(a) Principal Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
aspects with all the applicable accounting principles in India, the
applicable accounting standards u/s 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956
and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. A summary of
important accounting policies which have been applied consistently are
set out below. Financial Statements have also been prepared in
accordance with relevant presentational requirements of the Companies
Act, 1956 of India.
(b) Basis of Accounting
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
(c) Fixed Assets
(i) Fixed Assets are stated at their acquisition cost (net of CENVAT
credit), where applicable together with any incidental expenses of
acquisition/installation. Cost of acquisition includes borrowing costs
that are directly attributable to the acquisition/construction of
qualifying assets. Impairment loss, if any, ascertained as per the
Accounting Standard u/s 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956.
(ii) Depreciation on fixed assets, other than leasehold land, is
provided on Straight Line Method in accordance with Schedule XIV of the
Companies Act, 1956. Leasehold land is amortized over the period of
lease. No depreciation is provided for freehold land.
(iii) Computer software has been capitalised as Intangible Assets and
are being amortised in equal installments over its useful life of three
years.
(iv) Profit or loss on disposal of fixed assets is recognised in Profit
and Loss Account.
(d) Investments
Investments of long term nature is stated at cost, less adjustment for
diminution, other than temporary, in the value thereof.
(e) Inventories
Inventories are stated at cost (net of CENVAT credit) or net realisable
value, whichever is lower. Cost is determined on weighted average basis
and comprises of expenditure incurred in the normal course of business
in bringing such inventories to their location and includes, where
applicable appropriate overheads. Obsolete, slow moving and defective
inventories are identified at the time of physical verification and
where necessary, provision is made for such inventories.
(f) Sales
Sales represent the invoiced value of goods and services supplied, net
of value added tax (VAT)/sales tax but inclusive of excise duty.
(g) Transactions in Foreign Currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded in rupees by applying
the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Transactions
remaining unsettled are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at
the end of the year. Exchange gain or loss arising on
settlement/translation is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.
Premium or discount on forward contracts are amortised over the life of
the contract. Foreign exchange forward contracts are revalued at the
balance sheet date and the exchange difference between the spot rate at
the date of the contract and the spot rate on the balance sheet date is
recognised as gain/loss in the Profit & Loss Account.
(h) Employee Benefits
(I) Post Retirement Benefits:
(a) Provident Fund The Company Operates defined contribution schemes
Like Provident Fund. The Company makes regular contribution to
Provident Fund which are fully funded and administered by Government
and are Independent of Companys finance. Contributions are recognized
in Profit & Loss Account on an accrual basis.
(b) Gratuity Defined Benefit Plans like Gratuity Schemes are also
maintained by the Company. The Company has taken out a policy with Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) for future payment of Gratuity
liability to its employees. Gratuity liability is determined at the end
of each year by LICI in accordance with the method stated in the
Accounting Standard 15 (Revised 2005) on Employee Benefits and such
liability has been provided for in the accounts. Annual Premium
determined by LICI is contributed.
(II) Other Employee Benefits:
(a) Leave Encashment Leave encashment benefit is determined on the
basis of independent actuarial valuation, at the end of each year in
accordance with the method stated in AS 15 (Revised 2005) and such
liability is provided for in the accounts and charge is recognized in
the Profit and Loss Account.
(b) Other Employee Benefits are accounted for on accrual basis.
(i) Deferred Tax
Deferred Tax is recognised using the liability method, at the current
rate of taxation, on all timing differences to the extent it is
probable that a liability or asset will crystallise. Deferred Tax
Assets are recognised subject to consideration of prudence and are
periodically reviewed to reassess realisation thereof.
(j) Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and/or construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets
upto the date when such assets are ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss Account.
(k) Leases
Assets acquired as leases where a significant portion of the risk and
rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as
operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to the Profit and Loss
Account on accrual basis.
(l) Miscellaneous Expenditure - To the extent not written off or
adjusted
Public issue expenses have been amortized in equal installment over a
period of five years.
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