carrying value of each investment. Such costs are inclusive of
acquisition costs directly attributable to the Investments such as
legal expenses, professional fees etc. incurred during the course of
such acquisition.
1.8 Leases
Assets leased by the Company in the capacity of their lessee, where the
Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are
classified as Finance Leases. Such leases are capitalized at the
inception of lease at the lower of their fair value or the present
value
of minimum lease payments and a liability is created for an equivalent
amount. Each lease rental paid is allocated between the liability and
interest cost so as to obtain a constant periodic rate of interest on
the outstanding liability for each year.
Lease arrangements where the risks and rewards incidental to the
ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lessor, are
recognised as Operating Leases. Lease Rentals under operating leases
are recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss on
straight-line-basis
1.9 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit after
tax by the weighted number of equity shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net
profit after tax by the weighted number of equity shares considered for
deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number
of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of
dilutive potential equity shares. The diluted potential equity shares
are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the shares been actually
issued at fair value which is the average market value of the
outstanding shares.
1.10 Foreign currency transactions
a) Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are
translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The
gains or losses resulting from such transactions are included in the
Statement of Profit and Loss. Income and Expenses denominated in
foreign currencies are translated using exchange rate in effect on the
date of transaction. Transaction gains or losses realized upon
settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in determining
the net profit for the period in which the transaction is settled.
Premiums or discount on forward exchange contracts are amortized and
recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the period of the
contract. Forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts
outstanding at the balance sheet date, other than designated cash flow
hedges, are stated at fair values and any gains or losses are
recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
b) Derivative instruments and hedge accounting
The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts and currency
options to hedge its risk associated with foreign currency fluctuations
relating to certain firm commitments and forecast transactions. The
Company designates these hedging instruments as cash flow hedges
applying the recognition and measurement principles set out in the
Accounting Standard (AS) 30 Financial Instruments: Recognition and
Measurement” of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
The use of hedging instruments is governed by the Companys policy
approved by the Board of Directors, which provides written principles
on the use of such financial derivatives consistent with the Companys
risk management strategy. The Company does not use derivative financial
instruments for speculative purposes. The counter-party to the
Companys foreign currency forward contracts is generally a bank.
Hedging instruments are initially measured at fair value and are
re-measured at subsequent reporting dates. Changes in fair value of
these derivatives that are designated and effective as hedges of future
cash flow are recognized directly in shareholders fund and the
ineffective portion, if any is recognized immediately in the Statement
of Profit and Loss.
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that do
not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized in the Statement of
Profit and Loss as they arise.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or
is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge
accounting. For forecast transactions any cumulative gain or loss on
the hedging instrument recognized in shareholders fund is retained
there until the forecast transaction occurs. When a hedge transaction
occurs or, is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or
loss recognized in shareholders fund is transferred to the Statement
of Profit and Loss.
1.11 Retirement benefits to employees
Gratuity:
In accordance with the payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Company
provides a liability for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan.
The amount of gratuity is computed based on respective employees
salary and the tenure of employment with the Company. Gratuity is
accrued based on actuarial valuation as at the balance sheet date,
carried out by an independent actuary using projected unit credit
method. The amount is funded from internal accruals.
For employees of erstwhile KPIT Cummins Infosystems (Bangalore) Pvt.
Ltd. who were on the roll as at March 31, 2007 (before the date of the
merger) the amount is funded through an employees group gratuity
trust, managed by Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Limited.
Actuarial gains and losses in respect of defined benefit plans are
recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year in which
they occur.
Provident Fund:
Eligible employees receive benefits from provident fund, which is a
defined contribution plan. Provident Fund Contribution of covered
employees basic salary is deducted and paid along with Companys
Contribution of an equal amount on a monthly basis to the appropriate
authority.
Leave Accrual:
The liability for leave carried forward has been accounted for on
actual basis.
1.12 Accounting for Taxes on Income
a) Income Tax Provision
Current income tax expense comprises taxes on income from operations in
India and in foreign jurisdictions. Income tax payable in India is
determined in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act,
1961. Tax expense relating to foreign operations is determined in
accordance with tax laws applicable in countries where such operations
are domiciled.
Provisions are also recorded when it is estimated that a liability due
to disallowances or other matters is probable.
The Company has provided for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in accordance
with the provisions of Section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
In accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available
in Respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income- tax Act, 1961
the Company recognizes MAT credit, where there is convincing evidence
that the Company will pay normal tax after the tax holiday period.
The Company offsets, on an year-on-year basis, the current tax assets
and liabilities, where it has a legally enforceable right to offset and
where it intends to settle such assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Tax on distributed profits payable in accordance with the provisions of
the Income Tax Act, 1961 is disclosed in accordance with the Guidance
Note on Accounting for Corporate Dividend Tax issued by the ICAI.
b) Deferred Tax Provision
- Pursuant to the Accounting Standard (AS) 22 on Accounting for taxes
on income”, the Company has considered the effect of timing differences
in the tax expenses in the Statement of Profit and Loss as deferred tax
asset/liability in the Balance Sheet.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates
and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the
balance sheet date.
In respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses,
deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is
virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient
future taxable income will be available to realize such assets. In
other situations, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent
that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable
income will be available to realize these assets.
- As the Company is currently under the tax holiday period, no deferred
tax asset/liability is recognized for the timing differences arising
during the tax holiday period and reversing within the tax holiday
period.
- However, deferred tax asset/liability is recognized on the timing
differences which arise during the tax holiday period and reverse after
the tax holiday period is over.
1.13 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
As per Accounting Standard (AS) 29, ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities
and Contingent Assets, the Company recognizes provisions only when it
has a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable
that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be
required to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the
amount of the obligation can be made.
No Provisions is recognized for -
A. Any possible obligation that arises from past events and the
existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within
the control of the Company; or
B. Present obligation that arises from past events but are not
recognized because -
1. It is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic
benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or
2. A reliable estimate of the amount of obligation cannot be made are
disclosed as Contingent Liabilities. These are assessed periodically
and only that part of the obligation for which an outflow of resources
embodying economic benefits is probable, is provided for, except in the
extremely rare circumstances where no reliable estimate can be made.
Contingent Assets are not recognized in the financial statements since
this may result in the recognition of income that may never be
realized.
1.14 Research and Development
Costs incurred during the research phase of a project are expensed when
incurred. Costs incurred in the development phase are recognised as an
intangible asset if it is demonstrated that: the project is technically
feasible, the Company has the intent and the ability to complete the
development of the asset for use or sale, it is probable that the asset
will generate future economic benefits, resources to complete the
development and to use or sell the asset are available, and such costs
are reliably measurable. Capitalized costs are amortized over a period
depending upon the assets market release status. Where the release is
soon after the asset is completed, costs are amortized in the same
period; otherwise, over the assets useful life.
2. Disclosures as required by Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956
2.7 Capital Commitments:
a) Tangible Assets
Estimated amounts of contracts remaining to be executed on Capital
Account and not provided for (net of advances) is Rs. 19,586,026/- as
at March 31, 2011 (Previous Year Rs. 1,802,992/-).
b) Intangible Assets
Estimated amounts of contracts remaining to be executed on Capital
Account and not provided for (net of advances) is Rs. 4,555,716/- as at
March 31, 2011 (Previous Year Rs. 3,184,906/-).
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