2 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
a) Accounting Assumptions
The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with the applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in India and to comply in all material respects with the applicable, Accounting Standards prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") read with relevant rules and other relevant provisions of the Act.
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost convention using accrual basis and under going concern assumption. The accounting policies have been applied consistently except for changes due to adoption of newly issued accounting standards or where a revision is made to an existing accounting standard that requires a change in the accounting policy adhere to in use.
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company's normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of services provided by the company and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current and non¬ current classification of assets and liabilities.
b) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the GAAP requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities as of the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences between these actual results and estimates are recognised in the year in which these results materialise are known.
c) Property, Plant and Equipment
("PPE”), Intangibles and Depreciation/ Amortization:
PPE are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation/amortization and impairment losses, if any. Cost includes borrowing cost, inward freight, duties, taxes and incidental expenses related to the acquisition and installation of the assets incurred to bring the assets to their working condition for their intended use. Capital work in progress comprises the cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use at the reporting date.
Intangible Assets, mainly comprising computer software, are recorded at the consideration paid for acquisition of such assets and are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the primary period of lease.
Depreciation on PPE is provided on the straight¬ line method over the useful lives of assets, prescribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013, from the date the asset is put to effective use. Intangible Assets, comprising of computer software, is amortized over their respective individual estimated useful lives on straight line basis, commencing from the date the asset is available to the Company for its use. The useful lives estimated by the management for the assets are as under:
d) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, and, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity. Revenue from provision of services is recognized on accrual basis in
terms of underlying contract or agreement and upon completion of the services. No revenue is recognized to the extent of significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the amount billed due to dispute, if any, by any client regarding agreed terms. Mutual Fund dividend income is recognized on accrual basis when declared.
e) Impairment
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 assets. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs to is lesser than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The deduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that the previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is re-assessed, and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum depreciated historical cost.
f) Investment
Long term investments included under Non¬ Current Investments are valued at cost, with an appropriate provision for diminution in value other than temporary, in which case, the carrying value is reduced to recognize the decline. The portion of long-term investment as which is expected to be realized within twelve months from the Balance Sheet date is shown as Current investment in the Balance Sheet. Short term investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value, and the resultant decline if any, is charged to revenue.
g) Lease
Assets acquired on Leases where a significant portion of the risks and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as Operating Leases. The rental and all other expenses of leased assets are treated as revenue expenditure.
h) Employee Benefits
For defined benefit plans representing Gratuity, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each
balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year for which they are incurred. The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the balance sheet represents the present value of defined benefit obligation as reduced by the fair value of the plan assets, if any.
All eligible employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits under the Provident Fund through a Defined Contribution Plan in which both the employee and the Company contribute monthly at specified percentage of employees' basic salary. These contributions are made to a Government Provident Fund. Contributions to the said governed Provident Fund Scheme is under a Defined Contribution Plan. The contribution paid/payable under the scheme is recognized during the year in which the employee renders the related service.
The Company does not have a policy of encashment of leave.
i) Share based Compensation
Equity instruments granted to the employees of the Company are measured by reference to the intrinsic value of the instrument at the date of grant. The expense is recognised in the statement of profit and loss with a corresponding increase in equity (employees stock options outstanding reserve). The equity instruments will vest in a graded manner over the vesting period. The intrinsic value determined at the grant date is expensed over the vesting period of the respective tranches of such grants. The stock compensation expense is determined based on the Company's estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest.
Company has approved the allotment of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) to its employees. In addition, certain employees of our subsidiaries have also been included in the ESOP allocation. The subsidiaries will reimburse the Company for the cost associated with the ESOP granted to their respective employees.
j) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to purchase, acquisition and construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of respective qualifying asset up to the date when such asset is ready to use for its intended. Other borrowing costs are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
k) Tax on income:
Provision for Income tax is made on the basis of estimated taxable income for the current accounting year and in accordance with the provisions as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred Tax resulting from timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the year is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted as at the balance sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realized.
l) Foreign currency Translation
Transactions in foreign exchange are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction. Gains and losses arising out of subsequent fluctuations are accounted for on actual payment/realization. Outstanding amounts payable/receivable in foreign currency are restated at the year end rates. Exchange gains/losses arising on restatement/settlement are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
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