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Accounting Policies of Alfa Transformers Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

A. 1 REVENUE RECOGNITION

i. Revenues/ Incomes and Costs/ Expenditures are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred.

ii. Sales are recognized on the date of dispatch of materials to customers. Services are recognized on completion. Sales are net of Excise Duty and Value Added Tax.

iii. Revenue recognition in respect of price escalation is carried out in the year of settlement of claims / bills.

iv. Dividend income from investment is accounted, when the right to receive is established.

v. Duty draw back and other benefits receivable on eligible export of goods manufactured are shown under "Other Income" as per rates applicable thereon.

2 FIXED ASSETS

i. Fixed Assets other than those which have been revalued are stated at cost which includes all direct expenses including attributable borrowing cost incurred up to the date of installation of assets less accumulated depreciation (other than "Leasehold Land" where no depreciation is charged).

ii. Revalued assets are shown at the revalued cost less accumulated depreciation as per the Accounting policy no. 3(ii).

iii. Discarded fixed assets are de-capitalized and included under inventories at 5% of value of assets being estimated realizable value.

iv. The cost of fixed assets not ready for use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress.

3 DEPRECIATION

i. Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Other than revalued assets) is provided on Straight Line Method in accordance with the rates specified under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

ii. Depreciation on revalued assets is calculated on their respective revalued amount on Straight Line Method over the balance useful life as determined by the valuers or the balance remaining useful life as per Schedule - II whichever is lower.

iii. Leasehold land is not amortized since the period of lease is 99 years.

iv. Items costing Rs. 5000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

v. Depreciation on additions to assets and on sale/ discard of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such additions or up to the date of such sale/ discard, as the case may be.

vi. The charge over and above the depreciation calculated on the original cost of the revalued assets is transferred from Fixed Asset Revaluation Reserve to General Reserve and shown as a deduction from Revaluation Reserve.

4 BORROWING COST:

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete.

A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use.

All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

5 INVESTMENT

Long Term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value.

6 INVENTORIES

i. Stock of Raw Materials,Components and stores are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value . Cost of raw material is determined on weighted average method, excluding CENVAT paid on purchases. Scrap is valued at estimated realisable value.

ii. Stock of Materials-in-Process and Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.Cost excludes CENVAT paid on inputs but includes excise duty payable on completion of manufacture of the Finished Goods.

7 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION

i. Receipts and Payments are recorded at actual rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Balances in the form of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (including for procurement of Fixed Assets) in foreign currency, outstanding at the close of the year, are converted (in Indian Currency) at the appropriate rates of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant loss or gain is taken to exchange variation account which gets charged in or credited to the Profit and Loss Account.

iii. Forward Exchange Contracts not intended for trading or speculation purpose : The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expenses or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the year.

8 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Revenue expenditure including overheads on Research and Developments are charged off as an expense through the natural heads of account in the year in which incurred. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is taken to Intangible assets and amortisation is provided on such assets as applicable.

9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short term employees benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employees render the related service.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plans.

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employees State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/ payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employees renders the related services.

(iii) Defined Benefits Plans

Gratuity on account of services gratuity is covered under Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Annual premium paid for the scheme is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss .

Provision for leave encashment benefit is done on the basis of actuarial valuation.

10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages are accounted only when finally agreed upon and settled with the parties.

11 TAXATION :

Income Tax provision comprises Current tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. The Deferred Tax assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities are calculated by applying tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future.

12 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on external/internal factors. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount which represents the greater of the net selling price and "Value in use" of the assets. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.

In case of impairment, if any depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over their remaining useful life.

A previous recognised impairment loss is increased or reversed depending on changes in circumstances. However the carrying value after reversal is not increased beyond the carrying value that would have prevailed by charging usual depreciation if there was no impairment.

13 PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTIGENT ASSETS.

(a) The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Liabilities contingent upon happening of future event are disclosed by way of a note in the accounts. Claims against the Company where a demand has been raised by any authority or disputed in arbitration are recognized as Contingent Liability, if contested.

(c) Contingent assets are not recognized.

(d) Provision is made regarding disputed statutory levies only when the appeal is decided by the Appellate Tribunal.


Mar 31, 2014

A. 1 REVENUE RECOGNITION

i. Revenues/ Incomes and Costs/ Expenditures are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or

incurred. ii. Sales are recognized on the date of dispatch of materials to customers. Services are recognized on completion. iii. Revenue recognition in respect of price escalation is carried out in the year of settlement of claims / bills. iv. Dividend income from investment is accounted, when the right to receive is established. v. Duty draw back and other benefits receivable on eligible export of goods manufactured are shown under

"Other Income" as per rates applicable thereon.

2 FIXED ASSETS

i. Fixed Assets other than those which have been revalued are stated at cost which includes all direct expenses including attributable borrowing cost incurred up to the date of installation of assets less accumulated depreciation (other than "Leasehold Land" where no depreciation is charged). ii. Revalued assets are shown at the revalued cost less accumulated depreciation as per the Accounting policy no. 3(ii).

iii. Discarded fixed assets are de-capitalized and included under inventories at 5% of value of assets being estimated realizable value.

iv. The cost of fixed assets not ready for use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress.

3 DEPRECIATION

i. Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Other than revalued assets) is provided on Straight Line Method in accordance with the rates specified under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

ii. Depreciation on revalued assets is calculated on their respective revalued amount on Straight Line Method over the balance useful life as determined by the valuers or the balance remaining useful life as per Schedule - XIV whichever is lower.

iii. Leasehold land is not amortized since the period of lease is 99 years.

iv. Items costing Rs. 5000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

v. Depreciation on additions to assets and on sale/ discard of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such additions or up to the date of such sale/ discard, as the case may be.

vi. The charge over and above the depreciation calculated on the original cost of the revalued assets is transferred from Fixed Asset Revaluation Reserve to Profit and Loss Account and shown as a deduction from Revaluation Reserve.

4 BORROWING COST:

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

5 INVESTMENT

Long Term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value.

6 INVENTORIES

i. Stock of Raw Materials,Components and stores are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value . Cost of raw material is determined on weighted average method, excluding CENVAT paid on purchases. Scrap is valued at estimated realisable value. ii. Stock of Materials-in-Process and Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.Cost excludes CENVAT paid on inputs but includes excise duty payable on completion of manufacture of the Finished Goods.

7 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION

i. Receipts and Payments are recorded at actual rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Balances in the form of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (including for procurement of Fixed Assets) in foreign currency, outstanding at the close of the year, are converted (in Indian Currency) at the appropriate rates of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant loss or gain is taken to exchange variation account which gets charged in or credited to the Profit and Loss Account.

iii. Forward Exchange Contracts not intended for trading or speculation purpose : The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expenses or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the year.

8 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Revenue expenditure including overheads on Research and Developments are charged off as an expense through the natural heads of account in the year in which incurred. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is taken to fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets as applicable.

9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short term employees benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employees rendered the related service.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plans.

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employees State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/ payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employees renders the related services.

(iii) Defined Benefits Plans

Gratuity on account of services gratuity is covered under Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Annual premium paid for the scheme is charged to Profit and Loss Account. Provision for leave encashment benefit is done on the basis of actuarial valuation.

10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages are accounted only when finally agreed upon and settled with the parties.

11 TAXATION :

Income Tax provision comprises Current tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. The Deferred Tax assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities are calculated by applying tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future.

12 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on external/internal factors. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount which represents the greater of the net selling price and "Value in use" of the assets. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.

In case of impairment, if any depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over their remaining useful life.

A previous recognised impairment loss is increased or reversed depending on changes in circumstances. However the carrying value after reversal is not increased beyond the carrying value that would have prevailed by charging usual depreciation if there was no impairment.

13 PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTIGENT ASSETS.

(a) The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Liabilities contingent upon happening of future event are disclosed by way of a note in the accounts. Claims against the Company where a demand has been raised by any authority or disputed in arbitration are recognized as Contingent Liability, if contested.

(c) Contingent assets are not recognized.

(d) Provision is made regarding disputed statutory levies only when the appeal is decided by the Appellate Tribunal.


Mar 31, 2013

1 REVENUE RECOGNITION

i. Revenues/ Incomes and Costs/ Expenditures are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred.

ii. Sales are recognized on the date of dispatch of materials to customers. Services are recognized on completion. iii. Revenue recognition in respect of price escalation is carried out in the year of settlement of claims / bills. iv. Dividend income from investment is accounted, when the right to receive is established. v. Duty draw back and other benefits receivable on eligible export of goods manufactured are shown under "Other Income" as per rates applicable thereon.

2 FIXED ASSETS

i. Fixed Assets other than those which have been revalued are stated at cost which includes all direct expenses including attributable borrowing cost incurred up to the date of installation of assets less accumulated depreciation (other than "Leasehold Land" where no depreciation is charged). ii. Revalued assets are shown at the revalued cost less accumulated depreciation as per the Accounting policy no. 3(ii).

iii. Discarded fixed assets are de-capitalized and included under inventories at 5% of value of assets being estimated realizable value. iv. The cost of fixed assets not ready for use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress.

3 DEPRECIATION

i. Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Other than revalued assets) is rovided on Straight Line Method in accordance with the rates specified under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

ii. Depreciation on revalued assets is calculated on their respective revalued amount on Straight Line Method over the balance useful life as determined by the valuers or the balance remaining useful life as per Schedule – XIV whichever is lower.

iii. Leasehold land is not amortized since the period of lease is 99 years.

iv. Items costing Rs. 5000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

v. Depreciation on additions to assets and on sale/ discard of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such additions or up to the date of such sale/ discard, as the case may be.

vi. The charge over and above the depreciation calculated on the original cost of the revalued assets is transferred from Fixed Asset Revaluation Reserve to Profit and Loss Account and shown as a deduction from Revaluation Reserve.

4 BORROWING COST :

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

5 INVESTMENT

Long Term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value.

6 INVENTORIES

i. Stock of Raw Materials, Components and stores are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value . Cost of raw material is determined on weighted average method, excluding CENVAT paid on purchases. Scrap is valued at estimated realisable value. ii. Stock of Materials-in-Process and Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost excludes CENVAT paid on inputs but includes excise duty payable on completion of manufacture of the

Finished Goods.

7 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION

i. Receipts and Payments are recorded at actual rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Balances in the form of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (including for procurement of Fixed Assets) in

foreign currency, outstanding at the close of the year, are converted (in Indian Currency) at the appropriate rates of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant loss or gain is taken to exchange variation account which gets charged in or credited to the Profit and Loss Account. iii. Forward Exchange Contracts not intended for trading or speculation purpose : The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expenses or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the year.

8 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Revenue expenditure including overheads on Research and Developments are charged off as an expense through the natural heads of account in the year in which incurred. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is taken to fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets as applicable.

9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short term employees benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employees rendered the related service.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plans.

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employees State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/ payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employees renders the related services.

(iii) Defined Benefits Plans

Gratuity on account of services gratuity is covered under Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Annual premium paid for the scheme is charged to Profit and Loss Account. Provision for leave encashment benefit is done on the basis of actuarial valuation.

10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages are accounted only when finally agreed upon and settled with the parties.

11 TAXATION :

Income Tax provision comprises Current tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. The Deferred Tax assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities are calculated by applying tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future.

12 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

(a) The Company has one product which is manufactured in and sold from its factories located at Bhubaneswar and Vadodara and accordingly entire Company is treated as Cash Generation Unit for carrying out Impairment Test.

(b) Estimated future net inflows are made on the basis of estimated growth in volumes considering the expected growth of power industry based on current trends and the rise in input and other costs on past experiences.

13 PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTIGENT ASSETS.

(a) The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Liabilities contingent upon happening of future event are disclosed by way of a note in the accounts. Claims against the Company where a demand has been raised by any authority or disputed in arbitration are recognized as Contingent Liability, if contested.

(c) Contingent assets are not recognized.

(d) Provision is made regarding disputed statutory levies only when the appeal is decided by the Appellate Tribunal.


Mar 31, 2012

A. 1 REVENUE RECOGNITION

i. Revenues/ Incomes and Costs/ Expenditures are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred.

ii. Sales are recognized on the date of dispatch of materials to customers. Services are recognized on completion.

iii. Revenue recognition in respect of price escalation is carried out in the year of settlement of claims / bills.

iv. Dividend income from investment is accounted, when the right to receive is established.

v. Duty draw back and other benefits receivable on eligible export of goods manufactured are shown under "Other Income" as per rates applicable thereon.

2 FIXED ASSETS

i. Fixed Assets other than those which have been revalued are stated at cost which includes all direct expenses including attributable borrowing cost incurred up to the date of installation of assets less accumulated depreciation (other than "Leasehold Land" where no depreciation is charged).

ii. Revalued assets are shown at the revalued cost less accumulated depreciation as per the Accounting policy no. 3(ii).

iii. Discarded fixed assets are de-capitalized and included under inventories at 5% of value of assets being estimated realizable value.

iv. The cost of fixed assets not ready for use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress.

3. DEPRECIATION

i. Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Other than revalued assets) is provided on Straight Line Method in accordance with the rates specified under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

ii. Depreciation on revalued assets is calculated on their respective revalued amount on Straight Line Method over the balance useful life as determined by the valuers or the balance remaining useful life as per Schedule - XIV whichever is lower.

iii. Leasehold land is not amortized since the period of lease is 99 years.

iv. Items costing Rs. 5000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

v. Depreciation on additions to assets and on sale/ discard of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such additions or up to the date of such sale/ discard, as the case may be.

vi. The charge over and above the depreciation calculated on the original cost of the revalued assets is transferred from Fixed Asset Revaluation Reserve to Profit and Loss Account and shown as a deduction from Revaluation Reserve.

4 BORROWING COST:

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete.

A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use.

All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

5 INVESTMENT

Long Term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value.

6 INVENTORIES

i. Stock of Raw Materials,Components and stores are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value . Cost of raw material is determined on weighted average method, excluding CENVAT paid on purchases. Scrap is valued at estimated realisable value.

ii. Stock of Materials-in-Process and Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.Cost excludes CENVAT paid on inputs but includes excise duty payable on completion of manufacture of the Finished Goods.

7 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION

i. Receipts and Payments are recorded at actual rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Balances in the form of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (including for procurement of Fixed Assets) in foreign currency, outstanding at the close of the year, are converted (in Indian Currency) at the appropriate rates of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant loss or gain is taken to exchange variation account which gets charged in or credited to the Profit and Loss Account.

iii. Forward Exchange Contracts not intended for trading or speculation purpose : The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expenses or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the year.

8 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Revenue expenditure including overheads on Research and Developments are charged off as an expense through the natural heads of account in the year in which incurred. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is taken to fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets as applicable.

9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short term employees benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employees rendered the related service.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plans.

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employees State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/ payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employees renders the related services.

(iii) Defined Benefits Plans

Gratuity on account of services gratuity is covered under Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Annual premium paid for the scheme is charged to Profit and Loss Account. Provision for leave encashment benefit is done on the basis of actuarial valuation.

10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages are accounted only when finally agreed upon and settled with the parties.

11 TAXATION:

Income Tax provision comprises Current tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. The Deferred Tax assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities are calculated by applying tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future.

12 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

(a) The Company has one product which is manufactured in and sold from its factories located at Bhubaneswar and Vadodara and accordingly entire Company is treated as Cash Generation Unit for carrying out Impairment Test.

(b) Estimated future net inflows are made on the basis of estimated growth in volumes considering the expected growth of power industry based on current trends and the rise in input and other costs on past experiences.

13 PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTIGENT ASSETS.

(a) The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Liabilities contingent upon happening of future event are disclosed by way of a note in the accounts. Claims against the Company where a demand has been raised by any authority or disputed in arbitration are recognized as Contingent Liability, if contested.

(c) Contingent assets are not recognized.

(d) Provision is made regarding disputed statutory levies only when the appeal is decided by the Appellate Tribunal.


Mar 31, 2011

A. REVENUE RECOGNITION

(i) Revenues/ Incomes and Costs/ Expenditures are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred.

(ii) Sales are recognized on the date of dispatch of materials to customers. Services are recognized on completion.

(iii)Revenue recognition in respect of price escalation is carried out in the year of settlement of claims / bills.

(iv) Dividend income from investment is accounted, when the right to receive is established.

(v)Duty draw back and other benefits receivable on eligible export of goods manufactured are shown under "Other Income" as per rates applicable thereon.

B. FIXED ASSETS

(i) Fixed Assets other than those which have been revalued are stated at cost which includes all direct expenses including attributable borrowing cost incurred up to the date of installation of assets less accumulateddepreciation (other than "Leasehold Land" where no depreciation is charged).

(ii) Revalued assets are shown at the revalued cost less accumulated depreciation as per the Accounting policy no. C (ii).

(iii) Discarded fixed assets are de-capitalized and included under inventories at 5% of value of assets being estimated realizable value.

(iv) Advance paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets outstanding as of each date balance sheet date and the cost of fixed assets not ready for use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in- progress.

C. DEPRECIATION

(i) Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Other than revalued assets) is provided on Straight Line Method in accordance with the rates specified under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

(ii) Depreciation on revalued assets is calculated on their respective revalued amount on Straight Line Method over

the balance useful life as determined by the valuers or the balance remaining useful life as per Schedule - XIV whichever is lower.

(iii) Leasehold land is not amortized since the period of lease is 99 years.

(iv) Items costing Rs. 5000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

(v) Depreciation on additions to assets and on sale/ discard of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such additions or up to the date of such sale/ discard, as the case may be.

(vi) The charge over and above the depreciation calculated on the original cost of the revalued assets is transferred from Fixed Asset Revaluation Reserve to Profit and Loss Account and shown as a deduction from Revaluation Reserve.

D. BORROWING COST :

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

E. INVESTMENT

Long Term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value.

F. INVENTORIES

(i) Stock of Raw Materials,Components and stores are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value . Cost is arrived at on FIFO Basis, excluding CENVAT paid on purchases.

(ii)Stock of Materials-in-Process and Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.Cost excludes CENVAT paid on inputs but includes excise duty payable on completion of manufacture of the Finished Goods.

G. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION

(i) Receipts and Payments are recorded at actual rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

(ii) Balances in the form of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (including for procurement of Fixed Assets) in foreign currency, outstanding at the close of the year, are converted (in Indian Currency) at the appropriate rates of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant loss or gain is taken to exchange variation account which gets charged in or credited to the Profit and Loss Account.

(iii) Forward Exchange Contracts not intended for trading or speculation purpose : The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expenses or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the year.

H. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Revenue expenditure including overheads on Research and Developments are charged off as an expense through the natural heads of account in the year in which incurred. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is taken to fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets as applicable.

1. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits:

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short term employees benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employees rendered the related service.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plans.Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employees State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution plans. The contribution paid/ payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employees renders the related services.

(iii) Defined Benefits Plans

a) Gratuity on account of services gratuity is covered under Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Annual premium paid for the scheme is charged to Profit and Loss Account.

b) Provision for leave encashment benefit is done on the basis of actuarial valuation.

J. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages are accounted only when finally agreed upon and settled with the parties.

K. TAXATION :

Income Tax provision comprises Current tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. The Deferred Tax assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities are calculated by applying tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future.

L. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

(a) The Company has one product which is manufactured in and sold from its factories located at Bhubaneswar and Vadodara and accordingly entire Company is treated as Cash Generation Unit for carrying out Impairment Test.

(b) Estimated future net inflows are made on the basis of estimated growth in volumes considering the expected growth of power industry based on current trends and the rise in input and other costs on past experiences.

M. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTIGENT ASSETS.

(a) The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Liabilities contingent upon happening of future event are disclosed by way of a note in the accounts. Claims against the Company where a demand has been raised by any authority or disputed in arbitration are recognized as Contingent Liability, if contested.

(c) Contingent assets are not recognized.

(d) Provision is made regarding disputed statutory levies only when the appeal is decided by the Appellate Tribunal.


Mar 31, 2010

A. REVENUE RECOGNITION

(i) Revenues/ Incomes and Costs/ Expenditures are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred.

(ii) Sales are recognized on the date of dispatch of materials to customers. Services are recognized on completion.

(iii) Sales figure disclosed in the Profit and Loss Account is inclusive of excise duty.

(iv) Revenue recognition in respect of price escalation is carried out in the year of settlement of claims / bills.

(v) Dividend income from investment is accounted, when the right to receive is established.

(vi) Duty draw back and other benefits receivable on eligible export of goods manufactured are shown under "Other Income" as per rates applicable thereon.

B. FIXED ASSETS

(i) Fixed Assets other than those which have been revalued are stated at cost which includes all direct expenses including attributable borrowing cost incurred up to the date of installation of assets less accumulated depreciation (other than "Leasehold Land" where no depreciation is charged).

(ii) Revalued assets are shown at the revalued cost less accumulated depreciation as per the Accounting policy no. C (ii).

(iii) Discarded fixed assets are de-capitalized and included under inventories at 5% of value of assets being estimated realizable value.

(iv) Advance paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets outstanding as of each date balance sheet date and the cost of fixed assets not ready for use before such date are disclosed under capital work-in-progress.

C. DEPRECIATION

(i) Depreciation on Fixed Assets (Other than revalued assets) is provided on Straight Line Method in accordance with the rates specified under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

(ii) Depreciation on revalued assets is calculated on their respective revalued amount on Straight Line Method over the balance useful life as determined by the velures or the balance remaining useful life as per Schedule - XIV whichever is lower.

(iii) Leasehold land is not amortized since the period of lease is 99 years.

(iv) Items costing Rs. 5000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

(v) Depreciation on additions to assets and on sale/ discard of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such additions or up to the date of such sale/ discard, as the case may be.

(vi) The charge over and above the depreciation calculated on the original cost of the revalued assets is transferred from Fixed Asset Revaluation Reserve to Profit and Loss Account and shown as a deduction from Revaluation Reserve.

D. BORROWING COST:

Borrowing costs relating to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

E. INVESTMENT

Long Term investments are carried at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value.

F. INVENTORIES

(i) Stock of Raw Materials, Components and stores are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value . Cost is arrived at on FIFO Basis, excluding CENVAT paid on purchases.

(ii) Stock of Materials-in-Process and Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost excludes CENVAT paid on inputs but includes excise duty payable on completion of manufacture of the Finished Goods.

G. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION

(i) Receipts and Payments are recorded at actual rates prevailing on the date of transaction. (ii) Balances in the form of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (including for procurement of Fixed Assets) in foreign currency, outstanding at the close of the year, are converted (in Indian Currency) at the appropriate rates of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant loss or gain is taken to exchange variation account which gets charged in or credited to the Profit and Loss Account.

H. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Revenue expenditure including overheads on Research and Developments are charged off as an expense through the natural heads of account in the year in which incurred. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is taken to fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets as applicable.

I. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits :

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering service are classified as short term employees benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, short term compensated absences, etc. and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employees rendered the related service.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plans.

Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employees State Insurance Scheme are defined contribution plans.

The contribution paid / payable under the schemes is recognized during the period in which the employees renders the related services.

(iii) Defined Benefits Plans

a) Gratuity on account of services gratuity is covered under Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India. Annual premium paid for the scheme is charged to Profit and Loss Account.

b) Provision for leave encashment benefit is done on the basis of actuarial valuation.

J. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages are accounted only when finally agreed upon and settled with the parties.

K. TAXATION:

Income Tax provision comprises Current tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. The Deferred Tax assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities are calculated by applying tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets arising from timing differences are recognized to the extent there is a reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future.

L. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

(a) The Company has one product which is manufactured in and sold from its factories located at Bhubaneswar and Vadodara and accordingly entire Company is treated as Cash Generation Unit for carrying out Impairment Test.

(b) Estimated future net inflows are made on the basis of estimated growth in volumes considering the expected growth of power industry based on current trends and the rise in input and other costs on past experiences.

M. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTIGENT ASSETS.

(a) The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(b) Liabilities contingent upon happening of future event are disclosed by way of a note in the accounts. Claims against the Company where a demand has been raised by any authority or disputed in arbitration are recognized as Contingent Liability, if contested.

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