NOTES FORMING PART OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1 - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES COMPANY OVERVIEW General Information: Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Limited (‘The Company’) is engaged in the business of manufacturing sheet metal stampings, welded assemblies and modules for the automotive industry. The Company has four plants in India and sells primarily in India. The Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). 1 BASIS OF brPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS These financial statements have been brpared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. Pursuant to section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 till the standards 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 and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.] The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA) has notified the Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016 vide its notification dated 30 March, 2016. The said notification read with Rule 3(2) of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 is applicable to accounting period commencing on or after the date of notification i.e. 1 April, 2016. All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company’s operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Revised 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 realisation 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. FIXED ASSETS AND DEbrCIATION Tangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated debrciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Subsequent expenditures related to an item of fixed asset are added to its book value only if they increase 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 on fixed assets has been provided as under: a) Debrciation is provided on pro-rata basis on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which in certain cases may be different than rates brscribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013, in order to reflect the actual usage of the assets. Asset Useful Life Press Machines .: 20 Years * Other Plant and Machinery :..10-18 Years * Vehicles:4 Years Computers :4 Years * Furniture & Fittings ; 5 Years *Useful lives different than the rates brscribed under schedule II b) Leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease. 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 recognised as income or expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight line basis over their estimated useful life ranging between 3 to 5 years. Impairment 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. An impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined if no impairment loss had brviously been recognised. 3. 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 design costs, raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads. Net realisable 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. Scrap is valued at net realizable value. 4. 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 recognised net of trade discounts, rebates, sales taxes and excise duties. Price increase or decrease due to change in major raw material cost, pending acknowledgement from major customers, is accrued on estimated basis. Sale of Services: In contracts involving the rendering of services, revenue is measured using the proportionate completion method and are recognised net of service tax. Other Income: Interest: Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. 5. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS 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 date 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. 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 amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract are recognised as income or as expense for the period. Forward exchange contracts outstanding as at the year end on account of firm commitment / highly probable forecast transactions are marked to market and the losses, if any, are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss and gains are ignored in accordance with the Announcement of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on ‘Accounting for Derivatives’ issued in March 2008. 6. 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. 7. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund: Contribution towards provident fund for certain 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. The Company has Defined Contribution Plans for post employment benefits in the form of Superannuation Fund which is recognised by the Income-tax authorities and administered through trustees and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). 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’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. 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. Termination Benefits: Termination benefits in the nature of voluntary retirement benefits are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as and when incurred. 8. TAXATION Current and deferred tax: Tax expense for the period, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the period. 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 in case of unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward business losses, as applicable, are recognized only to the extent there is virtual certainty that these will be realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each balance sheet date. 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 Management reassesses unrecognised 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. In respect of Section 80IC unit of the Company situated at Pantnagar which is enjoying income tax benefits, deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence in respect of deferred tax assets, on timing differences, being the differences between the taxable income and accounting income that originates in the tax holiday period and are capable of reversal after the tax holiday period. Minimum Alternative Tax Minimum Alternative Tax 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. Such asset is reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and the carrying amount of the MAT credit asset is written down to the extent there is no longer a convincing evidence to the effect that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period. 9 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. 10. Cash and Cash Equivalents In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. 11. Earnings Per Share 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, that 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. NOTE 2 - The Company does not meet the criteria specified in sub section (1) of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies [Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)] Rules, 2014. Therefore it is not required to incur any expenditure on account of CSR activities during the year. NOTE 3- Previous year's figures have been reclassified to conform to this year's classification. As per our Report of even date. For Price Waterhouse Firm Registration Number: 301112E Chartered Accountants Amit Borkar Partner Membership No:109846 Place : Mumbai Date : April 28, 2016 For and on behalf of the Board Anil Khandekar Chief Executive OfficerPradeep Mallick Chairman Ajay Joshi Chief Financial Officer Arvind Goel Director Ashutosh Kulkarni SecretaryPlace : Pune Date : April 28, 2016 |