A. Basis of Accounting:
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with the
generally accepted accounting principles, the applicable mandatory
Accounting Standards and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act,
1956.
B. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires estimates and assumptions to be
made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
disclosure of contingent liabilities as on the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Differences between actual results and estimates are
recognized in the period in which the results are known/ materialized.
C. Revenue Recognition:
i) The company recognizes sales at the point of dispatch of goods to
the customers.
ii) Dividend income recognized when the right to receive the same is
established.
iii) Interest income is recognized on the time proportion basis.
D. Fixed Assets:
I. Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition/revaluation and
pre-operative expenses capitalized forms part of the value of assets
less accumulated Depreciation.
II. Own Fabricated Plant & Machinery are capitalized at cost including
an appropriate share of overheads.
III. Gross Block of Fixed Assets includes assets purchased under hire
purchase agreements.
E. Depreciation:
Depreciation is provided under the straight line method at the rates
specified in schedule XIV of the Companies Act 1956. Lease hold Lands
are not depreciated.
F. Investments:
Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost. Cost of acquisition
includes all costs directly incurred on the acquisition of the
investment after providing for diminution in value, if such diminution
is of permanent nature.
G. Inventories:
I. Raw Materials valued at cost or net realized value, whichever is
lower.
II. Work in progress valued at cost or net realized value, whichever
is lower.
III. Finished goods are valued at cost [including Excise Duty
payable].
IV. Stores and Spares and packing materials are stated at cost or net
realized value, whichever is lower.
H. Debtors & Advances:
Debtors & Advances are stated at book value and no provision is made
for Doubtful Debts.
I. Foreign Currency Transactions:
a. Transactions in foreign currencies are converted in Rupees at rate
prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities
denomination in foreign currency are translated at the period end
exchange rates. Gains/losses arising on account of
realisation/settlement of foreign exchange transactions and on
translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities are recognised
in the Profit and Loss Account.
b. All Foreign Currency liabilities and monetary assets are stated at
the exchange rate prevailing as at the date of Balance Sheet and the
difference taken to Profit & Loss account as Exchange Fluctuation loss
or gain.
J. Export Benefit:
Export benefits in respect of exports made under the Duty Entitlement
Pass Book (DEPB) scheme as per the Import and Export policy have been
accounted on cash basis.
K. Employee Benefits:
i) Post-employment Benefits
a) Defined Contribution Plans:
The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for Post employment benefit
in the form of Provident Fund for all employees which are administrated
by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner.
b) Defined Benefit Plans:
Funded Plan: The Company has defined benefit & Leave Encashment plan
for Post-employment benefit in the form of Gratuity for all employees.
Liability for above defined benefit plan is provided on the basis of
valuation, as at the Balance Sheet date, the actuarial method used for
measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit method.
ii) Gratuity:
The Provision has been made in the accounts for the present liability
for future payment of gratuity to employees of the company in terms of
Payment of Gratuity act, 1972.
iii) The actuarial gains and losses arising during the year are
recognized in the Profit & Loss Account of the year.
L. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of a qualifying asset is charged to Profit &
Loss Account
M. Impairment of Assets:
At Balance Sheet date, an assessment is done to determine whether there
is any indication of impairment in the carrying amount of the company''s
fixed assets. If any such indication exists, the asset''s recoverable
amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the
carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. An
impairment loss is charged to profit and loss account in the year in
which an asset is identified as impaired.
N. Taxes on Income:
Income tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax charge or
release. Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences, subject to
consideration of prudence, being the differences between taxable income
and accounting income that originates in one period and capable of
reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
O. Contingencies:
The company creates a provision for loss, contingencies arising from
claims, litigations, assessment, fines, penalties etc when there is a
present obligation as a result of past events that probably requires
outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount
of obligation.
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