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Accounting Policies of LG Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2019

I Corporate Information

L.G.Balakrishnan & Bros Limited was found in 1937 as a transport Company and has evolved today as a major manufacturer of chains, sprockets and metal formed parts for automotive applications. Its business segments include transmission, metal forming and others. Its transmission products include chains, sprockets, tensioners, belts and brake shoe. It also offers metal forming products consisting of fine blanking for precision sheet metal parts, machined components and wire drawing products for internal use as well as for other chain manufacturing plants, spring steel suppliers and umbrella manufacturers. The Company’s products are marketed under the “Rolon” brand. LGB has manufacturing units spread across Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, Karnataka, Haryana and Rajasthan.

II Basis of preparation of financial statements

Basis of preparation and presentation

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016.

Historical Cost Convention

The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the following assets and liabilities which have been measured at fair value or revalued amount:

a) Derivative financial instruments

b) Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding financial instruments)

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized prospectively in current and future periods.

Functional and presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (INR), which is the Company’s functional currency. All financial information presented in INR has been rounded to the nearest Lakhs (up to two decimals).

The financial statements are approved for issue by the Company''s Board of Directors on 29th April, 2019.

IIA Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), Intangible Assets and Investment Properties

The residual values and estimated useful life of PPEs, Intangible Assets and Investment Properties are assessed by the technical team at each reporting date by taking into account the nature of asset, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating condition of the asset, past history of replacement and maintenance support. Upon review, the management accepts the assigned useful life and residual value for computation of depreciation/amortization. Also, management judgment is exercised for classifying the asset as investment properties or vice versa.

Current tax

Calculations of income taxes for the current period are done based on applicable tax laws and management’s judgment by evaluating positions taken in tax returns and interpretations of relevant provisions of law.

Deferred Tax Assets (including MAT Credit Entitlement)

Significant management judgment is exercised by reviewing the deferred tax assets at each reporting date to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be retained/ recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.

Fair value

Management uses valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of financial instruments where active market quotes are not available. In applying the valuation techniques, management makes maximum use of market inputs and uses estimates and assumptions that are, as far as possible, consistent with observable data that market participants would use in pricing the instrument. Where applicable data is not observable, management uses its best estimate about the assumptions that market participants would make. These estimates may vary from the actual prices that would be achieved in an arm’s length transaction at the reporting date.

Impairment of Trade Receivables

The impairment for trade receivables are done based on assumptions about risk of default and expected loss rates. The assumptions, selection of inputs for calculation of impairment are based on management judgment considering the past history, market conditions and forward looking estimates at the end of each reporting date.

Impairment of Non-financial assets (PPE/ Intangible Assets/ Investment Properties)

The impairment of non-financial assets is determined based on estimation of recoverable amount of such assets. The assumptions used in computing the recoverable amount are based on management judgment considering the timing of future cash flows, discount rates and the risks specific to the asset.

Defined Benefit Plans and Other long term employee benefits

The cost of the defined benefit plan and other long term employee benefits, and the present value of such obligation are determined by the independent actuarial valuer. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in future. Management believes that the assumptions used by the actuary in determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and attrition rates are reasonable. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long term nature, this obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

Provisions and contingencies

The recognition and measurement of other provisions are based on the assessment of the probability of an outflow of resources, and on past experience and circumstances known at the reporting date. The actual outflow of resources at a future date may therefore vary from the figure estimated at end of each reporting period.

IIB Recent accounting pronouncements

Standards issued but not yet effective

The following standards have been notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs

a. Ind AS 116 - Leases (effective from April 1, 2019)

The Company is evaluating the requirements of the above standards and the effect on the financial statements is also being evaluated.

III Significant Accounting Policies

a) Revenue Recognition Sale of goods

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue on sale of goods is recognized when the risk and rewards of ownership is transferred to the buyer, which generally coincides with the despatch of the goods or as per the terms agreed with the customers.

Income from Service

Income from sale of services is recognized when the services are rendered as per the terms of the agreement and when no significant uncertainty as to its determination or realization exists.

Interest Income

Interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR) method.

Dividend income

Dividend income is recognized when the company’s right to receive dividend is established on the reporting date, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.

Rental income

Rental income from operating lease on investment properties is recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease, if the escalation is not a compensation for increase in cost inflation index.

b) Property, plant and equipment and capital work in progress

Property, plant and equipment and capital work in progress are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The actual cost capitalized includes material cost, freight, installation cost, duties and taxes, eligible borrowing costs and other incidental expenses incurred during the construction / installation stage. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs of a qualifying asset, if the recognition criteria are met.

Advances paid towards the acquisition of tangible assets outstanding at each balance sheet date, are disclosed as capital advances under other Non-Current assets and the cost of the tangible assets not ready for their intended use before such date, are disclosed as capital work in progress.

All material/ significant components have been identified and have been accounted separately. The useful life of such component are analysed independently and wherever components are having different useful life other than plant, the useful life of components are considered for calculation of depreciation.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of property, plant and equipment are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

c) Depreciation on property, plant and equipment

Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life. The depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less 5% being its residual value.

Depreciation is provided on written down value method on buildings, furniture and fixtures, computers and on straight line method on other assets over the useful lives specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except for the following items, where useful life estimated on technical assessment, past trends and differ from those provided in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

Depreciation for PPE on additions is calculated on pro-rata basis from the date of such additions. For deletion/ disposals, the depreciation is calculated on pro-rata basis up to the date on which such assets have been discarded/ sold. Additions to fixed assets, costing ''5000 each or less are fully depreciated retaining its residual value.

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

d) Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of a separately acquired intangible asset comprises (a) its purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates; and (b) any directly attributable cost of preparing the asset for its intended use.

Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

e) Investment property

Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation (including property under construction for such purposes).

Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are measured in accordance with Ind AS 40 - Investment Property requirements for cost model.

Company depreciates investment property as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

Though the Company measures investment property using the cost-based measurement, the fair value of investment property is disclosed in the notes. Fair values are determined based on an annual evaluation applying a valuation model. External valuers are involved, wherever necessary with the approval of Company''s Board of Directors. Selection criteria include market knowledge, reputation, independence and whether professional standards are maintained.

f) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition.

i) Costs of raw materials, packing materials, tools and dies and Store & Spare Parts are computed on weighted average basis.

ii) Costs of finished goods and semi-finished goods are computed on weighted average basis.

iii) Agriculture Produce is valued at estimate realizable value.

iv) Cost of stock held for trading are computed on weighted average basis.

g) Financial Instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when an entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.

Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value. However, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset are also added to the cost of the financial asset.

Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified on the basis of their contractual cash flow characteristics and the entity''s business model of managing them. Financial assets are classified into the following categories: i Debt instruments at amortized cost

i Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) i Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

i Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

Debt instruments at amortized cost

The Company classifies a debt instrument as at amortized cost, if both the following conditions are met:

a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and

b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are Solely Payments of Principal and Interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

Such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included in finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognized in the profit or loss.

Debt instrument at FVTOCI

The Company classifies a debt instrument at FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:

a) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets, and

b) The asset’s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.

Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in the other comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Company recognizes finance income, impairment losses and reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the profit and loss statement. On derecognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from the equity to profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.

Debt instrument at FVTPL

The Company classifies all debt instruments, which do not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, as at FVTPL

Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit and loss.

Equity investments

All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. Where the Company makes an irrevocable election of classifying the equity instruments at FVTOCI, it recognizes all subsequent changes in the fair value in OCI, without any recycling of the amounts from OCI to profit and loss.

Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit and loss.

Financial assets are measured at FVTPL except for those financial assets whose contractual terms give rise to cash flows on specified dates that represents SPPI, are measured as detailed below depending on the business model:

Derecognition

A financial asset is primarily derecognized when:

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

- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognize the transferred asset to the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognizes an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.

Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.

Impairment of financial assets

In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:

a) Financial assets that are debt instruments, and are measured at amortized cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits, receivables and bank balance.

b) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured at FVTOCI

c) Trade receivables or any contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset that result from transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 11 and Ind AS 115.

The Company follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:

- Trade receivables or contract revenue receivables; and

- All lease receivables resulting from transactions within the scope of Ind AS 17

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognizes impairment loss allowance based on lifetime Expected Credit Loss (ECL) at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.

Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at FVTPL and as at amortized cost.

Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.

All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, financial guarantee contracts and derivative financial instruments.

The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

Financial liabilities at FVTPL include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading, if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the profit or loss.

For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/ losses are not subsequently transferred to profit and loss. However, the company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognized in the statement of profit or loss. The company has not designated any financial liability as at fair value through profit and loss.

Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process.

Financial guarantee contracts

A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument.

Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Company are initially measured at their fair values and, if not designated as at fair value through profit or loss, are subsequently measured at higher of (i) The amount of loss allowance determined in accordance with impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments and (ii) The amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, the cumulative amount of income recognized in accordance with the principles of Ind AS 115.

Derivative financial instruments

The Company holds derivative financial instrument foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.

(a) Derivatives fair valued through profit or loss

This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges. “Although the Company believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that

is either not designated a hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per Ind AS 109, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss."

Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets / liabilities in this category are presented as current assets / current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the Balance Sheet date.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is r

recognized in the statement of profit or loss.

h) Foreign currency transactions and translations

Transactions and balances

Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses an average rate, if the average approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognized in profit or loss. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in OCI or profit or loss are also recognized in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).

The Company enters into forward exchange contract to hedge its risk associated with Foreign currency fluctuations. The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward exchange contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. In case of monetary items which are covered by forward exchange contract, the difference between the yearend rate and rate on the date of the contract is recognized as exchange difference. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for that year.

i) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing cost include interest computed using Effective Interest Rate method, amortization of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of the cost of that asset which takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. The Company determines the amount of borrowing cost eligible for capitalization by applying capitalization rate to the expenditure incurred on such cost. The capitalization rate is determined based on the weighted average rate of borrowing cost applicable to the borrowings of the Company which are outstanding during the period, other than borrowings made specifically towards purchase of the qualifying asset. The amount of borrowing cost that the Company capitalizes during the period does not exceed the amount of borrowing cost incurred during that period. All other borrowings costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.

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

All other borrowing costs are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which they are incurred.

j) Government grants

Government grants are recognized at fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all the attached conditions are complied with.

In case of revenue related grant, the income is recognized on a systematic basis over the period for which it is intended to compensate an expense and is disclosed under “Other operating revenue” or netted off against corresponding expenses wherever appropriate.

k) Taxes

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income.

Current income tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Current tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized. Where there is deferred tax assets arising from carry forward of unused tax losses and unused tax created, they are recognized to the extent of deferred tax liability.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

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

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

l) Retirement and other employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits

A liability is recognized for short-term employee benefit in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

Defined contribution plans

Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.

Defined benefit plans

The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.

Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability), are recognized immediately in the balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Compensated absences

The Company has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and nonaccumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each balance sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid / availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.

Other long term employee benefits

Liabilities recognized in respect of other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by the employees up to the reporting date.

m) Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

For arrangements entered into prior to April 1, 2016, the Company has determined whether the arrangement contain lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.

A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Company is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are operating leases.

Operating Lease treatment as lease:

Lease arrangements under which all risks and rewards of ownership are effectively retained by the lessor are classified as operating lease. Lease rental under operating lease are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.

n) Impairment of non-financial assets

The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating units (CGU) fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

o) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are discounted, if the effect of the time value of money is material, using pretax rates that reflects the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, an increase in the provisions due to the passage of time is recognized as finance cost. These provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

Necessary provision for doubtful debts, claims, etc., are made, if realization of money is doubtful in the judgment of the management.

Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. Contingent liabilities are disclosed separately.

Contingent assets

Where an inflow of economic benefits is probable, the Company discloses a brief description of the nature of the contingent assets at the end of the reporting period, and, where practicable, an estimate of their financial effect.

Contingent assets are disclosed but not recognized in the financial statements.

p) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances with original maturity of less than 3 months, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash, which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

q) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are presented using indirect method, whereby profit / (loss) before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of noncash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

Bank borrowings are generally considered to be financing activities.

r) Earnings per share

The basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic EPS and also weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented. The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted for bonus shares, as appropriate.

10 (iii) Terms and rights attached to equity shares:

(a) The company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of ''10/- each. The equity shares of the Company ranks pari passu in all aspects including rights and entitlement to dividend.

(b) The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors (Rs.5 per share) is subject to approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General meeting.

10 (iv) Shares issued for consideration other than cash:

(a) During the year 2014, the Company has issued Bonus shares to the extent of 7,848,104 shares in the ratio of 1:1 for consideration other than cash.

(b) On 18.06.2018, the Company has issued Bonus shares to the extent of 15,696,208 in the ratio of 1:1 for consideration other than cash.

(i) Fair value hierarchy

This section explains the judgments and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments that are (a) recognized and measured at fair value and (b) measured at amortized cost and for which fair values are disclosed in the financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Company has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standard. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value - recurring fair value measurements

Level 1:

Level 1 hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted prices. This includes listed equity instruments, traded bonds and mutual funds that have quoted price. The fair value of all equity instruments (including bonds) which are traded in the stock exchanges is valued using the closing price as at the reporting period. The mutual funds are valued using the closing NAV.

Level 2:

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, traded bonds, over-the-counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

Level 3:

If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level

3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities included in level 3.

There are no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 during the year.

The company’s policy is to recognize transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period.

(ii) Valuation technique used to determine fair value

Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include

- the use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.

- the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date.

- the fair value of certain financial instruments have been determined based on the buyback offer made by the originator of the instrument.

- the fair value of the remaining financial instruments is determined using discounted cash flow analysis.

All of the resulting fair value estimates are included in level 2 except for unlisted equity securities where the fair values have been determined based on present values and the discount rates used were adjusted for counterparty or own credit risk.

Details of the investment property and its fair value:

Investment Property disclosed is net of depreciation

The fair values of investment properties have been determined with reference to the guideline value as determined by the Government for the location at which the property is located, increased by the depreciated value of buildings.

Capital management

The Company manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Company will be able to continue as going concern, while maximizing the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance.

The Company determines the amount of capital required on the basis of annual operating plans and long-term product and other strategic investment plans. The funding requirements are met through equity and other short-term borrowings. The capital structure of the Company consists only of equity.

Financial risk management objectives

The treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and international financial markets, monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations through internal risk reports which analyses exposures by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks include market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

The Company seeks to minimize the effects of these risks by using natural hedging financial instruments to hedge risk exposures. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Company''s policies approved by the board of directors, which provide written principles on foreign exchange risk, the use of financial derivatives, and the investment of excess liquidity. The Company does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk of any loss in future earnings, in realizable fair values or in future cash flows that may result from a change in the price of a financial instrument. The Company''s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company actively manages its currency and interest rate exposures through its finance division and uses derivative instruments such as forward contracts and currency swaps, wherever required, to mitigate the risks from such exposures. The use of derivative instruments is subject to limits and regular monitoring by appropriate levels of management.

Foreign currency risk management

The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. The Company actively manages its currency rate exposures through a centralized treasury division

Movement in the functional currencies of the various operations of the Company against major foreign currencies may impact the Company''s revenues from its operations. Any weakening of the functional currency may impact the Company''s cost of imports and cost of borrowings and consequently may increase the cost of financing the Company''s capital expenditures. The foreign exchange rate sensitivity is calculated for each currency by aggregation of the net foreign exchange rate exposure of a currency and a simultaneous parallel foreign exchange rates shift in the foreign exchange rates of each currency by 2%, which represents management''s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 2% change in foreign currency rates. The sensitivity analysis includes external loans as well as loans to foreign operations within the Company where the denomination of the loan is in a currency other than the functional currency of the lender or the borrower.

In management''s opinion, the sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk because the exposure at the end of the reporting period does not reflect the exposure during the year.

Interest rate risk management

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk because it borrow funds at both fixed and floating interest rates. The risk is managed by the Company by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate borrowings.

Interest rate sensitivity analysis

The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for both derivatives and non-derivative instruments at the end of the reporting period. For floating rate liabilities, the analysis is prepared assuming the amount of the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period was outstanding for the whole year. A 25 basis point increase or decrease is used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management''s assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates.

Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. The Company is not subject to credit risk as the internally generated funds are used to meet their financial requirements.

Exposure to credit risk

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure is the total of the carrying amount of balances with banks, short term deposits with banks, trade receivables, margin money and other financial assets excluding equity investments.

Offsetting related disclosures

Offsetting of cash and cash equivalents to borrowings as per the consortium agreement is available only to the bank in the event of a default. Company does not have the right to offset in case of the counter party''s bankruptcy, therefore, these disclosures are not required.

Liquidity risk management

Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Company cannot meet its financial obligations. The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and ensure that funds are available for use as per requirements. The Company invests its surplus funds in bank fixed deposit . The Company also constantly monitors funding options available in the debt and capital markets with a view to maintaining financial flexibility.

Liquidity tables

The following tables detail the Company''s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Company can be required to pay.

29 Disclosure required under Section 22 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act,2006

Dues to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have been determined to the extent such parties have been identified on the basis of information collected by the Management. This has been relied upto by the Auditors.

32 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Defined Contribution plans:

The Company makes Provided Fund and Superannuation Fund contributions to defined contribution plans for qualifying employees. Under the Schemes, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the payroll costs to fund the benefits. The Company recognized Rs.596.00 Lakhs (Year ended 31 March, 2018 Rs.812.02 Lakhs) for Provided Fund contributions and Rs.14.87 Lakhs (Year ended 31 March, 2018 Rs.10.65 Lakhs) for Superannuation Fund contributions in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The contributions payable to these plans by the Company are at rates specified in the rules of the Schemes.

State plans:

The Company makes ESI contributions to Employees State Insurance Scheme. Under the Scheme, the Company is required to contribute a specified percentage of the payroll costs to fund the benefits. The Company recognized Rs. 290.25 Lakhs (Year ended 31 March, 2018 Rs.220.60 Lakhs) in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The contributions payable to these plans by the Company are at rates specified in the rules of the Scheme.

Defined Benefit Plan - Gratuity:

The Company provides gratuity benefit (included as part of employees contribution to funds in Note 21 Employee benefits expense) to all eligible employees, which is funded with Life Insurance Corporation of India.

The following table sets out the funded status of the defined benefit schemes and the amount recognized in the financial statements


Mar 31, 2018

I Corporate Information

L.G.Balakrishnan & Bros Limited was founded in 1937 as a transport Company and has evolved today as a major manufacturer of chains, sprockets and metal formed parts for automotive applications. Its business segments include transmission, metal forming and others. Its transmission products include chains, sprockets, tensioners, belts and brake shoe. It also offers metal forming products consisting of fine blanking for precision sheet metal parts, machined components and wire drawing products for internal use as well as for other chain manufacturing plants, spring steel suppliers and umbrella manufacturers. The Company’s products are marketed under the “Rolon” brand. LGB has manufacturing units spread across Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, Karnataka, Hariyana and Rajasthan.

II Basis of preparation of financial statements

Statement of compliance

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Ind AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016.

Certain fixed assets of the Company which were acquired before April 1, 2014 have been fair valued in earlier years (prior to transition date), based on scheme of arrangement approved by the High court of Judicature. However, for transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of such assets as of April 01, 2016 measured as per previous GAAP and use that carrying value as deemed cost as of transition date.

Basis of preparation and presentation

For all periods up to and including the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Indian GAAP).

The financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018 are the first financial statements the Company has prepared in accordance with Ind AS with the date of transition as April 1, 2016. Refer to note 43 for information on how the Company adopted Ind AS.

The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the following assets and liabilities which have been measured at fair value or revalued amount:

a) Derivative financial instruments

b) Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy regarding financial instruments)

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods.

Functional and presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees (INR), which is the Company’s functional currency. All financial information presented in INR has been rounded to the nearest Lakhs (up to two decimals).

The financial statements are approved for issue by the Company''s Board of Directors on 31st July, 2018.

IIA Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), Intangible Assets and Investment Properties

The residual values and estimated useful life of PPEs, Intangible Assets and Investment Properties are assessed by the technical team at each reporting date by taking into account the nature of asset, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating condition of the asset, past history of replacement and maintenance support. Upon review, the management accepts the assigned useful life and residual value for computation of depreciation/amortisation. Also, management judgement is exercised for classifying the asset as investment properties or vice versa.

Current tax

Calculations of income taxes for the current period are done based on applicable tax laws and management’s judgement by evaluating positions taken in tax returns and interpretations of relevant provisions of law.

Deferred Tax Assets (including MAT Credit Entitlement)

Significant management judgement is exercised by reviewing the deferred tax assets at each reporting date to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be retained/ recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.

Fair value

Management uses valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of financial instruments where active market quotes are not available. In applying the valuation techniques, management makes maximum use of market inputs and uses estimates and assumptions that are, as far as possible, consistent with observable data that market participants would use in pricing the instrument. Where applicable data is not observable, management uses its best estimate about the assumptions that market participants would make. These estimates may vary from the actual prices that would be achieved in an arm’s length transaction at the reporting date.

Impairment of Trade Receivables

The impairment for trade receivables are done based on assumptions about risk of default and expected loss rates. The assumptions, selection of inputs for calculation of impairment are based on management judgement considering the past history, market conditions and forward looking estimates at the end of each reporting date.

Impairment of Non-financial assets (PPE/ Intangible Assets/ Investment Properties)

The impairment of non-financial assets is determined based on estimation of recoverable amount of such assets. The assumptions used in computing the recoverable amount are based on management judgement considering the timing of future cash flows, discount rates and the risks specific to the asset.

Defined Benefit Plans and Other long term employee benefits

The cost of the defined benefit plan and other long term employee benefits, and the present value of such obligation are determined by the independent actuarial valuer. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in future. Management believes that the assumptions used by the actuary in determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and attrition rates are reasonable. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long term nature, this obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.

Provisions and contingencies

The recognition and measurement of other provisions are based on the assessment of the probability of an outflow of resources, and on past experience and
circumstances known at the reporting date. The actual outflow of resources at a future date may therefore vary from the figure estimated at end of each reporting period.

IIB Recent accounting pronouncements

Standards issued but not yet effective

The following standards have been notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs

a. Ind AS 115 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (effective from April 1, 2018)

b. Ind AS 116 - Leases (effective from April 1, 2019)

The Company is evaluating the requirements of the above standards and the effect on the financial statements is also being evaluated.

III Significant Accounting Policies

a) Revenue Recognition Sale of goods

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, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue on sale of goods is recognised when the risk and rewards of ownership is transferred to the buyer, which generally coincides with the despatch of the goods or as per the terms agreed with the customers.

Income from Service

Income from sale of services is recognised when the services are rendered as per the terms of the agreement and when no significant uncertainty as to its determination or realisation exists.

Interest Income

Interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR) method.

Dividend income

Dividend income is recognized when the company’s right to receive dividend is established on the reporting date, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.

Rental income

Rental income from operating lease on investment properties is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease, if the escalation is not a compensation for increase in cost inflation index.

b) Property, plant and equipment and capital work in progress

Deemed cost option for first time adopter of Ind AS

Under the previous GAAP (Indian GAAP), property, plant and equipment were carried in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company has elected to consider the previous GAAP carrying amount of the intangible assets as the deemed cost as at the date of transition, viz.,1 April 2016.

Property, plant and equipment and capital work in progress are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The actual cost capitalised includes material cost, freight, installation cost, duties and taxes, eligible borrowing costs and other incidental expenses incurred during the construction / installation stage. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs of a qualifying asset, if the recognition criteria are met.

Advances paid towards the acquisition of tangible assets outstanding at each balance sheet date, are disclosed as capital advances under long term loans and advances and the cost of the tangible assets not ready for their intended use before such date, are disclosed as capital work in progress.

All material/ significant components have been identified and have been accounted separately. The useful life of such component are analysed independently and wherever components are having different useful life other than plant, the useful life of components are considered for calculation of depreciation.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of property, plant and equipment are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.

c) Depreciation on property, plant and equipment

Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life on a written down value method. The depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less 5% being its residual value.

Depreciation is provided on straight line method, over the useful lives specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except for the following items, where useful life estimated on technical assessment, past trends and differ from those provided in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

Depreciation for PPE on additions is calculated on pro-rata basis from the date of such additions. For deletion/ disposals, the depreciation is calculated on pro-rata basis up to the date on which such assets have been discarded/ sold. Additions to fixed assets, costing 5000 each or less are fully depreciated retaining its residual value.

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

d) Intangible assets

Under the previous GAAP (Indian GAAP), intangible assets were carried in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company has elected to consider the previous GAAP carrying amount of the intangible assets as the deemed cost as at the date of transition, viz.,1 April 2016.

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of a separately acquired intangible asset comprises (a) its purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates; and (b) any directly attributable cost of preparing the asset for its intended use.

Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

e) Investment property

Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation (including property under construction for such purposes).

Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are measured in accordance with Ind AS 16 - Property, plant and equipment’s requirements for cost model.

Company depreciates investment property as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

Though the Company measures investment property using the cost-based measurement, the fair value of investment property is disclosed in the notes. Fair values are determined based on an annual evaluation applying a valuation model. External valuers are involved, wherever necessary with the approval of Company''s board of directors. Selection criteria include market knowledge, reputation, independence and whether professional standards are maintained.

f) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition.

i) Costs of raw materials, packing materials, tools and dies and Store & Spare Parts are computed on weighted average basis.

ii) Costs of finished goods and semi-finished goods are computed on weighted average basis.

iii) Agriculture Produce is valued at estimate realizable value.

iv) Cost of stock held for trading are computed on weighted average basis.

g) Financial Instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when an entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.

Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value. However, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset are also added to the cost of the financial asset.

Subsequent measurement

For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified on the basis of their contractual cash flow characteristics and the entity''s business model of managing them.

Financial assets are classified into the following categories:

- Debt instruments at amortised cost

- Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

- Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

- Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)

Debt instruments at amortised cost

The Company classifies a debt instrument as at amortised cost, if both the following conditions are met:

a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and

b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are Solely Payments of Principal and Interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

Such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit or loss.

Debt instrument at FVTOCI

The Company classifies a debt instrument at FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:

a) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets, and

b) The asset’s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.

Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in the other comprehensive income (OCI). However, the Company recognizes finance income, impairment losses and reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in the profit and loss statement. On derecognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.

Debt instrument at FVTPL

The Company classifies all debt instruments, which do not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, as at FVTPL

Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit and loss.

Equity investments

All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. Where the Company makes an irrevocable election of classifying the equity instruments at FVTOCI, it recognises all subsequent changes in the fair value in OCI, without any recycling of the amounts from OCI to profit and loss.

Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit and loss.

Financial assets are measured at FVTPL except for those financial assets whose contractual terms give rise to cash flows on specified dates that represents SPPI, are measured as detailed below depending on the business model:

Derecognition

A financial asset is primarily derecognised when:

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

- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

When the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.

Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.

Impairment of financial assets

In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financial assets and credit risk exposure:

a) Financial assets that are debt instruments, and are measured at amortised cost e.g., loans, debt securities, deposits, receivables and bank balance.

b) Financial assets that are debt instruments and are measured at FVTOCI

c) Trade receivables or any contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset that result from transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 11 and Ind AS 18.

The Company follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment loss allowance on:

- Trade receivables or contract revenue receivables; and

- All lease receivables resulting from transactions within the scope of Ind AS 17

The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime Expected Credit Loss (ECL) at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.

Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at FVTPL and as at amortised cost.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.

The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts, financial guarantee contracts and derivative financial instruments.

The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:

Financial liabilities at FVTPL

Financial liabilities at FVTPL include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading, if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.

Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the profit or loss.

For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/ losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/ loss are not subsequently transferred to profit and loss. However, the company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the statement of profit or loss. The company has not designated any financial liability as at fair value through profit and loss.

Loans and borrowings

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process.

Financial guarantee contracts

A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument.

Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Company are initially measured at their fair values and, if not designated as at fair value through profit or loss, are subsequently measured at higher of (i) The amount of loss allowance determined in accordance with impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments and (ii) The amount initially recognised less, when appropriate, the cumulative amount of income recognised in accordance with the principles of Ind AS 18 - Revenue.

Derivative financial instruments

The Company holds derivative financial instrument foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in exchange rates on foreign currency exposures. The counterparty for these contracts is generally a bank.

(a) Derivatives fair valued through profit or loss

This category has derivative financial assets or liabilities which are not designated as hedges. “Although the Company believes that these derivatives constitute hedges from an economic perspective, they may not qualify for hedge accounting under Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments. Any derivative that

is either not designated a hedge, or is so designated but is ineffective as per Ind AS 109, is categorized as a financial asset or financial liability, at fair value through profit or loss."

Derivatives not designated as hedges are recognized initially at fair value and attributable transaction costs are recognized in net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss when incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, these derivatives are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the resulting exchange gains or losses are included in other income. Assets / liabilities in this category are presented as current assets / current liabilities if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realized within 12 months after the Balance Sheet date.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

h) Foreign currency transactions and translations

Transactions and balances

Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses an average rate, if the average approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in profit or loss. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in OCI or profit or loss are also recognised in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).

The Company enters into forward exchange contract to hedge its risk associated with Foreign currency fluctuations. The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward exchange contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. In case of monetary items which are covered by forward exchange contract, the difference between the yearend rate and rate on the date of the contract is recognized as exchange difference. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for that year.

i) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing cost include interest computed using Effective Interest Rate method, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset which takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. The Company determines the amount of borrowing cost eligible for capitalisation by applying capitalisation rate to the expenditure incurred on such cost. The capitalisation rate is determined based on the weighted average rate of borrowing cost applicable to the borrowings of the Company which are outstanding during the period, other than borrowings made specifically towards purchase of the qualifying asset. The amount of borrowing cost that the Company capitalises during the period does not exceed the amount of borrowing cost incurred during that period. All other borrowings costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.

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

All other borrowing costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which they are incurred.

j) Government grants

Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all the attached conditions are complied with.

In case of revenue related grant, the income is recognised on a systematic basis over the period for which it is intended to compensate an expense and is disclosed under “Other operating revenue” or netted off against corresponding expenses wherever appropriate.

k) Taxes

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income.

Current income tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Current tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised. Where there is deferred tax assets arising from carry forward of unused tax losses and unused tax created, they are recognised to the extent of deferred tax liability.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

l) Retirement and other employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits

A liability is recognised for short-term employee benefit in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

Defined contribution plans

Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as

a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to, for example, a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.

Defined benefit plans

The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.

Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability), are recognised immediately in the balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.

Compensated absences

The Company has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and nonaccumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each balance sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid / availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.

Other long term employee benefits

Liabilities recognised in respect of other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by the employees up to the reporting date.

m) Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

For arrangements entered into prior to April 1, 2016, the Company has determined whether the arrangement contain lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.

A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Company is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are operating leases.

Operating Lease treatment as lease:

Lease arrangements under which all risks and rewards of ownership are effectively retained by the lessor are classified as operating lease. Lease rental under operating lease are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight line basis over the lease term

n) Impairment of non-financial assets

The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating units (CGU) fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

o) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent asset

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are discounted, if the effect of the time value of money is material, using pretax rates that reflects the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, an increase in the provisions due to the passage of time is recognised as finance cost. These provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

Necessary provision for doubtful debts, claims, etc., are made, if realisation of money is doubtful in the judgement of the management.

Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the company or a present obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. Contingent liabilities are disclosed separately.

Contingent assets

Where an inflow of economic benefits is probable, the Company discloses a brief description of the nature of the contingent assets at the end of the reporting period, and, where practicable, an estimate of their financial effect.

Contingent assets are disclosed but not recognised in the financial statements.

p) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances with original maturity of less than 3 months, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash, which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

q) Cash Flow Statement

Cash flows are presented using indirect method, whereby profit / (loss) before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of noncash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.

Bank borrowings are generally considered to be financing activities.

r) Earnings per share

The basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic EPS and also weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented. The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted for bonus shares, as appropriate

Capital management

The Company manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Company will be able to continue as going concern, while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.

The Company determines the amount of capital required on the basis of annual operating plans and long-term product and other strategic investment plans. The funding requirements are met through equity and other short-term borrowings.

The capital structure of the Company consists only of equity.

Financial risk management objectives

The treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and international financial markets, monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations through internal risk reports which analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks include market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

The Company seeks to minimise the effects of these risks by using natural hedging financial instruments to hedge risk exposures. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Company''s policies approved by the board of directors, which provide written principles on foreign exchange risk, the use of financial derivatives, and the investment of excess liquidity. The Company does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk of any loss in future earnings, in realizable fair values or in future cash flows that may result from a change in the price of a financial instrument. The Company''s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company actively manages its currency and interest rate exposures through its finance division and uses derivative instruments such as forward contracts and currency swaps, wherever required, to mitigate the risks from such exposures. The use of derivative instruments is subject to limits and regular monitoring by appropriate levels of management.

Foreign currency risk management

The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. The Company actively manages its currency rate exposures through a centralised treasury division and uses natural hedging principles to mitigate the risks from such exposures. The use of derivative instruments, if any, is subject to limits and regular monitoring by appropriate levels of management.

Foreign currency sensitivity analysis

Movement in the functional currencies of the various operations of the Company against major foreign currencies may impact the Company''s revenues from its operations. Any weakening of the functional currency may impact the Company''s cost of imports and cost of borrowings and consequently may increase the cost of financing the Company''s capital expenditures. The foreign exchange rate sensitivity is calculated for each currency by aggregation of the net foreign exchange rate exposure of a currency and a simultaneous parallel foreign exchange rates shift in the foreign exchange rates of each currency by 2%, which represents management''s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a 2% change in foreign currency rates. The sensitivity analysis includes external loans as well as loans to foreign operations within the Company where the denomination of the loan is in a currency other than the functional currency of the lender or the borrower.

In management''s opinion, the sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk because the exposure at the end of the reporting period does not reflect the exposure during the year.

Interest rate risk management

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk because it borrow funds at both fixed and floating interest rates. The risk is managed by the Company by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate borrowings interest rate sensitivity analysis The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for both derivatives and non-derivative instruments at the end of the reporting period. For floating rate liabilities, the analysis is prepared assuming the amount of the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period was outstanding for the whole year. A 25 basis point increase or decrease is used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management''s assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates.

Credit risk management

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company. The Company is not subject to credit risk as the internally generated funds are used to meet their financial requirements

Exposure to credit risk

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure is the total of the carrying amount of balances with banks, short term deposits with banks, trade receivables, margin money and other financial assets excluding equity investments.

Offsetting related disclosures

Offsetting of cash and cash equivalents to borrowings as per the consortium agreement is available only to the bank in the event of a default. Company does not have the right to offset in case of the counter party''s bankruptcy, therefore, these disclosures are not required.

Liquidity risk management Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Company cannot meet its financial obligations. The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and ensure that funds are available for use as per requirements. The Company invests its surplus funds in bank fixed deposit . The Company also constantly monitors funding options available in the debt and capital markets with a view to maintaining financial flexibility.

Liquidity tables

The following tables detail the Company''s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Company can be required to pay.


Mar 31, 2017

1 Corporate Information

L.G.Balakrishnan & Bros Limited was founded in 1937 as a transport Company and has evolved today as a major manufacturer of chains, sprockets and metal formed parts for automotive applications. Its business segments include transmission, metal forming and others. Its transmission products include chains, sprockets, tensioners, belts and brake shoe. It also offers metal forming products consisting of fine blanking for precision sheet metal parts, machined components and wire drawing products for internal use as well as for other chain manufacturing plants, spring steel suppliers and umbrella manufacturers. The Company''s products are marketed under the "Rolon" brand. LGB has manufacturing units spread across Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, Karnataka, Hariyana and Rajasthan.

2 Significant accounting policies

2.1 Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

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 specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act"). The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention (also refer Notes 31 & 32). The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

2.2 Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the accounting standards generally accepted in India requires, the management to make estimates that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statement and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known/materialize.

2.3 Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition. Excise duty on the finished goods is added to the cost.

i) Costs of raw materials, packing materials, tools and dies and Store & Spare Parts are computed on weighted average basis.

ii) Costs of finished goods and semi-finished goods are computed on weighted average basis.

iii) Agriculture Produce is valued at estimate realisable value.

iv) Cost of stock held for trading are computed on weighted average basis.

2.4 Cash and cash equivalents (for the purpose of cash flow statement)

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

2.5 Cash flow statement

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit/(loss) before extra-ordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information.

2.6. Depreciation and amortization

Depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value.

Depreciation on tangible property, plant & equipments has been provided on the straight-line method as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in respect of the following categories of assets, in whose case the life of the assets has been assessed based on technical advice, taking into account the nature of the asset, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufacturers warranties and maintenance support, etc.:

Depreciation on tools and dies is provided on the basis of estimated useful life of 5 years. Leasehold land is amortized over the duration of the lease 99 years.

Windmill is considered as a continuous process plant and depreciation is provided at the rate applicable thereto as per Companies Act, 2013 useful life of 25 years.

Policy for amortization of Intangibles:

Intangible assets are amortized over their useful life as follows:

Technical knowhow - 10 years Computer software - 2 - 3 years The estimated useful life of the intangible assets and the amortization period are reviewed at the end of each financial year and the amortization period is revised to reflect the changed pattern, if any.

2.7 Revenue recognition Sale of goods:

Sales are recognized, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales include excise duty but exclude sales-tax and value added tax.

Income from Service:

Revenue from services are recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred.

Export incentives:

Export incentive under various schemes notified by the Government has been recognized on the basis of Export of goods.

2.8 Other income

Interest income is accounted on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to receive it is established.

2.9 Tangible fixed assets:

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation except certain land which was taken over from amalgamating companies at a valuation as per their books. Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use. Subsidy received from Government towards specific assets is reduced from the cost of property, plant & equipments

Capital work-in-progress:

Projects under which assets are not ready for their intended use and other capital work-in-progress are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest.

2.10. Intangible assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation/amortization. Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use.

2.11 Foreign currency transactions and translations

Foreign exchange transactions are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the year-end are reinstated at the year-end exchange rates. All foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to Statement of Profit and Loss.

Net investments in non-integral foreign operations are carried at historical cost.

The Company enters into forward exchange contract to hedge its risk associated with Foreign currency fluctuations. The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward exchange contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. In case of monetary items which are covered by forward exchange contract, the difference between the year end rate and rate on the date of the contract is recognized as exchange difference. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for that year.

2.12 Government grants and subsidies:

Government grants and subsidies are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants / subsidy will be received.

Government grants in the nature of promoters'' contribution like investment subsidy, where no repayment is ordinarily expected in respect thereof, are treated as capital reserve.

Government grants in the form of non-monetary assets, given at a concessional rate, are recorded on the basis of their acquisition cost. In case the non-monetary asset is given free of cost, the grant is recorded at a nominal value.

2.13 Investments

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in value. Current investments are stated at lower of cost and market value.

2.14 Employee benefits

(a) Short-term employee benefits:

All short-term employee benefits such as salaries, wages, bonus, medical benefits which fall due within 12 months of the period in which the employee renders the related services which entitles him to avail such benefits are recognized on an undiscounted basis and charged to the Statement of profit and loss.

(b) Post retirement:

Other long-term employee benefits such as leave salary is recognized as an expense in the Statement of profit and loss of the year in which the employee has rendered services. Provision for estimated liability is made based on the best estimate.

i) Provident Fund (Government PF)

This is a defined contribution plan, and contributions made to the fund are charged to revenue. The Company has no further obligations for future provident fund benefits other than monthly contributions.

ii) Superannuation Fund

This is a defined contribution plan. The company contributes a sum equivalent to defined contribution plan for eligible employees'' salary towards superannuation fund administered by the Trustees and managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company has no further obligations for future superannuation benefits other than its annual contributions and recognizes such contributions as expense in the year incurred.

iii) Gratuity Fund

This is a defined benefit plan. The Company makes annual contribution to a Gratuity Fund administered and managed by a Trust through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The net present value of obligation towards gratuity is actuarially determined based on Projected Unit Credit method as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Accounts.

2.15 Borrowing cost

Borrowing costs, if any, identifiable with an asset under construction are capitalized as part of qualifying property, plant & equipments when it is possible, that they will result in future economic benefits. Other borrowing costs are expensed.

2.16 Segment reporting

a) Revenue and expenses have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

b) Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and not allocable to segments on a reasonable basis, have been included under "unallocated corporate expenses".

2.17 Leases

Leases are classified as finance or operating leases depending upon the terms of the lease agreements. Assets held under finance leases are recognized as assets of the Company on the date of acquisition and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the method and rates applicable to the class of asset as described in Para 2.6 above. Finance cost is treated as period cost using effective interest rate method and expensed. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss of the period to which it relates.

2.18 Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 -''Earnings per share''. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or contracts to issue equity shares were exercised or converted during the year. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year and dilutive potential equity shares outstanding at year end.

2.19 Taxes on income

Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the applicable tax rates and the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other applicable tax laws.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company.

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such asset items can be realized.

2.20 Research and development expenses

All revenue expenditure related to research and development are charged to the respective heads in the Statement of Profit & Loss. Capital expenditure incurred on research and development is grouped under fixed assets and depreciated in accordance with the depreciation policy of the Company.

2.21 Impairment of assets

At each Balance Sheet date, the carrying values of the tangible and intangible assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where there is an indication that there is a likely impairment loss for a group of assets, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the group of assets as a whole, to determine the value of impairment.

2.22 Provisions, contingent liabilities and continent assets

A Provision is recognized, when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, which can be reliably estimated. Provision is not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.

Contingent Liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for.

Contingent Assets are not recognized in the financial statements.

2.23 Service tax input credit

CENVAT credit on materials purchased / services availed for production / input services are taken into account at the time of purchase. CENVAT credit on purchase of capital items wherever applicable are taken into account as and when the assets are acquired. The CENVAT credits so taken are utilized for payment of excise duty on goods manufactured / service tax on output services. The unutilized CENVAT credit is carried forward in the books.

2.24 Operating cycle

Based on the nature of products / activities of the Group and the normal time between acquisition of assets and their realization in cash or cash


Mar 31, 2015

1. Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

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 specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") / Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act"), as applicable. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention except for categories of fixed assets acquired before 1st April, 2014 that are carried at revalued amounts. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year except for change in the accounting policy for depreciation.

2. Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the accounting standards generally accepted in India requires, the management to make estimates that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statement and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known/materialize.

3. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition. Excise duty on the finished goods is added to the cost.

i) Costs of raw materials, packing materials, tools and dies and Store & Spare Parts are computed on weighted average basis.

ii) Costs of finished goods and semi-finished goods are computed on weighted average basis.

iii) Agriculture Produce is valued at estimate realisable value.

iv) Cost of stock held for trading are computed on weighted average basis.

4. Cash and cash equivalents (for the purpose of cash flow statement)

Cash comprised cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

5. Cash flow statement

Cashflows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit/(loss) before extra-ordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information.

6. Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets has been provided on the straight-line method as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in respect of the following categories of assets, in whose case the life of the assets has been assessed as under based on technical advice, taking into account the nature of the asset, the estimated usage of the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufacturers warranties and maintenance support, etc.:

Depreciation on tools and dies is provided on the basis of estimated useful life.

Leasehold land is amortized over the duration of the lease.

Windmill is considered as a continuous process plant and depreciation is provided at the rate applicable thereto.

Policy for amortization of Intangibles:

Intangible assets are amortized over their useful life as follows:

Technical knowhow - 10 years (7 years remaining as at the Balance Sheet date)

Computer software - 2 - 3 years (1 - 2 years remaining as at the Balance Sheet date)

The estimated useful life of the intangible assets and the amortization period are reviewed at the end of each financial year and the amortisation period is revised to reflect the changed pattern, if any.

7. Revenue recognition

Sale of goods:

Sales are recognized, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales include excise duty but exclude sales-tax and value added tax.

Income from Service:

Revenue from services are recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred.

Export incentives:

Export incentive under various schemes notified by the Government has been recognized on the basis of Export of goods and after receipt of license.

8 Other income

Interest income is accounted on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to receive it is established.

9 Tangible fixed assets:

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation except certain land which was taken over from amalgamating companies at a valuation as per their books. Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use. Subsidy received from State Government towards specific assets is reduced from the cost of fixed assets. Fixed assets taken on finance lease are capitalized. With regard to assets jointly owned with others, the proportionate cost thereof to the Company is capitalized.

Capital work-in-progress:

Projects under which assets are not ready for their intended use and other capital work-in-progress are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest.

10. Intangible assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation/amortization.Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use.

11 Foreign currency transactions and translations

Foreign exchange transactions are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the year-end are reinstated at the year-end exchange rates. All foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to Statement of Profit & Loss. Net investments in non-integral foreign operations are carried at historical cost.

The Company enters into forward exchange contract to hedge its risk associated with Foreign currency fluctuations. The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward exchange contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. In case of monetary items which are covered by forward exchange contract, the difference between the year end rate and rate on the date of the contract is recognized as exchange difference. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for that year.

12 Government grants and subsidies:

Government grants and subsidies are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants / subsidy will be received.

Government grants in the nature of promoters' contribution like investment subsidy, where no repayment is ordinarily expected in respect thereof, are treated as capital reserve.

Government grants in the form of non-monetary assets, given at a concessional rate, are recorded on the basis of their acquisition cost. In case the non-monetary asset is given free of cost, the grant is recorded at a nominal value.

13 Investments

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in value. Current investments are stated at lower of cost and market value.

14 Employee benefits (a) Short-term:

Short-term employee benefits are charged off at the undiscounted amount in the year in which the related service is rendered.

Leave encashment benefit is paid annually and charged to the respective period.

(b) Post retirement:

Post Retirement Benefits comprise of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Gratuity which are accounted for as follows:

i) Provident Fund (Government PF)

This is a defined contribution plan, and contributions made to the fund are charged to revenue. The Company has no further obligations for future provident fund benefits other than monthly contributions.

ii) Superannuation Fund

This is a defined contribution plan. The company contributes a sum equivalent to defined contribution plan for eligible employees' salary towards superannuation fund administered by the Trustees and managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company has no further obligations for future superannuation benefits other than its annual contributions and recognizes such contributions as expense in the year incurred.

iii) Gratuity Fund

This is a defined benefit plan. The Company makes annual contribution to a Gratuity Fund administered and managed by a Trust through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The net present value of obligation towards gratuity is actuarially determined based on Projected Unit Credit method as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Accounts.

15 Borrowing cost

Borrowing costs, if any, identifiable with an asset under construction are capitalized as part of qualifying fixed assets when it is possible, that they will result in future economic benefits. Other borrowing costs are expensed.

16 Segment reporting

a) Revenue and expenses have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

b) Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and not allocable to segments on a reasonable basis, have been included under "unallocated corporate expenses".

17 Leases

Leases are classified as finance or operating leases depending upon the terms of the lease agreements. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Company on the date of acquisition and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the method and rates applicable to the class of asset as described in Para 2.6 above. Finance cost is treated as period cost using effective interest rate method and expensed. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss of the period to which it relates.

18 Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 - 'Earnings per share'. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or contracts to issue equity shares were exercised or converted during the year. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year and dilutive potential equity shares outstanding at year end.

19 Taxes on income

Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the applicable tax rates and the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other applicable tax laws.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company.

Deferred tax is recognised, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such asset items can be realised.

20 Research and development expenses

All revenue expenditure related to research and development are charged to the respective heads in the Statement of Profit & Loss. Capital expenditure incurred on research and development is grouped under fixed assets and depreciated in accordance with the depreciation policy of the Company.

21 Impairment of assets

At each Balance Sheet date, the carrying values of the tangible and intangible assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where there is an indication that there is a likely impairment loss for a group of assets, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the group of assets as a whole, to determine the value of impairment.

22 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

A Provision is recognized, in terms of Accounting Standard 29 - 'Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets' notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, which can be reliably estimated. Provision is not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.

Contingent Liabilities are recognised only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for.

Contingent Assets are not recognised in the financial statements.

23 CENVAT credit

CENVAT credit on materials purchased / services availed for production / input services are taken into account at the time of purchase. CENVAT credit on purchase of capital items wherever applicable are taken into account as and when the assets are acquired. The CENVAT credits so taken are utlised for payment of excise duty on goods manufactured / service tax on output services. The unutilised CENVAT credit is carried forward in the books.

24 Operating cycle

Based on the nature of products / activities of the Group and the normal time between acquisition of assets and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents, the Group has determined its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non-current.


Mar 31, 2013

1.1 Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost convention on accrual basis, following the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) and comply with the Accounting Standards specified in Rule 3 of Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

1.2 Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the accounting standards generally accepted in India requires, the management to make estimates that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statement and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

1.3 Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition. Excise duty on the finished goods is added to the cost.

i) Costs of raw materials, tools and dies and Store & Spare Parts are computed on weighted average basis.

ii) Costs of finished goods and semi-finished goods are computed on weighted average basis.

iii) Agriculture Produce is valued at estimate realisable value.

iv) Cost of stock held for trading are computed on weighted average basis.

1.4 Cash and cash equivalents (for the purpose of Cash Flow Statement)

Cash comprised cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

1.5 Cash Flow Statement

Cashflows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit/(loss) before extra-ordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing Activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information.

1.6. Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation on Plant and Machinery, Motor Cars, Trucks and Vans has been provided on straight- line method at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on tools and dies is provided on the basis of estimated useful life.

Depreciation in respect of other assets has been provided on written down value basis as per the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Development cost in respect of estate property is written off over a period of five years.

Individual assets whose actual cost does not exceed Rs.5,000/- are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

Based on technical opinion, windmill is considered as a continuous process plant and depreciation is provided at the rate applicable thereto.

Policy for amortization of Intangibles:

Intangible assets are amortized over their useful life as follows:

Technical knowhow - 10 years

Computer software - 2-3 years

The estimated useful life of the intangible assets and the amortization period are reviewed at the end of each financial year.

1.7 Revenue recognition Sale of goods:

Sales are recognized, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales include excise duty but exclude sales-tax and value added tax.

Income from Service:

Revenue from services are recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred.

1.8 Other income

Interest income is accounted on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to receive it is established.

1.9 Tangible fixed assets:

Tangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation except certain land which was taken over from amalgamating companies at a valuation as per their books. Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use. Subsidy received from State Government towards specific assets is reduced from the cost of fixed assets. Fixed assets taken on finance lease are capitalized. With regard to assets jointly owned with others, the proportionate cost thereof to the Company is capitalized.

Capital work-in-progress:

Projects under which assets are not ready for their intended use and other capital work-in-progress are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest.

1.10. Intangible assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation/ amortization.Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use.

1.11 Foreign currency transactions and translations

Foreign exchange transactions are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the year-end are reinstated at the year-end exchange rates. All foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to Statement of Profit & Loss.

Net investments in non-integral foreign operations are carried at historical cost.

The Company enters into forward exchange contract to hedge its risk associated with Foreign currency fluctuations. The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward exchange contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. In case of monetary items which are covered by forward exchange contract, the difference between the yearend rate and rate on the date of the contract is recognized as exchange difference. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for that year.

1.12 Government grants, subsidies and export incentives:

Government grants and subsidies are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants / subsidy will be received. Government grants in the nature of promoters'' contribution like investment subsidy, where no repayment is ordinarily expected in respect thereof, are treated as capital reserve. Government grants in the form of non-monetary assets, given at a concessional rate, are recorded on the basis of their acquisition cost. In case the non-monetary asset is given free of cost, the grant is recorded at a nominal value.

Benefit on account of entitlement to import goods free of duty under the ‘Duty Entitlement Pass Book under the Duty Exemption Scheme'' is being accounted in the year realization of the export of goods and after receipt of licence.

Export Incentive duty drawback is being accounted as and when it is realized

1.13 Investments

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in value. Current investments are stated at lower of cost and market value.

1.14 Employee benefits

(a) Short-term:

Short-term employee benefits are charged off at the undiscounted amount in the year in which the related service is rendered.

Leave encashment benefit is paid annually and charged to the respective period.

(b) Post retirement:

Post Retirement Benefits comprise of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Gratuity which are accounted for as follows:

i) Provident Fund (Government PF)

This is a defined contribution plan, and contributions made to the fund are charged to revenue. The Company has no further obligations for future provident fund benefits other than monthly contributions.

ii) Superannuation Fund

This is a defined contribution plan. The Company contributes a sum equivalent to defined contribution plan for eligible employees'' salary towards superannuation fund administered by the Trustees and managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company has no further obligations for future superannuation benefits other than its annual contributions and recognizes such contributions as expense in the year incurred.

iii) Gratuity Fund

This is a defined benefit plan. The Company makes annual contribution to a

Gratuity Fund administered and managed by a Trust through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The net present value of obligation towards gratuity is actuarially determined based on Projected Unit Credit method as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Accounts.

1.15 Borrowing cost

Borrowing costs, if any, identifiable with an asset under construction are capitalized as part of qualifying fixed assets when it is possible, that they will result in future economic benefits. Other borrowing costs are expensed.

1.16 Segment reporting

a) Revenue and expenses have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

b) Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and not allocable to segments on a reasonable basis, have been included under "unallocated corporate expenses".

1.17 Leases

Leases are classified as finance or operating leases depending upon the terms of the lease agreements. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Company on the date of acquisition and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the method and rates applicable to the class of asset as described in Para (iv) above. Finance cost is treated as period cost using effective interest rate method and expensed. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss of the period to which it relates.

1.18 Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 - ‘Earnings per share''. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or contracts to

issue Equity Shares were exercised or converted during the year. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year and dilutive potential Equity Shares outstanding at year end.

1.19 Taxes on income

Current tax is determined on the taxable income for the year as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognised, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such asset items can be realised.

1.20 Research and development expenses

All revenue expenditure related to research and development are charged to the respective heads in the Statement of Profit & Loss. Capital expenditure incurred on research and development is grouped under fixed assets and depreciated in accordance with the depreciation policy of the Company.

1.21 Impairment of assets

At each Balance Sheet date, the carrying values of the tangible and intangible assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where there is an indication that there is a likely impairment loss for a group of assets, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the group of assets as a whole, to determine the value of impairment.

1.22 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

A Provision is recognized, in terms of Accounting Standard 29 - ‘Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets'' notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, which can be reliably estimated. Provision is not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.

Contingent Liabilities are recognised only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for.

Contingent Assets are not recognised in the financial statements.

1.23 Service tax input credit

CENVAT credit on materials purchased / services availed for production / input services are taken into account at the time of purchase. CENVAT credit on purchase of capital items wherever applicable are taken into account as and when the assets are acquired. The CENVAT credits so taken are utlised for payment of excise duty on goods manufactured / service tax on output services. The unutilised CENVAT credit is carried forward in the books.

1.24 Operating Cycle

Based on the nature of products / activities of the Company and the normal time between acquisition of assets and their realisation in Cash or Cash Equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non-current.


Mar 31, 2011

(i) Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost convention on accrual basis, following the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) and comply with the Accounting Standards specified in Rule 3 of Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

(ii) Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the accounting standards generally accepted in India requires, the management to make estimates that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statement and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

(iii) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation except certain land which was taken over from amalgamating companies at a valuation as per their books. Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use. Subsidy received from State Government towards specific assets is reduced from the cost of fixed assets. Fixed assets taken on finance lease are capitalized. With regard to assets jointly owned with others, the proportionate cost thereof to the Company is capitalized.

(iv) Depreciation

Depreciation on Plant and Machinery, Motor Cars, Trucks and Vans has been provided on straight-line method at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on tools and dies is provided on the basis of estimated useful life.

Depreciation in respect of other assets has been provided on written down value basis as per the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

Development cost in respect of estate property is written off over a period of five years.

Individual assets whose actual cost does not exceed Rs.5,000/- are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

Based on technical opinion, windmill is considered as a continuous process plant and depreciation is provided at the rate applicable thereto.

(v) Impairment of Assets

At each Balance Sheet date, the carrying values of the tangible and intangible assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where there is an indication that there is a likely impairment loss for a group of assets, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the group of assets as a whole, to determine the value of impairment.

(vi) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs, if any, identifiable with an asset under construction are capitalized as part of qualifying fixed assets when it is possible, that they will result in future economic benefits. Other borrowing costs are expensed.

(vii) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition. Excise duty on the finished goods is added to the cost.

i) Costs of raw materials, tools and dies and Store & Spare Parts are computed on weighted average basis.

ii) Costs of finished goods and semi-finished goods are computed on weighted average basis.

iii) Agriculture Produce is valued at estimated realisable value.

(viii) Investments

Long-term investments are stated at cost. Current investments are stated at lower of cost and market value.

(ix) Revenue Recognition

Sales are recognized on transfer of property in goods sold.

Benefit on account of entitlement to import goods free of duty under the Duty Entitlement Pass Book under the Duty Exemption Scheme is being accounted in the year realization of the export of goods and after receipt of licence.

(x) Research and Development

All revenue expenditure related to research and development are charged to the respective heads in the Profit & Loss Account. Capital expenditure incurred on research and development is grouped under fixed assets and depreciated in accordance with the depreciation policy of the Company.

(xi) Employee Benefits

(a) Short-term:

Short-term employee benefits are charged off at the undiscounted amount in the year in which the related service is rendered.

Leave encashment benefit is paid annually and charged to the respective period.

(b) Post Retirement:

Post Retirement Benefits comprise of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Gratuity which are accounted for as follows:

i) Provident Fund (Government PF)

This is a defined contribution plan, and contributions made to the fund are charged to revenue. The Company has no further obligations for future provident fund benefits other than monthly contributions.

ii) Superannuation Fund

This is a defined contribution plan. The Company contributes a sum equivalent to defined contribution plan for eligible employees salary towards superannuation fund administered by the Trustees and managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company has no further obligations for future superannuation benefits other than its annual contributions and recognizes such contributions as expense in the year incurred.

iii) Gratuity Fund

This is a defined benefit plan. The Company makes annual contribution to a Gratuity Fund administered and managed by a Trust through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The net present value of obligation towards gratuity is actuarially determined based on Projected Unit Credit method as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Accounts.

(xii) Foreign Exchange Transactions

Foreign exchange transactions are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the year-end are restated at the year-end exchange rates. All foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to Profit & Loss Account.

The Company enters into forward exchange contract to hedge its risk associated with Foreign currency fluctuations. The premium or discount arising at the inception of a forward exchange contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. In case of monetary items which are covered by forward exchange contract, the difference between the year end rate and rate on the date of the contract is recognized as exchange difference. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation of a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for that year. •.

(xiii) Leases

Leases are classified as finance or operating leases depending upon the terms of the lease agreements. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Company on the date of acquisition and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the method and rates applicable to the class of asset as described in Para (iv) above. Finance cost is treated as period cost using effective interest rate method and expensed. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to Profit & Loss Account of the period to which it relates.

(xiv) CENVAT / Service Tax

CENVAT credit on materials purchased / services availed for production / input services are taken into account at the time of purchase. CENVAT credit on purchase of capital items wherever applicable are taken into account as and when the assets are acquired. The CENVAT credits so taken are utlised for payment of excise duty on goods manufactured / service tax on output services. The unutilised CENVAT credit is carried forward in the books.

(xv) Segment Reporting

a) Revenue and expenses have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

b) Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and not allocable to segments on a reasonable basis, have been included under "unallocated corporate expenses".

(xvi) Income Tax

Current tax is determined on the taxable income for the year as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognised, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such asset items can be realised.

(xvii) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

A Provision is recognized, in terms of Accounting Standard 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, which can be reliably estimated. Provision is not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.

Contingent Liabilities are recognised only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot be measured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for.

Contingent Assets are not recognised in the financial statements.

(xviii) Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 -Earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or contracts to issue Equity Shares were exercised or converted during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year and dilutive potential Equity Shares outstanding at year end.


Mar 31, 2010

(i) Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention (except revaluation of certain fixed assets) on an accrual basis, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP). The said financial statements comply with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act) and the mandatory Accounting Standards to the extent they are applicable.

(ii) Fixed assets and depreciation

All assets are stated at historical cost (net of CENVAT wherever applicable) less accumulated depreciation except land which was revalued. Cost comprises of direct cost, related taxes, duties, freight and attributable finance costs till such assets are ready for its intended use. Subsidy received from State Government towards specific assets is reduced from the cost of fixed assets. Fixed assets taken on finance lease are capitalised.

Depreciation on Plant and Machinery, Motor Cars, Trucks and Vans has been provided on straight-line method at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on tools and Dies are provided on the basis of useful life as determined by the Company.

Depreciation in respect of other assets has been calculated on written down value method as per the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

Goodwill is amortized over a period of five years subsequent to the year of acquisition.

Individual assets whose actual costs does not exceed Rs. 5000/- are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

Based on technical opinion, windmill is considered as a continuous process plant and depreciation is provided at the rate applicable thereto.

(iii) Impairment of assets

At each balance sheet date, the carrying values of the tangible and intangible assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where there is an indication that there is a likely impairment loss for a group of assets, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the group of assets as a whole, to determine the value of impairment.

(iv) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs, if any, are capitalised as part of qualifying fixed assets when it is possible that they will result in future economic benefits. Other borrowing costs are expensed.

(v) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes all direct costs and applicable production overheads, to bring the goods to the present location and condition. Excise duty on the finished goods is added to the cost.

i) Raw Materials and Store St Spare parts.

At Weighted Average Costs or net realizable value which ever is lower

ii) Finished Products/Trading goods.

At lower of cost or net realizable value inclusive of excise duty thereon.

iii) Semi Finished Goods. At Cost

iv) Agriculture Produce.

At estimated realizable Value.

(vi) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost less other than temporary diminution in value, if any. Current

investments are stated at lower of cost or market value.

(vii) Revenue recognition

i. Domestic Sales are recognized on the basis of sale invoice raised.

ii. Export sales are recognized on the basis of dispatch of goods from point of sale.

iii. Benefit on account of entitlement to import goods free of duty under the "Duty Entitlement Pass Book under the Duty Exemption Scheme" is being accounted in the year of export

(viii) Research and Development

All revenue expenditures related to research and development are charged to the respective heads in the profit and loss account. Capital expenditure incurred on research and development is capitalised as fixed assets and depreciated in accordance with the depreciation policy of the company.

(ix) Employee Benefits

(a) Short Term:

Short term employee benefits are charged off at the undiscounted amount in the year in which the related service is rendered.

(b) Post Retirement:

Post Retirement Benefits comprise of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Gratuity which are accounted for as follows:

i) Provident Fund (Government PF)

This is a defined contribution plan, and contributions made to the Fund are charged to Revenue. The Company has no further obligations for future provident fund benefits other than annual contributions.

ii) Superannuation Fund

This is a defined contribution plan. The Company contributes a sum equivalent to defined contribution plan for eligible employees salary towards superannuation fund administered by the Trustees and

managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company has no further obligations for future superannuation benefits other than its annual contributions and recognises such contributions as expense in the year incurred.

iii) Gratuity -Fund

This is a defined contribution plan. The Company makes annual contribution to a Gratuity Fund administered by LIC through the Trust.

(c) Long Term:

i) Leave encashment:

Encashment of leave is paid annually and accounted for.

(x) Foreign Currency Transaction

Transaction on account of import of raw materials and other inputs are accounted based on the actual liability incurred if the transactions are settled within the accounting year. Such transactions not settled during the accounting year are accounted on rates prevailing on close of the accounting year.

Export sale realisations are accounted at actuals and those not realised within the accounting year are stated at rates prevailing on close of the accounting year.

(xi) Cash flow statement

Cash Flow Statement has been prepared in accordance with the indirect method prescribed in Accounting Standard 3 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(xii) Leases

Leases are classified as finance or operating leases depending upon the terms of the lease agreements. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Company on the date of acquisition and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the method and rates applicable to the class of asset as described in Note Q(A)(ii) above. Finance costs are treated as period cost using

effective interest rate method and are expensed accordingly. Rentals payable under operating leases are expenses as incurred.

(xiii) CENVAT/Service Tax

CENVAT credit on materials purchased / services availed for production / Input services are taken into account at the time of purchase. CENVAT credit on purchase of capital items wherever applicable are taken into account as and when the assets are acquired. The CENVAT credits so taken are utilised for payment of excise duty on goods manufactured / Service tax on Output services. The unutilised CENVAT credit is carried forward in the books.

(xiv) Segment reporting

The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company with the following additional policies:

a. Inter-segment revenues have been accounted on the basis of prices charged to external customers.

b. Revenue and expenses have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

Revenue and expenses, which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to segments on a reasonable base have been included under "unallocated corporate expenses"

(xv) Income Tax

Current tax is determined on income for the year chargeable to tax in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax is recognised for all the timing differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized when considered prudent.

(xvi) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions are recognised only when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and

when a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. Contingent liability is disclosed for (i) Possible obligation which will be confirmed only by future events not wholly within the control of the Company or (ii) Present obligations arising from past events where it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation cannot be made. Contingent assets are not recognised in the financial statements since this may result in the recognition of income that may never be realized

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