i) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the Historical Cost
Convention method, using the accrual system of accounting in accordance
with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India & the
requirements of the Companies Act,1956, including the Notified
Accounting Standards as prescribed by the Companies(Accounting
Standards) Rules,2006.
ii) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sale of goods and services rendered is recognized upon
transfer of title and rendering of services to the customers.
iii) Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of duties (
net of CENVAT/VAT), taxes, borrowing costs directly attributable to
acqusition, incidental expenses and erection / commissioning etc., upto
the date, the asset is ready for its intended use.
iv) Impairment of Assets
The carrying amount of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on
external/internal factor. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the
carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount which
represents the greater of the net selling price and value in use of the
asset. The estimated cash flows considerd for determining the value in
use, are discounted to the present value at weighted average cost of
capital.
v) Foreign Currency Transactions
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Exchange Differences
Exchange differences arising on the settlement/conversion of monetary
items are recognized as income or expenses in the year in which they
arise.
The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange
contracts is amortised as expenses or income over the life of the
respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are
recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which the
exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or
renewal of forward exchange contract is recognised as income or expense
for the year.
vi) Depreciation
a) Depreciation on all Fixed Assets are calculated under Straight Line
Method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act,
1956
b) Depreciation includes amortisation of leasehold land over the period
of lease.
c) Depreciation is calculated on prorata basis on additions and
deletions of Fixed Assets during the year except for assets costing Rs.
5000/- or less on which 100% depreciation is provided.
d) Depreciation on individual items of plant and machinery costing Rs.
5000/- or less is being provided at normal applicable rates, whenever
aggregate cost of such items constitute more than 10% of the total cost
of plant and machinery in accordance with amendments to Schedule XIV to
the Companies Act, 1956 vide Notification No. GSR No. 101(E) dated
01.03.1995.
e) In case of impairment, if any, depreciation is provided on the
revised carrying amount of the assets over its remaining useful life.
f) Computer software costs capitalised are amortised using the Straight
Line Method over estimated useful life of 5 years, as estimated at the
time of capitalisation.
vii) Investments
Long term Investments are stated at Cost. Investments in foreign
companies are considered at the exchange rates prevailing on the date
of their acquisition. Short term Investments in liquid fund scheme of
mutual funds have been stated at their NAV on year end date or purchase
price whichever is less.
viii) Inventories
Inventories are valued as under -
a) Raw materials, Finished goods, Stock in trade, Work in process,
Packing materials and Stores & Spares are valued at lower of cost or
net realisable value. Closing stock has been valued on Weighted Average
basis.
b) Saleable scraps, whose cost is not identifiable, are valued at
estimated realisable value.
ix) Research & Development
Research and development expenditure of revenue nature are charged to
Profit & Loss Account , while capital expenditure are added to the cost
of fixed assets in the year in which these are incurred.
x) Employee Benefits
i) Short term employee benefits are charged off at the undiscounted
amount in the year in which the related services is rendered.
ii) Post employment and other long term employee benefits are charged
off in the year in which the employee has rendered services. The amount
charged off is recognised at the present value of the amounts payable
determined using actuarial valuation techniques. Actuarial gain and
losses in respect of post employment and other long term benefits are
charged to Profit and Loss Account/Project Development Expenditure
Account.
xi) Earning per Share
Basic earning per share is 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.
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.
xii) Excise Duty and Custom Duty
Excise duty on finished goods stock lying at factories is accounted for
at the point of manufacture of goods and accordingly, is considered for
valuation of finished goods stock lying in the factories as on the
Balance Sheet date. Similarly, Custom duty on imported material in
transit / lying in bonded warehouse is accounted for at the time, the
same are released from Customs/ Bonded warehouse.
xiii) Financial Derivatives and Commodity Hedging Transactions
In respect of derivative contracts, premium paid, gains/losses on
settlement and provision for losses for cash flow hedges are recognised
in the Profit and Loss Account, except in case where they relate to
borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of fixed assets, in which case, they are adjusted to the
carrying cost of such assets.
xiv) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing Costs relating to acquisition / construction of qualifying
assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities
necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are
complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial
period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing
costs are charged to revenue.
xv) Taxation
Tax expenses comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax
is measured at the amount expected to be thorities in accordance with
the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred income taxes reflects the year
timing differences between taxable income for the year and reversal of
timing differences of earlier years.
The deferred for timing differences between the book and tax profits for
the year is accounted for using the tax at have been substantially
enacted as on the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax asset is recognised
that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income
will be available against red tax assets can be realised. If the company
has carry forward unabsorbed depreciation and tax ax asset is recognised
only to the extent there is virtual certainty supported by convincing
evidence able income will be available against which such deferred tax
asset can be realized.
xvi) Segment Reporting
a) Identification of segments
The Company has identified its business segments as the primary segments.
The company''s businesses are organized and managed separately according
to the nature of products/ services, with each segment representing a
strategic business unit that offers different product / services and
serves different markets. The analysis of geographical segments is
based on the areas in which the customers of the company are located.
b) Allocation of Common Costs
Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment on case to case
basis applying the ratio, appropriate to each relevant case. Revenue
and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not
allocable to segment on a resonable basis, have been included under the
head Unallocated.
The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with
those of the Company.
xvii) The Company''s significant leasing arrangements are in respect of
operating leases for premises. These leasing arrangements which are not
non-cancellable and range between 1 year to 3 years generally and are
renewable by mutual consent on mutually agreeable terms. The aggregate
lease rentals payable are charged as Lease rent underSchedule ''P''.
xviii) Sales
a) Sales includes trade sales.
b) Gross Sales include applicables taxes unless seperately charged and
are net of discount.
c) Sales are recognised on despatch except consignment sales which are
recognised on receipt of statement of accounts from the agent.
xix) Prior Period Expenses/Income
Material items of prior period expenses/income are disclosed
separately.
xx) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the
notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the
financial statements.
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