1. Corporate information
GKW Limited ('GKW' or 'the Company') is a Public Limited Company, incorporated in India. The equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange ('NSE'). Its immediate and ultimate parent company is Matrix Commercial Private Limited. The address of the registered office is Administrative Building, 1st Floor, 97,Andul Road, Howrah -711103 , West Bengal, India.
The Company, incorporated in 1931, is engaged in the businesses of 'Warehousing'and 'Investment and Treasury'.Warehousing consists of leasing out warehousing space and Investment and Treasury operations include investment in bank deposits, equity instruments, bonds and mutual funds.
These financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors of the Company on May 23, 2024.
2. Material Accounting Policy Information2.1 Statement of Compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (‘Ind AS') prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, as amended from time to time.
2.2 Basis of preparation(i) Historical cost convention
These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for freehold land which is carried out on revalued amount and measurement of certain financial instruments and defined benefit plans that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical Cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.
(ii) Fair Value measurement
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In measuring fair value of an asset or liability, the Company takes into account those characteristics of the assets or liability that market participants would take into account when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.
In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:
• Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;
• Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
• Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
(iii) Functional and presentational currency
These financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR) which is also the functional currency.
(iv) Rounding off amounts
All amounts disclosed in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest two decimal rupees in Lakhs, unless otherwise stated.
(v) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
In particular, information about critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are as below:
• Measurement of Defined Benefit Obligations and actual assumptions; and
• Contingencies
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future period affected.
2.3 Current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:
• Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the normal operating cycle;
• Held primarily for the purpose of trading;
• Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period; or
• Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is current when:
• It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle;
• It is held primarily for the purpose of trading;
• It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
• There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
The Company has deemed its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current/non-current classification.
2.4 Revenue recognition
Revenue towards satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured at the amount of transaction price.
a) Leases where the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lessor are classified as operating leases in cases where the Company is the lessor. The Company's operating leases as a lessor are cancellable in nature and rental income from such leases is recognised as per the terms of the lease.
b) Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the payment is established, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the dividend will flow to the Company and the amount of dividend can be measured reliably.
c) Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time proportion basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate ('EIR') applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial assets to that asset's net carrying amount on initial recognition.
2.5 Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment are stated at cost, as except for freehold land which are carried on revalued amount determined by an independent Registered valuerless accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Costs directly attributable to acquisition are capitalized until the Property, Plant and Equipment are available for use, as intended by the management.
When an item of Property, Plant and equipment is revalued, the carrying amount of that asset is adjusted to the revalued amount. At the date of the revaluation, the asset is treated in one of the following ways;
(a) the gross carrying amount is adjusted in a manner that is consistent with the revaluation of the carrying amount of the asset .
(b) the accumulated depreciation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset .
Revaluation surplus is recorded in OCI and credited to the asset revaluation surplus in equity. However, to the extent that it reverses a revaluation deficit of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss, the increase is recognised in profit or loss. A revaluation deficit is recognised in the statement of profit and loss, except to the extent that it offsets an existing surplus on the same asset recognised in the asset revaluation reserve.
For transition to Ind AS, the Company had elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its Property, Plant and Equipment recognised as at the transition date (i.e. 1st April, 2016) measured as per the previously applicable Indian GAAP and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as at transition date.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets (other than Freehold Land and Capital Work-in-Progress) less their residual values, over their useful lives. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated/amortised over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets. However, when there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained by the end of lease term, assets are depreciated over the shorter of lease term and their useful lives.
Depreciation has been provided on straight line method based on useful life specified in Schedule II of the Act, after retaining residual value of 5% of the original cost of the assets.
An item of Property, Plant and Equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the 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 net disposal proceeds and carrying amount of the Property, Plant and Equipment and is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
2.6 Intangible assets
An intangible asset is recognised when the assetis identifiable, is within the control of the Company, it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the Company and cost of the asset can be reliably measured.
Intangible Assets with finite useful lives are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.Amortisation is recognised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives, if any other method which reflects the pattern in which the assets' future economic benefits are expected to be consumed by the entity cannot be determined reliably. The estimated useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
For transition to IndAS, the Company had elected to continue with the carrying value of all its intangible assets recognised as at transition date, measured as per the previously applicable Indian GAAP and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as at transition date.
2.7 Financial Instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial Assets
(i) Classification
The Company classifies financial assets as subsequently measured atamortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of its business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets.
(ii) Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recognised at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. However, trade receivables that do not contain significant financing component are measured at transaction price.
Subsequent measurements of financial assets are dependent on initial categorisation. For impairment purposes, significant financial assets are tested on an individual basis and other financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.
(iii) Financial assets measured at Amortised cost
Financial assets are measured at amortised cost when asset is held within a business model, whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows and contractual terms of the asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest. Such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method.
(iv) Financial assets measured at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (FVTOCI) Financial assets under this category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognised in the other comprehensive income.
Pertaining to its non-current investments in equity instruments, the Company had exercised an irrevocable option at the transition date to measure the subsequent changes in the fair value through Other Comprehensive Income.
(v) Financial assets measured at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (FVTPL)
Financial assets under this category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value, with all changes recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company's current investments in mutual funds and bonds are measured at FVTPL.
(vi) Reclasification of financial assets
When and only when the business model is changed, the Company shall reclassify all affected financial assets prospectively from the reclassification date as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss without restating the previously recognised gains, losses or interest and in terms of the reclassification principles laid down in the Ind AS relating to Financial Instruments.
(vii) De-recognition of financial assets
A financial asset is primarily derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired or the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset.
Financial liabilities
(i) Classification
The Company classifies all financial liabilities as subsequently measured at amortised cost, except for financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.
(ii) Initial recognition and measurement
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in case of borrowings, if any, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
(iii) Financial liabilities measured at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading, if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term.
(iv) Financial liabilities measured at Amortised cost
Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method unless at initial recognition, they are classified as fair value through profit or loss.
(v) Trade and other payables
A payable is classified as 'trade payable' if it is in respect of the amount due on account of goods purchased or services received in the normal course of business. These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial year, which are unpaid. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method.
(vi) De-recognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, including any noncash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as other income or finance costs.
Offsetting of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet, if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
2.8 Impairment Financial assets
The Company recognises loss allowances, if any, using the expected credit loss ('ECL') model for the financial assets which are not fair valued. Loss allowance for trade receivables with no significant financing component is measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. For all other financial assets, ECL is measured at an amount equal to the 12-month ECL, unless there has been a significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition, in which case, those are measured at lifetime ECL. The amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognised, is recognised as an impairment loss or gain in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Non-financial assets
Non-financial assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e., the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the Cash Generating Unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the estimated recoverable amount of the asset. An impairment loss is reversed in the Statement of Profit and Loss if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. The carrying amount of the asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.
2.9 Leases
a) Arrangements where the Company is the lessee
The Company assesses whether a contract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Company assesses whether: (i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (iii) the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, the Company recognises a Right-of-use Asset and a corresponding Lease Liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelve months or less ('short-term leases') and low value leases. For these short-term and low value leases, the Company recognises the rent as an operating expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Certain lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the lease before the end of the lease term. Right-of-use Assets and Lease Liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The Right-of-use Assets are initially recognised at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liabilityi.e. present value of future lease payments adjusted for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.The lease payments are discounted using the incremental borrowing rates.Interest on lease liability is recognised using the effective interest method. Lease liabilities are subsequently increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related Right-of-use asset if the Company changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Right-of-use Assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset.
b) Arrangements where the Company is the lessor
Leases for which the Company is a lessor is classified as a finance or operating lease. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
The Company's significant leasing arrangements are in respect of operating leases for warehouses that are cancellable in nature. The lease rentals under such agreements are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as per the terms of the lease.
2.10 Employee benefitsa) Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits are recognised as an expense at an undiscounted amount in the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year in which the related services are rendered.
b) Post-employment benefits
Defined Contribution Plans
Employee benefits in the form of Provident Fund and Employees State Insurance are defined contribution plans. The Company recognises contribution payable to a defined contribution plan as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for services received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the contribution payable to the scheme is recognised as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, the excess is recognised as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
Defined Benefit Plans
i) Gratuity liability, Leave encashment liability and Pension Fund liability are defined benefit plans. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at the end of each annual reporting period.
ii) Re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/asset comprise:
a) actuarial gains and losses;
b) the return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability/asset; and
c) any change in the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability/asset.
iii) Re-measurements of net defined benefit liability/asset are charged or credited to Other Comprehensive Income.
c) Termination benefits
Expenditure on account of Voluntary Retirement Scheme are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss as and when incurred.
2.11 Taxes on Income
Income tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax. It is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in Equity or Other Comprehensive Income. In such cases, the tax is recognised directly in Equity or in Other Comprehensive Income.
Current tax
Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year, determined in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet and their corresponding tax bases.
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences.
Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses being carried forward, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available in future against which these can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. In addition, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)
MAT Credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period i.e. the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the year in which the MAT Credit becomes eligible to be recognised as an asset in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Guidance Note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said asset is created by way of a credit to the Statement of Profit and Loss and shown as MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the same at each Balance Sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT Credit Entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the effect that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period.
2.12 Provisions and Contingencies
A Provision is recognised when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.
Provisions are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period.
A disclosure for contingent liabilities is made when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
2.13 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends, if any, and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares.
2.14 Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash on hand, balances with banks, cheques on hand, remittances in transit and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
2.15 Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM assesses the financial performance and position of the Company and makes strategic decisions.
The Company has identified two broad reportable segments viz. “Warehousing” and “Investment and Treasury”.
2.16 Key accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the Ind AS requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the accompanying disclosure and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and future periods are affected. Although these estimates are based on the management's best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a significant adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.
In particular, information about key areas of estimation, uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements is included in the following notes:
a. Fair value measurement
When the fair values of financial assets/other assets and financial liabilities recorded in the Balance Sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using various valuation techniques. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. Judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
b. Identification of Related Parties
Related Parties for the purpose of Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Ind AS, is identified by the Company, for necessary compliance/reporting/disclosures etc, as per the Board approved Related Party Transactions (RPT) Policy.
c. Business Model Assessment
Classification and measurement of financial assets depends on the results of the SPPI and the business model test. The Company determines the business model at a level that reflects how groups of financial assets are managed together to achieve a particular business objective. The Company monitors financial assets measured at amortised cost or at FVTOCI that are derecognised prior to their maturity to understand the reason for their disposal and whether the reasons are consistent with the objective of the business for which the asset was held. Monitoring is part of the Company's continuous assessment of whether the business model for which the remaining financial assets are held continues to be appropriate and if it is not appropriate whether there has been a change in business model and so a prospective change to the classification of those assets.
d. Provisions other than ECL
Provisions are held in respect of a range of future obligations such as employee entitlements, litigation provisions, etc. Some of the provisions involve significant judgement about the likely outcome of various events and estimated future cash flows. The measurement of these provisions involves the exercise of management judgements about the ultimate outcomes of the transactions.
e. Retirement benefit Obligations
The Company's retirement benefit obligations are subject to number of assumptions including discount rates,inflation and salary growth. Significant assumptions are required when settings these criteria and a change in these assumptions would have a significant impact on the amount recorded in the Company's balance sheet and the statement of profit and loss. The Company sets these assumptions based on previous experience and third party actuarial advice. Further details on the Company's retirement benefit obligations, including key assumptions are set out in Note No. 41.
2.17 Recent pronouncements
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) notifies new standard or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. For the year ended March 31 2004, MCA has not notified any new standards or amendments to the existing standards, as applicable to the Company.
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