1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A. Basis of Accounting a) The financial statements are brpared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis Pursuant to section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘The Act’) read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, till the standards of accounting or any addendum thereto are brscribed by the Central Government in consultation and recommendation of the National Financial Reporting Authority, the existing Accounting Standards notified under the Companies Act, 1956 shall continue to apply. Consequently, these financial statements have been brpared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 [Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. b) The brparation of financial statements requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affects the reported amount of assets and liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported year. Differences between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the year in which the results are known/ materialized. c) All the assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the company’s normal operating cycle of twelve months and other criteria set out in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. B. Revenue Recognition a) Sales are recognized at the time of transfer of ownership and significant risk of goods to the customer. Service income is recognized when the service is rendered. Sales & Services are accounted for net of Excise Duty, VAT, Service tax, returns & claims etc. b) Sales exclude recovery of charges separately collected from customers like transport, packing etc. c) The Company adopts the Mercantile method in the brparation of the accounts. Claims / Refunds not ascertainable with reasonable certainty are accounted for, on final settlement. d) Government Benefits on account of export sales is estimated and accounted for in the year of export and when there is no significant uncertainty regarding the ultimate collections of export proceeds as applicable. e) Industrial promotion subsidy / government grants are recognized on accrual basis on compliance of stipulated conditions as notified under the respective scheme. f) Other Income – Dividend income on investments is recognised when the right to receive dividend is established. Interest is recognized on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rates of interest. C. Property, Plant and Equipment a) Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost of acquisition or construction (net of CENVAT Credit/ Value Added Tax, subsidy or grants on account of assets) less accumulated debrciation and amortization. The gross carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is measured using the cost model as per AS-10. b) Leasehold land is stated at historical cost less amounts written off proportionate to expired lease period. c) The company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. At each reporting date, the carrying amounts of intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment are evaluated for indications of impairment. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of the asset’s net selling price and value in use, which means the brsent value of future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of the asset and its eventual disposal. An impairment loss for an asset is reversed if, and only if, the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. The carrying amount of an asset is increased to its revised recoverable amount, provided that this amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any accumulated amortization or debrciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. If any such indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the statement of profit and loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a brviously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount. d) Self constructed assets are recognized at direct cost incurred and proportionate allocation of overheads incurred to develop the said asset. e) Gains or Losses arising from disposal of discarded assets which are carried at its book value are recognized in the statement of Profit & Loss. f) Debrciation on assets acquired up to 30th June, 2014 for Building, Plant & Machinery and Moulds & Dies is provided on Straight Line Method and on other assets on Written Down Value Method. Debrciation on all Assets acquired on or after 1st July, 2014 is provided on the straight line method. g) Debrciation on Tangible Fixed Assets is provided over the useful lives of the assets as brscribed by Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 with the exception of the following; Plant & Machinery of Plastic Piping System Division, Protective Packaging Division and Cross Laminated Film Division is debrciated on triple shift basis over 12 to 18 years based on internal assessment and independent technical evaluation carried out by external valuers. The management believes that the useful life as given above best rebrsent the period over which the management expects to use these assets. h) Debrciation on assets sold or discarded during the year is being provided on pro-rata basis up to the date on which such assets are sold or discarded. i) Assets costing up to R 10,000/- each are debrciated fully in the year of purchase. Leasehold Land is amortized over the period of lease. Intangible Assets Intangible assets developed or acquired are amortized on straight line basis over the useful life as specified below: a) Computer Software and Licenses – 3 to 4 years b) Technical License / Know-how Fee – 5 years D. Capital Work-in-progress and Preoperative Expenses during Construction Period Capital Work-in-Progress includes expenditure during construction period incurred on projects under implementation treated as br-operative expenses pending allocation to the assets. These expenses are apportioned to the respective fixed assets on their completion / commencement of commercial production. E. Government grants Grants received against specific fixed assets are adjusted to the cost of the assets. Revenue grants are recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss in accordance with the related scheme and in the period in which these are accrued. F. Investments a) All long term investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution, if any, in the value of investments is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the opinion of the management. b) Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value, determined on a category-wise basis. G. Inventories a) Raw Material & Components - at cost using identified lot basis / First in first out (FIFO) or net realizable value whichever is lower. b) Finished Goods/Semi-Finished Goods - at cost using weighted average cost basis or net realisable value whichever is lower. Cost comprises all cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventory to their respective brsent location and condition. c) Stores, Spare Parts, Packing Materials etc. - at cost using FIFO or at net realisable value whichever is lower. d) Goods for Resale - at cost using FIFO basis or net realisable value whichever is lower. e) Inter divisional transfers are valued at works/factory costs of the transferor unit/division, plus transport and other charges. H. Assets taken on lease In respect of operating leases, lease rentals are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit & Loss on an accrual basis over the leased term. In respect of assets obtained on finance leases, assets are recognized at their fair value at the date of acquisition or if lower, at the brsent value of minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the Balance Sheet as a Finance Lease obligation. The excess of lease payments over the recorded lease obligations are treated as Finance charges which are allocated to each lease term so as to produce a constant rate of charge on the remaining balance of the obligations. The assets are debrciated as owned debrciable assets. I. Foreign currency transactions a) Initial Recognition Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate brvailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on foreign exchange transactions settled during the year are recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss of the year. b) Measurement of Foreign Currency Items at the Balance Sheet Date Foreign currency monetary items of the Company are restated at the closing exchange rates. Non monetary items are recorded at the exchange rate brvailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising out of these transactions are charged to the Statement of Profit & Loss. c) Forward Exchange Contracts The brmium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contract is amortized and recognized as an expense/ income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss in the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such forward exchange contract is also recognized as income or expense for the period. The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its actual underlying exposures and not for trading or speculation purpose. The use of these forward contracts reduces the risk and/or cost to the company. J. Employee benefits a) Short Term Benefits are recognized as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the statement of profit and loss of the year in which related service is rendered. b) Post Employment Benefits:- • Defined Contribution Plan Company’s contribution to the superannuation scheme and State Governed Provident Fund Scheme is recognized during the year in which related service is rendered. • Defined Benefit Plan :- Gratuity The brsent value of obligation is determined based on an actuarial valuation, using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gains and losses arising on such valuation are recognized immediately in the statement of profit and loss. The Gratuity Funds for the employees are administered by Life Insurance Companies. c) Compensated Absences: - The company has a policy of providing compensated absences to its employees. The expense is recognized at the brsent value of the amount payable determined based on independent actuarial valuation, using projected unit credit method. The company doesn’t maintain any plan funds to fund its obligation towards compensated absences. d) Other benefits comprising of discretionary long service awards are recognized as and when determined. e) Expenses incurred towards voluntary retirement scheme are charged to the statement of profit & loss as and when incurred. K. Research & development expenditure Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged to the statement of profit and loss. Expenditure, which results in creation of capital asset, is capitalized in the year in which it is incurred and debrciation is provided on such assets as applicable. L. Share / debenture issue expenses and debenture redemption reserve Issue expenses are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account. Debenture Redemption Reserve is created pursuant to SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000. Premium paid / payable on redemption is adjusted against the Securities Premium Account. M. Taxes on Income Current tax is determined based on the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the financial year ending on 31st March. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets, are recognized only to the extent there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence of its realization. N. Provisions and contingencies Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a permanent obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are not recognized. O. Cash and cash equivalents Cash & Cash equivalents include cash & Cheque in hand, bank balances, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments where original maturity is three months or less. P. Cash flow statement Cash flows are reported using the indirect method where by the profit before tax is adjusted for the effect of the transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past and future operating cash receipts or payments and items of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the company are segregated. Q. Borrowing cost Borrowing Cost includes 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 adjustment to the interest cost. Interest and other borrowing costs attributable to acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets that takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized. All other borrowing costs are expenses in the period they occur. R. Earnings per share Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the year, with the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. S. Construction business The company had ventured into real estate development business and thus the accounting policies relevant specifically in relation to construction business are as under:- Revenue recognition Income from real estate sales is recognized on the transfer of all significant risk and rewards of ownership to the buyers and is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection and no significant uncertainty exists regarding the amount of consideration. Cost recognition Proportionate cost including estimated cost of completion of real estate sold is recognized in statement of profit and loss and shown separately under the head “Cost of materials”. Valuation of inventory Finished / under construction inventory of real estate is stated at cost or net realizable value whichever is lower. Construction work-in-progress includes cost of land, brmium for development rights, construction cost, materials, services and allocated interest and expenses incidental to the construction business 1. The company has capitalised interest amounting to Rs. 512.23 lacs (Previous year Rs. 164.61 lacs) on payments made towards various projects under implementation. 2. Company had planned to venture into manufacturing of Composite Pipes for Oil & Gas exploration. However, technical collaborator of the project could not enable the company to produce the specified product. As of now, management has decided to abandon the project and write-off the incurred cost of the project amounting to Rs. 768.90 lacs and the same has been shown under Exceptional Items during the year. 3. Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 has been amended during the year, enhancing the limit of entitlement of employee to whom the act becomes applicable with retrospective amendment w.e.f. 01/04/2014, High Court of various states have stayed the retrospective application of the act w.e.f. 01/04/2014. Accordingly, the company relying upon the said stay has implemented the revised Act w.e.f. 01/04/2015. Additional liability, if any, on the retrospective amendment will be provided in the year of final decision by the judiciary. 4. In respect of construction business determination of profit / losses and realisability of the construction project involves making estimates by the company which are of technical nature, concerning the percentage of completion, cost to completion and foreseeable losses to completion. Profits from construction activity and valuation of inventory of commercial complex is based on such estimate. In the opinion of the management, the net realizable value of such inventory will not be lower than costs so included therein. 5. Forward contract brmium of Rs. 144.03 lacs (Previous year Rs. 95.06 lacs) is to be recognized in subsequent accounting period in respect of forward exchange contracts entered by the company 6. a) Company had setup a mega project at Gadegaon, Maharashtra and was entitled for Industrial Promotion subsidy as under:- i) by way of refund of CST/ VAT for eligible period(till 31st January, 2015) under Package Scheme of Incentives, 2001 of Government of Maharashtra. On finality of the refund application sanctioned, A sum of Rs. 72.27 lacs (Previous year Rs. 1892.59 lacs) accrued for the year has been included in other operating income. ii) by way of exemption from electricity duty for eligible period (till 31st January, 2023), consequently Power and fuel cost for the year is lower by Rs. 156.64 lacs (Previous year Rs. 282.22 lacs). 7. a) The Company has taken brmises under cancelable operating lease. These lease agreements are normally renewed on expiry. The rental expenditure is accounted for in statement of profit and loss of the Company in accordance with Accounting Standard on lease transactions (AS-19). b) The company has also taken office brmises under noncanceable operating lease. The total of future minimum lease payments under this lease for the period not later than one year is Rs. 458.98 lacs (Previous year Rs. 424.20 lacs) and for the period later than one year & not later than five years is Rs. 1098.42 lacs (Previous year Rs. 1237.25 lacs) and for the period later than five year is Rs. 137.97 lacs (Previous year v NIL). 8. a) Provision for Income Tax liability has been made in the accounts based on the profit for the financial period ended 31st March, 2016. b) The Company has recognised deferred tax Liability for the year aggregating to Rs. 1575.29 lacs in the Profit & Loss Account (Previous Year deferred tax assets of Rs. 1763.22 lacs). 9. Ancillary costs incurred in the connection with the borrowing is amortised over the period of borrowing. 10. Current financial period comprises a period of 9 months from 1st July, 2015 to 31st March, 2016. As such the financial statements attached are for a period of 9 months only against the brvious year figures which are for a period of 12 months and thus are not comparable. The brvious year’s figures have been re-grouped / re-classified wherever required to confirm to current period’s classification |