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GLOBALE TESSILE LTD.

25 April 2025 | 12:00

Industry >> Textiles - Weaving

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ISIN No INE0URU01010 BSE Code / NSE Code 544234 / GLOBALE Book Value (Rs.) 11.69 Face Value 10.00
Bookclosure 30/09/2024 52Week High 87 EPS 0.47 P/E 35.43
Market Cap. 17.68 Cr. 52Week Low 17 P/BV / Div Yield (%) 1.42 / 0.00 Market Lot 1.00
Security Type Other

ACCOUNTING POLICY

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Year End :2024-03 

38 SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT

The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad, Special Bench, Court-1, vide Order No.:- C.P.(CAA)/57(AHM)2023 in C.A.(CAA)/47(AHM)2023, dated 04th March, 2024, sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangements involving Demerger between Mahalaxmi Rubtech Limited (MRT) (CIN:- L25190GJ1991PLC016327) ("Demerged Company"); Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills Private Limited (Formerly known as "Sonnet Colours Pvt Ltd") (MFMPL) (CIN:- U17100GJ1991PTC015345) ("First Resulting Company"); and Globale Tessile Private Limited (GTPL) (CIN:-U17299GJ2017PTC098506) ("Second Resulting Company") and their respective Shareholders and Creditors ("Scheme").

- Pursuant to the Scheme becoming effective:- The Company has been converted into Public company.

- The Trading Textiles division being the Second Demerged Undertaking has been transferred and vested, on a going concern basis, in Globale Tessile Limited, with effect from 01st April, 2022 i.e. Appointed Date.

- Accordingly, this Restated Financial Statements include financial information for the Second Demerged Undertaking of the Demerged Company.

- Globale Tessile Limited has ceased to become the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company of Mahalaxmi Rubtech Limited due to cancellation of the entire issued, subscribed and paid-up Share Capital of Globale Tessile Private Limited.

- The Authorised Share Capital has been increased from ' 5,00,000/- comprising of 50,000 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each to ' 11,00,00,000/- comprising of 1,10,00,000 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each out of which Authorised share capital of Rs 3,15,00,000 has been transfered from demerged company.

- In consideration of transfer of the Second Demerged Undertaking of the Demerged Company, Globale Tessile Limited shall issue and allot 1,06,20,275 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each, to the Shareholders of the Demerged Company, in the ratio of 1 new Equity Share of Globale Tessile Limited, for every 1 Equity Share in the Demerged Company.

- All the secured term loans and working limits were sanctioned by banks to Mahahalxmi Rubtech Ltd. (Demerged Company) before the scheme of arrangement with specific sub-limit of each demerged undertakings and residual undertakings of the company. The sanction of separate limits for each demerged and residual undertaking is still in progress and pending to be executed. Accordingly the sub-limit of each undertaking has been shown in particular undertaking with the original terms and conditions of sanction to the demerged company before demerger.

- All the Secured Loan including Term Loan, Cash Credit and Overdraft Facilities from Banks in the Demerged Undertakings and residual undertaking are secured by way of hypothecation of stock,'book debts, plant & machineries & other movables and equitable mortgage of land and buildings and further secured 'by personal guarantee of promoter directors and overdraft is secured by way of pledge of fixed deposit receipts of the demerged company.

- The borrowing limits and securities with Banks pertaining to the demerged undertakings are to be trasferred into the respective resulting companies in pursuance of Scheme as a going concern. The Bank is in process of reviewing and segregating and transfering of all credit facilities and securities to respective resulting companies in pursuance of Scheme.

- In accordance with the Scheme, the Demerger of the Undertaking has been accounted for as prescribed by Ind AS 103 -Business Combinations. As per the requirements of Appendix C to Ind AS 103 - Business Combinations, in respect of the Scheme, effect of the Demerger needs to be given in the accounts as if it had occured from the beginning of the preceding period in the standalone Financial Statements of the Company. Notwithstanding this, in accordance with the MCA circular dated 21st August, 2019, the Company has considered the Appointed Date i.e. on 01st April, 2022, as the date of the Demerger for the purpose of accounting. Further, in terms of the Scheme, with effect from the Appointed Date till the Effective Date, Trading Textile Division was carried on by the Demerged Company for and on account of, and in trust for Globale Tessile Limited.

- These Financial Statements comprise of also financial information for the Second Demerged Undertaking of the Demerged Company and the internal transactions amongst the Demerged Undertakings and the Residual Undertaking are now not required to be eliminated. Accordingly, the previous year i.e. 2022-23 figures have been restated by giving the effect of Scheme of Arrangement.

- The Company has recognise net carrying value of Assets of Rs 1203.20 Lakhs as on Appointed Date 1st April,2022 and has been adjusted in Equity Share Capital of Rs 1062.03 Lakhs and Security Premium Reserve of Rs 141.18 Lakhs Accordingly, the accounting treatment given as under :

(Amount in Lakhs, unless otherwise stated)

Particulars

First

Demerged

Undertaking

ASSETS

Non Current Asset

---

Current Asset

2925.25

TOTAL ASSETS (A)

2925.25

LIABILITIES

Non-Current Liabilities

131.60

Current Liabilities

1590.44

TOTAL LIABILITIES (B)

1722.04

Net carrying value of assets (A-B)

1203.20

39 Notes forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 A General Information

Globale Tessile Limited (the "Company") is a unlisted limited company domiciled in India and was incorporated on 01st August , 2017 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 applicable in India. Its registered office is located at 2nd Floor, Mahalaxmi House, Ambawadi , Ahmedabad. The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad, Special Bench, Court-1, vide Order No.:-C.P.(CAA)/57(AHM)2023 in C.A.(CAA)/47(AHM)2023, dated 04th March, 2024, sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangements involving Demerger between Mahalaxmi Rubtech Limited (MRT) ("Demerged Company"); Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills Private Limited (Formerly known as "Sonnet Colours Pvt Ltd") (MFMPL or MFML) ("First Resulting Company"); and Globale Tessile Private Limited (GTPL or GTL) ("Second Resulting Company") and their respective Shareholders and Creditors ("Scheme"), with effect from the Appointed Date i.e. 01st April, 2022. The Scheme became effective on 01st April, 2024 and consequent thereto, the entire business of the Second Demerged Undertaking stand transferred and vested in the Company, on a going concern basis, with effect from the Appointed Date. Further, in terms of the Scheme, with effect from the Appointed Date till the Effective Date, Trading Textiles business was carried on by MRT for and on account of, and in trust for the Company. The Company has already applied for listing of the Equity Shares to BSE Limited (BSE), on 30th April, 2024 and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), on 01st May, 2024.The Company is primarily engaged in the business of trading of textile products.

B Significant accounting policies

Significant accounting policies adopted by the company are as under:

(a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

(i) Statement of Compliance with Ind AS

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs pursuant to Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act") read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended and other relevant provisions of the Act.

Accounting policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.

(ii) Basis of measurement

The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost convention on accrual basis, except certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

(iii) Current and non current classification

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current and non-current as per the Company's normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in Schedule III to the Act.

(b) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the management to make estimate and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date, reported amount of revenue and expenses for the year and disclosures of contingent liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon the management's evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a periodic basis. Revisions to accounting estimates, if any, are recognized in the year in which the estimates are revised and in any future years affected.

(c) Borrowing cost

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.

(d) Foreign Currency Transactions

(a) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ('the functional currency'). The financial statements are presented in Indian rupee (INR), which is the Company's functional and presentation currency.

(b) Transactions and balances

On initial recognition, all foreign currency transactions are recorded by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the functional currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction. Gains/Losses arising out of fluctuation in foreign exchange rate between the transaction date and settlement date are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

All monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are restated at the year end at the exchange rate prevailing at the year end and the exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions.

(i) Financial Instruments.

Fair value measurement

The Company has valued financial assets and Financial Liabilities, at fair value. Impact of fair value changes as on date of transition, is recognised in opening reserves and changes there after are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss Account or Other Comprehensive Income, as the case may be.

Financial Assets

The company classifies its financial assets as those to be measured subsequently at fair value ( either through other comprehensive income or through Profit or loss) and those to be measured at amortised cost.

Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable to transaction costs.

( e) Revenue Recognition

The company derives revenues primarily from sale of traded goods and related services.

Revenue is recognised when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the companys activities as described below:

Revenue towards satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured at the amount of transaction price (net of variable consideration) allocated to that performance obligation. The transaction price of goods sold and services rendered is net of variable consideration on account of various discounts and schemes offered by the company as part of the contract.

Sale of products:

Revenue from sale of products is recognised when significant risks and rewards in respect of ownership of products are transferred to customers based on the terms of sale. Revenue from sales is based on the pricespecified in the sales contracts, net of all discounts, returns and goods & service tax at the time of sale.

(f) Taxes

Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the year.

(a) Current income tax

Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered or paid to the taxation authorities in accordance with the relevant prevailing tax laws. Tax expenses relating to the items in profit & loss account shall be treated as current tax as part of profit and loss and those relating to items in other comprehensive income shall be recognised as part of OCI.

(b) Deferred tax

Deferred income tax is recognised for all the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end of the year and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

At each balance sheet , the company re-assesses unrecognised deferred tax asets, if any, and the same is recognised to the extent it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deffered tax asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority."

(g) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:

Raw materials, finished goods, semi finished goods, trading goods and stores and spare parts are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes purchase price, (excluding taxes those subsequently recoverable by the enterprise from the concerned revenue authorities), freight inwards and other expenditure incurred in bringing such inventories to their present location and condition. Fent, rags and rejections are stated at net realisable value. In determining the cost, FIFO method is used.

(h) Impairment of assets

The carrying value of assets / cash generating units at the Balance Sheet date are reviewed for impairment, if any indication of impairment exists. If the carrying amount of the assets exceed the estimated recoverable amount, an impairment is recognised for such excess amount. The impairment loss is recognied for such excess amount.

(i) Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the Balance sheet date. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost.

Contingent liabilities are disclosed 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 will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.

(j) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalent in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks, cash on hand and short-term deposits net of bank overdraft with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks and short-term deposits net of bank overdraft.

(k) Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financialliability or equity instrument of another entity.

(l) Financial assets

(i) Initial recognition and measurement

At initial recognition, financial asset is measured at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss.

(ii) Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in following categories:

a) at amortized cost; or

b) at fair value through other comprehensive income; or

c) at fair value through profit or loss.

The classification depends on the entity's business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows.

(iii) Impairment of financial assets

The company assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost and FVTOCI debt instruments. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.

(iv) Derecognition of financial assets

A financial asset is derecognized only when

a) the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset is transferred or

b) retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more recipients.

Where the financial asset is transferred then in that case financial asset is derecognized only if substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset is transferred. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognized."

(II) Financial liabilities

(i) Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and at amortized cost, as appropriate.

(ii) Subsequent measurement

The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:

Financial liabilities 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. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost . Gains and losses are recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognized .

(iii) Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss as finance costs.

(m) Employee Benefits

(I) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the year in which the employees render the related service are recognized in respect of employees' services up to the end of the year and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

(II) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

(i) Defined contribution plan

Provident Fund: Contribution towards provident fund is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis which are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Employee's State Insurance Scheme: Contribution towards employees' state insurance scheme is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis which are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(ii) Defined benefit plans

Gratuity: The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the 'Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary. The Company's liability is actuarially at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/gains are recognized in the other comprehensive income in the year in which they arise.

(n) Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Earnings considered in ascertaining the Company's earnings per share is the net profit or loss for the year after deducting preference dividends and any attributable tax thereto for the year, if any. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year and for all the years presented is

adjusted for events, such as bonus shares, other than the conversion of potential equity shares, that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(o) Government grants

Grants from the government are recogmised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the company will comply with all the attached conditions.All government grants are intially recognised by way of setting up as deferred income. Government grants relating to income are recognised in the profit & loss account . Government grants relating to purchase of property, plant & equipment are subsequently recognised in profit & loss on a systematic basis over the expected life of the related depreciable assets. Grants recognised in Profit & Loss as above are presented within other income.

(p) Inter divisional transcations

Inter divisional transcations are eliminated as contra items. Any unrealised profits on unsold stocks on account of inter divisional transcations is eliminated while valuing the inventory.

(q) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future years.

Estimates and assumptions

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the year end date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.

(i) Taxes

Significant assumptions and judgements are involved in determining the provision for tax based on tax enactments, relevant judicial pronuncements including an estimation of the likely outcome of any open tax assements/ litigations. Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available , based on estimates thereof.

(ii) Defined benefit plans (gratuity benefits and leave encashment)

The cost of the defined benefit plans such as gratuity and leave encashment are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each year end.

Summary of significant accounting policies

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements.