1. Basis of preparation of financial statements
(a) The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (Indian GAAP) under the historical cost
convention on accrual basis and on principles of going concern. The
accounting policies are consistently applied by the Company.
(b) The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material
respects with the accounting standards notified by the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956.
(c) The preparation of the financial statements requires estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Differences between the actual results and estimates are recognised in
the period in which the results are known/materialise.
2. Fixed Assets
(a) Fixed Assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price (net of
CENVAT/duty credits availed or available thereon) and any attributable
cost of bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use.
(b) Depreciation is provided using the Straight Line Method as per the
useful life of the assets estimated by the management, or at the rates
prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is
higher.
Leasehold Land is amortized over the period of lease.
Software is amortized over a period of five years.
(c) 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 higher of the asset''s net selling price and
value in use, which is determined by the present value of the estimated
future cash flows.
(d) Cost of the fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended
use at the balance sheet date together with all related expenses are
shown under capital work in progress.
3. Revenue Recognition
(a) 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.
(b) Sales are recognized on transfer of significant risks and rewards
of ownership which generally coincides with the dispatch of goods.
Sales are inclusive of excise duty but net of trade discounts and VAT.
However, excise duty relating to sales is reduced from gross turnover
for disclosing net turnover.
(c) Export Incentives arising out of export sales are accounted for in
the year of receipt.
(d) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking
into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.
(e) Purchases are inclusive of freight and net of Cenvat Credit, trade
discount and claims.
4. Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost and Net Realisable value. Cost
of inventories comprises of material cost on FIFO basis, labour &
manufacturing overheads incurred in bringing the inventories to their
present location and condition. Cost of finished goods includes excise
duty.
5. Investments
Investments classified as long-term investments are stated at cost.
Provision is made to recognise any diminution other than temporary in
the value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower
of cost and fair value.
6. Foreign Currency Transactions
(a) Initial Recognition - Foreign Currency Transactions are recorded in
the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the
exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency
at the date of transaction.
(b) Conversion - Foreign Currency monetary items are reported using the
closing rate. Non monetary items, which are carried in terms of
historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are reported using
the exchange rate on the date of transaction.
(c) Exchange Difference - Exchange Difference arising on the settlement
or conversion of monetary current assets and liabilities are recognized
as income or as expense in the year in which they arise.
7. Government Grants
Government grants are recognized on a prudent basis when there is a
reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions
attached thereto and when the grants are received.
Government Grants in the form of promoter''s contribution are credited
to Capital Reserve. Capital Grants relating to specific fixed assets
are reduced from the gross value of the respective fixed assets.
Government Grants related to revenue are recognized on receipt under
Other Income in the Profit and Loss Account over the periods to match
them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.
8. Employee Benefits
(a) Defined Contribution Plan:
Contributions as per the Employees'' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1952 towards provident fund and family pension fund are
charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the
contributions to the respective funds are due. There is no other
obligation other than the contribution payable to the respective funds.
(b) Defined Benefit Plan:
Liability with regard to long-term employee benefits is provided for on
the basis of an actuarial valuation at the Balance Sheet date.
Actuarial gains/losses are recognised in the statement of profit and
loss. The Company has an Employees Gratuity Fund managed by the SBI
Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
(c) Short-term Compensated Absences are provided for based on
estimates.
9. Borrowing Costs
(a) Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised for the
period until the asset is ready for its intended use. A qualifying
asset is an asset that necessarily takes substantial period of time to
get ready for its intended use.
(b) Other Borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the period in
which they are incurred.
10. Expenditure on new projects and substantial expansion
Preliminary project expenditure, capital expenditure, indirect
expenditure incidental and related to construction/implementation,
interest on term loans to finance fixed assets and expenditure on
start-up of the project are capitalized up to the date of commissioning
of project to the cost of the respective assets.
11. Project Development Expenses Pending Adjustment
Expenditure incurred during developmental and preliminary stages of the
Company''s new projects are carried forward. However, if any project is
abandoned, the expenditure relevant to such project is written off in
the year in which it is so abandoned.
12. Research and Development
(a) Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as an
expense through the natural heads of accounts in the year in which
incurred.
(b) Expenditure which results in creation of fixed assets is carried as
fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets.
13. Taxes on Income
Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax.
Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax
authorities, computed in accordance with the applicable tax rates and
tax laws. In case of tax payable as per provisions of MAT under Section
115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deferred MAT Credit entitlement is
separately recognized under the head Loans and Advances- Deferred MAT
credit entitlement is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized at substantively
enacted rates on timing differences between taxable income and
accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of
reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax asset is
recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty with
respectto reversal of the same in future years as a matter of prudence.
14. Earnings per Share (EPS)
(a) Basic earnings per share is 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.
(b) 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.
15. Provisions/Contingencies
Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurements is
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 shown by way of notes to the Accounts in
respect of obligations where, based on the evidence available, their
existence at the Balance Sheet date is considered not probable.
A Contingent Asset is not recognized in the Accounts.
16. Preliminary Expenditure/Share Expenditure
Preliminary and Issue expenses related to issue of equity are adjusted
against the Securities Premium Account.
17. Prior Period and Extraordinary items and Changes in Accounting
Policies having material impact on the financial affairs of the Company
are disclosed.
18. Material Events occurring after Balance Sheet date are taken into
consideration.
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