(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles to comply in all material
respects with the notifi ed Accounting Standards (AS) under Companies
Accounting Standard Rules, 2006, as amended, the relevant provisions of
the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act) and the guidelines issued by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as applicable to a Non Banking Finance
Company (NBFC). The financial statements have been 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. Any revisions to the
accounting estimates are recognised prospectively in the current and
future years.
(c) Fixed Assets, Depreciation/Amortisation and Impairment of assets
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises
the purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to
its working condition for its intended use. Borrowing costs relating to
acquisition of fi xed assets which takes substantial period of time to
get ready for its intended use are also included to the extent they
relate to the year till such assets are ready to be put to use.
Windmills are amortised over the remaining life of the asset, the life
of windmills are estimated to be 10 years
Leasehold improvement is amortised over the lease term subject to a
maximum of 60 months.
All fi xed assets individually costing Rs. 5,000 or less are fully
depreciated in the year of installation.
Depreciation on assets sold during the year is recognised on a pro-rata
basis to the Profit and loss account till the date of sale.
Impairment of assets
The carrying amount of assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date if
there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external
factors. An impairment loss is recognised 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 specifi
c to the asset.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
A previously recognised impairment loss is increased or reversed
depending on changes in circumstances. However the carrying value after
reversal is not increased beyond the carrying value that would have
prevailed by charging usual depreciation if there was no impairment.
(d) Investments
Investments intended to be held for not more than a year are classifi
ed as current investments. All other investments are classifi ed 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
value is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the
value of the investments.
(e) Provisioning / Write-off of assets
Non performing loans are written off / provided for, as per management
estimates, subject to the minimum provision required as per Non-
Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential
Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007. Delinquencies on assets
securitised are provided for based on management estimates of the
historical data.
Provision on standard assets is made as per the notifi cation
DNBS.PD.CC.No.207/ 03.02.002 /2010-11 issued by Reserve Bank of India.
(f) Hypothecation loans
Hypothecation loans are stated at the amount advanced including fi
nance charges accrued and expenses recoverable, as reduced by the
amounts received up to the balance sheet date and loans securitised.
(g) Leases
Where the Company is the lessor
Assets given on operating leases are included in fi xed 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.
Where the Company is the lessee
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefi ts of ownership of the leased term, are classifi ed as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense
in the Profit and Loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease
term.
(h) Foreign currency translation
Initial recognition
Transactions in foreign currency entered into during the year are
recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the
transaction.
Conversion
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are
translated in to Rupees at exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
Balance Sheet.
Exchange differences
All exchange differences are dealt with in the Profit and loss
account.
(i) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefi ts will flow to the Company and the revenue can be
reliably measured.
i. Income from financing activities is recognised on the basis of
internal rate of return.
ii. Income recognised and remaining unrealised after installments
become overdue for six months or more in case of secured/unsecured
loans and twelve months or more in case of financial lease
transactions are reversed and are accounted as income when these are
actually realised.
iii. Additional finance charges / additional interest are treated to
accrue only on realisation, due to uncertainty of realisation and are
accounted accordingly.
iv. Gains arising on securitisation/direct assignment of assets is
recognised over the tenure of agreements as per guideline on
securitisation of standard assets issued by RBI, loss, if any is
recognised upfront.
v. Income from services is recognised as per the terms of the contract
on an accrual basis.
vi. Interest income on fi xed deposits/margin money, call money (CBLO),
certifi cate of deposits, pass through certifi cates, subordinate debts
and treasury bills is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
vii. Dividend is recognised as income when right to receive payment is
established by the date of balance sheet.
viii. Profit/loss on the sale of investments is recognized at the
time of actual sale/redemption.
ix. Income from operating lease is recognized as rentals, as accrued on
straight line basis over the period of the lease.
(j) Employee benefi ts
Provident Fund
All the employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefi ts
under the Provident Fund, a defi ned contribution plan in which both
the employee and the Company contribute monthly at a stipulated rate.
The Company has no liability for future Provident Fund benefi ts other
than its annual contribution and recognises such contributions as an
expense in the year it is incurred.
Gratuity
The Company provides for the gratuity, a defi ned benefi t retirement
plan covering all employees. The plan provides for lump sum payments to
employees upon death while in employment or on separation from
employment after serving for the stipulated year mentioned under The
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Company accounts for liability of
future gratuity benefi ts based on an external actuarial valuation on
projected unit credit method carried out for assessing liability as at
the reporting date.
Leave Encashment
Short term compensated absences are provided for based on estimates.
Long term compensated absences are provided for based on actuarial
valuation. The actuarial valuation is done as per projected unit credit
method as at the reporting date.
Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to Profit and loss
account and are not deferred.
(k) Income tax
Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. Current income
tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax
authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred income taxes reflects 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
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 situations where the
Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all
deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty
supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against
future taxable Profits.
The un-recognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed by the Company at
each balance sheet date and are recognised 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 cost of the 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.
(l) Segment reporting policies
Identification of segments:
The Companys operating businesses are organised 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.
Unallocated items:
Unallocated items include income and expenses which are not allocated
to any reportable business segment.
Segment Policies :
The company prepares its segment information in conformity with the
accounting policies adopted for preparing and presenting the financial
statements of the company as a whole.
(m) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net Profit or
loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting
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.
(n) Provisions
A provision is recognised when the company has a present obligation as
a result of past event; it is probable that 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 best estimates.
(o) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement comprise cash at
bank and in hand, cheques on hand, remittances in transit and short
term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
(p) Equity shares and Debentures issue expenses
Issue expenses incurred on issue of equity shares are charged on a
straight line basis over a period of 10 years.
Public issue expenses, other than the brokerage, incurred on issue of
debentures are charged off on a straight line basis over the weighted
average tenor of underlying debentures. The brokerage incurred on issue
of debentures is treated as expenditure in the year in which it is
incurred.
(q) Ancillary cost of borrowings
Ancillary cost of borrowings are charged to Profit & Loss account in
the year in which they are incurred.
(r) Employee stock compensation costs
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) Guidelines, 1999 and the Guidance Note on
Accounting for Employee Share-based Payments, issued by ICAI. The
Company measures compensation cost relating to employee stock options
using the intrinsic value method. Compensation expense is amortised
over the vesting period of the option on a straight line basis.
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