NOTE 1: Corporate Information and Significant Accounting Policies

A. Corporate Information

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited (Formerly known as Hinduja Infrastructure Limited) ('Company') is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing and trading of automotive and non automotive lubricants.

Scheme of Arrangement

a) The Hon'ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh, vide its Order dated April 16, 2014 has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between Gulf Oil Corporation Limited ("Transferor Company/GOCL") and the Company and their respective shareholders and creditors. The Scheme provided for demerger and transfer of the "Lubricants Undertaking" of GOCL into the Company w.e.f. April 1, 2014 (the Appointed Date under the Scheme). Upon filing the Order of the High Court with the Registrar of Companies at Hyderabad, the Scheme became effective on May 31, 2014. In accordance with the Scheme, one fully paid-up equity share of face value of Rs. 2 each of the Company has been allotted on June 12, 2014, to those eligible shareholders of GOCL whose names were appearing in the Register of Members of GOCL as on the Record Date i.e. June 5, 2014, in lieu of every two equity shares of Face Value of Rs. 2 each held by them in GOCL prior to giving effect to reduction of capital in GOCL as envisaged in the Scheme. As per this Scheme 49,572,490 Share of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited has been issued to shareholders of Gulf Oil Corporation Limited and the existing equity share capital (50,000 equity share of Rs. 10 each) held by Gulf Oil Corporation Limited has been cancelled.

B Significant Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of brparation:

These financial statements have been brpared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under 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 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 accounting standards notified under Section 211(3C) [Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006, as amended] and other relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013.

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 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 asset and liabilities.

1.2 Use of Estimate:

The brparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian generally accepted accounting principles require the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at end of year 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. Actual results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known/materialize.

1.3 Tangible Assets:

Tangible Assets are stated at acquisition cost (net of Cenvat credit wherever applicable), net of accumulated debrciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Acquisition cost comprises of the purchase price (net of refundable duties and taxes) and any attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use.

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 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 realizable value and are shown separately in the financial statements. Any expected loss is recognized 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 recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Tangible fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use, are carried at costs, comprising direct cost and other incidental / attributable expenses and reflected under Capital work-in-progress.

1.4 Intangible Assets:

Intangible assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Acquisition cost comprises of the purchase price (net of refundable duties and taxes) and any attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use.

1.5 Debrciation and Amortisation

Debrciation is provided on a pro-rata basis on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of the assets determined by management in the manner brscribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act 2013.

.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 group of assets is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exits, 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.

1.7 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 recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of the investments, such reduction being determined and made for each investment individually.

1.8 Inventories:

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value, after providing obsolescence and other losses which are considered necessary. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises of raw material, direct labour, other direct cost and related production overheads. Cost is determined using weighted average cost basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated cost of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

1.9 Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash Equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investment that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

1.10 Revenue Recognition:

Sale of goods is recognized, on transfer of significant risks and rewards to customers and are net of trade discounts, sales tax/value added tax but inclusive of excise duty.

Export incentives under the Duty Entitlement Pass Book scheme are recognized on accrual basis in the year of export.

1.11 Other Income:

Interest: Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

Dividend: Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive dividend is established.

Income from Duty drawback and brmium on sale of Import licenses is recognized on an accrual basis.

1.12 Foreign currency translation: Initial Recognition

On initial recognition, all foreign currency transaction 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 monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency are restated using the exchange rate brvailing at the end of the accounting period.

All the exchange differences are recognized 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 contract are recognized 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 contract is recognized as income or as expense for the period.

1.13 Borrowing Cost:

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 recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred.

1.14 Leases:

Lease arrangements where risks and rewards incidental of ownership of an asset substantially rests with the lessor are recognized as operating leases. Lease rental under operating leases are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis.

1.15 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. 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.

1.16 Employee Benefits:

Employee benefits include provident fund, superannuation fund, employee state insurance scheme, Gratuity, compensated absences.

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company's contribution to provident fund and superannuation fund 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 employee. These funds are administered by respective Government Authorities and Company has no further obligation beyond the amount required to be contributed.

Defined Benefit Plans

For defined benefit plans in the form of Gratuity, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognized immediately to the extent the benefits are already vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the Balance Sheet rebrsents the brsent value of the defined benefits obligation as adjusted for unrecognized past service cost, as reduced by the fair value of plan assets. Gratuity fund is set up by the Company and is administered through trustees. Plan assets are invested in insurer managed fund.

Short Term Employee benefits:

The undiscounted amount of short-term benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognized during the year when the employees render service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the period in which the employee renders the related service.

The cost of short term compensated absences is accounted as under:

(a) In case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees render services that increase their entitlement of future compensated absences; and

(b) In case of non-accumulating compensated absences, when absences occur.

Long Term Employee Benefits:

Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service are recognized as liability at the brsent value of the defined benefit obligation as at the Balance Sheet  date. Company has determined using projected unit credit method based on Actuarial valuation carried out at the Balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and lossed are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

1.17 Income Taxes

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax and includes any adjustment related to past period in current year. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.

Deferred Income taxes reflect the impact of current year's timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.

Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date. 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 can be realized.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date. The Company writes down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax assets can be realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

1.18 Provision and Contingencies:

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.

NOTE2 :

Gross amount required to be spent by the Company towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during the year ended March 31, 2015 under 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is Rs. 208.25 Lakhs against which Company has actually spent Rs. 50.00 Lakhs during the year on purposes other than construction/acquisition of any asset.

NOTE 3 : Prior year comparatives have been reclassified to conform with current year's brsentation, wherever applicable. Due to the transfer of Lubricants Undertaking pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement, the current year's amounts are not comparable with those of the prior year.

In terms of our report attached

For Price Waterhouse

Chartered Accountants

Firm Registration Number: 301112E

For and on behalf of Board of Directors

Partha Ghosh

Partner

Membership No. 055913

Manish K Gangwal

Chief Financial Officer

Ravi Chawla

Managing Director DIN : 02808474

S.G. Hinduja

Chairman DIN: 00291692

Vinayak Joshi

Company Secretary

Place: Mumbai

Date: May 26, 2015