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Accounting Policies of AVT Natural Products Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2018

1. Significant accounting policies

1.1 Statement of compliance

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) issued under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended). The accounting policies as set out below have been applied consistently to all years presented in these financial statements.

2.2 Basis of preparation and presentation

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘the MCA’), Government of India in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 133 read with Section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (The ‘Act’) and subsection 1 of section 210A of the Companies Act 1956 (The Erstwhile Act) in consultation with National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards vide G.S.R. 111(E) dated 15th February, 2015 notified rules called Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules 2015 effective April 1st, 2015. The MCA wide notification GSR 111(E) dated March 30th, 2016 issued certain amendments to Ind AS vide Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules 2016. The MCA vide notification GSR 404(E) dated April 6, 2016 introduced amendments to Schedule III of the Act, requiring companies to prepare the financial statements in compliance with companies (Indian accounting standards) Rules 2015.

The Company has resolved to adopt Ind AS in preparation of financial statements for the year ended March 31st, 2018. Pursuant to the above resolution and rules framed by MCA, the company has prepared its financial statements as per Ind AS for the year ended March 31st, 2017 with April 1st, 2016 being the date of transition.

The comparative figures in the balance sheet as at March 31st, 2017 and April 1st, 2016 and Statement of Profit and loss and cash flow statement for the year ended March 31st, 2017 have been restated accordingly.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention, unless otherwise stated. These financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] and other relevant provisions of the Act.

Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of consideration given in exchange for goods and services. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability if the market participants would take into account the characteristics when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these financial statements is determined on such basis except, where measurement that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as, net realisable value in Ind AS 2 (inventories) or value in use in Ind AS 36 (Impairment of Asset).

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degrees to which the inputs to fair value measurement are observable and the significant of inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

Level 1 inputs are quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or Indirectly; and

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per Company’s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in Division II of the Schedule III to the Companies Act 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalent, the company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

New standards notified and adopted by the Company:

As per Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 dated 17 March 2017, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified amendments to two new standards namely Ind AS 102 Share-based Payment and Ind AS 7 Statement of Cash Flows which will be effective prospectively from 1st April 2017.

During the year, there are no share based payment transactions and hence Ind AS 102 is not applicable to the Company.

Further, amendment in Ind AS 7 pertains to additional disclosure requirement such as “An entity will be required to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes.”

Relevant disclosure in this regard has been provided under Cash Flow Statement.

Accounting standards notified but effective at a later date

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”), on March 28, 2018, through Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2018 has notified the new standard for revenue recognition and amended certain existing Ind ASs which are effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1st, 2018. Information on new standards, amendments and interpretations that are expected to be relevant to the financial statements is provided below.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Ind AS 115)

One new standard notified by MCA (not yet effective) for revenue recognition which overhauls the existing revenue recognition standards including Ind AS 18 — Revenue and Ind AS 11 — Construction contracts. The new standard provides a control-based revenue recognition model and provides a five step application principle to be followed for revenue recognition:

i. Identification of the contracts with the customer

ii. Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

iii. Determination of the transaction price

iv. Allocation of transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract (as identified in step ii)

v. Recognition of revenue when the Company satisfies a performance obligation.

The company is in the process of reviewing the main types of commercial arrangements used with customers under this model and on a very broad, preliminary analysis and pending a detailed review determines that the application of Ind AS 115 may not have a material impact on the results or the financial position.

This standard is mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1st April 2018. The company is planning to apply the standard retrospectively, utilising the practical expedient to not restate contracts that begin and end within the same annual accounting period.

A number of other standards have been modified on miscellaneous issues with effect from 1st April 2018. Such changes include principle for transfer of asset to, or from, Investment Property (Amendment to Ind AS 40), determination of exchange rate for translation of foreign currency where a pre-payment asset or a deferred income liability is recognized (Amendment to Ind AS 21), segregation of deductible temporary differences in accordance with tax laws and assessing them on that basis to recognise deferred tax asset (Amendment to Ind AS 12), permitting election of fair value or equity method of accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures by venture capital ,mutual fund and other similar organisations (Amendment to Ind AS 28) and Applicability of disclosure requirements to interests classified as held for sale or as discontinued operation (Amendment to Ind AS 112). None of these amendments are expected to have any material effect on the company’s financial statements.

Basis of measurement

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following:

a. Financial assets at Fair value through other comprehensive income are measured at fair value.

b. Financial assets at fair value through Profit or loss are measured at fair value.

c. The defined benefit asset is recognized as the net total of the plan assets, plus unrecognized past service cost and unrecognized actuarial losses, less unrecognized actuarial gains and the present value of the defined benefit obligation.

The above items have been measured at fair value and the methods used to measure fair values are discussed further in Note 39.

Functional and Presentation Currency

Items included in financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (“the functional currency”). Indian rupee is the functional currency of the Company.

2.3. First - time adoption of Ind AS

The Company has adopted all issued Ind AS standards, as applicable, and the adoption was carried out in accordance with Ind AS 101. The transition was carried out from the Indian GAAP which was the previous GAAP An explanation of how the transition to Ind AS has affected the reported financial position and financial performance of the Company is provided in Note 38. Reconciliation and description of the effect of transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS on Equity, Profit & Loss, Total Comprehensive Income and Cash Flow are provided in Note 38.

For the periods up to and inclusive of year ended March 31st, 2017, the Company prepared its financial statement in accordance with accounting standards specified in section 133 of the companies act 2013 read together with rule 7 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Previous GAAP).

Ind AS 101 requires that all Ind AS financial statements be applied consistently and retrospectively for all fiscal years presented. However, this standard provides some exceptions and exemptions as discussed below:

Exceptions to retrospective application of other IndAS

i. Estimates:

An entity’s estimates in accordance with Ind AS at the date of transition to Ind AS shall be consistent with estimates made for the same date in accordance with previous GAAP (after adjustments to reflect any differences in accounting policies), unless there is an objective evidence that those estimates were in error. The Company has not made any changes to estimates made in accordance with Previous GAAP.

ii. IndAS 109 — financial instruments (Derecognition of previously recognised financial assets/liabilities)

An entity shall apply the Derecognition Requirements in Ind AS 109 prospectively for transactions occurring on or after the date of transition to Ind AS. The Company has applied the Derecognition requirements prospectively.

iii. Ind AS 109 — financial instruments (hedge accounting)

At the date of transition to Ind AS, an entity shall measure all derivatives at fair value and eliminate all deferred losses and gains arising on derivatives that were reported in accordance with previous GAAP as if they were assets or liabilities. The Company has measured all derivatives at fair value eliminating deferred losses and gains arising on derivatives. Under Ind AS 109, hedge accounting is to be applied only to hedging relationships that meet requirements for hedge accounting on the date of transition. An entity shall not reflect in its opening Ind AS balance sheet hedging relationship of a type that does not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with Ind AS 109. Transactions entered into before the date of transition to Ind AS shall not be retrospectively designated as hedges. The company has complied with the same.

iv. Ind AS 109 (Financial instruments classification and measurement of financial asset)

Classification and measurement of financial assets shall be made on the basis of the facts and circumstances that exist at the date of Transition to Ind AS. The Company has evaluated the facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition to Ind AS for the purpose of classification and measurement of financial asset and accordingly has classified and measured financial assets on the date of transition.

v. Ind AS 109 financial instruments (Impairment of financial assets)

The Company has applied the impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 retrospectively; however, as permitted by Ind AS 101, it has used reasonable and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort to determine the credit risk at the date that financial instruments were initially recognised in order to compare it with the credit risk at the transition date. Further, the Company has not undertaken an exhaustive search for information when determining, at the date of transition to Ind ASs, whether there have been significant increases in credit risk since initial recognition, as permitted by Ind AS 101.

Exemptions from retrospective application of Ind AS

i. Ind AS 16 Property, Plant and equipment

An entity may elect to measure an item of property, plant and equipment at the date of transition to Ind AS at its fair value and use that fair value as deemed cost at that date or may measure the items of PPE by applying Ind AS retrospectively or use the carrying amount under Previous GAAP on the date of transition as deemed cost. The Company has elected to continue with the carrying amount for all of its PPE measured as per Previous GAAP and use that as its deemed cost as at the date of transition.

ii. Ind AS 17 leases

An entity shall determine based on facts and circumstances existing at the date of transition to Ind AS whether an arrangement contains a Lease and when a lease includes land and building elements, an entity shall assess the Classification of each element as finance or operating lease. The Company has used this exemption and assessed all arrangements based on conditions existing as at the date of transition.

iii. Ind AS 27 Separate financial statements

An entity is required to account for its investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates either:

(a) at cost; or

(b) In accordance with Ind AS 109, such cost shall be cost as per Ind AS 27 or deemed cost. The deemed cost of such an investment shall be its fair value on the date of transition to Ind AS or Previous GAAP carrying amount at that date.

The Company has elected to account for the investment in subsidiaries at cost. The Company does not have any joint ventures and associates.

iv. Ind AS 109 financial instruments

Ind AS 109 permits an entity to designate a Financial liability, financial asset at fair value through profit or loss on the basis of facts and circumstances that exists at the date of transition to Ind AS. The company has designated financial liabilities and financial assets as FVTPL based on the assessment made on the date of transition to Ind AS.

An entity may designate an investment in an Equity instrument at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) in accordance with Ind AS 109 on the basis of facts and circumstances that exist at the date of transition to Ind AS. The Company has designated unquoted equity instruments in companies (held as non current investments) other than subsidiaries as at FVTOCI, based on the assessment made on the date of transition to Ind AS.

2.4. Property, plant and equipment :

a. Recognition and Measurement

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss based on cost model. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised as an asset when:

- It is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the enterprise and

- Cost of item can be measured reliably.

Cost includes taxes and duties (but does not include taxes and duties for which CENVAT / VAT / GST credit is available), freight and other direct or allocated expenses during construction period, net of any income earned. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalised at principal value.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Capital work in progress represents projects under which the property, plant and equipments are not yet ready for their intended use and are carried at cost determined as aforesaid.

b. Depreciation:

Tangible property, plant & equipment at Tiptur and Decaffeination / Instant Tea Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on Written Down Value Method by adopting the useful life & residual value specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013 except for Electrical Equipments which has been charged over five years based on technical evaluation. Other assets are depreciated on straight line method adopting the useful life & residual value specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, except for in the case of plant and machinery relating to Continuous Processing Plant at Vazhakulam for which useful life is based on technical evaluation and assets costing individually less than Rs.5000/- are depreciated at 100%. Depreciation for assets purchased / sold during a period is proportionately charged.

Useful life considered for the Continuous Processing Plant at Vazhakulam based on technical estimate - 25 years

Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum- sale agreement with option to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease are depreciated as per the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortised over the period of lease.

2.5. Impairment of tangible asset

At the end of each reporting period, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any Indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest possible levels for which there are independent cash inflows (cash-generating units). Prior impairment of non-financial assets (other than goodwill) are reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flow are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

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

2.6. Inventories

Inventories are valued as under:

a. Raw materials, Packing materials, Stores & Spares:

Valued at lower of cost or net realizable value and for this purpose cost is determined on weighted average basis.

b. Work in Progress:

At cost or net realizable value, whichever is lower. Cost is determined on weighted average basis.

c. Stock - in - trade and Finished Goods

Valued at lower of cost or net realizable value and for this purpose cost is determined on 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.

Cost includes direct material cost, direct labour cost, taxes and duties (other than duties and taxes for which CENVAT /VAT/ GST credit is available), freight, other direct expenses and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure.

Cost of the purchased inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts.

Provision is made for obsolete, non-moving & defective stocks, wherever necessary.

2.7. Employee benefits - Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits

2.7.1 DefinedContributionPlans

Payment to defined contribution retirement benefit plans i.e. Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund & Super Annuation Schemes are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when an employee have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

2.7.2 Defined Benefit Plans

For defined benefit retirement benefit plans, the cost of providing benefit is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuation being carried out at the end of each annual reporting period. Remeasurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), is reflected immediately in the balance sheet with a charge or credit recognised in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Remeasurement recognised in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and is not reclassified to profit or loss. Past service cost is recognised in profit or loss in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Defined benefit cost are categorised as follows:

- Service cost (including current service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlement)

- Net interest expense or income

- Remeasurement

The company presents the first two components of defined benefit cost in profit or loss in the line item Employee benefit expense’. Curtailment gains or losses are accounted for as past service cost.

The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the actual deficit or surplus in the company’s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans.

2.7.3 Compensated Absences

The Company has a scheme for compensated absences for employees, the liability for which is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method, carried out at the Balance Sheet date.

2.7.4 Short Term Obligations

The costs of all short-term employee benefits (that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service) are recognised during the period in which the employee renders the related services. The accruals for employee entitlements of benefits such as salaries, bonuses and annual leave represent the amount which the Company has a present obligation to pay as a result of the employees’ services and the obligation can be measured reliably. The accruals have been calculated at undiscounted amounts based on current salary levels at the Balance Sheet date.

2.8. Financial Instruments

2.8.1 Financial Assets

a) Initial Recognition and Measurement

All financial assets are initially recognized at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets, which are at fair value are adjusted through profit or loss. Purchase and sale of financial assets are recognised using trade date accounting.

b) Subsequent Measurement

i) Financial assets carried at amortised cost (AC)

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold the asset 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.

ii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

For equity investments which are not held for trading purposes and where the company has exercised the option to classify the investment as FVTOCI, all fair value changes on the investment are recognized in OCI. The accumulated gains or losses on such investments are not recycled to the Statement of Profit and Loss even on sale of such investment.

iii) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are measured at FVTPL.

c) Other Equity Investments

All other equity investments are measured at fair value, with value changes recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss, except for those equity investments for which the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income.

d) Impairment of Financial Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated.

In accordance with Ind-AS 109, the Company follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment loss allowance on trade receivables which do not contain a significant financing component.

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each Balance Sheet date, right from its initial recognition.

e) Derecognition of FinancialAssets

A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the Company’s balance sheet) when:

- The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or

- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either:

(a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or

(b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

2.8.2 Financial Liabilities

a) Initial Recognition and Measurement

Financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using effective interest method. For trade and other payable maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying value approximates fair value due to short maturity.

b) Subsequent Measurement

Financial liabilities are 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.

c) Derivative financial instruments and Hedge Accounting

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is recognised in OCI and later reclassified to profit or loss when the hedge item affects profit or loss or treated as basis adjustment if a hedged forecast transaction subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability.

For the purpose of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as:

- Fair value hedges when hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability or an unrecognised firm commitment

- Cash flow hedges when hedging the exposure to variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognised asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction or the foreign currency risk in an unrecognised firm commitment

At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Company formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the Company wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation includes the company’s risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge, the hedging/ economic relationship, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged, hedge ratio and how the entity will assess the effectiveness of changes in the hedging instrument’s fair value in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged item’s fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reportingperiods for which they were designated.

Hedges that meet the strict criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for, as described below:

(i) Fair value hedges

The change in the fair value of a hedging instrument is recognised in the statement of profit and loss as finance costs. The change in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk hedged is recorded as part of the carrying value of the hedged item and is also recognised in the statement of profit and loss as finance costs.

For fair value hedges relating to items carried at amortised cost, any adjustment to carrying value is amortised through profit or loss over the remaining term of the hedge using the EIR method. EIR amortisation may begin as soon as an adjustment exists and no later than when the hedged item ceases to be adjusted for changes in its fair value attributable to the risk being hedged.

If the hedged item is derecognised, the unamortised fair value is recognised immediately in profit or loss. When an unrecognised firm commitment is designated as a hedged item, the subsequent cumulative change in the fair value of the firm commitment attributable to the hedged risk is recognised as an asset or liability with a corresponding gain or loss recognised in profit and loss.

The Company does not have any fair value hedges.

(ii) Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised in OCI in the cash flow hedge reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the statement of profit and loss.

The Company uses forward currency contracts for hedges of its exposure to foreign currency risk in forecast transactions and firm commitments. The ineffective portion relating to foreign currency contracts is recognised in finance costs. Refer to Note 39 & 40 for more details.

Amounts recognised as OCI are transferred to profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, such as when the hedged financial income or financial expense is recognised or when a forecast sale occurs. When the hedged item is the cost of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability, the amounts recognised as OCI are transferred to the initial carrying amount of the non-financial asset or liability.

If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover (as part of the hedging strategy), or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, or when the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI remains separately in equity until the forecast transaction occurs or the foreign currency firm commitment is met.

d) Derecognition of Financial Liabilities

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 and Loss.

e) Offsetting of financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet only 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 realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

f) Equity instruments

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Repurchase of the Company’s own equity instruments is recognized and deducted directly in equity. No gain or loss is recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments.

2.9. Foreign currency transaction:

Initial Recognition

On initial recognition, all foreign currency transactions are recorded by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Subsequent Recognition

As at the reporting date, non-monetary items which are carried at historical cost and denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. All non-monetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the values were fair value measured.

Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain, is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account.

The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with accordingly.

2.10. Revenue recognition:

Revenue is recognised on their accrual and when no significant uncertainty on measurability or collectability exists. Expenditure is accounted for on their accrual.

Sale of Goods:

Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when the goods are delivered and titles have passed, at which time all the following conditions are satisfied:

- AH significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed to the buyer, usually on delivery of the goods.

- The Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold.

- Amount of revenue can be measured reliably

- It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company, and

- The cost incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Dividends:

Dividend income is recognized when the Company’s right to receive dividend is established by the reporting date. Subsidies and export incentives:

Government incentive in the form of MEIS is recognised when there is a reasonable assurance that the conditions attaching to the incentive would be complied and the incentives will be received.

2.11. Borrowing costs:

General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that the company incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.

Interest income earned on temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization.

Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to a qualifying asset are recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss using the effective interest method.

2.12 Assets taken on Lease:

The Company applies Appendix C of Ind AS 17 ‘Leases’ for determining whether an arrangement contains a Lease. Further, leases are classified as finance lease whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All the other leases are classified as operating leases.

Operating lease payments are recognized as expenditure in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis, unless another basis is more representative of the time pattern of benefits received from the use of the assets taken on lease or the payments of lease rentals are in line with the expected general inflation compensating the lessor for expected inflationary cost. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

Assets held under finance lease are capitalised at the inception of the lease, with corresponding liability being recognised for the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the reduction of the lease liability and finance charges in the statement of Profit or Loss so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.

For leases which include both land and building elements, basis of classification of each element is assessed on the date of transition, April 1st, 2016, in accordance with Ind AS 101 First-time Adoption of Indian Accounting Standard.

2.13. Taxation

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 profit or 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.

(i) Current tax:

Current Tax expenses are accounted in the same period to which the revenue and expenses relate. Provision for current income tax is made for the tax liability payable on taxable income after considering tax allowances, deductions and exemptions determined in accordance with the applicable tax rates and the prevailing tax laws.

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

(ii) Deferred tax:

Deferred income tax is recognised using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognised for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in financial statements, except when the deferred Income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill, an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accountingnor taxable profits or loss at the time of the transaction.

Deferred income 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.

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences.

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

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Minimum Alternative Tax (“MAT”) credit is recognized as an asset only when and to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period in which such credit can be set off under the income tax law. Such asset is reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and the carrying amount of the MAT credit asset is written down to the extent there is no longer a reasonable certainty to the effect that the Company will pay normal income tax during the specified period.

2.14 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. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a right 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.

2.15 Provisions & contingent liability:

Provisions are recognized, when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. If the effect of the time value of money is material, the non — current provisions are discounted using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation and the unwinding of the discount is recognised as interest expense.

Contingent liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoingbasis and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for. The Company does not recognise contingent liability but discloses its existence in financial statements.

Contingent assets are disclosed in the Financial Statements by way of notes to accounts when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.

2.16 Cash flow statement:

Cash Flow Statement is prepared segregating the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flow from operating activities is reported using indirect method. Under the indirect method, the net profit is adjusted for the effects of:

a) Transactions of a non-cash nature.

b) Any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and

c) Items of income or expense associated with investing or financing cash flows.

The Company adopted the amendment to Ind AS 7, which require the entities to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes, suggesting inclusion of a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the Balance Sheet for liabilities arising from financing activities, to meet the disclosure requirement.

Cash and cash equivalents (including bank balances) are reflected as such in Cash Flow Statement.

For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flow, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, highly liquid investment with original maturities of 3 months of less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdraft. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings under current liabilities in the balance sheet.

2.17 Dividends:

Final Dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as liability on the date of declaration by the Company’s Board of Directors.

2.18. Rounding of amounts:

All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest lakhs as per the requirement of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.

2.19 Segment Reporting:

The Company identifies operating segments based on the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker.

The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors that makes strategic decisions.

The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. The company operates in a single segment namely solvent extracted products and geographically operates primarily in a single segment.

2.20 Research and Development:

Expenditure on research phase is recognised as an expense as and when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax / duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment.

3. Critical judgements & Estimates in applying accounting policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of financial statements, income and expenses during the period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in future periods which are affected.

Application of accounting policies that require critical accounting estimates and assumptions having the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in financial statements are as follows:

- Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets:

The Company has estimated useful life of each class of assets based on the nature of assets, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating condition of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, etc. The Company reviews the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets at the Balance Sheet date. This reassessment may result in change in depreciation expense in future periods.

- Taxation:

Significant judgement is involved in determining the tax liability for the company which includes interpretation of tax legislation, developments in case law and the potential outcomes of tax audits and appeals which may be subject to significant uncertainty. Also, there are many transactions and calculation during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Therefore the actual results may vary from expectations resulting in adjustments to provisions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, cash tax settlements and therefore the tax charge in the statement of profit or loss. Further judgement is involved in determining the deferred tax position on the balance sheet date.

- Defined benefit plans:

The cost of the defined benefit plans and the present value of the defined benefit obligation are based on actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

- Provisions & Contingencies:

Provisions and contingencies are based on the Company Management’s best estimate of the liabilities based on the facts known at the balance sheet date.

From time to time, the Company is subject to legal proceedings the ultimate outcome of each being always subject to many uncertainties inherent in litigation. A provision for litigation is made when it is considered probable that a payment will be made and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is made when evaluating, among other factors, the probability of unfavourable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of potential loss. Litigation provisions are reviewed at each accounting period and revisions made for the changes in facts and circumstances.

- Fair Value of financial instruments:

The fair value of financial instruments that are unlisted and not traded in active market is determined at value assessed based on recent transaction entered into with third party or based on the valuation done by the external appraisers. Where it is not possible to determine a reliable estimate of fair value, the carrying value is determined based on acquisition cost.


Mar 31, 2017

1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles Accounting Standards notified under section 133 of the companies Act 2013 read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

2) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT :

a) Property, Plant and Equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment Losses based on cost model.

The Cost of an Property, Plant and Equipment is recognized as Asset when

(i) It is probable that future economic benefit associated with the item will flow to the enterprise and

(ii) The Cost of the item can be measured reliably.

The Cost includes, taxes and duties (but does not include taxes and duties for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct or allocated expenses during construction period, net of any income earned. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalized at principal value.

b) Amount of provisional consideration paid on land acquired under registered lease-cum-sale agreement for twenty one years; with option to the Company to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease; subject to fulfillment of the terms and conditions specified and payment of additional consideration, if any, to be fixed at that time, is capitalized and included, without being amortized over the period of lease.

c) (i) Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum- sale agreement with option to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease are depreciated in the normal way and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortized over the period of lease.

(ii) Property, Plant and Equipment at Tiptur and Decaffeination / Instant Tea Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on Written Down Value Method by adopting the useful life specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013 except for Electrical Equipments which has been charged over five years based on technical evaluation. Other Assets are depreciated on Straight Line Method by adopting the useful life specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013 except for continuous process plant of marigold and spices which has been charged over 15 years based on technical evaluation. Assets costing individually less than Rs.5000/- are depreciated at 100% in the year of purchase. Depreciation for assets purchased / sold during a period is proportionately charged.

(iii) Intangible assets are amortized over their respective individual estimated useful lives on a straight line basis, commencing from the date the asset is available to the Company for its use. Depreciation and amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end

3) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS:

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets for any possible impairment at each balance sheet date.

An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and the impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss.

4) INVESTMENTS:

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of long term investments, other than temporary, is provided for. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.

5) INVENTORIES :

Inventories are valued at lower of cost on weighted average basis and net realizable value, after providing for obsolescence wherever considered necessary. Cost includes taxes and duties (other than duties and taxes for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct expenses.

6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Gratuity liability, which is a defined benefit scheme and provision for leave encashment is accrued and provided for on the basis of independent actuarial valuation based on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Statement of profit and loss and are not deferred.

Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Schemes, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Statement of profit and loss of the year when the contribution to the respective funds accrue.

7) REVENUE RECOGNITION:

Revenue is recognized on their accrual and when no significant uncertainty on measurability or collectability exists. Expenditure is accounted for on their accrual.

Sale of Goods:

Revenue is recognized when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed on to the buyer, usually on delivery of goods. The Company collects sales taxes and value added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded from revenue.

Interest:

Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate. Interest income is included under the head “other income” in the statement of profit and loss.

Dividends:

Dividend income is recognized when the Company’s right to receive dividend is established by the reporting date.

8) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange in force at the time the transactions are effected. Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain other than for acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment, is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. Premium or discount on forward contracts is amortized over the life of such contract and is recognized as income or expense in the Profit and Loss account. Exchange differences arising on settlement / translation of long term monetary items utilized for acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment, are adjusted to carrying cost of Property, Plant and Equipment.

9) HEDGE ACCOUNTING:

The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations relating to highly probable forecast transactions. The Company designates such forward contracts in a cash flow hedging relationship by applying the hedge accounting principles set out in the guidance note for ‘Accounting for Derivatives” issued by the ICAI. These forward contracts are stated at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of these forward contracts that are designated and effective as hedges of future cash flows are recognized directly in ‘“Hedging Reserve Account” under Reserves and Surplus and the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Amounts accumulated in the ‘“Hedging Reserve Account” are reclassified to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the same periods during which the forecasted transactions occur.

10) BORROWING COSTS :

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying asset is capitalized as part of such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. A qualifying assets is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

11) TAXES ON INCOME:

Provision for Income-tax is made for both current and deferred tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year. Deferred tax is accounted for by computing the tax effect of the timing difference which arise during the year and reverse out in the subsequent periods. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty that they will be realized.

12) GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

Subsidies from government in respect of Property, Plant and Equipment are deducted from the cost of respective assets as and when they accrue.

Subsidies related to revenue are recognized in the profit and loss statement to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

13) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Expenditure on research phase is recognized as an expense as and when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortization and cumulative impairment.

14) 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 the preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity share holders outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a right 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.

15) PROVISIONS & CONTINGENT LIABILITY:

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.

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. 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 contingent liability but discloses its existence in financial statements.

Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed.

16) CASH FLOW STATEMENT:

Cash Flow Statement is prepared segregating the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flow from operating activities is reported using indirect method. Under the indirect method, the net profit is adjusted for the effects of

a) Transactions of a non-cash nature.

b) Any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and

c) Items of income or expense associated with investing or financing cash flows.

Cash and cash equivalents (including bank balances) are reflected as such in Cash Flow Statement.

17) DIVIDENDS:

Final Dividends on shares are recorded as a liability on the date of approval by the shareholders and interim dividends are recorded as liability on the date of declaration by the Company’s Board of Directors.


Mar 31, 2015

1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles Accounting Standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

2) FIXED ASSETS :

a) Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Cost includes, taxes and duties (but does not include taxes and duties for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct or allocated expenses during construction period, net of any income earned. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalised at principal value.

b) Amount of provisional consideration paid on land acquired under registered lease-cum-sale agreement for twenty one years; with option to the Company to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease; subject to fulfilment of the terms and conditions specified and payment of additional consideration, if any, to be fixed at that time, is capitalised and included, without being amortised over the period of lease.

c) (i) Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum-sale agreement with option to convert the lease

into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease are depreciated in the normal way and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortised over the period of lease.

(ii) Tangible Fixed Assets at Tiptur and Decaffeination / Instant Tea Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on Written Down Value Method by adopting the useful life specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. Other Assets are depreciated on Straight Line Method by adopting the useful life specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013 except for continuous process plant of marigold and spices which has been charged over 15 years based on technical evaluation. Assets costing individually less than Rs.5000/- are depreciated at 100% in the year of purchase. Depreciation for assets purchased / sold during a period is proportionately charged.

(iii) Intangible assets are amortized over their respective individual estimated useful lives on a straight line basis, commencing from the date the asset is available to the Company for its use. Depreciation and amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, including at each financial year end.

3) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS:

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets for any possible impairment at each balance sheet date.

An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and the impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss.

4) INVESTMENTS:

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of long term investments, other than temporary, is provided for. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.

5) INVENTORIES :

Inventories are valued at lower of cost on weighted average basis and net realisable value, after providing for obsolescence wherever considered necessary. Cost includes taxes and duties (other than duties and taxes for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct expenses.

6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Gratuity liability, which is a defined benefit scheme and provision for leave encashment is accrued and provided for on the basis of independent actuarial valuation based on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of profit and loss and are not deferred.

Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Schemes, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Statement of profit and loss of the year when the contribution to the respective funds accrue.

7) REVENUE RECOGNITION:

Revenue is recognised on their accrual and when no significant uncertainty on measurability or collectability exists. Expenditure is accounted for on their accrual.

Sale of Goods:

Revenue is recognised when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed on to the buyer, usually on delivery of goods. The Company collects sales taxes and value added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded from revenue.

Interest:

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate. Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the statement of profit and loss.

Dividends:

Dividend income is recognized when the Company's right to receive dividend is established by the reporting date.

8) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange in force at the time the transactions are effected. Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain other than for acquisition of fixed assets, is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. Premium or discount on forward contracts is amortised over the life of such contract and is recognized as income or expense in the Profit and Loss account. Exchange differences arising on settlement / translation of long term monetary items utilized for acquisition of Fixed Assets are adjusted to carrying cost of Fixed Assets.

9) BORROWING COSTS :

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying asset is capitalized as part of such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. A qualifying assets is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

10) TAXES ON INCOME:

Provision for Income-tax is made for both current and deferred tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year. Deferred tax is accounted for by computing the tax effect of the timing difference which arise during the year and reverse out in the subsequent periods. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty that they will be realized.

11) GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

Subsidies from Government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets as and when they accrue. Subsidies related to revenue are recognised in the profit and loss statement to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

12) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Expenditure on research phase is recognised as an expense as and when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment.

13) 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 the preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity share holders outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a right 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.

14) PROVISIONS & CONTINGENT LIABILITY:

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.

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. 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 recognise contingent liability but discloses its existence in financial statements.

Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed.

15) CASH FLOW STATEMENT:

Cash Flow Statement is prepared segregating the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flow from operating activities is reported using indirect method. Under the indirect method, the net profit is adjusted for the effects of


Mar 31, 2013

1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention in accordance with die normally accepted accounting principles and comply in all material aspects with the notified accounting standards by Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

2) FIXED ASSETS:

a) Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Cost includes, taxes and duties (but does not include taxes and duties for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct or allocated expenses during construction period, net ot any income earned. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalised at principal value.

b) Amount of provisional consideration paid on land acquired under registered lease-cum-sale agreement for twenty one years; with option to the Company to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expity of tire lease; subject to fulfilment of the terms and conditions specified and payment of additional consideration, if any, to be fixed at that time, is capitalised and included, without being amortised over the period of lease.

c) (i) Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum- sale agreement with option to convert die lease into absolute sale at the expiry ot die lease are depreciated in die normal way and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortised over die penod of lease.

(ii) Assets at Tiptur, Pandhurna, and Decaffeinarion Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on written-down-value method and assets at other locations are depreciated on Straight-line method, at die rates specified in Schedule XIV to die Companies Act, 1956. ‘

(iii) Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to die Companies Act, 1956 on written down value method. Assets costing individually less than Rs.5,000/- are depreciated at 100%. On additions to and deductions from Fixed Assets, depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis.

Amortisation on intangible assets is charged equally over the estimated useful life of die asset, not exceeding five years, commencing from the year of commercialisation. The useful life is estimated based on die evaluation ot future economic benefits expected to flow from such assets.

3) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS :

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets for any possible impairment at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognized when the earning amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and the impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Profit & I .oss.

4) INVESTMENTS:

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of long term investments, other than temporary, is provided for. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.

5) INVENTORIES:

Inventories are valued at lower of cost on weighted average basis and net realisable value, after providing for obsolescence wherever considered necessary. Cost includes taxes and duties (other than duties and taxes for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct expenses.

6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :

Gratuity liability, which is a defined benefit scheme and provision for leave encashment is accrued and provided for on the basis of independent actuarial valuation based on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of profit and loss and are not deferred. Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Schemes, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Statement of profit and loss of the year when the contribution to the respectiTe funds accrue.

7) REVENUE RECOGNITION :

Revenue is recognised on their accrual and when no significant uncertainty'' on measurability or collectability exists. Expenditure is accounted for on dieir accrual.

Sale of Goods:

Revenue is recognised when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed on to die buyer, usually on delivery of goods. The Company collects sales taxes and value added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not economic benefits flowing to die Company. I lence, diev are excluded from re enue.

Interest:

Interest income is recognised on a rime proportion basis taking into account die amount outstanding and die applicable interest rate. Interest income is included under the head "odier income" in die statement of profit and loss.

Dividends:

Dividend income is recognized when die Company''s right to receive dividend is established by die reporting date.

8) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange in force at the time the transactions are effected. Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain other than for acquisition of fixed assets, is dealt with in the Profit and Ixiss Account. The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with in the Profit and Ixiss Account. Premium or discount on forward contracts is amortised over the life of such contract and is recognized as income or expense in the Profit and Loss account. Exchange differences arising on settlement / translation of long term monetary items utilized for acquisition of Fixed Assets are adjusted to carrying cost of Fixed Assets.

9) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying asset is capitalized as part of such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

10) TAXES ON INCOME:

Provision for Income-tax is made for both current and deferred tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year. Deferred tax is accounted for by computing the tax effect of the timing difference which arise during the year and reverse out in the subsequent periods. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty that they will be realized.

11) GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets as and when they accrue. Subsidies related to revenue are recognised in the profit and loss statement to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

12) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Expenditure on research phase is recognised as an expense as and when it is incurred.

FjXpenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment.

13) 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 the preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity share holders outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a right 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.

14) PROVISIONS & CONTINGENT LIABILITY:

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.

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. 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 recognise contingent liability but discloses its existence in financial statements.

Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed.

15) CASH FLOW STATEMENT:

Cash Flow Statement is prepared segregating the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flow from operating activities is reported using indirect method. Under the Indirect method, the net profit is adjusted for the effects of

a) Transactions of a non-cash nature.

b) Any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and

c) Items of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows.

Cash and cash equivalents (including bank balances) are reflected as such in Cash Flow Statement.


Mar 31, 2012

1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles and comply in all material aspects with the notified accounting standards by Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act , 1956.

2) FIXED ASSETS:

a) Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Cost includes, taxes and duties (but does not include taxes and duties for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct or allocated expenses during construction period, net of any income earned. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalised at principal value.

b) Amount of provisional consideration paid on land acquired under registered lease-cum-sale agreement for twenty one years; with option to the Company to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease; subject to fulfilment of the terms and conditions specified and payment of additional consideration, if any, to be fixed at that time, is capitalised and included, without being amortised over the period of lease.

c) (i) Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum- sale agreement with option to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease are depreciated in the normal way and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortised over the period of lease.

(ii) Assets at Tiptur, Pandhurna, and Decaffeination Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on written-down-value method and assets at other locations are depreciated on Straight-line method, at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

(iii) Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act,1956 on written down value method. Assets costing individually less than Rs.5,000/- are depreciated at 100%. On additions to and deductions from Fixed Assets, depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis.

Amortisation on intangible assets is charged equally over the estimated useful life of the asset, not exceeding five years, commencing from the year of commercialisation. The useful life is estimated based on the evaluation of future economic benefits expected to flow from such assets.

3) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS :

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets for any possible impairment at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and the impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss.

4) INVESTMENTS:

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of long term investments, other than temporary, is provided for. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.

5) INVENTORIES :

Inventories are valued at lower of cost on weighted average basis and net realisable value, after providing for obsolescence wherever considered necessary. Cost includes taxes and duties (other than duties and taxes for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct expenses.

6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :

Gratuity liability, which is a defined benefit scheme and provision for leave encashment is accrued and provided for on the basis of independent actuarial valuation based on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of profit and loss and are not deferred. Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Schemes, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Statement of profit and loss of the year when the contribution to the respective funds accrue.

7) REVENUE RECOGNITION :

Revenue is recognised on their accrual and when no significant uncertainty on measurability or collectability exists. Expenditure is accounted for on their accrual.

Sale of Goods:

Revenue is recognised when all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed on to the buyer, usually on delivery of goods. The Company collects sales taxes and value added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded from revenue.

Interest:

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate. Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the statement of profit and loss.

Dividends:

Dividend income is recognized when the Company's right to receive dividend is established by the reporting date.

8) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange in force at the time the transactions are effected. Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain other than for acquisition of fixed assets, is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account . Premium or discount on forward contracts is amortised over the life of such contract and is recognized as income or expense in the Profit and Loss account. Exchange differences arising on settlement / translation of long term monetary items utilized for acquisition of Fixed Assets are adjusted to carrying cost of Fixed Assets.

9) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying asset is capitalized as part of such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

10) TAXES ON INCOME:

Provision for Income-tax is made for both current and deferred tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year. Deferred tax is accounted for by computing the tax effect of the timing difference which arise during the year and reverse out in the subsequent periods. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty that they will be realized.

11) GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets as and when they accrue. Subsidies related to revenue are recognised in the profit and loss statement to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

12) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Expenditure on research phase is recognised as an expense as and when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment.

13) 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 the preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity share holders outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such as bonus issue, bonus element in a right 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.

14) PROVISIONS & CONTINGENT LIABILITY:

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.

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. 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 recognise contingent liability but discloses its existence in financial statements.


Mar 31, 2011

1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles and comply in all material aspects with the notified accounting standards by Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act ,1956.

2) FIXED ASSETS:

a) Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Cost includes, taxes and duties (but does not includes taxes and duties for which CENVAT/VAT credit is available), freight and other direct or allocated expenses during construction period, net of any income earned. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalised at principal value.

b) Amount of provisional consideration paid on land acquired under registered lease-cum-sale agreement for twenty one years; with option to the Company to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease; subject to fulfilment of the terms and conditions specified and payment of additional consideration, if any, to be fixed at that time, is capitalised and included, without being amortised over the period of lease.

c) (i) Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum-sale agreement with option to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease are depreciated in the normal way and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortised over the period of lease.

(ii) Assets at Tiptur, Pandhurna and Decaffeination Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on written-down-value method and assets at other locations are depreciated on Straight-line method, at the rates specified in Schedule XTV to the Companies Act, 1956.

(iii) Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on written-down-value method. Assets costing individually less than Rs. 5,000/- are depreciated at 100%. On additions to and deductions from Fixed Assets, depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis.

Amortisation on intangible assets is charged equally over the estimated useful life of the asset, not exceeding five years, commencing from the year of commercialisation. The useful life is estimated based on the evaluation of future economic benefits expected to flow from such assets.

3) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS :

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets for any possible impairment at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and the impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

4) INVESTMENTS:

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of long term investments, other than temporary, is provided for. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value.

5) INVENTORIES:

Inventories are valued at lower of cost on weighted average basis and net realisable value, after providing for obsolescence wherever considered necessary. Cost includes taxes and duties (other than duties and taxes for which CENVAT / VAT credit is available), freight and other direct expenses.

6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Gratuity liability, which is a defined benefit scheme and provision for leave encashment is accrued and provided for on the basis of independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit and Loss account and are not deferred. Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Schemes, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contribution to the respective funds accrue.

7) REVENUE RECOGNITION:

Revenue is recognised on their accrual and when no significant uncertainty on measurability or collectability exists. Expenditure is accounted for on their accrual.

8) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange in force at the time the transactions are effected. Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain other than for acquisition of fixed assets, is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. Premium or discount on forward contracts is amortised over the life of such contract and is recognized as income or expense in the Profit and Loss account. Exchange differences arising on setdement / translation of long term monitory items utilized for acquisition of Fixed Assets are adjusted to carrying cost of Fixed Assets.

9) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. A qualifying assets is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

10) TAXES ON INCOME:

Provision for Income-tax is made for both current and deferred tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year. Deferred tax is accounted for by computing the tax effect of the timing difference which arise during the year and reverse out in the subsequent periods. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty that they will be realized.

11) GOVERNMENT GRANTS:

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets as and when they accrue.

Subsidies related to revenue are recognised in the profit and loss statement to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

12) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Expenditure on research phase is recognised as an expense as and when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development phase is recognized as intangible assets if it is identifiable, capable of being controlled and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the enterprise. Intangible assets are stated at cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment


Mar 31, 2010

1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles and comply in all material aspects with the notified accounting standards by Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act ,1956.

2) FIXED ASSETS:

a) Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Assets acquired on hire purchase are capitalised at principal value.

b) Amount of provisional consideration paid on land acquired under registered lease-cum-sale agreement for twenty one years; with option to the Company to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease; subject to fulfilment of the terms and conditions specified and payment of additional consideration, if any, to be fixed at that time, is capitalised and included, without being amortised over the period of lease.

c) (i) Buildings and structures constructed on land acquired under lease-cum- sale agreement with option to convert the lease into absolute sale at the expiry of the lease are depreciated in the normal way and such assets on other lease-hold land are amortised over the period of lease.

(ii) Assets at Tiptur, Pandhurna, Bydagi and Decaffeination Plant at Vazhakulam are depreciated on written-down-value method and assets at other locations are depreciated on Straight-line method, at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

(iii) Depreciation on additions to and deductions from Fixed Assets is provided on pro-rata basis.

3) IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS :

The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets for any possible impairment at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and the impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

4) INVESTMENTS:

Long Term Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of Long term investments, other than temporary, is provided for.

5) INVENTORIES :

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value, after providing for obsolescence wherever necessary.

6) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :

Gratuity Liability, which is a defined benefit scheme and provision for leave encashment is accrued and provided for on the basis of independent actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit and Loss account and are not deferred.Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Schemes, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contribution to the respective funds accrue.

7) REVENUE RECOGNITION :

Revenue is recognised and expenditure is accounted for on their accrual.

8) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange in force at the time the transactions are effected. Monetary items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are converted at the year end exchange rates and the resultant loss or gain other than for acquisition of fixed assets, is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account. The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates and the resultant gain or loss is dealt with in the Profit and Loss Account . Premium or discount on forward contracts is amortised over the life of such contract and is recognized as income or expense in the Profit and Loss account. Exchange differences arising on settlement / translation of long term monitory items utilized for acquisition of Fixed Assets are adjusted to carrying cost of Fixed Assets.

9) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of such assets. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. A qualifying assets is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

10) TAXES ON INCOME:

Provision for Income-tax is made for both current and deferred tax. Provision for current income tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year. Deferred tax is accounted for by computing the tax effect of the timing difference which arise during the year and reverse out in the subsequent periods. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty that they will be realized.

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