1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A. BASIS OF brPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements have been brpared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and accounting standards as brscribed under section 133 of the Companies Act , 2013, read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 and other recognized accounting practices. Accounting policies unless specifically stated to be otherwise, are consistent and are in consonance with generally accepted accounting principles. B. USE OF ESTIMATES The Preparation of financial Statements require Management to make estimates and assumption that affect the reported amount of Assets and Liabilities and disclosure relating to contingent liabilities as at the Balance Sheet date and the reported amounts of Income and Expenses during the year. Difference between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the year in which the results become known/materialize. Contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amounts can reasonably be estimated. Differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the year in which the results are known / materialized. C. REVENUE RECOGNITION ( i) Sales is recognised in the accounts on passing of title of goods i.e. delivery as per terms of sale or on completion of auction in case of auction sale. (ii) Sales rebrsent the invoice value of goods supplied less tax, if any. D. FIXED ASSETS TANGIBLE ASSETS Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition. The cost of extension planting on cultivable land including cost of development is capitalised whereas expenses in respect of replanting of tea bushes are charged to revenue. Subsidy related to fixed assets is adjusted against the cost of the same. E. DEbrCIATION Debrciation on Fixed Assets is provided in the manner and at the applicable rates as specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 under Straight Line Method. F. IMPAIRMENT Fixed Assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for impairment. In case event and circumstances indicate any impairment, recoverable amount of fixed assets is determined. An impairment loss is recognized, wherever the carrying amounts of assets either belonging to Cash Generating Unit (CGU) or otherwise exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of asset's net selling price or its value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future Cash Flow from the use of assets is discounted to their brsent value at appropriate rate. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been change in the recoverable amount and such loss no longer exists or has decreased. Impairment Loss / reversal thereof is adjusted to the carrying value of the respective asset which in case of CGU, are allocated to the assets on a pro-rata basis. Subsequent to recognition of impairment loss / reversal thereof, debrciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets, on a systematic basis, over its remaining useful life. G. INVESTMENTS Investments are classified under Long Term and Current Investments depending on the intention for holding the same. Long Term Investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than the temporary, in the value of investments. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost or fair value. Gains/Losses on disposal of investments are recognised in the Profit and Loss account. H. INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower. Cost in respect of finished product is determined on average basis and rebrsents works cost and appropriate portion of overheads. Cost in respect of Stores and Spares and Foodstuff is computed on FIFO basis. Excise duty /Tea Cess/ Education Cess if any leviable/ payable on closing stock of Tea is provided and included in valuation of closing stock. I. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Employee benefits are accrued in the year services are rendered by the employees. Short term employee benefits are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss for the year in which the related service is rendered. Contribution to defined contribution schemes such as Provident Fund etc. are recognized as and when incurred. Long-term employee benefits under defined benefit scheme such as contribution to gratuity are determined at close of the year at brsent value of the amount payable using actuarial valuation techniques. Leave Encashment is provided on the basis of actual valuation as computed by the company. Actuarial gain and losses are recognized in the year when they arise J. FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTION : Transaction in foreign currencies are accounted for at the exchange rate brvailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency, monetary assets and liabilities at the year end are translated using exchange rate brvailing on the last day of the financial year. The loss or gain thereon and also the exchange differences on settlement of the foreign currency transactions during the year are recognized as income or expenses and adjusted to the profit and loss account. K. SUBSIDY Tea Replantation subsidy and other subsidies is accounted for on acceptance/receipt by/from the concerned authorities. L. BORROWING COST Borrowing cost incurred in relation to acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset is capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets up to the date when such assets are ready for intended use or sale. Other borrowing cost are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred. M. TAXES ON INCOME Provision for Tax is made for current and deferred taxes. Current tax is provided on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing difference, which are capable of reversal in subsequent period are recognized using tax rates and tax laws, which have been enacted or substantively enacted. 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 will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed debrciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a "virtual certainty" that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits. N. PROVISION, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS. Provision involving substantial degree of estimates in measurement is recognized when there is a brsent obligation as a result of past events, and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. Contingent liabilities are not provided in the books but disclosed by way of a note in the Notes to Account. 1 Contingent Liabilities and commitments (to the extent not provided for) Commitments Estimated amount of contract remaining to be executed on capital account (net of advance of Rs. 1,50,000/-) Rs. 1,79,550/- (Previous year Rs. NIL). 2 The Company has has no pending litigation with respect to claim against the company and proceedings pending with tax/statutory/Government Authorities. 3. In the opinion of the Board, the assets other than fixed assets and non-current investments have a value on reaslisation in the ordinary course of business at least equal to the amount at which they are stated. 4 . The Company’s main business is growing and manufacturing Tea. As such there is no separate reportable segments as per the Accounting Standard 17 “Segment reporting”. Further, as the Company operates entirely in India, no secondary segment has been identified. 5. Previous year figures has been regrouped / reclassified to conform with current year brsentation, wherever considered necessary. FOR LODHA & CO. Chartered Accountants H. K. VERMA Partner For and on behalf of the Board K. C. MISHRA Company Secretary & CFO ANIRUDHA JALAN Directors S. K. KEJRIWAL Directors Kolkata The 29th day of May, 2015 |