C. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1. Foreign currency transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognized in the Standalone financial statements using exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the relevant functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate prevailing on the date that the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction. Foreign currency differences arising on translation are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss for determination of net profit or loss during the period.
2. Financial Instruments
a. Financial Assets
(i) Classification of financial assets
The Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:
• those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income, or through profit or loss), and
• those measured at amortised cost.
The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets, the contractual terms of the cash flows and whether the investment meets the definition of interest in associates and joint ventures. For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or other comprehensive income. For investments in debt instruments, this will depend on the business model in which the investment is held. For investments in equity instruments, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income. The Company reclassifies debt investments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes. Investments forming part of interest in associates and joint ventures are measured at cost.
(ii) Measurements:
At initial recognition, the Company measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, except for trade receivables which are initially measured at transaction price. 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.
- Debt instruments
Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Company’s business model for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are two measurement categories into which the Company classifies its debt instruments:
a) Amortised cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortised cost and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised or impaired. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income using the effective interest rate method.
b) Fair value through profit or loss: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or Fair value through other comprehensive income are measured at fair value through profit or loss. A gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in profit or loss and presented net in the statement of profit and loss within other income/ other expenses in the period in which it arises. Interest income from these financial assets is included in other income.
- Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any in the standalone financial statements. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of investment is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount.
- Equity instruments
The Company subsequently measures all equity investments other than investments forming part of interest in associates and joint ventures at fair value. Where the Company’s management has elected to present fair value gains and losses on equity investments in other comprehensive income, there is no subsequent reclassification of fair value gains and losses to profit or loss. Dividends from such investments are recognised in profit or loss as other income when the Company’s right to receive payments is established. Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in other income/ other expenses in the statement of profit and loss. Impairment losses (and reversal
of impairment losses) on equity investments measured at FVOCI are not reported separately from other changes in fair value.
(iii) Impairment of financial assets:
The Company assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at cost and amortised cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. Refer notes to accounts for the details how the Company determines whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.
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.
(iv) Derecognition of financial assets:
A financial asset is derecognised only when
a) The Company has transferred the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset 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 entity has transferred an asset, the Company evaluates whether it has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. In such cases, the financial asset is derecognised. Where the entity has not transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is not derecognised.
Where the entity has neither transferred a financial asset nor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, the financial asset is derecognised if the Company has not retained control of the financial asset. Where the Company retains control of the financial asset, the asset is continued to be recognised to the extent of continuing involvement in the financial asset.
(v) Income recognition a) Interest income
Interest income from debt instruments is recognised using the effective interest rate method. The effective
interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example: prepayment, extension, call and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses.
b) Dividends
Dividends are recognised in profit or loss only when the right to receive payment is established, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the dividend will flow to the Company, and the amount of the dividend can be measured reliably.
b. Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement:
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value plus any transaction cost that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial liabilities except financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss which are initially measured at fair value.
Subsequent measurement:
The financial liabilities are classified for subsequent measurement into following categories:
- at amortised cost
- at fair value through profit or loss
(i) Financial liabilities at amortised cost
The company is classifying the following under amortised cost.
a) Borrowings from banks
b) Borrowings from others
c) Finance lease liabilities
d) Trade payables
e) Other financial liabilities
Amortised cost for financial liabilities represents amount at which financial liability is measured at initial recognition minus the principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative
amortisation using the effective interest method of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount.
(ii) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is classified as held for trading. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in profit and loss.
Derecognition of financial liabilities:
A financial liability shall be derecognised when, and only when, it is extinguished i.e., when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.
c. Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date of contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged and the type of hedge relationship designated.
The Company designates the derivatives as hedging of foreign exchange risk associated with the cash flows of associated with accounting receivables (Cash flow hedges).
The Company documents at the inception of the hedging transaction the economic relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset changes in cash flows of hedged items. The Company documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions at the inception of each hedge relationship.
The full fair value of a hedging derivative is classified as non¬ current assets or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedged item is more than 12 months; it is classified as a current assets or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedged item is less than 12 months. Trading derivatives are classified as current assets or liability.
Cash flow hedges
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedge is recognised in the other comprehensive income in cash flow hedging reserve within equity, limited to the
cumulative changes in fair value of the hedged item on present value basis from the inception of the hedge. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss, within other gains/ (losses).
When option contracts are used to hedge forecast transactions, the Company designates only the intrinsic value of the option contract as the hedging instrument.
Gains or losses relating to the effective portion of the change in intrinsic value of the option contracts are recognised in the cash flow hedging reserve within equity. The changes in the time value of the option contracts that relate to the hedged item (‘aligned time value’) are recognised within other comprehensive income in the costs of hedging reserve within equity.
When forward contracts are used to hedge forecast transactions, the Company generally designates only the changes in fair value of the forward contract related to spot commitment as the hedging instrument. Gains or losses relating to the effective portion of the changes in the spot component of the forward contracts are recognised in other comprehensive income in the cash flow hedging reserve within equity. The changes in the forward element of the contract that relates to the hedged item (‘aligned forward element’) is recognised within other comprehensive income in the costs of hedging reserve within equity. In some cases, the entity may designate the full changes in fair value of the forward contract (including forward points) as the hedging instrument. In such cases, the gains or losses relating to effective portion of the changes in fair value of the entire forward contract are recognised in the cash flow hedging reserve within equity.
Amounts accumulated in equity are classified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss (example, when the forecast sale that is hedged take place).
When the hedged forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial assets (for example inventory), the amounts accumulated in equity are transferred to profit or loss as follows:
• With respect to gain or loss relating to the effective portion of the intrinsic value of the option contracts, both the deferred hedging gains and losses and the deferred aligned time value of the option contracts are included within the initial cost of the assets. The deferred amounts are ultimately
recognised in profit or loss as the hedged item affects profit or loss (for example, through cost of sales).
• With respect to gain or loss relating to the effective portion of the spot component of the forward contracts, both the deferred hedging gains and losses and the deferred aligned forward points are included within the initial cost of the assets. The deferred amounts are ultimately recognised in profit or loss as the hedged item affects profit or loss (for example, through cost of sales).
When a hedging instrument expires, or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative deferred gain or loss and deferred costs of hedging in equity at that time remains in equity until the forecast transaction occurs. When the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss and deferred cost of hedging that were reported in equity are immediately reclassified to profit or loss within other gains/ (losses).
If the hedge ratio for risk management purpose is no longer optimal but the risk management objective remains unchanged and the hedge continues to qualify for hedge accounting, the hedge relationship will be rebalanced by adjusting either the volume of the hedging instrument or the volume of the hedged item so that the hedged ratio aligns with the ratio used for risk management purposes. Any hedge ineffectiveness is calculated and accounted for in profit or loss at the time of hedge relationship rebalancing.
d. Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Company has a legal right to offset the recognised amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the assets and settle the liability simultaneously.
e. Reclassification of financial assets
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no reclassification is made for financial assets which are categorised as equity instruments at FVTOCI and financial assets or liabilities that are specifically designated as FVTPL. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a reclassification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. Changes to the business model are expected to be very infrequent. The
management determines change in the business model as a result of external or internal changes which are significant to the Company’s operations. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the reclassification prospectively from the reclassification date which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
3. Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as Equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or share options are recognized as a deduction from Equity, net of any tax effects.
4. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and where applicable accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self- constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour and any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the related equipment is capitalized as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of Property, Plant and Equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Amounts paid as advances towards the acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment is disclosed separately under other non-current assets as capital advances and the cost of assets not put to use as on Balance Sheet date are disclosed under “Capital work-in-progress’.
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of Property, Plant and Equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of Property, Plant and Equipment and are recognized net within “other income / other expenses” in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Subsequent costs
The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Company and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is de-recognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in the Statement of Profit or Loss.
Depreciation
Depreciation is recognized in the Statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. Management’s estimated useful lives for the years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
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Estimated useful life (in years)
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Useful life prescribed by Schedule II (in years)
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Plant & Machinery
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20 years
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15 years
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Computers & Servers
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5 years
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3 to 6 years
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Buildings
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30 years
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30 years
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Electrical
Installations
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10 years
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10 years
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Office & Lab Equipments
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10 years
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5 to 10 years
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Furniture & Fittings
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10 years
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10 years
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Vehicles - Car
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10 years
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8 years
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Vehicles - Others
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8 years
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8 years
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The depreciation method, useful lives and residual value are reviewed at each of the reporting date.
5. Intangible assets
Intangible assets that are acquired by the Company, which have finite useful lives, are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the intangible asset.
Subsequent expenditure
Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Amortization of intangible assets with finite useful lives
Amortization is recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful lives for the current and previous year are as follows:
Trademark -10 years
Other Intangibles (Software) - 3 - 5 years
Non-compete fees - 10 years
Amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate.
6. Leases
The Company as a lessee
The Company’s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for land and buildings. 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: (1) the contract involves the use of an identified asset (2) the company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease and (3) the 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 include 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. Right of use assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets.
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 the leases. Lease liabilities are remeasured with a corresponding adjustment to the related right of use asset if the company changes its assessment if whether it will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been classified as financing cash flows.
7. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and the net realisable value after providing for obsolescence and other losses, where considered necessary. Cost includes all charges in bringing the goods to the point of sale, including octroi and other levies, transit insurance and receiving charges. Work-in-progress and finished goods include appropriate proportion of overheads.
The Company follows following method:
• Manufacturing inventories are valued at first-in-first-out (FIFO) basis,
• Trading inventories are valued at weighted average cost basis,
• Fabric waste is valued at net realizable value.
8. Impairment of non financial assets
The carrying values of assets / cash generating units at each balance sheet date are reviewed for impairment if any indication of impairment exists. The following intangible assets are tested for impairment each financial year even if there is no indication that the asset is impaired:
(a) an intangible asset that is not yet available for use; and (b) an intangible asset that is amortised over a period exceeding ten years from the date when the asset is available for use.
If the carrying amount of the assets exceed the estimated recoverable amount, an impairment is recognised for such excess amount. The impairment loss is recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case any impairment loss of the revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent a revaluation reserve is available for that asset.
The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the future cash flows to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor.
Reversal of impairment loss
When there is indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset (other than a revalued asset) in earlier accounting periods no longer exists or may have decreased, such reversal of impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, to the extent the amount was previously charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case of revalued assets such reversal is not recognised.
9. Employee benefits Defined Contribution Plans
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 Plan
Gratuity
In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Company provides for a lump sum payment to eligible
employees, at retirement or termination of employment based on the last drawn salary and years of employment with the Company. The gratuity fund is managed by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit plan is calculated by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in current and prior periods, discounting that amount and deducting any recognised past service cost and fair value of any plan assets.
Other long-term employee benefit obligations
The liabilities for earned leave and sick leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Remeasurement as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in profit or loss.
The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.
Short Term Employee Benefits
The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognised during the year when the employees render the service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service.
10. Share based payments
Stock options are granted to the employees under the Employee stock option scheme. The costs of stock options granted to the employees of the Company are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted. For each stock option, the measurement of fair value is performed on the grant date. That expense is recognised in the Statement
of Profit and Loss account over the requisite service period. Each part of the stock option that vests separately is treated as a separate award for accounting purposes. This cost is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in Share options outstanding account in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled in employee benefits expense. 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.
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