A Significant Accounting Policies
1. Basis of Preparation & Compliance with IndAs
‘Basis of Preparation
The Financial Statements have been prepared under historical cost basis and comply with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 (The “Act”) and the rules made there under and recognized accounting policies including applicable Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) referred to in Section 133 of the Companies Act 2013. The Company prepares the accounts on accrual basis in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India and the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India, wherever applicable.
‘All income and expenditure having a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on an accrual basis except in case of Non-performing assets and Dividends, where income is recognized as and when realized.
‘Up to the year ended 31 st March, 2019, the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with the requirements of previous Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which includes Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. These are the Company’s first IndAS financial statements. The Company has followed the provisions of IndAS 101-“First Time adoption of Indian Accounting Standards” (IndAS 101), in preparing its opening IndAS Balance Sheet. The date oftransition to IndAS is 1st April, 2018. Details ofthe exceptions and optional exemptions availed by the Company and principal adjustments along with related reconciliations are detailed in Note 33 (First-time Adoption).
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the going concern basis using historical cost convention, except for certain items that are measured at fair values, as explained in the accounting policies.
Functional and Presentation Currency Operating Cycle
2. Use of Estimates
The preparation ofthe financial statements in conformity with IndAS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, expenses and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the years presented. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and future periods affected.
3. Revenue Recognition
Items of Income and Expenditure are accounted for on accrual basis, except as otherwise stated. Income from Disputed Claims is recognized after the expiry ofthe limitation period for Appeal or disposal of appeal whichever is earlier.
Cost of claim is set off against first recovery ofthe claim amount.
Interest on investment is booked on a time proportion basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rate of interest.
Dividend income on investments is accounted on receipt basis
4. Expenses
Expenses are accounted for on accrual basis and provision is made for all known losses and liabilities.
5. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. For this purpose, cost includes deemed cost which represents the carrying value of property, plant and equipment recognised as at 1st April, 2016 measured as per the previous GAAP.
Cost is inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to acquisition. In respect of major projects involving construction, related pre-operational expenses form part of the value of assets capitalised.
Expenses capitalised also include applicable borrowing costs for qualifying assets, if any. All upgradation/ enhancements are charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring similar significant additional benefits.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
6. Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis on written down value method over the estimated useful life of the assets as provided in schedule II of the Companies Act 2013.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the period of lease.
7. Investments
Investments are classified into current and long term investments. Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value.
Long-term investments are stated at cost. A provision for diminution is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the value of long-term investments.
8. Inventories
Debts/Claims against which agreed amount has been fully paid is consider as inventory in the books of accounts.
Further quoted/ unquoted shares of other companies in which company ordinarily trade is considered as inventory as the activity is the main object of the company.
Inventories are valued at lower of cost and estimated net realizable value after providing for cost of obsolescence and other anticipated losses wherever consider necessary. Cost for the purpose ofvaluation of share & claims computed on the basis of cost of stock & claim and other related expenses.
9. Taxation Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation
authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date. Current income tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Current tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on the timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
Deferred tax assets are not recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses unless there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognised as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company.
10. Financial Instruments, Financial assets and Financial Liabilities
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the relevant instrument and are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value on initial recognition of financial assets or financial liabilities. Purchase or sale of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date when the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Financial Assets
Recognition: Financial assets include Investments, Trade receivables, Advances, Security Deposits, Cash and cash equivalents. Such assets are initially recognised at transaction price when the Company becomes party to contractual obligations. The transaction price includes transaction costs unless the asset is being fair valued through the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Classification: Management determines the classification of an asset at initial recognition depending on the purpose for which the assets were acquired. The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on such classification.
Financial assets are classified as those measured at:
(a) amortised cost, where the financial assets are held solely for collection of cash flows arising from payments of principal and/or interest.
(b) fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI), where the financial assets are held not only for collection of cash flows arising from payments of principal and interest but also from the sale of such assets. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value, with unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value being recognised in other comprehensive income.
(c) fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), where the assets are managed in accordance with an approved investment strategy that triggers purchase and sale decisions based on the fair value of such assets. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value, with unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value being recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they arise.
Trade receivables, Advances, Security Deposits, Cash and cash equivalents etc. are classified for measurement at amortised cost while investments may fall under any of the aforesaid classes. However, in respect of particularinvestments in equity instruments that would otherwise be measured at fair value through profit or loss, an irrevocable election at initial recognition may be made to present subsequent changes in fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial Liabilities
Borrowings, trade payables and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at the value of the respective contractual obligations. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any discount or premium on redemption / settlement is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as finance cost over the life of the liability using the effective interest method and adjusted to the liability figure disclosed in the Balance Sheet. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is, when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled and on expiry.
Offsetting Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is included in the Balance Sheet where there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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