Mar 31, 2010
I) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
a) The financial statments have been prepared under the historical cost
convention and in accordance with the manadatory Accounting Standards
notified by the Central Government under the Accounting Standard
Rules(2006) and the provision of the Companies Act 1956. All Income ane
Expenditure are accounted on the accrual basis.
Use of Estimates :
b) The preparation of the finaincial statements requires estimates and
asumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities on the date of the financial statments and the reported
amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference
between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the
period in which results are known/materialise
ii) Fixed Assets :
Fixed Assets are stated at cost net of modvat/cenvat. less accmulated
depreciation and impairment loss, if any, and also include amount added
on revaluation of Land, Building, Plant & Machinery and Electrical
Installation as on 31.03.1992. Cost includes expenditure incurred in
the acquisition and construction / installation and other related
expenses. The carrying amount of fixed assets are reviewed at each
balance sheet date, if there is any indication of impairment based on
internal / external factors, an impairment loss is recognised wherever
the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the greater of the asset net selling price and
valuein use. In assessing value in use, the estimate future cash flows
are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of
capital.
iii) Depreciation:
a) Depreciation is being calculated on straight line method as per the
rates & manner specified in Schedule XIV (as amended) of the Companies
Act, 1956 and on amount added on revaluation, depreciation is provided
on residual life as estimated by the valuers. Depreciations on addition
on rented premises has been provided over the lease period.
b) Leasehold Land/Building is amortised over the period of the lease.
iv) Investments:
Investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value
of long term investments is made only if there is a decline other than
temporary in nature.
v) Inventories:
Inventories (other than scrap) are valued at lower of cost or net
realisable value. Scrap is valued "at estimated realisable value". Cost
is determined on FIFO basis. Cost of own manufactured Finished Goods
and Work-in-Process includes cost of conversion and other related cost
incurred in bringing the inventories to their present condition and
location as certified by the Cost Accountant. The valuation is in
accordance with the Accounting Standard (AS-2) (Revised) "Valuation Of
Inventories."
vi) Provisions:
A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation
as a result of past event; 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 except those disclosed
elsewhere in the notes to the financial statements, are not discounted
to its present value and are determined based on the best estimate
required to settle the obligation at the balance sheetdate. These are
reviewed at each balance sheet date and adujsted to reflect the current
best estimate.
vii) Provisions for Warranty:
Product warranty costs are determined on the basis of past reasonable
estiamtes made by the management and provided for in the year of Sale.
viii) Borrowing Costs :
Borrowing Costs incurred in relation to the acquisition, construction
of qualifying assets upto the date such assets are ready for intended
use are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets. Other borrowing
costs are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.
ix) Taxation:
Provision for tax for the year comprises current tax liability and
deferred tax which recognises (subject to the consideration of prudence
in case of deferred tax assets) timing differences between taxable
income and accounting income that orginate in one period and are
capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and the tax
laws that have been enacted or have substantive effect of actual
enactment at the balance sheet date.
x) Sales:
Sales are recognised on delivery or passage of title of the goods to
the customer and are inclusive of excise duty and net of trade
discounts and sales returns.
xi) Retirement Benefits:
Year end liability for accured leave is provided on actuarial valuation
basis. Year end liability towards Gratuity in respect of eligible
employees is provided/funded on actuarial valuation basis.
xii) Foreign Exchange Transaction :
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of the transacton. Foreign currency monetary
assets and liabilities outstanding at the year end are translated at
the exchange rate prevailing as on Balance Sheet date. Exchange rate
difference arising on account of conversion/transactions of such
assets/liabilities are recognised in Profit & Loss account.
xiii) Research & Development Expenses :
The revenue expenditure on research and development is charged to
profit & loss account for the year in which it is incurred. Expenditure
which results in creation of capital assets is treated similar to other
fixed assets.
xiv) Contingent Liabilities :
Contingent Liabilties are generally not provided for in the accounts
and are separately shown in the schedule of Notes on Accounts, except
certainties which are likely to effect the future outcome, are provided
as specifially mentioned in the accounts.
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