NOTES TO THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Corporate Information

National Peroxide Limited (NPL) is a public limited Company established in 1954 and is listed on BSE Limited, Mumbai.

NPL a pioneer in India for peroxygen chemicals is the largest manufacturer of Hydrogen Peroxide in India, with an installed  capacity of 95 KTPA on 50% w/w. basis.

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(a) Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Standalone Financial Statements:

The standalone financial statements of the Company have been brpared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") / Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act"), as applicable. The standalone financial statements have been brpared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the brparation of the standalone financial statements are consistent with those followed in the brvious year.

(b) use of Estimates:

The brparation of the standalone financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in brparation of the standalone financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known/materialise.

(c) Fixed assets and debrciation:

• Tangible fixed assets and debrciation

Tangible fixed assets acquired by the Company are reported at acquisition value, with deductions for accumulated debrciation and impairment losses, if any.

The acquisition value includes the purchase price (excluding refundable taxes) and expenses directly attributable to the asset to bring it to the site and in the working condition for its intended use. Examples of directly attributable expenses included in the acquisition value are delivery and handling costs, installation, legal services and consultancy services. Where the construction or development of any such asset requiring a substantial period of time to set up for its intended use, is funded by borrowings, the corresponding borrowing costs are capitalised up to the date when the asset is ready for its intended use.

Debrciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value.

Debrciation on tangible fixed assets has been provided on the written down value method as per the useful life brscribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

(d) Impairment of fixed assets:

Consideration is given at each Balance Sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment of the carrying amount of the Company's fixed assets. If any indication exists, an asset's recoverable amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of the assets exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is greater of the net selling price and value in use. Reversal of impairment loss is recognised immediately as income in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(e) Taxes on Income:

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the applicable tax rates and the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is calculated to correspond to the tax effect arising when final tax is determined. Deferred tax corresponds to the net effect of tax on all timing differences which occur as a result of items being allowed for income tax purposes during a period different from when they were recognised in the standalone financial statements.

Deferred tax assets are recognised with regard to all deductible timing differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which deductible timing differences can be utilised. When the Company carried forward unused tax losses and unabsorbed debrciation, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is virtual certainty backed by convincing evidence that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax assets can be realised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and reduced by the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or a part of the aggregate deferred tax asset to be utilised.

(f) Investments:

Investments are either classified as current or long-term investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value. Long-term investments are carried at cost of acquisitions, net of diminution in value, if any, which is other than temporary.

(g) Inventories:

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

In the case of raw materials, packing materials and stores and spare parts, cost is determined in accordance with the moving weighted average principle. Costs include the purchase price, non-refundable taxes and delivery and handling costs. Cost of finished goods is determined using the absorption costing principles. Costs include the cost of materials consumed, labour and a systematic allocation of variable and fixed production overheads. Excise duties at the applicable rates are also included in the cost of finished goods.

Net realisable value is estimated at the expected selling price less estimated completion and selling costs.

(h) Revenue Recognition:

Sales include products net off trade discounts and exclude sales tax, state value added tax and service tax. With regard to sale of products, income is reported when practically all risks and rewards connected with ownership have been transferred to the buyer. This usually occurs upon dispatch, after the price has been determined and collection of the receivable is reasonably certain.

Revenue from dividend on securities is recognised when the right to receive such dividend is established. Interest on securities is recognised evenly over the period of the instrument.

(i) Financial Income and Borrowing Cost:

Financial income and borrowing cost include interest income on bank deposits and interest expense on loans. Interest income is accrued evenly over the period of the instrument.

Borrowing cost are recognised in the period to which they relate, regardless of how the funds have been utilised, except where it relates to financing of construction or development of assets requiring a substantial period of time to brpare for their intended future use. Interest is capitalised up to the date when the asset is ready for its intended use. The amount of interest capitalised (gross of tax) for the period is determined by applying the interest rate applicable to appropriate borrowings outstanding during the period to the average amount of accumulated expenditure for the assets during the period.

(j) Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the reporting currency based on the exchange rate on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement thereof during the year are recognised as income or expenses in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Cash and bank balances, receivables and liabilities (monetary items) in foreign currencies as at the year end are translated at closing-date rates, and unrealised translation differences are included in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(k) Employee Benefits:

a. Short-term Employee Benefits

Short-term employee benefits are recognised as an expense at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid over the period of services rendered by the employees to the Company.

b. Long-term Employee Benefits

The Company has both defined-contribution and defined-benefit plans, of which some have assets in special funds or securities. The plans are financed by the Company and in the case of some defined contribution plans by the Company along with its employees.

(i) Defined-contribution plans

Annual contribution payable to the Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund (based on the percentage of salary) are charged as an expense as they fall due, that is, in the same period as the employment gives rise to the contribution. Company also contributes to an established Provident Fund for certain employees where it is obliged to meet the interest shortfall, if any.

(ii) Defined-benefit plans

For defined-benefit plans in the form of gratuity fund and pension, the cost of providing benefits are determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance Sheet date. These commitments are valued at the brsent value of the expected future payments, with consideration for calculated future salary increases, using a discount rate corresponding to the interest rate estimated by the actuary having regard to the interest rate on government bonds with a remaining term that is almost equivalent to the average balance working period of employees. Actuarial gains and losses are immediately recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

c. Other Employee Benefits

Compensated absences which accrue to employees and which can be carried to future periods but are expected to be encashed or availed in twelve months immediately following the year end are reported as expenses during the year in which the employees perform the services that the benefit covers and the liabilities are reported at the undiscounted amount of the benefits after deducting amounts already paid. Where there are restrictions on availment of encashment of such accrued benefit or where the availment or encashment is otherwise not expected to wholly occur in the next twelve months, the liability on account of the benefit is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method.

l) Provisions and Contingencies:

A provision is recognised when the Company has a brsent legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which reliable estimate can be made. Provisions (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to its brsent value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Contingent liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statement.

(m) Operating Lease:

Lease arrangements where risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an assets substantially vest with lessor are recognised as operating leases. Lease rentals under the operating leases are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis.

(n) Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profi^(loss) after tax attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profi^(loss) after tax as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expense or income relating to the dilutive potential equity shares, by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(o) Cash flow statement:

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profi^(loss) 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.

(p) Operating Cycle:

Based on the nature of products/activities of the Company and the normal time between acquisition of assets and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non-current.

3. Previous year's figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year's classification/ disclosure.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

S. R. LOHOKARE

Managing Director

A. V. NAIK

Chief Financial Officer

NESS N. WADIA

R. BATRA

N. P. GHANEKAR

S. RAGOTHAMAN

Chairman

Directors

SEEMA JAGNANI

Company Secretary