Notes to Accounts of CNI Research Ltd.

Mar 31, 2018

Note: 18

First time - Adoption of Ind AS

1. Explanation of transition to Ind AS:

As per Note 1, these are the Company''s first financial statements prepared in accordance with Ind AS. For the year ended 31 March 2018, the Company had prepared its financial statements in accordance with Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, notified under Section 133 of the Act and other relevant provisions of the Act (''IGAAP'').

The accounting policies set out in Notel have been applied in preparing these financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2018 and the opening Ind AS balance sheet on the date of transition i.e. 1 April 2016.

In preparing its Ind AS balance sheet as at 1 April 2016 and in presenting the comparative information for the year ended 31 March 2018, the Company has adjusted amounts previously reported in the financial statements prepared in accordance with IGAAP. This note explains the principal adjustments made by the Company in restating its financial statements prepared in accordance with IGAAP, and how the transition from IGAAP to Ind AS has affected the Company''s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.

2. Optional exemptions availed and mandatory exceptions

In preparing the financial statements, the Company has applied the below mentioned optional exemptions and mandatory exceptions.

A. Optional exemptions availed

i) Property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets

The Company has availed the exemption available under Ind AS 101 to continue the carrying value for all of its property, plant and equipment and intangibles as recognised in the financial statements as at the date of transition to Ind AS, measured as per the IGAAP and use that as its deemed cost as at the date of transition (1 April 2016). ii) Investment in Subsidiaries

The Company has elected to use the exemption to measure all investments in Subsidiaries as recognised in the financial statements as at the date of transition to Ind AS, measured as per the previous GAAP and use that as its deemed cost as at the date of transition (1 April 2016). iii) Business Combination

Ind AS 101 provided the option to apply Ind AS 103 prospectively from the transition date or specific date prior to the transition date. The Company has elected to apply Ind AS 103 prospectively to business combination occurring after its transition date. Business combination prior to the transition date have not been restated.

3. Mandatory Exceptions i) Estimates

On assessment of the estimates made under the Previous GAAP financial statements, the Company has concluded that there is no necessity to revise the estimates under Ind AS, as there is no objective evidence of an error in those estimates. However, estimates that were required under Ind AS but not required under Previous GAAP are made by the Company for the relevant reporting dates reflecting conditions existing as at that date. ii) Classification and measurement of financial assets

As permitted under Ind AS 101, the Company has determined the classification of financial assets based on facts and circumstances that exist on the date of transition. In line with Ind AS 101, measurement of financial assets accounted at amortised cost have been done retrospectively except where the same is impracticable.

4. Reconciliation of net worth		INR (in lakh)
Particulars	As at March 31, 2017	As at April 1, 2016
Equity under IGAAP	2,278.32	2,267.01
Summary of Ind AS adjustments	-	-
Fair value of investments through other comprehensive income	(481.89)	(47.44)
Total Ind AS adjustments	(481.89)	(47.44)
Net worth under Ind AS	1,796.43	2,219.56

5. Reconciliation of Total Comprehensive Income	INR (in lakh)
Particulars	March 31, 2017
Net Profit after tax as per Indian GAAP	11.31
Summary of Ind AS adjustments
Fair value of investments through other comprehensive income	(434.45)
Total Ind AS adjustments	(434.45)
Total Comprehensive income as per Ind AS	(423.13)

Note: 19

Financial Risk Management

The Company''s business activities are exposed to financial risks, namely Credit risk, Liquidity risk. The Company''s Senior Management has the overall responsibility for establishing and governing the Company''s risk management framework. The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Company''s risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.

The Company''s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company''s activities. The audit committee oversees how Management monitors compliance with the Company''s risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company.

The audit committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the audit committee.

i. Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company''s receivables from customers and investment securities. Credit risk is managed through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the credit worthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The Company establishes, if require an allowance for doubtful debts and impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables and investments.

ii. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company''s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company''s reputation.

Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company''s liquidity position on the basis of expected cash flows.

This monitoring includes financial ratios and takes into account the accessibility of cash and cash equivalents.

Note: 20

Capital Management

For the purpose of the Company''s capital management, capital includes issued capital and other equity reserves. The primary objective of the Company''s Capital Management is to maximise shareholders value. The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in the light of changes in economic environment and the requirements of the financial covenants.

The Company monitors capital using Adjusted net debt to equity ratio. For this purpose, adjusted net debt is defined as total debt less cash and bank balances. INR (in lakh)

Particular	As at 31st March 2018	As at 31st March 2017
Non- Current borrowings	-	-
Current borrowings	-	-
Current maturity of long term debt	-	-
Gross debt	-	-
Less : Cash and cash equivalents	20.72	42.20
Less : Other bank balances	-	-
Ad justed net debt	(20.72)	(42.20)
Total Equity	1,620.22	1,796.43
Adjusted Net debt to Equity ratio	(0.01)	(0.02)

Note: 21.

Related party Information

A. Names of the Related parties

Companies exercising significant influence:

CNI Infoxchange Pvt. Ltd.

Neil Information Technology Limited

Shreenath Finstock Pvt. Ltd.

Key management personnel and their relatives

Mr. Kishor Ostwal Managing Director

Mrs.Sangita Ostwal Whole Time Director

Mr. Mayur Doshi Director

B. The following transactions were carried out with the related parties in the ordinary course of business.

	Companies exercising significant influence		Key management personnel		Total
Nature of Transaction	(i)		(iv)
	2018	2017	2018	2017	2018	2017
Director Remuneration			3.84	3.84	3.84	3.84
Investment Sales to Directors			154.65	_	154.65

INR (in lakh)

Note: 22
Contingent Liabilities	INR (in lakh)
	2016-17	2015-16
Income Tax	4.33	4.33

The Case for A.Y. 2010-11 was selected under scrutiny and the assessing officer has raised demand of '' 4,32,590/- on the company. The company had filed an appeal against the order to CIT(A). The result of the CIT (A) was decided against the company. Thereafter the company has filed the appeal to ITAT against the order of CIT(A). The principal matter is that the officer has made addition to income under Rule 8D of IT Rules, 1962 which the company has disputed. In case the appeal is not decided in favour of the company, then it may have to pay an amount of '' 4,32,590/- along with interest.

Note : 23

The company has identified business segments as its primary segment. Business segments are primarily sale & purchase of equity shares. Segments have been identified taking into the account the nature of the products and the differing risks & returns. Segment report is attached.

Note: 24

There are no significant subsequent events that would require adjustments or disclosures in the financial statements as on the balance sheet date.

Note: 25

Figures for the previous years have been regrouped / restated wherever necessary to conform to current year''s presentation.

As per our report of even date	For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
For GUPTA RAJ & CO	SANGITA KISHOR OSTWAL	KISHOR P. OSTWAL	MAYUR S. DOSHI
Chartered Accountants	WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR	MANAGING DIRECTOR	DIRECTOR
Firm Reg No : 001687N	(DIN: 00297685)	(DIN : 00460257)	(DIN : 02220572)
CA. Nikul Jalan	ARUN KUMAR JAIN	SHEETAL THAKKAR	CHINTAN DOSHI
Partner	DIRECTOR	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	COMPANY SECRETARY
Membership No. 112353	(DIN: 02556726)
Place: Mumbai
Date : 29th May, 2018

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Mar 31, 2016

Note:

1) Of the above 11,151,000 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued towards acquisition of business.

2) Of the above 10,200,750 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalising reserves.

3) Of the above 6,800,500 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalising reserves.

4) Of the above 1,26,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued on conversion of warrants.

5) Of the above 32,402,250 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalising reserves.

Note 1. Deferred Tax Liabilities / Assets (net)

In accordance with the Accounting Standard 22 on " Accounting for Taxes on Income " issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred tax assets and liabilities should be recognized for all timing differences in accordance with the said standard.

The tax effect of temporary timing differences during the year that have resulted in deferred tax assets / liabilities are given below.

The Case for A.Y. 2010-11 was selected under scrutiny and the assessing officer has raised demand of Rs. 4,32,590/- on the company. The company had filed an appeal against the order to CIT(A). The result of the CIT (A) was decided against the company. Thereafter the company has filed the appeal to ITAT against the order of CIT(A). The principal matter is that the officer has made addition to income under Rule 8D of IT Rules,1962 which the company has disputed. In case the appeal is not decided in favour of the company, then it may have to pay an amount of Rs. 4,32,590/- along with interest. The ITAT has decided the case in the favour of the company as there is no arrears of demand.

Note 2. Previous year''s figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary, so as to make them comparable with those of the current year.

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Mar 31, 2015

A. Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes.

The company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value of Rs, 1/- each. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.

Note:

1) Of the above 11,151,000 equity shares of Rs, 1/- each fully paid up have been issued towards acquisition of business.

2) Of the above 10,200,750 equity shares of Rs, 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalizing reserves.

3) Of the above 6,800,500 equity shares of Rs, 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalizing reserves.

4) Of the above 1,800,000 equity shares of Rs, 1/- each fully paid up have been on conversion of warrants.

5) Of the above 32,402,250 equity shares of Rs, 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalizing reserves.

Note 2. Deferred Tax Liabilities/Assets ( net )

In accordance with the Accounting Standard 22 on " Accounting for Taxes on Income " issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred tax assets and liabilities should be recognized for all timing differences in accordance with the said standard.

The tax effect of temporary timing differences during the year that have resulted in deferred tax assets / liabilities are given below.

A) Other Related Party ( Enterprise Owend or significantly influenced by Key Management Personnel)

CNI Info change Pvt. Ltd.

Neil Information Technology Limited

Shreenath Fin stock Pvt. Ltd.

2) Related Party transactions

The Case for A.Y. 2011-12 was selected under scrutiny and the assesing officer has raised demand of Rs, 4,32,590/- on the company. The company had filed an appeal against the order to CIT(A). The result of the CIT (A) was decided against the company. Thereafter the company has filed the appeal to ITAT against the order of CIT(A). The principal matter is that the officer has made addition to income under Rule 8D of IT Rules,1962 which the company has disputed. In case the appeal is not decided in favour of the company, then it may have to pay an amount of Rs, 4,32,590/- along with interest.

3. Previous year's figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary, so as to make them comparable with those of the current year.

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Mar 31, 2014

Company Overview :

Cni Research Limited has international tie ups with global agencies to distribute their research content to global acclaimed investors through their research reports. It provides research content of international standards. It has developed in house research content which is not only propriety in nature but also unique in helping any investor to take decision on any company listed in India.

1 Related party Transactions

A) List of Related party

Key Management Personnel

Mr. Kishor Ostwal Managing Director

Mrs. Sangita Ostwal Whole Time Director

Mr. Mayur Doshi_Director_

Mr. Arun Jain Additional Director

Other Related Party ( Enterprise Owend or siognificantly influenced by Key Management Personnel)

CNI Infoxchange Pvt. Ltd.

Neil Information Technology Limited

Shreenath Finstock Pvt. Ltd.

b) Related Party transactions

2 Expenses in foreign currency : NIL (P.Y. NIL) Earnings in foreign currency : Rs. 16,020 (P.Y. Rs. 23,871)

3 Segment Reporting

The company has identified business segments as its primary segment.Business segments are primarily sale & purchase of equity shares. Segments have been identified taking into the account the nature of the products and the differing risks & returns.

The Case for A.Y. 2011-12 was selected under scrutiny and the assesing officer has raised demand or Rs. 4,32,590/- on the company. The company has filed an appeal against the order to CIT(A). The principal matter is that the officer has made addition to income under Rule 8D of IT Rules,1962 which the company has disputed. In Case the appeal is not decided in favour of the company, then it may have to pay an amount of Rs. 4,32,590/-.

4 Previous year''s figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever necessary, so as to.

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Mar 31, 2012

Company Overview :

Cni Research Limited (formerly known as Chamatkar.Net (India) Ltd.) has international tie ups with global agencies to distribute their research content to global acclaimed investors through their research reports. It provides research content of international standards. It has developed in house research content which is not only propriety in nature but also unique in helping any investor to take decision on any company listed in India.

Note:

1) Of the above 11,151,000 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued towards acquisition of business.

2) Of the above 10,200,750 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalising reserves.

3) Of the above 6,800,500 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalising reserves.

4) Of the above 1,800,000 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been on conversion of warrants.

5) Of the above 32,402,250 equity shares of Rs. 1/- each fully paid up have been issued as bonus by capitalising reserves.

Note 1.1 Deferred Tax Liabilities ( net )

In accordance with the Accounting Standard 22 on " Accounting for Taxes on Income " issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred assets and liabilities should be recognized for all timing accordance with the said standard. differences in

The tax effect of significant timing differences during the year that have resulted in deferred assets and liabilities are given below.

2) Segment Information

The Company has identified business segments as its primary segment. Business Segments are primarily Content Sale, Research Product Saler and Equity Sales. Revenues and Expenses directly attributable to segments are reported under each reportable segment. All other expenses which are not attributable or allocable to segments have been disclosed as unallocable expenses. Any capital expenditure incurred for any reportable segment is disclosed.

3) Accounting for Investment

(a) The long term investments are valued at cost less provision if any, for permanent diminution in value of investments.

(b) Profit & Loss Statement includes amount of Rs. 77,61,994 which is written off from the value of investment due to permanent diminution in the value of investment.

(c) The value of investment as on 31.03.2012 is Rs. 5,18,75,208. The value of investment as on 31.03.2011 is Rs. 7,33,11,191.

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Mar 31, 2010

1. Information under 4D of Para II, Para 3 and 4 of Part II of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956 are not applicable to the company.

2. In accordance with the Accounting Standard 22 on "Accounting for Taxes on Income",(AS 22) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred assets and liabilities are recognised for all timing differences in accordance with the said standard.

3. Balance of Debtors, Creditors, Loan & Advances are subject to confirmation and/or reconciliation/consequential adjustments, if any.

4. Key Man Insurance Premium of Rs. 10,85,959/- (PYRs. 10,71,000)

5. Previous years figures have been re-grouped, re-classified and re-arranged, wherever considered necessary to conform to current years presentation.