Accounting Policies of Diana Tea Company Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2017

1) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (India GAAP). The Company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention, except in case of fixed assets for which revaluations is carried out. Further, insurance & other claims, on the ground of prudence or uncertainty in realization, are accounted for as and when accepted/received. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

2) Use of Estimates

The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expense, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period and the results from operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

3) Revenue Recognition

a) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

b) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

c) Dividend Income is recognized when the company''s right to receive the payment is established by the balance sheet date.

d) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and rate applicable.

e) Insurance and other claims are accounted for as and when accepted.

4) Fixed Assets

a) Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

b) Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

c) Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalized.

d) Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/ settled.

5) Re-plantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of re-plantation has been carried forward under Fixed assets as Plantation.

6) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognized where applicable when the carrying value of the fixed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

7) Capital Work in Progress

Capital Work in Progress is stated at cost which includes expenses incurred during construction period, interest on amount borrowed for acquisition of qualifying assets and other expenses incurred in connection with project implementation in so far as such expenses relate to the period prior to the commencement of commercial production.

8) Depreciation & Amortization

a) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets other than land and tea plantation is provided on the "Straight Line Method" at the rates determined based on useful lives of respective assets as prescribed in the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

b) Depreciation on fixed assets added/disposed off during the year is provided on pro-rata basis with reference to the date of addition/disposal.

c) No provision has been made in respect of amortization of leasehold Land & Plantation.

9) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

10) Inventories

a) Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realizable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realizable value.

b) Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realizable value.

c) As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts.

d) Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

11) Investments

Investments are classified as Non Current Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

12) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

13) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/ payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

14) Income Tax

a) Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

b) Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible timing differences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liabilities are reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

15) Provisions

A Provision is recognized when there is an obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

16) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalized as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

17) Grants/Subsidies

a) Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

b) Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawbacks are recognized as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

18) Foreign Currency Transactions

a) Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

b) The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange difference arising there from, is charged to the statement of Profit & Loss.

c) In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction is charged to the Statement of Profit & Loss, proportionately over the period of contract.

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Mar 31, 2016

1) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements of the company have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP). The company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention, except in case of fixed assets for which revaluation is carried out. Further, insurance & other claims, on the ground of prudence or uncertainty in realization, are accounted for as and when accepted/received. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

2) Use of Estimates

The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expense, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period and the results from operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

3) Revenue Recognition

a) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

b) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

c) Dividend Income is recognized when the company''s right to receive the payment is established by the balance sheet date.

d) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and rate applicable.

e) Insurance and other claims are accounted for as and when accepted.

4) Fixed Assets

a) Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

b) Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

c) Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalized.

d) Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/ settled.

5) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under Fixed assets as Plantation.

6) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognized where applicable when the carrying value of the fixed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

7) Depreciation & Amortization

a) Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 from 1st April 2014 till 31st December 2014 . Further depreciation on fixed assets is provided under Straight line method at the rates determined based on the useful lives of the respective assets and the residual values in accordance with the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 effective from 1st January 2015 till 31st March 2016.

b) Depreciation on fixed assets added/disposed off during the year is provided on pro-rata basis with reference to the date of addition/disposal.

c) No provision has been made in respect of amortization of leasehold Land & Plantation.

8) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately Shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

9) Inventories

a) Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realizable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realizable value.

b) Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realizable value.

c) As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts.

d) Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

10) Investments

Investments are classified as Non Current Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

11) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

12) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/ payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

13) Income Tax

a) Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

b) Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible timing differences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liability is reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

14) Provisions

A Provision is recognized when there is an obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

15) Borrowing costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalized as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

16) Grants/Subsidies

a) Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

b) Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawbacks are recognized as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

17) Foreign Currency Transactions

a) Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

b) The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange difference arising there from, is charged to the statement of Profit and Loss.

c) In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, proportionately over the period of contract.

ii) Depreciation as calculated includes additional charges of Rs. 0.86 lakhs on revalued assets and an amount equivalent to the additional charges has been transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss from Capital Reserve (Revaluation of Fixed Asset) such transfer according to an authoritative professional view being acceptable for the purpose of the Companies annual accounts.

iii) In accordance with the AS - 28 on Impairment of Assets, the Company has assessed as on the balance sheet date, whether there are any indication (listed in paragraphs 8 to 10 of the standard) with regard to impairment of any assets. Based on such assessment, it has been ascertained that no potential loss is present and therefore, formal estimate of recoverable amount has not been made. Accordingly, no impairment loss has been provided in the books of accounts.

iv) The Company has not received any information from its suppliers regarding registration under "The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006". Hence, the information required to be given in accordance with Section 22 of the said Act, is not ascertainable. Hence, not disclosed;

a) However Sundry Creditors includes Rs. 1.99 Lakhs (Previous year - Rs. Nil) due to Small Scale Industrial undertakings to the extent such parties have been identified from the available documents/information.

b) No interest was paid by the company in terms of section 16 of MSMED Act during the period.

c) There was no interest for delay in making payment beyond appointed date.

d) There is no interest accrued and remaining unpaid beyond the appointed date.

e) No interest is remaining due and payable even in succeeding years, until such that when the interest dues as above are actually paid to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for the purpose of disallowance as a deductible expenditure under section 23 of the aforesaid Act.

v) The disclosures required under Accounting Standard - 15 (Revised 2005) "Employee Benefits" notified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, are given below :

b) Defined Benefit Plan - Gratuity

No provision has been made in respect of present liabilities for future payment of gratuity to the staff and workers, which will be charged to accounts as and when paid. According to actuarial valuation under Revised AS-15, the liability for gratuity obligation to staff and workers as on 31st March, 2016 is Rs. 1065.32 Lakhs (Previous Year Rs. 940.06 Lakhs) and the net liability is Rs. 636.81 Lakhs (Previous Year Rs. 573.52 Lakhs).

The Company extends defined benefit plan in the form of gratuity to employees. Contribution to gratuity is made to Life Insurance Corporation of India, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd., SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd, Birla Sunlife Insurance Company Ltd. and Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited in accordance with the scheme framed by the Corporation. The details are as under:

The discount rate is based upon the market yield available on government bonds at the accounting date within a term that matches that of the liabilities and the salary increase should take account Inflation, Seniority, Promotion and other relevant factors.

vi) In accordance with Accounting Standard - 13 issued by the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Long Term Investments in respect of quoted and Unquoted investments held by the Company are valued at cost and Rs. 107.58 Lakhs (Previous year Rs. 91.68 Lakhs) being diminution in values thereof has been considered by the management to be temporary and accordingly has not been recognized in this account. These would, however be covered adequately by the Company''s period-end Reserves & Surplus. However in respect of Unquoted investments, provision for diminution has been made amounting to Rs. Nil (Previous year Rs. 0.17) and in respect of Quoted investments, provision for diminution has been made amounting to Rs. 33.58 Lakhs (Previous year Rs. Nil) on account of diminution which are of permanent in nature.

vii) In accordance with the Accounting Standard - 22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Company has reviewed the net deferred tax liability/assets as at 31st March, 2016 and the net deferred tax Liability have been computed Rs. 1.82 Lakhs. Accordingly the deferred tax amounting to Rs. 137.82 Lakhs for the 15 months period has been reversed in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

viii) The Company has charged depreciation based on the revised remaining useful life of the assets as per the requirement of the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 effected from 1st January 2015. The consequential impact on the depreciation charged for the period is not material. The Company based on the transitional provision provided in note 7(b) of the Schedule II, an amount of Rs. 7.69 Lakhs has been adjusted with retained earnings.

ix) In the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company the Current Assets, Loans, Advances and Deposits are approximately of the value stated in the accounts, if realised, in ordinary course of business unless otherwise stated. The provisions for all known liabilities are adequate and not in excess of the amount reasonably required.

x) The Company is engaged in the business of integrated activities of manufacture and sale of tea, predominantly in the domestic market. Hence, there is no reportable segment as per the Accounting Standard - 17 on "Segment Reporting" as issued by the ICAI.

xii) Related Party Disclosures :

a) List of Related Parties and relationship

Party Relationship

I. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

A. Mr. Sandeep Singhania Managing Director

B. Mrs. Sarita Singhania Whole Time Director

C. Mr. Manoj Agarwal Company Secretary

D. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Jhunjhunwala Cheif Financial Officer

II. RELATED PARTY

A. Diana Capital Limited Holding Company

B. Singhania Buliders Limited Enterprise owned and influenced by Key managerial Personnel

or their relatives.

C. Mr Devang Singhania Relative of KMP

D. Mrs. Alpana Agarwal Relative of KMP

xvii) The current financial year is for a period of 15 months ended on 31st March 2016 ("current period") and accordingly, the figures for the current period are not comparable with figures for the year ended 31st December 2014 (''previous year'') presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss, Cash Flow Statement and related notes.

xviii) Figures for the previous year have been regrouped, rearranged and recast wherever necessary.

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Dec 31, 2014

1) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis of accounting in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Accounting Standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the relevant provisions thereof.

2) Use of Estimates

The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judge- ments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expense, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period and the results from operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

3) Revenue Recognition

3.1) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

3.2) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

4) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalised.

Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/ settled.

5) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under Fixed assets as Plantation.

6) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognised where applicable when the carrying value of the fixed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

7) Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

No provision has been made in respect of amortization of leasehold Land & Plantation.

8) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

9) Inventories

Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realisable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realisable value.

Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realisable value.

As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts.

Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

10) Investments

Investments are classified as Non Current Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

11) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

12) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/ payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

13) Income Tax

Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible timing differences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liability is reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

14) Provisions

A Provision is recognised when there is an obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

15) Borrowing costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalised as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

16) Grants/Subsidies

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawbacks are recognised as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

17) Foreign Currency Transactions

- Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

- The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange difference arising therefrom, is charged to the statement of Profit and Loss.

- In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, proportionately over the period of contract.

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Dec 31, 2013

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and acceptable accounting standard notifi ed under section 211(3C) of the Companies Act 1956 in India. A summary of signifi cant accounting policies what have been applied consistently is set out below. The financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the relevant presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956.

1) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

2) Revenue Recognition

2.1) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

2.2) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

3) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalised.

Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/settled.

4) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under fi xed assets as Plantation.

5) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognised where applicable when the carrying value of the fi xed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

6) Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation on fi xed assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

No provision has been made in respect of amortization of leasehold Land & Plantation.

7) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

8) Inventories

Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realisable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realisable value.

Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realisable value.

As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts.

Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

9) Investments

Investments are classifi ed as Non Current Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Unquoted investments are carried at cost. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

10) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

11) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

12) Income Tax

Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing diff erences, being the diff erence between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible timing diff erences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that suffi cient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liability is reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

13) Provisions

A Provision is recognised when there is a obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

14) Borrowing costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalised as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

15) Grants/Subsidies

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawbacks are recognised as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

16) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange diff erence arising therefrom, is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the diff erence between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, proportionately over the period of contract.

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Dec 31, 2012

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and acceptable accounting standard notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 in India. A summary of significant accounting policies what have been applied consistently is set out below. The financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the relevant presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956.

1) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

2) Revenue Recognition

2.1) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

2.2) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

3) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalised.

Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/settled.

4) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under fixed assets as Plantation.

5) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognised where applicable when the carrying value of the fixed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

6) Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

No provision has been made in respect of amortization of Leasehold Land & Plantation.

7) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

8) Inventories

Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realisable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realisable value.

Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realisable value.

As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts. Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

9) Investments

Investments are classified as Non Current Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Unquoted investments are carried at cost. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

10) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

11) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

12) Income Tax

Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible timing differences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liability is reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

13) Provisions

A Provision is recognised when there is a obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

14) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalised as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

15) Grants/Subsidies

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawbacks are recognised as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

16) Foreign Currency Transactions

- Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

- The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange difference arising therefrom, is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

- In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss, proportionately over the period of contract.

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Dec 31, 2010

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and acceptable accounting standard notified under section 211(3C) of the companies Act 1956 in India. A summary of significant accounting policies what have been applied consistently is set out below. The financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the relevant presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956.

1) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

2) Revenue Recognition

2.1) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

2.2) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

3) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalised. Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/settled.

4) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under fixed assets as Plantation.

5) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognised where applicable when the carrying value of the fixed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

6) Depreciation & Amortisation

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. No provision has been made in respect of amortisation of leasehold Land & Plantation.

7) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

8) Inventories

Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realisable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realisable value.

Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realisable value.

As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into

accounts.

Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

9) Investments

Investments are classified as Long Term Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline,

other than temporary in the value of such investments. Unquoted investments are carried at cost. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

10) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

11) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/ payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

12) Income Tax

Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

Deferred tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible timing differences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liability is reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

13) Provisions

A Provision is recognised when there is a obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

14) Borrowing costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalised as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

15) Grants/Subsidies

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawbacks are recognised as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

16) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange difference arising therefrom, is charged to the Profit & Loss Account.

In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction is charged to the Profit & Loss Account, proportionately over the period of contract.

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Dec 31, 2009

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and acceptable accounting standard notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 in India. A summary of significant accounting policies what have been applied consistently is set out below. The financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the relevant presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956.

1) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

2) Revenue Recognition

2.1) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis.

2.2) Sales are net of Sales Tax wherever applicable.

3) Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost (or revalue amounts, as the case may be) less accumulated depreciation.

Cost includes purchase price net of MODVAT/CENVAT and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same up to commercial plucking are capitalised.

Subsidies from Government in respect of Fixed Assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets on receipt/settled.

4) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under fixed assets as Plantation.

5) Impairment of Fixed Assets

An impairment loss is recognised where applicable when the carrying value of the fixed assets of a cash generating unit exceeds its net selling price or value in use, whichever is higher.

6) Depreciation & Amortisation

Depreciation on Fixed Assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

No provision has been made in respect of amortisation of Leasehold Land & Plantation.

7) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

8) Inventories

Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realisable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realisable value.

Stock of stores and spares are valued at cost on weighted average basis or net realisable value.

As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts.

Provision is made for obsolete and slow moving stores wherever necessary.

9) Investments

Investments are classified as Long Term Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Unquoted Investments are carried at cost. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

10) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production

Excise Duty & Cess on Tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

11) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

12) Income Tax

Provision is made for Income Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

Deferred Tax is recognized subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or subsequent periods. Deferred Tax Assets are recognized for all deductible timing differences, unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets/liability is reviewed at each balance sheet date and the consequential adjustments are carried out.

13) Provisions

A Provision is recognised when there is a obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made.

14) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalised as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.

15) Grants/Subsidies

Subsidies from government in respect of fixed assets are deducted from the cost of respective assets.

Other subsidies are accounted for on accrual basis when one is reasonably certain of its receipt. Duty drawback are recognised as deduction in reporting the related expenditure.

16) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions.

The foreign currency assets and liabilities (other than those covered by forward contracts) as on the Balance Sheet date are revalued in the accounts on the basis of exchange rate prevailing at the close of the year and exchange difference arising therefrom, is charged to the Profit & Loss Account.

In case of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction, is charged to the Profit & Loss Account, proportionately over the period of contract.

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Dec 31, 2000

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and acceptable accounting standard. A summary of significant accounting policies what have been applied consistently is set out below :-

1) Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

2) Revenue Recognition

2.1) The Company follows the Mercantile System of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on an accrual basis except gratuity .

2.2) Sales are inclusive of Excise Duty and net of Sales Tax.

3) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.

Cost includes purchase price net of modvat/cenvat and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for the intended use.

Expenditure incurred on extension planting and for upkeep of the same upto commercial plucking are capitalized.

4) Replantation Expenditure

Expenditure on replanting and maintenance of replantation has been carried forward under fixed assets as Plantation.

5) Depreciation & Amortisation

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on Straight Line Method as per provision of Section 205 (2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956, applying the rates as prescribed in the Schedule X!V of the Companies Act, 1956.

No provision has been made in respect of amortization of lease hold Land & Plantation.

6) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for, in the accounts and are separately shown in the Notes to the Accounts.

7) Inventories

Stock of Tea is valued at lower of cost computed on annual average basis or net realisable value. Stock of Tea Waste is valued at estimated realisable value.

Stock of stores and spares (except stock of machinery spares) are valued at lower of cost on weighted average basis or net estimated realisable value.

As per practice followed by the Company the value of green leaf in stock as at the close of the year are not taken into accounts.

8) Investments

Investments are classified as Long Term Investments and Current Investments (Investments intended to be held for not more than one year). Current Investments are carried at lower cost or fair value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline, other than temporary in the value of such investments. Unquoted investments are carried at cost. Cost includes purchase price plus brokerage and transfer cost.

9) Excise Duty & Cess on Tea Production :

Excise Duty & Cess on tea as applicable on manufactured goods is accounted for at the time of clearance. However, provision for Excise Duty and Cess is made at the year end on finished goods lying in stock at factory.

10) Retirement Benefits

a) Gratuities are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and accounted for, as and when paid/payable.

b) The Company contributes to the Employees Provident Fund maintained under the Employees Provident Fund Scheme run by the Central Government and are charged against revenue each year.

c) Leave salary is accounted for on accrual basis.

11) Expenditure on New Issue

Expenses relating to New Issue of Equity Shares are treated as deferred expenditure and amortized over ten years.

12) Income Tax

Provision is made for Income-Tax on a yearly basis under the tax payable method based on tax liability as computed after taking credit for allowances, expenses and carry forward losses. In case of matters under appeal due to disallowance or otherwise, full provision is made when the said liabilities are accepted.

13) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are being capitalised as part of the cost of that assets and other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense of the year in which they are incurred.