a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the Notified accounting standard 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 and are
consistent with those used in the previous year.
b) 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 end. Although these estimates are based upon managements best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from these estimates.
c) Tangible assets and depreciation
- 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 cost relating to acquisition of fixed
assets, which take 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. Machinery spares which can
be used only in connection with an item of fixed assets and whose use
as per technical assessment is expected to be irregular are
capitalized.
- In respect of accounting periods commencing on or after 7th December,
2006, exchange differences arising on reporting of the long-term
foreign currency monetary items at rates different from those at which
they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in the
previous financial statements are added to or deducted from the cost of
the asset and are depreciated over the balance life of the asset, if
these monetary items pertain to the acquisition of a depreciable fixed
asset.
- Depreciation is provided using the straight line method as per the
estimated useful lives of the fixed assets estimated by the management,
which results in depreciation rates being equal to the corresponding
rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 except for
certain non factory buildings like boundary wall, tubewell and road
which are depreciated at 3.34%, the rate of which is higher than the
rate prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.
- Depreciation on the amount of adjustment to fixed assets on account
of capitalisation of insurance spares is provided over the remaining
useful life of related assets.
- All assets costing upto Rs 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of
purchase.
d) Intangible assets and amortisation
Designs and Drawings
Amounts paid towards acquisition of designs and drawings for
specifically identified products, being development expenditure
incurred towards product design is carried forward based on assessment
of benefits arising from such expenditure. Such expenditure is
amortised over the period of expected future sales from the related
product, which the management has determined to be 24 months based on
past trends, commencing from the month of commencement of commercial
production.
Computer Software
Costs relating to Software, which are acquired, are capitalized and
amortised on a straight line basis over the useful lives of four years.
The period of amortisation is reassessed annually to ascertain
reasonableness and appropriateness.
e) Impairment
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on
external/internal factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever
the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is greater of the assets 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 risk specific to the asset.
f) Leases
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership of the leased term are classified as
operating charges. Operating lease payments are recognized as an
expense in the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over
the lease term.
g) 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 market value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at
cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognize a
decline, other than temporary, in the value of the investments.
i) 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.
Sale of goods
Revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the goods have been passed to the buyer. Sale of goods is
inclusive of excise duty but exclusive of sales tax. Excise Duty
deducted from turnover (gross) is the amount that is included in the
amount of turnover (gross) and not the entire amount of liability that
arose during the year.
Interest
Revenue is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account
the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
Dividends
Dividend income on investments is accounted for when the right to
receive the payment is established.
j) Miscellaneous expenditure
Costs incurred in raising funds are amortized equally over the period
for which the funds are acquired. During an earlier year, the Company
incurred such expenditure amounting to Rs. 18,118,261 on ECB loan which
is being amortized over a period of 5 years. During the year, an amount
of Rs.3,623,652 (Previous year: Rs. 3,623,652) has been charged to
Profit & Loss Account.
k) Warranty costs
Warranty costs are provided on accrual basis determined based on past
experience of claims. Exceptional warranty claims are not taken into
account to determine such provisions.
l) 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, in respect of accounting periods commencing on or
after 7th December, 2006, arising on reporting of long-term foreign
currency monetary items at rates different from those at which they
were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous
financial statements,in so far as they relate to the acquisition
of a depreciable capital asset, are added to or deducted from the cost
of the asset and are depreciated over the balance life of the asset, and
in other cases, are accumulated in a Foreign Currency Monetary Item
Translation Difference Account” in the enterprises financial statements
and amortized over the balance period of such long-term asset/ liability
but not beyond accounting period ending on or before 31st March, 2011.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items not
covered above, or on reporting such monetary items of the 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
The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange
contracts is amortised as expense or income over the life of the
contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized 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 recognized as income or as expense for the
year. However, exchange difference in respect of accounting period
commencing on or after 7th December, 2006 arising on the forward
exchange contract undertaken to hedge the long term foreign currency
monetary item, in so far as they relate to the acquisition of
depreciable capital asset, are added to or deducted from the cost of
asset and in other cases, are accumulated in Foreign Currency Monetary
Item Translation Difference Account” and amortised over the balance
period of such long term asset / liability but not beyond 31st March,
2011.
(v) Forward Exchange Contracts for trading or speculation purposes
A gain or loss on such forward exchange contracts is computed by
multiplying the foreign currency amount of the forward exchange
contract by the difference between the forward rate available at the
reporting date for the remaining maturity of the contract and the
contracted forward rate (or the forward rate last used to measure a
gain or loss on that contract for an earlier year). The gain or loss so
computed is recognized in the statement of profit and loss for the
period. The premium or discount on the forward exchange contract is not
recognized separately.
m) Retirement and other employee benefits
(i) Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund contributions and
superannuation fund (maintained per the scheme of Life Insurance
Corporation) which are defined contribution schemes are charged to the
profit and loss account of the year when the contributions to the
respective funds are due. The Company does not have any other
obligation other than contribution payable to the fund.
(ii) Gratuity liability under the Payment of Gratuity Act is a defined
benefit obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial
valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each
financial year. The gratuity plan has been funded by policy taken from
Life Insurance Corporation of India.
(iii) Short term compensated absences are provided for on based on
estimates. Long term compensated absences are provided for based on
actuarial valuation. The actuarial valuation is done as per projected
unit credit method.
(iv) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss
account and are not deferred.
n) Income taxes
Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax
and fringe benefit tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to
the tax authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961,
enacted in India. Deferred income taxes reflect 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 recognized 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
realized. In situations where the company has unabsorbed depreciation
or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized
only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence
that they can be realized against future taxable profits.
At each balance sheet date, the Company re-assesses unrecognized
deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized 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 realized.
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
realized. 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.
o) Provisions
A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of
which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted
to its present value and are determined based on best 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.
p) Segment Reporting Policies
The Company prepares its segment information in conformity with the
accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting the financial
statements of the Company as a whole.
q) Earnings per share
Basic earning per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
r) Cash and cash equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank
and in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity of
three months or less.
s) 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 after considering the offsetting
effect on the underlying hedge item is charged to the income statement.
Net gains are ignored.
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