2 Summary of significant accounting policy
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Indian GAAP), including Accounting Standards notified under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies not specifically referred, are consistently applied from the past accounting periods.
2.2 Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Policies requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon managements’ evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as on the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying financial statements. Any differences of actual results to such estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known/ materialized.
2.3 Revenue recognition
Having regard to size, nature and complexity of business and practices followed by others in the same line and level of business, the management is of opinion that Company is applying accrual basis of accounting for recognition of income and expenditure earned or incurred respectively, in the normal course of business.
2.4 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realisation value.
2.5 Employee benefits
Short- term Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service such as salaries, performance, incentives, etc, are recognised as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year in which the employee renders the related service.
For defined benefits retirement schemes the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuation being carried out at each year end balance sheet date. Re-measurement gains and losses of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) are recognised as an expense within employment costs.
Past service cost is recognised as an expense when the plan amendment or curtailment occurs or when any related restructuring costs or termination benefits are recognised, whichever is earlier. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of defined-benefit obligation as reduced by the fair value of plan assets, if any.
2.6 Taxes on income
Tax expense recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss comprises of current tax and deferred tax. Current taxis measured at the amount expected to be paid/recovered from the tax authorities, based on estimated tax liability computed after taking credit for allowances and exemption in accordance with Income Tax Act, 1961. Current and deferred tax are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the income taxes are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Advance taxes and provisions for current income taxes are presented in the statement of financial position after off-setting advance tax paid and income tax provision.
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