Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the Accounting Standards notified 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
with those used in the previous year.
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. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
Income from Services
For EPC and Construction contracts, contract prices are either fixed or
subject to price escalation clauses.
Revenues are recognised on a percentage of completion method measured
on the basis of stage of completion which is as per joint surveys and
work certified by the customers.
Profit is recognised in proportion to the value of work done (measured
by the stage of completion) when the outcome of the contract can be
estimated reliably.
The estimates of contract cost and the revenue thereon are reviewed
periodically by management and the cumulative effect of any changes in
estimates in proportion to the cumulative revenue is recognised in the
period in which such changes are determined. When the total contract
cost is estimated to exceed total revenues from the contract, the loss
is recognised immediately.
Amounts due in respect of price escalation claims and/or variation in
contract work are recognized as revenue only if the contract allows for
such claims or variations and/or there is evidence that the customer
has accepted it and are capable of being reliably measured.
Management Consultancy
Income from project management/technical consultancy is recognized as
per the terms of the agreement on the basis of services rendered.
Sales
Revenue from sale of power (net of discount) is recognized on accrual
basis.
Revenue from sale of infirm power is recognized on accrual basis as per
the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission norms.
Delayed payment charges and interest on delayed payments for power
supply are recognized on acceptance by customers.
Revenue from sale of Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) and Certified
Emission Reductions (CERs) is recognized on accrual basis on sale of
eligible credits.
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 shareholders'' right to receive payment
is established by the balance sheet date. Dividend from subsidiaries is
recognised even if same are declared after the balance sheet date but
pertains to period on or before the date of balance sheet as per the
requirement of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956.
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. Borrowing costs relating to acquisition of fixed
assets which takes substantial period of time to get ready for its
intended use are also included to the extent they relate to the period
till such assets are ready to be put to use.
Assets under installation or under construction as at the Balance Sheet
date are shown as Capital Work in Progress.
Impairment of Assets
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 recognized 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 assessments of the time value of
money and risks specific to the asset.
ii. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
Operating Leases
Assets acquired on leases where a significant portion of the risks and
rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as
operating leases. Lease rental are arrived on straight line basis and
charged to the Profit and Loss Account on accrual basis.
Depreciation/Amortization
Tangible Assets:-
Depreciation is provided using the Straight Line Method as per the
useful lives of the assets estimated by the management, or at the rates
prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 whichever is
higher. Assets costing Rs. 5000 or less are fully depreciated in the year
of acquisition.
Certain project related construction assets including temporary
structures are depreciated over the respective estimated project
periods. Depreciation on ‘Wooden Scaffoldings'' is provided at 100%, and
‘Metal Scaffoldings'' is written off over a period of 3 years, which are
grouped under plant and machinery.
Leasehold improvements included in “furniture and fixtures”Rs. are
amortized over the period of lease or estimated useful life whichever
is shorter.
In respect of additions/deletions to the fixed assets/leasehold
improvements, depreciation is charged from the date the asset is ready
to use/up to the date of deletion.
Intangible Assets:-
Intangible assets are recognized when it is probable that the future
economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the
enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets are amortized as follows:
Computer Software is amortized over an estimated useful life of 4
years.
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.
Inventories
Construction materials and project / construction work-in- progress are
valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.
Consumables, Stores and Spares are valued at lower of cost and net
realizable value.
Cost is determined on Weighted Average Cost method.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated
costs necessary to make the sale.
Employee Benefits
i. Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund are a defined
contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the Profit and
Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds
are due. There are no other obligations other than the contribution
payable to the respective funds.
ii. Gratuity liability is defined benefit obligations and is provided
for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit
method made at the end of each financial year.
iii. Retention bonus liability is provided for on the basis of
actuarial valuation at the end of each financial year.
iv. Compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial valuation
at the year end. The actuarial valuation is done as per projected unit
credit method.
v. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss
account and are not deferred.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period
of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as
part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest
and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing
of funds.
Claims
Claims for duty drawback are accounted for on accrual basis.
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 at 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; and non-monetary items which are
carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a
foreign currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed
when the values were determined.
(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 recognized as income or as expenses
in the year in which they arise.
(iv) Forward Exchange Contracts not intended for trading or speculation
purposes
In case of forward exchange contracts or any other financial
instruments that is in substance a forward exchange contract to hedge
the foreign currency risks the premium or discount arising at the
inception of the contract is amortised as expenses or income over the
life of the contract. Exchange differences arising on such contracts
are recognized in the period in which they arise.
Losses on account of outstanding Forward exchange contracts which are
on account of firm commitments and / or in respect of highly probable
forecast transaction on balance sheet date are accounted on Mark to
Market basis keeping in view of the principle of prudence.
Taxes on Income
Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax
is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in
accordance with the 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 earlier years.
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 and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally
enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current
tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities relate to the taxes on income levied by same governing
taxation laws. 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. In situations where the company has unabsorbed depreciation
or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised
only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence
that they can be realised against future taxable profits.
At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognised
deferred tax assets. It recognises unrecognised deferred tax assets 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.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance
sheet date. The company writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred
tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or
virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be
realised. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes
reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that
sufficient future taxable income will be available.
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 recognized 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 and 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.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
period is adjusted for events of bonus issue; share split; and reverse
share split (consolidation of shares).
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
Employee Stock Option Scheme
The Company has formulated an Employees Stock Option Scheme to be
administered through a Trust. The scheme provides that subject to
continued employment with the Company or the Group, employees of the
Company and its subsidiaries are granted an option to acquire equity
shares of the Company that may be exercised within a specified period.
The Company follows the intrinsic value method for computing the
compensation cost for all options granted which will be amortized over
the vesting period.
Provisions, Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Provisions are recognized for liabilities that can be measured by using
a substantial degree of estimation, if
(a) The company has a present obligation as a result of past event,
(b) A probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the
obligation; and
(c) The amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.
Reimbursement expected in respect of expenditure required to settle a
provision is recognized only when it is virtually certain that the
reimbursement will be received.
Contingent liability is disclosed in case of
(a) A present obligation arising from past events, when it is not
probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the
obligation; or
(b) A present obligation arising from past events, when no reliable
estimate is possible; or
(c) A possible obligation arising from past events where the
probability of outflow of resources is not remote.
Contingent assets are neither recognized, nor disclosed.
Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed
at each Balance Sheet date.
Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of cash flow statement
comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an
original maturity of three months or less.
Derivative Instruments
As per the ICAI Announcement, accounting for derivative contracts,
other than those covered under AS-11, are marked to market on a
portfolio basis, and the net loss is charged to the income statement.
Net gains are ignored.
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