1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
a. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical
cost convention in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and are in consonance with the mandatory accounting
standards and statements issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India and the provisions of the Schedule VI of the
Companies Act, 1956. Accounting policies not specifically referred to
otherwise are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
b. The Company follows the mercantile systems of accounting and
recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis except stated
otherwise.
2. Revenue Recognition
a. Sales are recognized when goods are supplied and are recorded net
of sales return, rebates, trade discounts VAT/Central Sales Tax and
excise duty.
b. Income from Services rendered are booked based on
agreements/arrangements with the concerned parties and recognized on
proportionate completion service contract method.
3. Use of Estimates
In preparation of financial statements estimates and assumptions are
required to be made which affect the reported amounts of
assets/liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The
differences between estimates and actual are recognized in the period
in which results are crystallized.
4. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost. Cost includes freight,
installation cost, duties, taxes, and incidental expenses but net of
Excise duty (CENVAT) and VAT (ITR).
5. Depreciation
Depreciation is charged on Straight Line Method at the rate prescribed
under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956
6. Borrowing Cost
Borrowing Cost attributable to acquisitions and construction of assets
are capitalized as a part of cost of such assets up to the date when
such assets are ready for its intended use and other borrowing cost are
charged to Profits Loss Account.
7. Inventories
a. Raw Materials, Stores & Spares, Finished Goods are valued at cost
or net realizable value whichever is lower. Reusable Waste is valued at
net realizable value.
b. Raw Material and Finished goods are valued net of excise duty.
However Finished Goods at branches are valued at inclusive of excise
duty and freight.
c. Goods or materials in transit are valued at cost to date.
d. Cost comprises cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other cost
incurred in bringing the inventory to present location and condition.
Cost is arrived at weighted average basis.
8. Insurance Claims:
Insurance Claims for Stocks Lost by Fire are accounted on the basis of
Lodgments of claims with the respective Insurance Company. Differences
between Insurance Claims accounted for and actual receipt are accounted
as Miscellaneous Expenditure/Income in the year of Settlement.
9. Foreign Currency Transactions:
Foreign currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates
prevailing at the date of the 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
recognized in the profit and loss account.
10. Retirement Benefits
Contribution to Provident Fund and ESIC are deposited with respective
Government Authorities. The provision for Gratuity Liability is made
on basis of actuarial valuation by the LIC of India.
11. Taxation
Current Tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of
taxable income for the year. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to
consideration of prudence in respect of deferred tax assets, on timing
difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate
in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more periods.
12. Impairment of Assets
The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any
indication that an asset may be impaired. 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 amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable
amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is
recognized in the Profit and Loss account. If at the Balance Sheet date
there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no
longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is
reflected at the recoverable amount.
13. Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is apermanent 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.
14. Miscellaneous Expenditure
Preliminary Expenditure is amortized over a period of 5 years.
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