2 Significant accounting policies
2.1 Statement of compliance
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as per the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended and notified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act") and other relevant provisions of the Act and are subject to approval of members at ensuing Annual General Meeting.
2.2 Basis of preparation and presentation
The financial statements have been prepared on accrual and going concern basis. The accounting policies are applied consistently to all the periods presented in the financial statements. AH assets and Liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company’s normal operating cycle and other criteria as set out in the Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current or non-current classification of assets and Liabilities.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain items that are measured at fair values at the end of the reporting period, as explained in accounting policies below.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.
Fair value in accordance with Ind AS 113 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 estimating the fair value of an asset or a Liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or Liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or Liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and / or disclosure purposes in these financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for share based payment transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 102, and measurement that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as net realisable value in Ind AS 2.
In addition, for the 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 asset or Liability, either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or Liability.
If there is no quoted price in an active market, then the Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The chosen valuation technique incorporates all of the factors that market participants would take into account in pricing a transaction.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires 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. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
The areas involving critical estimates and judgements are:
(i) Estimation of useful Life of property, plant and equipment
(ii) Fair value measurements and valuation processes
(iii) Estimation of defined benefit obligation
(iv) Income taxes
(v) Provision and contingencies
(vi) Provision for inventories
(vii) Impairment of trade receivables Financial Year
The Company has opted to change its financial year end from June 30 to March 31 of each year for the purpose of preparation of its annual financial statements.
The Board of Directors of the Company, on January 23, 2025, have approved the change of the Financial Year end from June 30 to March 31 of each year. Accordingly, the current Financial Statements of the Company are for a period of nine months commencing on July 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2025. Further, as the said financial statements are only for a period of nine months, the figures for the current period are not comparable with those of the previous financial year ended June 30, 2024.
a. Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. The Company’s revenue contracts represent a single performance obligation to sell its products to trade customers. Revenue is measured at the transaction price of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing Latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks. Revenue is reduced for variable consideration including rebates and other similar allowances. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and accrue for the discounts and
rebates considering the terms of the underlying schemes and arrangements with customers. Company’s contracts with trade customers do not have significant financing components.
However, goods and services tax (GST) is not received by the Company on its own account. Rather, it is tax collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, it is excluded from revenue.
The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised.
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the goods are delivered and titles have passed, at which time all the following conditions are satisfied:
a. the Company has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods;
b. the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
c. the amount of revenue can be measured
reliably;
d. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company; and
e. the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured
reliably.
Revenue from shared service
Revenue from shared services is recognised as and when services are rendered and related costs are incurred, in accordance with the terms of the contractual agreement.
Export Incentives
Export benefits availed as per prevalent schemes are accrued each year in which the goods are exported and when no significant uncertainty exist regarding their ultimate collection.
Interest income
Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis after taking into account the amount outstanding and the interest rate applicable.
Interest income is also recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR) wherever applicable. Interest income is included in other income in the Statement of Profit and Loss
Rental income
The Company's policy for recognition of revenue from operating Leases is described in note 2.3(b) below.
Processing income
Revenue from toll manufacturing services offered to group companies on cost plus markup in accordance with the terms of contract.
b. Leasing
The Company as a lessee
The Company’s Lease assets classes primarily consist of Leases for office premises. 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) t he Company has the right to direct the use of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the Lease, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) 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 recognizes the Lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the Lease.
Certain Lease arrangements includes the options to extend or terminate the Lease before the end of the Lease term. ROU assets and Lease Liabilities includes these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognized at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the Lease Liability 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.
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.
The Lease Liability is initially measured at amortized cost at the present value of the future Lease payments. The Lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the Lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicile of these Leases. Lease Liabilities are re-measured 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.
Lease Liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and Lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
The Company as a 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.
When the Company is an intermediate Lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head Lease and the sublease separately. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating Lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head Lease.
For operating Leases, rental income is recognized on a straight Line basis over the term of the relevant Lease.
c. Foreign currencies
The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (? in Lakhs), which is also the Company's functional currency.
Transaction and balances
Transactions in currencies other than the Company's functional currency (i.e. foreign currencies) are recognised atthe rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value is determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Exchange differences on monetary items are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period which they arise.
d. Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
AH other borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred.
e. Employee benefits
i) Short term employee benefits - Short term employee benefits including salaries and performance incentives, are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on an undiscounted, accrual basis during the period of employment.
ii) Post-employment Benefits a) Defined Contribution Plans:
The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for post employment benefits charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, in the form of
- Superannuation Fund as per Company policy administered by Company managed trust; and
- State Defined Contribution Plans: Employer's Contribution to Employees' State Insurance.
The Company’s contribution is recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss during the period in which the employee renders the related service.
b) Defined Benefit Plans:
Funded Plan: The Company has Defined Benefit Plan for post employment benefits in the form of
- Gratuity for all employees administered through trust.
- Provident Fund for all permanent employees is administered through a trust. The Provident Fund is administered by trustees of an independently constituted common trust recognised by the Income tax authorities. Periodic contributions to the Fund are charged to revenue and when services are rendered by the employees. The interest rate payable by the trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good the shortfall, if any, between the return from the investment of the trust and notified interest rate by the Government.
Unfunded Plan: The Company has unfunded Defined Benefit Plans in the form of Post Retirement Medical Benefits (PRMB) and Compensated Absences as per its policy.
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. Any unrecognised past service cost and the fair value of any plan assets are deducted. Liability for the above defined benefit plans is provided on the basis of valuation, as at the Balance Sheet date, carried out by independent actuary. The actuarial method used for measuring the Liability is the Projected Unit Credit method.
Remeasurements, comprising actuarial gains and Losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit Liability and the return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit Liability), are recognised immediately
in the Balance Sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to the Statement of Profit and Loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss on the earlier of:
? The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and
? The date that the company recognises related restructuring costs
Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the year to the net defined benefit Liability or asset. The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss:
? Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and Losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and
? Net interest expense or income
iii) Liability for Compensated Absences and Leave Travel Allowance which are in the nature of short term benefits is provided for as per company rules based on the undiscounted amount of benefits expected to be paid in exchange of services rendered.
iv) Termination benefits in terms of Company policy are recognised as an expense as and when incurred.
v) Long Service Awards are payable to employees on completion of specified years of service.
f. Share-based payment arrangements
Employees (including senior executives) of the Company receive remuneration in the form of share-based payments, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions).
Equity-settled transactions
The Procter & Gamble Company, USA has an "Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)" whereby the specified employees covered by the plan are granted an option to purchase shares of the Ultimate Holding Company i.e. - The Procter &
Gamble Company, USA at a fixed price (grant price) for a fixed period of time. The difference between the market price and grant price on the exercise of the stock options issued by the Ultimate Holding Company to the employees of the Company is charged in the year of exercise by the employees. Parent Company will recharge an amount equal to spread as on date of exercise of options.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised in employee benefits expense (refer note 2.3(e)), together with a corresponding increase in equity (other reserves) over the period in which the service and performance conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expense recognised for equity- settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Company’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Recharge to parent company to the extent of fair value of options will be debited in equity reserves and any excess recharge above the fair value of options will be recognised as equity distribution from the Company.
Employee share purchase plan
The Procter & Gamble Company, USA has an “International Stock Ownership Plan (ISOP)” (employee share purchase plan) whereby specified employees of its subsidiaries have been given a right to purchase shares of the Ultimate Holding Company i.e. The Procter & Gamble Company, USA. Every employee who opts for the scheme contributes by way of payroll deduction up to a specified percentage (upto 15%) of base salary towards purchase of shares on a monthly basis. The Company contributes 50% of employee’s contribution (restricted to 2.5% of his base salary) and charged to employee benefits expense. The expenses related to ISOP are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss since there are no vesting conditions attached to the scheme.
The expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.
When the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the minimum expense recognised
is the expense had the terms had not been modified, if the original terms of the award are met. An additional expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee as measured at the date of modification. Where an award is cancelled by the entity or by the counterparty, any remaining element of the fair value of the award is expensed immediately through the Statement of Profit and Loss.
g. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the current tax and deferred tax.
Current tax
The current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from 'profit before tax' as reported in the Statement of Profit and Loss because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and Liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profits. Deferred tax Liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no Longer probable that sufficient taxable profit 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 is realised, based on tax rates (and tax Laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
The measurement of deferred tax Liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would
follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and Liabilities.
Current and deferred tax for the year
Current and deferred tax are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current tax assets and current tax Liabilities are offset when there is a Legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the Liability on a net basis. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax Liabilities are offset when there is a Legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax Liabilities; and the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax Liabilities relate to income taxes Levied by the same taxation authority.
h. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, or for administrative purposes, are stated in the balance sheet at acquisition cost Less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment Losses, if any. Freehold Land is not depreciated. Cost of acquisition of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price including import duties and non¬ refundable purchase taxes after deducting trade discounts, rebates and any directly attributable cost of bringing the item to its working condition for its intended use. Subsequent costs are included in the assets' 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.
Properties in the course of construction for production, supply or administrative purposes are carried at cost, Less any recognised impairment Loss. Cost directly attributable cost of bringing the item to its working condition for its intended use including professional fees and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs
capitalised in accordance with the Company's accounting policy. Such properties are classified to the appropriate categories of property, plant and equipment when completed and ready for intended use. Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.
Cost of Property, plant and equipment which are not ready for intended use, as on the Balance Sheet date, is shown as capital work in progress. AH other repairs and maintenance cost are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during the period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets (other than freehold Land) Less their residual values over their useful Life, using straight-line method. The estimated useful Lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
The management's estimate of useful Lives are in accordance with Schedule II to the Act, other than certain assets which are based on the Company's expected usage pattern supported by technical assessment.
The estimated useful Life of certain property, plant and equipment of the Company are as follows:
Leasehold improvements are amortised over the primary period of Lease.
Depreciation on fixed assets added/ disposed off/ discarded during the year is provided on pro¬ rata basis with reference to subsequent month of addition/ disposal/ discarding.
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 sale proceeds
and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
i. Impairment of property, plant and equipment
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment Loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment Loss (if any). When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent basis can be identified.
Recoverable amount is the higher of 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 for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash¬ generating unit) is estimated to be Less than its own carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment Loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
When an impairment Loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or a cash¬ generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment Loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal is recognised immediately in Statement of Profit and Loss.
j. Investment property
Property that is held for Long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the Company, is classified as investment property. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related
transaction costs and where applicable borrowing costs. Subsequent expenditure is capitalized to the asset’s carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. AH other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred. When part of an investment property is replaced, the carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. Investment properties are derecognized either when they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or Loss in the period of de-recognition.
Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are stated at cost Less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment Loss, if any.
Investment properties are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful Lives. Investment properties generally have a useful Life of 25-40 years.
k. Intangible assets
Intangible assets that are acquired by the Company are measured initially at cost. Cost of acquisition of separately purchased intangible asset comprises its purchase price including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes after deducting trade discounts, rebates and any directly attributable cost of bringing the item to its working condition for its intended use.After initial recognition, an intangible asset is carried at its cost Less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment Loss, if any.
Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits from the specific asset to which it relates. An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use.
Losses arising from retirement and gains or Losses arising from disposal of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The company's intangible assets consist of computer software having finite estimated useful Life of 3-6 years. Finite-Life intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their estimated useful Lives. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for finite- life intangible assets is reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.
l. Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets and Liabilities are classified as held for sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continued use.
Such assets are generally measured at Lower of their carrying amount and fair value Less costs to sell. Losses on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains and Losses on re¬ measurement are recognised in Statement of Profit or Loss.
Once classified as held for sale, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and investment properties are no Longer amortised or depreciated.
m. Inventories
Inventories consist of raw and packing materials, stores and spares, work-in-progress, stock-in¬ trade and finished goods. Inventories are valued at Lower of cost and net realisable value after providing for obsolescence and other Losses where considered necessary. Cost of inventories is determined on weighted average basis. Cost of manufactured finished goods and work-in¬ progress includes material cost determined on weighted average basis and also includes an appropriate portion of allocable overheads.
Cost of raw materials and stores and spares includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present Location and condition. Cost of finished goods and work-in-progress include all costs of purchases, conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present Location and condition. It includes the appropriate portion of allocable overheads.
The net realisable value of work-in-progress is determined with reference to the selling prices of related finished products. Raw materials and other supplies held for use in the production of finished products are not written down below cost except in cases where material prices have
declined and it is estimated that the cost of the finished products will exceed their net realisable value.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, Less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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