a) Basis of Accounting:
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention (except for certain fixed assets which are revalued) on
accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in India and complies with Accounting Standards referred to
in Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956.
b) Use of Estimates:
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles, requires estimates and assumption to be
made, that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the
date of financial statements and reported amount of revenues and
expenses during the reported year. Actual results could differ from
these estimates and differences between the actual results and
estimates are recognized in the year in which results are known /
materialized.
c) Fixed Assets:
Tangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition, installation or
construction including other direct expenses incurred to bring the
assets to its present location and condition. Less accumulated
depreciation / amortization / impairment losses (if any) adjusted by
revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Intangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated
amortization and impairment loss, if any.
d) Depreciation/ Amortisation:
Depreciation is provided on written down value method in the manner and
at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Fixed assets, excluding buildings and computers, individually costing
upto Rs. 5,000/- are fully written off in the year of purchase.
Premium on the leasehold land is amortised over the period of lease.
Computer Software is amortised equally over a period of five years,
from the year of Purchase.
e) Impairment of Assets:
The fixed assets are reviewed for impairment at each balance sheet
date. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of the
asset exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to
profit and loss account in the year in which an asset is identified as
impaired. The impairment loss recognised in prior accounting periods is
reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable
amount.
f) Revenue Recognition:
Contract Revenue is recognized by reference to the stage of completion
of the contract activity at the reporting date of the financial
statements on the basis of percentage of completion method. The stage
of completion of contracts is measured by reference to the proportion
that contract costs incurred for work performed up to the reporting
date bear to the estimated total contract costs for each Contract. An
expected loss on construction contract is recognized as an expense
immediately. Price escalation, other claims and variation in the
contract work are included in contract revenue at the time of
acceptance / settlement by the customers due to uncertainties attached
thereto.
Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risk and
rewards of ownership of products are transferred to the buyers which
are usually at the point of dispatch to customers. Sales are net of
discounts, sales tax and returns.
Revenues from service related activities including hire charges are
recognized in accordance with the terms of the agreement upon rendering
of such services.
Commission income is recognized as per contracts/ receipt of credit
notes.
Revenue is recognised when there is reasonable certainty of its
realization.
Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive dividend is
established.
Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis.
g) Investments:
Long term Investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in
the value of long-term investments is made only if such a decline is
other than temporary. Current investments are valued at lower of cost
and net realizable value
h) Inventories:
Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
of inventories comprises of cost of purchase, cost of conversion and
other cost incurred in bringing them to their respective present
location and condition. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the FIFO
basis. Tools are written off based on technical evaluation.
i) Foreign Currency Transaction:
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates
prevailing on the date of the transaction. The net gain or loss on
account of exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign
currency transactions and / or restatements are dealt with in the
Profit and Loss Accounts as income or expenses of the period in which
they arise.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at
the balance sheet date are reported using the rate prevailing as on
that date. The resultant exchange differences are recognised in the
profit and loss account.
In respect of the Forward Exchange contracts with underlying
transaction, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such
contract as expenses or income over the life of contract.
j) Employee Benefits: Short-term Benefits
These are recognised as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the
profit and loss account of the period in which the related services are
rendered. Short term compensated absences are provided for based on
actuarial valuation in accordance with Company rules.
Post Retirement Benefits
Company''s contribution for the period paid/ payable to defined
contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged to Profit & Loss
Account.
Company''s liability towards defined benefit plans viz. gratuity is
determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method as per the valuation
carried out at the balance sheet date.
k) Taxes on Income:
Current Tax on income is accounted on the basis of the provision of the
Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between the book and tax
profits for the year is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that
have been enacted or substantively enacted as of the balance sheet
date.
l) Cenvat, Service Tax and VAT Credit :
Cenvat, Service Tax and VAT credits receivable/availed are treated as
an asset with relevant expenses being accounted net of such credits,
and the same are reduced to the extent of their utilisations.
m) Operating Leases :
Assets taken/given on lease under which all risks and rewards of
ownership are effectively retained by the lessor are classified as
operating lease. Lease payments/income under operating leases are
recognised as expenses/income on accrual basis in accordance with the
respective lease agreements.
n) Custom Duties:
Custom duty payable on goods lying in custom bonded warehouse/under
clearance are provided for and included in valuation of inventories.
o) Borrowing Cost:
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as cost of such
assets. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other
borrowing costs are charged to the revenue.
p) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the
notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statements.
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