Notes forming part of the Financial Statements

 (1) Significant Accounting Policies

(i) Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are brpared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) and Accounting Standards (AS) 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 accounting policies adopted in the brparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the brvious year.

(ii) Use of Estimates:

The brparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of the financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in brparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known / materialise.

(iii) Prudential Norms:

The Company follows The Housing Finance Companies (NHB) Directions, 2010 ("NHB Directions, 2010") as amended from time to time, in respect of income recognition, income from investments, accounting of investments, asset classification, disclosures in the Balance Sheet and provisioning. Accounting Standards (AS) and Guidance Notes issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI") are followed insofar as they are not inconsistent with the NHB Directions, 2010.

(iv) Revenue Recognition:

Interest Income from financing and investing activities and others is recognised on an accrual basis. In terms of the NHB Directions, 2010, interest income on Non-performing assets ('NPAs') is recognised only when it is actually realised.

Processing Fees in respect of loans given is recognised on log in / disbursement as per the terms of the contract.

Income from Fee Income from Services is recognised on an accrual basis.

Commission on insurance policies sold is recognised when the Company under its agency code sells the insurance policies and when the same is accepted by the principal insurance company.

Additional /overdue interest/ charges is recognised only when it is reasonably certain that the ultimate collection will be made.

Repayment of loans is as stipulated in the respective loan agreements or by way of Equated Monthly Installments (EMI's) comprising principal and interest. EMIs commence generally once the entire loan is disbursed however on request of customer it commences even before the entire loan is disbursed . In case of pending commencement of EMIs, Pre-EMI interest is payable every month and accounted for on accrual basis.

Dividend income on Equity Shares is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is unconditional as at the Balance Sheet date. In terms of the Housing Finance Companies (NHB) Directions 2010, Dividend Income on units of Mutual Fund(s) held by the Company are recognised on cash basis as per the NHB Directions, 2010.

The net gain/loss on account of Investments in Debentures/Bonds/Certificate of Deposit/ Commercial papers and Government Securities is recognised on trade date basis. Interest Income is recognised on accrual basis.

(v) Securitisation / Assignment of Loan portfolio:

Derecognition of loans assigned/securitised in the books of the Company, recognition of gain / loss arising on securitisation /assignment and accounting for credit enhancements provided by the Company is based on the guidelines issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Derecognition of loans assigned / securitised in the books of the Company is based on the principle of surrender of control over the loans resulting in a "true sale" of loans.

Residual income on Assignment / Securitisation of Loans is recognised over the life of the underlying loans and not on an upfront basis.

Credit enhancement in the form of cash collateral, if provided by the Company, by way of deposits is included under Cash and bank balances / Loans and Advances, as applicable.

(vi) Fixed Assets:

(a) Tangible Assets:

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost, net of tax / duty credits availed, less accumulated debrciation / impairment losses, if any. Cost includes original cost of acquisition, including incidental expenses related to such acquisition and installation.

(b) Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost, net of tax / duty credits availed, less accumulated amortisation / impairment losses, if any. Cost includes original cost of acquisition, including incidental expenses related to such acquisition.

(vii) Debrciation and Amortisation:

Debrciation on tangible fixed assets is provided on straight-line method as per the useful life brscribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013, except for Vehicles:

Vehicles are amortised on a straight line basis over a period of five years from the date when the assets are available for use. The life has been assessed based on past usage experience and considering the change in technology.

Debrciation on additions to fixed assets is provided on a pro-rata basis from the date the asset is put to use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the period of Lease. Debrciation on sale / deduction from fixed assets is provided for up to the date of sale / deduction, as the case may be.

Assets costing less than Rs. 5,000 each are fully debrciated in the year of capitalisation.

Intangible assets consisting of Software are amortised on a straight line basis over a period of four years from the date when the assets are available for use.

(viii) Impairment of Assets:

The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's net selling price and its value in use. 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 recognised 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.

(ix) Taxes on Income:

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 and other applicable tax laws.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognised as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company.

Deferred tax is recognised on all 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 substantively enacted as at the Balance Sheet date, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to crystallise / capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred Tax Assets are recognised where

realisation is reasonably certain whereas in case of carried forward losses or unabsorbed debrciation, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty of realisation backed by convincing evidence that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise such assets. Deferred Tax Assets are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.

Current and deferred tax relating to items directly recognised in reserves are recognised in reserves and not in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(x) Share/Debenture Issue Expenses and Premium/ Discount on Issue:

Share / Debenture issue expenses, net of tax, are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account, as permissible under Section 52(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent of balance available and thereafter, the balance portion is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, as incurred.

Premium / Discount on Issue of debentures, net of tax, are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account, as permissible under 52(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent of balance available and thereafter, the balance portion is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, as incurred.

(xi) Investments:

Investments are classified as long term and current investments. Long term investments are carried individually at cost less provision, if any, for diminution other than temporary in the value of such investments. In terms of NHB Directions, 2010, quoted Current investments are valued at lower of cost or market value. Unquoted current investments in units of Mutual Funds are valued as per Net Asset Value of the Plan. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made in accordance with the NHB Directions, 2010 and Accounting Standard (AS) - 13 'Accounting for Investments'.

(xii) Employee benefits:

The Company's contribution to Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance Scheme are considered as defined contribution plans and are charged as an expense based on the amount of contribution required to be made and when services are rendered by the employees. The Company has unfunded defined benefit plans as Compensated Absences and Gratuity for all eligible employees, the liability for which is determined on the basis of an actuarial valuation at the end of the year using the 'Projected Unit Credit Method'. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expenses, as applicable. Superannuation (Pension & Medical coverage) payable to a Director on retirement is actuarially valued at the end of the year using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of change in actuarial assumptions and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expenses as applicable.

(xiii) Commercial Papers:

The liability is recognised at the face value of the Commercial Paper at the time of its issue. The discount on issue of Commercial Papers is amortised over the tenure of the instrument.

(xiv) Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of the asset. Ancillary costs in connection with long-term external commercial borrowings are amortised to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. All other borrowing costs are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(xv) Deferred Employee Stock Compensation Cost:

Deferred employee stock compensation cost for stock options are recognised on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and are measured by the difference between the intrinsic value of the Company's shares of stock options at the grant date and the exercise price to be paid by the option holders. The compensation expense is amortised over the vesting period of the options. The fair value of options for disclosure purpose is measured on the basis of a valuation certified by an independent firm of Chartered Accountants in respect of stock options granted.

(xvi) Leases:

In case of assets taken on operating lease, the lease rentals are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 19 - Leases.

(xvii) Segment reporting:

The Company identifies primary segments based on the dominant source, nature of risks and returns and the internal organisation and management structure. The operating segments are the segments for which separate financial information is available and for which operating profit/loss amounts are evaluated regularly by the Management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities which relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocable to segments on reasonable basis have been included under "unallocated revenue / expenses / assets / liabilities.

(xviii) Derivative Transactions:

The Company has entered into Interest Rate Swap (IRS), Cross Currency Swaps(CCS), Forward Contracts(FC) and Foreign Currency  Options(FCO). All outstanding IRS, CCS, FC  contracts and FCO contracts are marked-to-market as at the year end. Losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss based on category of contracts and gains towards category of contracts are ignored, in line with the Announcement made by the ICAI dated March 29, 2008. Any profit/loss arising on cancellation/unwinding of IRS, CCS, FC contracts and FCO contract are recognised as income or expenses for the period. Premium / discount on IRS / CCS / FC / FCO contract which are not intended for trading or speculation purposes, are amortised over the period of the contracts if such contracts relate to monetary items as at the Balance Sheet date, except in case where they relate to the acquisition or construction of fixed assets, in which case, they are adjusted to the carrying cost of such assets.

(xix) Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations:

i. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rates brvailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies at the year end are translated

at year end rates. In case of Forward Foreign Exchange Contract (FEC), the difference between the year-end rate and the rate on the date of the contract is recognised as exchange difference and the brmium on such forward contracts is recognised over the life of the forward contract. Any profit/loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward contract is recognised as income or expense for the period in which such cancellation or renewal is made.

iii. Non monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.

iv. Exchange differences arising on settlement / restatement of short-term foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities of the Company are recognised as income or expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

v. The exchange differences arising on settlement / restatement of long-term monetary items which do not relate to acquisition of debrciable fixed assets are amortised over the maturity period / upto the date of settlement of such monetary items, whichever is earlier, and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. The unamortised exchange differences are carried in the Balance Sheet as "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account" net of the tax effect thereon, where applicable.

(xx) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:

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 (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to their brsent value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. Contingent liability is disclosed for (1) Possible obligations which will be confirmed only by future events not wholly within the control of the Company or (2) Present obligations arising from past events where it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can not be made. Contingent Assets are not recognised in the financial statements.

(2) Corporate Information:

The Board of Directors of Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited (100% subsidiary of "IBFSL") and Indiabulls Financial Services Limited ("IBFSL", "Erstwhile Holding Company") at their meeting held on April 27, 2012 had approved the Scheme of Arrangement involving the reverse merger of IBFSL with the Company in terms of the provisions of Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the "Scheme of Arrangement"). The Appointed Date of the proposed merger fixed under the Scheme of Arrangement was April 1, 2012. The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, vide its Order dated December 12, 2012, received by the Company on February 8, 2013, approved the Scheme of Arrangement. In terms of the Court approved Scheme of Arrangement, with the filing of the copy of the Order, on March 8, 2013, with the office of ROC, NCT of Delhi & Haryana (the Effective Date), IBFSL, as a going concern, stands amalgamated with IBHFL with effect from the Appointed Date, being April 1, 2012.

Indiabulls Financial Services Limited ( "IBFSL") was  incorporated on January 10, 2000 as a Private Limited Company. On March 30, 2001, the Company was registered under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934 to carry on the business of a Non-Banking Financial Company. The Company was converted into a public limited Company pursuant to Section 44 of the Companies Act, 1956 on February 03, 2004.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited ("the Company") ("IBHFL") was incorporated on May 10, 2005. On December 28, 2005 the Company was registered under Section 29A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987 to commence / carry on the business of a Housing Finance Institution without accepting public deposits. The Company is required to comply with provisions of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987, the Housing Finance Companies (NHB) Directions, 2010 and other guidelines / instructions / circulars issued by the National Housing Bank from time to time.

The Company is engaged in the business to provide finance and to undertake all lending and finance to any person or persons, co-operative society, association of persons, body of individuals, companies, institutions, firms, builders, developers, contractors, tenants and others either at interest or without and/or with or without any security for construction, erection, building, repair, remodeling, development, improvement, purchase of houses, apartments, flats, bungalows, rooms, huts, townships and/or other buildings and real estate of all descriptions or convenience there on and to equip the same or part thereof with all or any amenities or conveniences, drainage facility, electric, telephonic, television, and other installations, either in total or part thereof and /or to purchase any free hold or lease hold lands, estate or interest in any property and such other activities as may be permitted under the Main Objects of the Memorandum of Association of the Company.

(1) The Company has complied with the NHB Directions, 2010 including Prudential Norms and as amended from time to  time.

(2) Previous Year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year's classification / disclosures.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Sameer Gehlaut

Chairman/Whole Time Director DIN : 00060783

Gagan Banga

Vice Chairman

Ashwini Omprakash Kumar

Whole Time Director  

DIN : 00010894

Mukesh Garg

CFO

Amit Jain

Company Secretary / Managing Director

DIN : 03341114

Place : Mumbai,

date :  April 24, 2015