(A) Basis of preparation of financial statements:
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention, in accordance with Indian Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles and as per the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956.
(B) Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conf ormity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires estimates and assumptions to be
made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and
dif ferences between actual results and estimates are recognized in the
periods in which the results are known/materialize.
(C) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Fixed Assets are valued at their historical cost of acquisition or
construction less accumulated depr eciation. Cost includes all costs
incurred to bring the assets to their present location and condition.
Depreciation on Tangible Fixed Assets is provided for on straight line
basis in accordance with Section 205 (2) (b) of the Companies Act, 1956
(the Act) as follows:
(i) On fixed assets (except as stated below), at the rates specified in
Schedule XIV to the Act.
(ii) Field vehicles are depreciated at the rate of 20%.
(iii) Plant and Machinery other than dryer is depreciated at the rate
of 10%. Dryer is depreciated at the rate of 5%.
(iv) Mobile phones (Blackberry) have been depreciated at the rate of
33.33%
(v) Leasehold improvements are amortized over the unexpired period of
lease.
(vi) Factory Buildings are depreciated at the rate of 5%.
(D) Intangible Assets and Amortization
Intangible Assets are valued at their cost less accumulated
amortization. Cost includes all costs incurred to bring the assets to
their present location and condition.
Intellectual Property Rights are amortized on a Straight Line basis
over its useful life which is estimated by the management to be 5
years.
Computer Software is amortized on a Straight Line basis over its useful
life which is estimated by the management to be 6 years.
(E) Impairment
An asset is considered as impaired in accordance with Accounting
Standard 28 on Impairment of Assets when at balance sheet date there
are indications of impairment and the carrying amount of the asset, or
where applicable the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs,
exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the asset''s net
selling price and value in use). In assessing the value in use, the
estimated future cash flow expected from the continuing use of the
asset and its ultimate disposal are discounted to their present value
using a predetermined discount rate. The carrying amount is reduced to
the recoverable amount and the reduction is recognized as an impairment
loss in the profit and loss account.
(F) Investments:
Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value.
(G) Inventories:
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Costs of inventories comprise all costs of pur chase - net of CENVAT,
costs of inputs f or standing crops, cost of conversion and other costs
incurred in bringing the inventory to their present location and
condition. Cost of Raw Materials, Packing Materials and finished goods
(T raded Goods) are determined on FIF O basis. Cost of Work in Process
and Finished Goods (manufactured) are determined by the absorption
costing method.
(H) Revenue Recognition:
(i) Revenue is recognized when it is earned and no
significantuncertainty exists as to its realization or collection.
Revenue on sale of pr oducts is r ecognized on deliv ery of the pr
oducts, when all significant contr actual obligations have been
satisfied, the pr operty in the goods is tr ansferred for a price,
significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred and no
effective ownership control is retained.
Sales are stated inclusive of excise duty and net of r eturns, trade
discounts and sales tax r ecovered. The amount of excise duty that is
included in the amount of turno ver (gross) is presented as a reduction
from gross sales in accordance with the A ccounting Standard
interpretation ASI 14 ªDisclosure of revenue from sales transactionsº.
(ii) Revenue in respect of royalty, commission, etc. is recognized in
accordance with contractual obligations.
(iii) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis.
(I) Foreign Currency Transactions:
(i) Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the average
monthly exchange rates, during the months in which the transactions are
effected.
(ii) Exchange differences arising on set tlement of r evenue
transactions are recognized in the Pr ofit & L oss Account.
(iii) Monetary items denominated in f oreign currency are restated
using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the balance sheet .
Gains/losses arisin g on r estatement and on set tlement of such
liabilities ar e recognized in the profit and loss account.
(J) Employee Benefits:
(i) Provident fund is a defined contribution scheme and the
contributions as r equired by the statute made to Government Provident
Fund are charged to profit and loss account.
(ii) Superannuation fund is a defined contribution scheme . The Company
contributes a sum equivalent to 15% of eligible employees salary to
Superannuation Fund administered by trustees and managed by life
insured company. The Company recognizes such contribution as an expense
as and when incurred.
(iii) The Company participates in a group gratuity cum life insurance
scheme administered by the TATA AIG Life Insurance Company Ltd. Being a
defined benefit plan, annual contributions made to the scheme ar e as
per the intimations received from the TATA AIG Life Insurance Company
Ltd. The Company accounts for liability for future gratuity benefits
based on an actuarial v aluation conducted by an independent actuar y.
The net present value of the C ompany''s obligation is determined based
on the pr ojected unit credit method as at the Balance Sheet date .
Additionally shortfall, if any, between the balance in the fund with T
ata AIG Life Insurance Company Ltd. and actuarial v aluation obtained
from an independent actuar y is charged to the profit and loss account.
(iv) The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected
to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by emplo yee is r
ecognized during the period when the emplo yee renders the ser vice.
These benefits include performance incentives and non vesting
accumulated compensated absences.
(v) The liability for compensated absences is an other lon g term
benefit and is wholly unfunded. The liabilit y for number of days of
unutilized leave at each Balance Sheet date is provided for based on an
independent actuarial valuation.
(vi) The actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the
statement of Profit and Loss Account.
(K) Earnings Per Share:
The Company reports Earnings Per Share (EPS) in accordance with
Accounting Standard 20 on Earnings Per Share. Basic EPS is computed by
dividin g the net profit for the year by the weighted a verage number
of equit y shares outstanding during the year.
(L) Taxation:
Income tax is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard 22
on Accounting for Taxes on Income. Taxes comprise both current and
deferred tax.
Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to (recovered
from) the taxation authorities, using the applicable tax rates and tax
laws.
The tax effect of the timing differences that result between taxable
income and accounting income and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent periods are recorded as a deferred tax asset or deferred tax
liability. They are measured using the substantively enacted tax rates
and tax regulations. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets at each
balance sheet date is r educed to the extent that it is no lon ger
reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be
available against which the deferred tax asset can be realized.
(M) Operating Lease:
Operating lease payments are recognized as expenditure in the profit
and loss account on a str aight-line basis, which is representative of
the time pattern of benefits received from the use of assets taken on
lease.
(N) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
Provisions involving a substantial degree of estimation in measur ement
are recognized when there is a present obligation as a r esult of past
ev ents and it is pr obable that there will be an out flow of
resources. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed
in the financial statements. Contingent assets are neither recognized
nor disclosed in the financial statements.
(O) Cash Flow Statement:
The Cash Flow Statement is pr epared by the indir ect method set out in
A ccounting Standard- 3 on Cash Flow Statement and presents cash flows
by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company. Cash
and cash equivalents presented in the cash flow statement c onsist of
cash on hand and balances in curr ent and demand deposits with banks.
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