1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material
respects with the Accounting Standards notified by Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, (as amended) and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis.
The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company.
2. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting
period. Although these estimates are based upon managements best
knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ
from these estimates.
3. Revenue Recognition
a. Revenue for retail sales are recognized on delivery of the
merchandize to the customer, when the significant risk and rewards of
the ownership of goods have been transferred to the buyer. Sales are
net off discounts and sales return, sales tax/ Value Added Tax are
reduced from turnover.
b. In respect of gift vouchers, revenue is recognized when the gift
vouchers are redeemed.
c. Revenue from display are recognized based on the period for which
product are displayed.
d. Dividend income is recognized, when the right to receive the same
is established.
e. Interest is recognized on accrual basis.
4. Inventories
Inventories are valued as follows:
a) Raw materials, stores/consumables & packing material: at lower of
cost and net realizable value. However, materials and other items 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.
b) Work in Progress: at lower of cost and net realizable value
c) Finished goods: at lower of cost and net realizable value
Cost of inventory comprises of cost of purchase and other cost incurred
in bringing the inventory to their present location and condition. Cost
is determined by the weighted moving average cost method.
5. Fixed Assets and Depreciation/Amortization
a) Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any
cost attributable to bringing the assets to its working condition for
its intended use. Borrowing costs relating to acquisition of fixed
assets which takes substantial period of time to get ready for its
intended use are also included to the extent they relate to the period
till such assets are ready to be put to use.
Depreciation on all fixed assets, except certain assets as mentioned
below is provided on written down value method at the rates specified
in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. In respect of assets
acquired/sold during the year, depreciation has been provided on
pro-rata basis with reference to the number of days.
Individual assets costing equal to or less than Rs. 5,000/- is written
off fully in the year of purchase.
Cost of leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease. Buildings
on lease hold land are depreciated over the period of respective lease
or over 20 years whichever is lower. The leasehold improvements are
amortised over the period of lease.
b) Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets (Computer software) are stated at their cost of
acquisition, less accumulated amortization and impairment loss thereon.
An intangible asset is recognized where it is probable that future
economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise
and where its cost can be reliably measured.
Computer software is amortized over a period of three years.
6. Impairment of Assets
i. 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 recognized wherever
the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. - The
recoverable amount is the greater of the assets net selling price and
value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash
flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average
cost of capital.
ii. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
7. Foreign Currency Transactions
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 the
transaction. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies at the
year- end are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the date
of the Balance Sheet. Non-monetary items denominated in foreign
currencies are carried at cost.
Any income or expense on account of exchange differences either on
settlement or on translation of transactions is recognised in the
Profit and Loss Account.
8. Employee Benefits
(a) Shortterm employee benefits:
All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering
the service are classified as Short term employee benefits. Benefits
such as salaries, wages, and bonus etc are recognized in the Profit and
Loss Account in the period in which the employee renders the related
service.
(b) Long term employee benefits:
(i) Defined contribution plans:
The Contributions for Provident Funds & E.S.I.C. are deposited with the
appropriate government authorities and are recognized in the Profit &
Loss Account in the financial year to which they relate and there is no
further obligation in this regard.
(ii) Defined Benefit Plans:
The Company provides for retirement benefits in the form of Gratuity.
The Companys gratuity plan is a defined benefit plan. The present
value of gratuity obligation under such defined plan is determined
based on an actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary
using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of
service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit
entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final
obligation. The obligation is measured at the present value of the
estimated future cash flows. The discount rate used for determining the
present value of the obligation under the defined benefit plans, is
based on the market yields on Government securities as at the valuation
date having maturity periods approximating to the terms of the related
obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in
the Profit and Loss Account.
(iii) Other long term employee benefits
Benefits under the Companys leave encashment scheme constitute other
employee benefits. The liability in respect of leave encashment is
provided on the basis of an actuarial valuation done by an independent
actuary at the year end. Actuarial gain and losses are recognized
immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.
9. Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long-term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments including
investments in subsidiaries are carried at cost. However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognise a decline other than temporary
in the value of the investments.
10. Leases
Lease arrangements where the risk & rewards incidental to ownership of
assets substantially vest with the Lessor, are recognized as Operating
Leases. Lease rental under operating leases are recognized in the
profit/ loss account as per terms & conditions of the Lease Agreements.
11. Taxation
a) Tax expenses comprises of Current Tax, Deferred Tax & Fringe Benefit
Taxes. Current Income Tax and Fringe Benefit Tax is measured at the
amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with
the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
b) Deferred Income Tax reflects the impact of current year timing
differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year
and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. Deferred Tax is
measured based on the tax rates and the tax law enacted or
substantially enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets
are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that
sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these
assets can be realized in future where as in cases of existence of
carry forward of losses or unabsorbed depreciation, deferred tax assets
are recognized only if there is virtual certainty of realization backed
by convincing evidence. Deffered tax assests are reviwed at each
balance sheet date.
12. Earnings per share
Basic earning per share is computed using the weighted average number
of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per
share is computed using the weighted average number of equity anti-
dilutive equity equivalent shares outstanding during the year end,
except where the results would be anti-dilutive.
13. Provisions & Contingent Liabilities
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events and it is more likely that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle the obligations and the amount has
been reliably estimated. Such provisions are not discounted to their
present value and are determined based on the managements estimation
of the obligation required to settle the obligation at the balance
sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted
to reflect managements current estimates.
Disclosure for a contingent liability is made where it is more likely
than not that a present obligation or possible obligation may result in
or involve an outflow of resources. When no present or possible
obligation exists and the possibility of an outflow of resources is
remote, no disclosure is made.
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