1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

Orient Abrasives Limited ('The Company') is engaged in the production and selling of fused aluminium oxide grains, calcined products, and generation of power. The Company has manufacturing facilities at Porbandar (Gujarat) and Power Generation facilities at Rajasthan and Karnataka.

2. BASIS OF brPARATION

The financial statements of the company have been brpared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP). The company has brpared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014. The financial statements have been brpared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention.

The accounting policies adopted in the brparation of financial statements are consistent with those of brvious year, except for the change in accounting policy explained below.

2.1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY

Debrciation on fixed assets

Till the year ended 31 March 2014, Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, brscribed requirements concerning debrciation of fixed assets. From the current year, Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 has been replaced by Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. The applicability of Schedule II has resulted in the following changes related to debrciation of fixed assets. Unless stated otherwise, the impact mentioned for the current year is likely to hold good for future years also. Useful lives/ debrciation rates

Till the year ended 31 March 2014, debrciation rates brscribed under Schedule XIV were treated as minimum rates and the company was not allowed to charge debrciation at lower rates even if such lower rates were justified by the estimated useful life of the asset. Schedule II to the Companies Act 2013 brscribes useful lives for fixed assets which, in many cases, are different from lives brscribed under the erstwhile Schedule XIV. However, Schedule II allows companies to use higher/ lower useful lives and residual values if such useful lives and residual values can be technically supported and justification for difference is disclosed in the financial statements.

Considering the applicability of Schedule II, the management has re-estimated useful lives and residual values of all its fixed assets. The management believes that debrciation rates currently used fairly reflect its estimate of the useful lives and residual values of fixed assets, though these rates in certain cases are different from lives brscribed under Schedule II. The impact on this change in accounting policy has been described in note 2.1(c) -"Debrciation on tangible fixed assets" below

(b) USE OF ESTIMATES

The brparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management's best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

(c) TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated debrciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs if capitalization criteria are met and directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the purchase price.

Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to its book value only if it increases the future benefits from the existing asset beyond its brviously assessed standard of performance. All other expenses on existing fixed assets, including day-to-day repair and maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period during which such expenses are incurred. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of fixed assets are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

(d) DEbrCIATION ON TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Leasehold land is amortized on a straight line basis over the period of lease, i.e., 20-99 years.

Debrciation on all other fixed assets, except power generating equipments, are calculated on a straight-line basis using the rates arrived at based on the useful lives estimated by the management. Debrciation in respect of power generating equipments are provided on straight line method as per rates which are higher of rates brscribed by Central Electricity Regulatory commission (CERC) vide notification dated January 19, 2009 and rates brscribed by Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

The company has used the following rates to provide debrciation on its fixed assets.

Useful lives estimated by the management (years) based on Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013

Factory buildings 30 years

Plant and machineries (including thermal power plant) 15 years

Furniture and fixtures 10 years

Office equipment 5 years

Vehicles 8 and 10 years

Due to such change, the debrciation expense for the current year is lower by Rs. 189.19 lacs and Rs. 27.13 lacs has been adjusted from General Reserves. The reasons for considering different life and rates and value with regard to items under schedule II of Companies Act, 2013 are on the basis of technical evaluation done by technical people estimating the life of such assets. Residual value of assets is considered as 5%.

(e) IMPAIRMENT

The company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the company estimates the asset's recoverable amount. An asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or cash-generating unit's (CGU) net selling price and its value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their brsent value using a br-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining net selling price, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used.

(f) LEASES

Where the Company is lessee

Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(g) INVESTMENTS

Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary in the value of the investments.

On disposal of an investment, the difference between its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the statement of profit and loss.

(i) REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized.

(i) SALE OF GOODS

Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed to the buyer, usually on delivery of the goods. The Company collects sales taxes and value added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded from revenue. Excise duty deducted from revenue (gross) is the amount that is included in the revenue (gross) and not the entire amount of liability arising during the year.

(ii) POWER GENERATION INCOME

Revenue from sale of Power is recognized on accrual basis in accordance with the provisions of the agreements with the respective state governments/organization.

(iii) INTEREST

Revenue is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. Interest income is included under the head 'other income' in the statement of profit & loss.

(j) BORROWING COST

Borrowing costs include interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur.

(k) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

(i) INITIAL RECOGNITION

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

(ii) CONVERSION

Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated using the exchange rate brvailing at the reporting date. Non-monetary items which are measured in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction; and non-monetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates that existed when the values were determined.

(iii) EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting Company's monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in brvious financial statements, are recognized as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise.

(iv) FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO TO HEDGE FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK OF AN ASSET / LIABILITY

The brmium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized and recognised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or as expense for that year.

(l) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with the ICAI announcement, derivative contracts, other than foreign currency forward contracts covered under AS 11, are marked to market basis, and the net loss, if any, after considering the offsetting effect of gain on the underlying hedged item, is charged to the statement of profit and loss. Net gain, if any, after considering the offsetting effect of loss on the underlying hedged item, is ignored.

(m) RETIREMENT AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the br payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.

(ii) Gratuity liability is defined benefit obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit (PUC) method made at the end of each financial year.

(iii) Short term compensated absences are measured at the expected cost of such absences that is expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date.

(iv) The company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months, as long-term employee benefit for measurement purposes. Such long-term compensated absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. The company brsents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date. Where company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond 12 months, the same is brsented as non-current liability.

(v) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of profit and loss and are not deferred.

(n) INCOME TAXES

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred taxes. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the income tax authorities in accordance with Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.

Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. If the Company has unabsorbed debrciation or carry forward tax losses, entire deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits.

In the situations where the Company is entitled to a tax holiday under the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India or tax laws brvailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where it operates, no deferred tax (asset or liability) is recognized in respect of timing differences which reverse during the tax holiday period, to the extent the Company's gross total income is subject to the deduction during the tax holiday period. Deferred tax in respect of timing differences which reverse after the tax holiday period is recognized in the year in which the timing differences originate. However, the Company restricts recognition of deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. For recognition of deferred taxes, the timing differences which originate first are considered to reverse first.

At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtual certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date. The Company writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid during a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. MAT credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period i.e. for the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the year in which the company recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the statement of profit and loss and shown as "MAT Credit Entitlement." The company reviews the "MAT credit entitlement" asset at each reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent the company does not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.

(o) SEGMENT REPORTING POLICIES

Identification of segments : Business Segment :

The Company's operating businesses are organized and managed separately according to the nature of products and services provided, with each segment rebrsenting a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which major operating divisions of the Company operate.

Intersegment Transfers :

The Company generally accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties at current market prices.

Allocation of common cost :

Common allocable costs are allocated to each segment according to the relative contribution of each segment to the total common cost.

Allocation of other income :

Other incomes are allocated to each segment according to the relative contribution of each segment to the other income as per the requirements of Accounting Standard-17 "Segment Reporting".

Unallocated items :

General corporate income and expense items are not allocated to any business segment.

Segment Policies :

The Company brpares segment information in conformity with the accounting policies adopted for brparing and brsenting the financial statements of the Company as a whole.

(p) EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(q) PROVISIONS

A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a brsent 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 reliable estimate can be made. Provisions 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.

(r) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank, cash/cheques in hand and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less for the purposes of cash-flow statement.

(s) CONTINGENT LIABILITY

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a brsent obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.

(t) GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES

Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that (i) the company will comply with the conditions attached to them, and (ii) the grant/subsidy will be received. When the grant or subsidy relates to revenue, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis in the statement of profit and loss over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs, which they are intended to compensate. Where the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as deferred income and released to income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset. Where the company receives non-monetary grants, the asset is accounted for on the basis of its acquisition cost. In case a non-monetary asset is given free of cost, it is recognized at a nominal value. Government grants of the nature of promoters' contribution are credited to capital reserve and treated as a part of the shareholders' funds.

2. Previous year figures have been regrouped / reclassified, where necessary, to confirm to this year's classification.