(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the notified Accounting Standards issued by Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements are
prepared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis. The
accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and
are consistent with those used in the previous year.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting
year end. Although these estimates are based upon managements best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from these estimates.
(c) Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at Cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price (net of
CENVAT and Service tax credit) and any directly attributable cost of
bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use.
Borrowing costs relating to acquisition of fixed assets which take
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are also
included to the extent they relate to the period till such assets are
ready to be put to use. Leasehold improvements represent expenses
incurred towards civil works, interior furnishings, etc. on the leased
premises at the various locations.
(d) Depreciation
Leasehold Improvements are amortized over the estimated useful life or
unexpired period of lease (whichever is lower) on a straight line
basis.Cost of structural improvements at premises where Company has
entered into agreement with the parties to operate and manage
Multiscreen/Single Screen Cinemas on revenue sharing basis are
amortized over the estimated useful life or lock in period of the
agreement (whichever is lower) on a straight line basis.Depreciation on
all other assets is provided on Straight-Line Method at the rates
computed based on estimated useful life of the assets, which are equal
to the corresponding rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies
Act, 1956. Assets costing Rs. 5,000 and below are fully depreciated in
the year of acquisition.
(e) Intangibles
Goodwill
Goodwill arising due to amalgamation of a subsidiary company with the
Company is amortized in the year of acquisition.
Software and Website Development cost
Cost relating to purchased softwares, software licenses and website
development, are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis
over their estimated useful lives of six years.
Software licenses costing Rs. 5,000 and below are fully amortized in
the year of acquisition.
Film Rights Cost
Film right cost is capitalized and is amortized fully as and when the
film is released.
(f) Expenditure on new projects and substantial expansion
Expenditure directly relating to construction activity is capitalized.
Indirect expenditure incurred during construction period is capitalized
as part of the indirect construction cost to the extent expenditure is
related to construction or is incidental thereto. Other indirect
expenditure (including borrowing costs) incurred during the
construction period, which is not related to the construction activity
nor is incidental thereto is charged to the Profit and Loss Account.
Income earned during construction period is adjusted against the total
of the indirect expenditure.
All direct capital expenditure on expansion is capitalized. As regards
indirect expenditure on expansion, only that portion is capitalized
which represents the marginal increase in such expenditure involved as
a result of capital expansion. Both direct and indirect expenditure are
capitalized only if they increase the value of the asset beyond its
originally assessed standard of performance.
(g) Impairment
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external
factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount
of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is
the greater of the assets net selling price and value in use. In
assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted
to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and risks
specific to the asset.
(h) Investments
Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long term investments are carried at
cost. However, provision for diminution in the value is made to
recognize a decline other than temporary in the value of the
investments.
(i) Inventories
Inventories are valued as follows:
Food and beverages Lower of cost and net realizable value.
Cost is determined on First In First
Out Basis.
Stores and spares Lower of cost and net realizable value.
Cost is determined on First In First
Out Basis.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
(j) Leases
Where the Company is the Lessee
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership of the leased items, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense
in the Profit and Loss Account on an ongoing basis.
Where the Company is the Lessor
Assets subject to operating leases are included in fixed assets. Lease
income is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account on a straight-line
basis over the lease term. Costs, including depreciation are recognised
as an expense in the Profit and Loss Account. Initial direct costs such
as legal costs, brokerage costs, etc. are recognised immediately in
the Profit and Loss Account.
(k) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured. Amount of entertainment tax, sales tax and service
tax collected on generating operating revenue has been shown as a
reduction from the operating revenue.
Sale of tickets of Films
Revenue from sale of tickets of films is recognised as and when the
film is exhibited.
Revenue Sharing
Income from revenue sharing is recognized in accordance with the terms
of agreement with parties to operate and manage Multiscreen/ Single
screen cinemas.
Income from Distribution of films
Theatrical revenue from the distribution of films is accounted for on
the basis of box office reports received from various exhibitors and
revenue from the sale of satellite / TV rights is recognised at the
time of initial period of transfer of right to the customer.
Sale of Food and Beverages
Revenue from sale of food and beverages is recognised upon passage of
title to customers, which coincides with their delivery.
Advertisement Revenue
Advertisement revenue is recognised as and when advertisement is
displayed at the cinema halls.
Management Fee Revenue and Royalty income (to the extent of Pouring
Fee, from a customer)
Revenue is recognised on an accrual basis in accordance with the terms
of the relevant agreements.
Convenience Fee
Convenience fee is recognized as and when the ticket is sold on the
website of the Company.
Interest Income
Interest revenue is recognised on a time proportion basis, taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rates applicable.
Dividend Income
Revenue is recognized where the shareholders right to receive payment
is established by the balance sheet date.
(l) Foreign currency Translations
( i) Initial Recognition
Foreign currency transactions are recorded in Indian Rupees by applying
to the foreign currency amount, the exchange rate between the Indian
Rupee and the foreign currency prevailing at the date of the
transaction.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.
Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost
denominated in a foreign currency, are reported using the exchange rate
at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items which are carried
at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign
currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the
values were determined.
(iii) Exchange Differences
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items at
rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during
the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized
as income or as expense in the year in which they arise.
(m) Retirement and other Employee Benefits
(i) Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund is a defined
contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the Profit and
Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the provident funds
are due. There are no other obligations other than the contribution
payable to the respective trusts.
(ii) Gratuity is a defined benefit obligation. The Company has created
an approved gratuity fund for the future payment of gratuity to the
employees. The Company accounts for the gratuity liability, based upon
the actuarial valuation performed in accordance with the Projected Unit
Credit method carried out at the year end, by an independent actuary.
Gratuity liability of an employee, who leaves the Company before the
close of the year and which is remaining unpaid, is provide on actual
computation basis.
(iii) Short term compensated absences are provided for on based on
estimates. Long term compensated balances are provided for based on
actuarial valuation. The actuarial valuation is done as per projected
unit credit method. Leave encashment liability of an employee, who
leaves the Company before the close of the year and which is remaining
unpaid, is provided for on actual computation basis.
(iv) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss
account and are not deferred.
(n) Segment Reporting Policies
Identification of segments :
The Companys operating businesses are organized and managed separately
according to the nature of products and services provided, with each
segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different
products and serves different markets. The analysis of geographical
segments is based on the areas in which major operating divisions of
the Company operate.
Inter Segment Transfers :
The Company generally accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as
if the sales or transfers were to third parties at current market
prices.
Allocation of Common Costs :
Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment according to the
relative contribution of each segment to the total common costs.
Unallocated Items :
The Corporate and Other segment includes general corporate income and
expense items which are not allocated to any business segment.
(o) Income Taxes
Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax
are measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities
in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred income taxes
reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable
income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing
differences of earlier years.
Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws
enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally
enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current
tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities relate to the taxes on income levied by same governing
taxation laws. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent
that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be
realised. In case where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or
carry forward tax losses, entire deferred tax assets are recognised
only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence
that they can be realised against future taxable profits.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets of earlier years are re-assessed and
recognized to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or
virtually certain, as the case may be that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be
realised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at
each balance sheet date. The Company writes-down the carrying amount of
a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably
certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient
future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax
asset can be realised. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent
that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case
may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available.
Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit is recognized as an asset only
when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the company
will pay normal income tax during the specified period. In the year in
which the MAT credit becomes eligible to be recognized as an asset in
accordance with the recommendations contained in guidance note issued
by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said asset is
created by way of a credit to the profit and loss account and shown as
MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the same at each balance
sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT Credit
Entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the
effect that Company will pay normal Income Tax during the specified
period.
(p) Earning Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting
dividend on preference shares and attributable taxes) by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating Diluted Earnings Per Share, the net
profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(q) Provisions
A provision is recognised when the Company has 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 not discounted to their
present value and are determined based on best management estimate
required to settle the obligation at each Balance Sheet date. These are
reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and are adjusted to reflect the
current best management estimates.
(r) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement comprise cash at
bank and in hand and short term investments with an original maturity
of three months or less.
(s) Employee Stock Compensation Cost
Measurement and disclosure of the employee share-based payment plans is
done in accordance with SEBI (Employee Stock Option Scheme and Employee
Stock Purchase Scheme) Guideline, 1999 and the Guidance Note on
Accounting for Employee Share-based Payments, issued by the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India. The Company measures compensation
cost relating to employee stock options using the intrinsic value
method. Compensation expense, if any, is amortized over the vesting
period of the option on a straight line basis.
(t) Government Grants and Subsidies
Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is
reasonable assurance that the grant/subsidy will be received and all
attaching conditions will be complied with.
When the grant or subsidy relates to an expense item, it is recognized
as income over the periods necessary to match them on a systematic
basis to the costs, which it is intended to compensate. Where the grant
or subsidy relates to an asset, its value is deducted in arriving at
the carrying amount of the related asset. Government grants of the
nature of promoters contribution are credited to capital reserve and
treated as a part of shareholders funds.
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