1.00 MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This note provides a list of the material accounting policies adopted in the presentation of these standalone financial statements.
1.01 BASIS OF PREPARATION
(i) Compliance with Ind AS
The standalone financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), and relevant rules issued thereunder. In accordance with proviso to the Rule 4A of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the terms used in these financial statements are in accordance with the definitions and other requirements specified in the applicable Accounting standards.
(ii) Historical cost convention
The standalone financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value;
(iii) Authorization of standalone financial statements
The standalone financial statements were approved for issue by Board of Directors on April 15, 2025.
1.02 FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION CURRENCY
These standalone financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (INR), which is also the Company’s functional currency. All amounts disclosed in the standalone financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest lakhs, except where otherwise indicated.
1.03 CURRENT VERSUS NON-CURRENT CLASSIFICATION
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is classified as current if:
(i) it is expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle
(ii) it is held primarily for the purpose of trading
(iii) it is expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or
(iv) cash and 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 classified as current if:
(i) it is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle
(ii) it is held primarily for the purpose of trading
(iii) it is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or
(iv) 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.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities on net basis.
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per Company’s normal operating cycle. Based on the nature of operations, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current and non-current classification of assets and liabilities.
1.04 USE OF JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES & ASSUMPTIONS
While preparing standalone financial statements in conformity with Ind AS, the management makes certain estimates and assumptions that require subjective and complex judgments. These judgments affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amount of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the statement of financial position date and the reported amount of income and expenses for the reporting period. Financial reporting results rely on our estimate of the effect of certain matters that are inherently uncertain. Future events rarely develop exactly as forecast and the best estimates require adjustments, as actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The management continually evaluate these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. In particular, information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the standalone financial statements are as below:
Key assumptions and estimation uncertainties
i. Contingencies (Refer note 4.01);
Management judgement is required for assessing the possible outcomes of contingencies, claims and litigation against the Company and estimating the possible outflow of resources, if any, in respect of contingencies, claim, litigations.
ii. Evaluation of recoverability of deferred tax assets (Refer note 2.05);
The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognised is based on the assessment of the probability of the Company’s future taxable income against which the deferred tax assets can be utilised. The Company uses the judgement to determine the amount of deferred tax that can be recognised based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits and business developments.
iii. Measurement of Expected Credit Loss Allowance for Trade Receivables
The Company provides expected credit loss for trade receivables as per simplified approach using provision matrix on the basis of its historical credit loss experience and adjusted with forward looking information.
iv. Useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets; (Refer note 1.05 and 1.06)
The Company uses its technical expertise along with historical and industry trends for determining the economic life of an asset/component of an asset. The useful lives are reviewed by management periodically and revised, if appropriate. In case of a revision, the unamortised depreciable amount is charged over the remaining useful life of an asset.
v. Investment in Financial instruments; (Refer note 4.06)
When the fair values of financial 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 valuation techniques. The inputs for valuation techniques are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements 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.
vi. Measurement of defined benefit obligations, key actuarial assumptions (Refer note 4.03); and
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan and the present value of the gratuity obligation 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 reporting date.
vii. Impairment test of Tangible and Intangible assets;
The Company determines the recoverable amount of assets by estimating the future cash flows from operations. The future cash flows comprise forecasts of revenue, operating costs, discount rate, terminal growth and overheads based on current and anticipated market conditions that have been considered by the management. Such revenue projections are inherently uncertain due to market conditions and changing customer preferences.
1.05 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Recognition and Measurement
The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment shall be recognised as an asset if, and only if it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Property, Plant and Equipment (including Capital work-in-progress) is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The initial cost of an asset comprises its purchase price, any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset into the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management, the initial estimate of any decommissioning obligation, if any. The purchase price is the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other consideration given to acquire the asset.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to statement of profit and loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.
Access Devices on hand at the year end are included in Capital work-in-progress. On installation, such devices are capitalised.
The residual values and useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment are reviewed at each financial year end, and changes, if any, are accounted prospectively.
Derecognition of Property, Plant and Equipment
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 sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in statement of profit and loss.
Depreciation on Property, Plant & Equipment
Depreciation on Property, Plant & Equipment is provided on straight line method. In accordance with requirements prescribed under Schedule II of Act, the Company has assessed the estimated useful lives of its Property, Plant & Equipment and has adopted the useful lives and residual value as prescribed in Schedule II except for the cost of Access devices at the customer location which are depreciated on straight-line method over a period of eight years based on internal technical assessment.
All assets costing up to ' 5,000 (in ') are fully depreciated in the year of capitalisation.
1.06 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangibles are not capitalised and the related expenditure is reflected in Statement of profit and loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred.
Recognition and Measurement
Intangible assets comprises of Cable Television Franchise and Softwares. Cable Television Franchise represents purchase consideration of a network that is mainly attributable to acquisition of subscribers and other rights, permission etc. attached to a network.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired are recognized only if they are separately identifiable and the Company expects to receive future economic benefits arising out of them. Such assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Derecognition of intangible assets
An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, are recognised in statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
Amortisation of intangible assets
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight line basis over their useful economic lives and assessed for impairment whenever there is indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at each year end. The amortisation expense on Intangible assets with finite lives and impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Estimated lives for current and comparative periods in relation to application of straight line method of amortisation of intangible assets are as follows:
• Softwares are amortized over the license period and in absence of such tenor, over five years.
• Cable Television Franchise are amortized over the contract period and in absence of such tenor, over twenty years.
The estimated useful lives, residual values, amortisation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
1.07 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS (OTHER THAN FINANCIAL ASSETS)
Carrying amount of Tangible assets, Intangible assets, Investments in Joint Venture (which are carried at cost) are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used.
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or Company’s assets (cash-generating units). Non- financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period.
1.08 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For the purpose of Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks or financial institutions and bank overdrafts.
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to insignificant risk of change in value.
For the purpose of statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash, short-term deposits as defined above, bank overdrafts and short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value as they are considered as an integral part of the Company’s management. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings under current liabilities in the balance sheet.
1.09 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when a Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
Initial Recognition and Measurement - Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Financial assets and financial liabilities 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 at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Since Trade Receivables do not contain significant financing component they are measured at transaction price.
Classification and Subsequent Measurement: Financial Assets
The Company classifies financial assets as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”) or fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) on the basis of following:
- the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and
- the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.
Amortised Cost:
A financial asset is classified and measured at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met:
- It is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows and
- the contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
FVTOCI:
A financial asset is classified and measured at FVTOCI if both of the following conditions are met:
- It is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and
- the contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains or losses and interest revenue which are recognised in profit and loss. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from equity to profit or loss and recognised in other gains/ (losses). Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.
FVTPL:
A financial asset is classified and measured at FVTPL unless it is measured at amortised cost or at FVTOCI.
All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value, depending on the classification of the financial assets.
Impairment of Financial Assets
The Company assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.
Expected Credit Losses are measured through a loss allowance at an amount equal to:
The 12-months expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from those default events on the financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date);or
Full lifetime expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the life of the financial instrument).
For trade receivables only, the Company applies the simplified approach permitted by Ind AS 109 Financial Instruments, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the receivables.
The ECL is measured using a provision matrix that is based on historical credit loss experience, adjusted for current and forward looking information. The Company uses historical default rates to determine impairment loss on the portfolio of trade receivables. At every reporting date, these historical default rates are reviewed and changes in the forward looking estimates are analysed.
For other assets, the Company uses 12 month ECL to provide the impairment loss where there is no significant increase in credit risk. If there is significant increase in credit risk full lifetime ECL is used.
The Company considers the financial assets to be in default when the debtor is unlikely to pay its credit obligation to the company in full and it is past due beyond the period considered for loss allowance as per provision matrix.
Credit Impaired Financial Assets :
At each reporting date, the Company assess whether the financial assets carried at amortized cost and debt securities at FVTOCI are credit impaired. A financial assets is “credit impaired” when one or more event that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial assets have occurred.
Evidence that the financial asset credit impaired include obsevable data about the following events :
(a) significant financial difficulty of the debtor
(b) a breach of contract, such as a default or being past due beyond the period considered for loss allowance as per provision matrix
(c) the restructuring of a loan or advance by the company on the terms that the company would not consider otherwise
(d) it is becoming probable that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization
(e) the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.
Classification and Subsequent measurement: Financial Liabilities
The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings.
Financial Liabilities at FVTPL:
Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when the financial liability is held for trading or are designated upon initial recognition as FVTPL.
Gains or losses on financial liabilities held for trading are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Other Financial Liabilities:
Other financial liabilities (including borrowings and trade and other payables) are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Derecognition of Financial Assets:
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and does not retain control of the financial asset. If the Company enters into transactions whereby it transfers assets recognised on its balance sheet, but retains either all or substantially all of the risks and rewards of the transferred assets, the transferred assets are not derecognised.
Write off:
The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off when there no reasonable expectations of recovering a financial asset in its entirety or a portion thereof. The Company individually makes an assessment with respect to the timing and amount of write-off based on whether there is a reasonable expectation of recovery. The Company expects no significant recovery from the amount written off. However, financial assets that are written off could still be subject to enforcement activities in order to comply with the Company’s procedures for recovery of amounts due.
Derecognition of Financial Liabilities:
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. Financial liability is also derecognised when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified Liability are substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on modified terms is recognised at fair value.
Offsetting Financial Instruments:
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported 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. The legally enforceable right must not be contingent on future events and must be enforceable in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or the counterparty.
1.10 INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE
A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
The Company’s investments in it’s joint venture is accounted at cost and reviewed for impairment at each reporting date in accordance with the policy described in note 1.07 above.
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