(A) Accounting Convention
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention, on an accrual basis and in accordance with the applicable
accounting standards notified by the Company (Accounting Standards
Rule, 2006) as amended and relevent Provision of the Companies Act.
(B) Use of Estimates
The Preparation of financial statements requires estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported
amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference
between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period
in which the results are known / materialised.
(C) Revenue Recognition
Sales are recognised on transfer of significant risks and rewards in
connection with the ownership at the time of dispatch of goods. Sales
are recorded net of trade discounts. Dividend income is recognised when
right to receive is established.
(D) Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment loss if any. Cost comprises of the purchase price and all
other attributable costs for bringing the asset to its working
condition for its intended use.
(E) Depreciation
(i) Depreciation on Fixed Assets other than intangible assets is
provided on Written Down Value Method in accordance with the rates,
prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act,1956. Individual assets
acquired for less than Rs.5000/- are entirely depreciated in the year
of acquisition.
(ii) Depreciation on fixed assets added/disposed off during the year
has been provided on pro-rata basis.
(iii) Lease Premium and related costs are amortised over the lease
period.
(iv) Cost of registration of Trade Marks and for acquiring Copy Rights
are amortised over a period of 10 years in equal installments.
(v) Cost of Intangible assets other trademark are amortised over a
period of 36 months.
(F) Impairment of Assets Assets are treated as impaired when the
carrying cost of asset exceeds their recoverable value. An impairment
loss is charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which an
assets are identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognised in
prior accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the
estimate of recoverable amount.
(G) Expenditure during construction period Expenditure during
construction period are included under capital work-in-progress and the
same are allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of
construction.
(H) Foreign Currency Transactions & Financial Instruments (i) Monetary
assets and liabilities related to foreign currency transactions
remaining unsettled at the end of the year, are restated at the closing
rate as applicable.
(ii) The differences in translation of monetary assets and liabilities
and realised gains and losses on foreign exchange transactions are
recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.
(iii) In respect of forward foreign exchange contract, represented by
monetary assets/liabilities and are meant for hedging purposes, the
premium or discount arising at the inception of such forwards contract
is amortised as expense or income over the life of contract. Exchange
differences on such a contract is recognized in the statement of profit
and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change.
Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward
exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period.
(iv) Non - monetary items are carried in terms of historical cost
denominated in a foreign currency using the exchange rate at the date
of the transactions.
(v) Exchange difference arising on a monetary item that, in substance,
forms part of an enterprise''s net investments in a non-integral foreign
operation are accumulated in a foreign currency translation reserve.
(I) Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost and estimated net realisable
value.
a) Cost of Raw materials, packing materials, stores and spares are
determined on weighted average basis.
b) The Cost of Finished goods and Work-In-Process includes cost of
conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to
their present location and condition.
(J) Retirement Benefits
(i) Contribution to the provident fund, which is a defined contribution
scheme, are charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the period in
which the liability is incurred.
(ii) Provision for gratuity, which is a defined benefit plan, is made
on the basis of an actuarial valuation carried out by an independent
actuary at the balance sheet date and funded through scheme
administered by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (''LIC''). The
actuarial valuation is done using the ''Project Unit Credit Method''.
(iii) Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within
twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders
the related services are recognised as a liability at the present value
of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date based on an
actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary.
(K) Investments
Long-term Investments are stated at cost after deducting provision,if
any, for other than temperory diminution in the value of Investment.
Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and market / fair
value.
(L) Borrowing Costs
The Company capitalises the borrowing costs which are directly
attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets
till the said asset is put to use or ready to be put to use. All other
borrowing cost are expensed in the period they incurred.
(M) Leased Assets
Operating Lease : Rentals are expensed with reference to lease terms
and other considerations.
(N) Provision for Tax
Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Provision for
current tax is determined on the basis of taxable income for the period
as per the provisions of Income Tax Act,1961.
Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on
timing differences between book profits and tax profits using the tax
rates and laws that have been enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward only when there
is a reasonable certainty that the assets will be realized in future.
(O) Contingent Liabilities and Provision
Contingent Liabilities are possible but not probable obligations as on
Balance Sheet date, based on the available evidence. Provisions are
recongnized when there is 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 determined based on the best estimate required
to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date.
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