1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared and presented under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis of accounting in
accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India
(''Indian GAAP'') and comply with the Accounting Standards issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (''ICAI''), The Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006 and relevant provisions of Companies
Act, 1956 (the Act) to the extent applicable.
1.2 Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the
date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized
prospectively in current and future periods.
1.3 Fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated
depreciation. The cost of fixed assets comprises its purchase price
including import duties and other non-refundable taxes or levies and
any directly, attributable cost of bringing the asset to the working
condition for its intended use.
Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method (''SLM'') as per the
depreciation rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Act. Capital
Work-In-Progress includes the cost of fixed assets that are not ready
to use at the balance sheet date and advances paid to acquire capital
assets before the balance sheet date.
1.4 Impairment of Assets
The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any
indication that an asset or a group of assets (cash generating unit)
may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates
the recoverable amount of the asset or a group of assets. If such
recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its
carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable
amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is
recognized in the profit & loss account. If at the balance sheet date
there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no
longer exits, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is
reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciable
historical cost.
1.5 Investments
Investments classified as long term investment are carried at cost.
Provision for diminution, if any, is made to recognize a decline other
than temporary, in the value of the investment.
1.6 Inventories
1. Stores and Spares parts, etc: At Cost, with moving average price on
FIFO basis
2. Raw materials: At cost, with moving average price on FIFO basis.
3. Finished Goods: At estimated cost or net realizable value
(whichever is lower)
4. By Products: At net realizable value.
Cost comprises all cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs
incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and
condition.
1.7 Revenue recognition
(a) Revenue from sale of products is recognized on transfer of all
significant risk and rewards of ownership of products to the customers,
which is generally on dispatch of goods. Sales are stated exclusive of
Value Added Tax.
(b) Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive the
dividend is established.
(c) Export incentives receivable are accrued for when the right to
receive the credit is established and there is no significant
uncertainty regarding the ultimate collection of export proceeds.
1.8 Employee Benefits
(a) Short Term Employee Benefits
All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering
the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits
such as salaries, wages and short term compensated absences, etc. are
recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related
services.
(b) Post- Employment Benefits
(i) Defined Contribution Plans: The Employee State Insurance Scheme and
Contributory Provident Fund administered by Provident Fund Commissioner
are defined contribution plans. The Company''s contribution paid/payable
under the schemes is recognized as expense in the profit and loss
account during the period in which the employee renders the related
service.
(ii) Defined Benefit Plans: The Company has taken Group Gratuity and
Cash Accumulation Policy issued by the Life Insurance Corporation of
India (LIC). The present value of the obligation under such defined
benefit plans is determined based on actuarial valuation as advised by
LIC, using the Projected Unit Credit method, which recognizes each
period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit
entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final
obligation.
The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future
cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value
of the obligation under defined benefit plans, are as advised by LIC.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Profit &
Loss Account.
1.9 Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions denominated in foreign currency are recorded at the
exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Exchange
differences arising on foreign exchange transactions settled during the
year are recognized in the profit and loss account of the year.
Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency, which are
outstanding as at the year-end, are translated at the closing exchange
rate and the resultant exchange differences are recognized in the
profit and loss account.
Realized gain or loss on cancellation of forward exchange contract is
recognized in the Profit and Loss Account for the year.
1.10Borrowing Costs
The borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or productions of a qualifying asset are capitalized as
part of the cost of that asset. The amount of borrowing cost eligible
for capitalization is determined in accordance with Accounting Standard
(AS) 16- Borrowing Costs issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) and notified under the Companies Accounting
Standard Rules 2006.
1.11Taxation
Tax expenses for the current year comprises of current tax and deferred
tax. Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for
the year as determined in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax
Act 1961. Deferred tax is recognized, on timing differences between the
taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and
are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
1.12 Earning Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net
profit attributable to equity shareholders for the year, by the
weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
1.13Provisions for contingencies
Provisions comprise liabilities of uncertain timing or amount.
Provisions are recognized when the company recognizes it has a present
obligation as a result of past events, it is more likely than not that
an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and
the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Disclosures for contingent liability is made when there is a possible
obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not,
require an outflow of resources when there is a possible obligation or
a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of
resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
Loss contingencies arising from claims, litigation, assessment, fines,
penalties, etc. are recorded when it is probable that a liability has
been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
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