-1.45 (-0.51%)| Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '11 | ||||
1. Method of Accounting The Company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis. Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention, in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (GAAP) and comply in all material aspects, with mandatory accounting standards as notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, relevant provisions of the Companies Act and statements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set out below. Management has made certain estimates and assumptions in conformity with the GAAP in the preparation of these financial statements, which are reflected in the preparation of these financial statements. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the year in which the results are known. 2. Fixed Assets Fixed assets are carried at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. The Cost includes all expenses related to acquisition and installation of such assets. 3. Depreciation Depreciation for the year is provided on Straight Line Method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on pro-rata basis. In case of fixed assets given on lease, the cost of fixed assets is written off over the period of lease. Lease Adjustment Account represents the difference between the cost of assets required to be written off during the particular year and the amount written off by way of depreciation thereon. 4. Investments Investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in the value of investment of permanent nature, if any. Unquoted investments are valued on the basis of book value as per audited balance sheet of the investee company. Investment in shares of the Subsidiaries registered outside India, are stated at cost by converting at the rate of exchange prevailing at the time of setting up the Subsidiary and date of remittance of funds in case of additional investment. 5. Revenue Recognition a) Income from sale of traded goods is recognized on transfer of all significant risk and ownership of the goods on to the customers, which is generally on dispatch of goods. b) Income from sale of electricity is recognized as per the terms and conditions of the agreement with the Customer. 6. Retirement Benefits Provision for gratuity is not made since no employee is eligible for the same. 7. Impairment of Fixed Assets Wherever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of fixed assets may be impaired, such assets are subject to a test of recoverability, based on discounted cash flows expected from use or disposal thereof. If the assets are impaired, loss is recognized 8. Borrowing Cost Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition and construction of capital assets are capitalized till the asset is ready for use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as expenditure in the period when they were incurred. 9. Tax on Income a) Tax expense comprises both current and deferred tax at the applicable enacted/substantively enacted rates. Current tax represents the amount of income tax payable in respect of the taxable income for the reporting period. b) Deferred tax represents the effect of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the reporting period that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty of realization in future. Such assets are reviewed as at each Balance Sheet date to reassess realization. 10. Provisions & Contingent Liabilities Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal and constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, for which it is probable that outflow of resources will be required and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation that may result in an outflow of resources. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed. 11. Foreign Exchange Transactions Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of respective transactions. The difference in translation and realized gains and losses on foreign exchange transactions are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account. Premium/Discount in respect of Forward Contracts is accounted over the period of Contracts. 12. Carbon Credit Income Carbon Credit Income is recognized as and when realised. 13. Inventories Inventory is valued at cost or net realizable value whichever is lower. |
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