2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES a Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention, ongoing concern concept and in compliance with the CompaniesjAccounting Standards) Rules, 2006 notified under section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 (the "Act read with the general circular 15/2013 dated 13th September 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in respect of sectionl33 of Companies Act, 2013. The Company follows mercantile system of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on accrual basis to the extent measurable and where there is certainty of ultimate realization in respect of incomes. Accounting policies not specifically referred to otherwise, are consistent and in consonance with the generally accepted accounting policies. The financial statements are presented in Indian rupees rounded off to the nearest rupees.
b Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets. Liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon management's evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the dates of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying financial statement. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized prospectively in current and future periods.
c Property, Plant and Equipment
Fixed Assets are stated at cost, inclusive of incidental expenses related thereto and are net of cenvat credit less accumulated depreciation. The cost of the fixed assets comprises purchase price and any attributes cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use.
d Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on the written-down-value method at the rates and in the manner prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Act. Depreciation on additions/ deletions to fixed assets is calculated pro-rata from/up to the date of such additions/ deletions.
e Impairment of assets
The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account. If at the Balance Sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.
f Investment
Long-term investments and current maturities of long-term investments are stated at cost, less provision for other than temporary diminution in value. Current investments, except for current maturities of long-term investments, comprising investments in mutual funds, government securities and bonds are stated at the lower of cost and fair value.
g Inventories
Inventories held under current assets are valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is less. Cost is determined on weighted average basis.
Inventories of finished goods and work in progress held under current assets are valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is less.
Inventories of stores and spares held under current assets are valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is less, h Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into known amount of cash that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value and having original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents.
i Revenue recognition
Income from sale of goods is recognized on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods to the customer. Revenues from other services are recognized pro-rata over the period of the contracts as and when services are rendered.
Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis at contracted rate.
j Employee Benefits
Post-employment benefit plans
The Company contributes to recognized provident fund which is a defined contribution scheme. The contributions are accounted for an accrual basis and recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
k Foreign currency transactions
Income and expense in foreign currencies are converted at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities other than net investments in non-integral foreign operations are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the balance sheet date and exchange gains and losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Exchange difference arising on a monetary item that, in substance, forms part of an enterprise's net investments in a non¬ integral foreign operation are accumulated in a foreign currency translation reserve.
I Taxation
(a) Current Year Income Tax:
Provision for current tax and fringe benefit tax is made considering various allowances and benefit available to the Company under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.
(b) Deferred Income Tax:
In accordance with Accounting Standard AS-22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income", deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book and tax profits are accounted for at tax rate substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date to the extent the timing differences are expected to be crystallized.
Deferred Tax Assets arising on account of carried forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation as per Income Tax Act, 1961 are recognized to the extent there is a virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that such assets will be realized.
m Earnings Per Shares
Basic earning per share is computed 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.
Diluted earning per share is computed by taking into account the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period and the weighted average number of equity shares which would be issued on conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares.
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