a) Accounting Convention:
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
in India, the Accounting Standards notified under The Companies
(Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956.
b) Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets
and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and reported
amounts of income and expenses during the period. Management believes
that the estimates used in the preparation of financial statements are
prudent and reasonable.
c) Fixed Assets:
Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less
accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all incidental expenses related
to acquisition and installation, other pre operation expenses and
interest in case of construction.
The carrying amount of cash generating units / assets is reviewed at
the balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of
impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is
estimated as the net selling price or value in use, whichever is
higher. Impairment loss, if any, is recognized whenever carrying amount
exceeds the recoverable amount.
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided, on prorata basis, on the
straight line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, except for:
1. Furniture & Fixtures, Plant & Machinery and Computers, individually
costing more than Rs. 5,000, which are depreciated over their estimated
useful lives of 5 years, and
2. Vehicles at 15 % per annum of cost.
3. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the period of lease.
d) Intangible Assets:
All Intangible Assets are initially measured at cost and amortised so
as to reflect the pattern in which the assets economic benefits are
consumed.
Software expenses are treated as an intangible asset and amortised over
the useful life of the asset. The maximum period for such amortization
is 36 months
e) Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost. Provision for diminution, if
any, in the value of each long-term investment is made to recognize a
decline, other than of a temporary nature.
Current investments are carried individually at lower of cost and fair
value and the resultant decline, if any, is charged to revenue.
f) Inventories:
Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value. The
cost of construction material is determined on the basis of weighted
average method. Construction Work-in-Progress includes cost of land,
premium for development rights, construction costs and allocated
interest and expenses incidental to the projects undertaken by the
Company.
g) Revenue Recognition:
Income from real estate sales is recognised on the transfer of all
significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyers and it is not
unreasonable to expect ultimate collection and no significant
uncertainty exists regarding the amount of consideration. However if,
at the time of transfer substantial acts are yet to be performed under
the contract, revenue is recognised on proportionate basis as the acts
are performed, i.e. on the percentage of completion basis. Revenues
from real estate projects are recognised only when the actual project
costs incurred exceeds 25 % of the total estimated project costs
including land and when at least 10% of the sales consideration is
realised.
Revenue from sale of land and other rights are considered upon transfer
of all significant risks and rewards of ownership of such real
estate/property as per the terms of the contract entered into with the
buyers, which is generally with the firmity of the sale
contracts/agreements.
Income from long term contracting assignments is also recognised on the
percentage of completion basis. As the long term contracts necessarily
extend beyond one year, revision in costs and revenues estimated during
the course of the contract are reflected in the accounting period in
which the facts requiring the revision become known. Any expected loss
on a project is recognised in the year in which costs incurred together
with the balance costs to completion are likely to be in excess of the
estimated revenues from project. Unbilled costs are carried as
construction work-in-progress.
Determination of revenues under the percentage of completion method
necessarily involves making estimates by the Company, some of which are
of a technical nature, concerning, where relevant, the percentages of
completion, costs to completion, the expected revenues from the
project/activity and the foreseeable losses to completion.
Project Management Fees receivable on fixed period contracts is
accounted over the tenure of the contract/agreement. Where the
management fee is linked to the input costs, revenue is recognised as a
proportion of the work completed based on progress claims submitted.
Where the management fee is linked to the revenue generation from the
project, revenue is recognised on the percentage of completion basis.
Income from operation of commercial complexes is recognised over the
tenure of the lease/service agreement.
Interest income is accounted on an accrual basis at contracted rates
except where there is uncertainty of ultimate collection.
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the same is
established.
h) Employee benefits:
(i) Defined contribution Plans
Companys contributions paid / payable during the year to Provident
Fund and Superannuation Fund are recognised in the Profit and Loss
Account.
(ii) Defined Benefit Plan
Companys liabilities towards gratuity and leave encashment are
determined on actuarial basis using the projected unit credit method,
which consider each period of service as giving rise to an additional
unit of benefit and measures each unit separately to build up the final
obligation. Past services are recognised on straight-line basis over
the average period until the amended benefits become vested. Actuarial
gain and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit
and Loss Account as income or expense. Obligation is measured at the
present value of estimated future cash flow using a discount rate that
is determined by reference to market yields at the Balance Sheet date
on government bonds where the currency and terms of the government
bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the
defined benefit obligation.
(iii) In view of the past trends of leave availed, the amount of
employee benefit in the form of compensated absences, being in the
nature of short term benefit, is accounted for on accrual basis at an
undiscounted value.
i) Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to long-term project
management and development activities are capitalised as part of
project cost. Other borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the
period in which they are incurred.
Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of project cost when the
activities that are necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use
or sale are in progress. Borrowing costs are suspended from
capitalisation on the project when development work on the project is
interrupted for extended periods.
j) Provision for taxation:
Tax expense comprises both current and deferred tax.
Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax
authorities, using the applicable tax rates and tax laws.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for future tax
consequences attributable to the timing differences between taxable
income and accounting income that are capable of reversal in one or
more subsequent periods and are measured using tax rates enacted or
substantively enacted as at the Balance Sheet date. Deferred Tax assets
are not recognised unless, in the management judgment, there is virtual
certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. The carrying
amount of deferred tax is reviewed at each balance sheet date.
k) Segment Information:
The Company operates in three main segments; namely, Projects, Project
Management and Development activities, Operating of commercial
complexes and Business Centers. The segments have been identified and
reported taking into account the differing risks and returns and the
internal business reporting systems. Revenues and expenses have been
identified to the
segments based on their relationship to the business activity of the
segment. Income/expenses relating to the enterprise as a whole and not
allocable on a reasonable basis to business segments are reflected as
unallocated corporate income/expenses.
l) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
Provisions are recognised in the accounts in respect of present
probable obligations, the amount of which can be reliably estimated.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations
that arise from past events but their existence is confirmed by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not
wholly within the control of the Company.
m) Employee stock compensation costs
Measurement and disclosure of the employee share-based payment plans is
done in accordance with SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee
Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999 and the Guidance Note on
Accounting for Employee Share-based Payments, issued by ICAI. The
company measures compensation cost relating to employee stock options
using the intrinsic value method. Compensation expense is amortized
over the vesting period of the option on a straight line basis.
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