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Mar 31, 2015

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards as prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') read with Rule 7 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 Significant accounting policies applied in preparing and presenting these financial statements are set out below:

a. Basis of Accounting

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under Companies Act, 2013.Additional disclosures specified in the Accounting Standards shall be made in the notes to accounts or by way of additional statement unless required to be disclosed on the face of the Financial Statements. Similarly, all other disclosures as required by the Companies Act, 2013 shall be made in the notes to accounts in addition to the requirements set out in this Schedule.

b. Revenue Recognition

(i) Revenue from contracts is recognized on the percentage of completion method based on billing schedules agreed with the client on a progressive completion basis. Material & resources supplied by client are included as cost of construction and as revenue at market price. Price escalation claims and additional claims including those under arbitration are recognized as revenue when they are reasonable ascertained.

(ii) Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer (usually at the point of dispatch to customers). Sales are net of return and exclusive of value added tax.

(iii) Income from wind energy and equipment's hiring and management are recognized on accrual basis.

(iv) Other Incomes are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain

(v) Accounting for Joint Venture Contracts

- Contracts executed in Joint Venture under work sharing arrangement (consortium) are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy followed by the company as that of each independent contract to the extent of work is executed by the company.

- In respect of contracts executed in Integrated Joint Venture under profit sharing arrangement (assessed as AOP under Income Tax laws), the services rendered to the joint venture are accounted as income on the accrual basis. The profit / loss is accounted for, as and when it is determined by the Joint Venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as investments, loans & advances or current liabilities.

(vi) Since the EPC business practices are on cumulative running account basis and not on individual invoice basis and dues can be final only on final execution/completion of the project. So it is not possible to freeze the dues under Non recoverable dues which should include probable write offs or provision in their accounts.

c. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss if any.

Fixed Assets are tested for impairment if there is any indication of their possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized where the carrying amount of a fixed asset (or cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. higher of value in use and net selling price. Impairment loss recognized in one year can get reversed fully or partly in a subsequent years.

d. Depreciation

From the date Schedule II comes into effect i.e. 1 April 2014, the carrying amount of the asset as on that date depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. Pursuant to this policy, depreciation is provided at the following rates which are in line with the corresponding rates prescribed in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013:

e. Capital Work In-Progress

Costs of assets not ready for use before the year-end are included under Capital Work-in-Progress.

f. Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time assets become ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss Statement.

g. Investments

Investments are classified into non-current investments and current investments. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of a non-current investment is made on individual investment basis if such diminution is other than temporary. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value and provisions are made to recognize the decline in the carrying value.

h. Inventories

Materials, work in progress, finished goods and stores & spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the weighted average cost method. Trading inventories are valued at cost or market value which ever is lower.

i. Foreign Exchange Transactions

Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company's monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise.

j. Employee Benefits

(i) Contribution to Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan, is accounted for on accrual basis. The Company continues to make contributions to provident fund plan administered by the Government of India.

(ii) The liability of the company for leave encashment, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

(iii) The liability of the company for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

k. Taxes On Income

Income taxes are computed using the tax effect accounting method where taxes are accrued in the same period as the related revenue and expenses to which they relate. The differences that exist between profit offered for income tax and the profit before tax as per financial statements are identified and deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities are recorded for timing differences, namely, differences that originate in one accounting period and are capable of reversal in future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. If the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward losses under taxation laws, a much stricter test, viz, virtual certainty of realization is to be applied for recognition of any deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the continuing appropriateness of their recognition as assets at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably /virtually certain (as the case may be) of realization.

l. Extraordinary and exceptional items

Income or expenses that arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary activities of the company are classified as extraordinary items. Specific disclosure of such events/transactions is made in the financial statements. Similarly, any external event beyond the control of the company, significantly impacting income or expense, is also treated as extraordinary item and disclosed as such.

On certain occasions, the size, type or incidence of an item or expense, pertaining to the ordinary activities of the company, is such that its disclosure improves an understanding the performance of the company. Such income or expense is classified as an exceptional item and accordingly disclosed in the notes to accounts.


Mar 31, 2014

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. Significant accounting policies applied in preparing and presenting these financial statements are set out below:

a. Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 ("the Act") (which continue to be applicable in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act,2013 ("the 2013 Act) in terms of general circular 15/2013 dated September 13, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and relevant provisions of the Act/2013 Act as applicable.

b. Revenue Recognition

(i) Revenue from contracts is recognised on the percentage of completion method based on billing schedules agreed with the client on a progressive completion basis. Material & resources supplied by client are included as cost of construction and as revenue at market price. Price escalation claims and additional claims including those under arbitration are recognised as revenue when they are reasonable ascertained.

(ii) Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer (usually at the point of dispatch to customers). Sales are net of return and exclusive of value added tax.

(iii) Income from wind energy and equipments hiring and management are recognized on accrual basis.

(iv) Other Incomes are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain

(v) Accounting for Joint Venture Contracts

* Contracts executed in Joint Venture under work sharing arrangement (consortium) are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy followed by the company as that of each independent contract to the extent of work is executed by the company.

* In respect of contracts executed in Integrated Joint Venture under profit sharing arrangement (assessed as AOP under Income Tax laws), the services rendered to the joint venture are accounted as income on the accrual basis. The profit / loss is accounted for, as and when it is determined by the Joint Venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as investments, loans & advances or current liabilities.

c. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss if any.

Fixed Assets are tested for impairment if there is any indication of their possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized where the carrying amount of a fixed asset (or cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. higher of value in use and net selling price. Impairment loss recognized in one year can get reversed fully or partly in a subsequent years.

d. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on the basis of Straight Line Method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on addition/disposals during the year is provided for on pro-rata basis. However, in respect of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), the depreciation is provided @ 25% in line with their estimated useful life. Further, after impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.

e. Capital Work In-Progress

Costs of assets not ready for use before the year-end are included under Capital Work-in-Progress.

f. Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time assets become ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss Statement.

g. Investments

Investments are classified into non-current investments and current investments. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of a non-current investment is made on individual investment basis if such diminution is other than temporary. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value and provisions are made to recognize the decline in the carrying value.

h. Inventories

Materials, work in progress, finished goods and stores & spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the weighted average cost method. Trading inventories are valued at cost or market value which ever is lower.

i. Foreign Exchange Transactions

Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company''s monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise.

j. Employee Benefits

(i) Contribution to Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan, is accounted for on accrual basis. The Company continues to make contributions to provident fund plan administered by the Government of India.

(ii) The liability of the company for leave encashment, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

(iii) The liability of the company for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

k. Taxes on Income

Income taxes are computed using the tax effect accounting method where taxes are accrued in the same period as the related revenue and expenses to which they relate. The differences that exist between profit offered for income tax and the profit before tax as per financial statements are identified and deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities are recorded for timing differences, namely, differences that originate in one accounting period and are capable of reversal in future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. If the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward losses under taxation laws, a much stricter test, viz, virtual certainty of realisation is to be applied for recognition of any deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the continuing appropriateness of their recognition as assets at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably /virtually certain (as the case may be) of realization.

l. Extraordinary and exceptional items

Income or expenses that arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary activities of the company are classified as extraordinary items. Specific disclosure of such events/transactions is made in the financial statements. Similarly, any external event beyond the control of the company, significantly impacting income or expense, is also treated as extraordinary item and disclosed as such.

On certain occasions, the size, type or incidence of an item or expense, pertaining to the ordinary activities of the company, is such that its disclosure improves an understanding the performance of the company. Such income or expense is classified as an exceptional item and accordingly disclosed in the notes to accounts.


Mar 31, 2013

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. Significant accounting policies applied in preparing and presenting these financial statements are set out below:

a. Basis of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting and on a going concern basis.

b. Revenue Recognition

(i) Revenue from contracts is recognised on the percentage of completion method based on billing schedules agreed with the client on a progressive completion basis. Material & resources supplied by client are included as cost of construction and as revenue at market price. Price escalation claims and additional claims including those under arbitration are recognised as revenue when they are reasonable ascertained.

(ii) Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer (usually at the point of dispatch to customers). Sales are net of return and exclusive of value added tax.

(iii) Income from wind energy and equipments hiring & management are recognized on accrual basis.

(iv) Other Incomes are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain.

(v) Accounting for Joint Venture Contracts

- Contracts executed in Joint Venture under work sharing arrangement (consortium) are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy followed by the company as that of each independent contract to the extent of work is executed by the company.

- In respect of contracts executed in Integrated Joint Venture under profit sharing arrangement ( assessed as AOP under Income Tax laws), the services rendered to the joint venture are accounted as income on the accrual basis. The profit / loss is accounted for, as and when it is determined by the Joint Venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as investments, loans & advances or current liabilities.

c. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss if any.

Fixed Assets are tested for impairment if there is any indication of their possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized where the carrying amount of a fixed asset (or cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. higher of value in use and net selling price. Impairment loss recognized in one year can get reversed fully or partly in a subsequent years.

d. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on the basis of Straight Line Method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on addition/disposals during the year is provided for on pro-rata basis.

e. Capital Work In-Progress

Costs of assets not ready for use before the year-end are included under CapitalWork-in-Progress.

f. Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time assets become ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss Statement.

g. Investments

Investments are classified into non-current investments and current investments. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of a non-current investment is made on individual investment basis if such diminution is other than temporary. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value and provisions are made to recognize the decline in the carrying value.

h. Inventories

Materials, work in progress, finished goods and stores & spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the weighted average cost method. Trading inventories are valued at cost or market value which ever is lower.

i. Foreign ExchangeTransactions

Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company''s monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise.

j. Employee Benefits

(i) Contribution to Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan, is accounted for on accrual basis. The Company continues to make contributions to provident fund plan administered by the Government of India.

(ii) The liability of the company for leave encashment, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

(iii) The liability of the company for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

k. Taxes on Income

Income taxes are computed using the tax effect accounting method where taxes are accrued in the same period as the related revenue and expenses to which they relate. The differences that exist between profit offered for income tax and the profit before tax as per financial statements are identified and deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities are recorded for timing differences, namely, differences that originate in one accounting period and are capable of reversal in future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. If the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward losses under taxation laws, a much stricter test, viz, virtual certainty of realisation is to be applied for recognition of any deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the continuing appropriateness of their recognition as assets at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably /virtually certain (as the case may be) of realization.

l. Extraordinary and Exceptional Items

Income or expenses that arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary activities of the company are classified as extraordinary items. Specific disclosure of such events/transactions is made in the financial statements. Similarly, any external event beyond the control of the company, significantly impacting income or expense, is also treated as extraordinary item and disclosed as such.

On certain occasions, the size, type or incidence of an item or expense, pertaining to the ordinary activities of the company, is such that its disclosure improves an understanding the performance of the company. Such income or expense is classified as an exceptional item and accordingly disclosed in the notes to accounts.


Mar 31, 2012

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. Significant accounting policies applied in preparing and presenting these financial statements are set out below:

a. Basis of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting and on a going concern basis.

b. Revenue Recognition

(i) Revenue from contracts is recognised on the percentage of completion method based on billing schedules agreed with the client on a progressive completion basis. Material & resources supplied by client are included as cost of construction and as revenue at market price. Price escalation claims and additional claims including those under arbitration are recognised as revenue when they are reasonable ascertained.

(ii) Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer (usually at the point of dispatch to customers). Sales are net of return and exclusive of value added tax.

(iii) Income from wind energy and equipments hiring & management are recognized on accrual basis.

(iv) Other Incomes are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain.

(v) Accounting for JointVenture Contracts:

Contracts executed in Joint Venture under work sharing arrangement (consortium) are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy followed by the company as that of each independent contract to the extent of work is executed by the company.

In respect of contracts executed in Integrated Joint Venture under profit sharing arrangement (assessed as AOP under IncomeTax laws), the services rendered to the joint venture are accounted as income on the accrual basis.The profit/loss is accounted for, as and when it is determined by the Joint Venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as investments, loans & advances or current liabilities.

c. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss if any. Fixed Assets are tested for impairment if there is any indication of their possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized where the carrying amount of a fixed asset (or cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. higher of value in use and net selling price. Impairment loss recognized in one year can get reversed fully or partly in a subsequentyears.

d. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on the basis of Straight Line Method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on addition/disposals during theyear is provided for on pro-rata basis.

e. Capital Work In-Progress

Costs of assets not ready for use before theyear-end are included under Capital Work-in-Progress.

f. Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time assets become ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit& Loss Statement.

g. Investments

Investments are classified into non-current investments and current investments. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of a non-current investment is made on individual investment basis if such diminution is other than temporary. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value and provisions are made to recognize the decline in the carrying value.

h. Inventories

Materials, work in progress, finished goods and stores & spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the weighted average cost method.Trading inventories are valued at cost or market value which ever is lower.

i. Foreign ExchangeTransactions

Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company's monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise except Exchange difference arising on account of FCCB's issued bythe Company in 2007, which has been accounted for as per Notification dated 31.3.2009, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, pertaining to Accounting Standard-11. Accordingly, exchange differences attributable to depreciable assets have been adjusted to the carrying cost of respective assets and depreciated as per the said notification.

j. Employee Benefits

(i) Contribution to Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan, is accounted for on accrual basis. The Company continues to make contributionstoprovidentfundplanadministered bythe Governmentof India.

(ii) The liability of the company for leave encashment, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

(iii) The liability of the company for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

k. Taxes on Income

Income taxes are computed using the tax effect accounting method where taxes are accrued in the same period as the related revenue and expenses to which they relate.The differences that exist between profit offered for income tax and the profit before tax as per financial statements are identified and deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities are recorded for timing differences, namely, differences that originate in one accounting period and are capable of reversal in future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. If the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward losses under taxation laws, a much stricter test, viz, virtual certainty of realisation is to be applied for recognition of any deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the continuing appropriateness of their recognition as assets at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/virtually certain (as the case may be) of realization.

l. Extraordinary and Exceptional Items

Income or expenses that arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary activities of the company are classified as extraordinary items. Specific disclosure of such events/transactions is made in the financial statements. Similarly, any external event beyond the control of the company, significantly impacting income or expense, is also treated as extraordinary item and disclosed as such.

On certain occasions, the size, type or incidence of an item or expense, pertaining to the ordinary activities of the company, is such that its disclosure improves an understanding the performance of the company. Such income or expense is classified as an exceptional item and accordingly disclosed in the notes to accounts.


Mar 31, 2011

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards notified by the Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 and the relevant requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. Significant accounting policies applied in preparing and presenting these financial statements are set out below:

1) BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting and on a going concern basis.

2) REVENUE RECOGNITION

2.1 Revenue from contracts is recognised on the percentage completion method based on billing Schedules agreed with the client-on a progressive completion basis. Material and resources supplied by client are included as cost of construction and as revenue at market price. Price escalation claims and additional claims including those under arbitration are recognised as revenue when they are reasonably ascertained.

2.2 Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer (usually at the point of dispatch to customers). Sales are net of return and exclusive of value added tax.

2.3 Income from wind energy and equipments hiring & management are recognized on accrual basis.

2.4 Other Incomes are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain.

2.5 Accounting for Joint Venture Contracts

(a) Contracts executed in Joint Venture under work sharing arrangement (consortium) are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy followed by the company as that of each independent contract to the extent of work is executed by the company.

(b) In respect of contracts executed in Integrated Joint Venture under profit sharing arrangement ( assessed as AOP under Income Tax laws), the services rendered to the joint venture are accounted as income on the accrual basis. The profit / loss is accounted for, as and when it is determined by the Joint Venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as investments, loans & advances or current liabilities.

3) FIXED ASSETS

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss if any.

4) DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on the basis of Straight Line Method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on addition/disposals during the year is provided for on pro-rata basis.

5) IMPAIRMENT

Fixed Assets are tested for impairment if there is any indication of their possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized where the carrying amount of a fixed asset (or cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. higher of value in use and net selling price. Impairment loss recognized in one year can get reversed fully or partly in subsequent years.

6) CAPITAL WORK IN-PROGRESS

Costs of assets not ready for use before the year-end and advances paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets are included under Capital Work-in-Progress.

7) BORROWING COST

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time assets become ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss Account.

8) INVESTMENTS

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments. Long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of a long-term investment is made on individual investment basis if such diminution is other than temporary. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value and provisions are made to recognize the decline in the carrying value.

9) INVENTORIES

Materials, work in progress, finished goods and stores & spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the weighted average cost method. Trading inventories are valued at cost or market value which ever is lower.

10) FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the respective transactions. In the case of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities, relating to import of materials, the loss or gain arising from restatement at the balance sheet date / settlement is charged or credited to the profit & loss account, except Foreign Currency Exchange Fluctuation arising on account of FCCB's issued by Company during 2007 has been accounted for as per Notification dated March 31, 2009 pertaining to Accounting Standard (AS 11) issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Accordingly foreign currency exchange fluctuation attributable to depreciable assets has been adjusted to carrying cost of respective assets and depreciated as per said notification. Foreign Currency Exchange Fluctuation on other items has been debited / credited to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account" and has been charged to profit and loss account as per said notification.

11) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i) Contribution to Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan, is accounted for on accrual basis. The Company continues to make contributions to provident fund plan administered by the Government of India.

ii) The liability of the company for leave encashment, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

iii) The liability of the company for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary as at the Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method.

12) TAXES ON INCOME

Income taxes are computed using the tax effect accounting method where taxes are accrued in the same period as the related revenue and expenses to which they relate. The differences that exist between profit offered for income tax and the profit before tax as per financial statements are identified and deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities are recorded for timing differences, namely, differences that originate in one accounting period and are capable of reversal in future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. If the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward losses under taxation laws, a much stricter test, viz, virtual certainty of realisation is to be applied for recognition of any deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the continuing appropriateness of their recognition as assets at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably /virtually certain (as the case may be) of realization.


Mar 31, 2010

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the relevant requirements of the Companies Act, 1956. Significant accounting policies applied in preparing and presenting these financial statements are set out below:

1) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention on accrual basis of accounting and on a going concern basis.

2) Revenue Recognition

2.1 In respect of construction contracts revenue is recognised on "Percentage of Completion Method. Price escalation claims and additional claims including those under arbitration are recognised as revenue when they are realised or receipt thereof are mutually settled or reasonable ascertained.

2.2 Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer (usually at the point of dispatch to customers). Sales are net of return and exclusive of value added tax.

2.3 Income from wind energy and equipments hiring & management are recognized on accrual basis.

2.4 Other Incomes are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain.

2.5 Accounting for Joint Venture Contracts

(a) Contracts executed in Joint Venture under work sharing arrangement (consortium) are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy followed by the company as that of each independent contract to the extent of work is executed by the company.

(b) In respect of contracts executed in Integrated Joint Venture under profit sharing arrangement ( assessed as AOP under Income Tax laws), the services rendered to the joint venture are accounted as income on the accrual basis. The profit / loss is accounted for, as and when it is determined by the Joint Venture and the net investment in the joint venture is reflected as investments, loans & advances or current liabilities.

3) Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction less accumulated depreciation.

4) Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on the basis of Straight Line Method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on addition/disposals during the year is provided for on pro-rata basis.

5) Impairment

Fixed Assets are tested for impairment if there is any indication of their possible impairment. An impairment loss is recognized where the carrying amount of a fixed asset (or cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. higher of value in use and net selling price. Impairment loss recognized in one year can get reversed fully or partly in a subsequent years.

6) Capital Work-in-Progress

Costs of assets not ready for use before the year-end and advances paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets are included under Capital Work-in-Progress.

7) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such assets till such time assets become ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss Account.

8) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments. Long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of a long-term investment is made on individual investment basis if such diminution is other than temporary. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and fair value and provisions are made to recognize the decline in the carrying value.

9) Inventories

Materials, work in progress, finished goods and stores & spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is ascertained on the weighted average cost method. Trading inventories are valued at cost or market value which ever is lower.

10) Foreign Exchange Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the respective transactions. In the case of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities, relating to import of materials, the loss or gain arising from restatement at the balance sheet date / settlement is charged or credited to the profit & loss account, except Foreign Currency Exchange Fluctuation arising on account of FCCBs issued by Company during 2007 has been accounted for as per Notification dated March 31, 2009 pertaining to Accounting Standard (AS 11) issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Accordingly foreign currency exchange fluctuation attributable to depreciable assets has been adjusted to carrying cost of respective assets and depreciated as per said notification. Foreign Currency Exchange Fluctuation on other items has been debited / credited to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account" and has been charged to profit and loss account as per said notification.

11) Employee Benefits

i) Contribution to Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan, is accounted for on accrual basis. The Company continues to make contributions to provident fund plan administered by the Government of India.

ii) The liability of the company for leave encashment, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary.

iii) The liability of the company for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan, is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary.

12) Taxes on Income

Income taxes are computed using the tax effect accounting method where taxes are accrued in the same period as the related revenue and expenses to which they relate. The differences that exist between profit offered for income tax and the profit before tax as per financial statements are identified and deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities are recorded for timing differences, namely, differences that originate in one accounting period and are capable of reversal in future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. If the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward losses under taxation laws, a much stricter test, viz, virtual certainty of realisation is to be applied for recognition of any deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the continuing appropriateness of their recognition as assets at each balance sheet date and written down or written- up to reflect the amount that is reasonably /virtually certain (as the case may be) of realization.

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