i) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects in accordance with the notified Accounting Standards issued
under 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 in accordance with generally accepted Accounting Principles.
The company generally follows mercantile system of accounting and
recognizes significant items of income and expenditure on accrual
basis. The Accounting policies have been consistently applied by the
company and are in consistent with those applied in the previous year.
ii) Use of Estimates:
The preparation of Financial Statements in conformity of 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. These difference/s between actual and estimates
are recognized in the period in which the results are
known/materialized.
iii) Inventories:
a) Raw Materials and components; Valued at lower of Landed cost (net of
taxation credits, if any) and Net
b) Stores & Spares Realisable value*, after making
provision for obsolescence
wherever
(Including Packing Materials); necessary.
c) Traded Goods (Including
Moulds & Dies) Cost comprises of cost of Purchase &
other costs incurred in bringing
them to their respective present
location and condition and is
determined on First-in-First-Out
(FIFO) basis.
a) Work-in-Progress; Valued at lower of cost and Net
Realisable value*, after making
provision
b) Finished Goods for obsolescence wherever necessary.
Cost of Work-in-progress & Finished
Goods includes Direct Material,
Labour and proportion of manufacturing
overheads.
Scrap At Net Realisable Value*.
*Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated costs of completion and to make the
sale.
iv) Cash Flow Statement:
Cash flow statement has been prepared following the indirect method set
out in the Accounting Standard - 3 on Cash Flow Statement issued by
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
v) Events Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date:
Events occurring after the Balance Sheet date, which have a material
impact on the financials affairs of the Company, are taken into
cognisance while presenting the Financial Statements of the Company.
vi) Prior Period and Extraordinary Items:
Prior period and extraordinary items and changes in accounting
policies, having a material impact on the financial affairs of the
Company are disclosed, wherever required.
vii) Depreciation & Amortisation:
Depreciation on, Tangible Fixed Assets, has been provided on Straight
Line Method in accordance with and at the rates prescribed in schedule
XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, read with the relevant circulars issued
by the department of Company Affairs issued from time to time.
Depreciation on additions to / deletion from Tangible Fixed Assets made
during the year is provided on a pro-rata basis from / upto the date of
such additions/deletions, as the case may be.
Intangible Assets are Amortised as follows:
a) Leasehold land : Over the period of lease
b) Specialised software : Over the Estimated Economic useful life.
c) Technical Knowhow : Over a period of Technical assistance
agreement i.e. 8 years.
viii) Revenue Recognition:
Revenue is recognized only when it can be reliably measured and it is
reasonable to expect ultimate collection.
a) Sale of goods -
Sale of Goods consist of sale of Automotive Parts.
Revenue is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership
of the goods are transferred to the buyer. It includes Excise Duty but
excludes trade discount and Sales Tax.
b) Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and rate applicable.
c) Revenue from Logistics activity is recognized on the basis of
contract entered into by the company on accrual basis.
d) Dividend from investments in shares is recognized when the company,
in which they are held, declares a dividend and right to receive the
same is established.
ix) Fixed Assets :
Tangible Assets: Fixed Assets are stated at Cost Net of eligible
CENVAT, Cess, Deferred Excise Duty and VAT set-off less accumulated
depreciation. Cost includes purchase cost together with inward freight,
duties, taxes and incidental cost of acquisition and installation and
eligible borrowing costs and also includes pre-operative expenses
incurred during the construction, trial and stabilization period, up to
the period such assets are put to commercial use.
Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are valued at cost less
Accumulated Amortisation as per the criteria specified in Accounting
Standard (AS) 26 Intangible Assets issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India.
x) Translation of Foreign Currency items:
a) Transactions in foreign currencies are generally recorded at the
exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction.
b) Gains or Losses arising out of fluctuation in exchange rates on
settlement are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.
c) Foreign Currency Monetary Assets and Liabilities are reinstated at
the exchanged rates prevailing at the year end and overall Net Gain /
Loss is adjusted in the Profit and Loss Account.
xi) Investments:
a) Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for
less than one year are classified as Current Investment and are carried
at lower of cost or market value.
b) All other investments are classified as Long Term Investments and
are carried at cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made
to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the value of such
investment.
xii) Employees'' Benefits:
a) Short Term Benefits: Short term Employee Benefits are recognized as
an expense at the undiscounted amount in the Profit & Loss Account of
the year in which the related service is rendered. These benefits
include Salaries, Bonus, medical care expenses etc.
b) Long Term Benefits:
- Defined Contribution plan: Employees'' benefits in the form of ESIC,
Provident Fund & Labour Welfare Fund are considered as defined
contribution plan and the contributions are charged to the Profit &
Loss Account of the year, on accrual basis, when the contributions to
the respective funds are due.
- Defined Benefit Plan: Gratuity: Benefits in the form of Gratuity are
considered as defined benefit obligations and are provided for on the
basis of an actuarial valuation, using the Projected Unit Credit Method
as at the date of Balance Sheet.
- Leave Encashment: Benefits in the form of Leave Encashment on account
of un-availed leave at the year end are also considered as defined
benefit obligations and is provided as per the actuarial valuation
according to Projected Unit Cost Method.
- Actuarial Gains /Losses, if any, are immediately recognized in the
Profit & Loss Account.
xiii) Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing Costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying fixed assets are capitalized as part of the
cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognized as expense in the year in
which they are incurred.
xiv) Segment Reporting
The Company Operates in two primary Business segments viz
a) Manufacturing of Automotive Parts;
b) Trading of Automotive Parts
xv) Leases:
Assets taken on lease under which all risks and rewards of ownership
are effectively retained by the lessor are classified as operating
lease. Lease payments under Operating Leases are recognized as expenses
on straight Line Basis as per the terms of lease.
xvi) Earnings Per Share:
In considering the Earnings Per Share, the Company considers the Net
Profit or Loss for the year attributable to the Equity Shareholders''.
The number of shares used in computing Basic Earnings per share is the
Weighted Average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year.
The number of shares used in computing Diluted Earnings per share is
the Weighted Average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the
year after adjusting for the effects of all dilutive potential Equity
Shares.
xvii) Taxes on Income:
Income Tax expenses for the year comprise of Current Tax and Deferred
Tax.
a) Provision for Current Tax is made taking into account the admissible
deductions/allowances under the provisions of Income Tax Act 1961, as
applicable for respective Financial Year.
b) Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws
enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred
Tax is recognized, on the timing differences, being the difference
between accounting income and taxable income, which originates in one
period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent accounting
period/s in accordance with provisions of Accounting Standard 22 on
Accounting for Taxes on Income, issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India. Deferred Tax Asset in respect of brought forward
losses is recognized only if there is virtual certainty that there will
be sufficient future taxable income against which such asset can be
realized. The carrying amount of Deferred Tax is reviewed at each
Balance Sheet date.
xviii) Accounting for Interests in Joint Ventures:
Interest in Joint Venture is accounted as follows:
Type of Joint Venture Accounting treatment
Jointly Controlled Entities a) Income on investments in incorporated
Jointly Controlled Entities
is recognised when the right to receive
the same is established.
b) Investment in such Joint Ventures is
carried at cost after providing
for any permanent diminution in value.
xix) Impairment of Assets:
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds
its recoverable value. An Impairment Loss is charged to the Profit &
Loss Account in the year in which the asset is identified as impaired.
The impairment loss recognized in the prior accounting period is
reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable
amount.
xx) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities, Contingent Assets:
Provisions: Provisions, involving substantial degree of estimation in
measurement, are recognised if :
a) the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event and
b) it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources and
c) the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.
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 estimates.
Warranty expenses are provided for in the year of Sales based on
technical estimates.
Contingent liabilities: Contingent liabilities are 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,
b) a present obligation when no reliable estimate is possible; and
c) a possible obligation arising from past events where the probability
of outflow of resources is not remote.
Contingent Liabilities are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.
Contingent Assets: Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor
disclosed.
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