ACCOUNTING CONVENTION: The Accounts are prepared on accrual basis under
the historical cost convention, except for certain fixed assets which
are revalued, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and
relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with the generally accepted accounting principles 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 result and estimates are recognised in
the period in which the results are known / materialized.
FIXED ASSETS: Fixed Assets including intangible assets are stated at
cost net of cenvat / value added tax and includes amount added on
revaluation less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any.
All Cost is inclusive of Freight, Duties, (net of tax credits as
applicable) levies and any directly attributable cost till commencement
of commercial production.
IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS: Impairment is ascertained at each balance sheet
date in respect of Cash Generating Units. An impairment loss is
recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net
selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value based
on an appropriate discount factor.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION: Depreciation on fixed assets is provided
as per the straight line method (SLM) at the rate and in the manner
prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 on pro rata
basis. Fixed Assets are capitalised at cost inclusive of expenses and
interest wherever applicable.
Intangible Assets are amortised over their respective individual
estimated useful life on a straight line basis commencing from the year
the asset is available to the Company for its use, not exceeding five
years.
INVESTMENTS: Long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision for
diminution in the value of long-term investment is made only if, such a
decline is other than temporary in the opinion of management. Current
Investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value.
INVENTORIES:
A. Raw Materials and General Stores are valued at cost or realisable
value, whichever is less, excluding Cenvat and VAT credit, by FIFO
method.
B. Work in Process is valued at raw materials cost or realisable
value, whichever is less plus estimated overheads, but excluding Cenvat
and VAT.
C. Finished Goods are valued at cost including estimated overheads or
net realisable value, whichever is less. The value includes excise duty
paid / payable on such goods.
EXCISE DUTY & CENVAT CREDIT: Excise Duties wherever recovered are
included in Sales and shown separately in financial statement as
deduction from sales. Excise duty provision made in respect of finished
goods lying at factory premises are shown separately as an item of
manufacturing and other expenses and included in the valuation of
finished goods. Cenvat credit available on purchases of service /
materials / capital goods is accounted by reducing cost of services /
materials / capital goods. Cenavat credit availed of is accounted by
way of adjustment against excise duty payable on dispatch of finished
goods.
PROVISION, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS: A provision is
recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of
past events 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 management
estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date.
These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect
the current management estimates. Contingent Assets are neither
recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements. Contingent
liabilities are not recognise but are disclosed by way of note on the
balance sheet. Provision is made in the accounts for those liabilities
which are likely to materialise after the year end till the
finalisation of accounts and having effects on the position stated in
the balance sheet as at the year end.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTION:
A: Transactions entered into and those settled during the year in
foreign currency are recorded at the actual exchange rates prevailing
at the time of the transactions.
B: Foreign currency transactions remaining unsettled at the year end
and not covered by forward contract are translated at the exchange
rates prevailing at the year end.
C: In case of item which are covered by forward exchange contract, the
difference between the year end rate and rate on the date of the
contract is recognised as exchange difference and the premium paid on
forward contract is recognised over the life of the contracts. Forward
exchange contracts outstanding as at the year end are calculated at the
year end rate and mark to market profit / loss is dealt in the Profit &
Loss Account.
REVENUE RECOGNITION:
A: Sales are recognised, net of returns and trade discounts, on
despatch of goods to customers and are reflected in the accounts at
gross realisable value i.e. inclusive of excise duty. Inter-unit
sales/purchases have been eliminated during the year. In case of export
sales, revenue is recognised when the risk and reward on the goods is
transferred to the customers i.e. on the basis of date of billing of
lading.
B: In appropriate circumstances, Revenue (Income) is recognised when no
significant uncertainty as to Measurability or collectibility exists.
Export benefits / incentives are accounted on accrual basic.
C: Interest income is recognised on time proportionate method.
D: Dividend is accrued in the year in which it is declared whereby a
right to receive is established.
TAXATION:
A: Provision for current taxation is made for the current accounting
period (reporting period) on the basis of the taxable profits computed
in accordance with Income Tax Act, 1961 for the relevant assessment
year.
B: Deferred Tax resulting from “timing differences” between book and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the Balance Sheet, date to the extent that the timing
differences are expected to crystalise, as deferred tax charge /
benefit in the Profit and Loss Account and as deferred tax asset or
liabilities in the Balance Sheet. The deferred tax assets is recognised
and carry forward only to the extent that there is a virtual certainty
that the assets will be realised in the future.
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
A: Defined Contribution Plans: The Company has defined contribution
plan for Post-employment benefits in the form of Provident fund for all
eligible employees; which is administered by the Regional Provident
Fund Commissione. Provident Fund is classified as defined contribution
plan as the Company has no further obligation beyond making
contribution. The Company''s contribution to Defined Contribution Plan
is charged to the Profit and Loss Account as and when incurred.
B: Defined Benefits Plans: Funded Plan: The company has a Defined
Benefits Plan for Post employment benefits in the form of gratuity for
all employees and the liability for the defined benefit plan of
Gratuity is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation by an
independent actuary at the year end, which is calculated using
projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses which comprise
experience adjustment and the effect of changes in actuarial
assumptions are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.
C: Leave Liability (Long-term Employee Benefits): The Employee of the
Company are entitled to leave encashment which is encashed annually as
per the leave policy of the company. Liability for compensated absences
(Unutilised leave benefit) is provided on the basis of valuation, as at
the Balance Sheet date, carried out by an independent actuary.
D: Termination Benefit are recognised as an expenses as and when
incurred.
E: The actuarial gain and losses arising during the year are recognised
in the profit and loss account of the year without restoring to any
amortisation.
BORROWING COST: Borrowing cost that attributes to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to set ready for intended use. All other
borrowing cost are charged to revenue.
PROPOSED DIVIDEND: Dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is
provided for in the accounts pending approval at the Annual General
Meeting.
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