1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, except where impairment is made and on accrual basis in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in India and
the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and comply with Accounting
Standards as notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,
2006. Accounting policies have been consistently applied by the
Company and are consistent with those used in the previous year.
2. Use of Estimates
The presentation of financial statements requires estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the value of assets and liabilities
as well as revenues and expenses as reported in the financial
statements. The difference between the actual result and estimates are
recognised during the period in which they are materialized / known.
3. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at their original cost net of cenvat/value
added tax and includes amounts added on revaluation, less accumulated
depreciation and impairment loss, if any. The cost includes interest,
financial charges, freight, taxes and other incidental expenses incurred
for acquisition and installation of the assets. Assets revalued are
stated at values determined by the valuers.
4. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are recognised when it is probable that the future
economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will fow to the
enterprises and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
5. Depreciation and Amortisation
a) Depreciation on fixed assets including revalued assets have been
provided on Straight Line Method at the rates and in the manner
prescribed in the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation
on additions to Fixed Assets is provided for on pro-rata basis from the
date of addition/acquisition till the end of the year and on assets
sold/discarded/demolished to the date of disposal. The depreciation on
revalued portion of assets is adjusted against the revaluation reserve.
b) Depreciation on assets whose actual cost does not exceed Rs. 5,000/-
each is provided at 100% of the cost as specified in Schedule XIV to the
Companies Act, 1956.
c) Computer software/System Development: Over a period of five years.
6. Capital Work-In-Progress
Projects under commissioning and other capital work-in-progress are
carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses,
interest and other financing costs payable on funds specifically
borrowed to the extent they relate to the period till assets are ready
for intended use.
7. Impairment of Assets
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 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 at the weighted average cost of capital.
8. Valuation of Inventories
a) Raw materials (including goods in transit) are valued at cost, on
first-in-first-out basis.
b) Work-in-process is valued at cost. Cost for this purpose includes
direct cost and attributable overheads.
c) Finished goods are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value.
Cost for this purpose includes direct cost, attributable overheads and
excise duty.
d) Stores, fuel, dyes, chemicals and packing materials are valued at
cost on first-in-first-out basis.
9. Recognition of Income and Expenditure
a) Domestic sales are recognised on transfer of risk and reward which
generally coincides with dispatch of goods to the customers.
b) Export sales are accounted for on the basis of date of bill of
lading.
c) Sales are inclusive of excise duty, dyeing charges, conversion
charges and are net of shortage and discounts excluding value added
tax.
d) Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
e) Cost/expenditure is recognised on accrual, as they are incurred
except payments of leave travel allowances and reimbursement of medical
expenses to the staff, being immaterial, are accounted on cash basis.
f) The claims against the company are accounted on acceptance basis.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are accounted at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of transaction. Gains and losses resulting from
the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of
monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are
recognised in the Profit and loss account. In case of forward contracts
(non speculative), the exchange differences are dealt with in the Profit
and loss account over the period of contracts.
11. Employee Benefits
a) Employee benefits comprise both defined contribution and defined
benefit plans.
Defined contribution plan :
Contribution to defined contribution plans are recognised as expenses in
the Profit and Loss Account, as they are incurred.
Defined benefit plan :
The Company''s liability towards Gratuity & Leave encashment is
accounted for on the basis of an actuarial valuation done at the year
end and is charged to the Profit and loss account.
b) All short term employee benefits are accounted for on undiscounted
basis during the accounting period based on services rendered by
employees.
12. Research & Development
Revenue expenditure, including overheads on Research and Development,
is charged out as an expense in the year in which incurred. Expenditure
which results in the creation of capital assets is taken as Fixed
assets.
13. Investments
Investments are classified into Current and Long-term Investments.
Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.
Long-term Investments are stated at cost. A provision for diminution is
made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of
Long-term Investments.
14. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs, which are directly attributable to acquisition,
construction or production of a qualifying asset, are capitalized as a
part of the cost of the asset. Other borrowing costs are recognised as
expenses in the period in which they are incurred.
15. Operating Lease
Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks
and benefits of ownership over the leased term are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease rentals are recognised as an expense,
as applicable, over the lease period.
16. Segment Reporting
Business Segment is identified and reported taking into account the
nature of products and services, the different risks and returns and
the internal business reporting systems. The identification of
geographical segment is based on the areas in which major operating
divisions of the Company operate.
17. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net Profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted
average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. For the
purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net Profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
18. Income Tax
Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax and
Deferred tax are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard
22 on Accounting For Taxes on Income, issued by the ICAI. Current tax
is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities,
using the applicable tax rates. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact
of the current period timing differences between taxable income and
accounting income for the period and reversal of timing differences of
earlier years / period. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the
extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable
income will be available except that deferred tax assets arising on
account of unabsorbed depreciation and losses are recognised if there
is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be
available to realise the same.
19. Employee Stock Option Schemes
The Company has granted Stock Options to its employees under Employees
Stock Option Scheme, 2007 - Series ''A'' (ESOP, 2007). In respect of
Options granted under the Employees Stock Options Plan, in accordance
with guidelines issued by the SEBI and in compliance with the Guidance
Note on Accounting for Employee Share-based Payments issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accounts of India in the year 2005 and
applicable for the period on or after 1st April 2005, the cost of stock
options granted to employees are accounted by the Company using the
intrinsic value method and the cost based on excess of market value
over the exercise price is recognised in Profit & Loss Account, over
vesting period on time proportion basis and included in the ''Salaries,
wages, bonus etc'' in Schedule L of the Financial Statements. Should
any employee leave in the subsequent year, before exercise of the
Option, the value of Option accrued in their favour is written back to
the General Reserve.
20. Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event; it is probable that an outfow of resources
embodying economic benefit 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. A contingent liability is disclosed, unless
the possibility of an outfow of resources embodying the economic benefit
is remote.
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