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Accounting Policies of Gemini Communication Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

I. Basis for preparation of accounts

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 Section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act") (which continue to be applicable in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") in terms of the General Circular 15/2013 dated September 13, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and the relevant provisions of the 1956 Act/2013 Act, as applicable on accrual basis following the historical cost conventions.

II. Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Any revision to the accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in the current and future periods. Estimates include provisions for resurfacing obligations, employee benefit plans, provision for income taxes and provision for diminution in the value of investments.

III. Presentation of financial statements

The Balance Sheet and the Statement of Profit and Loss are prepared and presented in the format prescribed in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"). The Cash Flow Statement has been prepared and presented as per the requirements of Accounting Standard (AS) 3 "Cash Flow Statements". The disclosure requirements with respect to items in the Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss, as prescribed in Schedule III to the Act, are presented by way of notes forming part of accounts along with the other notes required to be disclosed under the notified Accounting Standards.

Amounts in the financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees rounded off to the nearest Rupee. Per share data is presented in Indian Rupees to two decimals places

IV. Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

A. Revenue from Operations

a. Service income

Revenues, in respect of revenue from network products and projects are recognized on completion of respective works contracts. In respect of fixed price service activities, revenue is recognized on time and materials basis. In respect of other contracts, revenue is recognized on the achievement of the milestones set out in the contracts.

The revenues from Services and Installation Charges are recognized on completion of respective works contracts. Income from Investments is recognized when the right to receive the payment is established. Interest is recognized using the Time-Proportion method, based on the rates implicit in the transaction.

b. Other Operating Income

a. Other operational revenue represents income earned from activities incidental to the business and is recognized when the right to receive the income is established as per the terms of the contract.

B. Other Income

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

b. Profit/loss on sale of investments is recognised at the time of actual sale/redemption.

c. Other items of income are accounted for as and when the right to receive arises.

V. Employee Benefits

(i) Short Term Employee Benefits

All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits. The benefits like salaries, wages, short term compensated absences etc. and the expected cost of bonus, ex-gratia are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(ii) Post-Employment Benefits

a) Defined Contribution Plans: The Company's obligation to employee's provident fund is a defined contribution plan. The contribution paid/payable is recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

b) Defined Benefit Plans: The Company's obligation towards gratuity is a defined benefit plan.

The present value of the obligation under such Defined Benefit Plans is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of the obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the Balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and loss.

(iii) Long Term Employee Benefits

The obligation for long term employee benefits such as long term compensated absences is recognized in the same manner as in the case of defined benefit plans as mentioned in (ii) (b) above.

The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of the obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the statement of profit and loss.

VI. Fixed Assets Tangible

Fixed assets are stated at original cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated depreciation and cumulative impairment.

Administrative and other general overhead expenses that are specifically attributable to the construction or acquisition of fixed assets, for bringing the fixed asset to working condition are allocated and capitalised as a part of cost of fixed asset.

Intangible

Intangible assets are recognised when it is probable that future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are stated at original cost net of tax/duty credits availed, if any, less accumulated amortisation and cumulative impairment.

Administrative and other general overhead expenses that are directly attributable to development or acquisition of intangible assets are allocated and capitalized as part of cost of the intangible assets.

Intangible assets not ready for the intended use on the date of the Balance Sheet are disclosed as "intangible assets under development".

VII. Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciation

Depreciation on assets have been provided on straight-line basis at the rates specified in the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation on additions/ deductions is calculated pro-rata from/ to the month of additions/ deductions. For assets that are transferred/sold within the group, depreciation is calculated up to the month preceding the month of transfer/sale within the group.

Depreciation charge for impaired assets is adjusted in future periods in such a manner that the revised carrying amount of the asset is allocated over its remaining useful life.

Amortisation

Telecom Software and other intangibles are amortised over a period of three years.

VIII. INVENTORIES

Stock-in-trade is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on FIFO basis.

IX. FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS

The following are the transactions in Foreign Exchange

Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective date of transactions.

Assets and Liabilities outstanding in foreign currency as on the date of the Balance Sheet are translated at exchange rate prevailing as on the last day of the relevant financial year. Differences rising out of such translations are charged to the respective revenue accounts.

The operations of the company's overseas branches are considered integral in nature and the balances/and transactions of the branches are translated using the aforesaid principle.

X. Leases Operating

Assets acquired on leases where a significant portion of risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss on accrual basis.

Assets leased out under operating leases are capitalised. Rental income is recognized over the lease term.

Finance

Assets acquired under leases where the Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Such assets are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the lower of the fair value or the present value of minimum lease payments and a liability is created for an equivalent amount.

Each lease rental paid is allocated between the liability and the interest cost, so as to obtain a constant periodic rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each period.

The lease rentals paid during the year and the future lease obligations of HP EMI's for agreements in vogue as on March 31,2015 are as follows:

in lakhs)

Lease rentals paid (including HP EMI's) 31st March, 31st March, 2015 2014

Lease rentals paid during the year Nil Nil

Future lease obligations As at 31st As at 31st March, 2015 March, 2014

Due within 1 year from the balance sheet date Nil 344.54

Due between 1 and 5 years Nil Nil

Due after 5 years Nil Nil

XI. Impairment of Assets

At each balance sheet date, the carrying amount of assets is tested for impairment so as to determine:

a. The provision for impairment loss, if any; and

b. The reversal of impairment loss recognised in previous period, if any,

Impairment loss is recognised, when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is determined:

a. in case of an individual asset, at the higher of net selling price and net value in use;

b. in case of cash generating unit (a group of assets that generates identified, independent cash flows), at the higher of the cash generating unit's net selling price and the net value in use.

(Value in use is determined as the present value of estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life.)

XII. Investments

Investments which are readily realisable and are intended to be held for not more than one year from the date of acquisition are classified as current investment. All other investments are classified as long term investment.

Current Investments are stated at lower of cost and market value. The determination of carrying amount of such investments is done on the basis of weighted average cost of each individual investment.

Long term investments are carried at cost, after providing for any diminution, if other than temporary in nature.

XIII. Cash and bank balances

Cash and bank balances also include fixed deposits, margin money deposits, earmarked balances with banks and other bank balances which have restrictions on repatriation. Short term and liquid investments being not free from more than insignificant risk of change are not included as part of cash and cash equivalents.

XIV. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest, commitment charges, amortization of ancillary costs, amortization of discounts / premium related to borrowings, finance charges in respect of finance lease and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings, to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to interest cost.

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized / inventoried as part of cost of such asset till such time the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

In compliance of AS-16 "Borrowing Cost", income earned on temporary investments, out of funds borrowed which are intermittently surplus but inextricably linked with the project, is deducted from the related borrowing costs incurred.

XV. Foreign currency transactions

The reporting currency of the Company is the Indian Rupee.

Foreign currency transactions are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency, using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. At each Balance Sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items carried at historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are reported using the exchange rate on the date of the transaction.

Exchange differences that arise on settlement of monetary items or on reporting of monetary items at each Balance Sheet date at the closing rate are:

(a) adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by the borrowings contracted, to which the exchange differences relate.

(b) recognised as income or expense in the period in which they arise.

XVI. Segment accounting

(i) Segment revenue includes sales directly identifiable with / allocable to the segment.

(ii) Expenses that are directly identifiable with/allocable to the segments are considered for determining the segment result.

(iii) Expenses which relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments are included under "unallocable corporate expenditure". Similarly Income which relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to segments is included in "unallocable corporate income".

(iv) Segments assets and liabilities include those directly identifiable with respective segments. Unallocable corporate assets and liabilities represent the assets and liabilities that relate to the Company as a whole and not allocable to any segment.

XVII. Taxes on Income

Tax on income for the current period is determined on the basis of taxable income and tax credits computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and based on the expected outcome of assessments/appeals.

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences between the accounting income accounted in financial statements and the taxable income for the year and quantified using the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date.

Deferred tax asset relating to unabsorbed depreciation/business losses and losses under the head "capital gains" are recognised and carried forward to the extent there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realised.

Other deferred tax asset are recognised and carried forward to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realised.

XVIII. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions are recognized for liabilities that can be measured only by using a substantial degree of estimation, if

a) the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event.

b) a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation, and

c) the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.

Reimbursement expected in respect of expenditure required to settle a provision is recognized only when it is virtually certain that the reimbursement will be received.

Contingent Liability is disclosed in the case of:

a) A present obligation arising from a past event, when it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation

b) a possible obligation when no reliable estimate is possible and

c) A possible obligation arising from a past event unless the probability of outflow of resources is remote Contingent Assets are neither recognized, nor disclosed.

Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets are reviewed at each Balance sheet date.

XIX. Operating cycle

Operating cycle for the business activities of the company is taken as twelve months.

XX. Cash flow Statement

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

i) Transactions of non-cash nature.

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

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

Cash and cash equivalents (including bank balances) are reflected as such in the Cash Flow Statement. Those cash and cash equivalents which are not available for general use as on date of balance sheet are also included under this category with a specific disclosure.

XXI. Commitments

Commitments are future liabilities for contractual expenditure. They are classified and disclosed as follows:

a) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for;

b) Uncalled liability on shares and other investments partly paid;

c) Funding related commitment to subsidiary, associate and joint venture companies; and

XXII. Claims

i. Claims against the company are accounted for as and when accepted.

ii. Claims by the company are recognised and accounted for as and when received.


Mar 31, 2014

1. SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all income and expenditure having a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on accrual basis. The financial statements comply with the applicable mandatory Accounting Standards.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenues, in respect of revenue from network products and projects are recognized on completion of respective works contracts. In respect of fixed price service activities, revenue is recognized on time and materials basis. In respect of other contracts, revenue is recognized on the achievement of the milestones set out in the contracts.

The revenues from Services and Installation Charges are recognized on completion of respective works contract/s. Income from Investments is recognized when the right to receive the payment is established. Interest is recognized using the Time-Proportion method, based on the rates implicit in the transaction.

3. USE OF ESTIMATES

In preparation of financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements certain estimates and assumptions are essentially required to be made with respect to items such as provision for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, income taxes and the useful life period of Fixed Assets. Due care and diligence have been exercised by the Management in arriving at such estimates and assumptions since they may directly affect the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year as well as the balances of Assets and Liabilities including those which are contingent in nature as at the date of reporting of the financial statements.

To comply with GAAP requirements relating to impairment of assets, if any, the Management periodically determines such impairment using external and internal resources for such assessment. Loss, if any, arising out of such impairment is expensed as stipulated under the GAAP requirements. Contingencies are recorded when a liability is likely to be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. To this extent the results may differ from such estimates.

4. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. All costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets are capitalized and include financing costs relating to borrowed funds attributable to acquisition up to the date the assets are ready for use.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight-line method at the rates specified in SCHEDULE XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis from the day on which the assets have been put to use and up to the day on which assets have been disposed off. The software asset is depreciated at the rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by the management as three years. The project assets are depreciated at rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by the management as five years.

The management estimate useful life for fixed assets as under;

Asset Estimated useful life of asset

Computer Equipment 5 to 6 years

Plant and Machinery 6 to 21 years

Software Assets 3 years

Furniture and Office equipments 3 to 9 years

IPR / Know-how 3 years

Vehicles and Other assets 9 to 11 years

Project Assets 5 years

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are classified into current and long-term investments. Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are carried at cost less provision made, if any, for the decline in the value of such investments.

7. INVENTORIES

Stock-in-trade is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on FIFO basis.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective date of transactions.

Assets and Liabilities outstanding in foreign currency as on the date of the Balance Sheet are translated at exchange rates prevailing as on the last day of the relevant financial year. Differences rising out of such translations are charged to the respective revenue accounts.

The operations of the company''s overseas branches are considered integral in nature and the balances/and transactions of the branches are translated using the aforesaid principle.

9. PROVISION FOR TAXATION

Provision for Current Income Tax is made in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantially enacted tax rates as on the Balance Sheet date. Provision for Deferred Tax Liability is provided on timing differences. The effect of deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the income statement.

10. LEASES

The assets purchased under hire purchase agreements are included in the Fixed Assets block. The value of the asset purchased is capitalized in the books. A liability for the same amount is created at the time of entering into the agreement. The payments are made to the HP vendors as per the EMI''s given in the hire purchase agreements. The finance charges are debited to the profit & loss statement and the principal amount is adjusted against the liability created for the vendor. Lease rental in respect of operating lease arrangements are charged to expense on a straight line basis over the term of the related lease agreement.

11. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provident Fund:

Employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and the Company makes monthly contributions to the Regional Provident Fund equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee''s salary. The Company has no further obligations under the plan beyond its monthly contributions. The contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due and there are no other obligations other than the contribution payable.

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, a defined benefit retirement plan (the Plan) covering all employees. The plan, subject to the provisions of the above Act, provides a lump sum payment to eligible employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss account and are not deferred.

12. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets up-to the date when such assets are ready for intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.

13. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

The Cash flow statement is prepared under the indirect method as per Accounting Standard 3 "Cash Flow Statements".

14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with the Accounting Standards - 20- ''Earnings per Share''.

15. SEGMENT REPORTING

The entire operations of the company related to one segment, i.e., network product and related services and hence segment reporting is not applicable for this year.

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

All assets other than inventories and deferred tax asset, are reviewed for impairment, wherever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount.

17. PROVISION AND CONTINGENCIES

The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that probably will not require an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made.


Mar 31, 2012

A. SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all income and expenditure having a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on accrual basis. The financial statements comply with the applicable mandatory Accounting Standards.

B. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenues, in respect of revenue from network products and projects are recognized on completion of respective works contracts. In respect of fixed price service activities, revenue is recognized on time and materials basis. In respect of other contracts, revenue is recognized on the achievement of the milestones set out in the contracts.

The revenues from Services and Installation Charges are recognized on completion of respective works contract/s.

Income from Investments is recognized when the right to receive the payment is established.

Interest is recognized using the Time-Proportion method, based on the rates implicit in the transaction.

C. USE OF ESTIMATES

In preparation of financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements certain estimates and assumptions are essentially required to be made with respect to items such as provision for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, income taxes and the useful life period of Fixed Assets. Due care and diligence have been exercised by the Management in arriving at such estimates and assumptions since they may directly affect the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year as well as the balances of Assets and Liabilities including those which are contingent in nature as at the date of reporting of the financial statements.

To comply with GAAP requirements relating to impairment of assets, if any, the Management periodically determines such impairment using

external and internal resources for such assessment. Loss, if any, arising out of such impairment is expensed as stipulated under the GAAP requirements. Contingencies are recorded when a liability is likely to be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. To this extent the results may differ from such estimates.

D. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. All costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets are capitalized and include financing costs relating to borrowed funds attributable to acquisition up to the date the assets are ready for use.

E. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight-line method at the rates specified in SCHEDULE XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis from the day on which the assets have been put to use and up to the day on which assets have been disposed off.

The software asset is depreciated at the rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by the management as three years.

The project assets are depreciated at rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by the management as five years.

F. INVESTMENTS

Investments are classified into current and long-term investments. Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are carried at cost less provision made, if any, for the decline in the value of such investments.

G. INVENTORIES

Stock-in-trade is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on FIFO basis.

H. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective date of transactions.

Assets and Liabilities outstanding in foreign currency as on the date of the Balance Sheet are translated at exchange rates prevailing as on the last day of the relevant financial year. Differences rising out of such translations are charged to the respective revenue accounts.

The operations of the company's overseas branches are considered integral in nature and the balances/ and transactions of the branches are translated using the aforesaid principle.

I. PROVISION FOR TAXATION

Provision for Current Income Tax is made in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantially enacted tax rates as on the Balance Sheet date. Provision for Deferred Tax Liability is provided on timing differences. The effect of deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the income statement.

J. LEASES

The assets purchased under hire purchase agreements are included in the Fixed Assets block. The value of the asset purchased is capitalized in the books. A liability for the same amount is created at the time of entering into the agreement. The payments are made to the HP vendors as per the EMI's given in the hire purchase agreements. The finance charges are debited to the profit & loss statement and the principal

amount is adjusted against the liability created for the vendor.

Lease rental in respect of operating lease arrangements are charged to expense on a straight line basis over the term of the related lease agreement.

K. RETIREMENT BENEFITS Provident Fund:

Employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and the Company makes monthly contributions to the Regional Provident Fund equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company has no further obligations under the plan beyond its monthly contributions. The contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due and there are no other obligations other than the contribution payable.

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, a defined benefit retirement plan (the Plan) covering all employees. The plan, subject to the provisions of the above Act, provides a lump sum payment to eligible employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss account and are not deferred.

L. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets up-to the date when such assets are ready for intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.

M. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

The Cash flow statement is prepared under the indirect method as per Accounting Standard 3 "Cash Flow Statements".

N. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with the Accounting Standards - 20-'Earnings per Share'.

O. SEGMENT REPORTING

The entire operations of the company related to one segment, i.e., network product and related services and hence segment reporting is not applicable for this year.

P. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

All assets other than inventories and deferred tax asset, are reviewed for impairment, wherever events

or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount.

Q. PROVISION AND CONTINGENCIES

The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that probably will not require an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made.


Mar 31, 2011

1. SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all income and expenditure having a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on accrual basis.The financial statements comply with the applicable mandatory Accounting Standards.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenues, in respect of revenue from network products and projects are recognized on completion of respective works contracts. In respect of fixed price service activities, revenue is recognized on time and materials basis. In respect of other contracts, revenue is recognized on the achievement of the milestones set out in the contracts.

The revenues from Services and Installation Charges are recognized on completion of respective works contract/s.

Income from Investments is recognized on receipt basis.

Interest is recognized using the Time-Proportion method, based on the rates implicit in the transaction.

3. USE OF ESTIMATES

In preparation of financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements certain estimates and assumptions are essentially required to be made with respect to items such as provision for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, income taxes and the useful life period of Fixed Assets. Due care and diligence have been exercised by the Management in arriving at such estimates and assumptions since they may directly affect the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year as well as the balances of Assets and Liabilities including those which are contingent in nature as at the date of reporting of the financial statements.

To comply with GAAP requirements relating to impairment of assets, if any, the Management periodically determines such impairment using external and internal resources for such assessment. Loss, if any, arising out of such impairment is expensed as stipulated under the GAAP requirements. Contingencies are recorded when a liability is likely to be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. To this extent the results may differ from such estimates.

4. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. All costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets are capitalized and include financing costs relating to borrowed funds attributable to acquisition up to the date the assets are ready for use.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight-line method at the rates specified in SCHEDULE XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis from the day on which the assets have been put to use and up to the day on which assets have been disposed off.

The software asset is depreciated at the rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by the management as three years.

The project assets are depreciated at rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated by the management as five years.

The management estimate useful life for fixed assets as under;

Asset Estimated useful life of asset

Computer Equipment 5 to 6 years

Plant and Machinery 6 to 21 years

Software Assets 3 years

Furniture and Office equipments 3 to 9 years IPR / Know-how 3 years

Vehicles and Other assets 9 to 11 years

Project Assets 5 years

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are classified into current and long-term investments. Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are carried at cost less provision made, if any, for the decline in the value of such investments.

7. INVENTORIES

Stock-in-trade is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on Weighted Average Method basis.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective date of transactions.

Assets and Liabilities outstanding in foreign currency as on the date of the Balance Sheet are translated at exchange rates prevailing as on the last day of the relevant financial year. Differences rising out of such translations are charged to the respective revenue accounts.

The operations of the company's overseas branches are considered integral in nature and the balances/and transactions of the branches are translated using the aforesaid principle.

9. PROVISION FOR TAXATION

Provision for Current Income Tax is made in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantially enacted tax rates as on the Balance Sheet date. Provision for Deferred Tax Liability is provided on timing differences. The effect of deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the income statement.

10. LEASES

The assets purchased under hire purchase agreements are included in the Fixed Assets block. The value of the asset purchased is capitalized in the books. A liability for the same amount is created at the time of entering into

agreement. The payments are made to the HP vendors as per the EMI's given in the hire purchase agreements. The finance charges are debited to the profit & loss statement and the principal amount is adjusted against the liability created for the vendor.

Lease rental in respect of operating lease arrangements are charged to expense on a straight line basis over the term of the related lease agreement.

11. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provident Fund:

Employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and the Company makes monthly contributions to the Regional Provident Fund equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee's salary. The Company has no further obligations under the plan beyond its monthly contributions. The contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due and there are no other obligations other than the contribution payable.

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, a defined benefit retirement plan (the Plan) covering all employees. The plan, subject to the provisions of the above Act, provides a lump sum payment to eligible employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss account and are not deferred.

12. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets up-to the date when such assets are ready for intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.

13. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

The Cash flow statement is prepared under the indirect method as per Accounting Standard 3 "Cash Flow Statements".

14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with the Accounting Standards – 20- ‘Earnings per Share'.

15. SEGMENT REPORTING

The entire operations of the company related to one segment, i.e., network product and related services and hence segment reporting is not applicable for this year.

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

All assets other than inventories and deferred tax asset, are reviewed for impairment, wherever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount.

17. PROVISION AND CONTINGENCIES

The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that probably will not require an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made.


Mar 31, 2010

1. SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all income and expenditure having a material bearing on the financial statements are recognized on accrual basis. The financial statements comply with the applicable mandatory Accounting Standards.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenues, in respect of revenue from network products and projects are recognized on completion of respective works contracts. In respect of fixed price service activities, revenue is recognized on time and materials basis. In respect of other contracts, revenue is recognized on the achievement of the milestones set out in the contracts.

The revenues from Services and Installation Charges are recognized on completion of respective works contract/s.

Income from Investments is recognized when the right to receive the payment is established.

Interest is recognized using the Time-Proportion method, based on the rates implicit in the transaction.

3. USE OF ESTIMATES

In preparation of financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements certain estimates and assumptions are essentially required to be made with respect to items such as provision for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, income taxes and the useful life period of Fixed Assets. Due care and diligence have been exercised by the Management in arriving at such estimates and assumptions since they may directly affect the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year as well as the balances of Assets and Liabilities including those which are contingent in nature as at the date of reporting of the financial statements.

To comply with GAAP requirements relating to impairment of assets, if any, the Management periodically determines such impairment using external and internal resources for such assessment. Loss, if any, arising out of such impairment is expensed as stipulated under the GAAP requirements. Contingencies are recorded when a liability is likely to be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. To this extent the results may differ from such estimates.

4. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. All costs relating to the acquisition and installation of fixed assets are capitalized and include financing costs relating to borrowed funds attributable to acquisition up to the date the assets are ready for use.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight-line method at the rates specified in SCHEDULE XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis from the day on which the assets have been put to use and up to the day on which assets have been disposed off.

The software asset is depreciated at rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated as three years by the management.

The project assets are depreciated at rates higher than that specified in schedule XIV based on useful life of assets, which is estimated as five years by the management.

The management estimate useful life for fixed assets as under;

Asset Estimated useful life of asset

Computer Equipment 5 to 6 years

Plant and Machinery 6 to 21 years

Software Assets 3 years

Furniture and Office equipments 3 to 9 years

IPR / Know-how 3 years

Vehicles and Other assets 9 to 11 years

Project Assets 5 years

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are classified into current and long-term investments. Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are carried at cost less provision made, if any, for the decline in the value of such investments.

7. INVENTORIES

Stock-in-trade is valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on FIFO basis.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Foreign currency transactions during the year are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective date of transactions.

Assets and Liabilities outstanding in foreign currency as on the date of the Balance Sheet are translated at exchange rates prevailing as on the last day of the relevant financial year. Differences rising out of such translations are charged to the respective revenue accounts.

The operations of the companys overseas branches are considered integral in nature and the balances/and transactions of the branches are translated using the aforesaid principle.

9. PROVISION FOR TAXATION

Provision for Current Income Tax is made in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using substantially enacted tax rates as on the Balance Sheet date. Provision for Deferred Tax Liability is provided on timing differences. The effect of deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the income statement.

10. LEASES

The assets purchased under hire purchase agreements are included in the Fixed Assets block. The value of the asset purchased is capitalized in the books. A liability for the same amount is created at the time of entering into the agreement. The payments are made to the HP vendors as per the EMIs given in the hire purchase agreements. The finance charges are debited to the profit & loss statement and the principal amount is adjusted against the liability created for the vendor.

Lease rental in respect of operating lease arrangements are charged to expense on a straight line basis over the term of the related lease agreement.

11.RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provident Fund:

Employees receive benefits from a provident fund, which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and the Company make monthly contributions to the Regional Provident Fund equal to a specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The Company has no further obligations under the plan beyond its monthly contributions. The contributions are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due and there are no other obligations other than the contribution payable.

Gratuity:

The Company provides for gratuity in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, a defined benefit retirement plan (the Plan) covering all employees. The plan, subject to the provisions of the above Act, provides a lump sum payment to eligible employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employees salary and the tenure of employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to profit and loss account and are not deferred.

12.BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets up-to the date when such assets are ready for intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.

13.CASH FLOW STATEMENT

The Cash flow statement is prepared under the indirect method as per Accounting Standard 3 "Cash Flow Statements".

14.EARIMIIUGS PER SHARE

The company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with the Accounting Standards - 20Earnings per Share.

15.SEGMENT REPORTING

The entire operations of the company related to one segment, i.e., network product and related services and hence segment reporting is not applicable for this year.

16.IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

All assets other than inventories and deferred tax asset, are reviewed for impairment, wherever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount.

17.PROVISION AND CONTINGENCIES

The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that probably will not require an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made.

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