NOTE 1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1. Basis of accounting and brparation of financial statements The 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 financial statements have been brpared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the brparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the brvious year. 1.2. Use of estimates The Company uses prudent and reasonable assumptions and estimates in the brparation of its financial statements, and these are reflected in the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year, and the reported balances of assets and liabilities, and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities, as at the date of the financial statements. 1.3. Fixed assets Fixed assets are capitalised at acquisition cost including directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Certain assets have been revalued as on 31 March, 1985 and the resultant surplus has been added to the cost of the assets. 1.4. Debrciation/Amortisation Debrciation amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or the amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value. The Company's assets at head office and mines (including assets transferred to plant from these locations) are debrciated on the written down value method and at plant (including assets transferred to other locations from plant) are debrciated on the straight line method over the useful life and in manner brscribed in Schedule II to the 2013 Act. Mining lease rights are amortised over the useful life of the mine or lease period, whichever is shorter. 1.5. 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 impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount exceeds greater of net selling price and value in use. 1.6. Foreign currency transactions Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the exchange rates brvailing on the date of transaction. Foreign exchange rate fluctuations relating to monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the year-end rates. The net loss or gain arising on restatement/settlement, if any, is adjusted to the statement of profit and loss. In respect of forward exchange contracts, the brmium or discount arising at the inception of such a forward exchange contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognised in the statement of profit and loss of the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. 1.7. Investments All long term investments are valued at cost. However, provision for diminution in value is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of investments. Current investments are carried individually, at lower of cost and fair value. 1.8. Inventories Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. The method of determination of cost of various categories of inventories is as follows: (a) Stores and spare parts: Monthly weighted average rates; (b) Raw materials: Monthly weighted average rates; and (c) Work-in-progress and finished goods: Full absorption costing method based on annual cost of production. 1.9. Revenue recognition Revenue from sale of goods is recognised on dispatch of goods to customers from plant or stock points as applicable when significant risks and rewards of ownership are considered to be transferred and realisation is reasonably assured. In case of service income, revenue is recognised when the service is rendered to the customer. 1.10. Cash flow statement Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit/ (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. 1.11. Employee benefits Short-term employee benefits are recognised as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the statement of profit and loss of the year in which the related services are rendered by the employees. Post employment benefits are recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss of the year in which the employee has rendered services. The expense is recognised at the brsent value of the amount payable towards contributions. The brsent value is determined using the market yields of government bonds, at the balance sheet date, at the discounting rate. Other long-term employee benefits are recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss of the period in which the employee has rendered services. Estimated liability on account of long-term benefits is discounted to the brsent value, using the market yields on government bonds, as on the date of the balance sheet, at the discounting rate. Actuarial gains and losses in respect of past employment and other long term benefits are charged to the statement of profit and loss on accrual basis. 1.12. Segment accounting Segments are identified based on the types of products and the internal organisation and management structure. The Company has identified business segment as its primary segment with secondary information reported geographically. The Company's primary segments consist of Mining, Ferroalloys & Power and Steel. Unallocable rebrsents other income and expenses which relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocated to segments. 1.13. Earnings per share The basic earnings/ (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net profit/ (loss) attributable to equity shareholders for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. 1.14. Taxation Current tax Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the applicable tax rates and the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) MAT paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives rise to future economic benefits in the form of adjustment of future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax in the future years. Accordingly, MAT is recognised as an asset in the Balance Sheet where it is highly probable that the future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company and the asset can be measured reliably. Deferred tax Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences, being the differences between the taxable income and the accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted as at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised for timing differences of items other than unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward losses only to the extent that reasonable certainty exists that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these can be realised. However, if there are unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward of losses and items relating to capital losses, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise the assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date for their realisability. Current and deferred tax relating to items directly recognised in reserves are recognised in reserves and not in the statement of profit and loss. 1.15. Provisions and contingencies A provision is recognised when the Company has a brsent 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 a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to 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. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements. 1.16. Operating cycle All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company's normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III of the 2013 Act. Normal operating cycle is based on the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation into cash and cash equivalents. Note 1 - 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.Y.GHORPADE Chairman & Managing Director NAZIM SHEIKH Joint Managing Director MD. ABDUL SALEEM CS & CGM (Mines) K. RAMAN Director (Finance) & CFO Place: Bangalore Date : 27 May 2015 |