Notes forming part of the Financial Statement01. CORPORATE INFORMATION
IBL FINANCE LIMITED (formerly known as IBL FINANCE PRIVATE LIMITED) (hereinafter referred as the company) was incorporated on 3rd August 2017 under Companies Act, 2013 and is a Public Limited Company incorporated in India having its registered office at Surat, Gujarat, India. The Company is a Non-Systemically Important (Non-Deposit taking) Non-Banking Financial Company (“NBFC-ND”) and holding a Certificate of Registration No. B.01.00589 dated 8th March 2018 from the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”). The Company is in the business of lending with primary focus on SME loans. The Company has migrated to lending through digital platform. The Company offers micro loans to small and micro enterprises, self- employed, salaried persons, etc through their digital platform https://iblfinance.in/, which is a web based and mobile based application. The company was listed on the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) platform of National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 16th January 2024.
02. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESA. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Financial Statements have been prepared and presented under historical cost convention and accrual basis of accounting, unless otherwise stated, and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP) and conform to the statutory requirements, circulars, regulations and guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from time to time to the extent they have an impact on the financial statements and current practices prevailing in India. The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the Accounting Standards (AS) notified under the Companies Act, 2013 to the extent applicable. The Company follows the prudential norms for income recognition, asset classification and provisioning as prescribed by the RBI for Non-deposit taking Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC-ND).
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current and noncurrent as per the Companies normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act 2013. The Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of assets and liabilities into current and non-current.
B. USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make estimates and assumption considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year the managements believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statement are prudent and recognised in the periods in which the results are know /materialise
C. TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Tangible and Intangible Assets are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of Tangible and Intangible Assets comprises its purchase price net of any trade discounts and rebates, any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from the tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use and other incidental expenses. Subsequent expenditure on Tangible and Intangible Assets after its purchase is capitalized only if it is probable that the future economic benefits will flow to the enterprise and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
D. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION
Depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset less its estimated residual value. Depreciation on Tangible Assets and Intangible Assets has been provided on the straight-line method as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Act. In respect of Tangible Assets purchased or put to use during the period, depreciation is provided on a pro-rata basis from the date on which such asset is purchased or put to use.
E. INVESTMENTS
Long -terms investment (excluding investment properties), are carried individually at cost. Current investments are carried individually at the lower of cost and fair value. Cost of investment includes acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties.
F. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured.
i. Interest income is recognized in the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis. In case of Non-Performing Assets (NPA) interest income is recognised upon realisation as per the RBI Guideline. Interest accrued and not realised before the classification of the assets as an NPA is reversed in the month in which the loan is classified as NPA.
ii. Upfront/processing fees are recovered and recognised at the time of disbursement of loan/receipt.
iii. Interest Income on other deposits is recognised on a time proportion basis. Income from dividend is recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the right to receive is established.
iv. Profit/Loss on deposal of an investment is recognised at the time of such sale/redemption and is computed based on weighted average cost.
G. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company's contribution to provident fund and employee state insurance scheme are considered as defined contribution plans and are charged as an expense based on the amount of contribution required to be made and when services are rendered by the employees.
Defined benefit plans:
The company's gratuity benefit scheme is an unfunded defined benefit plan. The Company's net obligation in respect of a defined benefit plan is calculated by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods, that benefit is discounted to determine its present value. The calculation of company's obligation is performed annually by qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. The company recognises all actuarial gains and losses in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The company recognises all the actuarial gains and losses immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. All expenses related to defined benefit plans are recognized in employee benefits expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
H. BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing Costs include interest and amortisation of other ancillary costs incurred in connection with borrowings. Costs incurred in connection with borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to acquisition of a qualifying asset are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan.
I. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing the net profit / (loss) after tax for the year attributable to the equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for bonus shares. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, net profit / (loss) after tax for the year attributable to the equity shareholders is divided by the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares and is adjusted for the bonus shares held by the Company.
J. TAXES ON INCOME
Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. Deferred tax is in accordance with the Accounting Standard 22 - “Accounting for Taxes on Income”, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income 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 unless there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.
K. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents comprise of Cash in hand, Balances with banks and Balances in wallets and fixed deposits less than twelve months with banks.
L. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information.
M. PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
A provision is recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. In respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are determined based on best estimates required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current management estimates. Loss contingencies arising from claims, litigation, assessment, fines, penalties, etc., are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
N. CLASSIFICATION AND PROVISIONING ON RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Receivable from financing activities are recognised on disbursement of loan to customers. Receivable from financing activities are classified as standard, sub-standard and doubtful assets and provided for as per the Company's policy and Management's estimates, subject to the minimum classification and provisioning norms as per the Master Direction - NonBanking Financial Company - Non-Systematically important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016. The RBI has now harmonised the NPA norms for all NBFCs to 90 days. This amendment will impact the NBFCs in the base layer, which includes the NBFCND (i.e. the non-systemically important, non-deposit taking NBFCs). Accordingly, a glide path has been provided to NBFCs in the base layer to adhere to the 90 days NPA norm till 2026. we have been following the practice of 90 days NPA norms.
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