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Accounting Policies of Automotive Axles Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2022

1. Corporate information

Automotive Axles Limited ("the Company") is a joint venture company incorporated in 1981, between Bharat Forge Limited, Pune, India and Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems LLC, USA. The Company is a public company domiciled in India. Its shares are listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The registered office of the company is located at Hootagalli Industrial Area, Off Hunsur Road, Mysore, Karnataka- 570018. The Company CIN is L51909KA1981PLC004198.

The Company is primarily engaged in manufacturing of Axles and Brakes at Mysore, Rudrapur and Jamshedpur.

The financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Company''s Board of Directors on May 17, 2022.

2. Significant accounting policies2.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended from time to time).

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis as explained in the accounting policies below, except for the following assets and liabilities which have been measured at fair value:

• Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding financial instruments)

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (INR) and all values are rounded to the nearest million (INR 000,000), except when otherwise indicated.

The financial statements provide comparative information in respect of previous period. In addition, the Company presents an additional balance sheet at the beginning of the preceding period when there is a retrospective application of an accounting policy, a retrospective restatement, or a reclassification of items in financial statements. The Company has adopted the Revised Schedule III as issued by MCA and accordingly numbers of comparative period has been reclassed as required. Considering the reclassification is not significant, a third balance sheet has not been given.

2.2 Summary of significant accounting policies

(a) Current versus non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:

• Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle

• Held primarily for the purpose of trading

• Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or

• Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

• It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

• It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

• It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or

• There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

The Company classifies all other liabilities as noncurrent.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.

The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.

(b) Foreign currencies

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (''INR''), which is the functional currency of the Company.

Transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company using spot rates on the date the transaction first qualifies for recognition.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates at the reporting date.

Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which they arise.

Non- monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in OCI or profit or loss are also recognised in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).

(c) Revenue from contract with customer

The Company earns revenue from contract with customer primarily from sale of goods.

Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control of promised products to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods. The Company has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements, because it typically controls the goods or services before transferring them to the customer, it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.

The disclosures of significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions relating to revenue from contracts with customers are provided in Note 33.

Contract assets

A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Company performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional.

Unbilled receivables are classified as a financial asset where the right to consideration is unconditional and only the passage of time is required before the payment is due. The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised.

Sale of goods:

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised at the point in time when control of the asset is transferred to the customer.

The revenue is collected immediately upon sale of goods or as per agreed credit terms which is within 30 to 60 days upon delivery.

The Company considers whether there are other promises in the contract that are separate performance obligations to which a portion of the transaction price needs to be allocated.

Variable Consideration:

Rights of return, volume discounts, or any other form of variable consideration is estimated using either the sum of probability weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts (expected value), or the single most likely amount in a range of possible consideration amounts (most likely amount), depending on which method better predicts the amount of consideration realizable. Transaction price includes variable consideration only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenues recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price may involve judgment and are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information that is reasonably available to us.

Finance income:

For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR). EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortised cost of a financial liability. When calculating EIR, the Company estimates the expected cash fiows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses.

Interest income is included in finance income in the statement of profit and loss.

Dividend income:

Revenue is recognised when the Company''s right to receive dividend is established, which is generally the shareholders'' approval date.

Export Incentives:

Revenue from export incentives are accounted for on export of goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable assurance and conditions precedent to claim are fulfilled.

(d) Taxes

Income tax expense comprises current tax expense and the net change in the deferred tax asset or liability during the year. Current and deferred tax are recognised in the statement of profit and loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities based on the taxable income for that period. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient future taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised.

Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised either in other comprehensive income or in equity, in correlation to the underlying transaction.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to setoff current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

I n the situations where the Company is entitled to a tax holiday under the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India or tax laws prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where it operates, no deferred tax (asset or liability) is recognised in respect of timing differences which reverse during the tax holiday period, to the extent the Company''s gross total income is subject to the deduction during the tax holiday period. Deferred tax in respect of timing differences which reverse after the tax holiday period is recognised in the year in which the timing differences originate. However, the Company restricts recognition of deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. For recognition of deferred taxes, the timing differences which originate first are considered to reverse first.

Minimum alternate tax (MAT)

MAT payable for a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act,

1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the statement of profit and loss and shown as ''MAT Credit Entitlement'' under Deferred Tax. The Company reviews the same at each reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.

(e) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment and Capital work in progress are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such costs include the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as 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.

The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing cost if capitalization criteria are met and directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the purchase price.

Depreciation on building and plant & machinery is provided using the Straight-Line Method and on other property, plant and equipment, using the reducing balance method over the useful lives estimated by the management basis technical assessment, as given in the table below:

Nature of Asset

Useful lives (in years)

Building- Factory

30

Building- Others (including Roads)

5-60

Plant & Machinery

2-15

Plant & Machinery - Windmill

9

Electrical installation

3-10

Furniture & Fixtures

5-10

Computers and servers

3-6

Office equipment''s

5

Vehicles

4-8

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the primary period of lease, or useful life, whichever is lower, on a straight-line basis.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement when the asset is derecognised.

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

Cost of assets not ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date are disclosed under Capital Work-in-Progress.

(f) Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any.

Computer Software which is not an integral part of the related hardware is classified as an intangible asset. Intangible assets are amortised on a reducing balance method over the estimated useful economic life of 3 years.

The amortization period and the amortization method are reviewed at least at each financial year end. If the expected useful life of the asset is significantly different from previous estimates, the amortization period is changed accordingly. If there has been a significant change in the expected pattern of economic benefits from the asset, the amortization method is changed to reflect the changed pattern. Such changes are accounted for in accordance with Ind AS.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds/net realisable value and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.

(g) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.

(h) Leases

The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

The Company''s lease assets class primarily consist of lease of land, building and premises.

Company as a Lessee

The Company applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

i) Right-of-use assets

The Company recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

• Leasehold Land 99 years

• Building 5 to 10 years

If ownership of the leased asset transfers to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option,

depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset.

The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment. Refer to paragraph (j) of the accounting policies for impairment of nonfinancial assets.

ii) Lease Liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Company exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expenses (unless they are incurred to produce inventories) in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.

The Company''s lease liabilities are disclosed under the head financial liabilities in the balance sheet (refer note 35).

iii) Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases. (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases that are considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Company as a Lessor

Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income arising is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.

(i) Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:

• Raw materials and components, stores and spares: cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is determined on moving weighted average basis.

• Finished goods and work in progress: cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs. Cost is determined on moving weighted average basis.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(j) Impairment

Financial assets (other than at fair value)

The Company assesses at each date of balance sheet whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Ind AS 109 (''Financial Instruments'') requires expected credit losses to be measured through a loss allowance. The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowances. All financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month expected credit losses or at an amount equal to the life time expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. The Company provides for impairment upon the occurrence of the triggering event.

Non-financial assets

Tangible and intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever there is any indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

(k) Provisions and contingent liability

A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pretax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

Warranty provisions

The estimated liability for product warranties is recorded when products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims and management estimates regarding possible future incidence based on corrective actions on product failures. The timing of outflows will vary as and when warranty claim will arise being typically up to three years.

As per the terms of the contracts, the company provides post-contact services / warranty support to some of its customers. The company accounts for the post-contract support / provision for warranty on the basis of the information available with management duly taking into the account the current and post technical estimates.

(l) Retirement and other employee benefits

Superannuation fund (being administered by Trusts) and Employees'' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) are defined contribution schemes whose contributions are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period when they are due to the respective funds. There are no obligations other than the contributions to the respective funds.

Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance

sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognised as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognised as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.

The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan. The Company contributes to a gratuity fund maintained by an independent insurance company.

The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.

Remeasurements comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability), are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Past service costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss on the earlier of:

• The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and

• The date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs.

Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss:

• Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and

• Interest expense and Income

Leave Encashment / Compensated Absences

Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilised within the next twelve months, is treated as shortterm employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the

unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date.

The Company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months, as long-term employee benefit for measurement purposes. Such long-term compensated absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. Actuarial gain/loss are immediately taken to the statement of profit and loss and are not deferred. The Company presents the entire leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, since it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date.

(m) Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contract that gives rise to financial assets and financial liabilities.

Financial Assets

Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value measured on initial recognition of financial asset or financial liability.

Subsequent measurement

Financial assets at amortised cost

Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is to hold these assets to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the

profit or loss. This category generally applies to trade and other receivables.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Fair value movements are recognised in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI).

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income on initial recognition. The transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are immediately recognised in statement of profit and loss.

Derecognition

The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under Ind AS 109. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.

Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company''s financial liabilities include trade and other payables and borrowings.

Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term.

Loans and Borrowings

Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance cost in the statement of profit and loss. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

Fair value of financial instruments

In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Company uses following hierarchy and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date.

Fair value hierarchy

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.

Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

Reclassification of financial assets

The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no reclassification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a reclassification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. Changes to the business model are expected to be infrequent. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the reclassification prospectively from the reclassification date which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.

Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

(n) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents for purpose of cash flow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term investments with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and shortterm deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding

bank overdrafts as they are considered an integral part of the Company''s cash management.

(o) Cash dividend to equity shareholders of the Company

The Company recognises a liability to make cash distributions to equity holders of the Company when the distribution is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. Final dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company''s Board of Directors.

(p) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are 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. Partly paid equity shares are treated as a fraction of an equity share to the extent that they are entitled to participate in dividends relative to a fully paid equity share during the reporting period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of 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 are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

2.3 Changes in accounting policies anddisclosures

New and amended standards

(i) Amendments to Ind AS 116: Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions.

The amendments provide relief to lessees from applying Ind AS 116 guidance on lease modification accounting for rent concessions arising as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a practical expedient, a lessee may elect not to assess whether a Covid-19 related rent concession from a lessor is a lease modification. A lessee that makes this election accounts for any change in lease payments resulting from the Covid-19 related rent concession the same way it would account for the change under Ind AS 116, if the change were not a lease modification.

The amendments are applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on or after the April 1, 2020. On account of this amendment, an amount of INR Nil (March 2021: INR 2.08 million) is recognised as income in the statement of profit and loss for the previous year ended March 31, 2022.


Mar 31, 2018

(a) Current versus non-current classification

The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/ noncurrent classification. An asset is treated as current when it is: o Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle o Held primarily for the purpose of trading o Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or

o Cash or cash equivalents unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:

It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle

o It is held primarily for the purpose of trading

o I t is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or

o There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period

The Company classifies all other liabilities as noncurrent.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.

The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.

(b) Foreign currencies

The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (‘INR’), which is the functional currency of the Company.

Transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company using spot rates on the date the transaction first qualifies for recognition.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the relevant functional currency at exchange rates at the reporting date.

Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which they arise.

Non- monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in OCI or profit or loss are also recognised in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).

(c) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.

Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 18 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Company has assumed that recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account. This is for the reason that it is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account, revenue includes excise duty.

However, sales tax/ value added tax (VAT) / Goods and Service Tax (GST) is not received by the Company on its own account. Rather, it is tax collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, it is excluded from revenue.

The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognized.

Sale of goods

Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed to the buyer which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Revenue from the sale of goods is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates.

Interest income

For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR). EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortised cost of a financial liability. When calculating EIR, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in finance income in the statement of profit and loss.

Export Incentives

Revenue from export incentives are accounted for on export of goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable assurance and conditions precedent to claim are fulfilled.

Dividends

Revenue is recognised when the Company’s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.

(d) Income Tax

Income tax expense comprises current tax expense and the net change in the deferred tax asset or liability during the year. Current and deferred tax are recognized in the statement of profit and loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

Current tax

Current income tax for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be paid to the taxation authorities based on the taxable income for that period. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient future taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

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

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized either in other comprehensive income or in equity, in correlation to the underlying transaction.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

I n the situations where the Company is entitled to a tax holiday under the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India or tax laws prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where it operates, no deferred tax (asset or liability) is recognized in respect of timing differences which reverse during the tax holiday period, to the extent the Company’s gross total income is subject to the deduction during the tax holiday period. Deferred tax in respect of timing differences which reverse after the tax holiday period is recognized in the year in which the timing differences originate. However, the Company restricts recognition of deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. For recognition of deferred taxes, the timing differences which originate first are considered to reverse first.

Minimum alternate tax (MAT)

MAT payable for a year is charged to the statement of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the statement of profit and loss and shown as ‘MAT Credit Entitlement’ under Deferred Tax. The Company reviews the same at each reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified period.

(e) Property, plant and equipment

The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value for all of its property, plant and equipment as recognised in its Indian GAAP financial statements as deemed cost at the transition date, viz., April 01, 2016.

Property, plant and equipment and Capital work in progress are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes cost of replacing part of plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as 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.

The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs if capitalization criteria are met and directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in arriving at the purchase price. 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.

Depreciation on building and plant & machinery is provided using the Straight Line Method and other property, plant and equipment using the reducing balance method over the useful lives estimated by the management basis technical assessment, as given in the table below:

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the primary period of lease, or useful life, whichever is lower, on a straight line basis.

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement when the asset is derecognised.

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

(f) Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any.

Computer Software which is not an integral part of the related hardware is classified as an intangible asset. Intangible assets are amortized on a reducing balance method basis over the estimated useful economic life of 3 years.

The amortization period and the amortization method are reviewed at least at each financial year end. If the expected useful life of the asset is significantly different from previous estimates, the amortization period is changed accordingly. If there has been a significant change in the expected pattern of economic benefits from the asset, the amortization method is changed to reflect the changed pattern. Such changes are accounted for in accordance with Ind AS.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds/net realisable value and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

(g) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.

(h) Lease

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

For arrangements entered into prior to April 01, 2016, the Company has determined whether the arrangement contain lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.

Company as a Lessee

A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Company is classified as a finance lease.

Finance leases are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized in finance costs in the statement of profit and loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalized in accordance with the Company’s general policy on the borrowing costs.

A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.

Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(i) Inventories

I nventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value.

Cost of inventories have been computed to include all cost of purchases, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

o Raw materials and components, stores and spares: cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is determined on moving weighted average basis.

o Finished goods and work in progress: cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs. Cost is determined on moving weighted average basis.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

(j) Impairment

Financial assets (other than at fair value)

The Company assesses at each date of balance sheet whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Ind AS 109 (‘Financial Instruments’) requires expected credit losses to be measured through a loss allowance. The Company recognises lifetime expected losses for all contract assets and / or all trade receivables that do not constitute a financing transaction. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to the 12-month expected credit losses or at an amount equal to the life time expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. The Company provides for impairment upon the occurrence of the triggering event.

Non-financial assets Tangible and intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever there is any indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value-in-use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

(k) Provisions and contingent liability

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.

Warranty provisions

The estimated liability for product warranties is recorded when products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims and management estimates regarding possible future incidence based on corrective actions on product failures. The timing of outflows will vary as and when warranty claim will arise being typically up to three years.

As per the terms of the contracts, the company provides post-contract services / warranty support to some of its customers. The company accounts for the post-contract support / provision for warranty on the basis of the information available with management duly taking into the account the current and post technical estimates.

(l) Retirement and other employee benefits

Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.

The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan. The Company contributes to a gratuity fund maintained by an independent insurance company.

The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.

Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability), are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Past service costs are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the earlier of:

- The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and

- The date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs

Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss:

- Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and

- Interest expense and Income

Leave Encashment / compensated absences

Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next twelve months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date.

The Company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months, as long-term employee benefit for measurement purposes. Such long-term compensated absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of profit and loss and are not deferred. The Company presents the entire leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, since it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date.

(m) Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contract that gives rise to financial assets and financial liabilities. Financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value measured on initial recognition of financial asset or financial liability.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value and having original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of balances with banks which are unrestricted for withdrawal and usage.

Financial assets at amortised cost

Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if these financial assets are held within a business whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income on initial recognition. The transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are immediately recognised in statement of profit and loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

De-recognition of financial instruments

The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or it transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition under Ind AS 109. A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires.

Fair value of financial instruments

In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Company uses following hierarchy and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date.

Fair value hierarchy:

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.

Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

Reclassification of financial assets

The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no reclassification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a reclassification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. Changes to the business model are expected to be infrequent. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the reclassification prospectively from the reclassification date which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognized gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.

Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

(n) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Partly paid equity shares are treated as a fraction of an equity share to the extent that they are entitled to participate in dividends relative to a fully paid equity share during the reporting period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of 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 are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(o) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents for purpose of cash flow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term investments with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and shortterm deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts as they are considered an integral part of the Company’s cash management.

(p) Cash dividend to equity shareholders of the Company

The Company recognises a liability to make cash distributions to equity holders of the Company when the distribution is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. Final dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as a liability on the date of declaration by the Company’s Board of Directors.


Mar 31, 2017

a) Accounting Convention

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and its relevant provisions (“the 2013 Act”). The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires that the management makes estimates & assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets & liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements & reported amounts of revenue & expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

c) Inventories

Raw material, stores & spares, work-in-process and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and estimated realisable value. Cost of materials is determined on moving weighted average basis. In the case of work-in-process and finished goods, cost includes the cost of conversion. Closing stock of Finished Goods includes liability towards excise duty payable on clearance of goods. Imported materials in transit at the year-end are valued inclusive of customs duty. “Cost comprises all cost of purchase including duties and taxes other than those subsequently recoverrable by the Company, freight inwards and other expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition.

d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

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

e) Cash flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the “indirect-method” set out in Accounting Standard 3 as specified in Companies Accounting Standard Rules.

f) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

(i) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT) less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets including interest on borrowings for qualifying project / fixed asset till the date of Commercial Production / the assets are put in use. Expenditure on reconditioning of machinery is capitalised where such expenditure results in increase in the future benefits from the asset and / or results in an extension of the useful life of the asset based on technical assessment. As required by Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 (““the 2013 Act”“), useful life and depreciation for significant components of assets have been determined separately

(ii) Intangible Fixed Assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of an intangible asset comprises its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from taxing authorities), and any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use and net of trade discounts and rebates. Subsequent expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase is recognised as an expense when incurred unless it is probable that such expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefit in excess of its originally assessed standards of performance and such expenditure can be measured and attributed to the asset reliably, in which case such expenditure is added to the cost of the asset.

(iii) Depreciation / Amortisation

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets: Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & Machinery is provided under the straight line and on other assets depreciation is provided under the reducing balance method. Useful life considered for providing depreciation on all classes of assets is lower of useful prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 and useful life based on technical estimates.

Intangible assets:

Software amortised over its estimated useful life of 3 years under reducing balance method.

g) Revenue Recognition Sale of goods

Sales are recognised, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales include excise duty but exclude sales tax and value added tax.

Export Incentives

Export Incentives are accounted for on accrual basis at the time of Export of Goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable accuracy and conditions precedents to claim are fulfilled.

Other income

Interest income is accounted on accrual basis.

h) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on the basis of the exchange rate prevailing as on the date of transaction. Monetary Assets & Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated into rupees at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Premium in respect of Forward contract is accounted over the period of the contract.

i) Employee Benefits

Employee benefits include provident fund, superannuation fund, employee state insurance scheme, gratuity fund, compensated absences, long service awards and post-employment medical benefits.

(i) Defined Contribution Plan

The Company’s contribution to provident fund, superannuation 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.

(ii) Defined Benefit Plan

For defined benefit plans in the form of gratuity fund and post-employment medical benefits, 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 recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the Balance Sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognised past service cost, as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the schemes.

(iii) Short-term employee benefits

The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognised during the year when the employees render the service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of 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 the services that increase their entitlement of future compensated absences; and

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

(iv) 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 recognised as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date less the fair value of the plan assets out of which the obligations are expected to be settled. Long Service Awards are recognised as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date.

j) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

k) Leases

Assets taken on lease where the company acquires substantially the entire risks and rewards incidental to ownership are classified as finance leases. The amount recorded is the lesser of the present value of minimum lease rental and other incidental expenses during the lease term or the fair value of the assets taken on lease. The rental obligations, net of interest charges, are reflected as secured loans. Leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases and recorded as expense as and when the payments are made over the lease term.

l) Earnings Per Share

In determining the earning per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period unless issued at a later date.

m) 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 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 enacted as at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised for timing differences of items other than unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses only to the extent that reasonable certainty exists that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these can be realised. However, if there are unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses and items relating to capital losses, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise the assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if such items relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing tax laws and the Company has a legally enforceable right for such set off. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date for their realisability.

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

n) Research and Development

Revenue expenditure pertaining to research is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless a product’s technical feasibility has been established, in which case such expenditure is capitalised. The amount capitalised comprises expenditure that can be directly attributed or allocated on a reasonable and consistent basis to creating, producing and making the asset ready for its intended use. Fixed assets utilised for research and development are capitalised and depreciated in accordance with the policies stated for Fixed Assets.

o) Impairment of Assets

The carrying values of assets / cash generating units at each balance sheet date are reviewed for impairment if any indication of impairment exists. The following intangible assets are tested for impairment each financial year even if there is no indication that the asset is impaired: (a) an intangible asset that is not yet available for use; and (b) an intangible asset that is amortised over a period exceeding ten years from the date when the asset is available for use.

If the carrying amount of the assets exceed the estimated recoverable amount, an impairment is recognised for such excess amount. The impairment loss is recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case any impairment loss of the revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent a revaluation reserve is available for that asset.

The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the future cash flows to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor.

When there is indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset (other than a revalued asset) in earlier accounting periods no longer exists or may have decreased, such reversal of impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, to the extent the amount was previously charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case revalued assets such reversal is not recognised.

p) Provision & Contingencies

A Provision is recognized 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 are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

q) Provision for warranty

The estimated liability for product warranties is recorded when products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims and management estimates regarding possible future incidence based on corrective actions on product failures. The timing of outflows will vary as and when warranty claim will arise -being typically upto three years.

As per the terms of the contracts, the Company provides post-contract services / warranty support to some of its customers. The Company accounts for the post-contract support / provision for warranty on the basis of the information available with the Management duly taking into account the current and past technical estimates.

r) Service tax input credit

Service tax input credit is accounted for in the books in the period in which the underlying service received is accounted and when there is reasonable certainty in availing / utilising the credits.

s) Operating Cycle

Based on the nature of products / activities of the Company and the normal time between acquisition of assets and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non-current.


Mar 31, 2016

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

Automotive Axles Limited (AAL) isa joint venture of Kalyani Group and Meritor Inc., USA (formerly the automotive division of Rockwell International Corporation) incorporated in 1981 under the Companies Act, 1956 with manufacturing facilities located at Mysuru, Rudrapur and Jamshedpur.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Accounting Convention

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 1 33 of the Companies Act, 201 3, and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 201 3 ("the 2013 Act")/ Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1 956 Act"), as applicable. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires that the management makes estimates & assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets & liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements & reported amounts of revenue & expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

c) Inventories

Raw material, stores & spares, work-in-process and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and estimated realizable value. Cost of materials is determined on moving weighted average basis. In the case of work-in-process and finished goods, cost includes the cost of conversion. Closing stock of Finished Goods includes liability towards excise duty payable on clearance of goods. Imported materials in transit at the year-end are valued inclusive of customs duty. "Cost comprises all cost of purchase including duties and taxes other than those subsequently recoverable by the Company, freight inwards and other expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition."

d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

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

e) Cash flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the "indirect-method" set out in Accounting Standard 3 as specified in Companies Accounting Standard Rules.

f) Fixed Assets and Depreciation (i) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT) less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets including interest on borrowings for qualifying project / fixed asset till the date of Commercial Production / the assets are put in use. Expenditure on reconditioning of machinery is capitalized where such expenditure results in increase in the future benefits from the asset and / or results in an extension of the useful life of the asset based on technical assessment. As required by Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act"), useful life and depreciation for significant components of assets have been determined separately.

(ii) Intangible Fixed Assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. The cost of an intangible asset comprises its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from taxing authorities), and any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use and net of trade discounts and rebates. Subsequent expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase is recognized as an expense when incurred unless it is probable that such expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefit in excess of its originally assessed standards of performance and such expenditure can be measured and attributed to the asset reliably, in which case such expenditure is added to the cost of the asset.

(Hi) Depreciation / Amortization

Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & Machinery is provided under the "Straight line method" and on other assets under the "Reducing balance method" at the rates specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013, based on technical estimates that indicate the useful lives would be comparable with or higher than those arrived at using these rates.

g) Revenue Recognition

Sales: Sales are recognized on dispatch and transfer of underlying risk & rewards as per contracted terms and are recorded at invoice value, net of Sales Taxes, but including excise duties.

Export Incentives: Export Incentives are accounted for on accrual basis at the time of Export of Goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable accuracy and conditions precedents to claim are fulfilled.

h) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on the basis of the exchange rate prevailing as on the date of transaction. Monetary Assets & Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated into rupees at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Premium in respect of Forward contract is accounted over the period of the contract.

i) Employee Benefits

(i) Short term employee benefits including salaries, social security contributions, short term compensated absences (such as paid annual leave) where the absences are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related employee service, profit sharing and bonuses payable within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related services and non monetary benefits (such as medical care) for current employees are estimated and measured on an undiscounted basis.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plan

Company''s contributions paid / payable during the year to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee state insurance are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iii) Defined Benefit Plan

Liabilities for gratuity funded in terms of a scheme administered by a fund manager are determined by an independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Provision for liabilities pending remittance to the fund is carried in the Balance Sheet.

Actuarial gain and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expense. Obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discounted rate that is determined by reference to market yields at the Balance Sheet date on Government bonds where the currency and terms of the Government bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the defined benefit obligation.

(iv) Liability for Leave Encashment is provided based on accumulated leave credit outstanding to the employees as on the date of Balance Sheet.

j) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs include interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilized for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset up to the date of capitalization of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalization of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

k) Leases

Assets taken on lease where the company acquires substantially the entire risks and rewards incidental to ownership are classified as finance leases. The amount recorded is the lesser of the present value of minimum lease rental and other incidental expenses during the lease term or the fair value of the assets taken on lease. The rental obligations, net of interest charges, are reflected as secured loans. Leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases and recorded as expense as and when the payments are made over the lease term.

I) Earnings Per Share

In determining the earning per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period unless issued at a later date.

m) 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 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.

Deferred tax is recognized on 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 enacted as at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for timing differences of items other than unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses only to the extent that reasonable certainty exists that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these can be realized. However, if there are unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses and items relating to capital losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realize the assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if such items relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing tax laws and the Company has a legally enforceable right for such set off. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date for their reliability.

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

n) Research and Development

Revenue expenditure on Research and Development is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year of incurrence.

o) Impairment of Assets

The carrying values of assets / cash generating units at each balance sheet date are reviewed for impairment if any indication of impairment exists. The following intangible assets are tested for impairment each financial year even if there is no indication that the asset is impaired: (a) an intangible asset that is not yet available for use; and (b) an intangible asset that is amortized over a period exceeding ten years from the date when the asset is available for use.

If the carrying amount of the assets exceed the estimated recoverable amount, an impairment is recognized for such excess amount. The impairment loss is recognized as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case any impairment loss of the revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent a revaluation reserve is available for that asset.

The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the future cash flows to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor.

When there is indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset (other than a revalued asset) in earlier accounting periods no longer exists or may have decreased, such reversal of impairment loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss, to the extent the amount was previously charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. In case revalued assets such reversal is not recognized.

p) Provision & Contingencies

A Provision is recognized 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 are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

q) Provision for warranty

The estimated liability for product warranties is recorded when products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims and management estimates regarding possible future incidence based on corrective actions on product failures. The timing of outflows will vary as and when warranty claim will arise - being typically upto three years.

As per the terms of the contracts, the Company provides post-contract services / warranty support to some of its customers. The Company accounts for the post-contract support / provision for warranty on the basis of the information available with the Management duly taking into account the current and past technical estimates.

r) Service tax input credit

Service tax input credit is accounted for in the books in the period in which the underlying service received is accounted and when there is reasonable certainty in availing / utilizing the credits.


Sep 30, 2014

A) Accounting Convention

The financial statements are based on historical cost and have been prepared on the accrual concept of accounting under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and comply with the mandatory Accounting Standards as applicable, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, which continues to be applicable in respect of section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 in terms of General Circular dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires that the management makes estimates & assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets & liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements & reported amounts of revenue & expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

c) Inventories

Raw material, stores & spares, work-in-process and finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and estimated realisable value. Cost of materials is determined on moving weighted average basis. In the case of work-in-process and finished goods, cost includes the cost of conversion. Closing stock of Finished Goods includes liability towards Excise duty payable on clearance of goods. Imported materials in transit at the year-end are valued inclusive of customs duty.

d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

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

e) Cash flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the "indirect-method" set out on Accounting Standard 3 as specified in Companies Accounting Standard Rules. Which continues to be applicable in respect of section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 in terms of General Circular dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

f) Events Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date

Events occurring after the balance sheet date, which have a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company, are taken into cognizance.

g) Prior Period and Extraordinary Items

Prior period and extraordinary items, and changes in accounting policies, having a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

h) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

(i) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT) less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets including interest on borrowings for qualifying project / fixed asset till the date of Commercial Production / the assets are put in use.

Expenditure on reconditioning of machinery is capitalised where such expenditure results in increase in the future benefits from the asset and /or results in an extension of the useful life of the asset based on technical assessment.

(ii) Intangible Fixed Assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of an intangible asset comprises its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from taxing authorities), and any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use and net of trade discounts and rebates. Subsequent expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase is recognised as an expense when incurred unless it is probable that such expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefit in excess of its originally assessed standards of performance and such expenditure can be measured and attributed to the asset reliably, in which case such expenditure is added to the cost of the asset.

(iii) Depreciation / Amortisation

Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & Machinery is provided under the "Straight line method" and on other assets under the "Reducing balance method" at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, based on technical estimates that indicate the useful lives would be comparable with or higher than those arrived at using these rates.

I n cases where the useful lives are estimated to be lower than those considered in determining the rates specified in that Schedule, depreciation is provided under the Straight Line Method over the useful lives of the assets as follows :

Reconditioned machinery and related expenditure As specifically estimated and currently ranging between 3 and 13 years

Tools, Jig and Fixtures and Measuring gauges As per technical evaluation of their useful life and currently ranging from 1 V2 to 5 years

Certain imported machinery As per technical evaluation of their useful life and currently ranging between 4 to 15 Years

Windmill and power generating equipments Based on the useful life as estimated by the management over 9 years

Intangible assets 3 years

I n case of diminution in value of the asset due to technological reasons, the difference between written down value and estimated net realisable value of assets is provided as depreciation in the year

in which it is ascertained. Assets costing less than '' 5,000/- is 100% depreciated in the year of purchase.

i) Revenue Recognition

Sales: - Sales are recognised on dispatch and transfer of underlying risk & rewards as per contracted terms and are recorded at invoice value, net of Sales Taxes, but including excise duties.

Export Incentives: - Export Incentives are accounted for on accrual basis at the time of Export of Goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable accuracy and conditions precedents to claim are fulfilled.

j) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on the basis of the exchange rate prevailing as on the date of transaction. Monetary Assets & Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated into rupees at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Premium in respect of Forward contract is accounted over the period of the contract.

k) Employee Benefits

(i) Short term employee benefits including salaries, social security contributions, short term compensated absences (such as paid annual leave) where the absences are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related employee service, profit sharing and bonuses payable within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related services and non monetary benefits (such as medical care) for current employees are estimated and measured on an undiscounted basis.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plan

Company''s contributions paid / payable during the year to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee state insurance are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iii) Defined Benefit Plan

Liabilities for gratuity funded in terms of a scheme administered by a fund manager are determined by an independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Provision for liabilities pending remittance to the fund is carried in the Balance Sheet.

Actuarial gain and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expense. Obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discounted rate that is determined by reference to market yields at the Balance Sheet date on Government bonds where the currency and terms of the Government bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the defined benefit obligation.

(iv) Liability for Leave Encashment is provided based on accumulated leave credit outstanding to the employees as on the date of Balance Sheet.

l) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

m) Leases

Assets taken on lease where the Company acquires substantially the entire risks and rewards incidental to ownership are classified as finance leases. The amount recorded is the lesser of the present value of minimum lease rental and other incidental expenses during the lease term or the fair value of the assets taken on lease. The rental obligations, net of interest charges, are reflected as secured loans. Leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases and recorded as expense as and when the payments are made over the lease term.

n) Earnings Per Share

I n determining the earning per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of

shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period unless issued at a later date.

o) Income Tax

I ncome tax comprises the current tax provision, net change in the deferred tax asset or liability in the year and Fringe Benefit Tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account the admissible deductions/ allowances and is subject to revision based on the taxable income for the fiscal year ending 31st March each year.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between carrying values of the assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates applicable on the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised subject to management''s judgment that realisation is virtually certain.

The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period of enactment of the change.

p) Research and Development

Revenue expenditure on Research and Development is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year of incurrence.

q) Impairment of Assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The recoverable amount is greater of the asset''s net selling

price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to the present value. A previously recognised impairment loss is further provided or reversed depending on changes in circumstances.

r) Provision & Contingencies

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 are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

Warranty expenses are provided for in the year of sale based on technical estimates. In addition, specific provision is also made against customer claims for manufacturing defects, where necessary, even though the same may pertain to prior years.


Sep 30, 2013

A) Accounting Convention

The financial statements are based on historical cost and have been prepared on the accrual concept of accounting under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and comply with the mandatory Accounting Standards as applicable, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, which continues to be applicable in respect of section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 in terms of General Circular dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires that the management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets & liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements and reported amounts of revenue & expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

c) Inventories

Raw material, stores & spares, work-in-process and finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and estimated realisable value. Cost of materials is determined on moving weighted average basis. In the case of work-in-process and finished goods, cost includes the cost of conversion. Closing stock of Finished Goods includes liability towards Excise duty payable on clearance of goods. Imported materials in transit at the year-end are valued inclusive of customs duty.

d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

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

e) Cash flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the "indirect- method" set out on Accounting Standard 3 as specified in Companies Accounting Standard Rules. which continues to be applicable in respect of section133 of Companies Act, 2013 in terms of General Circular dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

f) Events Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date

Events occurring after the balance sheet date, which have a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company, are taken into cognisance.

g) Prior Period and Extraordinary Items

Prior period and extraordinary items, and changes in accounting policies, having a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

h) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

(i) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT) less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets including interest on borrowings for qualifying project / fixed asset till the date of Commercial Production / the assets are put in use.

Expenditure on reconditioning of machinery is capitalised where such expenditure results in increase in the future benefits from the asset and /or results in an extension of the useful life of the asset based on technical assessment.

(ii) Intangible Fixed Assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any The cost of an intangible asset comprises its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from taxing authorities), and any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use and net of trade discounts and rebates. Subsequent expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase is recognised as an expense when incurred unless it is probable that such expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefit in excess of its originally assessed standards of performance and such expenditure can be measured and attributed to the asset reliably, in which case such expenditure is added to the cost of the asset.

(iii) Depreciation / Amortisation

Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & Machinery is provided under the "Straight line method" and on other assets under the "Reducing balance method" at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, based on technical estimates that indicate the useful lives would be comparable with or higher than those arrived at using these rates In cases where the useful lives are estimated to be lower than those considered in determining the rates specified in that Schedule, depreciation is provided under the Straight Line Method over the useful lives of the assets as follows :

In case of diminution in value of the asset due to technological reasons, the difference between written down value and estimated net realisable value of assets is provided as depreciation in the year in which it is ascertained. Assets costing less than Rs. 5,000/- is 100% depreciated in the year of purchase.

i) Revenue Recognition

Sales: - Sales are recognised on dispatch and transfer of underlying risk & rewards as per contracted terms and are recorded at invoice value, net of Sales Taxes, but including excise duties.

Export Incentives: - Export Incentives are accounted for on accrual basis at the time of Export of Goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable accuracy and conditions precedents to claim are fulfilled.

j) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on the basis of the exchange rate prevailing as on the date of transaction. Monetary Assets & Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated into rupees at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Premium in respect of Forward contract is accounted over the period of the contract.

k) Employee Benefits

(i) Short term employee benefits including salaries, social security contributions, short term compensated absences(such as paid annual leave) where the absences are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related employee service, profit sharing and bonuses payable within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related services and non monetary benefits (such as medical care) for current employees are estimated and measured on an undiscounted basis.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plan

Company''s contributions paid / payable during the year to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee State Insurance are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iii) Defined Benefit Plan

Liabilities for gratuity funded in terms of a scheme administered by a fund manager are determined by an independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Provision for liabilities pending remittance to the fund is carried in the Balance Sheet.

Actuarial gain and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expense. Obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discounted rate that is determined by reference to market yields at the Balance Sheet date on Government bonds where the currency and terms of the Government bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the defined benefit obligation.

(iv) Liability for Leave Encashment is provided based on accumulated leave credit outstanding to the employees as on the date of Balance Sheet.

l) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset up to the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

m) Leases

Assets taken on lease where the Company acquires substantially the entire risks and rewards incidental to ownership are classified as finance leases. The amount recorded is the lesser of the present value of minimum lease rental and other incidental expenses during the lease term or the fair value of the assets taken on lease. The rental obligations, net of interest charges, are reflected as secured loans. Leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases and recorded as expense as and when the payments are made over the lease term.

n) Earnings Per Share

In determining the earning per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period unless issued at a later date.

o) Income Tax

Income tax comprises the current tax provision, net change in the deferred tax asset or liability in the year and Fringe Benefit Tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account the admissible deductions/ allowances and is subject to revision based on the taxable income for the fiscal year ending 31st March each year.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between carrying values of the assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates applicable on the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised subject to management''s judgment that realisation is virtually certain.

The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period of enactment of the change.

p) Research and Development

Revenue expenditure on Research and Development is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year of incurrence.

q) Impairment of Assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The recoverable amount is greater of the asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to the present value. A previously recognised impairment loss is further provided or reversed depending on changes in circumstances.

r) Provision & Contingencies

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 are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Warranty expenses are provided for in the year of sale based on technical estimates. In addition, specific provision is also made against customer claims for manufacturing defects, where necessary, even though the same may pertain to prior years.


Sep 30, 2012

A) Accounting Convention

The financial statements are based on historical cost and have been prepared on the accrual concept of accounting under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and comply with the mandatory Accounting Standards as applicable, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires that the management makes estimates & assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets & liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements & reported amounts of revenue & expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

c) Inventories

Raw material, stores & spares, work-in-process and finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and estimated realisable value. Cost of materials is determined on moving weighted average basis. In the case of work- in-process and finished goods, cost includes the cost of conversion. Closing stock of Finished Goods includes liability towards Excise duty payable on clearance of goods. Imported materials in transit at the year-end are valued inclusive of customs duty

d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

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

e) Cash flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared under the "indirect-method" set out on Accounting Standard 3 as specified in Companies Accounting Standard Rules, 2006.

f) Events Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date

Events occurring after the balance sheet date, which have a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are taken into cognisance.

g) Prior Period and Extraordinary Items

Prior period and extraordinary items, and changes in accounting policies, having a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

h) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

(i) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT) less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets including interest on borrowings for qualifying project / fixed Asset till the date of Commercial Production / the assets are put in use.

Expenditure on reconditioning of machinery is capitalised where such expenditure results in increase in the future benefits from the asset and /or results in an extension of the useful life of the asset based on technical assessment.

(ii) Intangible Fixed Assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any The cost of an intangible asset comprises its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from taxing authorities), and any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use and net of trade discounts and rebates. Subsequent expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase is recognised as an expense when incurred unless it is probable that such expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefit in excess of its originally assessed standards of performance and such expenditure can be measured and attributed to the asset reliably, in which case such expenditure is added to the cost of the asset.

(iii) Depreciation / Amortisation

Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & Machinery is provided under the "Straight line method" and on other assets under the "Reducing balance method" at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, based on technical estimates that indicate the useful lives would be comparable with or higher than those arrived at using these rates

In cases where the useful lives are estimated to be lower than those considered in determining the rates specified in that Schedule, depreciation is provided under the Straight Line Method over the useful lives of the assets as follows :

In case of diminution in value of the asset due to technological reasons, the difference between written down value and estimated net realisable value of assets is provided as depreciation in the year in which it is ascertained. Assets costing less than Rs. 5,000/- is 100% depreciated in the year of purchase.

i) Revenue Recognition

Sales: - Sales are recognised on dispatch and transfer of underlying risk & rewards as per contracted terms and are recorded at invoice value, net of Sales Taxes, but including excise duties.

Export Incentives: - Export Incentives are accounted for on accrual basis at the time of Export of Goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable accuracy and conditions precedents to claim are fulfilled.

j) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on the basis of the exchange rate prevailing as on the date of transaction. Monetary Assets & Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated into rupees at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Premium in respect of Forward contract is accounted over the period of the contract.

k) Employee Benefits

(i) Short term employee benefits including salaries, social security contributions, short term compensated absences(such as paid annual leave) where the absences are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related employee service, profit sharing and bonuses payable within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related services and non monetary benefits (such as medical care) for current employees are estimated and measured on an undiscounted basis.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plan

Company''s contributions paid / payable during the year to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee state insurance are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(iii) Defined Benefit Plan

Liabilities for gratuity funded in terms of a scheme administered by a fund manager are determined by an independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Provision for liabilities pending remittance to the fund is carried in the Balance Sheet.

Actuarial gain and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as income or expense. Obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discounted rate that is determined by reference to market yields at the Balance Sheet date on Government bonds where the currency and terms of the Government bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the defined benefit obligation.

(iv) Liability for Leave Encashment is provided based on accumulated leave credit outstanding to the employees as on the date of Balance Sheet.

l) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

m) Leases

Assets taken on lease where the Company acquires substantially the entire risks and rewards incidental to ownership are classified as finance leases. The amount recorded is the lesser of the present value of minimum lease rental and other incidental expenses during the lease term or the fair value of the assets taken on lease. The rental obligations, net of interest charges, are reflected as secured loans. Leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases and recorded as expense as and when the payments are made over the lease term.

n) Earnings Per Share

In determining the earning per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period unless issued at a later date.

o) Income Tax

Income tax comprises the current tax provision, net change in the deferred tax asset or liability in the year and Fringe Benefit Tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account the admissible deductions/ allowances and is subject to revision based on the taxable income for the fiscal year ending 31st March each year.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between carrying values of the assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates applicable on the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised subject to management''s judgment that realisation is virtually certain.

The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period of enactment of the change.

p) Research and Development

Revenue expenditure on Research and Development is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year of incurrence.

q) Impairment of Assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The recoverable amount is greater of the asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to the present value. A previously recognised impairment loss is further provided or reversed depending on changes in circumstances.

r) Provision & Contingencies

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 are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

Warranty expenses are provided for in the year of sale based on technical estimates. In addition, specific provision is also made against customer claims for manufacturing defects, where necessary, even though the same may pertain to prior years.


Sep 30, 2010

A) Accounting Convention

The financial statements are based on historical cost and have been prepared on the accrual concept of accounting under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and comply with the mandatory Accounting Standards as applicable, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires that the management makes estimates & assumptions that affect the reported amount of Assets & Liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements & reported amounts of Revenue & Expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

c) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

(i) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT) less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets including interest on borrowings for qualifying project / Fixed Asset till the date of Commercial Production / the assets are put in use.

Expenditure on reconditioning of machinery is capitalised where such expenditure results in increase in the future benefits from the asset and /or results in an extension of the useful life of the asset based on technical assessment.

(ii) Depreciation

Depreciation on Buildings and Plant & Machinery is provided under the “Straight line method” and on other assets under the “Reducing balance method” at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, based on technical estimates that indicate the useful lives would be comparable with or higher than those arrived at using these rates

In cases where the useful lives are estimated to be lower than those considered in determining the rates specified in that Schedule, depreciation is provided under the Straight Line Method over the useful lives of the assets as follows :

- Reconditioned machinery and related - as specifically estimated and currently Expenditure ranging between 3 to 13 Years

- Tools, Jig and Fixtures and Measuring Gauges - As per technical evaluation of their useful life and

currently ranging from 12 to 5 years

- Certain imported machinery - As per technical evaluation of their useful life and currently ranging between 4 to 15 Years.

In case of diminution in value of the asset due to technological reasons, the difference between written down value and estimated net realisable value of assets is provided as depreciation in the year in which it is ascertained. Assets costing less than Rs. 5,000/- is 100% depreciated in the year of purchase.

d) Inventories

Raw material, stores & spares, work-in process and finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and estimated realisable value. Cost of materials is determined on Weighted Average basis. In the case of work-in-process and finished goods, cost includes the cost of conversion. Closing stock of Finished Goods includes liability towards Excise duty payable on clearance of goods. Imported materials in transit at the year-end are valued inclusive of customs duty.

e) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on the basis of the exchange rate prevailing as on the date of transaction. Monetary Assets & Liabilities denominated in foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated into rupees at the exchange rate prevailing on that date. Gains or Losses arising on settlement/restatement are charged to the profit & loss account.

Premium in respect of Forward contract is accounted over the period of the contract.

f) Revenue Recognition

Sales: - Sales are recognised on dispatch and transfer of underlying risk & rewards as per contracted terms and are recorded at invoice value, net of Sales Taxes, but including excise duties.

Export Incentives: - Export Incentives are accounted for on accrual basis at the time of Export of Goods if the entitlements can be estimated with reasonable accuracy and conditions precedents to claim are fulfilled.

g) Research and Development

Revenue expenditure on Research and Development is charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the year of incurrence. However capital expenditure on research and development is treated in the same way as other fixed assets.

h) Employee Benefits

(i) Short term employee benefits including salaries, social security contributions, short term compensated absences(such as paid annual leave) where the absences are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related employee service, profit sharing and bonuses payable within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related services and non monetary benefits (such as medical care) for current employees are estimated and measured on an undiscounted basis.

(ii) Defined Contribution Plan

Companys contributions paid / payable during the year to Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Employee state insurance are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(iii) Defined Benefit Plan

Liabilities for gratuity funded in terms of a scheme administered by a fund manager are determined by an independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Provision for liabilities pending remittance to the fund is carried in the Balance Sheet.

Actuarial gain and losses are recognized immediately in the statement of Profit and Loss Account as income or expense. Obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discounted rate that is determined by reference to market yields at the Balance Sheet date on Government bonds where the currency and terms of the Government bonds are consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the defined benefit obligation.

(iv) Liability for Leave Encashment is provided based on accumulated leave credit outstanding to the employees as on the date of Balance Sheet.

i) Events Subsequent to the Balance Sheet Date

Events occurring after the balance sheet date, which have a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company, are taken into cognisance.

j) Prior Period and Extraordinary Items

Prior period and extraordinary items, and changes in accounting policies, having a material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

k) Income Tax

Income tax comprises the current tax provision, net change in the deferred tax asset or liability in the year and Fringe Benefit Tax.

Provision for current tax is made taking into account the admissible deductions/ allowances and is subject to revision based on the taxable income for the fiscal year ending 31st March each year.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between carrying values of the assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates

applicable on the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized subject to managements judgment that realization is virtually certain.

The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the income statement in the period of enactment of the change.

l) Cash flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared in accordance with the indirect method prescribed in Accounting Standard 3.

m) Impairment of Assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Profit and Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The recoverable amount is greater of the assets net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to the present value. A previously recognized impairment loss is further provided or reversed depending on changes in circumstances.

n) Earning Per Share

In determining the earning per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earning per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earning per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period unless issued at a later date.

o) Provision & Contingencies

A Provision is recognized 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 are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

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