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Accounting Policies of Mahavir Industries Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

A. Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared under the historical cost convention, The financial statements of the Company have been prepared and presented in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP) under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis. The Company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year, unless otherwise stated.

B. Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Example of such estimates includes future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, estimated useful life of fixed assets, warranty on sales, provision for obsolete and slow moving inventory, etc. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods.

C. Current-Non-current classification

All assets and liabilities are classified into current and non-current.

Assets

An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:

1. It is expected to be realized in, or is intended for sale or consumption in ,the company's normal operating cycle;

2. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

3. It is expected to be realized within 12 months after the reporting date; or

4. It is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current assets include the current portion of non-current financial assets.

All other assets are classified as non-current.

Liabilities

A liability is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:

1. It is expected to be settled in the company's normal operating cycle;

2. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

3. It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date; or

4. The company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at Least 12 months after the reporting date. Terms of liability that could, at option of the counterparty, result in its settlement by the issue of equity instruments do not affects its classification.

Current liabilities include current portion of non-current financial liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

D. Revenue recognition

Revenue from sale of goods is recognized on the basis of terms and conditions with respective customers which coincides with the transfer of significant risks and rewards to the customer. Sales are stated at invoice value net of sales tax, turnover/trade discount, returns and claims, if any.

Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis considering the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

E. Inventories

The stock in trade are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes purchase price including duties and taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable by the enterprise from tax authorities) freight inward and other expenditure directly attributable to bring the inventory to the present location and condition. Cost is determined on first in first out basis.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

F. Fixed assets

There are no fixed assets in the company.

G Foreign currency transactions

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the respective transactions. Monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities remaining unsettled at the balance sheet date are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on that date. Gains/ (losses) arising on account of realisation/ settlement of foreign exchange transactions and on translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities are recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss.

H. Employee benefits

Short term employee benefits

All employee benefits payable/available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

Defined benefit plan

Gratuity is a defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plans is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary at the end of the year using the projected unit credit method. The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.

I. Taxation

Income tax expenses comprise current tax (i.e. the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income tax laws) and deferred tax charge or credit (reflecting the tax effects of timing differences between the accounting income and the taxable income for the period). The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using tax rates that have been enacted, or substantively enacted, by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in the future, however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed as at each Balance Sheet date and written down or written up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/ virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

J. Provisions and contingent liabilities

A provision is created when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

K. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit/ (loss) attributable to equity shareholders for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

L. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposit with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

M. Legal and professional fees includes auditor's remuneration:

PARTICULARS FOR F.Y. 2014 F.Y. 2013-14

Auditors Fees (excluding Service Tax) 50000/- 50000/-

N. Related party disclosures:

Related parties with whom transactions have taken place during the year: NIL

O. Previous year's comparative figures have been regrouped / recasted wherever necessary.

P. The balances of sundry debtors, sundry creditors, Loans and advances are subject to confirmations or reconciliation from respective parties


Mar 31, 2014

A. Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared under the historical cost convention, on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (''GAAP'') in India, mandatory accounting standards as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006, to the extent applicable and in accordance with the presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and other accounting requirements pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India.

This is the second year of application of the revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956 for the preparation of the financial statements of the company. The revised Schedule VI introduces some significant conceptual changes as well as new disclosures. These include classification of all assets and liabilities into current and non-current. The previous year figures have also undergone a major reclassification to comply with the requirements of the revised Schedule VI.

B. Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Example of such estimates includes future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, estimated useful life of fixed assets, warranty on sales, provision for obsolete and slow moving inventory, etc. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods.

C. Current-Non-current classification

All assets and liabilities are classified into current and non-current. Assets

An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:

a. It is expected to be realized in, or is intended for sale or consumption in ,the company''s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is expected to be realized within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. It is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current assets include the current portion of non-current financial assets. All other assets are classified as non-current.

Liabilities

A liability is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:

a. It is expected to be settled in the company''s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. The company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at Least 12 months after the reporting date. Terms of liability that could, at option of the counterparty, result in its settlement by the issue of equity instruments do not affects its classification.

Current liabilities include current portion of non-current financial liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

D. Revenue recognition

Revenue from sale of goods is recognized on the basis of terms and conditions with respective customers which coincides with the transfer of significant risks and rewards to the customer. Sales are stated at invoice value net of sales tax, turnover/trade discount, returns and claims, if any.

Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis considering the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

E. Inventories

The stock in trade are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes purchase price including duties and taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable by the enterprise from tax authorities) freight inward and other expenditure directly attributable to bring the inventory to the present location and condition. Cost is determined on first in first out basis.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

F. Fixed assets

There are no fixed assets in the company.

G. Foreign currency transactions

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the respective transactions. Monetary foreign currency assets and liabilities remaining unsettled at the balance sheet date are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on that date. Gains/ (losses) arising on account of realisation/ settlement of foreign exchange transactions and on translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities are recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss.

H. Employee benefits

Short term employee benefits

All employee benefits payable/available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

Defined benefit plan

Gratuity is a defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plans is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary at the end of the year using the projected unit credit method. The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.

I. Taxation

Income tax expenses comprise current tax (i.e. the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income tax laws) and deferred tax charge or credit (reflecting the tax effects of timing differences between the accounting income and the taxable income for the period). The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using tax rates that have been enacted, or substantively enacted, by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in the future, however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed as at each Balance Sheet date and written down or written up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/ virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

J. Provisions and contingent liabilities

A provision is created when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

K. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit/ (loss) attributable to equity shareholders for the year by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

L. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposit with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.


Mar 31, 2011

1. Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition / construction less depreciation.

2. Depreciation is charged on straight line value method as per rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

3. Expenditure during the construction period is treated as pre-operative expenditure pending capitalization, which will be allocated to the fixed assets in commencement of commercial production.

4. Direct expenditure on capital assets is treated as Capital work-in-progress till erection installation.


Mar 31, 2010

1. Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition / construction less depreciation.

2. Depreciation is charged on straight line value method as per rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

3. Expenditure during the construction period is treated as pre-operative expenditure pending capitalization, which will be allocated to the fixed assets in commencement of commercial production.

4. Direct expenditure on capital assets is treated as Capital work-in-progress till erection / installation.

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