I Basis of Accounting
The Financial statements have been prepared and presented under
historical cost convention on the accrual basis of accounting in
accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in India
(GAAP) and comply with the mandatory accounting standards (AS) as
notifi ed by the Companies Accounting Standard (Rules), 2006 to the
extent applicable and with the relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956.
II Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP
requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported amount of
revenue and expenses for the year. Actual results could differ from
these estimates. Difference between the actual result and estimates are
recognised in the year in which results are known /materialized. Any
revision to an accounting estimate is recognised prospectively in the
year of revision.
III Revenue Recognition
(a) The Company is in the business of Property Development. Revenue
from sale of properties under construction is recognised on the basis
of actual bookings done (provided the signifi cant risks and rewards
have been transferred to the buyer and there is reasonable certainty of
realisation of the monies) proportionate to the percentage of physical
completion of construction/ development work as certifi ed by the
Architect.
(b) Revenue from sale of completed properties (Finished Realty Stock)
is recognised upon transfer of signifi cant risks and rewards to the
buyer.
(c) Revenue on Development Rights is recognised on the basis of our
revenue share receivable, from the related projects as per agreed terms
and conditions.
(d) Income from Operations include Realty Sale, Lease Rentals, Service
Fees, Signages, Car park and PMC/ Marketing Fees.
(e) Interest income is recognised on time basis determined by the
amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
(f) Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the payment
is established.
IV Inventories
(a) Inventories comprise of: (i) Finished Realty Stock representing
unsold premises in closed projects and (ii) Realty Work in Progress
representing properties under construction / development.
(b) Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value.
(c) Cost of Realty construction / development is charged to the Profit
and Loss Account in proportion to the revenue recognised during the
period and the balance cost is carried over under Inventory as part of
either Realty Work-in-Progress or Finished Realty Stock. Cost of Realty
construction / development includes all costs directly related to the
Project and other expenditure as identifi ed by the Management which
are incurred for the purpose of executing and securing the completion
of the Project (net off incidental recoveries/receipts) upto the date
of receipt of occupancy certifi cate from the relevant authorities.
V Fixed Assets
(a) Tangible Assets
(i) Tangible assets are carried at cost of acquisition or construction
less accumulated depreciation. The cost of fixed assets includes non
refundable taxes, duties, freight and other incidental expenses related
to the acquisition and installation of the respective assets. Borrowing
cost attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets which
takes substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use is
capitalised.
(ii) Expenses incurred for acquisition of capital assets along with
advances paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets outstanding at
each Balance Sheet date are disclosed under Capital Work in Progress.
(b) Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets are recorded at the consideration paid for the
acquisition.
VI Leases
(a) Assets acquired on lease where a signifi cant portion of risks and
rewards of ownership are retained by the Lessor are classifi ed as
Operating Leases. Lease Rentals are charged to Profit and Loss Account
on accrual basis.
(b) Assets leased out under Operating Leases are capitalised. Rental
Income is recognised on accrual basis over the Lease term.
VII Depreciation / Amortization
(a) Depreciation
(i) Depreciation has been charged on SLM basis for the assets acquired
from erstwhile Piramal Holdings Limited (PHL) and Piramyd Retail and
Merchandising Private Limited (PRMPL).
(ii) For all other assets depreciation is provided on WDV basis.
(iii) Depreciation is provided at the rates and in the manner specifi
ed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.
(iv) Depreciation is calculated on a pro-rata basis from the date of
installation / acquisition till the date the assets are sold or
disposed.
(v) Individual assets costing less than Rs 5,000/- are depreciated
fully in the year of acquisition.
(b) Amortization
(i) Leasehold assets are amortized over the period of lease.
(ii) Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives
on a straight line basis, commencing from the date the asset is
available to the Company for its use.
VIII Investments
Long term investments are carried at cost less any permanent diminution
in value. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair
value.
Carrying amount of the individual investment is determined on the basis
of the average carrying amount of the total holding of the investments.
IX Foreign Currency Transactions
(a) Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the closing rate
prevailing on the dates of the respective transaction or at the
contracted rates as applicable. Exchange difference arising on foreign
exchange transactions settled during the year, if any is recognised in
the Profit and Loss account.
(b) Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
are converted at the closing rate as on Balance Sheet date. The
resultant exchange difference is recognised in the Profit and Loss
account.
(c) Non monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are carried at the exchange rate prevalent on the date of
the transaction.
X Employee Benefits
(a) Short Term Employee Benefits
Short term employee benefits are recognised as an expense at the
undiscounted amount in Profit and Loss account of the year in which
the related service is rendered.
(b) Post Employment Benefits
Contribution to Provident Fund and Superannuation Scheme are charged
against revenue. Provision for Gratuity is recorded on the basis of
actuarial valuation certifi cate, provided by the actuary.
(c) Other Long Term Employee Benefits
Companys liability towards earned leave is determined by an
independent actuary using Projected Unit Credit Method. Past services
are recognised on a straight line basis over the average period until
the benefits become vested. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised
immediately in the Profit and Loss account as income or expense.
Obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future
cash flows using a discounted rate that is determined by reference to
the market yields at the Balance Sheet date on Government Bonds where
the currency and terms of the Government Bonds are consistent with the
currency and estimated terms of the defi ned benefit obligation.
(d) VRS Payments
Payments made under Voluntary Retirement Scheme are charged off in the
year in which it is incurred.
XI Taxation
Tax expenses are the aggregate of current tax and deferred tax charged
or credited in the statement of Profit and Loss for the year.
(a) Current Tax
The current charge for Income Tax is calculated in accordance with the
relevant tax regulations applicable to the Company.
(b ) Deferred Tax
Deferred tax charge or credit refl ects the tax effects of timing
differences between accounting income and taxable income for the year.
The deferred tax charge or credit and the deferred tax liabilities or
assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets
are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that
the assets can be realized in future, however where there is unabsorbed
depreciation or carry forward of losses, deferred tax assets are
recognised only if there is virtual certainty of realization of such
assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.
(c) Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)
In case the Company is liable to pay income tax U/s 115JB of Income Tax
Act, 1961 (i.e. MAT), the amount of tax paid in excess of normal income
tax is recognised as an asset (MAT Credit Entitlement) only if there is
convincing evidence for realization of such asset during the specifi ed
period. MAT credit entitlement is reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.
XII Borrowing Cost
Borrowing cost attributable to the individual Projects have been
treated as Project Cost and added to Stock in Trade. Other borrowing
costs are charged to Profit and Loss account in the year in which they
are incurred.
XIII Employee Stock Option
Employee Compensation Cost, if any, arising on account of option
granted to employees is recognised in the Financial Statements. It is
the difference between the intrinsic value and the exercise price of
options.
XIV Impairment of Assets
The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any
indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication
exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the assets. If
such recoverable amount of the assets or the recoverable amount of the
cash generating unit to which the assets belongs is less than its
carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable
amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is
recognised in the Profit and Loss account. If at the Balance Sheet
date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment
loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the
asset is refl ected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of
depreciated historical cost.
XV Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
The Company creates a provision when there is a present obligation as a
result of past events that probably requires an outflow of resources
and reliable estimates can be made of the amount of the obligation. A
disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is possible
obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not,
require an outflow of resources. Contingent assets are neither
recognised nor disclosed.
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