i) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention as a going concern. The accounts have been prepared by
adopting the accrual system of accounting and in accordance with
directions prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India for Non Banking
Financial Companies. Accounting Policies, not specifically referred to
otherwise are consistent and in consonance with the generally accepted
accounting principles.
ii) Foreign Currency Transactions:
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange
prevailing on the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and
liabilities related to foreign currency transactions remaining
unsettled are translated at year end rate.
The difference in translation of Monetary assets and liabilities and
realized gains and losses on foreign exchange transaction are
recognized in profit & loss account.
Foreign currency gain/loss relating to translation of net investment in
non-integral foreign operation is recognized in the foreign currency
translation reserve.
iii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation :
a) Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at their cost of acquisition less accumulated
depreciation. Cost comprises of all cost, net of income (if any),
incurred to bring the assets to their present location and working
condition and other related overheads till such assets are ready for
intended use.
b) Depreciation
Depreciation on Fixed Asset is provided on Straight Line Method basis
at the rates and in manner specified in schedule XIV of the Companies
Act, 1956.
iv) Investments:
Long term investments are stated at cost. When there is a decline other
than temporary in their value, the carrying amount is reduced on an
individual investment basis and decline is charged to the Profit & Loss
Account. Appropriate adjustment is made in carrying cost of investment
in case of subsequent rise in value of investments.
v) Retirement Benefits:
Defined Benefit Plans:
Leave Encashment and Gratuity are defined benefit plans. The Company
has provided for the liability at the year end based on actuarial
valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gains and
losses are recognized as and when incurred.
vi) Taxation:
Provision is made for income-tax liability estimated to arise on the
results for the year at the current rate of tax in accordance with
Income- Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for, at the rate on the Balance Sheet date, to
the extent that the timing differences that originate in one period and
are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
Deferred Tax Assets arising from timing differences are recognized to
the extent there is a reasonable/virtual certainty that the assets can
be realized in future.
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