Accounting Policies of Franklin Industries Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2024

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(i) Statement of Compliance:

These standalone financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) (to the extent notified). The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and relevant amendment rules issued thereafter.

The Company has consistently applied accounting policies to all years. Comparative Financial information has been re-grouped, wherever necessary, to correspond to the figures of the current year.

(ii) Basis of preparation and presentation

The standalone financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention except for the certain financial instruments that are measured at fair values as required by relevant Ind AS:

a) certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments)

b) defined employee benefit plans - plan assets are measured at fair value Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

(iii) Use of estimates and judgement:

The preparation of standalone financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent liabilities. Such estimates and assumptions are based on management’s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as on the date of standalone financial statements. The actual outcome may diverge from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment:

The Company reviews the useful life of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period. This reassessment may result in change in depreciation expense in future periods.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities and investments:

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities on a fair value basis at each balance sheet date or at the time they are assessed for impairment. Fair value measurements that are based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) requires estimates of operating margin, discount rate, future growth rate, terminal values, etc. based on management’s best estimate about future developments.

(iv) Functional and presentation currency:

Items included in the standalone financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (i.e. the “functional currency”). The standalone financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee, the national currency of India, which is the functional currency of the Company.

(v) Revenue Recognition:

Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

Sale of goods: Revenue from the sale of products is recognized at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Revenue is measured based on the transaction price, which is the consideration, net of customer incentives, discounts, variable considerations, payments made to customers, other similar charges, as specified in the contract with the customer. Additionally, revenue excludes taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.

Interest Income: Interest income received on the Loans and Advances are recorded as per the accrual Principle of Accounting.

(vi) Taxation:

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

a) Current tax: 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.

b) 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 recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company.

c) Deferred tax: Deferred tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the standalone financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be utilized.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

(vii) Property, Plant and Equipment:

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase price/ acquisition cost, net of any trade discounts and rebates, any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from the tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use, other incidental expenses and interest on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying property, plant and equipment up to the date the asset is ready for its intended use.

Depreciation on Property, plant and equipment (other than freehold land) has been provided on the Diminishing method as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013, in whose case the life of the assets has been assessed as under based on account the nature of the asset, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufacturers warranties and maintenance support, etc.

The estimated useful life of the tangible assets and the useful life are reviewed at the end of each financial year and the depreciation period is revised to reflect the changed pattern, if any. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

(viii) Inventories:

The company is producing and trading various Agricultural produce for which price range for purchase and production varies significantly. The valuation of stock has been taken based upon the closing stock verified by the management at the year end and valued at an average rate of grade/varieties.

Inventories [other than quantities of gold for which the price is yet to be determined with the suppliers (Unfixed gold)] are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Unfixed gold is valued at the gold prices prevailing on the period closing date. Cost comprises all costs of purchase including duties and taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable by the Company), freight inwards and other expenditure directly attributable to acquisition. Work-inprogress and finished goods include appropriate proportion of overheads and, where applicable, excise duty. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale.

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Mar 31, 2023

NOTE: 1.1 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This note provides a list of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these standalone financial statements. These Policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(i) Corporate Information

Franklin Industries Limited is a Public Company domiciled in India having CIN: L74110GJ1983PLC092054. The registered office of the company is located at A-203, Celebration City Centre South Bopal, Nr Chitvan, Bopal, Daskroi, Ahmedabad-380058. The Company is engaged in the business of Trading of Agriculture Products and other related materials thereof and Trading of Gold & Silver Ornaments.

(ii) Basis Of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Ind AS’) as notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs pursuant to Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) read with of the companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended from time to time and other accounting principal generally accepted in India.

(iii) Basis of Measurement

These financial statements prepared and presented under the historical cost convention with the exception of certain assets and liabilities that are required to be carried at fair value by Ind AS. The fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer liability in an orderly transaction between the market participant at the measurement date.

The Financial Statements have been presented in Indian Rupees (INR), which is also the company’s function currency. All values are rounded off to the nearest rupees, unless otherwise indicated.

(iv) Revenue Recognition

Effective 1st April, 2018, the Company has applied Ind AS 115 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Pursuant to adoption of Ind AS 115, Revenue from contracts with customers are recognized when the control over the goods or services promised in the contract are transferred to the customer. The amount of revenue recognized depicts the transfer of promised goods and services to customers for an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are inclusive of net of returns, trade allowances, rebates, value added taxes, goods and service tax and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The Company recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the company’s activities. The company bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transactions and the specifics of each arrangement.

Revenue is recognized by the Company significant risk and rewards pertaining to ownership of goods get transferred from Seller to buyer.

(v) Use of Estim ates

The estimates and judgements used in the preparation of the financial statements are continuously evaluated by the company and are based on historical experience and various other assumptions and factors (including expectations of future events) that the company believes to be reasonable under the existing circumstances. Difference between actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known/materialized.

The said estimates are based on the facts and events, that existed as at the reporting date, or that occurred after that due provide additional evidence about conditions existing as at the reporting date.

The estimates and the underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and future periods affected. Significant judgements and estimates about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities include useful lives of tangible and intangible assets, impairment of tangible assets, intangible assets including goodwill, investments, employee benefits and other provisions and recoverability of deferred tax assets.

(vi) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a noncash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company is segregated.

(vii) Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE)

All items of property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost of acquisition/construction (net of recoverable taxes) less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any.

Freehold land is carried at historical cost.

Subsequent costs are included in asset’s carrying amount or recognized at a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognized when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition as well as construction/installation of the items. Rehabilitation and resettlement expenses incurred after initial acquisition of the assets are expensed to profit or loss in the year in which they are

incurred.

The present value of the expected cost for the decommissioning of an asset after its use is included in the cost of the respective asset if the recognition criteria for a provision are met.

Capital Work-in-progress includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition/construction of assets, which are yet to be commissioned.

An item of property, plant or equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

Depreciation on Property, Plant & Equity (PPE) is provided in the manner prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant circulars issued by the Department of Company Affairs. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed off during the year is provided on pro-rata basis.