Notes to the financial statements 1. General Information Motherson Sumi Systems Limited is incorporated in India on 19th December, 1986 and is engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of components to automotive original equipment manufacturers. The Company has manufacturing plants in India and sells primarily in India, Europe and Japan. The Company is a public limited company and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, Ahmedabad Stock Exchange and Delhi Stock Exchange. The Company is a joint venture entity between Samvardhana Motherson International Limited and Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 2.1 Basis of brparation These financial statements have been brpared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis, except for certain tangible assets which are being carried at revalued amounts. Pursuant to section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, till the standard of accounting or any addendum thereto are brscribed by 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) [Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] of the Companies Act, 1956 and the other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. 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 to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current - non-current classification of assets and liabilities. 2.2 Use of Estimates The brparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in India requires the management to makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of asset and liabilities as at Balance Sheet date, reported amount of revenue and expenses for the year and disclosures of contingent liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statement are based upon management's evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from estimates. 2.3 Tangible Assets Tangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated debrciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any, except tangible assets of the Component Division of erstwhile Motherson Auto Components Engineering Limited (MACE) and erstwhile India Nails Manufacturing Limited (formerly India Nails Manufacturing Private Limited, subsidiary which has been merged with the Company w.e.f April 1, 2011) which have been revalued on December 31, 1998 and on March 31, 2005 respectively and except assets costing less than f 5,000 each charged to expense, which could otherwise have been included as tangible asset, in accordance with Accounting Standard 10 -'Accounting for Fixed Assets', because the amount is not material. Revaluation in respect of certain tangible assets of the Component Division of erstwhile Motherson Auto Components Engineering Limited (MACE) and erstwhile India Nails Manufacturing Limited (INML) was done as under: a) Land at the brvailing market rates as certified by approved valuation experts as on the date of revaluation. b) Building, plant and machinery and other assets of MACE at their replacement values as certified by approved valuation expert. The cost of self-generated assets comprises of raw material, components, direct labour, other direct cost and related production overheads. 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. Items of fixed assets that have been retired from active use and are held for disposal are stated at the lower of their net book value and net realisable value and are shown separately in the financial statements. Any expected loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Losses arising from the retirement of and gains or losses arising from disposal of fixed assets which are carried at cost are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Debrciation is provided on a pro-rata basis on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: Asset Useful lives (years) Leasehold Land Over the period of lease Leasehold improvements Over the period of lease Building 30 years Plant & Machinery 7.5 years Die and Moulds 6.17 years Electric Installation 10 years Furniture & fixtures 6 years Office equipment 5 years Computers 3 years Vehicles 4 years 2.4 Intangible Assets Intangible assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. A rebuttable brsumption that the useful life of an intangible asset will not exceed ten years from the date when the asset is available for use is considered by the management. The amortisation period and the amortisation method are reviewed at least at each financial year end. If the expected useful life of the asset is significantly different from brvious estimates, the amortisation period is changed accordingly. Gains or losses arising from the retirement or disposal of an intangible asset are determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and recognized as income or expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The useful life of the intangible assets is as below: Asset Useful Lives (years) Technical Knowhow Fees 3 years Software 3 years 2.5 Borrowing Costs General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred. 2.6 Impairment of Assets Assessment is done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an asset (tangible and intangible) may be impaired. For the purpose of assessing impairment, the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets, is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exists, an estimate of the recoverable amount of the asset/cash generating unit is made. Assets whose carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is higher of an asset's or cash generating unit's net selling price and its value in use. Value in use is the brsent value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life. Assessment is also done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased. 2.7 Investments Investments that are readily realisable and are intended to be held for not more than one 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 cost or fair value, whichever is lower. Long-term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for diminution is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, in the value of the investments, such reduction being determined and made for each investment individually. Investment Property Investment in land & buildings that are not intended to be occupied substantially for use by, or in the operations of the Company, have been classified as investment property. Investment properties are carried at cost less accumulated debrciation. Refer note 2.3 for debrciation rates used for buildings. 2.8 Inventories Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. 2.9 Foreign Currency Translations and Derivative Instruments Initial Recognition On initial recognition, all foreign currency transactions are recorded by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the time of the transaction. Subsequent Recognition As at the reporting date, non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. All non-monetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the values were determined. All monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency are restated at the end of accounting period. A monetary asset or liability is termed as a long-term foreign currency monetary item, if the asset or liability is exbrssed in a foreign currency and has a term of 12 months or more at the date of origination of the asset or liability. Exchange differences on restatement of all other monetary items are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Forward Exchange Contracts The brmium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts entered into to hedge an existing asset / liability, is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profits or losses arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract are recognized as income or as expense for the period. Derivative Instruments Effective April 01, 2012, the Company adopted Accounting Standard-30 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement" issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to the extent the adoption does not contradict with the accounting standards notified under Section 211(3C) [Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] of the Companies Act, 1956 and other regulatory requirements. All derivative contracts (except for forward foreign exchange contracts where Accounting Standard 11 - Accounting for the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates applies) are fair valued at each reporting date. Accordingly, these contracts are marked to market and corresponding gain or loss is accounted for in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 2.10 Revenue Recognition Sale of goods Sales are recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership in the goods are transferred to the buyer as per the terms of the contract and are recognized net of trade discounts, rebates, sales taxes and excise duties. Sale of Services In contracts involving the rendering of services, revenue is recognized as per terms of the contracts. 2.11 Other Income Interest Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. Duty Drawback and export incentives Income from duty drawback and export incentives is recognized on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive dividend is established. 2.12 Employee Benefits Provident Fund & Employee State Insurance Contribution towards provident fund and employee state insurance for employees is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis. Gratuity The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment. The Company funds the benefits through annual contributions to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) under its Group's Gratuity Scheme. The Company's liability are actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise. Compensated Absences Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed within 12 months from the end of the year end are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of accumulating compensated absences as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end. Accumulated compensated absences, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year end are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company's liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise. 2.13 Government Grants Government grants are recognized when it is reasonable to expect that the grants will be received and that all related conditions will be met. Government grants in respect of capital expenditure are credited to the acquisition costs of the respective fixed asset and thus are released as income over the expected useful lives of the relevant assets. Grants of a revenue nature are credited to income so as to match them with the expenditure to which they relate. Government grants that are given with reference to total capital outlay are credited to capital reserve and treated as a part of shareholders' funds. 2.14 Current and Deferred Tax Tax expense for the year, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit for the year. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the taxation laws brvailing in the respective jurisdictions. Deferred tax is recognised for all the timing differences, subject to the consideration of prudence in respect of deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. At each Balance Sheet date, the group reassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets, if any. Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities rebrsenting current tax and where the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws. 2.15 Provisions and Contingent Liabilities Provisions Provisions are recognised when there is a brsent obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the brsent obligation at the Balance sheet date and are not discounted to its brsent value. Contingent Liabilities Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a brsent obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made. 2.16 Leases As a lessee Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. The Company leases certain tangible assets and such leases where the Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalized at the inception of the lease at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the brsent value of the minimum lease payments. Each lease payment is apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The outstanding liability is included in other long-term borrowings. The finance charge is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. As a lessor The Company has leased certain tangible assets and such leases where the Company has substantially retained all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases. Lease income on such operating leases are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis over the lease term which is rebrsentative of the time pattern in which benefit derived from the use of the leased asset is diminished. Initial direct costs are recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred. 2.17 Segment Reporting The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in conformity with the accounting policies adopted by the Company. Further, inter-segment revenue have been accounted for based on the transaction price agreed to between segments which is primarily market based. Revenue and expenses have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Revenue and expenses, which relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocable to segments on a reasonable basis, have been included under "Unallocated corporate expenses". 2.18 Cash and Cash Equivalents In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. 2.19 Earnings Per Share (EPS) Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Earnings considered in ascertaining the Company's earnings per share is the net profit for the period after deducting brference dividends and any attributable tax thereto for the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period and for all periods brsented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares, other than the conversion of potential equity shares, which have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares. 3. As per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee has been formed by the Company. The areas for CSR activities are of Skill Development and Vocation based education, Livelihood enhancement, Waste management and Sanitation, Environmental sustainability, Women and youth empowerment, Disaster relief, National Missions projects which are specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company is in the process of further formalising the process on CSR spends and hence has contributed Rs. 1.5 million on promotion of girls education during the year as against Rs. 117 million required to be spent in accordance with Section 135 of the Act. 4. The Company has a combrhensive system of maintenance of information and documents as required by the transfer pricing legislation under sections 92-92F of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Since the law requires existence of such information and documentation to be contemporaneous in nature, the Company appoints independent consultants for conducting a Transfer Pricing Study to determine whether the transactions with associate enterprises are undertaken, during the financial year, on an "arm's length basis". Adjustments, if any, arising from the transfer pricing study shall be accounted for as and when the study is completed for the current financial year. However, the management is of the opinion that its international and domestic transactions are at arm's length so that the aforesaid legislation will not have any impact on the financial statements, particularly on the amount of tax expense and that of provision for taxation. 5. Previous year figures have been reclassified to conform to this year's classification. For and on behalf of the Board For Price Waterhouse Charted Accountants LLP(*) Firm Registration Number: 012754N/N500016 RAJIB CHATTERJEE Partner Membership No.: 057134 V.C. SEHGAL Chairman NORIYO NAKAMURA Director PANKAJ MITAL Whole-time Director/ Chief Operating Officer G.N. GAUBA Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary Place: Noida Date : May 12, 2015 *Formerly known as "Price Waterhouse" |