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-0.15 (-0.24%) | Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '12 | ||||
1) Basis of Preparation - The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on accrual basis in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices in India (GAAP) and accounting standards referred to in Section 211(3C) of The Companies Act, 1956 read with Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. - The Company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on accrual basis. - The financial statements are prepared on the Going Concern concept of accounting. 2) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements, in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from estimates. Any revision to estimates is recognized prospectively in current and future periods. 3) Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements For the year ended 31st march 2012, the Revised Schedule VI notified under the Companies Act 1956, is applicable to the company, for presentation and disclosures in financial statements. The Company has reclassified the previous year''s figures in accordance with the Revised Schedule VI as applicable in the current year. 4) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized on transfer of all significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and when no significant uncertainty as to collectability exists. Interest is accounted on accrual basis Dividend is accounted when the right to receive the same is unconditional. 5) Tangible Fixed Assets Fixed Assets are stated at Cost of their acquisition less depreciation. Cost comprises of acquisition cost, taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from tax authorities), duties, freight and attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use. Pre-operative expenses are capitalized in the year of completion of project. 6) Depreciation and Amortization - Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on written down value method at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 as amended except in case of Plant and Machinery for which the depreciation is provided on Straight Line Method. - Individual assets costing less than Rs. 5,000 are fully charged to Statement of Profit & Loss account in the year of acquisition. 7) Impairment of Assets - As Balance Sheet date, the Company assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired and if any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit, to which the asset belongs, is less than its carrying value, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. - An assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss, no longer exists or may have decreased, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at revised estimate of its recoverable amount, so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. A reversal of impairment loss is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss. - After recognition of impairment loss or reversal of impairment loss as applicable, the depreciation charge for the asset is adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset''s revised carrying amount, less its residual value (if any), on method of depreciation followed for the assets concerned over its remaining useful life. 8) Inventories - Inventories of consumables, raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost or realizable value. The comparison of cost and net realizable value is made on Market Value or Realizable Value basis. - In determining cost of raw materials, packing materials, stock-in-trade, stores, spares and consumables, FIFO method is used. Cost of inventory comprises all costs of purchase, duties, taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from tax authorities) and all other costs incurred in bringing the inventory to their present condition. - Cost of finished goods and work-in-process includes the cost'' of raw materials, an proportionate/appropriate share of fixed and variable production overheads, duties and taxes as applicable and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present form. 9) Financial Derivative for Commodity Hedging Transactions In respect of derivative contracts, gain / losses on settlement are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On the reporting date, profit or loss of all unsettled/outstanding contracts is determined by comparing the value of the position at the mark to market and recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 10) Borrowing Cost - Borrowing cost includes Interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. - Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets up to the date when such assets are ready for intended use. Other borrowing costs are expensed as and when incurred. 11) Investments Investments intended to be held for more than a year from the date of the acquisition are classified as Non Current Investments and are carried at Cost. Provision for diminution in the value of Non -Current investments is made only if in the opinion of management, such decline is other than temporary in nature. Current Investments are carried at lower of cost or Fair Value. The comparison of cost and fair value is done separately in respect of each category of investments. On disposal of an investment, the difference between its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Profit or Loss on sale of investments is determined on a first-in-first-out (FIFO) basis. 12) Transactions in foreign exchange Initial recognition: Foreign currency transactions are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of such Transactions. Measurement of foreign currency items at the Balance Sheet date: Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities at the Balance Sheet date are translated at the closing rate. Gains or losses resulting there from on settlement are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Forward exchange contracts: The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contract is amortized and recognized as an expense/income over the life of the contract. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the period, in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 13) Retirement Benefits a. Short Term Employee Benefit: All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the services are classified as short term employee benefits and they are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related services. The company recognizes the amount of short term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for services rendered as a liability (accrued Expenses) after deducting any amount already paid. b. Post-employment benefits Defined Contribution Plans: Defined contribution plans are Employees State Insurance and Government administered Pension fund scheme for eligible employees. The company''s contribution to defined contribution plans are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the financial year to which they relate. Defined Benefit Plans - Provident Fund Scheme: The Company is covered under the provisions of Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Funds Act, 1952. Contribution payable by the Company to the concerned Government Authorities in respect of Provident Fund and Family Pension Fund are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. - Gratuity Scheme: The Company''s Liability towards unfunded Gratuity is determined on the basis of year end Actuarial Valuation in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 (Revised 2005) prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. - Other long term employee benefits: Entitlement to annual leave and sick leave are recognized when they accrue to employees concerned. Sick leave can only be availed while annual leave can either be availed or encashed subject to a restriction on the maximum number of accumulation of leave. The Company determines the liability for such accumulated leaves using the Projected Accrued Benefit Method with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance sheet date. Liability for Leave Encashment is accounted on accrual basis and expensed. The company presents this liability as current and non-current in the balance sheet as per actuarial valuations and certificate issued by the independent actuary. 14) Accounting for taxes on Income Tax expenses comprises of current tax (i.e. amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961) and deferred tax charge or credit (reflecting the tax effects of timing difference between accounting income and taxable income for the period.) Deferred tax is recognized on timing difference, subject to consideration of prudence in respect of deferred tax assets on timing difference, being the difference between the taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one year and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent years and measured using relevant enacted or substantively enacted tax laws by the Balance Sheet date or till the date of approval of financial statements by the Board of Directors. Deferred tax assets are recognized 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 loss under taxation law, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty of realization of such assets. Deferred tax assets are viewed at each Balance Sheet date to reassess realization. 15) Earnings per share Basic EPS is computed and disclosed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed and disclosed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive equity equivalent shares outstanding during the period except where the results would be anti dilutive. 16) Provisions A provision is recognized when there is 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 its present value and are determined based on best 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. 17) Contingent Liabilities A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not require an outflow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed by way of Notes. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. 18) Contingencies and Events occurring after the Balance Sheet date All the major contingencies i.e., a condition or situation the ultimate outcome of which is known or determined only on their occurrences or non-occurrences of uncertain future events, till the signing of the financial statements, have been recognized. Material events occurring after the balance sheet date till signing of thereof, affecting the going concern assumption or having material impact on the financial statements, are recognized. 19) Preliminary Expenses Preliminary expenses are amortized over a period of 5 years. |
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