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-5.5 (-3.13%) | Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '11 | ||||
1 Basis of Accounting The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention,on accrual basis,in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act,1956 and the accounting principles generally accepted in India and comply with the Accounting Standards prescribed in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules,2006. 2 Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods. 3 Inventories Inventories are valued after providing for obsolescenses as under : Stock of Raw materials are valued at lower of cost or Net realisable value ,which includes duties and taxes ( Except those subsequently recoverable). Stock of Packing materials & Stores and spares are valued at cost ,which includes duties and taxes ( Except those subsequently recoverable). Stock of Finished products including traded goods and Semi finished goods are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. However Raw materials & Semi finished goods held for use in the production of inventories are not written down below cost if the finished products in which they will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost. Cost includes material cost, labour, direct expenses, related production overheads and applicable taxes. Cost is determined on weighted average basis. 4 Fixed Assets and Depreciation/Amortisation Fixed Assets are recorded at cost including any directly attributable expenses incurred (net of recoverable taxes) to bring the assets to working condition for their intended use. Advances paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets outstanding at each balance sheet date and the cost of fixed assets not ready for their intended use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress Depreciation is provided on Straight- Line Method on Buildings and Plant & Machinery except mentioned below and on Written Down Value Method on other fixed assets at rates specified in schedule XIV of Companies Act, 1956. Higher rates are considered based on useful lives of the assets determined by management as under; Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date. Leasehold Land is amortised over the period of lease. Intangible assets are amortised on straight line basis over the useful lives of the assets not exceeding 10 years. Assets costing individually upto Rs. 5,000 are written off to revenue. Assets costing between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 15,000 are depreciated fully in the year of purchase except when value of individual assets purchased in aggregate exceeds Rs. 100,000. 5 Research and Development Expenses Revenue expenditure incurred on research and development is expensed as incurred. Capital expenditure on research and development is capitalised as fixed assets and depreciated in accordance with the depreciation policy of the Company. 6 Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue from sales of goods is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customers. Sales are net of sales tax, claims for date expired goods & breakage but inclusive of excise duty and rate differences , if any. Revenue from Product development charges is recognised as and when services are rendered and related costs are incurred in accordance with the terms of the specific contracts. Benefits on account of entitlement to import of goods free of duty under the Duty Entitlement Pass Book under Duty Exemption Scheme and benefits on account of export promotion schemes is accounted when the right to receive is reasonably certain. Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. Dividend income from investment is recognised when the right to receive payment is established. 7 Foreign Currency Transactions The transactions in foreign currencies are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. The exchange difference arising on actual settlement of foreign exchange transaction are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account of the year. Monetory assets and liabilities in foreign exchange, which are outstanding as at the year end, are translated at the year end at the closing rate and the resultant exchange differences are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Investments in foreign subsidiaries are recorded in Indian currency at the rate of exchange prevailing at the time when the original investments were made. The premium or discounts arising at the inception of forward exchange contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognised as gain / loss in the Profit and Loss account of the period. 8 Investments Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not more than 12 months are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investment. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are carried at cost less diminution in value, if any. Provisions are recognized for any decline, other than temporary, in the carrying value of long term investment as determined by management. 9 Borrowing costs Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying assets is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. 10 Employee Benefits Short Term Employee Benefits Short term employee benefits are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account as an expense at their undiscounted amount. Long Term Employee Benefits (a) Defined Contribution Plans Employee benefits in the form of employees provident fund scheme, employee state insurance scheme, employee pension scheme and superannuation are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account on accrual basis. (b) Defined Benefit Plan Defined Benefit Plans in form of Gratuity and Compensated Absenses are provided on the basis of actuarial valuations, as at the balance sheet date, carried out by an independent actuary using Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gain or loss is charged in Profit & Loss A/c for the year. Termination Benefits Compensation paid to employees under Voluntary Retirement Scheme is recognised as an expense when incurred. 11 Leases Leases where the lessor effectively retains substanially all the risks and benefits of ownership of leased assets are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals for asset taken on operating lease are charged to profit & loss account as incurred. 12 Earnings per share The basic earning per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the Profit/(Loss) after Tax by the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding. The diluted EPS is calculated after adjusting the weighted average number of Equity shares to give effect to the potential equity shares on the stock options outstanding. 13 Impairment of Assets The Management periodically assesses, using external and internal sources, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an assets net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Net selling price is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset in an arms length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the cost of disposal. Reversal of impairment loss is recognised immediately as income in the profit and loss account. 14 Provisions, Contingent liabilities and Contingent assets Provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimates can be made. A disclosure for contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an out flow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made. Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements. Provisions and contingencies are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the correct management estimates. 15 Employees 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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Company measures compensation cost as excess of the fair value of the Companys stock on the stock option grant date over the exercise price. Compensation expense, if any, is amortised over the vesting period of the option on a straight line basis. 16 Taxation Current tax is measured at an amount payable for the period in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax expense or benefit is recognised on timing differences being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses are recognised only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient taxable income will be available to realise these assets. All other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available to realise these assets. At each Balance Sheet date, the carrying value amount of defered tax assets are reviewed to reassure realisation. The levy of Fringe Benefit Tax(FBT) is not applicable as the Finance (No.2) Act, 2009 has abolished FBT with effect from Financial Year 2009-2010. 17 Provision for Doubtful Debts A percentage based provision is made for debtors outstanding for more than one year based on ageing analysis thereof and a specific provision is made in cases where the collection of debt is uncertain. |
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