A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared on going concern assumption and
under the historical cost convention, except for certain fixed assets
which are revalued in accordance with generally accepted Accounting
principles in India and the provisions of the Companies Act 1956.
B) Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements requires certain estimates and
assumption to be made that effect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities as 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) Fixed Assets:
Fixed assets are stated at cost net of cenvat / value added tax and
includes amounts added on revaluation, less accumulated depreciation,
and impairment of loss, if any. All costs including financing costs
till commencement of production, net changes on foreign exchange
contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations
attributable to the fixed assets are capitalised.
D) Investments:
Investments in Un-Quoted Shares are stated at Cost.
E) Depreciation:
Depreciation on Buildings and Plant and Machinery is provided on
straight-line method at the rates specified in schedule - XIV of the
Companies Act 1956. Depreciation on other fixed assets is provided on
written down value method at the rates specified in schedule - XIV of
the Companies Act 1956.
F) Impairment of Asset:
The Carrying amount of asset is reviewed at each balance sheet date to
determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated.
The recoverable amount is the greater of the asset''s net selling price
and value in use, which is determined based on the estimated future
cash flow discounted to their present values. An impairment loss is
recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash
generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is
reversed if there is change in the estimates used to determine the
recoverable amount.
G) Inventories:
Items of inventories are valued at lower of cost or net realisable
value after providing for obsolescence, if any. Cost of inventories
comprises of cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs
incurred in bringing them to their respective present location and
condition. Cost of raw material is determined on weighted average
method. Scrap is valued at estimated realisable value.
H) Foreign Currency Transactions:
Foreign Currency Transactions are recorded at the exchange rates
prevailing at the transaction date. Current Assets and Current
Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency Transactions remaining
unsettled at the Balance Sheet date are translated at the year- end
rates. The result gain / loss, if any, is recognised in Profit & Loss
Account.
I) Revenue Recognition:
The Sales are recognised on the basis of despatch of goods. In respect
of Export Sales, the revenue is recognised on the basis of Bill of
Lading. Miscellaneous sales are recognised on the basis of despatch of
goods. Other income such as interest etc., are recognised on accrual
basis.
J) Employee Benefits:
i. Gratuity:
The Company contributes towards Group Gratuity Fund (defined benefit
retirement plan) administered by the Life Insurance Corporation of
India, for eligible employees. Under this scheme, the settlement
obligation remains with the Company, while the Life Insurance
Corporation of India administers the scheme and determines the premium
to be contributed by the Company. The plan provides for a lump-sum
payment to the vested employees on retirement or termination of
employment, based on the respective employees'' salary and the years of
service with the Company. Liability with regard to gratuity fund is
accrued, based on actuarial valuation conducted by an independent
actuary, using the projected unit credit method as at March 31, every
year.
2. Provident Fund:
Retirement benefit in the form of Provident Fund is a defined
contribution scheme and the contributions are charged off to the Profit
and Loss account of the year when the contributions to the fund are
due. There are no other obligations other than the contributions to be
remitted to the Provident Fund Authorities.
3. Leave Encashment:
Provision for Leave Encashment is recognised in the books as per the
actuarial valuation.
K) Borrowing Cost:
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that takes necessarily
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other
borrowing costs are charged to revenue.
L) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax:
Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration
benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax resulting from timing difference between taxable and
accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that
are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax asset is not recognised in the books as mater of prudence.
M) Research and Development:
Capital expenditure incurred has been disclosed under their natural
heads of account and revenue expenditure incurred is charged off as a
distinct item in the Profit and Loss account.
N) Claims:
Claims by and against the company, including liquidated damages, are
recognised on acceptance basis. |