1. Nature of Operations
The Company was established in 1989 and is engaged in manufacturing of
speciality organic intermediates and monomers, namely IBB (Isobutyl
Benzene], ATBS (2 Acrylamido 2Methylpropane Sulphonic Acid), NaATBS
(Sodium Salt of 2 Acrylamido 2Methylpropane Sulphonic Acid and
Isobutylene. The manufacturing facilities are located at Mahad and Lote
Parashuram, Maharashtra.
2. Basis of Preparation
a) The financial statement have been prepared to comply in all material
aspects in respect with the Notified Accounting Standard by Companies
Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956.
b) Financial statement are based on historical cost and are prepared on
accrual basis, except where impairment is made.
c) Accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company
and are consistent with those used in the previous year.
3. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statement in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimate and
assumption that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of financial
statement and the result of operation during the reporting period end.
Although these estimate are based upon managements best knowledge of
current events and action, actual result could differ from these
estimates.
4. Revenue Recognition
a) Revenue/Income and Cost/Expenditure are generally accounted on
accrual basis as they are earned or incurred.
b) Export entitlement by the way of Duty Draw back/ DEPB are recognised
as income of the year on accrual basis. In case of utilisation for
Import purpose the same is recognised as raw material cost in the year
of import.
5. Fixed Assets
a) All Fixed Assets are stated at cost (net of Cenvat) less accumulated
depreciation.
b] Leasehold land is amortised equally over the period of lease.
c] The carrying amount of cash generating unit/assets are reviewed at
Balance Sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of
impairment. If any such indication exist, the recoverable amount is
estimated as the higher of net selling price and value in use.
Impairment loss is recognised wherever carrying amount exceeds
recoverable amount.
d) All costs including borrowing costs & exchange gain or loss on
foreign currency loan utilised for the acquisition and installation of
fixed assets, till commencement of commercial production, are
capitalised.
6. Depreciation
Tangible Asset
Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on Straight Line Method at the
rates and the manner prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies
Act,1956. Fixed Assets except Plant & Machinery whose Written Down
Value as at the beginning of the year is less than 5% of the cost are
not depreciated intangible Asset
a) Technical Know-how fees is amortised prorata, on straight line basis
over the estimated useful life of the asset of 10 years.
b) Licensed Software is amortised prorata, on straight line basis over
the estimated useful life of the asset of 6 years.
7. Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of an qualifying assets are capitalised as
part of the cost of that asset. A qualifying asset is one that
necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for intended
use. Other borrowing costs are recongnised as an expense in the period
in which they are incurred.
8. Research & Development Expenditure
Expenditure on Research & Development is charged as expense in the year
in which it is incurred.
9. Inventories
All Inventories other than finished goods are valued at cost. Finished
goods are valued at the lower of cost or estimated net realisable
value. Cost includes an appropriate proportion of overheads and excise
duty, where applicable.
Provision for obsolescence is made wherever necessary. Cost is
determined using first in first out (FIFO) method.
10. Cenvat/Value Added Tax/Service Tax
Cenvat/Value Added Tax/Service Tax Benefit is accounted for by reducing
the purchase cost of the materials/fixed assets and services.
11. Foreign Currency Transactions
Export/Import transactions during the year are accounted on the basis
of prevailing exchange rate (as declared/ assessed by Customs
Department] on the date of export/ import. The difference between the
amount realised/ paid and the amount already booked is accounted for as
Exchange fluctuation difference in the year of realisation/payment.
Current assets and current liabilities, term loans are translated at
forward cover rate, if applicable, or at the year end exchange rates
and exchange gains and losses are fully recognised in the Profit and
Loss Account and those arising on account of forward cover, if any, are
amortised over the life of the forward cover.
12. Retirement Benefits
Contributions to the Provident Fund are made at a pre- determined rate
and charged to the Profit and Loss Account.
Gratuity liability is defined benefit obligation and is provided for on
the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method
made at the end of each financial year. The liability so provided is
represented substantially by creation of separate fund and is
considered sufficient to meet the liability as and when it accrues for
payment in future.
13. Leave Encashment
Provision for Leave encashment is made on accrual basis on estimates as
at the year end and is charged to the Profit and Loss Account.
Mt. Leases
Leases, where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the
risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense
in the Profit & Loss Account on a straight-line basis over the lease
term.
15. Provision for Current and Deferred Tax
Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration
benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax resulting from timing difference between book and
taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have
been enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date or
as on date of approval of Statement of Accounts whichever is later. The
deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the
extent that there is a reasonable certainty that the assets will be
realised in future.
16. Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29)
Provision involving substantial degree of estimates in measurement are
recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past event
and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.
Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the
notes. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the
financial statements.
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